"Trend-spotting has, in essence, become just another trend. Consequently, the most successful trend forecasters are repositioning themselves as something more than mere arbiters of taste. They're now social scientists with a hipster edge. That's because it's no longer enough to be aware of "sext messaging" or video blogs or the drive-in movie revival. The real money and prestige are now bestowed on those who can translate the cultural hieroglyphics and the "whys" behind these blips." Link

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"The "1000 Things Made of Bamboo" features galleries of -- you guessed it -- things made out of bamboo, under the following headers: "Music, Home, Outdoor, Fun, Art, Building, Others." The construction and transport categories are definitely my favorites. I grew up envying the Gilligan's Island castaways their amazing bamboo dwellings, furniture and gear. When I lived in a swamp in rural Costa Rica, my workmates and I made all kinds of cool stuff out of bamboo -- I invented an extremely comfortable bamboo toilet seat for our latrine!" link

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