June 26, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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Movie Review “Battleship”

Rina Risper05 mins

Studio:  Universal (2 hrs. 31 min.)
Plot:    A fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.
Cast:   Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson, Rihanna
Rating:  PG-13
Bottom Line:   **1/2

By Jonathan McMillan

During the many fun nights I enjoyed playing Monopoly at the family table, I’ve never had the thought, “Hey, why doesn’t Hollywood spend $200 million making a live-action, CGI saturated movie based off a less fun game?”

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Aboutthatcar.com 2012 Buick Verano

Rina Risper07 mins

DETROIT, MI — A 2012 Buick Verano was delivered to me on a Friday and I was headed down Interstate 75 to Toledo on Saturday. My point is that I got a chance to test drive Buick’s entry level sedan in several traffic environments.

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Encouraging Circle

Rina Risper06 mins

By Charissa Patterson-Martinez

Who are your circle of friends and family?  Do they encourage you or discourage you? While we should possess self motivational skills all on our own, it’s okay to distance yourself from constant negative energy.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 11-10

Rina Risper08 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I know that we worry a lot about our children.  I am worried a lot about the littlest things when it comes to them because I am not directly knowledgeable about all of  their thoughts or emotions at all times.  The one thing that I do know is that we as parents have the most influence on our children.

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Virtual Tourist: Top 10 most scenic workouts

Rina Risper016 mins

It is great to go on vacation and keep up with your healthy New Year’s resolutions. Try
hiking in Cinque Terre in Italy.
 
Photo by Holger Gester

www.VirtualTourist.com

As vacation time looms, it’s easy to suddenly remember the New Year’s resolutions that have gone to the wayside. Even if you’ve been good, upcoming “vacations” can wreak havoc on your hard work, with long days spent laying horizontal by a pool drinking calories. Instead of packing only cover-ups and sun hats for your impending jaunts, how about some workout clothes? To help you find some spots that are both beautiful and conducive to exercise, VirtualTourist.com has compiled a list of the “Top Ten Most Scenic Workouts.”     

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Your Other 8 Hours: The Perils of the iPad

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Apple released the iPad in April 2010, but you probably already knew that. It sold hundreds of thousands of units and has received praise from journalists and techies, but you probably already knew that, too. What you may not know is that the Apple iPad is one of the most destructive new technologies since the TV.

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May is Stroke Awareness Month: Do You Know the Signs?

Rina Risper04 mins

LANSING, MI — With May being National Stroke Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is reminding all Michiganders of the warning signs of a stroke – and how it affects specific populations, such as women and those under 65.

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Avoiding Fireworks Injuries

Rina Risper08 mins

Keep safe around fireworks.
 
By Karla Robinson, MD
 
The summer holiday season is often a time for family gatherings, cookouts, and fun in the sun.  With the month of July in full swing, the start of firework season is also upon us.  Although personal firework use is outlawed in several states, there are still many people affected each year by the dangers associated with a “backyard” firework display.

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Interpersonal EDGE: Working Hard and Not Getting Ahead? Read This!

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
 Q. I’ve been in my job for 10 years. I’m loyal, hard working, have great people skills, and am highly competent. I am also consistently passed over for promotions. The people who are promoted are far less competent. I don’t get it! How do I get on my company’s promotional track?

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Retire Smart: Retirement planners often need a Negative Nelly on their team

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
I woke up last Saturday morning to the following “Retire Smart” reader email:
 
  “Why are you a Negative Nelly? Your columns seem to advocate that everyone never be able to retire and that everyone be on the ‘carry-out’ plan … i.e. instead of being able to retire, [people] should die on the job … that’s NOT right. I’ve heard of quite a few people who wound up on the ‘carry-out’ plan, when they could have retired and enjoyed what remained of their lives. Please temper your columns so that people who want to retire are able to do so without any guilt and are able to enjoy life.”

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