November 15, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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GO GREEN WHEN YOU SPRING CLEAN

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 

By Reference Librarian Eunice B.

 
Now that spring is in the air, the time-honored tradition of spring cleaning is upon us. How about making some changes this year and incorporating “green” or “safe” cleaning tips into your routine? You might be surprised at the versatility of common ingredients you probably already have on hand, such as vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, baking soda and shortening. They can help you save money, save your health, maybe even save some time.

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Your Other 8 Hours: 4 Steps To Becoming a Multitasking Master

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
No doubt you’ve heard the research that “proves” multitasking is counterproductive, but I disagree. There is bad multitasking and there is good multitasking. The trick is to learn how to multitask the right way.

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Ask Tamara: Cyberbulling!!

Rina Risper04 mins

 

Dear Tamara:
 
I think my teenage son may be the victim of cyberbullying. While cleaning up his room I noticed his Facebook page was still up on his computer monitor and decided to take a look. I saw several threatening messages on his page. 

 

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Arab Rappers in Solidarity With Uprisings in Middle East & North Africa

Rina Risper018 mins

By Aisha Fukushima, 

New America Media
 
Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region. Though the messages of these new songs are not necessarily new to Arab hip-hop, the urgency and relevance of this new music has gained these artists increasing international attention.

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Rarin’ to Get Planting? Here’s What You Can Do Now

Rina Risper06 mins

 

 
 
 
By Sean Conway
Cultivating Life
Tribune Media Services
 
This time of year, a quick trip to your local garden center is the perfect way to get a case of spring fever.

 

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Increase Your Style and Swag This Summer

Rina Risper05 mins

 R& B singer, Trey Songz will be performing at Common Ground Festival in Lansing, Michigan from Monday, July 11, 2011 at Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park.  www.commongroundfest.com

 

By Quassan Castro

Usher, Jay Z, T.I., Pdiddy, Trey Songz and Denzel Washington all have that perfect style and swagger. Swagger is a persons’ style that encompasses the way they walk, talk, and dress. When you have swagger there is a sense of self-awareness and confidence that draw people to you like a magnet. 
 

 

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Pandering Politicians Refuse Pardons—Perpetuate Injustice

Rina Risper08 mins

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media

Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Haley Barbour was adamant. He told reporters, civil rights leaders and protesters not to hold their breath waiting for him to pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott, who served 16 years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery that they insist they did not commit.

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Letter from Fukushima: A Vietnamese-Japanese Police Officer’s Account

Rina Risper012 mins

On March 11, 2011, the strongest earthquake  hit Japan and one of the top five largest earthquakes in the world since seismological record-keeping began. A tsunami followed with waves of up to 33 ft. The disaster left thousands dead and inflicted extensive material damage to buildings and infrastructure that led to significant accidents at two major nuclear power stations.

 

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East Lansing Ministry Brings Humanitarian Help to Rural Ghana

Rina Risper09 mins

Dr. Mona Reide in Ghana during one of her many visits to impoverished areas in the world.

ACCRA, GHANA — Dr. Mona Reide is the senior pastor of Grace International Outreach Church, located in East Lansing, MI. The church and the pastor are members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). As church member Ishmael Odamtten often says “we are small but powerful.” 

 

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