August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Capital Area Community Action Network’s Prayer Day Book Project

Rina Risper02 mins

Books Open Minds and Doors:  Education is a tool that has proved useful in preventing people from returning to the prison system after their release. However, prison libraries are meager and education programs have been cut. When Mount Hope Ministries approached CCCAN with a request we were able to begin delivering.  In two weeks we have collected over 250 books. We will present them with the books on Prayer Day, August 1, 2007.
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News Briefs 6-9

Rina Risper015 mins

Avoid bumps in the road when buying, selling cars, Cruise Secretary of State Web site for info, HEALTHIEST STUDENT BODIES, TRINITY AME CHURCH’S MEN’S DAY ACTIVITIES PLANNED, Civil Rights Department Affirms Right To File Complaints Without Retaliation,

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The Darfur Crisis Takes A Toll On The Most Vunerable

Rina Risper015 mins

“I kept seeing reports about the humanitarian crisis in Darfur that were so cruel it made my body cringe. ”
– Tashmica Torok, Founder of The Whisper Campaign-

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Blood & Sweat, but no Tears

Rina Risper011 mins

Fight Night, May 12, was an intense and eventful evening.  This was a 7 bout professional fight with the main event featuring Dan “Pokey the Hurricane” Hicks.  A talented DJ made up for the event starting about an hour behind schedule, but once the fights got started, they kept the audiences full attention.  I have much respect for all the fighters who enter into the ring.  Here are highlights on some of the fights:

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Excuse Me… 6-9

Rina Risper011 mins

     Aging affects all of us differently.  I find it very difficult to comprehend the people who send their children away to go to school without thinking about long-term ramifications.  When my children become college age, I hope they stay right here with me. I shudder when I hear a parent proudly state, "I don’t want my child to stay in Lansing (you can fill in any town). He is going out of state to school."

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Do you have an opinion? 6-9

Rina Risper05 mins

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    Nu Resolution 6-9

    Rina Risper03 mins

    New Resolution #10: Keep your personal reality private and watch some Pee-Wee’s Playhouse!

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    As I See It… 6-9

    Rina Risper015 mins

    MDOC Fires Correction Officers

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    Blackflix.com Movie Reveiw: Even Money

    Rina Risper03 mins

    Studio:
         Yari Film Group
    Plot:
         A gambling addiction threatens to destroy the lives of nine unconnected individuals.
    Cast: Forest Whitaker, Danny DeVito, Ray Liotta, Jay Mohr, Kim Basinger, Nick Cannon, Kelsey Grammer
    Rating:     R
    Bottom Line:    ***

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    Book Reveiw 6-9

    Rina Risper08 mins

    Long Walk Up
    By Denise Turney
    ISBN:  0-9663539-3-5
    Publisher:  Chistell Publishing
    Available:  Bookstores everywhere and www.chistell.com

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