Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

Casting Opportunities Forwarded By Meg at Film Cape Ann

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Meg From FilmCapeAnn forwards these casting calls-

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August 22, 2011

*** NOT FOR PRESS ***

Boston Casting is seeking expert baseball players to work as extras in the upcoming feature film "RIPD" starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges.  We are looking for players in the following positions:

HITTER
OUTFIELDER
CATCHER
UMPIRE

We are looking for very accomplished players – former college, professional or minor leaguers.  We will also consider semi-pro players depending on skill level.  We are also looking for accomplished umpires.
Job shoots in the Boston metro area at the end of September.  
If you would like to be considered, please email us at ripdextrascasting@gmail.com.  Please include two recent photos (face and full body) as well as your full name, phone number, and a summary of your experience in baseball.  Those selected will be contacted directly by Boston Casting.
Please no phone calls.  Notices for general extras will be posted in the coming weeks. 

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Boston Casting is seeking experienced and licensed FORKLIFT operators to work as extras in the feature film "RIPD" starring Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds.  
Job shoots in the Boston metro area on or around Saturday, September 17th.
MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING A FORKLIFT AS WELL AS THE NECESSARY LICENSE.  
If interested, please email your NAME, PHOTO, and PHONE NUMBER toripdextrascasting@gmail.com.  Please also include a brief summary of your experience as a forklift operator.  Those selected will be contacted directly by Boston Casting.
Please no phone calls.  Notices for general extras will be posted in the coming weeks.

What’s New in Jenna’s Garden? Week 10

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Week 10 from Jenna Howard

"Last week I reported some sad news that my Pumpkin did not make it, probably due to some kind of bug or mildew. I also lost a Squash to the same kind of circumstances about a month ago. Despite the lose of my pumpkin and squash, I’ve had pretty good luck with the other plants in my garden. It’s clearly harvest time and I can hardly keep up with the amount of veggies and herbs I’m picking each week– Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, green beans & more! So, you know what that means; it’s time to start canning! Don’t let your fresh fruits and veggies go to waste because you can’t eat them fast enough. Canning is a great way to make your garden last all year round. Happy Canning!"

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Pinky Schooner Ardelle Heeled Over for Stability Test- Photos Mike Dyer

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Hi Joey,

Monday, August 23: the Ardelle is shown heeled over for a USCG stability test.  She did just fine!

Mike Dyer

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Don’t forget-

Not To Miss!!! Welcoming the Ardelle to Gloucester August 24th at 6:30PM

Come down to the Heritage Center to join the celebration!

Great Blue Heron Photo From Bill O’Connor

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Hi Joe,

I wanted to share this photo of a Great Blue Heron that was feeding in Wonson Cove the other night.  He would walk very slowly and stand motionless while he looked for food, so he made a pretty good subject. I was fortunate that he allowed me to get close enough to take this shot.

I can’t imagine what it must be like for the prey though.  How terrified would you be if you were a crab that happened to look up and see this staring down at you! 

For more on the Great Blue Heron check this link from the Mass Audubon!

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

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GMG Tech Talk- Don’t Fall For The Megapixel Hype

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It seems camera manufacturers are in a race to offer cameras with more and more megapixels.

Here is an excellent definition of megapixels and when they count and when they don’t-

Trying to Define Megapixels?

What is more important than megapixels is sensor size.  the sensor is what collects the light at the other end of your lens and the larger the sensor size the more light can be collected and presumably the better your photos will be.

Here is a sensor size chart-

from wikipedia–

 

Most point and shoot cameras today have sensors that are 1/2.3  APS-C sized sensors like the ones found on your average DSLR are much larger and image quality in low light situations are noticeably better. 

So when shopping for a camera you can go with a larger DSLR for the very best images or a smaller one with an above average sized sensor that will still fit in your pocket like the one I recommend, the Canon Powershot s95.  I think at $369 it is the very best combination of size/price/quality.

Do Not get lured in by megapixels when shopping for a camera.  the Mrs’ Nikon D40 only has 6 megapixels (very few compared to todays 12-18 megapixel cameras) but gets photos like these-

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If you ever want a camera recommendation let me know and send me an email.  I’ll ask a few questions at to what you will be using it for and give you a recommendation.

goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com

Recently on Mashable, highly respected tech blogger Charlie white writes about two cameras in which he pits head to head to decide which is best for a blogger.  I conclude that neither are great options.  Read the article for yourself and look for my comments at the end-

Nikon D5100 vs. Olympus E-P3: Which Camera Is Best For Bloggers? [REVIEW]

I say neither.

Get Your Fish Box Ready! Derby Time’s A Comin!!!!

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Dear Joey,

Just a heads-up to all your loyal readers that the Fish Box Derby is coming up soon. In fact the Registration and Safety Inspection is August 28th, at C. B. Fisk on Kondelin Road from 9 to 12. The race itself roars down Rogers Street in front of Gorton’s on September 18, with the heats starting at High Noon. This is the eighteenth year of the modern version of the race and it’s open to all kids from 8 to 14.  As ever, there is no entry fee, and the kids have a chance to win great prizes like bikes, whale watch tickets, YMCA memberships, and pizza parties. There are special prizes for coolest car and best pit crew. Also each year the committee awards two $1,000 scholarships to former racers who have reached college age. This is one of the great family and community building events of the Cape Ann year and it’s just plain fun. Businesses and individuals who wish to support the race can have their names emblazoned on the hay bales that line the course. Lots more information on participating in or supporting the race is available at www.fishboxderby.org

Greg Bover <<…>> <<…>> <<…>> <<…>>

Art Haven Video from Cape Ann TV’s After the Beach Video Club

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Hi Joey,

The After-the-Beach Video Club visited Art Haven. Here is short clip from the visit for GMG.

Your Guide To 2011 Run Gloucester! Live Pictures, Video and Race Results

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We will have race coverage and results throughout the day(but you probably already knew that) Smile

Click on photo to view Slide_Show

Send in your iphone pics from 2011 RunGloucester! and we will Live Blog them on GMG (don’t forget to add your name so I can properly credit you

goodmorninggloucester at yahoo dot com

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Live Cut Bridge Webcam Race Day From The Start Via – the CutBridge.com

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Schedule of Events:

ABOUT RUN GLOUCESTER! 7 MILE ROAD RACE
Run Gloucester! weekend will offer a 7 mile road race and Kids’ race on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Registration and packet pickup will be available on Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2011

  • BIB PICKUP AND REGISTRATION – 6:00 AM – 7:45 AM at the Gloucester High School Field House, 32 Lesile O Johnson Road, Gloucester, MA 01930. Parking is available at the High School for Bib Pickup,  Registration and the Race.
  • RUN GLOUCESTER 7-MILE ROAD RACE – 8:00 AM by the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial Statue on Western Avenue.
  • KIDS’ RACE – 9:45 AM on the Gloucester High School Newell Stadium Field. Kids will run a variety of distances based on their age. There is no registration for the Kids’ race, just bring them by!
  • FINISH REFRESHMENTS & EXPO – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM along the canal next to Gloucester High School Newell Stadium.

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Race Course

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The Run Gloucester! 7 Mile is a loop course that will Start and Finish at the historic Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial Statue on Western Avenue in Gloucester Massachusetts.

The race starts on Western Avenue. Once the gun fires, runners will head east on Western Avenue toward Rogers Street. They will take a left on Rogers Street, right onto East Main Street, Left onto Farrington Avenue, Left onto Atlantic Road, bear left to continue on Atlantic Road which turns into Nautilus Road, Left onto Bass Avenue, Right onto Main Street and Finish where they started on Western Avenue in front of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial Statue.

YOU MAY STILL SIGN UP FOR THE
RACE IN PERSON. ON SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21st FROM 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22nd FROM 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM

Pre-race photo from PattyKnaggs–

The Longest Line pre race is for the port-a pottys

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Pre-Race from Donna Ardizzoni-

Live Pre-Race pic from NoShoBikeShark

Lara Wosepka & Esther Vanier Ready To Crush The Course!

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The Lead Pack Passes By Captain Joe & Sons-

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Joe Sans

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Donny Riley and Roger Cressey

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THE MRS KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES!!!!

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George Sibley

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The Race hasn’t even ended and we already have live video up for you!

It’s what we do.   Crush the coverage.

Video Of All The Runners as They Pass By Our Dock- Captain Joe and Sons In The Heart of God’s Country, Beautiful East Gloucester

Patty Knaggs  iPhone Video From The start-

Race Results

click picture for entire sortable race results from coolrunnings

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2011 Run Gloucester! First Place Jacob Barnett
Gloucester's Noah Mondello 16th Overall
Layce Alves Wizzes By 18th Overall 3rd Woman Finisher

2011 GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL September 2-5th Excitement Heightens as Fleet Grows!

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The 27th anniversary Gloucester Schooner Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, September 3-4, 2011. It’s Gloucester’s major marine event, with participating vessels coming from ports along the Eastern Seaboard. There will be both large and small vessels—ranging from 19 feet to over 100 feet in length. You will see new boats and old boats, from newly built to over 100 years old! Gloucester’s Thomas E. Lannon, Essex’ Ardelle, Lewis H. Story, American Eagle from Rockland, Maine, The Alabama, Liberty Clipper, Roseway and many more!

The Mayor’s Race is the major event of every Schooner Festival and will take place this year on Sunday, September 4, with over 20 schooners expected to compete for the Esperanto Cup, the Cameron Cup, and the Ramsey Plate. Racing starts on Saturday afternoon with seven classes of traditional small craft, consisting of approximately 50 vessels from 19 to 45 feet long.

“This event is a chance for Cape Ann sailors to celebrate our traditions and also show the visiting competition out on the water how to win.” said Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Hastings. “Ultimately, though, it is just a great weekend to plan to be in Gloucester.”

An obvious choice for boat lovers, the Schooner Festival also offers plenty of shore side events. On Saturday, these include Gloucester Maritime Heritage Day, walking tours of Gloucester’s Harborfront (hosted by The Schooner Adventure), the lighted boat parade, and a gala fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor. Sunday morning, a grand Parade of Sail passes the Boulevard promenade (Stacy Boulevard, Route 127) as the large schooners head out to sea for the Mayor’s Race.

New in 2011 is a Schooner Festival Raffle with a two-hour private cruise for 30 guests on the schooner Ardelle as the grand prize. Additional prizes include a Gift Basket from Ryan & Wood Distilleries, two tickets for a cruise aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon, and an autographed copy of Festival Chair’s recently published children’s book “The Stowaway Mouse.” Tickets for the raffle will be available on Friday, August 19, from Schooner Festival Committee members and at the Chamber office (978-283-1601).

Corporate support is provided for the Gloucester Schooner Festival from TD Bank and Market Basket. The Festival is planned and organized by the Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee, composed of representatives of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the City of Gloucester. Further information can be obtained by calling 978-283-1601. For a full schedule of events, go to www.capeannvacations.com/schooner.

High resolution media images are available on-line for download at: www.capeannvacations.com/schooner/mediaimages.

About the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce: The mission of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is to serve as the principal voice of business in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, while working to enhance both the economic environment and the quality of life for the citizens of Cape Ann.

THANKS VERY MUCH!!!
Tracy Arabian
Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee

Local family featured in public service commercial

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
Good morning Joey,
I am forwarding a short public service commercial filmed in Gloucester with a real Gloucester family promoting a very worthy charity, the Vermont Food Bank. This was taped a few weeks ago featuring my Hebert Family: son Mike, daughter inlaw Katie and grand children Tom and Mae. It would be nice to see this included in a future Good Morning Gloucester blog.  Going “viral” will bring very much needed attention to a very serious national issue.
My family is honored to have been chosen for this endeavor.
Thank you for your consideration.
As always
Dwight D. Hebert

Gloucester resident KATY GERAGHTY has been nominated for "Best Leading Actress" for her performance as "Tracy Turnblad" in Neverland Theater’s HAIRSPRAY

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Gloucester resident KATY GERAGHTY has been nominated for "Best Leading Actress" for her performance as "Tracy Turnblad" in Neverland Theater’s HAIRSPRAY(directed and produced by Andy Diskes).

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DASH Awards are given within the community theater arena for a variety of categories, including Best Leading Actor/Actress, Best Stage Set, Best Musical Score and others.  "DASH" stands for "Distinguished Achievements and Special Honors," and is the community-theater equivalent of local "Tony Awards."
The winners will be announced at a gala event held in Lexington on Saturday evening, August 27th.  GOOD LUCK, Katy!, from your hometown of Gloucester!!  We’re rooting for you!

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Photo Credits: Bart Piscitello / Gloucester
Link Larkin played by Melrose resident John Howard.