Humor Deprivation Syndrome Hits Global Audiences
Reg Henry grimly notes that humor is dying in public discourse as partisans on both left and right fail to grasp satire. He cites misread jokes about Kim Jong Un and a broader trend of literal-minded readers who miss irony. He laments loss of self mockery and laments the epidemic of humorlessness.
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People’s Daily
Beijing
The
Onion
North Korea
Kim Jong UN
Chinese Communist Party
Pyongyang
Kim
George W. Bush
Axis of Evil
Kim Jong II
Jon Stewart
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Masthead Readings
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher Samantha Perry as Editor and Senior Editor Bill Archer as Assistant Managing Editor and Charles Owens quotes a line about God as refuge and strength in trouble.
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Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Downtown Bluefield faces revival tests after closures
Downtown Bluefield struggles to rebound after 1979 closures including J C Penney at Mercer Mall. East River Arts and Manor Market closed. new leadership under Jim Ferguson and Greg Shrewsbury urged to unify a single aggressive redevelopment plan addressing Kroger vacancy and College Avenue rentals.
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Bluefield
J.C. Penney
Mercer Mall
Kammer Furniture Company
Landmark Antique
First Century Bank
East River Arts
Art Riley
Teresa
Pete Sternloff
Manor
Riley
Sternloff
Hose
Jim Ferguson
Greg Shrewsbury
Kroger
K.V.A.T. Food Stores Inc
College Avenue
Protect the middle class after Obama victory call for action
Letters argue for tax reform to tax the top 2 percent and close loopholes to fund hiring, oppose Tea Party dominance, and protect the working poor. Voters urge Congress to prioritize democracy, job creation, and entitlement support while praying for leadership and unity.
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Obama
Congress
House
Vee ¢ Henry
America
Christmas Cards Bring Cheer and Card Clutter
Kate Coil of the Daily Telegraph reflects on receiving and opening Christmas cards before Thanksgiving, noting the growing stacks, glitter, and personal touches from friends and family. She describes cards from grandparents, parents, and local groups, the ritual of opening envelopes, and the tangible joy of mail over online greetings.
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Florida
Indiana
Ohio
Texas
Arizona
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Reg Henry
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
Scripps Howard News Service
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Samantha Perry
Henirile
Woo
Santa
Singing Angels
Jumping Reindeer
Bluewell Improvement Association
Bluefield Fine Arts Commission
Kate Coil
Daily Telegraph
Kcoil
Bottonline
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