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July 1-31 - Chamber's Second Annual On-Line Auction

Chamber’s Second Annual On-Line Auction!
Bidding Opens on July 1
 
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Second Annual On-Line Goods & Services Auction!  Starting July 1, bidders will have the opportunity to bid on an array of spectacular items on-line.  Just a few of the exciting items to be featured are: Red Sox tickets, dining packages from fine restaurants throughout the North Shore, whale watches, and deep sea fishing expeditions. On-line bidding will continue through July 31.  Go to CapeAnnChamber.cmarket.com for information and your chance to bid!
 
The Chamber’s live Goods and Services Auction will be held on Friday, July 18, at Cruiseport Gloucester,. Approximately $150,000 in donations will go under the Auctioneer’s gavel, including a six-day sail on the Schooner American Eagle, trips to Hawaii, St. Kitt’s, and Florida, fabulous local artwork, several New England getaways, Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics tickets and memorabilia, and more.  Admission is $20.00 per person at the door. Discounted table reservations for ten guests may be made by calling the Chamber at 978-283-1601.
 
Contributions of every size, shape, and value are still being sought.  For information on how you can support the Chamber’s auction, please call 978-283-1601.
An on-line preview of all items—at both the live and on-line auctions—can be found at  capeannchamber.com/auction2008.

 
 
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My WBZ Morning Headlines 8/28/2008
Hurricane warning issued in Jamaica as Tropical Storm Gustav gains strength, New Orleans keeping a watchful eye. Details on this and more top morning stories.
     
Obama nominated
Key moments from the DNC roll call: State Senate President Therese Murray, Gov. Deval Patrick, Sen. Hillary Clinton and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
     
MA delegation votes
Led by Senate President Therese Murray and Gov. Deval Patrick, delegates from Mass. enter their votes at the DNC.
     
Eyewitness to history
WBZ's Deb Lawyer talks to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick about Barack Obama's acceptance speech.
     
Big night for Barack Obama
WBZ's Deb Lawler speaks with former DNC Chairman Steve Grossman.
     
Bill Clinton: Obama's ready to lead
ABC Chief Washington correspondent George Stephanopoulos weighs in on the DNC.  He spoke with WBZ's Ed Walsh.
     
Day three DNC wrap up
WBZ's Carl Stevens speaks with ABC's Aaron Katersky.
     
Over the limit, under arrest
State police emphasize their crackdown on drunk drivers by presenting the story of a Franklin couple that lost its unborn baby in a crash.
     
Bank of America buying back risky securities from two state agencies
The securities were purchased by the Turnpike Authority, and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. WBZ's Anthony Silva speaks with the head of the Partnership.
     
Before the Bell 8/28/2008
An early look at the market with Bob Gough in for Financial Editor Dave Caruso.
     
Nearly nude in Natick
A publicity stunt at the Natick Collection involves some disrobing.
     
Tom Menino and Mitt Romney
Check in with Dan from the DNC in Denver.
     
9-year-old pitching ace talks to WBZ
WBZ's Gil Santos speaks with the young Jericho, his dad and attorney Al Johnson.
     
Kennedy speaks
Senator Ted Kennedy speaks during the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
     
Back to selling lobsters
WBZ's Lisa Meyer reports that less than three months after a 7-alarm fire destoyed the James Hook Lobster Company, the family is back doing business on site.
     
Exclamation point ending for Dems?
WBZ's Ed Walsh chats with WBZ-TV political analyst John Henning.
     
The Parent Report: Kindergarten Prep
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about how to prepare your child for Kindergarten.
     
Medical Minute: Vaccines
WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold explains why measles, mumps, and rubella are still around.
     
Money Matters - Catastrophe Planning: More Insurance
WBZ's Dee Lee has advice on catastrophe insurance.
     
Benefits of sport drinks and energy bars questioned
WBZ's Lisa Meyer talks with UMass-Amherst professor Barry Braun about his research which suggests weekend warriors would be smart to steer clear of energy bars and sports drinks.
     
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