No matter,3-D is here to stay. Experts predict that 3-D television will be a major trend in about five years.

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This is why, when trying to predict a trend or go against an existing trend, you want to have as many indicators in your favor as possible.

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He says he can't predict whether the trend will continue in future years, but he does have an idea about the next few months.

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By understanding the color and style trend in shoes I would be able to predict what would happen in apparel fashions two years hence.

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