For the past year I pass through Lannon everyday on my way to work after dropping off my younger daughter. I always wondered about Quarry Coffee, a place on my left side as I drive through main st. From the outside you barely notice it. So last week a person asked if I had ever stopped there. I found out they server Alterra coffee. Well that certainly sparkled my attention as I must admit, I am a coffee snob. Perhaps this is due to my Portuguese background!

So this morning I decided...

Positive Reports
1/29/10 Mortgage Backed Securities are minus 12bp this morning. GDP, PMI, Sentiment, Earnings and a confiramtion were all positives for the markets. I would have thought that the stock markets would have reponded a little more favorable to this news. I think investors are finally asking the sustainability question we have talked about. I am starting to hear more analysts talk about a correction. The markets were fickle the last two weeks, we will see if the good sentiment...

Throughout 2010, The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting a Chef’s Tabling Event once a month. These tabling events will provide local restaurants with a chance to showcase their food to The Cove’s prospective group businesses.

The first Chef’s Tabling Event was held on Tuesday, January 20, 2010 and was catered by Egg Harbor in Lake Geneva. Guests were provided with a delicious lunch, conversation, and a few surprises.

Next month, the Chef’s Tabling Event will be catered...

Take advantage of complimentary giveaways. Each month Mike Ditka Resorts offers guests a chance to win! Stay with Mike Ditka Resorts in January and you will be entered to win an autographed Mike Ditka football and a resort voucher.

Participate in contests to receive prizes. Mike Ditka Resorts holds monthly contests for guests to partake in with a chance to win everything from a voucher to be used at the resort to a complimentary stay at the resort. Be sure to visit our website...

When visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort on Isla Margarita you have to keep into account the different currency that is used on the island. However, you don’t need to worry because US dollars can easily be exchanged for Isla Margarita currency on the island. Both exchange houses and banks can easily exchange dollars and travelers’ checks at the official rate.

The currency used on Isla Margarita is Bolivars. The current official exchange rate of US dollars to Bolivars is 4,30...