October 29, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Your Other 8 Hours: Reach Your Goals More Quickly: Use Incremental Change

Rina Risper07 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Regardless of who you are, where you live, how much you make or even your education, your life is on a certain path — similar to a train on a track. You know there are going to be twists and turns, ups and downs, but you can easily figure out where you’ll end up personally and professionally if you stay on your current track. For example, if you continue to save this amount, you’ll end up with this. If you continue to eat like this, you’ll end up like that. If you continue to talk to your spouse like this, well, you get the gist. The hard part isn’t so much determining the future; the hard part is changing it.

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October is Small Business Month

Rina Risper05 mins

Is financing a big headache?   The library may be able to provide you with some relief.

By Library Staff Writer

With all the upheaval we’ve seen in our economy lately, many entrepreneurs have been feeling the same pinch as the rest of us. Money is tight so it’s become much more challenging to get traditional bank loans for starting or expanding a business. Entrepreneurs are left wondering if there is any way to secure financing.

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Domestic Violence Is On The Rise

Rina Risper07 mins

By Karla Robinson, MD

Often times considered taboo, domestic and intimate partner violence continues to be on the rise in the Black community.  Approximately, 1.5 million women are victims of physical abuse in this country and an estimated 1 in 4 women will experience some form of partner violence in their lifetime.  Recent statistics on domestic violence demonstrate that he rates of abuse by intimate partners in the Black community is significantly higher than in any other group.

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Interpersonal EDGE: How to Ride the Pony of Corporate Change

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. I’m a baby boomer and am simply exhausted at the pace of change that keeps happening in my workplace. I’ve paid my dues, worked hard and even went back to get a graduate degree. When do I get to a point where I have the luxury to stop being forced to change?

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Retire Smart: How to Protect Your Assets From the Risk of Cognitive Decline: Part 2 of 2 Part

Rina Risper010 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Last week’s column looked at the growing body of evidence suggesting that the aging brain isn’t well-suited to financial decision-making. About half of adults in their 80s suffer from dementia or cognitive decline that impacts their financial management skills.

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“It’s A Breast Thing” Helps Breast Cancer Survivors

Rina Risper05 mins

Left to Right:  Tonie Brovont, owner of OWLYN; Sophia Cole, breast cancer survivor and 2012 calendar model; Suzi Wyman and Barb McKessy, owners of Ultimate Image & Esthetique, which is a full service salon; and Dr. LaKeeya Tucker from Alliance Obstetrics-Gynecology (in the middle of Wyman and McKeesy) collaborated this year on “It’s a Breast Thing”.  Photo by The New Citizens Press

 

BATH, MI — Almost 400 people walked through the doors to support “It’s a Breast Thing” fundraiser.  The mission of this non-profit is to provide women in the Greater Lansing Area with resources regarding breast cancer.  The funds raised will stay in the community (Eaton, Ingham, Clinton and Shiawasee) for diagnosing and treating breast health issues. They also have support from a number of other physicians and businesses in the community.

 

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Videoview

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jay Bobbin
Tribune Media Services
 
STARTING THIS WEEK: “AFRICAN CATS”: The “Disneynature” series of feature-length documentaries continues with this Samuel L. Jackson-narrated portrait of lions and cheetahs. The story it weaves considers the relationship between parent and child … as evidenced by animals willing to make any and all sacrifices to ensure the safety of their young ones. A portion of the movie’s first-week video sales goes to a preservation effort being staged in conjunction with the African Wildlife Foundation. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (G) (Also on Blu-ray)
 

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Good Cookin’ Strawberry Recipes

Rina Risper05 mins

Home cooking for a new
generation. Easy and 
elegant recipes from the heart and soul created for today’s family.
 
By Sharon Fox
 
STRAWBERRY 
BALSAMIC FILET OF BEEF
 
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin filets
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chilled butter
freshly ground black pepper to taste
 
Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl, and allow to sit for 1 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. 

 

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AboutThatCar.com:   Acura TL– Surprising

Rina Risper07 mins

By Frank S. Washington
 
DETROIT, MI – I was a bit surprised during my short-week test drive of the 2012 Acura TL.
 
Acura, the luxury nameplate of Honda, always possessed the same characteristics of the mother brand that have made owners of both so loyal. Those traits are conservatively styled, dependable and technologically advanced. But fun to drive? I don’t think so.

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