Take your Dogs to Work

I had not known until I came to North America that kids in the 9th Grade get to spend a day with their parents or an uncle or an aunt to know what these adults do when they say that "they go to work" When I first heard about this practise I thought it was a very good idea.

It was just last week that I found out these Westerners have stretched this toooooo long. Last Friday was the day when you could have taken your Dogs to work, if your employer allowed it. I could not help laughing with this crazy idea and wondered what they are trying to achieve here. I also came to know that while North Americans take their dogs to work on 23 June , Britishers take their pets to work on 19 September.

This is an event introduced by Petsitters International to provide an opportunity for dog lovers to introduce their canine friend to their co workers. And also appreciate the fun way this special day celebrates the great companions dogs make and encourages their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. Pet Sitters International have been promoting the worthwhile event since its inception on June 25, 1999. People have a lot of fun with this. Some hold doggie fashion shows, others "best trick" contests, and still others canine athletic competitions.

I also read somewhere that according to a recent survey, a majority of dog owners would work longer hours if man's best friend was sleeping under the desk. Two-thirds of dog owners would put in more time at the office, while 55 percent would commute a greater distance to a dog-friendly company. Nearly half would switch jobs, and 44 percent would take a salary reduction. SimplyHired.com and Dogster.com surveyed 150 dog owners online in January and this was what that came out of the survey. Interesting Eh !

Bangalore - My Passion

Have you ever realized that you actually do not care too much about something you love the most when that "something" is always with you. I am talking of everything.... You would know how much you love the people(your parents, siblings and friends) when you miss them the most. Its the same with the city you grew up or lived in. I started missing my city "Bengaluru" the most only when I had to leave the city seeking greener pastures abroad.

I miss my parents, sister, cousins and many of my friends all the time and so my dear Bengaluru.

The only way I thought I would be connected with the City is keep me updated on all the happenings in the city. So like my "good old days" in Bangalore, although my day doesn't start with Deccan Herald and Times of India, I ge to read them before my people wake up in Bangalore. I am talking of the Internet edition. I thought I should share the good things of Bangalore to everyone and also let the world know of this beautiful city. Thus DiscoverBangalore.com was born in November of 2003 after a stint of about 18 months with tripod as visitbangalore.tripod.com.

DiscoverBangalore.com has come a long way with over half a million hits a month and well appreciated by majority of my visitors.