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Globalization is the process where different countries interconnect, and trade goods for the purpose of making business out of what each other can produce, often these trades impact each country differently. Kenneth Pomeranz, and Steven Topik, discuss in their book “The World That Trade Created” how globalization has impacted the world since early history. Trade creates a wider gap between rich and the poor, this being a negative impact for the poor, where they continue to get even poorer. Where…

Subaru Automotive Company The automotive industry’s solely focuses on transportation itself, however an industry which brings transportation to the masses also relies on transportation itself to bring products from the manufacturer to customers around the globe. As automobiles tend to be a global business, rather than a locally produced good sold only in native markets, logistics plays a substantial role in the success in the industry. The automotive industry despite its basis on providing…

In everyday life of many Americans, cars play a major role in the transportation of people around the country. Whether it be driving your kids to school, getting to work on time, or hanging out with friends or family, cars are essential and make our daily lives easier. After the invention of cars in 1807 by François Isaac de Rivaz, world development around the world began to skyrocket, creating a more safe, productive, and enjoyable life for humans affected by the growth of the motor industry.…

Anjali E. Van Ness Mr. Adam Brown English 1 20 October 2017 The Possible Complications of Self-Driving Cars Self-driving cars are an up and coming technology that manufacturers are currently developing. It looks as if they will play a large role in the future of our society, but the road to this landmark will not be easy. There are many problems that may arise and must be dealt with as driving becomes increasingly automated. Self-driving cars are a technology of the future, and though there are…

Epic Boat trips: The Loop So you decided to take a long boat trip. Preparing for your long journey ahead can be one of the most exciting and/or terrifying parts of the trip. Everything from needing to know where you can fuel up, to how much food and water you need to have on board to be prepared for anything, is hard to plan for. Luckily for you, I’m here to help with some advice and provide other resources for you to check out to be fully prepared for your boat trip. The Loop: The Loop…

Imagine I’m walking down a road and i’m not aware of a car driving down the road the same direction as i’m walking. The driver gets closer down the road around where i’m walking but I have moved off the road. The driver gets a text and thinks there’s nothing wrong with checking it because it won’t take but a few seconds. He becomes unaware where he’s driving and sees that he’s directly in front of me. He begins frantically swerving to avoid hitting me. He tries to swerve away from me but with…

The Joys of a Walking GPS A walking GPS is a great device to be able to get you from Point A to Point B no matter where you are traveling by foot. You can use it to give your morning run a new route, a way to walk around a crowded city without getting lost or to be able to travel to new locations across the country and always know where to find everything. Walking is a great form of exercise and when you can get turn by turn directions instead of pulling out a map, a walking GPS can be a…

Imagine not having to hold the steering wheel, sleep, or work while the car is driving. Driverless cars can be the next generation and bring lots of benefits into the world (Biba). Such as, a safer environment, because they rely on many different things like sensors that humans cannot do or provide (“Look, No Hands”). Less injuries should occur as it is a machine and not being controlled by a human who is distracted by something or for some reason (“Driverless Cars”). Another way it can be safer…

Throughout recent years advances in technology has changed the concept of driverless cars from a fantasy to an attainable goal. There are many positive results that could arise due to the implementation of autonomous cars. However, there is also a number of negative side effects of this new technology. There are several advantages that encourage the implementation of driverless cars. Some of the most notable advantages are increased safety and convenience as well as decreased financial…

The Importance of Repainting and Refreshing the Painted Lines in Parking Lots and On Highways Road and parking lot line markings are important aspects of safe and efficient roadway as well as parking lot usage respectively. Road markings convey information to roadway users, indicating which part of the road to use, where passing is allowed and warn motorists about any potential danger ahead. Parking lot line markings ensure safe and efficient parking as well as traffic flow around the parking…