June 19, 2026

The New Citizens Press

News For, By and About People

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Interpersonal Edge: Make fear a friend, not a foe

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. My company is facing significant challenges in 2016. I am worried about my job, my industry and how we are going to solve numerous complicated problems to stay afloat. My worry is affecting my health, my family and my focus at work. What do you tell your clients about how to deal with their fears in the workplace?
 

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Amidst the Thrills, Keep it Safe on Carnival and Amusement Rides; Ride Responsibly

Rina Risper07 mins

 

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 The more than 40 million people who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this season are urged to make safety a priority, especially with the kids

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Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper06 mins

 Dear Readers,

 
There are some who say that libraries are a thing of the past and are no longer relevant.  They really do not know what they are talking about!  In my opinion, libraries offer so much more than they ever have to businesses, employees and the community.  My mother learned how to navigate the internet in a class at her local library in Georgia.  
 
 

 

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Energy-saving devices work – if you use them correctly

Rina Risper04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI —  A well-insulated home with a high-efficiency air conditioner and programmable thermostat are only as effective as the person using it.

 

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Land the job, Increase your Finances

Rina Risper07 mins

By Porsche Miles Grant

 
It may seem like common sense, but common sense is not so common. Therefore, it’s no shock that how you dress, what you say, and how you conduct yourself can either lead to an increase or a decrease in finances.

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Movie: Alice Through the Looking Glass

Rina Risper06 mins

Studio:  Disney

Plot:  Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
Cast:  Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Lindsay Duncan, Leo Bill, Alan Rickman
 

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Interpersonal Edge: Is an office war worth it?

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
Q. There’s a power struggle/war going on in my office that could result in me greatly increasing my salary. I’ve been fighting this battle along with others on my team, but it is getting really ugly and personal at this point. I’m not sleeping well, worrying about it a lot, and the battle is consuming a lot of my time during the day. How do you determine the battles you fight and the battles you walk away from?
 

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