1. 1. Trump
tax cut might keep the cost of craft beer down — or put it out of business
This article describes how small
craft breweries are excited about trumps tax cuts because they say it will save
them a lot of money and allow them to produce more beer at a lower price. On
the surface, it looks as if it is a huge win for small businesses, but it
actually may be worse for them than they thought.
Problem:
Trumps
tax cuts help small craft breweries, but disproportionately helps large beer corporations
even more. The article states that those who brew less than 6 million barrels a
year will only save 80 million out of the 4.2 billion. Thus, the article highlights
how a supposed win for small Miami breweries may be the cause of their
downfall.
Who
it affects: The problem here is definitely for the
small breweries around the country.
2. 2. He
messed up on Tinder, so a college freshman emailed every Claudia on campus
This article showcases an
entertaining story on how a college freshman used persistence and a lot of emailing
to find a tinder match he lost. The freshman had to e-mail all of the Claudia’s
on campus in order to find the one he was looking for. In the end, the freshman
at Missouri State found who he was looking and eventually set a date for them
to get donuts.
Problem:
The
problem here is pretty funny but actually something a lot of people struggle
with. On tinder, if you swipe the wrong way and do not like the person, it is
very unlikely you will ever get a chance to match with them again. Although
tinder does have a service where you can go backwards if you messed up, it
costs money, and most users only use the free version.
Who
it affects: A freshman using the free version of
tinder, but actually anyone who uses tinder.
3. 3. Why is
filling up the tank expensive again? Your local gas station isn't the reason
This article very quickly talks about
how gas station prices are rising very quickly and have actually increased 9
cents statewide and 6 cents in Miami just in the past week.
Problem:
With
the rising cost of oil, and the fact that right now is “refinery maintenance
season”, people all over Florida are experiencing gas prices, something that supposedly
happens a lot at this time of the year unfortunately.
Who
it affects: Anyone in the state who visits a gas
station for gas, especially those on a budget where a couple dollars affect
them greatly.
4. 4 Gossip
Extra - Burnie's hijinks lead to another lawsuit against Miami Heat
This article talks about how a guard
at American airlines is suing the Miami Heat because the mascot apparently
bumped into her in a “negligent” manner. Apparently, the mascot endangers the
Heat personnel, so she is suing the Organization.
Problem:
The
problem here is specific to the woman who was injured, but actually poses a
larger question. Should organizations be held responsible when their mascots
injure others doing their job? Is it the responsibility of the person to avoid
being hurt doing entertainment stunts or should the mascot be more careful?
Who
it affects: In this article, specifically a Heat
guard who was injured, but potentially any employee who works near entertainers.
5. 5. A
cigarette butt left on a bedroom floor landed a Florida woman in jail
In this article, a man who evacuated
his home during Hurricane Irma actually had been looted by a criminal woman. Fortunately,
a cigarette butt left on the floor held DNA which connected police to the criminal
to apprehend.
Problem:
How
do you keep your home secure when you must evacuate it for natural disasters or
anything serious?
Who
it affects: Anyone who leaves their home for an
extended period of time.
Hey, that tinder one is funny. I do wonder how he got the e-mail directory for all the girls in school with that first name. Also, if he got in any kind of trouble for doing so, as well as backlash from the other Claudia’s to whether they responded to him or not and how. Interesting how much persistence he had.
ReplyDeleteHi Josh,
ReplyDeleteThe Tinder story actually made me laugh out loud because I read that story before and thought how ridiculous it was. It just goes to show the extent of what people are willing to do now a days. However, the article about the tax cuts for small breweries are really sad because there are a couple in Gainesville that are really good and I would hate to see the cut hurt their business or even close. The people who started them are local entrepreneurs and have had great success in our local area.
The rising gas prices have been pretty annoying, shoutout the chevron on 34th and University that has like 2.60 a gallon. It seems like this has been a year long trend and just in recent days or weeks. The Trump tax cuts have turned out to be positive for many businesses, large to small. The craft breweries will have to take advantage of them and make sure they can withstand the large corporations also receiving a tax break.
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