November 27, 2024

The New Citizens Press

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Rick Steves: Navigating European airports

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Rick Steves
Tribune Content Agency
 
  Sometimes I wonder why I lug my bag through airports, following my own recommendation to pack light enough to carry on and avoid checking any bags on international flights. It can be a drag, dragging your bag through airports. But when scrambling with last-minute changes in flight plans, those without checked bags are far more nimble.

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After Frigid Winter of 2013 Left Many Without Electricity – BWL Will Adopt All CRT and MPSC Recommendations

Rina Risper05 mins

  J. Peter Lark, General Manager of the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), announced to the BWL Board of Commissioners that all recommendations made by the Community Review Team (CRT) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) will be adopted by the BWL. The recommendations, which total more than 180 when the BWL’s internal review is included, were made in response to the December ice storm that knocked out power to 40,000 customers.

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“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: BEEF POT PIES

Rina Risper07 mins

  By Sharon Fox

 
1-2 boxes (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb. beef–stew meat, chuck roast, or sirloin, cut into 3/4″ cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups chopped mushrooms
                                             Click for more ingredients.  Delicious.

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Jill on Money: College is still worth it

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  As the Class of 2014 throws their caps into the air during this graduation season, many families are facing the stark reality of a mound of education debt. Given the still-tough job market, is college worth it? The answer is yes, with a caveat. 

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Aboutthatcar.com: 2015 Hyundai Genesis

Rina Risper08 mins

  By Frank S. Washington

 
WEST BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI – Hyundai stopped just short of calling its redesigned 2015 Genesis a luxury performance sedan. The Korean automaker opted to call the car a midsize premium sedan.

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Your Other 8 Hours: How to stay strong and get what you deserve in a divorce

Rina Risper012 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini
Tribune Media Services 
 
What should you do if you are in the middle of a divorce but feel at the end of your rope? When you’re struggling for an equitable resolution but don’t see any end in sight?

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Top 10 beach activities and where to do them

Rina Risper08 mins

 

For many travelers, a vacation is only a vacation if there is a beach on which to sunbathe. For others, activities are a must. With this in mind, members and editors of travel website and community VirtualTourist.com prepared a list of the Top 10 Beach Activities and Where to Do Them.

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Michigan Business: “Hats” Off to Stormy Kromer Caretaker

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Rick Garcia

 

Without a doubt this will be one of the harshest winter on record.  Bob Jacquart, CEO  of Jacquart Fabric Products, maker of Stormy Kromer wear. He is standing in front of one of the many collages at the factory. Photo by Rick Garcia

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Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative Has Promise

Rina Risper08 mins

There are a lot of kids out there who need help, who are getting a lot of negative reinforcement. And is there more that we can do to give them the sense that their country cares about them and values them and is willing to invest in them?”  – President Obama, July 19, 2013

By David Muhammad

 
Recently, at the White House, President Obama will formally launch his promising new initiative to effectuate meaningful change in the Black community, something I had hoped for since that first euphoric moment when I learned that a Black man had been elected President of the United States.

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