Ricketts bid wins Cubs Source: www.chicagobusiness…. (Crain’s) — An investment group led by Thomas Ricketts has emerged as the winning bidder in Tribune Co.’s auction of the Chicago Cubs. “The Tribune Company has informed us today that our family has …
Clinically Depressed Poodle Mauls Former French President Chirac Source: www.foxnews.com Clinically Depressed Poodle Mauls Former French President Chirac, Former French President Jacques Chirac was rushed to a hospital after being mauled by his pet dog who is being treated for depression, in a dramatic incident that rattled the ex-president’s wife. Dogs being treated for depression…WHAT? […]
Book Claims Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Responsible for High Rate of Twins in Brazilian Town… Source: www.foxnews.com Book Claims Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Responsible for High Rate of Twins in Brazilian Town , Argentine historian Jorge Camarasa, who specializes in the post-war Nazi flight to South America, alleges Nazi doctor Josef Mengele continued his genetic […]
Potbelly hikes prices, changes menu Source: www.chicagobusiness.com (Crain’s) — Potbelly Sandwich Works is raising prices and shaking up its menu. With competition increasing and the economy worsening, Chicago-based Potbelly is introducing smaller and larger versions of its original subs. All of the original sandwiches are still be available, but Potbelly…
O’Hare, Midway traffic falls on fewer flights Source: www.chicagobusiness.com (Crain’s) — The number of flights in and out of O’Hare International Airport fell 5% in 2008, dropping below 900,000 annually for the first time in nearly a decade, the FAA reported Wednesday. O’Hare handled 881,566 flights last year as airlines slashed capacity amid soaring fuel…
Mom of ‘Adolf Hitler’ Denies Abuse Allegations Source: www.foxnews.com Mom of ‘Adolf Hitler’ Denies Abuse Allegations, The mother of a 3-year-old named Adolf Hitler has broken a court-ordered silence, saying she and her husband would never abuse their boy or their Nazi-named daughters. What names should your steer clear of when naming your child?
Search for Peanut Butter Product Recalls Source: www.accessdata.fda.g… Note: This list includes food products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. This list will be updated as new information is received. … Full list of products affected by the […]
Ty Inc. selling Sasha, Malia dolls Source: www.chicagobusiness…. (Crain’s) — The nation’s first daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, have joined the ranks of Barbie, Rainbow Brite and Strawberry Shortcake. Ty Inc., maker of Beanie Babies, released “Sweet Sasha” and “Marvelous Malia” dolls earlier this month as part of its TyGirlz Collection… Ahhh…capitalism at its finest! […]
Passenger Opens Emergency Door on Delta Flight Source: www.foxnews.com Passenger Opens Emergency Door on Delta Flight , As people were getting off the plane, the man opened an emergency door and walked out on the plane’s wing. The man was later detained by runway personnel until police arrived.
Downadup virus exposes millions of PCs to hijack – CNN.com Source: www.cnn.com A new sleeper virus that could allow hackers to steal financial and personal information has now spread to more than eight million computers in what industry analysts say is one of the most serious infections they have ever seen.
