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Monday, June 17, 2013

Former Met Craig Swan Impressed with Harvey

... and good command of it. "I was 1-5 at the All-Star Break with a 2.50 ERA," Swan said with a laugh as he spoke from Greenwich, Conn., where he has his own practice as a rolfer, a specialist in structural alignment of the body. "We just weren't very ...

http://doublegsports.com/2013/06/17/former-met-craig-swan-impressed-with-harvey/

A Team Approach to Advisor Problem Solving

... approach to help financial planners solve client problems more quickly and efficiently. The answer lies in what Greenwich, Conn.-based RayLign Advisory calls Live Case Supervision, a technique that involves case studies of ongoing business cases or ...

http://www.onwallstreet.com/blogs/a-team-approach-to-advisor-problem-solving-2685341-1.html

SoNo home design boutique and atelier Cyrilla opens

... luxurious comfort, and high quality. Owner Cyrilla Yanez is originally from Southern California, but settled in Greenwich, CT as a teenager and feels especially rooted to Fairfield County, as well as to her mother's Southern heritage. These roots, ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/SoNo-home-design-boutique-and-atelier-Cyrilla-opens20356.shtml

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from June 7 to June 13 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-27

Splash Car Wash, in Partnership With Greenwich Infiniti, Awarded Its...

... The beautiful black car was the prize in Splash's Wash It & Win contest, which gathered together 48 key winners at Greenwich Infiniti to try their luck at starting the car. This is the sixth car Splash has given away, but I think this was the most ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prwebSplash/Carwash/prweb10694999.htm

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Rents soaring in the area

Beam & Barre , a dance studio and supply shop, is at its fourth location on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich since its founding more than three decades ago, and manager Joanne Tully doesn't want to make any more moves as retail rental rates on the trendy shopping area continue to approach pre-recession prices.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/realestate/article/Improving-economy-sends-rents-soaring-in-4597228.php

Finalists chosen for Darien's Got Talent contest

... The sponsors include Baywater Properties; Bank of America; Grove Street Plaza; Halstead Property; Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich; Nielsen's; Dr. David Osherow , Orthodontist; Palmer's Market; SBD Kitchens LLC; and Andrew Stefanou Salon & Spa. Tickets ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Finalists-chosen-for-Darien-s-Got-Talent-contest-4603591.php

Mansion shortage could slow sales in rich towns

... In Palm Beach, Fla., the number of $1 million-plus homes has plunged by 70%, falling from 89 to 26. And in the Old Greenwich, Conn., zip code, there are only 10 homes left priced at $1 million or more, down 58%, according to Altos. "I don't recall ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/06/16/cnbc-mansion-shortage-rich-towns/2420625/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomMoney-Waggoner+%28Money+-+Waggoner%29

Rainy Weather Tops Greenwich News Again

"Buddy's Law," a new law championed by Greenwich Rep. Fred Camillo that allows only licensed veterinarians to euthanize dogs and cats, was officially passed by ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/rainy-weather-tops-greenwich-news-again

Saturday, June 15, 2013

No easy, or popular, fixes for enrollment issues

Eleven public elementary schools serve Greenwich in a "neighborhood school" model that ensures students can learn in the section of town where they reside.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/No-easy-or-popular-fixes-for-enrollment-issues-4603146.php

Sacred Heart grads urged to take risks

At right, Wendy Adele Collins, 18, of Greenwich, smiles after receiving her diploma during the Convent of the Sacred Heart Commencement at the school in Greenwich, Friday afternoon, June7, 2013.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Sacred-Heart-grads-urged-to-take-risks-4588035.php

'Happy Birthday' Lawsuit

Did you know that Warner Bros. currently owns the rights to the song "Happy Birthday to You"? What about the fact that it costs $1,500 to feature the song just once in a film? Documentarian Jennifer Nelson, who is currently making a documentary about the history of "Happy Birthday to You," didn't realize either of those facts when she started ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/zap-happy-birthday-to-you-heads-to-court-over-50m--20130614,0,4439009.story

Find A Job In Greenwich

Novakowski was born April 14, 1930, daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Searles of Stamford. She worked at Electrolux in Old Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-43

Stamford Triathlon To Benefit Greenwich's Kids In Crisis Agency

... is an Olympic-distance triathlon that attracts 600 athletes from across the country. The triathlon supports Greenwich-based Kids in Crisis , Connecticut's only free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/defending-champion-new-bike-route-part-stamford-triathlon

Avant Capital Partners Originates $2,500,000 Bridge Loan For Development Site in New York, NY

NEW YORK, NY, June 15, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- FIVE BUSINESS DAYS FROM TERM SHEET TO CLOSING AVANT Capital Partners, a leading Greenwich CT bridge lender, has successfully originated a $2,500,000 bridge loan secured by a development site in New York, NY.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/avant-capital-partners-originates-2500000-bridge-loan-for-development-site-in-new-york-ny-348626.php

Friday, June 14, 2013

Court battle in Stamford hotel murder

Layla Renee Banks had her whole life ahead of her, but the energetic 21-year-old Greenwich woman will forever been known on the Internet and in legal journals for her death in the lobby of a luxury Stamford hotel -- a testament to lack of security.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Court-battle-in-Stamford-hotel-murder-4601434.php

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Bluebird Bio Inc. - Cambridge, Mass., 5 million shares, priced $14 to $16, ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-211573051.html

Daniel Andrew Sileo, 94, Longtime Greenwich Resident, WWII Veteran

Sileo was born Feb. 10, 1919, in Stamford, to Andrew and Maria Paula Sileo. A Greenwich resident for 72 years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/daniel-andrew-sileo-94-longtime-greenwich-resident-wwii-veteran

Dorothy M. Novakowski, 83, Of Greenwich, Worked For Electrolux

... was born April 14, 1930, daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Searles of Stamford. She worked at Electrolux in Old Greenwich. Novakowski is survived by daughter, Margaret M. Roszkowski (Walter); four grandsons; brother, George Searles (Frances); sister ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dorothy-m-novakowski-83-greenwich-worked-electrolux

Greenwich Announces Nominee For Teacher Of The Year

Greenwich High School English teacher Missy Macchio Brown will represent the school district in this year's Connecticut Teacher of the Year program, the district announced Thursday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-announces-nominee-teacher-year

What To Do In And Around Greenwich This Weekend

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in Greenwich this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-greenwich-weekend-5

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Video: Greenwich Teens Raise Awareness For Distracted Driving

Greenwich High School students Ben Albano and his classmate Beau Dealy are organizing a race to raise awareness of distracted driving this weekend.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/14746/Greenwich-Teens-Raise-Awareness-For-Distracted-Driving

Wealthy Towns Are Running Out Of Mansions

... Beach, Fla., the number of $1 million-plus homes has plunged by 70 percent, falling from 89 to 26. And in the Old Greenwich, Conn. ZIP code, there are only 10 homes left priced at $1 million or more, down 58 percent, according to Altos. "I don't ...

http://www.businessinsider.com/wealthy-towns-are-running-out-of-mansions-2013-6?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

Vision Cup Golf Outing Raises $50,000

On Thursday, May 23 the Providence College Athletic Department held its NYC Metro Vision Cup Golf Outing at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.friars.com/genrel/061313aaa.html

Elizabeth Hickey Hubbard, 58, Former Rye Resident

... School and Denison University. After living in Chicago and Winnetka, Ill, she made her home in Rye, N.Y. and later Greenwich, and Delray Beach, Fla. She worked at The Stanwich School and Brunswick School. She volunteered at the Buick Classic golf ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/elizabeth-hickey-hubbard-58-greenwich-worked-brunswick-school

Wyndham Hotel Group Sponsors Child's Experience of a Lifetime

... of the program, threw a perfect strike down the middle! He was joined by eleven-year-old Ryan Heinzerling, of Greenwich, Conn., who comes from a family of long-time Starlight supporters. Starlight Children's Foundation is the signature charity of ...

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=175938

Luxury home market heating up

... but the Multiple Listing Service recently experienced a new high with the offering of a $190 million estate in Greenwich, Conn. Buyer interest is recovering quickly, said Kofi Nartey of the Agency in Beverly Hills, Calif., who was part of a panel of ...

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/06/13/2432234/luxury-home-market-heating-up.html#storylink=rss

Improving economy sends rents soaring in Greenwich, Westport

Beam & Barre , a dance studio and supply shop, is at its fourth location on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich since its founding more than three decades ago, and manager Joanne Tully doesn't want to make any more moves as retail rental rates on the trendy shopping area continue to approach pre-recession prices.

http://www.westport-news.com/realestate/article/Improving-economy-sends-rents-soaring-in-4597228.php

Video: Greenwich Family's Hard Work Pays Off

Leslie Novella is about to graduate from Greenwich High School. Her dream of heading to Babson College in the fall is now a reality.

http://greenwich.itsrelevant.com/content/14706/Greenwich-Familys-Hard-Work-Pays-Off

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Third Point's Loeb Opposes Teachers Union Over Pensions

... resigned last month, Mone said. McWilliams didn't return a call seeking comment. Cliff Asness, founder of Greenwich, Connecticut-based AQR Capital Management, won't renew his term on the board of the Manhattan Institute when it expires in less than ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MO8R0X1A1I4J01-23QHHHAGFQ7C8J30E0O5QM571G

Artist statement: Carol Nipomnich Dixon, other media

Greenwich resident and artist Carol Nipomnich Dixon stands in front of her oil painting, "Sunlit Leaves."

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/articleGallery/Artist-statement-Carol-Nipomnich-Dixon-other-4596912.php

A taste of honey: Audubon Greenwich to present expert on sweet treat

Beekeeper, author and honey expert Marina Marchese will discuss her passion for honey and offer a formal tasting of "single-nectar source American honeys" at Audubon Greenwich on June 22 at 4 p.m. Photo: Contributed Photo "The Honey Connoisseur" is the latest book from honey expert, Marina Marchese, which she co-authored with Kim Flottum.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/A-taste-of-honey-Audubon-Greenwich-to-present-4596900.php

Top cats: Jaguars take GFFL title for the third year in a row

... Revolutionary War with flags placed on their graves. Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg The Jacksonville Jaguars were the Greenwich Girls Flag Football (GFFL) champions for the third year in a row. Above, quarterback Kelly Brogan calls the play for Marissa ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/articleGallery/Top-cats-Jaguars-take-GFFL-title-for-the-third-4596927.php

After 42-year ride, Borgman steps down as coach of New Canaan boys tennis team

New Canaan boys tennis coach Dan Borgman during the boys high school tennis match between Greenwich High School and New Canaan High School at Greenwich, Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/After-42-year-ride-Borgman-steps-down-as-coach-4596846.php

Brunswick Student Starts Campaign To Get Drivers To Idle Less

New Canaan's Reed Schultz, a student at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, has launched a public education campaign to get drivers to idle their cars less.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-canaan-kid-starts-campaign-get-drivers-idle-less

Approaching Rainstorm Puts Greenwich Under Flood Watch

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The National Weather Service has issued a possible flood watch for Fairfield County due to heavy rainfall of up to 4 inches predicted between Thursday and Saturday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/approaching-rainstorm-puts-fairfield-under-flood-watch

Energy PE firm forms new Houston midstream company

... a newborn Houston-based midstream acquisition and development company to the tune of $500 million in equity. Greenwich, Conn.-based First Reserve Corp., which has large operations in Houston, said in a statement Wednesday it's employing an ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2013/06/12/first-reserve-forms-new-midstream.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_29+%28Energy+Conservation+Industry+News%29

The Kris Kelly Foundation is a Friend Indeed To Animals in Need of...

... he composed, "You've Got a Friend in Me." Kelly, founder of The Kris Kelly Foundation , has come a long way from Greenwich, Connecticut, where she was born, to a successful acting career in Hollywood that has taken a back seat to her all ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10827115.htm

More

... was heartened by the recognition of our group's dedication to this understanding in a column by Dr. Gina C. Gould (Greenwich Citizen, 06/07; Are state, CL&P not seeing the forest for the trees?). However, I was dismayed by some of Dr. Gould's ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Letters-to-the-Editor-4596101.php

Bat mitzvah: A matter of Faith and a spiritual life

... Be fully present in your life. I love you forever!! Rabbi Mitchell M. Hurvitz is Senior Rabbi Temple Sholom of Greenwich, co-founder of the Sholom Center for Interfaith Learning and Fellowship and a past president of the Greenwich Fellowship of ...

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Bat-mitzvah-A-matter-of-Faith-and-a-spiritual-4596100.php

BTIG Launches Interest Rate Trading Desk

... and Outsource Trading. With U.S. offices located in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Greenwich, Red Bank, Atlanta and Orinda, and overseas affiliates located in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, BTIG, including ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130612005341&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

BTIG Launches Interest Rate Trading Desk

... and Outsource Trading. With U.S. offices located in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Greenwich, Red Bank, Atlanta and Orinda, and overseas affiliates located in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, BTIG, including ...

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130612005342/en/BTIG-Launches-Interest-Rate-Trading-Desk

Greenwich Based BMN's "Cognitive Insights: API" Opens New Possibilities in Audience Profiling

Behavioral Media Networks Will Be At The AT T Mobile App Hackathon In Austin Texas Behavioral Media Networks (BMN), a Connecticut based technology company announced today the launch of their new Cognitive Insights API at the AT T Mobile App Hackathon in Austin, Texas from June 14-15th. The API promises to deliver psychological insights about users, enabling companies and developers alike to produce relevant information and thus create engaging applications and online experiences. Kathy Wirt, Chief Product Office at BMN said, "We are entering a new era in cognitive science, in which development of technology is in the spotlight. Our strength is innovation; with this, our drive, we are exceptionally proud today to announce the launch of our Cognitive Insights API of which we believe will have a powerful impact on how messages can be even further honed to a diverse audience." Further adding, "Our API can be utilized by any organization in any field to better understand the thoughts and feelings that influence their customers' or audiences' behaviors. " Drawing on research at MIT Media Lab and other top institutions, the CI suite detects users' personalities, values, attitudes, interests, and lifestyles from user-generated text such as social media posts, SMS, emails, blogs, cover letters and more. "We are very excited about our new Cognitive Insights:API; even more so, to be launching it at the AT T Hackathon in Austin," said Matthew Taylor, Engineer Developer at BMN. "The human mind is the most complicated object in the universe, yet our Cognitive Insights API makes it easier for you to get that one step closer to your users." The BMN team will be attending the event next week, to launch and showcase the exciting workings of Cognitive Insights to all attendees. Our VP of Engineering, Robert Decker, will even be one of the event's key speakers. Mr. Decker is an expert in software design and development, with fifteen years of experience at corporations including Adobe and Symantec. The AT T Mobile App Hackathon is an event produced by the AT T Developer Program that is designed for attendees (technical non-technical) to build apps/mobile apps, and compete for prizes across different categories. Most importantly, it introduces the latest cutting edge tools to all participants providing a great platform for similar minds to meet.

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/06/greenwich-based-bmn-s-cognitive-insights-api-opens-new-possibilities-in-audience-profiling-2

Greenwich Based BMN's "Cognitive Insights: API" Opens New Possibilities in Audience Profiling

Behavioral Media Networks (BMN), a Connecticut based technology company, is happy to announce a $500 prize eligible for all participants during the AT T Mobile App Hackathon, taking place from June 14-15, 2013 in Austin, Texas. This comes as part of BMN's continuous efforts to encourage constant innovation and development to attain more meaningful and insightful social interactions. The prize will go to the team that imagines the most useful application of BMN's Cognitive Insight components that can deliver compelling user experiences based on psychographic information inferred from user-generated text. Some sample apps include: Cofounder selection, Marketing and Advertising, Human Resources Screening, Dating, and Content filtering. Kathy Wirt, BMN's Chief Product Officer said, "We felt it important for us, to contribute to this innovative and fun event, by offering a prize of our own that complements AT T's efforts to help accelerate developers' towards a successful technology product." The BMN team will be at the event next week to launch and showcase the exciting workings of Cognitive Insights to all attendees. Even BMN's VP of Engineering, Robert Decker, has been asked to be one of the key speakers. The AT T Mobile App Hackathon is an event produced by the AT T Developer Program that is designed for attendees (technical non-technical) to build applications/mobile apps, and compete for prizes across different categories. Most importantly, it introduces the latest cutting edge tools while providing a great space for similar minds to meet. Learn more at: http://www.bmedianet.com/api.html ABOUT BEHAVIORAL MEDIA NETWORKS Behavioral Media Networks (BMN) is a spin-off of the Mind Machine Project (MMP) at MIT. Our focus involves commercializing cognitive modeling technologies for predicting behavior in social media and other behavioral networks. We are helping major institutions generate behavioral insights from large, unstructured datasets. We're also developing a suite of consumer applications to make social interactions more meaningful. www.bmedianet.com CONTACT US pr@bmedianet.com

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/06/greenwich-based-bmn-s-cognitive-insights-api-opens-new-possibilities-in-audience-profiling

Greenwich's Taylor Olmstead Weighs Pro, College Baseball Options

Greenwich High senior Taylor Olmstead had a memorable Saturday. He went to his senior prom -- and got drafted by the Texas Rangers.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/greenwichs-taylor-olmstead-weighs-pro-college-baseball-options

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Loeb Opposes Teachers Over Pensions as Asness Withdraws

... only one of the 33 managers targeted by the AFT to push back publicly against the union. Cliff Asness, founder of Greenwich, Connecticut-based AQR Capital Management, won't renew his term on the board of the Manhattan Institute when it expires in ...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-12/loeb-opposes-teachers-over-pensions-as-asness-withdraws.html

Loeb Opposes Teachers Over Pensions as Asness Pulls Out of Fight

... only one of the 33 managers targeted by the AFT to push back publicly against the union. Cliff Asness, founder of Greenwich, Connecticut-based AQR Capital Management, won't renew his term on the board of the Manhattan Institute when it expires in ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MO8R0X1A1I4J01-783RBI73SM4FQJLRO8HE7SL6AD

Proof that the economy is booming

... long before the U.S. sees a $200 million listing - the record now is believed to be $190 million for a property in Greenwich, Conn. - but that many of these ultra-high-end properties are priced that way merely as a suggestion, or to invite only a ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/06/11/1215396/-Proof-that-the-economy-is-booming

Wall St drops as BoJ heightens stimulus worries

... and created a great deal of volatility,' said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. 'Nobody really has an idea where the unwinding stops.' The Dow Jones industrial average fell 130.82 points, or 0.86 ...

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2013\06\12\story_12-6-2013_pg5_21

Helen Foley Hawkins, 89, Of Greenwich, Volunteer At Greenwich Hospital

Hawkins grew up in the town of Leonia, N.J., but lived in Greenwich for more than 50 years.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/helen-foley-hawkins-89-greenwich-volunteer-greenwich-hospital

Global Markets-Shares slump on central bank fears; yen soars

... and created a great deal of volatility," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "Nobody really has an idea where the unwinding stops." The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 87.58 points, or 0.57 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/markets-global-idUSL2N0EN1JW20130611?feedType=RSS&feedName=usDollarRpt

Peppard: $135M Hicks estate now just the second-priciest listing in America

... makes it the second-highest priced home in America. It dropped out of first place with the recent listing of a Greenwich, Conn., property belonging to timber exec John Rudey for $190 million. Comparing an estate in the heart of Dallas to a ...

http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/06/peppard-135-million-for-hicks-estate-is-now-the-second-highest-asking-price-in-america.html/

Greenwich Police To Crack Down On Drunken Boaters This Summer

For the second year in a row, the Greenwich Police Department will have an increased presence on the water off the coast of Greenwich for Operation Dry Water from June 28 to June 30, according to a press release.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-crack-down-drunken-boaters-summer

Sheila Peabody Abbett, 82, Former Longtime Greenwich Resident

Abbett was born Jan. 16, 1931, to Sheldon and Emma Peabody Abbett, of Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/sheila-peabody-abbett-82-former-longtime-greenwich-resident

Global Markets-Central bank fears hit shares, commodities; yen soars

... and created a great deal of volatility," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading in Greenwich, Connecticut. "Nobody really has an idea where the unwinding stops." The selling spread across emerging shares as well, sending ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/markets-global-idUSL2N0EN0ZA20130611?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

United Rentals to Use the PeopleAnswers HR Solution to Capitalize on Growth

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com . PeopleAnswers, voted one of Dallas' ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130611006134/en

United Rentals to Use the PeopleAnswers HR Solution to Capitalize on Growth

... Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 IndexA and is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com . PeopleAnswers, voted one of Dallas' ...

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130611006134&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Us Stocks-Wall St drops as Boj heightens stimulus worries

... and created a great deal of volatility," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 130.82 points, or 0.86 percent, to 15,107.77. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0EN0MN20130611?feedType=RSS&feedName=nonCyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Silver Alert Issued for 12 Year Old Pierce Horton Missng Since 6/10/13 in Greenwich, CT

Police have issued a Silver Alert for 12 year old Pierce Horton who has been missing since Monday, June 10, 2013 in Greenwich, CT.

http://scaredmonkeys.com/2013/06/11/silver-alert-issued-for-12-year-old-pierce-horton-missng-since-61013-in-greenwich-ct/

Us Stocks-Wall St drops as Boj heightens stimulus worries

... and created a great deal of volatility," said Michael O'Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 130.82 points, or 0.86 percent, to 15,107.77. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/11/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL2N0EN0MN20130611?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews

Mary Wakefield Coe Lynch, Former Longtime Greenwich Resident

... 28, 1915, in Worcester, Mass., to Jefferson Worcester Coe and Bertha Gilman Coe. She resided for many years in Greenwich, Conn., and then Paget, Bermuda before taking up residence at 'Blue Bird Meadows' farm in Free Union. She attended the Bancroft ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-wakefield-coe-lynch-former-longtime-greenwich-resident

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from May 31 to June 6 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-26

Monday, June 10, 2013

Murphy calls automatic cuts to Head Start cruel

Tony Johnson, Greenwich Housing Authority, speaks to Bob Arnold, president and CEO of Family Centers Greenwich Head Start program, during U.S. Senator Chris Murphy vist the Head Start preschools at Armstrong Court in Greenwich, Conn, Monday, June, 10, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Murphy-calls-automatic-cuts-to-Head-Start-cruel-4592531.php

Tax Credits Cut For Movie Industry

... Barnes said TV companies, like Bristol -based ESPN and Stamford -based WWE , and digital movie companies, like Greenwich -based Blue Sky Studios, tend to build or buy physical studios in Connecticut. They pay property taxes, hire permanent workers ...

http://www.courant.com/community/stamford/hc-film-credits-0611-20130610,0,872597.story

Big Green Swimming and Diving Announces Class of 2017

... women's side, Dartmouth will welcome five student-athletes while nine men will join the men's squad. Maddie Dunn (Greenwich, Conn.) was a three-time member of the Connecticut State Championship team at Greenwich high school and is the school record ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=208295366

Robert Lewis Miles, Jr., 54, Of Norwalk

Miles was born in Greenwich, son of Robert and Barbara Miles of Riverside, he was a graduate of Wright Tech, and worked for Bella Plumbing and Heating.

http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/robert-lewis-miles-jr-54-norwalk

Flood Watch Begins At Noon In Greenwich

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y./FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch beginning at noon for Westchester County and Fairfield County.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/flood-watch-begins-noon-westchester-fairfield

When This Hero Is out for Revengea the Rules Go by the Wayside

... A native New Yorker who began his career as a novelist while working in private practice as a lawyer, he lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with this wife, Nancy. They have two sons. Jeff welcomes visitors to his website at www.jeffreystephens.com ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/when-this-hero-is-out-for-revengethe-rules-go-by-the-wayside-263392.htm

Hatton, 'Legion of Doom,' rescue Jesuits against Staples

... second half, more leverage. Smalkais recalled using the three-pole scheme in the 2007 championship game against Greenwich; trailing 7-3, the Jesuits scored seven goals in a row and won 10-9. Troy Foreit had been a mainstay for the Jesuits on draws. ...

http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Hatton-Legion-of-Doom-rescue-Jesuits-against-4591168.php

What's Driving the Luxury Housing Rebound?

... soon see a record-breaking $200 million listing. The record currently is believed to be a $190 million listing in Greenwich, Conn. However, Nartey notes that many of the highest priced listings tend to be more for attention sake, and often end up ...

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/06/10/whats-driving-luxury-housing-rebound

Lighthouses For Sale: Own A Piece of Nautical History

... of a lifelong dream. Now 72, Pilalas had been fascinated by lighthouses since he was 10. As a boy living in Greenwich, Pilalas would row his way to visit the lighthouse on Great Captain Island. Decades later, Pilalas spotted a tiny advertisement in ...

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-lighthouses-for-sale-20130523,0,4711829.story?track=rss

Stefanie Vizzo, 67, Formerly Of Greenwich

Vizzo was born to Hugo and Josephine Seiler in New York, she lived her earlier years in Greenwich, Connecticut where she graduated from Greenwich High School.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/stefanie-vizzo-67-formerly-greenwich

Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas Shooting Movie In CT

Extras Casting Call Coming, State Film Office ReportsA movie starring Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas and Frankie Valli and directed by Rob Reiner starts filming in Bridgeport, Stamford, Greenwich and Fairfield Monday, June 10, according to the state film office.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-movie-0611-20130610,0,270037.story

Ex-tycoon Dunne on the edge of his seat as he cheers on Ireland

... so-called 'Baron of Ballsbridge' - was spent yesterday more than 2,000km away from his usual well-to-do haunt of Greenwich, Connecticut , on the US east coast. The former developer - who faces debts of $942m (a 718m) - was spotted in the crowd as ...

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/extycoon-dunne-on-the-edge-of-his-seat-as-he-cheers-on-ireland-29332271.html

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Darienite to lead revamped art therapy association

... Pellicci Hamilton , an art psychotherapist of Darien, and Vice President Catherine Horan , a psychotherapist of Greenwich. The executive board also includes Margaret McGovern , recording secretary; Lisa Donohue-Olivieri , treasurer; and Abigail ...

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darienite-to-lead-revamped-art-therapy-association-4589769.php

Weekend Downpours Top This Week's News In Greenwich

A JetBlue flight bound for Florida from Westchester County Airport Friday hit a flock of starlings that flew up from the ground as the plane was taking off, and as a result made a precautionary ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/weekend-downpours-top-weeks-news-greenwich

What's fabulous about prefab housing

... on the basics on home construction, borne of her own experience as a frustrated homeowner trying to remodel her Greenwich, Conn., house. At that time, she said in a recent interview, there was almost no information to help her make intelligent ...

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130609/entlife/706099934/

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Draft notebook: Greenwich's Olmstead (Rangers) among players chosen

... our region added a few more names to its list of players who were picked in major league baseball's amateur draft. Greenwich High senior Taylor Olmstead was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 13th round with pick No. 400. Last month, the Rangers ...

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Draft-notebook-Greenwich-s-Olmstead-Rangers-4589183.php

Great Point Partners Makes $10 Million Growth Recapitalization...

Great Point Partners, LLC, a Greenwich-based private investment firm focused on the health care industry, today announced a $10M growth recapitalization investment in iVantage Health Analytics from its second private equity fund GPP II.

http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2013060731

MLB Draft: Rays pick Masuk's Tom Milone, Mets select UConn's L.J....

... selected in this year's draft, but it didn't take too long for a second player to be chosen. L.J. Mazzilli of Greenwich, who just completed a stellar career at UConn, was taken in the fourth round (116th overall) by the Mets. Mazzilli's father, Lee, ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/06/08/7191309.htm

'Legion of Doom' rescues Jesuits

... moved to the X, more leverage. Smalkais recalled using the three-pole scheme in the 2007 championship game against Greenwich; trailing 7-3, the Jesuits scored seven goals in a row and won 10-9. Troy Foreit had been a mainstay for the Jesuits on ...

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Legion-of-Doom-rescues-Jesuits-4589088.php

Greenwich's Olmstead drafted by Texas Rangers

Taylor Olmstead of Greenwich was drafted by the Texas Rangers Saturday in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-s-Olmstead-drafted-by-Texas-Rangers-4589052.php

'Legion of Doom' rescues Jesuits

... moved to the X, more leverage. Smalkais recalled using the three-pole scheme in the 2007 championship game against Greenwich; trailing 7-3, the Jesuits scored seven goals in a row and won 10-9. Troy Foreit had been a mainstay for the Jesuits on ...

http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Legion-of-Doom-rescues-Jesuits-4589084.php

Golf tournament to benefit Greenwich nonprofit

Fred Trump with his son, William, 13, share a laugh at their Greenwich home, Thursday, June 6, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Golf-tournament-to-benefit-Greenwich-nonprofit-4588991.php

Find A Job In Greenwich

Due to heavy rains and predicted coastal flooding, Friday's Cook Your Buns race at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich has been cancelled.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-41

See Open Houses In Greenwich This Weekend

... Real Estate page to see a full listing of open houses, with days and times, and to see homes that recently sold in Greenwich.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-open-houses-greenwich-weekend

Norwalk Aquarium Displays Artwork From Greenwich Students

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Drawings by four students from North Mianus School in Greenwich are among those featured in a special gallery show, featuring 150 works by children from 22 countries, now open at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/norwalk-aquarium-displays-artwork-greenwich-students

Find A Job In And Around Darien

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Due to heavy rains and predicted coastal flooding, Friday's Cook Your Buns race at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich has been cancelled.

http://darien.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-norwalk-6

Friday, June 7, 2013

Darien makes jump to L and finds old foe Greenwich waiting

At left, Molli Haimerl of Greenwich defends against Darien's Taylor Hardison during the girls high school lacrosse match between Darien High School and Greenwich High School at Darien, Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2013.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-makes-jump-to-L-and-finds-old-foe-4588178.php

Region under flood warnings

The water level in Binney Park Pond rises due to Tropical storm Andrea as Greenwich resident Nina Bradicich crosses a bridge with her dog, Rocket, in the Old Greenwich park, Friday afternoon, June 7, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Region-under-flood-warnings-4585888.php

Two to 4 inches of rain expected from Andrea

The water level in Binney Park Pond rises due to Tropical storm Andrea as Greenwich resident Nina Bradicich crosses a bridge with her dog, Rocket, in the Old Greenwich park, Friday afternoon, June 7, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Region-under-flood-warnings-4585888.php

Mets Select Greenwich Native L.J. Mazzilli In MLB Draft

The New York Mets selected Greenwich native and University of Connecticut infielder L.J. Mazzilli with the 116th overall pick in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft Friday afternoon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/mets-select-greenwich-native-lj-mazzilli-mlb-draft

Versace's Miami Home Gets Second $25 Million Price Cut

... home on the U.S. market. (Not so anymore - an apartment is listed at $125 million in Manhattan , and an estate in Greenwich, CT is priced at $190 million .) By the end of May, the price was slashed another $25 million, putting it at the current list ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/zillow/2013/06/07/versaces-miami-home-gets-second-25-million-price-cut/

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

... following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT (www.renaissancecapital.com) and SEC filings. Aratana Therapeutics Inc. - Kansas City, Kan., 4.3 million shares, priced ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-210615831.html

Kings Market To Host Farmers Market In Old Greenwich

... weekend farmers market starting Saturday. It will be held every weekend in June at 26 Arcadia Road in Old Greenwich. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kings Weekend Farmers Market will not only offer shoppers farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, through its ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/kings-market-host-farmers-market-old-greenwich

Mets Select Greenwich Native Mazzilli In MLB Draft

The New York Mets selected Greenwich native and University of Connecticut infielder L.J. Mazzilli with the 116th overall pick in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Friday afternoon.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/sports/mets-select-greenwich-native-mazzilli-mlb-draft

What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend

GREENWICH, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in Greenwich this weekend.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-greenwich-weekend-31

Great Point Partners Makes $10 Million Growth Recapitalization...

Great Point Partners, LLC, a Greenwich-based private investment firm focused on the health care industry, today announced a $10M growth recapitalization investment in iVantage Health Analytics from its second private equity fund GPP II.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/6/prweb10808300.htm

Doppio Artisan Bistro review

... Doppio Artisan Bistro in Huntington. (May 17, 2013) Doppio Artisan Bistro description The Long Island branch of a Greenwich, Connecticut pizzeria-gelateria-trattoria, with a focus on fine pizzas, pastas, ... More>> It's the offspring of Doppio in ...

http://www.newsday.com/doppio-artisan-bistro-review-1.5399188

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