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Happy Hour: November

partysugar — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:30:48 -0800

Although we are almost at the end of December, I highly recommend you wannabe mixologists make a cocktail entitled November. Created by Scott Baird, a dear friend, owner of 15 Romolo, and one of San Francisco's foremost bartenders, this concoction won the Nirvino Navan cocktail competition at Swig.

If you've never tried Navan, a natural vanilla liqueur, get your hands on a bottle stat! It's a great mixing liquor that can be used in both sweet and savory applications. This well-balanced, delicious cocktail balances out the Navan with a smoky scotch, while apple juice adds freshness.

To look at the recipe and check out a fabulous exclusive video of the bearded Baird making the cocktail,

Watch and Share: Do Your Pets Do This Head Tilt?

PetSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:39 -0800

This super-cute video reminds me of something recently said to me by a pal who's (let's just say) less pet-obsessed than I: "Dogs have been on the earth way too long, and they're still not talking . . . something must be up with that." Although I know he was only joking, watching how these pups seem to consider what their owner's saying makes me think they've gotta at least sort of understand something . . . like tone of voice?! Do your furry friends tilt their heads at you, too?

Watch and Share: Do Your Pets Do This Head Tilt?

Yes, I love it when my pet does this.

Hmm, I haven't noticed.

No, my furry friend never does it.

Pete and Ashlee Enlist Cesar's Help With Baby Bronx

PetSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:15:08 -0800

Well before Bronx Mowgli entered the world, Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson asked Cesar Millan for help with prepping their two dogs, Hemingway and new pup, Rigby, for the baby's arrival. The trainer offered tips on consistency and a rather unusual way to work off the bulldogs' excess energy. Watch a sneak peek of the episode of The Dog Whisperer starring this fam (airing on Dec. 28) to learn more.

Pizza Hut Draws Attention With Viral Video

YumSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:18:58 -0800

Pizza Hut has caused an uproar with the launch of a new viral advertising campaign. "Kicked Out of a Pizza Place," a video produced by Mediocre Films, has gotten 198,135 views on YouTube since it was posted less than five days ago. The fast food corporation is piggybacking on the success of other chains' attempt at viral videos, such as competitor Wendy's MySpace video, "Crazy Lettuce". The pizza parlor video, one of three in the viral campaign, is already attracting lots of attention — both for its humor and its tackiness. "If Pizza Hut were a person, I'd say it was a jerk," wrote Ian Schafer, CEO of Deep Focus, an Internet marketing agency.

While the video had me busting a gut, I also thought it was a slap in the face of family-owned businesses. More importantly, I question whether the campaign conveyed any meaningful (or positive) brand message to consumers about Pizza Hut. Watch the video below — I'd love to hear what you think.

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Super-Cute Video: This Dog's Rocking Around the Christmas Tree

PetSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:31 -0800

Uh oh, it looks like someone did some decorating without the dog's input! This lil Fox Terrier is determined to make sure that every ornament's in the right spot but what a smart pup to stay a safe distance away while doing so! I love her tippy toes dance around the tree and I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it, too so check it out below.

Do Tell: Furry Friends Frolic and Play or Curl Up by the Fire?

PetSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:30:15 -0800

Brrrrr, the temperatures are dropping and Winter's nearly here. Sigh. While we seemed a bit divided on the rain, how do your pets feel about the snow? Any of them as excited (or more!) than lil Lexi here? I wanna hear all about it in the comments below!

The Scoop: Purdy and Wild Boy Have Baby Cheetah Boys

PetSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:38 -0800

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It's easy as one, two, three for these lil boys! While two of the cheetahs recently born in Cincinnati will go off to Columbus, one will remain at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of the Cat Ambassador Program — I have to mention that he's only 3 weeks old and has already started his very own blog, Cheetah Days! His name? Well, Tommy T of course, after Tom Tenhundfeld, the main keeper at the zoo's breeding facility. Tommy Too Cute is more like it!

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Capucha Shares Her "Popotamus" Story — Je T'aime

lilsugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:15:33 -0800

Remember the little French girl, Capucha, who took the Internet by storm when she ranted about eating too much candy? She's back with a magical story. It includes monkeys lost in trees, a witch, crocodiles, a tiger, and a "tremendously very bad mammoth." Is it just me, or does she sound particularly adorable because she's speaking in French?

I think it's time we update our Cuuuuuttteee and Funny Kids list!

Puppy Love: Upstaged

PetSugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:14 -0800

In the latest installment of Puppy Love, the relationship between cute dogs and, well, finding a new relationship is up for debate. While some people use dogs to get digits, others (like one of the stars of this short) think it's "such a lame and expected gimmick." Before telling me how you feel, watch the situation play itself out in the video below.

Hooray For Hippo Playtime With More and More Monifa!

PetSugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:20:54 -0800

Well, well, well, isn't Monifa already quite the little media darling? I was already drooling over her piccys, and now this video. Just. Can't Handle. It. There's simply too much cute here for a Friday afternoon – watch her dunk herself underwater (!) below.