Murphy’s passion displayed in hotel Mar 31, 2008
Sculptures, paintings, poems, pictures, feather boas, mounted animals, every corner a testament to creativity. It culminates in the annual Kerouac Fest, which might or might not happen this year, he says. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Neighbors on watch Mar 24, 2008
Several residents of Boas Avenue and surrounding streets near New Iberia City Park have banded to form a neighborhood watch group ... Doug Louviere walks near his Boas Avenue home carrying his trademark baseball bat. (New Iberia, LA)
The generation of 'damaged' girls Mar 9, 2008
These outsell Barbie dolls in Britain by two to one and come dressed in miniskirts, fishnet stockings and feather boas. advertisement. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Who ya gonna call? Reptile Rescue Mar 6, 2008
He handles snakes, of course, mostly big constrictors like Burmese pythons and boas, although he draws the line at anacondas (too aggressive). And he once declined to pick up a 5-foot-long alligator residing in a Berkeley kitchen; the gator wound up in a sanctuary in Florida. (San Francisco Chronicle)
30 comments Mar 5, 2008
Some of the boas from south america have also been known to suffocate, but probably not eat people. Melody, Hurst, TXMar 04, 2008 @ 01:58 PMI think there is a critical need to keep stressing the poor science behind the "climate change is humanity's fault" mantra. (Human Events Online)
Talking with children about sex and AIDS: At what age to start? Feb 27, 2008
The woman at the sex-worker booth did, as she was decking out the girls in feather boas for a make-believe evening on the street. "I was wondering why you were bringing kids up here," she said to Hennessey. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Let me take that iguana off your hands ... Feb 24, 2008
Miami resident Ray Padilla, 17, came with seven snakes Burmese pythons and Colombian boas each in a pillow case knotted at the opening. He started collecting them as pets when he was 5 and said, simply, "No more room," and, later, "Eh, new hobby.". (MSNBC -- International)
Spice girls reunion tour brings down the house Feb 17, 2008
FEBRUARY 15, 2008 VOL. XLV, NO. 5. COURTESY IMG.METRO.CO.UK They all still got it, except for maybe Mel C, whos hit bad times. (Yale Herald, CT)
Scenic drive:Yuma to Quartzsite Jan 11, 2008
If you suddenly need some pink flamingos, flying monkeys, feather boas, crystals, wind chimes or almost any manner of bric-a-brac, the Stone Cabin is your place. (It does not, however, sell gas. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Have A Rockin' Recess Dec 22, 2007
IN THE BAG: From pocketbooks to feather boas, the spunky heroine of Kevin Henkes' Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" knows how to accessorize - even if her choices do land her in the Uncooperative Chair. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 3, noon to 2 p.m., 20. Manhattan Children's Theatre, 52 White St., between Church and Broadway; (212) 352-3101. MondaySUGAR SHOCK: Holiday goodies may not seem so sweet after seeing the Met's take on Hansel and Gretel," with its spooky forest and pig-faced angels.... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Local business hosts parties that cater to every girl's dream Dec 5, 2007
At a recent diva party, the girls changed into pink and white feather boas, silver sequined dresses, hot pink leopard pants and silver leggings. The birthday girl wore a rhinestone tiara and presided over karaoke and a fashion show with 10 of her best friends. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Editor's mailbag, Nov. 27 Nov 28, 2007
For example, the November exhibit of drawings by Portland artist Pat Boas put a fun twist on the tradition of natural history illustration. Don t take my word for it, though. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stick-handling a touchy subject Nov 15, 2007
Meanwhile, Scot, the boy the two men gain custody of, wears feathered boas, is a huge fan of musicals and cries during class when a story about a dying dog is read. In Lynd's words, he's "a big sissy," more gay-seeming than even Eric and Sam, which troubles Eric in particular since he's an former hockey player and a current TV sportscaster who, because of his profession, has always gone to great lengths to hide his sexuality. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Rockin' around the holidays Nov 11, 2007
White feather boas weave through the branches as a garland and all styles of delicate and sparkling dove ornaments dangle from the branches. Gutnecht's friend, Patty Pruisner, created the frothy tree topper. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Fall Bazaar vendors Nov 2, 2007
Sierra-Franco, Miriam Hand-knit boas. Starr, Diana Knitted and crocheted items. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Steven Winn: Halloween's roots run deep in S.F. Nov 1, 2007
What matters are the gowns and kilts, tuxes and feather boas, torn jeans and tattoos that people in the audience flaunt. Dressing the part has a long and storied history here, from the earnestly ecstatic garb of the Summer of Love to the street theater traditions of the Angels of Light and the San Francisco Mime Troupe to the Art Deco Society and the Dickens Fair. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Powerlifting makes a stronger marriage Oct 17, 2007
"She can carry a 20-foot ladder around like a man," her husband boasted ... He can easily lift heavy animals, and at home, he doesn't break a sweat cleaning the cages of his 13 pet snakes, including boas, rattlesnakes and pythons, some weighing 100 pounds. (News & Observer)
more » Oct 14, 2007
There s beads, feather boas, Cinderella slippers, clip-on earrings, mom s high heels, the whole nine yards. But I digress. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Da Vinci Code, Move Over! Sep 28, 2007
Amidst black leather, tattoos and feather boas, homosexuals pose as apostles who in the original painting are depicted gathered at a table with their sweet savior to partake of the last meal together ... Amidst black leather, tattoos and feather boas, homosexuals pose as apostles who in the original painting are depicted gathered at a table with their sweet savior to partake of the last meal together. (Townhall.com)
At Work With Big Bird's 'Feather Man' Sep 27, 2007
Broadway stars swan about in American Plume feather boas and Vegas showgirls titillate with the company's large ostrich feather fans. Coles talks feathers on a cordless phone while he walks the office, which is a cement-floored, low-glamour spot, except for the riot of feathers: Walls of boas in a carnival of colors, standing racks hung with feathers and boxes and bags of dyed feathers, with samples glued to the outside of the boxes. (ABC News -- Wire)
Pitbull attack puts 6-year-old boy in hospital Sep 26, 2007
RL wrote on Sep 24, 2007 11:37 AM:" Another reason why the city needs to put a ban on pitbulls. Just drive down court street and count the number of pitbulls and tell me that they are just a family dog. Maybe they just want to be like Mike (Vick that is). Not all pitbulls are vicious, but neither are pythons and boas and the city has a ban on those. ". FranklinPatriot wrote on Sep 24, 2007 10:14 AM:" When will it be time to enforce breed specific legislation even if it is aimed at the owners of... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fire killed 45 snakes in Delray warehouse Sep 18, 2007
The boas were about 8 feet long and the pythons 12 to 17 feet, he said. The biggest snakes weighed about 200 pounds. (The Palm Beach Post)
Airline comes out with gay-themed flight Sep 15, 2007
Before that full flight, the crew put on pink feather boas and sang for its couple hundreds passengers, she said. "Even the pilot was wearing fairy wings and got into it," Williams said. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Seeking exotic species Sep 7, 2007
He plans to come with special guests named Adam and Eve - they're both 6-foot rainbow boas native to Brazil. -- Advertisement. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fair features exotic animals Sep 5, 2007
Some of the big snakes, like boas and pythons, eat just three or four times a year. The animals are transported by truck. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Opinion Sought on Exotic Pets Sep 5, 2007
The iguana is 3 feet long. The other lizards and both boas are 5 feet in length. "If they are considered dangerous, then we can enforce the code, and we will work with the owner to remove the animals," Carter said. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Kiss my sass Sep 1, 2007
The amazing clothes are an added attraction, the chance for performers and patrons to wear spectacular outfits from the heydays of Moulin Rouge chic and Las Vegas glam: giant headdresses, gloves, stockings, corsets and feather boas ... The Crystal Boudoir at GPO Sydney boasts a Parisian club feel, with performers in sequined costumes dancing to lounge music every Saturday from 9pm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alzheimer activity therapist Sep 1, 2007
Rickard hides sacks of gold in the crowd and hands out boas to spur audience participation. Somehow, it seems to Rickard that her spectators ''wake up'' a little bit. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Welcome to the jungle Aug 28, 2007
I need some sequins and feather boas in my life. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Party on, Second Street Aug 24, 2007
"We have boas for people to dress up in," said Karen Rego, a photographer for Korey Howell Photography. "We're all about having fun here.". (The Daily Texan, TX)
Witty script elevates fantasy 'Stardust' Aug 11, 2007
Prancing around the ship in pink feathered boas and painting his signature cheek mole into a heart symbol, De Niro's presence is like a giant wink at the audience. And if you still don't get it, wait a few minutes and you'll get a cameo by certified comic genius Ricky Gervais deadpanning his lines as if he was still on "The Office" cementing the film's borderline-camp self-acknowledgment. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Advisory: Avondale boa may be python Jul 31, 2007
Most of the red tailed boas seen in Georgia, he added, are a bit smaller. Clark thinks it's likely that the snake, whatever kind it is, was someone's pet that broke free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'Dream' weavers Jul 27, 2007
Clint Ramos bedecks the fairies in sleek, vaguely Trekkie action-figure bodysuits, softened (or camped up, or both) with boas, shrugs, capes, and other feathery embellishments. They're all as shiny as the balloons that designer Beowulf Boritt clumps around his Astroturf set in place of trees. (Boston Globe)
Boa constrictor on the loose in Avondale Jul 27, 2007
The DNR did offer the vaguely comforting analysis that Boas "are not normally a threat to humans, they are not venomous, and they are typically shy and non-confrontational. ". Perhaps unnecessarily, it added that if "the reptile is spotted, you should avoid it.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Snake named Fluffy at large near Galloway Golf Course Jul 26, 2007
Boas are a tropical species. He won't survive the winter. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
RAGBRAI teams range from subtle riders to flamboyant entourages Jul 25, 2007
Members ran with the flamingo theme, dressing in flamboyant costumes including pink feather boas. Their hijinks even led Knapp to dye his beard pink in 2005 after losing a bet to another team member, Deb Shoopman. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Corral the kids for truly wild adventures Jul 13, 2007
The skink, says Heather Heimmer, the museum's director of environmental education, "looks sort of like a walking pine cone." It's one of about 60 cold-blooded crawlers whose ranks include boas, eastern water dragons, geckos and a red spitting cobra. The exhibit, which continues through Aug. 12, tries to answer the questions that bedevil us all: How do snakes move. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Animals, rides, weather thrill fairgoers Jul 12, 2007
Updated Thursday, July 12, 2007. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Animals, rides thrill fairgoers on first day Jul 12, 2007
Weather Sponsored By. in print and online, 24/7. (Santa Maria Times)
Young entrepreneur opens princess shop here Jul 3, 2007
Lip gloss, boas, tiaras, fairy wings, princess dresses jewelry and many other fancy items fill this amazing fairy tale land, which is located in the display window of Red Shoe Jewelry. Shoppers reach Laura's store by climbing three bejeweled steps where a magical place was created just for them. (Niles Star, MI)
Accessories, proper fit, keep full-figured women looking good Jun 26, 2007
Two wardrobe racks explode with feather boas, fishnet, tulle, satin and sparkles, and it's all part of Stiner's second working wardrobe. Stiner is a nurse at Alaska Regional Hospital by day (the scrubs -- which also easily serve as a medium of fashion expression with bright prints and colors -- are kept in drawers), but she moonlights as Lola Pistola, one of the founding members of Anchorage's VivaVoom Brr-Lesque troupe. (Anchorage Daily News)
Local herpetologist says snakes are misunderstood Jun 25, 2007
Carisle said he does not believe constricting snakes such as large boas and pythons are an appropriate pet for anyone, and those over eight feet in length should only be allowed in zoos. The Indigos Carisle has can reach nearly 10 feet with most around eight feet in length, but cannot extend their jaw like boas and pythons to eat large prey ... I have worked with pythons nearing 15 feet and boas nearing 12 feet, and I know that those types of snakes require at least two people to handle them... (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Lost tribe found in Amazon Jun 3, 2007
Cunningham, who has not met the tribe, said the Kayapo believe it was formed by a group of families who fled deeper into the forest when the pioneering Indian defender Orlando Villas Boas appeared in the area in the 1950s. Megaron Txcucarramae, a Kayapo Indian and Funai representative in the region, met with the newly found group in Kremoro village and banned all but a medical team from entering or leaving, fearing the tribe could be more vulnerable to diseases than the Kayapo, Cunningham said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
State park to offer summer programs Jun 1, 2007
That s one of the things we re trying to let people realize, even though we don t have boas, we have really cool snakes, Vaughn said. Soucy will bring one venomous the water moccasin and discuss ways to identify snakes. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Get that diaper on the dance floor May 25, 2007
" To foster dancing and silly fun, the dance floor is littered with hula hoops and egg shakers, while feather boas and scarves are handy so kids can improvise moves. And though nightclubs seem like smoky and sticky places for a kids party, nightclub owners must scrub floors and bathrooms before each Baby Loves Disco event. Then a BLD cleaning team comes through. A craze started in Philly Owner of New York-based Ropeadope Records, Hurwitz heard about a family dance party while visiting his mother... (Orlando Sentinel)
Beary special day: Scouts enjoy bear party May 22, 2007
Then the girls chose new outfits for their bears cheerleader skirts, feather boas and even swimsuits are available. Each bear also gets a birth certificate, and the children choose a special name for their animals. (Brewton Standard, AL)
A change of costume May 19, 2007
Inside, walls covered with merchandise: theatrical makeup, elf caps, feather boas, shepherd's staffs. Garment racks crowded with flamboyant clothes. (News & Observer)
German Dialect Studied in Texas May 13, 2007
May 12, 2007, 2:43 PM EDT NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas -- When Hans Boas came to the University of Texas from California in 2001 to teach German, he stopped in the Hill Country town of Fredericksburg, which embraces its German roots with a robust Oktoberfest and German-themed restaurants and shops. While eating "der Hamburger" at lunch, Boas overheard an "interesting sounding German" -- one that sounded a bit odd to him as a native speaker of the language ... But the people who speak it are dying, so... (Newsday -- Nation)
More of this story May 9, 2007
Dressed in brightly colored costumes they threw together for the event, the musicians and performers wore things such as boas, pink lingerie over street clothes, ballet tutus, and a hat adorned with a stuffed animal wild boar. Many wore pig noses they fashioned out of pink felt. (Newport Daily News, RI)
She's gone the whole hog this time Apr 29, 2007
To pigs that can roll in the mud, and chickens with feathers so sheeny they look like crazy moving boas. Sort of. (Guardian Unlimited)
Man skips sentencing in puppy, boa cruelty case Apr 25, 2007
Pet boas are usually fed large rats and small rabbits. The meat is usually kept frozen and then thawed before being fed to the snakes, according to the Arizona Reptile Center. (AZCentral -- News)
'Blonde' On Block Apr 19, 2007
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)
