Women's Lacrosse Weekly Release - Week 6

... 3 GB, 1 DC, 2 CT, 50.0 Shooting % at Davidson 3 GB, 4 DC, 1 CT at Columbia Hana Bowers , Dartmouth (Sr., A Old Greenwich, Conn.) 2G, 2A, 4 Pts., 3 GB, 1 DC, 1 CT, 25.0 Shooting % at Davidson 1G, 3A, 4 Pts., 2 GB, 1 CT, 33.3 Shooting % at Columbia ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/wlax/2012-13/releases/WLAX_Weekly_Release_-_Week_6

Penelope Sentementes, 85, Lifelong Stamford Resident

Sentementes was born in Greenwich to George and Jenny Poulos, Greek immigrants who settled in Stamford.

http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/penelope-sentementes-85-lifelong-stamford-resident

Weekly Awards

... first six weekly honors to open the 2013 campaign. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK DAVID DICKSON, BUCKNELL So., M, Greenwich, Conn. Bucknell's leading ball distributor was at it again in two road victories over No. 2 Cornell and 20th-ranked Albany. ...

http://www.patriotleague.org/genrel/032513aaa.html

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May

... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/article/307047/10/Prince-Harry-to-visit-the-US-in-May

Police: Man Eats at Restaurant, Says He Can't Pay. Twice.

... with second-degree indering prosecution and third-degree criminal trespass. Maxine Taber , 44, of Sherman Street, Greenwich, charged at midnight Saturday to Sunday with violation of probation. Guillermo Torres , 30, of Elm Street, charged early ...

http://stamford.patch.com/articles/police-man-eats-at-restaurant-says-he-can-t-pay-twice

The Digital Dilemma: Indiscreet tweets, cyber taunts soiling school sports

... Staples Boys Soccer Coach Dan Woog during the FCIAC boys soccer quarterfinal match between Staples high School and Greenwich High School at Greenwich, Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2012. Greenwich advanced with a 3-0 win. Photo: Bob Luckey

http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/articleGallery/The-Digital-Dilemma-Indiscreet-tweets-cyber-4376571.php

The Buzz | Prince Harry's itinerary for upcoming U.S. visit revealed

... Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. His last stop will be the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. One place you can bet Harry won't be visiting? Las Vegas. The third in line for the throne made headlines in August ...

http://www.courier-journal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.courier-journal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250082%26nclick_check%3D1

Did Winter Ruin Your Spring Break Plans, Mamaroneck?

... small snowfalls (and in several cases, just the possibility of snow), vacation time would not have been affected. GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament ...

http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/did-winter-ruin-your-spring-break-plans-mamaroneck

Nautilus Solar Energy Expanding Presence on West Coast

... managed.Nautilus Solar is majority-owned by an investment affiliate of Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

http://www.electricenergyonline.com/?page=show_news&id=169588

Britain's Prince Harry Coming to the US in May

... attend an event in New York City to promote a community baseball program and attend the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn., the palace said. Prince Harry returned in January from a four-month tour of duty in Afghanistan as a pilot for the ...

http://krvn.com/news/world/index.php?more=33145599

Prince Harry coming to the US: He will visit Conn., NY, NJ, DC and Denver

... to the Denver area first and then head back east to Washington D.C., New York , New Jersey and Connecticut. In Greenwich, Conn. Harry will join in on the Sentebale Polo Cup. In New Jersey he is expected to tour the area ravaged by Hurricane Sandy ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/prince-harry-coming-to-the-us-he-will-visit-conn-ny-nj-dc-and-denver

Rare giraffe born in Connecticut

... Rothschild giraffe Petal became the first giraffe to give birth at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a second time mom who was able to deliver without the help of onlooking staff, has already bonded with her calf. ...

http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/03/25/Rare-giraffe-born-in-Connecticut/8881364220583/

Watch out Las Vegas, Prince Harry could make a comeback

... will touchdown in Colorado, Washington, D.C, New York, New Jersey and will end his journey with a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. People reports that while in Colorado Springs he will be attending a service for wounded soldiers. Prince Harry's ...

http://o.canada.com/2013/03/25/watch-out-las-vegas-prince-harry-could-make-a-comeback/

Prince Harry to visit U.S.

... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy . Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Conn. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps children ...

http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/03/prince_harry_to_visit_us_las_v.html

Rare giraffe born at Connecticut refuge. It's a girl, and she needs a name

... gave birth to a female calf Friday, marking the first giraffe birth for the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn. Petal, a 6-year-old endangered Rothschild giraffe, gave birth to a female calf on Friday. In a video from the LEO ...

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0325/Rare-giraffe-born-at-Connecticut-refuge.-It-s-a-girl-and-she-needs-a-name?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+feeds%2Fusa+%28Christian+Science+Monitor+%7C+USA%29

HuffPo: NRA Robocalls Upset Some In Newtown

Greenwich will have a royal visitor this summer when England's Prince Harry competes in a charity polo tournament in May, according to a statement released by the Prince.

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/huffpo-nra-robocalls-upset-some-newtown

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time

... will also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale - which means "forget-me-not" - is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130325/NATION/303250376/1020/rss09

Prince Harry Coming Back to the U.S. in May

America, he's coming back! Starting May 9, Prince Harry will make an extensive tour through Colorado, Washington, D.C., New York and an area in New Jersey badly hit by Superstorm Sandy - and end with a May 15 polo match in Greenwich, Conn., to aid his charity Sentebale.

http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20685062,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+people%2Fheadlines+%28PEOPLE.com%3A+Top+Headlines%29

Prince Harry to visit the U.S. in May

... athletics. Harry will wrap up his trip with a visit to New Jersey towns ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and a stop in Greenwich, Connecticut, to take part in a polo match. Harry's last visit to the U.S. was in May 2012, when he attended a reception at ...

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57576057/prince-harry-to-visit-the-u.s-in-may/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CBSNewsPCAnswer+%28PC+Answer%3A+CBSNews.com%29

Prince Harry to visit U.S., skipping Vegas this time

... also visit areas in New Jersey hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Harry will also play in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. Sentebale -- which means "forget-me-not" -- is a charity founded by Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso that helps ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013303250376

Prince Harry to visit US, meet Sandy victims, play polo in Greenwich

... will also visit New York City and attend an event promoting youth athletics and will play in a polo match in Greenwich, Conn. The prince is expected to be on the East Coast from May 9-15. Harry, who is third in line to the throne, made headlines ...

http://www.lohud.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lohud.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303250029%26nclick_check%3D1

Lifelong Learners...They're Not Just Students, They're Teachers Too

"Like most educators, I have never really left school," said Chris Winters, headmaster of Greenwich High School .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/life-long-learners-they-re-not-just-students

Are Greenwich Schools In Digital Distress?

When Superintendent William McKersie discusses the need to improve Greenwich Public Schools' technology capabilities, he has quoted parents' description of existing technology as "the Wild West." In response, at the Board of Education monthly meeting at Western Middle School , Greenwich High School parent Laura Erickson addressed the board during ... (more)

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/are-greenwich-schools-in-digital-distress

Ready To Get Into The Swing of Spring [VIDEO]

With Mother Nature stuck in a time warp, the opening day for golf at Greenwich's only municpal golf course was postponed until today-weather permitting.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/ready-to-get-into-the-swing-of-spring

Who's Hiring Around Here in Education, Finance, Etc.

To find out more about these job openings, each of which has been posted in the Greenwich Patch "Jobs" section , click on the link at the end of each summary.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/whos-hiring-around-here-in-education-finance-etc

See Greenwich's Recent Homes Sales

GREENWICH, Conn. Here is a list of paid Greenwich property transfers and home sales from March 15 to 21 as reported by the town clerk's office.

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

Greenwich's Bruce Museum Exhibit Unscrambles Mystery Of Eggs

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Just in time for Easter, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has opened a new exhibit called "Eggs-hibition: Unscrambling Their History." "Eggs-hibition" includes bird eggs, edible eggs, ugly eggs and magnificent eggs, including several spectacular eggs and artworks borrowed from Betteridge Jewelers, the Ukrainian Museum and Library ... (more)

http://weston.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/greenwichs-bruce-museum-exhibit-unscrambles-mystery-eggs

Arresting News: Two Area Youths Allegedly Beaten With Baseball Bats

... from a Feb. 27 incident at Brookfield High School. There wasn't much luck of the Irish for a pair of patrons at a Greenwich watering hole on St. Patrick's Day night. The fisticuffs between the men ended with their arrests by Greenwich Police. The ...

http://woodbury-middlebury.patch.com/articles/arresting-news-two-area-youths-allegedly-beaten-with-baseball-bats

Anderson Ranch names board member

... ity and a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University. She lives in Aspen, New York City and Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.aspentimes.com/ARTICLE/20130325/NEWS/130329912/-1/RSS

Rare Rothschild Giraffe Subspecies Born At Connecticut Zoo [VIDEO]

A rare giraffe that stands almost 6 feet tall and is a member of an endangered subspecies was born Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/449835/20130325/rare-baby-giraffe-born-rothschild-video-raregiraffeborn-rothschilds-giraffe-rothschilds-leo-zoologic.htm

32 killed in religious riots in central Myanmar

... buildings early Saturday in Lewei, and that a mosque and 50 homes also were burned in Yamethin the same day. GREENWICH, Conn. -- A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation ...

http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_22863203/32-killed-religious-riots-central-myanmar?source=rss

Rare giraffe born: Endangered giraffe born in Conn. conservation center

... 24 Global Post report. The Rothschild giraffe was born on Friday at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Connecticut. Petal , a 6-year-old giraffe, gave birth to the bundle of joy. The rare giraffe that was born even began walking ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/rare-giraffe-born-endangered-giraffe-born-conn-conservation-center?cid=rss

Rare Giraffe Born: Rothschild Giraffe Stands Up

The giraffe's 6-year-old mother, Petal, gave birth to a female calf at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn., while conservation workers watched, reported the Greenwich Time paper.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/rare-giraffe-born-rothschild-giraffe-stands-up-video-368245.html

Time Out: Foley unfiltered on the GOP brand, taxes and Malloy

Greenwich Republican Tom Foley, who is seeking a rematch with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for the state's highest office and is the former U.S. ambassador to Ireland under President George W. Bush, is interviewed at the Greenwich Time office in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Time-Out-Foley-unfiltered-on-the-GOP-brand-4380713.php

Rare giraffe born in Greenwich, Conn. conservation center

... 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation center. The Greenwich Time reports that Petal, a 6-year-old Rothschild giraffe gave birth on Friday to female calf as a group of other giraffes and ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/rare-giraffe-born-greenwich-conn-conservation-center-article-1.1298042?localLinksEnabled=false

Endangered giraffe born at Conn. conservation site

... to some of his great teams of the past, but one line within that analysis likely will get most of the attention. GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) -- A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut ...

http://www.wdrb.com/story/21780369/endangered-giraffe-born-at-conn-conservation-site

Endangered giraffe born at Conn. conservation site

GREENWICH, Conn. A rare, nearly 6-foot-tall giraffe listed as an endangered subspecies has been born in a Connecticut conservation center.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/03/24/3936999/endangered-giraffe-born-at-conn.html#storylink=rss

Convicted Fraudster Hassan Nemazee's Apartment Sells For $18 Million

... other than Brooke Shield's half-sister Marina Shields Purcell and her husband Thomas Purcell, a top analyst at Greenwich, Conn.-based Viking Global Investors. The Purcell's new home features six bedrooms and six bathrooms, several terraces and staff ...

http://www.wallstreetinsanity.com/convicted-fraudster-hassan-nemazees-apartment-sells-for-18-million/

Analyzing the Old Greenwich Housing Market; 40 Open Houses Today

... and you're getting a little less," which is not a bad way of characterizing the under $1.5 million market here in Greenwich. The reporter did a good job of capturing the market until he got to the statistics. Comparing year over year statistics in ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/old-greenwich-prices-down-or-up-double-digits-40-open-houses-this-sunday

Ridgefield Brokers Earn Top Honors

... Banker A® system. Grossfeld and McMahon will be honored during a special celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich at the end of April. "Amy and Carissa have been recognized with the International Diamond Society award because of their ...

http://ridgefield.patch.com/blog_posts/grossfeld-and-mcmahon-receive-coldwell-banker-international-diamond-society-award

Letter: There Should Be A Solution to the Town Lease Impasse

As a Greenwich Selectman, all matters affecting my neighbors and the town residents are of the highest concern to me.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/letter-81b176fd

Fairfield, New Haven Counties' Highest Selling Homes in Photos

Get the full scoop on all your local market conditions in one place by checking out the Greenwich Patch Real Estate Guide .

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/fairfield-new-haven-counties-highest-selling-homes-in-photos-53ad6c15

Flash in sky likely a meteor

East Coast residents, including some in Greenwich, were buzzing on social media sites and elsewhere Friday night after a brief but bright flash of light streaked across the early-evening sky -- in what experts say was almost certainly a meteor coming down.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Flash-in-sky-likely-a-meteor-4379597.php

Observing Passover in Greenwich: What You Need to Know

... April 1 and 2, and are considered Holy Days. For information on Passover services, click on these quick links for Greenwich Reform Synagogue , Congregation Shir Ami and Temple Sholom . For some educational fun with the kids, check out the Rugrats ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/observing-passover-in-greenwich-what-you-need-to-know

3/24/2013-A New Look

It's about time UConn changed that dog logo. It's much too old fashioned for modern collegiate athletics.

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/cartoons/hc-uconn-changes-jonathan-dog-logo-20130322,0,5370294.story

Flash in sky likely a meteor

... than 550 reports on the website of the American Meteor Society alone. On the site, there were meteor reports from Greenwich, Darien, Norwalk, Westport and Stratford Southwestern and central Connecticut were hot spots with meteor sighting reports on ...

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Flash-in-sky-likely-a-meteor-4378824.php

Rare Rothschild giraffe born at Greenwich conservation center

A mother Rothschild giraffe nuzzles with her newborn daughter after giving birth Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378790.php

Cheshire Man Dead After Crash On Route 72 In New Britain

A 39-year-old Cheshire man died after the SUV he was driving crashed off of a bridge on Route 72 and fell 30 feet onto Warren Street early Saturday morning, police said.

http://www.courant.com/community/new-britain/hc-new-britain-fatal-crash-0324-20130324,0,5625478.story

Reflections on loss, and the lost art of letter-writing

... get stale and warm." This offended his Yankee frugality, bred more along Maine's rocky coast than perhaps in his Greenwich, Conn., childhood. These days when he rides his boat down the coast to Barnacle Billy's in Ogunquit, Maine, the former leader ...

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hattiesburgamerican.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013303230027%26nclick_check%3D1

Scottish firm gets CalPERS investment

... make similar investments with three other firms: AlphaSimplex Group of Cambridge, Mass.; AQR Capital Management of Greenwich, Conn.; and Pimco of Newport Beach. But no dollars have yet been committed. Reader comments on Sacbee.com are the opinions ...

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/23/5285943/scottish-firm-gets-calpers-investment.html#mi_rss=Capitol%20and%20California

BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders'

... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James jumped to ...

http://www.toledonewsnow.com/story/21753573/bracketracket-i-thought-its-for-takeout-orders

Wild chase on I-95 ends in New Rochelle

State police assisted by Greenwich and Stamford police chase a car southbound on Interstate 95.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Wild-chase-on-I-95-ends-in-New-Rochelle-4378230.php

Rare giraffe born at conservation center

A newborn Rothschild giraffe, an endangered animal, walks under her mother after being born Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378069.php

Rare Rothschild giraffe born at Greenwich conservation center

A mother Rothschild giraffe nuzzles with her newborn daughter after giving birth Friday, March 22, 2013, at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn.

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Rare-Rothschild-giraffe-born-at-Greenwich-4378165.php

Reports: Meteor Lights Up East Coast Sky

... it as a huge, green meteor burning up over DC just before 8 p.m. We've had similar accounts in Connecticut, from Greenwich to Orange, up to Naugatuck and out to Bethel and every where in between - and beyond. "my grand daughter saw it on route 8 at ...

http://norwalk.patch.com/articles/reports-meteor-lights-up-east-coast-sky-2d9bffd4

Greenwich pair solve men's, um, chafing swimsuit problem

... and then came up with a solution. Having met through their children's school, the two residents of Riverside in Greenwich decided to take their idea from an idle topic of discussion to a full-fledged business model. With Jaffe's background in ...

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-pair-solve-men-s-um-chafing-swimsuit-4378010.php

Reports: Meteor Lights Up East Coast Sky

... it as a huge, green meteor burning up over DC just before 8 p.m. We've had similar accounts in Connecticut, from Greenwich to Orange, up to Naugatuck and out to Bethel and every where in between - and beyond. "my grand daughter saw it on route 8 at ...

http://hamden.patch.com/articles/reports-meteor-lights-up-east-coast-sky

McKersie's $143M budget includes tech funds

Presenting his first budget proposal to the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools William McKersie said he wants Greenwich Public Schools to make an "aggressive investment" in digital teaching and learning.

http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/greenwich/db_11279/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=GnGVUNa9&pn=0

Park Car Tax Repeal For Now

... levies on the books. He's right - it is. As Mr. Malloy has pointed out, a car owner pays a tax rate of 11 mills in Greenwich or 75 mills in Hartford on the same car. A car assessed at $10,000 would cost $110 in taxes in Greenwich and $750 in ...

http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-malloy-car-tax-20130322-1,0,3750405.story

Dartmouth's Chris Hanson Named First Team All-Ivy

... season competing at the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive campaign. In 18 matches at first singles, the Greenwich, Conn., native went 13-5 overall and 4-3 in conference action. Throughout the 2012-13 slate Hanson had two separate four-match ...

http://www.dartmouthsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11600&ATCLID=206872960

CalPERS invests in fund expected to have better returns and less risk

... Ltd., the investment firms include AlphaSimplex Group LLC of Cambridge, Mass.; AQR Capital Management LLC of Greenwich, Conn. and PIMCO LLC of Newport Beach. "We're excited to have Standard Life on board as our first partner," Joseph Dear , CalPERS ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2013/03/22/calpers-invests-multi-asset-partners.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_6+%28Investing+Industry+News%29

Connecticut's Hotel and Convention Industry Unites At A New York Landmark

... came to life. There, in a gathering late Thursday, two dozen people representing hotels and other venues from Greenwich to Mystic to Windsor had cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with New York meeting planners - those crucial links to the companies and ...

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-haar-convention-bureau-nyc-20130322,0,2077723.column?track=rss

Men's Squash All-Ivy -- 2012-13

... (St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada) and sophomore Aditya Jagtap (Mumbai, India), Dartmouth senior Chris Hanson (Greenwich, Conn.), Harvard junior Brandon McLaughlin (Jr., Villanova, Pa.), Princeton sophomores Samuel Kang (Singapore) and Tyler Osborne ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/sports/msquash/2012-13/releases/Mens_Squash_All-Ivy_--_2012-13

Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week

The 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.

http://newsok.com/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week/article/feed/517257?custom_click=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+newsok%2Fbusiness+%28NewsOK.com+RSS+-+business%29

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. Garrison Capital Inc. - New York, 5.3 million shares, priced at $15 each, ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/initial-public-offerings-scheduled-to-debut-next-week-199568331.html?

Dagmar Q. Matthews, 75, Of Greenwich, Owned Travel Business

... her first husband Dieter Baeu and became a permanent legal resident. In 1974, she opened Travel Systems, Inc. in Greenwich. She successfully ran TSI, Inc. until 1998 when she merged with Edgewood Travel and worked there until her diagnosis in Feb. ...

http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dagmar-q-matthews-75-greenwich-owned-travel-business

The Results Are In: Winners of Third Annual CT Zero Energy Challenge Announced

... to bring his idea of a high-performance house to life. After tearing down the original structure at a home in Old Greenwich and recycling its old materials, Fusaro and his team rebuilt the home from the ground up, installing only top-of-the-line ...

http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/The-Results-Are-In-Winners-of-Third-Annual-CT-Zero-Energy-Challenge-Announced19748.shtml

SandRidge Energy under Stakeholder Pressure to Remove CEO, Jonathan Feldman Gives His Views

... investors like me. The extent of that harm and how far it has rippled out is only now beginning to surface." Greenwich, Connecticut, United States of America, March 21, 2013 - SandRidge Energy, Inc. struck a deal with hedge fund TPG-Axon this week ...

http://www.pr-inside.com/sandridge-energy-under-stakeholder-pressure-r3620441.htm

Middle School Student Faces Drug-Related Charge

... Middle School found the student with a glass pipe used to smoke pot was found by school staff. According to a Greenwich Police report, the student was arrested about 2:20 p.m. March 20 at the school on Western Junior Highway. "The pipe had the ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/middle-school-student-faces-drug-related-charge

Aberdeen Associates, Inc. Launches New Website

Aberdeen Associates, Inc., a Greenwich-based full service communications and government relations firm, today announced they have launched a new website that highlights their services and work for their clients.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/03/22/7011015.htm

Aberdeen Associates, Inc. Launches New Website

Aberdeen Associates, Inc., a Greenwich-based full service communications and government relations firm, today announced they have launched a new website that highlights their services and work for their clients.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10559262.htm

BET Approves $427.8 Million Budget

A proposed $427.8 million budget for Greenwich town, school board and capital projects got unanimous approval by the Board of Estimate and Taxation Thursday night.

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/bet-approves-427-8-million-budget

Jim Litke column 3-21-13: BracketRacket: 'I thought it's for takeout orders'

... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron James jumped to the NBA ...

http://www.crescent-news.com/editors%20pick/2013/03/21/jim-litke-column-3-21-13-bracketracket-i-thought-it-s-for-takeout-orders

Obama should ask Jordan to take more Syria refugees: rights groups

President Barack Obama should urge Jordan not to discriminate against refugees crossing its borders from Syria when he meets King Abdullah , said two U.S. rights groups on Thursday, who say Palestinians living in Syria are often refused entry.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-syria-crisis-refugeesbre92k0ta-20130321,0,4986187.story

U.N. presses Sri Lanka to pursue wartime crimes

The United Nations urged Sri Lanka in a resolution on Thursday to carry out credible investigations into killings and disappearances during its nearly 30-year civil war, especially in the brutal final stages in 2009.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-srilanka-rightsbre92k0g1-20130321,0,7925111.story

U.N. launches inquiry into torture, labor camps in North Korea

The United Nations on Thursday set up an international commission of inquiry into human rights violations in North Korea , saying some of them "may amount to crimes against humanity". The 47-member Geneva forum unanimously adopted a resolution brought by the European Union and Japan, and backed by the United States, condemning alleged torture, food ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-korea-north-unbre92k0sz-20130321,0,2237327.story

Outgoing government hikes Italy's deficit, debt targets

Italy sharply hiked its fiscal deficit targets for this year on Thursday and announced it would raise debt by 40 billion euros in 2013 and 2014 to inject much-needed liquidity into its recession-hit economy.

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-italy-debtbre92k0u1-20130321,0,4910486.story

China "extremely concerned" about U.S.-Japan island talk

Japan and the United States have started talks on military plans in case of armed conflict over a group of East China Sea Islets claimed by Tokyo and Beijing, Japanese media said on Thursday, prompting China to complain of "outside pressure." The Pentagon confirmed talks were being held on Thursday and Friday between Shigeru Iwasaki, head of the ... (more)

http://www.courant.com/news/nation-world/sns-rt-us-china-japan-usabre92k0tm-20130321,0,5044980.story

UCF releases photo of GSG 522 rifle owned by shooting plotter

UCF released a photo of James Oliver Seevakumaran's semiautomatic .22-caliber weapon, a GSG 522, and a 110-round drum.

http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/os-ucf-seevakumaran-weapons-20130319,0,6035230.story

U.S. TB rates reach all-time low, but resistance a threat

Tuberculosis rates in the United States reached an all-time low in 2012, with fewer than 10,000 cases reported even as the global threat of drug-resistant TB rises, but U.S. officials fear progress in beating back the disease could be fleeting.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-usa-tbbre92k0t8-20130321,0,5686639.story

Study finds no constipation, colon cancer link

Long-term constipation doesn't raise risk for colon and rectal cancers according to a new analysis of the existing evidence.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-study-constipation-cancerbre92k0tu-20130321,0,4850759.story

Britain puts NICE at centre of new drug pricing system

Britain's health cost watchdog NICE will be responsible for assessing the full value of medicines under a value-based pricing system for new drugs due to take effect from 2014, the government said on Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/health/sns-rt-us-britain-medicinesbre92k0uc-20130321,0,3574631.story

Undisclosed soy prompts voluntary recall, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that New Chapter Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its 90-count Probiotic Elderberry dietary supplement because it may contain an undisclosed allergen -- soy.

http://www.courant.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-soy-recall-20130321,0,5640791.story

La Preferida voluntarily recalls canned pinto beans, FDA says

La Preferida Inc. is voluntarily recalling 56,808 29-ounce cans of La Preferida Whole Pinto Beans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.

http://www.courant.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-pinto-bean-recall-20130321,0,4179453.story

Pictures: Music For Newtown Auction Items

The Music For Newtown auction begins runs March 25 to 28. All proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Read about the auction here.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-pictures-music-for-newtown-auction-items-20130321,0,5631328.photogallery

Murdoch attacks British PM David Cameron over press regulation

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch sharply criticized British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday for agreeing tougher press regulation, saying the new system was a "holy mess" and that Cameron had disappointed his supporters.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-britain-press-murdochbre92k0u2-20130321,0,769089.story

Oracle shares dive after severe third-quarter miss; analysts cut views

Oracle Corp 's shares sank more than 8 percent on Thursday a day after the company reported sharply disappointing third-quarter new software revenue, which it blamed on poor sales execution The severe miss, reported after the market close on Wednesday, triggered a series of price-target cuts from Wall Street.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-oracle-sharesbre92k0ty-20130321,0,6114454.story

Cyprus central bank denies second largest lender to be shut down

The Cypriot central bank denied reports and frantic rumors on Thursday that stricken Cyprus Popular Bank, the island's second-largest lender, is to be closed down.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-eurozone-cyprus-popularbankbre92k0t5-20130321,0,3228283.story

Ford's European sales slide threatens revival plan

Ford's plan to cut jobs and close plants, once hailed as proactive, may not be enough to halt losses in Europe - where moves to rein in margin-crushing discounts have sparked a further sales plunge.

http://www.courant.com/business/sns-rt-us-autos-ford-europebre92k0ti-20130321,0,6410997.story

Prominent Hartford Citizen Recalls First Test Of AR-15

Before the AR-15 rifle came to Colt Firearms, before it became the M-16, before anyone even dreamed it would become America's most popular gun, David E.A. Carson was there.

http://www.courant.com/business/hc-carson-ar-15-20130321,0,1431236.story

James Taylor To Headline 2013 Greenwich Town Party

GREENWICH, Conn. After months of speculation, the headline act at the 2013 Greenwich Town Party will be James Taylor, the event organizers revealed on their website Thursday morning.

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/james-taylor-headline-2013-greenwich-town-party

Market Stats on Home Sales - What Do They Tell Us?

... estate need or question, or need help interpreting the data, contact us directly at Norway@NoreenAndWayne.com . GREENWICH, Conn. After months of speculation, the headline act at the 2013 Greenwich Town Party will be James Taylor, the event ...

http://rye.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/market-stats-home-sales-what-do-they-tell-us

Tesei Delivers for Greenwich Meals-on-Wheels

... National Mayors for Meals Day. Joining 1,500 mayors across the country to raise awareness of senior nutrition, Greenwich's First Selectman, Peter Tesei, hit the road to deliver a prepared lunch and dinner to a longtime neighbor he hadn't previously ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/meals-on-wheels-e1c53cf4

Jazz, Egg Hunts, Theater-There's Plenty to Do This Weekend

... and insightful discussion about transmuting pain and suffering and manifesting positive changes in your life. Greenwich: Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Where: Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Arch Street. When: Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. Cost: $10. ...

http://greenwich.patch.com/articles/jazz-egg-hunts-theater-there-s-plenty-to-do-this-weekend

Want to buy a post office? Postal buildings up for sale

... it would study for potential closure. Peter Malkin, whose holdings include the Empire State Building, bought the Greenwich, Conn., post office two years ago for about $15million in an attempt to keep the building's historic nature intact. A similar ...

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Greenwich's Malkin to convert holdings into trust

Tenants in the Malkin Holdings portfolio should have no concerns about a plan to mold the Empire State Building, its Westport, Norwalk and Stamford properties and other buildings into a real estate investment trust, according to Fairfield County commercial real estate brokers.

http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Greenwich-s-Malkin-to-convert-holdings-into-trust-4372917.php

'I thought it's for takeout orders'

... James has surrounded himself with props (or real children, still not sure which) inside the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Conn. He is about to end the summer of speculation and make "The Decision." Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James jumped to ...

http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/sports032113_b.shtml

Seth MacFarlane Splits From 'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke

It's game over for the relationship between "Family Guy" head honcho Seth MacFarlane and "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke .

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/zap-seth-macfarlane-splits-from-game-of-thrones-st-20130320,0,207572.story

Eats On The Cheap: Sweet Pea's

Sweet Pea's is a yellow Victorian house in Riverton that's been converted to a restaurant and antique shop in Riverton. Read story here.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/restaurants/hc-pictures-sweet-peas-20130320,0,2959540.photogallery

Jimmy Fallon May Host 'Tonight Show' From N.Y. By Next Year

The rumors that Jimmy Fallon will succeed Jay Leno as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" sooner rather than later are starting to intensify.

http://www.courant.com/entertainment/zap-jimmy-fallon-to-host-the-tonight-show-from-new-20130320,0,7823554.story