Stress in journalism vs. fast food life lessons
Kathy Kish compares newsroom stress to past fast food and convenience store roles, noting deadlines and editor pressure yet finding meals and customer chaos in food service far more chaotic and exhausting. She reflects on coping with mistakes and audience reactions, concluding journalism feels easier by comparison.
Songs of the Century auditions at Summit Theatre
Performers are sought for the Summit Singers musical Songs of the Century with auditions on July 8 and 11 at the Summit Theatre in the Bluefield Area Arts and Science Center. Rehearsals begin around Sept 18 for a November 10 11 12 17 18 production.
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Summit Theatre
Bluefield Area
Ellen Light
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Internet use study finds social ties strengthened by online life
Researchers Norman Nie and Lee Rainie report that Internet use increases contact with family and friends, deepens social connections, and lowers TV watching, while other studies show more time online reduces in-person social activities and may affect sleep. The findings suggest technology can both connect and isolate society.
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U. Islands
New York Times
Russell Baker
Norman Nie
Stanford University
PTA
Nic
Ford Motor Co
Nie
Ford
Lee Rainie
Rainie
Pew Internet and American Life Project
Washington
John Robinson
University of Maryland
The Whites Gospel Star Duo Reach International Airplay
Bernard and Phyllis White of Bluefield, known as The Whites, release their fourth gospel album Two Gates with heavy airplay in Holland and Belgium. Their single The Golden Years ranked No 39 on The Music Review list of top Inspirational songs from 100 stations. They earned Stardust Records International recognitions including a Country Music Award for global airplay and the Golden Artistic Career Achievement King Eagle Award. The pair began singing in churches, with roots in West Virginia and Virginia. Their discography includes The Crossing the River (1997) and Daddy's to the gospel truth! People as Crown (1998). They perform July 8 at the Gospel Warehouse in White Sulphur Springs and sell CDs at 248-8116 or bowmusic.com.
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Holland
Belgium
Bernard
Phyllis White
Bluefield
Whites
Music Review
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
White
Phyllis
Raleigh County
Starcher
Whis TV
Giles County
Airplay International
Nashville
Tenn
Gospel Warehouse
White Sulphur Springs
Bowmusic
Why some coins and bills just aren't accepted by vending machines
Kathy Kish explains why vending machines reject certain quarters and bills. Coin changers measure thickness diameter and weight while some use conductivity. a lightly copper center edge dent or bend can fail. Bills are read by optical and magnetic checks. turning a bill may improve read data. Inconsistent acceptance comes from individual coin wear and differing machine sensors.
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Kathy
Dear
Bill Wesel
Mars Electronics
Wesel
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