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Canine Casual Gaming on the Rise

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Canine Casual Gaming on the Rise

Mobile and social gaming has exploded in recent years, but dogs have traditionally been behind the curve.

“Pups are not early adopters,” says Rich Calloway, editor at gaming blog Kotaku. “But when they finally come around, they are a demographic force to be reckoned with – and game developers have taken notice.”

Dog-friendly mobile games like Gnaw Something and Turds With Friends have proven their worth in app stores, the latter reaching 50 million downloads last week. While many of these games are free to play, developers like Zynga hope to cash in on their popularity with in-app ads for bacon products.

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Market Analysts: Bird in Hand Now Worth 2.4 in Bush

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Market Analysts: Bird in Hand Now Worth 2.4 in Bush

Economists at Harvard University have published a paper noting a small uptick in the value of handheld birds as compared to those in the proverbial “bush.”

“For a long time, a bird in hand was worth two in the bush,” says Betsy Wenner, lead economic researcher at Harvard Business School. “But there are a number of market forces that have caused a shift over the last decade.” The economists agree that the average worldwide market value of a bird in hand is now 2.4 times that of a bush dwelling fowl.

The paper cites inflation, the 2008 housing crisis, and of course, China, as leading factors. The researchers are also quick to point out the volatility of niche bird markets, and do not advise anyone to make avian investments without first consulting an expert in your region.

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Neighbors Voice Concern Over Peeping Cat

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Neighbors Voice Concern Over Peeping Cat

A cat named Jack has been caught repeatedly “spying” on his neighbors from the living room window.

“It’s creepy,” says Mandy Wills, a member of the community who expressed concern over Jack’s behavior. “One minute you’re weeding the lawn, the next minute: There’s Jack!”

An attorney for the accused cat rejects the notion of spying.

“It’s still a free country, isn’t it?” Wendy Jackson, Jack’s attorney, tells The Fluffington Post. “If Jack wants to stare creepily out the window of his own home for hours on end, he has that right.”

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Cat Hypnotist to Play Atlantic City

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Cat Hypnotist to Play Atlantic City

World-renown feline hypnotist, Gatica, is slated to play Caesar’s in Atlantic City in June, according to the cat’s agent.  "Gatica will play three shows per night, June 15-17,“ said agent Juan Carlos Jimenez, who indicated that tickets for the engagement go on sale this weekend and are expected to go fast.  

Gatica rose to fame in the late 1980s with his signature trick of making cats in the audience think they were dogs.  He was named "Cat of the Year” by Purr magazine in 1993, but has largely faded from the limelight over the past decade. If the buzz over this upcoming show is any indication, however, Gatica still has a very loyal fan base.

Via eduardojaramillo.