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July 2008

Where do social media specialists come from?

I read a recent blog post that got me wondering what other’s thoughts are on the subject. Everyone should be already aware of the heightened interest in social media going on today. Everyone seems to have a presence in the web world maybe with a page on MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, while tweeting through Twitter, posting pictures on Flickr, and blogging - just to name a few social media outlets. Companies and organizations are feeling the same call to join the conversation and reach out to many new audiences and supporters.

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Jul 28, 2008

On Location with Extension Matters

The series continues. This is the 2nd entry into hopefully what will be a long series of blog posts previewing what is coming for each month's Extension Matters television show. Starting in August airing Wednesdays at 11:30am, 5:30pm, 11:30pm, and 5:30am the following morning, then again on Saturdays at 5:30pm.  It will continue to air weekly at these times all month on Suddenlink Cable channel 17.

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Jul 23, 2008

Smart Ways to Save on Gas

Here are some helpful ways to save money on gas while travelling around West Virginia and seeing the beautiful scenery.

With gas prices around $4 a gallon, a 20-gallon fill up will set you back 80 big ones! Instead of squeezing dollar bills out of your wallet, here are a few tips to help you squeeze more miles out of every tank of gas.

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Jul 14, 2008

Douglass Institute Chatting it Up

From our new website we will be hosting an online direct chat for 30 minutes on August 5; at 10:30am and again at 2:30pm. Discussion topics include “starting and running a small business” as well as marketing, budgeting, and funding options.

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Jul 9, 2008

New Tourism - The Real Experience

Thinking about how to spend what’s left of your summer vacation? Worried about its effects on the environment?

From treks in the Arctic Circle to luxury "eco-lodges" in Costa Rica, there are many types of vacations and holiday companies that highlight how much they care about the environment. There are a wide variety of activities and places that come under the umbrella of "ecotourism."

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Jul 7, 2008

Nation's Independence

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July.  Enjoy your holiday and celebrate with friends and family!

Instead of traveling to relax, check out this great idea and maybe you can have a "staycation."  A term shared by Marketing Genius Skip Lineburg at Maple Creative. 

http://marketinggenius.blogspot.com/2008/07/staycation.html#comments

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Jul 3, 2008

Doulgass Institute protecting people from germs

West Virginia State University transformed the South Charleston Library into Germ City on July 1, when staff members from University Extension Service’s 4-H program presented the exhibit.

“People often do not realize that there is a right and wrong way to wash your hands,” said Paul Henderson, 4-H Extension Agent. “There is actually a technique to proper handwashing, and this program shows people whether or not they are doing it properly.”

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Jul 3, 2008

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