Wall Street rebounds after 3-session decline

... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.iol.co.za/business/international/wall-street-rebounds-after-3-session-decline-1.1489664

Obama picks Indiana to win NCAA basketball championship

President Barack Obama on Wednesday picked Indiana University to win the NCAA annual men's college basketball tournament, joining in the " March Madness " office pool craze that sweeps America every spring.

http://www.courant.com/sports/sns-rt-us-usa-obama-basketballbre92j0pt-20130320,0,7729743.story

Rwanda tells U.S. will not hinder Ntaganda ICC transfer

The United States said on Wednesday that the Rwandan government had offered "appropriate assurances" that they would not interfere in the process of transferring wanted Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda to a war crimes tribunal.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-rwanda-warcrimes-transferbre92j0q7-20130320,0,5905856.story

Israeli general welcomes Obama with call to share Iron Dome production

U.S. President Obama steps out of an Iron Dome battery with Israeli PM Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport Airport in Tel Aviv TEL AVIV - The United States should be allowed to co-produce Israel's Iron Dome rocket interceptor so it can benefit from the money it has poured into the Jewish state's defense programs, a senior Israeli military ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-israel-palestinians-obama-irondomebre92j0fx-20130320,0,5028110.story

'Twilight' author hopes aliens lure vampire fans to 'The Host'

Author Stephanie Meyer is hoping her vampire fans will be willing to step into a new world and embrace aliens as the first film of her new book series, "The Host" , hits the big screens.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-thehostbre92j0bf-20130320,0,2788215.story

Strike prompts Lufthansa to cancel 500-plus flights

Deutsche Lufthansa has canceled more than 500 flights after German union Verdi called on 33,000 workers at the company to go on strike on Thursday over a wage dispute.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-lufthansa-wagesbre92j0qd-20130320,0,6488117.story

Wall Street rebounds after three-session decline; Fed in focus

... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/us-markets-stocks-idUSBRE92A07T20130320?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

Wal-Mart to offer goods from small, women-owned businesses

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday will launch a line of products from small, women-owned businesses on its website, its latest push to position itself as a leader in women's economic empowerment.

http://www.courant.com/business/technology/chi-walmart-to-offer-goods-from-small-womenowned-businesses-20130307,0,6147580.story

Us Stocks-Wall St rebounds after 3-session decline; Fed in focus

... slightly, the market could have a knee-jerk reaction here," said Steve Goldman, principal at Goldman Management in Greenwich, Connecticut. "But I don't think that will be the case. There are still concerns in the euro zone and the domestic economy ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/20/markets-usa-stocks-idUSL1N0CC34120130320?feedType=RSS&feedName=nonCyclicalConsumerGoodsSector

Greenwich Cops Want Public's Help After String Of Break-Ins

It's not clear if a string break-ins in Greenwich are a connected, but there appears to be a pattern developing there.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/03/20/greenwich-cops-want-publics-help-after-string-of-break-ins/

Four Firms to Pay $105K in FINRA Fines

... $25,000 for New York-based Lebenthal & Co. LLC, $15,000 for New York-based Barclays Capital Inc., and $7,500 for Greenwich, Conn.-based Interactive Brokers LLC, according to its monthly disciplinary report released Friday. FINRA found that Advisors ...

http://www.financial-planning.com/news/Four-Firms-to-Pay-FINRA-Fines-2683906-1.html

Fight Outside Bar Leads to Arrests

A brawl outside a Railroad Avenue bar on St. Patrick's Day night ended with the arrests of the two men involved, according to Greenwich Police .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fight-outside-bar-leads-to-arrests

John J. Kennedy, 95; Former Greenwich DPW Commissioner

John J. Kennedy, the retired Greenwich Commissioner of Public Works for whom the town's fleet maintenance and highway depot is named, died March 18 at Greenwich Hospital following a sudden illness.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/john-j-kennedy-95-former-greenwich-dpw-commissioner

Twinkies sale approved by bankruptcy judge

... judge approval of buyers Metropoulos & Co . and Apollo Global Management , the Associated Press reports . Greenwich, Conn.-based Metropoulos and New York-based Apollo will take ownership of Hostess Brands Inc .'s Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/morning_call/2013/03/twinkies-purchase-approved-will-hit.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_columbus+%28Business+First+of+Columbus%29

New French budget minister says to stick to fiscal course

France's new budget minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Wednesday he would stick to his predecessor's efforts to rein in public spending, insisting there would be no policy change after the sudden resignation of his predecessor over a tax fraud probe.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-france-budget-eubre92j0hw-20130320,0,176905.story

Genetically engineered tomato mimics good cholesterol

Researchers at UCLA have genetically engineered tomatoes that, when fed to mice, mimic the beneficial qualities of good cholesterol, according to a new study.

http://www.courant.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-genetically-engineered-tomatoes-20130319,0,1253057.story

China not panicking about Cyprus issue: senior U.S. official

The Chinese government is not panicking about Cyprus's banking crisis, a visiting senior U.S. official said on Wednesday.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-china-cyprusbre92j0hm-20130320,0,7257298.story

Florence Henderson Set for Edgerton Center In Fairfield

Florence Henderson will speak about her career on TV and stage in a live on stage interview May.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/curtain/hc-florence-henderson-set-for-edgerton-center-in-fairfield-20130319,0,1664134.story

Greenwich Police: Jewelry Stolen From Vacant Home

GREENWICH, Conn. Several thousand dollars worth of jewelry were reported stolen from a vacant home on West Brother Road on March 16, Greenwich police said.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/greenwich-police-jewelry-stolen-vacant-home

Katonah Garage a 'Country Club for Car Owners'

... Garage -a "country club for car owners"-according to his website-in 2005 and now serves over 100 clients. The Greenwich native-he attended Greenwich High School and Rye Country Day School-now lives in Manhattan but spends a few days a week at the ...

http://bedford.patch.com/articles/katonah-garage-a-country-club-for-car-owners

Greenwich High Closes Early Tuesday Due To Power Outage

GREENWICH, Conn. Greenwich High School will close early Tuesday due to a power outage, according to a statement from the district.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/schools/greenwich-high-closes-early-tuesday-due-power-outage

Meditation, music and movement to be celebrated at cultural event

Jayshree Srikanth, who runs Dance X Studio in Stamford, Conn., will be among the participants celebrating the Hindu festival of Shivratri in Greenwich, Conn., Sunday, March 24.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/articleGallery/Meditation-music-and-movement-to-be-celebrated-4367290.php

New Canaan boys swim team claims sixth place at State Open

Though Saturday marked the Greenwich High School boys swim team's 30th State Open championship, winning the season-ending meet just never gets old for Cardinals veteran coach Terry Lowe.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-boys-swim-team-claims-sixth-place-at-4367330.php

Knight expects up to $33 million charge after Stifel deal

... $12 million to $15 million of the charge, while the write-down and loss related to its sublease of office space in Greenwich, Connecticut adds $11 million to $13 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The remaining $4 million to $5 ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/19/us-knightcapital-results-idUSBRE92I0MW20130319?feedType=RSS&feedName=innovationNews

Recent Arrests in Greenwich

... afternoon with the arrests of both on a variety of charges including violating orders of protection. According to Greenwich Police, the incident involved a 23-year-old woman from Greenwich and a 25-year-old Port Chester, NY man. The woman was found ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/recent-arrests-in-greenwich

How I Started My Own Business by Asking for Help

Ty Kuppig is the principal behind Tyger Productions , which has offices in Boston and in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.bizbash.com/how-i-started-my-own-business-by-asking-for-help/new-york/story/25508

Nokia wins German patent ruling against HTC

A German court ruled in favor of Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia on Tuesday, saying some devices made by Taiwan's HTC infringed on its power-saving patent.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-nokia-htc-courtbre92i0x5-20130319,0,1843058.story

Rockefeller impostor's murder trial: Lawyer points finger at victim's wife in 1985 Calif. killing

... Chichester, "the 13th baronette of the Chichester" lineage. The investigative trail led back across the U.S. to Greenwich, Conn., where Gerhartsreiter posed as Christopher Crowe Mountbatten, a famous Hollywood television director, frequenting a ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57575111-504083/rockefeller-impostors-murder-trial-lawyer-points-finger-at-victims-wife-in-1985-calif-killing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Knight to Take Charge Up to $33M for Sale of Unit

... formed Global Execution Services business, Knight said. Write-down of least costs on lease costs on offices in Greenwich, Conn., of between $11 and $13 million; and The company, which is in the process of merging with high-speed trading firm and ...

http://www.securitiestechnologymonitor.com/news/knight-to-take-charge-33-million-sale-unit-31654-1.html

United Rentals Pulls Out All Stops Through Market Uncertainty

... power and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. United was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dating back to the September 2011 quarter, URI has done an excellent job of reporting earnings ahead of the ...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/zacks/2013/03/19/united-rentals-pulls-out-all-stops-through-market-uncertainty/

Winter refuses to leave

An idle school bus in the bus yard on Laddins Rock Road, Old Greenwich, during the snow storm, Friday, March 8, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Winter-refuses-to-leave-4365955.php

Real Estate star hopes to inspire

... she said. After quitting her pharmaceutical rep job, she was working as a clerk at a clothing store in Greenwich, Conn., finding it hard to make ends meet, and pondering whether to return to Toledo. "I was eating samples at supermarkets to keep from ...

http://www.toledoblade.com/Real-Estate/2013/03/19/Successful-ex-Toledoan-hopes-to-inspire-young.html

Twenty six killed in Syrian attack: monitoring group

Twenty-six people were killed in a rocket attack near the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Tuesday, a human rights monitoring group with a network of sources of the ground said.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-soldiersbre92i0hk-20130319,0,7401835.story

FBI says has identified culprits in 1990 Boston museum heist

The FBI believes it knows the identities of the thieves who stole 13 works of art from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, officials said in a statement on Monday. The statement did not identify the suspected thieves. (Reporting By Scott Malone; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-usa-crime-gardner-suspectsbre92h0ta-20130318,0,1795481.story

U.S. confirms Bosco Ntaganda turned himself in at U.S. Embassy in Kigali

The U.S. State Department confirmed on Monday that Rwandan-born former Congolese General Bosco Ntaganda, wanted by the International Criminal Court for suspected war crimes in Congo, has given himself up at the U.S. Embassy in Kigali.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-rwanda-warcrimes-usa-confirmationbre92h0t6-20130318,0,5916981.story

John Paul Muskus, 83, Of New Canaan

Muskus was born May 11, 1929, in Greenwich; son of John and Victoria Trumpka Muskus.

http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/john-paul-muskus-83-new-canaan

Courtney Watson, 47, Greenwich Native, Hyatt Regency Employee

Watson was born in Jamaica and raised in Greenwich. He was a graduate of Greenwich High School and later received his Associates Degree from Westchester Business Institute.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/courtney-watson-47-stamford-longtime-hyatt-regency-employee

Republicans detail plan to embrace diversity

Republicans plan to embrace tactics to attract more racial minorities, women, youth and low-income Americans as part of their attempt to rebuild their conservative political party, according to a report released on Monday.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-usa-republicansbre92h0hl-20130318,0,5820014.story

10 Movies To See Over The Holidays

Tragic, yes, but some sagas must come to an end, such as "Twilight." Other chapters in an ongoing legend promise a follow-up even before the end credits roll, as in the very good new James Bond film "Skyfall." And the rest? The rest is silence, for now, because the public hasn't voted at the box office just yet on "Django Unchained," for instance.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/chi-movies-holidays-winter-20121102,0,2522740.photogallery

In Theaters: New Movie Reviews

No Rating; 2:32 running time Of all the movies culminating in a rite of exorcism, Romanian writer-director Cristian Mungiu's remarkable "Beyond the Hills" stands alone.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/chi-110707-movie-reviews-pictures-pg,0,4192407.photogallery

Stamford Weather: Rain, Snow Start Chilly Week

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Another storm coming early this week will drop mostly rain from Greenwich to Norwalk to Fairfield, with snowier weather possible up toward Redding and Danbury.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-weather-rain-snow-start-chilly-week

Tarrytown Band Celebrates St. Patrick's Day In Greewich

GREENWICH, Conn. Revelers turned out in droves to watch Greenwich's St. Patrick's Day Parade despite Sunday afternoon's brisk weather.

http://tarrytown.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-celebrates-st-patricks-day-annual-parade

Greenwich Town Party To Expand Offerings

Organizers of the Greenwich Town Party plan to expand the Memorial Day weekend music bash, but not to the extend they had hoped.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/greenwich-town-party-to-expand-offerings

Microgreens Class at Abilis Greenhouse Draws a Crowd

... Sechi also knows that gardeners love to share their tips and tricks. To that end, Sechi, who also leads the Greenwich Community Gardens project, organized a microgreens class at the Abilis greenhouse. Fellow master gardener, Chris Hadin, who led ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/draft-micro-greens-workshop-at-abilis-greenhouse-draws-a-crowd

Digital Dissatisfaction Nothing New in Greenwich Schools

*This is the first of two stories on Greenwich Public Schools coping with the digital divide. The second installment will appear tomorrow. Frustration with the district's technology has been growing for some time. In fact, the 2012 Harris Survey ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/digital-dissatisfaction-nothing-new-in-greenwich-schools

Irish Eyes Were Smiling in Greenwich

The chilly wind didn't deter thousands as they watched and cheered on marchers in the 39th annual Greenwich Hibernians St.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/irish-eyes-were-smiling-in-greenwich

See Greenwich's Recent Home Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 9 to 14 as reported by the town clerk's office.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-greenwichs-recent-home-sales-15

Greenwich wrestling preview: Cardinals aim to carry on strong tradition

Greenwich High School wrestler Mark Chien, left, 103 pounds, faces off against teammate, Jack Benenson, 120 pounds, during practice at Greenwich High School, Friday night, Dec.

http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/highschool/article/Greenwich-wrestling-preview-Cardinals-aim-to-2393738.php

Drive-By Truckers Flex Southern Muscle in Port Chester

About a 10-minute drive from where a hedge-funder might be cradling a bottle in his Greenwich, Connecticut, wine cellar, Patterson Hood was gripping his guitar on the stage of the Capitol Theatre.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-18/drive-by-truckers-flex-southern-muscle-in-port-chester.html

It's a Lonely Quest for Land-Tax Fans

... spokesman for the New York governor's office declined to comment. Ted Gwartney recently retired as tax assessor in Greenwich, Conn., and moved to Anaheim, Ca. He says that having a higher assessment on land in Greenwich helped the city financially, ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323826704578354733775359470.html?mod=WSJ_hp_editorsPicks_1

A Look At Kentucky Derby Prep Races

Rebel Stakes Review: Trainer D. Wayne Lukas returned to the limelight he loves with a 1-2 finish Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.

http://www.courant.com/sports/other/hc-clancy-wrap-0318-20130317,0,4587449.story

Mayor of Peru's capital appears to survive recall vote: exit polls

The mayor of Peru's capital appeared to survive a recall vote on Sunday, three exit polls showed, narrowly defeating traditional power brokers who tried to oust her from power in Lima before a presidential election in 2016.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-peru-politics-limabre92h01j-20130317,0,2662535.story

Enfield Police Seek Missing Teenage Girl

Jasmine Epps is black, with black hair and brown eyes, 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 112 pounds and was last seen wearing yoga pants and a black coat, according to a news release.

http://www.courant.com/community/enfield/hc-enfield-missing-0318-20130318,0,6562744.story

Greenwich goes green for St. Patrick's Day

Children watches the GreenwichaAos 39th annual St. PatrickaAos Day parade at Greenwich Avenue, in Greenwich, Conn., March 17, 2013.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Greenwich-St-Patrick-s-Day-Parade-2013-58587.php

Parade puts the green in Greenwich

Madeline MacLennan, 4, with her grandfather, Don MacLennan, of Westchester Firefighters Emerald Society, gets ready for the Greenwich's 39th annual St.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Parade-puts-the-green-in-Greenwich-4361729.php

U.S. House Democrat wants lethal aid for Syria rebels

The senior Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee is pushing President Barack Obama 's administration to train and arm some Syrian rebels, in addition to providing humanitarian assistance.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-usabre92g0kg-20130317,0,1775159.story

Ashton Kutcher's Steve Jobs biopic postponed

We have some sad news for the Steve Jobs fanboys who've been waiting to find out how Ashton Kutcher will portray the computer pioneer -- the release date for "jOBS," the biopic featuring "Two and a Half Men" star Kutcher as the deceased Apple co-founder, has been postponed.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-stevejobsbre92g0in-20130317,0,7299881.story

Amanda Peet to star in Duplass brothers' HBO pilot 'Togetherness'

Amanda Peet is experiencing some "Togetherness" with HBO and the Duplass brothers.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-amandapeetbre92g0ji-20130317,0,1470598.story

Airbus wins landmark Lion Air order - sources

Europe's Airbus has landed a record order potentially worth $20 billion at list prices from Indonesia's Lion Air, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, smashing rival Boeing 's grip on one of the world's fastest-growing airlines.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-airbus-france-lionbre92g0h8-20130317,0,4588561.story

Greenwich Celebrates St. Patrick's Day At Annual Parade

GREENWICH, Conn. Revelers turned out in droves to watch Greenwich's St. Patrick's Day Parade despite Sunday afternoon's brisk weather.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/greenwich-celebrates-st-patricks-day-annual-parade

Lifetime planning movie based on Jodi Arias trial

In the "what took so long" department, Lifetime is prepping a movie on the current trial of Jodi Arias, who's been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-jodiariasbre92g0gr-20130317,0,5885666.story

Mamaroneck celebrates St. Patrick's Day

... Avenue Elementary School/. The route will finish at Harbor Island Park. The grand marshal is James Hynes of Greenwich, Conn., chairman of the Iona College Board of Trustees and principal of Hynes Capital Resources. Westchester County Executive Rob ...

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Thousands rally in Budapest for democratic rights

Thousands of Hungarians protested on Sunday against changes to the constitution approved by parliament last week despite domestic and international concern that the move would undermine democracy.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-hungary-protestbre92g0ci-20130317,0,2299433.story

Greenwich easily outdistances Fairfield Prep for Open swimming title

From left, Thomas Dillinger, Alex Lewis, Ben Wurst and Matthew Fraser, members of the Greenwich High School 400 yard freestyle relay, stand atop the winner's podium after they came in first in the event during the State Open swimming championships that Greenwich won at Yale University, New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 16, 2013.

http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Greenwich-easily-outdistances-Fairfield-Prep-for-4360360.php

Greenwich easily outdistances Fairfield Prep for Open swimming title

From left, Thomas Dillinger, Alex Lewis, Ben Wurst and Matthew Fraser, members of the Greenwich High School 400 yard freestyle relay, stand atop the winner's podium after they came in first in the event during the State Open swimming championships that Greenwich won at Yale University, New Haven, Conn., Saturday, March 16, 2013.

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Greenwich-easily-outdistances-Fairfield-Prep-for-4360360.php

L.A. murder trial for phony Rockefeller expected to last six weeks

... Boston, Baltimore, Milwaukee and Los Angeles, and in relatively small communities such as Cornish, New Hampshire, Greenwich, Connecticut and Gerhartsreiter was known as Christopher Chichester during his stay in the Los Angeles area from 1981 through ...

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_22806663/l-murder-trial-phony-rockefeller-expected-last-six

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

... 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets; live radio broadcast from 95.9 FM the Fox; performance by Greenwich Pipes and Drums and Irish dancers throughout the day; live music from Bob Morril, Cray and Dempsey, Highland Rovers and Jeff ...

http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Plenty-of-ways-to-celebrate-St-Patrick-s-Day-4348569.php

Port Chester H.S. Band Heads to Greenwich for St. Patrick's Day Parade

What's a St. Patrick's Day parade without great bands? If you're going to the 39th annual Greenwich, CT, St.

http://portchester.patch.com/articles/port-chester-hs-band-heads-to-greenwich-for-st-patricks-day-parade

Masons Island Property Sells for More Than $600,000

... Seller: Jerome DiHanna of Larchmont, N.Y., and Elinda Vandeventer of Richmond, V.A. Buyer: L&S Investments, LLC of Greenwich, Conn. Feb. 25, 2013 7 Diving Street in Stonington Price: $599,000 Seller: Sara Vagliano of New York, N.Y. Buyer: Donald ...

http://stonington.patch.com/articles/masons-island-property-sells-for-more-than-600-000

Western Connecticut Jr. Colonials Win Championship

The Western Connecticut Junior Colonials Pee Wee A hockey team won the Connecticut Hockey Conference Pee Wee Tier III State Championship on Monday night with a 2-1 win over the Greenwich Blues hockey club at the Northford Ice Pavilion in Northford.

http://danbury.patch.com/announcements/western-connecticut-jr-colonials-win-connecticut-pee-wee-a-tier-iii-championship

FERC Lacks Power to Regulate Futures Contracts, Court Rules

... in off-exchange derivatives, regulators said. Amaranth lost $6.6 billion betting on the price of natural gas. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund that once controlled half of the gas market collapsed in 2006. In August 2009, the company ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MJPJAY6K511L01-01NFMF2N3PH1MCKK058OKT4CR4

Musicians from Marlboro Kick Off Second Tour of the 2012-2013 Season in New York City

... and Gabriel Cabezas, cello. The MFM group will be presented in New York City by the Peoples' Symphony Concerts, in Greenwich, CT by the Greenwich Public Library, in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, in Washington D.C. by the ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10538083.htm

Pictures: Class M Boys Final, Valley Regional Vs. Weston

Collection of pictures from the Class M boys high school basketball championship between Valley Regional-Deep River and Weston on Friday, March 15 at Mohegan Sun Arena.

http://www.courant.com/sports/boys-basketball/hc-class-m-boys-final-pg-20130315,0,1967187.photogallery

Conservative event interrupted by race argument: reports

An event aimed at helping Republicans reach out to black voters devolved into arguments over race on Friday at an influential gathering of conservative activists, according to media reports.

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/sns-rt-us-usa-republicans-cpac-racebre92e164-20130315,0,5719589.story

U.N.'s Ban to name Ireland's Robinson as key Africa envoy: diplomats

U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon has told the Security Council he plans to name former Irish President Mary Robinson as his envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region to oversee a peace deal aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo , diplomats said on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-congo-democratic-un-robinsonbre92e15c-20130315,0,3331340.story

Brazil names new agriculture, labor and aviation ministers

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff appointed new ministers for agriculture, civil aviation and labor on Friday, the presidential office said, in a Cabinet shuffle that left her economic team intact.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-brazil-cabinetbre92e15j-20130315,0,3837730.story

Kate Middleton, Prince William cozy up during horse race

Middleton, 31, who now goes by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and her hubby, the Duke of Cambridge, headed about 120 miles west of London for Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham Racecourse on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/la-et-mg-kate-middleton-coat-cheltenham-horse-race-20130315,0,4800842.story

Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman reportedly back together

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are reportedly back together again, after surprising folks with a separation that went public in October.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/la-et-mg-danny-devito-rhea-perlman-back-together-20130315,0,6153116.story

Walter E. Grierson, 72, Longtime Greenwich Firefighter

Grierson was born in Greenwich on Feb. 6, 1941, to Thomas Grierson and Jane Merry.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/walter-e-grierson-72-longtime-greenwich-firefighter

Teacher appreciation nights: Curtain Call stages "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"

... Hartog and Juliet Kimble of Westport, Emily Hughes of New Haven, Julia Foodman of Wilton, Avrey Carifa of Old Greenwich, Sasha Blue Krivosky of Clinton, Scott Faubel of White Plains, N.Y., Mario Fuentes of Port Chester, N.Y., Kevin Rishel of ...

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Teacher-appreciation-nights-Curtain-Call-stages-4358066.php

FERC Lacks Power to Regulate Futures Contracts, Court Rules

... in off-exchange derivatives, regulators said. Amaranth lost $6.6 billion betting on the price of natural gas. The Greenwich, Connecticut-based hedge fund that once controlled half of the gas market collapsed in 2006. In August 2009, the company ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MJPJAY6K511L01-6BRTRQLGN2LDIR562HAM6NJRMU

Blyth falls on disappointing 4Q, weak outlook Blyth's stock tumbled...

... Blyth anticipates 2013 earnings between $1.70 and $1.85 per share. Its 2012 earnings were $2.55 per share. The Greenwich, Conn. company said that the year-over-year comparison reflects expectations for a single-digit revenue decline and projected ...

http://www.news.net/article/196285/Business/?

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. Aviv REIT Inc. - Chicago, 13.2 million shares, priced $18 to $20, managed ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-198494631.html

U.S. exempts Syria's opposition forces from sanctions

The U.S. government said Friday it would allow American citizens, companies and banks to send money to Syrian opposition forces struggling to topple President Bashar al-Assad . The Treasury Department move exempts Syrian rebels from broad U.S. sanctions against aid to Syria imposed at the beginning of the 2-year-old government crackdown on ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-usa-sanctionsbre92e0tp-20130315,0,3444240.story

Federal court rejects CIA's denial of drone strikes as 'fiction'

WASHINGTON - A federal appeals court said Friday that it will no longer accept the "fiction" from the Obama administration's lawyers that the CIA has no interest or documents that describe drone strikes.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/la-pn-court-cia-drone-20130315,0,4448470.story

President Obama at Argonne National Laboratory

President Obama plans to announce Friday at the Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago that he will ask Congress to create an energy security trust to fund research into alternatives to gasoline, according to senior White House officials.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/chi-1301315-president-obama-argonne-national-laboratory-pictures,0,5163333.photogallery

Device keeps liver "alive" outside body in medical first

A donated human liver has been kept alive, warm and functioning outside a human being on a newly-developed machine and then successfully transplanted into patients in a medical world first.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-liver-device-transplantbre92e0si-20130315,0,3473360.story

What To Do: Rhythms of Grace, Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Darien: 'The 39 Steps' Play at Darien Arts Center Where: Darien Arts Center , behind Darien Town ...

http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/what-to-do-rhythms-of-grace-maple-syrup-celebration

Luck of the Irish: There's Plenty To Do This Weekend

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/luck-of-the-irish-there-s-plenty-to-do-this-weekend

Hollande: France has guarantees from Syrian rebels on weapons

French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he had received guarantees from the Syrian opposition that any future arms delivered to them in their fight against President Bashar al-Assad would end up in the right hands.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-hollandebre92e0k7-20130315,0,2200277.story

South African bus crash kills 22, toll could rise

At least 22 people were killed in South Africa on Friday when a double-decker bus crashed into the side of a mountain while navigating the dangerous Hex River Pass 140 km northeast of Cape Town, police said.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-safrica-accidentbre92e0jv-20130315,0,5921103.story

Greek anarchists claim small blast at Athens courier firm

A Greek anarchist group has claimed responsibility for a makeshift bomb that went off at a local courier company in Athens this week, smashing windows but causing no injuries.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-greece-blast-courierbre92e0kg-20130315,0,3238560.story

February industrial output rises on manufacturing rebound

Industrial production rose more than expected in February on a rebound in manufacturing, showing the economy continues to gain momentum in 2013.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-economy-outputbre92e0k1-20130315,0,7613610.story

What's Up This Weekend: Wooden Egg Painting, Maple Syrup Celebration

... The Farms Country Club and several other local courses, a weekend away on Martha's Vineyard and a number of Greenwich Workshop prints and collectibles. Brookfield: Auditions, Callbacks for RENT Where: The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts , 182 ...

http://southbury.patch.com/articles/whats-up-this-weekend-wooden-egg-painting-maple-syrup-celebration

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-22

Greenwich Town Party Adds Free Events To Lineup

GREENWICH, Conn. More people than ever will get to enjoy the annual Greenwich Town Party this year after the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a "satellite" party location that will be free of charge to the public at a meeting Thursday.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/events/greenwich-town-party-adds-free-events-lineup

Syria threatens to strike at rebels in Lebanon

Syria has warned it may strike at rebels hiding in neighboring Lebanon if the Lebanese army does not act, as its patience "is not unlimited", the state news agency SANA said on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisisbre92e09j-20130315,0,5757864.story

Combat soldiers more likely to commit violent crimes: study

British soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan - particularly young men and those who have seen active combat - are more likely to commit violent crimes than their civilian counterparts, according to research published on Friday.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-military-violencebre92e002-20130314,0,4300044.story

Facebook may emulate rival Twitter with introduction of hashtags

Facebook Inc is looking to improve its search and indexing capabilities by adding the hashtag symbol, one of the most recognizable features of its social networking rival Twitter, according to media reports.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-facebook-hashtagbre92e000-20130314,0,1696973.story

Assault Weapons Ban Clears U.S. Senate Panel

After a couple of false starts, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday that would ban assault weapons, restrict the size of ammunition clips and require universal background checks on gun sales.

http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-congress-guns-0315-20130314,0,4650701.story