Bluefield State group tours London in holiday study trip
Bluefield State College faculty and students spent eight days in London for a history and Shakespeare study trip led by geography professor John White and English professor Ramona Fletcher. The group, with 36 others including a Greenbrier East High School contingent, toured Canterbury Cathedral Stratford upon Avon Globe Theatre the British Museum and the National Gallery. They saw Shakespeare’s birthplace and First Folio works and discussed plans for a future Greece trip while Ramona praised the experience and John’s planning.
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London
John White
Ramona Fletcher
Ramona
John
Sandy White
England
Rachel
Greenbrier East High School
Lewisbury
Canterbury
Sam Wanamaker
British Museum
National Gallery
Harrod’s
Bluefield State
Rachel Taylor
Lynda Jo Crotty
Rebecca Pack
Erin Hays
Angels rule as top pull for collectible Christmas ornaments
Angels have dominated the collectible ornament market for years, with retailers noting wide variety in shape size and materials. Licensing of famous characters is booming, led by Carlton Cards Heirloom Collection, Elvis entries, and characters from Disney, Charlie Brown, and Barbie. Stores report strong interest in other figures like bears snowmen Santa Claus and Lone Ranger lunchboxes, while themes range from Golden Elegance to cartoon designs.
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Marilyn Monroe
Mickey Mouse
American Greetings
Carlton Cards
Charlie Chaplin
Tommy
Elvis
Santa Claus
Mary Wall
Trima-Tree
Barbie
Wall
Charlie Brown
Snoopy
Raggedy Andy
Dorothy
Beverly Toney
Stateside Wholesale Inc
Bluefield
Toney
Stone & Thomas
Safe holiday tips for pets from PETA guidance
Holiday dangers for dogs and cats include tinsel ribbons candles and decorations that can cause choking digestive blockages or burns. Protect trees cords and hot beverages, anchor the tree, keep plants out of reach, supervise guests, and consider quiet rooms for distressed animals while avoiding giving pets gift boxes or turkey bones and chocolate.
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Chloe
Waldo
Kitty
Bunny
Tabby
American Animal Hospital Association
Animal Shelters
Humane Societies
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Wytheville
Sally Mook
Blacksburg
Hearthside Books
Sow
Abingdon
Bluefield College
Rob Merritt
Coleman and
Mook
Wvnet.edu
Groveland Drive
W.va
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Daily Telegraph
Samantha P1
Coach House
Mercer Mall
Scarlet O’hara
Little Red Riding Hood
Theresa Lilly
Disney
Carlton
Peta, People For the Ethical Treatment of
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