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		<title>Today, Let&#8217;s Think About West Virginia&#8217;s Tomorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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West Virginia is unique, in both wonderful and disappointing ways. Various aspects of our culture are endearing. Some of our cities and towns have much to offer. Many of our schools and professionals are notable. Much of our natural world is captivating.
But today, on the 148th anniversary of the state&#8217;s founding, perhaps we should truly [...]
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		<title>Standing Up for Sportsmanship in West Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Athletics provide a favorite pastime for many West Virginians. Whether participating or spectating, sports offer us an outlet to break from everyday demands and enjoy the excitement of competition.
Parallels are often drawn between life and the games we play. To be successful requires preparation, dedication, teamwork, perseverance and execution. However, a key element within this [...]
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		<title>Marketing West Virginia&#8217;s People and Places Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 13:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program at West Virginia University has expanded rapidly over the last several years. Their first official conference is June 3/4 in Morgantown.
As one of the nation&#8217;s more rural states, West Virginia has traditionally been seen as disconnected from much of the country. However, as state businesses, organizations and residents become [...]
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		<title>Buffalo Creek: Remembering the Disaster</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[History is filled with tragic events. Moments characterized by pain, the loss of lives, and human malice or error. These instances compel the public&#8217;s attention; they lead us to pause, empathize, and reflect on what&#8217;s happened.
But over time, we tend to go about our day-to-days and forget, while those people impacted quietly rebuild their worlds. [...]
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		<title>&#8216;Essays on a West Virginia Childhood&#8217; Enters New Phase</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year blogger Elizabeth Gaucher originated an online writing project that encouraged others to connect by recounting their childhoods. She believes reflecting on and articulating childhood experiences can help the individual writer and reader to interpret life more clearly.
When she first conceived the idea, here were a few of her initial thoughts:
“When you Google “West [...]
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		<title>West Virginia Veterans, We Salute You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[From the Civil War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, over 200,000 West Virginians have served their country, offering more troops than any other state, on a per capita basis. They epitomize the definitions of duty and service.
On this Veterans Day, think of the time spent away from families, the stresses of being in harm&#8217;s way, and [...]
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		<title>Celebrate West Virginia&#8217;s Statehood by Helping Others Grow Network</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Keeling</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Today marks the 147th anniversary of West Virginia&#8217;s statehood. In celebration, several people from the Mountain State&#8217;s online community have offered submissions for this year&#8217;s &#8220;a Better West Virginia Network&#8221; initiative, outlining needs that exist within their organizational, business, and personal efforts.
As you peruse the various essays below, perhaps you can help participants make a [...]
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