September 25, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Giving Wisely This Holiday Season

Rina Risper06 mins

By Rick Garcia
 
This time of year, mailboxes and inboxes are filled with requests for charitable donations with the same message – financial support is needed now more than ever. But in these tough economic times, how can families ensure that their dollars will do the most good?

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Your Other 8 Hours: How Healthy Are You?

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
I wrote recently about how you can start closing the gap between the life you are living and your best life … but I received some reader complaints.

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The Kid’s Doctor: Coughs and colds are nasty, but antibiotics are not the answer

Rina Risper04 mins

Get smart about the way you treat colds and coughs. 

 
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
   The prescribing of antibiotics is highest for young children. But, antibiotics need to be used appropriately in order to ensure that they’re effective, as well as to prevent antibiotic resistance.

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Retire Smart: Giving gifts at the holidays

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
 The holiday season is one of the rare occasions when we’re going to focus on spending money, rather than saving or investing it. After all, I don’t want to be known as “Scrooge McSchlesinger”! The following is a holiday grab-bag of ideas.

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Interpersonal Edge: An edge for discouraged job seekers

Rina Risper07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I’m in my 20s and I’m discouraged about how to give myself any advantage in such a competitive tough job market. Are there strategies you recommend to clients who are struggling to get the attention of potential employers?

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‘Tis the Season to Teach Our Children the Meaning of Giving

Rina Risper04 mins

Family time:  Kristeen Ralston (left) and her daughters,  4-year-old, Alaziah Littlejohn (holding the pin cushion) and Amiyah Ralston-Knox, who is 12-years-old and in the seventh grade at Eastern High School. They volunteered their time to collect coats for a cause and help with minor mending.  TNCP photo 

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Mariachi Masters White House Engagement

Rina Risper09 mins

Mariachi Master Apprentice Program and its instructors travelled from the West Coast to the White House to share the stage with First Lady Michelle Obama during the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program 2012 Awardees.
 
Photo by Khalil Abdullah

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Movie Review: Skyfall

Rina Risper011 mins

Studio:     Columbia (2 hrs. 23 min.)
Plot:     Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her.
Cast:      Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench
Rating:     PG 13
Bottom Line:     **1/2
 

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Healthy Living: CORN AND AVOCADO RELISH

Rina Risper03 mins

Living with diabetes does not mean you have to miss out on all the delicious food during the holidays or special occasions. 
 
I have gathered several of my favorite recipes that are all diabetic-friendly and full of flavor so that you and your entire family will enjoy them!!  
 
We all need to eat healthier, so why not start here.  You don’t have to be a Top Chef to make these simple dishes. Grab your pots and pans and let’s go!!

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Instead of Reading, Try Listening

Rina Risper03 mins

By Thais Rousseau, 
Head Librarian at CADL Dansville
 
Everyone knows libraries have lots of great books to read. For more and more people, “reading” actually means “listening.” As part of our collection, Capital Area District Libraries lends audiobooks on CD and downloadable formats for all ages and tastes.

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