November 15, 2024

The New Citizens Press

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Op-Ed

Do you have an opinion? 4-5

Rina Risper010 mins

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
**Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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As I See It 4-5

Rina Risper07 mins

As the debate on privatization of the Social Security System rages on, I have been forced to consider many factors of where we came from, where we are and where we are going. I first reflect on what people did before the system was instituted as a safety net for those who could not sustain an ongoing method of income to meet basic needs. In those unenlightened days [as some would say], family and community personally were considered the safety net of last resort. In those days, elderly family members who no longer could support themselves was generally taken in by family or sometimes a concerned community member. Before I go too far sounding like a conservative, let’s seriously examine this ever-fading phenomenon.

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Excuse me 4-5

Rina Risper020 mins

    At the start of 2005, I told myself that I was not going to make any stupid New Year’s resolutions.  I said that I am going to start off having monthly goals.  If I get 70% of my issues taken care of as of March, I am doing exceptionally well — you have to give yourself a margin of error, in case of bad weather, tornados, the moon crashing to the earth and all the other things that could prohibit you.

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As I See It 4-3

Rina Risper08 mins

Speaking About Gulf War Experiences

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As I See It 4-2

Rina Risper08 mins

Coming or Going: Goodness Gracious, Grease Balls of Hire

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Do you have an opinion? Your letters 4-2

Rina Risper05 mins

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
**Please note that you will need to provide your full address, first and last name and signature.  If you send you message by e-mail please include your phone number.

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Excuse Me 4-2

Rina Risper012 mins

I heard Anissa yell out, “ Get in Amir…. Yucky, you have a booger in your nose, go wipe your nose first.”
      What could they possibly be doing I thought to myself.  I half had the mind to tell the  guy on the phone that I had to go.  But he was at the good part…. he was telling me that big office supply stores were giving out free cartridges but there was a catch.
     In the background I heard,  “Put your feet in, put your feet in.  Come on, you’re taking too long.”
     I had to remind myself the next time I get on the faxphone to make sure the cord was not a twisted mess, this multitasking business was not working out…

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As I See it 4-1

Rina Risper06 mins

King’s inspiring imperfection

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Excuse Me 4-1

Rina Risper08 mins

(This Edition Celebrates our start of our Fourth Year.  Celebrate with us by sending in letters or e-mails about the edition that you like or hated the most.  If you just have something to tell us that you learned, that would be great.  Also let us know what you would like to see.  We are working on some great articles for 2005.  I have started a  wall of fame in my office so call and come  by and visit .)

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Excuse me… 1-12

Rina Risper04 mins

Dear Readers,

A  lot of work was put into the last issue and I hope that you enjoyed its content.

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