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You Can Be a Friend!

By Tashmica Torok

Every once in a while, I will stand in the children’s section of a book store and browse the selections.  I will pick up unknown books with beautiful illustrations and catchy titles to flip through the new pages.  Sometimes my hands are drawn to the classics of my own childhood.  I love when a story gives me chills.  Those are usually the stories I end up carrying home to read to my children.

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Job Seekers: Child & Family Services, Capital Area – Permanency Specialist

The Permanency Specialist must have a degree in Social Work or a related field. Experience will include a minimum of 2 years working with children and families in a child welfare service delivery system;  Working knowledge and effective use of community resources; 

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News Spotlight: Lil`Kim Disses Nicki Minaj … Again


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lil’ Kim (right) and Niki Chin. Photo by Roland Hyde

 

By Roland Hyde

CaribWorldNews
 
NEW YORK, NY — The Queen Bee is extremely upset and her venom is aimed at the new rap phenom known as Nicky Minaj. 
 
In one of her latest public appearances in New York City, the sassy veteran  rap diva, Lil`Kim, while hosting a joint birthday party for celebrity fashion designer and TV personality, Niki Chin, and music producer Sean Due, seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire of hostility between herself and Nicki Minaj. 

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News Spotlight – Haiti – Almost One Year After Quake, Women Remain Prey For Sexually Depraved

By CaribWorldNews

 
NEW YORK, NY — Fourteen -year-old, Machou lives in a makeshift camp for displaced people in Carrefour Feuilles, south-west Port-au-Prince. She was raped in March when she went to the toilet.
 

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2011 – It’s Time to Discover You

Publisher & President, Rina Risper, shares her thoughts for the new year! Photo by Sheron Shappell

By Rina Risper
President & Publisher

LANSING, MI —  I have decided that being  Publisher of  The New Citizens Press is exactly what I want to continue doing in the future.  I am here for the long run.  I am sure that you have noticed plenty of changes in the newspaper over the past 10 years.  In 2010, we started to let our actions speak louder than words when we began to focus on a mission of enhancing your experience with us.  We offer a unique perspective but we publish every two weeks.

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Mighty Medicine: Committed to Haiti’s Recovery

Mighty Medicine is continuing to build a reputation for making great music that is healing and uplifting. Photo by David Smith

LANSING, MI — Mighty Medicine, soul rock duo, is helping to organize a benefit concert Saturday, January 8th from 4pm-10pm at Everybody Reads Bookstore located at  2019 East Michigan Avenue in Lansing, MI. The proceeds from this concert will support the Bucoseh Orphanage and school in Haiti. Mighty Medicine is guitarist and folk instrumentalist, Larry Neuhardt and vocalist and percussionist, DeShaun Sparkle Snead.
 

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12 Steps to Healthy Holidays

By Lisa Tsakos
Naturally Savvy

The holiday season is a time of excess — overspending, overindulging in unhealthy food and alcohol, more socializing than usual, and more stress on the body, mind, and wallet. Keep your budget and your waistline under control this season with these suggestions:
 

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My Answer

By Billy Graham
Tribune Media Services

Q: How can I empty my mind of all the useless thoughts I have so I can hear God speaking to me? I want to be close to God and feel His presence, but I have a hard time getting rid of all the distractions in my mind. – J.W.H.
 

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How do I wear that trend… electric blue

By Ashia Sims

After a spring and summer of bright colors, one has managed to break through and hold on into the colder months. Electric blue was a hot color on the runways for fall/winter and I think it’s a wonderful and easy trend to get involved with.

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On the Road with MoJo: Table-for-Two Reviews

By Michele and John Oliver

Home Slice Pizza
1415 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Price Range: From $2.75 per slice – $17.50 for a large pie
Family-friendly atmosphere with great customer service

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