October 23, 2025

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Your Other 8 Hours: 4 Steps To Becoming a Multitasking Master

Rina Risper08 mins

 

By Robert Pagliarini, 
Tribune Media Services
 
No doubt you’ve heard the research that “proves” multitasking is counterproductive, but I disagree. There is bad multitasking and there is good multitasking. The trick is to learn how to multitask the right way.

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Ask Tamara: Cyberbulling!!

Rina Risper04 mins

 

Dear Tamara:
 
I think my teenage son may be the victim of cyberbullying. While cleaning up his room I noticed his Facebook page was still up on his computer monitor and decided to take a look. I saw several threatening messages on his page. 

 

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Arab Rappers in Solidarity With Uprisings in Middle East & North Africa

Rina Risper018 mins

By Aisha Fukushima, 

New America Media
 
Many prominent Arab hip-hop artists inspired by uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have released music in solidarity with protesters in the region. Though the messages of these new songs are not necessarily new to Arab hip-hop, the urgency and relevance of this new music has gained these artists increasing international attention.

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“Color Purple” Reviews

Rina Risper09 mins

 

By TNCP Staff

 
At “The New Citizens Press”, we love theatre and the arts.  This is the year for those who have not experienced being creative to do so.  All of the “creatives” in Michigan, I advise you to do something different.  Go to a play or an outdoor event.  Do something that you have not done before.  As our motto states “ changing the mindset in the ‘nu’ millennium”.  

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News Spotlight: Producer will give free lecture for Lansing youth Peter Sklar comes to scout talent and give show business advice to aspiring artists

Rina Risper02 mins

Peter Sklar, Broadway producer and Hollywood talent scout, will come to Spartan Dance Center in East Lansing on Sunday, May 1st at 2:00 p.m. to give local youth a free lecture on beginning a career in performing arts in his series titled, “Earning a Living in the Arts.”

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News Spotlight: Handle Easter Eggs Properly to Assure a Safe Holiday

Rina Risper04 mins

 

Coloring Easter eggs and hosting Easter egg hunts are fun holiday traditions for many Michigan families. The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) reminds consumers to take some simple steps this Easter to ensure safe egg handling and minimize food safety risks.

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Rarin’ to Get Planting? Here’s What You Can Do Now

Rina Risper06 mins

 

 
 
 
By Sean Conway
Cultivating Life
Tribune Media Services
 
This time of year, a quick trip to your local garden center is the perfect way to get a case of spring fever.

 

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Increase Your Style and Swag This Summer

Rina Risper05 mins

 R& B singer, Trey Songz will be performing at Common Ground Festival in Lansing, Michigan from Monday, July 11, 2011 at Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park.  www.commongroundfest.com

 

By Quassan Castro

Usher, Jay Z, T.I., Pdiddy, Trey Songz and Denzel Washington all have that perfect style and swagger. Swagger is a persons’ style that encompasses the way they walk, talk, and dress. When you have swagger there is a sense of self-awareness and confidence that draw people to you like a magnet. 
 

 

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Naturally Savvy: Fasting Has Many Benefits for the Body

Rina Risper07 mins

By Rachel Hynd

Naturally Savvy
 
What is fasting and can it be beneficial? Many of us know it as a protocol the doctor prescribes before blood testing. For others, it may mean giving up a favorite food for a period of time or not eating food at certain times of the day or year out of respect for various religious holidays.

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