May 5, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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Rina Risper

Interpersonal Edge: Choose power, not pity

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

 Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. The past year has been nothing but drama. There has been a huge amount of turnover, unexpected changes, and demanding projects. Everyone in the company is constantly making things worse by complaining about how unfair it all is. Is there a way to get my team to focus more on fixing problems than whining about their circumstances?

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Lansing Police Department “Guns for Groceries” Buyback Program

Rina Risper05 mins

“There was considerable dialogue with many gun dealers who were trying to beat the police department to the gun buys. These folks are very respectful and very knowledgeable. They fear long term ramifications of gun regulations that would remove ownership of guns from private hand.” 
-Andrew D. Quinn
 
Courtesy photo.

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War and Peace: the life and times of John L. Pollard November 1, 1947 – January 25, 2013

Rina Risper07 mins

 

John Pollard was a voice for the
people regardless of who came against him.  He also stood firm for what he believed in.
 
Photo by 
Richard Clement
 
By Loretta Stanaway
 
John Langston Pollard was a gift.  He was a gift from his creator, his grandmother who raised him, his wife and son who shared him with his community, and himself, who gave selflessly to Lansing and to so many causes.

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Movie Review: A Good Day To Die Hard

Rina Risper03 mins

Studio: 20th Century Fox (90 mins)
Plot: John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, against underworld forces.
Cast: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Yuliya Snigis, Radivoje Bukvic, Amaury Noladco, Cole Hauser
Rating:  R
Bottom Line:  **

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Aboutthatcar.com   2013 Land Rover LR2

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
MONTREAL – We came here to test drive Land Rover’s 2013 LR2. And having some live bodies to talk to, I took advantage to find out just what is the difference between Land Rover and Range Rover.

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The Misappropriation of Dr. Ben Carson

Rina Risper08 mins

By Bill D. Morris
 
On the morning of February 7th at the National Prayer Breakfast, keynote speaker, Dr. Ben Carson, delivered a speech that resonated so loudly that the next day an article in the Wall Street Journal promoted his unsolicited candidacy for President in 2016.

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Entrepreneurship

Rina Risper05 mins

By Ma’Isha Thompson
 
TALLAHASSEE, FL — With the downturn of the economy, it has become increasingly difficult for college graduates to gain and maintain financial stability.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 12-3

Rina Risper09 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I know that we worry a lot about our children.  I am worried a lot about the littlest things when it comes to them because I am not directly knowledgeable about all of  their thoughts or emotions at all times. 

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5 romantic weekend destinations

Rina Risper010 mins

Savannah carriage tour.
 
With Valentine’s Day just passing, it’s still time to show that special someone that you’ve been thinking of them and are looking forward to spending a couple of romantic days and nights together.

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