Rina Risper - The New Citizens Press

Update: Extreme Makeover Home Edition Family Chosen

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

On September 26, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” travelled to Holt, Michigan, to tell the Nickless family that their 1860’s farmhouse will be remodeled in only seven days! After husband Tim Nickless passed away in January, Arlene Nickless and her three sons, Aaron, 11, Noah, 9, and Andrew, 7 were left to fend for themselves in the dilapidated home. Therefore, Ty and his designers demolished the Nickless’ old home and built them a brand new one!

Nu Resolution 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

New Resolution #41: Spell it with me …V – O – T – E!

Your Letters

Do you have an opinion? 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago02 mins

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As I See It

As I See It? 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago015 mins

Although I was a Republican State Representative I have decided to become a member of the Democratic Party. My journey to change my political party was interesting and full of challenges as I grew to question my original positions. I was brought up in a solid West Michigan Republican household. Over time I was drawn to Republican Congressman Jack Kemp’s focus on ensuring that economic growth includes groups who had previously been left behind.

Movies

Blackflix Movie News Presents: The Secret Lives of the Bees

Rina Risper18 years ago03 mins

Studio:   Fox Searchlight Pictures
Plot:    A moving tale of a girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.
Cast: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson, Tristan Wilds, Paul Bettany
Rating:  PG-13
Bottom Line:    ****

Books

Book Reveiw 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago06 mins

Junie B. Jones and some Sneaky Peeky Spying
By Barbara Park
ISBN: 978-0-679-85101-1
Publisher: Random House
Available: Bookstores everywhere

Health & Advice

Wellness News 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago06 mins

Breast Cancer – “A United Struggle”

“Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts successfully battled breast cancer. She has written a book and has returned to the show. For more information log on to www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/RobinRoberts/
GMA courtesy photo

Ask the Business Librarian 7-20

Rina Risper18 years ago07 mins

Q: I’m just starting to put together my business plan and it’s been suggested to me that I come to the library to do the research I need for my market analysis. What materials are available at the library to help me with this?

me2u – Relationships II

Rina Risper18 years ago014 mins

How many different ways is loved defined? It would seem that love is indefinable. Unfortunately I did not listen to my mother so I did not learn Latin. I am picking up a little as life goes on. I would like to bring your attention to the Latin word Eros which is partly defined as sexual yearning, love, or desire. One of my favorite things about this Eros type of love is seduction.

Waiter

Rina Risper18 years ago011 mins

I am a waiter. It is not really by choice that I have this job. It is a necessity for me so I can make my car payment and other bills that are not covered by my moderately paying day job. It is a pretty good day job for not having a college degree. I am lucky. I live alone with a mortgage, car payment, insurance, and maintenance of everything that I own. I do not have any credit card debt and I do not want to begin to have any now, especially to pay things like utilities. I am not crying the blues, and I do not want you to feel sorry for me. For the most part I do not mind being a waiter.