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You know, I really don't like reality programming, but I'll consider a reality series that's only three-minutes long and features a house full of cats but no humans an agreeable compromise. Well, actually, it's not a "reality series" per se, it's more like a three-minute promotion for Meow Mix catfood on Animal Planet, but hey, let's not split (cat) hairs. The series, called Meow Mix House, debuts on June 16 during the 9 p.m. EST hour and will focus on a house filled with cats from animal shelters in New York and Los Angeles. They'll take part in competitions, and those who are voted off will be placed in a permanent home and receive a year's supply of Meow Mix. The winner, however, wil be given an executive job at Meow Mix. So yeah, it's essentially a commercial for Meow Mix, but it also reveals the importance of pet adoption. The cats will be given personalities, as well, through voiceovers. It should be both cuddly and adorable. The series will run for ten weeks, though it may not always run in the same timeslot.

Inspiration can come from the strangest of places. In the case of James Piatt, a Wisconsin designer, his idea for a new handbag was inspired by Paris Hilton and her rather gaudy handling of her gone and forgotten pooch Tinkerbell. The handbag, dubbed "The Tinkerbell" resembles a dead, upside down chihuahua. It's the perfect accesory for those who not only want a handbag in which to carry money and other items, but one small dogs will constantly be trying to make love to. That kind of item pretty much sells itself, I think.