Assignment 5

• Marley, dog greeter at Ski World Orlando, could be dubbed ‘dangerous’ by Orange County after biting woman’s face
• https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange-county/os-ne-marley-dog-bite-20190911-eur6vg367rbsvpdjuftfl7qilu-story.html
• Marley, a dog greeter at Ski World Orlando, bit a woman last month on her face and could be labeled as 'dangerous' under Orange County code. Many have rallied to Marley's defense on social media, referencing their experience with the dog at the store. Requirements for dangerous dogs are described in the story. A hearing will be scheduled by the enforcement operations team and Marley's classification will be "initially determined." Marley's owner was cited for "failure to control animal resulting in severe injury." There was a similar incident in 2013 as well. 
• The problem would be poor publicity.
• The owner has the problem because the publicity can affect business and his personal life. Consumers could also be indirectly impacted if the owner had to close shop or if management were to be changed at the store.
• Trump administration moves to ban flavoring to combat surge in underage vaping
• https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-nw-trump-flavored-vaping-ban-20190911-dbgt3onmrvhjro2yitglrlvbmm-story.html
• There is a proposition in banning thousands of e-cigarette flavors to combat the recent surge in underage vaping. It will take several weeks to develop the restriction which will be subject to public input before taking effect. Health authorities are investigating breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. The call for the restriction/ban on flavors have increased among parents, politicians, and health advocates. Manufacturers of e-cigarettes argue that the e-cigarettes are intended to help smokers wean themselves off of traditional paper-and-tobacco cigarettes, which has little evidence. Other laws and legislation (and lack of/delay in legislating) in regard to tobacco and e-cigarette products are discussed. According to government surveys, more than 80% of underage teens who use e-cigarettes say they picked their product because it "comes in flavors that I like." 
• One problem is the delay in action from the federal government until now to combat the surge in underage vaping.
• The problem affects the underage vapers, parents, schools, and communities at large.
• Orlando Health surgeon, Bahamian native,visits Abaco Islands to help after Hurricane Dorian: 'The smell was one of death'
• https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-ne-hurricane-dorian-orlando-health-doctor-in-bahamas-20190911-oxu5o3nyofdnbb4fybci7ki4vi-story.html
• Dr. Johnathan Higgins traveled to the Bahamas to provide basic supplies and his service. He noted the amount of destruction in the Bahamas, including hospitals and the airport. He also described some of the health issues that arise after a major storm. Bumps, bruises, fractures, as well as diarrheal disease, foodborne illness, and poorly-controlled chronic diseases are mentioned. Bahamians still have hope in light of their situation however.
• One problem is the increasing risk of diarrheal disease and food-borne illnesses because of poor sanitation.
• This would affect not only Bahamian citizens, but also whoever is providing relief with no access to sanitation (or if they eventually run out of sanitized equipment). 
• Universal's new hotel, others could put pinch on I-Drive's little guys
• https://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-international-drive-hotels-compete-20190911-c5chxytu6fcjfhtewq6ublqm2u-story.html
• Business has been slowing down for the Days Inn by Wyndham Orlando on I-Drive due to the debut of a "value" hotel property from Universal (Surfside Inn & Suites), Hurricane Dorian and the resulting rush of cancellations, and the new announcement from Universal which states they are opening an even larger hotel on I-Drive in the spring. Larger companies that are building new hotels are leaving smaller hotels struggling. The number of potential guests for hotels are also dwindling; more hotels and less customers leads to tougher competition. 
• The problem is the increased competition from this new larger hotel.
• The problem affects all surrounding hotels, larger or smaller (but esp. smaller). If hotels close due to intense competition, it affects all of the employees. 
• Mixing politics and hurricane forecasting is not funny
• President Donald Trump incorrectly stated that Alabama could be hit by Hurricane Dorian. NWS Birmingham objected and NOAA supported Trump's statement hours after Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross threatened to fire top NOAA employees. Trump continued to try to justify his reasoning. The hurricane forecasting was becoming politicized and there were tangles between NOAA and NWS. 
• The problem is the politicization of the forecasts. Integrity and objectivity is essential. 
• The public suffers because they aren't as confident in hurricane forecasts. citizens of vulnerable states to the storm suffer because they need to know what course of action to take and need the facts. State and local emergency officials also depend on forecasts to make preparations and issue evacuation orders.