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Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman refuses to reveal her name
In the film the character Cinder refuses to divulge her real name to Richard Gere's character, stressing her independence and professional boundaries.
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Julia Roberts
Cardboard eco-coffins eyed to ease Hong Kong cremation queues
Hong Kong health officials propose corrugated cardboard coffins to speed cremations from about 2.5 hours to one hour. The government says faster sessions would allow more daily cremations, easing demand on public mortuaries amid high cremation rates and limited land for burials.
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Hong Kong
Carrie Yau
Holiday events and museum openings across Kansas City area
On the Road at 5 30 p m lists a holiday ceremony and Santa’s rooftop rescue at Weaver's Department Store in Lawrence. A national World War I museum opens at Liberty Memorial in Kansas City with hours 10 a m to 5 p m Tuesday through Sunday and admission 8 7 4 with free for military and children under six. The Fifth Annual Homes tour in Atchison runs 11 a m to 6 p m featuring five historic houses with free trolley transport between downtown and homes. tickets 10 pre December 1, 15 day of tour. Ursuline Christmas Boutique in Paola runs 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m with gifts, lunch, and raffles. The World War I Museum grand opening at 11 a m at Liberty Memorial on 100 W 26th St in Kansas City signals a major regional holiday week.
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Ninth
Massachusetts Streets
Lawrence
Weaver's Department Store
Atchison
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Ursuline
Ursuline Convent
Miami St
Paola
Ursuline Sisters
Liberty Memorial
26Th St
Kansas City
Christmas Open House and local ads mix at Turner Flowers
Christmas Open House at Turner Flowers 231 S Main St Nov 24 25 with refreshments drawings and contact 242-6120. COUNTRY LIVING hosts a Christmas Open House Fri Nov 24 Sat Nov 25 offering 10 percent off storewide. Darin Diamonds returns at Drake Jewelry with extended Friday hours 213 S Main St. Lost black female Schnauzer with purple collar last seen 1200 block Willow call 242-9267. Shop your hometown first with Kansas State Bank 236 N Main St 785-242-3600. Wild and Domestic Bird Feeds from George's Feed at 785-241-2182 with free Ottawa delivery.
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Turner Flowers
Main St
Country Living
Stotewide
Kansas State Bank
N. Main St
George's Feed
Ottawa
Marking methods to protect high value items for sale
Practical tips from the eBay Queen on securing goods with tamper proof labels UV pens and UV nail polish that reveal marks under light and how to use tamper proof stickers. Suggestions include signatures, refund policy notes, and online sources for supplies.
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Ottawa event lineup includes crafts show and tree lighting
A city notices craft show at Kansas National Guard Armory from 8 am to 4 pm at 208 W. 17th, Eagles BBQ Dinner at Eagles Hall 524 E. 15th St, Kidz Night Out at Carnegie Cultural Center 515 S. Main St, mayoral tree lighting at Edward E Haley Park with entertainment by Alan Cunningham, free wagon rides, and a teen lock in at Celebration Hall Franklin County Fairgrounds 7:30 pm to 7 am. Events run for Ottawa residents with several venues and times.
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Kansas National Guard Armory
W. 17Th St
Eagles
Eagles Hall
E. 15Th St
Ottawa
Carnegie
Carnegie Cultural Center
S. Main St
Edward E. Haley
Second
Main Streets
Alan Cunningham
Living Way Church
Celebration Hall
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County Ambassadors
Saturday Events Kick Off Ottawa Holiday Weekend
Ottawa calendars showcase multiple gatherings including Alcoholics Anonymous groups at First Baptist Church and First Christian Church, Midland Railway Santa Claus Express rides, chili supper proceeds for Garnett Fire Department, Melvern Christmas lights with a concert by Sons of the King, and Franklin County Commission and PATH exercise. Community groups host parades, carols, library sales, and Story Time sessions. Santa arrives for festive activities.
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Midland Railway
Ottawa
VFW
N. U.S
Norwood
Garnett Fire Department
Fourth Ave
Fire Department
Melvern
Melvern Community Center
Main St
Sons of the King
Overbrook
Melvern Pride
Township Hall
Lane
Hope House
Friends of
Lane and
Pottawatomie Raritan
Sunday 10 a.m Keep It Simple Alcoholics Anonymous
Community recovery meeting at Franklin County Mental Health Center Basement Ottawa. 204 E 15th Street hosts the Sunday session at 10 am.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Franklin County Mental Health Center
E. 15Th Street
Ottawa
Ottawa Group
First Baptist Church
Fourth & Hickory Streets
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Alcoholics Anonymous Ottawa Group
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Sirloin Stockade
Princeton St
Board of Education
Lincoln Elementary School
Milner St
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