My View of Life on the Dock
Hi Joey, we sure enjoyed meeting you a few mornings ago and are enjoying the sights and sounds of Glosta/Cape Ann. Even though Hammond Castle is closed for the season (except for Haunted Nights), I poked around and caught this pic of autumn leaves framing a back window. Just a little something different.
Cheers, Sharon St Clair-King and Chuck King.
Blue Sky Holdings, Inc., the parent company that includes Manchester Athletic Club in Manchester by-the-Sea, MA, MAC Fitness in Rowley, MA, and MAC Fitness in Gloucester, MA, was recently named to the list of America’s Top 100 Clubs of 2012 by Club Industry.
The local sports club corporation, which services families on Cape Ann and the North Shore, was chosen from over 13,000 health and fitness clubs nationwide. Dedicated to seeing its members reach their personal fitness goals since 1973, the club itself has reached a few of its own in recent years. Manchester Athletic Club has undergone a complete renovation, including a new fitness area and equipment, a state-of-the-art childcare center and the addition of several new tennis courts. In 2011, Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis program was named one of only 24 Certified Regional Training Centers in the country by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Today, the program is receiving national and international recognition as home to some of the top competing junior players in the country. In 2009 the company expanded to include MAC Fitness in Gloucester with MAC Fitness in Rowley following in 2010.
"Manchester Athletic Club has a long and established history on Cape Ann,” said Keith Callahan, General Manager and Managing Partner. “It’s great to work with such a dedicated team of tennis, fitness and service professionals. While industry recognition is clearly appreciated, the real success story for our club is the impact we’ve had on the families of Cape Ann."
“It’s been an amazing journey to see this company, its membership and our dedicated staff grow our clubs to the point that we are recognized among the top in America,” added John Donovan, Owner. “With this award, we aim to energize not only our company, but our membership as well.”
Manchester Athletic Club is located in Manchester by-the-Sea, MA. The full service health club features 11 tennis courts, the Gymazing! Child Center for preschool-aged children, iXl programs for young teens, a fitness and strength training center staffed with certified professional trainers, indoor aquatics center, multiple group exercise studios, and an outdoor pool with playground.
I’m completely on the fence.
It seems to me they designed the whole OS to work as a touch interface like a giant tablet. As a fan of Windows 7 I’m pretty bummed out to think that they are chasing their tail and instead of building off of Windows 7 success going completely in a different direction.
Do you anticipate wanting to use your fingers in a touch interface on your PC screen?
It seems Microsoft assumes that everyone just wants to use tablets and they are putting a huge amount of stock into the belief that people want their PC’s to act like tablets.
I dont think that at all. I think people want tablets to be mobile and lightweight and less expensive. to make them light and portable that is why they forgo the physical keyboard. But people that want serious computers for writing and photo editing and video editing aren’t using a touch interface. I feel like they are dumbing the PC down.
Maybe I’m all wrong. Guess I’ll have to wait til it comes out./ I wish there was a Microsoft store where I could bang around on a Windows 8 PC to see if my fears are justified.
I hope our new wind turbines function well and quietly, have no construction crew members injured, and neighbors are not impacted by the noise or low frequency vibration.
Bodin Historic Photo 82 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
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West Wharf, Rocky Neck, circa 1900. (Same building, looking out to Gloucester’s outer harbor, maybe before Dog Bar Breakwater.)
Windmills were used in Persia (present-day Iran) as early as 200 B.C. for the purpose of pumping water and grinding grain. The first electricity generating wind turbine appeared in 1887, and was used by its inventor James Blyth, to light his home in Scotland, named Marykirk. Shortly thereafter, wind turbine technology came into use in America. At the same time, Thomas Edison was patenting and perfecting his electric lightbulb. In 1882, Edison built the country’s first commercial power station, so people could actually use his new light bulb. The station powered one square mile of lower Manhattan, and initially had 59 customers. Everyone else had to rely on wind turbines for electric lighting.
Packing Salt Cod, West Wharf, Rocky Neck, circa 1900. (I believe this is the same building as above. Notice the lightbulb above her head.)
The fish is delivered to the wharf by the fishing schooner, it’s salted and dried on the dock, packed inside the building, and shipped around the world. The electric lightbulb greatly extended working hours, and was safer and cheaper than kerosene lamps. Gloucester’s fishing industry at the time used new technology to become the top fishing port in the country.
I hope our new wind turbines function well and quietly, have no construction crew members injured, and neighbors are not impacted by the noise.
Fred Bodin Historic Photo
Cape Ann MARKETWatch
Thursday October 18, 2012
From: Gloucester MA
Kenny writes-
Now we’re slowing down. Only 7 new properties this week. And I took last weekend off so wasn’t able to view any open houses. (Went to see HH Dalai Lama in Boston.)
But the news is that the condo market has bottomed. We’ve been saying that for a year or so but now it’s official. How do I know? Simple: prices are going up.
Click to see the video this week for Gloucester and Rockport condo trending as well as the new inventory. Here’s Kenny’s number for your real estate needs-
978-758-0983
joey,
enjoyed the post last eve of the Fitz Hugh Lane house. So glad it was saved. Remember playing in that neighborhood when their was an active community there with streets and houses all around. i think they used to call it the old stone jug. Almys was on main street and the Bradford hotel. It would be interesting to see photos of the entire neighborhood prior to the fire.
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On October 12th, Lighthouse students participated in a Gloucester field trip to enhance their work with the interdisciplinary theme of perspective. After having done work with a biography of Fitz Henry Lane, students traveled to the Cape Ann Museum to hear a presentation on his life. Following the presentation, students were able to walk around the museum and observe/analyze the large collection of Fitz Henry Lane
originals.
The museum visit enhanced their understandings of the following essential questions: 1. How does landscape affect who we are and how we see the world? 2. How does understanding deepen when we consider a subject from the opposite view? 3. How are the five themes of geography evident in Gloucester’s landscape? 4. How can museums become classrooms? 5. How does art “speak” without words?
After their museum visit, students proceeded to the Lane house on Harbor Loop. Here, students listened to a monologue by O’Maley teacher, Jay DiPrima. His theatrical speech as Fitz Henry Lane kicked off their work at their first site. Students surrounded the Lane house and sketched landscapes considering perspective and the way the five themes of geography affect landscape.
Jordan Govani sketches inner harbor
Students also sketched views from Rocky Neck and from the boulevard. Lunch at the Gloucester House ended a successful trip.
Elinor Teele’s Photo Selected as Editor’s Pick in Smithsonian 10th Annual Photo Contest
Check it!
Editors’ Pick from our ongoing 10th annual photo contest: October 12, 2012
Elinor Teele (Gloucester, MA); Photographed July 2011, Gloucester, MA
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/photo-of-the-day/?c=y&date=10/12/2012#ixzz29Y6r2aGp
I have no interest in it and am fearful that they’re gonna screw up everything I love about Windows 7.
I haven’t tried it out so I’m not sure its fair to say that but was wondering what anyone that has used it thinks.
Ryan & Wood Distilleries is pleased to announce its selection as a Finalist for the 2012 Massachusetts Family Business Awards. As finalists in the First Generation Business category, the Ryan and Wood families will be honored at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge on October 25 where winners will be announced. The annual awards program honors excellence in business management, growth, community service and business transition within family businesses. Past winners of the prestigious FBA awards include local favorite Woodman’s of Essex (2011 Small Business).
Bob Ryan had this to say about his company’s selection: “We knew about the FBA but the initial nomination and then selection as a finalist came as quite a surprise. It’s a huge honor to be recognized because the people behind the scenes at the FBA are truly dedicated to helping family businesses prosper in the commonwealth. We were pleased just to be noticed by a great group like the FBA.” Bob and Kathy Ryan, their son Doug, and nephew Dave Wood all work at the Distillery and cite the family nature of the business as a major asset. Doug Ryan comments that “although you never seem to clock out at the end of the day, you feel good about working hard for one another. After all, our name is on each bottle.” Ryan & Wood’s first three products had fanciful names, but when it was time to name their latest spirit, Doug insisted on naming it simply Ryan & Wood Straight Rye Whiskey as he was especially proud of this offering. “I wanted our Rye to bear our names and nothing else to drive home the fact that it’s made with care by a local family. That should mean something, because like any good mom, mine doesn’t let me cut corners.” That is why Kathy Ryan is the operation’s chief taster, in charge of barrel selection for the rye, and barrel blending for Ryan & Wood’s Folly Cove Rum. “She has the best Palate in the building, and refuses to compromise,” said Doug Ryan, “which shows that without the whole family’s involvement, we would be short valuable team
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As a tech geek and content creator I feel there are limitations to how efficiently I can create when traveling solely with my iPad but I appreciate how light and easy it is to bring along on trips compared to the behemoth laptop our family currently uses- a 17 inch Toshiba Satellite. The Toshiba Satellite has served us well as a living room couch internet device/editing tool but by todays lighter laptop standards it is like lugging around an elephant.
With a ridiculous number of tablets coming out and an equally ridiculous number of powerful lightweight laptops coming out on a weekly basis I question what the majority number of today’s users will buy.
My guess is that for 85% of computer users a lightweight tablet is adequate for 99% of their daily computing needs. The vast majority of computer users simply consume content and bang around on their social media websites but only a small percentage of computer users need more than what they can get out of a lightweight tablet like the iPad. Sure there are many computer geeks like me and content creators that are far better served by a laptop but it seems that those people are becoming the minority.
The iPad really really is a marvel for consuming content and taking along with you on a daily basis. With the latest technology super lightweight ultrabooks and macbook airs are just a tab bit heavier but they have FAR greater storage capacity and computing power. But because so few people need that power and storage capacity they’ll opt for the more convenient to carry and cheaper tablet (iPad, android tablet).
This rush by the majority of the population to purchase tablets instead of laptops or PC’s has made these fantastically powerful and lightweight laptops very affordable.
To me as a power user who pushes my computer daily with video editing, photo editing and blogging the ultrabook is a no-brainer. For a couple hundred dollars more than a tablet I can create about 3-4 times more efficiently than I can on an iPad. That’s not a knock on the iPad. It’s super light and thin and portable and slick. It just lacks a physical keyboard and mouse and the processing power to create content like you can on a machine with more RAM and processing power. Yes there are bluetooth keyboards and mice you can use with a tablet but at hat point you could have just bought yourself a macbook air or a windows based ultrabook and have a far more powerful machine.
As fantastic as these ultrabook and macbook airs are the number of tablets that are selling is blowing them out of the water. The reason/s? They are cheaper and most people just don’t demand that much from their computing devices.
Exciting times for laptop buyers, exciting times for tablet users.
The iPad mini is coming out which will be a smaller version of the iPad. Some pundits have come out and said there won’t be much demand for it. I wholeheartedly disagree. This mini isn’t going to be aimed at adults who already own an iPad. They are aiming straight for the people who bought much less expensive Kindles and Nooks. Last year when I endorsed the Kindle Fire at $200 I believed it was a tremendous value, but if Apple comes out with a similar product but running the Apple ecosystem as opposed to Amazon’s android system it’s gonna be lights out Amazon.
If Apple prices their iPad mini at $250 or less they are going to absolutely own Christmas presents for young adults. It will come at the expense of Kindle sales, Android tablets, Nook sales and their own iPod Touch. It’s gonna be the Christmas present for young adults to receive and that is the price point that will make it happen.
A large conical tower section is hauled out or Cruiseport Gloucester (MA) for erection in Blackburn Industrial Park.
Marcy Plante Forwards-
Joey!!
The O’Maley Field Hockey team is undefeated!! We have scored 31 goals this
year!! The girls are playing so hard and have come so far!! The pictures are
of our three captains, Callie O’Leary, Emma Larmoureux, and McKenzie Plante,
one of them celebrating their win and the other a great team picture.
We have 5 more games left!
The AMVETS Post 32 is the area sponsor for the Marine Corps’ Toys for
Tots Campaign which is going on now through Dec 23rd. We are seeking
new, unwrapped gifts that will be re-distrubuted throughout our local
community. Collection boxes have been dropped off at area businesses
or donations can be made at the AMVETS located at 14 Prospect St,
Gloucester Ma 01930. For questions, please contact Victor
978-879-7562.
The AMVETS Post 32 Riders are holding a huge two-day indoor yardsale
on Sat Oct 20 & Sun Oct 21, from 9am-3pm on the 3rd floor of the
AMVETS. There is something for EVERYONE! Stereos and speakers, DVDs,
toys, Christmas stuff, lamps, puzzles, Bowflex, wine fridge…… the
list goes on & on and there is more coming! All proceeds will benefit
homeless Veterans.
The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 32 is hosting it’s second Christmas
for the Troops fundraiser at Jalapeno’s Restaurant in Gloucester on
November 5th from 4:30 to close. Come on out and have some fun, eat
some delicious food, and raise money to give our US military and
veterans a Merry Christmas! Proceeds will be used to provide Holiday
care packages to our troops overseas and veterans in hospitals.
Jalapenos will donate 10% of all food sales from that night and we
will be raffling lots of great prizes donated from community members
and local businesses. Raffle Tickets are on sale now: 3 for $5.
Email us at AMVETSLadiesAuxiliaryPost32@gmail.com if you would like to
donate to this event or purchase raffle tickets in advance.
Pink Ribbons worn by Oncology Team at Addison Gilbert Hospital
(L to R) Deb Sacco, Administrative Assistant, Administration, Addison Gilbert Hospital (far left) selects pink ribbon signifying October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with members of the Oncology Team at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Heather Dubois, RN, OCN, Myriah Tucker, Administrative Assistant, Christine O’Connor, RN, OCN, Emily Eastman, Administrative Assistant, Lisa Zellenka, RN, OCN, Oncologist Angus McIntyre, M.D., Joanne Gibbs, RN, OCN and Kristen Nicastro, RN, OCN.
The Addison Gilbert Hospital Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center is located on the fourth floor at Addison Gilbert Hospital, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester.
An informational table is available in the Fisher Lobby with materials on breast health and breast cancer prevention and detection. The community is welcome to take these materials at no cost. These materials are also available in the Oncology Clinic at all times. This information includes the importance of mammography, self-breast examination and regular breast exams with your physician/healthcare provider ant that breast health is important not only during October, but every month.
The American Cancer Society’s Look Good…Feel Better Program for women undergoing cancer treatment is held at Addison Gilbert Hospital throughout the year. Guided by volunteer cosmetologist, female cancer patients who participate in this class will learn how to use make-up and skin care techniques to overcome the appearance-related effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. Following the program, participants are given a complimentary make-up kit. For further information about upcoming programs, please call the Community Relations Department at 978-283-4000, extension 585.
Breast Cancer Support Group at Addison Gilbert Hospital is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Longan Room located inside the Washington Street entrance of Addison Gilbert Hospital. There is no fee or pre-registration required.
Complimentary Reiki Clinics are held twice a month at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Reiki is an ancient relaxation method that may reduce stress and assist in the restoration of mind/body balance. Reiki is a non-invasive therapy and may help build immune function, decease the effects of chemotherapy, radiation and help with wound healing. Reiki is done fully clothed. It does not take the place of traditional medicine, but it compliments it. To schedule a free appointment, please call 978-283-4000, extension 559.
Lights of Love – The 5th Annual Lights of Love Benefit and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 29 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Street entrance at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Featuring: Aft Raffle drawing by award-winning Cape Ann artist Ken Knowles benefitting cancer care services on Cape Ann (www.kenknowlesfineart.com), Gloucester High School Chorus, Tribute and holiday treats, Tours of the Gorton’s Specialty and Cancer Care Center at 5 p.m., Tickets for the art drawing are $50. and $5.00 raffles for 25 Cape Ann Baskets. Tickets are available at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Administration and Community Relations or visit www.addisongilbert.org/lights of love.
Tom and Johnny sure get their hustle on don’t they?
The Associated press reports-
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 62-year-old employee was cooked to death at a Southern California seafood plant for tuna maker Bumble Bee Foods.
The Whittier Daily News reports Jose Melena was found shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday at the plant in Santa Fe Springs.
Erika Monterroza is a spokeswoman for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. She says it’s unclear how the man ended up inside a cooking device called a "steamer machine."
The state agency has launched an investigation.
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