Rick Porrello has built his life around crime. Porrello is author of To Kill the Irishman – on which the movie Kill the Irishman is based. It's his second book about organized crime, and he's working on a couple others. He has a website at AmericanMafia.com. By day, he … [Read more...] about Cool people I know: Rick Porrello
Bob Rosenbaum
A bit over-eager for spring
With encouragement from my bride, I removed the netting from the serenity pond we built in our backyard – and with it, an accumulation of rotting leaves. I put in the pump, flushed the water and started it up. I knew at the time that it was about 3 weeks premature. … [Read more...] about A bit over-eager for spring
Georgine Welo, regionalism, and reaping what we sow
I've been tough on South Euclid Mayor Georgine Welo. Not unjustifiably, in my mind. But there is another side to the story that deserves mention. I only realized this after learning last night (March 21) that Cleveland Heights City Councilmember Mark Tumeo has resigned from … [Read more...] about Georgine Welo, regionalism, and reaping what we sow
New school dashboard sends an important message
Have you seen the new CH-UH City School District dashboard? If not, you should take a look – especially if you're someone who tends to be critical of public schools in general or this district specifically, or who tends not to vote for levies. In business, dashboards are … [Read more...] about New school dashboard sends an important message
March 11, 2011
uncle! … [Read more...] about March 11, 2011
