Day: September 19, 2013

Local Christina Russo Submits Her Elephant Orphanage In Zambia Story

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey/GMG – 

I recently wrote a story for National Geographic about an elephant orphanage in Zambia. It may be of interest to readers of GMG —  particularly those who pay attention to the poaching crisis currently taking place in Africa (tens of thousands of elephants slaughtered  every year for ivory). 

all best,

CR

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http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/16/an-elephant-orphanage-in-zambia-struggles-against-the-odds/

Felice Leonardo “Leo” Buscaglia Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

September 19, 2013

“Don’t brood. Get on with living and loving. You don’t have forever.”

Felice Leonardo “Leo” Buscaglia (1924-1998)

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A California native born to an Italian immigrant family, Buscaglia spent much of his childhood in Italy, returning to the United States for his education, which culminated in three degrees from USC including a PhD. After joining the faculty, he was motivated to begin offering a class on love following the suicide of a favorite student. He wrote more than a dozen books on how to connect with other humans. His arresting lecturing style caught the attention of producers at PBS who made him a celebrity speaker, often featured during pledge drives, and a sought after counselor. Five of his books were on the New York Times best seller list simultaneously. Another similar piece of his advice: “Don’t spend your precious time asking ‘Why isn’t the world a better place?’ It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is ‘How can I make it better?’ To that there is an answer.”

Greg Bover

Blackfish Benefit for Ocean Alliance

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“Blackfish” Screening Benefit for Ocean Alliance
 
On Sunday September 29th at 6:30 Cape Ann Community Cinema will be hosting a one-night-only screening of the film “Blackfish” to benefit Ocean Alliance. We’ve been hearing the buzz about this film for months and are very excited to have it in Gloucester. More a psychological thriller than a documentary, it tells the story of the killer whale Tilikum whose actions in captivity resulted in the deaths of several people and it raises the question of whether these ocean-roaming hunters should be held in tanks for our entertainment. Ocean Alliance CEO Iain Kerr will be speaking briefly before the film and answering questions afterwards. Tickets can be purchased here – http://capeanncinema.wordpress.com/advance-tickets/
 
See you there!

Today: September 19th, It Be Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted on by paultmorrison

The record shows that eleven years ago today the first Talk Like a Pirate Day occurred.

And it was 121 years ago today in 1892, on the front page of the Gloucester Daily Times, the North Shore paper of record, reported that the last words of James Merry when he be gored by a bull in Dogtown the day before were, “Arrgh!” and “Arrrgh?”

Coincidence? Or did the madness begin in the Curtis pasture with Patrick Nugent’s bull on yonder drumlin in 1892?

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Pirate Ducks dressed to the nines on the Rubber Duck Sacred Holiday: Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Video: Good Harbor Beach Sunrise

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Good Harbor Beach, with Great Blue Heron and mini time-lapse sunrise towards the end.

Oftentimes I see herons, gulls, and crows fishing peaceably together at daybreak. Not this morning! The heron vigorously defends its territory, while the crow has a reputation for stealing what others catch, and both are very hungry. Look for the heron eating an eel at about @1 minute 40 seconds.

No borrowed music in this mini film; the sound of crickets, shorebirds, surf, and train whistle make a song of their own, and I really wanted the heron’s loud quarking heard. Creating these mini films helps to organize B-roll for my Monarch film and the next daybreak video is the foggy morning sunrise with the whimbrels.

What does Jesse Colin Young have to do with Saturday’s block party?

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

I know, this is really out of left field, but here goes:  In 1974 I discovered the re-release of “Soul of a City Boy” by Jesse Colin Young that had been released for the first time ten years earlier, but didn’t sell then.  This LP was recorded in a single 4 hour session at A&R Studios in NYC.  Just Young (22 at the time) and his guitar.  It remains one of my favorite albums.  There’s something haunting, almost mesmerizing about his voice and guitar on this record with six of his originals and 5 covers.  One of my favorites of his covers is “Rye Whisky” — and that just happens to be the featured liquor for Saturday’s final Ryan & Wood Cocktail Contest.  Back in 1974, when you got a new album, you put it on the stereo, sat on the floor and stared at the cover while it played.  Nobody does that anymore.  But here’s the next best thing:  Watch this video of “Rye Whisky” by Jesse Colin Young.  Mostly you’ll just see the Soul of a City Boy cover.  Did anybody else do this?  Remember what it was like to immerse yourself in your newest purchase from the record store?

This Block Party features some excellent music (details by stage here; details by time here).  Be sure to check out Alexandra Valenti (here’s a recent post about this endearing, young, rising star).  By the time she’s 22, she might be as good as Jesse Colin Young was.

More Fun City- Roll Out The Barrel- Captain Joe and Sons 3:45AM

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

What were you doing this morning at 3:45AM? I mean where would you rather be than down the stinky wharf rolling out the stinky barrels to the stinky trailer of herring at 3:45AM.

I’m thinking of starting up a little side business for adventure travelers that would want to come visit Gloucester from all over the country.  I’ll charge them a nominal fee to help lug the barrels out and offload the bait trailer.  It’s a whole experience thing.  Once in a lifetime opportunity.  Get up early and fill your nostils with that pungent aroma of salted herring.  Ahhhhh, just take it all in……

Music- “Bad Dream” By The Twees

Here we are preparing for a trailer load of barrels of herring. The empty barrels need to leave the building to go back to the herring plant For the next load’s filling which you see in the second video-

Feds Visit, and are Family

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
A surprise visit today by David Crary, Jr. from Eastham, MA. "Davey" is the Fire Management Officer for the Cape Cod National Seashore, and has duties in many other areas, including fighting wildfires in various areas of the United States. I consider him a friend, and sometimes call him "brother." He's Janet's real brother. Asked what he's been up to, and why he's here in Gloucester, he nonchalantly replied: "Going to a NPS meeting in Portland, but I've been in Idaho helping put out a wildfire." Makes you think about the men and women who put their lives on the line to combat fires around the country. It's physical, stressful, and dangerous work. Smoke inhalation alone can ruin more than your day, if you're lucky. Thank you.
A surprise visit today by David Crary, Jr. from Eastham, MA. “Davey” is the Fire Management Officer for the Cape Cod National Seashore, and has duties in many other areas, including fighting wildfires in various areas of the United States. I consider him a friend, and sometimes call him “brother.” He’s Janet’s real brother. Asked what he’s been up to, and why he’s here in Gloucester, he nonchalantly replied: “Going to a NPS meeting in Portland, but I’ve been in Idaho helping put out a wildfire.” Makes you think about the men and women who put their lives on the line to combat fires around the country. It’s physical, stressful, and dangerous work. Smoke inhalation alone can ruin more than your day, if you’re lucky. Thank you.
David Crary took this photo of his fire crew marching with their fire fighting tools and survival gear to do battle at the Incendiary Creek Fire in Idaho. If not careful, some of these brave professionals firefighters could suffer serious injury or worse.
David Crary took this photo of his fire crew marching with their fire fighting tools and survival gear to do battle at the Incendiary Creek Fire in Idaho. If not careful, some of these brave professionals firefighters could suffer serious injury or worse.

Good evening, Joey!–Linda Rae Castagna Writes In

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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We have just enjoyed 8 great days in Rockport/Gloucester and loved every moment.  We just completed our last evening by dining for the first time at DUCKWORTH’S BISTROT on East Main Street, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment, especially trying 1/2 dinner’s x 4.  Your lobster, from CAPTAIN JOE and SONS, was featured in the risotto, tender and juicy.  The staff couldn’t have been kinder or more eager to help us.  And because we were 1st timers in the restaurant, we ended up with a seat right in front of the window.  Going to tell her we’re new next time too!
On the way to our car we found Beth underneath piles of recycled sails in AGAIN and AGAIN, happily sewing the latest tote bag.  That’s a fun store!
As always it is worth it to make the long drive from Milford, New Jersey to Gloucester.  We simply never tire of your homeport.  Linda and Rob Castagna

Linda Rae Castagna

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Community Stuff 9/19/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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September 28th – Free Events with Adventure

(10-2) Open House on Adventure at the Gloucester Marine Railways

· Come see all the restoration progress done on Adventure

· Dory and gillnet fishing displays

· Water Safety and knot tying with the Coast Guard Auxiliary

· Children’s activities

· 1pm Skippy Story Time

· Meet the illustrator of our Skippy Finds Adventure children’s book

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    10am – Gloucester Working Waterfront Walking Tour

    Join Schooner Adventure’s guides for a 90 minute guided walking tour starting at the Fisherman’s Statue and ending on Harbor Loop. We will be looking at old photographs and maps, taking us back to the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Old companies and buildings will be identified at their original locations as we make our way down the Boulevard and Rogers St.

1st ANNUAL GDMF 5K/10K Road Race! Saturday – October 6, 2013

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Please join us in Glen’s beautiful hometown of Winchester, MA for the 1st Annual GDMF Road Race. This community event is open to all ages. We are offering a 10K & 5K course. Walkers welcome for the 5K!

Proceeds benefit the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. 

REGISTER TODAY!

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Be sure to register by Friday, September 20th in order to be guaranteed a T-shirt! 

Glen Doherty was a former Navy Seal who sacrificed his life in order to save other people during the attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, September 11, 2012.  GDMF helps current and former special operations professionals and their families through educational scholarships and vocational training.  We are enabling soldiers who are the ‘best of the best’ to redeploy themselves, and as a society, we all reap the benefits.  

For more information please visit:

www.GlenDohertyFoundation.org