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Cat Stroking, Not Facebook Poking, Satisfies Needs For Real Interaction

Forget poking on Facebook or IMing people, shaking a hand or putting an arm on someone else's shoulder is where social interaction really begins. In Japan, this need for touch has extended to a focus on pets, including cafes for petting cats. Will emphasizing touch be a new trend in the U.S.?READ»

WANTED: Mattel's Puppy Tweets Collar

We love talking dogs. Even more specifically, we love to impose excitable yet simple-minded dialogue on dogs. Who didn't giggle at Dug the talking dog in Pixar's Up, who was prone to moments of dimwitted cuteness with lines like "I ...READ»

BUSINESS   |  Comment

Work / Life Balance Starts Here

If you ever find yourself saying "If only there were more hours in a day!" - personal assistant and concierge services like Delegate Source can give you back at least 2 hoursREAD»

Friday Fun: Does This Count as Animal Cruelty?

Ren Netherland documents the crazy hair-dos that poodle owners inflict upon their pets.READ»

Brilliant Idea: A Table-Leg Attachment That's Also a Chew Toy

Tired of your dog gnawing at your furniture? Here's the perfect product for you.READ»

Global Pet Expo

Trot down to this three-day showcase to hear a happy purr from 850 exhibitors. As other sectors languish in the economic doghouse, the pet world is bounding ahead like a golden retriever. Analyst David Lummis of research firm Packaged ...READ»

Damn Laptop Hinge or Wow, Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Compote is GOOOOD

So, since my last post....  My investor backed away from the investment after I reiterated my disinterest in dating anyone. including but not limited to someone investing money in my company. Frustrating.  So, in the matter ...READ»

Narrowing it down.... or I have a cold and can't keep scouring the internet until 4am for solutions

So, I think I am between choosing AISO and The Greenest Host for my hosting needs post yahoo. The Greenest Host rents space from AISO and they are both 100% solar powered. I had been considering Dream Host but they offset rather ...READ»

Do I need a CMS?! Joomla.... isn't that one of the little people on Willie Wonka?!

I took a nap and decided to try my hand at this Joomla thing.... I downloaded WAMP and Joomla (as well as a bucket full of other open source programs like wordpress, zen cart, etc ) and I seem to be up and running. Well, I seem to ...READ»

GLBT   |  Comment

In over our heads

It's April 5th and Bella and I are often wondering what we are doing. Late last year we decided to start a web based holistic and eco-friendly pet supply business. We didn't want to just say we were green, we wanted to really do ...READ»