October 31, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Count It All Joy

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Jeannine N. Williams

Have you ever been told by your family, friends, religious folks, and people in the church, “to count it all joy” when you are in a midst of a major life storm? This phrase is biblical and it’s in the book of James 1:2-3. The King James version of the bible states, “my brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diver temptations. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
 

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The Pros and Cons of Cruising

Rina Risper08 mins

Cruising might not be for everyone, but it's an economic, efficient, and popular of mode of travel in Europe and beyond. 

 
Photo by Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe.

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IN THE KNOW: Dale and Sara Huber: The “Real” in Real Estate Investing

Rina Risper027 mins

Dale and Sara Huber stand in their conference room at 330 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. next to a map pinned with over 500 properties.

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Recipe: Greek Cheese Burgers

Rina Risper02 mins

 Burgers on the grill take on a whole new meaning when they’re made with cottage cheese and topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and Garlic Mint sauce.

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F.O.C.U.S. (Focus On Creating Ur Success)!

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Jeannine N. Williams

 
When life throws you a curve ball, a challenge, or situation that causes you to lose your focus. Take a step back, examine the situation, from multiple perspectives.  And brainstorm solutions and develop a pros and cons list. But more importantly, think logically and not emotionally.  This will help you, think clearly and hear that little voice inside of you. That little voice inside of you, tells you exactly, how to resolve the issue(s) at hand. 
 

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PEOPLE IN THE KNOW: DEANNA RAY BROWN: THE CHEESECAKE CONNOISSEUR

Rina Risper010 mins

 

Ask Lansingnites where to find the best cheesecake and they will tell you that the Everything is Cheescake truck can be found at Friday through Sunday between 1 and 5 pm at 4400 S Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd in Lansing, MI.  When Everything is Cheescake posts a menu, social media erupts with orders and they are usually sold out before the end of the day.  If you have experienced their rich, fluffy and creamy desserts you know how decadent they are.  So we wanted to know where the magic was created and who held the miraculous “most delicious cheesecake” wand.

Photo:  Deana Ray Brown and her famous Superman Cheesecake.

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Looking ahead to less-robust 2019

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
Thanksgiving week provided investors with a healthy reminder: When the bear reveals his teeth, the results can be nasty. 
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Good therapy can create a good career

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: You frequently talk about the benefits of psychotherapy. I am wondering how to find a good therapist and why you believe psychotherapy can help me succeed in my workplace?

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