Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Darwinism 101.

@HagerWBZ: Massachusetts A.G. warns about club drug #molly after more apparent OD’s at BOA Pavilion @boston_camera #wbz http://twitter.com/HagerWBZ/status/374600676971532288/photo/1

Listen up kids. DONT be the fucking idiot taking pills. Not one. Not ever.

If you can’t have fun in your late teens and twenties without popping pills I seriously feel sorry for you.

That’s like best time of your life shit, DONT go mess it up.

Fred Bodin submits-

This morning I went out on the King Eider to photograph the Gloucester Schooner Race. More photos and story to follow.

Hi Joey,

We were out for a row the other night at dusk and we came across the Gloucester Gig Rowers having a ‘meeting’ just off of Ten Pound Island.  I snapped this picture as they headed back into the harbor.

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

For more info about the Gloucester Gig rowers or how you can get involved-

http://www.gloucestergigrowers.com/

Hi Joey,

Congrats on your sister’s cookbook – looks awesome! Will pick up one soon!!!

I have entered a contest for a national contest – Martha Stewart’s American Made 2013 – here is my link and my entry. Anyone can vote 6 times per day every day between now and Sep 13. We everyone on Cape Ann voting,…. I have a chance of winning and building my own studio outside of my home – getting out of the basement.

Here’s the link:

http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/nominee/82939

Here are photos….I can email you a pdf of all of this if you’d like..

Thank you so much for your help!!

Lisa Vincent

Rose Baker Center Announces SeniorNet Computer Classes
Classes Begin September 9

Once again this year, the Rose Baker Senior Center is pleased to offer SeniorNet computer classes.  SeniorNet is a 26-year-old organization dedicated to teaching seniors to use computer technologies. Nationwide, SeniorNet has more than 60 Learning Centers and over 3000 dedicated volunteers. SeniorNet’s Gloucester Learning Center is located at The Rose Baker Senior Center.

SeniorNet’s classes are designed specifically for seniors, who may not be as “tech-savvy” the younger generation, yet don’t want to be left out of the digital age.  The classes teach seniors to be comfortable with technology and personal communications tools such as email, smart phones, the internet, digital cameras, social media, and more.  Classes have coaches who assist the instructor and provide personal attention to each senior student. Classes include a book for each student containing exercises and step-by-step instructions so students can continue learning at home.

The Center features a state-of-the-art computer lab.  Each student has access to a dedicated computer, so learning is uninterrupted by having to share a computer. To further facilitate seniors’ learning experience, classes are conducted with the use of a projection screen so students can actually follow the instructor’s keystrokes.  Classes fill up quickly, so interested seniors should call for details and to enroll.

SeniorNet’s fall 2013 classes at the Rose Baker Senior Center begin the week of September 9.  Classes meet once a week for six to eight weeks, depending on the course. Tuition is $50 per course.

Here are the course offerings for this fall:

Ø    Level 1 – Computer Fundamentals
Ø    Level 2 – Introduction to Computers
Ø    Digital Photography
Ø    Introduction to the Internet and E-mail
Ø    Facebook
Ø    iPad
Ø    Kindle

Word, Excel (spreadsheet), Genealogy, and Fun with Computers may also be offered if there is enough interest.  We will also offer a suite of classes beginning in January and April 2014.

Come in to the Rose Baker Senior Center to sign up or call 978 281-9765 for more information.

@Joey_C: On our way back to @MaritimeGlou with third load of lobsters for @GlSchoonerFest Lobster bake @CaptJoeLobster http://twitter.com/Joey_C/status/373937010559700992/photo/1

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Lobsters are en route!

Alice Gardner submits-

Cape Ann Chamber Launches Drive for Special Cape Ann License Plate         

Reaching out to the Cape Ann community for license plate design proposals.

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce today announced the kick-off of the organization’s initiative to create a special Cape Ann License Plate. Following months of preliminary planning work, including the creation of a Cape Ann License Plate task force and consultations with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), the Chamber is now moving into the design and public outreach phase of the license plate drive.

From now through October 15 the Chamber is reaching out to the Cape Ann community at large, inviting the submission of design ideas to create a distinctive and compelling image for Cape Ann’s special license plate. The license plate design competition is open to all who love and treasure Cape Ann, including residents and visitors, professional and amateur artists and graphic designers, the young and the young at heart.

All proceeds from the special Cape Ann license plate will be used for the sole purpose of marketing and promoting Cape Ann and the Cape Ann communities of Essex, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Rockport. “There is tremendous support and enthusiasm among the Chamber’s Board of Directors for this initiative, and we are thrilled to have this opportunity to raise a significant and sustained new source of funding to support Cape Ann tourism,” said Chamber C.E.O. Robert Heidt.

The RMV contracts with 3M to assist in the design and manufacture of special license plates, and designs are contained on reflective sheeting on the aluminum plates. All Cape Ann license plate design submissions must conform to the design specifications and restrictions detailed here. The RMV advises: “When it comes to the design of license plates, Simple is Better!” View a sample license plate here.

The Cape Ann License Plate task force will review all design submissions and choose three finalists, whose designs will be submitted to the community for a final round of public input. The winning designer will win a prize of $1,000, while the two runners up will receive prizes of $250 each. (Please note that prizes will be awarded upon issuance of the first Cape Ann license plates.)

“With so many creative Cape Ann people putting their artistic and design talents into this initiative, the new Cape Ann license plate is certain to become a top seller, not only locally but across the state,” said Chamber President Ed Collard.

The Massachusetts special license plate program is authorized and guided by the provisions of section 2F of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws.  Under the law, once the Cape Ann license plate design has been selected and approved, the Chamber must collect at least 1,500 applications (together with the $40 special plate fee with each application) before manufacture and distribution of the special Cape Ann can begin.  The application fees will be held in escrow until the 1,500 threshold is reached.

For further information contact Peter Webber at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at peter@capeannchamber.com.

Gregory G. Walsh | Director of Marketing & Communications

978-283-1601 | gregory@capeannchamber.com

978-283-4740 fax

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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