OT: Bruno Mars donates $1m to help Flint MI
$1m in proceeds from his concert tour to help Flint residents. A nice bit of good news to start the week.
http://jezebel.com/bruno-mars-announces-1-million-donation-to-ease-flin…
August 14th, 2017 at 10:41 AM ^
Apparently he's given up spending money on Dr. Hanssens Miracle Growth Cream?
Joking aside, an amazing gift...
August 14th, 2017 at 10:45 AM ^
He's standing next to a female Moe Wagner in that pic
August 14th, 2017 at 10:53 AM ^
She's 5'10".
August 14th, 2017 at 10:57 AM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 10:59 AM ^
hate when my GF does that to me
August 14th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Hahahaha, good point.
August 14th, 2017 at 10:46 AM ^
August 14th, 2017 at 11:42 AM ^
Most modern music is crap and you kids should get off my lawn, but Bruno Mars is awesome. Saw him on Saturday Night Live a couple of times and that guy has mega charisma. He's like a cool, non-pedophile version of Michael Jackson.
August 14th, 2017 at 1:17 PM ^
I'm with you. I don't much care for most of the music my kids listen to, but I do like Bruno Mars. He is legit.
August 14th, 2017 at 4:16 PM ^
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August 14th, 2017 at 11:05 AM ^
on what's happening on the ground in Flint? It's like it was a huge deal, then kind of went to the backpage.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:36 AM ^
We just received a letter from the MDEQ. They are saying the lead levels are testing consistently below the 15 ppb level, I think at 7 ppb. Last I heard they were 1/3 of the way through replacing 18,000+ lines, and they expected it to take over a year, so in the meantime they recommend we keep using our faucet filters until they are done. There are also several sites around the city where residents can get bottled water. I think there may be 8 or so, they are reducing that down to 4.
August 14th, 2017 at 3:02 PM ^
Nice to hear updates from people that are there. Thanks!
August 14th, 2017 at 11:10 AM ^
Awesome. Thanks. Flint needs more businesses.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
that's what he likes....lucky for them that's what he likes......
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August 14th, 2017 at 12:55 PM ^
Didn't read the article yet, so I'm not sure where Mars' money is going, but there could be longterm effects of lead ingestion by children that need addressing. Which hugely sucks.
August 14th, 2017 at 4:32 PM ^
lol It is
People like Bruno who get their information from false news sources still think their faucets are pouring out brown sludge.
The water issue was resolved in January. They still have some piping to replace but led tests are normal in nearly every part of Flint. Theyve already recieved well over $100,000,000 from Federal and State governments so money isnt an issue.
This money Bruno is donating will just go into the pockets of corrupt politicians.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:38 PM ^
"This money Bruno is donating will just go into the pockets of corrupt politicians."
Sadly true – politicians or some non-profit scam. Flint's newish mayor is currently facing recall under cloud of corruption and incompetence.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:52 AM ^
New fan here.
August 14th, 2017 at 11:56 AM ^
While the water problem has been fixed, the health issues will linger for many, many years.
August 14th, 2017 at 1:06 PM ^
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August 14th, 2017 at 12:49 PM ^
Wish more butt rich celebrities would help the less fortunate in this country. And do it without making sure they have a camera and reporter there to see it...
August 14th, 2017 at 1:39 PM ^
Very cool...
Very sad that Flint isn't even close to the only city in this country with a water crisis.
I'm not sure if this is Wikipedia level stone-cold 100% FACT (joking), but I did find this interesting - no politics, it's just a video:
August 14th, 2017 at 4:33 PM ^
Flints water was tested in January and deemed to have led levels on par with other cities of similar size with aging infrastructure. They were notified that they could even remove their water filters in most areas
Snyder has ordered everyone starts paying their water bills again because the water is fine to drink in nearly every area.
At this point its just laughable the amount of money being thrown at Flint
They are well well over $100,000,000 and this is just counting cash not all the money from bottled water, filters, etc. Trump/Obama gave them a grant for like 100 million. Snyder allocated tens of millions from state funds. Then all the other donations.
This Flint water issue is so played out. The city of Flint will play the victim FOREVER. Everyone has given them the money to fix whatever issues they have. Its time to move on
August 14th, 2017 at 7:46 PM ^
It's probably the money that he didn't use on the budget for the "What I like" video.
I kid, I kid. I knew I liked the guy for some reason.
August 14th, 2017 at 9:40 PM ^
Anyone who declares the problem "resolved" needs a reality check.
The Flint Community Schools still does not have drinking water which has tested as safe. The staff and students have been drinking bottled water for going on two full school years now. This is not at just one or two buildings, but at every building.
The effects have already been seen in school aged children, not to mention what may happen over the next few years to those babies born from pregnancies which occurred before the issue was uncovered.
Belittling the situation only serves to detract from a generous humanitarian gesture.