DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 29 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: Reflection is a less used word that can be seen in many categories and is seldom spoken in reference. For example, to lose weight, one must reflect on eating habits; to change behaviors one must reflect on experiences and to appreciate today's youth one must reflect on the past. For me to bundle the word reflection it ultimately means growth. Through the years of being an American Human Rights C  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 29 -- The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, a journal from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2020 edition: Research Articles: * How Do Religion and Sexual Orientation Affect Support for U.S. Presidential Candidates? Evidence from a Survey Experiment * Does the Bible Tell Me So? Weighing the Influence of Content versus Bias on Bible Interpretation Using Survey E  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 29 -- The Journal of Asian Studies, a journal that says it features work on Asia, spanning the arts, history, literature, social sciences and cultural studies from the Association for Asian Studies, published research articles, including the following topics, in its November 2020 edition: Research Article: * Presidential Address: The Art of Convergent Comparison-Case Studies from China and India * A History of Pigs in China: From Curious Omnivores to Industrial Pork   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 29 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: Michigan's 38 senators and 110 representatives missed 3,791 roll call votes in 2020, according to the Missed Votes Report. The information was compiled by Jack McHugh, editor of MichiganVotes.org, a project of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Three senators and three representatives each missed 50 or more votes in 2020. But 12 senators and 60 representatives missed no votes this year.   more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 30 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan relief bill today to provide much-needed resources and support for Michigan's small businesses, families and frontline workers. The legislation includes $55 million to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19; $3.5 million for grants to live music and entertainment venues; and $45 million in direct payments to workers who have been laid off or   more

ESCANABA, Michigan, Dec. 30 -- OSF HealthCare issued the following news: January is the time for new beginnings. That includes re-connecting with your doctor or finding one for the first time. For women who have been putting off a visit to an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), or are in search of one, it's time to make that appointment and check it off your to-do list. An OB/GYN deals with some of the most important health issues in a woman's life, including childbirth, menopause, as well as   more

PORTAGE, Michigan, Dec. 28 -- Perspectives on Behavior Science, a journal that says it focuses on theoretical, experimental and applied topics in behavior analysis as well as allied behavior sciences from the Association for Behavior Analysis International, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2020 edition: Original Research: * The Evolution of Behavior Analysis: Toward a Replication Crisis? * Tutorial: Applying Machine Learning in Behavioral Research * Search  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 28 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: During the holidays, UAW Local 685 has a tradition of helping their community. The local teamed up with the Goodfellows organization and the Marine Toys for Tots Program to provide hope and toys for less fortunate families in the community. The groups have worked together for several years purchasing toys and then distributing them locally. Donations to buy the toys are collected from the 6000 membered local  more