Written by Jason Keeling on June 20, 2008Today is important for several reasons. First off, it’s West Virginia Day. But even more important is the movement of state bloggers that have contributed in an effort to reflect a more accurate view of our beloved state. To celebrate our successes, people, places, and culture.
Residents, expatriates, and general observers should enjoy the below collection. [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on June 12, 2008Like many predominantly rural states, West Virginia must overcome a few stereotypical, inaccurate perceptions. This was demonstrated most recently as residents were generalized as racists during the national Democratic primary and when Vice President Dick Cheney uttered a tactless comment to the National Press Club heralding the state as inbreds.
West Virginia’s people, places and culture [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on May 10, 2008Traditional channels of reaching people are rapidly changing, and those organizations that discover, learn, and embrace today’s online technologies will surely be ahead of the curve. The Next Generation Marketing workshop series was designed to help business owners, marketing executives, and entrepreneurs unleash the power of Web 2.0 marketing tools, strategies and tactics. Sessions are [...]
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Written by Todd Beane on April 25, 2008 By Todd Beane
Ecotourism and sustainable tourism are new buzz words in an industry that is taking greater notice of society’s environmental impact. Responsible travel to natural areas helps conserve the environment and improve the well-being of local people. Broken down into simple terms, ecotourism is the concept [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on March 16, 2008There’s nothing like a good competition to bring out the best in people. In this case, it’s not about sports, but education. Though there won’t be any fake punts or last second shots, the prize is exciting, as the West Virginia Scholar Program winner will benefit for the rest of their life.
High school juniors in the state have until April 15 [...]
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Written by Jason Keeling on February 28, 2008The 31st annual Appalachian Studies Conference will be held March 28-30 on the campus of Marshall University. Scholars and citizens from across the region will discuss activism, arts, diversity, economy & power, education, film, identity, and history.
The conference program features over 100 concurrent sessions, such as “Appalachian Identity: Existence, History & Communications,” “Women & Appalachia,” [...]
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