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Have you been scobleized yet? I've been reading Robert Scoble's newsy Scobleizer weblog for at least six months now. Yesterday, he asked readers to recommend interesting weblogs... (so send him some good recommendations of course). Of course, I recommended Dog News as one of the oddest ways to digest world news.  (Dog news is definitely more interesting than war propaganda; personally, I think any pre-emptive strike with nuclear weapons is a one-way ticket to hell.)

The Scobleizer won't disappoint your thirst for knowledge if you want to keep up with hardware, software, and the best minds integrating them with new services. The Scobleizer's vast library of tech tools and electronic gadgets makes me drool too... (We've yet to buy Tivo or cell phones or cars newer than an 80s model or  any bluetoothed gadget  (We're too cheeeeap, gotta pay for all that expensive doggy food and health care somehow). Need to fax when your fax machine blows up?: check out efax... Need a better commenting system? get Haloscan or YACCs... Need anything else... check out the Scobleizer... that's where I lifted all these links from... and if you really like The Scobleizer, don't link to him, send him $$$ instead: ' 'Personally, getting linked to by two famous webloggers in one day is enough fame for me. From now on, please send cash...'  (me too... but I'm too cheap to sign up with Amazon's donation system... heh heh)

If you are a weblogger and have ever been bitten by a dog (while weblogging, if possible), send Dog News your 'tail of woe'. We want to publish a story about a dog biting a weblogger, a Scobleizer challenge... [Scobleizer Weblog] 

Rescued pit bull finds career as drug detector dog OH  Rescued pit bull Clay was too sweet and well-trained to put down, even though he would be difficult to place, according to the local Humane Society. 'Ohio Revised Code requires $100,000 of insurance for a pit bull adopted out within the state.' Luckily, the Texas US Customs Service found his temperment and aptitude was ideal as a drug detector dog...  [Madison Press]

Tattoos never let you forget a pet Canada 'Pets leave quite an impression, and many owners are ensuring their beloved companions make a permanent mark in their lives by tattooing commemorative images on their skin...' Most pet owners think about it for a long time before getting a tattoo commemorating a beloved pet and most have the tattoo placed where they can see it... [Calgary Sun]

A pet for Christmas? ... NJ For some first time owners, a new pet for Christmas may turn into a disaster. Many Christmas pets are returned to the nearest animal shelter after the holidays. Because Christmas is a time of excitement and irregular routines, a better 'idea may be a gift certificate for a pet which can then be obtained after things calm down and get back to a normal routine...' [Bridgeton News]

Christmas presents to sit up and beg for... from a dog's point of view... TX 'This year, Americans will spend $30 billion on Christmas presents for their pets, a number that has nearly doubled since 1994.' Britains will spend $42 million on their pampered pets' Christmas presents (or $6 per pet). 'Trends in pet gifts include luxury items, such as pet cologne and French day beds; interactive toys, such as touch-activated balls and hands-free, mechanized gadgets; and health-focused products, such as pet massagers and magnetic therapy pet jewelry...' [Amarillo Globe News]

Related: For dog owners: how about a dog book from Amazon: reviews (We'll probably get our dog a new coat for the winter weather and we already got him a serving tray for his dinners - $29 at Petsmart [he's using it already], and a dog collar with jingly bells on it.) Pets can expect presents from Santa

Heroic K-9 police foil bank robbery near Buckingham Palace UK  A K-9 Police dog, German Shepherd Torr, and his handler PC Andy Waittes foiled a bank robbery and saved three women taken hostages. The Deputy Commissioner of Westminister credited the K-9 team for an 'excellent conclusion to what was a serious situation...' [BBC News via tip from Joe Jenett,  jenett.radio]