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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Stamford library hosts historical suspense writer M.J. Rose

... tale of possible demonic possession. "I decided to let go of the present and zero in on the history," the Greenwich resident said of keeping the story entirely in the past. "I was a little nervous about that, but so many people who really like the ...

http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-library-hosts-historical-suspense-writer-6139819.php

Greenwich Library delves into classic underground comics

Greenwich resident Robert Reiner shows original drawings of the story "The Spy" from the comic book "Aces High" at the exhibit "KA-POW! When Comics Imperiled America" at the Greenwich Library Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/articleGallery/Horrors-Greenwich-Library-delves-into-classic-6139900.php

Stamford library hosts historical suspense writer M.J. Rose

Belle Epoque Paris is the setting of the new M.J. Rose novel "The Witch of Painted Sorrows" about a young American woman who finds sexual freedom and a new life as an artist. Photo: Contributed Photo Stamford's Ferguson Library Harry Bennett Branch is hosting Greenwich novelist M.J. Rose on March 27. Photo: Bob Luckey Novelist M.J. Rose is following her best-selling novels "The Collector of Dying Breaths" and "The Book of Lost Fragrances" with a new erotic suspense novel "The Witch of Painted Sorrows" set in Belle Epoque Paris.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/articleGallery/Stamford-library-hosts-historical-suspense-writer-6139819.php

Strong Wind Gusts Cause Power Outages Throughout State

... Ryan Hanrahan said on Facebook, "Winds are picking up across the state with a gust to 44 mph at BDL and 51 mph in Greenwich. A few trees and power lines will likely come down this evening." The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/farmington/strong-wind-gusts-cause-power-outages-throughout-state-0?

Eastern Greenwich Neighborhood Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Neighbors will have the opportunity to provide input into the direction of the East Greenwich neighborhood at a meeting Wednesday night The Eastern Greenwich Neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for March 18 in the North Mianus Elementary School cafeteria. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Similar meetings held in town broke residents down into groups which then discussed various issues in the neighborhood including business and environmental concern, according to the Greenwich Time.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/eastern-greenwich-neighborhood-meeting-scheduled-wednesday-0?

St. Patrick's Themed Pets at Greenwich Animal Control

... Please note that the shelter is completely full with wonderful cats of all ages - please help us get them adopted! Greenwich Animal Control is open 7 days a week from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. We welcome your visit to the shelter, but it is a good idea to ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/st-patricks-themed-pets-greenwich-animal-control-0?

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... Island, New Jersey and New York State utilize the Fairfield training site, as well as Connecticut communities from Greenwich to West Haven and as far north as Ridgefield. Tracy said that the award was the culmination of a 15-year effort. He added ...

http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/State-awards-11-8-million-for-new-fire-training-6139687.php

Former Greenwich Hospital President Frank A. Corvino Launches Consulting Company

Learn how to motivate teams, identify customer touch points, and lead responsibly to guarantee success with Maura and Frank Corvino. PRLog - March 17, 2015 - GREENWICH, Conn.

http://www.prlog.org/12436426-former-greenwich-hospital-president-frank-corvino-launches-consulting-company.html

Alibaba investors face lock-up battered but largely unbowed

... baba has made significant progress on dealing with the counterfeiting issue, said Henry Guo, a senior analyst with Greenwich, Connecticut-based JG Capital Corp. As for Verseput's two clients, they'

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/17/us-alibaba-investors-analysis-idUSKBN0MD2IU20150317?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Global Markets-Stocks mostly end down ahead of Fed; oil falls

... provide some degree of clarity going forward," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Many analysts expect the Fed to remove the word "patient" from its statement to describe its approach to raising ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/17/markets-global-idUSL2N0WJ24220150317?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

... Fed to provide some degree of clarity going forward," Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. A report showed US housing starts plunged 17 per cent to 897,000 units at an annualised rate in ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/markets/news/article.cfm?c_id=62&objectid=11419041&ref=rss

While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

... Fed to provide some degree of clarity going forward," Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut, told Reuters. A report showed US housing starts plunged 17 percent to 897,000 units at an annualised rate in ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1503/S00579/while-you-were-sleeping-wall-street-falls-as-fed-gathers.htm

Wall Street declines with energy, materials, caution before Fed

... provide some degree of clarity going forward," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. Most economists expect the Fed to remove a pledge to be "patient" about raising interest rates from its ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/17/us-markets-stocks-us-idUSKBN0MD18720150317?feedType=RSS&feedName=wtMostRead

William Ewald, Eisenhower speechwriter, biographer, dies

Bill Ewald is remembered by his longtime Greenwich friend Jack Bausman, retired correspondent for the Associated Press: iBill was a very wise man on political matters and I always enjoyed talking with him and getting the advantage of his insight on current issues. He knew the smart questions to ask when seeking information on which to base his views.

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/William-Ewald-Eisenhower-speechwriter-6138960.php

'An American Impressionist' In Fairfield

... that Connecticut residents may not be as familiar with Melchers' work than work by artists based at the Lyme, Greenwich or Kent colonies, which fill galleries in this state on a regular basis. This makes the new 23-piece exhibit at Bellarmine Museum ...

http://www.ctnow.com/arts-theater/museums/hc-gari-melchers-fairfield-bellarmine-0319-20150317,0,5737970.story

New market study, "Maxum Petroleum, Inc. - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review", has been published

... and exploration. Maxum operates as a subsidiary of Maxum Petroleum Holdings, Ind. Maxum is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, the US. Full Report Details at - .. Maxum ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-maxum-petroleum-inc-r4224817.htm

A Thank You from the YWCA Darien/Norwalk

... Hotel and Resorts who so generously provided the beautiful venue for our event. Our in-kind sponsors included Greenwich Auction, Cristina Lozito Photography & Flowers, Venture Photography, J.C. Martin Photography, Meghan Rowe Photography, Pepsico, ...

http://patch.com/connecticut/norwalk/thank-you-ywca-dariennorwalk-0?

Greenwich's Steve Cohen Focuses New Fund On Quantitative Investing

STAMFORD, Conn. Since Steve Cohen of Greenwich founded the investment firm Point72 Asset Management in Stamford, about 30 employees have been hired to get a better grasp on quantitative investing, according to Bloomberg Business.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/greenwichs-steve-cohen-new-stamford-fund-focuses-quantitive-investing

Fairfield County Runners Take Top Places At NYC Half Marathon

Runners from Fairfield County got off to a flying start for the spring running season in Sunday's New York City Half Marathon. Sharon Vos of Old Greenwich won her age group, while several others had top five finishes in their age groups.

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/fairfield-county-runners-take-top-places-nyc-half-marathon

Greenwich High Considers Later Start For School Day

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich High School administrators are looking at the possibility of a later start time for classes, reports Greenwich Time .

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-considers-later-start-school-day

Greenwich Land Trust Elects Five New Board Members

Gretchen Bylow, Bill King, Pam Pagnani, Urling Searle, and Steve Walko were elected to the board during the land trust's annual meeting. "The Greenwich Land Trust is fortunate to attract talented Directors with a wealth of community experience and diverse professional skills," said Ginny Gwynn, Greenwich Land Trust's executive director, in a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-land-trust-elects-five-new-board-members

Coldwell Banker In Fairfield Honors Top Sales Associates

... Coldwell Banker system. The sales associates will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich on May 14. There will be food, music and dancing. Each year, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recognizes the work of ...

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/coldwell-banker-fairfield-honors-top-sales-associates

Greenwich Parks and Rec Announces Skatepark Opening

The supervised facility at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park is for youths at least six years old, and will be open on weekends from 12:30 to 7 p.m., and on weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Annual memberships cost $175 and are available to residents at the Parks & Recreation Office in Town Hall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The annual membership entitles the cardholder to use the park whenever it is open, and receive discounts on classes and competitions.

http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/greenwich-parks-and-rec-announces-skatepark-opening-0?