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Amanda's Little Rock Blog April 2005 Archive

By Amanda Galiano, About.com Guide to Little Rock since 1999

"Extinct" Woodpecker Found In Arkansas

Thursday April 28, 2005
Thursday, ornithologists (scientists who studied birds) said that ivory-billed woodpeckers had been spotted several times in Arkansas. Before these sightings, these birds were suspected to be extinct. They ... Read More

Toadsuck Daze

Wednesday April 27, 2005
Toadsuck Daze has crept up on me this year! If it did the same to you, don't forget that this Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can go to one of ... Read More

Sewage as Energy?

Tuesday April 26, 2005
ThermoEnergy Corp in Little Rock has great plans to convert sewer sludge to oil. The Little Rock company developed the technology to remove ammonia from wasterwater and take the left ... Read More

Have You Seen a Naked Mole Rat?

Monday April 18, 2005
If you've never seen a naked mole rat up close, you don't know what you're missing. They're the weirdest looking creatures ever! They have huge front teeth, tiny ... Read More

Jerry Van Dyke

Saturday April 16, 2005
The Van Dykes have ties to Arkansas. Did you know that Jerry Van Dyke has a soda shop and theater in Benton? Find out more about him and his ... Read More

Oaklawn - Racing Festival if the South

Tuesday April 12, 2005
The Racing Festival of the South returns on Wednesday. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. First post time 1:30 p.m. Wednesday's feature race is the $100,000 Fifth Season Stakes.

Singles Night At Wal-Mart

Friday April 8, 2005
Looking for love? You can find everything else at Arkansas based Wal-Mart, why not try looking there? Apparently some Wal-Marts are hosting singles nights where single customers adorn their ... Read More

Arkansas/Missouri State Line

Tuesday April 5, 2005
The Arkansas / Missouri State line was recently resurveyed. Previously, the state line was marked by natural monuments like trees and rocks. This made property lines hard ... Read More

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