August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Hire Teenagers: A Solution to Joblessness in America

Rina Risper06 mins

By Patricia Johnson
New America Media
 
At the recent LinkedIn-sponsored town hall meeting, President Obama stated that we “make sure your neighbors and friends also have jobs.”
 
I’ve got a suggestion that doesn’t cost much, doesn’t need a government agency to run it, and could help reinvigorate our cities: hire teenagers.
 

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Excuse me, are you listening? 10-19

Rina Risper05 mins

Dear Readers,
 
I have been head over heels in love with life these days.  Things are going good.  I have loyal friends.  Business is getting better.  I am more focused.  I am branching out more.  I spend a lot of time on the phone and email with non related business issues.  I am cutting back.  

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All That Jazz

Rina Risper05 mins

Photo courtesy of Nunez family collection

 

By Reference Librarian Jolee Hamlin

Jazz is a unique genre of American music with roots in both African and European traditions. This month, the Capital Area District Library is pleased to offer “A Night of Jazz,” a free concert featuring music from the Jazz Age. 

 

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sponsors Community Workshop and Forum

Rina Risper03 mins

LANSING, MI – On Wednesday, October 12th, from 6:00-8:00pm, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Tau Omega Chapter will host a community workshop and forum entitled “Moving from Advocacy to Action: What Every Citizen should Know About the State of Michigan Budget.” The event will take place in Room 235 Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI. 

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Your Other 8 Hours: When Surviving is Not Enough

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services

 
Six years ago, Mark and Sarah were on a cruise ship touring the South Pacific when a violent tropical storm damaged the ship’s hull. Several passengers were knocked overboard and into the dark churning waters nearly 50 feet below. Mark and Sarah were two of the passengers who plunged into the cold waters that night. They frantically grabbed pieces of debris and hung on tight, doing whatever they could to keep their heads above water.

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News Spotlight: Candlelight Vigil to Honor Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence

Rina Risper02 mins

 LANSING, MI — On Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 pm we invite you to gather with us at The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 West Malcolm X Street in Lansing for a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance and honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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Urban Housecalls: Don’t Let Gout Take You Out Of The Game

Rina Risper010 mins

By Robert C. Robinson III, MD

Here it is fellas!  Another football season has kicked off and there isn’t a more exciting time of year!  For many of us, this is a time of fantasy leagues, long weekend afternoons, late Monday nights, and most importantly the tailgating party.  But before you plan the menu for your next game day celebration, there are a few things you may want to consider if you don’t want to get sidelined before the next week’s action.

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Interpersonal EDGE: What to Do When Work Hands You Lemons?

Rina Risper05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I have had several really out of the blue work crises this year that have me feeling shocked and dismayed. I was raised to think good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. The worst part is that I’ve had smug coworkers with better fortune saying I must deserve my bad luck. Am I cursed, and how do I turn my work life around?

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Ask Tamara: My Boss Wants to be My Facebook Friend!

Rina Risper06 mins

 Dear Tamara:

 
My boss sent me a friend request on Facebook and I am really not sure if I should accept it or not. On one hand my boss is really cool. She is down to earth and really tries to get to know everyone on the staff. I think we have a good working relationship. On the other, I don’t know that I want my boss to have access to my private life. Not that I do anything wrong on Facebook, but I don’t want to open that door where something can be confused or misinterpreted. At the same time, I don’t want to offend her by not accepting her request.

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Retire Smart: Why Declining Cognitive Ability Could Post a Risk to Your Retirement Security: Part 1 of 2 Parts

Rina Risper09 mins

By Mark Miller

Tribune Media Services
 
We’ve all received the pitch in the mail: Transfer your credit card balance to a new card at a lower interest rate. The catch: Payments on the new card will be applied first to the transferred balance; meanwhile, a higher interest rate is applied to new purchases-and payments are applied to that balance only after the transferred amount is paid off.

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