This Week in America with Ric Bratton

Dr. Peter Ward worked on earthquake and volcano risk for 27 years with the US Geological Survey. He played a key role in developing the US National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program. His specialty is communicating earthquake risk to the general public and how to minimize earthquake loss. In 1990, he created and produced a 24-page magazine in three languages about The Next Big Earthquake in the S...

Zainab Mohammed laments how ‘People Fear For Disabled’ New book of poems encourages empathy by poignantly expressing what it feels to suffer from disability About the Author I am Zainab Mohammed. I am a disabled girl with a physical barrier but with an emotional freedom. I have had a tough life growing up with PFFD. It is rare, and so am I. I would describe myself as 'grey' as I am not full with d...

He’s Been a Secret Weapon in the NBA for Years. He Partnered with Phil Jackson. Counseled Jordan. Helped Kobe. Helped Achieve Greatness…and Championships. George Mumford’s First Book Reveals Techniques for Breakthrough Performance THE MINDFUL ATHLETE Secrets to Pure Performance George Mumford has taught mindfulness and meditation since 1989, when he left his career as a financial planner and earne...

Kathleen Brady, CPC, Principal, is a career/life management coach, trainer and writer with 25 years of experience helping professionals identify their goals and design action plans to achieve them. An accomplished author, she has published four books: GET A JOB: 10 Steps to Career Success (Inkwater Press 2012); Mastering the Art of Success (Insight Publishing, 2011); Navigating Detours on the Road...

Col. Ron Garan (USAF Retired) is a decorated fighter pilot, astronaut, aquanaut, and entrepreneur. He has logged 178 days in space and 71 million miles in orbit. He is the founder of the nonprofit social enterprise incubator Manna Energy Foundation and has worked with the US Agency for International Development. Garan is also the founder of Fragile Oasis, an effort to use the orbital perspective t...

Matt considers himself "a developing author". He is greatly inspired by the writings of Andy Griffith and focuses on the common folk that small towns are made of. He credits the success of his first book, "The Groundskeeper And Other Short Stories" to his family. The values that were instilled throughout his childhood gave him the strong sense of justice that is conveyed through his writings. The...

Julia Schopick is a best-selling author of the book, HONEST MEDICINE: Effective, Time-Tested, Inexpensive Treatments for Life-Threatening Diseases. She is a seasoned radio talk show guest who has appeared on over 100 shows and is often invited back. Through her writings and her blog, HonestMedicine.com, Julia’s goal is to empower patients to make the best health choices for themselves and their lo...

Since 1993, Dr. Guarneri has worked on various political campaigns throughout Northern New Jersey. As an educator and clinical counselor, Dr. Guarneri holds a doctorate in Leadership, Management and Policy with a concentration in Public Policy from Seton Hall University, along with a Professional Certification in Public Performance Measurement: Government Relations from Rutgers University. Dr. Gua...

Inga is a freelance writer who’s been penning pieces for newspapers and magazines for over forty years. Her column, “Let Inga Tell You”, regularly appears in a San Diego-based newspaper and has been recognized by numerous awards, including the San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards in Humor, Essay/Commentary/Opinion, and Best Overall Column. It was also named Best Column by the Calif...

Gary Cieradkowski’s brilliant new book “THE LEAGUE OF OUTSIDER BASEBALL: An Illustrated History of Baseball’s Forgotten Heroes” combines some of the great stories of the players and personalities that exist in the obscure corners of the game’s history with original imagery reminiscent of baseball’s golden age. These are noteworthy moments and distinctive careers of Bush Leaguers and barnstormers,...

George Bodenheimer is an ESPN and cable industry pioneer and was the company’s longest-tenured president, a position he held from 1998 to 2011, overseeing all multimedia sports assets of The Walt Disney Company from 2003 to 2011 and serving as co-chairman, Disney Media Networks, from 2004 to 2011. He served as executive chairman of ESPN, Inc., from 2012 to 2014. Mr. Bodenheimer graduated from Deni...

Let Kindness Be Your Default Position & Guiding Light For a woman with three of America’s most ordinary names, Dr. Susan Smith Jones has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, optimum nutrition and balanced living. For starters, she taught students, staff and faculty at UCLA how to be healthy and fit for 30 years! Susan is the founder and presi...

Clifford S. Coull was born, raised and educated in Montreal Canada. His profession was that of a Certified Quality Analyst (CQA) in the field of Information Technology. He married, started a family and then relocated with his young family to the San Francisco Bay Area in California. This marriage ended in a divorce which triggered a spiritual growth for the author. In addition to becoming a single...

Jim is the founder and former CEO of TrySports and the creator of Get America Moving. He came to the United States from Ireland in 2003 to set up TrySports, a specialty retail business focused on the aerobic activities of walking, running, swimming, cycling, fitness and triathlon. He stepped down as CEO of TrySports at the end of 2012; he is so concerned about the many health problems facing Americ...

"The Ledger of Good and Evil: A Manual For Humanity" Teja Jaensch Born in Dornach, Switzerland in 1979, Teja A. Jaensch immigrated to Australia as a young boy. Growing up on the outskirts of Sydney, he attended Lorien Novalis School where he developed his love of writing, with his first book, a novella called Yi Sheng: Remember the Spirit, being part of his final dissertation. After completing deg...

Lora Ann Young "The Lost Parent Club" As Lora Ann walked down her own road of recovery during the first 2 years following the loss of her mother, she continued to find—or maybe they continued to find her—friends who were traveling down the same difficult road, only starting the journey after Lora. She often found herself answering questions about her journey and sharing the tips and processes that...

Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish is a nationally recognized licensed clinical psychotherapist honored for her pioneering work in love, career, happiness, and success. The National Association of Social Workers has named her on their list of the Fifty who has Contributed to the Profession. She is the subject of biographical entry in many Marquis’Who’s Who publications. Her latest self-help, research-based...

Lost Near Eternity is a captivating, inspiring account of one man’s encounter with the supernatural and his desperate plight to find the true meaning of salvation. D. E. Bowman earned a diploma from RHEMA Bible College and after the tragic deaths of her two terminally ill children her inspirational poem, "One Thousand Years" was nominated for best poem of the year, and got her inducted into the In...

Adam Grossman is Founder and President of Block Six Analytics. He has worked with a number of sports organizations-including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Capitals, and SMG @ Solider Field-to enhance their corporate sponsorship and enterprise marketing capabilities. He is adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University and George Mason University. Along with Irving Rein and Ben Shields, Adam...

"It's All About Control" Randy McDonald has been a coach and mentor for over twenty years. In 1981, he established a life goal to Motivate, Coach and Help others. He is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Charter Member of the Association for Integrative Psychology. Randy's childhood was not an easy one. For example, the family traveled so much that he was forced to attend 11 different grammar...

Soon to be a major motion picture, Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is the incredible true tale of a beloved Emmy-winning blind broadcaster who refused to let his disability prevent him from overcoming many challenging obstacles and achieving his dreams. Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story is truly a magical read and a universally uplifting and inspirational tale for everyone, whether or not you happen...

Bill Pennington’s “BILLY MARTIN” is a page-turner about one of the most singular characters who has every walked on the field of play in any sport. Pennington’s biography is spot-on as he addresses Martin’s genius and the weakness with equal dexterity. Whatever your views on the man, his story is one that cannot be duplicated…or ignored. Bill Pennington is an award-winning sports writer for the Ne...

Marc Tayer wrote Televisionaries following a thirty-year career in the media and communications technology business. He joined General Instrument’s New York corporate headquarters in 1985 and transferred to its San Diego–based VideoCipher Division in 1987. Two years later, he was appointed core team leader and product manager for the company’s trailblazing digital television project, a role for wh...

Jill Skeem is a certified macrobiotic health counselor, educator and chef. She graduated from the Strengthening Health Institute, a premier macrobiotic educational facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is also a graduate from The Ohio State University. Jill teaches adult and children’s cooking classes. She lectures to companies and organizations on health and wellness, was a contributing writ...

Jill Skeem is a certified macrobiotic health counselor, educator and chef. She graduated from the Strengthening Health Institute, a premier macrobiotic educational facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is also a graduate from The Ohio State University. Jill teaches adult and children’s cooking classes. She lectures to companies and organizations on health and wellness, was a contributing writ...