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Natural Gas: Powering our region's transportation future

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Improving air quality, increasing energy production and enhancing security are all widely shared goals for our region and for the nation. More>>

Patience is elusive in a world of inconsiderate people

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I am not a patient person. This is definitely a character flaw and possibly even a sin. More>>

Marketplace needs sales tax fairness

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A sales tax is owed by the customer, not the seller. It is owed whenever a taxable item (product or service) is bought, whether online, through the mail, over the phone or at the store. More>>

Trucking celebrates National Transportation Week

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Every day, trucks are on our nation's highways bringing all the things that Americans need. More>>

Landscape architecture should come sooner, not later in design

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The practice of landscape architecture is perceived by many as the last step in making the exterior of a building look attractive. More>>

What are the next steps in sustainable design?

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Efforts to implement principles of sustainable design in the commercial construction market have in large part been successful. More>>

What's changed — and hasn't — in breaking news coverage

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Media coverage of the tragic and ongoing developments related to the Boston Marathon bombings highlights the dramatic changes in breaking-news coverage as the nation prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of another horrifying tragedy in our history. More>>

One-size-fits-all plan won't help all offenders

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In an effort to solve the overcrowding in our state prisons and regional jails, the 2013 Legislature passed a bill to address substance abuse and recidivism. More>>

How legal project management is changing the practice of law

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Black's Law Dictionary makes no mention of the phrase "legal project management." The phrase is conspicuously absent between the definitions of "legal proceedings" and "legal rate of interest." More>>

EPA's misguided approach must be stopped

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Over the years, West Virginia's political leaders in both Charleston and Washington, D.C., have done an excellent job safeguarding this state's economic interests. More>>

Remembering my mother's linguistic creations

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Creatively reshaping expressions, Annie Dillard's mother provided inspiration that led the author to a lifelong love of language and, more than likely, to the writing of captivating essays and books. More>>

CindySays™...

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Women: Ever wonder how fit you are or if you're benefitting from your physical activity? There is a way to find out. More>>

Business transition needs a holistic approach

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It's a day most business owners both dream about and dread: retirement. To get to this major milestone, you've put in long hours. Sacrificed time with family and friends along the way. More>>

Nicknames: An interesting form of identification

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Nicknames are a social convention that largely escapes me. Plunked solidly in the middle of the middle class, my parents knew people who called each other by their real names. More>>

McElwee sheds light on education issues

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My compliments to Mr. Charles McElwee on a well-written article concerning the educational system in West Virginia. More>>

Disability income insurance a key component of a financial plan

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Disability Income Insurance is a very important yet often overlooked and misunderstood foundation component of any professional or business owner's financial house. More>>

Business transition needs a holistic approach

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It's a day most business owners both dream about and dread: retirement. To get to this major milestone, you've put in long hours. More>>

The wonders of the iPad in modern trial law practice

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I knew that I would use my iPad for business when I bought it, but I didn't know exactly how. More>>

Responding to data risks in the workplace: Take proper care

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As business operations have become increasingly digitized, potential sources of legal liability have multiplied exponentially. More>>

Is Charleston really the most miserable city?

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A recent survey which received a lot of press on Facebook and other news outlets reported that Charleston was the most "miserable" city in the U.S.! More>>

WV needs nationwide search for superintendent

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I want to share with you what I believe should be the state's No. 1 priority for achieving a bold and comprehensive review, and possible reformation, of the state's public school system. More>>

Spring daffodils elicit memories of uncle Hobert

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The faded photograph is dated on the back: June 12, 1920. The name "William Hobert Frame" is scrawled beside the date. More>>

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