2/16/09 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

TODAY'S TOP STORY
GREENWICH"S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED:

FORGET ABOUT BYRAM: THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM IN THE BACKCOUNTRY OF GREENWICH

Greenwich's 50 Empty Mansions Can Be Converted To Affordable Apartment Buildings:

Gold-plated ghost town ripe to be converted into affordable apartments for first responders, teachers medical personnel and town employees.

Greenwich Mansions For Sale
New York Post
Because of the economic downturn, more than 50 mansions in Greenwich, Conn., stand empty - and many were never occupied.

Greenwich ghost town
Free Republic
Almost 50 mansions built on spec for the hedge-fund set - and priced from $5 million to upwards of $25 million - sit empty in Greenwich, Conn., where the real-estate market has tanked.

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GREENWICH CAT WANTS TO KNOW: Can you hear me now?

Neutered cat urinates on owner's bed
Asbury Park Press
... he is healthy with no problems. What can I do to stop this behavior? He is very good in every other way.

D.M., Greenwich, Conn.

A: There are many reasons why cats behave this way, and it's not easy to find a solution. First, the vet must check your ...

Hilfiger takes on SoBe
The Miami Herald
Tommy Hilfiger can take the Oscars or leave 'em. ''This dressing of celebrities is a game we've been in for a very long time -- it's not what it used to be,'' the designer says from his home in Greenwich, Conn.

Taxes won't rise, but fees might under Rell's proposed budget
News Times
... initial licensing fee for new detectives from $1,200 to $1,450. Dan Puffer, owner of Black Forest Pastry Shop in Greenwich, said he is not losing sleep over the prospect that the cost of renewing his state license may go from $10 to $20. It's far ...

Safety Complex garage to open Monday; Civic Center roof 'a floating lake' Greenwich Citizen
... bad news to the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Budget Committee in Town Hall Wednesday. The good news: The Greenwich Safety Complex garage for police officers and firefighters will be "fully open Monday." And more good news: The Safety Complex ...

Transportation services for seniors face cuts
Customer Interaction Solutions
Transportation officials say the proposed state budget threatens on-demand bus and cab services for senior citizens in Stamford, Norwalk and Greenwich.

Index isn't very hopeful
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
... is no imminent upturn in consumer spending on the horizon,' Michael Darda, chief economist at MKM Partners LP in Greenwich, Connecticut, said in a Bloomberg Television interview. 'It's going to be rough sledding for at least the next two quarters.' ...

Trump Entertainment may face forced bankruptcy filing: Journal
MarketWatch
... group, which includes the hedge funds Avenue Capital Group of New York and Contrarian Capital Management of Greenwich, Conn., and other holders, has asked the company to file to reorganize under the bankruptcy laws, but it has refused, the Journal ...

Glory Days Diner, Greenwich
The breakfast blog
Fancy some Smucker's breakfast syrup with your French toast? Welcome to Glory Days Diner, 69 E Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, Tel +1 661-9067. None of that fancy maple syrup here....

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2/12/09 The Raw Greenwich News Feed

Photo: Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook 'paid out $65m' to end lawsuit claiming idea for website was stolen

Daily Mail

Facebook paid out $65 million to two former classmates to end a lawsuit claiming the idea for the massively successful social networking site was stolen, it has been revealed.

Founder Mark Zuckerberg has been accused in the past of having stolen the idea for the website from his two college room mates who then set up ConnectU, a smaller social network.

Now the law firm that represented ConnectU have included the settlement amount Facebook purportedly paid ConnectU's founders in a newsletter.

Lawyers from law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges represented ConnectU in a lawsuit that ended in a settlement in June last year.

In the law suit ConnectU's three founders claimed that Mark Zuckerberg agreed to finish computer code for their site while all three were studying at Harvard in 2003.

But they claimed that Zuckerberg repeatedly stalled before eventually created Facebook using their ideas.

Under their settlement, Facebook agreed to pay ConnectU $20 million in cash and 1,253,326 shares of common stock.

The stock was worth $45 million, based on the Microsoft valuation, but only $11 million under Facebook's own appraisal.

That means ConnectU received anywhere from $31 million and $65 million for settling the suit, depending on which stock valuation is used.

Facebook started in 2004, a few months before ConnectU went online, and now has 31 million users, compared with about 70,000 users for ConnectU, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

This Weekend
The Wilton Bulletin
... Lincoln week As part of a week of Lincoln activities, the Bush-Holley Historic Site in Greenwich will present From Railsplitter to President, a performance by Lou Del Bianco as Abraham Lincoln .........

Cutting UConn funding does more harm than good
Daily Campus
... than any other in the state. Yet, Fairfield County is heavily dependent on hedge funds in Westport, Stamford and Greenwich, investment agencies and financial services; these are precisely the things that have been, perhaps deservedly, hit hardest by ...

Students look at options at job fair
Connecticut Post
... "I think the activity has been greater" at his booth this year, he said. Patrick Cannon, of Interactive Brokers in Greenwich, was on the other side of the table only a few years ago. The online trading firm is looking for entry-level accountants and ...

WWE Professional Wrestling Executive Approved: Capitol Watch
The Hartford Courant
... Classy Freddie Blassie, Ernie "The Big Cat'' Ladd, and George "The Animal'' Steele. A longtime resident of Greenwich's affluent "backcountry'' section, McMahon, 60, serves as the chief executive officer of the Stamford-based WWE, which is a widely ...

Fairfield County Calendar
Stamford Times

Music


Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library, Greenwich. Sunday, Feb. 15: The Musicians from Marlboro; the touring extension of the renowned Marlboro Music ...

Year of the Bootstrapper
US News & World Report
... gift sales at Whole Foods, surpassing $2 million in sales in 2008. For Theresa Rogers, 53, whose 1989 purchase of Greenwich, Connecticut-based Horseneck Wine and Liquors came during the worst recession since the Great Depression, growing the ...

Mead Johnson rallies in first IPO since November
MarketWatch
... ... and it has very high cash flow," said Kathleen Smith, a principal at IPO research firm Renaissance Capital in Greenwich, Conn. Mead Johnson was expected to headline four initial public offerings worth more than $940 million this week, breaking a ...

Blood And Money
CBS News
... 18, 2006. It was updated July 12, 2007. Forty-six-year-old Andrew Kissel hoped to make his name in real estate in Greenwich, Conn., but instead, as correspondent Erin Moriarty reports, he earned the dubious distinction as the town's first murder ...

Weeden & Co. Introduces Energy Outlook & Focus List of Most Compelling Energy Investment Ideas
Business Wire
... suggests the market expects a trend reversal shortly. We explore an alternative view.

About Weeden & Co., LP:

Greenwich, Conn.-based Weeden & Co., LP is a full-service Institutional broker specializing in domestic and International equity trading, ...

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04/15/08 - The Raw Greenwich News Feed For Wednesday

THE RAW FEED

1. Banks That Misquote Money Rates Will Be Banned, British Bankers Group Says
   Bloomberg Business News
   
   ... 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 13 basis points to 2.69 percent. ...
   

2. Homepage special

   Palm Beach Post

   ... Mary when asked about the suddenness of it all. "We're very happy." I'm told they were hitched at Freitas' Greenwich, Conn., estate before a few relatives. They have no plans for a honeymoon yet and are expected to return to Palm Beach next week. ...
   

3. U.S. firm buys Rotterdam short line railroad

   American Shipper

   Genesee & Wyoming Inc., a Greenwich, Conn.-based company that operates short line and regional freight railroads in the United States, Canada, Australia and Bolivia, has expanded into Europe by purchasing ...
   

4. Warde Boys Tennis Upends Ludlowe 5-2

   Fairfield Citizen-News

   ... strokes. I just had to keep it in play and keep him away from the net." Adding Monday's victory to 5-2 wins over Greenwich and Ridgefield, the Mustangs, well on their way to state and FCIAC postseason play, are attracting notice across the county as ...
   

5. Mad scramble to meet tax filing deadline

   Journal News

   ... year I say I'm going to do it early and each year I don't,' said Robinson, a children's furniture saleswoman from Greenwich, Conn. 'I have to pay a lot of taxes, so I put it off to the last minute.' She is hardly alone. An estimated 19 percent of ...
   

6. Airlines' merger may be good for Boeing, too

   Seattle Times

   ... fleet, and it certainly sets up favorably for some large orders for Boeing," said Peter Arment, an analyst with Greenwich, Conn.-based American Technology Research. "Delta has historically been more pro-Boeing than Airbus." Delta flies with 451 ...
   

7. Allure of cachaca spreads to U.S.

   Worcester Telegram & Gazette

   ... a thousand 9-liter cases a year, according to Olie Berlic, who imports Rochinha through Excalibur Enterprise in Greenwich, Conn. But demand is growing. Imports of all cachacas (pronounced ka-SHA-sas) in the United States are way up in the last ...

8. SunPower Profit May Rise to a Record as Oil, Gas Costs Boost Solar Demand

   Bloomberg

   ... be a very important indicator for the industry,'' said John Hardy , an analyst at American Technology Research in Greenwich, Connecticut. ``We also want to hear what they forecast for Italy, which seems to be southern Europe's heir apparent to ...

9. Last-Minute Taxpayers Can Use Postal Centers

   WFSB-TV Hartford

   ... will be open for extended hours on Tuesday. Automated Postal Center Locations Enfield Stamford Danbury Fairfield Greenwich Hartford Manchester Milford New Canaan New Haven Stratford Trumbull Wallingford Wilton There are many obstacles when trying ..

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04/14/08 - News Links From The Greenwich Time

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Top court to hear promotion case Another chapter in a four-year battle over the town's methods for promoting unionized police and firefighters to command positions will begin this week as the state Supreme Court takes up whether the town flouted state labor law by passing over a Greenwich lieutenant for promotion in 2003. Full Story Abuse services to expand In response to a growing number of cases and clients in town, the YWCA Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services has expanded. Full Story Children 'visit' Israel at teen center While toddlers and young children sang religious Hebrew songs sitting on a vinyl map of Israel, Jason Kwait, 14, said having teen wizards impart important Jewish religious traditions and history through games to young kids makes it easier to absorb. Full Story Church spreads message through drums Raising his arms high above his head, the Rev. Chris Tate punctuated the psalm he was reading with short fills on his djembe drum, exhorting the small circle of worshippers to follow him on cowbell, bongos, maracas and other percussion instruments. Full Story Eastern Middle School students care about animals With the goal of saving lives and raising awareness, Eastern Middle School students formed the Animal Rescue Club last year. Full Story fye calendar April 14 Greenwich Public Schools spring break. Classes resume April 21. Convent of the Sacred Heart book fair. Full Story Pesticide ban placed on town fields Just in time to prevent the annual application of a toxic pesticide, town officials have banned the use of all such chemicals on all its athletic fields. Full Story Kids get healthy at YMCA Snacking on cherry tomatoes, carrots and soy beans, Ben Levine, 3, was doing what all dietitians say we should -- eating healthy. Full Story Local Sports RSS Feed Cardiac Cardinals: GHS boys lacrosse FAIRFIELD -- Greenwich High School teammates Brian Milazzo and Tucker Stafford have combined for numerous goals since they began playing lacrosse together as sixth graders, but none excited the Cardinals contingent more than yesterday's goal. Full Story Roundup: GA lacrosse off to fast start For the Greenwich Academy lacrosse team, the expectations are never anything short of sheer dominance. Full Story ======================================= Please send comments to GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com Aesop: We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

04/10/08 - Greenwich News Wire For Wednesday

Greenwich High rugby player Geoff Kalan, a senior tri-captain, passes the ball to a teammate during a recent practice on the GHS turf. Big Red is leaving tomorrow for Argentina.
Paul Silverfarb photo

Featured Greenwich News Reports:

Los Pumas, meet Los Cardinals Greenwich rugby team travels to ...
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

Greenwich averaged 41 points per game and its defense shut out six opponents. The Cards took second at Northeasterns, losing to rivals Xavier 15-7. ...

Greenwich Crew dominates local regatta
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,US

The Greenwich boys and girls crew teams had a stellar Sunday morning during the annual Greenwich Invitational. The event, which took place on the downtown ...

***Correction*** Fitch Rates Greenwich Hospital (Connecticut) Series ...
Earthtimes - London,UK

Bond proceeds will be used to refund approximately $54.5 million in outstanding CHEFA auction rate certificates (Greenwich Hospital), issued in 2006. ...

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04/10/09 - Greenwich Business News Wire

Greenwich Flag Football weekly roundup
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

The Cowboys (2-0) defeated the Giants, 26-6, behind Anthony Ferraro's 70-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard TD pass from Donnell Fludd to Mitchell Neterchott. ...

Greenwich Baptist Church expands
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

Greenwich Baptist Church will be rolling in new homes for its pastors today. The homes are being brought in by Westchester Modular Homes and will be set ...

Down to Eartha Legendary actress, singer performs at Greenwich benefit
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT,

After almost a lifetime in the spotlight, Ms. Kitt, who will be performing at an annual benefit for the Greenwich Music Festival, hasn’t forgotten the ...

Airspace alliance to meet Monday in Greenwich
Greenwich Post - Greenwich,CT

The Alliance for Sensible Airspace Planning will host a public meeting Monday, April 14, at Greenwich Town Hall to address concerns and answer public ...

Greenwich routs New Canaan for third straight win
Greenwich Time - Greenwich,CT

They received plenty of help from the Rams (1-3, 0-3), who committed eight errors -- including five in the bottom of the fifth inning as Greenwich scored ...

Kite festival takes flight in Greenwich
Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT

Keep your fingers crossed for a nice breeze on Saturday as the annual Kite Flying Festival takes flight at Greenwich Point. Participants in this celebration ...

Featured Greenwich Blog Post:

Breaking: Greenwich Man Beaten, Robbed At Riverside Walgreens ...
By Chris

An unidentified Greenwich man, 50, who is partially blind, was beaten and robbed outside the Riverside Walgreens pharmacy on March 12 at 1 AM, according to the Greenwich Police. Two individuals captured on Walgreens surveillance video ...

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04/09/08 - News Reports From The Greenwich Post

04/10/09 - News links From The Greenwich Time

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The Raw Greenwich News Feed

1. Greenwich man jailed in Indiana over child support

   WTNH

   ... Harper also ordered three years of probation for Andrew Givens. The 48-year-old man from the Riverside section of Greenwich apologized before his sentencing yesterday. Givens pleaded guilty in October to a felony charge of failing to pay child ...
   

2. The Connecticut Press Club is proud to welcome James Lukaszewski as...

   BusinessWire

   What: Complimentary Watering Hole - The Connecticut Press Club welcomes James Lukaszewski as guest speaker to discuss his new book, "Why Should the Boss Listen to You?" Where: Hyatt Regency Greenwich Pemberwick ...

3. Trade gap widens to $62 billion in February

   Los Angeles Times

   ... for a while, consistent with an economy losing steam,' said Michael Darda, chief economist with MKM Partners in Greenwich, Conn. Despite slow U.S. economic growth that has spawned fears of a recession, imports of goods and services rose 3.1% to ...

   
   

4. Troubled Tween

   SmartMoney

   ... retailer apparel," says Linda Tsai, an analyst at MKM Partners, a boutique research and investment firm based in Greenwich, Conn. "They plan merchandise assortments a year in advance, and Easter apparel tends to be for warmer weather. Frankly, it ...

5. Woman pleads guilty to running over, killing boyfriend

   Mid-Hudson News

   ... a person with her car and drove off. Less than an hour after she hit her boyfriend with her car, Schribman died at Greenwich Hospital. When police got the initial call and they responded to 53 Exchange Place in Mount Kisco, they found the victim ...

Letter to Greenwich Time Editor

Multiple causes for concern with Stanwich plans To the editor: I am writing this letter from both the perspective of a parent and a neighbor. In my view, this project presents several issues that are deeply concerning. ...Last, there has been much debate about Greenwich Residents for Appropriate Land Use. It centers on whether this organization truly reflects the neighborhood. That is absolutely the case -- it indeed reflects the neighborhood, the town and a sentiment that screams "Wait a second. What are we saying yes to?" Raj Makam Cos Cob

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04/08/08 - Greenwich Afternoon News Update

Greenwich News Reports:

Roundup: Greenwich boys golf opens with three wins
Greenwich Time

The Greenwich High School boys golf team couldn't have asked for a better way to open its season. The defending FCIAC champion Cardinals began their 2008 ...

Greenwich Spring Antiques Show Offers Pleasing Selection
Antiques and the Arts Online - Newtown,CT

A few new dealers among the many perennial favorites invigorated the Greenwich Antiques Show at its March 29–30 presentation at the Civic Center here. ...

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