CUNY Institute for Sustainable Cities Blog » Redefining Appalachia
Solutions journal has a special issue on the future and transition of Appalachia that is both inspiring–in its discussion of the potential for a resilient, localized, vibrant economy and upsetting–in its disclosure that while coal …
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Banjo Competition
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A bluegrass player, as can be seen from the resonator on the back of the banjo. Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention, August 2010.
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Appalachia Rising in Washington | Blue Planet News
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The Transition of Appalachia | Energy Bulletin
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Whereas Appalachia’s coal reserves and abundant hardwoods provided strong incentives for exploitation by external corporations, broader cultural trends also shaped the economy and communities of the region, including the conflation of …
From Fiji to Appalachia – Bringing It Back Home « Travel Green …
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Fiji and Appalachia couldn’t be farther apart geographically. When you look up at the stars at night in Fiji, you see a completely different set of constellations than the one’s you see here in West Virginia. …
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Appalachia: Dispelling the myth
“…So many lies have been written about us, the mountain people, that folks from other states have formed an image of a gun-totin’, tabaccer -spittin , whiskey drinkin’, barefooted, foolish…
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South Carolina-Georgia Border Chattooga River — 5/2005
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The “Deliverance” River. SC-GA Border. Downstream from the Ellicott Rock Wilderness. “Deliverance” was filmed further downstream (in Georgia).
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A Bumble Bee’s Behavior in Appalachia
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A Bumble Bee in nature. Photo: Photo by Rana Williams, 2010. Bumble Bees can be found all over the world.A Fifty or more known species of Bumble bees can be found in the United States and Canada.
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Life Care names Solomon VP of Appalachian Region – Cleveland Daily Banner
Life Care names Solomon VP of Appalachian Region Cleveland Daily Banner CLEVELAND — Jennifer Solomon was recently named vice president of Life Care Centers of America’s Appalachian Region, which encompasses nine skilled nursing …
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New Appalachian Regional Commission chairman visits Mississippi – WREG
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New Appalachian Regional Commission chairman visits Mississippi WREG (AP) — The new chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission says encouraging economic growth throughout its 13-state region remains a priority. … and more??
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Tall and wild, it waves at me
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UK prof moves gender mountains in Appalachia
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LEXINGTON, Ky. Mary Anglin is the definition of interdisciplinary. The University of Kentucky anthropology professor should have a headache from wearing so many hats.
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Blueberry Basket
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Blueberry Basket
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Full measure of sweetness.
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Appalachia offers essentials for business – Columbus Dispatch
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Columbus Dispatch Appalachia offers essentials for business Columbus Dispatch Is Ohio’s Appalachia region a business hot spot? Yes, and as a native of Appalachia – Mingo Junction, close to Steubenville – I know this surprises people. …
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Hawk’s Nest Panorama
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Waters from the New River form the peaceful Hawks Nest Lake pictured above. Up stream from the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging whitewater boating waterways in the nation.
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