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The indomitable spirit of Gloucester grabbed Hollywood's attention yet again when three local fishermen impressed a casting crew for a new ABC reality show "Expedition Impossible" that debuts tonight — on the eve of the annual St. Peter's Fiesta's official opening ceremony.
Brothers Gus and Nino Sanfilippo, along with their cousin Joe Sanfilippo, passed muster with producer Mark Burnett of "Survivor" and "Apprentice" fame. The three fishermen from Gloucester came to the attention of the casting crew through Jimmy Tarantino, a fellow Gloucester resident, who appeared in the latest "Survivor" series. Read the complete story from The Gloucester Times.
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HASTINGS: Time to improve the Endangered Species Act
May 18, 2012 - When the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was signed into law in 1973 by President Nixon, he spoke about the importance of preserving “the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” I believe that goal is as important today as it was back then. However, after nearly 40 years, it’s time to take a fresh, honest look at the law and consider whether there are ways it could be improved to do a better job of protecting and recovering species.
