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Thursday, August 23, 2007

08/23/07 - Phantom Entertainment Of Port Chester Annouced That It Is Placing It's Products In Hotel Rooms.


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Phantom® Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PHEI) announced today that it has signed a marketing agreement with ProGames Network, a subsidiary of MobilePro Corp. (OTC BB: MOBL), to place the Phantom® Wireless Lapboard and Phantom® Game Service content in hotel rooms of international hotel chains in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.


“The Phantom® Wireless Lapboard and Phantom® Game Service content fit our goal of providing the most user-friendly and content-rich hotel amenities,” noted Martin Gray, President and CEO of ProGames Network. “Phantom Entertainment will help us deliver user friendly wireless technology and a content-rich catalogue of video games to the hospitality industry.”


“We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to provide our Phantom Wireless Lapboard and Phantom Game Service content to Pro Games Network for placement in hotel rooms worldwide. We believe this opportunity will demonstrate that hotels and other location-based providers can offer video game entertainment as part of their marketing efforts,” said Greg Koler, President and CEO of Phantom Entertainment, Inc.


About ProGames Network


ProGames Network was formed in 2006 by MobilePro Corp., a North American wireless broadband company located in Bethesda, MD, to focus on developing tools, content and specialized connectivity for online gamers. ProGames Network offers brand name mobile and online games through its well established distribution channels, and its web site also offers its new narrow channel game search engine. Additionally, ProGames will soon begin offering online daily sweepstakes on a variety of sporting events through its exclusive sweepstakes platform. For more information about MobilePro, visit http://www.mobileprocorp.com/. For more information about ProGames Network, visit http://www.progamesnetwork.com/.


About Phantom Entertainment


Phantom Entertainment is a global entertainment and interactive game company. Phantom Entertainment has developed and is marketing the Phantom® Wireless Lapboard, a combination wireless keyboard, laser mouse and hard surface that enables users to work or play games from any comfortable setting. For more information, please visit http://www.phantom.net/.



Source: Business Wire (press release), CA



Reporter: phantompr@comcast.net



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08/23/07 - Whatever Happened To Assistant Port Chester Schools Superintendent Michael Kohlhagen


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Michael Kohlhagen was appointed the new superintendent of schools by the school board in May. Kohlhagen, 44, started his three-year contract, which pays $162,045 annually, on July 2.


Kohlhagen is no stranger to the Greater Hartford area; he worked for three years as an assistant superintendent in the Hartford public school system.


More recently, Kohlhagen worked for six years as assistant superintendent in Port Chester, N.Y., a municipality located in Westchester County just south of Greenwich.


Kohlhagen said in an interview in his office on Aug. 22, that he was "excited" for the school year to begin and that he is looking forward to working "really hard to take the school system to the next level."


Toward that end, Kohlhagen has adopted the mantra "Success and Rigor for Every Student."........


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Source: Wethersfield Post


Publication Date: August 23, 2007


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08/23/07 - "They do a schtick together," said Pete Lucia, the festival's chairman, talking about how John LaBarca and Ange Rubino improvise on stage.


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MONROE — The summery sweet aroma of fresh fried dough coated with melting powdered sugar hung in the air like an invitation.


An invitation to eat.


"I love the fried dough with the sugar on it," said Sonja Macri, of Monroe, as she strolled with her husband, Vinny, through the grounds of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church for the 17th annual St. Jude Italian Festival.


It was opening night Wednesday. The festival at the junction of Routes 110 and 111 is one of the town's major events and continues through Saturday night, offering steaming plates of freshly prepared Italian foods, as well as rides and games.


Macri recommends the cavitelli with broccoli, before taking a shot at the games.
"It's seasoned with garlic and it has olive oil," Macri said, talking about the pasta dish with great admiration.


Food isn't the only attraction. Italian singer Angie Rubino, 76, of Port Chester, N.Y., lulled the crowd with his resonant vocals on Italian songs, some of which appeared to be from long ago.........


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Publication Date: August 23, 2007


Reporter: TONY SPINELLI tspinelli@ctpost.com


08/23/07 - Roomate Wanted - I thought I'd try again on here before going to craigslist.I am looking for a place in Port Chester.


Roomate Wanted


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I'm looking for a place in Port Chester or anywhere around Purchase. Right now, anything is awesome - if you have an apartment and are looking for a roomate, please let me know. *** I'll be a senior.


I'll be a senior BALA: Performance Art major (I made it up: it's art+dance+music+other stuff) ... my advisor is Carol Bankerd.. so that gives you some idea.


I work a bunch on weekends, stay at school a lot, have a car... kind of a hermit sometimes.


I'm clean, usually quiet, love dinner parties and food in general. I like to cook, play music, write.. I like nature - the woods mostly, and I like sleep.


You can even check out my facebook if you want: Gabriel Hoff


So please call or drop a comment if you're interested! 845-653-1195


Thanks,


Gab




08/23/07 - It was a tall order, writing songs for Shakespeare, Says Josh Carriero of Port Chester


Emma Green, Sergio Marroquin and Elinor Reina rehearse

for "As You Like It,"


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When they started Lawn Chair Theatre last summer with "Much Ado About Nothing," the folks at the Port Chester Council for the Arts had a plan.


They set up their stage in a clearing between ball fields in Lyon Park and invited theater lovers to bring their own chairs and enjoy a show outdoors.


What they didn't plan on was an opening-night hailstorm that pelted cast, crew and theater lovers with ice pellets the size of golf balls and forced all to clamber to the shelter of the Girl Scout House in a far-off corner of the park.


The show went on the next night, inside the cozy cabin, safe from whatever Mother Nature could send their way.


This year, Lawn Chair Theatre's production of "As You Like It" ..........


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Source: Journal News


Publication Date: August 23, 2007


Reporter: PETER D. KRAMER








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Where: Lyon Park, at Parkway and Putnam, Port Chester.


When: Today and tomorrow at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 6 p.m.


Tickets: Free.Call: 914-939-3183.


Note: Bring your own lawn chair.


A production of the Port Chester Council for the Arts.


With: Emma Green, Jake Lewis, Larry Reina, Mario Rodriguez, Elinor Reina, Sergio Marroquin, Diego Molano, Madeline Rende, Ana Sarmiento, Anna Kamenski, Alexa Greto, Efrain Barajas, Michelle Altmann, Paulina Bukanowski, Teddy Schaeffer, Kiah Thomas, Scott Faubel, Simon Edmonds-Langham, Jake Adler, Lorna Whittemore, Olivia Green, Kevin Rishel, Steve Greto, Terry Hanson.
Directed by Peter Green.
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Here’sa look at this week’s newest theatrical offering: “As You Like It” in Port Chester tonight and tomorrow.

08/23/07 - Business - Overall, USA Bank's total past due loans as a percentage of total loans is considered manageable at 1.7%.


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Fred DeCaro, Jr., Chairman of the Board of USA Bank, announced today that USA Bank (OTCBB: USBK) has increased its asset base at June 30, 2007 to $149 million, an increase of $43 million, or 41%, over the $106 million reported at December 31, 2006. Mr. DeCaro, Jr. further stated that, “Loan quality continues to be exceptional, as evidenced by the fact that the Bank has only one classified loan, for .......


......Mr. Ron Gentile, the President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "That with the continued growth of high quality loans, the Bank's net interest income should become a major factor in operating result improvements on a quarterly basis during the forthcoming quarters." Mr. Gentile further reported that, "As of today, the Bank has a pipeline of commercial real estate loans for portfolio of approximately $34 million and a pipeline of commercial and residential mortgage loans for sale of approximately $55 million, which is impressive in this challenging environment."


The Bank has also developed a draft of a new Strategic/Business Plan. It was developed in cooperation with the Bank's Board of Directors, senior operating management and FinPro, Inc., who is represented by Mr. Nicholas J. Ketcha, the former Head of the Division of Bank Supervision for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.


This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. There may be factors, including those described in the Bank's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated.


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Reporter: Fred DeCaro, Jr.Chairman of the Board (914) 417-3211




For more information regarding USA Bank visit thier website at http://www.usa-bankers.com/.


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USA Bank is hiring!


USA Bank is always looking for excellent candidates with strong customer service skills. We are currently accepting resumes for loan officers and other positions. Contact
Human Resources for a full list of available opportunities.


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08/23/07 - "I didn't want to hurt him. I just wanted him to get out of the way," Maureen Jackson told the Port Chester detective


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“I didn't want to hurt him. I just wanted him to get out of the way”
A woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend by running him over with her car told a detective that she first got angry with the victim when he made her walk four blocks and then more so when he stood in front .........


.........She said she asked Schribman to put her bag in her car and got mad at him when he asked for a ride back to his car. She wouldn't open the passenger door for him, she told the detective.
"I started to pull away and he stood in front of the car," she said, according to the statement. "He wouldn't move so I pressed on the accelerator very gently just to try to get him to move. I nudged him with my front bumper but he stood his ground directly in the middle of the front of my car. I then accelerated harder because I was even more angry now and I wanted to speed away."


She said she "felt a thud after I ran over his body" but she kept going because she wanted to get back to Mount Kisco.


Jackson had worked for the agency that managed the group home and was known to have mental health problems of her own. The housemate she claimed to be dating said in January that they only had a platonic relationship. Another housemate, William Petrovich, told The Journal News that Schribman was trying to stop Jackson from leaving because they were concerned she was depressed. She had promised them she was going to see a psychiatrist the next day and they didn't think she was in any condition to go home by herself, Petrovich said.






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Reporter: Jonathan Bandler at jbandler@lohud.com or 914-694-3520.


08/23/07 - Port Chester - Resturant Review - Chowhound - Poster says "Coyote Flaco = Coyote Flunko"


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And then I was told that I went to the "wrong" CF- that Portchester is waaay better. I don't know bc I haven't been, but I am so soured on them at this point that I'll stick with Little Mexican Cafe the next time I want Mexican in ...



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Publication Date: August 23, 2007

08/23/07 - cops noticed a 25-year-old Port Chester man stumble out of the bar and then saw Castro, Donahoe and Tineo walk up to him and rob him.


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WHITE PLAINS - Three men, who at first appeared to be helping an intoxicated Port Chester man, were arrested on a grand larceny charge after police said they turned out to be helping themselves to the man's wallet.


Anthony Castro, 16, of 159 S. Lexington Ave.; John Donahoe, 20, of 250 Martine Ave.; and Emmanuel Tineo, 19, of 529 Locust Ave., Port Chester, were all charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony, after police said they held down the victim and went through his pockets shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday outside the Crystal bar, 60 W. Post Road........

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Source: Journal News


Publication Date: August 22, 2007


Reporter: Richard Liebson at rliebson@lohud.com or 914-694-3534.






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