Teen musicians find fame via MySpace in Wichita scene
In Wichita, Josh White 16 uses MySpace to promote music as Both You and the Awful Sky. His fan base includes about 1,000 followers with 20,000 plays and a chat fan site, part of a local trend where about 40 Wichita acts leverage online pages to reach international listeners, book shows, and sell CDs.
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Xanga
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News Corp
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Nutsnack
Hull
Japan
England
Law fuzzy on materials made with nanotechnology
Washington report warns current laws inadequately protect public health as nanotech products appear in toothpaste and clothing. Author Terry Davies says laws may need updating to address future risks while noting the science is new but commercialized. Nanomaterials are defined as any less than 100 nanometers in diameter.
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Terry Davies
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Woodrow Wilson International Center For Scholars
Environmental Protection Agency
Love Stories Wanted for Etcetera February Issue
Reader submitted true love stories invited for the February issue of Etcetera. Share whether love at first sight or surprise led to lasting affection, describe cherished memories in up to 250 words, with photos welcome. Copy deadline January 13. send to Ottawa Herald Love Stories 104 S Cedar Ottawa Kansas 66067 or email etcetera ottawaherald.com.
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Contemporary Living Magazine
Ottawa Herald
Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Franklin County tourism column outlines 2006 goals
Jason E. Camis, director of the Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau, explains the aim to balance promoting Ottawa and Franklin County with occasional regional mentions while inviting reader input and feedback for weekend activities and events across nearby communities. He notes rising transient guest tax in 2005 and plans to continue highlighting unique local options.
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Visitottawakansas.com
Ottawa area events calendar highlights diverse activities
Local events cover library programs. Ottawa area hosts crafts, story times, stress talks, health programs, and free eye screenings at Frank Eye Center. Also listed are monster truck shows in Topeka, a Kansas basketball venue, and a Lied Center concert featuring Tap Dogs at KU Lawrence.
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Third St
Ottawa
Hickory St
Lied Center of Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Lied.ku.edu
Community meeting schedule for Ottawa organizations
A list of Ottawa area meetings includes Franklin County Child Care Providers at 410 Hickory St and Ottawa, Alcoholics Anonymous groups at multiple locations including 204 E. 15th St and 4105 Hickory St, Al Anon on East Street, Ottawa Shrine No 19 at the Masonic Temple 422 S Main St, Rural Water District No 1 at the township hall near US 59, Retta Conclave No 8 at 422 S Main St, Art Guild at Carnegie Cultural Center 515 S Main St, and Living Sober Group at First Christian Church 1045 S Hickory St with various start times from noon to 9:30 a.m.
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Hickory St. Register
Franklin County Day Care
Hickory St
Kiwanis
Elliott Hall
First Baptist Church
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Frank Eye Center
Main St
Call
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin County Mental Health Center
E. 15Th St
al Anon
Eith St
Ottawa Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Rural Water District No
Retta
True Kindred
Art Guild
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
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Emporia Arts Council
Emporia
Ottawa Middle School
Ash St
Wilderness
Wal-Mart
Franklin County Records and Research Center
Seventh Terrace
Ship Hall
U.S. 59
Sand Creek Road
ORV
Alzheimers Unit
Baldwin ‘Healthcare & Rehab
Baldwin Care Center
Heart of America Hospice
Elizabeth
Beth) Slankard
Saffron Glass Company
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