Charles Richey

Out of the hospital

Finally out of the hospital and back home. I'm scared to see the bill for my 10 day stay.

MSN virtual maps

Started playing around with MSN maps, tried the 3d app. http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=35.967897~-114.824548&style=h&lvl=19&tilt=-37.3452166392946&dir=19.1937162882746&alt=827.754679863341&cam=35.96652~-114.825138&scene=-1&encType=1 as you can see, they could use a shorter url. Still in beta, but it could be pretty cool.

2007 most popular posts

This is up a little late, but you know how things go at the end of the year. Several of the blogs I read have put up year in review type posts, or a list of the most popular posts ... Read more

What's been going on in Las Vegas

It's hard this time of year with everything going on to keep up on all of my projects. Just to update you all on what has been happening here in Las Vegas, there is plenty of news. Back in October ... Read more

Builders are mixing it up

It seems to be a growing trend in new communities in Las Vegas. While many builders have slowed down considerably or switched to commercial projects (has anyone been to the strip lately?  There are still cranes everywhere), there seems to be ... Read more

Kudos are great link bait

One of the things that seo experts talk about in blogging are different hooks. An effective hook is a great tool to gain links to your site. One of the oldest and still most successful is the ego hook. Recognition. ... Read more

A great Christmas greeting

My buyer's agent just sent me this. Its absolutely adorable (and brilliant marketing on OfficeMax). Here is the link: http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1540691878 You can make your own greetings of up to four elfs. It takes a few minutes to get the hang ... Read more

Talkin' smack in the press

There was an interesting article in our local newspaper, the Las Vegas Review Journal. At first glance, it seemed like a typical notice----another project cancellation, this time, it was Spa Lofts. What made it unusual were the quotes from another ... Read more