August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Clueless Fashionista: Back to Basics: The importance of accessories

Rina Risper07 mins

Typically when I see someone doing accessories wrong it’s either one or two things. Either the person is under accessorized or they’re over accessorized. I am a big fan of accessories because if done right, they can really amp up your outfit. Now you may be wondering why accessories are so important.

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Retire Smart: Rising Number of Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Facing Foreclosure

Rina Risper07 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services

Reverse mortgages were created to help seniors stay in their homes by tapping the equity built up over the years. Now, a small but growing number of reverse mortgage borrowers find themselves at risk of losing their homes anyway.

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News Spotlight: Spike in Islamophobia Taking Toll on Sikhs

Rina Risper05 mins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sikh Indians gather every year in April in  Lansing, MI to celebrate the New Year.  TNCP photo.

This past weekend, two Sikh men, aged 78 and 65, were shot in broad daylight as they were walking down a street in Elk Grove, a suburb of Sacramento. The 65-year-old man died, while his friend was critically wounded. The assailant sped away in a light brown pickup.

 

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Michigan Power Equipment’s Open House Set for Businesses on March 19th

Rina Risper03 mins

 David Brown (father) started Brady Lawn & Garden in 1975.  Today his son, Jon Brady (right), carries on the legacy of exceptional 

customer service as owner of Midwest Power Equipment. TNCP Photo

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Total Truth

Rina Risper06 mins

By Tom Lagana
from “Serving Time, Serving Others”
 
“Forgive my family and friends? No way,” Rob growled. “I’m going to hurt them when I get out of here!” These angry words came from one of the inmates who had agreed to participate in our Alternatives to Violence weekend workshop.

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    Your Letters 10-3

    Rina Risper03 mins

     Dear TNCP,

     
    I’m a retired businessperson and as I watch politicians try to cut their way to a strong Michigan and United States I find that there is much confusion between the purpose of business and the purpose of government.
     

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    Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

    Rina Risper08 mins

      By Tashmica Torok

     
    A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle.  It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club.  After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories.  The first week of every month new selections are placed in your showroom and you can decide whether or not to purchase anything or to abstain.  So far, I have yet to abstain.
     

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    Mother Flippin’:One Funny Mother – Permissible Stilettos

    Rina Risper08 mins

     By Tashmica Torok

     
    A few months ago I signed up for a service called Shoe Dazzle.  It’s Kim Kardashian’s company that works kind of like a shoe-of-the-month club.  After taking a short fashion quiz, a virtual showroom is created for you that include both shoes and accessories

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