Review: “Hatred, Inc.” and “Why We Hate” cast light on today’s quagmires
By Robert Thomas Matt Taibbi’s book Hate Inc. and the Discovery Channel’s six-episode series Why We Hate makes for an informative multi-media journey along the trail of human hatred. Hate Inc. examines why today’s media makes us despise one another. Why We Hate examines causes of hatred using scientific tools like evolutionary anthropology, cognitive science, and neuroscience to flesh out hatred’s roots. Evolutionary anthropologist...
Neurodevelopmental Center for Excellence marks first year of helping Flint kids
By Teddy Robertson January 2020 marks the first year of operation for Flint’s Neurodevelopmental Center for Excellence (NCE), a service of Genesee Health System (GHS) for neuropsychological assessment of children impacted by Flint’s water crisis. But while the Center may be just one year old, GHS visualized its need five years ago, said Dr. Lauren Tompkins, vice president of clinical operations. As Genesee County’s public mental...
Village Life: Every day, I dream of Down Time
By Jan Worth-Nelson Every day I keep dreaming of Down Time. I used to crave adventure, no day complete without a conscious tablespoon at least of risky business, a routine to kickstart adrenaline, an agenda to keep me in the loop – the loop of life, baby. I aimed to be a player. If I didn’t push my limits a little bit, I lost a dram of self-respect. One time I had a lot to prove and I had a drive to Be There, wherever that was. I...
Sally Shaheen Joseph named Sybyl Award winner; ELGA’s Karen Church also honored
By Jan Worth-Nelson Sally Shaheen Joseph, a trustee of Mott Community College cited as a “tireless” volunteer whose work has touched almost every corner of Genesee County, was named the 2019 Sybyl Award winner Tuesday night in a celebration at Factory One. Karen Church, CEO of ELGA Credit Union, was named the 2019 Lifetime Award winner. The awards recognize a top community volunteer. The celebrates Sybyl Atwood, for many...
Flint Registry paying $50 for completed water crisis surveys
The Flint Registry is increasing “thank you checks” for completing surveys about individual exposure to Flint water during the crisis from $25 to $50 in December and January 2020. “We want everyone in Flint to benefit from the awesomeness of the Flint Registry. Thousands have already joined and gotten connected and supported to critical health and development services,” said Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, associate...
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