John Turner

So last night I decided to jump into MW2 for a bit. I was close to getting promoted and wanted to wind down before going to sleep. Anyway, I got my level up, and as I was logging off I noticed that MSFT was advertising last.fm as a service for Live Gold members. Sure enough, you can get last.fm streams on your Xbox now for free. Very, very cool. Ever since giving up my cable TV service, I’ve wondered about how to get some music streams into the house. The iPod is fine and all, but sometimes you want a different playlist, or want someone else to make the choices. I had almost settled on a Sirius or XM system for the home when I saw the last.fm blurb. Now I don’t need to spend any money. Thanks, MSFT!

Went to Greektown and MGM casinos today with some friends. Lost $40 at Greektown on the stinking “virtual video dealer” blackjack machine (I will never play that again!!). Headed over to MGM and turned the day around completely. Made some bucks on the craps table. Then went to Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak restaurant for a genuine Japanese A5 Wagyu steak. $26 per ounce!! We started off with French fries deep-fried in duck fat prepared three ways with three different dipping sauces and a pan of cornbread, courtesy of the chef. Then Rick went with tuna tartar and Donovan and April shared Kobe beef lettuce wraps while I went with a bowl of Portuguese bean soup which was fantastic. Never tasted anything like it before. After the soup it was an 8 oz. Wagyu steak medium rare served with fresh wasabi, lime and ponzu sauce and a crock of truffled mac & cheese on the side along with a glass of Calera Pinot Noir. Absolutely the best steak and the best meal I have ever had in my life. The steak had so much flavor and was easily cut with just a fork. Just absolutely outstanding. Would I have one every month? After I win the lotto, sure. But on the first day of the best year of my life? Of course, and worth every penny.