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Henry Ford was born in Michigan July 30th, 1863, and the family were farmers. He was an American industrialist who was the founder of Ford Motor Company which was founded in 1903, which sells commercial vehicles and automobiles within the Ford brand. Ford had a huge impact in the development of assembly line technique of mass production. Back before he started his business many middle-class individuals could not afford an automobile, only the upper classes could afford one, but thanks to Ford he…

Spatial analysis conducted by Hurley Children’s Hospital and the University of Michigan assess the number and locations of children with elevated blood levels. The institutions found that the percentage of children with elevated levels of Pb in their blood increased after the city switched water supply to the Flint River and that the majority of those children were located in “socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods” (Hanna-Attisha, LaChance, Sadler, & Schnepp, 2016). Further, blood levels…

Fish With the Family in Michigan Michigan is another state in the United States which is known for its bass fishing. Residents from Michigan are so lucky to have a never ending supply of fresh water lakes, streams, rivers and creeks. It is these fresh water sites which fisherman from all over the world can take advantage of. There are so many places to visit if you are an angler hoping to catch bass. Not only does the state of Michigan provide beautiful clear waters to fish in, but it also…

The crisis that unfolded in Flint, Michigan is not an isolated one. The United States has had an extensive history of using lead in water systems and not knowing just how dangerous it was, especially when using in very soft, acidic waters. In the beginning of the 19th century, lead pipes were already commonly used for service lines directly to residences because of its malleability and durability. Unlike iron or galvanized steel, lead could be easily bent around obstructions and it was highly…

class action lawsuits to the state and city. Congressional ramification: many people were fired or step down from their political chair in the city and state. April 2016, Michigan attorney general Bill Schuette announced criminal charges against two state officials and one city official in connection with the crisis. In June, he filed a civil suit against two companies accused of allowing the water crisis to “occur, continue…

Grey Wolves Hunting The grey wolves of the upper peninsula of Michigan are again being threaten by its greatest predator, man. This majestic creature was once hunted to the brink of extension by man during the 18th and 19th century, but do in part to conservation efforts, the grey wolf made a health return. Once again, this creature future is being put into harm’s way by humans. What brought about this resurgence of hunting wolves once again? Concerns have been raised that the grey wolf is…

giving her a reason to keep talking. This, in a way, is all for her publicity. She endorses her hateful comments about other people’s opinions and beliefs in order establish a reputation, albeit negative. She has been a writing since she was in University so she is well-versed in the ways of writing articles and papers. She is using her knowledge of the law as well as her influence on the American people to advocate her strong political…

My article is about the Flint water crisis and how people still can’t drink the water there. Three years ago Flint leaders decided to switch the city's water source to Lake Huron. Lake Huron is a heavily polluted Lake that many businesses dump waste into. The city’s leaders decided to change the water source because the city went bankrupt and the leaders wanted to save money. The water change was only supposed to be temporary and save the city five million dollars. People in the city notices the…

surrounding the water crisis in Flint Michigan. She speaks of her own history regarding the unsafe water and how she paid her bills until she was afraid to drink it or even let it touch her skin. The water crisis is due to high levels of lead and corroded pipes which combine together to make unsafe water for all purposes. Some experienced hair loss and scalp issues when washing their hair. Olaniran brings up major events that have occured in Flint, such as the state of michigan announcing it was…

What is the big deal about hunting wolves in Michigan? Wolf hunting would make a big difference in the hunting and the habitat of other animals. The large mammals are making it extremely hard to hunt or even trap other animals in the same habitat. The wolves are growing in population very rapidly and should be contained A couple of ways the animal may be contained is hunting, trapping, and relocation by the Department of Natural Resources. The migration of the canines south and across the…