identifying local opportunities

1. Train blocks part of Atlantic Avenue and Saturday night fun in Delray Beach 
link: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/delray-beach/fl-ne-delray-beach-train-atlantic-avenue-20200126-7p4y5pyukzcuzbpf7twzfcbwfq-story.html

Last Saturday night, a freight train got stuck in the middle of Atlantic Avenue. The train blocked off a roadway to downtown's bars, restaurants, and stores. As a solution, people began to jump over and through the train to get to the other side of the street. 

Problem: The train got stuck on the railroad tracks which blocked part of Atlantic Ave (downtown). The train got stuck because its engine broke down. 

Who has the problem: the train and the people downtown that it affected 

2.  5 things you need to know before you go to "Hamilton" in West Palm Beach or Miami
link: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/fl-et-liststory-hamilton-broadway-west-palm-beach-miami-20200123-2ikltgx46zbrtedjxlhpp2lcfi-list.html
"Hamilton" is coming to West Palm Beach and Miami, Florida this month. This article discusses things you need to know before you go and see the play. 

Problem: People don't know certain things before they see this play (how to get cheap tickets, what to do when you get there) 

Who has the problem: people who are uninformed and going to/want to see the play 


3. Frost Warning: How to protect your plants 
link: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/gateway-gazette/fl-cn-gardening-frost-protection-20200129-20200124-fasltonuuzg2pdhzamn2fgli2y-story.html

Florida had a recent cold front, which resulted in drops in temperatures that had an affect on plants. Some South Florida plants can't survive in this weather. This article talks about ways to protect your plants from the weather so that they do not freeze. 

Problem: plants in South Florida are freezing and dying from the cold front 

who has the problem: people who have plants that froze 

4. Schedule more self care in the new year 
link: https://bocanewspaper.com/schedule-more-self-care-in-the-new-year-28862

Self care is something important that we should all do. This article talks about ways that we can all give ourselves more self care and self love (prioritize sleep, self care, exercise daily, eat right, and get organized) 

problem: many of us do not know how to care for ourselves and often neglect it which can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression

who has the problem: most people who do not practice self care  

5. Virtual Reality Training helps humans spot mental health woes
link: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20200123/virtual-reality-training-helps-humans-spot-mental-health-woes

Travis had been posting sad things on social media, which caused his friends to become concerned. There is a virtual reality technology that can mimic scenarios with people struggling with mental health. The simulation can be used to train others in how to act in these situations to get people the help that they need. 

problem: many people do not know how to handle mental help and know how to give someone struggling the right help/advice 

who has the problem: people who are faced in these situations, doctors, health care providers, friends, therapists, etc.