Friday, January 25, 2019

5A – Identifying Local Opportunities

Article Title
Walking? You’re risking your life in Florida, the deadliest state for pedestrians
Article Link
https://www.staugustine.com/news/20190123/walking-youre-risking-your-life-in-florida-deadliest-state-for-pedestrians
Article Description
This article is describing how Florida is the most dangerous state to be a pedestrian in. Florida contains 9/20 of the most dangerous cities to be a pedestrian. The article further explained the statistics nationwide. The article found that essentially over 13 people were killed per day due to this. 
Description of the Problem
The problem is that people are at risk and are basically risking their lives every time they cross the street. People are at an even greater risk when they are crossing streets in big cities. Cities' structures are essentially at fault due to the fact that they are centered on drivers and not pedestrians. 
Description of Who Has the Problem
Pedestrians nationwide especially in Florida


Article TitleMega-Development Would Threaten the Florida Panther’s Very Survival
Article Link
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AMIHB%21Miami%2BHerald%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529&sort=YMD_date%3AD&maxresults=20&f=advanced&val-base-0=problem&fld-base-0=alltext&docref=news/17124FD4F73C6950
Article Description
This article is about how land developers are threatening the lives of Florida panthers by clearing land where this species lives. The article discussed how the Florida Wildlife Commission is in a debate with the developers over this critical land for the panther population 
Description of the Problem
The problem is that an already endangered species is at direct risk with this land clearing. 
Description of Who Has the Problem
Both panthers and society have this problem as the panther species is important to maintaining an ecological balance



Article Title 
Here's one way to stop living paycheck to paycheck
Article Link
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AGSGB%21Gainesville%2BSun%252C%2BThe%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0123%21January%2B23&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/1712811927B008C0
Article Description
This article is about a grandmother and grandfather who finds themselves in a particularly hard financial situation. The article further explained the importance of budgeting and planning for the future at all times.
Description of the Problem
The problem is whether budgeting can be proven helpful to all families everywhere or rather for a set specific population. 
Description of Who Has the Problem
People who find themselves having to restrict themselves on certain aspects of life financially.

Article Title
Medical Marijuana Dispensary is First of Its Kind in Southeast DC
Article Link 
https://wtop.com/dc/2019/01/medical-marijuana-dispensary-is-first-of-its-kind-in-southeast-dc/
Article Description
This article is about the first medical marijuana dispensary that was opened in Washington DC. The article focused on the importance of educating everyone on how beneficial medical marijuana truly can be. The article further spoke about the potential financial opportunities for investors to become a part of this growing industry. 
Description of the Problem 
The problem is how exactly to make this ever growing industry become more accepted across more generations. In addition the problem expands to include the need for more education opportunities that would lead to potential growth in this industry.
Description of Who Has the Problem
Anyone who is a member of this client base. 


Article Title 
Skin Deep
Article Link 
https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=WORLDNEWS&t=pubname%3AFWFM%21Fort%2BMyers%2BFlorida%2BWeekly%2B%2528FL%2529/year%3A2019%212019/mody%3A0123%21January%2B23&f=advanced&action=browse&format=text&docref=news/171204EF8D078E58
Article Description
This article describes the tragic experience a pet owner had with her dog. After petting him one day she found mysterious lumps around her body, concerned she brought her dog to the vet to find out her dog had a serious case of a Staph infection. Her dog was prescribed the necessary medication to treat her dog and was able to cure the problem
Description of the Problem 
The problem is that medical issues like this occur nation wide to both people and animals everyday without their knowledge. At the same time people know of their issues and whats needed to treat the issue but won't take the necessary medical steps. This article essentially demonstrated how effective medicine truly is. 
Description of Who Has the Problem
People who are uneducated about the power of medicine, and people who are educated but opt out of the science of medicine. 







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