Six Places Germs Spread On A Plane

Summary: We are currently in the prime flu season time, therefore it is imperative that each person does everything in their power to protect themselves from illnesses and germs. Since it is winter, many families plan trips and recently there has been research supporting the many germs people can spread and acquire while riding in an airplane. There are six common germ zones that passengers should be aware of. First, the water, when bottled water runs out, is replaced by unfiltered water that can cause E. coli and stomach problems. Second, the seat pockets have been tested to contain cold and influenza viruses. Third, the tray tables has been found to contain MRSA which is a nasty super bug. Fourth, the actual airplane meals are very unsanitary and not nutritious. If it isn't in wrapping, it probably shouldn't be eaten. Fifth, the pillows and blankets that they provide are full of germs that can cause pneumonia. Finally sixth, airplane lavatories have a smorgasbord of germs including E. coli and bacterias. There are many ways to prevent getting sick, and it is easier to stay germ free knowing what specific areas to avoid. By taking precautions and creating a more sanitary environment, people are less likely to become sick.



Opinion: I've been on planes a few times in my life and never have I realized how disturbingly unsanitary they are. They are such a great invention, but they should definitely be better sanitized. People pay a lot of money to travel and no one wants to be sick on vacation. I feel like it wouldn't be that hard to clean off the plane in between each flight. The most common places to obtain germs are places that are difficult to avoid. This problem needs to be solved or else people may be less likely to want to fly. There should be a serious effort to try and clean up planes or else attendance and business could suffer. This truly is not okay and really makes me sick thinking about it. Hopefully, it gets better before the word starts to spread like the germs.



http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40667612/ns/travel-business_travel/

Global Food Chain Stretched To The Limit

Summary: The increase in demand and the more frequent bad weather is causing food supply to be stretched to its limit. Recently prices have had a drastic increase and caused multiple riots. The places that are most affected by the burden are Australia to Argentina and from Canada to Russia. Many world leaders and politicians are worried that the spiked prices will form cahos and massive riots that could damage society. Supply/demand situations and structures have changed. Prices of farm products began to rise last fall. Hot, dry weather in the warmer regions is making for less crop growth, as well as the flooding in other countries that are destroying crops and soil. The food price index has jumped 32 percent and it is expected that demand will fall even further later this year.

Opinion: The increase in oil prices, food prices, clothing, and other materialistic items that we as people depend on every single day, is causing great distress around the world. Things that are out of our control are now taking a toll on our economy. We can no longer solely blame the war for rising oil prices because things such as weather are having an impact as well. I think that this is just a phase though, it will come and make this a harder time, but things will look up. If we can get through it together now, then soon the economy will better itself. The weather is unpredictable and so is our economy. It may seem bad now, but I have faith that soon there will no longer be distress and worry.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41062817/ns/business-consumer_news/