From the best collection of social media minds to a hilarious take on Verizon’s iPhone news, in case you missed it, here’s a sampling of information shared this week by the gang at NST:

There’s a study that says Twitter is ripe with accents.  Wonder what Texans are fixin’ to do in their Tweets? (Rebecca Howe)

Five reasons you really can’t miss the San Diego Social Media Symposium. (Teresa Siles)

Chick-Fil-A’s next ad campaign will be more about saving a reputation than a cow. (Yours Truly)

Jon Stewart’s take on the Verizon iPhone is hysterical. (Natalie Haack)

SDSU names Rocky Long new football coach to replace departing Brady Hoke. (Bill Trumpfheller)

Another reason to love Southwest Airlines is because its pilot holds up take off for the grandfather of murdered child. (Mary Correia-Moreno)