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West Virginia is a state of the United States in the Appalachia region. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War and was admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863 (an anniversary now celebrated as West Virginia Day in the state). It is the only state formed as a direct result of the American Civil War.

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Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
Syracuse forward Kris Joseph (32) shoots against Cincinnati center Steve Toyloy (42) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Cincinnati. Joseph scored 17 points in the game won by Syracuse 71-54. Syracuse
ROSEMONT, IL - JANUARY 26: Head coach Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers questions a referee during a game against the DePaul Blue Demons at the Allstate Arena on January 26, 2010 in Rosemont, Illinois. Bob Huggins
Tiger Woods, left, smiles during a news conference while talking about the upcoming AT&T National golf tournament he hosts in July, Monday, April 20, 2009, in Bethesda, Md, At right is Greg McLaughlin, director of the tournament. AT&T Inc.
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 26: Members of the public carry shopping bags in Buchanan Street on January 26, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Experts declared that recent figures showed the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter of last year. Economists expect the country to emerge from the worst recession since the Second World War with millions losing their jobs during the global credit crunch. Economic Recession
Prior to the start of North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley's State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature, Brenna Bodden, left and Ashley Williams pose from the balcony of the House, Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2007, in Raleigh, N.C. Both Bodden and Williams were recognized during the Governor's speech. North Carolina
Louisville's Samardo Samuels, bottom, against Rutgers in their NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. Watching are Rutgers' players Jonathan Mitchell, right, and Hamady Ndiaye, left. National Collegiate Athletic Association
Democratic Governors Chet Culver of Iowa, left, and Joe Manchin of West Virginia confer during the opening plenary session of the National Governors Association Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Biloxi, Miss. Joe Manchin
Robert Morris' Mezie Nwigwe. left, shoots over Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Pittsburgh won 77-53. Pittsburgh
The Chevy Volt, an electric car that GM says will go 40 miles on an electric charge, is on display at the Washington Auto Show, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington. General Motors
Graphic shows Chrysler's annual market share of U.S. auto sales since 1980;. Chrysler
Ohio State's Dallas Lauderdale (52) goes up for a rebound between West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler, left, and Kevin Jones (5) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Kevin Jones
House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, right, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walk past the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, following their meeting with President Barack Obama and bipartisan leaders of the House and Senate to discuss the economy and jobs. U.S. Senate
Texas guard A.J. Abrams (3) drives against Texas Tech Decensae White (13) during the first half of their basketball game in Austin, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Abrams scored a team high 18 points in the 80-51 win. Texas
Connecticut's Kelly Faris, left, shoots a layup past the defense of Louisville's Shelby Harper during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. Connecticut defeated Louisville 84-38. Connecticut
Queen Rania of Jordan, left, walks with Jordanian officials during her visit to al-Salt high school as part of the Madrasati (My School) initiative, in al-Salt city , West of Amman, Jordan, Monday, May 26, 2008. Jordan
JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Head coach Bobby Bowden of the Florida State Seminoles walks the sidelines while taking on the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl on January 1, 2010 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Florida State defeated West Virginia 33-21 in Bobby Bowden's last game as a head coach for the Seminoles. Bobby Bowden
California forward Jamal Boykin (10) keeps UCLA forward Reeves Nelson (11) from scoring during a fast break during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. California won 72-58. California

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West Virginia's head coach Bob Huggins talks to his team in a huddle during a time out in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won 79-60.

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West Virginia's head coach Bob Huggins talks to his team in a huddle during a time out in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won 79-60.

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West Virginia's Kevin Jones (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball as St. John's Justin Brownlee (32) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Kevin Jones (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball as St. John's Justin Brownlee (32) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) reacts after a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game as St. John's Justin Burrell (24) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points as West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) reacts after a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game as St. John's Justin Burrell (24) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points as West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) celebrates with teammates as Deniz Kilicli, left, of Turkey,, and John Flowers, right, look on during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points in West Virginia's 79-60 win.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) celebrates with teammates as Deniz Kilicli, left, of Turkey,, and John Flowers, right, look on during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points in West Virginia's 79-60 win.

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St. John's head coach Norm Roberts calls out to his team as Malik Boothe (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA basketball game agianst West Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. St. John's lost 79-60.

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St. John's head coach Norm Roberts calls out to his team as Malik Boothe (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA basketball game agianst West Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. St. John's lost 79-60.

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West Virginia's Darryl Bryant (25) shoots as St. John's D.J. Kennedy (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA colelge basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York.

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West Virginia's Darryl Bryant (25) shoots as St. John's D.J. Kennedy (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA colelge basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York.

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West Virginia's Devin Ebanks (3) is defended by St. John's Anthony Mason Jr. (2) and Justin Burrell (24) during the first half of an NCAA colelge basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York.

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West Virginia's Devin Ebanks (3) is defended by St. John's Anthony Mason Jr. (2) and Justin Burrell (24) during the first half of an NCAA colelge basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York.

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Connecticut's Tiffany Hayes is guarded by West Virginia's Asya Bussie, center, and Liz Repella in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Tiffany Hayes is guarded by West Virginia's Asya Bussie, center, and Liz Repella in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Kalana Greene takes a shot as West Virginia's Liz Repella tries to guard her in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Kalana Greene takes a shot as West Virginia's Liz Repella tries to guard her in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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West Virginia's Sarah Miles passes the ball as Connecticut's Maya Moore guards her in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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West Virginia's Sarah Miles passes the ball as Connecticut's Maya Moore guards her in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's head women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma watches the action in the second half against West Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's head women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma watches the action in the second half against West Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Kelly Faris is pursued by West Virginia's Sarah Miles after Faris stole the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Kelly Faris is pursued by West Virginia's Sarah Miles after Faris stole the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Maya Moore, left, and Kelly Faris, right, try to block a shot by West Virginia's Liz Repella in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Maya Moore, left, and Kelly Faris, right, try to block a shot by West Virginia's Liz Repella in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. Connecticut defeated West Virginia 80-47.

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Connecticut's Maya Moore goes up for a shot as West Virginia's Liz Repella tries to defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Connecticut's Maya Moore goes up for a shot as West Virginia's Liz Repella tries to defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Connecticut's Tina Charles tries to get past West Virginia's Liz Repella for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Connecticut's Tina Charles tries to get past West Virginia's Liz Repella for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Connecticut's Tina Charles goes under West Virginia's Asya Bussie for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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Connecticut's Tina Charles goes under West Virginia's Asya Bussie for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010.

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West Virginia's Vanessa House, right, is fouled by Louisville's Monique Reid, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Vanessa House, right, is fouled by Louisville's Monique Reid, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Liz Repella, right, and Vanessa House, left, scramble for a loose ball against Louisville's Monique Reid, center, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Liz Repella, right, and Vanessa House, left, scramble for a loose ball against Louisville's Monique Reid, center, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Asya Bussie (20) is defended by Louisville's Monique Reid, left, and Keshia Hines, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Asya Bussie (20) is defended by Louisville's Monique Reid, left, and Keshia Hines, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Liz Repella, left, and Sarah Miles, right, celebrate against Louisville in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's Liz Repella, left, and Sarah Miles, right, celebrate against Louisville in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.

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West Virginia's head coach Bob Huggins talks to his team in a huddle during a time out in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won 79-60.

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West Virginia's head coach Bob Huggins talks to his team in a huddle during a time out in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won 79-60.

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West Virginia's Kevin Jones (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball as St. John's Justin Brownlee (32) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Kevin Jones (5) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball as St. John's Justin Brownlee (32) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) reacts after a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game as St. John's Justin Burrell (24) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points as West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) reacts after a shot during the second half of an NCAA basketball game as St. John's Justin Burrell (24) looks on, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points as West Virginia won the game 79-60.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) celebrates with teammates as Deniz Kilicli, left, of Turkey,, and John Flowers, right, look on during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points in West Virginia's 79-60 win.

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West Virginia's Da'Sean Butler (1) celebrates with teammates as Deniz Kilicli, left, of Turkey,, and John Flowers, right, look on during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against St. John's on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. Butler scored 33 points in West Virginia's 79-60 win.

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St. John's head coach Norm Roberts calls out to his team as Malik Boothe (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA basketball game agianst West Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. St. John's lost 79-60.

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St. John's head coach Norm Roberts calls out to his team as Malik Boothe (3) looks on during the first half of an NCAA basketball game agianst West Virginia, on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in New York. St. John's lost 79-60.

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