Archive for the ‘Off Topic’ Category

Review - Marriott Mountainside Park City Resort

Monday, August 18th, 2008

We spent a week at the Marriott Mountainside Resort in Park City Utah.  The resort has some real pro's including a very nice pool area and close proximity to all of the activities at Park City Resort. While the rooms are called Villas, the setup is much more like a Marriott ...

China 2008 The Olympics of Fraud?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

While the 2008 olympics should primary be remembered for athletes such as Phelps and his record breaking swimming feats, it is also turning out to be the Olympics of fraud. China seems so intent on making the Olympics memorable, morals have been thrown out the window. The two instances at the opening ...

Nintendo Wii and Boom Blox

Monday, July 28th, 2008

We recently picked up a game called Boom Blox for the Nintendo Wii.  It was designed in part by Steven Spielberg with the story that he wanted a game he could play with his kids. The game is a lot of fun and requires both thinking and motor skills.  Our kids ...

Google Gold

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Google stock shot up 20% today after they reported phenomenal revenue. Many advisors are amazed at how well Google has weathered the downturn in the economy. It almost seems that Google is recession proof. Wish I had bought that stock during the IPO.

Cheesecake Factory Filet Mignon

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Recently a Cheesecake Factory opened in Sandy Utah. I had been at the one in Boston years ago and had thought it was good. We tried this new one in Sandy and had the worst Filet Mignon I can remember ever having. The steak was tender, cooked ...

Messed Up Teenagers

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

I read a news story recently that just made me wonder how some kids can get so messed up. Allegedly six teenage girls in Tampa Florida thought it would be appropriate to beat another girl to the point of passing out and film it for You Tube. The ...