NEW TRENDS, Jan 22, 2012

Chinese ring in the lunar new year Washington Post Monday marks the beginning of the new lunar year in China, so Chinese there and around the globe are celebrating this weekend. It is considered the most important holiday in China,... News and feature images from around the world. ... See all stories on this topic »

Hamish McRae: We have welcomed the new rich for centuries, now isn't the time ... The Independent What will the world's new rich want to buy? And, since the UK is perhaps the most open market in the world, should we remain relaxed about their investment choices? We have just heard that a Chinese sovereign wealth fund is setting out to buy a ... See all stories on this topic »

Wine trends for 2012 The Guardian The past few years have seen the UK lose its position as the world's most important market, and a combination of duty rises, aggressively price-conscious supermarkets and unfavourable exchange rates has made it harder for wine producers to make a ... See all stories on this topic »

Food trends 2012 Vancouver Sun (blog) Offal is the most glaring example of the old becoming the latest best thing and it's more than a trend, it's social and intellectual shift. Marshmallows? Well, it'll have its run then be elbowed aside. Not so sure about macarons, though. ... See all stories on this topic » Vancouver Sun (blog)

7 Ways to Survive and Thrive in 2012 and Beyond The Good Men Project In his book, A Vision for 2012, futurist John Petersen he says, “Converging trends strongly suggest that the world – and our country – are about to experience the greatest change and disruption known in our history. The next half dozen years will ... See all stories on this topic »

World Market Center Las Vegas Offers Stellar Lineup of Educational and Design ... Furniture World Magazine (press release) The companion products guide will be given to attendees to help them fast track to the latest trendsat Market (while supplies last). Mon., Jan. 30 at 11 am World Forum, Building B, 16th Floor Join Luxe Interiors+Design Magazine editor Pamela Jaccarino ... See all stories on this topic »

Managing Energy In A Changing World Worcester Business Journal As one of the founding members of Singer's NAESCO industry trade group in 1983, Sakellaris remains one of its most influential members, she said. “George has always been a leader,” Singer said. “He's been on the cutting edge of trends, which has ... See all stories on this topic »

Jay Cronley: High-tech purchases often fail test of time Tulsa World Trends come and go quickly in electronics. In the last couple of years, 3-D TV has flashed and faded. Up next are TV-computer combinations. The average crack house probably has a 32-inch flat-screen high-def set. Some stores almost gave them away, ... See all stories on this topic »

Miss New Jersey reflects on Miss America Gloucester County Times - NJ.com Though keeping up with trends certainly keeps the show pertinent in today's entertainment world, Miss America CEO Art McMaster — a Washington Township resident — said he thinks the scholarship is why women continue to strive for the title,... See all stories on this topic » Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

49ers voice Ted Robinson strives for perspective San Francisco Chronicle (blog) Q: You've broadcast Olympics, World Series, tennis Grand Slams, Final Fours, etc. Where does the win over New Orleans rate in terms of “great games”? A: Without doubt, the best football game I've been privileged to call. The final four minutes were ... See all stories on this topic »

Hits Mustique with Pippa as Will remains in windy Wales... Entertainmentwise Kate Middleton is known for starting new trends in the fashion world, so will her holiday plans set a ripple-effect in motion across the British public? The Duchess of Cambridge has jetted off on a luxury Caribbean holiday with sister Pippa and the ... See all stories on this topic » Entertainmentwise

'Why I back the Thames hub': The architect behind some of the world's greatest ... Daily Mail In a competitive world we would reverse the downward trends decisively back in our favour. The problems become opportunities. A loss of eight square miles of wetlands would be translated into the gain of 24 square miles of nature reserve. ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Afghan asylum bids reach new high since war's start Charlotte Observer Both trends highlight worries among Afghans about what may happen after 2014, when American and other NATO troops turn security over to the Afghan army and police. The true number of people leaving is likely higher - since those who are successfully ... See all stories on this topic » Charlotte Observer

Fear the self-driving living room: When will in-car tech go too far? Digitaltrends.com One of the most striking bits of automotive technology showcased at CES 2012 was the 17-inch Nvidia-backed screen in the new Tesla S Sedan. It reminded me more of a tablet than a car entertainment system, and Tesla has been the first to really get ... See all stories on this topic » Digitaltrends.com

Reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS in Black communities Amsterdam News Furthermore, a large percentage of new infections occur in women as a result of heterosexual sex. InNew York City alone, there are over 3000 new HIV diagnoses a year. Treatment options have effectively addressed the scourge; so have positive trends in ... See all stories on this topic »

SIHH 2012: Best of the Geneva Watch Fair Classic Driver What are the 2012 trends in watch design? Traditionally, the SIHH watch fair in Geneva reveals thelatest ideas from the world's greatest watchmakers. We've put our personal selection of the best timepieces under the microscope. ... See all stories on this topic »

Uzbek Cabinet reviews socio-economic progress New Europe President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov said sustainability of high rates of growth and macroeconomic balance have been secured notwithstanding the continuing crisistrends in world economy. |EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan ... See all stories on this topic » New Europe

Latin-Asian technological gap keeps growing MiamiHerald.com The US figures are considered a key indicator in the world scientific community because they tend to match trends of foreign patent registrations in Europe, Japan and other major markets. “The difference is abysmal,” says Gustavo Crespi, a specialist ... See all stories on this topic »

Economies searching next industrial revolution: Economic logic shows the way Economic Times Continentalization is becoming the new path to globalization. The White Paper, presented at FICCI's Mega Trends 2020 conference here today, notes that sharing renewable energy laterally, in power, communications and transport networks that stretch ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 SIA Snow Show Set To Kick Off Next Week Ski Channel From January 26-29, 2012, the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver will transform into a winter enthusiasts dream, showcasing the hottest new sports trendsand innovations. In addition to the gear, this year\'s Snow Show will host educational ... See all stories on this topic » Ski Channel

Yields perk Up Canadian Mortgage Trends Yields have had every opportunity to make new lows this year. Yet, despite distress in Europe and mixed economic messages domestically, they've held strong. Lenders will watch bonds in earnest next week to see if the trend continues. ... See all stories on this topic »

Mighty Moose FOXSports.com And the shootout has become a hallmark for New Jersey, which owns a 8-1 record in the game-deciding skills competition this year. Assuming current trends keep up — and assuming the Devils, who sit seventh in the Eastern Conference, make the playoffs... See all stories on this topic » FOXSports.com

A new, smarter media The Asian Age The urge for something new drives the online community to constantly seek out new experiences and trends. Facebook, Twitter and MySpace are so yesterday, and in any case are no longer the prerogative of trendy youth, since many oldies have joined it. ... See all stories on this topic »

Betting on the Lucky 13 Barron's Current yield: 3.45%. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has 36 years in a row of dividend hikes and a 2.45% yield. "If it's in the world of agricultural commodities and products, ADM has a hand in it," notes Wright. Financial powerhouse Aflac (AFL) garners ... See all stories on this topic »

FOR THE RECORD: Steering clear of distracted drivers Wicked Local Some technological advances, such as OnStar and Bluetooth, have made it a little safer to communicate with the outside world while driving. But the technology has yet to catch up withcurrent trends, which not only include texting but the constant ... See all stories on this topic »

New yoga retreat centre picked for appealing location Otago Daily Times It's so stunning here and I think energetically it has a really good feel. "There's nothing we didn't like about it. You've already got an international appeal. "I think in general theworld is really interested in New Zealand. ... See all stories on this topic » Otago Daily Times

Timeless spaces Deccan Chronicle Technology in homes and innovations in bathroom suites are possibly the only new trends I follow while designing homes. I work on about three or four large homes in a year. Each of my clients has a dream space in mind and I help them to translate this... See all stories on this topic » Deccan Chronicle

AIDS kills 28000 in China in 2011, says official report GMA News The report, quoted by China's official state media Xinhua, said some new trends had appeared, notably "a rise in the number of imported cases and those transmitted sexually". Sexual relations are the first source of contamination of the HIV virus in ... See all stories on this topic »

Equities Are Not Dead Gold Seek Moreover, if looking at debt/anything ratios or menacing worldwide demographic trends, the future is about as bleak a picture that has been painted since the Great Depression. Finally, add to this dismal outlook escalating geopolitical tensions and ... See all stories on this topic »

Filing your taxes: There's an app for that Chicago Daily Herald “We're trying to anticipate and follow trends you see in the real world,” said Bob Meighan, a vice president at TurboTax. And the trend is mobile, from smart phones to tablets. “People want simple solutions,” he said. Taxes-on-the-go applications are a ... See all stories on this topic »

Solares Hill- Product Trends & New Technology!: Great World ... Book world looks so much like a fairy-tale kingdom! There the reader can find a lot of wonderful surprises, and surprises. Incredible Adventures of the uncharted ... solareshill.typepad.com/the...hill.../great-world-literature.html

News.Az - New trends in information technologies discussed in ... New trends in information technologies discussed in Azerbaijan ... Presentation of Symantec, one of the world's leaders in information security, has been held in ... www.news.az/articles/53052

WOW serving the most powerful combination of new trends in ... Reuters powerful combination is a tactic, a few days ago, “ World Of Warcraft Gold world, “Dawn of the wings of the dawn of the club's Association and the Aurora ... www.goodrsgold.com/.../wow-serving-the-most-powerful-co...

AntiSec The Huntress Sails On! - plugandplay - Latest trends from ... plugandplay Latest trends from the tech world! ... Kennedy, who was then a U.S. Senator fromNew York, gave the speech two years before his 1968 presidential ... plugandplay.mirocommunity.org/.../antisec-the-huntress-sails-...

Big New Trends | What is everyone talking about? For more information head over to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe- 16598232 ... Monster has announced it will be launching a new line of headphones ... bignewtrends.com/

  

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MODELS News, Jan 22, 2012

Sarah Burke: 'Strength, poise' and a role model for aspiring female athletes National Post (blog) Ms. Jackson speaks in present tense, unable to acknowledge that none of her memories of Ms. Burke — the world's most decorated female freestyle skier, a pioneer for women in her sport who worked tirelessly with the organization to promote the cause ... See all stories on this topic »

From footy field to catwalk: twins stride into world of modelling Brisbane Times But unlike athletes, male fashion models earn far less than their female counterparts. ''Some shifts you don't get much at all and others are a whole lot better, but there's definitely a disparity between male and female models,'' he said. ... See all stories on this topic »

Beauty About Females Redefined by Male College Student from Wildwood Patch.com 29, he posted a Facebook status stating he would “rather have a Proverbs 31 woman than a Victoria's Secret model.” The video, which accompanies this article, now has more than nearly 213000 views on YouTube. Eklund told Reeves he didn't expect the ... See all stories on this topic »

Gina Carano and 10 Other Women WWE Should Sign Right Now Bleacher Report But how much easier is it to train a jiu-jitsu world champion to wrestle than a model? Don't let the name fool you, Cheerleader Melissa is in many ways the antithesis of a cheerleader. She's gritty, cold and vicious. The Divas division needs more of ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Egypt Revolt Losing Legitimacy as Brotherhood Fails to Rescue Abused Women Bloomberg Salafi candidate Abdel Monem el-Shahat, who failed to win a seat in parliament, told a private television channel that he would like Egypt's women to wear the niqab, or full-face veil -- though he added that it shouldn't be mandatory. 'Iranian Model' ... See all stories on this topic » Bloomberg

2012 CES Booth Babe Problem Highlights Women's Perceived Role In Tech - Let's ... Forbes I don't know any women that would choose the tech world over shopping or cooking or taking care of kids.” Wait, is this really 2012? “CES doesn't look much like a cutting-edge convention now that problems have emerged around the hired female models ... See all stories on this topic »

Cosmopolitan magazine should only be sold to over-18s, says former model ... Daily Mail The fearless model declares that it is time to 'hit [the magazine] in the pocketbook': 'Maybe [editor-in-chief Kate White will] pay attention to us if her advertisers recognize that it's not very cool to have your ad next to an article urging women to ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

News: James Dobson, Koala, David Furnish, Skinny Models, Apple Towleroad so....straight guys who date female models are actually gay? ok. I do hope Santorum gets the nomination. that would be hilarious. the whole "it's the end of civilization!!" thing is hilarious. not just because it makes no sense and will never happen, ... See all stories on this topic »

Did Men Invent Art to Become Women? Must Women Become Men to Make Great Art? Huffington Post Only women are ostensively seen bringing life into the world. Only women are exalted as progenitors bearing the life-giving principle and power. Men who have no ostensive role in regeneration are beneath women and are valued for their strength as ... See all stories on this topic »

Only a Few Female CEOs? Doesn't Mean Women Aren't Successful Forbes Below, she shares why women are naturally primed to be successful in today's business world, how we should really gauge the success of women in the workforce and what we can do about the lack of female entrepreneurs. Without further ado… ... See all stories on this topic » Forbes

Photos: Tropic Beauty winner crowned at MGM; L.V. model wins contract Las Vegas Sun By Robin Leach (contact) Fans of the female form packed MGM Grand's Studio 54 for the Tropic Beauty World Finals on Saturday night, and 6-foot-tall Venezuelan bombshell Ligia Hernandez stole the spotlight as the winner. Las Vegas model Dessie Mitcheson ... See all stories on this topic » Las Vegas Sun

Serena Williams: Why Serena Is the Greatest Women's Athlete Ever Bleacher Report Williams has the advantage over the other famous women sports stars because of the generation she is playing in. In a time of equality for all, Serena has become the face of the younger black females in the United States and a role model for a ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

The Hottest Athletes We've Never Seen Perform Bleacher Report Here she is in action. Natascha Ragosina is a six-foot-tall Kazakhstani beauty who often models on the side, mostly to promote her day job. Ragosina is an undefeated boxer and currently ranked as the No. 1 female super middleweight in the world. ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Roger Corman's Cult Classic's Lethal Ladies Collection, Vol. 2 DVD Talk The final entry in this triple feature is another Cirio Santiago entry, the 1975 fashion-world-meets-spy-world flick Cover Girl Models, once again starring the lovely Pat Anderson. She's joined this time by Tara Strohmeier and Lindsay Bloom, ... See all stories on this topic »

Women racers on the rise Martinsburg Journal Nicole Bowers and Jessica Anderson are up with the Posse on the Pennsylvania 410 sprint car tracks, Lindsay Barton is driving Late Models at Hagerstown and Staci Warrington, in Delaware, piloting her Late Model, was third in points this year at ... See all stories on this topic »

Women's Pro Soccer tries to tackle troubles ahead of fourth season Potomac Soccer Wire Even without Wambach, Solo and perhaps Brazilian star Marta as well, WPS still features most of the world's best female soccer players due to the quality which continues to rise to the top of the US women's soccer landscape. ... See all stories on this topic »

Olympics or Bust CTV.ca Then there's the entirely new generation of impressionable could-be soccer fans, just waiting to be enthralled by a set of positive female role models. For parents, the allure of their child emulating someone other than Miley Cyrus or the cast of ... See all stories on this topic » CTV.ca

CMA push for women seats stirs listed company boards Business Daily Africa The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has argued that a bias towards the quota system in appointment of directors would break male domination of the corporate world's most important decision-making organs. “I have studied models in other markets like the ... See all stories on this topic » Business Daily Africa

Strong Women Make Better Marital Partners Huffington Post The New Yorker has applauded her as a new kind of heroine that many young women want to emulate. In fact, she is anorexic, pierced, and seeks brutal and pornographic revenge on her abuser; hardly a healthy role model for young women. ... See all stories on this topic »

PM stresses to focus on promotion of knowledge to earn a respectable place in ... The Nation, Pakistan He said that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was an icon and a role model not only for Pakistani women but for women all over the world. Investing in female education helps to accelerate economic and social development by enhancing human resource,... See all stories on this topic » The Nation, Pakistan

India's women given low-cost route to sanitary protection The Guardian Setting up 100000 units, he says, will generate employment for one million women. "No one is bothered about uneducated and illiterate people. Through this model, they can live with dignity." It is hard to create a revolution when the entire topic is ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

This week around the world Stuff.co.nz Female cast members of Modern Family, left to right, Ariel Winter, Sarah Hyland, Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara pose backstage at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. A musher and his dogs compete on a track near the Mont-Cenis Path during the ninth ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Bipartisan effort seeks more women in high office San Francisco Chronicle Women living elsewhere don't have such a roster of role models. Liberal Massachusetts has never had a female governor or senator. One reason that more women don't run: Nobody asks them. Hughes and others point to studies that show women need to be ... See all stories on this topic »

Gold and Glitter from TinselTown Patheos (blog) I saw Steven Soderbergh's 'Haywire' last night and while I'm not allowed to review it yet, I will say this: unlike many recent action flicks with high profile female stars, I believed it. Gina Carano dished out aworld of hurt on some unfortunate ... See all stories on this topic »

Today's letters: Our Forces' toy role models should be of both genders National Post (blog) I just hope that Mr. Thibodeau can produce a second line of figures, featuring thewomen of the Armed Forces. I know that I would love to purchase a female Canadian Forces action figure for my niece, whose aunt is a chaplain in the Army. ... See all stories on this topic » National Post (blog)

  

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