The taking of gopher tortoises for sale or use as food or pets has also had a serious effect on some populations. The seriousness of the loss of adult tortoises is magnified by the length of time required for tortoises to reach maturity and their low reproductive rate.he taking of gopher tortoises for sale or use as food or pets has also had a serious effect on some populations. The seriousness of the loss of adult tortoises is magnified by the length of time required for tortoises to reach maturity and their low reproductive rate.
The original Capital Grille was founded by Edward P. Ned Grace III, in Providence, Rhode Island in 1990. The opening was curious for several reasons: the upscale steakhouse contrasted with the then-rundown downtown area of Providence, and the opening occurred amidst an ongoing recession.
Now the Blue Dome is the iconic landmark for Tulsaâs burgeoning and hip Blue Dome District, located east of downtown. Arnieâs Bar is no slouch in the history department, either. Although itâs been at its current location only since 2000, Arnieâs roots date to 1956 on 15th Street in Tulsa. (Image of the Blue Dome building by nwlynch via Flickr)