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General Motors is one of the Detroit Big 3 car companies, having status as one of the best car companies in the U.S. Power and status gave GM the mindset that they were above the law and they did not have to be accountable for the mistakes they were making until there was no more turning back. When the first crashes resulting in death were reported, GM did not take any steps that involved the recall of the cars with the defective switch. They had the power to cover up the problem for decades,…

The Takata Corporation Recall is the largest in human history. The problem (more often than not) originates in the steering wheel, more specifically the airbag. An airbag is like a really cool balloon, instead of someone blowing it up, or inflating it with a helium tank; an explosion takes care of that. The idea is that the explosion fills the balloon with nitrogen and a wave of concussion, but only for the moment of a crash then the airbag generally deflates. For the most part, airbags are a…

Does Fighting Have a Place in Hockey? Hockey is a sport played all over the world by people of all ages. Just like any other sport, hockey has experienced changes over the years it has been played. Rule changes, CBA renegotiations, and style of play are a few changes that come to mind, but there is another potential change coming to the sport: fighting. For many years the question has been whether or not fighting should be allowed in hockey. The issue is complex and impactful, and it can be…

Mario Lemieux Changed the history of ice hockey, the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mario Lemieux also known as Super Mario or Mr. 66 made pittsburgh a place where football and baseball wasnt the only important sports in the city he added hockey to the market. Super Mario was one of the greatest ever and this is why. Mario Lemieux was a small boy coming out of Montreal, Canada. Lemieux was born on October 5,1965 and soon…

“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don’t take!”- Wayne Gretzky. This was one of Wayne Gretzky’s amazing quotes, and will be passed on forever, and . He is a big inspiration to me. Wayne Gretzky, also known as “The Great One,” was and still is “the greatest ice hockey player ever.” When he was 13 he had more than 1,000 goals scored. As he got older and older he won more and more trophies, scored tons of goals, and broke a lot of records. After he retired he held 61 NHL records, and…

Would you Do This Deal? PimerMed Products, Inc. Ben Carlile 4-17-16 Welcome back. Last week we presented an opportunity to finance $6MM in production equipment for a medical device manufacturer. We are reviewing the transaction from the perspective of an equipment finance firm (ABC) that was recently acquired by a local bank (FCB). More information here: ________________ Below are simplified highlights of our decision-making process: First, in checking our Risk Appetite Statements, we…

Introduction: Enviro-Wave, Inc. brings the convenience of preparing food to new levels. Together with the use of state-of-the-art technology and natural resources, Enviro-Wave, Inc. provides. the highest level of development in microwave ovens. We have developed the current design of the microwave oven to run solely without the need of an electrical supply. Our company manufactures and distributes these portable microwave ovens, complete with a 12-volt backup battery pack, to supply individuals…

Bobby Orr, who used to be a professional player for the NHL team the Boston Bruins, can be seen flying across the ice after scoring the game-winning goal of game four in the Stanley Cup Final of 1970. This photograph was taken by Ray Lussier at the old Boston Garden on May 10th, 1970. It represents one of the most famous goals in hockey history giving Boston its first Stanley Cup win in a long time. The photograph symbolizes the spirit hockey has and the Boston Bruins. It is a very interesting…

Slacks and Calluses by Constance Bowman Reid tells a true story of two young teachers and their experiences from inside the war efforts of the 1940s. Constance Bowman, an English teacher, and Clara Marie Allen, an art teacher, went to work at Consolidation on the swing shift on a B-12 production line. On their summer vacation, Bowman and Allen learned not only the idea of true physical labor by how much effort was put into every individual Liberator, but they also witnessed a change in the way…

Rod Gilbert was one tough player. He overcame one serious injury a broken back. During a junior game, Gilbert skated over a piece of debris. He had two operations to fix his injury in which he almost died as a result of the surgeries. When he was eligible to play again after his broken back, he was put in and got five points in 4 games. Gilbert fought through his injury and reached his goal of playing in the NHL with the New York Rangers by 1962-63. For his work he would be given the Masterton…