Romantic Gift Ideas for Men Nov 21, 2009
Assemble a basket with wine, a book for lovers, some intimate "toys," and a love note written on some beautiful red or deep purple paper, all layered on top of several feather boas of different colors. Other ideas for the lovers' basket. (Suite101.com)
Sneak preview: College women's soccer Nov 5, 2009
Site: Boas Complex in Boise, Idaho. How to watch: www. (Fresno Bee)
'Weird Creatures' Finds a Mole Lizard Nov 5, 2009
I have in the region of 60 snakes ranging from large Boas and Pythons to some of my favorites, the odd and slightly unusual sand boas, which incidentally make rubbish pets as they spend all of their time buried under the soil. I have a few tarantulas, scorpions, various cockroaches, preying mantids, snapping turtles, big-headed turtles. (Fox News)
• Petroglyphs in Southeast Alaska Nov 5, 2009
The anthropologist Franz Boas records the carving of a petroglyph to commemorate the eating of a slave at Fort Rupert before 1882, with Hudson's Bay Company officials as witnesses. In between the updatable ancient glyphs and the historical are many others. (Juneau Empire)
Tightened rules affect exotic pet owners Oct 26, 2009
Pets of tropical origin, such as pythons and boas, can't survive a Pennsylvania winter so they don't pose a danger of colonization if released. But they can still harm native species while they're alive, and they have been known to attack family members if they get loose at home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Helping lizards roam the earth Oct 22, 2009
His reptilian repertoire includes red-tail boas as breeders, three smaller ball pythons and a corn snake ... He describes his red-tail boas as nice, docile, nonaggressive snakes. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
We need to stop the import, breeding and sale of other pythons, anacondas and boas, just to name a few. I dont think any non-native species of snake or other reptile should be allowed to be imported or sold in Florida. (Florida Today)
Goggin: So much fun to be had for Halloween Oct 21, 2009
Will wore a homemade pink pig costume, Sam was a Jersey cow, and Mary was a fluffy chicken whose white feather boas stitched to her sweatshirt had the entire car sneezing the night we trick-or-treated. Of course, the yellow rubber gloves on her feet didn't help matters much, and I, Farmer Brown, ended up carrying her the entire evening. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Laughter yoga gains popularity in the Twin Cities Oct 13, 2009
Ross even brought a bag of props including wigs, hats and feather boas to get participants in a mischievous mood. Ross drew out forced laughter by having participants impersonate how a girl laughs drawing high pitches and how a man laughs drawing low pitches. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Boa constrictor captured at Fall River residence Oct 10, 2009
Boas could live for 30 years, and adults can grow up to a dozen feet long and weigh more than 60 pounds. I ll probably name it Cuddles, Schenck said, because he already hooked onto my arm and squeezed like you wouldn t believe. (Boston Globe)
Jeff Vrabel: McMahon and the political smackdown (smackdown!) Sep 21, 2009
But hold on to your purple feather boas, readers, because if you're a fan of watching the unwatchable evolve into nearly indigestible lunacy and you've bored with Rod Blagojevich (which you are, like everyone), bring your tray to the lunch buffet in Connecticut, because this month is about to rock your face off, or more accurately smash you in the back with a folding chair before putting your head between its knees and dropping straight down on the canvas with you. This is because Linda McMahon... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Back-to-Back Goals Needed to Overcome Bengals Sep 7, 2009
Boise, ID--Boise State scored back-to-back goals 52 seconds apart to overtake the Bengals 1-0 lead in the second half handing the Broncos a 2-1 victory at the Boas Soccer Complex in the Governor's Cup Sunday afternoon. Senior and sophomore defender were named to the Governor's Cup All-Tournament team. (Isubengals.com)
Letters to the editor (9/7/09) Sep 7, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 7:07 AM - 8:48 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Read the story Aug 21, 2009
Red-tail boas are not venomous. Onlookers are allowed to touch the snake - when he's in a good mood, said Pam Schretzmann, another interpreter. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Police: Snake On The Lam In Jax Beach Aug 21, 2009
Boas are non-venomous. Anyone who sees the snake is asked to call 904-270-1667. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Endangered in South Africa Aug 19, 2009
Ostrich-plumed and boas were all the rage in the early 20th century. But the feather market collapsed as two World Wars dampened enthusiasm for such fashionable accoutrements. (Slate)
BUDGET BIRTHDAYS: Skip the licensed characters and go for homemade fun with these party themes Aug 2, 2009
Scour your closet or the local thrift shop for hats, gloves, necklaces, scarves, glittery tops and boas the guests can use to dress up. Take pictures of each girl and their doll when they are ready to attend the tea. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Florida Wrestles with Its Python Problem Jul 10, 2009
The python problem started in the 1990s, when many Americans decided that big constrictor snakes like pythons and boas, often imported from Southeast Asia, would make cool house pets. It didn't take them long to realize that the snakes are not quite the exotic delights they thought. (Time.com)
A tale of 13 women and the sea Jul 8, 2009
Pinatas hang on the back deck and the sisters have red, green, pink, and purple boas for the guests. Inside the swanky boat, white sangria and Bloody Marys, already prepared, are waiting. (Boston Globe)
Story: 17th annual race Jun 16, 2009
Around her were women wearing tiaras and boas, girls with glitter on their faces, and athletes looking sleek in singlets. The sky was gray but the prevailing color was pink, the signature shade of the fight against breast cancer -- pink bras worn over pink T-shirts, pink tutus, pink tights, pink wigs. (Anchorage Daily News)
A wang dang doodle on a Friday night Jun 6, 2009
Josef is is charge of feather Boas, so do not confuse them. jt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fundamentalists raise bar of intolerance May 30, 2009
Kenai did not turn into the gay capital of the North with setnetters in pink rubber boots and drifters pulling their nets in chartreuse feather boas, although that might have given the place a little more character. Because of her medical service, Kenai was a better place for her having been there. (Anchorage Daily News)
Colham Ferry teachers, staff shine with rock 'n' roll talent May 27, 2009
Tammie Hayes, Principal Jackie Carson, Susannah Kimble and Candi Hoard don feathered boas to sing backup as The Ikettes during ;Proud Mary. . (Athens Banner-Herald)
Already guilty, killer reveals site of victim's remains May 19, 2009
Before sending Mr. Sedlak off to jail, Judge Manning told defense attorney Paul Boas that his client "might want to rethink his story" if he wanted less than the maximum penalty of 21 to 42 years in prison ... Mr. Boas protested that his client has been as compliant as possible with prosecutors' demands. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Snakes and chips May 16, 2009
Dave Ward, Ilkeston, owns 30 snakes including two adult Dumeril boas, which have undergone the procedure. The 6ft (1. (BBC News -- UK)
Braintree diver bonds with dwellers of the deep Apr 15, 2009
She was at home among the hummingbirds, emerald tree boas, iguanas, and scorpions. The animals were collected from all over the world. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Hurt, Orphaned Wildlife Finds New Hope in Brazil Apr 14, 2009
April 18, 2009 A Brazilian mountain animal rehabilitation center nurses everything from monkeys to wolves, birds to boas. 2009 National Geographic (AP). (National Geographic)
Guantanamo's Wild Side: Huge Boas, "Banana Rats," More Apr 4, 2009
"There are laws that protect [animals] on paper, but in general there is not a lot of enforcement. People are eating Cuban boas and rock iguanas, Tolson said. But on the Guantanamo base's 28,800 acres (11,660 hectares), plants and animals found only in Cuba thrive in virgin subtropical dry forests and swim in clear waters along relatively undisturbed coastline. "There is an overt effort on the part of the [U.S.] Navy to protect what's there," Tolson added. The United States has operated Naval... (National Geographic)
South Side's revelry challenges police Mar 22, 2009
Outside Town Tavern, a crowd of several dozen people -- some in white and green boas, shiny beads and green wigs -- had formed to smoke and chat. One woman leaned heavily on her date's shoulder. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Mar 17, 2009
"Griffin Maloney, 9, of Waterbury, Conn., had one of the best perches along the parade route. He was lying on his stomach on top of his parents SUV, parked near the Brick Market Place, so he saw every parade unit up close and from up high. I love being Irish, he said.Griffin was with his parents, Patrick and Judy Maloney, and his sisters, Erin, 11, and Eliza, 4. This is our fifth parade, so now we ve got it down to a science, said Patrick Maloney. We get here by 8:30 to find a good spot. Besides... (Newport Daily News, RI)
Thousands revel in annual St. Pat's festivities Mar 15, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette Melissa Hummel, center, and friend Carla Nolan were among the thousands lining the Downtown parade route for yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama's $275B housing plan builds up hope Feb 21, 2009
I think it s safe to say this is a much broader plan, said Suzanne Boas, president of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta ... Boas said she s encouraged that the plan covers struggling homeowners whether or not they ve fallen behind on payments ... The incentive payments may also attract loan servicers who didn t participate in the past because of the administrative costs of reworking loans, Boas said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Raising rescued reptiles Feb 16, 2009
Carmen Code holds one of her boas at her home in Logan Thursday afternoon. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Pooches parade for Mardi Gras with Barkus Krewe Feb 16, 2009
Dogs wore beads, feather boas, costumes with matching hats or crowns, or were simply dyed in the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. A pair of dachshunds marched happily with fake buns attached to their sides and fabric mustard and ketchup on their backs. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Patricia Field, Hollywood's maverick designer Feb 8, 2009
The rest came from the usual Field haunts, like vintage and designer boutiques, as well as her own shop, 302 Bowery, where she sells wigs, boas, platform shoes and a variety of funky fashions. She also loves Asia for its mind-boggling shopping options. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gay-rights advocates press for change in N.D. law Feb 8, 2009
" This may come to a surprise to some of you, but not all gay people walk around in buttless leather pants and fluffy boas. Nor are they inclined to jump out of the bushes and start having sex right in front of you. As far as bashing and judging Christians, yes, people have the right to do so. ". Nathan wrote on Feb 4, 2009 9:55 PM:" What this article failed to mention was that Senator Fiebiger proposed an amendment to add an exemption to protect religious organizations. Also, have any of you... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Up close and personal with snakes Feb 8, 2009
" There are five kinds of snakes according to their habitat: Aquatic snakes live in the sea; semi-aquatic snakes live in fresh water and on the ground; terrestrial snakes are always on the ground; arboreal snakes live mostly in trees; and desert snakes. There are two main kinds of venom: neurotoxin, which damages the nerves, and haemotoxin, which damages the blood. Furthermore, myotoxic venom can make you blind. Indonesia has a range of snakes from racers, pythons and boas to cobras and vipers.... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Fossils of biggest snake ever found: T Rex size Feb 8, 2009
Modern boas and anacondas, which average less than 20 feet in length and reach a maximum of 30 feet, have been known to swallow Chihuahuas, cats and other small pets, but this prehistoric monster snacked on giant turtles and primitive crocodiles. "This is amazing. It challenges everything we know about how big a snake can be," said herpetologist Jack Conrad of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, who was not involved in the research. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
