"It's like the old story of the guy whose only claim to fame was having lived through the Johnstown, Pa. flood. When he died and went to heaven, he was asked if he had any last wishes. He said, "I'd like to tell the story of the Johnstown flood just one more time." God said, "Your wish is granted. But remember, you'll have Noah in your audience." -Erma Bombeck
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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