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Weekend Wisdom Quiz
WHO SAID IT ?…..Theodore Roosevelt…” In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.”
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (1858-1919), was a soldier, statesman, writer and explorer. He was the 26th President of the United States and will be remembered as one of America’s most flamboyant leaders. A devout naturalist, Roosevelt was responsible for setting aside thousands of acres of land to preserve what is today our national parks and forests.
WHO SAID IT ?……”Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.”
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org
What’s News?
Alabama Port Authority Announces Deal With Cuban Counterpart
Alabama’s Port Authority met with Cuban Officials February 2 in Tampa, Florida, where they signed a memo of understanding described as the first Cuban ports agreement signed on U. S. soil since 1959. The five-year agreement is based on mutually facilitating trade growth. The possibility that trade relations between the United States and Cuba has always been of interest in Alabama. Alabama already ships 10,000 tons of poultry per month to Cuba. That figure could rise dramatically if current limitations on the exchange are lifted, Alabama is the state that has more to gain, more quickly, than any other place in the country, as it pertains to trade with Cuba.
Source: Specker,Lawrence(Alabama Media Group),www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate
Did you know?
$114 Million in cargo stolen in 2016.
According to data from CargoNet, the number of thefts fell for the third consecutive year, but the value of the merchandise rose 13% to $114 million. The top three states in terms of the number of incidents were California(228), Texas(135), and New Jersey(73). California and New Jersey are home to the three largest container ports in North America, and Texas is at the center of cross-border freight between Mexico and the United States. Food and beverage remain the most common stolen cargo; electronics were second. The message from the security experts is to stay alert. Most cargo thieves will stake out a warehouse to watch the trucks or find weaknesses in security. Report any suspicious activity to your local police.
Source:Ashe,Ari (2017, 02,06) Cargo Thefts Cost Businesses $114 Million in 2016, Transport Topics, www.ttnews.com/articles/printnews
You Gotta Love Monday
WHO SAID IT?
HENRY FORD….”Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again more intelligently”
Born in 1863, Henry Ford was the creating force in the automobile industry. After some production setbacks, he developed the” Model T” automobile in 1908 .Use of the assembly line allowed Ford to mass produce the “T”, so as to offer more cars to the American public at a lower price than his competitors. More than 15 million” Model T’s were sold in the United States between 1908 and 1927.
WHO SAID IT ?………….”In a moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.”
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY !
Happy Groundhog Day! Well, it’s here again. Just ask Bill Murray!! Will Punxsutawney Phil, The Prognosticator of Prognosticators, once again appear at sunrise at Gobbler’s Knob in the beautiful wilds of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to make his seasonal weather prediction? You can bet your furry snaggle toothed rodent, he will. Phil’s got great genes…this will be his 131st Groundhog Day! To the novice of this sacred day, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. No shadow….spring is right around the corner. Since 1887, Phil has seen his shadow 102 times, and not seen it 18 times(there is no record for 10 times in the late 19th century). Don’t be fooled by the copycats….West Virginia’s French Creek Freddie, Georgia’s General Beauregard, Ohio’s Buckeye Chuck, North Carolina’s Sir Walter Wally, Louisiana’s Cajun Groundhog, Alabama’s Smith Lake Jake, Wisconsin’s Jimmy, and New York’s Staten Island’s Chuck( full name-Charles G. Hogg), to name a few. Moore than 20,000 loyal followers will be in attendance and millions more will be watching on television to see the “Man of the Hour”, Punxsutawney Phil !!
Well, he’s done it to us again….six more weeks of winter!! I guess there are some people happy with Phil today….skiers, snowmobilers, ice fishermen to name a few. I think most of us would rather get our golf clubs out instead of our snow shovels. However, I might be able to hit a golf ball better with a snow shovel! The forecast for Western Pennsylvania today is a high temperature of 23 with the low tonight of 13. Grab an extra blanket!
Fun Fact: DALKO RESOURCES CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IS EXACTLY 99 MILES FROM PUNXSUTAWNEY***
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