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Ok, the Cooler Girl has found an amazing invention that I have to share. This the ultimate cooler for humans AND our 4-legged friends. It is called the HduO - Water Dispenser ($230) and is the world's first home watercooler designed to dispense pure drinking water for both people and pets! No need to worry about forgetting to fill those water bowls again!

Dakota loves Primo Water and I could get rid of her water bowl with this new little invention!

According to the product details, this innovative water dispenser hosts an array of sensors to dispense water both to a built-in pet bowl at the base of the unit and hot, cold and room temperature water to the top for humans. These sensors allow the removable bowl to be refilled automatically without overfilling it and it can even detect when the bowl is not correctly aligned. Other unique features include safety functions to protect both children and pets, independent control of human and pet dispensers and a dedicated water line to the pet bowl to eliminate backfill. It's a great solution for pet owners who want a little peace-of-mind that their furry friends always have clean, cold water to drink at home or makes an interesting addition to the breakroom of offices that alllow dogs to come to work.

It is too cool!

The New Water Cooler

I read some articles over the past week about the new water cooler. Instead of one that can be found in homes and offices, like the Primo water cooler, it was a virtual water cooler called Facebook or Twitter. The thought is that information shared in these mediums is similar to the information that you share with the others around a physical water cooler and it is the next generation.

I must admit, I am a loyal Facebook user, but haven't completely caught onto the Twitter phenomenon. While these mediums do provide a great service, I still like the personal social aspect of hanging out with my colleagues at the "physical" water cooler talking. While this might seem old-fashioned to some (just like the fact I read newspapers), I believe there is a great benefit to an organization when people walk around and actually talk to their colleagues and not just send them emails. Things don't get lost in translation. Feelings don't get hurt. People get to know each other and actually care about one another. Companies are more profitable because of the good work environment.

So, don't always rely on your virtual water cooler, but use the real one as well.