| Color cosmetics firms seek out latest trends
Euromonitor said the Asia-Pacific countries are likely to follow Eastern Europe and Latin America in delivering high rates of growth.China's color cosmetics market is forecast to expand by almost $600m between 2006 and 2011 while India is expected to grow the most in percentage terms.Growth is also expected in the mature markets with annual growth for Western Europe forecast to be around 2 percent.The mature markets are being driven by the spread of the naturals trend, which has moved from skin and body care products into color cosmetics.Euromonitor said mineral make-up is spearheading the movement because it provides natural sunscreen, long-lasting coverage and is suitable for use on sensitive skin.Bare Escentuals was described as a pioneer in bringing mineral make-up to the market although the big name brands and private labels have now followed suit.However, Euromonitor said retailers are increasingly willing to stock color cosmetics from small companies that are often producing innovative products that tempt consumers away from the big brands.
Red Rover lets student ideas come over
Chicagoan Tom Krieglstein has been an award-winning online pioneer since he was in college seven years ago. His latest concept landed him a $10,000 prize from a new Web2.joe community for small businesses and entrepreneurs called Ideablob.com. Ideablob enables entrepreneurs to share and compare ideas, and gives them a chance each month to win $10,000 to grow their ideas. The online Ideablob community votes on the winner, and Krieglstein won the November balloting with his idea to develop freshmen-orientation software that integrates with online social networks to match freshmen college students to other students, groups and courses. Ideablob enables entrepreneurs to share and compare ideas, and gives them a chance each month to win $10,000 to grow their ideas. The online Ideablob community votes on the winner, and Krieglstein won the November balloting with his idea to develop freshmen-orientation software that integrates with online social networks to match freshmen college students to other students, groups and courses.
Video: DontDateHimGirl.com Launches New Charitable Fund to Empower ...
MIAMI, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- DontDateHimGirl.com, one of the most talked- about online women's resources, kicked off the new year with the creation of DDHG Empowers -- a new charitable fund dedicated to women's causes. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/dontdatehimgirl/30140/ "It's so important for women to be informed and empowered in all areas of their lives," said the site's founder Tasha Cunningham. "And I'm thrilled to be able to start 2008 by launching this fund to help women to do just that. DDHG Empowers, in partnership with the Dade Community Foundation, will fund projects and programs that uplift women, give them a voice and make a positive impact on their lives." A significant portion of the proceeds from DontDateHimGirl.com's annual advertising revenue will be donated to the fund, which will be administered by the Dade Community Foundation.
Beautiful Miss Idaho in LCHS Parade
Below, Family Phil's shot of historic downtown Wallace. BTW, Phil has a Little-Ears-Have-Big-Windows post here. *HBO's still trying to figure out what Stebbijo/Your Choice means by done-r here. *CDADave/Thin Air is trying out a new look as he prepares to return to the HBO blogosphere in a big way on Monday. He's asking folks what they think here. *Amy Crooks/That's Life. Life Goes On sounds as though she's been working hard for her money and not blogging too much here. *Marianne Love/Slight Detour has some fascinating historical info about Bonner County, including how Hoodoo Creek was formed and how Sagle got its name after losing out to Eagle in southern Idaho here. Also: Herb Huseland/Bay Views puts in his 2 cents about the inheritance tax here, Digital Fog has another fine parody here, ErinG/Idaho Native is getting nervous about the birth process here and Cis Gors/From A Simple Mind analyzes an online quiz she took here.
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