I melt for puppies…
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My bro just got a new dog, and isn’t just adorable! Sorry posts have been a little light, as of late, but things have been kinda busy. Hope the puppy pictures make up for it…

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Spring cleaning for my email.

- This year marks the 50th anniversary for one of my favorite albums, Kind of Blue.
- Commercializing the Obamas.
- I would love to have this job!
- Leapfrog’s ‘Baby BlackBerry’ Targets Preschool Set. Ugh!
- I think Hollywood is officially out of ideas.
- I glad I’m not the only one who just doesn’t get Twitter. (The video’s really funny, even for those fond of the site.)
- Although the last thing I need to do it buy more furniture, I need to check out the eye candy at the new Droog store.
- Love the site and if I had an iPhone, Lord knows What the Font would be on it!
- My old neighborhood, Morningside Heights, wants to designate itself a historic district. Love that area of town.
- Heard the word “ohrworm?” Literally “ear worm”, it refers to a catchy song that you just can’t get out of your head.
- 10 “facts” (posted in April 1st).
- Charged black holes & Whoville.
- Fermi problems (“How many piano tuners are there in Chicago?”)
- I want a glow-in-the-dark puppy. What a cutie!
- When Jack Resnick and Sons became landlords to the bakery Crumbs, they worked some cupcakes into the deal.

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Yes, I am one of those people that has difficulty functioning when a puppy of kitten is introduced to my environment. Popular Science released this video on just why we go “AWWWWW!”

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Not getting enough puppies? Yea, it’s tough sometimes. But The Daily Puppy can help you with your “Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Puppies™!” They have a nice, big archive full of adorable pure-breeds and snugg-able mutts; something for everyone. It’s helped me out a lot today. Though, I still think I’ll still have to stop by the pet store by Jack’s work and watch the window puppies play. I need a lot of puppy to make it through the day!

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Want a fun puzzle game to pass a little time? Like puppies? Then In the Doghouse was made just for you! It’s delightfully well put together, with cute music and a cuter main character!
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Jack works near a pet store and the other day I spied the most adorable pug puppy Sadly, I was not able to get a photo (he could not hold still!), but the above picture looks a lot like him. I almost melted into the sidewalk. We’ve been playfully talking about getting one for a long time, but it just isn’t feasible right now. I felt like doing a little bit of research for kicks, anywho. What fun little creatures!

It wasn’t until the end of the 1500s and early 1600s that China began trading with European countries such as Portugal, Spain, Holland and England. Small dogs presented as gifts returned from the Orient with the traders, and thus began the rise of the Pug type of dog in popularity in Europe. The Chinese had often interbred among the three types of dogs they favored, and so many times breeders would find a long haired Pug among a litter of puppies, as well as those with white spots on the head. But it is important to note that at this time, “breeds” of dogs were not recognized. Attempts to “recreate” dogs of this type are really only recreating a mutt or mix of dogs with similar characteristics. The definition of a “breed” is that the animals reproduce themselves in their offspring.
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A major impact on the Pug breed in the 1800s occurred when, in 1860, two Pugs of “pure” Chinese lines were brought to England. These two dogs, Lamb and Moss, produced a son named Click, and Click..well, he clicked! Click was bred many times, and his blood helped to mix the Willoughby and Morrison lines making Pugs a better breed overall and shaping the modern Pug of today as we know it.

Quoted from PugsCom

The stern expression of the Pug belies its true sense of fun. Pugs are sociable dogs, and usually stubborn about certain things, but they are playful, charming, clever and are known to succeed in dog obedience skills. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of a human voice, so harsh punishment is generally unnecessary. While Pugs usually get along well with other dogs and pets, they generally prefer the company of humans and require a great deal of human attention; they may become slightly anxious or agitated if their owner ignores them or does not play with them; however some may happily occupy themselves when the owner is away. In general, they are very attentive dogs, always at their owner’s feet, in their lap, or following them from room to room (so be careful where you step).

Pugs are usually friendly dogs who seem to have a special affinity with children.

Quoted from Wikipedia

Photo from Michael Online Pet Shop (Japanese).

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