#aph midwest states

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Minnesota: We’ll miss everything about Illinois, except her pranks they were the worst.

*Agreement from Midwest states*

Illinois: *shifts nervously in casket*

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Missouri: It’s time we start oppressing people that use the word “hubby”.

Texas: Sorry but “Hubble Space Telescope” takes too long to say.

[cass-yes]

tis iowa he scary

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Wisconsin: It's Devil's night! What fun pranks are you guys going to pull?

Indiana: I'm going to toilet paper Kentucky's house. Actually, I'm going to toilet paper Kentucky.

Illinois: I'm going to see how many people I can trick into thinking I'm some sort of lost time traveler from the past.

Ohio: Is no one going to ask why Michigan has a bag of lighter fluid and matches?

Michigan: I'm going to burn Detroit to the ground.

Ohio: You are Detroit!

Michigan: Your point? The ritual must commence.

Ohio: Are none of you concerned about this?

Minnesota: I already called Ontario and got some rope in case he doesn't get here in time.

Ohio: Jesus Christ, is Minnesota the only sane person here?

Wisconsin: SPoOKy SeaSOn!

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Hello, hello. I have finally pumped out a hetalia oc. Say hi to Michigan, guys. I’ve lived in 4 states in my short life time and I plan to draw them all. The first one is Michigan because I lived there first and it’s my favorite. Below the cut is my personal characteristics or head-cannons, if you will, of Michigan if you have a hard time reading my handwriting, my bad spelling, or just want to understand my thinking. I’ll also give reasons why I portray them as they are in parenthesis. I guess they are more like fun facts though. 

-Knows basic French and German (due to the large influence of those cultures in certain places. South is German and north is French)

-Loves apples and cherries (Michigan one of the largest apple and cherry producer in America. The sack thing has some apples and cherries to snack on later.)

-Will only eat Ashby’s Ice Cream (Only Michigan produces it and everywhere else tries to imitate their flavors. No joke, they even almost have the same names. {My favorite is Michigan Pot Hole.} I may or may not be bias though.)

-Has a jacket constantly (It can be 50 some degrees fahrenheit even in summer in places.)

-if driving, pushes the speed limits. (A recent change from 65 MPH to 70 MPH and then to 75 MPH was made to accommodate those who would go 10-15 miles over the limit just to get between places that are sparsely populated.)

-Likes to visit Canada. (You can get an enhanced drivers license that acts as a passport to Canada)

-Fudge, just fudge (Michigan’s Mackinac Island is famous for it’s fudge. At least in the Midwest where I’ve lived anyways.)

- Big outdoors man. Fishing and hunting are a constant. (I have yet to meet a person in Michigan who hasn’t gone fishing or on a trip with a family member who fishes at least once.)

-Never cold. (The state is just always chilly so nobody puts on a jacket until it gets well into the upper 50 degrees range.)

-This is just a fun fact I suppose but, has almost literally every kind of person from/ near a cold European country. Seriously, we got Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, and I think some others but that’s all I can think of right now. Michigan even named a town Holland after The Netherlands.

-Mumbles and uses the phrases “Pop” and “Yous guys” (Pop means soda pop. If you want a “soda” you’re asking for baking soda. Yous guys just means you -plural- guys. The mumbling is just that a lot of people are quiet there.)

-Knows the full “Michigan Out of Doors” intro and outro. (Only a Michigander would understand this but it’s the nature show on Thursday nights on PBS about things to do in Michigan’s great out doors.) 

-Loves sailing and water. ( It’s surrounded by the Great Lakes)

-Cars are neat. (Michigan made and mass produced them first.)

-Loves Christmas (Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland {Don’t get mad at the christian reference in the name please, it’s just how it has been since 1945}is the largest Christmas store in the world. Step aside aph Finland, a new Santa’s in town.)

-Hates seagulls (Everyone near water hates them with a passion. They are annoying and scream at you constantly.)

-Loves to celebrate cultures. (Michigan has a lot of festivals. 92, at least, by my count. They range from music to tulips to cherries to Tall Ships every other year to Danish and Greek and that’s just some of the popular ones. In the spring and fall you have one just about every other week. In the summer you have one at least every weekend.) 

There it’s done! I hope if you’ve read all this you’ve learned something new. Michigan is a neat place that isn’t just cold or a Canada replica.  

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KushCo Holdings Files To List On NASDAQ

With cannabis usage legalized nationwide in Canada and an 11th state enacting recreational legalization in the US, companies across the licensed North American industry are seeking greater recognition on the stock market.  Today ancillary cannabis product producer KushCo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: KSHB) officially filed to move from the OTC Markets over to NASDAQ.  While awaiting a decision on that filing and navigating through the regulatory approval process, KushCo will still trade on the OTCQX.  Trading on higher end markets has been a major milestone for both Canadian and US cannabis entities in the last year as they look for new fundraising opportunities and greater market share.  New Brunswich-based medical cannabis company Organigram Holdings Inc. (TSX-V: OGI; OTCQX: OGRMF) was approved to list on NASDAQ back in May, while Aphria (TSX: APH) listed on the NYSE in November of 2018.  Discussing the planned move up from the OTC Markets, KushCo CEO Nick Kovacevich had this to say:   Rather than selling dried flower or vape oils directly to consumers, KushCo primarily focuses on providing services and peripheral products to other cannabis companies.  Aside from developing and selling a variety of vaporizers and solvents, KushCo also just entered the CBD industry by teaming up with marketing company C.A. Fortune.  While mom and pop CBD stores are opening across the nation, hemp-based products are also increasingly found in more traditional retail locations such as pharmacy chains or quick stop convenience stores.  Under the terms of that new partnership with C.A. Fortune, the two organizations will assist client companies in producing CBD products at scale and releasing them through a wide range of retail outlets in the United States.   In other recent KushCo news, the company opened a major Midwest distribution facility last month in Taylor, Michigan. That 40,000 sq. ft. facility will be used to house, package, and distribute products in several states, in addition to including new office space and a show room / sampling area.   Read the full article

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Letter of Intent Signed To Develop State-of-the-Art Container Terminal In Plaquemines Parish

An exclusive Letter of Intent (“LOI”) leading to development of a multi-modal, state-of-the-art container terminal in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, was recently signed by Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD) and several potential partners.

The signing of the LOI kicks off a 6-month “Due Diligence” period during which the parties will conduct multiple studies prior to making a final investment decision. The proposed, environmentally friendly container terminal will be powered by a combination of LNG and electricity. It will encompass up to 1,000 acres and 8,200 feet of Mississippi River frontage just 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Phase one of construction is expected to take as little as 2 years and will deliver the capability to handle 22,000-TEU class vessels with the ability to expand capacity if needed.

Once the terminal is operational, U.S. Midwest shippers will be able to containerize and export many agricultural products, refrigerated cargo and chemical resins thanks to American Patriot Holdings (APH), one of the companies who signed the LOI. APH’s innovative, 2,375-TEU liner vessel will provide Mississippi River transport as far north as Saint Louis, reaching upriver speeds of 13 mph.

Image Credits: portofplaquemines.com

APH’s hybrid vessels, with a 1,700-TEU capacity, will provide transport service in tributary rivers. The patented no-wake bow and exoskeleton structure, along with LNG propulsion, will reduce shipper transportation costs and improve reliability as they could potentially service inland container centers in around St. Louis, Jefferson City, Little Rock, Memphis, Joliet, Kansas City, Cairo, and Western Arkansas.

Plaquemines Port Executive Director Sandy Sanders said, “This will be the Gateway Port on the Gulf Coast capable of taking full advantage of the distribution network on the Mississippi and tributary rivers while reducing road congestion in the region and accommodating LNG-powered vessels to enhance environmental sustainability.”

Trudy Newberry, Vice-Chairman of the Plaquemines Port, said, “We are extremely pleased and supportive that the port has attracted several world- class partners to fully explore the development of a modern and efficient terminal in Plaquemines.”

Parties involved believe a strategically located, state-of-the-art facility designed with the environment in mind fits perfectly with global shippers’ demands for the future. Developing and operating a modern gateway container terminal on the Gulf Coast will reduce exposure to congestion and improve reliability. And, a new LNG terminal proposed adjacent to the facility opens the door for large LNG-powered containerships in the U.S.

APH Principals Joe Gehegan and Bob McCormack recognize their LNG vessels will provide a vertically integrated transportation system resulting in significant shipper transportation savings and reliability to the Midwest. American Patriot Container Transport CEO Sal Litrico further commented, “We are ready to get this project underway to bring improved global competitiveness to our customers.”

Another key player, Louisiana 23 Development Company, LLC (Devco), led by Chris Fetters, was selected as the exclusive private development partner for Plaquemines Port in December 2019. Devco will provide financial solutions and funding alternatives to support the container terminal development. The company will be responsible for funding and constructing critical infrastructure including rail, warehousing and utility services. Plaquemines Port and Devco cultivated a strategic alliance with Dallas County Inland Port supplementing the Midwest trade network.

Reference: portofplaquemines.com

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Ohio: There are twenty billion calories in one gram of uranium.

Pennsylvania: A second great reason not to eat uranium!

New York: I would never need to eat again.

Pennsylvania: You wouldn’t! It’s true!

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Indiana: Whenever Illinois is mad at me, I go and tighten the lids of all the jars so they have to come to me for help.

*sound of glass breaking in the background*

Indiana:

Indiana It hasn't happened yet but it'll happen.

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Midwest: Ayo, what the FUCK is this?!?

Illinois: *Sitting down, surrounded by corpses* I won Mafia, that’s what.

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Iowa: Ugh! How are you such a nightmare?!

Missouri: Years of practice!

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Illinois: Ohio told me that they were "lost for words" when Indiana told them I shattered eight of their glassworks.

Illinois: Despite this, they proceeded to scream at me for an hour and a half.

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New York: I can't believe the heterosexuals are gone. They're gone.

Iowa: We’re still here.

New York: Who said that?

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Montana or Wyoming Headcannons?

How about both

Montana!

Owns and lives on their own horse ranch in the middle of nowhere

One of the more isolated mainland states

But of course they love their neighboring states

Try to stay out of conflict but god. North and South Dakota can be unbearable

Very passive-aggressive

Owns a bajillion horses and even tracks their lineages/parentages

Fear of cities

Super tall :)

Wyoming!

Quiet

Almost too quiet

Only slightly less terrifying than Ohio tbh

Unpredictable movements. You see them in the kitchen. You go into the living room. They are in the living room.

Has a scarily good sense of judgement

Does Wyoming even exist?

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Who are the himbos/bimbos

Himbos and bimbos of the USA include (from most to least -imbo);

Texas

Minnesota

Nebraska

Iowa

Arizona

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Minnesota: Just ate some strawberries. Turns out life really is worth living.