By Dan Cirucci Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — The 4th of July isn’t really America’s birthday. Instead, it’s the 2nd of July. – That’s right: The 2nd of July is America’s actual birthday. So, America is really Read More
OPINION: The rise of Presidents’ Day ruined February
By Dan Cirucci Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — WHAT HAPPENED? February once belonged to Washington and Lincoln and it was wonderful. I remember in elementary school we would cut out silhouettes of Lincoln and Washington and they Read More
Analyzing the genius of Lincoln’s greatest address
By Dan Cirucci Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — When we teach public speaking, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is one of the first things we teach. Why? Because it contains all of the essential elements of a great speech: Read More
Why The Fourth Of July ISN’T Really America’s B-Day
Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — The 4th of July isn’t really America’s birthday. Instead, today is. That’s right: The 2nd of July is America’s actual birthday. So, America is really two days older than she says she Read More
Your N.J. driver’s license may soon expire on your birthday
TRENTON — Happy birthday! Did you remember to renew your driver’s license? It might not be long until New Jerseyans hear someone say that after the state Senate voted 39-0 on Thursday to give final legislative approval to a bill Read More
An Iconic Figure Who Was All Too Human
Posted with permission from The Dan Cirucci Blog — Today marks the 100th birthday anniversary of President John F. Kennedy and we are awash in related stories and personal recollections. As usual, people are recalling where they were and what Read More
Presidents Day honors no one
Today, Feb. 20, is a federal holiday. The government in Washington dubs it “Washington’s Birthday,” but if you look at your calendar, chances are good that it’s called “Presidents’ Day” or “Presidents Day” – a term that became popular among Read More
Reagan Remembered For Enduring Conservative Legacy
Former President Ronald Reagan led the country 28 years ago, but his enduring conservative legacy often makes its way into modern-day political discussions. Committed to prosperity at home, peace through strength and a limited federal government, Reagan is heralded as Read More
Sinatra At 100: The Torment Behind The Voice
By Dan Cirucci | via Dan Cirucci’s Blogspot It’s been said that his voice is heard somewhere in the world almost every moment of every day and perhaps even more often then that. And in the digital age when sounds are bounced Read More