This Week In America With Ric Bratton

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This Week in America is about issues that matter to you. This Week in America is informative, educational and entertaining. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Ric Bratton.

Episodes

  • Episode 2959: THE TECHNOLOGY-READY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR by Dr. Clinton Born

    16/05/2024 Duration: 28min

    The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standard-Based Performance by Clinton BornThe Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-based Performance (3rd ed.) is an excellent resource for school leaders and teachers in developing and advanced countries who desire to improve their school's performance in technology-related tasks. Aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education's Technology (ISTE) Standards for Education Leaders, the book's practical content addresses:  technology planning and evaluation,  teacher and student technology literacy,  equity and accessibility issues,  responsible online student behavior,  online professional learning networks,  infrastructure,  resource procurement,  teacher and student data privacy,  continuous improvement planning with specific steps to lead a change initiative, and  emerging technology trends, including insights on the future of artificial intelligence.  Dr. Clinton Born is an educational practitioner with a distinguished career in publ

  • Episode 2958: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER by Mary Ann Chimera

    16/05/2024 Duration: 24min

    Take Charge of Your Career: A guide to organizing and conducting a successful job search in these competitive times by Mary Ann ChimeraEven among experienced and skilled professionals, there’s a lot of anxiety-inducing mystery when it comes to job searching.What are the best things to start with, and in what order?  What’s missing in your resume?  What about a cover letter?  What exactly do present employers want?But more importantly, how do you know that they’re the kind of supportive employer you really need for healthy career growth?The book includes HIGH-IMPACT TIPS to help you make a positive impression on employers. Along with that, it is also filled with HIGH-IMPACT Resume examples that best showcase your assets and draw intense employee interest. Put them together, and you can land an assuring end to your stressful job search in no time!Mary Ann holds a degree in physics from Ohio State and has done graduate study in engineering analysis. She’s also worked as an engineering analyst for two Fortune 500

  • Episode 2957: HIDDEN TREASURES by Jennie Murphy

    16/05/2024 Duration: 22min

    Hidden Treasures by Jennie MurphyThis is a whimsical story created when my soul was bared before God. The Scripture verses are printed out for your ease in reading and in following the story's life application. This is the Word of God internalized. The intention is not to offend anyone; rather, it is to make you think about your own relationship with God. As you read this story, keep in mind what the Lord was doing, not what the characters involved were doing. We all make mistakes; however, we don't have to let those mistakes defeat us, drag us down, or determine our future.Jennie Murphy is a registered nurse by profession who enjoys traveling, arts and crafts, and working outdoors, as well as writing. She also treasures her devotional time with God. She currently resides in a small town in northwestern Pennsylvania where she enjoys spending time with her two children and three grandchildren. Jennie expresses her heartfelt prayer for Hidden Treasures:Author Jennie Murphy emerged from the "sexual revolution" o

  • Episode 2956: THE 50 COMMANDS OF JESUS: TO KNOW AND OBEY by JD Biggerstaff

    16/05/2024 Duration: 29min

    The 50 Commands of Jesus: To Know and Obey (TKO) by JD BiggerstaffDid you know that Jesus gave 50 commands to his followers and disciples as recorded in the four Gospels? Many Christians claim Jesus is their LORD and SAVIOR. Most trust him as SAVIOR to keep them out of Hell, but fewer have truly made him LORD of their lives because they do not know his commands and obey them. This book lists Jesus' 50 commands and it explains how to apply them in modern living - i.e. what to know and do. It comes with a practical method of self-assessment to rate one's own obedience to Jesus' commands with the goal of improving one's Christian walk. if one is truly faithful and obedient, blessings will supernaturally begin to flow.JD Biggerstaff defines his purpose as "helping people learn how to live a truly blessed life."He believes strongly in the spiritual principles like sowing and reaping that govern and influence our lives and also in man's desperate need for God in the fallen world in which we live.  His writings, bot

  • Episode 2955: JUST WIN BABY: THE GAME OF LIFE by Joe Bill Campbell

    16/05/2024 Duration: 24min

    JUST WIN BABY: THE GAME OF LIFE - 101 GAME CHANGING CHRISTIAN DEVOTIONALS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES/YOUNG ADULTS by Joe Bill Campbell with Foreword by Dwane Casey (former NBA Coach of the Year)The book contains 101 Christian Devotionals to help young people and young athletes navigate life with Jesus Christ as their Head Coach. Each devotional begins with a sports expression/metaphor/idiom used in everyday life, followed by Bible Verses that support the devotional expression. Each devotional concludes with insights on how to win at the Game of Life with Jesus Christ leading the way. In life, you have many wins and losses, but in Jesus Christ you always have victory.The Book has been nominated by a sports media personality for a 2024 International Book Award in the religion category. It has also been chosen as one of the top ten new Christian Books for 2024 by EC Publishing.Joe Bill Campbell is a successful trial attorney, a former college athlete, a past president of the Kentucky Bar Association, and former chair of

  • Episode 2954: HOUND DOGGED (HOUND DOG SERIES, BOOK 1) by Rebecca Hendricks

    16/05/2024 Duration: 25min

    Hound Dogged: (Hound Dogs Series, Book 1) by Rebecca HendricksIn the vibrant year of 1958, a time when Rock & Roll pulsated through teenage hearts, five friends found harmony in chaos, forming The Hound Dog As societal forces clash and cultural upheaval takes center stage, John, Stu, Jerry, Patrick, and the talented newcomer Danny embark on a musical journey in the throes of a changing world.Beneath the surface of their carefree strumming sessions in Stu’s mom’s basement, ambitions stir within the band. Doubts arise, and the camaraderie is tested as the members question each other’s motives, wondering if they can collectively reach the pinnacle of Rock & Roll stardom.Tensions escalate, propelling The Hound Dogs toward an unexpected gig before a sizable audience, a challenge they are ill-prepared to face. Faced with the looming prospect of failure on stage, a talented newcomer, Danny Bruer, joins in and helps to save the day. However, Danny is preparing to audition for The Dice, a major band with a col

  • Episode 2953: Healthy Living by Choice, Not Chance: A discussion about "A HUG IN A MUG" by Susan Smith Jones, PhD

    15/05/2024 Duration: 01h20min

     Healthy Living by Choice, Not Chance: A Discussion about A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Soups, Spices, Teas & Healthy Living Extras with Susan Smith Jones, Ph DSusan Smith Jones has made extraordinary contributions in the fields of well-being, anti-aging, optimum nutrition and balanced living. A frequent radio/TV talk show guest and motivational speaker, Susan is also the author of many books on holistic health and optimum vitality, including her latest celebrated book — A HUG IN A MUG: Revitalize with Fruits, Veggies, Juices, Soups, Spices, Teas & Healthy Living ExtrasA HUG IN A MUG is part whole-food cookbook, part high-level wellness lifestyle book, part weight loss book, part self-esteem-building book, and part engaging storytelling, chronicling the history of teas, herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables throughout the world going back thousands of years. It is a page-turner. . . a highly enjoyable holistic health and lifestyle book sure to appeal to anyone who’s serious

  • Episode 2952: 2024-21seg 3 Weekend of 5-18-24

    13/05/2024 Duration: 08min

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  • Episode 2951: 2024-21seg2 Weekend of 5-18-24

    13/05/2024 Duration: 16min

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  • Episode 2950: 2024-21seg 1 Weekend of 5-18-24

    13/05/2024 Duration: 29min

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  • Episode 2949: 2024-21 Weekend of 5-18-24

    13/05/2024 Duration: 29min

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  • Episode 2948: THE ADVENTURES OF GOLDILOCKS AND BABY BEAR: WHAT HAPPENED NEXT by Linda Hepner

    09/05/2024 Duration: 26min

    The Adventures of Goldilocks and Baby Bear: What Happened Next by Linda HepnerGoldilocks and Baby Bear are both just turning five years old and become fast friends. He is drawn to her impulsive sense of curiosity and she to his warmth. In an idealized childhood near a forest they have frequent adventures, but are helped along by their friends, wild creatures, and even trees! The stories are a mix of childlike fantasies and real-life experiences which teach kindness, courage, and self-reliance.About the AuthorLinda Hepner grew up in England and these are some stories inspired by her early life with her cousins and country walks she took with her imaginative father.These stories are only a handful of the many she has told to each of her American children and grandchildren. They are true tales, in a way, and so are the creatures who reenact some of the scenes from her life.Linda thinks they are best read aloud, and she hopes the children listening will have lots of adventures of their own!About the IllustratorBa

  • Episode 2947: REMNANTS OF HUMANITY by Christine Van Camp Zecca

    09/05/2024 Duration: 25min

    Remnants of Humanity: Journey Throughout Our Sacred Earth to Restore Balance Held Within the Feminine Dimension by Christine Van Camp ZeccaThe twenty-first century is facing worldwide disintegration. The spiritual systems are falling apart, revealing the lack of all that used to sustain humanity as notions of separation prevail. However, inclusion is essential for survival. Profound love is more powerful than hate, but those in power amplify/ hate, destroying humanity in the process. After the collapse of Western civilization in North America, survivors grounded in healing love flee south. Seven millennia later, an isolated outpost of women wants to share its hard-earned wisdom. These earth-based shamans are losing the energy to continue, unless they can connect with the Underworld of Dreaming Nature to find suitable males to join them. Their quest attracts other “remnants” that also wish to regenerate the planet and return joy to the world. Paradigm shifts are required to reinvigorate the inevitable toxic co

  • Episode 2946: A PURPOSEFUL LIFE by Agitu Wodajo

    09/05/2024 Duration: 27min

    A Purposeful Life by Agitu WodajoA Purposeful Life is the inspiring personal story of author, Agitu Wodajo, detailing her life and extraordinary accomplishments growing up in the 60s in Ethiopia, studying and working in both Ethiopia and the United States, her services to others while raising five well accomplished children as a single mom, and traveling the world. The author takes readers through her various tribulations and the incredible perseverance, optimism, and faith she sustained through it all in order to find and heed her call to empower underprivileged women to become self-reliant and bring a positive change to their family lives and their communitiesAgitu Wodajo was born in Nedjo, a small rural town in western Ethiopia. During her early life, girls’ education was not common in Ethiopia, and the estimated illiteracy rate in the nation was ninety-five percent. But soon after she was born, her father accepted the Protestant Christian faith and purchased a property adjacent to a Swedish Mission School

  • Episode 2945: HAWAIIAN EMBERS by Sheri Lynne

    09/05/2024 Duration: 23min

    Hawaiian Embers by Sheri LynneStep into the final chapter where love and danger collide in Hawaiian Embers. Mark TreVaine, co-owner of a high end restaurant called the Hawaiian Lanai, along with Detective Sergeant Zack Williams rescue Mark’s employee, Tammy’s daughter Bethany, from a kidnapper. Mark and Tammy find themselves growing closer together when Detective Williams informs them that Tammy and her daughter are in far more danger than they realized, with the attempted kidnapper being part of a larger human trafficking ring, and Bethany being their primary target.Mark encourages Tammy and her daughter to move in with him, to keep them safe. As the attraction for each other ignites, hearts race and adrenalin surges as they struggle to keep their desires hidden. Will they emerge victorious, or will the forces against them prove too powerful to overcome?Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, where every page brings us closer to the edge of our seats, disparate to uncover the fate of our beloved

  • Episode 2944: THE UNITED STATES ARMY GROUND FORCES DURING THE INTERWAR YEARS 1919-1941 by MSG Jim Irwin (Retired)

    09/05/2024 Duration: 25min

    The United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941: Infantry Cavalry Field Artillery Coast Artillery by MSG Jim Irwin (Retired)The United States Army Ground Forces During the Interwar Years 1919-1941 covers the period of the Interwar years 1919-1941. It is intended for individuals interested in US Army history of that era. Insignias and pictures lend to the experience of the era.MSG Jim Irwin (Retired) is a retired community college professor. He taught business and technology courses. He served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam war, and spent another twenty-seven years in the Indiana Army National Guard. His biggest hobby is reading fiction and non-fiction alike.https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Ground-Interwar-1919-1941/dp/B0CK2ZXNBJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+United+States+Army+Ground+Forces+During+the+Interwar+Years+1919-1941:+Infantry+Cavalry+Field+Artillery+Coast+Artillery&qid=1706538230&s=books&sr=1-1http://www.urlinkpublishing.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadc

  • Episode 2943: 2024-20seg3 Week of 5-11-24

    06/05/2024 Duration: 06min

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  • Episode 2942: 2024-20seg2 Week of 5-11-24

    06/05/2024 Duration: 17min

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  • Episode 2941: 2024-20seg1 Week of 5-11-24

    06/05/2024 Duration: 29min

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  • Episode 2940: 2024-20 Weekend of 5-11-24

    06/05/2024 Duration: 29min

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