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1.) Title: Virtual reality training helps humans spot mental health woes. https://www.gainesville.com/news/20200123/virtual-reality-training-helps-humans-spot-mental-health-woes Virtual simulation company Kognito have created a program that can help identify signs of depression or anxiety. It is said that the program is quick, effective and possible less intimidating than face to face counseling. The problem addressed in this article is that many children- students specifically are suffering from depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and going untreated.  The students are the people who have the problem in terms of depression and anxiety. However, it is the goal of the administration to support the students' mental health in every way possible. 2.) UF Health monitors rumors of coronavirus spreading to Gainesville https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-health-monitors-rumors-of-coronavirus-spreading-to-gainesville/article_69a9b1a0-426c-11ea-86b2-87354e5a2a4e.html There...

Problem: I believe that it is a problem that there is very minimal guest parking at my apartment.  The unmet need in this situation is lack of parking for guests to visit. This affects residents of the apartment building, and friends of residents. This need came from the way the parking garage was constructed. This need has existed for residents as long as they have lived in the building. Nothing is being done to meet this need now and I do not believe anything will be done. A possible solution would be adding a floor to the parking garage for guests. The prototypical customer in this situation is the residents.  First Interview: Shelby  1.Do you experience the problem with parking often? "Yes. The person that does my nails comes to my apartment and there have been times where we have had to reschedule because all of the 5 guest parking spots were taken. It is also frustrating when I want to have friends over because where are they supposed to park if there are n...

My sister is an entrepreneur. She created her own business where she coaches and encourages women online on how to start their own businesses. This is commonly known as online business coaching. I admire her creativity and persistence with her field of work and I hope to someday be successful like she is. I enrolled in ENT 3003 to further my Innovation minor, but I am eager to learn new tools and concepts. Below I've included a picture of my sister and I last year after she asked me to be her maid of honor :-)

1. When others visit and leave a mess for me. why: It is disrespectful to not clean up after yourself. 2. When friends always expect me to pick them up. why: I am not a taxi. 3. When I am trying to switch lanes and the cars around won't let me in. why: This bothers me because I need to get to my destination. 4. When cars drive really close behind me. why: This stresses me out. 5. Crumbs on the countertop. why: Countertops should be wiped down so they don't feel gross. 6. When people do not brush their teeth. why: It smells bad. 7. My 10 piece McNugget only came with 7. why: I was hungry. 8. Having to wake up early to go to class. why: I like to sleep in. 9. When I am in the middle of writing and the pen runs out of ink. why: Because I may not have the same color pen and the way it looks bothers me. 10. When my roommates do not refill the Brita. why: Because I am thirsty and you should refill the Brita after you use it. 11. When I am trying to study and it is...

This is my very first blog post :-)