RSS Page demlemeThis RSS feed is copyright (c) 2007 by www.TrendCentral.com. Resyndication and republication is expressly forbidden.The Intelligence GroupTest Name (test@test.com)en-UShttp://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7950 A few months ago, a website called What The &%$! Should I Make For Dinner? became a viral hit. While the novelty of it was admittedly mildly amusing, the random recipe suggestions were less than appetizing. Fortunately, there are a number of other new online resources to come to the rescue when faced with the dilemma of culinary indecision. Technology2010-09-02T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7949 When Domino folded last year, a collective sigh of disappointment could be heard among interior design fanatics everywhere. Fortunately, that gap has since been filled. Led by The Selby (who has been having a whirlwind year doing campaigns and promotions for major brands), a growing crop of websites and blogs dedicated to showcasing unique living spaces is giving decor voyeurs the ability to peer into creatively decorated homes around the world. Style2010-09-01T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7948 Window AC units and enough electric fans to shut down power for entire city blocks were not enough to stay cool this summer. While we tried experimenting with creative ways to lower body temperature, the most straightforward and enjoyable method has been the consumption of every manner of frozen edible. From ice pops to shave ice, cooling down never tasted so good. Lifestyle2010-08-31T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7946The Intelligence Group's quarterly syndicated research study, The Cassandra Report, has been a critical decision tool for more than 15 years for companies, brands and organizations who are seeking to engage today's hard-to-reach young audiences. The report affords a unique look into emerging trends in popular culture and what you need to know about how young people live, think and act today. ??Lifestyle2010-08-30T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7947 Americans are slowly but surely catching on to the European idea that bicycles are not just exercise devices, but rather simple, elegant machines meant for function, fashion and even competition. With the fixie trend having hit the masses and, hence, losing its cool cache, more recent bicycle trends have even the most dedicated cyclists slowly rolling around the city in retro style. Lifestyle2010-08-30T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7945 We are constantly awed by the wizardry of technology. The fact that our mobile GPS can guide us through winding countryside back roads, or that Shazam can tell us what song is playing in our favorite boutique, continues to astound us. But phones aren't the only products that can "learn" our wants, needs and desires. Indeed, smart technology is now being applied to everything from greenhouse gear to furniture. Heck, someday soon the whole idea of "pillow talk" may take on a whole new meaning. Technology2010-08-27T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7944 We were always told that wearing eyeglasses made us look smarter. In our youth, we were convinced it was just our parents' way of making us feel better about the unflattering bargain frames that masked half of our face, but nowadays we would be inclined to agree with them. Having discovered new prescription eyewear that makes it possible to actually retain a sense of style - and, in some cases, also help out those in need - we feel smarter already. Style2010-08-26T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7943 What if you could improve your athleticism or physique just by wearing a discreet accessory or an article of clothing? Thanks to a new crop of performance wear products, you actually may be able to do so. We admit that, for the most part, they sound too good to be true. In fact, none of the following has been proven to produce actual results, but the buzz around this category is growing undeniably loud. Lifestyle2010-08-25T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7942 Men's fashion tends not to be as dramatically affected by fads as women's. Sure, lapels fluctuate in size and fabrics shift from season to season but, for the most part, men can alter only the nuances of a classic outfit without running the risk of appearing as if they're en route to a costume party. Nonetheless, we stand undaunted. Here are a handful of styling details we've observed fashionable men applying in order to stand out amid the sea of navy suits and weekend warrior jeans. Style2010-08-24T00:00:00-04:00http://www.trendcentral.com/Webapps/App/SnapShots/Article.aspx?ArticleId=7941 This week marks the five-year anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters the US has ever seen. Coupled with the cataclysmic BP catastrophe, the Gulf Coast needs not only the support of volunteer efforts and monetary donations, but also a nationwide celebration of its unique culture. As fate would have it, a spate of recently opened dining establishments serving up New Orleans fare is fueling a bicoastal appreciation of The Big Easy's culinary delights. Lifestyle2010-08-23T00:00:00-04:00