One of the things that happens for the gay population is threatening to out people at their jobs, threatening to out people in their communities. People have felt that there is no protection ... because it's via the Internet.

There were people questioning their values and where they stand. Tony Soprano was saying 'he's a top earner, who cares whether he is gay?' You also heard people say he's a good father and a good husband. It wasn't just about his sexual orientation.

The population is rising, the housing demand is steady and the dispersion of jobs increase traffic on the roads.

Due to population growth, it is reasonable that construction would account for 8.8 percent of all jobs in Western states, somewhat higher than the national average of 5.4 percent.

I think that was the most powerful message. Live free, be yourself or else you die inside.

Much of the population still doesn't have access to the Internet on a regular basis, and these people are not going to be customers until they come online,