trends

Trends are the directions in which things tend to move. Fashion, finance, fitness, fanaticism — all follow trends. You can trend up or trend down, be in and out of trends. You can follow trends, set trends, or look for trends. Sometimes trends can pass you by without your even realizing it.

Some of the fastest moving trends occur on the Internet. When user number graphs start to resemble the profile of a hockey stick it is considered trending to critical mass. Tracking trends on the Internet can be achieved by monitoring keywords currently being searched for using a tool such as Google Trends.

The top 100 blogs is a good place to see what's trending up right now. Bloggers like to follow trends in fashion, lifestyle, and just about anything else you can think of.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “trends”

• in Business
  Mobile Marketings Effect on Business Growth
  Why you should be using mobile marketing for your business.
  by speters1001 / on Apr 18, 2013
• in Lifestyle
  Home Automation Tech Trends
  Fox Business notes the importance of home automation for new buyers in an article on April 2.
  by lanabandoim / on Apr 3, 2013
• in Social Media
  Can We Predict What Will Trend on Twitter?
  A new application by MIT claims to be able to predict Twitter trends before they emerge
  by cmimanagers / on Nov 2, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “trends”

 

• Beyonce Art History

  
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  In the latest Tumblr instalment of whatever-will-they-think-of-next, we’ve spied Beyonce Art History , which mashes up lyrics from the pop diva’s tunes, meme-style, with timeless paintings and artworks from humanity’s illustrious art history. The blog was started by Leigh Silver , an arts and culture intern at ...
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• Italy’s Petri Dish for New Path

  
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  Like the politicians they defeated in local elections, the anti-politicians of the Five Star Movement have broken promises, too, but have maintain their idealism.        
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• Hope in Japan That ‘Abenomics’ May Be Turning Things Around

  
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  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic shock therapy, which combines a flood of cheap cash, fiscal stimulus and deregulation, appears to be getting results.        
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• R29 Exclusive Sneak Peek! Amber Heard Is Gorgeous In “Syrup”

  
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  Actress Amber Heard has been on our radar ever since she stunned as Chenault in the recent adaptation of The Rum Diary alongside Johnny Depp, but shes vaulted to white-hot status once rumors began to swirl about the real-life lovebirds possible engagement. It sounds like a hard role to play — you know, sharing the ...
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• Clare Vivier Gives Fanny Pack Styling Tips, Reveals Her Fave Bloggers, & More!

  
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  Handbags tend to be a serious matter among fashion folks. Knowing the latest designers comes with the turf, so the name Clare Vivier is probably already on your radar. But, how much do you really know about this awesome, bilingual jet-setter? Luckily, the L.A.-based designer was in town to fete her latest line, and ...
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• Driving records on alien terrains

  
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  In honor of its Opportunity rover which has been doing some intensive Mars sightseeing for close to a decade, NASA came up with a infographic chart that showed the distances that have been embarked on by its other vehicles on terrains out there in space. The Opportunity has roved 35.760 kilometers around the rim of ...
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• 10 Flattering Cover-Ups For The Beach (& Beyond!)

  
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  We’re all about celebrating your bod — whether you’re comfortable sporting a barely-there bikini or not. But sometimes, the difference between enjoying a sun-filled beach day and staying inside for all of eternity (or at least until summer passes) could be a piece a fabric — literally. Even if you’re ...
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• EDM Is BACK (According To NYC’s Electric Daisy Carnival)

  
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  If Coachella wasnt enough of an indication that Electronic Dance Music is back and here to stay, then last weekends Electric Daisy Carnival in New York will be. Thousands of people from across the country flocked to Citi Field in Queens last weekend for a neon-soaked, bass-thumping, laser-filled spectacle as the ...
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• Label Conscious: Goldsign

  
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  In the wake of devastating building collapses in factories in Bangladesh and Cambodia, the high cost of cheap production has once again been laid bare. It behooves us all to read labels.
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• Hottest Bridal Dress Trends for Fall and Winter 2013

  
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  Bridal fashion trends seem to change faster than you say “I do”. Every season unveils new dress trends that are sure to be popular. The latest in bridal fashion is already off the runways.  Those getting married in fall or winter this year might want to know what’s hot and what’s not. There are some gorgeous ...
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• Limited Opportunities for New Marietta Homes at Idlewilde

  
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  With just 15 new Marietta homes comprising the community, Idlewilde offers an intimate setting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Many homeowners have found this idyllic community with Old World style homes to be the perfect fit for their lifestyle, which is why the community is down to just one ...
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• 10 Ways to Improve Your Business with Mobile Technology

  
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  A recent study shows how reliant small businesses have become on mobile technology. The 2013 AT&T Small Business Technology Poll says 85 percent of small businesses now use some kind of smartphone . And 80 percent of small firms founded less than two years ago use tablets, the survey also showed. Customers are ...
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• Falling everywhere in pictures

  
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  Visual artist and educator Kerry Skarbakka , in his photo series The Struggle To Right Oneself, photographs himself — with the help of climbing gear and various equipment — dangling perilously or tumbling down in frightful situations. His work is in response to the human experience of uncertainty and balance; of ...
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• Immigration Reform Could Generate $500 Billion in New Real Estate Transactions

  
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  If current legislation that creates a path to legalization for 11 million undocumented immigrants is passed, the nation’s Hispanic real estate leaders estimate that it would create a new pool of 3 million homeowners and pump more than $500 billion in sales, income and spending into the U.S. housing economy. ...
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• Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Announces 2012 Market Statistics

  
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  Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced its 2012 sales statistics recently, showing that collectively, network affiliates produced $272 billion in sales in 2012 with over one million transaction sides. This is $65-70 billion more in dollar volume and approximately 20 percent more sides ...
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• Rate Increases Ahead for Some National Flood Insurance Program Policyholders

  
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  Changes are coming to the critically important National Flood Insurance Program that could impact real estate transactions and property owners across the country. That’s according to experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which manages the government’s flood insurance program, who spoke to ...
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• Imprev Adds Dropbox Integration to Real Estate’s Only Mobile Marketing Centers

  
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  Dropbox, a free service used by over 100 million people to bring their photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily, is now integrated into the Imprev Marketing Platform. The Imprev Platform powers mobilized Marketing Centers for some of the world’s leading real estate brands. “By integrating ...
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• Hudson Jeans Fall 2013 Sneak Preview

  
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  California-based Hudson Jeans have become known for their mix of American comfort and rocker-inspired British style since launching in 2002. After getting a peek at their fall 2013 collection, you should be excited to get your hand on the upcoming offerings from Hudson including their leather panel details, ...
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• Taste Test: Coffee Beans New Birthday Cake Ice Blended

  
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  To honor 50 years of being in business, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has released its new limited edition Birthday Cake Ice Blended ($4) drink, out starting today and available until Sept. 2. Weve seen a slew of cake batter ice creams and frozen yogurts, so we were excited by the prospect of a cake-flavored frozen ...
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• Alternative ETFs vs. Hedge Funds

  
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  ETF Trends Editor Tom Lydon appeared on Yahoo Finance Breakout to discuss the growing impact of ETFs tied to alternative investment strategies. As the ETF universe fills out, individuals now have the ability to craft specialized investment strategies similar to large hedge funds. “The reason...
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