November 1, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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2011 – It’s Time to Discover You

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Publisher & President, Rina Risper, shares her thoughts for the new year! Photo by Sheron Shappell

By Rina Risper
President & Publisher

LANSING, MI —  I have decided that being  Publisher of  The New Citizens Press is exactly what I want to continue doing in the future.  I am here for the long run.  I am sure that you have noticed plenty of changes in the newspaper over the past 10 years.  In 2010, we started to let our actions speak louder than words when we began to focus on a mission of enhancing your experience with us.  We offer a unique perspective but we publish every two weeks.

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Mighty Medicine: Committed to Haiti’s Recovery

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Mighty Medicine is continuing to build a reputation for making great music that is healing and uplifting. Photo by David Smith

LANSING, MI — Mighty Medicine, soul rock duo, is helping to organize a benefit concert Saturday, January 8th from 4pm-10pm at Everybody Reads Bookstore located at  2019 East Michigan Avenue in Lansing, MI. The proceeds from this concert will support the Bucoseh Orphanage and school in Haiti. Mighty Medicine is guitarist and folk instrumentalist, Larry Neuhardt and vocalist and percussionist, DeShaun Sparkle Snead.
 

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12 Steps to Healthy Holidays

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By Lisa Tsakos
Naturally Savvy

The holiday season is a time of excess — overspending, overindulging in unhealthy food and alcohol, more socializing than usual, and more stress on the body, mind, and wallet. Keep your budget and your waistline under control this season with these suggestions:
 

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My Answer

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By Billy Graham
Tribune Media Services

Q: How can I empty my mind of all the useless thoughts I have so I can hear God speaking to me? I want to be close to God and feel His presence, but I have a hard time getting rid of all the distractions in my mind. – J.W.H.
 

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How do I wear that trend… electric blue

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By Ashia Sims

After a spring and summer of bright colors, one has managed to break through and hold on into the colder months. Electric blue was a hot color on the runways for fall/winter and I think it’s a wonderful and easy trend to get involved with.

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On the Road with MoJo: Table-for-Two Reviews

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By Michele and John Oliver

Home Slice Pizza
1415 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Price Range: From $2.75 per slice – $17.50 for a large pie
Family-friendly atmosphere with great customer service

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Fast Facts 9-25

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By the Capital Area District Library Reference Department

The Reference Staff at the Downtown Lansing Library includes librarians with a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. They are some of the most valuable best resources the library offers! For example, Marisela G. heads up our language resources. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, so she often assists patrons who would otherwise have a difficult time communicating with staff. 

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DARE TO ASK: EXCUSE ME, SIR, BUT DID YOU JUST SPIT?

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QUESTIONS

Why do men need to spit so much in public? — Anne, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
What is it with guys and spitting? — Cheryl, New Haven, Conn.

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Your Other 8 Hours: The Power of Positive Prejudice

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By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services

Several weeks ago at a fundraising event, I was introduced to a man in his late 40s. He had perfect hair, a GQ grin and was dressed impeccably in a custom suit. The only thing that sparkled more than his white teeth was his gold Rolex. As I was shaking his hand, I immediately assessed what kind of person he was, but, after speaking with him, my initial characterization was destroyed and so was my spirit. I realized that I had unfairly (and inaccurately) prejudged who he was.

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Videoview

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STARTING THIS WEEK: “THE AMERICAN”: The title is accurate in terms of this well-filmed vehicle for an unusually somber George Clooney, who really is the only American in the European-made story of a hit man who mulls getting out of the business and takes some downtime in Italy after a mission goes wrong. The locals make him feel welcome – particularly one woman (Violante Placido) he develops feelings for – but opening himself up to others increases the odds he won’t survive much longer. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by director Anton Corbijn; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, N, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

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