International Fraud Awareness Week Prompts Vigilance Against Scams, Unveils Protective Measures
As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds from November 12th – 18th, global attention turns to combating prevalent scams with practical safeguards. To shield against financial scams, experts advocate critical steps for consumers.
Caution reigns supreme—think twice before clicking any link or downloading attachments, especially in emails or on websites, even from familiar sources. Public Wi-Fi users are urged to exercise extra caution. Slow down to thwart scammers who exploit panic; breathe before responding to threatening calls demanding immediate payments.
Seek opinions from trusted contacts on suspicious transactions or emails. Research proves paramount; a quick online check can unveil a company’s reputation. Enlist in the National Do Not Call Registry to fend off telemarketers, and safeguard personal information zealously.
International Fraud Awareness Week inspires global resilience against evolving scams, reinforcing the public’s armor against fraudsters.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Michigan Faces Surge In Deer-Involved Crashes
Michigan has witnessed a concerning rise in deer-related accidents, reaching the highest count in a decade, with 58,984 incidents reported in 2022—a 13% increase from the previous year.
As firearm deer season kicks off, there is a call for heightened driver awareness, particularly during dawn and dusk when deer activity peaks. November, 2022 has been cited as the worst month with 10,923 crashes. Kent County leads the list with 2,250 reported incidents.
Safety tips to avoid deer-related accidents include watching for deer, especially at dawn and dusk, when they are most active. If you see one deer, approach cautiously, as there may be more out of sight. Slow down when traveling through deer-populated areas, and always wear your seat belt. If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, brake firmly, hold onto the steering wheel with both hands, come to a controlled stop and then proceed to steer your vehicle off the roadway.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
OptOutside Hike Offers Refreshing Alternative To Black Friday Shopping Tradition
In a break from Black Friday consumerism, Friends of the St. Clair River and St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission are partnering to present the OptOutside Hike on Friday, November 24th, at 10a.m. at Columbus County Park in Columbus Township. Families are encouraged to trade shopping bags for hiking boots and embrace the outdoors.
The St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission and Friends of the St. Clair River has observed this tradition for five years.
Melissa Kivel, Friends Education Manager, emphasizes the event as a laid-back alternative to the holiday shopping rush, inviting participants to kick off the season with a guided hike in the picturesque 400-acre county park. The hike concludes with a cozy bonfire featuring s’mores and hot cocoa. The event is free, promoting a festive and eco-friendly start to the holiday season.
For more information, contact Melissa Kivel at (810) 531- 6906.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
Excessive Digital Entertainment Hinders Children’s Creativity, Clinical Psychologist Warns
A 2019 pediatric study in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics reveals a correlation between social media use and diminished creativity in adolescents, linking it to low academic outcomes and reduced concentration.
Clinical psychologist Stephanie Lee highlights the crucial role of boredom in fostering creativity among children and teenagers. Lee, specializing in optimizing education and mental health for youth, asserts that excessive digital entertainment robs kids of the boredom essential for generating their ideas, hindering imagination.
This study aligns with a growing body of research demonstrating the detrimental impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health, including a 2021 study indicating deficiencies in problem-solving and resilience skills among social media-addicted teens.
Lee suggests that diverse forms of entertainment, such as watching documentaries or attending concerts, can stimulate creativity, encouraging children to generate ideas independently.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
SC4’s Jessica Brown Honored As A Notable Leader In Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion By Crain’s Detroit Business
In a remarkable achievement, Jessica Brown, Chief Diversity Officer at St. Clair County Community College (SC4), located in Port Huron, has been named a 2023 Notable Leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Crain’s Detroit Business.
This recognition acknowledges Brown’s exceptional leadership in SC4’s DEI Office, recruitment efforts, the TRIO program, the Strive Mentorship initiative, Women in Sports panel discussions, and her contributions to the adaptive wheelchair basketball team.
Brown’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and promoting diversity has left a lasting impact on the college community. The prestigious accolade from Crain’s Detroit Business highlights Brown’s significant role in advancing DEI initiatives at SC4.
For more details, visit: crainsdetroit.com.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell