I think a lot of people do Food Club bets for money and stocks. Life has been kind of slow on Neo but you came back at the perfect time since the Altador Cup is returning soon! Everyone is awfully interested in how it will be this year since flash poofed.
UC pets are coming back in one form or another via the NC mall as of a news update a few days ago. Additional pet slots are on the horizon as well!
Edit: Also...I freaking love your sassy dinos in your signature lol.