The New Citizens Press

Retire Smart: When to take Social Security benefits

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

In 2013, 37 million Americans will receive Social Security (SS) retirement benefits totaling $47.4 billion. Clearly, Americans have come to rely on Social Security retirement income, with more than half of married couples and nearly three-quarters of unmarried persons receiving 50 percent or more of their total income from the program.

The Cloud Over Syria

Rina Risper12 years ago09 mins

Syria’s civil war is not understood by many. Here is on take on it. CIA Factbook

Aboutthatcar.com: 2013 Ford Fusion

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Frank S. Washington

DETROIT, MI – Ford has done really well with the redesigned Fusion since it was introduced last year. Much of its success goes to the pragmatic and very functional way the midsize sedan operates.

Interpersonal Edge: Is coworker a liar or just unrealistic?

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I work with a person who was just promoted to lead. My problem is he always promises to get tasks I need done and then makes excuses. We just had someone quit, and I know he has a lot on his plate, but I am tired of him lying. Is there a way to get him to deliver what he promises?

Lansing School District Fights Back to Curb School Suspensions

Rina Risper12 years ago017 mins

By Deborah M. Walker

How can a student learn in school if they are not there? The answer to this question is simple… they cannot. It is no wonder as the rate of school suspensions climb the rate of graduations decline. Students are being suspended at a rate of more than double that of thirty years ago. School expulsions have risen fifteen percent from 2002-2006. These rates are alarming and it seems this trend is only going to continue yet, local school officials are fighting back and new in-school programs are proving successful.

The Kid’s Doctor: Family routines can reduce childhood obesity

Rina Risper12 years ago05 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I just read an article published in the journal Pediatrics which once again validated the importance of family routines. In this study, researchers from Ohio State University looked at household routines as they related to childhood obesity, an ever-escalating problem.

Michigan Artist Named “Male Vocalist of The Year” at 2013 Tejano Music Awards

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

Ricky Valenz from Lansing, Michigan is

making waves in the Tejano music industry.

Courtesy photo

SAN ANTONIO, TX– The 33rd Annual Tejano Music Awards held at the Lila Cockrell Theater on October 19th, proved to be a big night for Tejano newcomer Ricky Valenz. Valenz, who won last year’s “Best New Artist Male-2012” walked away with two awards, including “Male Vocalist of the Year”, making Valenz the first male artist to win “Best New Artist Male” and “Male Vocalist” back to back.

Movie Review: Dark Girls

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

What makes a documentary essential? Is it its political, social relevance or subject matter?

Powerful, intelligent and surprisingly entertaining, “Dark Girls” is an essential and riveting film that pulls back our country’s curtain to reveal the deep seated biases and hatreds of racism – within and outside of the Black American culture.