Turning of the Year and the Math of Time
A brief look at how calendars divide time, with Earth’s orbit about 365 1/4 days and leap seconds. Historically, year boundaries followed the harvest and seasonal cycles, marking annual rest periods as plants renew and days warm.
New Year Dates Across Cultures and Calendars
Daily Telegraph writer Tom Bone surveys how different cultures and systems mark the start of a year from Rosh Hashanah to the Chinese lunar calendar. He notes secular fiscal years, leap day, and varying religious calendars while noting sources and dates.
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Roll and Masthead
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and News Editor with Samantha Perry and Andy Patton as editors. Executives include Brian Woodson Thomas A Colley and city editor Bill Archer. Psalms 100 3 is cited in the masthead.
Coal to Liquid Plan Aims for West Virginia Energy Independence
Gov. Joe Manchin proposes five coal to liquid CTL plants in West Virginia by 2030 to cut oil imports. The plan, part of West Virginia Energy Opportunities, envisions diverse energy tools including clean coal, natural gas, wind and solar. It projects a 1.3 billion gallon oil displacement and a 15 percent rise in annual coal output, benefiting southern West Virginia counties while meeting future energy needs through fossil, renewable and efficiency measures.
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Dr Phil Show promotes Toys for Tots in Bluefield area
Reader letters defend the Dr Phil Show visit aired on December 13 praising its positive portrayal of local efforts. The piece highlights Toys for Tots donations, Wade Center, Clinch Valley Community Action, and calls for involvement from skeptics to better aid area children.
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Giuliani Named Tough GOP Contender Amid Turbulent Race
Deroy Murdock profiles Rudy Giuliani as 2008s toughest Republican candidate, citing his past anti mafia prosecutions, mayoral crime reductions and resilience during a 2005 flight incident. The piece contrasts Giuliani with other contenders and weighs his potential to lead Washington.
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