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07/25/17 RTIR E-zine: Summer Custody Shuffles, Alzheimer Prevention, Dream Jobs

July 25, 2017

01. Wray for FBI – Only Russia Matters
02. Holy Land Tensions Continue to Build
03. Medical Coverage Isn’t Enough
04. Singer’s Death May Aid Male Sex Abuse Survivors
05. Surviving the Summer Custody Shuffle
06. Cyber Attack – What Would Happen?
07. The IRS Can Take Your Passport!?
08. The Summer Family Visit – the Un-Vacation
09. Why Americans Get More Sunburns
10. Simple 10-Minute-a-Day Alzheimer Prevention
11. The Epidemic that Gets No Press
12. She Teaches Millennials to Land Dream Jobs
13. Teens Ruining Your Summer?
14. Horse Sense – Life Lessons Learned in a Barn
15. Summer Fun! NYC Giant Dishwasher Park
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1. ==> Wray for FBI – Only Russia Matters

Sue Udry is executive director of Defending Rights and
Dissent, a national civil liberties organization. She
just wrote the piece “No Commitment On Mosque
Surveillance, Muslim Registry, Racial or Religious
Profiling, or Police Accountability from Wray. But
He’ll Be Confirmed Anyway.” She says, “Members of the
Senate Judiciary Committee believe that Trump’s nominee
for FBI Director, Christopher Wray, did not pledge his
loyalty to Donald Trump, and will not sweep the Russia
investigation under the rug. And apparently very little
else matters to them.” The Committee unanimously
approved Wray’s confirmation, clearing the way for full
Senate confirmation before the August recess despite
what Udry says are critical concerns. “Wray told
Senators that he doesn’t know what the FBI is up to
with regard to terrorist recruitment, isn’t familiar
with how hate crime statistics or police use-of-force
incidents are reported, doesn’t know much about the
FBI’s budget, can’t comment on a host of matters
including voter fraud, anti-Muslim campaign rhetoric,
and unabashedly admitted that he hasn’t even reviewed
the Attorney General Guidelines for FBI Domestic
Operations.” Contact her at sue@rightsanddissent.org;
@defenddissent

2. ==> Holy Land Tensions Continue to Build

A deadly shooting at Israel’s Embassy in Jordan further
complicated Israeli government efforts on Monday to
find a way out of an escalating crisis over a major
Jerusalem shrine, including mass Muslim prayer protests
and Israeli-Palestinian violence. “Israelis and
Palestinians are on the cusp of another round of
violence, this time over metal detectors. The long-
running conflict has seen many episodes of unrest, but
none perhaps as avoidable as this most recent one,”
according to Neri Zilber, a journalist and researcher
on Middle East politics and culture. He’ll explain how
things got to this point and what’s happening now. “The
Palestinian leadership has demanded nothing less than a
full Israeli reversal; Al Aqsa has remained largely
empty, and Muslim worshipers are still praying on the
streets, clashing sporadically with Israeli police. The
Israeli Right has maintained a hard line as well.”
Zilber, an adjunct fellow of the Washington Institute
for Near Policy, recently wrote the piece, “Death Toll
& Tensions Rise in the Holy Land in Clash Over Al-Aqsa
Mosque.” Contact him at (202) 230-9550; @NeriZilber.

3. ==> Medical Coverage Isn’t Enough

As Republicans press on with their efforts to repeal
the Affordable Care Act (ACA) many opponents say
current plans would deny coverage to tens of millions
of Americans. But Dr. Donald Berwick says less well
known is that it would make quality of care worse. In
an Op-ed for the Huffington Post he writes, “Despite
the best efforts of the extraordinary American health
care workforce, the care system is riddled with
problems in quality that no other industry would think
of tolerating: safety hazards, wild variations in
practice, abusive waiting times, inequities, and
failures to respect individual patients’ and families’
values. Tens of thousands of American die each year
from errors in their care.” Berwick has worked on
‘delivery system reform’ – changing the processes of
care, and says the ACA includes reform measures while
the Senate and House bills do not. Donald Berwick, MD,
MPP, FRCP is president emeritus and senior fellow at
the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), which
he co-founded and led for 18 years. He served as
President Obama’s appointee as administrator of the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and
has served on the faculties of the Harvard Medical
School and the Harvard School of Public Health. Contact
Sandy George at (617) 413-6126;
sandy@cxocommunication.com

4. ==> Singer’s Death May Aid Male Sex Abuse Survivors

News of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington’s suicide
has shocked and saddened friends and fans. Dr. Joan
Cook says, “I don’t think I’m overreaching in saying
that his troubled past may have been a factor in his
death. Bennington had openly said he was a survivor of
childhood sexual abuse that haunted him and, he said,
contributed to his excessive use of drugs and alcohol.”
Cook, who works with trauma survivors, says, “One study
in the United States estimated that one in six males
are sexually abused at some point during their
childhood. For far too long, boys and men who have been
sexually abused or assaulted have been overlooked,
neglected, minimized or stigmatized by society and, at
times, by the health care community. It’s time for that
disregard to stop.” Dr. Joan Cook is an associate
professor in the Yale School of Medicine, Department of
Psychiatry. She has worked clinically with a range of
trauma survivors, including combat veterans and former
prisoners of war, men and women who have been
physically and sexually assaulted in childhood and
adulthood, and survivors of the 2001 World Trade Center
bombing. Contact her at (203) 856-2782;
joan.cook@yale.edu

5. ==> Surviving the Summer Custody Shuffle

Summertime wreaks all kinds of havoc with families
trying to coordinate camp, daycare and vacation, but
for divorced parents the issues get more complicated.
Whether kids spend weeks or months with their non-
custodial parent, there are always disruptions and
potential issues that arise—ones that need to be dealt
with during the back-and-forth transitions. Invite
David Glass, a certified law specialist and former
therapist, on your show to share six rules that will
help make for smoother transitions. Best known for his
work in the Kelly Rutherford case, where her children
have endured long separations between Rutherford and
her ex, Glass says returns can be especially stressful,
confusing and depressing. David Glass has appeared on
numerous shows including NBC’s Extra and Good Day L.A.
He’s been quoted in NY Daily News, People and the
Huffington Post and is a regular columnist and
contributor to Divorce magazine and Hitched.com.
Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900; Cherie@kerrpr-
execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949;
Shannon@Kerrpr-execuprov.com.

6. ==> Cyber Attack – What Would Happen?

Imagine what would happen if suddenly there were no
cell phone service, no electrical power, no water and
no food. But that’s not all. Imagine if there were no
functioning banks and financial institutions,
automobiles, trucks and computers stopped working,
railroads were unable to roll and airplanes were unable
to fly, hospitals were unable to function and grocery
store shelves went unfilled. According to Robin Burk,
Ph.D., MBA, such a scenario is possible should portions
of America’s computer networks, electric grid etc. be
hit by a short burst of electromagnetic energy from the
type of nuclear weapon North Korea has already tested –
or by crippling cyber-attacks. She says it is only
prudent to start planning now for potential attacks
that could badly disrupt the systems we rely on. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Robin Burk has
been featured in Wired and on MSNBC. She is the author
of the upcoming books “How to Thrive in an Uncertain
World” and “We Don’t Have to Collapse but We Could: How
to Fix the Complex Systems We Rely On.” Contact her at
(703) 346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

7. ==> The IRS Can Take Your Passport!?

Planning on flying this summer? You may be surprised to
learn that under certain circumstances the IRS has the
right to confiscate your passport, effectively
grounding you and ruining your travel plans. Let Abby
Eisenkraft, author of “101 Ways to Stay Off the IRS
Radar,” fill your listeners in on the latest reason to
dislike flying. As she’ll explain, recent legislation
grants the IRS the right to take your passport if you
owe more than $50,000 in back taxes and penalties.
Hundreds of thousands of people could be affected
including those who are already abroad but may be
trying to fly home. Abby can also discuss what you can
do to prevent this from happening to you. Frequently
quoted by the press, she is one of the leading experts
on IRS problems and how to avoid them. Contact her at
(347) 598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

8. ==> The Summer Family Visit – the Un-Vacation

At its best, summer vacation should be a time for
relaxing and recharging. For many, it may mean feeling
forced to spend time with insistent parents. The author
of “Coping with Un-cope-able Parents,” and the only
child of a demanding, formerly alcoholic father, Carol-
Ann Hamilton will answer the question: how much do you
really owe your troublesome folks? Her advice spans
opening one’s own abode to disagreeable family members,
surviving a stay in the childhood home and or traveling
together to a separate location all in the name of
vacation. Carol-Ann helps adult children to set
boundaries, find “me time,” end long-standing
traditions they dislike and focus on aspects of the
vacation that will restore their sanity. Contact her at
(905) 822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com

9. ==> Why Americans Get More Sunburns

The summer sun is hot and damaging. But did you know
there’s more you can do to protect your skin from brown
spots, wrinkles and sunburns besides using sunscreen?
Let skin expert Deborah Poland clue you in to the
benefits of eating tomatoes, cucumbers, grape skins,
berries and herbs this summer. She’ll also share what
you should be drinking and ways an anti-inflammatory
diet pays benefits on the outside of your body as well
as the inside. Deborah can also discuss the reasons why
people living nearer the equator, with increased sun
exposure and less sunscreen, have less skin cancer than
Americans do. She’s the author of “Clean Skincare:
Natural Alternatives to Dermatology.” Reach her at
(615) 920-9040 or deb@deborahpoland.com

10. ==> Simple 10-Minute-a-Day Alzheimer Prevention

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with
the memory-robbing disease known as Alzheimer’s.
Moreover, their numbers are expected to reach nearly 14
million by 2050. But what if there was something you
could do to prevent this dreaded disease? And what if
no one was telling you about it? There is such a
therapy and you can interview one of the pioneers.
According to Michael Morgan, his research shows strong
evidence of the promise of craniosacral therapy in the
treatment of at-risk people and those in the early to
mid-stages of dementia. He’ll explain what craniosacral
therapy is (it’s also being used by NFL players, and
children with autism) and ways it can increase
longevity. Morgan is the author of “The BodyEnergy
Longevity Prescription: How CranioSacral Therapy Helps
Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia While Improving the
Quality of Your Life.” Reach him at (312) 543-4719;
media@bodyenergy.net

11. ==> The Epidemic that Gets No Press

One in seven American adults, or 30 million people, are
estimated to have chronic kidney disease.
Astonishingly, 96% of those with early kidney disease
(stages 1 and 2) don’t even know they have it! With one
in three Americans at risk for this disease, it’s time
to talk about it. Michael Banks will share his own
journey through diagnosis, failure, dialysis,
transplant and recovery. You’ll also hear how his
partner Karin gave him a true gift of love when she
became his living donor. Banks is a Brit who has lived
in the US for the last 28 years. A leadership expert by
profession, he wrote “Gotta Kidney?! A Journey Through
Fear to Hope and Beyond” to turn his painful struggle
into a positive that others can benefit from. Contact
him at (415) 683-8701 (voicemail messages only);
michaelbanks7@gmail.com or skype: michael.banks25

12. ==> She Teaches Millennials to Land Dream Jobs

Did you know that half of all new college grads end up
underemployed in positions that do not require a degree
(think Uber driver)? No one wants that to happen to
their kid—especially with all their college debt—nor to
have their recent grad take up permanent residence in
their basement. Diane Huth can help. She teaches
millennials all the self-branding skills they need to
find good jobs using a six-step system. Diane, a
marketing and branding guru who teaches at two
universities, demystifies the black hole of the online
application process, sheds light on using social media
to gain the job-hunting advantage and discusses
networking skills most new grads don’t even think about
acquiring. For students still in college, she’ll
explain the one essential step students need to take
well before graduation that can give them a critical
edge. Diane became an accidental career expert while
teaching marketing to college students when she
discovered that they lacked basic skills for finding a
professional job and getting hired fast. She is the
author of “BRAND YOU! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-
by-Step Guide to Find a Great Job, Get Hired &
Jumpstart Your Career.” Reach her at (210) 601-7852 or
diane@BrandYouGuide.com.

13. ==> Teens Ruining Your Summer?

Is it time to go back to school yet? Summer can be
brutal for teens and college students and their
parents, with clashing schedules, expectations and
opinions! With just a few more weeks to go before
shipping them back to school, parents may be counting
the hours and their last bits of patience. Invite Poppy
and Geoff Spencer, parenting experts, ‘Millennial
Translators’, and parents of five millennials who
navigated the transition during summer break, to offer
tips to help everyone get through the last few weeks of
summer. From holding family meetings to creating
‘practiced freedom’ and embracing failure, Poppy says
parents need to allow teens to make mistakes. “We
suggest that you use the summer months as practice time
to make decisions, pause to consider options, while
still providing a loving safety net at home. Allowing
failure can be one of the most loving things you can
give to your college student this summer.” Poppy and
Geoff Spencer, CPC, are licensed New Life Story
Coaches, relationship and parenting experts, and the
authors of “1 Billion Seconds,” based on years of
research on hundreds of people and offers a formula for
a flourishing relationship by developing exceptional
communication. Contact them at (941) 586-2911;
poppyandgeoff@relationalexperts.com

14. ==> Horse Sense – Life Lessons Learned in a Barn

Mindy Tatz Chernoff estimates that she has probably
cleaned thousands of horse stalls in her time,
meticulously mucking them out and laying down new hay.
She recognized early on that horses are nothing less
than 1,250-lb. master teachers whose lessons are
available to anyone who spends time with them. She
says, “Spending time with horses helps us slow down,
notice, feel and heal. In fact, every life lesson can
be learned in a barn—everything from overcoming fear,
resistance and discomfort to learning to find love and
acceptance.” Chernoff holds dual master’s degrees in
holistic spirituality and spiritual direction. She’s
the founder of The Resonant Horse, a farm near
Philadelphia, where hosts workshops, retreats, one-on-
one sessions and horse circles. “From Muck to
Magnificence: How Cleaning Horse Stalls Can Lead to an
Astonishing Life” is her first book. Contact Caroline
Walters at (484) 678-6209; carolineawalters@me.com

15. ==> Summer Fun! NYC Giant Dishwasher Park

The year’s most exciting and unique water park exhibit
on the streets of New York City is coming next week!
Sponsored by LG Electronics USA, a massive water park
will top-out at 6,750 square feet (two and a half times
bigger than a tennis court) and will soak festivalgoers
from every angle, mimicking the company’s new
dishwasher. The water park will be located on Park
Avenue between 70th and 71st Streets in Manhattan, and
will feature obstacle courses continuously soaked by
powerful jet streams, massive slides in the shape of
cutlery, and hanging glide rails to zoom down into
pools of water. Organizers hope the exhibit will give
New Yorkers a unique and fun way to cool off in the dog
days of summer over three weekends beginning August
5th. Since 2008, the Department of Transportation has
presented Citi Summer Streets along nearly seven miles
of Manhattan streets, closing them to vehicular traffic
and opening them to the public for outdoor recreation –
walking, running, cycling and playing, in addition to
many free activities for all ages. Contact Taryn Brucia
at (201) 816-2187; taryn.brucia@lge.com or Stephanie
Mayer at (212) 880-5239; stephanie.mayer@lg-one.com

07/20/17 RTIR E-zine: World Travel, Water Rules, Women Banned

July 20, 2017

01. All You Need to Know about OJ’s Parole Hearing
02. How Govt. Policies Really Affect Your Health
03. Let Loose the Sharks!
04. No Soap Needed: Giant Dishwasher Water Park
05. Make America Laugh Again!
06. Real Dangers of a Cyber Attack
07. World Travel – How to Survive an Attack
08. Sleeveless Women Banned from Congress
09. Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?
10. When a Dream Job Comes with a Nightmare Boss
11. Fun Ways to Prevent Kids’ Summer Slide
12. Water Rules – Summer Swim Safety
13. One-Third of the World is Overweight
14. Teens, Faith and Family
15. Can’t Sleep? Sheep Movie May Do the Trick
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1. ==> All You Need to Know about OJ’s Parole Hearing

A parole board in Nevada will decide today whether OJ
Simpson should be released from prison after serving
nine years of his 33-year sentence for armed robbery
and assault with a weapon in a botched bid to retrieve
sports memorabilia. Invite Los Angeles-based criminal
defense attorney, Alaleh (Ahh-La- Lay) Kamran to
discuss who will decide OJ’s fate, what will be taken
into consideration, and what will come next if he’s
released on parole. Alaleh Kamran has handled a number
of high-profile cases over the past 25 years. Many of
her clients are rap and R&B artists, and other
celebrities, including those in film and television.
She’s appeared on numerous shows including Access
Hollywood. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 271- 2140;
cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com

2. ==> How Govt. Policies Really Affect Your Health

On Wednesday morning, the GOP healthcare bill was
called dead in the water. By noon, President Trump had
declared it wasn’t over and promised to fight on. 30-
year career environmental consultant Ellen Moyer,
Ph.D., says America is nowhere near a solution to
putting health back into health care. Moreover, she
points out, the U.S.’s current unaffordable health-care
system focuses too much on treating disease after
allowing it to happen rather than on preventing disease
from occurring in the first place. Invite Moyer to
discuss the strong connection between government
policies and public health. “Taxpayer-funded food
subsidies are primarily used to promote junk food that
makes us sick rather than foods that make us healthy.
Meanwhile, government agencies like the Food and Drug
Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
end up protecting industry from citizens rather than
citizens from industry.” Moyer will discuss realistic
ways to promote health and reduce health-care costs
that involve education and reducing air and water
pollution and industry influence on food and medicine.
Ellen Moyer is a registered professional engineer with
a B.A. in anthropology, an M.S. in environmental
engineering, a Ph.D. in civil engineering, and 30 years
of environmental engineering experience. “Our Earth,
Our Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
Sustainable World” is her third book. Contact her at
(413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

3. ==> Let Loose the Sharks!

Whether it’s Shark Week on the Discovery Channel or the
competing Shark Fest on the Nat Geo Channel, Sunday
begins all things shark-related. This year’s offerings
promise the usual documentaries and fear-inducing
footage of shark encounters around the world. After a
week of this you might wonder whether it’s safe to
venture beyond the shoreline. Invite George Burgess,
director of the University of Florida Program for Shark
Research to help put things in perspective. He’s one of
the top shark attack experts in the world and even
manages the official Shark Attack File of all known
attacks on humans! He’ll tell you how to avoid a shark
attack, survive one, and whether shark attacks are
increasing. In the meantime, be reassured: your chance
of getting attacked by a shark in your lifetime is 1 in
11,000,000. So it turns out that it is safe to go back
in the water, as long as you’ve got the facts! Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

4. ==> No Soap Needed: Giant Dishwasher Water Park

The year’s most exciting and unique water park exhibit
on the streets of New York City is coming next month!
Sponsored by LG Electronics USA, a massive water park
will top-out at 6,750 square feet (two and a half times
bigger than a tennis court) and will soak festivalgoers
from every angle, mimicking the company’s new
dishwasher. The water park will be located on Park
Avenue between 70th and 71st Streets in Manhattan, and
will feature obstacle courses continuously soaked by
powerful jet streams, massive slides in the shape of
cutlery, and hanging glide rails to zoom down into
pools of water. Organizers hope the exhibit will give
New Yorkers a unique and fun way to cool off in the dog
days of summer over three weekends beginning August
5th. Since 2008, the Department of Transportation has
presented Citi Summer Streets along nearly seven miles
of Manhattan streets, closing them to vehicular traffic
and opening them to the public for outdoor recreation –
walking, running, cycling and playing, in addition to
many free activities for all ages. Contact Taryn Brucia
at (201) 816-2187; taryn.brucia@lge.com or Stephanie
Mayer at (212) 880-5239; stephanie.mayer@lg-one.com

5. ==> Make America Laugh Again!

Tired of the reading depressing news headlines every
morning? For a funny take on the day’s news, invite
stand-up comedian Vinnie Brand to provide humorous
commentary on today’s top local and national news
headlines. Vinnie appears all over New York City
talking about the things he knows best, kids, marriage,
bills and family – the stuff your listeners are talking
about! He his wife started The Stress Factory Comedy
Club in New Jersey more than 20 years ago. Besides his
stand-up act, Vinnie’s appeared on The Rosie O’Donnell
Show, Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd”, and at The
Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival (Best of the
Fest), The New York Comedy Festival, and the Toyota
Comedy Festival. He’s done radio on stations across the
country has starred in a commercial for Direct TV,
released a CD entitled “This is Vinnie Calling” and
done various voice overs. Contact Ryan McCormick at
(516) 901-1103

6. ==> Real Dangers of a Cyber Attack

Imagine what would happen if suddenly there were no
cell phone service, no electrical power, no water and
no food. But that’s not all. Imagine if there were no
functioning banks and financial institutions,
automobiles, trucks and computers stopped working,
railroads were unable to roll and airplanes were unable
to fly, hospitals were unable to function and grocery
store shelves went unfilled. According to Robin Burk,
Ph.D., MBA, such a scenario is possible should portions
of America’s computer networks, electric grid etc. be
hit by a short burst of electromagnetic energy from the
type of nuclear weapon North Korea has already tested –
or by crippling cyber-attacks. She says it is only
prudent to start planning now for potential attacks
that could badly disrupt the systems we rely on. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Robin Burk has
been featured in Wired and on MSNBC. She is the author
of the upcoming book “We Don’t Have to Collapse but We
Could: How to Fix the Complex Systems We Rely On.”
Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

7. ==> World Travel – How to Survive an Attack

It’s summertime and many Americans are taking trips to
unfamiliar and foreign places. It’s one thing to find
yourself the victim of a pickpocket, but there have
been numerous stories lately involving deadly
pedestrian attacks on busy city streets. Invite former
British Army Officer Chris Bird to share advice on
staying safe in an unfamiliar city, as well as what to
do if you find yourself in the middle of a dangerous or
deadly situation. Bird says everyone needs to be aware
of their surroundings at all times—but not to succumb
to fear. He’ll explain the 4Ds to avoid as well as why
you should only walk down streets in which there are
parked cars on the same side you are on or walk facing
traffic even on the sidewalk. He’ll detail what to do
if you absolutely must send a text or be on the phone
while on the street. Bird is the author of “Surviving a
Mass Killer Rampage” and a former San Antonio Express-
News crime reporter. Reach him at (210) 308-8191;
cjbird@satx.rr.com

8. ==> Sleeveless Women Banned from Congress

Last month, several women, many of whom were
journalists, were banned from the Speaker of the
House’s lobby after wearing sleeveless blouses or
dresses. One woman attempted to remedy her cold
shoulders by using newspaper to make capped sleeves!
The rule isn’t new, but it’s never been enforced before
Paul Ryan decided it was high time to do just that last
week. Since when have women’s collarbones or arms been
inappropriate? (Is it any coincidence that Michelle
Obama had famously fit arms that she frequently
flaunted in sleeveless attire?) Have we gone back to
controlling what women can and cannot wear? “It’s not
surprising that those who are trying to create a
culture based on a society of conservative values would
glorify a way of life we saw before feminism, or
desegregation,” says Salamishah Tillet, a professor of
gender, sexuality, and women’s studies at the
University of Pennsylvania. “It’s a restriction of
progress, and it makes it very difficult for massive
progress to be made.” Contact Salamishah Tillet at
(215) 898-7346; stillet@english.upenn.edu

9. ==> Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?

Whether their newlyweds or married decades, many
couples feel squeamish talking about money and
finances, making it one of the last marital taboos and
the source of many couples’ problems. “When you add
together the inability to talk about money with
problems of handling it, you have by far the largest
cause of the destruction of marriages and
relationships,” says Mitchell Walker. “It’s the 800 lb.
gorilla in the bedroom that very few seem to be able to
drive out.” Walker will share how couples can put
together a simple financial plan that will bring them
together instead of driving them apart, discuss the one
question to ask yourself and your future spouse that
determines a person’s financial personality (and
future). You’ll also learn 3 things that can
practically divorce-proof your marriage. Walker is a
former vice president of finance for a Berkshire
Hathaway company. Twenty-five years ago, when he was
more than $100,000 in debt and had no assets, he dug
his way out by discovering and refining ‘The
PouchPlan.’ His book, “The PouchPlan Budget: The Simple
Way to Find Hidden Money, Improve Your Life, and Build
Wealth,” is based on his own extensive experience.
Contact him at (903) 563-3396; mwalker@PouchPlan.com

10. ==> When a Dream Job Comes with a Nightmare Boss

You land the job of your dreams … but there’s one
unavoidable problem. Your boss makes every day a
nightmare and a game of professional survival. What can
you do? How can you cope when you’re the low man on the
totem pole? Invite Nita Wiggins, a longtime Dallas
television journalist, to talk about holding on to your
dream job even though your boss wants you out. Nita
Wiggins is the author of “Fighting out of the Corner,”
a book in which she writes about staying ahead of the
ax. Contact her at (706) – 294 – 7850;
nitadallas@yahoo.com or @EducatingNita

11. ==> Fun Ways to Prevent Kids’ Summer Slide

Summer can mean vacations, pool time and relaxation,
but it can also mean summer learning loss – the
phenomenon where students can lose up to three months
of academic skills during the summer break. Adrian
Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com believes that
not only can summer learning loss be prevented, but
students can even use the summer months to get ahead of
the academic year. Chat with Ridner about how students
(and their parents) can use quick and easy learning
tools on their smartphones to make progress on math,
reading and so much more, without giving up the
freedoms of summer. Ridner can also touch on how short
lessons and convenient video material can motivate
students to continue learning while in “summer mode.”
Fed up with the high cost of education, Adrian Ridner
started Study.com in 2002 with the mission of making
education affordable, effective and engaging. Today,
the company helps over 25 million students a month,
from middle school through college, with short video-
based online courses. Contact Chandni Brunamonti at
cbrunamonti@study.com

12. ==> Water Rules – Summer Swim Safety

A big part of summer is being outside, playing at the
pool and beach, and swimming! But along with the sun
and fun comes countless horror stories about kids and
drowning incidents. Carolanne Caron says everyone
should be able to enjoy the water, but there are
definitely safety issues that need to be taught to
everyone, especially kids. She says, “Many children
don’t know what rules they should follow when they’re
near water and end up getting in a situation over their
skill level.” Carolanne, a swimming and water safety
expert, can share 10 rules to teach children to be
safer around the water. She’s the author of “Water
Safety with Swimmy” and “Swimmy’s Water Safety Coloring
Book.” Contact her at (603) 424-4100;
CoachCaron@SwimCoachCaron.com

13. ==> One-Third of the World is Overweight

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine
finds that one-third of the world’s population is
carrying excess weight. More startling to researchers
though, is the finding that deaths from cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, cancer, and other life-threatening
conditions are occurring almost as often in those
considered overweight as those considered obese.
Researchers say the problem is fueled by urbanization,
poor diets and reduced physical activity. Invite Renee
Jones to talk about the main reason so many people
struggle with weight loss. “It always goes back to
food. Working out helps in many ways, but it’s not the
key to weight loss. It’s a complex issue, but part of
our inability to lose and maintain that weight loss is
emotional/comfort/stress eating. When we stop eating
to make ourselves feel better, we save a whole bunch of
calories.” Renée Jones is a counselor and coach who
focuses on freeing others from comfort eating. She is
the author of “What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the
Triggers of Comfort Eating.” Contact her at (817)
938-6250; reneepj@yahoo.com

14. ==> Teens, Faith and Family

J.F. Tucker is hoping new YA novel will help shine a
light on teen
struggles and the role of spirituality in a teen’s
life. Her book,
“Revelations,” is about a 16-year old girl traumatized
by the sudden death of her best friend. The story
touches on self-worth, questioning faith, and finding
love, even in the darkness. (It also features fantasy
elements like demons and ancient religious orders.)
Tucker says the struggles are rooted firmly in
contemporary teenage reality and she hopes
“Revelations” can be a valuable resource for parents
and teenagers to confront and discuss social pressures
and depression – while finding hope with God and
family. Contact her at (619) 213-3143;
jasminflorestucker@gmail.com

15. ==> Can’t Sleep? Sheep Movie May Do the Trick

When you can’t sleep, you’ll try nearly anything for a
few Zzzzs. An old sleep remedy is to count sheep and
while that may not work for many, Alex Tew says his new
movie may do the trick. “It’s better than any sleeping
pill – the ultimate insomnia cure,” says Tew, the
executive producer of Baa Baa Land, an eight-hour slow-
motion film with no plot, dialogue or actors — a
contemplative epic, entirely starring…sheep. “Baa Baa
Land is the first screen epic entirely starring sheep.
A cast of hundreds… all of them sheep. Count them if
you can – but don’t stress if you can’t. Sit back, wind
down, drift off … to sheep.” Weird? Yes. Boring? Tew
hopes so! Alex Tew is also co-founder of Calm, a
meditation app. For those who lack the time to watch
the entire film, an 86-second trailer available on the
Calm.com blog gives a taste, while a voiceover explains
its rationale. Baa Baa Land is slated for a red-carpet
premiere and global webcast in September. Contact Todd
Brabender at (785) 842-8909; todd@spreadthenewspr.com

07/18/17 RTIR E-zine: OJ Hearing, Cyber Dangers, Preventing Alzheimer’s

July 18, 2017

01. The Worship of Personal Responsibility
02. Medical Coverage Isn’t Enough
03. Do Govt. Policies Really Affect Your Health?
04. Trump Crazy? No, but 25th Amendment Talk Is
05. The Partisan Divide About College
06. OJ Hearing: Will they Cut the Juice Loose?
07. Real Dangers of a Cyber Attack
08. Vacationing with Family: Rules of Engagement
09. July is Family Reunion Month
10. How to Keep Your Grad from Moving Home
11. Surprising Things that Age You Faster
12. Prevent Alzheimer’s in 10 Minutes a Day
13. Doc: Teens Do Dumb, Dangerous Stuff
14. Teens and Faith
15. Sharks are Everywhere (On TV, Anyway)
=======================================

1. ==> The Worship of Personal Responsibility

The Senate’s vote on Health Care Reform has been
delayed once again, ironically over the health of one
of the “yes” votes, Senator John McCain. Terry Heaton
says McCain’s blood clot surgery at the Mayo Clinic is
a timely illustration of what happens when a person of
means is confronted with a life and death health
dilemma. He says, “The GOP promise to overturn
Obamacare has nothing to do with healthcare. The driver
is the Christian GOP’s worship of personal
responsibility.” He’ll discuss the idea of personal
responsibility as a moral contract with culture, and
how conservatives – especially Christian conservatives
– use it in considering social issues or problems. “At
core, it states that human beings choose, instigate, or
otherwise cause their own actions. It’s a neat, black
and white, and ordered principle that ignores time and
chance in the events of life, and has become more of a
yardstick for measuring others than a genuine operating
philosophy for life.” He says it also functions as a
form of moral superiority for the rich, because it
leads to the argument of the American Dream of
prosperity. Terry Heaton is a retired television news
executive, news consultant, and the author of seven
books, including his latest, “The Gospel of Self: How
Jesus Joined the GOP.” The memoir draws on his
experience as executive producer of The 700 Club in the
1980s, up to and including Pat Robertson’s run for
president in 1988. Contact him at
theaton@reinvent21.com, @TerryHeaton

2. ==> Medical Coverage Isn’t Enough

It’s well known that the bill to repeal the Affordable
Care Act (ACA) now making its way through the Senate
would deny coverage to tens of millions of Americans.
But Dr. Donald Berwick says less well known is that it
would make quality of care worse. “Despite the best
efforts of the extraordinary American health care
workforce, the care system is riddled with problems in
quality that no other industry would think of
tolerating: safety hazards, wild variations in
practice, abusive waiting times, inequities, and
failures to respect individual patients’ and families’
values. Tens of thousands of American die each year
from errors in their care.” Berwick has worked on
‘delivery system reform’ – changing the processes of
care, and says the ACA includes reform measures while
the Senate and House bills do not. Donald Berwick, MD,
MPP, FRCP is president emeritus and senior fellow at
the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), which
he co-founded and led for 18 years. He served as
President Obama’s appointee as administrator of the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and
has served on the faculties of the Harvard Medical
School and the Harvard School of Public Health. Contact
Sandy George at (617) 413-6126;
sandy@cxocommunication.com

3. ==> Do Govt. Policies Really Affect Your Health?

As Republicans continue to push their version of
health-care policy through the Senate, 30-year career
environmental consultant Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., says
America is nowhere near a solution to putting health
back into health care. Moreover, she points out, the
U.S.’s current unaffordable health-care system focuses
too much on treating disease after allowing it to
happen rather than on preventing disease from occurring
in the first place. Invite Moyer to discuss the strong
connection between government policies and public
health. “Taxpayer-funded food subsidies are primarily
used to promote junk food that makes us sick rather
than foods that make us healthy. Meanwhile, government
agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture end up protecting
industry from citizens rather than citizens from
industry.” Moyer will discuss realistic ways to promote
health and reduce health-care costs that involve
education and reducing air and water pollution and
industry influence on food and medicine. Ellen Moyer is
a registered professional engineer with a B.A. in
anthropology, an M.S. in environmental engineering, a
Ph.D. in civil engineering, and 30 years of
environmental engineering experience. “Our Earth, Our
Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
Sustainable World” is her third book. Contact her at
(413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

4. ==> Trump Crazy? No, but 25th Amendment Talk Is

Talk of impeaching Donald Trump has mostly involved
charges he’s crooked, but Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has
a different plan: he wants to remove Trump on the
grounds that he’s crazy. Raskin, a former law professor
and now a member of the House Judiciary Committee,
favors invoking the 25th Amendment’s provisions for
declaring the president “unable to discharge the powers
and duties of his office.” The bill now has 25
cosponsors, but Cato Institute VP Gene Healy sees it as
little more than a publicity stunt. “Raskin has a point
when he charges that Trump’s ongoing ‘bizarre litany of
events and outbursts’ has raised legitimate concerns
about his temperament and stability. But the 25th
Amendment wasn’t designed for ejecting ‘merely’ erratic
or untrustworthy presidents. Introduced in the wake of
the Kennedy assassination, it aimed at situations of
total disability, whether temporary or permanent. The
worry with Trump isn’t that he’s ‘unable to discharge’
the powers of his office—it’s that he’s reckless and
immature enough to do enormous damage while he does
so.” Gene Healy has appeared on PBS’s Newshour with Jim
Lehrer and NPR’s Talk of the Nation, and his work has
been published in numerous publications. Healy is the
author of “The Cult of the Presidency.” Contact him at
(202) 789-5200; ghealy@cato.org

5. ==> The Partisan Divide About College

Nobody who follows politics is surprised that a Pew
Research study showed stark partisan divides in the way
Republicans and Democrats view institutions, with 58%
of Republicans saying colleges and universities have a
negative effect on the direction of our country. As a
professor with a background in politics, Lara Schwartz
is familiar with academia being a right-wing media
whipping post. But, she says, the partisan divide about
college reflects our dislike of each other.
“Longstanding but increased Republican dislike of
academia isn’t about academia at all; it’s about
liberals. It’s a problem because attacking the liberal
academic straw man harms students themselves—many of
whom are facing the economic uncertainty that pundits
insist propelled Trump to the White House. Colleges and
universities aren’t brainwashing the few people who
come through our doors, and Republicans actually want
their kids to attend.” Lara Schwartz teaches law and
government at American University School of Public
Affairs specializing in constitutional law, civil
rights, politics, communications, and policy. Contact
her at (202) 885-5950; (202)885-6682 or
lschwartz@american.edu

6. ==> OJ Hearing: Will they Cut the Juice Loose?

A parole board in Nevada will decide whether OJ Simpson
should be released from prison after serving nine years
of his 33-year sentence for armed robbery and assault
with a weapon in a botched bid to retrieve sports
memorabilia. Invite Los Angeles-based criminal defense
attorney, Alaleh (Ahh-La- Lay) Kamran to discuss who
will decide OJ’s fate, what will be taken into
consideration, and what will come next if he’s released
on parole. Alaleh Kamran has handled a number of high-
profile cases over the past 25 years. Many of her
clients are rap and R&B artists, and other celebrities,
including those in film and television. She’s appeared
on numerous shows including Access Hollywood. Contact
Cherie Kerr at (714) 271- 2140; cherie@kerrpr-
execuprov.com

7. ==> Real Dangers of a Cyber Attack

Imagine what would happen if suddenly there were no
cell phone service, no electrical power, no water and
no food. But that’s not all. Imagine if there were no
functioning banks and financial institutions,
automobiles, trucks and computers stopped working,
railroads were unable to roll and airplanes were unable
to fly, hospitals were unable to function and grocery
store shelves went unfilled. According to Robin Burk,
Ph.D., MBA, such a scenario is possible should portions
of America’s computer networks, electric grid etc. be
hit by a short burst of electromagnetic energy from the
type of nuclear weapon North Korea has already tested –
or by crippling cyber-attacks. She says it is only
prudent to start planning now for potential attacks
that could badly disrupt the systems we rely on. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Robin Burk has
been featured in Wired and on MSNBC. She is the author
of the upcoming book “We Don’t Have to Collapse but We
Could: How to Fix the Complex Systems We Rely On.”
Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

8. ==> Vacationing with Family: Rules of Engagement

9. ==> July is Family Reunion Month

Half of all family reunions take place in the summer
when children are out of school; weather conditions are
less restrictive; and people are more willing to travel
to meet up with cousins, uncles, aunts and assorted
other relatives they may see infrequently, if at all,
according to the travel booking website
GroupTravel.org. Event planner Lynn Fuhler is a big fan
of family reunions. “If they’re done right, they can
bridge the geographical and emotional distance in
today’s mobile society.” She adds, “Thanks to online
surveys and online invitations, pulling off a well-
received family reunion is now easier than ever!”
Invite Lynn and learn how long you should plan in
advance, great places to hold reunions for families of
all ages, and how to delegate tasks so you’re not doing
all the work! Lynn Fuhler is the former tourism
director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former chairman
of the largest free jazz festival in the Southeast. She
is the author of “Secrets to Successful Events: How to
Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
Festivals,” which has been used as a college textbook.
Contact her at (336) 499-6372; contact-
lynn@lynnfuhler.com

10. ==> How to Keep Your Grad from Moving Home

11. ==> Surprising Things that Age You Faster

No one wants to set themselves up for premature aging.
But, as healing arts practitioner Marie Knoetig
explains, there are many decisions we make without
thinking that can lead us to grow old in the worst
possible way. According to Knoetig, everyday choices
like what shoes we wear, the quality of the living room
couch we sit on and the mattress we lay down on can
have dire consequences. “These are all things that can
help you grow old gracefully but no one gives them much
thought,” she says. “The foundation of good health does
not involve going to the gym. No, the foundation for
good health is living your life by keeping your body
straight. If your hips and spine are out of position,
then everything else is off—your economy of movement is
off, cleaning is harder, you have no energy. The good
news is that making simple changes can alter the
outcome.” Marie Knoetig is the author of “The Missing
Piece to Health and Aging Gracefully.” Contact her at
(603) 851-8217 (NH); marie.bodywithin@gmail.com

12. ==> Prevent Alzheimer’s in 10 Minutes a Day

13. ==> Doc: Teens Do Dumb, Dangerous Stuff

As a young trauma surgeon, Akram Alashari, M.D., has
had to repair the consequences of poor decision making
made by teens who end up on his operating table. He is
now making it his mission to help parents step up their
game to not only help their children succeed
academically, but to say no to such dangerous behaviors
as gang activity, binge drinking, distracted driving,
and drug abuse. Dr. Alashari will discuss how parents
can get their kids eager to learn, how foster healthy
decision-making and resilience, and the most common
mistakes made when parents try to motivate kids. Dr.
Alashari, the youngest double board-certified surgeon
in the United States, created the online course “Peak
Performance for Parents: How to Get Your Children to
Achieve Straight A’s”
He’s the author of “The Power of Peak State.” Contact
him at (407) 617-4795;
thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com

14. ==> Teens and Faith

J.F. Tucker is hoping his new YA novel will help shine
a light on teen struggles and the role of spirituality
in a teen’s life. His book, “Revelations,” is about a
16-year old girl traumatized by the sudden death of her
best friend. The story touches on self-worth,
questioning faith, and finding love, even in the
darkness. (It also features fantasy elements like
demons and ancient religious orders.) Tucker says the
struggles are rooted firmly in contemporary teenage
reality and he hopes “Revelations” can be a valuable
resource for parents and teenagers to confront and
discuss social pressures and depression – while finding
hope with God and family. Contact him at (619)
213-3143; jasminflorestucker@gmail.com

15. ==> Sharks are Everywhere (On TV, Anyway)

From Shark Week to Sharkfest, it seems July is all
about the shark, at least on TV. After watching you
might wonder whether it’s safe to venture beyond the
shoreline. Invite George Burgess, director of the
University of Florida Program for Shark Research to
help put things in perspective. He’s one of the top
shark attack experts in the world and even manages the
official Shark Attack File of all known attacks on
humans! He’ll tell you how to avoid a shark attack,
survive one, and whether shark attacks are increasing.
In the meantime, be reassured: your chance of getting
attacked by a shark in your lifetime is 1 in
11,000,000. So it turns out that it is safe to go back
in the water, as long as you’ve got the facts! Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

07/13/17 RTIR E-zine: Shark Week, World Travel, Millennial Job Hunting

July 13, 2017

01. Trump’s Empty Promise of War Savings
02. HRC Launches $26M Political Expansion
03. Sleeveless Women Banned from Congress?
04. Sharks are Everywhere (On TV, Anyway)
05. Privacy Concerns Drive 1st Adult Search Engine
06. Vacationing with Family: Rules of Engagement
07. World Travel – Would You Survive an Attack?
08. New Doc – Birthright: A War Story
09. Even Smart People Fall for Scams
10. Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?
11. The Art (and Science) of Millennial Job Hunting
12. When a Dream Job Comes with a Nightmare Boss
13. Surprising, Everyday things that Age You Faster
14. The Soul’s Role in Health
15. For the Love of Wieners! It’s National Hot Dog
Month
=======================================

1. ==> Trump’s Empty Promise of War Savings

Military Budget proposals of at least $600 billion per
year are working their way through Congress this week.
Ivan Eland of the Independent Institute says,
“President Donald Trump has always had contradictions
in his ‘tough guy’ national security policy. For
starters, he has proposed a nearly 10 percent increase
in defense spending, but also claims that his demands
for U.S. allies to spend more on defense are producing
results.” He adds, “If allies pay more and the United
States stays out of pointless brushfire wars, the U.S.
government could seemingly spend less, not more, on
defense.” But, Eland says, the only way Trump’s plan
will work is if the U.S. adopts a nuclear strategy
similar to China’s, and develop only a minimum long-
range nuclear deterrent — enough long-range missiles to
inflict enough atomic damage on other countries to
deter them from attacking. Eland is senior fellow and
director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at the
Independent Institute. His books include Putting
“Defense” Back into U.S. Defense Policy. Contact him at
ieland@independent.org, @Ivan_Eland

2. ==> HRC Launches $26M Political Expansion

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ
civil rights organization, is putting cash and bodies
behind its efforts, launching what it says is its
biggest political action expansion in its 37-year
history. The group will spend $26 million and add 20
full-time staff to mount a nationwide, grassroots
campaign to defeat candidates and legislation they see
as hostile to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender community. “It’s not enough to resist the
hateful policies and attacks coming from the Trump-
Pence regime — we’ve got to accelerate the pace of
progress toward full equality and secure protections
for LGBTQ people in states and communities across the
country.” says HRC President Chad Griffin. “You can’t
just be part of the resistance,” Griffin says,
referring to the left-leaning protests against
President Donald Trump, his administration and his
policies. “Marching is important, protesting is
important. But what we’re really doing here is going on
the offensive, mobilizing folks across the country to
act for equality.” Contact Chad Griffin at (202)
572-8968; press@hrc.org

3. ==> Sleeveless Women Banned from Congress?

Last week, several women, many of whom were
journalists, were banned from the Speaker of the
House’s lobby after wearing sleeveless blouses or
dresses. One woman attempted to remedy her cold
shoulders by using newspaper to make capped sleeves!
The rule isn’t new, but it’s never been enforced before
Paul Ryan decided it was high time to do just that last
week. Since when have women’s collarbones or arms been
inappropriate? (Is it any coincidence that Michelle
Obama had famously fit arms that she frequently
flaunted in sleeveless attire?) Have we gone back to
controlling what women can and cannot wear? “It’s not
surprising that those who are trying to create a
culture based on a society of conservative values would
glorify a way of life we saw before feminism, or
desegregation,” says Salamishah Tillet, a professor of
gender, sexuality, and women’s studies at the
University of Pennsylvania. “It’s a restriction of
progress, and it makes it very difficult for massive
progress to be made.” Contact Salamishah Tillet at
(215) 898-7346; stillet@english.upenn.edu

4. ==> Sharks are Everywhere (On TV, Anyway)

5. ==> Privacy Concerns Drive 1st Adult Search Engine

The team behind adult search engine BoodiGo.com is
crediting increased awareness and concern on the part
of privacy-minded internet users for a recent growth in
the search portal’s traffic, which has now grown to
over 1 million unique visitors per month. “I think some
of this has to do with policy changes coming down from
the Trump Administration, including the rolling back of
privacy protections which had been proposed and adopted
during the Obama years, as well as the ongoing
discussion of dropping the FCC’s current net neutrality
rules,” says BoodiGo co-founder Colin Rowntree. “A lot
of web surfers, including some who probably hadn’t
given their online privacy much thought in years past,
are starting to look at the issue more closely, and
they’re increasingly flocking to platforms they know
they can trust to secure and maintain their privacy.”
Launched in 2014, BoodiGo doesn’t use cookies or other
user-tracking technologies to gather information about
its users. The search engine takes users directly to
explicit 21+ sites without the use of mainstream search
services, in an anonymous and secure online
environment. Contact Brian Gross at (818) 340-4422;
Brian@bsgpr.com

6. ==> Vacationing with Family: Rules of Engagement

7. ==> World Travel – Would You Survive an Attack?

8. ==> New Doc – Birthright: A War Story

The U.S. currently has the worst maternal death rate in
the developed world. According to a joint NPR and
ProPublica investigation on maternal mortality, “More
American women are dying of pregnancy-related
complications than any other developed country.” So
why, as maternal mortality declines around the world,
are American mothers dying at an alarming, rising rate?
Birthright: A War Story, a timely new documentary from
director Civia Tamarkin, shows that these stats are a
symptom of the ongoing war to take control of and
restrict reproductive health care. The feature length
documentary examines how women are being jailed,
physically violated and even put at risk of dying as a
radical movement tightens its grip across America. The
film opens in limited release this weekend. For
interviews contact Michelle DiMartino at (212)
445-7100; MichelleDiMartino@FalcoInk.com

9. ==> Even Smart People Fall for Scams

While the rest of us take vacations, scammers never do.
Now is the perfect time to interview Bill Francavilla
to learn the latest financial scams and why even
intelligent people fall for them. Francavilla spent 30
years in the financial services industry and he knows
exactly how the bad guys’ operate to push your greed
and fear buttons. He’ll reveal the top six scams going
on right now and how to protect yourself from them.
He’ll also offer sobering statistics: did you know that
after being fired, 44 percent of financial advisors are
working for another company within a year or that scam
artists steal more than $100 billion from Americans
each year? Francavilla is the author of the upcoming
book “The Madoffs Among Us: Make Better Financial
Decisions and Protect Your Future.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

10. ==> Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?

11. ==> The Art (and Science) of Millennial Job Hunting

12. ==> When a Dream Job Comes with a Nightmare Boss

You land the job of your dreams … but there’s one
unavoidable problem. Your boss makes every day a
nightmare and a game of professional survival. What can
you do? How can you cope when you’re the low man on the
totem pole? Invite Nita Wiggins, a longtime Dallas
television journalist, to talk about holding on to your
dream job even though your boss wants you out. Nita
Wiggins is the author of “Civil Rights Baby,” a book in
which she writes about staying ahead of the ax. Contact
her at nitadallas@yahoo.com or @EducatingNita

13. ==> Surprising, Everyday things that Age You Faster

14. ==> The Soul’s Role in Health

Over 81% of medical patients say they wish their
healthcare providers would address spiritual issues as
part of treatment, yet less than 10% of doctors do.
Invite Dr. Katherine Kelly to discuss this missing link
in modern healthcare. Trained as a health psychologist,
Dr. Kelly noticed that wellness models don’t address
several key issues that directly affect a patient’s
experience of health and well-being. She’ll explain her
practical yet groundbreaking way to understand the
soul’s role in overall health and how her Soul Health
Model can provide a blueprint for both radiant living
and the soul’s evolution. Katherine Kelly, Ph.D.,
M.S.P.H. is a licensed psychologist in her own
psychotherapy and consulting practice in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina. She’s the author of “Soul Health:
Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living.” Contact her
at (336) 406-8431; ktkelly101@earthlink.net

15. ==> For the Love of Wieners! It’s National Hot Dog
Month

We love our wieners! Whether you call them franks, hot
dogs or wieners, the National Hot Dog and Sausage
Council (NHDSC) estimates that Americans ate 150
million of them on July 4th alone! July is National Hot
Dog Month and a great time to talk about our love for
the dog. “At a time when so many issues divide us, hot
dogs stand as a food that unites,” says NHDSC president
Eric Mittenthal. He’ll share results of a new survey
about what type of frankfurters are most popular, and
why Betty White is the famous person (past or present)
with whom Americans would most like to share a hot dog.
(The 95-year-old White has said she regularly enjoys
hot dogs for lunch on the set of her TV shows.) Hot
dogs are a food that inspires plenty of smiles and
humor, and in that spirit the NHDSC is seeking the best
(tasteful) hot dog jokes. Mittenthal will explain the
rules and talk about anything – and everything – you
want to know about hot dogs. Contact him at (202)
587-4238; emittenthal@meatinstitute.org or Janet Riley
at (202) 587-4245; jriley@meatinstitute.org

07/11/17 RTIR E-zine: Internet Echo Chamber, Family Reunions, Swim Safety

July 11, 2017

01. After G-20: Will US Become Global Pariah?
02. Will Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?
03. The Fight for Baby Charlie Gard’s Life
04. New Doc – Birthright: A War Story
05. World Travel – Would You Survive an Attack?
06. Got an Agent? They’re Not Just for Celebs Anymore
07. The Echo Chamber: How the Internet is Polarizing Us
08. Scared New Grads Make Bad Choices
09. It’s Family Reunion Time!
10. Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?
11. One-Third of the World is Overweight
12. Put Down the Supplements
13. Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
14. Don’t Let Teens Ruin Your Summer
15. Water Rules – Summer Swim Safety
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1. ==> After G-20: Will US Become Global Pariah?

President Donald Trump is back in Washington from the
G20 summit but David Andelman says he managed to leave
behind a succession of landmines likely to explode in
the coming weeks and months. “With each explosion, the
United States is increasingly likely to find itself as
a pariah nation on the global stage.” From climate
change to trade and the ongoing Russia saga, Andelman
says, “Effectively, Trump left the G20 in precisely the
place he wanted, but as seen through a fun house
mirror. By turning his weekend’s focus to a succession
of bilateral schmooze fests, he left the leadership of
the rest of the world to the likes of Merkel, Xi,
Macron, even Putin.” David Andelman is the author of “A
Shattered Peace: Versailles 1919 and the Price We Pay
Today.” He formerly served as a foreign correspondent
for The New York Times and Paris correspondent for CBS
News. Contact him at andelman@worldpolicy.org or
@davidandelman

2. ==> Will Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?

The Senate is back from its holiday recess and the
focus is back on health care. But what can we expect
now that lawmakers have returned? With our health care
in the hands of 51 millionaires, Steven Wightman says
the adjusted bill is likely to continue to benefit the
wealthy at the expense of the rest of us. “Why is
Washington dodging its responsibility to put health
into their health care plan?” he asks. The Senate bill
as presently written is a boon for the top 1 percent
who would receive lower incomes taxes while the bottom
40 percent would lose via higher premiums, deductibles,
and copays. States, employers and employees face higher
costs as well. Wightman is a veteran certified
financial planner, blogger and author of the upcoming
book, “Don’t be “Trumped: 7 Ways to Protect Your Assets
and Retirement Savings Now.” He is often quoted in the
press on financial topics like health insurance and
employee benefits. Reach him at (305) 340-1459;
stevenwightman@gmail.com

3. ==> The Fight for Baby Charlie Gard’s Life

The UK’s High Court will reconvene Thursday to hear new
medical evidence in the case of baby Charlie Gard,
whose parents are fighting doctors to keep him on life
support so they can take him to the United States for
experimental treatment for a rare genetic disorder. Dr.
Robert Klitzman says the story raises a host of
bioethical questions concerning who makes end of life
decisions. “Futility is among the most difficult
concepts in medicine to grasp and accept — the fact
that at a certain point, doctors cannot eliminate or
reduce disease and the prospect of death becomes
inevitable. In short, the best we can do is to make
patients comfortable.” He adds, “Charlie’s case should
inspire us to think about what we would do if we faced
such limited options for ourselves. In coming months
and years, we will surely see more cases like Charlie’s
concerning end-of-life care.” Robert Klitzman is a
professor of psychiatry and director of the Masters of
Bioethics Program at Columbia University. He is author
of “The Ethics Police? The Struggle to Make Human
Research Safe.” Contact him at (646) 774-6912;
rlk2@columbia.edu or @RobertKlitzman

4. ==> New Doc – Birthright: A War Story

5. ==> World Travel – Would You Survive an Attack?

6. ==> Got an Agent? They’re Not Just for Celebs
Anymore

You probably aren’t a rock star, a bestselling author,
a celebrity or a professional athlete—the types of
people you normally think of when it comes to having an
agent. But there’s a new kind of agent in town, one
that represents skilled business executives—including
those over 50 who might have been downsized right out
of their jobs. Like any good agent, Spunk Burke helps
these executives find work by determining the value
they can bring to companies on a per-project basis and
then helps them develop a project plan. He also acts as
a go-between with companies looking for gig workers who
make the sharing economy run. Spunk can be reached at
(978) 801-9010 or spunk@gigexecs.com

7. ==> The Echo Chamber: How the Internet is Polarizing
Us

Just because we can Google information, does not mean
the information is accurate. How do we know when
information is true? It’s becoming harder and harder
and Michael Patrick Lynch says it’s because we are
becoming a polarized society, not only in our opinions
or values, but in the facts we learn. Invite him to
discuss how wide swaths of the public live in very
different information bubbles, how the Internet
contributes to the problem, and why to solve this
knowledge polarization, we’ve got to understand that we
live in a common reality. Michael Patrick Lynch is the
director of the Humanities at the University
Connecticut and is leading UCONN’s Humility and
Conviction in Public Life project. He is also the
author of “The Internet of Us: Knowing More and
Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data.” Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

8. ==> Scared New Grads Make Bad Choices

Whether from high school or college, graduation is an
exciting time for young people and their parents. But
it also a time in which expectations and fears are both
at unusually high levels making it difficult for the
graduates to make the best possible decisions on what
should come next. Rev. Dr. Rick Patterson can discuss
the role shame plays in the bad decisions people make
when they believe they aren’t smart enough or deserving
enough to get what they want. Patterson says new grads
often ask, “What will I become? What will my parents
think? Who am I really?” He’ll explain how this fear-
based thinking often leads to bad decisions and
potentially a lifetime of regrets about the path not
taken. Rick Patterson is the author of “Shame Unmasked:
Disarming the Hidden Driver Behind Our Destructive
Decisions.” His career has alternated between working
in corporate America and new church development and the
ministry. In his current job, he is responsible for
bringing new chemical solutions to the paper industry.
Contact him at (269) 217-7897;
rickpattersonconnects@gmail.com

9. ==> It’s Family Reunion Time!

10. ==> Which Is More Intimate, Money or Sex?

Whether their newlyweds or married decades, many
couples feel squeamish talking about money and
finances, making it one of the last marital taboos. A
2016 survey by Divorce Magazine found financial issues
to be the #1 cause of divorce. When American Express
asked its married customers about money discussions
they reported more than half their money talks turned
into arguments. “When you add together the inability to
talk about money with problems of handling it, you have
by far the largest cause of the destruction of
marriages and relationships,” says Mitchell Walker.
“It’s the 800 lb. gorilla in the bedroom that very few
seem to be able to drive out.” Walker will share how
couples can put together a simple financial plan that
will bring them together instead of driving them apart,
discuss the one question to ask yourself and your
future spouse that determines a person’s financial
personality (and future). You’ll also learn 3 things
that can practically divorce-proof your marriage.
Walker is a former vice president of finance for a
Berkshire Hathaway company. Twenty-five years ago, when
he was more than $100,000 in debt and had no assets, he
dug his way out by discovering and refining ‘The
PouchPlan.’ His book, “The PouchPlan Budget: The Simple
Way to Find Hidden Money, Improve Your Life, and Build
Wealth,” is based on his own extensive experience.
Contact him at (903) 563-3396; mwalker@PouchPlan.com

11. ==> One-Third of the World is Overweight

12. ==> Put Down the Supplements

Americans spend billions of dollars on supplements each
year. But what is more, these same supplements are
doing more than wasting people’s money. They are also
confusing people’s bodies, says Marie Knoetig, making
them lazy and stopping them from doing what their
bodies are born to do. A healing arts practitioner in
private practice, Marie says too many people are fooled
into thinking that if “it’s all-natural, it can’t hurt
them.” Some people take as many as 20 supplements a day
thinking that they will help them stop aging, improve
their skin and rid their body of toxins. She says they
buy into the concept of supplements without
understanding how they work or even if they work.
People who take magnesium supplements, for example,
which act like a relaxant, may have trouble getting up
off the couch, robbing them of the energy they need to
cook real food and exercise, while those who take
probiotics are unwittingly interfering with their
body’s natural way of digesting food. But more than
just pointing out the dangers of supplements, Marie can
explain ways of listening to your body that along with
a healthy diet and exercise can do a better job than
supplements without wasting money or ruining your
health. Marie is the author of the upcoming book “The
Missing Piece to Health and Aging Gracefully.” Reach
her at (603) 289-9015, marieknoetig@gmail.com

13. ==> Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Slide

14. ==> Don’t Let Teens Ruin Your Summer

Summer is definitely here and parents and college
students are likely to have very different ideas of how
these few languid months should be spent. College
students, whether they are 18, or returning to live at
home for a few months, often face a barrage of
questions and expectations that clash with their
newfound independence. Invite Poppy and Geoff Spencer,
parenting experts, ‘Millennial Translators’, and
parents of five millennials who navigated the
transition during summer break, to offer tips to help
everyone get through the summer. From holding family
meetings to creating ‘practiced freedom’ and embracing
failure, Poppy says parents need to allow teens to make
mistakes. “We suggest that you use the summer months as
practice time to make decisions, pause to consider
options, while still providing a loving safety net at
home. Allowing failure can be one of the most loving
things you can give to your college student this
summer.” Poppy and Geoff Spencer, CPC, are licensed New
Life Story Coaches, relationship and parenting experts,
and the authors of “1 Billion Seconds,” based on years
of research on hundreds of people and offers a formula
for a flourishing relationship by developing
exceptional communication. Contact them at (941)
586-2911; poppyandgeoff@relationalexperts.com

15. ==> Water Rules – Summer Swim Safety

07/06/17 RTIR E-zine: North Korea, Family Reunion Month, Soul’s Role

July 6, 2017

01. Averting Catastrophe: Best North Korea Option
02. Another Cuban Missile Crisis?
03. What Does North Korea Want?
04. My Medicaid: My Life
05. Should Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?
06. Women Send Silicon Valley a Message
07. Got an Agent? They’re Not Just for Celebs Anymore
08. July is Family Reunion Month
09. Single’s Guide to Weddings
10. Find Your Summer Mojo
11. Failure: Embrace the Power!
12. Bored Already? Get Kids in on Summer Decisions
13. Are Supplements a Waste of Money?
14. The Soul’s Role in Health
15. How Mutts Help You Live Longer
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1. ==> Averting Catastrophe: Best North Korea Option

According to Evans Revere, “North Korea’s isolated
dictators have long believed that nuclear weapons will
ensure regime survival against U.S. military power,
enabling it to unite the Korean Peninsula on its terms.
But no U.S. administration, working with regional
leaders and the international community, has ever
arrayed all its tools and advantages simultaneously and
overwhelmingly to end North Korea’s nuclear-weapons
program, forcing the regime to choose between nuclear
weapons and regime survival.” He says, “Compelling
Pyongyang to make that stark choice offers the best way
forward. A successful U.S. strategy will entail risk,
but a growing North Korean nuclear threat and the
possibility that miscalculation could lead to war means
that we must do all that we can, and soon, to deal with
the challenge of Pyongyang.” Evans Revere is senior
director with the Albright Stonebridge Group, with a
specific focus on Korea, China and Japan. From
2007-2010, Revere served as president and CEO of The
Korea Society. Contact him at (202) 797-6055; (202)
797-6103 or (202) 759-5100;
media@albrightstonebridge.com

2. ==> Another Cuban Missile Crisis?

What will the next move be for the US as it deals with
the North Korea situation? National security and
defense policy expert Graham Allison says, “What we see
unfolding now is a Cuban Missile Crisis in slow motion.
In the most dangerous moment in recorded history, to
prevent the Soviet Union from placing nuclear-tipped
missiles in Cuba, John F. Kennedy was prepared to take
what he confessed was a one-in-three chance of a
nuclear war with the Soviet Union.” He wonders, “What
risk will Mr. Trump run to prevent North Korea
acquiring the ability to strike the United States?”
Graham Allison is a leading analyst of U.S. national
security and defense policy with a special interest in
nuclear weapons, terrorism, and decision-making. He was
assistant secretary of defense in the first Clinton
administration and is the author of “Destined for War:
Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?”
Contact him at (617) 496-6099;
graham_allison@Harvard.Edu or Simone O’Hanlon at (617)
496-6098.

3. ==> What Does North Korea Want?

Christine Hong says there is still the chance for de-
escalation on both sides. “North Korea has repeatedly
asked the United States to sign a peace treaty that
would bring the unresolved Korean War to a long-overdue
end. It has also proposed that the United States cease
its annual war games with South Korea — games, we must
recognize, that involve the simulated invasion and
occupation of North Korea, the ‘decapitation’ of its
leadership, and rehearsals of a … nuclear strike. In
return, North Korea will cap its nuclear weapons
testing. China has reiterated this proposal. The United
States maintains that its joint war games with South
Korea are simply business as usual and has not seen fit
to respond.” She’ll debunk the widely repeated notion
that the Obama administration had a policy of
‘strategic patience’ toward North Korea, noting that it
launched cyber-attacks and had massive military
exercises targeting North Korea. Christine Hong is an
associate professor at the University of California,
Santa Cruz, and an executive board member of the Korea
Policy Institute. Contact her at cjhong@ucsc.edu

4. ==> My Medicaid: My Life

Republicans say their GOP health plan doesn’t cut
Medicaid, it just slows its growth, but critics of the
plan, including the group AARP, say the Senate bill
would lead to major, harmful reductions in both federal
and state Medicaid spending. Alice Wong says that would
have a huge impact on the disabled. “‘Program
flexibility’ is code for the decimation of Medicaid
that will put lives like mine at risk. Some people with
disabilities may have to live in nursing homes if
community-based services wither away under this
flexibility and reform. We cannot disappear again after
a history of segregation and institutionalization. When
Republicans talk about freedom and choice, they don’t
realize that Medicaid gives those very things to people
with disabilities.” She adds, “When I was young, I felt
shame and embarrassment at being one of ‘those people’
on benefits. Today I am unapologetically disabled and a
fully engaged member of society. None of that would be
possible without Medicaid.” Alice Wong is the founder
of the Disability Visibility Project and a co-partner
in Disabled Writers, a resource created by reporter
s.e. smith to help editors connect with disabled
writers and journalists. Contact her at
disabilityvisibilityproject@gmail.com, @SFdirewolf

5. ==> Should Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?

The Senate will hold off on fixing its health care bill
until after it returns from recess. But what can we
expect upon their return? With our health care in the
hands of 51 millionaires, Steven Wightman says the
adjusted bill is likely to continue to benefit the
wealthy at the expense of the rest of us. “Why is
Washington dodging its responsibility to put health
into their health care plan?” he asks. The Senate bill
as presently written is a boon for the top 1 percent
who would receive lower incomes taxes while the bottom
40 percent would lose via higher premiums, deductibles,
and copays. States, employers and employees face higher
costs as well. Wightman is a veteran certified
financial planner, blogger and author of the upcoming
book, “Don’t be “Trumped: 7 Ways to Protect Your Assets
and Retirement Savings Now.” He is often quoted in the
press on financial topics like health insurance and
employee benefits. Reach him at (305) 340-1459;
stevenwightman@gmail.com

6. ==> Women Send Silicon Valley a Message

Could it be that the tide is turning when it comes to
men and women in the American workplace? There’s been a
string of resignations in Silicon Valley recently tied
to sexual assault and harassment scandals. The message
in all this? Peggy Drexler says, “When it comes to
unwanted sexual advances of any kind, or in any
context, women are becoming less likely to suffer in
silence.” Drexler will discuss the issue, and why, even
though the problem won’t go away, this could help.
“There will be fewer women who are unclear that such
moves are an abuse and fewer women who will decide to
let it go. Will would-be harassers take note? It’s too
soon to tell.” Peggy Drexler is an assistant professor
of psychology at Weill Medical College of Cornell
University and a former gender scholar at Stanford
University. She’s the author of “Our Fathers,
Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing
American Family” and “Raising Boys Without Men.”
Contact her at @drpeggydrexler

7. ==> Got an Agent? They’re Not Just for Celebs
Anymore

8. ==> July is Family Reunion Month

9. ==> Single’s Guide to Weddings

Summer weddings can be beautiful, but maybe not so much
so when you’re still in search of your own soul mate.
You’ve been patiently enduring the months-long deluge
of engagement ring photos, wedding proposal videos,
shower announcements, wedding invitations and party
photos and just can’t take it anymore. All these
reminders of true love can be particularly challenging
for single people who haven’t found their “one and
only” and struggle with feelings of envy, loneliness
and unworthiness. Jennie Lynn can empathize and hopes
to empower millions to finally find their soul mate
this summer. Invite the author of “Magnetic Love: Stop
Chasing What You Want…Start Attracting It” to share
simple principles that helped her find the love of her
life almost instantly. Jennie Lynn is a writer,
professional model and a worldwide triple pro champion
in natural figure, physique, and bodybuilding. Contact
her at (508) 965-3053; JennieLynn@JennieLynn.com

10. ==> Find Your Summer Mojo

Summer is much too good to waste. Ensure that your
listeners get the most from the season by interviewing
Andro Donovan, the author of “Motivate Yourself: Get
the Life You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve
Fulfilment.” Her advice will help people take their
lives far even if their vacation plans keep them at
home. Andro will share how to improve your life by
establishing a digital detox hour to connect with your
family; a ten-minute routine to get your mornings off
to the best possible start; and ways to nourish and
indulge your inner child even if you are too old to
cannonball into the pool or run under the spray of a
fire hydrant. Contact her at +4407711238410;
andro@trend.co.uk; andro@androdonovan.com; Skype:
andro.donovan1

11. ==> Failure: Embrace the Power!

Lennox Cornwall, author of “Embracing Failure: Your Key
to Success,” knows what it’s like to lose everything
and start over. After the devastating failure of his
first business, he began to study the science of
success, but what he discovered was so much more… By
harnessing the power of failure, we can transform our
relationships, our businesses, and our lives. He says,
“One of the first steps in understanding something is
to clearly define what it is. So, instead of seeing
failure as the final nail in your coffin of hope, see
it as a lesson. It’s like turning lead into gold!” He
adds, “With this mind-shift, we’re able to change how
we feel about failure and changing how we feel about
something can change the course of our lives. As Wayne
Dyer once said, ‘When you change the way you look at
things, the things you look at change.’” Lennox
Cornwall is an author, speaker and coach. Contact him
at (304) 702-7399; Lennox@LennoxCornwall.com

12. ==> Bored Already? Get Kids in on Summer Decisions

“I’m bored!” tops the list of dreaded phrases parents
are likely to hear this summer with “Are we there yet?”
coming in a close second. But what if there was a way
for elementary school aged children to creatively
brainstorm their own ideas of what they wanted to do
this summer so that their parents and caregivers don’t
have to constantly try to entertain them? Carol
Clifton, Ph.D., will describe her entertaining and
creative way to keep kids busy AND teach them the
valuable skill of decision-making. She’ll explain how
to get kids involved in making summer plans using a
‘decision tree’, how that can reduce sibling rivalry,
and why everyone benefits from learning better problem-
solving skills! Carol Clifton is a licensed
psychologist in the Portland, Ore.-area. She has been
treating trauma, depression, anxiety and working with
couples for 30 years. She is the author of “Unstumped!
Think Through and Solve Almost Any Problem”, an easy
reader for young children. Contact her at (503)
724-1722; carolclifton@earthlink.net

13. ==> Are Supplements a Waste of Money?

14. ==> The Soul’s Role in Health

15. ==> How Mutts Help You Live Longer

July 31 is National Mutt Day, a day that celebrates the
considerable benefits of mixed-breed dogs. These dogs
make up approximately 95 percent of the dogs in
shelters but are least likely to be adopted. Bring
Carlyn Montes De Oca on your show to share why adopting
a mutt is a win-win for humans and dogs! This animal
health expert will explain that mutts live longer, give
just as much love as pure-breeds and you will feel good
about saving a life. In addition, bringing home a mutt
can extend your life five ways. For example, the
exercise you get from walking and running with your
mutt decreases obesity and spending time with your mutt
tames the tension you experience in other aspects of
your hectic life. Carlyn is the author of “Dog as My
Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a
Healthy, Happy and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the
founder of The Animal-Human Health Connection, which
focuses on bringing awareness to the many powerful ways
that animals enhance human health, happiness, and
longevity. Reach her at (415) 306-1853 or
modernalchemyacupuncture@gmail.com

06/29/17 RTIR Newsletter: Cyber Attacks, Independence Day, Wonder Women

June 29, 2017

01. Why Obama’s Silence is Troubling
02. More Cyber Attacks Comings
03. Iraqi Christians Under Fire
04. Should Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?
05. July 4th, Hot Dogs and Betty White
06. Great July 4th Show – Veterans and PTSD
07. Independence Day: Is America Independent Anymore?
08. Why Smart People Fall for Scams
09. We Heart Wonder Woman
10. Healthcare – If We Cared about Health
11. July is Family Reunion Month
12. Single’s Guide to Wedding Season
13. Survival Strategies – Summer with a Teen
14. Can Dogs have Autism?
15. Kids + Water = Danger: Swim Safety
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1. ==> Why Obama’s Silence is Troubling

The contrast could not be more extreme: a loud, pushy,
anti-intellectual President Donald Trump versus a soft-
spoken, recessive, philosophical former president,
Barack Obama. The difference has become especially
glaring in recent days, with Trump repeatedly breaking
the tradition of a new president refraining from
dissing his predecessor. Jay Parini says Obama’s muted
response as Trump tries to shift blame on to him is
troubling. “Obama needs to find his voice now in ways
that, during his time in the Oval Office, he was too
often reluctant to do, perhaps fearing the immense
power of the bully pulpit,” he says. “But now there is
a real bully in the pulpit, and Obama — like the rest
of us — has no choice but to speak, and to act. …not
indirectly on Facebook, but to declare himself more
publicly and without reservation.” Jay Parini, a poet
and novelist, teaches at Middlebury College in Vermont.
His latest book is “New and Collected Poems,
1975-2015.” Contact him at (802) 443-5042;
parini@middlebury.edu

2. ==> More Cyber Attacks Comings

Europol warned yesterday that there’s not yet a “kill
switch” able to stop the cyberattack that has slammed
businesses around the world.
The ransomware virus spread quickly beginning on
Tuesday, shutting down entire computer networks and
demanding users pay a ransom to get their files back.
Meantime, researchers at two security companies have
finally found and analyzed the malware that triggered a
Kiev blackout last December, and it’s far worse than
imagined. The only thing that’s certain, says security
researcher Robert Lee, founder and CEO of the cyber
security company Dragos, is that the malware wasn’t
built as a one-time weapon. “It’s a nightmare,” Lee
says. “The malware in its current state would be usable
for every power plant in Europe. This is a framework
designed to target other places.” “What makes this
thing a holy-crap moment is the understanding of grid
operations encoded within it,” he says. Robert Lee is
also a non-resident National Cybersecurity Fellow at
New America focusing on policy issues relating to the
cyber security of critical infrastructure. Contact him
at Rob@Dragos.com; @RobertMLee

3. ==> Iraqi Christians Under Fire

When Donald Trump won Michigan, he did so with the
support of the Christian Iraqi community because the
president promised to protect Iraqi Christians, who as
minorities in their home country are subject to torture
and possible death. But the president, ICE and the
Justice Department have gone back on that promise and
more than 100 Iraqi Christians—also known as
Chaldeans—from Detroit have been threatened with
deportation. While last week a district judge halted
their deportation for two weeks now is a good time to
discuss this unfolding humanitarian crisis with Weam
Namou, the Baghdad-born journalist who has been
covering the story for The Chaldean News. She will
explain why she sees the rounding up of Iraqi
Christians in the U.S. as an attack on Christians, and
why what is happening in Detroit is likely to spread to
other major cities in which Iraqi Christians reside
hoping for better lives. Weam has been a guest on a
hundred radio talk shows. She’s the author of “The
Great American Family: A Story of Political
Disenchantment.” Contact her at (586) 212-4490;
weamn@hotmail.com

4. ==> Should Millionaires Decide Our Health Care?

5. ==> July 4th, Hot Dogs and Betty White

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, millions of
Americans will gather around the grill to enjoy an all-
American hot dog, and that makes it the perfect time to
celebrate National Hot Dog Month. The National Hot Dog
and Sausage Council (NHDSC) estimates that Americans
will eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4th alone! “At a
time when so many issues divide us, hot dogs stand as a
food that unites,” says NHDSC president Eric
Mittenthal. He’ll share results of a new survey about
what type of frankfurters are most popular, and why
Betty White is the famous person (past or present) with
whom Americans would most like to share a hot dog. (The
95-year-old White has said she regularly enjoys hot
dogs for lunch on the set of her TV shows.) Hot dogs
are a food that inspires plenty of smiles and humor,
and in that spirit the NHDSC is seeking the best
(tasteful) hot dog jokes. Mittenthal will explain the
rules and talk about anything – and everything – you
want to know about hot dogs. Contact him at (202)
587-4238; emittenthal@meatinstitute.org or Janet Riley
at (202) 587-4245; jriley@meatinstitute.org

6. ==> Great July 4th Show – Veterans and PTSD

Chad Robichaux, Force Recon Marine and Pro MMA
Champion, had successes and failures both in
Afghanistan and in the MMA cage, but his biggest fight
was coming home and struggling with PTSD, a near
divorce and almost becoming another veteran suicide
statistic. Invite Robichaux, now the founder/president
of the Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, to share glimpses
of his life in special operations and professional
fighting and the spiritual battles into which he was
thrust and that nearly took his life. Chad Robichaux’s
new book is “”An Unfair Advantage.” A certified
pastoral counselor, he’s appeared on national radio and
TV and testified in Veterans’ Court regarding combat
trauma and PTSD. The Mighty Oaks Warrior Program is a
Christian peer-based program for veterans suffering
PTSD. Contact Judy McDonough at (615) 243-5994;
judy@serveliterary.com

7. ==> Independence Day: Is America Independent
Anymore?

Independence Day is meant to commemorate America’s
securing its independence from Great Britain but all
these years later, James Stuber says America has let
that independence slip away, and unwittingly become the
victim of a new, self-imposed “reverse colonialism,”
reliant on countries like China for manufactured goods,
while exporting raw materials, farm goods, and scrap.
Stuber will recount how the United States secured its
borders and set the terms of trade, intentionally
building up its domestic manufacturing capabilities and
then, after 150 years, set out on the road of free
trade following World War II, with disastrous results.
He’ll discuss how, in the last 30 years, the U.S. sent
$16 trillion and six million jobs offshore, and what
this dependence on other countries has done to American
workers, families and communities. Fortunately, he
says, consumers have the power to solve the problem.
James Stuber is an attorney and entrepreneur and
formerly served as legislative assistant to a member of
the United States House of Representatives. He’s the
author of “What If Things Were Made in America Again:
How Consumers Can Rebuild the Middle Class by Buying
Things Made in American Communities.” Contact him at
(610) 608-5074; jstuber@miaa.us

8. ==> Why Smart People Fall for Scams

9. ==> We Heart Wonder Woman

The big screen superhero flick Wonder Woman is cleaning
up at the box office. Based on the D.C. Comics
character, the movie is an epic action/adventure, with
a heavy emphasis on female empowerment. “Wonder Woman
is a goddess, literally!” says Cat Dolls. “She
transforms from not knowing who she really is, to
owning her power and finally being able to defeat the
darkness! We all have a darkness in our life somewhere
and women can really relate to the movie’s story. The
discovery of the goddess within is what changes
everything.” Dols says, “The whole story is so powerful
and beautiful, but there was a great deal of conflict
along the way. Wonder Woman is inspiring, uplifting and
shows us everything we can all be, in our own ways.”
Cat Dols is the author of “Get Your Goddess On: Own
Your Power. Love Your Life!” The former Ford model is a
life coach, home stager, decorator, master gardener and
art class teacher. Contact her at (262) 388-3222;
catdols22@gmail.com

10. ==> Healthcare – If We Cared about Health

As health care costs skyrocket out of control,
Americans increasingly wrestle with how to come up with
the money. Solutions — whether Obamacare or Trumpcare —
focus mainly on responding to disease once it has
struck. We can do much better by focusing more on
preventing disease from striking in the first place.
Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., author of “Our Earth, Our Species,
Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a Sustainable
World,” says, “It’s hard to imagine any good way to pay
for all the irresponsibility and senseless waste in our
current health care system. Some schemes are of course
better or worse than others. Citizens should condemn
the Republicans’ current effort to slash health care
coverage in order to further enrich the wealthy. But
fixing health care for real will require fundamental
changes and putting health at the top of our priority
list.” Moyer is an environmental consultant and
registered professional engineer with an MS in
environmental engineering, a PhD in civil engineering,
and more than 30 years of environmental engineering
experience. She is a regular contributor to The
Huffington Post. Contact her at (413) 862-3452;
ellenmoyer@em-green.com.

11. ==> July is Family Reunion Month

12. ==> Single’s Guide to Wedding Season

Now that wedding season is here, it is nearly
impossible to ignore the steady drumbeat of engagement
ring photos, wedding proposal videos, shower
announcements, wedding invitations and party photos.
Yet all these reminders of true love can be
particularly challenging for single people who haven’t
found their “one and only” and struggle with feelings
of envy, loneliness and unworthiness. Jennie Lynn can
empathize and hopes to empower millions to finally find
their soul mate just in time for summer. Invite the
author of “Magnetic Love: Stop Chasing What You
Want…Start Attracting It” to share simple principles
that helped her find the love of her life almost
instantly. Jennie Lynn is a writer, professional model
and a worldwide triple pro champion in natural figure,
physique, and bodybuilding. Contact her at (508)
965-3053; JennieLynn@JennieLynn.com

13. ==> Survival Strategies – Summer with a Teen

School is out for the summer and millions of parents
are feeling anxious about spending more time with their
moody teen. Ideally, summer is a time to bond and
connect but teenage drama can hijack even the best
family vacation. Laura Lyles Reagan, the Teen and
Parent Relationship Whisperer, has tips for creating a
fun and meaningful summer with your teen. A family
sociologist with her own teenage daughter, Reagan will
suggest ways to connect with a surly teen, where to
draw the line in the sand, how to get a grip on teen
culture without your teen thinking you’re lame, and
even how to get your teen to want to spend time with
you! Reagan is a parenting expert, speaker, experienced
talk show guest, and the author of “How to Raise
Respectful Parents.” Contact her at (956) 250-3689;
LauraLReagan@gmail.com

14. ==> Can Dogs have Autism?

Dog autism may seem unserious, but investigating
possible autism-like behavior in canines could also
help people. With ASD now affecting 1-in-68 human
beings, psychiatrists are eager to find a faster, more
accurate way of diagnosing and understanding the
disease in people. Paul Louden, a radio show host and
adult living with autism spectrum disorder, says,
“Humans aren’t the only living creatures with complex
social behaviors that range along a spectrum. From
meerkats to California condors, animals in groups
protect, instruct, compete with, and support one
another. As for stereotypies, nonhuman animals often
develop intense repetitive behaviors. Polar bears pace
and bob; horses crib and huff; dogs lick their flanks
or chase and chew objects.” Louden is the author of
“Behind The Locked Door: Understanding My Life as an
Autistic.” Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988;
mark@goldmanmccormick.com

15. ==> Kids + Water = Danger: Swim Safety

06/27/17 RTIR E-zine: Trumpcare Threats, Veteransand PTSD, Summer Puppy Lovin

June 27, 2017

01. Overlooked Trumpcare Threat: A Medicare Time Bomb
02. Healthcare – If We Cared about Health
03. Iraqi Christians Under Fire
04. Great July 4th Show – Veterans and PTSD
05. Is America Independent Anymore?
06. Anson Williams, Dr. Heimlich & Drowsy Driving
07. July is Family Reunion Month
08. Green Summer Travel: Save Money & the Planet
09. Before You Dive In – Summer Swim Safety
10. Bored Already? Get Kids in on Summer Decisions
11. Do You Hide Every Summer?
12. Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog
13. ‘Trumpertension’ – It’s a Real Thing
14. Failure: Embrace the Power!
15. How to Get the Most Out of Summer
=======================================

1. ==> Overlooked Trumpcare Threat: A Medicare Time
Bomb

Nancy Altman, president of the group Social Security
Works, says when Donald Trump ran for president, a
centerpiece of his campaign was a promise that he
wouldn’t cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid.
“But six months into his presidency, Trump has already
betrayed those voters by breaking his promise. Indeed,
rather than protecting those programs, he has already,
in his short tenure, gone after all three! The
destruction of Medicaid and the cutback to Social
Security have gotten media attention. The broken
promise on Medicare is in danger of slipping by beneath
the radar, though.” Altman says the Affordable Care Act
(Obamacare) improved Medicare’s long-term finances by
requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay somewhat
more. But Trumpcare repeals that increased funding.
“Paul Ryan, Trump and their fellow Republicans are like
the proverbial murderer who kills his parents and
pleads for leniency because he is an orphan. In this
case, they are raiding Medicare of necessary revenue,
only down the road to argue that they must cut Medicare
because it has insufficient funding!” Altman has
appeared on numerous national TV and radio programs.
She’s the author of several books including “Social
Security Works! Why Social Security Isn’t Going Broke
and How Expanding It Will Help Us All.” Contact Linda
Benesch at lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org, @ssworks

2. ==> Healthcare – If We Cared about Health

As health care costs skyrocket out of control,
Americans increasingly wrestle with how to come up with
the money. Solutions — whether Obamacare or deadly
Trumpcare — focus mainly on responding to disease once
it has struck. We can do much better by focusing more
on preventing disease from striking in the first place.
Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., author of “Our Earth, Our Species,
Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a Sustainable
World,” says, “It’s hard to imagine any good way to pay
for all the irresponsibility and senseless waste in our
current health care system. Some schemes are of course
better or worse than others. Citizens should condemn
the Republicans’ current effort to slash health care
coverage in order to further enrich the wealthy. But
fixing health care for real will require fundamental
changes and putting health at the top of our priority
list.” Moyer is an environmental consultant and
registered professional engineer with an MS in
environmental engineering, a PhD in civil engineering,
and more than 30 years of environmental engineering
experience. She is a regular contributor to The
Huffington Post. Contact her at (413) 862-3452;
ellenmoyer@em-green.com.

3. ==> Iraqi Christians Under Fire

4. ==> Great July 4th Show – Veterans and PTSD

5. ==> Is America Independent Anymore?

6. ==> Anson Williams, Dr. Heimlich & Drowsy Driving

Best known for his role in Happy Days, Anson Williams
is part of the upcoming ‘Battle of the Network Stars’
on ABC. But Williams is currently promoting something
closer to his heart, the dangers of drowsy driving.
With people working longer and harder than ever,
falling asleep at the wheel has become a serious
problem resulting in more deaths per year than drunken
driving. Hear Williams’ own story and how his uncle,
Dr. Henry Heimlich, inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver,
shared little-known advice that he is now passionate
about sharing. “I was having considerable trouble
staying awake while driving home after long 15-hr
workdays. My uncle recommended keeping a lemon or a hot
pepper in the car and whenever I started to feel drowsy
to simply bite into it. I chose the lemon and it
instantly worked, making me naturally alert and awake
at the wheel.” Williams will explain how capsaicin from
pepper or natural, citric acid from a lemon are the
only two ingredients that stimulate the tongue’s
sensory neurons, immediately alerting the brain to
wake-up, and how simple drops could save lives. Contact
Harlan Boll at (626) 296-3757; h.boll@dcpublicity.com

7. ==> July is Family Reunion Month

8. ==> Green Summer Travel: Save Money & the Planet

Traveling light used to mean cramming clothes into a
carry-on bag to avoid baggage fees. But this summer, it
means something more, as Jennie Lynn will explain.
She’ll tell your listeners that more travelers are
helping to literally light the world in Third World
nations while the travelers themselves save big bucks
on their travel costs and offset their carbon
emissions. As a member of the travel website Viridian
and owner of its Travel Light franchise, Jennie Lynn
can share why Viridan is giving Expedia a run for its
money by doing good works and providing members with
the lowest guaranteed public prices on their
destinations. She has saved $6,000 on her own travel
costs since December. Reach her at (508)965-3053 or
jennielynn@jennielynn.com

9. ==> Before You Dive In – Summer Swim Safety

10. ==> Bored Already? Get Kids in on Summer Decisions

11. ==> Do You Hide Every Summer?

No one wants to spend the summer dieting, yet the
collision of winter weight with summer clothes makes
many people just want to crawl into their sofa and
munch. Don’t let another summer go by dreading beach
parties and swearing at your closet, invite Renee Jones
to share ways to get free from comfort eating and get
into your summer clothes (without becoming a slave to
the gym.) “When we stop stuffing down our feelings and
following it with a food chaser, it saves a whole bunch
of calories,” says Jones. She’ll share strategies for
navigating a snack-filled home or office environment,
ways to recognize comfort eating triggers, and reveal
the number one reason diets fail. Renee Jones is the
author of “What’s Really Eating You: Overcome the
Triggers of Comfort Eating.” Contact her at (817)
938-6250; reneepj@yahoo.com

12. ==> Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog

They don’t call them the dog days of summer for
nothing. Summer is a great time to spend more hours
outdoors and away from social media. Add in the
season’s slower pace, kids being off from school,
readily available vacation time for adults and a wider
selection of pets available for adoption from shelters
and you can see why summer is the perfect time to adopt
a puppy or dog, says Lisa Overcash, a wellness coach
and author of “My Fur-Ever Family.” She can discuss how
to make the most of long summer days to establish new
routines, offer tips on how to introduce a new pet to
your family, and share how to prepare children for
their role in taking care of their new four-legged
friend. Lisa was inspired to write her book after
adding a Yorkshire terrier to her pet family of three
dogs and two rescue cats. Contact Lisa at (919)
308-8889 or lfovercash@gmail.com

13. ==> ==> ‘Trumpertension’ – It’s a Real Thing

It’s been months now, but a lot of people are having a
hard time accepting Donald Trump’s administration. In
fact, many Americans are seeking medical help for the
anxiety they’re experiencing due to the change of
occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Palm Springs-
based internal medicine physician Kiran Dintyala
(a.k.a. Dr. Calm) has seen patients with Post-Election
Stress Disorder, including some with previously well-
controlled blood pressure who are coming in with
alarmingly high numbers. He calls it “Trumpertension”
describing it as “a substantial increase in blood
pressure unrelated to diet, sodium intake or exercise
that is solely attributable to worries over what a
Trump presidency may mean for your future and
America’s.” In response, he’s written “Seven Keys to
Surviving the Trump Presidency,” sharing tips to stay
calm amidst the seemingly endless flow of unsettling
news and ways to remain positive and hopeful, no matter
who’s in the Oval Office. Kiran Dintyala is a Board
Certified Internal Medicine Physician currently
practicing at Eisenhower Medical Center. He’s also the
author of “Calm in the Midst of Chaos.” Contact him at
(860) 375 0446; stressfreerevolution@gmail.com

14. ==> Failure: Embrace the Power!

Lennox Cornwall, author of Embracing Failure: Your Key
to Success, knows what it’s like to lose everything and
start over. After the devastating failure of his first
business, he began to study the science of success, but
what he discovered was so much more… By harnessing
the power of failure, we can transform our
relationships, our businesses, and our lives. He says,
“One of the first steps in understanding something is
to clearly define what it is. So, instead of seeing
failure as the final nail in your coffin of hope, see
it as a lesson. It’s like turning lead into gold!” He
adds, “With this mind-shift, we’re able to change how
we feel about failure and changing how we feel about
something can change the course of our lives. As Wayne
Dyer once said, ‘When you change the way you look at
things, the things you look at change.’” Lennox
Cornwall is an author, speaker and coach. Contact him
at (304) 702-7399; Lennox@LennoxCornwall.com

15. ==> How to Get the Most Out of Summer

Summer is much too good to waste. Ensure that your
listeners get the most from the season by interviewing
Andro Donovan, the author of “Motivate Yourself: Get
the Life You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve
Fulfilment,” a Wiley imprint. Her advice will help
people take their lives far even if their vacation
plans keep them at home. Andro will share how to
improve your life by establishing a digital detox hour
to connect with your family; a ten-minute routine to
get your mornings off to the best possible start; and
ways to nourish and indulge your inner child even if
you are too old to cannonball into the pool or run
under the spray of a fire hydrant. Contact her at
+4407711238410; andro@trend.co.uk;
andro@androdonovan.com; Skype: andro.donovan1

06/22/17 RTIR E-zine: Independence Day, Potsie and Summer Travel

June 22, 2017

01. ‘Nightmare’ Cyber Weapon Warning
02. Great July 4th Show – Is America Independent Anymore?
03. The Fastest-Growing Refugee Crisis
04. Anson Williams – Happy Days’ Potsie
05. Love, Sex and the Summer Solstice
06. How to Survive a Pedestrian Attack
07. Is Social Media Turning Trump Haters Violent?
08. Uber CEO Gone – Will Culture Change?
09. Zero Carbon Summer Travel: Save Money & the World
10. Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
11. College Kids Are Home for the Summer
12. 3 Best Things to Do This Summer
13. Summer – Do You Have the Courage to Run Away?
14. The Best Summer Food Festivals
15. Woof Woof! Bring Your Dog to Work Friday
=======================================

1. ==> ‘Nightmare’ Cyber Weapon Warning

Researchers at two security companies have finally
found and analyzed the malware that triggered a Kiev
blackout last December, and it’s far worse than
imagined. The only thing that’s certain, says security
researcher Robert Lee, founder and CEO of the cyber
security company Dragos, is that the malware wasn’t
built as a one-time weapon. “It’s a nightmare,” Lee
says. “The malware in its current state would be usable
for every power plant in Europe. This is a framework
designed to target other places.” “What makes this
thing a holy-crap moment is the understanding of grid
operations encoded within it,” he says. Robert Lee is
also a non-resident National Cybersecurity Fellow at
New America focusing on policy issues relating to the
cyber security of critical infrastructure. Contact him
at Rob@Dragos.com; @RobertMLee

2. ==> Great July 4th Show – Is America Independent
Anymore?

3. ==> The Fastest-Growing Refugee Crisis

More than 3 million people have been forced from their
homes in the war-torn nation of South Sudan, according
to a report published Monday by the United Nations
Refugee Agency. Of that group, 1.9 million are
internally displaced and 1.4 million are refugees. The
country is now home to the fastest-growing refugee
population, ahead of Syria and Afghanistan. Challiss
McDonough of the World Food Program says the vast
majority flee across the country’s southern border into
Uganda, which is now home to the world’s largest
refugee camp with a population that hovers around
250,000. McDonough says, “You’ve got people directly in
the line of fire who have fled because they’re afraid
for their lives. And you’ve got people who have fled
because they can’t get food.” Sometimes both are
happening in the same place, she added. McDonough can
discuss the crisis, as well as the silver lining, with
experts saying Uganda’s compassion towards refugees has
enabled South Sudanese newcomers to quickly begin anew.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading
humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide.
Contact McDonough at 254 207 622 179; 254 707 722 104
(cell) or Challiss.McDonough@wfp.org

4. ==> Anson Williams – Happy Days’ Potsie

5. ==> Love, Sex and the Summer Solstice

Yesterday marked the summer solstice, the longest day
of the year in the Northern hemisphere when daylight
lasts over 15 hours. The celestial event has long been
celebrated and associated with love, sex and fertility.
Donna Henes, author of “Celestially Auspicious
Occasions: Seasons, Cycles and Celebrations” says, “In
ancient times, when we didn’t have light and heat
indoors or stores where we could buy food, winter was a
bare, cold and very hard time,” Henes says. “If your
baby was born in the beginning of winter, it had a much
less chance of survival. It became a tradition to have
mating season around the solstice so your child would
be born in early spring instead. This is where the June
wedding legacy comes from.” Henes also describes the
solstice as a lover’s holiday which coincides with
nature’s harvest. “The relationship between the
solstice and the powerful, fertile energy of the sun is
reflected in nature,” she says. “Flowers are the sexual
organs of the plants. Not only is nature blooming and
the sap rising, but the libido rises as well.” Donna
Henes is an internationally renowned urban shaman,
contemporary ceremonialist, spiritual teacher, author,
speaker and workshop leader whose joyful celebrations
of the cycles of the seasons and the seasons of life
have introduced ancient traditional rituals and
contemporary ceremonies to millions of people since
1972. Contact her at (718) 857-1343; CityShaman@aol.com

6. ==> How to Survive a Pedestrian Attack

In the latest terror attack in London, a rented van was
driven into a crowd leaving a mosque during Ramadan.
That, just weeks after terrorists drove into
pedestrians walking across London Bridge and, in New
York City’s Time Square, a drunk driver slammed into
pedestrians who were in the wrong place at the wrong
time. It seems the simple act of walking on the
sidewalk has become more dangerous than ever. Former
British Army Officer Chris Bird says everyone needs to
be aware of their surroundings at all times—but not to
succumb to fear. He’ll explain the 4Ds to avoid as well
as why you should only walk down streets in which there
are parked cars on the same side you are on or walk
facing traffic even on the sidewalk. He’ll detail what
to do if you absolutely must send a text or be on the
phone while on the street. In a related matter, Bird
can talk about the recent shooting of Republican
congressmen, the police response to it, and why it is
not realistic for ordinary people to expect police can
protect them while an attack is underway. Bird is the
author of “Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage” and a
former San Antonio Express-News crime reporter. Reach
him at (210) 308-8191; cjbird@satx.rr.com

7. ==> Is Social Media Turning Trump Haters Violent?

An innocent baseball practice turned violent last week
when James Hodgkinson opened fire in Virginia on a team
of Republicans getting ready for a charity event.
Before Hodgkinson was killed he wounded five people
including Sen. Steve Scalise (R-La.). Dintyala, M.D.,
believes the man’s social media pages say it all;
Hodgkinson was a Trump hater who took his anger,
resentment and frustration out on the nearest
Republicans. Dintyala says we may see more of this in
coming days unless we take real steps to deal with our
own acidic emotions. He’ll point out three ways that
social media is exacerbating the problem, what Trump
can do on his end, and how calmness can be experienced
by people on all sides of the political divide.
Dintyala is a Board Certified Internal Medicine
Physician with a master’s degree in public health. He
is the author of “Seven Keys to Surviving the Trump
Presidency.” (860) 375 0446;
stressfreerevolution@gmail.com

8. ==> Uber CEO Gone – Will Culture Change?

Uber is now known just as much for its scandals as it
is for its cheap rides. Why do things continue to go
terribly wrong at the San Francisco ride-sharing
company whose CEO just stepped down? Gerald Leonard, a
Washington, D.C.-based consultant on corporate culture,
says you don’t have to be a fan or critic of Uber to
learn from its mistakes; these include an aggressive
and unrestrained culture where harassment and phobias
were ignored. Leonard says the company lacks the vision
and values to put its employees and customers first
that would have prompted management to openly address
its problems at the first sign of trouble. As more
customers continue to delete their Uber accounts,
Leonard can share the three unifying principles that
are hallmarks of great company culture and why so many
companies fail the test. He is the author of “Culture
is the Bass: 7 Principles for Developing a Culture That
Works.” Reach him at (443) 622-4740 or
gerald@principlesofexecution.com

9. ==> Zero Carbon Summer Travel: Save Money & the
World

10. ==> Fun Ways to Prevent Summer Slide

11. ==> College Kids Are Home for the Summer

Summer is officially here but parents and college
students are apt to have very different ideas of how
these few languid months will be spent. College
students, whether they are 18, or returning to live at
home for a few months, often face a barrage of
questions and expectations that clash with their
newfound independence. Invite Poppy and Geoff Spencer,
parenting experts, ‘Millennial Translators’, and
parents of five millennials who navigated the
transition during summer break, to offer tips to help
everyone get through the summer. From holding family
meetings to creating ‘practiced freedom’ and embracing
failure, Poppy says parents need to allow teens to make
mistakes. “We suggest that you use the summer months as
practice time to make decisions, pause to consider
options, while still providing a loving safety net at
home. Allowing failure can be one of the most loving
things you can give to your college student this
summer.” Poppy and Geoff Spencer, CPC, are licensed New
Life Story Coaches, relationship and parenting experts,
and the authors of “1 Billion Seconds,” based on years
of research on hundreds of people and offers a formula
for a flourishing relationship by developing
exceptional communication. Contact them at (941)
586-2911; poppyandgeoff@relationalexperts.com

12. ==> 3 Best Things to Do This Summer

Summer is much too good to waste. Ensure that your
listeners get the most from the season by interviewing
Andro Donovan, the author of “Motivate Yourself: Get
the Life You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve
Fulfilment,” a Wiley imprint. Her advice will help
people take their lives far even if their vacation
plans keep them at home. Andro will share how to
improve your life by establishing a digital detox hour
to connect with your family; a ten-minute routine to
get your mornings off to the best possible start; and
ways to nourish and indulge your inner child even if
you are too old to cannonball into the pool or run
under the spray of a fire hydrant. Contact her at
+4407711238410; andro@trend.co.uk;
andro@androdonovan.com; Skype: andro.donovan1

13. ==> Summer – Do You Have the Courage to Run Away?

Summer is a time to let go, relax and get away. Time to
let go of what is not serving you anymore. Have you
ever wanted to just chuck it all and run away? Lucetta
Zaytoun says, “If you have it’s because that job,
situation or relationship isn’t working for you. If you
do run away, it means you are actually running back to
you, and then you have the opportunity to recreate that
relationship, job or situation in a way that does work
for you.” Lucetta says, “Most people think running away
is weak and cowardly, but the truth is it takes a lot
of courage to walk away. Gather up your bravery and
give yourself permission to run. This could be the
season of a new you.” Lucetta Zaytoun is an
international speaker, coach and the founder of Your
Life in Bold, llc. She’s the author of “It’s Already
Tomorrow Here: Never Underestimate the Power of Running
Away.” Contact her at (919) 450-8944;
lucettazaytoun@gmail.com

14. ==> The Best Summer Food Festivals

Along with summer comes a multitude of food festivals
honoring locally grown, made, bred, caught or naturally
found products. To the delight of foodies everywhere,
cherries, peaches, asparagus, rhubarb, seafood,
barbecued pork, cheese and more are served with
regional wines and craft beer while toes tap to jazz,
blues and rock ‘n’ roll. From this month’s Key Lime
Festival in Key West to the Yarmouth Clam Festival,
event planning expert Lynn Fuhler can talk about why
everyone is packing their bags to discover a local
experience. You’ll learn how to maximize your next food
event experience, what to look for when you search an
event’s website, and why chefs love to participate in
food festivals. Lynn Fuhler is the former tourism
director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former chairman
of the largest free jazz festival in the Southeast. She
is the author of “Secrets to Successful Events: How to
Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
Festivals,” which has been used as a college textbook.
Contact her at (336) 499-6372; contact-
lynn@lynnfuhler.com

15. ==> Woof Woof! Bring Your Dog to Work Friday

This Friday, June 23rd is the 18th annual Bring Your
Dog to Work Day, a day in which corporate America is
encouraged to officially go to the dogs. Carlyn Montes
De Oca, an author, animal advocate and human health
expert, argues that you should bring your dog to work
every day! She says, “From a business perspective, they
create happier workplaces, helping with employee
retention!” Invite her to discuss the healing
properties of dogs and the many reasons why they belong
in the workplace. “Dogs encourage people to talk face-
to-face instead of through emails or phone calls, and
they’re natural stress busters. Just stroking a dog’s
fur lowers people’s blood pressure!” Carlyn Montes De
Oca is an author, speaker, acupuncturist and plant-
based nutritional consultant in private practice near
San Francisco. She’s the author of “Dog as My Doctor,
Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy,
Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Contact her at (415)
306-1853; cmdo@animalhumanhealth.com