My View of Life on the Dock
Artist’s website> http://www.paulandfred.net/index.html
Get tickets > http://rockportmusic.org/jazz-world/3-21-14.html
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Telephone (General and Box Office)
978.546.7391
Fax
978.546.8351
Email
info@rockportmusic.org
I must be a microcelebrity. Someone I didn’t know yelled out “Hey Paulie Walnuts!” in the middle of Best Buy.
Become a Microcelebrity
by Clint Watson
Dear Subscriber,
A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece encouraging you, as artists, to create your own community. I discussed building your own community of fans and followers without getting sucked into over-hyped social sites such as MySpace or FaceBook. Reflecting on it a bit more, I realize there is another ingredient to success in online social networking….not only must you build a community…but you must become the leader of that community.
Over this past weekend I read an article in Wired magazine (issue 15.12), Almost Famous by Clive Thompson. The article discusses the relatively recent phenomenon of microcelebrities.
Clive puts it this way:
Microcelebrity is the phenomenon of being extremely well known not to millions but to a small group – a thousand people, or maybe only a few dozen. As DIY media reach ever deeper into our lives, it’s happening to more and more of us….[If you engage in online information publishing via web sites, blogs, and newsletters] odds are there are complete strangers who know about you — and maybe even talk about you.
You, dear artist, need to become a microcelebrity (no doubt many of you already are).
CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE.
Hi Joey,
I enjoy your blog and check it every day. I have about 20 barrels I would like to sell. (See attached photos). The barrels are 35 gallons. I am in the wholesale flower business and the preservative for the flowers comes in these barrels. There is nothing toxic. The main ingredients were sugar and water.
Please let me know if you or anyone else might be interested. I live in Gloucester and would be happy to drop one off at your place so you can see them.
My cell # is 978-290-1848.
Thanks for your time.
Gerald Gallant
Bay State Farm Direct Flowers
978-253-6326
Yesterday my son BJ and I snapped a few photos during Coconuts, annual checkup with Dr. Ray Cahill at SeaPort Veterinary Hospital located at 100 Eastern Ave, Gloucester. Dr.Cahill and his staff are wonderful. They specialize in getting to know their pet patients, just as well as the owners who care for them. Our Coconut is a pure breed Conton de Tulear. The Cottons de Tulear is a rear breed that is known to be loyal, happy, playful, affectionate, obedient, and healthy. Dr. Cahill has been treating Coconut for the past few years and is well aware of her temperament and personality. He lovely settles her nerves before he starts her exam, with his clam and gentle ways gaining Coconuts trust allowing him to give her a thorough exam at each visit.
Thank You Dr. Ray Cahill and Staff for the excellent care you give to our beloved Coconut!
For more details about Seaport Veterinary Hospital visit their website below
http://seaportvet.com/services/provided/
21 February 2014
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”
Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826)
The third President of the United States, Jefferson also served as the Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State under George Washington, member of the Continental Congress, Minister to France, and Vice President under John Adams. He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the founder of the University of Virginia. It was Jefferson who acquired the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the country, and it was he who dispatched Lewis and Clark to explore it. Although a slave owner himself, he signed the 1807 law banning further importation of slaves into the United States.The polymathic Jefferson was an architect, inventor, scientist, philosopher and linguist. It seems to me that Jefferson’s quote must refer to honesty with the self as well as to our dealings with others.
Greg Bover
Happy TGIF everyone !!
Marine Forecast …
•••SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY•••
Fri: SE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Areas of fog. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Fri Night: SW winds 15 to 20 kt…diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Here’s your Friday Video Forecast..
This is Funny but hopefully unlikely !!
Euro snow outlook for next week into next weekend ! I’m thinking the Euro has been brainwashed from the American GFS Model…
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June 1943. “Gloucester, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery.” Photo by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information.
To think this man worked on the very property that our Grandfather Captain Joe bought 10 years later in 1953. Our fathers worked there alongside our grandfather and Frank and I run it now as a lobster company after we diversified away from handling groundfish once the auction opened and we saw the writing on the wall with the new rules being handed down to try to manage how many fishermen could fish. Thanks Geno for sending us the photo of Gordon-Pew fishery last week-
You can read more about it here-
http://captainjoes.wordpress.com/history/
Bruce Slifer submits-
The crew was also hard at work repairing parts of the the stone wall that runs adjacent to the footbridge.
Scam phone calls are up.
Today I got a call from a guy who told me there was a problem with my computer (yeah, right) and while I was letting him talk, I got a call on the other line, so I told him I had to go, picked up the other line and guess what? Another guy from the same company, eSupport Live. So I decided to play along and see what happened. He told me that I had unwanted files on my computer and he would help me get rid of them right now. He was about to ask me to give him remote access to my computer when I said, I’ve gotta go; can I call you back? Sure, he said and gave me his number 888-514-1650. He told me his name was Alvin Brown, uh huh — with a very thick Indian (dot-not-feather – as Joey would say) accent.
A couple of minutes later I called back. 888-514-1650 actually works. I asked for Alvin Brown and explained that we had been cut off and I was calling him back. They put me on hold for about 90 seconds and finally someone (with a very different voice) said, Hello. Alvin? I asked. Yes. Alvin Brown? Yes, sir, can I get your information please?
That’s when I hung up. I found their website here. The English is worse than those bad assembly instructions you get with products made in China.
Most likely these people are criminals, trying to hack into your computer to steal your identity, money, whatever. See a news story about such people here.
I know most FOBs have lots of time on their hands — because since joining the GMG Google+ Community, I get tons of emails a day from them — so I figure why not spend a little time and have some fun SCAMMING THE SCAMMER!
All you have to do is call and pretend you got their number from the website or a friend. Ask for Alvin Brown and see what happens. Or start asking for other people — Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, George Washington, Jimi Hendrix — what ever you can think of. The longer you keep them on the phone, the more you’ve cost them. Just don’t give them any real info about yourself.
If you don’t want them calling you back, just block your caller id by hitting *67 before you call. If we can get hundreds of people calling every day, maybe they’ll give up and stop calling us.
Vickie reminded me of this very funny guy who has a special treat for telemarketers. Check it out:
To see it and the others she’s posted, join the GMG Google+ Community and further your GMG experience 
Walked in on the meeting of the minds planning Passports next Wine Dinner Scheduled For March 27 @ 7:00 call 978-281-3680 for details!
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The white snow blanketing our surroundings this winter for me, was pretty up until snow storm #5. Yesterday for a split second while shopping in the produce section at the market, I caught myself daydreaming as if I were on a tropical island surrounded by lush greenery, vibrant colored flowers and aromatic fruit trees. A split second latter I disappointedly returned back to winter’s reality pushing my cart wearing my new wrist warmers and wool hat. After enjoying that daydream, I decided to shopping a little slower taking a few extra moments to soak in the beautiful colors lining the aisle surrounding me. The colorful fruits and vegetables appeared to be extra pretty yesterday. They brighten my day and inspired me to create a few recipes last night using Blood Oranges. I greeted my husband at the door last night with this “Stay-cation” Blood Orange Cocktail, click see more for three new recipes inspired by yesterdays shopping experience.
Continue reading “Blood Orange Cocktail and Blood Orange Infused Water Beverage”
Some Boston University students are making it crystal clear—they don’t want “Blurred Lines” singer Robin Thicke to perform at the school.
A petition started by members of the Humanists of Boston University are calling on school officials to cancel a spring concert featuring Thicke, on March 4, at the Agganis Arena, due to the “misogyny” they say is laced into the lyrics of the performer’s popular song.
“Having Thicke perform is a political statement that is out of touch with the realities of sexual violence and Boston University’s own history. Thus, we suggest that Robin Thicke’s performance be cancelled,” members of group wrote on the Change.org petition, which as of Wednesday morning had more than 1,100 names attached to it in support.
“Thicke’s hit song, ‘Blurred Lines,’ celebrates having sex with women against their will. Lyrics such as, ‘I know you want it,’ explicitly use non-consensual language. And while watching the extremely explicit video, the insinuations grow from subtle to explicit to obnoxious,” the group said.
Thicke performed “Blurred Lines” during the Grammy Awards in January, and was nominated in several categories for the pop song. But despite its worldwide success, some students still think even just one song containing controversial lyrics is one song too many.
Worldwide success. You’re in College. Presumably in your teen and early 20’s- The prime of your life. You don’t have better things to protest than a sexy pop song? Uhmmm last I checked when you’re in college you’re supposed to be studying, playing sports, going to parties and getting your freak on.
You wanna protest something? Protest the lack of cold beer in the dining halls. Protest the cost of tuition. Protest when your school gets shafted on a tournament bid.
What a waste of time.
Trying to pick a college? Keep this shit in mind when you’re making your decision. You wanna be around a bunch of people complaining about a sexy pop video or would you rather go to a school with good academics in addition to great athletic programs that rally the student body to root for the their school and bring alumni together!
Oh and congrats to Robin Thicke. I’m sure these idiots have only managed to stuff a couple extra million into your pockets with all this extra exposure. Buy his song. Even if you don’t dig it.
Marine Forecast …
Thu: W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt… Becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Thu Night: SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Today sunny mild 45-50 degrees!!!! Yes mild for once , so get out and enjoy because it’s not gonna last very long .. West winds 10-15mph.. Thursday night a chance of rain well after midnight , otherwise mostly cloudy with a low around 36-40 degrees.. Patchy fog also possible …
Coming up for Friday very mild temps near 50 degrees with periods of showers possible embedded thunderstorms… South east to southwest winds 10-20mph …Friday night showers ending by early evening lows in the 30’s..
Your weekend outlook
Saturday mostly sunny highs in the mid to upper 40’s lows upper 20’s to lower 30’s..
Sunday sunny highs around 40 ..
Ok so we get this brief mild spell followed by another Polar Arctic Vortex , and extreme storm track . It seems as if winter keeps playing the broken record over and over .. One thing will need to watch besides the cold air is plenty of opportunities for snowstorms .. And being this far ahead into winter , we usually get our biggest storms . So no panic , but be ready for rapidly changing weather conditions … Here’s a look at what’s in store for the next two weeks …..
Yup frigid temps ! And it could shunt the storm track a bit further south of New England ! One will have to watch …I know your all ready for Spring as I am .. So let’s be patient and hope for the best …:) Thanks for viewing ..
Peter Lovasco
GMG
Weatherman
Good Morning Gloucester 