Need a gift? (3) Dec 9, 2008
Buy Dad a gift certificate to Angler's Inn at Lunker's in Edwardsburg, a destination restaurant where he can eat everything from burgers to lake perch to frog legs or alligator. Call 663-3745. (The Herald-Palladium)
Vinod Vinny Malhotra and Nancy Malhotra stand at the counter in Alligator Town Antique Bazaar, at 537 N. Marion St. The store sells antiques and collectibles and is set to soon carry arts and crafts. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Nov 6, 2008
Vinod Vinny Malhotra and Nancy Malhotra stand at the counter in Alligator Town Antique Bazaar, at 537 N. Marion St. The store sells antiques and collectibles and is set to soon carry arts and crafts ... On the north end of the Marion Streets downtown business area is Alligator Town Antique Bazaar ... Malhotra owns the two vacant stores connected to the Alligator Town Antique Bazaar, as well. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Creatures take over landmark fruit stand Aug 16, 2008
And right out front is a life-size figure of the Virgin Mary, gesturing toward a painted alligator at her feet. It's a strange spectacle, indeed, at this old crossroads. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hail the monster Jul 26, 2008
They arrive to investigate the death of Jerald Glazebrook (aka The Alligator Man) and meet all kinds of bizarre folks, including the local sheriff who was once known as Jim Jim, the Dog-Faced Boy, and The Conundrum, and a geek who never talks and will eat anything. The killer is someone nobody wouldve ever guessed. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
James Morrison: Antique Egypt Jun 27, 2008
In Cobar, a weird hybrid fox, with a puffy tail and the toothy grin of a baby alligator, straddles a dead log. A baby bird peeps through a twisted nest of branches in Colour Green. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Springs fever Apr 12, 2008
And with water temperatures a cool 20XC to 22XC, these alluring springs are unlikely spots for a nervous Northerners meeting up with an alligator, or so their aficionados insist ... Alligators can be found in numerous freshwater bodies throughout Florida ... (Along this passage, on the river rather than in the springs themselves, alligator sightings are considered one of the attractions, and swimming is not advised. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Calendar of Events Mar 22, 2008
Lake Houston Park will be hosting Amazing Alligators separate Fact from Fiction, starring El Legarto, the lizard dragon on Saturday March 29, at 10 a.m. The event will give viewers a chance to get up close and personal with a live alligator the safe way. Lake Houston Park is located at 22031 Baptist Encampment Road in New Caney. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Rooms inspired by famous Pittsburghers Mar 8, 2008
Here, a console table made from an old work bench and antique alligator coffee table are joined by a pair of Wassily arm chairs and modern paintings by local artists Barry Shields, Robert Qualters and Fabrizio Gerbino. Cooler still: a working garage door that opens onto an outdoor "balcony.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
For Ponce condo, it's all about the view Jan 8, 2008
The rest of the room is adorned with gilt-framed pictures, many collected from travels to Europe, and a few pieces add accents such as the alligator head that caught Zawacki's eye on eBay. "I just find pieces I like and make them all come together," she said with a laugh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
And In Concert From San FranciscoOtis Rush [Blues Express, Inc.]10 Days Out: Blues From The BackroadsKenny Wayne Shepherd Featuring Various Artists [Reprise Records]Old SchoolKoko Taylor [Alligator Records]Last Of The Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In DallasHenry James Townsend, Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins, Robert Lockwood, Jr. "Honeyboy" Edwards [The Blue Shoe Project. CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM Into The BluesJoan Armatrading [429 Records]Is It NewsDoyle Bramhall [Yep Roc Records]The... (Variety)
* World News Quick Take Nov 15, 2007
A suspected thief disappeared into an alligator-infested lake as he fled police only to turn up dead the next day with gator teeth marks on his upper torso, authorities said on Tuesday ... 82m alligator may have been responsible. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Get the Info Oct 11, 2007
Oct. 12-14: Alligator Fest, Lake City. Alligator Fest will take you back to a time when the Lake City area was young and Seminole Indian braves roamed freely over the lush valleys and hills surrounding their village, Alligator Town ... The chief of the village was the regal Indian diplomat Halpatter Tustennuggee, referred to as Chief Alligator. (Orlando Sentinel)
It's in the bag Oct 5, 2007
Bags in exotic skins such as alligator, turtle, and snake are accented with everything from bakelite to brass and are elegantly displayed in stacked cubes ... The most expensive handbag in the store on a recent visit was an alligator bag from Argentina for $570 ... Butler is quick to share her knowledge of handbags with her customers whether it be an impromptu lesson in identifying skins (turtle is more of a circular pattern than crocodile, alligator has pin-prick sized dots), or doling out tips... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Kitchen collectibles grow in popularity Sep 22, 2007
Nutcrackers, especially if they have flair: You'll find them in the shape of a woman's head, a squirrel, a devil and an alligator. Brass models can sell for more than $100, but wooden and cast iron pieces can be had for much less. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Travel how-to Sep 13, 2007
You'd expect to find items such as alligator hides and raw beef on the list, but you may be surprised at others. Certain textiles and fine art, for example, may be subject to exorbitant duties. (USA Today)
A slice of heaven Aug 22, 2007
Promising "a taste of New Orleans," it also serves Cajun, southwestern, Creole, barbecue, and other Bayou fare, including jambalaya, crawfish, gumbo, catfish, and alligator. Spend. (Boston Globe)
Everything old is new again at Metro Retro Aug 7, 2007
You can find Betsey Johnson, Tadashi and Levi's from the '80s, felted-wool handbags, alligator pumps and a Christian Dior hat from the '40s, Lanvin and Pucci from the '60s and you can do your best Carrie Bradshaw in a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels that are a recent style. "I used to wear vintage in the '80s back when people did that, and back when I had a figure," Alcorn said with a laugh. (Anchorage Daily News)
Home Insurers' Secret Tactics Cheat Fire, Disaster Victims, Hike Profits Aug 4, 2007
One McKinsey slide displayed at the Kentucky hearing featured an alligator with the caption ``Sit and Wait ... An alligator sits and waits,'' Golden told the judge, as they looked at the slide describing a reptile. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Home Economics on TV Jun 15, 2007
One character gets her arm eaten by an alligator that emerges from the swamp. That's homeownership in a nutshell: the dream of wealth, self-reinvention and security, combined with the faintest fear that something in your backyard may just come back to bite you. (Time.com)
Results of recent sun-sentinel.com news polls. Apr 29, 2007
March 6 As Florida's alligator population zooms past 1 million, state officials may revoke its protected status and reclassify it as a game animal, which would allow vastly expanded hunting. Your opinion. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
It's Like Air Guitar, Only Dirtier Apr 25, 2007
" Commercial fishermen can catch paddlefish in the Ohio River, but tributaries are off limits because that is where the fish spawn. Paddlefish are edible, but their real value lies in the eggs. A shortage of sturgeon eggs from Asia's Caspian Sea has created a lucrative market for paddlefish eggs, which have a similar taste, look and consistency, according to state officials. Each person arrested faces a felony charge of illegal sale of a wild animal. Other charges include money laundering and... (Fox News)
Man arrested for butchering alligator just wanted a new belt Apr 25, 2007
- Police arrested a man who picked up a dead alligator and tried to butcher it on his front lawn, saying he only wanted a new belt ... He is charged with killing or possessing an alligator, a felony punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine ... Although their numbers are growing, American alligators are still protected in Florida as a species of special concern. (AZCentral -- News)
Fla. man butchers gator in his front yard Apr 24, 2007
Man says he wanted to butcher alligator for a belt ... Man says he wanted to butcher alligator for a belt ... A man who was arrested for butchering an alligator on his front lawn says he only wanted a new belt. (The Palm Beach Post)
Arrested Angler Says He Wanted Belt, Not Meal, From Alligator Apr 24, 2007
There's cigarette butts and everything everywhere," he said, gesturing to a patch of dirt, leaves and butts where he tried to skin the animal. Besides, he has no experience in wrestling or hunting alligators. "I didn't think there was anything illegal about skinning a dead gator," Hodges said. In fact, anyone who possesses alligator parts without a permit faces a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, according to the state wildlife agency. Sunday started mildly for... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Friendship man puts his life on eBay -- all for a lump sum Mar 17, 2007
You get a Sears catalog, just in case the other items -- a fire hydrant from Beaumont, Texas; a full kitchen of silverware and cookware; eight lamps; a "genuine" Dunkin' Donuts rug; a bed; an IKEA bookcase; nine vintage chairs; a computer; a digital camera; a taxidermy alligator dressed as a waiter; an Astroturf sample book -- don't satisfy your every taste. "I love my things so much," Mr. Boyle said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GWTW actor cashing in on memorabilia Feb 11, 2007
Alligator dress shoes worn by George Reeves (who had big feet). A Butterfly McQueen poem handwritten on the occasion of Jimmy Carter's election as president: "Ol' Massa's in the White House!/What he gwine do?/Why, he gwine tek care of me and you!". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Barrett-Jackson Writes the Score to First Rock Auction Jan 17, 2007
Bill Haley's main/primary 1940 Martin D-18 guitar used on the recording of the original rock 'n' roll songs, Rock Around The Clock, Shake, Rattle and Roll, and See You Later Alligator. John Lennon owned and played 1917 Brambach Baby Grand Piano used in his home in the 1970s. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
