August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Blood Diamond

Rina Risper04 mins

Movie Summary
Studio: Warner Bros.
Plot: A fisherman and a mercenary join forces on a quest to recover a rare pink diamond in Sierra Leone.
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Arnold Vosloo, Oscar Isaac
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ***

 

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Why Can’t The Board Read Between The Lines? A Lesson in the Hidden Costs of Budget Cuts

Rina Risper06 mins

If the Lansing School Board cuts teacher pay by ‘x’, benefits by ‘y’ and inflation is at ‘z’, what is the cost to students?

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New Twist To An Old Scam

Rina Risper02 mins

LANSING, MI —  The Lansing Police Department is warning the public of a new twist to an old scam.  It appears con artists are using legitimate business opportunities to try and scam people looking to make extra money during the holidays working part time.

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Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Welcomes Pastor Walter Gibson

Rina Risper02 mins

LANSING, MI — Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church has been without a pastor for close to three years.  We are pleased to announce that they have a new pastor, Walter Gibson from Houston, TX and we will be having installation services for him on Sunday, January 21, 2007 , immediately following the 11am service.

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Lansing Association of Women’s Clubs: “Keeping the Vision By Preserving Our Heritage”

Rina Risper07 mins

LANSING, MI — Lansing Association of Women’s Clubs (LAWC) became a reality through the efforts of Dr. Rose T. Brunson, Mrs. Gertrude Lee and Mrs. Ina B. Majors.  A community survey was conducted by these women in the early forties that established the need for a nursery.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrates a century of service by Reaching Out to Students

Rina Risper06 mins

 

LANSING, MI – The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. celebrated their fraternity’s 100th anniversary with a week of events including a mentoring session with young males at El-Shabazz Academy.

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    Library Can Help You Find Data For Your Business Plan

    Rina Risper03 mins

    There are many demographics you can include in your business plan, depending on the nature of your endeavor.

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    This Year, Give a Gift That Lasts

    Rina Risper06 mins

    The holidays are upon us, which means that it’s time, once again, to search for those "perfect" gifts.

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