Movie expert and Abilis client Oren Gershberg gives his picks for Oscar winners. (Bob Luckey Jr./Greenwich Time Photo)By Colin Gustafson
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
When it comes to trivia, few can hold a candle to Oren Gershberg. Ask the 45-year-old Glenville resident about upcoming film releases, for instance, and he'll rattle off nearly a dozen titles and dates in under a minute.
Utter the name "Liam Neeson," and he'll list every American film in which the actor has appeared, plus the names of his co-stars and biographical information about his upbringing in Ireland.
Try throwing him a random question -- What film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1997? -- and he'll answer without missing a beat -- "The English Patient," which, he notes, also won several more Oscars and two Golden Globes.
Oren's picks Best Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire" Best Director: Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire" Best Actor: Sean Penn, "Milk" Best Actress: Meryl Streep, "Doubt" Best Supporting Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman, "Doubt" Best Supporting Actress: Taraji P.
Offering an insight into the Oracle of Omaha
Greenwich woman who spent five years chronicling the life of billionaire Warren Buffett said Thursday that her relationship with the investor has grown awkward since the best-selling biography was released last fall.
By Debra Friedman
Staff Writer
A dozen police officers have filed a motion to stop an injunction that would freeze promotions.
In the injunction filed last month, Berry's lawyer, Richard Gudis, said promotions should be halted for now. Any promotion to lieutenant or above before the 2007 lawsuit is settled would hurt his clients' professional standing, according to the injunction.
However, the attorney for the dozen officers wants the court to factor in his clients' interests before making a decision.
COMMENTS:
What Happened To All Of Those Greenwich Time Articles That Said Police Moral Is Hitting New Highs, Because The Police Union Fully Supports And Trusts Greenwich Police Chief David Ridberg?
The Greenwich Time Keeps Telling Us That Greenwich Police Chief David Ridberg Is Doing A Herculean Job All By Himself And The Rank And File Police Officers Are Living In A Virtual Disney Land.
There Were SOOOOOO Many Greenwich Time Articles Quoting Chief Ridberg And Other Town Big Shots, But I Guess The Greenwich Time Reporter Forgot To Ask The Cop On The Street Just How Happy He Is.
Now A Dozen "HAPPY" Police Officers Now Spending Their Hard Earned Money To Go To Bridgeport And Sue For Promotion.
Apparently The Officers Under Chief Ridberg's Command Do Not Trust Him To Do The Right Thing. It Looks Like That These Rank And File Officers Don't Think That Everything Will Done On The Up And Up Under Greenwich Police Chief David Ridberg.
If The Police Officers Are "SOOOOO "HAPPY UNDER RIDBERG", Then Why Is There A Need For More Very Expensive Litigation?
This Is What Greenwich Blogger Bill Clarke Means When He Calls The Greenwich Time The "Yellowich Time" And Jokes About The Paper Being Printed In The Basement Of Town Hall.
This Is Typical Of Chief Ridberg And The Town. They Love Having The Ability To Promote Who They Want Regardless Of True Merit Or The Testing Process.
A Dozen Officer Are Spending Their Hard Earned Cash In Court, Because They Believe That Police Chief Ridberg And The Town Will Tweak Test Scores In Favor Of The "Politically Correct" Candidates That They Want Or To Keep Someone They Don't Like Out.
This Is Just Another Case Of Chief Ridberg Showing His Lack Of Integrity And We Are All Going To Pay For It.
Yet The Greenwich Time Keeps Reporting Stories Generated From The Town About How Happy Everyone Is With Greenwich Police Chief David "I Am Not Releasing The 2007 And 2008 Crime Statistics" Ridberg.
Shame, Shame, Shame On Greenwich Police Chief David Ridberg
Police Chief David Ridberg Is Being Ignorant And Apathetic Towards His Obligation To The Rank And File Officers Who Were Serving Our Country Overseas.
In A Few Months Chief Ridberg And Other Town Officials Will Speak SOOOO Eloquently Of The Sacrifices That These Officers Made At Memorial Day Services And Then Later Have Backroom Meetings About Spending Hundreds Of Thousands Of Your Tax Dollars In Court Against The Officers They Just Praised.
Actions Speak Loader Than Words.
Chief Ridberg Should Open His Office Door And Meet With These 12 Police Officers And Work Out A Solution That Is Fair And Equitable.
Open Up The The Testing Process And Let The Cream Of The Crop Rise To The Top.
Greenwich Roundup Is The Father Of A 24 Year Old Who Earned A Bronze Star While Volunteering In Iraq And He Speaks From Experience When He Says Those Greenwich Officers Paid Their Dues In Defence Of This Town And Country.
It Is Time For Chief Ridberg To Put A Dozen More Chairs At The Testing Table And Let The Best Man Win. No Ifs, Ands Or Buts.
If Theses Greenwich Police Officers Remained Cool Calm And Collected In Middle Of An Overseas Guerrilla War Zone, They Can Handle The Mean Streets Of Greenwich Connecticut.
Idaho students to deliver helmet to widow
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.—A group of students from Idaho is in Middletown today to return a World War II helmet to the family of a Connecticut soldier.
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.—A group of students from Idaho is in Middletown today to return a World War II helmet to the family of a Connecticut soldier.
Study: Tolls could hurt state's business climate
HARTFORD -- While some options for electronic tolling to create revenue for improved roads and reduce congestion would pull in billions of dollars, they also could backfire by souring the state's business climate and driving traffic onto local streets, consultants told state transportation officials.
HARTFORD -- While some options for electronic tolling to create revenue for improved roads and reduce congestion would pull in billions of dollars, they also could backfire by souring the state's business climate and driving traffic onto local streets, consultants told state transportation officials.
Homeowners fight release of data
Opposition is mounting to a plan to post detailed property assessment information on the town's Web site, with three of the largest homeowner groups in town raising concerns about privacy and security.
Eurovision Song Contest beloved and belittled
When the representatives of 38 countries gather in Moscow for the Eurovision Song Contest this May, it will be the 53rd broadcast of Europe's annual celebration of pop music that is beloved and ridiculed in equal parts.
When the representatives of 38 countries gather in Moscow for the Eurovision Song Contest this May, it will be the 53rd broadcast of Europe's annual celebration of pop music that is beloved and ridiculed in equal parts.
An international lottery scam has claimed a victim in town, police said, prompting the department to issue a warning to residents.
January rise in consumer prices largest since July
WASHINGTON—Consumer prices rose modestly in January, propelled by higher energy costs, but most economists and the government believe the recession will keep prices in check this year.
WASHINGTON—Consumer prices rose modestly in January, propelled by higher energy costs, but most economists and the government believe the recession will keep prices in check this year.
GHS boys and girls indoor track teams primed for State open meet
It has been a grueling three weeks for the Greenwich High School boys and girls indoor track teams. It began on the last day in January with the FCIAC Western Division Trials.
It has been a grueling three weeks for the Greenwich High School boys and girls indoor track teams. It began on the last day in January with the FCIAC Western Division Trials.
MORE SPORTS NEWS LNKS:
Greenwich High School boys basketball falls to Ridgefield
St. Luke's upends Sacred Heart Tigers in FAA basketball showdown
Battle is on for FCIAC hockey seeds
FCIAC Girls Basketball Playoffs start Friday night
Camacho era at SHS nearing an end
Chimp attack victim transferred to renowned transplant Clinic
STAMFORD -- Charla Nash, the 55-year-old Stamford woman mauled by a chimpanzee, remains in critical yet stable condition after her transfer Thursday to the hospital that performed the first near-total facial transplant in the United States last year.
Brocade posts 1Q loss; adjusted results top Street
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Brocade Communications Systems Inc. on Thursday reported a fiscal first-quarter loss on heavy legal fees and stock-compensation charges, but adjusted results beat Wall Street estimates.
SAN JOSE, Calif.—Brocade Communications Systems Inc. on Thursday reported a fiscal first-quarter loss on heavy legal fees and stock-compensation charges, but adjusted results beat Wall Street estimates.
A day after the New York Post ran a cartoon that critics said connected President Barack Obama to Stamford's violent chimpanzee attack, NAACP chapters are calling for a boycott of the paper. Full Story
Wall Street poised for losses amid global sell-off
NEW YORK—Wall Street is poised to extend its losses a day after the Dow sank to its lowest level in more than six years and triggered a global sell-off overnight.
NEW YORK—Wall Street is poised to extend its losses a day after the Dow sank to its lowest level in more than six years and triggered a global sell-off overnight.
Tips for recession-proofing your wardrobe
Before Diane Roth raided her closet, Laura Durkin had been coveting a black lace designer dress that came with all the accoutrements of its couture label, including a $1,400 price tag.
Before Diane Roth raided her closet, Laura Durkin had been coveting a black lace designer dress that came with all the accoutrements of its couture label, including a $1,400 price tag.
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich has new librarian
New librarian The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, which recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its library, has hired Ilana Klein as a part-time librarian.
STAMFORD -- A car fire on the Merritt Parkway shortly after noon between exits 34 and 35 initially shut down all lanes of traffic.
Local woman markets Gemvelopes
If you tend to misplace rings, earrings and other baubles, you may be interested in Gemvelopes, the creation of Greenwich resident Linda Janssen.
MORE BUSINESS NEWS LINKS:
Martinis, resumes served at job fair
Ethan Allen furniture expands into new markets
Mill Road bids for slippers
Teens to test entrepreneurial savvy at NYC expo
Crane reaffirms 2009 outlook
New addition to Tesei family
There's a new addition to First Selectman Peter Tesei's family. The 39-year-old top elected official in Greenwich and his wife Jill welcomed a baby boy at 5:33 p.
Survey of NFL retirees links steroids to injuries
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The NFL's steroids era appears to have left a legacy of joint and ligament injuries as well as mental issues among those using the performance-enhancing drugs, according to a new survey.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The NFL's steroids era appears to have left a legacy of joint and ligament injuries as well as mental issues among those using the performance-enhancing drugs, according to a new survey.
"West Virginia? WOOF." This blunt and biting phrase is representative of my friends' response when I told them I'd be away for a couple of days on business in Charleston, W.
After six months without a permanent director, the Greenwich Library welcomed Carol Mahoney as its new leader this week.
N.Y. Post cartoon was sure to offend
To look at Wednesday's New York Post cartoon based on the mauling tragedy in Stamford and accept that no intentional parallel is being drawn between a dead chimpanzee and President Obama would require giving the cartoonist and Post editors the benefit of the doubt.
To look at Wednesday's New York Post cartoon based on the mauling tragedy in Stamford and accept that no intentional parallel is being drawn between a dead chimpanzee and President Obama would require giving the cartoonist and Post editors the benefit of the doubt.
To the editor:
You might think that in a town with a population of less than 60,000, "transparency" would not be an issue.
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