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      Cassie - Connecticut Fever (2008) [leaked]
      This isn't anything official, just a list of songs that leaked, and rumored to be on the new album. I become her fan when I heard In Love With The DJ, Turn The Lights Off & Is It You. I can't wait for this new album to be released...Tracklist :Addiction ( Feat. Ryan Leslie & Fabolous )ThirstyOfficial Girl 2 The MorningDo It ( Clip)Do It ( Extended )I Don't Love YouIn Love With The DJ.Is I

      Written by: Grab It First


      In which I don't go to Connecticut
      Melissa just got a job offer in Connecticut. For those of you who don't know, Melissa had been living in Orlando, FL. I had agreed to go with her to help take care of her baby until Alex (her husband) got up there in mid January. This agreement was based on me still being unemployed as of December 31st, the day we'd planned to leave. The humane society hired me on December 29th. Now we had simply

      Written by: jane's daily blah


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Photo Friday Special Edition 2As I mentioned in a previous post, I didn't bring my camera to the Extreme Makeover build site this week as much as I would have liked to. There was just no way to bring a camera in the severe weather we experienced. Today was clean up day and I spent most of the day in a golf cart shuttling garbage, materials and an occasional passenger.  I didn't brin

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      The L.O.X. Perform In Connecticut
      The L.O.X. Perform In Connecticut The audio is hot garbage, but the crowd loses their collective noodles when Styles P goes into “I Get High”. Nah Right No Tags

      Written by: East Coast Digital Radio


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      It's all extremely good here!I believe in freedom of speech, but do people really have the right to be insensitive and just plain stupid in their comments to online newspaper articles. I wish the Norwich Bulletin and the New London Day would exercise some control over the comments they are allowing about the Girard family.  It is no wonder newspaper revenue is dropping like a rock.&

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Blog posting between volunteer shiftsSince I’m spending most of my days in Voluntown on the Extreme Makeover Home Edition Project, there isn’t a lot of time to sit on my couch, (that’s where it usually happens) writing blog posts.  I thought it might be easier to just post some short snippets of what I’m experiencing at the site during my Volunteer Coordinator shifts.

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Pittsburgh Panthers vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Odds and Spread
      The fans at Rentschler Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Connecticut Huskies when they take their seats on Saturday.BSNblog report that the oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game's total is sitting at 45½.The Panthers upset West Virginia 19-15 as a 3-point underdog on Friday. The combined score

      Written by: Best Sports Betting News


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      A bit of confusion, but it is all goodI arrived at the Voluntown Extreme Makeover job site this morning at 7:15 after sweet talking my way past several security guards.  Despite having on an “official jacket”, I certainly don’t look like a typical member of the build team.  My job this morning and every day for the next week is coordinating volunteers.  Today was c

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Photo Friday special edition!When I received the phone call Wednesday night that I was invited to attend door knock,  my first reaction was “What do I wear to a door knock? I’ve never been to one before.” Silly I know.  I was instructed that we would rendezvous at 6:30AM at the Residence Inn in Mystic.  When I arrived, the place was humming.&nbs

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      On volunteering...It is just one day until Ty knocks on the door of one very deserving family in Eastern CT but the volunteer list continues to grow. The support is overwhelming and by the end of today, the number of volunteers should top 2000 of those willing to work for no pay in weather predicted to be bone chilling. More than 700 scheduling calls have been made and more will be made over the n

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut?!?!?!?!?
      Damn there is like no fields/leagues/teams in CT. Most Active Posts Retailer Specials Section Eastern teams Op Lion Claws II

      Written by: Airsoft Guns by Airsoftica


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Kota - The TriceratopsWho says we are in a recession?   I went to BJ's this week and after passing the line waiting for the new Blackberry Storm, I ran into this friendly fella.  $239.90?  Yikes! See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayLedyard Animal Control has pets for adoption

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Thank you to the volunteers living in my computerWhen the Eastern Connecticut Extreme Makeover – Home Edition project was announced last Thursday in the ballroom of Foxwoods Casino, the number of volunteers registered on the Extreme Home by Bruno website quckly jumped from 200 to 1400.I couldn’t help but think of those volunteers when I read Seth Godin’s blog post today.&nbs

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Local Realtors® donate time and moneyThe past couple of years haven’t been the best for my industry. As home sales plummeted around the nation and foreclosures mounted, the media was quick to point fingers at those responsible for the mess. Many “who’s to blame?” lists included real estate agents. Eastern Connecticut Realtors® didn’t miss the criticism as a New L

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Extreme Makeover - Home Edition is coming to Connecticut... My SECRET is out... Well, part of it!
      YES!  How exiting is that? Extreme Makeover - Home Edition is coming to Connecticut!  Yesterday I wrote a post called:  I HAVE A SECRET... And I Am Spliting At The Seams To Tell Someone! PLEASE READ... BOOKMARK... SUBSCRIBE to find out more! I SO wanted to let the cat out of the bag but I didn't want to spoil anything.  Last night, I was watching the news on CT News C

      Written by: Eastern CT Home Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Ledyard Animal Control has pets for adoptionWhile I was at the Ledyard Animal Control Office this week visiting Autumn (dog on the run), I took photos of the other inmates including these two kitties waiting for adoption. If you know someone looking for a pet, be sure to tell them to call their local animal shelter first.  There is usually someone sweet there looking for a good home

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Alcohol treatment options in Connecticut:
      Alcoholics and their loved ones feel such an overwhelming sense of despair, depression and hopelessness that it is sometimes difficult to see that it is possible to be happy.  Professionals at Connecticut alcohol rehabilitation centers are well aware of this.  They cannot, however, make that first step for you or your loved one.  If someone [...]

      Written by: Alcohol Treatment


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      And so it begins...Although volunteers have been working for a few weeks behind the scenes, the official announcement came this morning; ABC will be coming to Eastern Connecticut to film an episode of Extreme Makeover – Home Edition. Conrad Ricketts, the executive producer, spoke at Foxwoods this morning to a group of about 400 enthusiastic volunteers, sponsors and trade people about bu

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Extreme Makeover Home Edition
      Coming to a town in Eastern Connecticut...If you are on my Christmas list, your gift may be late this year.  My normal holiday schedule was interrupted the morning of October 24th when I received an email from Bruno Hayn of Home Designs by Bruno.   The subject line was “Help I Need Volunteers”.  Bruno’s email went on to explain that he had been contacted by th

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Gay couples marry in Connecticut
      Associated Press reported that same-sex couples began marrying in Connecticut on Wednesday after a judge cleared the way, a victory for gay-rights activists still enraged over the vote last week that cost them the right to wed in California. On Oct. 10th, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that same-sex couples have the right to wed rather than accept a 2005 civil union law designed to

      Written by: Lesbian Dating & Relationships


      Gays Get Right To Wed In Connecticut
      Here we go again.  Why not?   Adam and Steve is what is in style.  The apple these days does not fall far from the tree at all.  Even beastiality is being embraced and encouraged.  Gay-rights activists in California are still outraged over the vote last week that cost them the right to wed in [...]

      Written by: The Hill Chronicles


      Connecticut, Long Island, Or New Jersey Zagat Restaurant Guide
      Register or log in and then click vote now. You will then vote on restaurants and complete a survey. Visit the Zagat website to learn more request your free sample Zagat Restaurant Guide. ** A big thanks to Colleen. The Zagat guides are wonderful to have! ** FYI: Worldwide. The survey concludes on November 23, 2008. What do I have to provide: Name/Address E-mail Confirm e-mail Password

      Written by: Freebie Fanatics


      Structured Settlement funding in Connecticut
      I applied for structured settlement funding with a company I found on TV. The rates were very high and they also told me that it could take up to a month before I receive a check. I am now looking at alternatives as a result. I am alright with waiting because they told me the [...]

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      West Virginia at Connecticut - College Football Betting Odds
      The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rentschler Field.Odds makers at BetUS currently have the Mountaineers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 44½.West Virginia shut out Auburn in the second half and put up 24 points for a 34-17 win in Week 9. West Virginia cov

      Written by: Best Sports Betting News


      Gay marriages to begin next month in Connecticut
      By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Officials are gearing up for the day next month when gay and lesbian couples can begin tying the knot in Connecticut. Attorneys involved in the gay marriage case said Tuesday that couples can begin picking up marriage license applications sometime on or after Nov. 10. A judge at [...]

      Written by: Lawyer Blog | Attorney Blog | Read and Post


      Attention Connecticut Millionaires!
      Millon Dollar Real Estate in Eastern ConnecticutThe 10 Most Expensive Homesfor Sale in Eastern Connecticut1.   Stonington - $17,950,0002.   Stonington - $6,650,0003.   Old Lyme - $4,900,0004.   Old Lyme - $3,900,0005.   Lyme - $3,750,0006.   North Stonington - $3,600,0007.   Stonington - $3,600,0008.   Lyme - $3,595,00

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      The mystery of falling leavesI took this photo yesterday in the parking lot of Dow Chemical on Route 12 in Gales Ferry.  I was fascinated by how one tree is in full fall glory and the other has shed its leaves for winter.  I'm sure there is some scientific reason.  I wonder about it.  See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayGales Ferry Scare Crow

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Jay Greenberg Compositor precoz-El Genio de Connecticut?.. Comparan su Talento con Mozart
      A los 2 años comenzó a componer, diseñó un violoncelo y le pidió a sus padres que le comprasen uno.En la escuela se pasaba escribiendo partituras en la clase sin prestar atención a las materias. Sus padres fueron llamados con urgencia, varias veces, debido al comportamiento "problemático" de la criatura.Jay Greenberg (BlueJay) tenía 12 años cuando una obra suya titulada The Storm fue e

      Written by: Blog Clasico Musica Clasica


      Lobster in Connecticut at $3.99 a pound!
      Stew Leonards puts smiles on lobster lovers in Connecticut This is just a "drive by posting" to let all Connecticut lobster lovers know that Stew Leonard's has 1 1/4 pound lobsters (and below) on sale for $3.99 a pound starting today.  The sale runs for a week. While I was there this afternoon, Stews received a 1000 pound delivery from lobster boats in

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Senator Warns Homeowners Against Foreclosure Scams
      If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure, you should be cautious when it comes to any foreclosure rescue operation that promises you an easy way out of your mortgage problems. In Connecticut, the number of foreclosure-related scams has risen dramatically during the last couple of years as the state struggled with a foreclosure crisis.

      Written by: Cassiano Travareli


      Need A Mesothelioma Attorney? – Find Qualified Connecticut Mesothelioma Attorneys
      Why do you need to worry about finding good Connecticut mesothelioma attorneys once you have contracted the disease? When you are first diagnosed with mesothelioma it is very important to seek out the right lawyer, someone who is successful with mesothelioma injury cases. The faster you find the right attorney, the more successful you will be with your case, so finding the right Connecticut mesoth

      Written by: How to Detect Cancer


      Basement Systems Opens New Building in Connecticut
      At the opening of Basement Systems’ new 57,000 sq.ft. facility, inspiration and hope brings a community together. 100-125 people showed up for a ceremony where Larry Janesky, the owner of Basement Systems Inc., gave a heartfelt testimonial about his feelings on where he came from, where he is, where he will go, and the importance his [...]

      Written by: Basement Systems Blog


      The Haunting in Connecticut - Trailer ( Que Miedo :S)

      Written by: No Entres a Mi Blog


      Settlement Funding in Connecticut
      Connecticut settlement funding case - I have been involved in a legal issue resulting from a car accident. I contacted several companies that provide settlement funding for car accidents here in Connecticut. Each of the companies denied me money because they told me the case was too premature which makes no sense. Since this time [...]

      Written by: Lawsuit Cash Advance - LawLeaf Answers!


      More on Connecticut's Same-Sex Marriage Decision
      Here's another good article by Hofstra Law Professor Joanna Grossman, this one on the recent Connecticut Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision: FindLaw's Writ - Grossman: And Connecticut Makes Three: The State's Highest Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional. ....Connecticut's ruling is similar to the ones in Massachusetts and California, though in subtle ways it is also

      Written by: Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog


      More on Connecticut's Same-Sex Marriage Decision
      Here's another good article by Hofstra Law Professor Joanna Grossman, this one on the recent Connecticut Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision: FindLaw's Writ - Grossman: And Connecticut Makes Three: The State's Highest Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional. ....Connecticut's ruling is similar to the ones in Massachusetts and California, though in subtle ways it is also

      Written by: Steven Ballard


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Gales Ferry Scarecrow ContestIt's been a busy week and I've neglected my blogging just a bit but I wouldn't miss photo Friday.  AND of course, I couldn't let October pass by without a photo from the Gales Ferry Scarecrow Contest at Alice Acres.  I spend so much time at Alice Acres with my camera that I hope Farmer Pete doesn't think I'm stalking him.P.S.  I'll be back blogging

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Finds Right to Same-Sex Marriage - Joins Massachusetts and California
      In a long-awaited decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday joined the highest courts of California and Massachusetts in creating, or recognizing, a right of same-sex marriage on state constitutional grounds. As in those other courts, the decision was a close 4-3. See the news here: Connecticut Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage - The Boston Globe. The majority opinion of the

      Written by: Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog


      Connecticut Finds Right to Same-Sex Marriage - Joins Massachusetts and California
      In a long-awaited decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court yesterday joined the highest courts of California and Massachusetts in creating, or recognizing, a right of same-sex marriage on state constitutional grounds. As in those other courts, the decision was a close 4-3. See the news here: Connecticut Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage - The Boston Globe. The majority opinion of the

      Written by: Steven Ballard


      Go Connecticut!
      This just in from the New York Times!Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions. H/T Madpriest

      Written by: Shuck and Jive


      Connecticut Supreme Court legalizes same-sex marriage
      By Andrew Ryan and Michael Levenson, Globe Staff Connecticut became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage today in a 4-3 decision by the state Supreme Court. In an 85-page decision issued at 11:30 a.m., the court ruled that the state had "failed to establish adequate reason to justify the statutory ban on same sex marriage." The justices noted in the majority opinion that they

      Written by: Lesbian Dating & Relationships


      SAME-SEX MARRIAGE NOW LEGAL IN CONNECTICUT
      This is great news! Same-sex marriage is now legal in Connecticut."The Connecticut supreme court Friday issued a 4-3 decision in favor of eight gay couples who were the plaintiffs in Kerrigan and Mock v. the Connecticut Department of Public Health, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in the state. Connecticut will now become the third state in the country behind Massachusetts and California

      Written by: A CHRISTIAN VOICE FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER RIGHTS


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      It's pumpkin season!This photo was taken on Long Island at one of the gazillion farm stands offering goodies of the fall season.Just a reminder. It is pumpkin season. Every home should have one. Go out and buy yours this weekend. See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayReal Estate For Sale Sign Staging

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Flunking the Connecticut Academic Performance Test
      This goes in the category of "oops!"Connecticut Sophomores who meet the "state goal" level on the four sections of the CAPT test receive a certificate of mastery indicating which sections were successfully completed. These certificates are a nice touch, rewarding the Sophomores who have worked to excel. The certificates are printed on thick paper with the student's name and accomplishments and hav

      Written by: The Principal's Office


      Connecticut publisher closes
      Despite my typical reliance on Publisher’s Weekly and my glorified reverence to everything they report on, I’m a little miffed at today’s report about Greenwood Publishing Group, a Westport, Connecticut, publisher who has been bought by ABC-CLIO of Santa Barbara, California. Previously owned by Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt, Greenwood’s assets and imprints are being transferred

      Written by: bookpublishing


      Westport, Connecticut bans plastic bags
      The Connecticut town of Westport has joined Boise (Idaho) this week by committing to ban plastic bags. Stores giving away plastic bags from early next year will receive a $150 fine. Other US cities that have already banned plastic bags...

      Written by: Greensmartsite


      Connecticut Man Admits Role In Mortgage Fraud Scheme

      Written by: Mortgage Fraud Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Real Estate For Sale Sign StagingThis real estate for sale sign is located on Inchcliffe Drive in Gales Ferry.  Marilyn, isn't it nice when a seller decorates?See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayThe Mercedes Benz Unimog

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Loadable Multiply Connecticut City
      Loadable Multiply Connecticut CityA Downloadx2 approach to wallpaper.Downloadx2 Wallpaper is a new kind of webwallpaper, find on the idea that wallpaper can be more current, efficient and useful. And maybe even fun. After all, Downloadx2 Wallaper has:Free Wallpaper DownloadKeep wanted wallpapers to your rummaging with Downloadx2's innovative technology.USA accessRead Downloadx2 News on your browse

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      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      The Mercedes Benz UnimogA very cool thing about being a real estate agent, especially one that specializes in listings, is that I get to meet all the pets of my sellers, see their collections and hobbies, enjoy photographs of their families, and view memorabilia from their travels.Occasionally I get to learn about something I've never even seen before.The Mercedes Benz Uni

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Baylor at Connecticut College Football Odds
      Baylor at Connecticut Friday, 8:00 pm Eastern ESPN 2The Connecticut Huskies look to go 4-0 to start the season as they host the Baylor Bears on Friday night. This nationally televised game on ESPN 2 should have some offense in it as Baylor is coming off a game in which they scored 45 points in a win against Washington State while Connecticut scored 45 points in their rout of Virginia last w

      Written by: Best Sports Betting News


      Torrington, Connecticut
      no 'of' between a month and a year per MOS using AWB ← Previous revision Revision as of 23:50, 13 September 2008 Line 200: Line 200: ===East end development=== ===East end development=== - The east end of the city known as Torringford, along [[U.S. Route 202]], has been undergoing a period of non-stop, rapid expansion

      Written by: karthik


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      My new camera arrives!For the last 2 years I've taken the photos for my Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday with a little Kodak point and shoot camera. The photos were not half bad but I finally did what I promised myself I'd do. I bought a "real" camera. My first "real" lens arrived today and soon my 3 cats will be really annoyed at me for using them

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      P.O BOX 357 Gales Ferry CTPeople ask me how I come up with the photo for Photo Friday.  Sometimes people give me ideas but mostly the idea just presents itself.  Fortunately I ALWAYS have my camera with me.  I went to pick up the mail in my post office box on Wednesday and it occured to me that those that send mail to P.O Box 357 never actually know where it ends up, unlike a letter

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Best of Connecticut
      Connecticut Magazine Announces Annual Awards Each year Connecticut Magazine publishes the Best of Connecticut awards.  It is my favorite issue of the year and when I receive it,  I quickly start flipping pages to see who won the award for best chicken wings, best clam chowder and best apple pie to name a few.  Yes, I do seem to gravitate to the food awards.  Sure, it is nice th

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Real Estate, My View
      Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated....I guess I kind of expected it.  When I decided to sell the assets of my RE/MAX Realty Group office and stay on as an agent at the new RE/MAX Realty Group, I knew to anticipate the rumors.  Fortunately, blogging gives me the opportunity to clear up a few things so here goes....To my competition:  1.  I am not selling the office beca

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      The shoreline of StoningtonThere are shorelines and there are shorelines.  A ride through Stonington Borough with its vintage homes, quaint shops, and favored restaurants (and a gazillion real estate offices) is a treat but arriving at the rocky shoreline is the best part.See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayTaking Charge in Ledyard

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Taking charge in Ledyard?The mayor is out of town for the next 3 days. That means someone gets to be the "acting mayor". Yep, that'd be me.. Here I am with Mayor Allyn being handed the keys to town hall.  You didn't think I'd miss that photo opportunity did you?See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayA movie, in Gales Ferry?

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut: The Pardon Team
      The Norwich Bulletin has a great "inside" story on the Connecticut "Pardon Team," a Norwich-based organization run by a former alderman that has "helped guide thousands of people through the first steps of the application process." That initial form for that process is actually 17 pages long! The Team, founded by a husband and wife in 2004, notes, "You might make one mistake. But once you’ve ser

      Written by: Pardon Power


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      A movie, in Gales Ferry?As I watched a movie being filmed at the corner of Route 12 and Military Highway in Gales Ferry, more than one person said "A movie....in Gales Ferry?" Yep, Gales Ferry is one of several Connecticut locations being used by producers Nick Huston and Paul Jarrett for a film called "Once More With Feeling." The comedy is expected to be released in 2009.&nbs

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Real Estate, My view
      Misleading SellersThere was a house listed in Gales Ferry this week at a price that defies all logic.  No, I won't give the location. I'm sure that would be an ethics violation, but boy am I tempted. My normally photo accented blog will remain photoless for this rant. What could the listing agent be thinking? Or smoking?  What a disservice to a seller to give the

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut AG Adds A Suit Against Countrywide

      Written by: Mortgage Fraud Blog


      75 Percent Student Life at the University of Connecticut
      About 75 percent of students at the University of Connecticut live on campus. This figure includes many students. The university is home to numerous events on campus to students throughout the year and the sponsorship of the approximately 300 organisations of students, the definition of their students. Some of these organizations at the University of Connecticut [...]

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      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      A unique perspective by High-View PhotographyThis is the cool rig of the photographer from High-View Photography of Mystic CT. Today he was shooting my waterfront listing at 26 Bluff Road West in Gales Ferry Village.    See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayThe friendly competition

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Changes Guidelines for Electronics in Court
      After some behind-the-scenes prodding by Connecticut paralegals, in particular, those in the Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, the courts in Connecticut have revised their guidelines for the use and possession of electronics in the courthouses. Under the new guidelines, a person may have any of the following electronic devices inside a state court facility: * A cell phone; * A came

      Written by: A Paralegal's Blog


      Connecticut Real Estate, My view
      Photo Coming Soon!I remember the days when we used polaroid cameras to take a single photo to display a listing in the local MLS. When one hour photo developing became a reality, I switched to a simple point and shoot film camera and drove to Walmart at least once a week to have the photos developed. We'd mail them into the MLS and someone would scan them for display on the MLS website.Today digit

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      The friendly competitionI stopped by to visit my friendly competition this week at the McBride Agency on Route 12 in Gales Ferry. As usual, Adam Mancini was laying down on the job. Now before anyone without a sense of humor gets too excited, Adam is a great agent and a professional I enjoy co-broking with.  I'm sure he will be happy with this free publicity. See AlsoLast W

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Real Estate, My view
      I'm doing just fine. Thank you.I was flying home last week when the nice lady in the seat next to me asked me why I had been in San Francisco.  I told her I was there for a real estate conference. The smile immediately left her face and she said "Oh, you are in real estate.  I'm so sorry."I told her it was ok.  Really.  I explained that I had been in th

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Playground PicksBy guest blogger, Elise HanksI have many memories of playing on playgrounds.  My grandmother and I would swing higher and higher and she would sing "Up in the air Junior Birdman!" and we would make "okay" signs with our thumbs and forefingers and then flip our hands around to frame our eyes in bird masks.  I would ride the spring-mounted horse and

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Extreme TechnologyOk, so it isn't Friday and the photo isn't of Eastern Connecticut.  I just got back from Inman Connect in San Francisco and my body time clock hasn't quite adjusted. Inman Connect is where technology rules but isn't using a laptop in an elevator a bit much? See AlsoInman Connect San Francisco 2008Out of town and at Inman Connect

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      The Mansfield Drive-Inby guest blogger, Elise HanksOnce or twice a summer we would all load into the car and head out.  Clad in our pajamas and clutching our choice of either candy or popcorn, we were nestled next to our friends and were wound up with excitement.  After nearly forty minutes of anticipation and determination not to eat our snacks on the trip there, we spilled out of the c

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Buttonwood Farms in Griswold Connecticut
      Sunflowers for Wishes I'll be out of town next week so yesterday I headed up to Buttonwood Farms in Griswold for a sneak peek of "Sunflowers for Wishes".  The owners of Buttonwood Farms plant 10 acres of sunflowers each year providing 300,000 blooms framed by blue skies and stone walls.  The sky wasn't so blue due to the heat and humidity and it was a little early for the big s

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      A golfing DilemmaI posted this photo on my Flickr page and titled it "A golfing dilemma". I received a couple interesting comments proving to me once again that my blogosphere friends are always at the ready to be helpful.See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayThe perfect place for a Ledyard garden

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Fishy Smell in Connecticut
      Judge James Lawlor, the probate court administrator, gets the boot — or rather, "made a decision to retire," according to Chief Court Administrator Barbara M. Quinn. What message does that send to our 117 different probate courts that have been excoriated for trampling the civil rights of the old, frail and impoverished?Lawlor has been the man pushing for change from inside, dragging renegade pr

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      Connecticut Online Free Homeowners & Auto Insurance Rates and Quotes
      Free Home Quotes - This is a great site for all Connecticut residents looking to get some home or auto insurance quotes...I have been using them for a long time and recommend this site to everyone I know..... Free Auto...

      Written by: Home Insurance Tips


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Saw Mill Pond in Ledyardby guest blogger, Elise HanksUpon reflecting on local places that hold my favorite memories, I recalled countless afternoons and evenings spent at Saw Mill Park in Ledyard.  A National Historic Landmark, the park holds great educational merit; the water-powered saw mill and its museum run in April and May and October and November on Saturday afternoons.  In additi

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      The perfect place for a Ledyard garden.I've always admired the large (and flat) back yard of this home on Reuven Drive in Ledyard. A new owner will soon be enjoying it!  I hope they have a riding mower.See AlsoLast Week: Eastern CT Photo FridaySomeone buy this boat please

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Real Estate, My View
      A week in the life of this realtor©I had an appointment last week on a home that offered no listing or commission opportunity for me. Instead, the owners were just interested to know what their home might be worth. When I pulled up to their home on Ramblewood Drive in Gales Ferry, I was delighted to find out it was a home I had long admired for its lush perennial gardens. 

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Someone buy this boat, please..I know you've seen it. This boat, prominently located on the corner of Route 12 and River Road in Gales Ferry, has been for sale ($995 or best offer) for 23 years.  Ok, maybe not quite, but it sure seems that long.  I'd guess this boat has been sitting in this same spot at least 5 years, probably longer.  Frankly, I'm tired of looki

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      University of Connecticut; Postdoctoral Fellow in Parallel Computing
      We're seeking an highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. in Computer Science / Chemical / Mechanical Engineering / Physics or related fields with strong experience in MPI based parallel programming. The candidate is required to have strong programming skills (preferably in C/C++) and work experience in Linux/Unix OS. The candidate will take leadership in the pursuit of modifying a serial C pr

      Written by: Free Scholarship International


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Fred's Shanty in New London, CTBy guest blogger, Elise HanksAs a girl who loves burgers and fries by the water, I feel compelled to write about my all-time favorite place to go for that taste of summer.  Fred's Shanty in New London, just a few miles down the shore from Ocean Beach, is famous for its food.  More sophisticated summer shack connoisseurs love their clam chowder, lobster roll

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Condo with a View
      Determining value or not...There are many factors to consider when determining the value of real estate.  In  addition to square footage, condition and amenities, there are things like steep driveways, busy roads, power lines, and bright colors.  In New England, swimming pools don't necessarily add value like they would in Florida or Georgia. Electric heat can negatively a

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Hiking in Connecticutby guest blogger, Elise Hanks Summertime means heading out into the sunshine and communing with nature.  Well, I realize that not everyone wants to pack granola, strap on hiking gear, and begin a trek.  Luckily there are many levels of hiking trails in the local area that can be stimulating for any and everyone with the mind to go for a hike. For those who

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Sunning at Connecticut College ArboretumPhoto Friday this week comes courtesy of Wendy Limouge of Ledyard.  Wendy has a blog of her own, Limauge Boutique, where she shares new product ideas and other cool stuff.  Wendy also enjoys photography and snapped these turtles sunning at Connecticut College Arboretum.  See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo Fri

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut Probate Injustice
      The outrageous story of Daniel Gross - the elderly New York man who was held against his will in a Waterbury nursing home in 2006 by order of the probate court, merely because he happened to get sick in Connecticut. He was freed when a Superior Court judge intervened, calling the Gross case "a terrible miscarriage of justice." Gross has become a symbol for families across the country who believe

      Written by: National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse


      Connecticut Real Estate, My View
      Average condition isn't good enoughConnecticut is experiencing a real estate market of superlatives. I use a program called HomeFeedback.  It's a simple tool that provides sellers with showing feedback via email.  The agent who shows the home is asked to fill out an online form which is delivered to the seller. In addition to other questions, agents are asked to rate

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Lake of Isles Golf CourseHitting the 16th hole at Lake of Isles Golf Course is always a challenge and once you get on the green, you need to navigate goose poop.  Yep, I said goose poop.  This family of twelve is guilty as charged.  See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayJune is graduation time in Eastern CT

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Detoxification Treatment used in a Heroin Rehab Center in Connecticut
      Heroin is certainly one of the most addictive drugs in the world. The treatment from this substance is not easy because of the severe withdrawal that it causes when the person is forced to stop using the drug.

      Written by: candy


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Paul's Pasta Shop - Groton, CT   by guest blogger, Elise Hanks   The aroma of garlic wafts through the air, propelled by something simmering just beyond the swinging door to the kitchen. If it is night time, soft candles glow on each table and the city lights of New London wink and blink across the Thames.  You have arrived, my friends, to a land of pasta where the ch

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      The Best of Eastern Connecticut
      Summertime employee turned bloggerWhen I started looking for a summertime employee for RE/MAX Realty Group, I didn't realize I would find not only a great addition to my staff, but also a guest blogger.  Elise Hanks graduated from Ledyard High School in 2007 with a whole page of accomplishments and many of them were awards for her writing ability.  For those who have heard

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      June is graduation time in ConnecticutIt's nice having friends who help with Photo Friday. This one came from my friend Sid Minor from the Peachtree area of Altanta, GA.   See AlsoLast Week: Eastern Connecticut Photo FridayBambi in Moosup CT

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      Connecticut High School Closes during Asbestos Abatement
      Those suffering from mesothelioma, should consider hiring a lawyer and can find one through Mesotheliomawatch.org. Asbestos causes mesothelioma lung cancer. Find information regarding mesothelioma doctors and lawyers in your area by using this helpful resource. For the second time this year, Bethel High School in Danbury Connecticut was temporarily closed due to tests that showed [...] Source: [..

      Written by: Mesothelioma Facts


      Man in Connecticut hit by car, ignored
      Full article here. I can't tell you how deeply saddened I was to see this video and read about this. A man was hit by a car TWICE and ignored by passing cars and pedestrians. Is it the shock that makes you not want to run to the middle of the street and hold his hand and tell him that he'll be okay, and that help is on the way? What is it? Because I REALLY need to know. PS: Don't forget to sign t

      Written by: all the way from oy to vey


      Eastern Connecticut Photo Friday
      Bambi in Moosup ConnecticutI know they eat my hosta. And I've seen the damage they can do if they make contact with a car.  Deer overpopulation in Connecticut is a problem but c'mon, how can you not smile when you see this little cutie?  Another fabulous Friday photo find from my assistant Kerry - taken with her cell phone in a field in Moosup.     

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      A closer look at Connecticut Real Estate
      A high view of 20 Hyde Park Drive Gales FerryIt's not often a real estate agent gets a chance to list one of their very favorite houses in town.  20 Hyde Park Drive has always been one of my favorites! I remember when it was built in 1988 by Jim Onorato, a local custom home builder. Jimmy built 20 Hyde Park Drive for his family and his attention to detail with the use

      Written by: Eastern CT Real Estate Blog


      A List of Regions with Qualified Addiction Treatment Programs for Substance Abuse in Connecticut
      Connecticut is included among the states that have the highest number of programs for addiction treatment within the US. This is actually not so surprising because Connecticut is also among the states that have the highest number of people trying to fight their addictions.

      Written by: candy


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