Elvis brand grows bigger than life as 30th anniversary nears
Elvis Presley is described as a vast brand built on multiple personas from gospel singer to rock icon. The piece notes plans by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Bob Sillerman for a 250 million upgrade of Graceland, new buildings, a visitor center, and hotels to boost attendance, plus widespread Elvis licensing and products, all while preserving the legendary image.
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Elvis
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Jack Soden
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Graceland
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Sirius Satellite Radio
EPE
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McFarlane Toys
Fossil
Jungle Room
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iTunes
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Hollywood
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Becky Ebenkamp
Brandweek Magazine
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Baptism Insight Amid Political Newspaper Snippet
An old Bluefield Daily Telegraph clipping lists editors Samantha Perry and others. The fragment includes a biblical verse about Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, noting belief before baptism and affirming Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
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WV Hosts First National Coal To Liquids Conference In Daniels
The Coal To Liquids Coalition brings leaders from politics coal and CTL industry to Glade Springs Daniels for a two day conference. Speakers include U S Rep Nick Rahall and Air Force officials plus United Mine Workers of America representatives. The event aims to promote CTL technology seen as a potential energy future for West Virginia and the nation with promises of jobs and energy independence.
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United Mine Workers of America
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Corey Henry
The
Daily Telegraph
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Air Force
America
King Coal
Revisions Proposed for Tax Auctions in West Virginia
Delinquent property tax auctions draw bidders hoping to gain title while counties view payments as settling bills. Critics call for overhauls to screening and cross referencing to prevent selling properties with liens or claimed by others, and propose giving deeds to top bidders without extensive title searches.
Higher education should not price by discipline
Dan K. Thomasson argues against tiered tuition across majors, warning it harms access for poorer students and distorts career choices. He cites public universities shifting toward out of state students as in-state funds decline, risking essential fields like engineering and pre-law. He notes overall state colleges offer strong value, urging against curriculum pricing by money.
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Thomas A. Colley
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