Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Member Convicted Of Honduras Development Scheme Nov 20, 2009
Federal prosecutors argued that Pearson raised money from investors by convincing them that his tribe, operators in southeastern Connecticut of one of the world's most successful casinos, was sponsoring the resort development ... He testified that he returned to southeastern Connecticut in 1992, just as Hayward was about to launch Foxwoods. (FOX61, CT)
Boston College Game Guide Nov 20, 2009
He led the crucial late drive at Connecticut to tie the game and he made a huge fourth-down conversion at Virginia Tech ... Taking out that game, he led Carolina to road wins at Connecticut and Virginia Tech by completing 41-of-60 passes (68. (Tarheelblue.com)
Click to read:Gates Unveils Pentagon Probe of Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, are investigating whether a breakdown in communications or poor judgment calls contributed to the shootings, considered the deadliest attack on a military base in the U.S. The Senate Homeland Security Committee that Collins and Lieberman sit on was expected to open hearings in the case Thursday. A joint terrorism task force overseen by the FBI learned late last year of Hasan's repeated contact with the cleric, who encouraged... (CBS News)
Arslanbekova Named Freshman of the Year, Lecia Brown Named First Team All-BIG EAST Nov 20, 2009
MB Rebecca Murray, Connecticut, Jr., MH Kellie Sciacca, Notre Dame, Jr., MB Amy Town, Pittsburgh, Jr., OH. - unanimous selection. (Uoflsports.com)
Terenzio Signs With Louisville Men's Tennis Nov 19, 2009
is the top-ranked player in Connecticut and the Class `S' and state champion. He reached the finals of the United States Tennis Association U16 International Spring Championships and the National Open. (Uoflsports.com)
#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
What's more, Notre Dame now has won 18 consecutive home games against first-time opponents since an 87-64 loss to Connecticut on Jan. 18, 1996 ... The Fighting Irish picked up 210 points and one first-place vote in the balloting (coaches may not vote for their own teams), placing behind only defending national champion Connecticut, which was a unanimous choice to win the conference title with 225 points ... The only blemishes on that record are a pair of overtime losses to Texas A84) and... (Und.com)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" It is a mystery why the Department of Justice has not learned the lesson that terrorists are best tracked down through good police work brought to bear on specific illegal acts, rather than by vast fishing expeditions. After Sept. 11, the DOJ called thousands of Muslim men in the United States for what it termed Not a single terrorist was identified in this manner, though a handful of the interviewees ended up being deported for minor visa offenses. Once it became clear that the interviews... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Update: Son charged in father's death Nov 19, 2009
Gerry King was extradited from Connecticut back to New York. He was taken to the State Police barracks at Princetown, arraigned in the Sharon Town Court and sent to Schoharie County Jail, troopers said. (Albany Times Union)
Navy Finds Lax Behavior Aboard Sub In Collision Nov 19, 2009
A Connecticut newspaper, The Day of New London, made a similar request and reported the findings Wednesday. The USS Hartford, a nuclear-powered submarine based in Groton, Conn. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh Nov 19, 2009
The three-day meet that is run in a similar format to a conference championship with trial heats in the morning and finals at night will feature a field consisting of William Richmond, Mary Washington, Villanova, Towson, Drexel and Connecticut, as well as the Mids and the Terps. The Mids placed sixth in a field of 10 at last year's edition of the Terrapin Cup. (Patriotleague.com)
Show Transcript: November 18 Nov 18, 2009
This is actually a part of a science class at a school in Connecticut where students race their boats across the school pond. The "Titanium Rubber Duck" came in first place. (CNN -- US)
Billionaires divorce could be lucrative for U.S. Nov 18, 2009
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - The U.S. government could collect billions of dollars in court-ordered restitution under a new divorce decree between imprisoned former Cendant Corp. chairman Walter Forbes and his wife of 27 years. Judge Howard Owens issued a ruling Thursday that orders Forbes' ex-wife, Caren, to transfer ownership of homes in Connecticut and Rhode Island back to him, plus half of the couple's jewelry and art collections, the Connecticut Post reported ... They noted that Walter Forbes... (MSNBC -- Business)
Sachem Youth Soccer Nov 18, 2009
From there, he continued his notable soccer career by becoming an All-American Soccer Player at both Massasoit C.C. and Southern Connecticut State College. He went on to play professional soccer with the MISL. He comes to the Sachems FC Academy with an impressive coaching resume having been an assistant coach at Boston College, coach-player in the semi-professional league (LASA), Reading High School coach for the 1994 Middlesex League undefeated champions, 15 years of coaching In-town Travel... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Connecticut Road Trip Nov 18, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Women's basketball travels to Fairfield for midweek matchup. (Patriotleague.com)
Rockefeller Center Tree Hails From Conn. Nov 18, 2009
-- The star attraction at New York's Rockefeller Center this Christmas will be a 76-foot Norway spruce from Connecticut ... After Christmas, the tree will be milled into lumber and donated to Habitat For Humanity to use as wood to build a home in Connecticut. (KIRO TV, WA)
Government May Get Billions Under Forbes' Divorce Decree Nov 18, 2009
Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Howard Owens issued a ruling Thursday that orders Forbes' ex-wife, Caren, to transfer ownership of homes in Connecticut and Wisconsin back to him, plus half of the couple's jewelry and art collections ... Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www. (Law.com)
Hockey Power Ratings Nov 18, 2009
Connecticut (5-5-3, 1-3-3 Hockey East): UConn's season would look a lot different if they hadn't lost all three of their shootouts, but as it stands they appear to be a cut behind teams 2-through-5. 7. (EagleInsider.com)
On The Clock With Patrick Gaul Nov 18, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Sophomore Hockey Center. (Und.com)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
Irish head coach reviews Saturday's 27-22 loss at Pittsburgh and looks ahead to Saturday's home finale againt Connecticut at Notre Dame Stadium (2:42 p.m. ET, NBC). Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis wrapped up last week's game at Pittsburgh and began discussions on Saturday's home finale vs. Connecticut during his weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon inside the Isban Auditorium at the Guglielmino Athletics Complex. (Und.com)
Greener living in the city Nov 18, 2009
Owen, a staff writer for The New Yorker, traces his own family s movement to illustrate the point: starting out in New York, then relocating to rural Litchfield County in Connecticut, a seemingly more environmentally friendly arrangement ... Owen is wise to keep his eye on the prize: building more livable cities to attract more of the growing population, even as he remains in Connecticut. (Boston Globe)
Notre Dame To Host Green Bay In NCAA First Round On Thursday Nov 17, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. The Fighting Irish and Phoenix to square off at 7:30 p.m. (ET). (Und.com)
Lola Wins Both Player and Rookie of the Week for the BIG EAST Nov 17, 2009
In the team's final conference game against Connecticut, Arslanbekova registered her eighth match this season with 20 or more kills, putting away 25 attempts. Her. (Uoflsports.com)
No. 19/23 Women's Basketball Travels to Hartford Nov 17, 2009
Connecticut Public Television will air the game live. The game will be broadcasted locally on WKRD with Jim Kelch handling the play-by-play duties. (Uoflsports.com)
Irish Back On The Court For Second Time In 48 Hours Nov 16, 2009
Only three other players in BIG EAST history -- Ray Allen (Connecticut), Richard Hamilton (Connecticut) and Pat Garrity (Notre Dame) -- scored more than 1,000 points in three seasons ... begins his 10th season along the sidelines and is the third-longest tenured coach in the BIG EAST, behind only Jim Boeheim of Syracuse and Jim Calhoun of Connecticut ... Jim Calhoun, Connecticut. (Und.com)
Bulldogs Face Hofstra In Opening Round Of NIT Season Tip Off Nov 16, 2009
The Bulldogs, who dropped their season opener to Sacred Heart 92-86 on Friday at the inaugural Connecticut 6 Classic, are guaranteed four games in the NIT. They will play two more games next week after hosting Quinnipiac on Saturday. Yale will be making its second appearance in the Preseason NIT. The Bulldogs led No. 1-ranked UConn at halftime before dropping a 70-60 decision to open the 2003-04 season. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Women's Basketball Travels To Central Connecticut For Monday Night Contest Nov 16, 2009
GAME DAY QUICK FACTS: The Teams: Holy Cross (0-1, 0-0 PL) vs. Central Connecticut (0-1, 0-0 NEC) Date: November 16, 2009 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Detrick Gymnasium (2,654), New Britain, Conn ... Last Meeting: Holy Cross 73, Central Connecticut 47 (December 8 1999, Worcester, Mass ... Overall Holy Cross leads, 7-1 In New Britain Holy Cross leads, 4-0 At the Detrick Gymnasium Holy Cross leads, 4-0 Bill Gibbons vs. Central Connecticut 7-1 Beryl Piper vs. Holy Cross 0-0 Current Win Streak Holy Cross,... (Patriotleague.com)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 16, 2009
Focusing public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. Hot Topics and New Resources. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Students disappointed as Irish lose again Nov 16, 2009
Still, the trip to Pittsburgh was fun, and it hasn t been a negative season for Mensch, who hopes for a win against Connecticut next week ... As for the two remaining matchups for Notre Dame Connecticut and Stanford Stober predicts a 1-1 finish. (The Observer, IN)
Israel Threatens Retaliation Nov 16, 2009
The Connecticut lawmaker did not comment on the independence plan. Erekat declined to say when the Palestinians would make their appeal to the U.N, signaling that the threat may be aimed in large part at putting pressure on Israel. (Fox News)
Obama: No "Political Theater" Over Hasan Nov 15, 2009
Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, said his Homeland Security Committee was opening an investigation. On Saturday Mr. Obama pleaded for lawmakers to "resist the temptation to turn this tragic event into the political theater." He said those who died on the nation's largest Army post deserve justice, not political stagecraft. (CBS News)
Conair doubles Glendale plant size, adding 350 employees Nov 14, 2009
The company also has sites in New Jersey, Illi-nois, Connecticut and Michigan. Conair manufactures hair dryers, curling irons and straightening irons as well as heating pads, weight scales, showerheads and hair trimmers. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
No. 5 Cincinnati is living the dream at 10-0. Not bad for a club using a revolving door at the QB position, writes Stewart Mandel. Nov 14, 2009
Collaros, who set a school record with 555 yards of offense six days earlier against Connecticut, cooled off a bit Friday night. While he made some nice throws, he finished a modest (by Cincinnati standards) 17-of-24 for 205 yards and threw an ill-advised interception shortly before halftime. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Three Prep Women's Basketball Standouts Commit To Attend Notre Dame Nov 14, 2009
As a group, this trio is ranked as the No. 10 recruiting class in the country by All-Star Girls Report (and a consensus top-16 class by other recruiting services), giving Notre Dame a Top 25 recruiting class for the 14th consecutive year, a streak only two other schools in the country (Connecticut and Tennessee) can match. It's also the third consecutive top-10 recruiting class for the Fighting Irish. (Und.com)
Connecticut's Private Schools Have Suffered Only A Glancing Blow From Recession Nov 13, 2009
Connecticut's private schools, which serve 75,000 students, have responded by holding fundraisers to increase scholarship money, offering more aid, limiting tuition increases and intensifying marketing efforts both here and abroad ... "The biggest surprise is seeing some financial aid requests from families already in schools who have not asked for financial aid before. That usually means a job loss," said Doug Lyons, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools ...... (FOX61, CT)
Bulldogs Set to Begin 2009-2010 Nov 13, 2009
That meet, along with a matchup with Southern Connecticut Nov. 23 , round out Yale's pre-winter break schedule. After spending break at Yale training for the remainder of the season, the Bulldogs resume competition Jan. 10 with a crucial matchup with Ivy League rival Cornell, to whom the Elis dropped a 221-79 decision last season. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
OPENING RECEPTION. Inside Cuba II: A Photographic Journey Nov 13, 2009
INTERNATIONAL VISIONS GALLERY CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO. INSIDE CUBA II A photographic journey dedicated to Nestor Hernandez, Jr. (1960-2006) In partnership with The Exposure Group: African American Photographers Association of Washington, DC reception. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Disaster averted from tanker fire on I-95 Nov 13, 2009
Several northbound lanes were briefly reopened around 6:30 a.m., but were closed shortly afterwards due to a minor vehicle accident and the arrival of Connecticut Tank Removal which off-loaded the methanol from the damaged tanker to two other tankers. Midway Towing Service later arrived to removed the fire-licked tanker by flatbed. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
#4 Seeded Terps Host Monmouth Friday Nov 13, 2009
The last time Monmouth tasted defeat was on Oct. 23 when Central Connecticut State pulled out a 1-0 win over the Hawks. Monmouth then won three straight to finish the regular season before winning the NEC tournament with wins over Quinnipiac and CCSU.. (Umterps.com)
Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Season Nov 13, 2009
They then round out the Fall season with dual meets against Southern Connecticut and Vermont. The Bulldogs took care of Southern Connecticut last year, despite a strong effort from SCSU's Kristen Frost who transferred from Georgia her freshman year. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Volleyball to Play Final Two BIG EAST Matches at KICC Nov 13, 2009
Connecticut (7-5) is in seventh place and faces Cincinnati and Louisville on the road this weekend. Villanova, West Virginia and Seton Hall are tied for eighth with 5-7 BIG EAST records and each faces two league opponents in the final weekend of play. (Uoflsports.com)
Season Outlook: Re-Loaded Bulldogs Ready for 2009-10 Nov 12, 2009
The two Connecticut road contests kick off a seven-game road swing. While thousands of Americans will begin 2010 in Manhattan, N.Y., the Bulldogs will ring in the New Year in Manhattan, Kansas, as the Wildcats from Kansas State host Yale on Jan. 2. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Wall Street US rally stalls but Dow ekes out small gain Nov 11, 2009
"There's a lot of conflicting signals as to whether we get a sharp year-end rally with money pouring in, or whether we start to see profit-taking as investors look ahead to a potential jobless recovery in 2010," said Michael Sheldon, chief market strategist at RDM Financial in Westport, Connecticut. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 20. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
In Azerbaijan Bribery Case, Entrepreneur Sentenced to One Year in Prison Nov 11, 2009
Although federal district court Judge Shira Scheindlin sentenced the Connecticut entrepreneur and co-founder of Dooney & Bourke to a year and a day of prison time for his role in a scheme to bribe government officials in Azerbaijan, she granted his request for bail pending appeal. The government had asked that Bourke receive the maximum penalty of 10 years, but Scheindlin ruled that she was able to depart from sentencing guidelines. (Law.com)
Patriot League Swimming & Diving Release 11.10.09 Nov 11, 2009
Army The Black Knights men s squad produced a 160-140 win over Connecticut, while the Army women dropped a 204-94 decision to the Huskies. For Army, sophomore Cody Reeb and sophomore Brody Blickle each won a pair of individual events, while freshman Alyssa Tran won three individual events to spearhead the women. (Patriotleague.com)
Growth in U.S. Will Be Driven by Factories as Spending Cools, Survey Shows Nov 10, 2009
So much of business investment was put on the back burner, and now projects are coming back on stream, said , chief economist at RBS Securities Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut. Thats really going to be the biggest single contributor to growth in the next couple of quarters. (Bloomberg -- US)
Houston in the Big East? (Yesterday) Nov 10, 2009
It would simply be too much -- in a monetary sense -- for, say, the West Virginia women's soccer team, or the baseball team, to have to compete in a league where they would have to travel to Houston and, in turn, Houston would have to travel to places like Morgantown, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Rutgers, etc. You can think about this from West Virginia's perspective, but try to think about it from Houston's -- it would make very, very little sense for them on many levels, first of which would be... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Families see justice in snipers execution Nov 10, 2009
She was vacuuming her employer's minivan at a Shell station at Connecticut and Knowles avenues when she was shot in the back. The bullet fragmented inside, destroying her left lung. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Story lines as college season hits stretch run Nov 9, 2009
"I'm just running out of things to tell them." Connecticut coach about his Huskies, after losing at Cincinnati 47-45. They've withstood the murder of a teammate, five defeats by a total of 15 points, and keep coming back for more. (USA Today -- Sports)
FBI clipping hedge funds Nov 9, 2009
And for the first time, authorities hinted that they might be brushing against the pinnacle of the hedge fund world, SAC Capital Management, a $US12 billion ($A13 billion) Connecticut fund company. Neither SAC nor any current employee has been charged with wrongdoing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sources Say 2 Teammates Started Fight That Led To Howard's Death Nov 9, 2009
Oct. 27: State and University of Connecticut police arrest John W. Lomax, of Bloomfield; Hakim Muhammad, of Bloomfield and Jamal Todd, of Hartford in the stabbing of Jasper Howard ... The fight that led to the death of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard was started by two teammates who got into an argument with four young men who drove to the hip-hop dance from Bloomfield, sources told The Courant ... Jamal Todd, 21, the Eastern Connecticut State University student who... (FOX61, CT)
Rivals.com experts: What we learned Nov 9, 2009
Cincinnati changed coordinators and switched to the 3-4 in part to stop spread offenses, but Connecticut's more conventional offense gashed the Bearcats for 201 rushing yards and four touchdowns ... Just when it seemed as if a 6-2 start had saved Weis' job at for one more season, a loss to Navy put the heat on him once again, particularly with potential losses to Pittsburgh, Connecticut and Stanford remaining on the schedule. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Help wanted: Denali needs a dog musher Nov 9, 2009
Karen Fortier, a Connecticut native who had the job for nearly 10 years, calls it "a great job.". It's one that changes markedly depending on the season. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rowing Novices Set For Dartmouth Head Saturday Nov 8, 2009
UMASS ATHLETICS Women's Rowing - University of Massachusetts Official Athletic Site (Umassathletics.com)
Behind their crafts are the high arts Nov 8, 2009
Connecticut fiber artist Danielle Gori-Montanelli also has returned with a dazzling collection of flower felt necklaces and collars. One special aspect of the show is the demonstration schedule, where several times a day artists explain aspects of their art. (Boston Globe)
No. 7 Connecticut Tops No. 13 Louisville 2-0 in BIG EAST Semifinals Nov 8, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - - The 13th-ranked University of Louisville field hockey team fell 2-0 to seventh-ranked Connecticut Saturday afternoon in the BIG EAST semifinals Saturday at the Friar Field Hockey sse Complex at Providence College ... "I thought we had good effort against a strong Connecticut team," said U of L head coach ... Connecticut took the 1-0 lead into the break after outshooting the Cards 5-1 and holding a 3-2 edge in penalty corners. (Uoflsports.com)
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Louisville had 439 yards against Southern Miss, 457 versus Connecticut and 408 last Saturday versus Arkansas State. Three Starting Quarterbacks in Three WinsWith the win over Arkansas State on Saturday, the Cardinals became the only team in the entire nation to have three different starting quarterbacks record wins this season. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bustanoby BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Year Nov 7, 2009
5 Connecticut in the teams' regular season meeting ... The 13th ranked Cardinals (12-7, 4-2 BIG EAST) earned the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament and will face second-seeded and seventh-ranked Connecticut in the semifinals Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. (Uoflsports.com)
LSU-Alabama to help put bowl picture in focus Nov 7, 2009
Connecticut (4-4) at No. 5 Cincinnati (8-0), 8 p.m., no TV: This is the best of a sorry trio of prime-time ABC games; we re stuck with Oklahoma vs. Nebraska in the Atlanta market. The Bearcats will try to reach 9-0 for the first time since 1951. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Joe Lieberman undercuts his wife Nov 6, 2009
But perhaps the problem is that the Connecticut senator isn't listening to her -- or the organization she now represents -- as attentively as he should ... Healthcare reform, argue the Komen advocates, must require the insurance companies to "offer health insurance to everyone even if they are waging an expensive battle with cancer," and to make sure that they "cannot charge higher premiums because of a person's preexisting condition or current health status," or drop coverage "if someone... (Salon)
Prep football report Nov 6, 2009
Central Connecticut State linebacker P.J. Briody (Tampa Catholic) had six tackles in a 31-29 win over Albany. Newport News Apprentice running back Sam Arnold (King) rushed for 57 yards on 14 carries in a 17-14 loss to Webber International. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Field Hockey Set for BIG EAST Semifinals Nov 6, 2009
The 13th ranked University of Louisville field hockey team earned the No. 3 seed in the BIG EAST Conference Tournament and will face second-seeded Connecticut in the semifinals Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Providence College ... Cards Against the Huskies #13 Louisville (12-7, 4-2) vs. #7 Connecticut (17-2, 5-1) Nov. 7, BIG EAST Semifinals Series Record: Connecticut leads 9-1 Last Meeting:Sept ... Scouting the Huskies:Connecticut brings a 17-2 overall record into the weekend and finished second in... (Uoflsports.com)
Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 5, 2009
The Ram's non-conference home schedule features games against Central Connecticut (March 30), Boston College (March 31), Quinnipiac (April 13), Bryant (April 14), Brown (April 27), Siena (April 28) and Northeastern (May 19). Rhode Island will also face Northeastern (April 7), Sacred Heart (April 20) and Connecticut (April 21) on the road. (Gorhody.com)
PGA won't tinker with FedEx Cup Nov 4, 2009
CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz must pay $916,000 yearly in alimony and child support to his former wife and give up their Connecticut home under terms of a newly issued divorce decree. The ruling, made Monday in Bridgeport Superior Court, dissolves the 26-year marriage of Nantz and Ann-Lorraine "Lorrie" Carlsen Nantz. (News & Observer -- Sports)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Nov 4, 2009
The Big East Womens Soccer Championship is set for Nov. 6 and 8 at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on the campus of Connecticut the Mountaineers battle Marquette, the American Division top seed, on Friday at 5 p.m., while National Division top seed Notre Dame takes on St. Johns in game two at 7:30 p.m. Friday the semifinals will be televised live on CBS College Sports, with the title game set for noon on Sunday. Last Week in Womens Soccer. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Obama uses money to urge school changes Nov 4, 2009
And before that, charter school restrictions or budget cuts were eased in eight states Louisiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Duncan had repeatedly warned that such restrictions would hurt a state's chances at the money. (MSNBC -- Politics)