Good Morning Gloucester

Hi Joey,
Its been too long since we have spoken.
We have been pretty busy at this end – moving business and home from Acton to Gloucester.  Good news to report is that we are now Gloucester residents.
I know that a lot of people follow the work we are doing at the Paint Factory but I am not sure how many people follow my real job – ocean research.
The Research vessel Odyssey is now on her 23rd day at sea for our 3rd summer expedition in the Gulf of Mexico looking at the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster on wildlife.
Every day the crew post logs on our website about the days happenings, these are more personal logs as against scientific but I think that they are good windows into life aboard a research vessel, the html is:   http://www.oceanalliance.org/category/home-page-blogs/
I have attached a photo of the Odyssey working in over 5,000 ft of water – with an oil rig right behind her.
I have also copied a bit more information about our work in the Gulf below if you think that it might be of interest to your readers.
Gulf of Mexico Odyssey Expedition Goals
·      Observe any chronic effects of the oil crisis on whales and the ecosystem
·      Collect biological samples from whales to determine a baseline of exposure to petroleum products, chemical dispersants and metals
·      Develop cell lines to determine impact of oil, chemical dispersants, mixed dispersant and oil, and metals on whale DNA
·      Collect samples from food chain, air and water to determine routes of exposure
·      Put Gulf sperm whales in global toxicological context with previous Odyssey Expedition data
Year 1 & 2 Gulf of Mexico Research Expedition Highlights

·      Ocean Alliance (OA) in partnership with the Wise Laboratory conducted two summer research expeditions in the Gulf of Mexico from aboard the Odyssey, our 93-foot, steel-hull ketch, equipped with a state of the art cell-culture laboratory.
·      More than 340 educational and scientific blogs posted on line by educators, scientists and crew from the ‘High Seas’
·      Over the 2010 & 2011 expedition, 132 whale biopsies from Humpback, fin, sperm, and Bryde’s whales were collected
·      130+ DNA, skin, and blubber samples were obtained from the whales
·      55 whale cell lines, grown from 3 whale species in year 2 – taking the total # of whale cell lines developed in 2 years to 88
·      We also collected 270 fish samples, 154 invertebrate samples, 14 dolphin blows, 200+ hours of acoustic recordings, 235 liters of seawater (from 2 depths) at 35 sites and 6.3 kilograms of sediment from 10 sites (one from 3,000 ft)
·      Established the first known culture of Bryde’s whale cells


·      Success in establishing critical baseline pollutant exposure data set for whales in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic

Outcomes
·      Scientific breakthroughs
§  First-ever mammalian cell culture laboratory on a sailboat—and possibly first at sea – 2 years in a row
§  Became first laboratory to culture whale cells at sea (88 cell lines developed from 3 species during 2010 & 2011 field season)
§  Became first laboratory to culture Bryde’s whale cells
·      Chronic toxicological exposure and impact evaluation initiated
§  Baseline exposure data samples collected
§  Baseline DNA damage assessment underway
§  Chemical dispersant, oil & metal toxicity testing begun
·      Ocean Alliance/USM marine toxicological research program established in field
§  Presence established as unique research program in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic
§  Gulf of Mexico established as long-term ongoing toxicological research site
§  The Odyssey optimized as unique deepwater marine research platform for engaged student learning opportunities
All the best
Iain

woodman’s:
lama marut will be at woodman’s function hall next wednesday, june 20. his presentation is entitled, The Buddha was Not a Buddhist. very compelling topic dealing with how the message of a visionary, whether it be buddha, christ or someone else, becomes institutionalized (not in the sanitarium way) and how people hold on to it as the only truth as they start to separate themselves from those who don’t believe in the same things they do. you can see how this might lead to problems. lama marut’s talk will show how we can ditch the dogma and get down to the beautiful core of a spiritual practice. he loves this stuff and will most likely be on fire! you should try to come to this one, i think you’d like it! you might also find this interesting: lama marut’s inspiration and lineage
book tour:

lama marut has a new book, the spiritual renegade’s guide to the good life. he’s touring internationally with the book and will have three official signing events on the north shore next week and two in boston in august. it would be awesome if you could make it to the annie.

June 19–21: Cape Ann, Massachusetts

• June 19th (Tuesday) 3–3:30 pm
  “Turning Problems into Opportunities”
  The Annie, 1 Washington St., Gloucester
  Book signing to follow.
• June 19th (Tuesday) 7:30–9:30 pm
  “Inciting Happiness: A Spiritual Renegade’s Revolutionary Manifesto”
  In the “Function Room” at Kitty’s Restaurant, N. Reading
  (On the intersection of Rt 28 and Rt 62)
  Info: 978-664-4541
• June 21st (Thursday) 7:30 pm
  “Radical Contentment: The Most Revolutionary Idea of All”
  City Hall Auditorium, 60 Pleasant St., Newburyport
  (Parking is one block away, behind the Unitarian church)
  Info: 978-465-4413

August 13-14: Boston, Massachusetts

• August 13th (Monday) 7–10 pm
  “How to Change the Past, Control the Future, and Turn Problems into Opportunities.”
  Unity Boston, 70 Dorcester Street, Brookline, MA
  www.unityboston.org
• August 14th (Tuesday) 7:30–10 pm
  “Inciting Happiness: A Spiritual Renegade’s Revolutionary Manifesto”
  Newton Unitarian Church, 1326 Washington St, West Newton, MA
  Info: http://fusn.org
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Eastern Point Day School
Scholarship Programs

Eastern Point Day School is pleased to offer both full and partial scholarships for new and continuing students for the 2012-2013 school year. 
 
For more information:
Phone: (978) 283-1700
Email: info@easternpointdayschool.org
Location: 8 Farrington Avenue, Gloucester, MA
www.easternpointdayschool.org

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Eastern Point Day School
Summer Adventure Program

Join us this summer by the beach for some fun under the sun … along with our Book Making Program, Summer Adventures is back by popular demand for the month of July. This year we are bringing in local artists, theater arts, mad scientists, and don’t forget the ‘green thumbs!’
 
For program descriptions and information please visit: http://www.easternpointdayschool.org/Enrichment/enrichment_summer_programs.html

Phone: (978) 283-1700
Email: info@easternpointdayschool.org
Location: 8 Farrington Avenue, Gloucester, MA 

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Calling all host families !

Eastern Point Day School has partnered once again with Boston School of Modern Language, inviting children from Spain and France to join us for a summer on the island!

For families interested … even for those who are considering, hosting a child is a great way to plan a family vacation without having to pack! Travel to Spain or France with the help of a student from the Boston School of Modern Languages. Learn a new language and understand a different culture by becoming a host. EPDS is proud to have BSML as a partner in education, and hopes to continue the trend this summer. Become a host family and watch as relationships evolve into lifelong friendships.

How old will the students be?
8-13 years old
What about child care and cost?
International students will be attending "English by the Sea" as well as "Summer Adventures" here at Eastern Point Day School, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm. Host families will also be allotted a small stipend to help with spending and expenses. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the gifts of your family and Gloucester with a student who is far from home and eager to learn. 
What is the date for student arrival and departure?
estimation June 29th – July 27th
More questions?
Contact Kathi Turner for more information… email:mainoturner@gmail.com or contact the school at info@easternpointdayschool.org

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Blood Pressure Screening at
Addison Gilbert Hospital

 
On Monday, June 18 a free blood pressure screening will be held from 1-3 p.m. at Addison Gilbert Hospital,
298 Washington Street, Gloucester.

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Healthcare Reform and
What It Means For Your Business

Presented by:
Leslie Sebba, M.D., Medical Director
Northeast Physician Hospital Organization (PHO)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Community Room
BankGloucester, 160 Main Street, Gloucester

Seating is limited to fifty people, please RSVP to the
HealthConnection at 1-888-253-0800.

Dr. Sebba will provide an overview of healthcare reform and how it might affect local businesses.

Dr. Sebba is the Medical Director of the PHO.  He is a board certified internist and pulmonologist who practiced on the North Shore for over 18 years.  He has served as Medical Director at Tufts Health Plan and as Chief Medical Officer at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport.  At his current position, his primary involvement is working to insure quality and efficiency within our healthcare system.

                  

A crew member at work on the schooner Harvey Gamage, docked at the newly completed Harriet Webster Pier in Harbor Loop.

From Maritime Gloucester:

Harvey Gamage Open House We are thrilled to have a triumverate of sail boats docked at our new pier.  This summer promises to be a full season of schooners on site!Among the boats now docked is the Harvey Gamage, a schooner in theOcean Classroom fleet.  Join the crew of the Gamage for an open house tomorrow, Saturday June 16th from 10:15 to 11:30.Where & When Harriet Webster Pier 23 Harbor Loop Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

 

DMSE Sports Press release-

Cancellation Notice

We regret to announce that due to a number of reasons, primarily lack of major sponsorship for the second year in a row and overall limited interest, DMSE Sports and the Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association have collectively decided it is not wise to continue with the Run Gloucester! race for 2012.
We are very disappointed to have to announce this, but it simply isn’t prudent to continue with the event this year if we can’t guarantee a successful race. For those few who have already registered for the race, we will be refunding 100% of your entry fee along with the processing fee within the next few days. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

In 30 years of producing races, this is the first time DMSE has had to cancel a race in this manner. We tried our best to make it work again this year but now feel it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel at this time and re-think the entire concept. We hope to see you at many of the other DMSE Sports races this year.

Lobsters supplied by Joey, everyone else contributed in someway, GMG motto “All for One and One for All”.

Some Photos were taken by David B. Cox.