The following is the 1st part of an exclusive Impact Lab series called the Twelve Trends of Christmas by Thomas Frey.  Title:  Anthropometric Disaster Zones

According to U.N. data, the world’s urban population is poised to surpass the rural total for the first time in history.

It is not often that we see a product of exquisite beauty, ingenious design, and made from extraordinary materials that scores 10 from 10 on the usefulness scale. This is such a product.

Throughout 2006, we’ve been watching and interpreting the marketing stats and studies that impact small businesses to give you tips on staying one step ahead. Now, with 2007 fast approaching, let’s look at a roundup of the hottest trends, from changes taking place among consumer audiences through what to watch for in traditional and online [...]

The "Dining in the Dark" adventure, billed as a three-course gourmet meal served in a pitch black dining room by blind waiters, was held in a banquet hall at a Los Angeles hotel.