February 11th - 12th
Saturday February 11th
History was made today, as the longest non-stop flight in aviation history was accomplished by a daring adventurer with some experience at it. Businessman Steve Fossett flew 26,389.3 miles in a plane sponsored by Virgin Atlantic enterprises. The flight would have gone even longer, but Fossett’s plane had mechanical problems and was forced to land prematurely. In honor of this momentous occasion, I am sending a congratulatory note to Mr. Fossett, and to his benefactor/sponsor, Sir Richard Branson.
Steve Fossett
Not too many people in this world can be called adventurers or daredevils. Mr. Fossett fits that bill. He made a fortune in business, but that didn’t quite scratch his competitive and curious itch. In his 62 year lifetime, he’s broken and set records as an airplane pilot, balloon pilot, sailor, glider pilot, swimmer, race car driver, and iditarod sled racer (wow!!) If there’s anyone else on the planet that is better to seek motivational advice from, I can’t think of them.
Richard Branson
One of the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet, Sir Richard Branson (he was knighted by the Queen of England in 1999) started with a small mail order record business and built it into a music industry powerhouse, Virgin Records (which introduced Culture Club and the Sex Pistols to the world.) His “bigger than life” personality and drive for success led him to found Virgin Atlantic Airways, igniting his interest in aviation. In addition to his sponsorship of Mr. Fiosset’s record breaking endeavors, Sir Richard has also set his sights on space travel for the masses, founding Virgin Galactic Airways, with the hopes of having a fleet of spaceships in the next decade.
Sunday February 12th
I was going to write to people connected to Abraham Lincoln today, as it’s his birthday. My plans were set aside, however, by a record breaking snowstorm here in the New York area. The “Blizzard of 2006” dumped almost 30 inches of snow in one day, shutting everything down. I was homebound with my family, so we kept warm by having hot soup and hot chocolate. Eventually, I went out to shovel and lay in the snow with my son. I froze my butt off!!! My body does not respond well to cold temperatures. Heat doesn’t bother me (I can be in 100 degree weather without sweating) but a little bit of chill makes me uncomfortable. It got me wondering how people can live in the cold year round. Out of my curiosity, I’ve decided to write to the governor of Alaska (the coldest state in the US) and to the Presidents of Iceland and Greenland (which is actually the coldest nation on Earth, despite its spring like name .) Also, since blizzard is the key word of the day, I am reminded of two things, the Dairy Queen Blizzard (my favorite ice cream dish) and the Arena Football team, the Green Bay Blizzard. I’m going to write to the CEO’s of both organizations. Finally, I’m writing to the heads of both Campbell’s soup and Swiss Miss chocolate, both of whom provided me with sustinenence (and have been for years) on a cold, snowy day.
Frank Murkowski
A former US senator from Alaska, Mr. Murkowski was elected Governor of the state in 2002. He is a lifelong Alaska resident and has fought passionately to preserve the natural resources of our 50th state.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
The fifth President of Iceland, Mr. Grimmson was elected in 1996. Prior to this position, he was a professor of Political Science and Minister of Finance.
Hans Enoksen
The current Prime Minister of Greenland, Mr. Enoksen was a member of Parliament and the Minister of Fisheries, Hunting and Settlement before taking office. He is also chairman of the political party Simiut, which was founded by the native peoples of Greenland.
Chuck Mooty
From a small ice cream stand in Illinois, Dairy Queen has grown to become a giant in the fast food business. It was acquired by financial legend Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway in 1998. I grew up down the block from a “DQ” so I used to have Mr. Mistys, Dilly bars, and dipped cones throughout my childhood. Cartoon character Dennis the Menace was the company mascot until 2002. Chuck Mooty, who started with the company in 1987 is now the CEO.
Brian Noble
A linebacker for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers from 1985-1993, Noble served as an announcer for the team after his playing career was over, before taking the head coaching job for the Green Bay Blizzard and purchasing the team in 2005.
Douglas R. Conant
Douglas R. Conant was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Soup Company in January of 2001. He is Campbell's 11th leader in the company’s nearly 140-year history.
Gary Rodkin
Gary Rodkin is President and Chief Executive Officer of ConAgra Foods, Inc., the owner of Swiss Miss hot chocolate (they also own various brands such as Peter Pan peanut butter, Butterball Turkeys, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, Slim Jim, Hunts, Hebrew National, and Chef Boyardee.) Prior to joining the company in 2005, Mr. Rodkin was president and CEO of Pepsi.
History was made today, as the longest non-stop flight in aviation history was accomplished by a daring adventurer with some experience at it. Businessman Steve Fossett flew 26,389.3 miles in a plane sponsored by Virgin Atlantic enterprises. The flight would have gone even longer, but Fossett’s plane had mechanical problems and was forced to land prematurely. In honor of this momentous occasion, I am sending a congratulatory note to Mr. Fossett, and to his benefactor/sponsor, Sir Richard Branson.
Steve Fossett
Not too many people in this world can be called adventurers or daredevils. Mr. Fossett fits that bill. He made a fortune in business, but that didn’t quite scratch his competitive and curious itch. In his 62 year lifetime, he’s broken and set records as an airplane pilot, balloon pilot, sailor, glider pilot, swimmer, race car driver, and iditarod sled racer (wow!!) If there’s anyone else on the planet that is better to seek motivational advice from, I can’t think of them.
Richard Branson
One of the most successful entrepreneurs on the planet, Sir Richard Branson (he was knighted by the Queen of England in 1999) started with a small mail order record business and built it into a music industry powerhouse, Virgin Records (which introduced Culture Club and the Sex Pistols to the world.) His “bigger than life” personality and drive for success led him to found Virgin Atlantic Airways, igniting his interest in aviation. In addition to his sponsorship of Mr. Fiosset’s record breaking endeavors, Sir Richard has also set his sights on space travel for the masses, founding Virgin Galactic Airways, with the hopes of having a fleet of spaceships in the next decade.
Sunday February 12th
I was going to write to people connected to Abraham Lincoln today, as it’s his birthday. My plans were set aside, however, by a record breaking snowstorm here in the New York area. The “Blizzard of 2006” dumped almost 30 inches of snow in one day, shutting everything down. I was homebound with my family, so we kept warm by having hot soup and hot chocolate. Eventually, I went out to shovel and lay in the snow with my son. I froze my butt off!!! My body does not respond well to cold temperatures. Heat doesn’t bother me (I can be in 100 degree weather without sweating) but a little bit of chill makes me uncomfortable. It got me wondering how people can live in the cold year round. Out of my curiosity, I’ve decided to write to the governor of Alaska (the coldest state in the US) and to the Presidents of Iceland and Greenland (which is actually the coldest nation on Earth, despite its spring like name .) Also, since blizzard is the key word of the day, I am reminded of two things, the Dairy Queen Blizzard (my favorite ice cream dish) and the Arena Football team, the Green Bay Blizzard. I’m going to write to the CEO’s of both organizations. Finally, I’m writing to the heads of both Campbell’s soup and Swiss Miss chocolate, both of whom provided me with sustinenence (and have been for years) on a cold, snowy day.
Frank Murkowski
A former US senator from Alaska, Mr. Murkowski was elected Governor of the state in 2002. He is a lifelong Alaska resident and has fought passionately to preserve the natural resources of our 50th state.
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
The fifth President of Iceland, Mr. Grimmson was elected in 1996. Prior to this position, he was a professor of Political Science and Minister of Finance.
Hans Enoksen
The current Prime Minister of Greenland, Mr. Enoksen was a member of Parliament and the Minister of Fisheries, Hunting and Settlement before taking office. He is also chairman of the political party Simiut, which was founded by the native peoples of Greenland.
Chuck Mooty
From a small ice cream stand in Illinois, Dairy Queen has grown to become a giant in the fast food business. It was acquired by financial legend Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway in 1998. I grew up down the block from a “DQ” so I used to have Mr. Mistys, Dilly bars, and dipped cones throughout my childhood. Cartoon character Dennis the Menace was the company mascot until 2002. Chuck Mooty, who started with the company in 1987 is now the CEO.
Brian Noble
A linebacker for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers from 1985-1993, Noble served as an announcer for the team after his playing career was over, before taking the head coaching job for the Green Bay Blizzard and purchasing the team in 2005.
Douglas R. Conant
Douglas R. Conant was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Campbell Soup Company in January of 2001. He is Campbell's 11th leader in the company’s nearly 140-year history.
Gary Rodkin
Gary Rodkin is President and Chief Executive Officer of ConAgra Foods, Inc., the owner of Swiss Miss hot chocolate (they also own various brands such as Peter Pan peanut butter, Butterball Turkeys, Orville Redenbacher popcorn, Slim Jim, Hunts, Hebrew National, and Chef Boyardee.) Prior to joining the company in 2005, Mr. Rodkin was president and CEO of Pepsi.
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