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.
