A place for dogs

Move over "Facebook" and "Myspace." There's now "Doggyspace." A place for your dog. A website for owners to show off their puppy love. It's adorable. Check out the puppy and duck who are fast friends. Click here.

Want smarts? Exercise!

People who exercise regularly have better bodies and apparently better brains too. A review of studies found exercisers learn faster, remember more, think clearer and bounce back after injury more easily. So Beijing must be a very smart city, at least for the two weeks.. you know the Olympics. Read more about it here.

An alarming trend about fat

If Americans keep eating the way they do, we'll all be fat by 2048. Researchers based their projections on how many of us became overweight in the last 30 years, and projected what will happen in the next 40 years. The good news is we'll finally see pudgy models and celebrities. The bad news healthcare costs will soar with medical problems associated with obesity. Read more here.

Super-mom shine dims

Super-mom. Many of us are struggling to do it all: Work full-time, take care of the house and the kids. But studies find our family life is suffering as a result. In fact, ten years ago, studies found that most thought that having a "Super-Mom" wouldn't affect family life. But now, studies find most believe family life is suffering. But in many cases, families cannot afford to have only one wage earner.
Read more about it here.

Need sleep? Read this.

If you always feel like you need a nap, you're not alone. Many of us do. But studies find many of us are our own worst enemy. We do things to cause our lack of shut eye, from drinking too much coffee and alcohol, to eating spicy food and taking medication that interferes with our sleep. One thing I read says as we age, we need less sleep. Let me know when that is, because I still always feel like I need nap.
You can read more about sleep here.

Job hunting advice

We've all heard be professional, wear a business suit, and show how you can be a team player when you're looking for a job. But sometimes, if you want to stand out from that crowd, you can do some wacky things and still get hired. One candidate sent a pair of baby shoes with the note "Let me get my foot in the door," another candidate wore a sandwich board at a busy intersection. Read more success stories here.

Overdue book amnesty

Got a book or two, or video, or any other materials, that you checked out from the library, but failed to return. This is your month. Miami Dade Public Libraries is offering amnesty to all patrons for their overdue materials. You have until the end of September to return the materials. After that, those accounts with outstanding fees will be turned over to a debt collection agency.

Magic pill

The magic pill may very well exist. Scientists have discovered a pill that can make you leaner, burn more calories and lose fat. An exercise pill that you won't have to sweat over. Cool. Only problem. They've only tried it on mice. Human trials are next. I'm in. Read more about it here.

Dog adopts tiger cubs

Nothing like a cute picture of mommy love especially when it's unconditional love for a different species! Check out this photo and story of a golden retriever who is nursing three tiger cubs, who were abandoned by their mom. This retriever not only feeds the cubs, but also licks and cleans them. What a mom!

Dress for success

If you always wonder why you have to look nice at work, if you don't see anybody, here's the answer. A poll found 41 percent of employers more often promote people who dress better. And more than a third of companies polled have sent employees home for unsuitable attire. Flip flops very unsuitable. Read more about how you can dress for success here.

Biscuits sweeten boardroom

So you've got a big corporate meeting coming up, you might want to serve up some tasty biscuits. Survey finds food was deemed the next most important aspect of the boardroom after tables and chairs. And if you serve cookies, make sure they don't look dry and crumbley. Read more about it here.

Warning about texting

A warning coming from Emergency Room Doctors: Don't text and walk, don't text and skate, don't text and horseback ride, and don't text and cook. The warning comes after they've seen all the injuries involved with people trying to do the aforementioned. Read more about it here.

Really fat cat

Shelter workers in New Jersey are caring for a really fat cat. She's 44 pounds and apparently lost. It's hard to believe her owner lost her considering her size. But her nickname is now "Princess Chunk" and shelter workers will be putting her on a diet. If her owner doesn't claim her by Saturday, she'll be put up for adoption. Even though she's chunky, you got to love her. Check her out here.

Are you happy?

The answer could be determined by how old you are. If you're young, you are happy. If you're in the late 40's or early 50's, you're not so happy. This according to a study in USA Today. Researchers say the happiness they researched was tied to aspirations and family life. So happiness or lack of could have something to do with kids, divorce and gravity. I threw the last one in there.

Get ready lobster lovers

The two day lobster min-season begins tonight at midnight. So be careful if you're going out. Lots of boaters and divers are expected. Remember, there is a 12 lobster per person limit. More details here.

Dog napping is up

Hold your pet close and keep a watchful eye on her, pet thefts are on the rise. Experts are blaming the bad economy for the rise in dog-napping. The most stolen breeds are the little ones that look expensive and can fit in your purse. So the ones that appeal to celebrities also appeal to crooks. Read more about it here.

Best colleges for...

You want the best college for your child. They do too, but best for what? Best for education.. or best for partying? The Princeton Review is out with their annual list of Party Schools today. A list you'll want your child to avoid, a list they may want to consider. So which school is tops for partying? Number one this year, my alma mater, the University of Florida. Oh, I never partied. Not me. Read more here.

Lost luggage auction

If you've ever lost anything on a trip, here's your chance at payback. Head to the Miami International Airport's Auction Saturday, beginning at 9:30, and you can bid on all kinds of goodies left behind by other travelers, from cell phones, to laptops, DVD players, jewelry, sporting goods and even a surfboard. Hundreds of unclaimed bags are there. Details here.

Butterfly Days and Free Trees

It's Butterfly Days at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens this weekend. There'll be children's activities, lectures on South Florida butterfly identification, butterfly watching, gardening and more. You also can buy plants that attract butterflies.

You want to get a little extra shade and a little extra fruit in your yard? You can "Adopt-A-Tree" Saturday at the Miami Dade County Auditorium, from 9 am til noon. You can choose two free shade or fruit trees. It's hosted by Miami Dade County's Department of Environmental Resource Management.

Avoiding speeding tickets

Let's face it, we all want to get somewhere faster than we should. But we also don't want to break the law and get a speeding ticket. There are some do's and don't's that might help you stay under the radar when you are going a little faster than you should. Some of the tips include don't lead the pack of fast drivers, stay back. Stay out of the fast lane and avoid a bright colored car. Other tips here.