Exclusive: Boston bomb suspects' parents retreat to village, cancel U.S. trip

The parents of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects have retreated to a village in southern Russia to shelter from the spotlight and abandoned plans for now to travel to the United States, the father of the suspects told Reuters on Sunday.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-explosions-russia-tsarnaevbre93r08o-20130428,0,3134862.story

This week in Southwestern Connecticut, April 29 to May 5

... info, visit stamfordmuseum.org . Photo: Lindsay Niegelberg Saturday: A 1953 Studebaker Starlight Coupe, owned by Greenwich resident Malcolm Pray, is among the 70 automobiles set to be displayed at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's 9th annual ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/This-week-in-Southwestern-Connecticut-April-29-61240.php

Hintzen, Olmstead lead Greenwich baseball past Norwalk

Taylor Olmstead of Greenwich belts a first-pitch three run homer in the bottom of the second inning of the high school baseball game between Greenwich High School and Norwalk High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, April 26, 2013.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Hintzen-Olmstead-lead-Greenwich-baseball-past-4470450.php

Demystifying the Naively Demonized Symbol That Is Wall Street

... hedge funds can still claim Manhattan addresses, the locale most known for clusters of the top hedging minds is Greenwich, CT. A dollar is a dollar, just as a euro is a euro, and thanks to ongoing technological advances, there's no longer any need ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/2013/04/28/demystifying-the-naively-demonized-symbol-that-is-wall-street/

Hunger Walk in Port Chester Gathers Food, Cash to Help Pantries

More than 250 walkers and volunteers with balloons and placards hit the road for a two mile walk, raising funds to combat worldwide and local hunger in the fourth Greenwich/Port Chester CROP Hunger Walk .

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/hunger-walk-in-port-chester-gathers-food-cash-to-help-pantries

High School Ranking Tops Greenwich News

News from Greenwich High -- a new ranking and a new commencement speaker -- were in the news this week.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/high-school-ranking-tops-greenwich-news

Experts: Plan to clean up toxic soil at GHS seems sound

Greenwich may have the option of spending hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up toxic soil from its high school campus, but several environmental and health experts say the town doesn't have to go that far to make sure students' health is not at risk.

http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=uEEMqNQD&pn=0

Experts: Plan to clean up toxic soil at GHS seems sound

Greenwich may have the option of spending hundreds of millions of dollars to clean up toxic soil from its high school campus, but several environmental and health experts say the town doesn't have to go that far to make sure students' health is not at risk.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Experts-Plan-to-clean-up-toxic-soil-at-GHS-seems-4469471.php

75th Anniversary Celebration for the Merritt Parkway

The Merritt Parkway, a 37.5-mile byway that runs from Greenwich to Stratford, is mostly known for the beauty of the forest it meanders through, but some commuters may recognize the road for something entirely different -- traffic .

http://weston-ct.patch.com/articles/75th-anniversary-celebration-for-the-merritt-parkway

Zackham's 'Wedding' directorial debut also marks Greenwich homecoming

Greenwich native Justin Zackham directing the upcoming comedy "The Wedding" in Greenwich recently.

http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Zackham-s-Wedding-directorial-debut-also-marks-2137344.php

Dorthy Moxley's tireless crusade

... Moxley, shown in this undated photo, was found bludgeoned to death with a golf club on her family's estate in Greenwich in 1975. Her neighbor, Michael Skakel, was convicted June 7, 2002, in the murder and is serving a prison sentence of 20 years to ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Dorthy-Moxley-s-tireless-crusade-4469032.php

Greenwich Based Start Up, Behavioral Media Networks, Secures $1,000,000 In Funding From Q-Bank Group

A Q-Bank Group affiliated investment vehicle invests $1,000,000 in Behavioral Media Networks, with $500,000 currently deployed. Behavioral Media Networks is currently working and collaborating with leading academic institutions and independent research labs around the world. Current collaborators include: Brain Sciences Foundation Intelligence Advanced Research Programs Activity ("IARPA") of the Office of the Director of National Security Illinois Institute of Technology Behavioral Media Networks is a technology R D company that commercializes cognitive analytic technologies that deliver behavioral insights from unstructured data. We are currently constructing server-side software engines that detect and model cognitive processes with use cases that range from security and intelligence to marketing and advertising. For businesses: API-level access to analytics engines that enables business and consumer applications to make social interactions more meaningful. Behavioral Media Networks offers a variety of career opportunities from entry-level positions to experienced management roles. Below are the currently available positions: Opportunities in Business Business Analyst Human Resources Generalist Operations Director or Vice President Operations Manager Project Management Office (PMO) Lead Strategic Procurement Analyst Opportunities in Science Technology Data Scientist Senior Engineer Software Developer Web and Application Designer Web and Application Developer To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@bmedianet.com Behavioral Media Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact us at: Dell Hines Behavioral Media Networks 500 West Putnam Avenue Suite 400 Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone (203) 542-7269

http://www.topix.com/city/greenwich-ct/2013/04/greenwich-based-start-up-behavioral-media-networks-secures-1-000-000-in-funding-from-q-bank-group

New Canaan's Heigl stars in 'The Big Wedding'

... -- from its director, to its all-star cast, to its filming locations -- opened in theaters Friday. Directed by Greenwich native Justin Zackham (who also wrote the screenplay for "The Bucket List"), the film centers on a long-divorced couple, played ...

http://m.newcanaannewsonline.com/newcanaan/db_11291/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=wsk5IAdd&pn=0

Darien native Topher Grace stars in 'The Big Wedding'

... -- from its director, to its all-star cast, to its filming locations -- opened in theaters Friday. Directed by Greenwich native Justin Zackham (who also wrote the screenplay for "The Bucket List"), the film centers on a long-divorced couple, played ...

http://m.dariennewsonline.com/darien/db_10915/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=4wr6Rwm6&pn=0

Find A Job In Greenwich

Longtime ESPN football and baseball commentator Chris Berman has been selected by the Greenwich High School Class of 2013 to be the commencement speaker at the June 21 graduation, according to ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-greenwich-38

Former Skakel attorney defendsa

... rving 20 years to life for the 1975 golf club bludgeoning of Martha Moxley when they were 15-year-old neighbors in Greenwich.

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Former-Skakel-attorney-defends-handling-of-trial_57502538

Greenwich cafe makes roasting coffee part of its trade

Caitlin Finley, of Darien, gets coffee at CFCF Roastery and Cafe at 118 Greenwich Ave., in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-cafe-makes-roasting-coffee-part-of-its-4467923.php

Gerald Carpenter: State Street Ballet Invites Us to 'Dream On By'

... (Louis Jordan) in the version by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters . Pucci recently attended a Simon concert in Greenwich, Conn., and was immediately struck by the dance-ability of Simon's tunes. The experience set Pucci searching through the ...

http://www.noozhawk.com/noozhawk/article/042613_gerald_carpenter_state_street_ballet_dream_on_by/

Decision On Skakel Petition Could Take Weeks, Or Months

It could be weeks or even months before Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel learns whether he will get a new trial for the 1975 murder of his Greenwich neighbor, 15-year-old Martha Moxley.

http://www.courant.com/community/vernon/hc-michael-skakel-hearing-day9-0427-20130426,0,3294917.story

New Providence Youth to Play at Greenwich Arts Center May 5

New Providence pianist Marika Mori, one of four top winners of the first annual Rondo Young Artist Festival, an international concert showcase that gives five- to 18-year-old musicians a taste of the professional musician's life through recording and touring, will perform and record at the Greenwich Arts Center, in Greenwich, Connecticut, on ... (more)

http://thealternativepress.com/articles/new-providence-youth-to-play-at-greenwich-arts-ce