August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Excuse Me, Are You Listening? 10-3

Rina Risper03 mins

  Dear Readers,

 
Our anniversary party was a great success!   The Creole Gallery at 1218 Turner Street was packed to the brim.  We also had to use Favorites Cafe which is right next door to the Creole Gallery. Please support both.  Favorites is open on Saturday until 3:00 pm.
 

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Urban Housecall: Bernie Mac: The Legacy Continues

Rina Risper023 mins

 

Comedian Bernie Mac and his daughter Je’Niece McCullough. 
Photo provided courtesy of Je’Niece McCulloughBy Karla Robinson, MD
 
One of the Kings of Comedy as he is affectionately known, Bernie Mac is heralded as one of the greatest comedians of all time.  While he was bringing in the laughs, many didn’t know he was battling the chronic disease sarcoidosis.  While his death in August 2008 at the age of 50 seemed untimely and he is sorely missed, his legacy lives on not only through the classic films, shows, and stand up routines, but also through his foundation, The Bernie Mac Foundation.

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Interpersonal EDGE: Give Criticism But Skip Crisis

Rina Risper04 mins

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I’m the manager of a large department under enormous production pressures. When I give bad feedback, employees get defensive, resentful or openly hostile. How do I deliver criticism without demoralizing my staff?

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Your Other 8 Hours: Eliminating Poverty: How to Start a Business for Free

Rina Risper08 mins

 By Robert Pagliarini, 

Tribune Media Services
 
Are you wondering how to start a business or take advantage of a great business idea when you have very little capital to get it off the ground? You may be struggling to decide which business to start because you don’t have the resources. The experts will tell you that when you are starting a business, you should try to get money from the three F’s — friends, family and fools — but there’s a much smarter (and less insulting) strategy to get money for your venture.

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Ask Tamara: My Son’s Father is Back!

Rina Risper06 mins

 

 
 
Dear Tamara:
 
My husband and I have been married for six years. We have three children. Four-year old-twins and a twelve-year-old son I had from a previous relationship. While my husband has not officially adopted my son, he has been the only father my son has known for the last six years. Recently my son’s father contacted me and wants to see and develop a relationship with his son and my husband thinks it’s a bad idea.

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Videoview

Rina Risper06 mins

 By Jay Bobbin

Tribune Media Services
 
STARTING THIS WEEK: “MEGAMIND”: What happens after a villain succeeds in eliminating the hero who’s long been pursuing him? That’s the question faced by the title bad guy (voice of Will Ferrell) in this sly animated fantasy, which was presented in 3-D in theaters. After getting rid of his pursuer (voice of Brad Pitt), Megamind needs a new purpose and has to chart a different course for himself; Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, David Cross and Jonah Hill also are in the vocal cast. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by cast and crew; deleted scene; animated short subject “Megamind: The Button of Doom.” *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)

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A ‘Taxing’ Tax Season Tax Forms and Help at the Downtown Library

Rina Risper03 mins

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Reference Librarian Anne R.
 
Wow, what a tax season already!  The Federal and Michigan forms and booklets were delayed due to late tax legislation by Congress, but they have finally arrived at the Downtown La
nsing Library. Stop in during our open hours, or call (517) 367-6346 to see if we have the specific forms you need.

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Retire Smart: SEC Takes One Small Step Toward Financial Planning Overhaul, But Issues Remain

Rina Risper08 mins

By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
 
Should a financial advisor be required to put your best interests first? The answer seems obvious, but the question is being punted back and forth between lawmakers and regulators trying to re-structure oversight of financial advisory services in the wake of the 2008 financial meltdown.

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Blackflix.com: “Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son”

Rina Risper08 mins

Studio:     20th Century Fox

Plot:     FBI agent Malcolm Turner and his stepson Trent go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder.
Cast:     Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson, Jessica Lucas, Portia Doubleday, Faizon Love.
Rating:      PG-13
Bottom Line:     ****
 

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News Spotlight: For a better workday, smile like you mean it

Rina Risper04 mins

 EAST LANSING, MI — Want to keep your boss happy? Smile at your customers. Want to keep yourself happy and productive? Smile like you mean it.

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