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How to Deal with a Narcissist We seem to see them everywhere: people who think the world revolves around them. Dr. Deborah Mandel explains how to spot them, how to deal with them, and why we seem to get satisfaction when they are brought back down to Earth. Plus we have tips to save money at the pump.

Reinventing Yourself Are you certain that you are leading the life you were born to lead? Or do you have the nagging feeling life is passing you by? Well our guest says its never too late to change your situation and career to get the life you want! Then why its important that you have access to your parents medical records.

How to Deal With Suicide Every year in the US there are twice as many suicides as murders. It affects scores of people, yet it is rarely written or talked about. Our guest is Joan Wickersham, author of The Suicide Index: Putting My Fathers Death in Order, and she shares the tragedy she is still trying to make sense of. Plus - how to protect seniors from common scams.

Making the Most of Your Time Our attitudes towards time shape every part of our life. It could explain why you are chronically late or why you might be predisposed to an addiction. An expert explains the six major time perspectives that effect how we live, and how we can change them. Then how to monitor seniors to tell when its time for them to hang up the keys.

Settling Your Debts ic talks money with get-out-of-debt expert Norman Perlmutter; a CPA and author of How to Settle Your Debts Without Committing Financial Suicide. Hell tell you how you can manage your debt, and rebuild your credit. Then 10 areas in your monthly budget where you can save big bucks!

The Rising Price of Airline Tickets Have you tried to buy an airline ticket lately? Rising fuel costs have cause airlines to raise fares and cut flights, not to mention many extra fees. Rick Seaney, CEO of Fare Compare will help us make sense of it all, and offers some bargains. Then - learn how to rack up some back-to-school savings, and keep your family happy at the same time.

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft Leslie McFadden covers Identity theft issues for Bankrate.com. When the University of Florida had a data breach resulting in over 11,000 current and former students, including Leslie, having their personal information exposed, she needed to take a number of steps she had written about to keep her identity safe. Find out what she did, and what you can do to avoid this happening to you.

Your Online Identity It's been called the credit score of the 21st century. It's your online identity. Most of us have some digital dirt, so how do you clean it up? Our guest Michael Fertik from Reputation Defender has tips to help clean up your online reputation.

Who Will Pay for the Information Superhighway? Its a term you will likely be hearing more of soon net neutrality. One of the leading experts shares his insight on internet consumption how it impacts all of us. Then - losing 130 pounds and keeping it off wasnt easy, but our guest did it, and shares her story!

Medical Myths Dr. Nancy Syderman is a surgeon, long-time broadcast journalist, and Chief Medical Editor for NBC News. She says weve become a nation of cyberchondriacs diagnosing ourselves with false information, and some of that information can kill you. Then a fitness expert shares her tips on how to successfully lose those extra pounds, and keep them off!

How to Make Your Job Terrific Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson believe there is a better way to work. Their new book is called Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, and they have some simple fixes that can make your job terrific! Plus - insider secrets on how to get the best deals the next time you rent a car.

The Skies on 9/11 We welcome Lynn Spencer, author of Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama that Unfolded in the Skies over America on 9/11. It's the untold moment-by-moment story of the heroic battles waged by the FAA, the military and thousands of commercial pilots, who quickly realized there were multiple hijackings, and the nation was under attack.

Dealing with Chronic Pain More than 50 million Americans are living with chronic pain day and night. But a prominent doctor and pain expert says pain management is possible if you know the facts. Then its the second-most contagious condition among children, just behind the common cold. A pediatrician will give you the itchy truth about head lice.

Balancing Work, Motherhood & Life Is there room for me in mommy? Taylor Wilshire, author of The Book of Mom, will discuss how to juggle work, motherhood and being a wife, and still have time for yourself. Then many are selling their personal possessions online. An expert shares tips on how to do it, and get the most money for it.

The State of Newspapers Its a turbulent time for the newspaper, as circulation and ad revenues plummet. Mark Fitzgerald, editor at large of Editor and Publisher shares his thoughts on the future of the newspaper. Plus the best ways to keep food tasting great in your fridge or pantry.

Alpha Female Weve come a long way, but being a woman in a management position can still be a challenge. Dr. Gabriella Cora discusses serious issues aimed at female leaders and the people they rule. Plus food storage tips that will slash your budget and keep your food safe.

Living Longer and Healthier Living a healthy, active life well into your ninetys, may be easier than you think! Author, researcher and explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the world and met the longest-living people, and shares their powerful, yet simple lessons that could put all of us on the path to a longer life.

The Challenges of Single-Parenting One minute youre married with two young daughters. The next, youre trying to navigate through the world of single parenting. Theo Pauline Nestor, the author of How to Sleep Alone in a King-Size Bed, shares her story of divorce and adjustment. Then - how retail giant IKEA is helping the environment.

Live a Long and Healthy Life Fox News Senior Medical Contributor Dr. Manny Alvarez is the author of The Checklist: What You and Your Family Need to Know to Prevent Disease and Live a Long and Healthy Life. He identifies the health dangers to watch out for in each stage of your life, and the right tests to have performed.

Adventures in the Land of Single Fatherhood The number of single fathers in America has skyrocketed to nearly 2 million. So how are they coping? Author Trey Ellis shares how he juggles raising two kids with his social life. Then - how retail giant IKEA is helping to save the environment.

How to Deal with Your Debts Well take a look at the credit issues troubling so many of us with our credit and debt expert Norman Perlmutter, author of How to Settle Your Debts. Then most of us only use about 10% of the potential of our computers, but we have tips on how to keep your computer healthy.

Summer Travel Bargains Despite all of the negative news regarding flying, there are still bargains to be had. Tom Parsons, founder of Bestfares.com, will let you know where to find them. Then are you really getting the most out of your computer? Chip Reeves from Computer Troubleshooters will tell you how to keep your computer healthy.

The Importance of Sleep As adults, most of us just dont get enough sleep. The same goes for kids, especially teenagers. Dr. Helene Emsellem is a nationally recognized expert in the field of sleep deprivation, and she shares sleep tips for adults and teens. Plus how to organize your medical, financial and personal information for family members.

How to Raise a Future Millionaire The worlds next millionaire could be right under your own roof. Troy Dunn, author of Young Bucks: How to Raise a Future Millionaire says every child has the tools to be successful. Hell tell you how to identify and nurture your childs unique skills. Plus- learn how to put together the story of your life.

Finding Total Happiness Are you happy? REALLY happy? Most surveys show that you arent. But Marci Shimoff, author of the best-seller Happy for No Reason says she knows why, and she can help! Then a fitness author shares how she lost 135 pounds, and has successfully kept it off!

The High Cost of Healthcare Its an election year, and that means well hear a lot of talk about health care. But will that talk have any impact on healthcare costs? Well discuss with Dr. Marc Seigel from Fox News. Then - how prepared are you for the next natural disaster? An expert has some simple ways to be ready.

Work Less, Make More A four-hour work week? Impossible? Our guest Timothy Ferris says no. Hell share the secret on how you can work half the time, make twice the money, and join the new rich. Then thinking about starting a business, or trying to find funding for an existing one? Maybe the government is the answer! Small business consultant Tanya Brockett explains.

How to Keep Your Home Three out of five delinquent homeowners facing foreclosure dont know that their lenders may offer ways to help them keep their homes. Debt expert Norman Perlmutter has a number of options to help you avoid foreclosure. Then Dr. Gabriela Cora shares some proven ideas to help you balance work and a private life.

Protecting Your Identity Data theft levels reached an all time high in 2007. And they dont expect things to be any better this year. But the founder of the Identity Theft Resource center is here to make you aware of the latest scams and what to look out for. Plus its tax time, and the IRS is here to help!

The Power of Personal Branding Why is it that some rise to the top of their profession even when others have more skill and experience? The secret is personal branding. An expert explains that everyone has a personal brand, and if we dont define ourselves, others will, and it may not be what we selected for ourselves.

Doing Away with Checks and Balances We take a fascinating look at the Presidency of George W. Bush and his use of Executive Power with Pulitzer Prize winner Charlie Savage, author of Takeover: The Return of the Imperial Presidency and the Subversion of American Democracy. Then Dr. Benjamin Kruskal discusses the best ways to protect yourself against cold and flu this winter.

Better Learning Through Technology While most editors at Martha Stewart Living spend their days in the kitchen or craft room, Suzanne Kantra spends her days experimenting with the latest digital cameras and laptops. She says science and technology can help students excel at school and make them better citizens.

The Man Behind the Sports Broadcasting Legends Bob Goodrich has produced virtually every major sporting event in his almost forty years in broadcasting and has worked with legends like Howard Cosell and Keith Jackson. He talks about those experiences and sports broadcasting today. And a fitness motivator shares how she lost and has kept off 130 pounds.

Medical Malpractice You go to the hospital to get well, yet every year, over 98,000 lose their lives in hospitals due to medical error. And many of those errors are preventable. Our guest, Dr. Michael Esposito, provides a shocking and disturbing look into the world of medicine and medical malpractice.

Letters from a Friend with Breast Cancer Over 212,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And 40,000 of those women will lose their life to this devastating disease. What if one of the 40,000 was your best friend? For our guest Ruth Haag, it was. Her Book, Hope All is Well There, Love, Nancy provides a unique and touching look at friendship during the uphill battle of fighting terminal cancer.

Getting the Most out of the Sale of Your Home Real estate expert and host of Extras Mansions and Millionaires Michael Corbett shares the secrets on how to get the most out of the sale of your home. Plus- Dr. Murray Grossan helps you find relief for those painful sinus headaches.

Dragonfire The US Secretary of Defense is assassinated. His replacement realizes the US is under attack by an enemy determined to undermine our position as a world leader. The book is called Dragonfire, and our guest is its author, former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen. Plus - the alarming rise in the rate of diabetes among children.

The Inside Story of a Dream Job Award-winning Sports Journalist Tom Callahan spent all of last year with Ernie Accorsi, who was in his final year as GM of the New York Giants. Callahan share stories from Accorsis thirty-five year career in the NFL. Plus- with all those Eco-friendly products out there, whats worth buying, and what should you skip?

Getting Over Mr. Wrong Chances are youve been in a bad relationship or know of someone who has. Dr. Debra Mandel points out the warning signs and what you can do to quickly and successfully end that relationship. And an IRS spokesperson has a warning about a new scam that could be coming to your e-mail in-box.

The Epidemic of Athlete Scandals It seems like before you can even get to the scores in the sports pages these days, you have to read about the latest arrests, suspensions, and allegations. A noted sports psychologist weighs in on the issue, and how it's affecting our kids. Plus- Losing weight on a low-carb diet? You could also be losing your mind.

Get What You Paid For Customers are constantly getting duped by companies of all shapes and sizes. But author Ron Burley says dont get mad, dont get even - get what you paid for. And hell tell you how. Plus a noted specialist will tell you how to cure your sinus woes.

Billy Graham and the White House No one man or woman has ever been in position to see the Presidents and the Presidency so intimately over so many years as Reverend Billy Graham. The co-authors of The Preacher and the Presidents join Ric to discuss Billy Graham and the White House. Plus- the connection between your weight loss goals and your hormones.

How Secure is our Security? Six Years after 9/11, how secure are we? Private security is our first line of defense at tens of thousands of sites across the US, but there is no national screening process in place. David Buckman of Allied Barton discusses our readiness and the changing role of Private Security. And Your rights as an airline passenger

The Not-So-Hidden Sex Lives of the Myspace Generation When reports surfaced of sexual misconduct by five student atheletes at one of the top prep schools in the nation, it shook the school, New England and its graduates. Two of those graduates have written an expose on the incedent, and join Ric for a frank discussion on the sex lives of todays teens.

The Mafia Made Easy Americans have been fascinated with the mob lifestyle for decades- from Al Capone to Tony Soprano. Rics guest is Peter DeVico,a uthor of The Mafia Made Easy. And he reveals the anatomy of the mob; how it operates, makes money, and remains legendary!

Elder Abuse from a Financial Standpoint Its a growing problem - Seniors losing most or even all of their lives savings in various scams, schemes and swindles. And even more surprising - 80 percent of the time, the swindling is done by a friend or family member. An expert joins Ric to talk about this shocking national problem

Why We Eat the Way We Do Ever wonder why Americans eat the way they do? Or why YOU eat the way you do? Ric Bratton talks to an expert for the answers. Then, how do you keep food leftovers safe, and how do you know when to toss them out?

The Secret to Saving Big Bucks on Everything Bobby Covic, Americas Number One Negotiation Coach, and Author of Everythings Negotiable How to Bargain Better and Get What You Want is Rics guest, and has tips we all can use to save big money!

Driving America’s Future Cars and Trucks powered by renewable US- made energy - Not an impossible dream, but a growing possibility based on science,innovation and technology. Rodney Slater, former Secretary of Transportation shares his thoughts on how fuel economy standards and advanced technologies can reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

A First-Person Account of Abuse in the Catholic Church Settlements by the US Catholic Church in Priest abuse cases since 1990 now total over Two Billion Dollars. That represents nearly 4400 priests and over ten thousand victims. And on this edition, one of those victims speaks out. Plus, the Dos and Donts of Job Hunting

What’s Toxic and What’s Not Arsenic. Mercury. Pesticides. Dioxin. Toxic gases. Your typical hazardous waste dump, right? Wrong. It's your home. Youll be shocked at what Dr. Gary Ginsberg, co-author of Whats Toxic and Whats Not has to say. Plus how will you pay for housing when youre a senior? An expert outlines your options.

Views on Today’s News Deborah Potter spent 16 years as a correspondent for CBS News and CNN. She now is Executive Director of NewsLab, a journalism training center. She joins Ric to talk about Katie Couric, and her inability to grab a foothold in the ratings race, as well as the state of network news. Plus the problem with those freebie drug samples from your doctor.

America’s Concussion Crisis Many NFL stars have had their careers cut short by head injuries. But the true danger of concussions lies in youth sports, where children die every year, and many more are impaired for life. A former athlete whose own career was ended by a head injury joins Ric to discuss the danger of concussions at all levels of sports. Plus - how we can make dreams come true for Senior Citizens.

A Mother’s Memoirs of Love and Loss Overcoming an abusive childhood, Eva Voorhees became one of the most sought-after fashion models of the 1980s. Then her two children were taken from her due to one mans vindictiveness. Eva Voorhees shares her story of heartbreak and how she summoned up the strength and courage to overcome her devastating losses. Then tracing your family tree has never been easier. Find out how.

Eat This, Not That! Every day we make hundreds of food choices. By making the right ones, we can make a real impact on our waistlines. Matt Goulding, co-author of the best-seller Eat This Not That, has practical advice on healthy choices at restaurants, the grocery store, the vending machine and even your favorite eatery.

Stop Laying People Off! All too often, we hear slumping economy and layoffs in the same sentence. But our guest says thats not the answer. In fact, he says stop laying people off start paying them more! Then surveys show most of us work more than 40 hours a week. Dr. Gabriella Cora, President of the Executive Health and Wealth Institute, will tell us how to lead a more balanced life.

Everything’s Negotiable Rics Guest is Americas #1 Negotiation Coach Bobby Covic- Author or Everythings Negotiable: How to Bargain Better to Get What You Want. His unconventional, even sometime bizarre approaches are sure to save you big money! The right words to use, those to avoid, how to avoid a complement and then a request he shares all of his secrets. Then - Betsy Wiesendanger, Deputy Editor of Shopsmart Magazine, will tell you how to spot a fake so you get what you pay for online.

America’s Obsession with our Homes In the last decade as the real estate market boomed, Americas fascination with homes turned into a frenzy. Our guest Daniel McGinn, author of House Lust: Americas Obsession with our Homes discusses our housing addiction. Then keeping track of all those gift cards with Jennifer Mathe, founder of leveragecard.com.

How Come that Idiot’s Rich and I’m Not? Robert Shemin is one of the leading real estate and money gurus in the world. Yet he barely made it through high school. Hell share his practical and unconventional ways to make money. Plus despite the weak dollar, there are summer travel bargains to be had in Europe. Find out what they are.

The Federal Budget Crisis The budget deficit for 2008 will pass 450-billion dollars, with the national debt soaring to over 9 trillion dollars. So where does the money go? Thats the name of a new book by Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson, who explain how this debt will affect you and your children. Then don't let the weak dollar keep you from enjoying Europe this summer!