http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/Confidante Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:06:13 GMT Reviews by Confidante http://www.viewpoints.com/Audi-A8-2005-review-94ab1 On a rainy day on the highway going 65 MPH, my Audi was struck from the side by an out of control Suburban.  We nearly tumbled over at the side of the highway into a ravine.  But for the all wheel handling and excellent pick up, I'm certain my wife and I would have suffered serious injuries or died.  Because we were able to speed up, grabbing traction despite the rainy highway, we were able to pull off the Suburban's bumper while still going 50 MPH and pull ahead enough to avoid being pushed over the side of the highway by the much bigger vehicle.  The safety equipment in the car and its engine and handling saved our lives.  My insurance company (Chubb) paid for the entire cost of the car.  And I immediately went to the same Audi dealer and told them to give me another of exactly the same car. — Interior is extremely well put together.  Lots of controls but easy to understand and learn.  Good storage compartments, including huge... Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:06:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Audi-A8-2005-review-94ab1 Confidante 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Koi-Evanston-IL-review-c1cb0 Koi is by far the best Chinese restaurant on Chicago's North Shore.  They also have Japanese food - the sushi is excellent, and the sushi chef is entertaining and pleasant.  The atmosphere (beautiful wood panelling and a fireplace) allows for business lunch as well as an intimate dining experience with a spouse.  Busy as heck on a Friday and Saturday night. ... Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:02:22 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Koi-Evanston-IL-review-c1cb0 Confidante 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Phonics-Magnetic-Letter-Set-review-e224 This is one of the best toys I have ever purchased for my kids.  We put it on the refrigerator when my oldest was 2, and it has been there ever since.  Both kids (now 5 and 2) know their letters perfectly, and they sing the Leapfrog song that goes with the letters!  I highly recommend this... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:34:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/LeapFrog-Fridge-Phonics-Magnetic-Letter-Set-review-e224 Confidante 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Mark-Stolar-Northwestern-Internists-Chicago-IL-review-cd2d1 Dr. Stolar is a terrific physician who is concerned about the overall health of his patients.  My wife and I both see him, and he has been excellent at diagnosing problems and solving them.  He is unafraid to refer us to specialists when he feels a deeper dive is necessary.  And he's a friendly face every time we have seen him. —  His office is always very busy, so he doesn't sit around and chit chat.  But he never gives a problem short shrift.  His nurse is reachable by phone, but he is generally unavailable by phone - perhaps the one drawback.  I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a primary care physician. —... Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:02:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Mark-Stolar-Northwestern-Internists-Chicago-IL-review-cd2d1 Confidante 5