1. 9th U.S. death is linked to air bags - Largest auto safety recall in U.S. history is expanded by 5 million in Takata case (http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8D525C1F7FF70?p=AWNB)
Takata is a automotive part manufacturing company that is a major supplier for automobile companies. In recent events, airbags made by Takata have proved to be nonfunctional, as ten people have died already from faulty airbags. As a result, major motor companies such as Ford have made a major car recall. This is, in fact, the greatest automobile recall ever. What is even more concerning is that people with car models older than 2008 (and that reside in high humidity) are at great risk of having broken airbags. As a result, people with such models should go have their airbags fixed.
2. Out of Service - Will we ever fix the T? Two ex-governors, a mayor, the MBTA's chief, and the secretary of transportation tell us why we're getting exactly nowhere.(http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A343A5AC2C1EE8?p=AWNB)
The T is a the main train station for Boston. For more than a decade the T has been in need of newer models. It does not help that the brutal winters of Boston negatively impact the train station. In short, the train carts need to be updated. This severely affects people from all walks of life, as thousands depend on it for transportation to get to work.
3. Bay Bridge workers aim to stop stormwater leaks (http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A90AABC6A9AC58?p=AWNB)
El Nino, a weather phenomena, has been producing storms that have affected the Bay Bridge. Workers have been working nonstop trying to keep water out off the bridge, as it cannot sustain itself under extreme moisture. The underlying issue to gradually upgrade to be more moisture resistant, since simply plugging holes is the same as applying bandages- it only solves problem temporarily. This affects millions, as again, the bridge is a major road.
4. Downtown Orlando draws more tourists - Repeat visitors, word of mouth help trend grow (http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8E7D711384F58?p=AWNB)
Orlando is a grand hot spot for tourists all over the world. With endless attractions, the city is limited by the fact that tourist companies are not offering enough tours. If more tours were offered to meet the demand, then the city could make more profit, which can be used to improve Orlando. By not offering more tour services, the city is not fulfilling its full potential.
5. Livestock producers reminded to report forage losses by Feb. 1.(http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/15A87C9BE44C57D8?p=AWNB)
In Baker-Grant county, Oregon, livestock producers are facing losses as drought and wildfires have limited grazing for livestock. With droughts and wildfires, livestock producers will continue to suffer losses until they can find a way to create drought resistant seeds or some other viable solution.
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1. imagine the decision companies like ford were forced to make - do you do the moral thing and recall all those cars and bite your profits? Or do you say f*** the consumers, we're making money? I know what I would do but regardless, what a big decision.
ReplyDelete2. How do you think this will impact other transportation markets? Bike sales? taxi revenue? surge in Uber drivers?
3. If you were to propose a plan to toe government officals in charge of repairing the bridge, what would your plan be and how would you win the contract?
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5. What if we could modify the weather to rain over areas that commonly have droughts. what would that do to the ecosystem? consequences positive or negative?
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