Breakaway News Volume No. 20 Issue No. 3 March 2015

Savage February 

This February saw a lot of weather records broken. Some seriously cold temperatures were recorded in the Northeast, and there was heck of a lot of snowfall as well. And, while the Snowpocalypse didn’t engulf New York City, Boston got socked hard. So, where is global warming? Last we saw, it was hanging out in Macy’s buying a winter coat. 

Mad Mad World 

It’s time for March Madness, that time of year when many people across the country lose their minds and stare at screens and monitors, avidly following the exploits of college hoopsters. We will also, but we’ll also be keeping an eye on the delivery monitors, because madness or not, we’ve got deliveries to do! 

Friendly Reminder 

It isn’t here yet, but it’s not too far away. Alas, no, not the electric car. We’re talking about April 15th, the tax deadline. Remember to get your taxes done early, and to use Breakaway to send them in to the IRS. Don’t say we didn’t remind you! 

On Demand 

It’s not often thought of, because we’re a courier company, and people think messengers are only for point-to-point. But, our guys do more than just deliver. Hire one for the day, and they’ll file, walk the dog, alphabetize your album collection, whatever you need a guy/gal Friday for. 

Not Logical 

Farewell to a beloved figure of our youth, Leonard Nimoy. The man who made logic cool and was probably responsible for more sprained fingers than anyone (we hurt ourselves trying that Vulcan salute!). Live long and prosper, Mr. Spock.

HTTP plus S: 

As readers of the Newsletter know, we occasionally tout the benefits of paying your invoice online. You can do it at all hours of the day, any day, and it’s very convenient. When you click “Log In” you’ll be taken to the httpS server. The “S” is for secure, safe, sanctuary, secretive, salubrious, satisfying…we could go on but you get the idea. 

 Socially Acceptable 

There’s a lot of talk going around about socialized medicine, but honestly, we here think most people don’t know what that really means. “Socialized” medicine is medicine that spreads the risk out over a vast population. The only people that don’t need to think about risk are folks without a pulse.  

Stump the Band 

Last month we asked what art form Langston Hughes was an early exponent of as well as an innovator. Answer: Langston Hughes was a leading writer of what is known as jazz poetry.

T-Shirt Question 

Among the first ever female emcees, who ran a speakeasy on west 54th in Manhattan and often addressed customers as “suckers?” The first one to call Gil Ortiz with the correct answer will win a coveted Breakaway T-shirt.