For those of you new to the Rayno Report (oh wait -- I'm new too), one of our big themes is investigating, analyzing, and playing the big trends, whether it be in markets or technology. I am a big believer that at fundmental turning points there are huge opportunities.

Here are some of the trends to look at and pay attention to in reverse order:

10) The world is running out of rare-earth metals (Forbes)

9) Growth of LEDs.

8) Terrorism-scanning software is becoming very sophisticated. And that means a growing threat to personal liberty (Telegraph).

7) Growth of digital Imaging. In all forms.

6) Computer-algorithms are taking over financial markets (Source: NYSE, Nasdaq)

5) Government debt is becoming the biggest threat to world financial markets (Source: BBC)

4) World currencies are being debased. And Gold is becoming the ultimate world currency. Again.

3) Cloud Computing -- and what it means for many technology businesses.

2) Video is taking over the Internet

1) Internet data traffic -- and mobile data traffic, in particular -- is exploding. Unfortunately, revenues aren't!