Local & State - The New Citizens Press

Retire Smart: KISS for the end of summer

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Media Services

It’s the end of summer, and if you’re like most people, just about the last thing you want to deal with is your money. But I have great news – it’s time to employ the KISS method of financial management … you know, KISS: K-I-S-S or “Keep it Simple, Stupid!”

Hispanic Heritage Month to Laud Latinos Statewide

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th -, celebrations, lectures and festivities will be taking place throughout the State from Church halls to city halls or from elementary classrooms to public libraries. Topics range from the historical civil rights movement of Cesar Chavez to the economic impact and contribution of Latinos from the State’s robust agri-business and entrepreneurial sector.

Your Other 8 Hours: Stop feeling intimidated: How to instantly boost your confidence in 2 minutes

Rina Risper12 years ago08 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

Are you ever in a professional or personal setting where you feel intimidated, unsure of your abilities, nervous, awkward or downright scared? No more. What would your life look like if you had more confidence and felt more powerful? Would you perform better at work, during a job interview or while giving a presentation?

MEN’S CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR GREATER LANSING

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

Greater Lansing Clergy Forum led by Dr. Melvin T. Jones Pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church including 25 additional Lansing area churches and ministries is hosting the Men’s Summit.

Inside The Mind of a Sportsaholic: A Couple Of Requests

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Jimmy L. Wilson, Jr.

Football season is back! For many, this is start of what could be considered the sports fiscal year. From September to June, we immersed in football, and basketball. There is not much that we ask from people who are not as enthralled as we are during these months. However, there are a couple of requests that I would like to make on behalf of myself, and other sports fanatics. Even though you all may not be able to grant the requests, please indulge me, and see if you can work with any of them.

“Comfort Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul”: GRILLED BURGERS SEASONING and GRILLED PEACHES AND ICE CREAM

Rina Risper12 years ago03 mins

Summer is almost over. Get your grilling in with these two delicious recipes.

Heart Disease: American’s Number One Killer

Rina Risper12 years ago4 years ago08 mins

By Deborah Walker

Claiming more than 500,000 lives a year heart disease reigns as the leading cause of death in the United States, yet most people are unaware that this threat exists. Heart disease affects all Americans and is the number one cause of death for Whites, African American, and Hispanics alike. Heart disease strikes with little or no warning and most people diagnosed with heart disease showed no signs until it was too late.

Left: Cameron “Big Perm” Doyle and Aniyah Lake. Big Perm and Aniyah visiting her school before he passed away.

Movie Marks 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement

Rina Risper12 years ago02 mins

Carib Press — Starring Anika Noni Rose, Wood Harris and David Alan Grier, “The Watsons Go to Birmingham” is the tale of a summer journey that leaves a family – and a nation – forever transformed.

Hope Still Out for Older Job Seekers

Rina Risper12 years ago07 mins

By Rick Garcia

After receiving my first AARP membership in the mail, I knew I would soon belong to a membership that can not be avoided – Being a Senior Citizen.

Your Other 8 Hours: What’s holding you back and what to do about it

Rina Risper12 years ago06 mins

By Robert Pagliarini,

Tribune Media Services

There’s one thing that’s holding you back more than any other. It’s not your education, who you know, or even how much time you have. It’s fear of pain. It’s that simple. The bad news is that the challenge you face is yourself. Of course, this is also the good news. It’s not the economy, your mistakes from the past, a bad childhood, or anything else. The problem is within you, and so is the solution. Your ability to deal with the fear of pain effectively is your golden ticket to your best life, job promotions, health, and better relationships.