All stories are taken from the Orlando Sentinel
· “Publix may reconsider longtime beard ban” Sept 10, 2018, by Kyle Arnold
o https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=WORLDNEWS&req_dat=0D0CB57BE7FF6D8A&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F16E5912ED773B538
o This article was talking about how fashion culture is changing, and Publix might change in order to keep up with norms.
o “The clean-cut look of Publix employees is a part of the supermarket chain's carefully branded image.”
o UF did a study and noticed that people who have strong feelings about facial hair are aging out of the customer pool.
o With unemployment being 3.7% in Florida, Publix might have to change rules to attract younger workers.
o The Problem: Publix is having a tough time attracting younger customers and workers. They believe that changing facial hair will help offset this problem.
o The People: Young men who want to work at Publix, but do not want to be sent home because they are not “clean shaven.”
· “Gas prices should fall – unless tropical weather” Sept 11, 2018, by Kyle Arnold
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o Gas prices have fallen over five cents in the past week.
o “Gas gets cheaper in fall because demand drops after the summer driving season and refineries can switch over from a more costly summer blend of gasoline that is better for the environment
during smog-prone summer days.”
o During hurricanes in 2017, gas rose fifty-one cents. Harvey and Irma closed refineries in Texas and Florida.
o The Problem: Gas prices are good now, but the future is unclear with hurricanes becoming a problem. Florence might raise prices here in Florida.
o The People: All Floridians who drive cars and need gas.
· “Red tide, green slime” Sept 9, 2018, by Kevin Spear
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o This story was talking about the algae problem faced in Fort Myers and Lake Okeechobee.
o Florida’s waters are being infested with septic, sewer, storm, and fertilizer water.
o “That ‘nutrient’ pollution, in nitrogen and phosphorus flavors, is an unnatural feast for a bewildering array of naturally occurring algae. Different types have exploded in growth, smothering and poisoning Florida's aquatic gems.”
o Politically, no one is working on fixing this problem. And it is continuing to spread without stopping.
o The Problem: Waters are being infested with bad nutrients, killing off wildlife in the south, and making it hard for others to enjoy the environment.
o The People: First off is the wildlife, but the citizens in the surrounding areas can barely breathe by how toxic it is.
· “Teens using social media extensively” Sept 11, 2018, by Lisa Cianci
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o Survey was done on 1,141 13-17 year old’s on social media use
o Teens now prefer texting to talking.
o Teens are becoming dependent on their devices.
o Some parents are using apps like “OurPact” and “Bark” to set time limits and monitor what their children are doing online.
o Teens recognize that it distracts them when they should be paying attention to others.
o The Problem: Social media is changing the way others interact. Where digital means are favored over in-person communication.
o The People: This story is talking about teens from the ages of 13 to 17, but many college students face this problem too, me included.
· “SunRail: Promise or peril” Sept 12, 2018, author not mentioned
o Traffic in Orlando is terrible, SunRail was created to help fight gridlock. SunRail is not getting the ridership it thought it would.
o It is trying to get central Florida riders to use the system.
o In the next five years, it hopes to be working seamlessly with the Lynx bus system to make a low-cost option to driving to work.
o Sunrail is also helping reduce air pollution.
o The Problem: SunRail is in limbo whether it will succeed to fail. Its marketing to the right consumers is not reaching to its expectations. Until the bus system works well with SunRail, they will not get enough riders.
o The People: The citizens of Orlando and central Florida. This also affects Florida taxpayers.
· “Publix may reconsider longtime beard ban” Sept 10, 2018, by Kyle Arnold
o https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=WORLDNEWS&req_dat=0D0CB57BE7FF6D8A&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F16E5912ED773B538
o This article was talking about how fashion culture is changing, and Publix might change in order to keep up with norms.
o “The clean-cut look of Publix employees is a part of the supermarket chain's carefully branded image.”
o UF did a study and noticed that people who have strong feelings about facial hair are aging out of the customer pool.
o With unemployment being 3.7% in Florida, Publix might have to change rules to attract younger workers.
o The Problem: Publix is having a tough time attracting younger customers and workers. They believe that changing facial hair will help offset this problem.
o The People: Young men who want to work at Publix, but do not want to be sent home because they are not “clean shaven.”
· “Gas prices should fall – unless tropical weather” Sept 11, 2018, by Kyle Arnold
o https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=WORLDNEWS&req_dat=0D0CB57BE7FF6D8A&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F16E5E37EDCC733E8
o Gas prices have fallen over five cents in the past week.
o “Gas gets cheaper in fall because demand drops after the summer driving season and refineries can switch over from a more costly summer blend of gasoline that is better for the environment
during smog-prone summer days.”
o During hurricanes in 2017, gas rose fifty-one cents. Harvey and Irma closed refineries in Texas and Florida.
o The Problem: Gas prices are good now, but the future is unclear with hurricanes becoming a problem. Florence might raise prices here in Florida.
o The People: All Floridians who drive cars and need gas.
· “Red tide, green slime” Sept 9, 2018, by Kevin Spear
o https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=WORLDNEWS&req_dat=0D0CB57BE7FF6D8A&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Ak
o This story was talking about the algae problem faced in Fort Myers and Lake Okeechobee.
o Florida’s waters are being infested with septic, sewer, storm, and fertilizer water.
o “That ‘nutrient’ pollution, in nitrogen and phosphorus flavors, is an unnatural feast for a bewildering array of naturally occurring algae. Different types have exploded in growth, smothering and poisoning Florida's aquatic gems.”
o Politically, no one is working on fixing this problem. And it is continuing to spread without stopping.
o The Problem: Waters are being infested with bad nutrients, killing off wildlife in the south, and making it hard for others to enjoy the environment.
o The People: First off is the wildlife, but the citizens in the surrounding areas can barely breathe by how toxic it is.
· “Teens using social media extensively” Sept 11, 2018, by Lisa Cianci
o https://infoweb-newsbank-com.lp.hscl.ufl.edu/apps/news/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info%3Asid/infoweb.newsbank.com&svc_dat=WORLDNEWS&req_dat=0D0CB57BE7FF6D8A&rft_val_format=info%3Aofi/fmt%3Akev%3Amtx%3Actx&rft_dat=document_id%3Anews%252F16E5E38061B77458
o Survey was done on 1,141 13-17 year old’s on social media use
o Teens now prefer texting to talking.
o Teens are becoming dependent on their devices.
o Some parents are using apps like “OurPact” and “Bark” to set time limits and monitor what their children are doing online.
o Teens recognize that it distracts them when they should be paying attention to others.
o The Problem: Social media is changing the way others interact. Where digital means are favored over in-person communication.
o The People: This story is talking about teens from the ages of 13 to 17, but many college students face this problem too, me included.
· “SunRail: Promise or peril” Sept 12, 2018, author not mentioned
o Traffic in Orlando is terrible, SunRail was created to help fight gridlock. SunRail is not getting the ridership it thought it would.
o It is trying to get central Florida riders to use the system.
o In the next five years, it hopes to be working seamlessly with the Lynx bus system to make a low-cost option to driving to work.
o Sunrail is also helping reduce air pollution.
o The Problem: SunRail is in limbo whether it will succeed to fail. Its marketing to the right consumers is not reaching to its expectations. Until the bus system works well with SunRail, they will not get enough riders.
o The People: The citizens of Orlando and central Florida. This also affects Florida taxpayers.
Hey Grant! I think you did an awesome job on this assignment and you picked really great articles for opportunities in your local community. I think that the idea of Sunrail was a great idea and it is such a shame that they are not as many riders as they thought there would be. It is great that it reduces pollution to the environment. In addition, I also do find that teens are becoming very addicted to texting and seem to prefer to type then talk. Overall, you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteThe story about Publix reconsidering their beard ban was very interesting. I personally think that employees should be free to have facial hair, so it’s good that they are reconsidering their beard ban. The problem of gas prices rising is something serious to consider now as more hurricanes and tropical storms develop. I never knew that refineries use more environmentally friendly gasoline during the summer.
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