Rina Risper - The New Citizens Press

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Rina Risper10 years ago09 mins

Dear Readers,

Summer 2016 has been a roller coaster for me. I think that my children’s schedules have my mind rattling. Most think of summer as a time of rest, for me it is more hectic. No beach filled week long vacations or the early morning sounds of the birds only to roll over and get the really good second go round of sleep in.

Sparrow Foundation and Women Working Wonders Present: Kaleidoscope: Reflect. Recharge. Reimagine.

Rina Risper10 years ago09 mins

Speaker Suzanne de Passe

LANSING, MI — The 42nd Kaleidoscope event is set for September 9, 2016 at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, MI.

PET WORLD: Cats, dogs, chicadas and toads

Rina Risper10 years ago011 mins

By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency

Q: I seem to be facing a move from Connecticut to Southern Georgia. I am at a loss as to how to transport my 13-year-old Tabby cat. We are both too old to drive many hours straight through, and a midway stop with my kitty seems impossible. Any ideas? – Peter Langstrom, Stamford, CT

PART II – The Top 4 Common Mistakes Most People Make When Setting Goals

Rina Risper10 years ago011 mins

By Sherry Brantley

In the first of this 4-part mini-series, we were able to tackle one of the common mistakes most people make when setting their goals which was becoming paralyzed with fear from focusing on the thought of your goals being ‘Too Big.’ This section of the article will focus on the second mistake most people make.

Movie: Jason Bourne

Rina Risper10 years ago04 mins

Studio: Universal (2 hrs. 3 min.)

Plot: The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Featured Stories

Recipe: Bacon, Spinach, and Cheddar Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

INGREDIENTS:

Nonstick cooking spray

2 medium sweet potatoes

6 ounces center-cut bacon, cut into small pieces

1/2 cup diced onion (about 1 small yellow onion)

THE KID’S DOCTOR: The case for having a land line at home

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

A cellphone is not a toy, and research suggests keeping it away from young children.

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Interpersonal Edge: Tone and gesture are often more truthful than words

Rina Risper10 years ago06 mins

Q. My boss just did my review and told me I am monotone in my conversations at work. Apparently people read me as uninterested and disengaged. How important is tone of voice, and why does it matter what my tone is? Don’t people pay attention to my words?

The Chase to Financial Success: How Do You Achieve It?

Rina Risper10 years ago05 mins

For those of us who are spiritual, we would like to attribute any sort of success to a higher power (GOD). This is no different when it comes to chasing financial success. A lot of what it takes to achieve financial success is staying faithful in the lord, and putting forth continuous efforts. Money management is also extremely vital.

MSU technology could help keep elderly safe in their homes

Rina Risper10 years ago03 mins

EAST LANSING, MI – Can Grandma’s Wi-Fi router alert you that it’s time to check on her?

A grant from the National Science Foundation will allow Michigan State University to explore whether home Wi-Fi systems can preserve the privacy of our aging loved ones while detecting abnormal events in their homes.