1.) Closing more than 182 Toys 'R' Us stores shouldn't change Miami, Broward shopping - yet
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169AAC025933EF50?p=WORLDNEWS
This story is just basically describing that many Toys R Us's are closing down across the state. The story states that these stores aren't closing down in Miami just yet, but it could happen soon. It describes which stores in south Florida are closing and which ones may be in trouble in the near future.
The company is clearly in trouble and so an opportunity may arise for competitors to grab space in this market. The closing of the stores will affect anyone who does shopping at this chain and prefers it over stores like Wal-mart.
The problem affects any family with toddlers and elementary age children.
2.) The XFL is making a comeback. Could it impact Miami?
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169A8F5894D7FFA0?p=WORLDNEWS
This story describes a football league that actually failed, but the owners are attempting to bring back a new and improved form of this league. The owners want to " give football back to the fans", so their plan is to listen to suggestions and mold their league around what the fans want. Miami was not a part of the original league, but has a rich football history so it could be a consideration.
This attempt to bring back the XFL comes at a time that the NFL is taking a ton of criticism. People are boycotting the NFL and many others are complaining that the game is too slow, so the XFL is looking to fix these issues. South Florida is known for its football so someone could take advantage of the interest.
Anyone who no longer wants to watch the NFL, but loves football experiences the problem. Also, anyone who can't really afford to go to an NFL game may benefit from a team being in Miami.
3.)A Florida county will shut its schools after flu outbreak hits teachers and students
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169AABB4946AE208?p=WORLDNEWS
The country has experienced a huge flu outbreak that has lead to many deaths of children across the nation. After about 20% of a school district's students called out sick, the district decided to close its schools. Various other schools across the state of Florida have closed temporarily in order to be proactive.
The problem is that too many kids are catching the flu when exposed to large groups. Schools are having to close due to the lack of substitute teachers and bus drivers.
This problem affects literally anyone involved with the school system.
4.) Technology may take the work out of folding clothes, but I'm not done with laundry just yet
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/169737D145E1D818?p=WORLDNEWS
The writer was doing laundry and described it as a very boring chore. She was wondering if there was any alternatives and was surprises to find out that there are many. But she was disappointed to see the price tags of these items and to learn that they wouldn't even do a lot of items that you would find in the laundry. So she hopes people continue doing their own laundry until something more practical comes out.
The problem is that there is no affordable solutions to doing your own laundry. There's not even any real fully functioning solutions. Most of them still have too many issues.
This problem affects anyone who hates doing laundry and is looking for an alternative.
5.) How will Florida's marijuana industry be affected by the change in federal policies?
http://infoweb.newsbank.com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/resources/doc/nb/news/1693BFD44867BFA8?p=WORLDNEWS
This article outlines some of Attorney General Jeff Session's recent comments on the legalization of marijuana. The article says that some investors in the industry are nervous, but others don't think anything will change. More and more companies in Florida are getting medical marijuana licenses because of the large majority of votes in favor of it.
The problem is the uncertainty surrounding the legalization of marijuana with the Trump administration in office.
Anyone who is a user of medical or recreational marijuana will be affected.
Hi Mark,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your article choices and enjoyed reading and learning about each of the stories. I am from South Florida so I especially enjoyed reading about the stores closing in Broward county. I realized the opportunities, which lay within these stories and thought of some possible solutions myself. I feel your blog did a great job demonstrating all the points describe in the assignment description, but that you could have elaborated more on the impact of the issues.
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ReplyDeleteHi mark, I particularly liked your article about technology taking our jobs folding clothing. I personally am not a big fan of folding clothes. It is the worst part of my week. Put me to cook and I am the happiest man in the world, but folding requires determined action and focus. I have to literally hype myself up to do it because I know its important. If technology could replace folding clothes and cleaning in general I think my life would be complete.
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