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By now, you've undoubtedly watched the brilliant Star Wars-themed "Bark Side" video teasing Volkswagen's Super Bowl commercial. Watching those pups from a galaxy far, far away made me realize that it isn't the first auto ad I have seen this year featuring a bunch of cute animals. Hyundai showcases its environmentally friendly Sonata Hybrid speeding past wide-eyed forest critters, while Subaru Read more
We are officially in love with Uggie, star of The Artist and Sunday's Golden Globe Awards, but he certainly isn't the first red carpet creature feature. Past premieres and award shows have played host to a zoo-full of critters, including dogs, horses, penguins, pigs, and more. We can't get enough of these glitzy pups and glamour pusses so we've rounded up 15 of our other favorite red carpet Read more
Tonight, college football fans nationwide will tune in to watch Louisiana State University's Fighting Tigers take on the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship game. Though we're not sure if LSU's live mascot will make the trip, the university's Bengali-Siberian mix got us thinking about other schools whose mascots pacing the sidelines are more the Wild Kingdom kind. Whether Read more
One incredibly cute waddling penguin . . . two incredibly cute waddling penguins . . . It's a new year, and across the globe, zoos are taking stock of their vibrantly diverse menageries. Animals are counted, measured, and weighed in an effort to keep tabs on the huge critter populations housed within the zoos' walls. At the London Zoo, keepers had the daunting task of rounding up more than 18,000 Read more
We're officially in the throes of West Coast Dungeness crab season, and there's no better way to celebrate than by purchasing a live or fresh-cooked crab, while the crustaceans are local and affordably-priced. But how do you know which live member to pick out from the crowd? Mike La Rocca, who helms A. La Rocca Sea Food, a wholesaler that supplies fresh Dungeness to seafood restaurants like Read more
Will a cute lil robot critter living in the fridge encourage families to be a little more energy efficient? That's the theory behind Fridgeezoo Refrigerator Pets ($16), which give indecisive refrigerator lingerers gentle reminders to shut the door. Created in Japan, the cute milk carton-shaped gadget greets you warmly when the refrigerator door is first opened, but turns from friend to foe Read more
The iPad has certainly revolutionized bedtime reading by allowing children to hear books read aloud while tapping, moving, and interacting with hundreds of items on the screen. Check out these the videos of five great classics you should add to your iPad book collection, so you can get a sneak peek before you decide to purchase the apps. Prepare to be amazed and excited by the brilliant new Read more
Running in the woods by yourself sounds a little dangerous — especially to your mom — but depending on where you live, your running ability, and your personalty, a solo run in the woods is the perfect idea. Here are some ways to ensure your safety when hitting the trails on your own. Bring your dog: OK, so technically you're not alone if you bring your pooch, but if you're nervous about Read more
We've been marching ominously toward the Doctor's fate at Lake Silencio in the second half of season six. The finale "The Wedding of River Song" does answer a lot of our questions, but in Doctor Who style, new threads and mysteries are added to the timey-wimey jumble. The episode begins in an earth where everything is askew; time stopped ticking and remains set on April 22, 2011 at 5:02 p.m., Read more
new SUGAR.Player({nids: "19048644", width: 550, height: 309, autoplay: false }); If you're wondering what to watch this season, check out this video of our editors' picks for 10 must-see Fall shows. Are you a Ryan Gosling lover? You'll want to check out 10 hot pics of Ryan Gosling in Drive. Twilight fans saw more of Edward and Bella's wedding, honeymoon, and a glimpse of the birth scene in the Read more
