Photo by ChrisToday I received a package from The Rich Jerk. It contained a welcome letter in the form of a newsletter with the headline:CHRIS JUST MADE A LIFE CHANGING DESCISION!Also included was a "The Rich Jerk" t-shirt, a printed copy of the eBook, and a copy of the eBook on CD. Very nice!Nice enough to make me change my rating for The Rich Jerk.Ratings:9/10 for content (same as last review)12/10 for value (T-Shirt and Printed/CD versions of eBook. Very Cool.)Relevant Links:Buy The Rich J... Read Full Story

Chilli peppers are HOT! The heat of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville Units (SHU). SHU is a rank of a peppers heat ranging from 0 (the most mild) to, well, a really big number (pretty dang hot).Armed with this information, one can conclude nothing about the heat of chilli peppers. Examples are needed to create a frame of reference. Read the full article at Mexican Food and RecipesPhoto by Gaetan Lee Read Full Story

Patients on hospice care frequently experience pain or discomfort either from the disease or being bed or chair bound all day. Our bodies are full of muscles and bones which are designed for movement, if we don’t move, our muscles stiffen and ache. What do we all do in the morning? We give a good stretch. Imagine how comfortable you would be if you couldn’t? The management of pain or other unpleasant symptoms is a team effort. Doctors, nurses and hospice pharmacists all work toget... Read Full Story

Any time is a great time to host a Mexican fiesta. This type of dinner party or get together is a wonderful way to show off your Mexican cooking skills. As far as menu choices, the possibilities are almost endless. Mexican fiestas are typically very casual and colorful occasions. This goes for the atmosphere, food and decoration, alike. Mexican food options include everything from tamales and tacos to burritos to guacamole to salsa to refried beans to carne asada to quesadillas to margaritas ... Read Full Story

In a never ending effort to contain rising medical care costs patients find themselves discharged from hospital stays before healing is complete and in some cases even begun. Like it or not, this trend is here to stay. Many times people are discharged home with new medications or newly diagnosed medical conditions with little or no teaching about how to manage their health or medications. Many patients return home only to bounce right back into the hospital through the emergency room due to s... Read Full Story

Hospice is a program of care for the terminally ill. It comprises a team of health care professionals including the patient’s doctor, nurses, social workers and various support staff members to administer to the care and well being of a patient after treatment options for their disease have been exhausted. The goal of the hospice program is to achieve patient comfort and safety. The focus becomes the management of symptoms after treatment options for the patient’s disease have fai... Read Full Story

If you are looking for a way to spice up your diet one of the easiest ways to do so is by adding Mexican food, to the menu. There are so many great dishes out there, just waiting for you to add them to your repertoire. Authentic Mexican food is quite different than the dishes found in most Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants, in the United States and abroad. The easiest way to ensure that you are aiding real Mexican food is to prepare it yourself. Like many other cuisines Mexican cuisine runs the ... Read Full Story

If you like "GPS Hunting" or whatever it is called. If you like puzzle contests. My friend, Eric from Indieclub.com has breathed new life into his VERY popular online puzzle/scavenger hunt game.I helped with building out the site, but alas, I never played. I did follow peoples progress on the very active discussion boards and it seems that everyone that played had a blast!Check it out:GPS:The Gamenot to be confused with Eric's movieGPS:The Movie Read Full Story

Chilli peppers are HOT! The heat of chilli peppers is measured in Scoville Units (SHU). SHU is a rank of a peppers heat ranging from 0 (the most mild) to, well, a really big number (pretty dang hot).Armed with this information, one can conclude nothing about the heat of chilli peppers. Examples are needed to create a frame of reference. Read the full article at Mexican Food and RecipesPhoto by Gaetan Lee Read Full Story

You ever wonder what makes those fajitas so good or that carne asada one of the best plates of beef you ever had? Wouldn't it be great to prepare a tasty serving of grilled beef to rival that of Mexican chefs all over? Of course it would, but you have to know the secret. The secret is the marinade.Read the full article at Mexican Food and RecipesPhoto by Jess Lander Read Full Story