SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us

    News and Articles on Stamford

    Archives: Stamford

    What is hurting Bharti, Reliance  Nov 23, 2009
    That will increase to 771 million by 2013, Stamford, Connecticut-based research firm Gartner Inc. predicted in June. 1. (India Times, India)

    Investors tiptoe back into the game of buying hotels  Nov 23, 2009
    It then unloaded four other non-core properties in the third quarter for $90 million: the Sheraton Stamford, Conn. Hanover Marriott in New Jersey; Washington Dulles Marriott; and Boston Marriott Newton. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Terenzio Signs With Louisville Men's Tennis  Nov 19, 2009
    Terenzio, a native of Stamford, Conn. is the top-ranked player in Connecticut and the Class `S' and state champion. (Uoflsports.com)

    Connecticut's Private Schools Have Suffered Only A Glancing Blow From Recession  Nov 13, 2009
    King Low Heywood Thomas, a day school in Stamford, for example, expanded its enrollment to an all-time high of 664 students because there were so many good applicants this year, said Tom Main, King's head of school. The school had nearly 200 applications for 35 openings for its ninth-grade class, he said. (FOX61, CT)

    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)

    Football: Drogba has United in his sights  Nov 7, 2009
    " United have not won at Stamford Bridge since April 2002 and the manner in which Sir Alex Ferguson's side capitulated at Liverpool last month and then conceded three goals to CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford on Tuesday will not have encouraged fans to believe that particular seven-year itch is about to be scratched. Chelsea have won all nine of their domestic and European fixtures at home this season, scoring 25 goals in the process while conceding only one. But Ferguson is counting on the... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Football: Lampard double puts Chelsea top  Oct 25, 2009
    com - Football Lampard double puts Chelsea top. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Chelsea go top  Oct 25, 2009
    Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea leap-frogged champions Manchester United into top spot in the English Premier League with a 5-0 rout of Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. An own goal in the 20th minute from French defender Gael Givet, who turned Nicolas Anelka's cross past goalkeeper Paul Robinson under pressure from Didier Drogba, put the Blues ahead. (iAfrica.com)

    Probe widens in Galleon case: Report  Oct 25, 2009
    Legendary trader Steven Cohen founded SAC, a Stamford, Connecticut-based hedge fund. The Journal reported that the subpoena does not suggest wrongdoing. (India Times)

    Chelseas imperious home form may prove a handful for Sams side  Oct 24, 2009
    It all makes ominous reading for Blackburn Rovers ahead of their visit to Stamford Bridge today ... Flourishing Blues: Florent Malouda (centre), Deco (left) and Michael Essien celebrate Chelseas fourth goal against Atletico Madrid during their Champions League Group D match at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday ... Chelseas ability to shrug off adversity is in stark contrast to some of their title rivals, most obviously Liverpool, who have laboured in the absence of the injured Steven Gerrard and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Reds need United ally  Oct 23, 2009
    The Blues' form away from Stamford Bridge has been patchy, with defeats away to Wigan and Aston Villa. But they have been a different proposition back in west London, while a midweek success over Atletico Madrid maintained their winning start to this season's Champions League. (iAfrica.com)

    Ancelotti warns Blues stars they must finish top of group  Oct 23, 2009
    Ancelottis side moved within touching distance of a place in the last 16 thanks to their clinical display against the woeful Spaniards at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. But, more importantly for Ancelotti, the Blues are top of Group D at the halfway stage and he wants them to stay there as it guarantees a home second-leg against one of the group runners-up in the first knockout round. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Ancelottis men go two clear, Arsenal blast six past Blackburn  Oct 7, 2009
    LONDON: Chelsea returned to form with a powerful 2-0 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge yesterday which lifted them two points clear at the top of the Premier League. Goals from French duo Nicolas Anelka and substitute Florent Malouda after the break settled an absorbing contest high on commitment but lacking in clear cut chances. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    New Source of Online Ad Revenue  Oct 5, 2009
    Overture currently allows dentists in Stamford, Conn. for example, to bid for the placement of a link at the top of search listings when someone types the phrase "Stamford dentists" into the search box ... With the new approach, users who type the phrase "Stamford dentists" will see advertisers within 15 miles of Stamford. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)

    CBS Employee Pleads Not Guilty In Letterman Plot  Oct 3, 2009
    He was ordered in 2007 to pay his ex-wife $6,800 per month in child and spousal support until May 2011, when the payments will be reduced to $5,966 until May 2014, according to papers filed in Stamford Superior Court. He had asked for a reduction to $2,039 per month because his ex-wife, Patty Montet, was sharing a house in New Canaan with a man. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Dreaming of a Rebound  Oct 2, 2009
    Uncluttered front desks, a bright logo, plush beds and a groovy bar have remade the Holiday Inn in Stamford, Conn. SHERI MANSON FOR TIME. (Time.com)

    BlackBerry Fund, Backed by RIM, Looks Beyond `99-Cent' Downloaded Programs  Sep 24, 2009
    1 percent, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based. Things are going to get a lot more interesting over the next couple of years, Murphy said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)

    Microsoft Sues Five Companies Over Malware Ads  Sep 20, 2009
    Stamford Advocate Sunday 20th September, 02:04:20 AM. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Photo of the Week  Sep 19, 2009
    Congratulations to Stamford, Connecticut's Bob Stoddard, who submitted the top-rated image in this weeks Its A Snap travel photo contest. While on a three-week Mediterranean Holland America cruise with friends in June, Stoddard captured the vivid colors of an agave plant in bloom at the botanical gardens in Eze, France, located on the French Riviera between Nice and Monte Carlo. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    School founder indicted on sex charges  Sep 18, 2009
    Authorities say Perlitz, who lived in the Connecticut cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Fairfield, enticed children into sex acts by promising food, shelter and items including cash, cell phones, electronics, shoes and clothing. Prosecutors say Perlitz would sometimes withhold benefits or threaten to expel the boys if they refused to have sexual relations. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    Marchionne Managing Chrysler Means Having Five Mobile Devices in Backpack  Sep 14, 2009
    Hes going to have a much harder time than at Fiat, said , president of consulting firm Maryann Keller & Associates in Stamford, Connecticut. Shes covered the industry since 1972 and said the question is whether they have time to fix the product problem before they run out of money. (Bloomberg)

    Oil falls toward $69, eyes Wall St  Sep 13, 2009
    Crude put in a high for the week, but there was no follow-through and the dollar and S stock index) turned around and that helped pull crude back, said Gene McGillian, analyst at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. Profit taking hampered U.S. stocks after five days of gains and the longest winning streak since November, which helped boost crude prices earlier in the week. (India Times)

    EPL: Arsenal stars ready to dazzle United  Aug 29, 2009
    " Elsewhere, Liverpool desperately need a positive performance and, more importantly, a victory at Bolton after losing two of their first three matches. Monday's home defeat against Aston Villa equalled the total number of losses suffered by Liverpool in their entire league campaign last season and Bolton boss Gary Megson expects to face fired-up opponents. "They'll be right at it because they've publicly come out and said that it's a game they must win and that they can't afford to lose another... (India Times, India)

    Old Trafford clash will show Arsenals title credentials  Aug 29, 2009
    The Clarets upset United then defeated Everton at Turf Moor last week and will travel to Stamford Bridge in the belief they can claim another famous scalp. Table-topping Tottenham host Birmingham as they try to build on their best start to a season for 49 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Ancelotti makes winning start, Arsenal demolish Everton  Aug 16, 2009
    The Ivorian produced a dipping free kick nine minutes after Stephen Hunt gave Hull a shock 28th-minute lead and supplied what he later described as a lucky knockout blow at the death on the opening day of the season at Stamford Bridge. In a late match, Arsenal thrashed Everton 6-1 at Goodison Park with Cesc Fabregas scoring twice. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    FOOD FAVES ON TV:  Get the dish on reality winners  Aug 11, 2009
    The show's first female winner, raised in Stamford, Conn. but born in Chicago, is opening a restaurant there, The Drunken Goat, in January. (USA Today)

    Sea of change  Aug 3, 2009
    "I wasn't going to make Zachary do something he didn't want to do," said Karen Cowit, who lives in Stamford, Conn. The family party heading to Key West and Cozumel in May will include the Cowits, two grandmothers and assorted uncles, aunts and cousins, 22 in all. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Casual comfort  Jul 29, 2009
    In 2007, Parallel 38 teamed with Stamford, Conn. -based Vineyard Vines LLC to create the first official Louisville Metro Tie, featuring a fleur de lis pattern and Thoroughbred horses and jockeys. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    High-Frequency Trading May Face Biggest Challenge as Schumer Presses SEC  Jul 27, 2009
    More than 75 percent of hedge funds, pensions and mutual- fund companies use computer-driven strategies because they reduce costs, according to a survey this month conducted by Greenwich Associates, a consulting firm in Stamford, Connecticut. Their trades are placed through Wall Streets largest brokerages, which account for two-fifths of high- frequency trading, NYSE estimates. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Global cues take oil above $67  Jul 25, 2009
    The market is continuing to feel the strength of economic optimism from the greater financial markets, said Gene McGillian, analyst for Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut. I think the strength of the rally is derived mainly from the idea that as we enter the end of this year and early next year, further economic gains will kick demand back in, he added. (India Times)

    Adebayor set for City  Jul 16, 2009
    And if that was not enough, Hughes has certainly not given up on the prospect of signing Terry, even though he is currently adopting a diplomatic stance to a situation that may begin to unravel at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea attempt to discover their captain's intentions before they leave for the USA on Thursday. "I have had fantastic respect for John Terry since I saw him as a young player when I was at Chelsea," said Hughes. (iAfrica.com)

    Terry to stay at Chelsea  Jul 7, 2009
    " Terry is currently on holiday but reports in England suggest that he stayed in the same Dubai hotel as Man City manager Mark Hughes last week, which has increased speculation that he could leave Chelsea. Deco and Carvalho 'Chelsea players' for now Ancelotti was less emphatic about whether Deco and Ricardo Carvalho would stay at Stamford Bridge after they were both linked with moves to Inter Milan. "Carvalho and Deco are Chelsea players," he said. "If in the future a player wants to go they... (iAfrica.com)

    US job scene better, faster recovery  Jun 29, 2009
    We need more improvement in the labour market for the recovery theme to play out, said James OSullivan, a senior economist at UBS Securities in Stamford, Connecticut. Weve seen an inflection point i 00004000 n employment, with the rate of declines diminishing. (India Times)

    Asian Youth Games torch relay kicks off  Jun 28, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next (Channelnewsasia.com)

    The Vagabond Travelers Dream  Jun 26, 2009
    Sir Stamford Raffles established a settlement on the island of Singapore in 1819. Because it had been a fishing location with a lion-inhabited jungle, he named it Singapore-loosely translated as place of lions-and created a symbol with fishlike base and a lions head. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)

    Liverpool sign Johnson  Jun 23, 2009
    Johnson was given permission to speak to both clubs about a move last week and the full-back has decided to make the switch to Anfield rather than return to Stamford Bridge for a second spell. A Liverpool statement read: "Liverpool FC confirmed this evening that they had reached an agreement with Portsmouth Football Club and with Glen Johnson for the transfer of the player to Anfield.". (iAfrica.com)

    Sheva: 'I want to stay'  Jun 23, 2009
    The 32-year-old hopes the arrival of former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea will allow him to prove his worth at Stamford Bridge. "I have spoken to the coach who has given me an appointment for pre-season training," he said. (iAfrica.com)

    Liverpool face Champions League headache due to EPL schedule  Jun 19, 2009
    Only on Matchday Four do the Reds appear to get a break, when they host promoted Birmingham, while United travel to Stamford Bridge that weekend and Arsenal are at Wolves. Even if Liverpool qualify for the knock-out stages, they won t escape the fixture curse. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Drogba slapped with ban  Jun 18, 2009
    The decision follows the angry scenes that marred Chelsea's elimination from the Champions League on away goals at the hands of Barcelona after a 1-1 draw between the clubs in the second leg of their semi-final at Stamford Bridge on May 6. "Drogba and Bosingwa were facing charges of being in breach of the principles of sportsmanship by insulting the referee by making offensive comments," read a statement on the UEFA website. (iAfrica.com)

    Drogba to accept penalty  Jun 2, 2009
    Incensed by decisions made by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo in the second leg against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, Drogba ranted at the official and repeatedly swore into a live television camera. He could be banned for up to six games but has apologised for the tirade and said: "It's not easy but I think that whatever I did and the decision they take I will accept it because my behaviour was not what UEFA and everyone wants to see in a football stadium."I will do my suspension and, after that, I... (iAfrica.com)

    Carlo talks a good game  Jun 2, 2009
    Ancelotti takes charge at Stamford Bridge on July 1 and will become Chelsea's fifth manager in less than two years following Jose Mourinho, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Hiddink ... The Champions League title is the only trophy Chelsea have not won since Roman Abramovich took over at Stamford Bridge ... "Former Chelsea defender Ron Harris believes Ancelotti's experience makes him the ideal man to bring European glory to Stamford Bridge.Harris told Setanta Sports News: "Look at his track... (iAfrica.com)

    Becks dismisses Blues link  May 31, 2009
    Article By: Sat, 30 May 2009 14:39 David Beckham has poured cold water on talk linking him with a possible move to Chelsea should Carlo Ancelotti move to Stamford Bridge. Reports have suggested Chelsea managerial target Ancelotti is keen on bringing Beckham to Stamford Bridge if he does take over from Guus Hiddink this summer with the England star impressing the Italian during his loan stint at AC Milan. (iAfrica.com)

    Chelsea win FA Cup  May 31, 2009
    Blues interim boss Hiddink resumes his role as Russia coach on a full-time basis in June but he will always be fondly remembered at Stamford Bridge after leading Chelsea to their first trophy for two years. Everton had made the perfect start when Louis Saha struck after just 25 seconds to claim the fastest goal in FA Cup final history. (iAfrica.com)

    Carvalho to stay Blues  May 23, 2009
    He has been linked with a summer move away from Stamford Bridge, with reports suggesting clubs in Spain and Italy are interested in his services. Carvalho has refused to be drawn on the transfer talk and is staying focused on recapturing his best form with the Blues. (iAfrica.com)

    It's 'You're fired' for another Apprentice hopeful  May 21, 2009
    But an unimpressed Sir Alan dismissed the boast, saying: "Don't start banging on about bloody Sandhurst again. "I was in the Jewish Lad's Brigade, Stamford Hill Division, but it didn't make me sell computers when I got older. " In delivering his verdict, Sir Alan told Clarke: "You think quite a lot of yourself. (BBC News -- UK)

    So if London gets NFL, do we get cricket and warm beer?  May 15, 2009
    As a frequent traveler to London the past 15 years I ve had the opportunity to see several Chelsea games at glorious Stamford Bridge, additionally, the atmosphere in any pub during a darby (as the Brits call local rivalries) easily matches the intensity of any college or pro game I ve ever been too. Warm beer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Frontier buys Verizon assets for $5.3-billion  May 14, 2009
    The buyer is Frontier Communications Corp., based in Stamford, Conn. The company focuses on serving small towns and rural areas and will triple in size with the deal. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Owners struggle to find sanctuaries for chimps  May 14, 2009
    Some sanctuaries say they have received more calls since a 14-year-old chimp named Travis suddenly attacked Stamford, Conn. resident Charla Nash. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Late wrestler's doctor sentenced to 10 years in prison  May 13, 2009
    Prosecutors said Chris Benoit, a wrestler for Stamford, Conn. -based World Wrestling Entertainment, and his wife, Nancy, were not the two patients who died. (Globe and Mail)

    MPs' expenses claims 2007-8  May 12, 2009
    MPs' expenses in detail. The table below sets out the full range of MPs' expenses. (BBC News -- UK)

    The first of three titles awaits Guardiolas boys  May 9, 2009
    Andres Iniestas dramatic late strike against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday gave them an away-goal victory that put them in the Champions League final at the end of the month. Before then, Pep Guardiolas side have a Kings Cup final against Athletic Bilbao in Valencia next Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Drogba says sorry  May 8, 2009
    " Drogba, who had been substituted in the second half, was shown a yellow card for coming onto the pitch to vent his fury at Ovrebo after the final whistle. He was incensed at the referee's refusal to award Chelsea two spot-kicks in the first half at Stamford Bridge when he and Florent Malouda were brought down. The Norwegian official, who had to be smuggled out of Britain on Thursday because of police fears for his safety, also rejected two handball penalty appeals after the break when Gerard... (iAfrica.com)

    Chelsea rally behind Drogba  May 8, 2009
    A stoppage time goal from Andres Iniesta earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and put the Catalans into a Rome final with Manchester United. Chelsea's players were left incensed over referee Tom Henning Ovrebo's performance and Drogba, who had been substituted late in the game, stormed on to the pitch at the final whistle to harangue the official, who had to be escorted down the tunnel by a group of stewards. (iAfrica.com)

    'It's a conspiracy!!'  May 7, 2009
    Andres Iniesta's stoppage-time equaliser earned Barcelona a scarcely-deserved 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening and sent the Catalans into a final meeting with Manchester United on the away goals rule. Hiddink admitted his side, who had performed with superb discipline in the goalless first leg and gone ahead in the tie through a stunning Michael Essien strike, had contributed to their own downfall by failing to take the chances they had to kill the match. (iAfrica.com)

    Barca break Chelsea hearts  May 7, 2009
    Out-thought and out-muscled in the goalless first leg in the Nou Camp, Barcelona found themselves out-played in what was, until the cruel final minutes, a one-sided Stamford Bridge encounter. Ovrebo was wrong to send Barca's French defender Eric Abidal off with just over 20 minutes left for what he thought was a professional foul on Nicolas Anelka. (iAfrica.com)

    Why Star Wars movies still matter  May 7, 2009
    ----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Thursday, 12 May, 2005, 10:02 GMT 11:02 UK. (BBC News)

    * LFP : Spanish title hanging on outcome of El Clasico  May 2, 2009
    Guardiolas side have to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final and Lionel Messi believes a win over Real could aid their European aspirations. If we win, well be able to go to Chelsea [next week] feeling more relaxed, Messi said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Chelsea in pole position  Apr 29, 2009
    "Hopefully going back to the Bridge (Stamford Bridge) we can use that to our advantage." ... In the final stages Barca desperate for a lead to take to Stamford Bridge brought on Bojan Krkic and Hleb but they too could not conjure a goal although the ex-Arsenal player Hleb saw a shot saved well by Cech in injury time. (iAfrica.com)

    Marist Salvages Split With Canisius In MAAC Finale  Apr 28, 2009
    In game one (Stamford, Conn. and (Woonsocket, R.I.) each had two hits in the top two spots in the batting order. (Goredfoxes.com)

    Chelsea sink Gunners  Apr 19, 2009
    The Dutchman, appointed on an interim basis at Stamford Bridge following Luiz Felipe Scolari's sacking in February, will now stay in west London until at least 30 May thanks to Didier Drogba's late goal which decided a hard-fought semifinal at Wembley. Hiddink has injected belief and resolve into a side which was sliding towards mediocrity on his arrival, and it displayed those two qualities in abvundance here. (iAfrica.com)

    Ultrasound key to firm's future  Apr 16, 2009
    The company s efforts got a boost last summer from a $25 million private-equity investment from Stamford, Conn. -based Galen Partners. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)

    Three English teams in the semifinals of the Champions League  Apr 16, 2009
    Chelsea held on to oust Liverpool 7-5 on aggregate after a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge, and two-time champion Barcelona advanced past Bayern Munich 5-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in Germany. United coach Alex Ferguson, who was marking his 150th Champions League match in charge of the club, had said earlier this week that he expected more from Ronaldo. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Chelsea survive scare  Apr 15, 2009
    Guus Hiddink's side, who will face Barcelona in the last four, came agonisingly close to squandering their 3-1 first leg lead as Liverpool twice pulled within one goal of a remarkable victory at Stamford Bridge ... For the second successive season, Chelsea have knocked their Premier League rivals out of Europe's elite club competition, but the nerves of every Chelsea player and fan inside Stamford Bridge must have been completely shredded before the Blues finally emerged victorious. (iAfrica.com)

    Chelsea hold off Bolton  Apr 12, 2009
    Chelsea survived an extraordinary late fightback from Bolton to register a jittery 4-3 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday ... The Merseysiders need to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal decider at Stamford Bridge and the shambolic nature of Chelsea's defending might persuade Rafael Benitez that his European hopes could yet be revived, against all the odds ... Stamford Bridge was suddenly on edge and the ripples of anxiety became full blown waves with 12 minutes... (iAfrica.com)

    Macheda saves Man U  Apr 12, 2009
    Chelsea kept their own title hopes alive with a 4-3 win over Bolton in a bizarre encounter at Stamford Bridge. Michael Ballack combined with Salomon Kalou to give the Blues a half-time lead and they cruised into a 4-0 lead when Didier Drogba claimed a second-half double sandwiched around a Frank Lampard penalty. (iAfrica.com)

    * Torres helps send Reds back to top  Apr 12, 2009
    But Benitezs side will travel to London for Tuesdays return leg with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a glimmer of hope that they can produce a remarkable turnaround against Guus Hiddinks side after this easy victory. They brushed aside struggling Blackburn without influential captain Steven Gerrard, who has been struggling with a groin problem but could start at Chelsea. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Chelsea knock over Reds  Apr 9, 2009
    The Blues have been back to their imposing best since Hiddink replaced Scolari and they swept Liverpool aside to leave next Tuesday's return at Stamford Bridge looking a formality, with a last four clash against Barcelona, big winners over Bayern Munich on Wednesday, now on the cards. Rafa Benitez's team had only themselves to blame. (iAfrica.com)

    Federal Signal Sends Letter to Stockholders  Apr 7, 2009
    Stamford Industrial Group (formerly Net Perceptions) ... Since 2004, under Warren Kanders' leadership, Stamford Industrial Group was delisted from NASDAQ (while still known as Net Perceptions), underwent a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, and changed its name and stock symbol ... Date Payor "Service" Recipient Benefit Provided Awarded 1999 Armor Holdings - Role in a stock offering Kanders & Co. $300,000 2001 Armor Holdings - Role in an acquisition Kanders & Co. $750,000 - Expense reimbursement... (PR Newswire)

    'Reds to KO Chelsea'  Apr 7, 2009
    We are in the right mood for it," Lampard said. Chelsea's hopes of taking a positive result back to Stamford Bridge for next Tuesday's return would be improved if Didier Drogba can recover from the ankle injury that kept him out of the Newcastle match. Drogba, who terrorised Liverpool in last season's semi-final second leg, has been in fine form of late after an inconsistent season and Blues boss Guus Hiddink was relieved to see the Ivory Coast striker play a full part in training on Monday. If... (iAfrica.com)

    Marist Softball Swept By Fairfield, 7-3, 4-3  Apr 6, 2009
    Lamoureux drove in (Stamford, Conn. in the bottom of the fifth on a single to center field. (Goredfoxes.com)

    Readers share stories of the unsung heroes of travel  Apr 3, 2009
    Like family: Frequent traveler Kathleen Cattrall, left, laughs with Lilly Rulli, who regularly greets her with a "Hi, dearie!" at the Market Basket gift shop at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford, Conn ... " Gareth Caldbeck, Naples, Fla. Hotel feels like home I spent 42 weeks on the road last year as vice president of customer experience for Time Warner Cable. To me, the "unsung heroes" of travel are the people who make my hotel stays as much like home as they can. At the Stamford,... (USA Today -- Travel)

    Hotels willing to deal to keep conference business  Mar 27, 2009
    A hefty enough penalty can convince planners to conduct the event even with low attendance, said Robert LaFleur, an analyst with the Susquehanna Financial Group in Stamford, Conn. "It might make more sense to pay the full amount and hold the event than to do nothing and still take a financial hit," he said. (Yahoo News)

    WrestleMania comes to Houston  Mar 27, 2009
    Publicly traded WWE Inc., based in Stamford, Conn. brought in net income of $45. (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Hiddink fumes as Chelsea slip up  Mar 23, 2009
    But Chelsea failed to capitalise as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at rivals Tottenham, leaving their hopes of restoring the title to Stamford Bridge after a three-year absence in tatters ... Hiddink will have plenty to ponder as he leaves England for the first time since his appointment at Stamford Bridge. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Chelsea miss their chance  Mar 22, 2009
    Luka Modric's superb strike early in the second half consigned Guus Hiddink to his first defeat since assuming control at Stamford Bridge on an interim basis, but while the Dutchman will be piqued at losing his unbeaten record, his real annoyance will be at failing to capitalise on United's surprise defeat at Fulham. Instead, Sir Alex Ferguson's side retain their four-point lead over Chelsea - a lead that could be stretched to seven if they win their game in hand - and Hiddink might well come to... (iAfrica.com)

    Reds to play Blues again  Mar 21, 2009
    While 2006 finalists Arsenal were drawn to play Spanish side Villarreal, semifinalists the same year, an all-English quarterfinal will see Liverpool take on Chelsea at Anfield before travelling to Stamford Bridge a week later. In the other quarterfinal 2006 winners Barcelona welcome Bayern Munich to the Nou Camp before playing the second leg in Germany. (iAfrica.com)

    Budget review  Mar 19, 2009
    Surprised by the lack of resident turnout to the budget hearings Meyer asked, "Where are the people? Can they afford to have their taxes raised?" Jones believes Fairfield should follow the communities of Weston, Greenwich and Stamford who have all come in at extremely low budgets for the coming year. "These extraordinary times demand a bi-partisan call for prudent fiscal stewardship of the Town's budget and resources," said Jones following Monday night's meeting. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)

    Airfare bargains in 'worldwide distress sale'  Mar 18, 2009
    It's from $899 if you stay at the five-star Sir Stamford at Circular Bay, a few minutes' walk to the Opera House. "With the dollar stronger, with 50 percent off airfare, you have wiggle room" to spend more on travel, said Parsons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    Connecticut's Gold Coast braces for Jerry Springer  Mar 16, 2009
    Subject to negotiations, Springer's show will move from Chicago this summer into the new production studio at the Rich Forum Theater in Stamford, about 30 miles from New York City and next to one of the region's largest and oldest Catholic churches ... The deal will help the Stamford Center for the Arts _ which runs the Rich Forum and another theater _ pull out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, said Michael Widland, the center's chairman ... Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy said he has not received any... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Nonprofit touring US to help struggling homeowners  Mar 14, 2009
    It was the third stop on the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America's nationwide "Save the Dream Tour," which offered mortgage restructuring help in Washington, D.C., last year and in Stamford, Conn. last month. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    Hiddink commits to Russia  Mar 14, 2009
    Hiddink has revived hopes of silverware at Stamford Bridge this season with an impressive unbeaten start to his stint as temporary manager, a role he is combining with his commitments to Russia. Petr Cech and Michael Ballack, two of the senior stars said to have grown disillusioned under Hiddink's predecessor Luiz Felipe Scolari, both said earlier this week that they would be delighted to see the Dutchman installed on a permanent basis. (iAfrica.com)

    The heavyweights collide  Mar 13, 2009
    But a Liverpool win would, at least, offer a glimmer of hope to both Rafael Benitez's men and a revitalised Chelsea, who will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run under temporary manager Guus Hiddink to seven matches when Manchester City visit Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The problem for the chasing pair is that United have yet to show anything approaching a whiff of a suggestion that they are about to start dropping points carelessly. (iAfrica.com)

    Late Drogba strike puts Chelsea through to quarters  Mar 11, 2009
    "I think we lost the game when we didn't score at Stamford Bridge," he said ... "The team went into the second half wanting to do the impossible. Scoring a goal wasn't easy but we did so and we kept on fighting. That is why I'd say we lost the tie at Stamford Bridge, when we didn't score there.". (Globe and Mail -- Sports)

    The English invasion  Mar 9, 2009
    Chelsea, last year's runners-up, have the trickier assignment, taking a 1-0 lead to Juventus, coached by Claudio Ranieri, a former coach at Stamford Bridge before being ejected by Roman Abramovich, the club's Russian owner impatient to land the continent's most glittering prize. Juventus rested a host of first choice players for Saturday's 1-0 derby victory away to Torino and Ranieri, now without Mali midfielder Momo Sissoko because of a broken foot, will tinker again on Tuesday. (iAfrica.com)

    Anelka suffers injury  Mar 8, 2009
    Ivory Coast striker Drogba, whose goal in the first leg against Juventus at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago gave Chelsea a slender lead to defend in their quest for a Champions League quarter-final place, was on the mark again as Hiddink's full-strength side coasted through to the last four of the FA Cup. Championship mid-table team Coventry, who beat Premier League Blackburn in the fifth round, potentially represented a threat to Hiddink's bid to bring a trophy to Chelsea this term. (iAfrica.com)

    Archives: Stamford

    Back to Travel News

[ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ]
©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc.
All rights reserved. Patents pending.



Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009