The New Citizens Press

News Brief 7-13

Rina Risper17 years ago013 mins

AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE MORE OFTEN TARGETED BY PHONE FRAUD – Learn the steps to recognize and report a scam. Many types of fraud start with a phone call. Do you know who’s calling you?

It feels good when someone shows appreciation for something that you have done. A simple gesture of gratitude can promptly put a positive spin on an otherwise mediocre day. I have always felt that positive reinforcement goes a lot further than any negative feedback. I do understand sometimes someone might have to just break it down to brass tacks. That may be necessary but uncomfortable, however if done skillfully it can still be a favorable transaction. I believe that you would agree that being positive is good. Am I wrong?

As I See It

As I See It? 7-13

Rina Risper17 years ago08 mins

Democrats Rush to Dump Felon Voting Bans

Plain Talk 7-13

Rina Risper17 years ago03 mins

If you could be granted one wish, what would it be? Think about that question for a minute. You would have to know what’s important to you. Would your one wish be about you and only you? Would you ask for riches enough to last you a hundred lifetimes so that you could eat, drink and be merry?

Excuse Me, Are You Listening?

Excuse me, are you Listening? 7-13

Rina Risper17 years ago05 mins

I carried an article around with me in 1996 when JonBenet Patricia Ramsey was murdered the day after Christmas. My birthday is December 27, so to hear about such a heinous crime on a day that was supposed to be so joyful for me stuck to the hairs on the back of my neck like a yoke.

Your Letters

Do you have an opinion? 7-13

Rina Risper17 years ago017 mins

In our July 6, 2008 – July 19, 2008 edition our feature story was “ Local Woman Teaches Lessons of Dignity”. It was about Marilouise Smith-Mays , an educator and librarian . She owns Private All Ages Language School (PAALS), which assists those who need tutoring or reading assistance.

Blackflix Movie News Presents: Hancock

Rina Risper17 years ago03 mins

Studio:     Sony Pictures (90 min.)
Plot:     A misunderstood superhero turns to the help of a PR agent to improve his image.
Cast:    Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2