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Thursday, April 17, 2008

04/17/08 - The Greenwich Roundup For Thursday


Featured Greenwich News Reports

US dollar falls to record against euro
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia

... Fed policies,'' said Alan Ruskin, head of international currency strategy in North America at RBS Greenwich Capital Markets in Greenwich, Connecticut. ...

Key downtown building sold
The Stamford Times - Norwalk,CT

Because the building housed the printing and production operations for the Advocate and Greenwich Time, it was assessed as a half commercial and half ...

Opposition to a big, big mansion in Greenwich
Waterbury Republican American - Waterbury,CT
GREENWICH, Conn. - Opposition is building against a proposed mansion that could be among the biggest homes in a wealthy town known for opulent estates. ...

Fairfield Greenwich Nabs Former Graystone Chief
FINalternatives - New York,NY

Fairfield Greenwich Group has added a senior professional to its team at the hedge fund specialist's New York office. David Horn joins the firm as partner ...

Breathe, stretch, move with At Home in Greenwich
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

At Home in Greenwich is sponsoring "Building Exercise into Your Daily Routines," a presentation by Stephanie R. Paulmeno, director of community planning, ...

Women's Club of Greenwich holds Appraisal Mania
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

The Woman's Club of Greenwich will hold its Annual Appraisal Mania on Saturday, April 26, at the club house at 89 Maple Ave. from 10 to 4. ...

Top-ranked Greenwich continues to roll
Greenwich Time - Greenwich,CT

By David Fierro

Greenwich High School boys lacrosse coach Paul Burke has been around sports long enough to know that a subpar performance often follows a ...

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  1. U.K. bankers group to speed review of Libor

    International Herald Tribune

    ... fixings as banks exercise more care when giving quotes, said Ian Lyngen, an interest-rate strategist at RBS Greenwich Capital in Greenwich, Connecticut. The implied yield on the contract expiring in June climbed 12 basis points to 2.68 percent. "The ...

  2. Draft Gems: Does Notre Dame's Sullivan have Irish luck?

    USA Today

    ... back Orlando Scandrick: Player: JOHN SULLIVAN, center Ht . 6-3, Wt . 305 College : Notre Dame Hometown : Old Greenwich, Conn. Key statistic : Started 43 of 47 games for the Fighting Irish. College highlights : Anchored a line that blocked for ...

  3. Pfizer Earnings Fall, Miss Estimates on Competition for Lipitor, NorvascRead the original story

    Bloomberg

    ... from foreign exchange. That compared with an estimate of $3.4 billion by Barbara Ryan , a Deutsche Bank analyst in Greenwich, Connecticut. Doctors have been switching patients from Lipitor, the world's best-selling drug, to generic copies of a rival ...

  4. Boosting students' global awareness

    Petaluma360

    ... and compassion. She is most proud of starting REACH Prep, an intensive, 15-month academic enrichment program in Greenwich, Conn., that prepares African-American and Latino middle school students from lower- and middle-income families for success in ...

  5. EBay Profit Increases More Than Estimated on Selling Fees, PayPal Revenue

    Bloomberg

    ... changes,'' Tim Boyd , an analyst with American Technology Research, said in a Bloomberg Television interview from Greenwich, Connecticut. He recommends buying the shares. E Bay projected second-quarter earnings of 39 to 41 cents a share, excluding ...

  6. Wiffle Ball Company Makes Ties Bearing Original-Packaging Art

    Hartford Courant

    ... a closer look they would say, 'Hey, I know what that is.'' Wiffle Ball ties are produced by Alynn Neckwear of Greenwich, although the ties are actually made overseas. To order a Wiffle Ball tie or obtain additional information, contact the ...

  7. Gramercy Advisors Hires New Portfolio Manager

    PR Newswire

    Gilberto Chavez-Velazquez has joined Gramercy Advisors LLC as a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager in their Greenwich, CT offices.

  8. Proposed Greenwich 'SuperMansion' Causes Uproar

    WCBS

    Theatre, Billiards Room, Gym, Turkish & Finnish Baths, Wine Cellar & Dog Grooming Room Just In Basement! Reporting Tony Aiello GREENWICH, Conn.

  9. Opposition to a big, big mansion in Greenwich

    Hartford Courant

    ... in a wealthy town known for opulent estates. 'It's far out beyond anything that exists on any property in Greenwich,' said Louisa Stone, a former Planning and Zoning Commission chairman who recently asked land-use officials to deny the project. ...

  10. Bull market for Bear Stearns traders

    CNN Money

    ... to comment, is also said to be close to finalizing hiring details for several former Bear salesman. Meanwhile RBS Greenwich is said to be in the final stages of hiring several traders from Bear's former so-called private-label mortgage group, which ...


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Senior Center officials are questioning whether a proposal to move them into the Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue would be the right fit for the proposed multipurpose and expanded center.
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Beach-fee battle hits court

BRIDGEPORT -- With beach season approaching, a federal judge yesterday questioned lawyers for Greenwich and a Stamford bicyclist about whether the town's beach-access fees for nonresidents unlawfully restrict free-speech rights.
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Faced with the possible closing of a popular Old Greenwich hang out, a local comedian is rallying the community to save it.
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Pesticide ban has parks dept. eyeing options

The Department of Parks and Recreation is scrambling to come up with a plan to properly treat the town's athletic fields following a ban on pesticides instituted last week.
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Teen driving bill up for vote

During a Greenwich High School assembly held last Friday to discuss a state bill to tighten teen driving laws, some students started heckling, clearly unhappy about the proposal, observers said.
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With Chris Kono consistently throwing strikes and the lineup pounding out hits each inning, everything was in working order for the Brunswick School baseball team yesterday.
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GA lacrosse improves to 5-0

Anything its opponents are doing this season, the Greenwich Academy lacrosse team can do better. The Gators were double-teamed early and often by Berkshire School, which seemed to rattle GA for a moment.
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Letters To Greenwich Time Editor



To the editor:

I would like to ask elected officials and Greenwich residents whether they think it is fair for the fine to be a mere $95 for a resident whose dog attacks and bites an innocent pedestrian walking on a public street.

Reuse of modular buildings would be the wrong move

To the editor:

I would like to comment about a meeting I recently attended regarding the mold issue with the modular buildings at Western Middle School.


To the editor:

The recent op-ed article in your newspaper alleging American "insecurity" over immigration is in fact a disguised call for open borders


NEWS LINKS FROM THE GREENWICH POST

Fed no-show at Greenwich meeting fuels fight against FAA


The Federal Aviation Administration’s lack of presence at Monday night’s community forum at Town Hall fueled an already blazing fire under lawmakers representing the region, who vowed to stand together and continue their fight against the agency’s proposed airspace redesign, which shifts airplane traffic over Fairfield County.

Cuts may trim pay for Greenwich teachers’ aides


Educational assistants in Greenwich have declared an impasse in their contract negotiations with the Board of Education, which could affect the level of attention students in the town’s public schools receive.

Protesters greet McCain during Greenwich visit


United States Sen. John McCain of Arizona is looking ahead to what is expected to be an expensive race for the Presidency.

With that in mind, Mr. McCain took a break from the campaign trail last Wednesday to visit Belle Haven for a private fund-raiser. Tickets cost $2,300 a person, and interaction with Mr. McCain at the reception, which was held at the Belle Haven Club, cost an extra $1,000. While some happily paid for the opportunity to rub elbows with the Republican nominee, the greeting he got outside wasn’t all friendly.


Selectmen approve pesticide ban for town fields


Despite urging from the Parks and Recreation Department that it implement a slower-paced approach, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to ban the use of all pesticides on town-owned playing fields.

WHAT'S DOING IN GREENWICH

The Greenwich Post Postings

Thursday, April 17

Post-impressionist exhibit An opening reception of American Post-impressionist painter Stokely Webster’s painting, 7 to 10, Thursday, April 17, Audubon Greenwich; free; 869-5272, ext. 226.

Friday, April 18

‘Men on Fire’ Christ Church offers an early breakfast men’s preaching program, 6:45 to 8:15, Friday, April 18, Christ Church; free; $10 suggested contribution; 869-6600, ext. 17.

Getting the boss’ attention James Lukaszewski discusses his new book Why Should the Boss Listen to You?, 5:30, Friday, April 18, Hyatt Regency; free; reservations required; 860-354-6488.

Art for the soul The topic of the next widows and widowers meeting is “Art and the Spirit,” 7 p.m., Friday, April 18, Second Congregational Church; 869-9311, ext. 120; Gloria@2cc.org.

Autism awareness Cos Cob residents Karl and Rose Arezzini perform in a musical titled The Peace Table to benefit programs for Autism Spectrum Disorder, 8, Friday, April 18 and 3 and 8, Saturday, April 19, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stamford; reservations required; $15 per ticket; 637-3570, ext. 4.

Saturday, April 19

Wildflower walk Walk through Audubon Greenwich to find early spring wildflowers, 2 to 3:30, Saturday, April 19, Audubon Greenwich; reservations required; 869-5272.

Sunday, April 20

Ethics in medicine Dr. Robert Michler, cardiothoracic surgeon and Riverside resident, discusses “Trends in Medicine and Difficult Decisions,” 9:15, Sunday, April 20, Second Congregational Church; free; light breakfast served.

Tuesday, April 22

Before & After Six Greenwich Chamber of Commerce holds its April Before & After Six event, 5:30 to 7, Tuesday, April 22, New Country Porsche; $15 members, $25 non-members; add $10 if registering after April 18; 869-3500; Greenwichchamber.com.

Everyday exercise Stephanie Paulmeno, director of community planning at the Greenwich Department of Health, holds a talk titled “Building Exercise Into Your Daily Routines,” 2, Tuesday, April 22, First Congregational Church; free.

Book group luncheon Greenwich Water Club Book Group discusses Yasmin Cowther’s book The Saffron Kitchen at its next luncheon, noon, Tuesday, April 22, Greenwich Water Club; reservations required; $40 for lunch, book and lunch gratuity; 661-4033.

Wednesday, April 23

Retired Men’s Association Joe Tranfo Jr., of the Benedict Place Project, speaks at the next Retired Men’s Association meeting, 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 23, YMCA; 637-2393; Decsepel2@aol.com.

‘Pick Your Protein’ Riverside nutritionist Phyllis Schondorf offers a walking tour of selected grocery store aisles, 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, ShopRite at Commerce Park Stamford; registration required; 978-0464.

Bariatric Support Group The Bariatric Support Group for those who have undergone or are considering bariatric surgery meets, 6:30 to 8, Wednesday, April 23, Healthy Living Center; free; 863-4302.

‘Save the Jenny’ A benefit show to raise funds for Arcadia Coffee House featuring comedians Jane Condon, Richie Byrne and Brad Zimmerman, 7:30, Wednesday, April 23, Arcadia Coffee House; reservations required; suggested minimum donation $100; 637-0707.

Thursday, April 24

‘Food and Flowers’ Patricia Blake McNamee of Patricia Blake Catering and Peter Couture of Blossoms Plus present “Paris in the Springtime” a hands-on program on Parisian fresh flower and food markets, 11 to 1, Thursday, April 24, Garden Education Center of Greenwich; registration required; 869-9242; Gecgreenwich.org.

Jazz Quartet performs The Scott Castle Jazz Quartet performs at the Byram Shubert Library’s family music series, 7, Thursday, April 24, St. Paul Lutheran Church; free; light refreshments served; 531-4026.

Power of Play David Elkin, psychologist, discusses his book The Power of Play: Raising Healthy Children in a Stressful World, 7, Thursday, April 24, Christ Church Nursery School; $20.



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