Simpler Toys Versus High Tech Ushered by Holiday Rush
Charles Owens reflects on a 2005 holiday rush with three shopping days left as quest for high tech gadgets like Xbox 360 collides with longing for simple childhood toys. He recalls Atari 2600 days, the ease of a VCR, and the challenge of digital camcorders and memory cards amid late shopping crowds.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including Managing Editor News Editor and Sports Editor with names SFE Andy Patton Brian Woodson Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer Charles Owen pra Allen Roberts as Senior Editor City Editor and Senior Copy Editor. The text ends with a biblical quote about claiming peace when there is no peace.
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Mercer County Eyes Equine Center Amid Progress Talks
Local residents and Phillips Run Corporation report progress toward an equestrian center site in Green Valley Mercer County with officials from Princeton and Bluefield. An impact study urges modern facilities in West Virginia, noting growth of the horse industry nationwide and lack of WV centers.
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Bramwell Volunteers Then and Now Celebrate Tour of Homes
A letter honors Bramwell volunteers and home owners who made the historic Christmas Tour of Homes a success. More than 400 visitors enjoyed luminaria organized by the Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department, with thanks to the town churches, development authority, police department and many residents including Jeff Vance, Bill Elliott, Robert Davis and others. The Bramwell Theatre Corporation aims to continue sponsoring summer theatre, beautification projects and year round activities with support from the community and press coverage.
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Civil liberties voices cross over in debate on surveillance
Jay Ambrose argues both sides distort civil liberties in the Bush era eavesdropping debate. He criticizes leftist suppression of speech codes and supports Patriot Act provisions as largely reasonable except for national security letters. Ambrose notes university restrictions and calls for inspecting rights from both left and right before judging the issue.
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