Archive for the ‘Odds and Ends’ Category

New Media Haven At The Black Bear Saloon.

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On February - 15 - 2010

Prolific Interactive is proud to present the first ever New Media Haven at Black Bear Saloon! The event is the first of its kind in the New Haven area and will bring all techies, creative’s, entrepreneurs and anyone who is interested in the digital space together, someplace other than Twitter!
New Media Haven is the perfect [...]

Clinton Launches Biofuel Initiative

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 19 - 2009
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On Sunday, November 22nd, the Town of Clinton becomes the first in the state to launch a biofuel initiative. To kick it off, they will showing the Sundance award winning movie “Fuel” It will be shown at The Morgan School, and admission is free, however, donations to the “Clinton Families Helping Families” initiative to raise [...]

Ten Digit Dialing Is Here

Posted by Steve Spurrell On November - 12 - 2009
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Beginning this Saturday 11/14/09, everyone in Connecticut must dial the area code, and a seven digit phone number from any location to any location, no matter what! Dialing your neighbor across the street? Yup, ten digits! All those pre-programmed numbers in your cell or fax machine should be checked to make sure the area code [...]

The Homefront: Helping Homeless Veterans

Posted by Tracey Scheer On October - 28 - 2009
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Columbus House has long provided housing for the homeless in our area. Now they have launched an ambitious initiative to open a house in January for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan who have nowhere to go and need support and reconnection.
The Homefront, as they call the program, will not only house the vets, but [...]

The Leatherman….

Posted by Mark Grabowski On October - 13 - 2009
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Not the fierce blizzard of 1888, the score of sub-zero nights, or the days blaze of a melting summer sun would break the routine of the Old Leather Man. His clothes were tied patches of leather – 60 pounds of dark, tough hide. Hands bloated, face weathered and wrinkled, eyes white, and the slow pace [...]

Midnight Mary

Posted by Mark Grabowski On October - 6 - 2009
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“The People Shall Be Troubled at Midnight and Pass Away”. Buried in New Haven’s Evergreen Cemetery is the late Mary Hart.

There isn’t any mystery of this seamstress’s death – she fell into a coma at noon and finally passed on at midnight on October 15th, 1872. There’s nothing menacing about her life that would [...]

A Letter from the President

Posted by Mike Moretti On October - 2 - 2009
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I know, I know…so formal.  Well, not really…..
It’s been officially 2 weeks  since the launch of Shoreline Out and About, or www.shorelineoutandabout.com. A week and two days running, but months in the making. This is truly an amazing effort and I want to take a minute to thank all of our supporters. [...]

Just So You Know What You Are Playing For

Posted by the-boogeyman On October - 1 - 2009
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Take a look at these. When I say these are the best cookies EVER. I am not kidding.  And they are not small cookies either. One of these babies will satisfy any craving that you have. Red Rooster Baking Co.  Remember this name. Stop in and say hi to Kim, or order them through the [...]

Care to Join Me?

Posted by Mike Moretti On September - 30 - 2009
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With the popularity of espresso shops and martini bars is it any wonder that the espresso martini has become popular as well? Sometimes called the espressotini, this drink is a perfect blend of caffeine and alcohol. If you’re looking for a buzz that picks you up while relaxing you at the same time, then [...]

Stressed Out And Don’t Know It?

Posted by Carolyn Phillips On September - 28 - 2009
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Many people think of stress in terms of an emotional state. Another form of stress we should be considering is stressors that accelerate the aging process and our overall health and wellness. Sun exposure, lack of exercise, internal disease, lack of sleep, dehydration, sugar and fat consumption are a few of the reasons some [...]

What’s Your Favorite Part of Fall?

Posted by Mary Jones On September - 21 - 2009
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So, here we are….the beginning of the fall season in CT. Well, it’s not my favorite time of year. I’ll admit that I’m a summer person- it can never be too hot or too humid for me.

But, I realize I’m in a minority. So, I need to focus on the positives of this season. And, [...]

Why Do I live On The Connecticut Shoreline?

Posted by Pam Landry On September - 13 - 2009
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First let me say that if it wasn’t for Long Island (and don’t get me wrong I have nothing against Long Island it’s just “in the way”} we who make our homes on the shoreline of Connecticut would be on the ocean, not the Sound. Those fabulous south shore beaches on Long Island would [...]

What Are We Going To Do For You?

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On September - 1 - 2009
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One of the thoughts that I had when I started all of this insanity many years ago was that the one thing businesses respond to is numbers. The bigger group, the better. So I started emailing people a long time ago, and that worked. But it was really just sending a message. [...]

Shoreline Out and About wants YOU!

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On July - 26 - 2009
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Looking to publish an article? Do you want to promote your business? Get in touch with me at edwinbartlett@hotmail.com.
I have something very cool lining up for release, and I know you are going to like it. I can honestly say that there is nothing that even comes close to what we are about to release. [...]

Become A Member

Posted by admin On July - 24 - 2009
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Shoreline Out and About is everything that’s happening on the Connecticut Shoreline.  Become a member and join a world of fun not seen by the general public.
What is the price of a full membership?
Shoreline Out and About is designed to be a very informative and interactive site.  There are however some costs associated with building [...]