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April 19, 2007 -- FIRST it was the "Spamalot" fuzzy killer rabbit slippers, then the parrot-head umbrella at "Mary Poppins." Now, the hot new Broadway must-have is "Legally Blonde" merch, a collection of girly pink T-shirts, hoodies and even feather boas. And, OMG, they're like totally selling out. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Childhood love develops into business Apr 11, 2007
Odessa Gwynn makes crocheted dresses, vests, ponchettes, boas, berets, flapper style hats and felted purses that represent the essence of perennial class and style. Gwynn's mother and grandmother both had sewing machines, and she recalls sewing before she started going to school. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
SIMPLY LIVING Apr 11, 2007
(SHERRY BOAS, SPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL) ... As the longtime chairman of the math department at Northwestern University, Professor Boas was widely respected for his many successes in the field of theoretic mathematics ... I know that each time Mary Boas sewed a new outfit for herself, she used scraps of the same fabric to make a matching bow tie for her husband. (Orlando Sentinel)
FAST FACTS: Boa Constrictors Apr 4, 2007
Instead of laying eggs, boas produce live offspring. Females are fertilized internally by males and gestate for 108 days. (WFOR.com, FL)
Las Vegas, the city of surreal shopping Mar 29, 2007
I initially thought the Rainbow feather company made headdresses and such; actually, it dyes the feathers for headdresses and such (fans, boas and other tickly accoutrements) ... Shoppers can find standard and superplush boas in the store, however, as well as giant feather fans. (Chicago Tribune)
Woman combs shore to find edible seaweed Mar 26, 2007
Sargassum, brown algae that look like drenched feather boas, are best fried tempura-style. They have a sweet and sour flavor. (Herald-Tribune)
Airports, residents across Northeast dig out from storm Mar 18, 2007
NEW YORK -- New Yorkers wearing green boas and shamrock stickers trudged through a snowy Fifth Avenue yesterday for the nation's oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day parade, a day after a major storm buffeted the East Coast and caused the cancellation of more than 1,400 flights. Storm dumps 8. (Boston Globe)
5th Ave. turns green; NYC celebrates St. Patrick's Day Mar 18, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) New Yorkers donning green boas and shamrock stickers trudged through snowy streets Saturday for the nation's oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day event, a parade down Fifth Avenue ... By late morning, bars along the route were packed with people dressed in green, hats, boas, ponchos and flashing green necklaces. (USA Today)
Night of the Sweet Potato Queens Mar 17, 2007
The rocking dance floor held a sea of women in pink and green feather boas, sequins, and that sparkling head topper every prom queen wants. But not everyone wore a tiara. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Back to the Future Mar 12, 2007
The next class is using props working your way sensually on a chair (all innocent - like an umbrella, feather boas, etc. The third class is pole dancing (guess that may be one reason why I fell off Musing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Exotic pets keep veterinarian hopping Mar 2, 2007
"Not the big, baby-eating boas," he said, laughing. "Their colors are boring. I like the king snakes and milk snakes.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dog store sign featuring word `bitch' riles Seattle neighborhood Feb 22, 2007
Inspired by Lola, Lori's Boston terrier, the brother-sister team started making pet feather boas in their grandmother's north end garage five years ago. Today, the brand is sold internationally and the products are included in celebrity gift baskets at the Golden Globe Awards. (Longview Daily News, WA)
‘Divine Decadence,’ a Fat Tuesday party with a cause Feb 19, 2007
Revelers will be treated at the door with masks, boas, a Hurricane cocktail and 100 in casino chips for the black jack or craps tables. Along with the gambling, the event will feature an authentic Cajun dinner served by Sandy s Sunshine Kitchen Catering and live tunes by Top Shelf Jazz, a regional jazz outfit. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Colorful fashion Feb 19, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hospital shop helps with Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
Feather boas and imitation leather red boots were part of the outfits adorning stuffed animals. Elephants and zebras were among the various stuffed animals that were singing and spinning to impress potential customers. (The Daily Reflector)
Mardi Gras off to a festive start in Galveston Feb 12, 2007
Along Seawall Boulevard on Saturday was a cornucopia of feather boas, beads, clown hats and outdoor grills. Galveston police reported no major crimes, accidents or mischief on Saturday. (KHOU.com, TX)
Frozen Snake Found Along Ohio River Jan 30, 2007
Boas generally don't coil when cold, said Niki Treadway, a saleswoman at Jacks Aquarium & Pets in Middletown. Snakes also are unable to generate their own body heat and survive by taking heat from external sources, such as the sun or rocks. (CBS News)
Infotainment Jan 24, 2007
They danced in a trance, writhing serpents draped around their necks, oblivious to the fear and venom their cobras, vipers and boas impart. Swaying to the sounds of flutes and hisses, more than 150 snake charmers gathered in Hyderabad for a grand council to appeal to the government to help them. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Flea market sets up new shop Jan 23, 2007
You'll even find a mix of lingerie and boas at another booth (of course it's new. . (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Belize: Unspoiled Caribbean in Central America Jan 11, 2007
A pair of boas have been spotted in the river, they tell me. Mating. (CNN -- Travel)
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