The Trend Index
Packing Essential
Out
Dozens of chargers and converters to power all the various gizmos that dominate our lives
In
Solio’s solar-powered charger, which will take care of everything from phone to PDA to camera to iPod
Gift for the Host
Out
Scented candles. Rigaud, Votivo, Agraria, Diptyque—we still love them but…
In
Bespoke chocolates like those from Melt in London, which will ship them State- side (44-20/727-5030)
Must-See-TV Night
Out
Sunday. Grey’s Anatomy moved, Six Feet Under ended. Can the return of The Sopranos bring us back to the couch?
In
Thursday. Ugly Betty, Grey’s, and NBC’s brilliant lineup have redeemed the night.
Travel Trend
Out
Oblivion to the carbon-dioxide footprint our journeys create
In
"Tagging your flight" on Carbonfund.org—you offset damage by donating $6.25 for every 6,000 miles you fly.
