First-time homebuyers: You’re closer to a down payment than you think (BPT) – For many first-time buyers, saving for a down payment is the most difficult step in the home-buying process. However, it’s a common misconception that you need 20 percent down to buy a home. Actually, lenders across the country offer mortgage products with […]
Kill the 9-to-5 by turning your hobby into a thriving business (BPT) – A beloved hobby can feel like a mini vacation from everyday life. Whether it’s gardening for relaxation, photography as a creative outlet or computer coding to exercise the brain, hobbies serve as an escape from stress and boredom. What if rather than […]
TOP TEN MOVIES — 1. Finding Dory (PG) animated 2. Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13) Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum 3. Central Intelligence (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart 4. The Shallows (PG-13) Blake Lively, Oscar Jaenada 5. The Free State of Jones (R) Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw 6. The Conjuring 2 (R) Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson 7. […]
Rock Star proud of his Muskegon Roots By MR. JOE WALKER Contributing Writer Muskegon County – North Muskegon native Leigh Kakaty is a huge fan of rock music, and says he understands the genre is in a transitional state. As the lead singer and songwriter of top-selling rock band Pop Evil he gets to enjoy […]
SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF JULY 4, 2016 — ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You clever Ewes and Rams love nothing more than to rise to a challenge. So, by all means, if you feel sure about your facts, step right up and defend your side of the issue. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) […]
5 ways to take your grilling to a whole new level (BPT) – It’s time to grab the tongs and apron because it is officially grilling season. You’ve waited months to reclaim your rightful position behind the grill, and it’s finally time to achieve your goal of making this your best grilling season yet. Now, […]
6 summer sides you never knew you could grill (BPT) – What image does the word “grilling” bring to mind? Do you envision thick, juicy burgers or steaks? What about sauce-slathered chicken breasts sizzling over coals? Cooking out is one of the great joys of warm weather, but if you leave side dishes out of […]
3 tips for unbelievably delicious grilled cheese (BPT) – As a kid, it didn’t get much better than grilled cheese: the buttery toast, the molten cheese and the savory satisfaction from that first bite to the last. Fast-forward to adulthood. Somehow throwing together two pieces of white bread with a slice of processed cheese simply […]
KITCHEN DIVA By Angela Shelf Medearis Photo cutline: Depositphotos.com Lose the Salt, Keep the Flavor — Sodium overload is a major health problem in the United States. The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, more than twice the 1,500 milligrams recommended by the American Heart Association. That’s largely due to our […]
THE BOB FRANKEN COLUMN By Bob Franken Brexit Exit —Millions of Brits are petitioning for another referendum, a chance to reconsider their majority decision to exit the European Union. It seems that so many of those who cast their ballots to leave now admit that they hadn’t the slightest idea what the issue was all […]