September 15, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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Rina Risper

Community Resource Connection – Taxes

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By Latasha A. McWright, TNCP Guest Writer  

We all know the IRS Deadline to file your taxes without penalty is April 18th, 2011, & is approaching vastly.  There are many of so called “free” tax software programs out there, even companies promoting they prepare taxes for free.  I encourage you to read the small print!  In many cases, a portion is free but there are hidden fees or catches associated with the deal.  Michigan has a variety of totally, completely, absolutely FREE tax preparation services in our Community – for those who qualify. Keep every dollar of your return in your pocket! 

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Excuse me are you listening? 10-4

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  Dear Readers,

 
Spring will be upon us soon and I cannot wait to get out of the office and enjoy myself.  I have told myself that I should take better care of the property that surrounds my office and my home.  This means that I will have to get my hands dirty.

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Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – R.I.P. iPhone

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By Tashmica Torok

 
It finally happened.  My iPhone has died.  There is much sorrow and gnashing of teeth.  Tweets have been missed.  Texts have not been sent.

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Fast Facts: March is Women’s History Month

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By Anne R., Reference Librarian

It’s hard to believe, but Women’s History Month is only 24 years old. It wasn’t until 1987 that Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. This act was the culmination of efforts by many to gain official recognition for the contributions of women to United States history.

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Ask Tamara: To Shack or Not to Shack

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Dear Tamara:

My fiancé has asked me to move in with him. We have been together for three years and engaged for almost a year now. We have not yet set a wedding date because we each have another year of school left and we both want to wait until we graduate college before getting married. In a way it makes perfect sense that we move in together.

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Interpersonal EDGE: Help for Workplace Politics is Here!

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 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. My workplace is super political. Every day I go to work, I’m trying to figure out what is going on between people just to get my job done. I don’t have much interest in psychology and leave work exhausted most days. Lately, I’m just ignoring politics, but now my boss says people think I’m “difficult.” How can I get my workplace to change?

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Your Other 8 Hours: Solution-Focused Questions: The Secret to Success

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By Robert Pagliarini, Tribune Media Services

 ”Why can’t I get a job?” “Why am I always so broke?” “Why can’t I lose weight?” These seemingly valid questions can wreak havoc on your life and your success. Whoever first said, “There are no bad questions,” was dead wrong. If you want to get a job, make more money, lose weight or achieve any other worthwhile goal, it’s time you start asking better questions.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

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 What could be more absurd than paying a surcharge for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel?

 
Paying even more for a wireless Internet connection at your hotel.

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The Circle

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The Circle

By Danny Edward Scott Casalenuovo
from “Serving Time, Serving Others”

Three years ago I was arrested for impersonating a police officer. No, I wasn’t behind the wheel or even on a two-wheeler with blue and red flashing lights. I was stealing from private homes in broad daylight. I didn’t steal because I needed the money. I stole for the sheer thrill I got.

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