Useful Websites #2 - 08/31/10 11:00 PM
I thought this was pretty scary.  Found my birth date instantly.  Since so many private records require you to reveal your birth date, seems to me this info is dangerous rather than innocuous.  What do you think?
Via Praful Thakkar (ReMax Partners):
Useful Website #2
I joined the blog-a-day blogathon for next 30 days. This is day 2 of the 30-day-challenge.
In these 30 days, what better could it be to share something either I learned from some of the ActiveRainers or some other resource online and share it with the group?
At times, I may not know where and how I … (4 comments)

More You Tube Favorites - 08/31/10 12:44 AM
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Using a Home Manager to Stage Your Vacant Listings - 08/28/10 11:36 AM
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These are Before and After photos of the living room of one of my listings. The listing was a high end luxury listing, but it was vacant. I knew that it wouldn't show well vacant, but the owner did not want to pay for staging. I also knew that listings at the top range of the market can take longer to sell and didn't want the property … (6 comments)

Furnished Rental in Black Rock on Harbor for $2,600/mo. - 08/27/10 09:07 PM
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Friends of Bridgeport Public Library Meeting at Black Rock Branch - 08/27/10 02:04 PM
Join us at the Black Rock Branch for our Special Annual Meeting and learn how you can play a roll in helping the Bridgeport Public Library move forward on Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30 PM at the Black Rock Branch.
The meeting will feature long time BPL friend and supporter Mark R. Halstead, who will discuss and sign his new book: Victor Civkin:  Connecticut Modernist.
The talk will focus on the value of Modernist architecture today, and Civkin's career, with particular attention to a Civkin house in Bridgeport currently seeking Historic District designation.
MARK R. HALSTEAD AIA practices architecture in Fairfield, Connecticut. … (0 comments)

Black Rock Library Caregiver Seminar - 08/27/10 01:51 PM
New caregivers are invited to learn about the legal and procedural issues that are likely to occur in taking care of elderly and/or disabled loved ones at a seminar presented by Julia Merkt.  Attorney Merkt is nationally recognized in the field of elder law and received the highest competency and ethics rating through Martindale-Hubble's peer review process.
Julia Merkt will explore
· Advocacy in residential, long term care and medical settings
· Arranging for and monitoring home care services
· Assisting with relocation and evaluation of benefits available
· Coordination of medical care
· Transportation and concierge services
· Financial matters, including Medicare and Medicaid
· Conservatorship and Power of Attorney
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This Weekend in Black Rock August 27-29 - 08/27/10 10:40 AM
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Bluegrass and Beer with Hoe, Thursday; I Anbassa, Friday; Control, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.
ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.
CAFE TAVOLINI'S, 3074 Fairfield Ave., 203-734-2462: Steve D'Agostino, Saturday, 9: 30 p. m.
CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Victor Cowles, Thursday, 6 p. m.; John Moore, Friday, 6 p. m.; Bliss, Saturday, 9 p. m.; Simple Jim, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Tangled Vine, Sunday, 7 p. m.
HARBORVIEW MARKET, 218 Harbor­view Ave., 203-367-7336: Dave Hogan and Brian O'Callaghan, Sunday, 10: 30 a. … (1 comments)

JUST LISTED IN BLACK ROCK - Two Bedroom Apartment with Central Air $1,000/mo. - 08/26/10 06:02 PM
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This Weekend in Black Rock August 19-22 - 08/19/10 10:11 AM
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- 3655: Foul Mouth Jerk, TopR, Thursday; The Weird Beards, Greytooth, Friday; Music for MS Benefit with Mike Falzone, Mike Morello, Larissa Delorenzo, Darian Cunning, Big Moon, Cosmic Jibaros, Saint Bernadette, Jon Torres, Saturday, 5: 30 p. m.; Open Mic, Tuesday 8 p. m.
ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.
CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Ian Campbell, Thursday, 6 p. m.; Nick Fradiani, Friday, 6 p. m.; What Up Funk Band, Saturday, 9 p. m.; The Bernadettes, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Fast Back, Sunday, 7 p. m.
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Black Rock's Great Marsh Island Hike - 08/19/10 04:55 AM

Aspetuck Land Trust will sponsor a Shore bird hike this Thursday, August 19 from 6-8pm at their Great Salt Marsh Island Preserve in Ash Creek. This hike will be led by bird expert Milan Bull from the CT Audubon Society.
Attached is background information on this unique preserve, so you can read up on the history and flora and fauna of this area before the hike.
We are expecting morning showers but the weather should clear by hike time.  In case of hike cancellation due to inclement weather, you will receive an email from me by 5pm.  There will also be a … (5 comments)

Black Rock Library - Great Movies You Might Have Missed - Cinema Paradiso - 08/05/10 02:10 PM
Great Movies You Might Have Missed - Cinema Paradiso - Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 PM.
Join us for the next in our series of monthly screening of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don't miss this month's Oscar winner.
"A celebration of youth, friendship, and the everlasting magic of the movies."
Phillippe Noiret, Leopoldo Trieste, Salvatore CascioMiramax Films; Directed by Giuseppe TornatoreRated PG; 123 minutes; 1989
In Italian with English subtitles
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St. Mary's-by-the-Sea Walk with Harold and Friends - 08/05/10 01:52 PM
Walk with Harold & Friends is back!  Join us Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the St. Mary's-by-the-Sea beach in Black Rock, CT. Noon registration, 12:30 walk time. Dog fair booths until 3.  Walk with your dog for one mile along scenic St. Mary's-by-the-Sea to benefit Milford Hospital's cancer education programs and the Bridgeport animal shelter.  Vendors, prizes for top dogs, food and refreshments and more.  T-shirt for the first 200 entries. Entry donation $20 per dog-walker. More info: 203-783-1143
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Black Rock Library Poetry Reading and Book Signing - 08/05/10 01:47 PM
Poetry Reading with M.L. Brooks on Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 PM at the Black Rock Branch Library.  Poetry and book signing.  Poet ML Brooks will read selections from Feelings So Deep, her recently published book. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
(This event will also be held 6:30 PM Thursday August 19th at the North Branch Library - 3455 Madison Avenue.)
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This Weekend in Black Rock - August 5 to 8 - 08/05/10 10:30 AM
ACOUSTIC CAFE, 2926 Fairfield Ave., 203-335- FOLK: Pat Lattin, Thursday; Flote, Rich McGowan, The Few Shoes, Jerkogram, Flote with Conncet9, Fridy, 8: 45 p. m.; Wasabassco Burlesque, Saturday; Open Mic, Tuesday, 8 p. m.; Black and Sparrow, Wednesday.ASH CREEK SALOON, 2895 Fairfield Ave., 203-333-2733: Joe Kiernan, Thursday, 8: 30 p. m.CAPTAIN'S COVE, 1 Bostwick Ave., 203-335-7104: Martino, Thursday, 6 p. m.; Seth, Friday, 6 p. m.; Timeless, Sunday, 3 p. m.; Primetime, Sunday, 7 p. m.

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What Your REALTOR Won't Tell You About Off-site Conditions - 08/02/10 02:34 PM
"This home has the most magnificant water views in the neighborhood. Wouldn't you love to see this view every day?" This what I overheard a listing agent telling a customer at an Public Open House in my market area. As a neighborhood expert, I knew that the views of this property could be compromised in two ways. First, there was a home on the downward slope of the hill, out of sight, but their property came up to the top of the hill and the owners could plant a row of white pines and the water view would be gone overnight. … (5 comments)

 
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