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The inclusion of soybean meal in animal feed has allowed it to be “upcycled” to high-protein meat and poultry products. New approaches to food waste now allow a similar process to use even more soy for human consumption.
“Upcycling” refers to finding a functional use for what otherwise would be...
Michigan residents are cautiously developing plans for the holiday travel season. A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic and presidential election are key influencers in how comfortable people feel about traveling in the coming months.
According to a recent AAA Consumer Pulse™ survey, the...
Over 50 Bay County area congregations are saving an average of $650 per year with the energy savings from free energy efficient upgrades like LED lights and smart thermostats, thanks to Light the Way, a free program offered by Michigan Interfaith Power & Light (Michigan IPL) and Consumers...
You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information.
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Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
I’m looking for a good meatloaf recipe. Mine never seems to come out right.
Amy from Bay City
Joyce...
I listened to a speaker this weekend that was discussing Joshua and the battle of Jericho. Joshua chapter 5. Remember Joshua was given leadership of the Israel nation after Mosses died, they had been wondering in the forest for forty years. Joshua and the Israel people had just crossed the Jordan...
Josh Klee, of the Josh Klee Agency, LLC is a licensed agent in property, casualty, life, accident, health, and annuity with 10 years of experience. He has a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow designation awarded by the American College and the National Association of Insurance and Financial...
(NAPSI)—The market for energy storage is growing—and with good reason. With power disruptions from electrical utilities driven by wildfires, storms, hurricanes and the continued decay of the power grid across the country, homeowners have turned to new solutions to keep the lights on.
At the center...
Question:
My father receives Social Security retirement benefits and I will be in charge of his estate when he dies. Should that occur, do I need to report his death to Social Security or will benefits automatically stop?
Answer:
When your father dies, please notify Social Security as soon as...
In November, we show gratitude for the many things we are thankful for throughout the year. Family usually tops the list. The strong women in our lives are one of the central figures we appreciate.
More women in the 21st century work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly...