BOOK REVIEW: Diva’s Last Curtain Call

Posted by john on June 30th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

Remember when you were a kid and Mama told you that you had to watch out for your brother or sister? No matter whether you were the oldest child or the youngest, Mama said you had to stick together through thick and through thin.
In the new novel Diva’s Last Curtain Call by Angela Henry, […]

Defenders Nip Rock Cats, 5-4

Posted by john on June 25th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

The Connecticut Defenders recovered from a loss last night to defeat the New Britain Rock Cats 5-4 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on June 24 at Dodd Stadium. Geno Espineli was solid on the hill and the bats came through with some timely hitting to win their third ball game in five contests.
The Defenders jumped […]

Learning-disabled young adults need some independence, author advises

Posted by john on June 23rd, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

With hovering “helicopter” parents increasingly common, it’s even more challenging for parents of children with learning disabilities to step back as their kids grow up, says Anne Ford, co-author of the new book, “On Their Own: Creating an Independent Future for Your Adult Child with Learning Disabilities and ADHD” (Newmarket Press, $16.95).
“A lot of parents […]

Movie Review: The Treatment

Posted by john on June 17th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

The Treatment is an adaptation of a novel by Daniel Menaker chronicling an emotionally stunted schoolteacher’s fractious relationship with his therapist as well as his budding romance with a wealthy widow. If that sounds like a setup for a Woody Allen film, it’s no surprise that the novel and film are also set in New […]

Record number of entries - 41

Posted by john on June 13th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

The Organising Committee of the Royal Malta Yacht Club is right to feel satisfied with the great response received from the Gewiss Marzamemi Weekend Regatta, held recently.
In a statement, the club said a record number of 41 boats started from Marsamxett Harbour to cross over to Sicily and enjoy the facilities offered by the […]

Signs Now Corporate Team And Franchise Owners Attend Allegra Networks 2007 Summit In Heidelberg Germany

Posted by john on June 10th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

Corporate team members and top franchise owners from Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently attended the Allegra Network 2007 Summit in Heidelberg, Germany, May 3 – 6, 2007.
The annual gathering of top performing franchise members serves as a chance for a meeting to share the best business practices in the industry. The […]

Albany Molecular shifts focus

Posted by john on June 5th, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

ALBANY — Controlling expenses companywide, pursuing less expensive sources of raw materials overseas and emphasizing lean manufacturing techniques at its plant in Rensselaer are among the steps Albany Molecular Research Inc. plans as it focuses on boosting profit margins.
The strategies were outlined at the drug-discovery and contract research firm’s annual meeting Monday morning at its […]

Movie’s lack of attitude refreshing

Posted by john on June 2nd, 2007 — in Allegra Top News

Love is a many-complicated thing in director Maria Maggenti’s breezy and urbane comedy, “Puccini for Beginners.”
Maggenti, whose films include “The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love,” has fashioned a lesbian film notably without attitude and with some clever insights on love and relationships.
Our heroine is Allegra (Elizabeth Reaser), an opera-obsessed New York author […]