Construction Spending Near 4 and a Half Year High

Here's part of that story. 

U.S. construction spending hit a near 4-1/2 year high in August, boosted by increases in both private and public outlays, a hopeful sign for third-quarter economic growth.
Construction spending increased 0.6 percent to an annual rate of $915.1 billion, the highest level since April 2009, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday.

Here's some words of wisdom. 

Nearly all men can stand adversity but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Abraham Lincoln