October 16, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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How to: Keep your fireplace clean

Rina Risper05 mins

By Brian Mc Donald

HowToDoThings.com

 
Cold weather is at our doorsteps. How often do you take the time to thank your fireplace for all the times it kept you warm during cold fall and winter nights? How about those nights when its flickering flames sparked an evening of romance, or when its unmistakable smell brought comfort and calm to your life? There’s a great way to thank your fireplace: take good care of it!

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Financial Focus – 9-2 – Edward Jones – When Evaluating Investments, Look at Value – Not Just Price

Rina Risper05 mins

 

Most investors pay a great deal of attention to the price of their investments —  yesterday’s price, today’s price, tomorrow’s price, next year’s price and so on. And that’s understandable, because we always want the prices of our investments to rise. Yet, if you focus too much on prices, you could end up making some costly mistakes.

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Naturally Savvy: Manage Stress During Pregnancy for Baby’s Health

Rina Risper07 mins

 

 
 
By Lilian Presti
 
Most women wouldn’t dream of smoking a pack of cigarettes or drinking a few martinis while pregnant. Public service efforts over the last few decades have reached the masses, educating would-be parents on the dangerous effects of certain lifestyle choices. But how often do people think about the impact of stress during pregnancy?
 
 

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Interpersonal EDGE: Want Office Harmony? Read This!

Rina Risper06 mins

  By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I just started a new job and one of the reasons I took it is everyone in the office seemed to get along so well. However, the better I get to know my coworkers the more conflict I can see. How do I do a better job of screening for a harmonious workplace?

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Fast Facts: Computer Resources – 9-2

Rina Risper08 mins

 

Did you know that the Capital Area District Library offers free computers classes on numerous computer related topics? The Downtown branch offers classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Additionally, we teach classes on setting up an email account, learning to use the Internet, blogging, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, photo editing, job searching, and online research.

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    me2u- Habit – 9-2

    Rina Risper09 mins

     

     
    I do not know what motivated me to start doing it. I do not remember when I started doing it. I feel very strange when I do it. I do not speak on it either. I find the practice rather odd. However, I do see that I am not alone in doing it but I have never spoken with anyone else about my surreptitious activity. I joke with myself about it. I tell myself ‘it looks like I made it to another day.’ 

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    Is Our Poor Mother Earth Finally Fighting Back?

    Rina Risper04 mins

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    By Wells Mahkee
    Navajo Hopi Observer 
     
    With all the recent tragedies the world has encountered in recent years, it’s been quite surprising to me that not one person – not even in Indian Country – has mentioned what I happen to believe is happening on our poor planet Earth; our poor, neglected, abused shell of a “mother” who apparently has had quite enough of what her “children” have been doing to her and is now striking back with force. How else would you explain the recent surge in natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and the like?
     

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    Retire Smart: New Year’s Resolution For a New Decade: Finding New Work With Meaning

    Rina Risper06 mins

    By Mark Miller
    Tribune Media Services

    Pollster John Zogby posed this question last summer to 4,000 Americans: “What will be the historic legacy of Baby Boomers?” The responses were startling.
     

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    Congratulations to Tiara Adams

    Rina Risper04 mins

    Tiara’s parents, family and friends are proud of everything she has achieved…and the person she is.  Tiara pictured here making a free throw playing against Northwood University. 

    Courtesy Photo

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    News Spotlight: Republican for Governor Says Public-private partnerships can save Michigan millions

    Rina Risper04 mins

     

    To bring Michigan to better times, we must act boldly and creatively.  Frankly, there are more risks if we continue down the usual path than if we explore new territory. Pictured:  Mike Bouchard, Republican candidate for Governor 
     

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