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by John Mooy Reading is such an important skill to have.  I think back to all those times while growing up in Marcellus and being in situations which promoted the learning of how to read.  Having books in our homes to those wonderful teachers who read books to us and the books we had in […]

by Paula Johnson Learning the English language can be difficult and confusing. We have our American idioms. An idiom is a saying that has a meaning that isn’t literal to the words expressed, as in “It’s raining cats and dogs.” We also use acronyms instead of saying the entire phrase, as in “I just bought […]

From the Editors of E – The Environmental MagazineMangroves are a lesser-known climate champion, essential for both carbon storage and coastal protection.  Dear EarthTalk: What are some “nature-based solutions” to fight climate change? — J. M, via email    As we come to terms with the growing effects of climate change, many are turning to so-called […]

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Milton Friedman, the patron saint of free markets and a founder of the Nobel-adorned Chicago school of economics, took a very dim view of all tariffs–ours, theirs, anyone’s.    Writing in Capitalism and Freedom, his surprising 1962 best seller, Friedman explained that if “unilateral free trade” is the goal, “reciprocal negotiations of […]

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com We’ve recently learned about Project 2025, the GOP’s scheme to let corporate agents take over our government. But what about the less-visible effort to make Democrats install corporate-subservient officials who’ll expand their monopoly power?    High-finance finaglers of Wall Street and Silicon Valley are quietly demanding that Kamala Harris commit to appointing […]

Social Security works with our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or imposter communications.   OIG may impose a penalty against anyone who: If you receive a misleading […]

Vaccines are critical to help keep the public healthy and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges Michigan residentsand families to get caught up and stay up-to-date on vaccines as part of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights efforts to protect individuals of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases and make sure residents receive vaccinations on time.Global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – the majority of lives saved were infants (101 million). MDHHS encourages residents to talk to their health care provider about recommended vaccines for themselves and their families. “As we start getting our families ready for school in the fall, it’s a good time to catch up on routine vaccinations,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chiefmedical executive. “Vaccinating on time and following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended schedule is the best protection against serious diseases like measles, […]