Experts: Cool remains the slang king across centuries
AP reports that the word cool endures as slang through changing meanings. Linguists note its versatility and long history from Chaucer to Shakespeare to modern usage, with "kewl" pronunciation common today and broad acceptance across generations.
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New York
Slang Hall of Fame
Robert Thompson
Syracuse University
Thompson
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Gertrude
Hamlet
Crocuses, saffron, and up-to-date weather spotter classes
From crocus care to saffron facts, the piece covers planting tips with corm depth and mulch, mentions fall planting and split blooming, and notes Skywarn storm spotter training in Franklin County Topeka area with a Feb. 21 class and a Web link for details. It ends with a casual send-off and a teaser for next week’s lawn care topics.
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National Weather Service
Topeka
Franklin County
S. Main St
Ottawa
Weather.gov
The
Heralds
Out & About Events and activities roundup
Herald staff compiled a city wide list of events from 6am to 10am including a Sweet heart Breakfast at Pot tawatomie Raritans Lane Township Hall a Valentines presentation at Franklin County Historical Society and an Ottawa Library Curious George program with crafts snacks and a meet and greet plus a chili dinner and chili supper fundraisers at Williamsburg Community Building and Pomona Colorado Road. Community dance a KOMODO Lounge dinner and a romantic film night at Ottawa Library are listed with times and prices.
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Pottawatomie Raritans
Lane Township Hall
Deborah Barker
Franklin County Historical Society
Franklin County Records and Research Center
Seventh Street Terrace
Curious George
Marlane George
Ottawa
Hickory St
Williamsburg
Pomona
Colorado Road
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Valentine themed ads and local business blurbs
A collage of February promotions from Ottawa area businesses including Prairie Rose Gitts offering balloon bouquets, Country Bronze tanning specials with half price, Main Attraction tanning with a free day on Feb 12, Pome on the Range Orchards and Winery listing wine and gifts, People’s 50 Plus Travel Club Feb 13 gathering, Butler’s Florist, Wood Enterprises electrical services, Sutton's Jewelry, and other local offers with contact numbers and locations.
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Prairie Rose Gitts
S. Main
Ottawa
Kansas
Land of Kansas
Williamsburg
Peoples
Valentine
Mon
People's Bank 5Th & Main
Community Meeting Schedule and Local Group Meetings Today
A dense list of today’s gatherings across Franklin County and Ottawa area. Includes 9:30 a.m. Art Guild at Carnegie Cultural Center. 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous groups at First Christian Church and First Baptist Church. 10 a.m. Keep It Simple AA at Franklin County Mental Health Center. 8 p.m. Ottawa AA at First Baptist basement. 8:30 a.m. County Commission at the courthouse. 11:45 a.m. Education & Health Committee at Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce. noon and 6:30 p.m. Town Hall on city sales tax at City Hall. noon and 8 p.m. Ottawa AA at First Baptist. 7 p.m. Ottawa and West Franklin school boards. 7:30 p.m. Lane and Williamsburg city councils.
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Art Guild
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Alcoholics Anonymous Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
S. Hickory St
Ottawa
Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin County Mental Health Center
15Th St
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Hickory St
Franklin County
Third
Main Streets
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
E. Second St
Town Hall
City Hall Commission
Ottawa School Board
S. Ash St
West Franklin School Board
Pomona
Lane
Lane City Hall
Williamsburg
Williamsburg City Hall
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Ottawa Floral
Larry
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Audrey Lintner
Out & About
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Jodie
Ottawa Herald
George
Monkey
Lovey Dovey
Jgarcia
Ottawaherald.com
Strickland
Friends of the Ottawa Library
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Recreation Commission
Ottawa Country Club
East Logan Street
Don Woodward Community Center
E. Third St
Munity Blood Center
Ad Briefs
Jabersalon.com
Butler's Florist
W. 15Th
Wooge Enterprises
Your Valentine
Sutton's
Main
S. Cedar St
Franklin County Commission
Michael Bublé
WoodWick Candles
Boyd’s Bears
Chocolates
Rep's
Iowa
Lawrence
Chicago
Hereford
Betty Brooks
Eagles Lodge
East 15Th Street
Ottawa, Kansas
Insurance & Investments
Kelly W. Neufeld
Tecumseh
Robert Hiles
S. King
James Hogan
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