Do you believe in ‘Old Wives Tales’?

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When I get a cold I will do ANYTHING to get better FAST! I literally have had 5 colds in the past 20 years. I have an immune system of steel!

So I heard the old wives’ tale of putting a peeled onion in a bowl in your room and it absorbs bacteria.

Have you heard this?

Onions and the Flu

Q: Can Raw Onion Prevent the Flu?

A: There is no scientific evidence that a cut raw onion absorbs germs or rids the air of toxins/poisons.

A wives tale that dates back as far as the 1500’s claims that placing a cut raw onion in rooms throughout a residence could protect its occupants from getting the bubonic plague.

Long before germs were discovered, the dominate belief was contagious diseases were spread by miasma, or “noxious air.”

While false, this belief remained part of folk medicine through the 19th century claiming to ward off epidemics like smallpox, influenza, and other “infectious fevers.”

 

Gloucester makes #1 yet again…

Lets face it Gloucester makes #1 on lists all the time for various reasons. Some great, some not so great.

BUT this one takes the cake, I never laughed so hard!

Do you think its because half the city is related?

 

http://www.roadsnacks.net/these-are-the-10-worst-cities-for-dating-in-massachusetts/

Tribute to FOB Peter Albert Todd

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Photo by: Mary Barker

 

Our FOB and Ward 2 Councilwoman, Melissa Cox, has informed us of the passing of Peter Albert Todd. Earlier today Peter lost his very long battle with cancer. Peter Albert Todd was named Poet Laureate of the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts, in August, 2014.

Often referred to as the City Poet Laureate of Gloucester, Peter had been a life-long resident of the city that he loved.  He celebrated his love of everything Gloucester in his deeply personal and moving poems. His poems centered around such diverse topics as the Gloucester City Council, the city’s rich history, the fishing boats and working waterfront, Gloucester landmarks, individuals who have made Gloucester great, his adored family, and his deep personal Christian faith.

He was active in the Masonic Order for most of his life, Peter is twice Past Master of Tyrian Lodge, twice Past Master of Acacia Lodge, Past Master of Ashler Lodge, Past Master of Charles C. Dame Lodge, Past Worthy Patron of Martha Washington Chapter #21, OES, and was a faithful and loving Rainbow Dad for many years.  In 2004 Pete was honored with the Joseph Warren Medal for long and faithful service by order of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.  He celebrates his love of the Order in many of his poems.

Peter lived with the angel of his soul and the love of his life, his wife of over thirty years, Barbara. He has one daughter, Jenice; a granddaughter, Ashley; and two great-grandsons, Nathaniel and Daniel.

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken will lower the flag in front of City Hall on behalf of Peter.

Peter and his wife Barbara would visit us daily at Mamie’s Kitchen and when Peter was not sipping his hot chocolate with us he headed over to see his long time friend, Dean Salah of Georges Coffee Shop. We often heard the untold stories of Gloucester’s past and he brought copies of his poems to coffee shop to share with everyone. Peter had the most positive attitude towards life and the picture below says it all.

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TIME

Time is a gift that one can spare
To help those who are in need
Just the knowing someone cares
Is a God given gift to all indeed
Time is also sharing flowers in view
Taking in their pleasant scents
Beneath the skies of heavenly blue
Rich of knowledge time well spent
As the years go by time does fly
Memories seem to all disappear
But as sure as the stars in night sky
Through God we have no fears
So treasure this gift in life each day
Share it with those you love
For does not the good book say
Trust in God beyond the sky above

by Peter Albert Todd

 

Help Wanted

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Local Job:

 

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 11-SISTER SISTERS

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 11 Taped 11/25/2015 With Special Guests Crystal Cox, Selia Cox and Host Alicia Cox

 

 

Topics Include:

Adam Sandler Thanksgiving song, Kyles BFFL, Seaport 1/2 off appetizers, Hulk ate Matthews cheerios, Periscope Turducken, Cave cheese platter, Selia PSA on eating healthy during the holidays, Hi Kyle, Selia says drink in moderation, What is Movember, Selia talks seriously about Prostate exams. Mens health, Does it hurt when you ejaculate, Family chaos, Question mark tattoo, alicia and crystal sound alike, Cape Ann Power Yoga, Crossfit, intervals of wine

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No way!

 

Seriously! How can you pass this up? If you can get there! I’d recommend it!

 

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Do you remember?

It boggled my mind that people did not remember “Ogre’s are like onions”

Here is a reminder!

What am I getting myself into?

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Alicia Unleashed will be live streaming on Periscope, TONIGHT at 7!

Follow us now @ali4416

GloucesterCast 158 Taped 11/8/15 With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

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GloucesterCast 158 Taped 11/8/15 With Guest Kim Smith and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

Topics Include:

Shout out to Cape Ann Coffee sausage egg and cheese croissant
something exciting coming from James Eves
jason grow’s wwII exhibit got a good feeling seeing the faces, kudos to Donna for great coverage
Election signs and people that freak out if they aren’t down the very next day
Present pop up
no brainer- christmas presents
Thursday night at 7 Kim’s Beauty On The Wing Kim’s lecture and slide program about the life cycle of the Monarch and habitat destruction and migration update
Passports wine dinner the 19th
saw in the times that the Cameron’s site  new architect’s rendering

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Alicia Unleashed will be live streaming on Periscope, Monday at 7!

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Have you heard of Periscope? We Will Be Broadcasting a Live Interactive Stream of The Alicia Unleashed Podcast Taping Monday Night at 7PM

If you don’t know this about me, I’m a little challenged when it comes to the new age technical world.

Apparently there’s this new app called “Periscope”. People live stream themselves doing whatever they want. It could be playing in a band or watching the sunset or really anything you can imagine. (Get your mind out of the gutter)

So I thought why can’t we start broadcasting live all of the Alicia Unleashed podcasts? With this app you can actually interact live with the person that is broadcasting by texting questions or comments.

We will be using Periscope on Monday at 7pm when we record Alicia Unleashed 10th podcast!

Download the app and follow us: @ali4416

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 9 Taped 10/28/15 With Guests Tyler and Talia DeWolfe and Alicia

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 9 Taped 10/28/15 With Guests Tyler and Talia DeWolfe and Alicia

dinner at studio, studio closes on friday at 8pm, bacon casues cancer epidemic, Talia gets her hair stuck in a knot while talking, make-up is not allowed, don’t feed the dog, kids halloween costumes, halloween night, kids passing the time with math facts for fun, if you could have 2 foods for the rest of your life, my kids are not normal, talia rants about recylcing for 5 minutes, ok maybe 10 minutes, ill be dead before the world will, re-uasbale bags, kids are loud cause their italian, Patriots play thursday night, lets guess how old the birthday boy is, tyler is the best at guessing ages, tyler loves older people, tyler wants to go to Waring

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 8-We like to Cha-Cha

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 8 Taped 10/25/2015 With Special Guests KD, B-Side and Host Alicia Cox

Topics Include:

We like to Cha-Cha, Kyle’s allergic non-reaction, Concerts on a whim, Artist of the week, Cape Ann Big Band, Run Around, James Bay, Grace Potter, Kyle tracks witches, Bridget and rims, Alicia doesn’t like accents, Christian side hug, 26 letters in the alphabet, Swipe to the left or right, Piss and Vinegar, Hans solo season, Social anxiety, Reservation for one, Alicia’s epiphany, Do something for the first time you’ve never done, Do you eat your friends fries, Laurie Lufkin response, Talias response, Alicia is a germaphob, Can people take a “hint”, Netflix and No, Alicia doesn’t understand new age sex lingo, Homiecast VS. Alicia unleashed, War of the Roses, Can the internet break?, Cards against humanity, Who in Gloucester do you want to know more about, Joey 1.5, Cape Ann Community Cinema, City in Color, Mark Wahlberg

Champ and Hulk joined the Podcast!

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 7 Taped 10/18/2015 With Special Guests KD, Melissa Cox, Joey C and Host Alicia

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and Host Alicia

kyle allergic to cats, how does melissa cox feel running uncontested, called joey and many topics within, Cape Ann Giclee, joey’s work at Seaport Grille, joey’s rant on football game, who in the city would you like to know more, do you correct peoples vocabulary, Rick Doucette, Phyliss O’Maley, does Kyle have ADD, breakfast spots, zekes place, red skiff, chris needs to make sweet potato hash, pumpkin stuff, pumpkin carving, Russell Orchard, what talia and tyler are for halloween, cigarette vending machines, kyle smells melissa, the infamous scarf, alicia stole selia’s pashmina, having siblings, kyles second time in church, should kyle have her own name?

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Extra extra! Read all about it!

Excellent service should always be recognized!

 

Did you know The Studio Restaurant’s menu is half off today and Friday? And yes that includes Sushi!

We went and had the best waitress! Her name is Danielle and you definitely should ask for her!

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Help Wanted…

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Seacoast Nursing & Rehab in Gloucester is actively seeking both full and part time Dietary Aides. Day (8 hour shifts) and Evening (4:30-8:30PM) shifts available. Join our customer service oriented team! Kitchen experience helpful but will train the right candidates. Evening shifts ideal for high school students. Excellent benefits

If interested and/or for more information

Contact Paul Spinola- Director of Culinary and Hospitality at 978-283-0300 ext. 111

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NeedyMeds, Inc., a national nonprofit located in Gloucester, seeks two positions for employment: 1) Call Center/Helpline Representative/Research Associate and 2) Database Research Associate/Administrative Assistant.
The Call Center/Helpline Representative position is a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full-time. The Helpline Representative part requires assisting our helpline callers in finding and utilizing resources on the NeedyMeds’ website. As Call Center Representative, the position entails answering questions about specific programs and processing applications. The position also involves daily updating of database(s) and research.

The full-time Database Research Associate/Administrative Assistant position involves daily updating of several databases and performing research for new programs, which requires strong computer skills, paying attention to details, accuracy and comfort with making phone calls. The position also requires assisting in daily administrative duties and occasionally adding support for special projects.

 Contact: Robin Hoffman
978-281-6666    Business

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Salon One 

We are looking for a licensed Experienced professional with an established clientele, who is talented, reliable, self-motivated, independent and will be a good Team Player.
We expect you to be able to cut, style, color, highlight and all the rest leaving clients entirely pleased.

This is a FULL TIME position.

Please call to schedule an interview at 978-479-9185 or 978-281-4112 (Tuesday-Saturday) or stop by the salon (267 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930) with your resume and a list of professional references (including name, job title, company, and contact information)

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Want to join the CleanPro team?

Cleaning Technician at CleanPro, full-time position.

We can be reached at 978-281-3939 or alicia@lcompanies.com

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Lanesville Plum Cove Grind is hiring!

One of our top indie coffee shops of Gloucester

Part time position 20 hours a week

If you like coffee, pastries, customers…contact owner Meredith pcgmeredith@gmail.com

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Looking for a Part Time gig as a Host/Busser?

Foreign Affairs in Manchester, MA

Contact Kim at 978-704-9568 for details

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Are you a Nail Tech looking for a place to settle in to?

Styles on Main  220 Main st, Gloucester

Contact Meghan for details

978-865-3287 or email meg@stylesonweb.com

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Know a business that is hiring? Drop it in the comment section and we will add to the post!

Help Wanted…

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NeedyMeds, Inc., a national nonprofit located in Gloucester, seeks two positions for employment: 1) Call Center/Helpline Representative/Research Associate and 2) Database Research Associate/Administrative Assistant.
The Call Center/Helpline Representative position is a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full-time. The Helpline Representative part requires assisting our helpline callers in finding and utilizing resources on the NeedyMeds’ website. As Call Center Representative, the position entails answering questions about specific programs and processing applications. The position also involves daily updating of database(s) and research.

The full-time Database Research Associate/Administrative Assistant position involves daily updating of several databases and performing research for new programs, which requires strong computer skills, paying attention to details, accuracy and comfort with making phone calls. The position also requires assisting in daily administrative duties and occasionally adding support for special projects.

 Contact: Robin Hoffman
978-281-6666    Business

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Salon One 

We are looking for a licensed Experienced professional with an established clientele, who is talented, reliable, self-motivated, independent and will be a good Team Player.
We expect you to be able to cut, style, color, highlight and all the rest leaving clients entirely pleased.

This is a FULL TIME position.

Please call to schedule an interview at 978-479-9185 or 978-281-4112 (Tuesday-Saturday) or stop by the salon (267 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930) with your resume and a list of professional references (including name, job title, company, and contact information)

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Want to join the CleanPro team?

Cleaning Technician at CleanPro, full-time position.

We can be reached at 978-281-3939 or alicia@lcompanies.com

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Lanesville Plum Cove Grind is hiring!

One of our top indie coffee shops of Gloucester

Part time position 20 hours a week

If you like coffee, pastries, customers…contact owner Meredith pcgmeredith@gmail.com

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Looking for a Part Time gig as a Host/Busser?

Foreign Affairs in Manchester, MA

Contact Kim at 978-704-9568 for details

FA1

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Are you a Nail Tech looking for a place to settle in to?

Styles on Main  220 Main st, Gloucester

Contact Meghan for details

978-865-3287 or email meg@stylesonweb.com

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Know a business that is hiring? Drop it in the comment section and we will add to the post!

Alicia Unleashed Episode 6 Taped 9/30/15 With Special Guests KD, B-Side and Host Alicia

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Alicia Unleashed Episode 6 Taped 9/30/15 With Special Guests KD, B-Side and Host Alicia

Topics Include:

Alicia whispering sexy voice, what did you think about podcast 5, babysitting Talia, primary results and endorsements (just kidding joey) how long has Ruberti been at it, people do not read, humans have a second less attention span than a goldfish, FitBit tweeted back, Jet Blue tweeted back, love of Terra blue chips, stupid Facebook madness and other hoax, finding water on Mars, crazy ass mutha F%$#@, movie The Martian with Matt Damon, Kyle is a Sci-Fi nerd, humans are ruining the earth, Kyles “earth math?, do you buy generic brands, Bridget clarifies cheer-leading IS NOW a sport, Joel at Treetop Yoga, Kyle thought for second dating again, Joey read an article about on new age dating, Bridget is single too, women are more picky than guys these days, Kyle has specific “wants”, for the record Kyle and Bridget are not lesbians, dentistry theory, Bridget’s dating PSA, Match.com VS. Tinder, Kyle’s profile for match.com and tinder, Alicia wants a good ole fashioned dating game, Is Joey on board, mirror selfies and push up bras, wrapping paper from Italy, bad internet pick up line, did we answer Joey’s questions, JJ Watt

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Help Wanted…

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Salon One 

We are looking for a licensed Experienced professional with an established clientele, who is talented, reliable, self-motivated, independent and will be a good Team Player.
We expect you to be able to cut, style, color, highlight and all the rest leaving clients entirely pleased.

This is a FULL TIME position.

Please call to schedule an interview at 978-479-9185 or 978-281-4112 (Tuesday-Saturday) or stop by the salon (267 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930) with your resume and a list of professional references (including name, job title, company, and contact information)

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Want to join the CleanPro team?

Cleaning Technician at CleanPro, full-time position.

We can be reached at 978-281-3939 or alicia@lcompanies.com

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Lanesville Plum Cove Grind is hiring!

One of our top indie coffee shops of Gloucester

Part time position 20 hours a week

If you like coffee, pastries, customers…contact owner Meredith pcgmeredith@gmail.com

plum

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Looking for a Part Time gig as a Host/Busser?

Foreign Affairs in Manchester, MA

Contact Kim at 978-704-9568 for details

FA1

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Are you a Nail Tech looking for a place to settle in to?

Styles on Main  220 Main st, Gloucester

Contact Meghan for details

978-865-3287 or email meg@stylesonweb.com

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Know a business that is hiring? Drop it in the comment section and we will add to the post!

Alicia Unleashed Episode 5 Taped 9/21/15 With Special Guests Talia and Tyler DeWolfe and Host Alicia Cox

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Topics Include:

Happy Birthday to Auntie Crystal, Talia introduction, Waring School, Tyler Introduction, Eastern Point Day School, East Gloucester Elementary, If mom is sick whose in trouble, Allergies or cold happening this fall, pen or paper vs. technology in school, throw mom under the bus about using the phone, who uses phone more? mom or dad, bluetooth feature in the car to call BFFL Errika, for the record my mother in law does not swear,Tyler acknowledges swearing for puppies, Cape Ann Animal Aid, mom doesn’t swear on the regular, do your friends get disciplined, mom and dad are strict, parenting moment on air, first kids on GMG podcast, how should you talk to your parents, talia is 15 and wants to date, how long can you protect your kids, will you learn from your parents choices, is maturity nature or nurture, eat it whether you like it or not, old school mentality, new age parents, kids blame me because they love good food, every 7 years on the dot your pallet changes apparently, tyler is my child, tyler learning Magic at Geek and schools us, talia loves elephants and website ivory ella, are you a leader or follower, Cape Ann YMCA Teen Leaders, Rick Doucette, our favorite fall spot Russell’s Orchard, where do you want to work when your 14, choose a job you love you will never work a day in your life, youngest parents raising kids old school,  the word ironic, fast and furious 7, talia shares tylers embarrassing moments, Tyler rants, Cape Ann YMCA Sprindrift, mom had the plague, sign off with Friends theme

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