Identifying Local Opportunities
1. “15-year-old
girl accused of bomb threats at Keys schools”
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A9384073104FB8?p=AWNB
Description: A Marathon High School
ninth-grader has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor for her
role in December bomb threats at Marathon High School and Key West High.
Problem: The 15-year-old girl is accused of
making a false bomb report, tampering with evidence, using a two-way
communications device to facilitate a felony and giving false information to
police.
Who has the problem: The 15-year-old girl has
to live with the repercussions of her actions.
Solution: Create an app that reminds
individuals of the legal ramifications of their actions.
2. “Florida gunman distracted by no-firing gun scared off by
armed victim who took own shot”
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A938406A9A76B0?p=AWNB
Description: A gunman's focus on his malfunctioning weapon
gave a victim time to arm himself and take his own shot.
Problem: That shot missed, but it scared the gunman off.
The shooting drama happened Saturday night outside a home in Manatee County.
The gunman approached a man and demanded he be quiet and go inside the house,
according to the report. The suspect then pulled the trigger, but the gun
failed to discharge.
That's when the victim took matter into his own hands, grabbing a weapon of his
own taking a shot at the distracted gunman.
Who has the problem: The gunman has a problem with proper
gun control usage.
Solution: By creating an app that gives you a crash course
from improper gun usage, many individuals will be able to save themselves from
a sticky situation.
3. “AUGUSTA SAMACH”
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A945EBD7B57D10?p=AWNB
Description:
SAMACH, AUGUSTA, 94, passed away on January 22. A proud mother, grandmother and
aunt, she loved travel, opera, ballet, and classical music but she especially
loved listening to her grandchildren sing and play music. Her delicious baked
creations were so well regarded that she regularly took ";orders";
from her friends and family. She was a beloved hostess at the Sterling Hotel
restaurant for over 30 years.
Problem:
A death is such a sad thing. The love she shared and ideals she embodied shall
live on in the hearts of the many she touched over the years.
Who has
the problem: Augusta has the problem because she is dead.
Solution:
By creating an app that informs people of recent deaths associated in their
family, it can be recorded better.
4. 2,000 jobs available at job
fair in Miami Lakes Jan. 26
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A83B0A133AAB20?p=AWNB
Description: Some 36 companies with 2,000 jobs are
scheduled to participate in a job fair Jan. 26 in Miami Lakes.
Problem: Employers include discount grocer Aldi, home improvement retailer Home
Depot, property manager First Service Residential and USA Parking Systems, will
all be there.
Who has the problem: People who are not made aware of these
opportunities.
Solution: Create an app to inform people of job fairs in
local towns/cities.
5. Principal for a day: DJ
Khaled Snapchats his visit to Miami middle school
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A83B0A2957C168?p=AWNB
Description: DJ Khaled, Miami hip-hop personality and was given
the keys to Carol City Middle School Thursday. With his penchant for
inspirational talks, dubbed "keys to success," at the school after it
won a nationwide attendance contest.
Problem: Kids today do not have good guidance in leaders.
Who has the problem: Kids who need inspiration in their
lives.
Solution: DJ Khaled needs to have an app that sends you a
daily inspirational quote.
Lauren, your local opportunities were very interesting. I highly enjoyed reading about the last one, but mostly because I'm on the whole "DJ Khaled boat." The first was one just crazy with the 15 year old girl with all those charges, jeez! I have kind of a similar opportunity to your #4, where there is a positive turn around on a company. You can check it out here at http://bradksingh.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
ReplyDeleteLauren, you selected a very diverse selection of articles for your post. The gunman's weapon malfunction is a story that I feel like we don't hear about very often in the news. I'm thankful that the victim was not injured and glad he was able to get his own weapon to defend himself in time. I think the gunman's main problem now though is the charges he faces because of that poor decision he made. Here is the link to my opportunities, there may be a few articles you find interesting: http://buschuf.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities-tampa.html
ReplyDeleteEasily the most interesting of your points is the fact that DJ Khaled was a principal for a day. Even though for many it is seen as something harmless, it could be a potential danger for students that may be struggling from school and parents who put their trust in school administration to do their job.
ReplyDeleteHere is my blog post: http://olivertelusmaiteblog3003.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html