What “Twilight” Taught a Small Town, part two

The following thoughts are from the people of Forks, Washington, as stated in the documentary, “Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real Town, The People and Places of Forks and La Push“. This is the continuation, and conclusion, of the two-part series, “What ‘Twilight’ Taught a Small Town“. Review: LESSON #1 What brought you to fame may not keep you... Read More

What “Twilight” Taught a Small Town

While the story of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black has made author Stephenie Meyer internationally known, it has also made a small town in upstate Washington, USA, famous. The series, “Twilight”, based upon the interwoven lives of teenagers, vampires, and wolves, has spawned a franchise of themed-movies and merchandise. It has also launched the acting careers... Read More

Build a better mousetrap: E-mail font

“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” According to Wikipedia, that timeless misquote was first attributed to author Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century, and has since become a metaphor for innovation. Take for example: The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay—the university has found a way to cut costs associated... Read More

“Wi-Fi” Hot Spots in Pauls Valley

I’ve often asked the question, and been asked, “Where is there free wireless Internet access in Pauls Valley?” Whether it’s to “work remote” for a few hours, or all day, or check E-mail along with a cup of coffee in a quiet setting, the options and locations are diverse. A list (complete with business hours) follows: McDonald’s —... Read More

REI’s Women’s Business Center Luncheon

Rural Enterprises Inc. of Oklahoma’s Women’s Business Center is partnering with OSU Extension, and the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce to present a “social networking” luncheon. Scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9, the two-hour event is set to begin at 11 a.m., and will be held in the chamber’s office building, located at 112 E. Paul. The gathering... Read More

HighwayExit72: Top Five Posts of 2009

Thank you to everyone who visited, and commented on the content of this site the previous 364 days of this year—what a year it’s been. Still in its infancy, HighwayExit72.com is almost two-years of age now; 2009 recorded the first full calendar year of its existence. The celebration of anniversary’s, breaking news, commemorative posts, and once-in-a-lifetime series... Read More

The City of Pauls Valley, Online

Still in its infancy (launched yesterday at 8:54 a.m.), the City of Pauls Valley now has a Twitter profile. What this small town of 6,000-plus residents will tweet about is anyone’s guess; probably some of same things the rest of us are already talking, and tweeting about. There’s the new multi-million dollar police department, the downtown beautification project,... Read More

Looking Back On a Night Looking Forward (pt. 2)

This is part two of a two-part series; click here for part one. Participants at the Garvin County Social Media/Technology Gathering experienced a different type of event on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Area residents came together to both hear from, and be heard by, their peers. Those in attendance tweeted, twitpiced, and video chatted throughout the two hour occasion, posting their personal... Read More

Looking Back On a Night Looking Forward (pt. 1)

If Julius Caesar, the Roman political leader, were to capture Tuesday night’s Garvin County Social Media/Technology Gathering in one sentiment it might have read like this… “I came, I saw, I connected.” Modern media, its advancements, and its use in small towns was the focus of the two hour occasion that featured five speakers from two Garvin County (Okla.)... Read More

GC Technology Event Schedule, Notes Released

Planners for the upcoming Garvin County Social Media/Technology Gathering released the event’s schedule and notes to the public, today. Set for Tuesday, Sept, 8, from 7 – 9 p.m., at Cornerstone Community Church, the forum is intended to bring together thought leaders from throughout Garvin County, Okla. Comprised of five keynote speakers, multiple question-and-answer... Read More