Maps to be auctioned show California as an island myth
Historic maps and atlases head to Swann Auction Galleries in Manhattan for a “Mapping of America” sale. Highlights include a 1777 William Faden atlas with a New York plan and island farmland, valued at 300000 to 500000 dollars, and a 1550s German map marking the Americas and Mare Pacificum, estimated 3000 to 5000 dollars.
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America
Nyc
Albany
N.Y
California
Alex Clausen
Swann Auction Galleries
Manhattan
Clausen
William Faden
England
George III
New York City
Britain
Brian Dunnigan
University of Michigan
William L. Clements
Dunnigan
Virginia
Washington, D.C
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Pacific Northwest
Manhattan Island
Wind delays fourth Space Station supply launch at Cape Canaveral
Capes Canaveral Florida AP report says high winds grounded an unmanned Atlas V carrying 7400 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station delaying the first US shipment in months. Launch was scrubbed three hours before liftoff with a Sunday window planned and 60 percent odds of improvement. NASA seeks to restart its stalled commercial supply chain as Orbital ATK relies on Atlas V for the mission.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Space Station
Earth
International Space Station
U.S
Bill Cullen
NASA
Shipper Orbital Atk
Anytime Fitness opens in Princeton Kroger Plaza
Anytime Fitness in Princeton offers memberships at the Kroger Plaza next to Dollar General. Owner Melanie Protti-Lawrence invites inquiries, with contact at 304-888-2328 and online at anytimefitness.com or Facebook for more information.
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Princeton
Anytime Fitness
Kroger Plaza
Dollar General
Melanie Protti-Lawrence
Facebook
Anytimefitness.com
Gently Used Purse Sale succeeds at Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Newspapers in Education purse sale on December four and five collected sixty eight purses, sold forty four, and raised two hundred sixty eight dollars. Due to the event's success another sale is planned for May 2016. Donations are being accepted at the office or by contacting Bernice Allen at 304-327-2839.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Bernice Allen
Lights spark business group push for Christmas decor
Connie Saunders notes the Merchants and Professional Association plans reorganization to support Christmas lights. Local business owners back the project as a real improvement in Bluefield. The Rotary Green and flower boxes are praised, with hopes for lights to be lit early this week. Contact Bill Archer at barcherwadtonline dot com.
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Merchants and Professional Association
Connie Saunders
Saunders
Bluefield
Rotary
Martin
Greening Holidays Emphasizes Meaning and Practical Tips
Readers urged to craft meaningful seasons through sharing and creativity rather than excess. CNAD notes stress reduction via reusable totes and LED lights. EPA and CalRecycle data show waste reductions with e cards and recycled trees. Studies by Kasser and Sheldon link spiritual focus to greater holiday happiness and warn against materialism.
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Wen Lee
CNAD
U.S
Tim Kasser
Kennon Sheldon
Kasser
American Psychological Association
APA
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