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Women's Spring Fashions
What is in the stores for women this Spring? Tomeka Steele of the East Carolinian reports that colors like pink, orange, fuchsia, white and lime green may be in style. She also reports that the Gap is offering capri pants and the classic Polo shirt or t-shirt should remain popular. Other items in this Spring include blazers, short mini skirts, inexpensive tank tops, slim tailored pants and the classic spring dress.
Source: The East Carolinian
Related Links: Women's Apparel and Fashion Center
Posted on March 31, 2004
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The Changing Music Scene
The music scene is changing so fast that technology like the compact disc, which only recently replaced tapes and records, is being phased out by downloadable music and MP3s. What this means for the music industry in the long term is unknown. Many people under 25 may never purchase CDs, while older music listeners already comfortable with CDs may continue to by them -- as long as they remain available. In the near future it means that music downloads will continue to become more and more popular as both young and old adapt to the latest music technology.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related Links: Music Download Retailers, MP3 Players, Music Center
Posted on March 29, 2004
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Dieters Seek Help Online
The Internet has become a popular source for health and dieting information. Increasingly people are also using fee-based online services that help them stick to a diet plan. Cyberdiet plans tend to be cheaper, easier to use and more private than plans that require you to weigh in at group meetings or in front of a physician. However, critics argue that these same advantages also make online diets easier to cheat on.
Source: GlobeandMail.com
Related Links: Weight Loss Products and Services
Posted on March 26, 2004
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Cell Phones Become Smart Phones
The trend in cell phones is for them to become software-powered smart phones. At the annual U.S. cellular industry's trade show cell phone companies were showing off these cell phones of the future which incorporate tools and concepts found in handheld devices. Popular phone software operating systems include Symbian OS and Palm OS. Microsoft has also entered the marketplace and Motorola has cut a deal with the software company to develop Windows-based phones. Many cell phone software downloads can be found on Handago.com -- a website that is growing in popularity.
Source: Times Daily, Cebit America, BBC
Related Links: Communications Center, Software Center
Posted on March 22, 2004
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200,000 Make Living on eBay
For 200,000 people eBay is more than just a place to find cheap and unusual stuff -- it is a way to make a living and a way of life. These people visit junk yards, flea markets and garage sales, study collector magazines, watch auction prices and read news articles. Some even drive around with custom vanity license plates that indicate their active eBay lifestyle. They also contribute greatly to the some 2 million items placed on eBay each day.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Related Links: Auction Websites
Posted on March 15, 2004
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More People Drinking and Storing Wine
The popularity of drinking wine is growing and this is increasing the need for wine storage in homes. More and more people are opting for built-in wine cellars in newly built homes. The most common purchase is a 60-bottle storage unit that can be placed under a bar or kitchen counter. However, those with the money and the need to store a thousand or more bottles of wine can have small rooms built just for storing wine. Of course, there are also portable wine storage racks and coolers available at furniture retailers and home product retailers.
Source: Realty Times
Related Links: Real Estate Resources, Wine Storage Shopping, Wine Retailers
Posted on March 12, 2004
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Girlfriend Getaways
Spas have become a popular choice for female friends or mother and daughter to get away for a short, but relaxing break. Luxury spas entice women guests with massages, facial, relaxation, whirlpool tubs, beauty treatments, gourmet dining and a welcomed break from husbands and family.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Related Links: Travel Center, Spa Shopping
Posted on March 8, 2004
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Online Daters Want Specifics
Online dating has been a hot trend for the past few years, but daters are demanding more and more specifics. Online daters want to be able to find out specific information about their potential date beyond just physical appearances. Daters want information like: smoking/nonsmoking, drinking habits, religious beliefs and whether their potential date has or wants children. Daters like this type of information because they can eliminate people they are not compatible with before having to suffer through a bad date.
Source: JournalNow.com
Related Links: Dating Center, Online Personals
Posted on March 4, 2004
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Toy Fair Hot Trends
The American International Toy Fair showed that toy manufacturers are focusing on three trends: room decor, retro toys and gross toys. Room decor products like clikits, lamps, chairs and memory books help little girls decorate their rooms. The retro toy trend, which was big this holday season, includes toys like Cabbage Patch dolls, Elmo and Dream Pets. And gross toys like Stink Blasters and Snot Shot are fun for kids but unfun for parents.
Source: Dallasnews.com
Related Links: Toys & Games Shopping Center
Posted on March 2, 2004
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Tempting Kitchen Tools
Consumers are filling up their kitchen cupboards and counter spaces with tempting kitchen tools and handy gadgets. These days consumers can find kitchen electronics as specific as the quesadilla maker or the pizzelle maker. For smaller kitchen tools consumers can choose from hundreds of different varieties of spatulas, graters and measuring spoons. While it is helpful and wondeful to have such a variety and such specific tools to choose from, home chefs have to be careful not to fill up their kitchen with gadgets.
Source: Timesdaily.com
Related Links: Kitchen Center
Posted on March 1, 2004
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