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Amanda's Little Rock Blog November 2008 Archive

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

The Swans are Back at Magness Lake

Saturday November 29, 2008
There has been an abundance of water fowl posts on the blog lately. These waterfowl, however, are noteworthy. Every year about this time numerous trumpeter swans decide to ... Read More

Come See Santa with the Peabody Ducks

Friday November 28, 2008
On November 30 (Sunday), Santa Claus is making his way to the Little Rock Peabody Hotel. He'll be escorted by some VIP (very important poultry) to the lobby to ... Read More

Ways to be Thankful for What you Have and Mindful for Those Who Don't

Thursday November 27, 2008
Now is the season of giving to those who are less fortunate. I have a list of 10 charities that could use donations. Food donations are down everywhere, including ... Read More

Suspect Caught in Anne Pressly Case

Thursday November 27, 2008
Edit: The suspect was caught at ~11:30 p.m. on November 27. more info. Police just held a press conference to name a suspect in the Anne Pressly Case. Pressly was ... Read More

Restaurant.com For Little Rock Restaurants

Wednesday November 26, 2008
I heard one of the local news stations giving out money saving tips last night, and they mentioned restaurants.com. Restaurants.com is a good way to save money and they ... Read More

Celebrate a Different Kind of Bird in Stuttgart

Tuesday November 25, 2008
This week may be all about turkeys for some of us. For hunters worldwide, it's all about the ducks. This week is the week hunters congregate in Stuttgart, ... Read More

Holiday Party at the Promenade at Chenal

Monday November 24, 2008
The Promenade at Chenal is having a holiday celebration on November 29 from 3-6:30 p.m. Santa will arrive for the kiddies at 3:00, there will be a tree lighting ... Read More

Thanksgiving at Local Restaurants and on a Budget

Friday November 21, 2008
Thanks to everyone who sent in tips about where to get a great Thanksgiving meal locally. Ed and Kay's in Benton came recommended by a few people. One ... Read More

Black Friday/Day After Thanksgiving Shopping

Thursday November 20, 2008
Seasoned Black Friday shoppers, what are you best tips and tricks for getting good deals on the day after Thanksgiving? Some of mine are in the article linked above, ... Read More

Arkansas Twitter Users

Tuesday November 18, 2008
I've been watching Kristen Fisher's "Choose Your News" where she's using her blog and twitter to let viewers chose what stories she covers. It's gotten a lot of attention ... Read More

Apply to be a Census Taker

Monday November 17, 2008
They're looking for census takers again. As a census taker, you'll go around to houses in various communities and verify addresses and other information. You work 20-40 hours ... Read More

Why Razorback Fans Are Fat

Friday November 14, 2008
Brian Bahr / Getty Image Sport A new study by UALR looks at the link between avid sports fandom and obesity and heart disease. The study says avid sports fans ... Read More

More Restaurant Rumors: Mongolian Stir Fry Coming to Chenal

Thursday November 13, 2008
I just read that a Genghis Grill may be replacing the closed "Pasta Patch" on Chenal Parkway. If you'll recall, that building used to be a Fazoli's. After ... Read More

What's New at the Zoo: New Male Lion

Wednesday November 12, 2008
There's a new inhabitant at the Little Rock Zoo this month: a male lion named Bakari. He is still a bit shy, but he sometimes has access to the ... Read More

Capi's Open In Pleasant Ridge

Tuesday November 11, 2008
I have been looking forward to the opening of Capi's in the Pleasant Ridge Town Center since I heard that the owners of Trio's were opening a new place. I ... Read More

Mannheim Steamroller and Trans Siberian Orchestra Tour Dates

Monday November 10, 2008
This year, you're going to get too frame the Christmas season with great music from tour nationally touring orchestral groups. To start the season on December 10, you have Mannheim Steamroller ... Read More

Restaurants Serving on Thanksgiving

Sunday November 9, 2008
Digital Vision / Getty Images With Julie's shutting down, the list of restaurants serving on Thanksgiving day is rather anemic this year. I know Julie's was a Thanksgiving fave of ... Read More

Paging Batman : Cavern For Sale

Saturday November 8, 2008
Blanchard Springs Caverns (not for sale) Amanda Galiano Looking to buy a tourist attraction? Why not head over to ebay and bid on Mystic Caverns. According to the ebay ad, "The ... Read More

Mount Magazine Fall Colors

Friday November 7, 2008
Amanda Galiano Follow the above link for photos of my outing to Mount Magazine state park yesterday. The colors at the overlook are amazing this time of year. You ... Read More

Was the Act 1 Vote Confusing? For or Against What?

Thursday November 6, 2008
One of the first things I heard after I voted yesterday was confusion surrounding the Act 1 vote to prevent unmarried couples from adopting children or serving as foster parents. ... Read More

Wheel of Fortune Auditions in Central Arkansas

Tuesday November 4, 2008
Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images Entertainment Think you have what it takes to be on the wheel with Pat Sajak and Vanna White? You'll have the chance to prove it ... Read More

Before You Head to the Polls

Monday November 3, 2008
It seems like everyone I know has already voted, but I am a traditionalist. I prefer to vote on "Super Tuesday." If you're like me and haven't already cast ... Read More

Fall Foliage Report For This Week

Sunday November 2, 2008
It's time, once again, for my weekly fall foliage report. It's coming on Sunday this week because Halloween was last week, but it's the perfect time for it. ... Read More

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