Pyrite – the firestone

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Whodunnit? Accessibility of Blameworthiness in the Firestone Tire Recall

Two experiments were conducted to examine consumers’ perceptions of blame in the Firestone Tire recall. The extent to which knowledge about Ford or Firestone’s role in the recall was accessible to consumers was manipulated. The results suggest that subtle cues can influence perceptions of blame of a company indirectly involved in a recall but only when consumers have considerable knowledge to d...

The Microbial Community of a Black Shale Pyrite Biofilm and its Implications for Pyrite Weathering

Microbial biofilms preferentially colonized pyrite surfaces of black shale incubated in groundwater in the Newark Basin (northeastern United States) for 1 month. SEM observation revealed the co-occurrence of bacteria-shaped pits and secondary iron minerals on pyrite, which indicate biological involvement in pyrite weathering and secondary solid formation. Of the 24 16S rDNA sequences obtained f...

Consumers’ Perceptions of Blame in the Firestone Tire Recall

A survey using a convenience sample examined the relationships among blame placed on Firestone, Ford and the drivers in accidents involving Firestone tires. The amount of blame placed on one entity was unrelated to perceptions of others’ blameworthiness. Blaming Ford for the accidents predicted consumers’ desire to fine Ford, but not for more industry regulation.

Canopy Demographics at the Firestone Reserve, Costa Rica

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