Good Morning Gloucester

June 5, 2015 will be the start of the Magnolia Historical Society Spring/Summer Show.

We are looking for 45 artists to participate in this event, if you’re interestered please respond to Thomfalzarano@me.com & catherine@lcompanies.com.

“It seems that the Antarctic may be a hotspot for documenting disturbing animal sex acts. Many years ago, British explorer George Murray Levick caught Adélie penguins engaging in all sorts of debauchery, such as necrophilia, sexual coercion and sexual abuse of chicks. Now, scientists have observed fur seals trying to have sex with penguins. While these observations may not be as shocking as what Levick documented, they are unusual nonetheless.

This bizarre sexual behavior was actually first documented in 2006 when scientists spotted a fur seal trying to copulate with a king penguin on Marion Island, a remote and mostly barren island in the sub-Antarctic. At the time, the researchers speculated that the incident may have occurred because the seal was frustrated or sexually inexperienced. Alternatively, they suggested, it could have been an act of aggression as the seal attempted to protect its territory. Or it simply could have been a playful act that turned sexual.

Upon returning to the island to continue wildlife observations, scientists observed the strange act a further three times, which took them by surprise to say the least.

“Honestly I did not expect that follow up sightings of a similar nature to that 2006 one would ever be made again,” said lead scientist Nico de Bruyn, “and certainly not on multiple occasions.”

As described in the journal Polar Biology, the team observed young male Antarctic fur seals sexually coercing (using force to achieve mating) king penguins on three separate occasions. The gender of the penguins was unknown, but they appeared to be in good health.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE

No Fluoride No Peace

Rockport cops called to library Thursday night on report of anti-fluoride protesters interfering with pro-fluoride advocates trying to enter building. GDT story at http://www.gloucestertimes.com/…/article_fec50c8e-f010-11e4…

I spent half an hour with the AGH hospital Dietician today, and finally understood how to efficiently hydrate and fatten up my boney body: mayo slathered into tuna or chicken salad; biscuits with real butter and jam with a scrambled egg; full fat ice cream with syrup. There are 8 pages of healthy dishes for folks like me, and I can’t wait to dig in with my new found knowledge. Bon Appetit!

While I’ve lived in Rockport since the year 2000 and, having been born and raised elsewhere on the North Shore, had visited countless times before actually moving here…I don’t know much about the Blacksmith Shop Restaurant.  Surely someone can educate me on the restaurant’s history and on why it is has been empty for so many years.  I pass by it countless times per week and always think, “Such a great location.”

I know I ate there YEARS ago…and, more recently, I remember one quick meal when Thatcher (now almost 8) was an infant, but that’s it.  If memory serves me, I can recall walking by several times during the past 6 years or so and seeing construction being done or repairs being made.  I think it may have reopened briefly, but maybe not.

Regardless of my lack of knowledge, I can’t help but think it’d make a sweet place to eat!

Any bidders?

Hello Everyone,

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to our 50^th Anniversary Celebration – they may sell out! http://www.rockportmusic.org/action-inc-50-years/

Delicious gourmet food will be served by Willow Rest, along with complimentary beer and wine (cash bar for liquor), and a really fun musical performance in the gorgeous Shalin Liu Performance Center.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the event. We look forward to celebrating with our many partners and friends!

Megan Merlin

Project Coordinator

Action, Inc.

www.actioninc.org

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