The Cane Corso Italiano – Beloved Dog of Italy

If you see a Cane Corso – your going to take a second look.  Its a beautiful italian mastiff breed that has been widely bred Italy and Europe.  The Cane Corso can grow to 2 or 2.5 feet in height and weigh anywhere from 85 to 115 pounds.  The breed was developed for many purposes including light hunting, guard dog, and cattle management.  They are a very active breed so they need room to run and play (which is typical of any large breed dogs).  Their colors include black, varying shades of grey, and varying shades of brown. The breed has a reputation for [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 17, 2012 at 11:07 pm

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So What is Fiverr Exactly and Why All the Buzz?

You may have heard the buzz bout Fiverr and its marketplace for services for $5.  You sign up, find a fiverr “gig” you like, pay your $5 via paypal and the fiverr provides you with the service requested. Fiverr has gained a lot of national and media attention for some of the more “silly” offerings such as having a short video promotion done by a Fiverr speaking like an old time preacher or this guy will write your message on a slice of bread and then eat it as a promotion.  Fun but silly stuff.  Fiverr though is serious business as [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 15, 2012 at 9:32 pm

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Blogging Season 1 of Lilyhammer by Netflix

Introduction Netflix decided to wade into traditional “network” territory and produce their own “TV” series called Lilyhammer.  The first season has 8 episodes total.  According to Netflix they are planning to produced season 2. Stevie (Little Steve of Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band fame) Van Zandt stars in the series as a classic mobster guy who… goes to Lilyhammer, Norway via the Witness protection program.  What follows is “fish out of water” story line that is amusing and engaging if not almost believable. Episode 1:  Reality Check The episode is appropriately named “Reality Check” because Giovanni has to adjust to a complete change [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 15, 2012 at 8:34 pm

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Review of Stargate Universe

The idea seems so cool – an ancient space ship, some mysterious “intelligent” signal coming from the start of time that seems intelligent.  A mission to find out the answer to everything.  All really great ideas. The problem with the series is its plodding, depressing, complex and at time just monotonous.  One fatal flaw is there is no really uplifting aspect to the series.  Eli provides a little comic relief but thats about it.  Rush is just beyond a jerk and pathological and doesn’t really seem like a real character.  All the characters seem to be too one dimensional – [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm

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Blogging Lost – Season 1

We are watching lost on Netflix for the third time.  Tidbits and notes from a third viewing.  We pretty much assume you have seen Lost and just adding some fun notes for those who love Lost like we do! Pilot: Part 1 The plane has crashed, Jack dashes into action amid the chaos.  We begin to see that something is not right about the crash and the island. Its a good thing Jack has alcohol from the plane for his wounds… The Black Smoke chose to not hurt any of the initially when it could have… except the pilot interesting…  must have [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 13, 2012 at 2:35 am

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Gardens and Butterflies – Easy Steps

In order to have a successful butterfly garden in your green garden, you have to have several key ingredients: The Right Plants Water Appropriate Growing Environment Here are a list of plants you should consider having in your garden to help attract butterfly’s: Lantanas, Asters, Joe-Pye Weed, Black-Eyed Susans, Butterfly Bush, Butterfly Weed, Liatris, Pentas, Coreopsis and/or Purple Coneflowers. These plants are all very attractive to butterflies and will be immediately attracted to their bright colors. The second ingredient – water – is an easy one to provide. Make sure the are around these plant is well soaked. You can [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 10, 2012 at 9:27 pm

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So What is Facebook Gaming?

No matter who you are, unless you live in a cave, you’ve heard of Facebook. And unless you’re socially out of the loop or or just choose not participate you more than likely have a Facebook account. Facebook has gone beyond viral and is changing the internet as we know it.   Facebook is #2 on the Alexa ratings and was beat out only by Google. That says something about Facebook’s popularity and success as a website. Why is Facebook so popular though?  The answer is because Facebook is interactive. It takes the browsing and social network experience to the [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 10, 2012 at 1:33 pm

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What is Eating Paleo?

You have probably asked and wondered – So what is eating “paleo”?  Its based on what scientists believe the Paleolithic diet (about 10,000 years ago) and lifestyle was like before we had ovens, and fields and crops and all the aspects of our modern agricultural diet.  The concept was first conceived in the 70s by Walter L. Voegtlin.  The current movement is based on the extensive research of Loren Cordain, Ph.D. and his team of paleo diet team.  He has written several books on the diet and his research. The diet is simple in that you can easily choose what to [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 8, 2012 at 9:31 pm

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Book Excerpt – Insights into Lyme Disease Treatment

Steven J. Harris, M.D. has been in private practice since 2001. Dr. Harris is a medical doctor (MD), board certified in Family Practice. His private practice was operated as a sole proprietorship until 2006, after which time he formed a California medical corporation, Pacific Frontier Medical, Inc. Antibiotic Treatments for Infections I am a student of many doctors who came before me treating Lyme. I’m trying to stand on the shoulders of giants, but I sometimes think that those giants are standing so high up and doing such amazing work, that it’s hard for me to top that. I don’t [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 8, 2012 at 1:15 pm

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One Family’s Adoption Stories

Introduction – We are a family of 6 – One white dude, one FIlipino mom, a 12 year old African American daughter, a 10 year old white-Filipino surprise (our biological child), one 8 year old African American daughter and one 6 year old African American son.  We also have a one white and one black schnauzer.  We are quite a mixed lot. Our Adoption Stories We have a strong belief that it was God’s plan for our family to come together the way it did. We started out wanting to get pregnant and have biological children. But as we had [...]

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Posted by mentalitch - May 6, 2012 at 11:40 am

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