Remembering Big Trak and Simon Says Toys of Yesteryear
Charles Owens recalls the 1970s Milton Bradley Big Trak and the 1978 Simon Says game, noting their ahead-of-time tech and family joy. He shares a personal memory of a nonfunctional Big Trak after Christmas and contrasts simple toys with modern video games.
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Milton Bradley Company
Mom
Wizards
Milton Bradley
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Editors Listing
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff including News Editor Darryl Hudson Sports Editor Janaee Woodson Editorial leaders Samantha Perry senior editor and publisher Brian Woodson. The note ends with a biblical verse quote from Isaiah.
Bluefield College to offer master's degree in education
Bluefield College gains approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to begin a master of arts in education in fall 2013 through its School of Education. The move follows prior accreditations and program expansions, including teaching licenses in special education and a new dental school plan.
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Virginia Department of Education
David Olive
Olive
Laster
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Robert Shippey
Shippey
Dental School
Letters to the Editor on Drug Testing and Poverty
A reader argues that drug testing welfare recipients violates the Fourth Amendment and is wasteful after Florida’s experience. They challenge myths linking poverty to crime and health disparities, urging policy focus on child care subsidies expanded bus service, and school reform to help low income families access opportunity.
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Florida
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An Opinion on Job Creators and the Pie
A reader responds to a Thanksgiving week letter about economics and the debate between business and labor. The writer notes Kennedy’s words turned by modern views and argues the profit motive drives both CEOs and janitors toward “more” and a bigger piece of the pie. The piece reflects on personal history and differing workplace perspectives amid capitalism.
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John F Kennedy
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Lke Ossedlvere
Personal views on government, unions, and economics in America
The writer recalls low wages in the 60s and UAW benefits in a Michigan car factory, notes union abuses and time studies, contrasts with West Virginia coal work, cites high debt and health costs, argues for less intrusive government and free markets, criticizing higher taxes on the rich and expansive spending.
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