August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Recovering from Devastation: My Moments of Gratitude

Rina Risper040 mins

 

By Carole R. Harris

What was your most devastating day or moment in your life? I mean, really life altering, unearthly painful? Did you have to really think about it or is it right there in your every moment? Did you have the opportunity to thank those hearts and souls who helped you navigate those moments? 

 

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State Fire Marshal Urges Safety with Fireworks

Rina Risper07 mins

  The warm weather is here and if you plan to celebrate by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid injuries.

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Movie: Captain America: Civil War

Rina Risper05 mins

 Studio:   Disney (2hrs. 26 min.)

Plot:   The Avengers are split on whether to let themselves become regulated by the world’s governments, or continue to operate independently.
Cast:     Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Don Cheadle, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:   **1/2

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Recipe: Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Rina Risper02 mins

  INGREDIENTS:

1 loaf bread, Ciabatta
1 (5-ounce) package pancetta, diced cooked and drained well
4 eggs
4 thick slices Havarti cheese
1 cup fresh arugula
Salt and pepper
butter

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In the end, it all comes back to ‘Gorilla Mom’

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Greg Schwem

Tribune Content Agency
 
  Several years ago, my wife faced the wrath of a woman incensed that her son had been excluded from an after nursery school playgroup my wife had organized.

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Make a Good Impression, the First Time!

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Porsche Miles Grant

 
In my previous article (Land the job, Increase your Finances), I discussed the proper ways to land a job. I covered the proper attire, and manner in which a person should conduct themselves

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Personal Power For Single Mothers

Rina Risper013 mins

 

By Sherry Brantley

 
After having been married for seven years and becoming a single parent when my girls were 2, 4, and 6 years of age. I know full well how challenging it can be to go it alone.

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Interpersonal Edge: The math of goal setting

Rina Risper012 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. I feel like I’m getting nowhere in my career. I work hard, show up every day and still don’t get ahead. I am trying to figure out what I need to learn to make this the year I have a career break through. How can I improve my goal setting so I’m satisfied with my progress this year?

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Jill on Money: The tricky business of getting Americans to save more

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

There is some much-needed good news for retirement savers: As investing fees hurtle toward zero, employers are seeing the benefit of ditching expensive funds from 401(k) plans and replacing them with cheaper index funds. The result has been a boon for retirement savers.

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