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June 11, 2022 Staff

National average retail price for regular unleaded gasoline got up to $5.004 per gallon this morning, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). According to Daniella Genovese, reporting for Fox Business, “It’s the highest the group ….

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June 8, 2022 Staff

Emerging word for use vocabulary: “Shrinkflation.” As reported by Dee-Ann Durbin for The Detroit News this morning, “It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers ….

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May 25, 2022 Staff

Yesterday evening, The Presidential Prayer Team (independent 501(c)(3) entity) issued a “Prayer Alert” regarding the Texas elementary school shooting at Uvalde: “As the Lord leads, pray with us … For first responders and hospital officials ….

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May 20, 2022 Staff

“Monkeypox” in the news: “Health officials confirm first US case of monkeypox virus this year in Massachusetts” Annika Kim Constantino (May 19, 2022) CNBC “Monkeypox: CDC investigating first US case of the year as growing ….

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May 19, 2022 Staff

Yesterday, “President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage ….

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April 29, 2022 Staff

As a guard against potential for sabotage, “Twitter is protecting its source code from disgruntled employees, reports say,” according to Amanda Silberling in an April 26, 2022, feature for TechCrunch. “Twitter locked down its source ….

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April 28, 2022 Staff

Earlier this week, discussion of “The Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board” by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was summarized by Daily Mail yesterday in the following bullet points. The Department of Homeland Security ….

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April 26, 2022 Staff

Fortune is among a number of mainstream news sources reporting today that, “A day after Elon Musk sealed the $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, prominent users on the platform have been seeing wild swings ….

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April 25, 2022 Staff

Reporting on the Michigan Republican endorsement convention this past Saturday, Craig Mauger wrote for The Detroit News: “Donald Trump’s preferred candidates, Matt DePerno for attorney general and Kristina Karamo for secretary of state, won the ….

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April 24, 2022 Staff

via Baptist Beacon (April 1, 2022)— “Fusion Camp for 2nd-6th graders,” by Rachel LaBelle, Resurrection Church, Lincoln Park Michigan: … At camp, we get a short window to replace the busyness of their daily lives ….

re United States Supreme Court decision in Carson v Makin— Lifeway Christian Resources referenced Article 12 of the Southern Baptist Faith and Message, which "deals specifically and uniquely with the topic of education. ... our confessional statement affirms, Christianity is the faith of enlightenment and intelligence. As we shall see, one…

– June 21, 2022
National Day of Prayer— "How to Pray for America," via National Day of Prayer: Why pray for America? God is sovereign and nothing comes as a surprise to Him. Whether we face fluctuating economics, threats from abroad, unrest at home, or other troubling circumstances, our Heavenly Father is not caught…

– May 5, 2022
via TED Conferences (February 1998) "Billy Graham: Technology, faith and human shortcomings": In Monterey California, The Reverend Billy Graham delivered a talk of just over twenty-six minutes to a Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED) conference before a screen that projected a title of no more than, matter-of-factly, his first and…

– July 10, 2022
via Lifeway Research (April 5, 2021)— "Americans Most Want to Avoid Fear and Anxiety, Gain Freedom and Safety," by Aaron Earls: After what was a scary year for many, more Americans say they want to avoid fear. According to a study from Lifeway Research, when asked which feeling they seek to…

– January 2, 2022
via Baptist Beacon (February 2, 2022)— "Treasures in the darkness," by Karen Blanchard, women's life group leader with Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township, Michigan: Having been in this pandemic for two years now, we face days that seem uncertain and difficult to navigate. Yet through all the darkness and confusion,…

– March 6, 2022
National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers— via National Police Association (June 23, 2021), by Stephen Owsinski, retired law enforcement officer with experience in Field Training Officer (FTO) unit and the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST): "Like anyone else, our nation’s cops harbor every desire to return home each day…

– June 17, 2022
Maundy Thursday— "On this Thursday before Good Friday, Christians of all colors and stripes celebrate three events on the last night our Lord spent with his apostles before the Crucifixion: the washing of the disciples’ feet, the suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of Judas Iscariot. "The…

– April 14, 2022
Good Friday— "By no means is Good Friday an isolated event, said Winn Collier, the pastor of All Souls Charlottesville, a partner church with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. "Following the church calendar is a congregation’s way of following the footsteps of Christ throughout the year. And for both…

– April 15, 2022
via Lifeway Research (February 15, 2022)— "Most Pastors See Racial Diversity in the Church as a Goal but Not Reality," by Marissa Postell: Most Protestant pastors say every church should strive to achieve racial diversity, but few are achieving it .... There are also differences between what African American pastors are…

– February 20, 2022

Saline Scarecrow Contest contribution by Michigan Orthodontics

Entries for 2018 Saline Scarecrow Contest Will Begin Registering On September 21, And The Sky’s The Limit On Creativity

September 13, 2018

Two months ago, Saline Journal broke news with Borer Family Chiropractic announcement of its theme for the yearly Saline Scarecrow Contest this year. If the DIA experience with interest in Star Wars affiliation is any indication, mid-July was none-too-early for those inclined to take a more competitive approach to creating their entries. [1,2] But what if Star Wars isn’t your thing? You couldn’t tell the difference between an Ewok and a Wookie, and (seriously), you ....

Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism for 2020 focused on importance of defining our own location brand

February 20, 2020

Budget line-item vetoes by Governor Gretchen Whitmer that included fund allocations for Pure Michigan rippled through the latest Governor’s Conference on Tourism that wrapped up earlier today. [1-5] “‘Michigan is like Alaska …,'” said Vice President of Travel Michigan, Dave Lorenz, generically quoting no one in particular for one of his openings from the main stage for speaker presentations during the event at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. [6,7] “‘… only closer.'” The ....

How far back should America look for examples that deal with an accellerating worldwide energy crisis? The 1970s? 1908?

April 27, 2022

Two weeks ago, President Joe Biden announced that “his administration will lift the summertime ban on E15 gasoline to help ease high gas prices.” [1] As the name implies E15 gasoline contains a 10.5% to 15% blend of anhyudrous ethanol. “The sale of E15 gasoline is usually prohibited from June to mid-September because of air quality concerns.” [2-4] Although such flexible options have only been a part of mainstream vernacular for the last dozen-plus years, ....

Exclusive Interview With Gabriel Röux, Professional Photographer And Official Equipment Ambassador for Nikon México

August 28, 2018

Within the world of individuals who make their living as professional photographers, a unique subset do so in a way that consistently captures the essence of sporting contests in single image frames. Renowned camera and lens manufacturer Nikon Corporation recognizes a select few of these among the ranks of its Brand Ambassadors. And last summer brought one of its best to Saline Michigan for coverage of the 2018 LPGA Volvik Championship at our own Travis ....

On September 30 You’ll Learn More Than How Saline Resident Levi Haynes Became Wealthy With Enhanced Farm Crop Yields

August 22, 2018

In the late 1800s, United States wheat consumption stood at 225 pounds per capita. Difficulties related to production in many areas of the country and high transportation costs advantaged alternatives such as corn. Wheat bread was consumed primarily by the well-off. [1] Levi Haynes was a former dry goods merchant of the period here in Saline who ultimately made opportunity out of this challenge. This started with his idea of selecting the best seeds from ....

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