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 Hard Merchandise in the sling at Gloucester Marine Railways. The boat, of Wicked Tuna fame, sank at its dock over the weekend and was recovered in a seven hour operation. Capt. Dave Marciano says that a major rebuild is in the offing.

The Coast Guard Reports It Overdue Since 8AM-

Foxy Lady on the Harbor

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— Gloucester Times (@GDTnews) December 17, 2012

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Sleigh Rides are so Romantic

Newtown Tragedy From Gloucester Public Schools

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Don’t have a million bucks this year to drop on New Year’s Eve? Ring in the New Year at The Topside Grill!

Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. Monday December 31stAmazing Dinner options (Lobster, Filet Mignon, Duck, Salmon, Tuna, Lamb & More).

Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight!

Live entertainment featuring The John Jerome Band. No Cover, no expensive standard dinner charges.

Make your reservations now to hold an amazing table. (978) 281-1399

Did you know we offer some of the best brunch in Gloucester on Sundays?

Every Sunday 11:00-3:00.

$5.95 Bloody Mary’s, Mimosa’s & Passion Flowers (vodka, pineapple & pomegranate juices)

Benedict’s, Kahlua French toast, Quiche, Corned beef hash, Huevos Rancheros, Omeletes, Fritata’s, home fries, & fresh fruit!

Don’t forget about
Oyster Night

Every Tuesday from 4:00 – Close.
$1.50 oysters on the half shell, $1.00 cherry stones on the half shell, $2.00 oyster Rockefeller & oyster casino, oyster shooters, fried oyster, buffalo oysters, oyster stew & more

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YOU could be the next model rep for Oasis Rockport!  I need Brand Ambassadors to help represent Oasis Rockport and recruit new Seniors for their senior portraits.  I’m currently taking applications for the Senior Ambassador program for the class of 2014!  If you’re currently a junior at Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester/Essex or Ipswich High School and you would describe yourself as outgoing, fun, motivated, fashion-savvy and stylish, then we want you!  We’ll be selecting only a few Ambassadors from each school, so spots are limited.  Those who are selected will receive a complimentary senior portrait session and the chance to earn valuable print credit towards their portrait packages and additional Visa gift cards!   You will be representing our studio as a Brand Ambassador throughout 2013 and your images will be seen on our marketing materials!  You can find out more about the program by clicking the “Senior Ambassador” link on www.oasisrockport.com.  There, you’ll also find the link to the application as well as details regarding the parent/student contract.  Interviews are being conducted now, so apply today!

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Don’t miss the whimsy, energy and inventiveness of The Next Wave .
Featuring: Brett Dunton, Jenna Powell, Ben MacAdam, Elizabeth Woodward, Nate Longcope, Daniel Semeraro, Brooks Gibson, Nina Samoiloff, Sean Hurley, Whitney Gibson, Nika Feldman, Jamison Knowlton, Jess Semeraro, Ari Martin.

Winter Marsh by Ben MacAdam

Through Dec.30th Thu-Sun 12-5pm or by appt.

Flatrocks Gallery
77 Langsford St. Gloucester MA
978-879-4683

OK, so about a month ago I bought a new laptop.  The hardware on this bad boy is sexy and well built and awesomely spec’d out. This is the Laptop-

Samsung Chronos 7

I Love it hardware wise.

But.

I bought it with Windows 8 on it.  I’ve documented my love of Windows 7 and the windows live essentials suite of Windows Live Writer and Windows Live Movie Maker which are just flat out powerhouse efficient blogging tools for me.

Windows 8 it has become apparent to me is a dumbing down of an operating system to make the windows desktop, windows phone and windows tablet all perform seamlessly together.  To get this to happen though I feel like they stripped down a lot of the power features to the lowest common denominator  so they would all be compatible.  This may be better for a tablet user but not IMO for a power content creator like me.

I’ve tried Windows 8 for a month now but I’m ready to wipe this computer and do a fresh install with Windows 7.

Windows 8 even with the installed aftermarket start button which Microsoft stripped out is a huge disappointment for me.

So she’s gonna get a refresh (if you can call going backwards a generation on an operating system a refresh) to Windows 7.

It’s been about 2-3 weeks with the new Cell phone and this Samsung Galaxy S3 I can unequivocally recommend.  I’d recommend this to anyone iPhone fan boy, or android user.  Every little niggle that my first generation HTC EVO 4G android phone had has been worked out in the Samsung galaxy S3.  Sprint has great coverage around here. 

Right now if you’re gonna get a cell phone I wouldn’t hesitate you pick up one of these.

Vickie Van Ness got one and Donna Ardizzoni too.  How you liking it guys?

Really like mine.

 

Carol McKenna has just published a book of her haiku poetry. Check it out at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3858176
E.J. Lefavour

zip line kid at one of his favorite open stores.

Hi Joe,
My sale of 20% off all my pottery continues until the 24th. Big and small
mugs in different glazes – something for everyone. Come visit!
Marty Morgan Pottery 428 Washington St