November 6, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Brown Makes Racing History: First African American NHRA Champion

Rina Risper09 mins

POMONA, CA — The next time Brown walks into the impressive collection of  National Hot Rod Association  (NHRA) drag racing history, he, too, will be part of the sport’s 61-year history as the first African-American to own a major American auto racing season championship.

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Indian American Talent Flourishes on Fall TV

Rina Risper011 mins

 Mindy Kaling, is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer who plays Kelly Kapoor on the NBC sitcom The Office, as well as developing and starring in The Mindy Project. Kaling is also a co-executive producer and writer of several of the show’s episodes. FOX’s “The Mindy Project,” airing Tuesdays at 9:30. 

Photo by Autumn De Wilde/FOX

 

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Healthy Living: STRAWBERRIES AND FROZEN YOGURT TRIFLE

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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Movie Review: Flight

Rina Risper06 mins

Denzel Washington is a pilot in the movie “Flight”.  It is now playing  at NCG – Eastwood Cinemas at 2500 Showtime Drive in Lansing, MI -10:30 am,12:15,1:30, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15, 7:35, 9:15 pm.  Check your local movie theater for times in your area.
 

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Making Your Holidays without Breaking the Bank

Rina Risper03 mins

By CADL Marketing Staff
 
If you’re like many other Michiganders this holiday season, your festive spirit may be dampened by economic woes. Never fear, that’s why your library is here. 

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Just Thinking Out Loud: Violence is Killing Us… Literally

Rina Risper09 mins

By Marvin Cato
 
I don’t know about you but I’m tired of hearing about all of the young people we’re losing due to an escalation in violence. We all know that certain lifestyles boast the ability to do great bodily harm and even take a life as if it’s a badge of honor to have a violent reputation and be feared.

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Do you have an opinion? 11-22

Rina Risper02 mins

Dear TNCP,
 
As a military veteran (Army, infantry, Viet Nam) I invite everyone to take a few moments each Veteran’s Day and think about the interconnectedness of life. 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-22

Rina Risper03 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I am feeling the excitement in the air as the holiday festivities and invitations begin to roll in.  Please remember those who have had a painful year. 

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The New Normal: Adult Interns

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Rick Garcia

 
The profile of today’s workforce is a transparent riddle – it’s hard to distinguish whether an employee has been steadily vested with that company or is a new, green arrival in that company’s industry.
 
In other words, we are seeing a mature workforce, who have been displaced by job cuts or layoffs and are entering second careers that is completely different from where they started.

 

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Your Other 8 Hours: 5 Ways to beat your shopping addiction

Rina Risper09 mins

Alcohol? Crack? Heroin? These drugs are known to be highly addictive, but can something as innocuous as shopping be addictive? Having worked with more than one so-called “shopaholic” at my Orange County financial planning firm, I have no doubt that shopping can become addictive and destructive. 

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