Author Archives: Mark Verone

Dozens Saved From Dangling Gondolas After Tower Snaps

Dozens Saved From Dangling Gondolas After Tower Snaps Source: www.foxnews.com Dozens Saved From Dangling Gondolas After Tower Snaps, More than 50 people were evacuated from about 30 gondola cars after a tower supporting the cables partially collapsed Tuesday at Canada’s Whistler ski resort.     FREAKY – We are going to be in Whistler next weekend. We […]

Read More

Rioters Using Lasers on Greek Police

Rioters Using Lasers on Greek Police Source: www.foxnews.com Report: Rioters Using Lasers on Greek Police, A gang of masked protesters have attacked the Greek riot police headquarters, as rioters are using lasers to combat police officers.     “Lasers” – this is crazy, wrong and intriguing. Rioter go high-tech?Totally Star Wars and Star Trek…or Spaceballs…”I sense something; […]

Read More

Duncan to join Obama Cabinet — chicagotribune.com

Duncan to join Obama Cabinet — chicagotribune.com Source: www.chicagotribune.com Chicago Public Schools chief Arne Duncan, who over seven years maintained a positive story line for the troubled district, will join longtime basketball buddy Barack Obama’s Cabinet as secretary of education, …     If Arnie Duncan is qualified to lead America’s education system, how come the Obama’s […]

Read More

Obama taps CPS chief Duncan to head Ed Dept.

Obama taps CPS chief Duncan to head Ed Dept. Source: www.chicagobusiness.com (Crain’s) — Another Chicagoan is headed to Washington, D.C., this time to head the U.S. Department of Education. President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday will name Chicago Public Schools CEO Arne Duncan his education secretary, Obama transition team officials confirmed. The official…     Here’s to the […]

Read More

Illinois House Speaker Creating Panel to Review Blagojevich Impeachment – FOXNews.com Transition Tra

Illinois House Speaker Creating Panel to Review Blagojevich Impeachment – FOXNews.com Transition Tra Source: www.foxnews.com State lawmakers are expected to consider impeachment proceedings against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich when they meet on Monday.     Bye…Bye Blago!    

Read More

Blackhawks lead NHL in attendance, Rush out in ’09

Blackhawks lead NHL in attendance, Rush out in ’09 Source: www.chicagobusiness.com (Crain's) — There have been a zillion stories about the resurgence of the Hawks. Here's the ultimate confirmation: The Hawks are ranked No. 1 in the NHL, averaging 21,475 fans per game. Plus, …     The Blackhawks are a sports marketing success story. After years […]

Read More