After thinking about it I think the frustration comes from not understanding the thought process…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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I think the thing that frustrates me the most about people refusing to perform simple internet searches and asking others to do it is the not really understanding the psyche behind people asking other people to search the web for them.

It seems like the simplest and most direct route for someone to find answers.  For example:  If someone couldn’t find a post that had been written on GMG yesterday, last week or last year they could go two routes, right?

Route 1  They either search on the GMG Search box or if they didn’t know it even existed they could point their internet browser to Google, type in the search term and get the answer within 30 seconds.

Route 2: They write an email to me, wait til I actually have time to read it, perform the internet search for them, copy the results, email them back.  Could take anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple days before I get through the emails that come in.

Now knowing how much quicker it would be to just perform the search themselves I just have to ask myself why?  Why in the world does someone refuse to perform the search themselves?

Now we all know those people who pride themselves on “Not being a computer person”. Not the feeble minded ones, but the genuinely smart people in every day lives that are really really smart and successful but they wear the “I don’t have a smartphone” badge like it’s something to be proud of.  These are the type of people who would bite their nose off to spite their own face.  If you have a smartphone (and it’s not about money because you can get free smartphones with any carrier) you know the power you have in your hand.  You know that knowledge is power and the information at your fingertips with a smartphone is nearly limitless.

So to trot out the “I’m not a computer person” line in the year 2014 makes you look stupid.  I don’t mean this to offend anyone.  I’m just telling you that saying this line out loud to anyone is basically telling people that you’re an idiot.  Computers are so dumbed down today, that if you can spell, then you can use an internet browser.  A two minute YouTube instructional video can explain how to perform a Google search.

Here’s a great internet tutorial for beginners.  You may ask how I found it.  By golly I actually found it using a search on Google!  Crazy right? I knooooow!!!  So Crazy!

So then after the “I’m not a smartphone person” or “I’m not a computer person” people, could it be laziness?  Do the people that write in these requests for information posted on the web just not want to perform the task of typing in the query?

Again I’m not meaning to offend with these questions, I’m trying to figure out for my own sanity the thought process (or lack thereof) in asking someone else through email to find something online for them when the act of writing out that email request took more time and energy than simply performing the internet search themselves.  It actually takes less time and keystrokes for the person asking the question.

So I guess that kinda answers my question there.  It can’t be that they’re lazy because it actually requires more work for them to type out the email than perform the search.  So strike lazy.

I genuinely believe the disconnect is a simple 2-5 minute lesson on how to point their browser in the direction of a search engine.  Could it be that simple you think?  Do you think that people are so afraid of technology that they intentionally refuse to learn how to find a search box?  That two minute lesson would open up worlds of information and empower them so much but they still won’t take that leap.  Being able to search for flights, bus schedules, sports scores, local events, international events, knitting patterns, free music, writing, art, ect, ect, ect, ect, ect, ect, ect, ect……

What percentage of the people who refuse to perform internet searches do you think is due to “

Laziness

Stupidity

Fear of Internet

Please help me understand.  Please.  I beg of you.  If you are one of these people could you write in (and you can make it anonymous) to help me understand why you wouldn’t perform an internet search.  Maybe if we hear from a few of these folks we can find ways to help them understand how easy it is.

Your Park Needs You

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Ground Hog Day has past.   We’re on the downhill ride to spring!   It’s time to get ready for prime dog park season.

Many of you know that the City of Gloucester granted us the use of that scruffy, underused section of Stage Fort Park to build the dog park, but the construction was up to the dog lovers of Cape Ann.  And so is the ongoing maintenance of the park.

The Friends of Gloucester Dog Park board is a small group, and we are overwhelmed.  Lots of people have offered to help, but how to coordinate and assign tasks?    It’s time to figure that out!  Join us to help plan the future of our park!

Dog Park Community Meeting
Gloucester House
Wednesday, March 5, 6 PM
Topics of discussion will include an update on current projects (lights and agility area), fundraising and volunteer coordination.  We will also discuss what’s working and what improvements we’d like to see.We need people to help us coordinate the following areas:

  • The Park Ambassador Program
  • Agility events (training, demos, completions)
  • Fundraising for our annual fund and park enhancements
  • Informational events and promotion
  • Park Maintenance

Please come! Lend a hand and voice your opinions!

Community Stuff 2/13/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Pathways for Children Cape Ann  Families Presents:

Family Zumba – FREE

February 19, 2014

Session 1: 10:00am-10:45am

Session 2:  11:00am – 11:45am

Location:  The Open Door, 28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester

Must register!

Contact Hailey Granger at 978-281-27400 x110 or hgranger@pw4c.org

We would truly appreciate it if you could include this on Good Morning Gloucester.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thanks for your continued support!

Best,Jill Cahill

Pathways for Children

DANNY’S DREAM

AT GIUSEPPE’S RESTAURANT

2 MAIN STREET GLOUCESTER, MA. 01930

10 % OF ALL SALES GO TOWARDS DANNY’S DREAM ON THE DATE OF FUNDRAISER
DATE:
02/16/2014
TIME:
5PM– CLOSE
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IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE THE EVENT AND WOULD STILL LIKE TO DONATE CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO DANNY WILLIAMSON OR SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF MASSACHUSETTS WITH THE MEMO: DANNY WILLIAMSON. ALL DONATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO DANNY’S FATHER:
SHAWN WILLIAMSON
89 PROSPECT ST. APT.2
GLOUCESTER ,MA. 01930

Veterans Forum on the Expansion and Relocation of Gloucester Outpatient Clinic

American Legion Hall, Eight Washington Street, Gloucester, MA

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Gloucester’s VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic to Expand

Expansion to Include New Services for Local Veterans

Bedford, MA – Today, the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VAMC) announced its plans to strengthen and expand the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gloucester.

“This expansion demonstrates that VA is committed to providing local Veterans the world-class care they deserve and are entitled to,” said Christine Croteau, Bedford VAMC’s Acting Director. “The additional space will support many needs for the Gloucester area Veterans. One benefit of the expansion is that it will allow for expansion of the use of tele-technology enhancing Veterans access to a variety of services.”

“Shortly after being elected to Congress, I worked with the VA to open this clinic in Gloucester and I’m particularly proud that Veterans in our district do not have to travel farther than 15 miles to receive care. Recently, the VA correctly assessed that the clinic must expand to meet the needs of Veterans, particularly women Veterans and those who are interested in accessing mental health services. I communicated to the VA how important it is to all of us that the expanded clinic remain located in Gloucester. I look forward to attending the upcoming Veterans forum and continuing to work with Director Croteau, Mark Nestor, and other stakeholders in the months ahead,” said Congressman John Tierney.

“The American Legion Post #3 is proud to support the interests of our area Veterans,” said Attorney Mark Nestor, Commander for the Gloucester American Legion. “I encourage Veterans and our community to attend, provide feedback and learn about the enhancements in store for Gloucester based VA care.”

In order to appropriately expand and meet the critical needs of local Veterans, the CBOC will be relocating from its existing site to another one in Gloucester. As this expansion and relocation process begins, the Bedford VAMC is partnering with Congressman John Tierney and local advocates, including Mark Nestor, to convene a public forum this month to give Veterans and their families the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the expansion and relocation of the Gloucester CBOC.

Veterans Forum on the Expansion and Relocation of Gloucester Outpatient Clinic

American Legion Hall, Eight Washington Street, Gloucester, MA

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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SAFETY VIDEO: Craig’s Winter Tips – Icicle Removal – Snow paths

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

In lieu of the impending snow & ice storm approaching, I thought I would make a quick video for youz folks.
Watch and share if ya care. And please, send in your own tips or ideas that you want me to do this winter!

February Vacation Week at Maritime Gloucester

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns
2nd – 5th Grade, weekdays 1:00-3:00
$20 per session for Non-Members, $15 for Members, all are drop-off programs
All programs are run on-site in our classroom, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA
To register, click the sessions below or call 978-281-0470
 

Monday, February 17: Recycled Boats
We’ve all heard of a ship in a bottle, but what about a ship made from a bottle?  Students will build their own boats using recyclable materials.  What makes a better boat, a water bottle pontoon boat or a juice carton skiff?  As we discuss the importance of recycling, we’ll learn about real boats that have been built from recycled materials.

Tuesday, February 18: Scrimshaw and Whale Tails
Did you know that humpback whales are named after patterns on their tails?  We’ll look at whale bones and learn about whale and dolphin species found in New England and beyond.  Students will also learn about sperm whales and scrimshaw by handling real whale teeth and creating their own scrimshawed candles to take home.

Wednesday, February 19: Recycled Sea Creatures
Can you transform a water bottle into a fish, or a plastic plate into a sea turtle?  Using a variety of recyclable materials, students will create their own sea creature sculptures to take home.  We’ll look at a vast collection shells, bones, and exoskeletons for inspiration and discuss sea creature adaptations.  As we talk about the importance of recycling, we’ll look at pictures of sea creature art made from recycled materials, such as marine debris and water bottles.

Thursday, February 20: Ice and Snow Science
Does this time of year have you thinking of ice and snow?  Students will learn all about ice through a variety of icy experiments, challenges, and projects.  After looking at how salt affects ice, students will create saltwater paintings to take home.  We’ll also learn about how arctic and Antarctic sea creatures have adapted to survive at extreme temperatures.

Friday, February 21: Rube Goldberg Machines
Cartoonist Rube Goldberg was known for drawing complex yet impractical machines, involving multiple steps to accomplish simple tasks.  After looking at Goldberg’s humorous comics for inspiration, students will engineer a Rube Goldberg machine.  Using marbles, Lego bricks, wooden blocks, dominoes, and much more, we’ll build and test intricate machines as we learn about energy, momentum, and engineering.

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Beautiful Industry, the Teresa Marie

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

While at the Valentine Art Show, the Teresa Marie was being unloaded all day while the seal waited for food. There were three of them, so cute..
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The Gloucester House

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gloucester house breakfast buffet and thanks

If you’re looking for a great Sunday breakfast buffet, look no further.  The Gloucester House puts on an incredible breakfast buffet on Sundays from 9:30-1:00.

I and all the artists who took part, want to give a big round of applause and our thanks to The Gloucester House, Lily, Lenny, Dottie Linquata and all there who made the St. Valentine’s Art Show one of the best I’ve seen and participated in.  They made us feel like family and were so kind and generous to give us an exhibit and sales opportunity, in a delightful lovely space in the cold of February.   If that wasn’t enough, each day they put out coffee, tea and wonderful homemade Italian cookies for us and visitors to enjoy.  The Gloucester House and the Linquatas do much for the community, and the artists especially appreciate their generosity and kindness.

Special thanks also to Ray Lamont who gave the Show such great coverage in the Gloucester Daily Times, which drew many people to the show.  It was great to meet artists I didn’t previously know and many people who don’t make it over to Rocky Neck, as well as to see those I do know but wouldn’t normally see in the dead of winter.  All in all, a great four days that we all enjoyed immensely.  Many thanks.

E.J. Lefavour

This Thursday night Dennis Brennan to play Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line. 8-11- 2.13.2014

Posted on by Joanne

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 We’re joining a musical health club this week and exercising our synapses with that top ‘o the heap pied piper and malarky master, Mr. Dennis Brennan. No relation to Walter. Big D has turned out to be a favorite around these parts, causing swooning women and male consternation. He comes fully equipped with a fabulous set of pipes, a harmonica, and a repertoire so vast as to inspire nosebleeds. My favorite singer!

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He’ll be backed by an all-star cast featuring Mr. Matt “Dillon” Stubbs, on catarrh, and  Broomful ‘o Blues drumpeter, Mr. Chris “Craft” Rivelli, a veritable powerhouse of the Blues foundry system.  Both Matt and Chris have travelled the world incessantly and extensively, spreading the word with the likes of James Cottontail, or Jerry Porntoy, or Roomful or is it somebody else? I can’t remember. But you won’t forget the incessant carnal pounding of the boogie beat as you suck down that sixth beer…. It’s gonna be a blast.! See ya there!

Have a look at some “Valentine’s Day” Music Happenings Around Town ~ Friday 2.14.2014

Posted on by Joanne

The Rhumb Line

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WHAT:
The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses

WHERE:
The Rhumb Line (40 Railroad Avenue, Gloucester)

WHEN:
Friday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) starting at 9:30pm – 12:30am

ON FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/events/502245879884295

WHAT ELSE
Some people enjoy fine dining on Valentine’s Day. Some people like to 
stay in with their loved one….and we have no truck with either 
activity. But if you like to dance to rock and roll music BEFORE either 
of those activities, come to The Rhumb Line for The Cripple Cove Quintet 
featuring the Goddesses on Friday Feb. 14th. from 9:30pm to 12:30am. 
Three sets of love rock and pub rock from the golden era.

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MinglewoodAtLat43

Those fast heart beats that we use to know…

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Dog Bar

Make your reservations now for Valentines Day. Dog Bar Grill Chef Eric Smith has put out an exciting and delicious 3 course prix fixe menu for your dining pleasure, while Mr Romance himself, Vito Ferrara, spins classic Frank Sinatra. All this for only 36.99 pp. Dog Bar Grill – Where you can be romantic and thrifty

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Giuseppe’s Ristorante and Piano Bar

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The Franklin Cafe

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Hello, Young Lovers – VALENTINE’S FRIDAY @ Franklin Cafe with Jane Potter on keys, Thomas Hebb and Linda Amero on bass and Love Songs. Come join us for an evening of delicious dining and romance. 7-10 Downstairs. 978-283-7888.

jazz jp

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Houston… We Have A Problem in Sista’s Backyard

Posted on by Sista Felicia

Yikes this cold weather is making my backyard birds really hungry! I hope the small cup I just refilled can hold them over for a few more hours until I can make and hang a new Bird Feeder!

Hold on my feather friends more food is in the making in Sista’s Kitchen!