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12/12/17 RTIR Newsletter: Franken, Haunted Holidays, Proof of Bigfoot

December 12, 2017

01. Franken and the Democrats’ Debacle
02. Trump, Jerusalem and Travel Spike?
03. Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday
04. Bah Humbug! Holiday Identity Theft
05. Happy Haunted Holidays!
06. Are You a Bad Gift Recipient?
07. Real Life Inclusion: Autism-Friendly Holidays
08. Lighter Latkes? Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
09. Christians’ Domestic Violence Problem
10. Is Ageism as Rampant as Sexual Harassment?
11. Before You Buy a 2017 Leftover Car
12. Pinterest Wedding on a Pauper’s Budget
13. The 7 Golden Rules of Health
14. Live Life Like You’re on Fire
15. Proof of Bigfoot?
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1. ==> Franken and the Democrats’ Debacle

Robert Kuttner says the Democrats got it all wrong in
the case of Senator Al Franken. Franken resigned last
week after calls from his Democratic colleagues to step
down amid numerous reports of sexual misconduct.
Kuttner says Democrats hoped to shame Republicans into
standing up against Alabama senate hopeful Ray Moore.
“Franken’s Democratic scourges overlooked one reality:
The Republicans are shameless. Surely the goal here is
a mass revision of what is considered acceptable
behavior by men, especially men with power. But this
overdue goal does not operate in a political vacuum.
When Democrats turn on their own with no sense of
proportion, the winners are not feminist values. The
winners are Republicans who find the whole movement
amusing.” Robert Kuttner is co-editor of The American
Prospect and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller
School. His forthcoming book is “Can Democracy Survive
Global Capitalism?” Contact him at (781) 736-5311;
bkuttner@brandeis.edu or @rkuttner

2. ==> Trump, Jerusalem and Travel Spike?

Last week Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as
the capital of Israel, breaking with decades of foreign
policy. And while many fear an outbreak of violence in
the region in response, tourism is booming. According
to the Israel Tourism Ministry, a record-breaking
400,000 people visited Israel this past October. “While
the mainstream media seems to focus on the possibility
of unrest and violence in the Middle East, these
concerns are clearly not holding people back from
traveling,” says Noam Matas, owner of America Israel
Tours. He says since Trump’s signal of a possible
announcement, incoming calls and reservations have
increased threefold and he doesn’t expect that to stop.
“We cannot ignore the current circumstances in the
region and hope that the peace talks will continue, but
the prospect of visiting a country so full of culture,
history and Biblical importance trumps all the danger
and hate most of the media covers throughout the year.”
America Israel Tours is a tour company specializing in
Christian tours to Israel. Contact Noam Matas at
info@americaisraeltours.com

3. ==> Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday

Friday is the last day to sign up for medical coverage
under the Affordable Care Act, but you might not know
it. Health care advocates say the refusal of Trump
administration officials to promote the sign-up is
likely to have a major impact on the number of people
who will be covered. “The administration is not hiding
the fact that they don’t want people to sign up for
health coverage,” says Lori Lodes, a former top CMS
official and co-founder of the group, Get America
Covered. “With less than a week left before the
December 15 deadline, they still haven’t engaged in the
very basic public education that is needed to help
people sign up for coverage. The Open Enrollment period
is half as long and there are no TV ads and a fraction
of the digital outreach—but they also refuse to use the
basic tools of their positions and of the federal
government to get the facts out.” Lori Lodes oversaw
outreach & education for Medicare, Medicaid & ACA
marketplaces in the Obama administration. Contact her
at @loril. Interviews with experts in your market/area
are also available. Contact press@GetAmericaCovered.org

4. ==> Bah Humbug! Holiday Identity Theft

Whether you’re shopping online or at the mall, this is
the season of buying—and stealing. Identify theft
spikes during the holidays when thieves are waiting for
unsuspecting prey. Invite tax and financial expert Abby
Eisenkraft to share tips to avoid identity theft this
holiday season. Among them, she says, “Don’t look for
coupons on your phone while standing in line to pay. If
you’re using public Wi-Fi, you’re inviting thieves
right in!” Another tip: never apply for a credit card
in the store. She says, “Paperwork left out in the open
by careless employees or other shoppers looking over
your shoulder could mean your financial information
could be compromised.” Eisenkraft is the author of “101
Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar.” Frequently quoted by
the press (Money, Newsday, The Street), she is one of
the leading experts on IRS problems and how to avoid
them. Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

5. ==> Happy Haunted Holidays!

The Winter Solstice and Christmas are fast approaching,
holiday songs are playing on the radio, and there’s a
chill in the air and a shiver running down your spine.
But is that chill from the winter air or a ghostly
spirit passing by? From Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas
Carol’ to modern day films like ‘The Nightmare Before
Christmas,’ there is a long history of telling ghost
stories during the holiday season. Psychic medium
Vincent Genna is available for a live psychic reading
and to discuss why dead relatives might very well make
an appearance at your holiday gathering, and why the
season is so filled with spirits. Genna is a triple
power psychic – a psychic with the knowledge and
experience of a licensed psychotherapist, and the
personality of a showman. He’s appeared on Coast to
Coast AM, Hay House Radio, and many other radio shows
around the country. Contact Emily Maloney at (661)
255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

6. ==> Are You a Bad Gift Recipient?

During the holidays it’s all about giving, and most of
us are great at that, but what about receiving?
Relationship expert Laura Doyle says many people are
awful when it comes to receiving gifts. She’ll discuss
why some find it so hard to accept gifts, how to become
a better gift recipient, and how in allowing someone to
give you a gift, both of you benefit! Doyle has
appeared on the Today Show, Dateline NBC, Good Morning
America, The View and The Factor. She has an Amazon
Prime web series titled Empowered Wives and is the
author of “The Surrendered Wife”, “The Surrendered
Single” and “The Empowered Wife.” Contact Kathy Murray
at (949) 729-9843; kathy@lauradoyle.org

7. ==> Real Life Inclusion: Autism-Friendly Holidays

‘Tis the season for family gatherings and the whole
thing is a recipe for high-stress, but when you throw
Autism into the mix, things take on an added challenge.
Jeanne Beard can share simple adjustments and
understanding that can help you connect with kids or
adults on the autism spectrum. “From allowing the
individual more time to process, to dimming the lights
and noise, you can make your holiday gathering more
autism-friendly. That understanding alone, will be a
great gift of love and acceptance to the individual
with autism and their family. This type of genuine
understanding and care is the number one wish on the
list of the mom’s I speak with every day.” The mother
of 2 sons, one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
and one diagnosed with ADHD, Jeanne Beard is the
founder of the National Autism Academy. She’s the
author of “Autism & The Rest of Us: How to Sustain a
Healthy, Functional and Satisfying Life with a Person
on the Autism Spectrum.” Contact her at (630) 542-1191;
jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com.

8. ==> Lighter Latkes? Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

Hanukkah has just begun but already you may have eaten
a few too many jelly donuts and latkes. And how many
more days are left? Invite Paula Shoyer to share easy
ways to lighten up traditional holiday food without
sacrificing taste. Paula, known as “the kosher baker,”
has a passion for pastries, and can explain how to
balance lighter main courses with delicious desserts,
share super easy 1-bowl cakes that will feed a crowd,
and tips for making traditional Jewish challah, babka
and rugelach. Paula Shoyer graduated with a pastry
degree from the Ritz Escoffier in Paris, and does
cooking and baking demos around the world. She is a
freelance writer, competed on Food Network’s Sweet
Genius, and has appeared on TV many times. She’s
written several books including her latest “The Healthy
Jewish Kitchen.” Contact her at (301) 404-8998

9. ==> Christians’ Domestic Violence Problem

Christians don’t beat their wives or verbally abuse
them, right? Unfortunately, domestic violence is a
problem in many Christian homes. In fact, as Darla
Colinet will tell you, it has reached epidemic
proportions; she is making it her mission to help
churches address the problem so that both victim and
abusers can be healed. Darla can reveal the four core
aspects that fuel abusive Christian marriages and share
her own horrifying story of living with an abusive
husband for 13 years. She’ll also discuss why abuse in
marriages tends to worsen during the holiday season and
offer help and support to powerless women who need it
most. Darla completed domestic violence training and
served as domestic abuse response team member for
Crossroads Safehouse, in Fort Collins, Colo. A member
of the core team of the Women’s Ministry at Timberline
Church in Colorado for six years, she has helped and
inspired hundreds of women through Bible studies,
workshops, retreats, and her blog. Contact her at (970)
631-2529; darla@godstransforminggrace.com

10. ==> Is Ageism as Rampant as Sexual Harassment?

Hundreds of thousands of talented professionals have
been ousted from the workforce because of their age,
tossed aside and replaced by millennials who are paid
less money. If they’re lucky enough to find new jobs,
they usually end up working for one-third of their old
salaries. Diane Huth, a 67-year-old marketing expert,
has studied this issue from all sides interviewing
millennials, traumatized baby boomers and CEOs and what
she learned is not only fascinating but can help
countless struggling workers caught in the crosshairs.
Let Diane share 12 ways older workers can adapt to fit
into today’s younger workplace as well as how they can
reinvent themselves by using their talents in new ways
instead of trying to compete with younger workers for
the same jobs they had held decades ago. What she has
to say is nothing short of a new way of looking at
work. Diane’s latest book “BRAND YOU! To Re-Invent Your
Career” will be released in January. Contact her at
(210) 601-7852; diane@BrandYouGuide.com

11. ==> Should You Buy a 2017 Leftover Car?

Thinking about buying a 2017 leftover? The end of
December—and even New Year’s Eve—are known as prime-
time to buy a new car, with dealerships offering high
incentives to move last year’s models. But how do you
make the most of this opportunity? Find out from
Patricia Davis, author of the new book “Going Broke Is
No Joke.” Davis can touch on ways to get pricing and
performance information, discuss under what
circumstances it is better to pay cash, finance or
lease a car and whether it is better to take a cash
rebate or lower interest rate. She holds an MBA from
Stanford, a master’s degree in personal financial
planning from Golden Gate University and a certificate
from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of
Banking and Finance. Reach her at (301) 249-2261 or
davisfinancial373@msn.com

12. ==> Pinterest Wedding on a Pauper’s Budget

The average wedding costs more than $35,000, so doing
what you can to rein in wedding expenses is a priority
for budget-conscious couples and their families.
Luckily, internationally known wedding gown designer
Rani St. Pucchi is available to offer her best tips for
spending less without sacrificing anything. Rani, who
has worked with more than 15,000 brides since launching
her St. Pucchi Bridal House more than 30 years ago,
explains how to reap significant savings by skipping a
Saturday wedding, shortening the height of your wedding
cake, marrying in January or February, buying 14-karat
wedding rings and charging everything on a credit card
with a reward program. She’s the author of “Your Bridal
Style; Everything You Need to Know to Design the
Wedding of Your Dreams,” and has dressed countless
celebrities. Reach her at (310) 990-3912;
rani@ranistpucchi.com

13. ==> The 7 Golden Rules of Health

Do you know the Seven Golden Rules of Health? They were
discovered by UCLA’s Dr. Lester Breslow in a 10-year
study, and if you follow the rules, you could live 30-
years longer than people who break all seven. Invite
Dr. Richard Ruhling to explain what the rules are and
why they work. He says, “What we’ve put in our mouths
since birth is the cause of most health issues but the
good news is that we can reverse most problems.” You’ll
learn about Dr. Breslow’s NEW START concept that
includes seven golden habits that incorporate
nutrition, exercise and water (NEW). It’s a show that’s
perfect for New Year’s health resolutions. Contact Dr.
Ruhling at (928) 583-7543; Ruhling7@juno.com

14. ==> Live Life Like You’re on Fire

Sue Pighini knows what it is like to have been struck
by lightning; when it happened to her at age 28, her
clothes melted. She also knows what it is like to move
32 times, survive cancer, a brain aneurysm and to be
held-up at gunpoint. All of those experiences, as one
might imagine, led her to live her life differently. In
her case, to live fearlessly, saying no to the status
quo and embracing change. “I believe everyone should
live their life as though they were on fire,” Pighini
says. “That means making your life count by embracing
new challenges and jettisoning the word ‘regret’ from
your vocabulary. When you do that, you will add new
people, new excitement and new skills to your world.”
After 25 years in corporate America, Sue is now an
author, motivational speaker, transformational life
coach, certified intuitive healer and horsewoman. She
operates the Livin’ the Dream Ranch, in Virginia, where
she uses horses to help transform people’s lives. Her
newly released audiobook is “Expect the Extraordinary:
Angelic Messages, Spiritual Encounters and the Soul of
Skye.” Contact her at (941) 685-7159;
sue@SuePighini.com

15. ==> Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that Colorado lawmakers ordered a sign be placed on the
road leading to Pikes Peak warning people to beware of
the creatures. “People think the sign is a joke,” Curry
says, “but it’s not. Pressure from local citizens and
visitors who have seen Bigfoot led to the sign’s
erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot lore and sightings
and whether he (and park rangers) believe Bigfoot is
real or a case of mistaken identity. Curry is a native
Coloradan who operates the website Pikes Peak for Sale.
He’s also an expert on the national park and its
fascinatingly quirky history. Contact him at (719)
375-3950; pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

12/05/17 RTIR Newsletter: GOP Tax Bills,Healthier Hanukkah, Stopping Rape Mentality

December 5, 2017

GOP Tax Bills: What’s Really in There?
02. Newsweek: Kushner Funded Illegal Jewish Settlements
03. Are You Prepared for a North Korea Attack?
04. Stars of ‘Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars’
05. Top Holiday Shopping Mistakes
06. How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover
07. Is There Proof of Bigfoot?
08. Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
09. New Queens of Start-ups: Minority Women
10. #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back
11. What Magic Word Will Stop Rape Mentality?
12. New Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers
13. Hands-On Parenting: Benefits of Kid Massage
14. Great Show: One Moment that Changed Your Life
15. The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes

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1. ==> GOP Tax Bills: What’s Really in There?

Trying to unravel who wins and who loses in the new tax
overhaul plans? Tax expert Richard Kaplan says, “A
leading principle of these tax ‘reform’ bills — both
the House and Senate versions — is clearly to reward
donors to the Republican party. It lessens taxes on
businesses, especially capital intensive rather than
labor intensive business. In contrast, people who work
for a living are not seeing much benefit, in some
cases, they may see increases, especially because of
the end of state and local taxes write-offs.” Kaplan
can discuss the new tax-favored category of income
called ‘pass-through’ income, as well as how the plans
would affect Medicare and Medicaid. Richard Kaplan
holds a chair at the University of Illinois School of
Law and is a leading expert on taxation. His books
include “Advanced Taxation” and “Elder Law.” Contact
him at rkaplan@illinois.edu

2. ==> Newsweek: Kushner Funded Illegal Jewish
Settlements

Chris Riotta is a reporter at Newsweek covering the
Trump administration and first family. He just wrote
the piece “Jared Kushner Failed to Disclose He Led a
Foundation Funding Illegal Israeli Settlements Before
U.N. Vote.” Invite him to discuss the piece in which he
writes, “The latest development follows reports on
Friday indicating the White House senior adviser
attempted to sway a United Nations Security Council
vote against an anti-settlement resolution passed just
before Donald Trump took office, which condemned the
structure of West Bank settlements. The failure to
disclose his role in the foundation — at a time when he
was being tasked with serving as the president’s Middle
East peace envoy — follows a pattern of egregious
omissions that would bar any other official from
continuing to serve in the West Wing, experts and
officials told Newsweek.” Riotta has written several
recent pieces for Newsweek. Contact him at
chrisriotta@gmail.com, @chrisriotta

3. ==> Are You Prepared for a North Korea Attack?

In light of recent North Korean missile tests and
Iran’s announced intent to position naval ships near
the U.S., Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, says it’s prudent for
all of us to take steps in case of attack. Imagine what
it would be like to live with no electricity, no
internet, no cell phone reception and no idea when any
of that might return. Burk explains the cascade of
other failures that an electromagnetic pulse attack or
grid failure would bring. She offers important steps
you can take now to plan for potential attacks and
disasters that could badly disrupt the systems we often
take for granted. 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. Burk has been featured in Wired, on MSNBC
and on dozens of radio shows. She is the author of the
book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact
her at (703) 346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

4. ==> Stars of ‘Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars’

In the WE TV hit series Marriage Boot Camp Reality
Stars, reality TV’s biggest stars endure extreme
couples’ therapy, pushing themselves to the limit with
physically, mentally and emotionally draining exercises
to see if their relationships are worth saving or if
it’s time to call it quits. Speak with two of this
season’s stars — Juelia Kinney (Bachelor in Paradise)
and Kailyn Lowry (Teen Mom 2) to find out about their
experiences in the house, the most difficult part of
this intense couples’ therapy, and how they’re doing
today. Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars is now in its
ninth season. WE TV is owned by AMC Networks. Contact
John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

5. ==> Top Holiday Shopping Mistakes

The holiday spending season is here and Mitchell Walker
has some advice before you head to the mall or go on a
cyber shopping spree. He says a little planning and
creativity can keep you from racking up bills that will
come back to haunt you in January. Walker, author of
the “PouchPlan Budget,” will share spending tips and
the top 5 money mistakes people make during the
holidays and how to avoid them. You’ll also learn the
one thing to do this shopping season that will bring
you huge financial gains rather than financial pains.
Mitchell Walker has owned 5 businesses, served as the
CFO of a community college and as a County Commissioner
and City Councilman. The PouchPlan was developed based
on his expertise, but more importantly, was put to the
test and proven by Mitchell and his wife Suzanne over
20 plus years as they raised their blended family of
seven. Contact him at (903) 563 3396(TX);
mfwalker1106@gmail.com

6. ==> How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover

According to economists, this holiday season will be
robust as confident consumers freely open their
wallets. But how can people avoid going overboard,
ending up with a holiday spending hangover they’ll be
coping with well into the New Year? Patricia Davis
knows. Invite her on-air ASAP to discuss ways to have a
jolly time without spending your last dime. She’ll
cover everything from creative ways to give thoughtful
presents that don’t cost a lot to why re-gifting is not
a dirty word. Davis is the author of “Going Broke Is No
Joke.” She holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s
degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate
University and a certificate from Georgetown
University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and
Finance. Reach her at (301) 249-2261;
davisfinancial373@msn.com

7. ==> Is There Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that the Colorado legislature actually mandated a sign
be placed on the road leading to Pikes Peak warning
people to beware of the creatures. “People think the
sign is a joke,” Curry says, “but it’s not. Pressure
from local citizens and visitors who have seen Bigfoot
led to the sign’s erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot
lore and sightings and whether he (and park rangers)
believe Bigfoot is real or a case of mistaken identity.
Curry is a native Coloradan who operates the website
Pikes Peak for Sale. He’s also an expert on the
national park and its fascinatingly quirky history.
Contact him at (719) 375-3950;
pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

8. ==> Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

Looking forward to your favorite family recipes this
Hanukkah, but dreading the calorie content? Invite
Paula Shoyer to share easy ways to lighten up
traditional holiday food without sacrificing taste.
Paula, known as “the kosher baker,” has a passion for
pastries, and can explain how to balance lighter main
courses with delicious desserts, share super easy 1-
bowl cakes that will feed a crowd, and tips for making
traditional Jewish challah, babka and rugelach. Paula
Shoyer graduated with a pastry degree from the Ritz
Escoffier in Paris, and does cooking and baking demos
around the world. She is a freelance writer, competed
on Food Network’s Sweet Genius, and has appeared on TV
many times. She’s written several books including her
latest “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen.” Contact her at
(301) 404-8998

9. ==> New Queens of Start-ups: Minority Women

Can you guess who the fastest growing group of business
owners are? If you said, women of color, you deserve a
high-five. As marketing expert Claudia Newcorn will
point out, 79 percent of women-owned firms launched
over the past nine years were founded by women of
color. As of last year, she notes, there were an
estimated 1.9 million African American women-owned
firms, and just under 1.9 million firms owned by Latina
women. Invite Newcorn to discuss what’s fueling this
phenomenon, what minority women can do to avoid having
their new businesses fail within the first two years,
where you’ll find the highest concentration of women’s
business start-ups and much, much more. Claudia
Newcorn, MBA, is an award-winning strategic marketing
consultant and author of “Zipline to Success: Fast-
Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Your Sales &
Profits.” A favorite of media, she once hosted her own
TV show. Reach her at (209) 204-0502;
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

10. ==> #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back

There’s a reason #metoo took off. But Susan Harrow, a
media coach and martial arts expert, says it’s now time
for a #notme movement. Invite Harrow to discuss a
simple two-step system (that takes just 60 seconds)
that a woman can use in any situation to prevent sexual
harassment or assault. She’ll share ways to head off
harassment before it happens, deal with it on the spot,
and how to be heard by HR. Harrow created ‘True Shield:
Verbal Self-Defense for Girls,’ a course that teaches
young women how to protect themselves in difficult and
dangerous situations. Her newest offering is a woman’s
empowerment course to help prevent sexual harassment in
the workplace, in social situations and at school.
Contact Susan Harrow at harrowcom@prsecrets.com Skype:
prsecrets

11. ==> What Magic Word Will Stop Rape Mentality?

Joyce Short, a sexual assault survivor and author,
doesn’t wonder “What were they thinking?” when she
hears stories about Matt Lauer, Harvey Weinstein, Bill
Cosby and others. She’s studied the issue and can
clearly explain the difference between ‘consent’ and
any other form of agreement. It’s not what most people,
including sexual predators, think! Short is fighting
to embed the real definition of consent into the penal
code of every state and jurisdiction. Joyce Short is
the author of “Carnal Abuse by Deceit” and “Combating
Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime.” She
blogs at CombatingRomanceScams.com (a Federal
Prosecutor recently used her blog to lock up a serial
rapist). She’s been awarded a “Woman of Distinction”
honor by the NY State Assembly. Contact her at (917)
517-8572; short.jm@aol.com

12. ==> New Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers

The opioid crisis was caused in large part to doctors
over-prescribing pain medicines. But patients suffering
from chronic pain are still hurting and many don’t know
where to go for help. Chronic pain expert Cindy Perlin
will discuss safe, effective pain relief and more
importantly, how to find it. She says, “Too many people
suffer needlessly for too long. There are safe and
effective treatments for chronic pain.” Perlin has
created a new resource for pain patients, an online
treatment directory of alternative pain treatment
providers, recommended products, informative articles
and inspirational stories. Cindy Perlin is a licensed
clinical social worker, certified biofeedback
practitioner, chronic pain survivor and the author of
“The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and
Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free.” She is in
private practice for over 25 years and has been a guest
on numerous TV and radio shows. Contact her at (518)
439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com

13. ==> Hands-On Parenting: Benefits of Kid Massage

Neuroscience now verifies that from conception through
about age 6 human brain growth is at its peak. Science
also shows that human touch is an essential part of our
cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
Robert Toporek says, “The power and importance of touch
in human growth development cannot be overstated.” The
author of “Hands-On Parenting” will explain the many
benefits of baby massage, from increased motor skill
development to social development and even better
digestion and gas relief. But Toporek says massage is
also your child’s best defense against the damages
caused by tension, stress, and life’s traumas. Toporek
has been working with babies, children, and their
families since 1966 when he began working in a refugee
village in Vietnam. He is a Rolf practitioner, taught
by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, the creator of Rolfing, and her
son. Contact him at (484) 744-1868;
teamchildren@teamchildren.com

14. ==> Great Show: One Moment that Changed Your Life

Ulrich Kellerer has spent decades working in many
facets of the fashion industry with much success. But
he says in one moment his life changed and he found his
deeper calling, as a storyteller to the elderly. Invite
Kellerer to share his story and why for one hour per
week, he leaves his showroom of “princesses who have
been to Paris, Rome and Milan” and heads to the nursing
home where his mother lived in the years before her
recent passing. He says, “One hour a week changed and
transformed me and will transform anyone. In my fashion
business I’ve been working 30 years to help people look
good on the outside. For the last four years I have
worked to help people feel good on the inside.
Everybody can and should do something to give back.”
Invite your listeners to call in and share their own
stories of one moment that changed their life. Ulrich
Kellerer is featured Jack Canfield’s “The Soul of
Success.” Contact him at Ulrich.kellerer@t-online.de

15. ==> The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes

Wish you could remember Aunt Judy’s pumpkin pie recipe?
Maybe your grandma made the best holiday cookies but
you can’t recall the secret ingredient. For a fun show
invite psychic medium Janie Boisclair to channel
holiday recipes from the spirit world! Listeners can
call in and uncover the dishes and traditions from past
generations who’ve passed away. The spirits seem to
especially want to connect with Janie through her sense
of taste and smell, since for years every reading she
has given has had some type of food element. Through
her readings, she brings back missing ingredients, lost
family recipes, joyous meal-time memories from the
other side, and memories that need to be revisited for
therapeutic reasons. She can even connect with spirit
guides who offer insight on what foods are needed to
balance your Chakra energy system. Contact Emily
Maloney at (661) 255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

11/30/17 RTIR Newsletter: North Korea, Perfect Holiday Gifts, Chronic Pain

November 30, 2017

01. Trump’s Fiscally Irresponsible Tax Plan
02. North Korea’s Latest Threat
03. Are Men Clueless on Sexual Harassment?
04. Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom
05. Is There Proof of Bigfoot?
06. The Science of Picking the Perfect Gift
07. Keep Holiday Spending in Check
08. This Holiday Pass the Family Stories
09. Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
10. How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wines
11. New Resource for Chronic Pain Patients
12. How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive
13. Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire
14. Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers
15. Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts
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1. ==> Trump’s Fiscally Irresponsible Tax Plan

Ivan Eland says Donald Trump’s tax overhaul will blow a
hole in the federal deficit with huge unneeded tax cuts
during a time when the American economy is already
expanding. He says, “Trump and the Republicans are more
concerned with ‘winning’ something—anything—so they can
all be re-elected in 2018 or 2020, instead of doing
what’s best for the nation. As Reagan and George W.
Bush demonstrated, enacting massive tax cuts while
federal spending continues to go north was in their
self-interest in getting re-elected but harmed the
country in the long term. Unfortunately, Trump seems to
be even more self-interested and less civic-minded than
his reckless predecessors.” Ivan Eland is senior fellow
and director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at the
Independent Institute. He spent 15 years working for
Congress on national security issues, including stints
as an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs
Committee and Principal Defense Analyst at the
Congressional Budget Office. His latest book is “Eleven
Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited
Government”. Contact Kate Brown at (202) 213-7051;
buzzbybrown@gmail.com

2. ==> North Korea’s Latest Threat

Imagine what it would be like to live with no
electricity, no internet, no cell phone reception and
no idea when any of that might return. In light of
recent North Korean missile tests and Iran’s announced
intent to position naval ships near the U.S., Robin
Burk, Ph.D., MBA, says it is prudent for all of us to
take some steps in case of attacks. Burk explains the
cascade of other failures that an electromagnetic pulse
attack or grid failure would bring. She offers
important steps you can take now to plan for potential
attacks and disasters that could badly disrupt the
systems we often take for granted. 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. Burk has been featured in
Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio shows. She is
the author of the book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain
World.” Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

3. ==> Are Men Clueless on Sexual Harassment?

Matt Lauer’s firing comes six weeks after the first
stories broke alleging Hollywood producer Harvey
Weinstein of a decades-long pattern of sexual
harassment, and the list of men accused of similar acts
keeps getting longer. Why do they do it? And why are
there so many men? Peggy Drexler says one possible
explanation is a deeply ingrained, hard to shake and
society-wide sexism that teaches men that women are
less dominant. “Another explanation is that we still
have a hard time defining (or agreeing on) what
constitutes sexual harassment and assault. We need to
do a better job making damn sure every single man —
and woman — is clear about what constitutes
inappropriate behavior. That’s hopefully what the
current conversation will do. In addition to holding
men accountable for their past actions, it will open up
dialogue so that misunderstanding is no longer an
acceptable excuse.” 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

4. ==> Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom

For an interesting take on the American Revolution,
invite Russell Shorto to discuss America’s founding
through the stories of six extraordinary figures of the
American Revolution. Shorto says, individually, they
represent both the radical promise and shocking failure
of “freedom.” He’ll discuss how the combination of
idealism and necessity, ambition and courage, greed and
honor drove the men and women of the revolutionary era,
shaping America’s national independence and forging a
new sense of what it meant to be a free individual.
Russell Shorto is an author and contributing writer to
the New York Times magazine. Contact Johanna Ramos-
Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Megan Bonomo at (703)
646-5188.

5. ==> Is There Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that the Colorado legislature actually mandated a sign
be placed on the road leading to Pikes Peak warning
people to beware of the creatures. “People think the
sign is a joke,” Curry says, “but it’s not. Pressure
from local citizens and visitors who have seen Bigfoot
led to the sign’s erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot
lore and sightings and whether he (and park rangers)
believe Bigfoot is real or a case of mistaken identity.
Curry is a native Coloradan who operates the website
Pikes Peak For Sale. He’s also an expert on the
national park and its fascinatingly quirky history.
Contact him at (719) 375-3950;
pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

6. ==> The Science of Picking the Perfect Gift

It’s an age-old question. Do shoppers pick out a gift
they think someone might like, or do they purchase
exactly what the recipient has asked for? According to
behavioral economist George Loewenstein, “If you like
dark chocolate and loath milk chocolate, it’s very
tempting to give dark chocolate, even if the gift
recipient’s tastes are opposite to yours; it’s very
difficult to imagine that another person would enjoy
receiving a gift that you would hate.” Behavioral
economists tackle problems using a distinct fusion of
economics and psychology working to understand why we
eat unhealthy food, pay women less than men and even
how to give the perfect gift. Invite Loewenstein to
share four science-backed tips to help avoid gift
disasters and raise the odds everyone on your gift list
will love what you give them. George Loewenstein is a
professor of economics and psychology at Carnegie
Mellon University and is co-founder of the field of
behavioral economics. Contact Shilo Rea at (412)
268-6094; (412) 260-0675 (cell) or shilo@cmu.edu

7. ==> Keep Holiday Spending in Check

8. ==> This Holiday Pass the Family Stories

For most families, a good portion of the holidays are
spent with friends and relatives who may or may not be
on their best behavior and may, if left untended,
insist on turning the holiday table into their own
political soapboxes. But, according to Robb Lucy, a
little planning can help people avoid standing
helplessly by as their dinner table devolves into a
political battlefield. In fact, Lucy maintains, there
is a way to turn this year’s Hanukkah and Christmas
dinners into priceless opportunities for laugher,
listening and learning new things about friends and
family members. The author of “How Will You Be
Remembered?” will share ways to get the conversation
started and how it can bring families closer. He’ll
also discuss what a legacy is, why it’s not just
packaging up all your wealth and divvying it up to the
kids, and how anyone can write their own legacy letter
that tells the world the values you lived by, and the
story of how you lived each value. A journalist,
writer, and producer, Robb Lucy is the author of the
“How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide to Creating and
Enjoying Your Legacies Now.” Contact him at (604)
874-7700; rlucy@createmylegacy.com

9. ==> Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

10. ==> How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wines

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or you’re
bringing wine to the event, how do you know what to buy
and how to serve it? Wine lovers will love to hear
Susie Selby’s advice, but if you only know wine by red,
white and pink, you’re also in luck. A winemaker for
more than twenty years, Selby is an expert on food and
wine pairings. She’ll help listeners choose the best
wine for an open house or family gathering and discern
between “in-law” wine vs. “best friend” wine. You’ll
learn how to find the best wine values, impress any
wine snob, and please yourself during this fabulous
food-based holiday season. Susie Selby is the
proprietor of Selby Winery. Contact her at (707)
975-0988 (CA); selby@selbywinery.com

11. ==> New Resource for Chronic Pain Patients

12. ==> How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive

Every year in the U.S. some 70,000 people die from
MRSA, strep and other hospital-acquired infections.
That’s more deaths in one year than American troops
killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Former
surgical nurse Jeanne Dockins says sadly, most of these
deaths are preventable. Dockins spent more than 30
years as a surgical nurse at a level I trauma center.
She’ll share how her sister became a paraplegic from an
infection acquired during back surgery. Oral DNA
testing (like a fingerprint) confirmed the strep
infection came from the mouth of a surgical technician
and was passed through the technician’s mask to the
surgical site. Dockins on your show to learn how to
quickly knock out an infection without antibiotics, why
gum disease is so dangerous to your overall health, and
how to heal MRSA with an FDA-cleared product. Jeanne
Dockins, RN, BSN, CNOR, has appeared on numerous radio
talk shows discussing how to survive a hospital stay.
Through her Mastery of Self-Healing website, she
empowers people to take responsibility for their own
health and healing. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jeanne@masteryofselfhealing.com

13. ==> Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire

14. ==> Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers

According to Dr. Camille Superson, 40% of millennials
are now caregivers, 45% are men, and about 1.4 million
children between ages 8-18 are now in this role.
November is National Family Caregivers Month and
Superson says these unsung heroes need help. “Many
don’t know where to begin or how to juggle work, school
and family, along with the ongoing demands of
caregiving. They need valuable resources to help them
but they’re often hard to find, especially if you don’t
know where to look, what’s available, or what you
qualify for.” A former caregiver herself for over a
decade to two bedbound parents, and author of the book
“Essential Resource Guide for Caregivers: Save
Time…Save Money… Save your Sanity!”, Dr. Camille
Superson can provide a wealth of information to help
caregivers and their families find the tools they need.
She’ll also offer hope to the ongoing struggles
caregivers face every day. Contact her at (630)
888-2895 (cell); camillesuperson8@gmail.com

15. ==> Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts

We are all raised to believe they are true. What’s
worse, they end up shaping our lives, all too often for
the worse. But what if these long-lived beliefs are
nothing but lies? Get ready for a fun and thought-
provoking show that will turn your audience on their
heads and teach them how to create lives bigger and
better than they ever imagined by replacing old beliefs
with new ones. Megan Smith Gill will explain what she
calls “life’s biggest bullshifts” and how to bust them
once and for all (Psst! It’s the secret to living your
best life!) Megan Smith Gill is the author of “Give A
Shift: 10 Simple Steps to an Abundant Life.” Contact
her at (203) 822-4949; bookmegan@megansmithgill.com

11/28/17 RTIR Newsletter: Net Neutrality, Holiday Wines, #NotMe Movement

November 28, 2017

01. Net Neutrality Protests & Holiday Shopping
02. Winners and Losers in Net Neutrality Repeal
03. Fed Insider on Yellen’s Exit
04. Stephen Baldwin on Russian TV Network
05. Perfect Holiday Wine Picks
06. Lighten Up Holiday Meals: Leave Room for Dessert
07. Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?
08. Have a Safe Ride this Holiday Season
09. You Really Are Hearing Christmas Angels
10. #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back
11. Winter Break – Talk College Safety
12. When the Holidays Hurt
13. Kids, ADD & Holidays
14. Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts
15. What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation
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1. ==> Net Neutrality Protests & Holiday Shopping

More than 200 tech companies and trade associations
from across the country sent a letter to the US Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) yesterday, Cyber Monday,
arguing to keep Net Neutrality rules in place because
they’ve contributed to the growth of e-commerce. Other
pro-net neutrality groups are planning protests at
Verizon stores around the country on December 7th. The
US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) votes to roll
back net the rules on Dec. 14th. Net Neutrality was
designed to ensure Internet service providers treat all
web content equally by preventing providers from
throttling, blocking, and paid prioritization—”fast
lanes” for sites that pay, and slow lanes for everyone
else. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is a former Verizon lawyer
and Mary Alice Crim of the Free Press Action Fund says,
“His plan is expected to contain a ‘total repeal’ of
Net Neutrality protections, posing a grave threat to
the future of freedom of expression, access to
information, and small businesses particularly for
communities of color and low income communities.” Free
Press is a media democracy advocacy group. Contact Tim
Karr at tkarr@freepress.net; @freepress

2. ==> Winners and Losers in Net Neutrality Repeal

Invite Shelly Palmer to share his picks for winners and
losers with the Net Neutrality repeal, along with his
thoughts about how the misleadingly named “Restoring
Internet Freedom” act is going to change your
listeners’ lives. He says, “Big Internet service
providers and wireless carriers such as Comcast,
Verizon, AT&T, etc., come out on top. The bigger you
are, the happier this makes you.” So who are the
biggest losers? Palmer says, “Netflix and every other
content provider. The goal of net neutrality was to
ensure that Comcast did not favor delivery of its own
content over competitive content such as Netflix. Or
Amazon. Or Hulu. Content providers who do not own their
own distribution are now at serious risk.” Shelly
Palmer is well-known as Fox 5 New York’s on-air tech
expert and for his work on the TV show, Shelly Palmer
Digital Living. He is also a regular technology
commentator for CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business
News. Contact him at (917) 886-1173; shelly@palmer.net
or Dana Eisenberg at (212) 532-3880;
admin@shellypalmer.com

3. ==> Fed Insider on Yellen’s Exit

Jerome Powell’s confirmation to be chairman of the
Federal Reserve is considered all but certain. But will
he simply be Janet Yellen by another? The Republican’s
prepared testimony reflects his longstanding view that
rates should rise only gradually, an approach in lock
step with that of Yellen, who’s term is done in
February. Invite Fed expert Danielle DiMartino Booth to
discuss the impact of the change, and Yellen’s own
final Congressional testimony. DiMartino Booth is a
full-time columnist for Bloomberg View, a business
speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC,
Bloomberg, Bloomberg Radio, Fox News, Fox Business News
and other major media outlets. She spent nine years at
the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and is the author of
“FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve
is Bad for America.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at
(703) 646-5137; or Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188.

4. ==> Stephen Baldwin on Russian TV Network

Actor/producer Stephen Baldwin is hitting the road in
an RV in a new series called Great American
Pilgrimage…The GAP. “After the election, it became
very clear to me, as it did to many people, that we are
more divided as a nation than ever before, and I want
to have a better understanding of how that happened;
what led us to be where we are today?” says Baldwin.
“The only way I knew we could find the answers was by
going directly to the people and asking them.” Viewers
follow Baldwin and his friend, Max Keiser, on a journey
across the country to learn and examine what people
believe, perceive and how they define living in America
in the wake of its most controversial presidential
election. Invite Baldwin, who was one of the first
people in Hollywood to endorse Donald Trump for
president, to talk about the show. Great American
Pilgrimage…The GAP airs on the RT Network, an
English-language Russian international television
network funded by the Russian government. The network
is available in over 100 different countries, with an
audience of up to 700 million, including 85 million in
the United States. Larry King, a former CNN host, and
Ed Schultz, a former MSBNC host, both have programs on
the network. Contact Kristin Nill at (972) 267-1111;
knill@alarryross.com.

5. ==>Perfect Holiday Wine Picks

6. ==> Lighten Up Holiday Meals: Leave Room for Dessert

Passover, Christmas, New Year’s. No matter what holiday
you are celebrating, there is just too much food around
and too many tempting treats. Paula Shoyer has
strategies for taking recipes your family loves and
making them healthier. Paula, a healthy chef with a
passion for pastries, will explain how to balance
lighter main courses with delicious desserts that are
made with whole grains. Paula Shoyer, known as “the
kosher baker,” graduated with a pastry degree from the
Ritz Escoffier in Paris, and does cooking and baking
demos around the world. She is a freelance writer,
competed on Food Network’s Sweet Genius, and has
appeared on TV many times. She’s written several books
including her latest “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen.”
Contact her at (301) 404-8998

7. ==> Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?

According to singer-actress Renae Baker, who has been
making the Christmas spirit a career for the past 20
years, it’s time to call a truce on the “War on
Christmas” because bullying people into saying “Merry
Christmas” is damaging the holiday spirit. Instead, she
wants us to remember that Christmas can stop wars,
which happened briefly in the Civil War and Franco-
Prussian War. She’ll explain why Christmas does not
need saving but can, instead, save us. In this feel-
good show, Renae will talk about ways the Christmas
spirit can ignite joy and goodwill and bring our
divided country closer together. Renae can also share
the history of Christmas carols, Charles Dickens’
contribution to Christmas and her thoughts on the new
movie “The Man Who Invented Christmas,” and why she
believes more people are in danger of losing their
Christmas spirit this year. Renae, who can sing on your
show, runs the caroling company I S.M.I.L.E in New York
Productions, whose Broadway trained singers include
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, and atheists. Contact her
at (917) 509-9022; ismileny@gmail.com

8. ==> Have a Safe Ride this Holiday Season

The holiday travel season is creeping up on us and
millions will leave home over the next several weeks to
spend time with family and friends. These days,
travelling often involves taking a Lyft or Uber, but
many people don’t have a clue how to use these services
and it may actually put them in danger. Invite
Uber/Lyft expert Mukon Ngoyi to share tips on how to
navigate city streets safely. You’ll learn why you
should always look in the vehicle before getting
inside, what you should never do while in a Lyft, and
common etiquette including whether it’s ok to eat and
drink during your ride. Listeners can even call in with
their own questions about Uber and Lyft. A highly
commended former Uber and Lyft driver, Mukon Ngoyi is
the author of the upcoming book “Hustlin’ Hummingbird.”
Contact her at (385) 201-8447; mn.honors@gmail.com

9. ==> You Really Are Hearing Christmas Angels

Christmas is the uplifting season of angels. Everywhere
you look there’s an angel, twinkling lights, and bells.
It’s just the magic of the holiday, right? Sue Pighini
says, “Angels are all around us every day (right over
our right shoulder) but they can especially be felt at
Christmastime.” The former corporate executive says, “I
have had several angelic encounters that saved my
life.” She’ll cover such things as trusting your
intuition and conquering the fear of the unknown.
She’ll also share her own story of a life transformed
after she was struck by lightning. Now a transformation
life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and intuitive
healer, Sue will explain what an angel is, how everyone
has their own angels, and how to communicate with them
for guidance. Sue is the author of “Expect the
Extraordinary: Angelic Messages, Spiritual Encounters
and the Soul of Skye,” about her life-long
transformation to help others reinvent their lives.
Contact her at (941) 685-7159; sue@SuePighini.com

10. ==> #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back

11. ==> Winter Break – Talk College Safety

Colleges will be sending home students in the coming
weeks, so while you’ve got your student’s ear, talk
about staying safe on campus and online. Students today
are faced with threats to their personal safety that
generations before did not have. Threats in the
physical world can come from alcohol, bullies, drugs,
assaults, terrorists and active shooters. Threats in
the digital world can come from identity thieves,
cyberbullies, social media, and cyber-terrorism. Pete
Canavan, a campus safety authority, self-defense
instructor, and IT security consultant, is uniquely
positioned to educate your audience on both online and
offline threats to students’ personal safety. Canavan
is also a former radio host and the author of “The
Ultimate Guide to College Safety: How To Protect
Yourself From Online and Offline Threats To Your
Personal Safety At College & Around Campus.” Contact
him at (570) 760-0077; Pete@PeteCanavan.com

12. ==> When the Holidays Hurt

The holidays can be tough to manage for people who’ve
experienced trauma or loss. The whole season is devoted
to being thankful and experiencing joy, yet if you’re
suffering, seeing other people surrounded by love can
increase your feelings of isolation. Joyce Short says
you can gain optimism by bolstering both your mind and
your body. “Volunteering at a soup kitchen or other
helpful charity can bring you a new dimension of self-
worth, and pumping your endorphins by exercise can help
you stop dwelling on your sorrow. Any exercise will do,
even simply turning on music, and dancing around your
living room. In spite of your emotional pain, you can
dance your way into a joyful frame of mind and
appreciate that you, not loss, controls your world.”
Joyce Short is the author of “Combating Romance Scams,
Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime.!” She survived three
separate incidents of sexual assault. She advocates for
victims, coaching them to overcome their trauma, seek
justice, and regain their dignity. Contact her at (917)
517-8572; short.jm@aol.com

13. ==> Kids, ADD & Holidays

Let’s face it, sitting around a holiday table with all
the relatives can be a bit much for many of us, but
when you’ve got a kid with ADD who’s fidgety and can’t
sit at the table for an extended meal you need to have
some tricks up your sleeve. Jeanne Beard says some
preparation can help kids on the autism spectrum as
well as fidgety kids and adults. From practicing proper
table manners and appropriate behavior at home to
finding creative ways to get up from the table like
clearing dirty dishes, her practical advice can help
make already stressful holiday situations a bit easier
for everyone. The mother of 2 sons, one diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and one diagnosed with ADHD,
Jeanne Beard is the founder of the National Autism
Academy which helps families with autism by coaching
parents on success strategies that work. She is the
author of “Autism & The Rest of Us: How to Sustain a
Healthy, Functional and Satisfying Life with a Person
on the Autism Spectrum.” Contact her at (630) 542-1191
(cell); jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com

14. ==> Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts

15. ==> What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation

Flip open wireless communicators. Weapons that stunned
and didn’t kill. Lasers used in surgery. Wireless and
wrist computers. Unmanned vehicles. And what about
computers we could talk to…and that talked back?!
Well, hello Siri! When Star Trek debuted in 1966
viewers were either amused by or enthralled with the
wild concepts and innovative technology that creator
Gene Roddenberry envisioned for our future. Innovation
and innovative thinkers are what’s driven the world
towards everything from unmanned drones, space travel
and driverless cars to medical technology that’s saved
millions of lives. Dr. Brett Trusko, president of the
global non-profit International Assoc. of Innovation
Professionals, can speak to what their 1500+ members
are implementing today and that will change our – and
our children’s – tomorrows. Contact Betsy Model at
(505) 466-2770, info@groupzephyr.com.

11/21/17 RTIR Newsletter: Last Minute Turkey Help, Annoying Relatives and Thanksgiving Wine

01. The Constitution and a Free Press: Why it Matters
02. Encouraging Charity: Flexible Giving Accounts
03. Let’s Talk Turkey – Last Minute Help
04. Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner
05. Ugh! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming
06. Being Grateful Takes Effort
07. When Thanksgiving is Painful
08. Keep Holiday Spending in Check
09. Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?
10. Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives
11. Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom
12. Alzheimer’s: It’s Not Just Genes
13. Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire
14. Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers
15. Jewish Comedy – Just in Time for Hanukkah
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1. ==> The Constitution and a Free Press: Why it
Matters

In March 1960, The New York Times published a paid ad
from a group supporting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
setting off a chain of events that would change the
role of the press in America and help shape our public
discourse for decades. Invite Jonathan Peters, a media
law professor, to discuss the ensuing libel case, and
how the US Supreme Court judged the matter. “Justice
William Brennan Jr. wrote the majority opinion and
opened by saying that the Court had considered the case
‘against the background of a profound national
commitment to the principle that debate on public
issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open,
and that it may well include vehement, caustic, and
sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and
public officials.’” Peters says it’s worth reflecting
on Sullivan today to appreciate why the press is
constitutionally protected and democratically
essential. “This is a critical time. The President
denounces the press nearly every day, and other elected
officials are parroting his rhetoric. Reporters are
being assaulted while covering protests. Arrested, too.
And sued by the wealthy.” Jonathan Peters is a media
law professor at the University of Georgia. He also is
the press freedom correspondent for the Columbia
Journalism Review. Contact him at 706-542-1081;
jonathan.peters@uga.edu, @jonathanwpeters

2. ==> Encouraging Charity: Flexible Giving Accounts

Congress is considering changes to the tax code which
would greatly reduce the proportion of taxpayers who
benefit from incentives for charitable giving. Alyssa
DiRusso says, instead, lawmakers should adopt a new way
to allow more Americans to benefit from giving to
charity. DiRusso, a law professor specializing in
wills, trusts and nonprofits, suggests authorizing
Flexible Giving Accounts (FGAs). Similar to Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSAs) that would allow American
workers — whether they itemize deductions on their tax
returns or not — to set aside money for charities of
their choice. “With FGAs, millions more Americans would
be able to efficiently leverage the tax code to benefit
worthwhile charities, creating a whole new class of
everyday philanthropists. Americans at all income
levels are generous and want to help those in need.
More than two-thirds of households give to charity, and
research has shown that when presented with the
opportunity, people take advantage of new ways to
donate. Those who do should get a tax benefit.” Alyssa
DiRusso is the Palmer Professor of Law at the
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in
Birmingham, Alabama. Contact her at (205) 726-4325;
aadiruss@samford.edu

3. ==> Let’s Talk Turkey – Last Minute Help

According to a recent Butterball survey, two-thirds of
Americans rank Thanksgiving as one of their favorite
holidays. And while the majority of respondents like to
incorporate new traditions into their celebrations,
people overwhelmingly want a turkey on the table! From
first-time preparers freaked out by the giblets, to
experienced cooks looking to try new recipes to
accommodate an ever-changing tradition, no Thanksgiving
question or concern is off the table for the experts on
the other end of Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line. “While
we know Thanksgiving can be full of little stresses, we
also know it’s important to not sweat the small stuff,”
says Sue Smith, co-director of the Turkey Talk-Line.
“After all, Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate being
together! We take seriously our role in making hosts’
Thanksgivings as seamless as possible.” Butterball
Turkey Talk-Line experts are available via text, live
online chats and by phone. Turkey Talk-Line experts are
available for interview. Contact Shelby Montgomery at
(312) 226-3342; ButterballMedia@Edelman.com

4. ==> Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

Whether you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving feast
or you’re bringing wine to the event, how do you know
what to buy and how to serve it? If you only know wine
by red, white and pink, you’re in luck. Winemaker Susie
Selby, is an expert on food and wine pairings. She can
give advice on how to choose wine for your Thanksgiving
meal and discern between “in-law” wine vs. “best
friend” wine. Listeners will learn the best wine
values, how to impress any wine snob, and how to please
yourself on this fabulous food-based holiday. The
proprietor of Selby Winery, Susie has been making wine
for over twenty years. Contact her at (707) 975-0988;
selby@selbywinery.com

5. ==> Ugh! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming

Wish you could stick a fork in … your parents? Want to
turkey drop your brother-in-law? Tired of playing cop
or walking on eggshells? If you’re dreading what’s
likely to happen around the Thanksgiving table, you
should know that you are not alone. Author Carol-Ann
Hamilton has just the advice you need to make this
year’s holiday feast at least tolerable if not
gratifying. The author of “Coping with Un-cope-able
Parents,” and the only child of a demanding,
inflexible, formerly alcoholic father, she has advice
on jettisoning outworn family traditions, establishing
boundaries with relatives who are often out of bounds
and even ways to find happiness in the chaos. Carol-Ann
Hamilton spent 25 years as an organizational
development consultant in Fortune 500 and
entrepreneurial settings and has written several books
on business and personal growth topics. Contact her at
(905) 822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com

6. ==> Being Grateful Takes Effort

Not feeling thankful this week? You’re not alone. And
you’re not being superficial. We’re wired to notice
danger and threats above all, and it can be hard to be
thankful when we’re barraged with bad news daily. Dr.
Robin Burk says, “Thankfulness / gratitude comes when
we take time to look at what is around us. We have far
more resources than we realize – but we’ll miss seeing
them if we don’t intentionally pause to look, to see
their presence and the opportunities they bring.” Burk,
author of Check Your Connections: How to Thrive in an
Uncertain World, says there is a good scientific basis
for the benefits of practicing gratitude, especially
when we don’t feel one bit like doing so. Her Check
Your Connections initiative offers individuals and
organizations concrete, practical tips for expanding
their resources and thriving despite the chaos we feel
around. Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.burk@checkyourconnections.com

7. ==> When Thanksgiving is Painful

The holidays, and Thanksgiving in particular, can be
tough to manage for people who’ve experienced trauma or
loss. The whole day is devoted to being thankful, yet
if you’re suffering, seeing other people surrounded by
love can increase your feelings of isolation. Joyce
Short says you can gain optimism by bolstering both
your mind and your body. “Volunteering at a soup
kitchen or other helpful charity can bring you a new
dimension of self-worth, and pumping your endorphins by
exercise can help you stop dwelling on your sorrow. Any
exercise will do, even simply turning on music, and
dancing around your living room. In spite of your
emotional pain, you can dance your way into a joyful
frame of mind and appreciate that you, not loss,
controls your world.” Joyce Short is the author of
“Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a
Crime.!” She survived three separate incidents of
sexual assault. She advocates for victims, coaching
them to overcome their trauma, seek justice, and regain
their dignity. Contact her at (917) 517-8572;
short.jm@aol.com

8. ==> Keep Holiday Spending in Check

The holiday spending season is about to begin and
Mitchell Walker has some advice before you head to the
mall or go on a cyber shopping spree. He says a little
planning and creativity can keep you from racking up
bills that will come back to haunt you in January.
Walker, author of the “PouchPlan Budget,” will share
spending tips and the top 5 money mistakes people make
during the holidays and how to avoid them. You’ll also
learn the one thing to do on Black Friday and Cyber
Monday that will bring you huge financial gains rather
than financial pains. Mitchell Walker has owned 5
businesses, served as the CFO of a community college
and as a County Commissioner and City Councilman. The
PouchPlan was developed based on his expertise, but
more importantly, was put to the test and proven by
Mitchell and his wife Suzanne over 20 plus years as
they raised their blended family of seven. Contact him
at (903) 563 3396(TX); mfwalker1106@gmail.com

9. ==> Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?

10. ==> Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives

In case you need another reason to snuggle your pup: A
new study of more than 3.4 million people finds that
owning a dog is linked to a longer life. The research,
published in Scientific Reports, is the latest in a
growing body of research suggesting that canine
companions may be good for human health—especially for
people who live alone. That’s not surprising news to
Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert on animal and human
health. She says, “People who live the longest are not
going to the gym; they are walking. People who have a
pet tend to walk more than those that don’t and that is
a boon to your heart health and your pet’s overall
health and happiness.” She’ll encourage listeners to
take a play break with their cats and dogs, to eat
healthy food with them and to walk with them. Carlyn is
the author of the award-winning “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
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

11. ==> Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom

The number of women-owned businesses increased by 45
percent last year. That’s five times the national
average! And, as business and marketing expert Claudia
Newcorn points out, 79 percent of women-owned firms
launched over the past nine years were founded by women
of color. Newcorn says, “A big driver is women’s desire
to chart their own life course and pursue success on
their own terms. But, just as with any new enterprise,
women need to use smart marketing strategies in order
to avoid being among the 80 percent of entrepreneurs
whose businesses fail in their first 18 months.” She’ll
reveal which industries are seeing the biggest surge in
women-owned start-ups, why women need to get personal
in dealing with competitors and the #1 thing every
entrepreneur needs to know about running their own
business. Claudia Newcorn, MBA, is a strategic
marketing consultant and author of “Zipline to Success:
Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Your
Sales & Profits.” Newcorn hosted her own TV show, and
has been featured on numerous radio stations. Contact
her at (209) 204-0502 (CA);
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

12. ==> Alzheimer’s: It’s Not Just Genes

As many as 5.5 million Americans are living with the
memory-robbing and ultimately fatal disease known as
Alzheimer’s. Adding to the disease’s horrific toll is
the anxiety relatives often experience by believing
that their family history will ensure their future
mental decline as well. But, according to Jeanne
Dockins, R.N., this fear is unfounded. “One may have
inherited a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s but
there are critical steps to take to prevent this
devastating disease from occurring,” she says. “And one
of those steps is treating and eliminating gum disease,
a link with dementia few medical professionals are
currently addressing.” Jeanne can discuss the
relationship between Alzheimer’s and oral health, foods
and supplements that can help prevent Alzheimer’s, and
whether people who consider themselves to be at risk
should have DNA testing. Jeanne Dockins spent more than
three decades as a surgical nurse at a level I trauma
center where she observed that half of her surgical
patients were having surgery with dentist diagnosed
active periodontal infections. She’s appeared on
numerous radio talk shows discussing health topics such
as breast health and how to prevent hospital-acquired
infections. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jeanne@masteryofselfhealing.com

13. ==> Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire

14. ==> Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers

15. ==> Jewish Comedy – Just in Time for Hanukkah

Jews have, over the last century, become known for
humor—and, perhaps, for a particular kind of humor. But
the story of Jewish comedy is vast and variegated; and
if it resolutely resists any single explanatory lens,
it is also surely a tradition. For a fun Hanukkah show
invite Jeremy Dauber to talk about Jewish comedy from a
historic perspective. He’ll explore the history of
Jewish humor from Talmudic anecdotes to Mel Brooks and
explain what it did and what it meant for Jews in
different times and places. Jeremy Dauber is a
professor of Yiddish language, literature and culture
at Columbia University. He’s the author of “Jewish
Comedy: A Serious History.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Megan
Bonomo at (703) 646-5188

11/16/17 RTIR E-zine: GOP Tax Plan, Family Gratitude, Artful Activism

November 16, 2017

01. The GOP’s 20th Century Tax Plan
02. Millionaires – We Don’t Need Tax Cuts
03. Nat Geo Wild – Savage Kingdom: Uprising
04. Thanksgiving Italian American Style
05. Pass the Stuffing and the Family Stories
06. Sitting Around the Table is Tough
07. Develop a Family Gratitude Habit
08. Transgender Day of Remembrance
09. How to Escape from ‘Bad News Hell’
10. Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom
11. End the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Life
12. Financial Planning for Special-Needs
13. How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive
14. When Yoga Triggers Buried Trauma
15. He Teaches Artful Activism
=======================================

1. ==> The GOP’s 20th Century Tax Plan

Many people in both parties believe the tax code needs
to be modernized, especially regarding how businesses
are taxed, but in a New York Times Op-ed Rebecca Kysar
she writes, “The current GOP plan reflects a pre-
digital, pre-global economy. With their bill, they may
well ensure that the United States economy is left
behind once and for all. Other countries have
increasingly relied on consumption taxes as pro-growth
alternatives to traditional business income taxes. The
United States, however, remains wedded by politics and
ideology to an inefficient, easily manipulated and
antiquated tax policy. Rather than driving the United
States to be a competitive force in the 21st century,
the Republicans’ plans hold the United States back in
the last one.” Rebecca Kysar is a visiting professor at
Fordham University School of Law and a professor at
Brooklyn Law School. Contact her at (917) 623-3935;
rebecca.kysar@brooklaw.edu

2. ==> Millionaires – We Don’t Need Tax Cuts

Over 400 millionaires and billionaires from the United
States sent a letter to Congress this week petitioning
lawmakers not to cut their taxes — but to raise taxes
on the wealthy. The wealthy Americans, which include
doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and CEOs, say the GOP
is making a mistake by reducing taxes on the richest
families at a time when the nation’s debt is high and
inequality is back at the worst level since the 1920s.
Responsible Wealth is a liberal organization that
teamed up for Voices for Progress on this campaign.
They hope to remind Congress that not everyone is
clamoring for lower taxes. “This has to be one of the
few times members of Congress have been visited by
people saying don’t give me a tax cut,” says Mike
Lapham, who inherited sizable wealth from his family’s
paper mill in upstate New York and now directs the
Responsible Wealth project at United for a Fair
Economy. “Wealthy people are saying it themselves: we
don’t need a tax cut.” Contact him at (617) 423-2148,
ext.112; mlapham@faireconomy.org

3. ==> Nat Geo Wild – Savage Kingdom: Uprising

What better time than Black Friday to air Nat Geo’s new
mini-series about survival on the African plains?
Uprising, the latest Savage Kingdom production,
features warring animal clans battling for survival in
a remote region of Africa that is drying up after years
of flood-soaked abundance. Cinematographer Brad
Bestelink will share what viewers can expect from the
series, why it’s become so popular, and behind-the-
scenes stories of what it was like to get up close and
personal with lions, leopards and hyenas. Bestelink is
available Wednesday morning, November 22nd. Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell) or Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188

4. ==> Thanksgiving Italian American Style

Italians living in Italy may not celebrate Thanksgiving
as we do here in North America, but Italian Americans
have certainly embraced the holiday and made it their
own. Italians love any holiday that brings together
friends and family (and of course food!), and every
family of Italian heritage has their own unique
traditions, especially when it comes to the menu. As
well as the expected turkey and side dishes most
Americans are familiar with, an Italian Thanksgiving
often includes some antipasti, a pasta or soup course,
and traditional sweets to complete the meal. Invite
food blogger and author Dominic Condo to discuss the
many ways Italians incorporate their traditions and
culture into holiday dishes. Dom shares traditional
(and personally updated) Italian American recipes and
the family stories that go along with them on his blog,
Cucina Domenico, and his podcasts. His new book is “A
Little of This and Some of That.” Contact him at (484)
680-2176 (PA); info@domskitchen.com

5. ==> Pass the Stuffing and the Family Stories

For most families, a good portion of the holidays is
spent around the dinner table with friends and
relatives who may or may not be on their best behavior
and may, if left untended, insist on turning the
holiday table into their own political soapboxes. But,
according to Robb Lucy, a little planning can help
people avoid standing helplessly by as their dinner
table devolves into a political battlefield. In fact,
Lucy maintains, there is a way to turn this year’s
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah dinners into
priceless opportunities for laughter, listening and
learning new things about friends and family members.
The author of “How Will You Be Remembered?” will share
ways to get the conversation started and how it can
bring families closer. He’ll also discuss what a legacy
is, why it’s not just packaging up all your wealth and
divvying it up to the kids, and how anyone can write
their own legacy letter that tells the world the values
you lived by, and the story of how you lived each
value. A journalist, writer, and producer, Robb Lucy is
the author of the “How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide
to Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now.” Contact
him at (604) 874-7700; rlucy@createmylegacy.com

6. ==> Sitting Around the Table is Tough

Let’s face it, sitting around the Thanksgiving table
with all the relatives can be a bit much for many of
us, but when you’ve got a kid who’s fidgety or can’t
sit at the table for an extended meal you need to have
some tricks up your sleeve. Jeanne Beard says some
preparation can help kids on the autism spectrum as
well as fidgety kids and adults. From practicing proper
table manners and appropriate behavior at home to
finding creative ways to get up from the table like
clearing dirty dishes, her practical advice can help
make a stressful situation a bit easier for everyone.
The mother of 2 sons, one diagnosed with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and one diagnosed with ADHD, Jeanne
Beard is the founder of the National Autism Academy
which helps families with autism by coaching parents on
success strategies that work. She is the author of
“Autism & The Rest of Us: How to Sustain a Healthy,
Functional and Satisfying Life with a Person on the
Autism Spectrum.” Contact her at (630) 542-1191 (cell);
jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com

7. ==> Develop a Family Gratitude Habit

Gratitude has been shown to increase happiness, and
Anne Andrew says that’s why it’s the top recommendation
on her list of ways to raise mentally-healthy children.
“Being grateful helps children focus on the positives
and acts as an antidote to entitlement and negativity.
While most families will express gratitude to each
other around the Thanksgiving table, having a regular
gratitude practice can yield amazing results and even
stave off depression and negative behavior as children
grow up.” She says expressing gratitude can be as
simple as being grateful for the colors of the leaves
that have fallen in the street or the smile from a
woman at the grocery store. “Sharing gratitude is a
simple way to help children appreciate the world we
live in. Once you start, kids will be on the lookout
for things to share in their next gratitude session!”
Anne Andrew is a former school principal, now a
proactive parenting coach who focuses on helping
parents raise mentally-healthy, addiction-free
children. Contact her at (604) 263-8751; (604) 720-2776
(cell) or andrew8751@shaw.ca

8. ==> Transgender Day of Remembrance

Next Monday, November 20th, Transgender Day of
Remembrance, will honor the memory of those whose lives
were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It
started after the 1998 murder of Rita Hester, a highly
visible member of the transgender community in Boston,
MA where she worked locally on education around
transgender issues. Seth Rainess—a transgender
advocate—can discuss the still prevalent fears and
misconceptions people have about transgender people,
the problem of violence committed against them, as well
as the diversity and resilience of the community in the
face of harassment and violence. And with last week’s
election wins, Rainess can also talk about the role
transgender politicians and transgender voters are
likely to play in the new Democratic Party. Seth has
been featured in Time and numerous media outlets. Reach
him at (732) 620-4300 (cell); (732) 291-6090 (landline)
or sjrainess@yahoo.com

9. ==> How to Escape from ‘Bad News Hell’

Disastrous weather. Attacks by madmen in churches and
on bicycle paths. Technologies that influence
elections. Global economic earthquakes. If you feel
like things are unraveling around you, you’re not
alone. Dr. Robin Burk says this unraveling is real
because the sophisticated systems (the infrastructure
and technology) that we enjoy make us more vulnerable
to events that threaten to disrupt our lives. We can’t
always prevent threats from emerging, but Burk says we
CAN take steps now to plan for potential attacks and
disasters—and even take advantage of new possibilities
for good that are hidden in the whirlwind of change.
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 as well as artificial
intelligence. The DTRA is an organization tasked with
safeguarding national infrastructure against weapons of
mass destruction. Burk has been featured in Wired, on
MSNBC and on dozens of radio shows. She is the author
“How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact her at
(703) 346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com.

10. ==> Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom

11. ==> End the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Life

How many people in your audience are living paycheck to
paycheck? More than you probably think. Personal
finance expert Patricia Davis will show your listeners
exactly what they need to do to get their finances back
on track, raise their credit score and live the
financial life they want and deserve. She’ll share
practical tips and take some of the mystery out of
personal financial management by showing how to avoid
many of life’s financial pitfalls. From managing
student loans to the best way to pay off debt quickly,
listeners will learn how to take charge of their
financial lives. A former corporate finance and banking
executive, Patricia Davis is the managing director of
Davis Financial Services. “Going Broke is No Joke! 52
Money Tips Everybody Should Know” is her latest book.
Contact her at (301) 249-2261;
davisfinancial373@msn.com

12. ==> Financial Planning for Special-Needs Families

Families with special-needs members live with constant
stress. They worry about taking care of their family
member with a disability, getting out of debt, saving
for retirement, and providing a secure future for their
family members. Rob Wrubel, a Certified Financial
Planning professional and a father of a daughter with
Down syndrome, can explain how families can create
financial stability and the steps they need to take to
create a trust to care for their family member with
special needs. Rob’s latest book, “Financial Freedom
for Special Needs Families: 9 Building Blocks to Reduce
Stress, Preserve Benefits, and Create a Fulfilling
Life,” aims to help families who have a member with
autism, Down syndrome, a brain injury, cerebral palsy
or some other cause of an intellectual or developmental
disability remove as much financial stress as possible.
Rob Wrubel is also an Accredited Investment Fiduciary
and a partner at Cascade Investment Group. Contact him
at (719) 632-0818 (CO); rwrubel@ciginc.net

13. ==> How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive

14. ==> When Yoga Triggers Buried Trauma

More than 30 million adults in the United States have
tried yoga. Many turn to the ancient practice to relax,
thinking it will help them manage stress. Yet the
public and many doctors are unaware that yoga and
meditation can actually cause stress by triggering
painful memories and more. Dr. Dorena Rode began
meditative and yogic practices over 20 years ago.
Although she had chronic depression and anxiety, she
was unaware that locked in her mind and body were
repressed memories of severe childhood ritual abuse. In
yoga class, she found herself getting more and more
agitated for apparently no reason. Dr. Rode will
discuss what can come up during yoga and meditation
practice, how to determine if you are at risk and what
to do if you have a reaction. Dr. Rode has a Ph.D. in
physiology, a degree in behavioral health counseling
and more than 20 years’ experience helping people get
unstuck using unconventional methods. She hosts the
Positive Change with Dorena podcast and has been
featured in Newsweek and on Starcom Radio Network and
other media outlets. Contact her at (415) 830-3777
(CA), dorenarode@gmail.com

15. ==> He Teaches Artful Activism

Candlelight vigils, pro and student athletes kneeling,
student rallies…in a time of political uneasiness, are
peaceful citizen protests a viable way for the average
citizen to share their voice and show either support or
non-support for our leader’s actions? Is it a citizen’s
responsibility to speak, stand or show up? Bill Moyer
has been showing non-profits, community action groups
and students around the world how to show governments,
corporations and the media how common citizens feel
about the actions that affect them but always in a
peaceful – and often quite amusing and novel – way.
Moyer, executive director of the Backbone Campaign, has
emerged as a leader in the theory and practice of
“artful activism.” He designs and produces creative
political actions and provides trainings in grand
strategy and creative tactics around the country.
Contact the Zephyr Group at (505) 466-2770;
info@groupzephyr.com.

11/14/17 RTIR E-zine: Italian Thanksgiving, Jewish Comedy, Millennial Men

November 13, 2017

01. Moore Exposes Christian Fundamentalist Problem
02. The Company Trump Keeps Reveals Him
03. Kibbitz about Jewish Comedy
04. Abbondanza! Thanksgiving Italian American Style
05. The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes
06. Holiday Help: Go from Bickering to Bonding
07. Thanksgiving – Soothe Irritable Relatives with These Foods
08. Holiday Travel: Uber/Lyft Safety
09. Security Expert Teaches Churches to Protect Flock
10. Election a Big Win for Transgender Pols
11. Does In-Home Rehab Work?
12. How to Survive a Hospital Stay
13. Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Family Caregivers
14. Do a Show on One Moment that Changed Your Life
15. Real Estate Shark Selling Pieces of Pikes Peak
=======================================

1. ==> Moore Exposes Christian Fundamentalist Problem

Kathryn Brightbill says the allegations against GOP
Senate candidate Roy Moore are merely a symptom of a
larger problem. “It’s not a Southern problem or an
Alabama problem. It’s a Christian fundamentalist
problem. The evangelical world is overdue for a
reckoning. Women raised in evangelicalism and
fundamentalism have for years discussed the
normalization of child sexual abuse. We’ve told our
stories on social media and on our blogs and various
online platforms, but until the Roy Moore story broke,
mainstream American society barely paid attention.
Everyone assumed this was an isolated, fringe issue. It
isn’t.” Brightbill, a legislative policy analyst at the
Coalition for Responsible Home Education, adds that
Billy Graham’s grandson, Boz Tchividjian, who leads the
organization GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in a
Christian Environment), believes that the sexual abuse
problem in Protestant communities is on par with that
in the Catholic Church. The Coalition for Responsible
Home Education is a nonprofit advocating for the
interests of home-schooled children. Contact her at
@KEBrightbill; (617) 765-7096 or
info@responsiblehomeschooling.org

2. ==> The Company Trump Keeps Reveals Him

Michael D’Antonio says, for a man with such bright
ambitions, Donald Trump sure keeps himself in shady
company. From Michael Flynn to Steve Bannon and
Sebastian Gorka, D’Antonio says “Trump is clearly
attracted to figures who enjoy having bad reputations.
In choosing over the years to ally himself with these
men, with their murky dealings and extremist ways,
Donald Trump tells us who he is. The thing they have in
common is a willingness to go beyond the boundaries
normally respected by others. Donald Trump is the same
kind of heedless risk-taker who sees no reason to
adhere to ethical norms.” He adds, “This is why, in the
long run-up to his election, so many reputable and
sober Republicans like Mitt Romney and both Presidents
Bush would not endorse him.” A Pulitzer-Prize winning
writer of books, articles, and original stories for
film, Michael D’Antonio has published more than a dozen
books, including “Never Enough”, a 2015 biography of
presidential candidate and billionaire businessman
Donald Trump. He is a regular contributor to CNN, both
on-air and on their website. Contact him at
mbdantonio@gmail.com; @MBDAntonio

3. ==> Kibbitz about Jewish Comedy

4. ==> Abbondanza! Thanksgiving Italian American Style

Italians living in Italy may not celebrate Thanksgiving
as we do here in North America, but Italian Americans
have certainly embraced the holiday and made it their
own. Italians love any holiday that brings together
friends and family (and of course food!), and every
family of Italian heritage has their own unique
traditions, especially when it comes to the menu. As
well as the expected turkey and side dishes most
Americans are familiar with, an Italian Thanksgiving
often includes some antipasti, a pasta or soup course,
and traditional sweets to complete the meal. Invite
author and food blogger Dominic Condo to discuss the
many ways Italians incorporate their traditions and
culture into holiday dishes. Dom shares traditional
(and personally updated) Italian American recipes and
the family stories that go along with them in his new
book “A Little of This and Some of That” and his blog
“Cucina Domenico” Contact him at (484)680-2176 (PA);
info@domskitchen.com

5. ==> The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes

Wish you could remember Aunt Judy’s pumpkin pie recipe?
Maybe your grandma made the best stuffing but you can’t
recall the secret ingredient. For a fun show invite
psychic medium Janie Boisclair to channel Thanksgiving
recipes from the spirit world! Listeners can call in
and uncover their Thanksgiving dishes and traditions
from past generations who’ve passed away. The spirits
seem to especially want to connect with Janie through
her sense of taste and smell, since for years every
reading she has given has had some type of food
element. Through her readings, she brings back missing
ingredients, lost family recipes, joyous meal-time
memories from the other side, and memories that need to
be revisited for therapeutic reasons. She can even
connect with spirit guides who offer insight on what
foods are needed to balance your Chakra energy system.
Contact Emily Maloney at (661) 255-8283;
emily@steveallenmedia.com

6. ==> Holiday Help: Go from Bickering to Bonding

For most families, a good portion of the holidays is
spent around the dinner table with friends and
relatives who may or may not be on their best behavior
and may, if left untended, insist on turning the
holiday table into their own political soapboxes. But,
according to Robb Lucy, a little planning can help
people avoid standing helplessly by as their dinner
table devolves into a political battlefield. In fact,
Lucy maintains, there is a way to turn this year’s
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah dinners into
priceless opportunities for laugher, listening and
learning new things about friends and family members.
The author of “How Will You Be Remembered?” will share
ways to get the conversation started and how it can
bring families closer. He’ll also discuss what a legacy
is, why it’s not just packaging up all your wealth and
divvying it up to the kids, and how anyone can write
their own legacy letter that tells the world the values
you lived by, and the story of how you lived each
value. A journalist, writer, and producer, Robb Lucy is
the author of the “How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide
to Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now.” Contact
him at (604) 874-7700; rlucy@createmylegacy.com

7. ==> Thanksgiving – Soothe Irritable Relatives with
These Foods

The holidays are around the corner and some of your
audience members are dreading being trapped at the
table with irritable uncles, hormonal teens and sleepy
relatives who snore through dessert. The best way to
achieve peace at the table, asserts Jaya Jaya Myra, is
to serve specific foods that will enhance people’s
moods. For instance, she’ll reveal how salad can
decrease sex drives (and what to add to enhance
people’s happiness levels), why avoiding whole grains
can keep people awake and perky and why your best
defense against troublesome relatives may be a latte
with some very unusual ingredients. Learn how the right
foods can prevent nearly anyone from being a pain in
your butt. Jaya Jaya Myra is the author of “Vibrational
Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness. Understand Your
Energetic Type.” She’s been featured on Harry, Fox News
and in Readers Digest. Contact her at (347) 476-4358;
jayajayamyra@gmail.com

8. ==> Holiday Travel: Uber/Lyft Safety

9. ==> Security Expert Teaches Churches to Protect
Flock

Following the horrific shooting in Texas, it seems
American churches must now consider security plans and
how to protect their congregations. John Matthews is
the nation’s preeminent mass shootings/security expert
and these types of security and response plans (and
training) are exactly what he has been traveling the
country, doing for decades at churches, schools and
event venues. John is a highly-decorated law
enforcement vet, has worked with the Department of
Homeland Security and has (as part of the organization
he founded in Dallas — the Community Safety Institute)
done extensive research on every mass shooting event in
America over the last 30 years. He can provide not only
basics on building plans and training people, but
statistics and trends on these types of events. John
Matthews has appeared on network and cable programs and
hosted his own radio show in Dallas. Contact Jason
Jones at jason@press.serveliterary.com

10. ==> Election a Big Win for Transgender Pols

Last Tuesday, Democrats Andrea Jenkins and Danica Roem
made election history, Jenkins as the first openly
transgender black woman to be elected to public office
in the U.S. and Roem as the first openly transgender
person to be elected and seated in a state
(Minneapolis) legislature in the country. Roem’s win
was especially sweet since she defeated an incumbent
who had declared himself to be Virginia’s chief
homophobe. For a look at the significance of these
victories, interview Seth Rainess, a transgender male
whose mission is to alleviate the still prevalent fears
and misconceptions people have about the transgender
people. He can talk about what role transgender
politicians and transgender voters are likely to play
in the new Democratic Party. Seth has been featured in
Time and numerous media outlets. Reach him at (732)
620-4300 (cell); (732) 291-6090 (landline) or
sjrainess@yahoo.com

11. ==> Does In-Home Rehab Work?

Whether it’s alcohol, drugs, gambling, or any number of
things, addiction is a huge problem. Even when someone
recognizes they have an addiction, many delay treatment
for fear of being stigmatized. Never mind the financial
burden of rehab. Dr. Winn Henderson, an M.D. and
ordained Christian minister, says in-home treatment
could save many lives. Invite him to talk about his
program which has been successfully used for over 20
years and can be followed at home without taking time
off from work or spending thousands on rehab centers.
Dr. Henderson is the author of several books including
“Freedom from Addiction.” Contact him at
winn@winnhenderson.com

12. ==> How to Survive a Hospital Stay

Every year in the U.S. some 70,000 people die from
MRSA, strep and other hospital-acquired infections.
That’s more deaths in one year than American troops
killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Former
surgical nurse Jeanne Dockins says sadly, these deaths
are mostly preventable. Dockins, who spent more than 30
years as a surgical nurse at a level I trauma center,
will share how her own sister became a paraplegic from
an infection she acquired during back surgery. Oral DNA
testing (like a fingerprint) confirmed the source of
the strep infection came from the mouth of the surgical
technician and was passed through the technician’s mask
to the surgical site. Invite her on your show and learn
how to quickly knock out an infection without
antibiotics, why gum disease is so dangerous to your
overall health, and how to heal MRSA with an FDA-
cleared product. Jeanne Dockins, RN, BSN, CNOR, has
appeared on numerous radio talk shows discussing how to
survive a hospital stay. Through her Mastery of Self-
Healing website, she empowers people to take
responsibility for their own health and healing.
Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jeanne@masteryofselfhealing.com

13. ==> Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Family
Caregivers

14. ==> Do a Show on One Moment that Changed Your Life

15. ==> Real Estate Shark Selling Pieces of Pikes Peak

Looking for an unusual holiday present to please a
history lover, an outdoorsman or the proverbial person
who has everything? Andrew Curry, a self-described
“real estate shark” who owns the website Pikes Peak for
Sale, believes he has the answer: a $39 bottle
containing authenticated soil from Pikes Peak national
park, which happens to be located not far from his
home. “Everyone wants to own a piece of history,” Curry
observes. “People love to touch and feel history.” An
entrepreneur and native Coloradan, Curry won’t say what
loophole he is exploiting that allows him to do what
even the U.S. government cannot do—sell pieces of a
national landmark. A 2015 trip to Pikes Peak led him to
engage a park ranger in conversation about taking rocks
home as a memento. Told he would face a $5,000 fine and
or six months in jail if he did so, Curry spent two
years researching whether Pikes Peak could be
individually owned by U.S. taxpayers. Andy Curry’s
company has been featured in Sweet Deals 4 Moms and
Kelly’s Thoughts on Things. Contact him at (719)
375-3950; pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

11/09/17 RTIR Newsletter: Post-Election Analysis, Family Gratitude Habits, Saving Your Finances

November 09, 2017

01. Post Election Analysis: Healthcare #1 Issue
02. Puerto Rico Water Relief
03. Security Expert Teaches Churches to Protect the Flock
04. Give a Damn this Veterans Day
05. Great Veterans Day Show – Helping Our Heroes
06. Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family Gratitude Habit
07. On and Offline Campus Safety
08. Uber/Lyft Expert Safety Tips
09. Get Your Finances Off Life Support
10. What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation
11. Do In-Home Addiction Programs Work?
12. Special Needs Families Need Special Financial Help
13. How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health
14. Psst: Christians Have a Problem with Domestic Violence
15. How One Moment Can Change Your Life

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1. ==> Post Election Analysis: Healthcare #1 Issue

By all accounts, this week’s elections were a
resounding win for Democrats. Some say voting was a
referendum on the president, but Anthony DiMaggio says
the elections were more about healthcare than anything
else. “Medicaid/Medicare are/were important. With the
limited choices of two neoliberal parties, people
vacillate between one and the other. As one party gets
into office (Republicans) people become more
disenchanted with them, as in this case, because
despite Trump’s rhetoric about improving healthcare in
America, his agenda is the opposite. So people end up
voting for people who have interests contrary to their
own, because of the limited choices out there and the
failures of both parties to represent the public. Then
they go against them as the elected officials betray
them. There’s a long history of this. … Health care has
been THE ISSUE this year for Republicans, very high
profile and lots of public mobilization against them.”
Anthony DiMaggio is an assistant professor of political
science at Lehigh University and has written
extensively on polling. His books include Selling War,
Selling Hope and The Rise of the Tea Party. Contact him
at ard416@lehigh.edu

2. ==> Puerto Rico Water Relief

More than seven weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated
Puerto Rico, invite Mark Cain of Planet Water
Foundation to talk about water relief efforts on the
island. “We will be deploying 12 of our water
filtration systems (AquaTowers) that will remove
bacteria, viruses, protozoa, pathogens and other
contaminants without the need for electricity. These
systems will be installed and producing driving water
this week in some of the most hard-hit regions – in
just a few hours after delivery. We have coordinated
efforts with global partners to fund and air-lift these
systems for rapid deployment.” Planet Water Foundation
is a US-based non-profit organization focused on
bringing clean water to the world’s most impoverished
communities through the installation of community-based
water filtration systems (AquaTowers) and the
deployment of hygiene education programs. Planet Water
Foundation projects are focused on children, schools,
and rural/peri-urban communities across Asia and Latin
America. Contact Mark Cain at (408)319-4630;
mark.cain@planet-water.org

3. ==> Security Expert Teaches Churches to Protect the
Flock

Following the horrific shooting in Texas over the
weekend, it seems American churches must now consider
security plans and how to protect their congregations.
John Matthews is the nation’s preeminent mass
shootings/security expert and these types of security
and response plans (and training) are exactly what he
has been traveling the country, doing for decades at
churches, schools and event venues. John is a highly-
decorated law enforcement vet, has worked with the
Department of Homeland Security and has (as part of the
organization he founded in Dallas — the Community
Safety Institute) done extensive research on every mass
shooting event in America over the last 30 years. He
can provide not only basics on building plans and
training people, but statistics and trends on these
types of events. John Matthews has appeared on network
and cable programs and hosted his own radio show in
Dallas. Contact Jason Jones at
jason@press.serveliterary.com

4. ==> Give a Damn this Veterans Day

Mark Lewis says Veterans Day is a perfect example of
how we honor those who gave their hearts and souls for
our country and freedom. He says, “Every soldier, both
living and those who gave their life for our country
had one thing in mind: to serve and protect. They knew
how to ‘give a damn’ continuously and without
expectation for anything in return. Our own thoughts
actions, individually and collectively determine the
world in which we live. This type of mentality is
vitally important to make this a better world. As
individuals and as a country, we have somehow moved
away from this ‘give a damn’ mentality about serving
others like our soldiers did our country.” Mark is a
business coach and consultant, and the author of “Give
a Damn.” He hopes to create a ‘give a damn’ revolution
that can make a difference in the world. Contact him at
(504) 905-4646; mlewis@simmonswhite.com or
mlewis@giveadamnbook.com

5. ==> Great Veterans Day Show – Helping Our Heroes

Every day in the U.S. 50,000 military veterans
experience homelessness and 21 vets commit suicide.
These are men and women who have given their all for
their country and deserve a better, smoother process
when they transition from the armed forces to civilian
life. To help them (and their families) take advantage
of all the services that are available to them
interview Jennifer Hammond. She wrote “101+ Resources
for Veterans: The Ultimate Resource Guide” with
participation from the nonprofit group A Hero
Foundation. Jennifer is passionate about helping
veterans, having been adopted as a teenager by a
military family. A SiriusXM radio host, Jennifer has
brought veterans issues to light while interviewing
seven congressmen on Capitol Hill for the Veterans
Legislative Forum, the Veterans Homelessness Forum, and
the Military Family Housing Forum. She can discuss
organizations all military families should know about
and what we need to do to end homelessness among
veterans. Reach her at (202) 345-2343;
jhammond@ttrsir.com

6. ==> Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family
Gratitude Habit

7. ==> On and Offline College Student Safety Tips

Students today are faced with threats to their personal
safety that generations before did not have. Threats in
the physical world can come from alcohol, bullies,
drugs, assaults, terrorists and active shooters.
Threats in the digital world can come from identity
thieves, cyberbullies, social media, and cyber-
terrorism. Pete Canavan, a campus safety authority,
self-defense instructor, and IT security consultant, is
uniquely positioned to educate your audience on both
online and offline threats to students’ personal
safety. Canavan is also a former radio host and the
author of “The Ultimate Guide to College Safety: How to
Protect Yourself from Online and Offline Threats to
Your Personal Safety at College & Around Campus.”
Contact him at (570) 760-0077; Pete@PeteCanavan.com

8. ==> Uber/Lyft Expert Safety Tips

9. ==> Get Your Finances Off Life Support

10. ==> What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation

Flip open wireless communicators. Weapons that stunned
and didn’t kill. Lasers used in surgery. Wireless and
wrist computers. Unmanned vehicles. And what about
computers we could talk to…and that talked back?!
Well, hello Siri! When Star Trek debuted in 1966
viewers were either amused by or enthralled with the
wild concepts and innovative technology that creator
Gene Roddenberry envisioned for our future. Innovation
and innovative thinkers are what’s driven the world
towards everything from unmanned drones, space travel
and driverless cars to medical technology that’s saved
millions of lives. Dr. Brett Trusko, president of the
global non-profit International Assoc. of Innovation
Professionals, can discuss what their 1500+ members are
implementing today that will change our – and our
children’s – tomorrows. Contact The Zephyr Group at
(505) 466-2770, info@groupzephyr.com.

11. ==> Do In-Home Addiction Programs Work?

12. ==> Special Needs Families Need Special Financial
Help

13. ==> How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health

One in four women have experienced sexual assault and
seventy-five percent of women have been the target of
harassment. The health impact of these events is life-
long. For example, three out of four obese women have
experienced inappropriate sexual attention at some
point in life. Invite Dr. Katherine Kelly, to address
the “whole health” effect of such events. Katherine
Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. is a licensed holistic
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;
kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com or
ktkelly101@earthlink.net

14. ==> Psst: Christians Have a Problem with Domestic
Violence

15. ==> How One Moment Can Change Your Life

Ulrich Kellerer has spent decades working in many
facets of the fashion industry with much success. But
he says in one moment his life changed and he found his
deeper calling, as a storyteller to the elderly. Invite
Kellerer to share his story and why for one hour per
week, he leaves his showroom of “princesses who have
been to Paris, Rome and Milan” and heads to the nursing
home where his mother lived in the years before her
recent passing. He says, “One hour a week changed and
transformed me and will transform anyone. In my fashion
business I’ve been working 30 years to help people look
good on the outside. For the last four years I have
worked to help people feel good on the inside.
Everybody can and should do something to give back.
Ulrich Kellerer is featured Jack Canfield’s “The Soul
of Success.” Contact him at Ulrich.kellerer@t-online.de

11/07/17 RTIR E-zine: Helping Our Heroes, Black Sunday, Uber Safety

November 07, 2017

01. No Mr. Trump, It Is Time to Talk about Guns
02. Great Veterans Day Show – Helping Our Heroes
03. Veteran Blasts ‘Kneelers’ as Selfish
04. Is Peaceful Protest a Citizen’s Duty?
05. Journalist Martha Raddatz on ‘Black Sunday’
06. Are We Stuck in ‘Bad News Hell?’
07. Open Enrollment for What?
08. Manafort & Gates’ Offshore Antics
09. Psst: Christians Have a Problem with Domestic Violence
10. How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health
11. Hidden Dangers of Smooching Your Pooch
12. Are We Raising Mass Murderers?
13. Yoga & Meditation Can Trigger What?
14. Taking a Lyft or Uber? Exert Shares Safety Tips
15. Financial Help for Special-Needs Families
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1. ==> No Mr. Trump, It Is Time to Talk about Guns

President Donald Trump responded to the deadliest mass
shooting in Texas history by saying the attack was a
result of “a mental health problem” and not due to lax
gun control laws and that it was “a little bit soon” to
get into a discussion about gun control. But Shannon
Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in
America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, says the
talk is long overdue. “If more guns and fewer gun laws
made us safer, we’d be the safest nation on earth;
instead we have a gun homicide rate that’s 25 times
higher than our peers in other developed nations. It is
time for every single American to get off the sidelines
and demand our lawmakers reject the NRA, which has far
too much influence over our gun laws. In addition,
Americans must commit to voting on the issue of gun
violence prevention. It doesn’t have to be this way –
gun violence is preventable.” Research by Everytown for
Gun Safety shows this is at least the 165th mass
shooting since January 2009, and the ninth mass
shooting this year, including the third in Texas. Since
January 2009, Texas has seen more mass shootings – 18 –
than any other state in the country. Contact Shannon
Watts at (404) 580-3500; swatts@momsdemandaction.org.

2. ==> Great Veterans Day Show – Helping Our Heroes

3. ==> Veteran Blasts ‘Kneelers’ as Selfish

Much has been made of the fans who have tuned out the
NFL – or threatened to — because of the protests
during the national anthem. Thousands now pledge to
boycott football over Veterans Day weekend. Veteran
Chris Galluccio calls the NFL kneelers the most selfish
men in America. “Most of America is well aware that the
kneelers are not protesting the flag or the military,
but that’s not the point. For a lot of Americans,
watching football is their weekly escape from the day
to day. You want to protest then fine, but do it on
your own time, not mine!” He adds, “Lost revenue from
NFL sponsors, merchandise manufacturers and sales,
sports bars and the like will only equate to one thing
long term; people laid off, losing hours, losing
income. Innocent people have lost because of this.”
Christopher Galluccio, Retired military of 21 years,
Iraq & Afghanistan vet, is the founder of
ThoughtsWordsActions.com where he focuses on helping
vets transition to the civilian and entrepreneurial
world. Contact him at (732) 567-5411;
livnocean2@yahoo.com

4. ==> Is Peaceful Protest a Citizen’s Duty?

5. ==> Journalist Martha Raddatz on ‘Black Sunday’

Tonight, National Geographic will premiere “The Long
Road Home,” an eight-part series. It’s based on the New
York Times best-selling book by Martha Raddatz and
tells the story of April 4, 2004, when a small platoon
of soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division out of Fort
Hood, Texas, was ambushed in the Baghdad suburb of Sadr
City — a day that would come to be known in military
annals as “Black Sunday.” Invite Raddatz to discuss the
series, why she wrote the book, and what it was like to
see the story become a scripted series. Martha Raddatz
is ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent and co-
anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” She
has covered national security, foreign policy and
politics for decades – reporting from the Pentagon, the
State Department, the White House and conflict zones
around the world. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Megan Bonomo at
(703) 646-5188

6. ==> Are We Stuck in ‘Bad News Hell?’

7. ==> Open Enrollment for What?

What’s going on with the Affordable Care Act, aka
Obamacare? Who knows? But the 2018 health insurance
Open Enrollment Period – the time when Americans can
change Obamacare health insurance plans or a join a new
plan for the upcoming year – began November 1st, and
there are six major changes listeners need to
understand. Howard Yeh, cofounder of HealthCare.com,
can explain the changes. He says, “The federal
government has slashed funding for different
initiatives intended to encourage and support people
enrolling in Marketplace coverage. Notably, there will
be less help available from ‘navigators’, and
government spending on Obamacare outreach and
advertising is now virtually nonexistent. This means
it’s up to consumers to actively seek out help when
signing up.” Compounding the problem, the Trump
administration cut the enrollment period from 90 to 45
days, giving consumers less time to research and make
their choices. HealthCare.com is a privately-owned
search-and-compare health insurance shopping platform
that connects consumers with its network of licensed
insurance brokers and insurance carriers. Contact
Ronald Barba at rbarba@healthcare.com

8. ==> Manafort & Gates’ Offshore Antics

President Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort
and Manafort’s assistant, Rick Gates, have been
indicted and are under house arrest awaiting trial on
charges that include using unreported offshore accounts
to hide millions of dollars from the IRS while Manafort
led an over-the-top lifestyle. Using laundered money,
Manafort treated himself by buying three homes, four
Range Rovers and showering his favorite landscaper with
$820,000 in billings. Tax and financial expert Abby
Eisenkraft can speak about ways the duo allegedly broke
the law, what they should have done and what regular
people who may have foreign accounts—there’s more of
them than you’d think—need to do to avoid IRS problems.
Eisenkraft is the author of “101 Ways to Stay Off the
IRS Radar.” Frequently quoted by the press (Money,
Newsday, The Street), she is one of the leading experts
on IRS problems and how to avoid them. Contact her at
(347) 598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

9. ==> Psst: Christians Have a Problem with Domestic
Violence

10. ==> How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health

11. ==> Hidden Dangers of Smooching Your Pooch

People love their dogs and often kiss them on the
mouth. But did you know that smooching your pooch could
lead to you getting gum disease if your dog has it?
It’s true. Gum disease may not seem like a sexy topic,
but there’s still a lot your audience does not know
about this silent disease including how communicable it
is, notes Jeanne Dockins, who appears in the
documentary “Say Ah: The Cavity in the Health Care
System.” Jeanne will explain how gum disease lowers the
body’s immune system and makes diabetes, heart disease,
Alzheimer’s, and cancer worse. What is more, people
with gum disease who undergo knee or hip replacement
surgery or receive an organ transplant are at increased
risk for postoperative infection. Jeanne, RN, BSN,
spent more than three decades as a surgical nurse at a
level I trauma center. She can share how to prevent
developing gum problems. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jdockins@gmail.com

12. ==> Are We Raising Mass Murderers?

President Donald Trump blamed “mental health” for a
shooting rampage at a Texas church and said the shooter
appeared to be a “very deranged individual.” While we
don’t yet have a clear picture of the shooter’s mental
condition, Emily Slingluff says many of the recent
horrific attacks across the country involved people who
were depressed and unhappy. She suggests a different
approach. “Whether lawmakers pass stricter gun laws or
not, another way to attack the problem is to teach
better parenting skills. The formative years are called
that because they’re formative. Parents are the main
influence, directly or indirectly, on their kids and
play a huge role in whether children grow up depressed
or happy with life.” Emily Slingluff is the author of
“Peace”, “Parenting without Punishment” and “A Present
to the Newborn.” Contact her at (757) 428-6167;
emilhyslingluff@aol.com

13. ==> Yoga & Meditation Can Trigger What?

14. ==> Taking a Lyft or Uber? Exert Shares Safety Tips

15. ==> Financial Help for Special-Needs Families

11/02/17 RTIR Newsletter: Manafort & Gates, Travel Faux Pas, Glass Ceilings

November 2, 2017

01. The Rise of Uzbek Terrorists
02. Vehicle Attacks: New Terrorist Tactic of Choice
03. How to Survive a Pedestrian Attack
04. Manafort & Gates’ Offshore Antics
05. Great Veterans Day Show – Helping a Hero
06. The Cost of Political Correctness
07. Why #MeToo Resonates
08. Time to Prep for Irritating Relatives
09. Fun Show: Travel Faux Pas
10. What to Know Before Going to the ER
11. How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired Infections
12. Like Tinder for Your House
13. How to Lead in Uncertain Times
14. Everyone’s Got a Glass Ceiling
15. How Your Stache Can Make a Difference
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1. ==> The Rise of Uzbek Terrorists

The latest Manhattan Terror Attack appears to have been
conducted by an Uzbek and a worrying proportion of such
attacks worldwide are being carried out by Uzbeks,
including the ramming attack in Stockholm and the
Istanbul airport bombing. Beau Grosscup can explain how
the Uzbek regime’s mutual cooperation with the US in
the War on Terror may have actually caused the increase
in Uzbek terrorism. He’ll discuss how former British
Ambassador in Uzbekistan, Craig Murray, warned that the
support NATO countries were giving the appallingly
repressive Uzbek regime – military, financial and
political support – would cause hatred of the West
among Uzbeks. Beau Grosscup is a professor in the
Political Science department at California State
University Chico. He’s the author of several books,
including “The Newest Explosions of Terrorism.” Contact
him at bgrosscup@csuchico.edu

2. ==> Vehicle Attacks: New Terrorist Tactic of Choice

Peter Bergen says the once rarely used tactic of
vehicle attacks has become the tactic of choice for
terrorists in the West. “Terrorists, like school
shooters, learn from other attacks. And no tactic has
spread more quickly among terrorists in the West than
the use of trucks and other vehicles to carry out mass
casualty attacks.” Since 2014 there have been 15
vehicular attacks in the West by jihadist terrorists,
including Tuesday’s attack in Manhattan. And they’ve
been quite lethal, killing 142 people in the West since
2014, including the eight who died in Tuesday’s attack.
Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice
president at New America, a professor of practice at
Arizona State University and chairman of the Global
Special Operations Foundation. He is the author of
“United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s
Homegrown Terrorists.” Contact Dyana Messina at (212)
572-2098; dmessina@penguinrandomhouse.co

3. ==> How to Survive a Pedestrian Attack

The simple act of walking on a bike path or 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. And if you find yourself
caught in a chaotic, life-threatening situation, Bird
will discuss your two options: to run or hide, and if
you choose the latter, what distinguishes cover from
fire from concealment. 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

4. ==> Manafort & Gates’ Offshore Antics

President Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort
and Manafort’s assistant, Rick Gates, have been
indicted on charges that include using unreported
offshore accounts to hide millions of dollars from the
IRS while Manafort led an over-the-top lifestyle. Using
laundered money, Manafort treated himself by buying
three homes, four Range Rovers and showering his
favorite landscaper with $820,000 in billings. Tax and
financial expert Abby Eisenkraft can speak about ways
the duo allegedly broke the law, what they should have
done and what regular people who may have foreign
accounts—there’s more of them than you’d think—need to
do to avoid IRS problems. Eisenkraft is the author of
“101 Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar.” Frequently
quoted by the press (Money, Newsday, The Street), she
is one of the leading experts on IRS problems and how
to avoid them. Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

5. ==> Great Veterans Day Show – Helping a Hero

This Veterans Day invite Meredith Iler to talk about
the Helping a Hero program that builds adapted homes
for severely wounded heroes injured in the post 9-11
Global War on Terror. Since Meredith founded the
organization in 2005, it has awarded over100 homes in
22 states. You’ll learn what an adapted house is and
how it can impact the lives of wheelchair bound
veterans and amputees. Among the recipients, a Master
Sergeant Marine who was burned in an IED explosion in
Iraq. His 12-year old committed suicide after being
bullied at school and he and his wife now use their
Helping a Hero home to welcome other struggling
veterans. Listeners will also learn how to nominate a
Wounded Hero to be considered for an adapted home.
Meredith Iler is chairman emeritus at Helping a Hero
and president of The Strategic Alliance. She’s the
author of the upcoming book “Parenting Patriots.”
Contact her at (832) 647-8683; meredithiler@aol.com

6. ==> The Cost of Political Correctness

The Cato 2017 Free Speech and Tolerance Survey, a new
national poll of 2,300 U.S. adults, finds that 71% of
Americans believe that political correctness has
silenced important discussions our society needs to
have. And the consequences are personal—58% of
Americans believe the political climate prevents them
from sharing their own political beliefs. Psychologist
Dr. John Huber can discuss why people are afraid of
sharing their political perspectives today and why more
Republicans (73%) say they keep some political beliefs
to themselves than Democrats (53%.) Huber will also
explain the impact political correctness has had on
America, as well as individual liberty and creativity.
John Huber, Ph.D., is a clinical forensic psychologist
and chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit
organization providing mental health services. Contact
Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103.

7. ==> Why #MeToo Resonates

8. ==> Time to Prep for Irritating Relatives

The holidays are around the corner and some of your
audience members are dreading being trapped at the
table with irritable uncles, guests who force their
political views on them, young adults and teens who
can’t keep their hands off each other and sleepy
relatives who snore their way through dessert. The best
way to achieve peace at the table, asserts Jaya Jaya
Myra, is to serve specific foods that will enhance
people’s moods. For instance, she’ll reveal how salad
can decrease sex drives (and what to add to enhance
people’s happiness levels), why avoiding whole grains
can keep people awake and perky and why your best
defense against troublesome relatives may be a latte
with some very unusual ingredients. Learn how the right
foods can prevent nearly anyone from being a pain in
your butt. Jaya Jaya Myra is the author of “Vibrational
Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness. Understand Your
Energetic Type.” She’s been featured on Harry, Fox News
and in Readers Digest. Contact her at (347) 476-4358;
jayajayamyra@gmail.com

9. ==> Fun Show: Travel Faux Pas

You probably don’t realize it but as an American, you
are automatically doing some things that people in
other countries will find odd. You’ll find out what
they are—and get some laughs—when author Susanna
Janssen takes a more lighthearted approach to Us vs.
Them traveling style. For example, will your listeners
know which two countries besides the U.S. do not use
the metric system? Or how the rest of the world writes
the month, day and year and why getting this wrong on
your way to Cuba could cost you $100? Do you know why
many foreigners think Americans don’t know how to use a
knife and fork? Susanna will have you saying vive la
difference. She is a newspaper columnist and the author
of “Wordstruck!: The Fun and Fascination of Language.”
Reach her at (707) 272 1351 or sjanssen106@gmail.com

10. ==> What to Know Before Going to the ER

An injury, accident or illness can happen to anyone at
any time. That’s why it pays to be emergency room smart
sooner rather than later. Former ICU nurse Carmelita
Kinjo, who suffered a serious on-the-job injury that
led her to the ER, is now making it her mission to
school other people on how to get the best care under
the worst circumstances. Carmelita will offer tips on
avoiding intimidation, asking questions, telling if a
medical professional is truly listening to you and even
when to insist on dealing with a different physician
than the one assigned to you. She can also share
mistakes she made in seeking her own care after her
injury forced her to prematurely retire from her
nursing career. Her new book is “Stop the Pain.”
Contact her at (909) 253-1394; melykinjo@yahoo.com

11. ==> How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired
Infections

Each year more than 70,000 people die from hospital-
acquired infections (more deaths in one year than
American troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan
combined). Unfortunately, says Jeanne Dockins, the
public is still largely unaware that hospitals are
dangerous battlegrounds filled with infectious
landmines. As a surgical nurse at a level I trauma
center for over 30 years, Jeanne knows where these
infections originate and she says it is not from
medical professionals’ failure to wash their hands.
Interview her to find out how to reduce your chances of
getting a hospital-acquired infection like MRSA or
strep. You just might save some lives in doing so.
Jeanne is an RN, BSN and CNOR (Certified Nurse in the
Operating Room). Contact her at (520) 343-0222 or (419)
960-5460; jdockins@gmail.com

12. ==> Like Tinder for Your House

Online dating has become a mainstream way to find the
perfect mate so it’s no surprise that finding the
perfect buyer for your home could work the same way!
Andrew Smith says, “Sexy web appeal is your home’s new
curb appeal! Someone searching for a mate on eHarmony,
Match.com or Tinder likely wouldn’t ask you on a date
if they are not attracted to your profile. Similarly,
potential buyers won’t view (or buy) your home, if they
aren’t turned on by your home’s online presence.”
According to the National Association of Realtors, the
first step most buyers take is searching for properties
online. In fact, 51% of homebuyers found the perfect
match and purchased a home they found online. One in
five homebuyers made an offer before even seeing the
home in person! Invite Lisa and Andrew Smith to share a
revolutionary new concept to help people sell their
homes faster and for more money and learn how to avoid
7 costly mistakes most home sellers make. Lisa and
Andrew Smith have sold more than 1,000 homes. They have
appeared on numerous radio programs and are the authors
of “Swipe Right Matchmaking 101: Finding the Perfect
Mate for Your Home.” Contact them at 979-777-7677;
andrew@nocallleadgen.com

13. ==> How to Lead in Uncertain Times

Change and uncertainty—along with complexity and
responsibility—come standard with leadership. Whether
it’s a reorganization, mergers or natural disaster,
leadership expert Brenda K. Reynolds says, “Learning
how ‘to be’ when the answers are unclear is the most
important leadership muscle you can build but it’s not
typically taught in business schools.” Reynolds will
discuss how to go from the way things were to the way
they will be and why it’s critical to avoid rushing
through this uncomfortable period in between called
uncertainty. Instead, she advises, “Turn your “now
what?” moment into a “why not?” moment by recognizing
that those uncomfortable shifts provide opportunities
to make something even better out of the situation.”
Brenda K. Reynolds has been featured in Bloomberg News,
Business News Daily and on Starcom Radio Network. Her
new book is “TBD: To be Determined: Leading with
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

14. ==> Everyone’s Got a Glass Ceiling

Just because you are not a woman or a minority does not
mean there isn’t a glass ceiling over your head—an
invisible barrier that prevents you from being more
successful at work. Leadership experts Roe and Don
Polczynski, Jr. say that nearly all of us have personal
glass ceilings and when companies ignore them, their
own corporate glass ceiling becomes thicker too. Roe
and Don can discuss what individuals can do to take a
hammer to their personal glass ceiling and what
management can and must do to help them crack it. A
recent Gallup survey found 67% of American workers
don’t care about their company’s mission. Increasingly,
employees want to feel that their boss listens to them
and treats their problems as their own. A more
empathetic workplace is not an option, Roe and Don say,
but a requirement. The couple have developed a life’s
formula to help people break through their glass
ceilings and reach their ideal future. It is contained
in their book, “Changing Your Equation.” Reach Roe and
Don at (315) 368-8661;
RoeandDon@ChangingYourEquation.com

15. ==> How Your Stache Can Make a Difference

Movember is here! It’s the month when a little facial
hair goes a long way. This November the Movember
Foundation is again asking men of all types of
follicles to grow a stash to raise awareness and money
for prostate and testicular cancers as well as men’s
mental health and suicide prevention. Men start
Movember clean-shaven and grow only a moustache for the
month. Men and women can also commit to move every day
during Movember, or host a Movember event. Groups of
all kinds are encouraged to participate, from offices
to gyms and schools. Started in 2003, the Movember
movement has grown to be a truly global one, inspiring
support from over 5 million ‘Mo Bros’ and ‘Mo Sistas.’
Contact Shanetta McDonald at (310) 450-3331;
shanetta.mcdonald@movember.com