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		<title>United, We Blog for a Better West Virginia</title>
		<link>http://www.abetterwestvirginia.com/2008/06/20/united-we-blog-for-a-better-west-virginia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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Today is important for several reasons. First off, it&#8217;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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		<title>Using the Web to Promote More Accurate W.Va. Image</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the days before the Internet, news traveled slowly, and people were geographically disconnected. They obtained their information exclusively from privately-owned and corporate media, which provided the only publishing outlets for the reporting of news and the airing of opinions. Awareness and discussion of public issues was heavily controlled. At times, media biases resulted in [...]
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		<title>Group Working to Inventory West Virginia&#8217;s Assets</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Like 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&#8217;s people, places and culture [...]
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		<title>Highlight Posts 1 &#124; Blogging for a Better West Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Development of the aBetterWestVirginia blog began in April 2007, and the site was officially launched June 20 (West Virginia Day). Since that time, four authors have contributed 44 blog posts, and 164 readers (thank you) have commented. The overall readership continues to grow steadily.
If the responsible company can maintain this blog project&#8217;s momentum, we hope [...]
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		<title>West Virginia Sports World Enjoying Soccer &#8216;Chaos&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 21:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports provide a very popular recreational outlet for many West Virginians, who particularly enjoy American football, basketball, and baseball. However, fans can now experience the world&#8217;s most well-known sport given the West Virginia Chaos has brought semi-professional soccer to the Mountain State. The club&#8217;s home field is located at Schoenbaum Stadium within Coonskin Park, Charleston.
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		<title>West Virginia Learning the Power of Web 2.0 Marketing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 19:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditional channels of reaching people are rapidly changing, and those organizations that discover, learn, and embrace today&#8217;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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		<title>Meet West Virginia&#8217;s &#8216;Generation Next&#8217; Recipients</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 18:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditionally, much of West Virginia&#8217;s youth has emigrated to neighboring states in search of greater economic opportunities. However, an increasing number of young professionals and entrepreneurs are bucking that trend, instead choosing to build careers and futures in West Virginia.
The State Journal, a premier business and government publication in West Virginia, recently announced its 2008 [...]
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