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Friday, September 17, 2010

West Virginia media delight in 'sex-happy' snub

West Virginia media seem to celebrate a bit when state residents receive national recognition. A couple of media types seemed prideful -- almost giddy -regarding recent results of a Men's Health article that ranks Charleston low on a listing of "America's Most Sex-Happy Cities." (http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/metrograde-sex/index.php) A Charleston newspaper reported that Charleston was the only West Virginia city on the list and took a swing at bastions of conservatism:
"Surprisingly, New Orleans (46th) and Las Vegas (70th) ranked lower than traditionally conservative cities Salt Lake City (23rd) and Wichita, Kan. (30th)." (http://sundaygazettemail.com/News/201009150886)

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Friday, September 17, 2010

West Virginia media delight in 'sex-happy' snub

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