September 25, 2025

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: Keeping your baby calm at the doctor’s office

Rina Risper05 mins

 By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
I imagine that you have heard the saying, “Motherhood is the necessity of invention.” It seems I must use this saying often, as I can overhear my nurses quoting me and using the phrase as well.

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Movie: “Saban’s Power Rangers”

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio:  Lionsgate (2 hr. 4 min)

Plot:  Five teenagers become the ultimate superhero team to stop a powerful foe.
Cast:  Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Ludi Lin, Becky G., Elizabeth Banks, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston
Rating:  PG-13
Bottom Line:  ****
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Stop playground tactics in workplace

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q. I work with a coworker who is fond of using negative labels with everyone he works with. People are incompetent, passive aggressive or stupid. The crazy thing is he actually thinks he is “communicating” when he is just calling people names. Most of the time neither I nor any of my coworkers know what upset him or what he wants. How can I get him to stop ruining morale with his enthusiastic name calling?
 

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Well-kept vacant lots can help reduce crime

Rina Risper05 mins

  EAST LANSING, MI – Maintaining the yards of vacant properties helps reduce crime rates in urban neighborhoods, indicates a new Michigan State University study that’s the most comprehensive to date.

 

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Charisma- challenged? You can still be a good boss

Rina Risper05 mins

 EAST LANSING, MI — You don’t need the charisma of Steve Jobs to be an effective boss, indicates new research led by Michigan State University business scholars.

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RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: How to plan a dream vacation in eight easy steps

Rina Risper09 mins

 Paris offers more sights than you’ll be able to see in one trip; enjoy the rooftop of Notre Dame but save some other attractions for your next visit. By Laura VanDeventer, Rick Steves’ Europe. 

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BROKEN ROADS COST FAMILIES Rep. Andy Schor Pushes for More Road Funding for Cities

Rina Risper06 mins

  Bill increases percent of state road funding to cities

 
LANSING, MI — State Rep. Andy Schor (D-Lansing) introduced a bill today that would direct more road funding towards Lansing and other cities in Michigan.
 

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TEEN TALK: Q&As With Christopher Loring

Rina Risper05 mins

 By Christopher Loring

 
Mohogany Wells a sophomore at Lansing School District’s J.W. Sexton High School.  She is an A,B student and has been on the honor roll since freshman year.  Mohogany is also in Michigan State University’s Upward Bound program and is also on the track and field team. Mohogany plans to go to a HBCU for college and one day hopes to travel the world. 
 

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Lansing Families Gather for 5th Annual National Crime Victim’s Rights Week Event

Rina Risper06 mins

   Vivian Bodiford and Jimmiel Bodiford, Amias James (not shown), Tamara Jones Bills (not shown) have attended every TNCPCAN dinner and ceremony since its inception.  Family member James “Jay” Jones III, was murdered along with his fiancee', Miranda Garza, in a double homicide in May of 2008.  
Photo by Joshua Gillespie

 

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