Author: capeannpainter

Paints and Photographs scenes of Gloucester, Massachusetts Waterfront and Cape Ann. http://capeannpainter.wordpress.com/

Do You Remember When? The Worlds Gone Crazy!

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/3/newsid_4678000/4678707.stm\

 

1988: US warship shoots down Iranian airliner

An American naval warship patrolling in the Persian Gulf has shot down an Iranian passenger jet after apparently mistaking it for an F-14 fighter.All those on board the airliner – almost 300 people – are believed dead.

The plane, an Airbus A300, was making a routine flight from Bandar Abbas, in Iran, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The USS Vincennes had tracked the plane electronically and warned it to keep away. When it did not the ship fired two surface-to-air missiles, at least one of which hit the airliner.

Navy officials said the Vincennes’ crew believed they were firing at an Iranian F14 jet fighter, although they had not confirmed this visually

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Blogger fined for restaurant review

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Becareful what and who you blog about.
and people think i’m crazy.

Blogger fined for restaurant review http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28331598

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WTF Wednesday

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Dog Bark Park Inn: Idaho

Dog Bark Park Inn offers patrons a chance to stay in the belly of a 20-foot tall beagle — literally. The inn was built to resemble this canine species and is a fine example of chainsaw wood art. The Times, a British newspaper, has declared it one of the wackiest of hotels. Although lodging costs $90 a night, it’s free for visits. http://dogbarkparkinn.com/giftshop/

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For Marty Luster in Black & White

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For “Mahty Lusta”

Because everyone loves Marty’s B&W Photos

 

“When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes.

When you photograph people in Black and White you photograph their souls.”

                                                                                           Ted Grant

One of my favorite photos of Paul
One of my favorite photos of Paul

Create

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“You may not be a Picasso or Mozart but you don’t have to be. Just create to create. Create to remind yourself you’re still alive. Make stuff to inspire others to make something too. Create to learn a bit more about yourself.”

~Frederick Terral

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Enter the World of the Sperm Whale

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Enter the World of the Sperm Whale

 

 

From Amy Kerr;                 bannerlogo

“The RV Odyssey is equipped with a video camera in the bow which allows us to observe the behaviors of the animals we study and capture some great footage. We’ve seen many different species during Operation Toxic Gulf 2014, but the focus of our work is the sperm whale–the largest toothed predator on Earth.

In this Odyssey bowcam video the sounds you hear are not mechanical boat sounds, but the clicks of the sperm whale, as explained here by Dr. Peter Madsen. These are the sounds we listen for that allow us to track sperm whales. Also keep in mind the animal you’re seeing, as graceful as it is,  is the size of a school bus, so a pod of sperm whales is the animal equivalent of a fleet of school buses swimming around the Odyssey.

We will continue to track and biopsy sperm whales, the apex predators of the Gulf, for the duration of this campaign so that we can better understand the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

[Check out bowcam footage of Atlantic spotted dolphins here.]

https://www.facebook.com/oceanalliance?fref=nf

http://www.whale.org/

State of the Art Gallery’s Paul Frontiero Sr. Artwork Sale 2014

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The Late Paul Frontiero’s Paintings available only at

 the State of the Art Gallerys  on Pleasant St

and Rocky Neck.

http://www.stateoftheartgalleryandsculpturegarden.com/FSFRON.html

YOU CAN CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT: Stateoftheartgallery@comcast.net

YOU  CAN CALL US AT (978) 395-1783 (Roger Armstrong) )OR (978) 395-1915 (Sharon Pablo)

The late Paul Frontiero Sr. Art Exhibit continues 2014.

Thanks to all who came out for the opening back in September. I had a great time talking to everyone about my Dad’s Artwork and Life. I was surprised to meet his collectors from years ago. Some came from far away to view and purchase a painting. My Dad would’ve been so happy.  Thanks again, Paul Jr.

Many Paintings are still available through State of the Art Galleries Through out the summer of 2014

‘From Ships to Shores’: Doryman left fishing to pursue painting

By Gail McCarthy Staff Writer

The son of a Gloucester fisherman, the late Paul Francis Frontiero Sr., began fishing with his father at the age of 12.

He did not know then that this would become his way of life for many years. He never finished Gloucester High School because his father was injured while fishing and he had to leave his studies. As a result, he spent many years laboring in jobs at sea.

Frontiero, born in 1925, even worked as a doryman, an avocation that became extinct; with the innovation of the motorized trawler, the dory fishing industry began to wither in the late 1930s. However, he remained in demand on the port’s fishing vessels because of his skills as an engineer and cook.

For the entire story click here

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For more info on the exhibit contact:

http://www.stateoftheartgalleryandsculpturegarden.com/

frontiero@hotmail.com

Throw Back Thursday Art Rocks! from 2010

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“Art, Rocks!”

Better Late Than Never!

I received an email a few weeks ago from a 10 year old boy who when he was nine years old at the time he found one of my “Art,Rocks!” a Rock that I left at T-Wharf in Rockport on 09/04/2010. I think that was about 9 months ago. I remember leaving it there after having a cup of coffee and watching the Lobstermen get ready for their day. About 5am. I always wonder about the ones I leave that don’t get reported back to the email I leave on them. Currently the last three that I’ve left in the past two weeks that I never gave notice on GMG Have not been reported back. Which is fine. In this world we live in now, maybe people think there is a catch too this thing. Maybe they think I want money for it. Emails like Coopers who found it is payment enough! I will never ask anything for them. An email would be nice but, If I don’t get a response that’s fine too! Mystery and fantasy is what makes life! isn’t it?

Here’s the email from Cooper and Photos of the “Art, Rock!” He found! Who could ask for anything more?!!!! Thanks Cooper!

Am I a little weird? Maybe! 🙂

from Cooper;

Dear mr or mrs frontiero. I picked up one of your pictures of the motif in a parking lot in rockport on 9-4-2010. I am very sorry not to get back to you sooner. I am a 10 year old boy and I’m in fourth grade at st johns in Beverly Massachusetts . I picked it up when i was nine with my aunt and little sister delaney who is now 6. That is my lucky rock because that day I won a contest at bearskin neck country store. You are a beautiful artist. Sincerely , Cooper

“Click here to view past “Art, Rocks!” Posts

I’m Not a Writer, so please forgive any errors! 🙂

http://Art-Rocks.org

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY!

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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY
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Following National Chocolate Day, July 8 annually celebrates National Chocolate with Almonds Day, also celebrated by many as National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day Filled with health benefits, this treat is a delicious combination that is loved by millions across the country.

Perhaps your favorite today would be a chocolate candy bar filled with almonds, a bag of chocolate covered almonds, chocolate brownies filled with chopped almonds or any of the many other combination that are available. Whichever option (or options) you choose, it is sure to be a delicious and enjoyable treat !

HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE ALMONDS:
◦reduce the risk of heart attack
◦lower ‘bad’ cholesterol
◦protects artery walls from damage
◦help build strong bones and teeth
◦provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss
◦lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals
◦help provide good brain function
◦nourish the nervous system
◦alkalize the body

Following is a “tried and true” recipe for you to enjoy:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-almond-cake-2

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and origin of National Chocolate with Almonds Day, an “unofficial” national holiday

Ocean Alliance. Help Us Reach Our Goal of a Dock, Win a Crew Shirt

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Help Us Reach Our Goal of a Dock, Win a Crew Shirt

From Ocean Alliance;

“We are halfway to our goal of raising enough funds to put in a floating dock at our headquarters, the Paint Factory in Gloucester. If we’re going to reach our goal of celebrating staff-member Kim’s birthday on the dock this month we need to step up the pace.

Our new Operation Toxic Gulf 2014 Crew shirts are not available to the public, but now you have a chance to own one of your own. For a donation of $20 or more towards our dock fundraiser you will be entered to win a limited edition OTG 2014 Crew Shirt designed by Michael Beasley of Sea Shepherd Australia. For a donation of $100 or more you will be entered to win two Crew shirts and a cd of Songs of the Humpback Whale signed by Roger Payne.”

Click Here for More Information from Ocean Alliance

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http://www.whale.org/help-us-reach-goal-dock-win-crew-shirt/

 

 

 

Paul Frontiero III Receives The 2014 Carnegie Hero Award

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Paul Frontiero III Receives The 2014 Carnegie Hero Award

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From the Carnegie Hero Fund Website;

CARNEGIE MEDALS FOR CIVILIAN HEROISM
AWARDED TO 22 IN U.S., CANADA

PITTSBURGH, PA, July 2, 2014—In its second award announcement of 2014, the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission today named 22 individuals as recipients of the CARNEGIE MEDAL. The medal is given throughout the United States and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Four of the heroes lost their lives in the performance of their lifesaving acts.

Awardee PAUL F. FRONTIERO III, deceased
Nashua, New Hampshire
Paul F. Frontiero III died rescuing Kathryn A. Libby from assault, Nashua, New Hampshire, October 9, 2011. At night, a man armed with a knife exited an automobile that stopped in front of the house where Libby, 29, and others lived. Libby and others were outside the house when the man confronted them in a menacing fashion, and he stabbed Libby repeatedly when she intervened between him and one of her housemates. Another housemate, Frontiero, 27, emergency medical technician, immediately responded from the house, rushed the assailant, and fought against him, freeing Libby. The assailant stabbed Frontiero repeatedly about the arms and torso before fleeing in the car. Frontiero collapsed to the ground, mortally wounded. Libby required hospital treatment for her wounds, from which she recovered.
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Click Below For Cathy and Paul Frontiero’s WCVB Channel Interview with Pam Cross

http://www.wcvb.com/news/honor-for-new-hampshire-emt-killed-helping-women/26776678#!7V11E

 

 

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Blue Ocean

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The “Blue Ocean”

A converted eastern rigged side dragger. Not sure if this boat is fishing at the moment. It has moved from mooring to mooring in Gloucester Harbor for the past year.

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