August 26, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

Headlines

Top News

me2u – 9-19 – Plate

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 
By Melik
 
I have never been to prison. I have never spent a long stint in jail. I have never been in a position where I was starving. I have had times in my life when my cabinets were almost bare but have always managed to get at least a couple of meager meals in a day. So I can’t tell you where protecting my food comes from. I do not like to share. Maybe it is a germ factor. I do not like it when others put their DNA filled fork on to my plate. I figure if I am not in a kissing relationship with you I do not want to use food as a cootie sharing medium.

Read More

Fast Facts – 9-19- Science Fairs

Rina Risper04 mins

 

 

 

 

By Carol Grund
CADL

For many years, science fairs have been part of the school curriculum, especially in elementary schools. They offer a chance for students to learn about a particular topic in science or engineering that they are excited about, and to share it with other students and family members.

Read More

Local Non-Profit Helps Artists Connect with Entertainment Industry Professionals

Rina Risper06 mins

 

 

LANSING, MI — Getting into the entertainment industry is more than just making beats and knowing how to play an instrument or sing. 

According to an article in www.ehow.com there are different methods for breaking into show business and taking steps to creating a successful career.  They suggest that performers acquire knowledge. They add that before you can step off into any business, you must know the requirements of that business. Many people fail to get even the most beginning knowledge about the entertainment business before they run headlong into it.

Read More

Fast Facts – 9-18 – A New Language At Your Fingertips

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 

 

 

 

You have always wanted to learn Spanish, right?  Or was it Turkish you were hoping to focus on this year? Whatever your choice, now you can learn a new language with your CADL library card and a learning system called BYKI-our newest language resource accessible with your home computer and an Internet connection. 

Read More

Retire Smart: The New Retirement Plan: Watch the Expense Side of the Equation

Rina Risper09 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

How much will you need to live on in retirement? You’ll often hear the big financial services companies offer this rule of thumb: Plan to replace 80 percent of your working income in retirement.

Read More

On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews: Hoover’s

Rina Risper05 mins

The “Meat ‘n Three” dish from Hoover’s which includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, 3 BBQ Ribs and 3 Sides (Mustard Greens, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Macaroni and Cheese). Courtesy photo.

Read More

Interpersonal EDGE: Get Even by Doing Well

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I ended up getting squeezed out of my last job by an underhanded coworker and a malicious boss. I have to admit that revenge fantasies are consuming most of my time, even though I found a better job. How do I handle wanting to get even?

Read More

On the Road with MoJo Table-for-Two Reviews: Joe’s Bakery and Coffee Shop

Rina Risper05 mins

2305 East 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702-3427
512.472.0017
Tues. – Sun.: 6:30am-3pm
 
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop is a family business serving Austin since 1962.  The Avila family celebrates the traditions of the Mexican American culture from the food they serve and many patrons enjoy the recipes that they have been serving over the years.

Read More

Retire Smart: To Understand Your 401K Plan, Just Focus on the Fees

Rina Risper09 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

If you’ve spent hours analyzing the investment strategies of the mutual funds in your retirement portfolio, here’s some bad news: You could have saved a lot of time just focusing on the fees.

Read More