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Weight loss study participants who received financial incentives were more likely to stick with a weight loss program and lost more weight than study participants who received no incentives, according to Mayo Clinic research presented Saturday, March 9 at the American College of Cardiology’s 62nd Annual Scientific Session. Previous studies have shown that financial incentives…
When economics professor William Trumbull suggested to his students to bring a few baseballs and baseball cards with them on a study abroad trip to Cuba as part of an economics class, Justin Halladay didn’t balk. Any opportunity to pick up a ball again was one he’d never take for granted. Baseball was his life…
Did you know the Small Business Administration is responsible for ensuring that 23 percent of federal contracting dollars go to small businesses, to include prime and subcontracts for women-owned small businesses (WOSB)? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates Women’s History Month by providing a free workshop to educate women on how to get certified as…
The Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History’s 9th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show, sponsored by the Friends of Blennerhassett and WesBanco, opened March 16 and runs through Sunday, March 24, 2013. There are 65 quilt entries in the show this year that showcase the artistic work of local quilters and needle workers. Doug Kreinik of…
Law students from Texas Tech had the winning argument at the third annual National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition at West Virginia University College of Law on Saturday. Florida State was the runner-up in the three-day competition that included 24 teams from 15 universities. As hosts, WVU fielded two exhibition teams, but was not…
Only a few weeks remain for West Virginians to nominate an outstanding individual, organization or business in their community for the 2013 Governor’s Service Awards. West Virginians have until April 12 to submit nominations for this year’s awards, which recognize citizens, organizations and families who display enduring and innovative commitment for the betterment of the…