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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Gittings' hat trick powers Greenwich past Fairfield Prep

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Gittings-hat-trick-powers-Greenwich-past-4965649.php

Class L Boys Soccer Pictures: Farmington beats Avon, 2-1

After the storm cleared, the temperatures plummeted 20 degrees in a matter of minutes and the fans at the Avon vs. Farmington boys soccer tournament had to bundle up.

http://www.courant.com/sports/high-schools/hc-farmington-avon-boys-soccer-tourney-20131107,0,3176588.photogallery

Greenwich blanks Prep

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-soccer-blanked-by-Greenwich-4965765.php

Twitter joins the party: Investor demand soars for new stock offerings

... level since the tech bubble at the turn of the century, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO adviser in Greenwich, Conn. A similar upsurge is evident in the Toronto Stock Exchange, where IPOs raised $2.1-billion in the first nine months of this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investor-demand-returns-for-new-stock-offerings/article15324678/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Business+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Business+News%29

Rice's hope for turnaround hangs on freshmen

... four played in their respective state championship games, and three - forward Sean Obi (Green Farms Academy in Greenwich, Conn.), guard Marcus Jackson (Pacific Hills in Acton, Calif.) and guard Denzel Davis (Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla.) - ...

http://www.chron.com/sports/college-basketball-men/article/Rice-s-hope-for-turnaround-hangs-on-freshmen-4965673.php

Fairfield Prep soccer blanked by Greenwich

Will Gittings of Greenwich watches as the ball he headed sails into the net for his second of the three goals during the Class LL boys soccer playoff game between Greenwich High School and Fairfield Prep at Greenwich, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-soccer-blanked-by-Greenwich-4965665.php

Nestle sells Jenny Craig in North America, Oceania

The Vevey, Switzerland-based company says the business was sold to North Castle Partners, a U.S. private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., focused on companies that promote health, wellness and active living.

http://www.rgj.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rgj.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013131107020%26nclick_check%3D1

Experts: Twitter's Boom Echoes the Din of Market Mania

... than Facebook's in May 2012. Chris Litchfield, a retired hedge-fund manager who is now a private investor in Greenwich, Conn., saw the difference up close and personal. When he tried to get some Twitter shares through his Morgan Stanley account, he ...

http://www.newsmax.com/StreetTalk/Twitter-boom-market-mania/2013/11/07/id/535495

Investor demand returns for new stock offerings

... level since the tech bubble at the turn of the century, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO adviser in Greenwich, Conn. A similar upsurge is evident in the Toronto Stock Exchange, where IPOs raised $2.1-billion in the first nine months of this ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investor-demand-returns-for-new-stock-offerings/article15324678/?cmpid=rss1

Questions abound about future of SAC Capital

... Council of Fairfield County. "What form that takes, I don't have a clue." The prevailing thought is that Cohen, a Greenwich resident, will turn the firm into a family office, likely a scaled-down version of SAC Capital that would manage what's left ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Questions-abound-about-future-of-SAC-Capital-4965393.php

6 IPOs have doubled this year. Twitter next?

So far in 2013, there have been six IPOs in which the stock doubled from its offering price on the first day of trading, according to Renaissance Capital, an IPO advisor in Greenwich, Conn.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/11/06/investing/ipo-market/index.html?section=money_technology&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fmoney_technology+%28Technology%29

Full Circle Capital Appoints Gregg J. Felton as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director

... to 2006, Mr. Felton was a senior portfolio manager at Amaranth Advisors, a multi-strategy hedge fund located in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he led Amaranth's global corporate credit investment team. Prior thereto, Mr. Felton was a Vice President ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131107006901&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

UPDATE 3-Nestle sells most of Jenny Craig in slimming drive

... million). "The brand was loss-making and has been destroying value for years." Jenny Craig's new owner, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, focuses exclusively on health and wellness businesses and is credited with turning around Atkins Nutritionals ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/07/nestle-jennycraig-idUSL5N0IS0V920131107?feedType=RSS&feedName=basicMaterialsSector

Nestle sells most of Jenny Craig diet unit to North Castle

... in 2006, analysts at Natixis and SNS Securities said. The French business isn't part of the transaction with the Greenwich, Conn.-based private-equity firm. Nestle Chief Executive Officer Paul Bulcke said last month that the company was drawing up a ...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/231019181_Nestle_sells_most_of_Jenny_Craig_diet_unit_to_North_Castle.html

Patch User Spotlight: Weekend Events For Kids; Honor Veterans; Choir Concert

... High school students, stuck on trying to write that college essay? Students will want to read this blog post on Greenwich Patch today for tips on how to improve college applications: "Simple truths about the college essay." Interested in becoming a ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/patch-user-spotlight-weekend-events-for-kids-honor-veterans-choir-concert

One Fan, One Can

... can of food for every fan we have and dividing them among Darien-based Person to Person , Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich, and Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. Be sure to like our page if you haven't already, and don't forget to share this with your ...

http://darien.patch.com/groups/rachel-reeses-blog/p/one-fan-one-can_476b554b

Hyatt Regency Greenwich Named 2013 Top Workplace in Connecticut

Hyatt Regency's Greenwich location has been voted a Top Workplace in Connecticut for 2013 in the hospitality category, as well as a top mid-sized company.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11312491.htm

Camp Playland Adds Harrison Bus

... naan.com for more information. Tours are offered seven days a week by appointment. Buses in New Canaan, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien, Fairfield, Pound Ridge, Bedford, Norwalk, Rowayton, Stamford and now Harrison and Rye!

http://harrison.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/camp-playland-adds-harrison-bus

Skakel a step closer to freedom

... Skakel was found guilty of bludgeoning Moxley with a golf club when they were 15-year-old neighbors in wealthy Greenwich.The judge said Skakel cannot be released immediately while he awaits a new trial, but he did lift a stay, which could clear the ...

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Skakel-a-step-closer-to-freedom-4962109.php

In Greenwich: Pianist Goode set to inaugurate Tisch Memorial Concert series

Renowned international pianist Richard Goode performs in recital Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Inaugural Wendy Tisch Memorial Concert, in Greenwich, sponsored by the Schubert Club.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/In-Greenwich-Pianist-Goode-set-to-inaugurate-4964182.php

AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund

... leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. AQR is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Sydney and Hamilton, Bermuda. This Fund is not suitable for all ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20131107006126/en

AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund

... leader in alternative strategies and an innovator in traditional portfolio management since 1998. AQR is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Sydney and Hamilton, Bermuda. This Fund is not suitable for all ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20131107006126&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Nestle Sells Jenny Craig in North America, Oceania

... Switzerland-based company says the business was sold to North Castle Partners, a U.S. private equity firm based in Greenwich, Conn., focused on companies that promote health, wellness and active living. Nestle's statement Thursday said the Jenny ...

http://business.time.com/2013/11/07/nestle-sells-jenny-craig-in-north-america-oceania/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fbusiness+%28TIME%3A+Top+Business+Stories%29