Flexibility in Education

So, let's say you have a pretty extreme job or a very hectic family life. You might be a single parent of multiple children with a full-time job. You might be a firefighter or an EMT with a crazy schedule. You'd love to get a college degree or advanced training, but the idea of managing that along with the rest of your life probably seems impossible.

The prospect of standing in registration lines or trying to transform your life to fit with college course schedule may be impossible, but getting the education you want is not. New online university options, like Columbia Southern, can help even the busiest people find a way to obtain the credentials they need without all of the hassles of the traditional college experience.

Columbia Southern is one of the very first completely online universities and offers bachelors and graduate degree programs. The university was designed with real people and their schedules in mind, too.

So, there's no reason to continue delaying the education you desperately want. Your busy lifestyle doesn't have to stand in between you and success!

Puggles: A Simple Equation

I found this blog post recently, which features some great pictures of puggles. In fact, it features more pictures than it does text, which is AOK because puggles are so fun to look at.

The text that was there, however, was great. It boils the issue of puggles down to a very simple equation. Like all good mathematical equations, it's beyond argument. It's an elegant explanation of an absolute truth.

Here it is:



Pug + Beagle = Adorable

Truer words were never spoken. Or, in this case, never typed.

So, here's to the cutest dogs in the world and those who recognize their cuteness superiority! GO PUGGLES!

Puggle Blogging!

Hey, I have a blog about puggles. That's pretty cool. What could be cooler you ask? How about a blog BY a puggle.

I know, it's hard to imagine a puggle typing. Those paws are ill-suited for the QWERTY keyboard. Nonetheless, it's happening. There is a puggle out there with his very own blog. His name is Sparky, and he's blogging about a dog's life.

You can tell me that Sparky isn't actually the canine brains behind the blog. You can tell me that he must be relying upon some human counterpart to take care of the typing. You can tell me it's all a joke.

I will dismiss your logical and rational claims. I will choose to believe that Sparky, the ultra-cute puggle pictured throughout the blog is in charge of the whole operation. I have decided that the Sparky puggle blog is the real deal and that the Sparkster himself is doing the whole thing.

I have also decided to believe in Santa Claus despite evidence to the contrary and it has kept me happy ever December for decades. So, don't bother trying to change my position on this one.

All kidding aside, Sparky has a blog and it is DEFINITELY worth a look-see!

Rural Real Estate Notes

If you haven't heard about LandsOfAmerica.com, there can only be one explanation: You haven't been looking for rural Land for sale. LandsOfAmerica (LoA) is the leading Internet asset for those with an interest in rural property. They are the number one source of listings and information for rural real estate.

Recently, the folks at LofA announced that they will be partnering with Tecomate, a company recognized for its expertise in the improvement of wildlife habitats and a leader in recreational property consulting services. Tecomate is rapidly gaining recognition due to its affiliation with noted comedian and television personality Jeff Foxworthy. Foxworthy is anchoring a 5x weekly cable program for the company called "The Bucks of Tecomate". The blue collar comedy king isn't just collecting a check for appearing on the show, though. He's also a Tecomate co-owner.

This new partnership between the online leader in rural property information and the habitat management gurus looks like a perfect marriage. Early results bear that out, too. According to the people at LofA, they're experiencing a spike in interest and traffic from the arrangement after only a few weeks.

"The Bucks of Tecomate" appears on the Versus cable television network. Check it out if you have an opportunity to do so. You don't have be a redneck ala Foxworthy's most-remembered routine, to enjoy rural property and wildlife, after all!

Press Release Touts New Puggle Blog

Just discovered a press release announcing another blog all about puggles. Puggle Hugs promises to provide top-notch information about the world's most spectacular dog breed, the puggle. Okay, I threw in the superlatives, but they do plan on doing their best to familiarize folks with the ultra-cute designer dogs.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

"It is very important that the pet purchaser understand the breed in which they are interested in, because there are literally thousands of dogs that end up end shelters or given away due to lack of knowledge of the breed. Puggles are a great breed; however, if one does not understand the true background of the breed before purchasing it, then one might regret adopting a puggle."

You can read the whole thing here.

100th Post at the Puggle Palace

I was just about to write a more "newsy" post, but then I noticed that I was at 99 posts here at the Puggle Palace. That makes this the 100th entry.

Okay, I know that some of them have been clunkers. I also know that I occasionally force an advertising-related posts on people (sorry, I have a natural greed that prevents me from turning down five bucks to write a blog post). Overall, though, I hope that you are finding at least a few valuable and interesting things about puggles here.

Before writing this post, I cruised through some of the archival footage and found a lot of neat puggle links and pictures. I can't say that I feel as though I've done a consistent A+ job here at this puggle-related site, but there definitely is some value here for those who are ready to dig a little bit.

So, happy 100 to me. I hope to get to 200 twice as quick! I also hope to keep you up to date on puggle happenings along the way! Thanks for reading!