Trendsetters

From finding ways to be more "green" to getting more social on the web, we note some emerging trends based on searches, including the rise of comfort foods and do-it-yourself projects (mix your own drinks!).

All of these searches had the largest volume on Google.com in the U.S.

Going Green

Social Networks*

  1. facebook
  2. myspace
  3. hi5
  4. orkut
  5. linkedin
  6. nasza klasa
  7. netlog
  8. mixi
  9. meetup
  10. odnoklassniki

*Networking around the world: nearly half the list is comprised of sites based outside of the U.S.

Cocktails

  1. martini
  2. mojito
  3. margarita
  4. manhattan
  5. cosmopolitan
  6. sangria
  7. bellini
  8. mai tai
  9. white russian
  10. bloody mary

Comfort Foods

  1. ice cream
  2. chili
  3. spaghetti
  4. meatloaf
  5. fried chicken
  6. chicken soup
  7. apple pie
  8. pot pie
  9. potato salad
  10. macaroni and cheese

DIY (Do It Yourself)

  1. diy wedding
  2. diy tv
  3. diy solar
  4. diy tile
  5. diy audio
  6. diy home
  7. diy halloween
  8. diy electric
  9. diy concrete
  10. diy car