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Northeast Resources For Location Scouts / Location Managers
nyc.locationscout.us | May 15th 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs
Unordered List of Northeast U.S. Links of Interest for Location Scouts / Location Managers: These links will likely prove useful to Film / Photo Producers and Production Companies, Film / Video... R. Richard Hobbs New York City area film location s read more
B&W at RMNE
Tom Nanos' Railroad Photography Blog | May 13th 2008 by Tom Nanos
I was out at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, CT a couple weeks ago - May 3rd to be specific - photographing a Boy Scout camporee event put together by Otto Vondrak (yep, the same guy that put together the photo charter on the Catskil read more
Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration: The Deep Blue Sea…
Destinations: New England | May 12th 2008 by Vincent Orlando
The cynic in me used to think that if you've seen one aquarium, you've seen them all. However, after visiting the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut, this is clearly not the case. True, there are plenty of standar read more
Upcoming Conventions
Orient Lodge | May 12th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
Saturday was the Democratic State Convention in New Britain. I had family events to attend to and couldn’t attend. However, Christine Stuart has this report up on CT NewsJunkie. Tonight will be the Democratic Congressional Seat conventions. I ha read more
Pregnant Alpacas
Orient Lodge | May 10th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
Baby alpacas are expected at Alpaca Hill Farm in Seymour, CT in a couple of weeks. Alpaca Hill Farm has a small shop on their farm which we stopped at just before Christmas last year. We had a great discussion with the owners and they mentioned that read more
links for 2008-05-10
nyc.locationscout.us | May 10th 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs
Almería Location Scout “Andalusia based service production company. We provide you with a full range of services & facilities in the state of Almeria. Permits, scouting, location,... R. Richard Hobbs New York City area film location scou read more
Know anyone in CT who likes art and/or recylcing?
on the Wilder Side | May 9th 2008 by iwilder
Sat Zen Bend at Fairfield Earth Day with Eric Wong Date: Saturday May 10, 2008 Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Location: Fairfield Ward High School Street: Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave, Fairfield, CT read more
Blog Your Blessings: Walking Down 200 Years
Writing in Faith | May 9th 2008 by Sandy Carlson
I joined my daughter and her class on a field trip around the historical sites of our little town of Woodbury this week. She is one of 20 lively kids who managed to hold relay races; pick flowers for sweethearts; discuss the gummy bear qualities of read more
I’ve been Tagged! How to Meet New Friends and Get Aquainted wi…
Moomettesgram's Musings | May 9th 2008 by Moomettesgram
I’ve been Tagged with a Meme by Kim, over at Accidental Mommies and What’s That Smell ! Kim is my new friend, and comments on my Mama Mentor Blog that she thinks she and I may be twins! I’ve often felt that way when I see other wr read more
News: Facebook Signs Protection Pact For Kids
Facebook Herald | May 9th 2008 by Shawn
Late last night the AFP reported that Facebook has signed akin to the one that Myspace signed last January. From the press release: We are raising the safety bar, first for MySpace and now Facebook, and soon for other sites as we fight for an indus read more
State Legislative Races
Orient Lodge | May 8th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
(Originally posted as a comment on MyLeftNutmeg) Quick random comments: (More to follow when I have a chance). I met both Michael Renzullo and Matt Brennan at the Northwest Leadership Breakfast at Audrey Blondin’s a few weeks ago. Matt ran for read more
Fort Trumbull Circa 2008: Waist Deep in the Big Muddy
Blogger News Network | May 6th 2008
Crank the Wayback Machine to Summer, 2006. When the U.S. Supreme Court allowed New London, Connecticut, to use eminent domain to take the property of people living and doing business in the waterfront neighborhood of Fort Trumbull. The Supreme’ read more
New Jersey Cross Dressing Bank Robber Captured
Blogger News Network | May 6th 2008
Jersey City man, Huy Trong Luong, nicknamed the “Cross Dressing Bank Robber” by police has been caught. According to MSNBC, the 39-year-old was arrested on Monday while attempting to rob and flee a Commerce Bank in Chatham, NJ in a minivan. Polic read more
Emery-Nickel Clash Added to FSN Best Damn Championship Fight Nigh…
FIGHT NEWS UNLIMITED | May 6th 2008 by Rich Bergeron
HENDERSON, Nevada (May 6, 2008) – An compelling match between middleweights Jill Emery and Cristy “Code Red” Nickel has been added to the already exciting and competitive Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period card, headli read more
State Senate Passes Minimum Wage Increase; Bill Now Moves to Gov.…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog | May 6th 2008 by Daniel Schwartz
The State Senate late yesterday approved a bill that would increase the minimum wage in 2009 and 2010. The bill (H.B. 5105), had previously passed the House and now moves to Governor Rell for her signature.CT News Junkie reports that Gov. Rell read more
Perdomo Habano Cigars - Cigar Links Edition 13
Cigar Reviews at Cigar Jack's Cigar Blog | May 4th 2008 by Cigar Jack
Perdomo released the Habano line in 2007 featuring a three different wrappers: Corojo, Corojo Maduro, and Connecticut Shade. Another unique thing about the Perdomo Habano series is that the filler is comprised of tobacco from the three major tobacco read more
Events, May 4th
Orient Lodge | May 4th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
Connecticut State Senate Candidate, Mike Renzullo will be walking in the Multiple Sclerosis walk at 9 AM starting in Litchfield. He is encouraging people to join him for the walk. If you can’t make it to Litchfield, there are several other walks read more
Maggie Gyllenhaal joins Sam Mendes comedy
Film-industry.biz | May 2nd 2008 by worththepopcorn
Maggie Gyllenhaal is replacing Toni Collette in the untitled Sam Mendes comedy, which is being filmed in Connecticut. Well, I say untitled, but IMDB’s sources say the title is ‘Farlanders.’ What we do know for sure, is that it’ read more
18th Annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy Conference
Orient Lodge | May 2nd 2008 by Aldon Hynes
From May 20th through May 23rd, the 18th annual Computers, Freedom, and Privacy conference will take place in New Haven. This year’s topic is Technology Policy ’08. Early bird registration ends today, so if you are thinking of attending and hav read more
Exclusive New Line - Handcrafted Name Destination Bracelets - Mot…
Moomettesgram's Musings | May 1st 2008 by Moomettesgram
I’m so excited - I have a new boutique product line that’s been designed especially for my Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes! Just in time for Mother’s Day holiday gifting ~ I now carry spectacularly designed, handcr read more
Despite all the Gloomy News from the Media, Clearing Skies are in…
The LANDFLIP Blog | May 1st 2008 by LANDFLIP.com
By Northern Acres Existing second home and vacation land sales continue to be in demand in the big three vacation home states in the Northeast - Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. A unique aspect of these three states is that in Maine, followed by the read more
Campaign News and Hillary Clinton on The O’Reilly Factor
The Democratic Daily Blog | May 1st 2008
The latest Rasmussen Poll gives Hillary a 5 point edge in Indiana and McClatchy reports, “Clinton cutting into Obama’s lead in North Carolina.” WRAL reports, “Poll: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama in tight race for N.C. votes.& read more
Connecticut Legislative Update: Sick Leave Bill Debate; Changes t…
Connecticut Employment Law Blog | May 1st 2008 by Daniel Schwartz
With the legislative session coming to a close next week, developments are heating up at a fast and furious pace. I'll do some quick updating and then provide a more through review when time permits.First, the State Senate debated the Paid Sick read more
Republicans make another attempt at voter suppression
Orient Lodge | April 30th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
(Initially posted at MyLeftNutmeg). Thirteen Republican State Senators have introduced an amendment to S.B. No. 442, AN ACT CONCERNING AUTHORITY OF BOARDS OF SELECTMEN AND THE VALUE OF PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. The amendment, LCO N read more
...And the moving is still on.
OccasionalConfusion | April 30th 2008 by gladys
I'm sitting on an inflatable bed, watching TV on a TV that we had to take credit out because we are super tight on the budget and I insisted on keeping some sort of sanity and distraction. By me not having a job (and trust me I've been applying like read more
links for 2008-04-30
nyc.locationscout.us | April 30th 2008 by R. Richard Hobbs
Zima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Zima is a lightly-carbonated alcopop beverage made by the Coors Brewing Company. It is an un-hopped beer with flavoring agents added, and has slightly more... R. Richard Hobbs New York City area film location read more
2008 CT Sheep, Wool, & Fiber Festival
Dances with Wools | April 28th 2008 by Linda
This festival continues to grow, and this year it was held Saturday, April 26. Very well attended, lots of activities, workshops, and shopping, shopping, shopping. My friend Lisa accompanied me, and as the photo illustrates, had a great morning. We read more
Reprecussions of the World’s Largest Burger
The Worthless Weekly | April 28th 2008 by Lil' Migs
I’ve never met a burger that I couldn’t completely devour in one sitting until yesterday. It was Hamden, Connecticut. There was nothing unusual about the day other than it was spring weekend at nearby Quinnipiac University. Being as regular the read more
Opportunities to be Involved in Connecticut
Orient Lodge | April 25th 2008 by Aldon Hynes
Today, George Bush visits Connecticut to raise funds for David Cappiello’s bid to unseat Congressman Chris Murphy in Connecticut’s Fifth Congressional District. However, his visit is also bound to help raise money for Chris Murphy as well as for read more
SEVEN ADDED TO COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL FIGHT LEAGUE MOHEGAN SUN CA…
FIGHT NEWS UNLIMITED | April 24th 2008 by Rich Bergeron
Veterans Joey Guel, Jim Miller, Josh Souder, Two IFL Draft Competitors Among Additions NEW YORK, April 24, 2008 – Seven mixed martial arts professionals have been added to the nine-bout card as the International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI) returns read more
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