August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper06 mins

 

Dear Readers,

 
As the years go by, I am finding that I love to explore culture and religion.  I am willing to go a temple, church or mosque.  To me it is about respecting the celebrations and the meaning behind the rituals.  This year St. Stephens will commemorate 50 years of Kwanzaa.  I often wonder how many people have actually gone.  So I provided the press release we received below: 

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Reading is Fundamental: How Reading can help you avoid Financial Pitfalls

Rina Risper05 mins

  By Porsche Miles-Grant

 
A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) shows one in six adults across the nation have low literacy skills. A person who is challenged with low literacy skills may  be able to read some words, but not enough to understand simple forms or instructions.

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Movie: Talking Moana: Eight Reasons to Watch

Rina Risper07 mins

 By Samantha Ofole-Prince

 
Walt Disney's “Moana” is a delightful and inventive animated fantasy flick with a splendid blend of animation, music and culture. A film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a mission to save her people, Samantha Ofole-Prince breaks down the eight reasons why this one is a must see.

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Market Volatility and Your Retirement Investing Strategy

Rina Risper05 mins

 

Presented by Sara Frank-Hepfer, CFP®, AAMS®
 
Fluctuations in your 401(k) or workplace retirement savings account can stir up negative emotions, making you want to hit the panic button. But in turbulent times, it’s more important than ever to remain calm and stay on course toward your long-term retirement savings goals.

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PET WORLD: Positive reinforcement can help with a dog that bites

Rina Risper011 mins

 By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 
Q: We have a 5-year-old male cockapoo dog that bites. We do not hit him. We got him at 8 weeks from a family breeder. We can't remove anything from his mouth or groom him without concern. If we pet him he can snap. He growls and attacks at times. 

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THE KID’S DOCTOR: Teen smoking on the rise as e-cigarettes are readily available

Rina Risper05 mins

 Accessibility and advertising has led to an increase in teen e-cigarette usage.

 
Photo by Dreamstine.com

 

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Interpersonal Edge: Pencil skirts are not career essential

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. I have been thinking about how to dress for success at work as a woman. The problem is I'm middle aged and about 170 pounds. I cannot wear the really tailored, sharp-looking pencil skirts and snug business jackets. My career is wonderful but leaves little time for exercise. Can I dress for success without being 125 pounds?

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Jill on Money: Mobile apps will power strong holiday shopping season

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency
 
With the election settled and wage growth strengthening, there could be an upside surprise to retail results this holiday season. Americans are expected to increase spending by 3 to 3.5 percent from a year ago. Regardless of whether sales increase by more or less than expected, the focus will return to the growth of digital as the main driver of consumer behavior. 

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