September 16, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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Rina Risper

Aboutthatcar.com 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Rina Risper08 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT, MI –  Man, I need to reacquaint myself with Hyundai. There are so many products and so little time that often brands can fall through the cracks. I recently test drove the 2012 Hyundai 
Genesis 3.8. And no more than 20 seconds into the drive, I found it an awfully comfortable midsize sedan.

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March is Women’s History Month: For Single Mom, Thirty Year Journey Toward Dream of Education

Rina Risper014 mins

By Diane Wai
 
Born in Ennis, Texas—a mid-sized town about 40 miles south of Dallas—Diedrea Lewis, 47, was the tenth child of a large African American family headed by her father, a U.S. veteran and a custodian, and her mother, a homemaker. Diedrea describes her family as “chronically poor,” and yet “it was always instilled in me to go to college. That was the equalizer.” 

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Stallworth Calls For Greater Penalties in Drive-By Shootings

Rina Risper03 mins

Continues push for legislative action on bill
 
LANSING, MI – State Representative Thomas Stallworth (D-Detroit) today renewed his calls for the Legislature to pass his bill, House Bill 5145 which makes a murder committed by discharging a weapon into an occupied home, or a drive-by shooting, carry a first degree murder charge after 9-month-old Delric Miller, IV was struck and killed while sleeping on a couch in his Detroit home

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CAREERS IN DENTISTRY OFFER WOMEN JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO SMILE ABOUT

Rina Risper07 mins

Dr. Catrise Austin

Dr. Catrise Austin has a flourishing career as a dental expert. She is the owner of VIP Smiles, a private dental practice in New York City in which her clients include A-list celebrities and every day professionals. She is also an author and professional speaker that educates consumers on dental health and how to cosmetically enhance their smiles, and she is an HIV Advocate.

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Ask Tamara: Should I Lie for My Boss?

Rina Risper05 mins

Dear Tamara:
 
My boss constantly asks me to cover for him in the office. If someone calls (including his wife or the CEO of the company) that he does not want to talk to, he tells me make us and excuse or tell them that he is not in. He also asks me to make up reasons why he is often late to meetings or cannot attend events. 
 

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Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Effective Strategies

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
 
In a divorce, a woman’s life is turned upside down — nearly everything about her existence changes. But for the man, sometimes the most he has to change is his phone number and address. Women who had left jobs to raise families are at a significant disadvantage and find it difficult as they try to re-enter the workforce they left years earlier. I don’t have marriage advice, but if you do a few simple things in the other eight hours, you can survive a divorce and get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
 

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    LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?: DRESS FOR SUCCESS

    Rina Risper03 mins

    (BPRW) — “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When it comes to interviewing and advancing in your career path, it’s not just a cliché; it’s the truth.

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    Colon Cancer: Don’t Miss Your Screening

    Rina Risper07 mins

    By Karla Robinson, MD
     
    With the recent passing of Dr. Malinda Sapp, wife of gospel artist Marvin Sapp, it is important that we take pause to discuss colon cancer in our community.  Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women, and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.  More than 60% of colon cancer deaths could be avoided with regular screenings. Screening is important because it can lead to finding precancerous growths (polyps) in the colon so that they can be removed before becoming cancerous.

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    Interpersonal EDGE: Grab Opportunity to Walk on Water

    Rina Risper06 mins

    By Dr. Daneen Skube
    Tribune Media Services
     
    Q. My boss thinks I walk on water and is ready to give me a large project. I’m just not sure I have all the skills to succeed at the project. On the other hand, I’d be set for a promotion if I do well. I’m getting insomnia trying to decide what to do. What would your advice be?

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    Retire Smart: Long-term care conundrum

    Rina Risper07 mins

    By Jill Schlesinger
    Tribune Media Services
     
     When my mother turned 65, all she wanted was a shiny, new long-term care insurance policy. As an obliging daughter, I found the perfect fit! 
     
      Mom was on to something. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some type of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetime, and more than 40 percent will need care in a nursing home. In 2008, 21 million people had a condition that required personal care assistance, and that number is expected to rise as the population ages.

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