“Regardless of geographic location, political affiliations, or personal opinions, there are some times during the year where everyone seems to be able to come together.  The Fourth of July firework shows always seem to be one of those unifying events where everyone can at least agree to ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs.’  The displays can create new family traditions, remind many of old family traditions, and magically bring everyone together in quiet observation of the bright lights in the sky.  If you haven’t taken a moment to be thankful for your freedom during the recent holiday weekend, please take a moment and visit www.ourmilitary.mil to learn how you can support U.S.troops, veterans, and their families.  You’ll be glad you did.” 

–  Lia Elliott, General Counsel for Elwood Staffing in blaw…blaw…blaw

“Word of Mouse” has replaced word of mouth as the most viral means of gossip, grousing and groaning…  Today’s Internet connections, whether blogs, tweets, or other forms of social media, have five times the impact of traditional word of mouth.

From the book Wired and Dangerous by Chip Bell and John Patterson per Builder Magazine, May 2011, pg 54

“Americans are overreachers; overreaching is the most admirable of the many American excesses.”  –  George F. Will