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MEDINA, Ohio — After a series of tragic incidents rocked a close-knit community in less than a year, it is time for a feel-good story to emerge from the eastern portions of Medina County.
Enter the Highland girls golf team.
Six young ladies, capable of charming the dimples off a Titleist, the Lady Hornets are slowly but surely building an impressive resume while pursuing a common goal.
"We want to win the state championship," they say, almost in unison when asked to reveal their personal goals.
It would be a rapid rise to the top. The Division I program is only in its fourth year of existence. Yet, Jessica Porvasnik, Stephanie Horvath, Lauren McKinzie, Jessica McRae, Sarah Sniff and Rachel Horvath, Stephanie's younger sister, have shown more promise than any team in the area. Get used to reading the names. They will be around for some time.
Sniff is the lone senior on the roster. The 15-year-old Porvasnik, one of the best players in Northeast Ohio -- if not the best -- and McRae are sophomores. Stephanie Horvath and McKinzie are juniors. Rachel Horvath is a freshman.
Don't be fooled by the youthful makeup. This is a talented and driven group, the kind coaches love to coach and opponents dread to face.
"What I really like about this team is that collectively they want to get better every day," coach Mary Becker said. "Anything that gives them an advantage, they will do. At the district tournament last year they realized they weren't hitting the ball as far as some of the other girls. So, they spent the winter in the weight room. Now, they can all drive it over 200 yards."
Or, as McKinzie said, "We can't wait to get to the golf course."
Highland has been relentless so far, winning each of the seven tournaments it has entered. In a play-five, count-four scoring format, the team is averaging 155.8 strokes in nine-hole events and 313.5 over 18. Two-time defending state champ Mason is averaging 152.82 strokes and Lakota West, last year's state runner-up and a perennial contender, is at 158.40.
Hathaway Brown coach Paul Barlow, whose team has faced Highland several times, points to the Hornets' depth.
"They have two or three girls who are capable of breaking 80 and another two or three who can break 85," he said. "They are talented and they are deep."
That is nothing new to the team that finished eighth in the state tournament last year.
"We all know how well we can play," Stephanie Horvath said. "If one of us has an off-day, someone else will play better. We pick one another up."
The Lady Hornets have an opportunity to pick up their entire community, as well. Over the past 10 months the Highland district, serving Granger, Hinckley, Montville and Sharon Center, has experienced several tragedies. Three students have been killed in car accidents, a football player has been left paralyzed because of a spinal injury and a popular English teacher died Sept. 10 after collapsing in the school media center.
"Our school has gone through some tough times and if we can help people feel a little better by winning a state championship, that would be nice," Stephanie Horvath said.
"It's all about bringing a little joy and happiness to our school," McKinzie said.
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|"John WA2GO" <firstname.lastname@example.com>, <email@example.com>
|Re: [TowerTalk] Which better: TOP of hill or SIDE of hill?
|"Guy Olinger, K2AV" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
|Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:30:39 -0500
I'm really not sure why you are having this problem. I would concede
that for frequencies where 3 element yagis are common, gain effects
will be foreground. Front to back is another matter if it's an issue
and you really want to know.
It's easy enough to verify this. Just do a free space run on the antenna at issue and if it has limited radiation down and behind (as in a decent 3 element yagi), the gain effect of terrain down and behind is likewise limited.
In HFTA can you define a "zero" terrain point behind the hill and move the antenna away from the terrain "zero" point to the front of the hill or is it hard coded to the zero point used for the map data?
I just rechecked that I can model down a slope with TA using a dipole as an antenna. It does both sides of the dipole pattern, and I know that I can create a reverse pattern input to TA and work it backwards. If you place the antenna at the zero point in terrain TA appears to assume "flat" behind it.
In order to do the offsetting to get a correct bi-directional dipole result you have to have a terrain file where the "zero" horizontal point is sufficiently behind you. As far backward as forward, so that effectively you have two foregrounds defined.
Then (in TA), just drag the antenna "dot" to the middle of the range and set it at the various points you wish to test. It's very easy to check it out.
HOWEVER, neither program will recalculate a pattern for effects of near ground for wire antennas, two element (or "short" boom) yagis caused by sloping ground or interaction in a stack. Both programs presume enough height and sufficient horizontal gain to make that minimal, and really have no means to calculate otherwise.
This has consistently been a problem with stacks of two element beams on 40m at ordinary heights (e.g 50' and 120'), requiring both the antennas AND the neighborhood ground details (in 1 foot height increments) IN THE ANTENNA MODEL to get real world results. Those expecting a 3 db stack gain are in for a deflating surprise.
By 20 meters and three elements this appears to be a non-issue. No one puts a pair of two element 20m yagis on a tower at 25' and 60'.
Keep working on the problem. You can make the slopes really play for you.
If it were me, I'd have antennas on both sides of the slope, and optimize the whole thing for my favorite contests, including front-to-back issues.
73, Guy.
----- Original Message ----- From: "John WA2GO" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Which better: TOP of hill or SIDE of hill?
Hello Guy (and all),
In my particular situation, however, I was wanting the software to do something it cannot do. It is unable to take into account the terrain that is BEHIND the beam. I wanted to find out whether I would do better to Europe by placing a beam as much as 70' below the top of a northeast facing slope,
See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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In my previous posting, "What Poverty Program," I explained why the Republican presidential candidates policies would hurt the poor, which of course leaves the obvious question, what policies would help the poor.
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Central and Agawam represent two of the most successful wrestling programs in Western Massachusetts history, but you can bet that the present will be all that's on the minds of these wrestlers on Wednesday night.
Central is in the midst of an impressive run that has seen four straight sectional titles and the 2006 State Championship go to the Golden Eagles. The Brownies, though over a decade removed from their state glory days, remain a powerhouse on the Western Mass. scene.
These teams have more in common than crowded trophy cases, however. Central and Agawam are two of the three Western Mass. teams that have been listed under the team power rankings section on MassWrestling.com.
But the past week has not been kind to Agawam. The Brownies saw themselves fall out of the rankings as Central catapulted from No. 15 to No. 4 as a result of their upset win over then-No. 2 Framingham at the West Side Duals.
Agawam will enter Wednesday's meet as underdogs, having already taken a beating from West Side in the season's first dual, but as Central knows from their own experience, no one can be taken lightly, especially not a team like Agawam.
Here are my picks as well as some of this week's key matchups:
Longmeadow at Ludlow-
Ludlow lacks the depth they've had in years past, but they fall into the same category with Agawam as one of the teams you can never look past. Longmeadow will be looking for revenge after an extremely close defeat at the hands of the Lions last season. The big matchup to lookout for in this one is Ludlow's Neil Graham vs. Longmeadow's Matt Shapiro at 119 pounds. Graham has beaten Shapiro in the past, but it is the Lancer who's made noise so far this season.
Pick: Longmeadow. The Lancers have been plagued in dual meets by a lack of overall depth within the lineup, but wins from even one or two of their less experienced wrestlers could seal Longmeadow's first dual win.
Central at Agawam-
Key matchup: Although Jake Ferreira bumping up to 125 to face George Wilson would be a crowd-pleaser, it wouldn't seem to make sense strategically for the Brownies, so I'm going with the 215 pound bout between Central's Alex Ocasio vs. Agawam's Joe Blais. Ocasio and Blais are a potential Western Mass. finals pairing at what could be considered the thinnest overall weight in the section. Blais is the returning Western Mass Div. I champion, but Ocasio's stock is on the rise, having won the Longmeadow Early Bird before placing fourth at the Chad Antoch Tournament in Rhode Island.
Pick: Central. An Agawam win would sure shake things up, but Central is looking like the 2007 Patriots in regular-season form; you just can't pick against them.
Minnechaug at Cathedral-
Minnechaug and Cathedral are both teams that have one very big name, a few notable guys and then a relatively unknown rest of the lineup. Cathedral's Doug Vollaro and Minnechaug's Mike Sugermeyer will likely be pinfall winners, if the other team even throws an opponent out there, that is. The key matchup will happen at 112 pounds between Cathedral's Alex Marotte and Chaug's Kevin Sugermeyer. Marotte is one of the region's top 112's, having lost twice by a single point to Central's Robbie Flores, widely considered to be the best at his weight in the Western Mass. Sugermeyer has been making a name for himself as of late, too. At the Early Bird, Marotte pinned Sugermeyer in the first period of their third place bout, but you can bet big brother will help prepare him for the rematch.
Pick: Minnechaug. Historically, Cathedral has had issues succeeding as a dual team. Minnechaug entered this season with fairly low expectations, but Longmeadow can tell you that the critics might have been wrong.


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The new formula from Piz Buin cuts through water to leave skin fully protected without a greasy residue. A handy solution to that post-swim period when you're waiting for skin to dry before reapplying sun protection.
£17.99, Piz Buin, superdrug.com
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Perfect for those with more sensitive skin types this cream is especially formulated for use on the face. Its light, quickly absorbed formula means you won't be left with any unpleasant sticky residue. An SPF50 makes it ideal for use in sunnier climes and with extracts of jasmine and vanilla, it smells great too.
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Luxury skincare brand Rituals takes inspiration for all its products from Eastern bathing rituals and those who prefer a hands-off approach to suncream application will love the easy-spray mist application.
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Ideal for the first few days of a holiday not only for its high sun protection but also for its shimmer effect; useful for camouflaging ghoulishly pale skin. It contains a subtle sparkle which will help illuminate skin. Tahitian Monoi oil is added to give the cream a tropical smell.
£13.99, Garnier Ambre Solaire, superdrug.com
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Hawaiian Tropic is a holiday essential. With a low SPF this particular sun protection is definitelt not for English rose types. The dry oil formulation leaves olive skin feeling moisturised without oiliness and the rich coconut smell will have you feeling the holiday spirit.
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7. Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen SPF50
The Rolls-Royce of skincare, Sisley's sun protection does not disappoint. With SPF50 and the soothing properties of Shea butter, the Broad Spectrum Facial Suncream is ideal for fair skin faced with strong sun exposure or those with sensitive skin.
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Sun exposure is one of the main contributing factors to ageing skin, but this cream from Ole Henriksen is an oil-free solution sheer enough to wear underneath moisturiser and make-up every day.
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Those with oilier skin types need not worry about hot, sunny climes aggravating greasy skin with this oil-free matte solution from the skincare experts. This SPF30 comes with the added benefit of being part of the 'medi-bac' product range which helps to fight breakouts.
£38, Dermalogica, 0800 591 818
There's more to suncream then just slip, slap, slop. Clinique's range is based on new research into the effect of sun exposure on the skin. This lotion contains the new advanced formula Solar Smart which in addition to traditional UVB protection focuses on guarding against the ageing effects of UVA rays.
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Al Fresco is such a popular choice for family holidays because we offer the great value you're looking for....with family friendly mobile homes on Europe's favourite holiday parks. Experience has taught that Al Fresco customers want fun, freedom and flexibility from their holiday. You want to enjoy family time, with the chance for parents to relax whilst kids discover, make new friends and have a great new experiences
The best self catering mobile homes
To get the best out of the great outdoors, there's no doubt that we all relax better amidst home from home comforts in a cool, spacious and contemporary environment. It's the high standard of our mobile homes that really sets us apart from the competition, and wherever you go you'll enjoy the same excellent level of self catering accommodation.
Forget about draughty tents or poky hotel rooms, with our mobile homes you get two or three bedrooms, so there's plenty of space for everyone and all their stuff. Inside you'll find essential luxuries like air conditioning, power showers and modern designer kitchens. Outside, stretch out on your own decking and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings over a few drinks and a barbecue with family or friends.
Mobile homes with luxe decking package
Look out for our mobile homes that offer that little extra outdoor comfort with our luxe decking upgrade. These mobile homes offer a canopy over the decking for welcome shade and are furnished with all new outdoor dining suite and loungers plus high spec barbecue (where permitted). Perfect for outdoor family dining.
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Park life
You'll only find us on Europe's favourite holiday parks, each specially selected for their mix of incredible pools, superb facilities, tasty eateries, impeccable organisation and, of course, wonderfully relaxed holiday atmosphere.
Park sizes vary hugely but all offer essentials like on-site shops, take-aways and laundry facilities. You'll find children's play areas and there's always a friendly bar for a morning cappuccino or evening ice-cream (or something a bit stronger). Plus there's controlled entry to ensure only fellow residents can enjoy the exclusive freedom of their park.
Our large and lively parks are action-packed with wild water parks, exciting evening shows, spectacular sports and events are particularly popular with families with turbo-charged kids. On a more chilled out note, many of our parks offer fitness and relaxation facilities like gyms and spas to indulge in a little well deserved pampering. We also offer small and friendly parks in stunning settings which offer a more laid back holiday scene for families with young children or couples wanting a relaxed base from which to explore.
If you're not sure what type of park will suit you best, you can filter the results on our holiday search facility or contact us for expert advice.
Location, location, location
Another key criteria for selecting our parks, is their location. You'll find us in some of the most beautiful settings in Europe, taking in beaches, countryside, mountains and lakes. Some parks are located in holiday resorts or bustling local towns, so you'll have amenities like shops, restaurants and nightlife close by. Other parks enjoy a more rural location, so you'll have loads of space and tranquillity.
Wherever your Al Fresco holiday takes you, you'll never be far from loads of things to do. You can explore thriving towns and villages packed full of gorgeous things to eat, drink and take home and treasure. Thrill-seekers will love theme parks and aqua parks packed full of rides and slides. There's lashings of local history and culture to lap up, or just enjoy the simple pleasure of a day at the seaside.
How to get there
Pack up your car with all your gear (including the kids' must have toys and favourite breakfast cereal if necessary) and hop onto a ferry and enjoy excellent onboard facilities like restaurants, entertainment and comfy cabins.
Some love the ease of jumping on a plane and hiring a car at the other end. Or if you prefer to let someone else do the driving when you arrive, there are plenty of parcs that are located close to public transport links. Because our holidays are totally flexible, you can arrive any day of the week, for any duration, which is great for making the most of low-cost flight.
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What's included
The price of your holiday includes:
Accommodation: you'll find consistently high quality accommodation wherever you stay with Al Fresco. Unlike some of our competitors, all mobile homes are fitted with veranda decking as standard (paved patio at Union Lido). Your mobile home is fully equipped to allow you to whip up culinary delights and relax in comfort, see inventory.
Fantastic park facilities: Depending on where you choose, you'll find kids clubs, swimming pools, playgrounds, discos, sports facilities and more. As mentioned above, the range of activities and facilities offered varies greatly from park to park. Please note that some activities and facilities carry a local charge.
Al Fresco Kids Club: We have teamed up with our sister company Eurocamp to bring you the biggest and the best kids' club by full trained British kids Reps. Al Fresco children's club absolutely FREE! More info
The services of your Al Fresco representative: Our highly trained reps are familiar with your accommodation and the local area to ensure that your holiday goes smoothly. Friendly, but unobtrusive, they're there when you need them, not when you don't. On I Pini and Cambrils Park, this service is provided by designated English-speaking campsite staff. At selected other parks you may be looked after by a representative from our sister companies.
Al Fresco reception: At the Al Fresco reception, you'll find lots of information on things to do and see in the local area. There are toys and games to borrow if you've forgotten, or not had room to pack, things like tennis racquets, footballs or board games. If you like a good read on holiday, feel free to exchange books in our bookworm corner. There are also items available to borrow from the Al Fresco reception (subject to availability) like iron and ironing board / large stock pot / tea pot.
If you are flying or have a packed car, then make life easier by pre-booking linen packs, beach towels and baby/toddler packs.
Baby pack. Not only are our holidays baby-friendly, we also save you the trouble of having to bring lots of baby equipment with you. Our special baby pack consists of a cot, high chair, bath, socket covers, baby gate on terrace. Look for our early booking offers where you can add these to your booking for free, if you book before the 5th November. They will be chargable at €3 a night from 06th November onwards. You can also hire linen for the travel cot at €12.50 per pack which includes 2 sheets and 1 cotton blanket.
Toddler Pack. Families with toddlers love the freedom our holidays offer. We understand that when travelling with little ones your luggage space will be limited. To help we have toddler packs available consisting of a booster step, rubber backed mattress cover, bed guard, socket covers, terrace gate and night light. Look for our early booking offers where you can add these to your booking for free, if you book before the 5th November. They will be chargable at €3 a night from 06th November onwards.
Bed linen and towel hire. To help save your luggage space why not pre-book bed linen and towel packs for just €18 for a single pack comprising of single bed linen, pillow case and towel, €27 for a double pack comprising double bed linen, two pillow cases and two towels. We recommend you order additional sets for longer durations. Pre-book at time of booking, if requested within 4 weeks of departure linen packs are subject to availability. Bed linen and towels are included at Cambrils Park.
Bath/Beach towels. Save even more luggage space by hiring large towels, pre-bookable for just €12.50 for a pack of two,available on most parks.
Bath mats. Available to prebook at €4 for a pack of 2.
New for 2016- Family linen pack. Family linen pack. Save €32 by pre-booking our family linen pack which comprises 1 double linen pack, 2 single linen packs, 2 beach/bath towel packs plus 2 bath mats. Family linen pack available for only €60 at the time of booking. Available on most parks but please check at time of booking.
Air conditioning Keep cool with pre-bookable air conditioning, available in all our mobile homes in Italy, Spain, Croatia, Corsica, Côte d'Azur, Languedoc Roussillon and Yelloh! Village Le Sylvamar parc in Aquitaine. Pre-book from just €3 per day at time of booking. Electric fans are provided in all our mobile homes.
In safe hands
Al Fresco Holidays was set up in 2004 by a team of experienced European camping professionals. Our vision was to set new standards of accommodation and inject consistency and freshness to camping.
One essential ingredient is the care and attention given to each of our customers. We have the security of being part of one of Europe's largest travel groups, but we never forget the little details that make your holiday experience extraordinary.
From our expert reservations advisors to fantastic reps on parc who are super-helpful and bursting with local knowledge, we know that your holiday is precious and want you to have a great time.


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A woman on the phone to her friend - I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.
Rich's Crazy News Story Of The Day:
A Canadian stuntwoman is flushed with pride after setting a new land speed record for the world's fastest motorized toilet. Jolene Van Vugt reached 46mph on the toilet in Sydney, Australia.
The Wacky World of Crime With Officer Hancock's police blotter:
A woman who went to use a Seattle Central Community College restroom says a man beat her to it -- by falling in through the ceiling. The woman and other students held the man until security arrived and handcuffed him. He allegedly had a disposable camera in his hand.
This is Officer Hancock. Be careful. There are a lot of wackos out there!
Rich's thought to ponder:
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
The latest news from the Hancock News Service - odd news fair and balanced!
A bank threatened a Welsh customer with being credit blacklisted and told her she would receive daily fines over a debt of one penny. The Halifax bank told Lesley Ross of Swansea, Wales, she could expect $8 daily fines and would be blacklisted if the debt was not paid within 28 days. Ross said she complained about the letter when she went into the bank last week to pay off the overdraft. All this over a penny.


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Time to support the leaders of tomorrow through IoD Jersey Shadowing Scheme
The Institute of Directors' Jersey Director Shadowing Scheme has this year received over 60 applications from sixth form Jersey students seeking a unique insight into the working life of directors and senior executives in a wide range of organisations.
Running for 25 years, the scheme, sponsored by KPMG and supported by Careers Jersey, to date has given over 5,000 Jersey students the chance to experience the day-to-day routine of business leaders and to find out how our most senior executives have reached the top in their organisations.
With increasing applicants year on year, Heidi Gibaut, Chair of the Institute's Education and Skills Committee, is keen to encourage even more employees to get involved to support the Scheme's growing success.
Heidi commented: "The shadowing placements are not work experience – the Shadows follow a senior business leader, attending meetings, dealing with clients and asking questions about the internal and external activity that a senior executive undertakes every day. We want young people to understand the challenges of leading a business as well as the satisfaction that can be gained and inspire them about the opportunities that can be found here locally. I am sure many of today's young Shadows are the potential business leaders of the future".
Jason Laity, Managing Director of KPMG in the Channel Islands and the Chair of the Institute of Directors Jersey, said: "We believe it is vitally important that our brightest and best young people understand the role that business plays and are given every opportunity to experience day to day business life themselves. KPMG has supported the IoD Work Shadowing Scheme in both Jersey and Guernsey for a number of years and we are proud to continue to do so."
The selection process is rigorous, with students competing for places at every stage. They are required to submit a formal application letter accompanied by their CV which will be assessed by a panel of professional business representatives. All students are interviewed and receive feedback on their personal presentation and application paperwork. Only those students considered suitable by the panels are recommended to partake in the Scheme.
The interviews are taking place right now at the office of KPMG. Representatives of the IoD, KPMG and Careers Jersey have agreed that this year the calibre of applications is high with the year 12 students having impressed the interview panels with their professional and mature approach.
Organisations interested in supporting the Scheme are asked to contact Heidi Gibaut directly on telephone number 887088 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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For most observers, it's a foregone conclusion that Texas Tech's offense is going to light up the scoreboard against Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl on Jan. 2.
The Red Raiders have an explosive passing game, and the Spartans have struggled with defending the pass all season.
So Michigan State would be smart to do the unexpected when it's their turn with the ball, says The Grand Rapids Press columnist Howie Beardsley.
"If I'm Coach Dantonio," he says on The Huge Show, "I'd try to surprise Tech. I'd try to come out with three or four tight ends. I'd try to bring things that they've never brought.
"Although, it was interesting because when they got into town yesterday, talking to a few of the players and Dantonio, they really haven't thrown a lot of wrenches into the package.
"They're basically going with what they got and seeing what happens."
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The Cleveland Orchestra may be the region's classical giant. But it's far from the only game in town.
In fact, as the following section demonstrates beyond doubt, Northeast Ohio is rife with classical music, blessed with a vast array of conservatories, opera troupes, chamber series and other presenting organizations.
Bask in the options for a moment. Or rather, several minutes. For every branch of classical music, there's at least one group catering to it at the highest possible level. Indeed, the offerings are as rich and varied as music itself.
Love early music? Turn to Apollo's Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, or Les Delices. Prefer more recent creations? Check out the contemporary series at Cleveland State University, the Cleveland Institute of Music or Baldwin Wallace University.
Opera fans, meanwhile, have numerous companies at their service, while presenters all over the region are forever exploring the treasure troves that are chamber and world music. Even orchestral music is well covered, thanks to CityMusic Cleveland, the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra and the Cleveland Philharmonic.
So, yes, by all means, be a regular at Severance Hall. But please, don't be a stranger elsewhere. Don't confine yourself to one organization. Take advantage of all this region has to offer.
Apollo's Fire: Another busy year awaits the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, led by Jeannette Sorrell. In addition to seven subscription programs at various Northeast Ohio locations, the group also embarks on a wide-ranging tour. Local programs commence Oct. 10-13 with "Virtuoso Orchestra," followed by "Tangos and Fandangos" (Nov. 15-19), "Sacrum Mysterium" (Dec. 3-8), "Christmas Vespers" (Dec. 13-16), "Drive the Cold Winter Away" (Jan. 22-26), "Sephardic Journey" (Feb. 20-25) and "The Power of Love" (April 24-27). Information: apollosfire.org or 216-321-0012.
Arts Renaissance Tremont: The 23rd season of free concerts at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Cleveland begins Oct. 20 with a showcase of two vocal ensembles: the Concert Choir of the Cleveland School of the Arts and the Sanctuary Choir of Antioch Baptist Church. The series continues with pianist Daniel Shapiro and the Linden String Quartet (Nov. 17); Burning River Brass (Dec. 13); violinist Jinjoo Choo and pianist HyunSoo Kim (Feb. 9); the Amici String Quartet (March 9); Trinity Chamber Choir (March 21); and a wind quartet from the Cleveland Orchestra (April 27). Information: artconcerts.com or 216-861-7388.
Baldwin Wallace University: That BW is synonymous with high-level music is clear from the school's new concert calendar, stocked with performances of classical, jazz and world music by faculty, students, resident ensembles and guests. Of special note: a Contemporary Music Festival Oct. 28-Nov. 3 highlighting composer Christopher Theofanidis. Information: bw.edu/academics/conservatory.
BlueWater Chamber Orchestra: Already underway, the fourth season of this professional ensemble led by Carlton Woods continues at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights with concerts highlighting local talent and the group's own principal players. Up next is a diverse program of works by Beethoven, Weber and Mendelssohn (Nov. 16), followed by an eclectic wind-and-string program (March 1) and a collaboration with the winner of this year's Iron Composer Competition at Baldwin Wallace University (May 10). Information: bluewaterorchestra.com.
Brownbag Concerts: Music from the hit show "Downton Abbey" kicks off another series of free Wednesday lunchtime concerts at Trinity Cathedral Oct. 2. After that come Dancing Wheels and a variety of concerts represents classical, jazz, and pops music. Britten's "A Symphony of Carols" and the annual "Messiah" sing-along bring the year to a close. Information: trinitycleveland.org.
Chagrin Valley Chamber Music Concert Series: The new season at Valley Lutheran Church in Chagrin Falls begins Oct. 13 with a "Virtuoso Showcase" by violinist Andrew Sords. Also on the series: a holiday concert (Dec 15); a recital by pianist Caroline Oltmanns (Feb. 23); and a "Chamber Music Extravaganza" (April 6). Information: chagrinmusic.org.
CityMusic Cleveland: The chamber orchestra celebrates both its 10th anniversary and the arrival of its new music director, Avner Dorman, in 2013-14. Free concerts at five locations begin Oct. 23-27 with Dorman leading Schubert, Vivaldi and his own "Concerto Grosso," and violinist Rachel Barton Pine in Mozart. Stefan Willich conducts Strauss Dec. 4-8, and James Feddeck presides over Beethoven's "Eroica" and the premiere of Visconti's "Fleeing" March 12-16. Festivities conclude May 14-18 with Dorman and Quire Cleveland presenting Schubert's Mass No. 6. Information: citymusiccleveland.org or 216-321-8273.
Cleveland Chamber Music Society: Happily ensconced at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights, the series plunges ahead with nine programs featuring some of chamber music's biggest names. This year's lineup: soprano Susanna Phillips with pianist Anne Marie McDermott and violist Paul Neubauer (Oct. 15); Cuarteto Casals with guitarist Manuel Barrueco (Oct. 29); the Daedalus Quartet (Dec. 3); the Albers Trio with pianist Orion Weiss (Feb. 4); a Bartok cycle with the Takacs Quartet (March 17 and 18); the Pavel Haas Quartet (April 8); Eighth blackbird (April 29); and a young artists showcase (May 4). Information: clevelandchambermusic.org or 216-291-2777.
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society: Luminaries featured on the society's new season at Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights include Jason Vieaux (Sept. 22); Manuel Barrueco (Oct. 29); Carlos Perez (Nov. 23); the Beijing Guitar Duo (Jan. 25); Esteli Gomez and Colin Davin (Feb. 22); and David Russell (March 29). Information: clevelandclassicalguitar.org.
Cleveland Contemporary Players: A new season of 20th-century and contemporary music directed by composer Andrew Rindfleisch at Cleveland State University got under way last week and continues Monday, Sept. 16, with an appearance by the JACK Quartet. Information: csuohio.edu/concertseries/ccp.
Cleveland Institute of Music: A small book could be (and has been) written about everything offered by faculty, students, resident ensembles and guests at CIM this season. Highlights include pianist Gabriela Montero (Jan. 23); singer-songwriter Meredith Monk (Feb. 22); pianist Daniil Trifonov premiering an original work of his with the CIM Orchestra (April 23); appearances by composers Joan Tower (Nov. 10), Bernard Rands (Jan. 29) and Chen Yi (April 6); and productions of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" (Nov. 6-9). Information: cim.edu or 216-791-5000.
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra: Conductor Victor Liva presides over five of six programs this year, beginning Oct. 20. Highlights include Cleveland Orchestra violinist Jung-Min Amy Lee performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto (Dec. 14 and 15) and pianist Angelin Chang performing Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 (April 13). Information: clevephil.org or 216-556-1800.
Cleveland Pops Orchestra: Cleveland's most lighthearted ensemble continues offering pops music at a high level under conductor-clarinetist Carl Topilow. The season opens Nov. 9 with "Ballroom With a Twist," a star-studded dance-off. Over the course of the year, the group also will offer programs celebrating New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day, pops icon Marvin Hamlisch, NASA and the U.S. armed forces. Information: clevelandpops.com or 216-765-7677.
Les Delices: The French Baroque ensemble led by Debra Nagy embarks on a tantalizing fifth season at Plymouth Church and two Cleveland art galleries. Mezzo-soprano Angela Young Smucker commences Oct. 5 and 6 with "Woman Scorned." The season continues with "Conversations Galants," featuring little-known scores from 1750s France (Feb. 1 and 2); and "The Leading Man," with tenor Jason McStoots singing Rameau and Lully (May 3 and 4). Information: lesdelices.org.
Helen D. Schubert Concert Series: Early music and works for choir and organ are again the focus of this series at St. John Cathedral in Cleveland. The British vocal ensemble Stile Antico kicks off the series Oct. 11. After that come organist Thomas Trotter (Nov. 19); the Daughters of St. Paul Choir (Dec. 6); the West Shore Chorale (March 14); the Blue Heron vocal ensemble (April 11); and "Jubilation!," the final rounds of the annual WCLV Jubilation Elizabeth Stuart Church Choir Festival (May 8 and 9). Information: saintjohncathedral.com/Concerts/Concerts.html or 216-771-6666, ext. 5510.
Keyboard Conversations: Pianist Jeffrey Siegel continues exploring the standard repertoire with another trademark series of performances with commentary. The season begins Sept. 29 with "The Miracle of Mozart," followed by "The Glory of Beethoven" (Dec. 15); "The Romantic Music of Chopin" (Jan. 26); and "Mistresses and Masterpieces" (May 4). Information: csuohio.edu/class/cai or 216-687-5018.
Music from the Western Reserve: The locally grown chamber music series based at Christ Episcopal Church in Hudson begins Sunday, Sept. 15, with pianist Caroline Oltmanns and continues with Cleveland Orchestra cellist Brian Thornton (Oct. 20); violinist Yang Zeng (Nov. 3); singer-songwriter Mike Petrone (Feb. 23); Marimba Masters of Cleveland (March 16); and Cleveland Orchestra principal trumpet Michael Sachs (April 27). Information: mftwr.org.
Oberlin College Artist Recital Series: The estimable series at Oberlin College kicks off Nov. 5 with the Jupiter String Quartet and harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and continues with cellist Yo-Yo Ma (Nov. 20); the Cleveland Orchestra (Dec. 3); Imani Winds and pianist Gilbert Kalish (Feb.9); pianist George Li (March 1); mezzo-soprano Susan Graham (April 6); and the Takacs Quartet (April 13). Information: oberlin.edu/artsguide or 440-775-8169.
Opera Circle: Operatic rarities comprise two-thirds of the company's 18th season under Dorota Sobieska and Jacek Sobieski, with productions of Puccini's "Le Villi" (Oct. 16 and 20) and Korngold's "Die Tote Stadt" (June dates TBA). The one exception? Verdi's "La Traviata" (Feb. 28 and March 2). Information: operacircle.org or 216-441-2822.
Opera Per Tutti: The company continues its mission of "opera for all" with two performances at Cleveland Public Theatre: a collaboration with the City Mission titled "Celebrate! A Concert of Sacred and Secular Holiday Favorites" (Dec. 14) and a production of Puccini's "La Rondine," directed by Scott Skiba (March 28 and 30). Information: operapertutti.org or 440-285-1874.
Performing Arts Series: Formerly known as Viva! & Gala, the Cleveland Museum of Art's performing arts lineup moves ahead Oct. 4 under a new banner, with the same passion for global music and dance. Eighteen diverse events make for an alluring calendar, and local musicians supply free early-evening concerts in the galleries the first Wednesday of every month, starting in October. Information: clevelandart.org or 421-7350.
Rocky River Chamber Music Society: Local talent is the focus this year of the free series presented at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church. Concerts Dec. 9 and May 12 feature members of the Cleveland Orchestra, while others spotlight members of Apollo's Fire (Oct. 21), the Kent-based Miami String Quartet (Feb. 10), and the Berea-based Africa West Percussion Trio (March 31). Information: rrcms.org.
Signature Series: Contemporary music remains the raison d'etre of this free lineup at the Stocker Arts Center in Elyria, curated by composer Jeffrey Mumford. Featured on the already-underway 2013-14 season are the Linden Quartet (Oct. 7); pianist Andre Watts (Oct. 17); violinist Miranda Cuckson (March 31); and Cleveland Orchestra cellist Tanya Ells with the Omni Quartet (April 7). Information: tinyurl.com/975vmjs.
Singers' Club of Cleveland: Season No. 121 consists of three diverse programs, all at the Breen Center for the Performing Arts in Cleveland: "Holiday with a Twist" (Dec. 14); "Starry Nights" (March 8); and "From Brahms to Billy Joel" (May 17). Information: singersclub.org or 216-556-4405.
Tuesday Musical: The veteran presenting organization has another star-studded lineup in its 126th season at Akron's E.J. Thomas Hall. On the list are Cantus (Sept. 24); the Cleveland Orchestra (Oct. 18); Bela Fleck and Brooklyn Rider (Nov. 12); pianist Jeremy Denk (Feb. 4); cellist Matt Haimovitz (March 11); and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham (April 10). Information: tuesdaymusical.org or 330-761-3460.


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IMM Expands Its iPad Offerings
Branded iPad applications for document processing, signature capture and online enrollment have been rolled out by Integrated Media Management.
The TotaliSign and TotaliEnroll apps extend the mobile functionality of the Linden, N.J., company's widely used TotaleAtlas/Universal Document Presentment platform.
They both connect to a credit union's core processing system to create secure, non-editable PDF documents with embedded signatures, allowing business to be conducted offsite, the company said. Users can review and sign documents on the iPad, and the software keeps track of the process as it proceeds, IMM said.
TotaliSign and TotaliEnroll are accessible via Wi-Fi or 3G using a secure VPN connection to the IMM server, the company said. The iPad client applications must be downloaded from the Apple Store.
"These new applications give users a more portable way to review and sign loan documents as well as complete various enrollment procedures," said Chuck ?Klein, CEO at IMM, which said it now serves about 600 credit unions and interfaces with more than 20 core processors.


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SOUTHWICK - A woman was hit by an SUV just before 9 p.m. Friday on state Route 57, also known as Feeding Hills Road, as she was walking to watch the nearby fireworks display.
Southwick Police Sgt. Richard Cross told WWLP-22News the woman was struck when she ran into the street near 22 Feeding Hills Road.
Police were unavailable for comment this morning.
The woman, whose name has not been released, suffered leg and hip injuries, although they were not life-threatening, abc 40/Fox 6 reported. She was taken to Baystate Medical Center.
22News identified the driver as being from Westfield.


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Four-Down Territory: USC Ekes By Utah State
First Down
Southern California might have eked out a 17-14 win on Saturday against Utah State, but you can't blame Trojans fans for believing Lane Kiffin's squad is dealing with a bi-polar disorder.
One week after handily beating Boston College, 35-7, USC struggled to put away Utah State in Los Angeles. The Aggies (2-2) are deceivingly good — having taken Utah to the final minute before bowing down to the Utes in the season opener — but Utah State hardly posed much of a threat to the Trojans in years past.
Recent sanctions and depleted scholarships can't be blamed for USC's woes on offense. The Trojans have: Marqise Lee, who finished runner-up in the nation last season with 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns; the first running back in program history with three-straight 100-yard rushing performances to start a career; and the No. 4 defense in the country entering Saturday.
Still, USC is a very unconvincing 3-1, with a brutal home loss to perennial conference doormat Washington State. They easily beat Hawaii, lost to the Cougars, blew past Boston College and struggled with Utah State. That's the definition of see-saw performance.
It only gets tougher for Kiffin and company moving forward. USC opens Pac-12 play next week with a road tilt in Tempe against Arizona State, then host run-happy Arizona before traveling to South Bend to face Notre Dame.
The lack of a true leader on offense — made all the more confusing by the bungled two-quarterback system in the first two games — could be the reason for the Trojans' struggles. Cody Kessler finished with a measly 164 passing yards, fitting because USC entered Saturday's game averaging 163 yards in the air. Even more telling, the team entered the weekend 104th in the nation in passing. Very un-USC-esque.
Second Down
Tre Madden's rushing streak is no more. The Trojans running back failed to crack the 100-yard plateau for the first time this season. The sophomore became the first player in USC history to break the century mark in three consecutive games to open a season. Marcus Allen held the previous mark. Madden finished seven yards short of 100, but did find the end zone for the second time this season.
With Madden's place in the Trojans history books locked in, the Aliso Viejo, Calif., native now can set his sights on a loftier record: Charles White's 5,387 career rushing yards. That's only 4,932 yards to go and roughly 32 games to do so. In other words, he has to average 154 yards per game for the rest of his collegiate career.
If he does it, look for a Madden 2015 cover.
Third Down
The biggest casualty of USC's passing woes this season might be Marqise Lee's NFL stock. Lee hauled in 72 yards against Utah State, not exactly the stats expected from a wide receiver who was thought to be a Heisman candidate entering the season. His pedestrian 72 yards on Saturday fit right in with his season average (73.2 ypg), numbers that don't befit a player who is 44 yards shy of setting the Trojans' all-time receiving yards mark as a junior.
Lee isn't the only one suffering from the futility of USC's quarterback situation. Nelson Agholor was supposed to compliment Lee in stretching the field for the Cardinal and Gold. Agholor caught a touchdown in the Trojans' season-opening win over Hawaii, but has been shut out of the end zone ever since. In fact, the sophomore didn't cross the cumulative 100-yard threshold for the entire season until Saturday's game again Utah State.
Fourth Down
The Trojans defense is good. Beyond good. They're borderline great. But a defense can only bend so far before snapping without help from the offense. Utah State became the first team to score on the Trojans in the red zone this season, punching in 8- and 10-yard touchdown passes from Chuckie Keeton to Brand Swindall and Travi Reynolds, respectively.
The Aggies were able to move the ball on the ground better than anyone else this season, but even that is an overstatement. Utah State rushed for 118 yards (Joey DeMartino: 72 yards rushing; Joe Hill: 51). The Trojans defense entered the game allowing a stingy 43.7 rushing yards on the ground, but did manage to hold two Aggies runners to negative yards.
It remains to be seen how long the Trojans' defense can carry the load. Of course, the defense might not break. The Southern California front seven accounted for 10 tackles for loss for a total of 31 yards. Of those TFLs, four of them were sacks and two belonged to Morgan Breslin. That likely puts the Trojans one sack behind national leader Maryland when the dust settles on Week 4.
Plus, only five teams in the country entered Saturday with more interceptions than the Trojans.
Keeping the defense healthy will be the key for USC. If the defense can keep the Trojans in contention, then perhaps it won't be a make-or-break season for the Lane Kiffin era.


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Republicans James Imbriaco and Peter Marra held off Democratic challenger Frederick H. Miller for two seats on the Clinton Township Council.
Imbriaco had 4,016 votes, Marra 4,214 and Miller 2,084. Imbriaco and Marra are incumbents.
Democrats nominated only one candidate for the two three-year terms. The results are complete but unofficial.


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The Cranford and Westfield high school hockey teams will use their game on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to support an extraordinary young boy. They'll play at 8:30 p.m. at Warinanco Park Rink on Thompson Street in Roselle Park.
Will DeGregorio, a 3-year-old suffering from a rare form of adrenal cancer, is close to both the Westfield and Cranford communities. Will and his mother, Kara Shields, live in Cranford and Kara is a beloved special education teacher at Westfield High School.
The friendly, local rivalry between the Cougars and Blue Devils will obviously be of secondary concern as all players, coaches, administrators and fans of the teams join to help this energetic and courageous little boy.
Tickets to the game will be $10 for adults and $5 for students, with all of the proceeds going to Will to support his fight against cancer.
There will also be raffle tickets sold for $10 each. Prizes will include Rangers and Devils tickets, NY Knicks tickets, NY Mets tickets and a complimentary overnight at the New York Marriott Marquis. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Vicki's Diner in Westfield.
Donations can also be made to "Friends of CHS Hockey C/O Will" and mailed to 111 James St., Cranford, NJ 07016.
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MARQUETTE - Ebenezer Scrooge sits at his desk, counting his money while employee Bob Cratchit sits freezing because his employer is too cheap to buy more coal for the fire. A chorus of orphans enters the stage, singing carols and scatter as Scrooge yells at them.
It seems a normal performance of "A Christmas Carol," until Cratchit begins break dancing.
"Ebenezer Scrooge: Jazzed Up Like the Dickens" is a retelling of the classic Christmas story, told mainly through dance, presented by the Marquette Arts and Culture Center and the Second Skin Shop.
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"Ebenezer Scrooge: Jazzed Up Like the Dickens" retells — using music and dance — the familiar story of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Here Scrooge, played by David Shahbazi, counts his money during a rehearsal at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center. (Journal photo by Johanna Boyle)
"It's a holiday dance show in the spirit of 'The Nutcracker,'" said Nikke Nason, co-producer of the show. Camilla Mingay of the Second Skin Shop is also co-producing.
And while "The Nutcracker" is all ballet, "Scrooge" is everything mixed together. The production combines over 80 dancers from dance companies and organizations from around Marquette County and one from the eastern Upper Peninsula.
With separate dances choreographed by the companies performing in them, the production showcases dancers from Northern Michigan University, the Beladinas, the Marquette Folk Dancers, New Attitudes Dance Studio, the Superior Dance Academy, the Marquette Center for Dance, Dawn Dott Dance Studio and Lake Superior State University.
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"There's pretty much every style of dance in it," Nason said. "All the dance studios in town were involved.
"It's a way to get the dance companies together and get them to showcase their talents."
Performers range from preschool students up through retirees and the different scenes of the familiar story are told through modern music like "Chain of Fools" and "Thriller."
Local vocal talents Emily McGlone and Adam Whittington will also take part in the production.
Last year, a similar collaboration between the various dance companies resulted in a production of "The Nutcracker." Since the musical "Scrooge" was not being performed at NMU this year, Nason said the dance version of the show seemed like a good choice.
"It was kind of natural, we've got to do this," Nason said. "This was nice because it gave us the opportunity to incorporate every style of dance.
Shows run on Saturday at 1p.m. and 7 p.m. at Kaufman auditorium. Tickets are for sale at the Marquette Arts and Culture Center Gallery gift shop in the lower level of the Peter White Public Library or at the door. Cost is $7 for children and $10 for adults if bought in advance, $10 for children and $13 for adults if purchased at the door. Seating is reserved.


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Sharyl Attkisson
|Sharyl Attkisson
|January 1961 (age 55)
Sarasota, Florida, United States
|University of Florida
|Writer, journalist, television correspondent
Sharyl Attkisson (born January 26, 1961)[1] is an American author and host of the weekly Sunday public affairs program Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson, which airs on television stations operated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.[2] She was formerly an investigative correspondent in the Washington bureau for CBS News. She had also substituted as anchor for the CBS Evening News. She resigned from CBS News on March 10, 2014 after 21 years with the network. Her book Stonewalled reached number 3 on New York Times e-book non-fiction best seller list in November 2014[3] and number 5 on The New York Times combined print and e-book non-fiction best-seller list the same week.[4]
Early life[edit]
Attkisson was born in 1961 in Sarasota, Florida.[5] Her step-father is an orthopedic surgeon, and her brother is an emergency room physician. Attkisson graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in broadcast journalism in 1982.[6]
Attkisson began her broadcast journalism career in 1982, aged 22, as a reporter at WUFT-TV, the PBS station in Gainesville, Florida. She later worked as an anchor and reporter at WTVX-TV Fort Pierce/West Palm Beach, Florida from 1982–85, WBNS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio from 1985–86, and WTVT Tampa, Florida (1986–90).[7]
From 1990–93, Attkisson was an anchor for CNN, and also served as a key anchor for CBS space exploration coverage in 1993.[8] Attkisson left CNN in 1993,[9] moving to CBS, where she anchored the television news broadcast CBS News Up to the Minute and became an investigative correspondent based in Washington, D.C.[7]
She served on the University of Florida's Journalism College Advisory Board (1993–97) and was its chair in 1996.[7] The University gave her an Outstanding Achievement Award in 1997. From 1997 to 2003, Attkisson simultaneously hosted CBS News Up to the Minute and the PBS health-news magazine HealthWeek.[10]
Attkisson received an Investigative Reporters and Editors (I.R.E.) Finalist award for Dangerous Drugs in 2000.[11] In 2001, Attkisson received an Investigative Emmy Award nomination for Firestone Tire Fiasco from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[12]
In 2002, she co-authored a college textbook, Writing Right for Broadcast and Internet News; later that same year she won an Emmy Award for her Investigative Journalism about the American Red Cross.[7] The award was presented in New York City on September 10, 2002.[13] Attkisson was part of the CBS News team that received RTNDA-Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2005 for Overall Excellence.[11]
In 2006, Attkisson served as Capitol Hill correspondent for CBS,[14] as one of a small number of female anchors covering the 2006 midterms.[15] Attkisson was part of the CBS News team that received RTNDA-Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2008 for Overall Excellence.[11]
In 2008, Attkisson said that a claim by Hillary Clinton to have dodged sniper fire in Bosnia was unfounded: Clinton's trip to Bosnia was risky, she said, but no real bullets were dodged.[16] In 2009, she won an Investigative Emmy Award for Business and Financial Reporting for her exclusive reports on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the bank bailout.[11] The award was presented on December 7 at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus in New York City.[17]
Attkisson returned to the University of Florida as a keynote speaker at the College of Journalism and Communications in 2010.[6] That same year, she received an Emmy Award nomination for her investigations into members of Congress, and she also received a 2010 Emmy Award nomination for her investigation into waste of tax dollars.[18] In July 2011, Attkisson was nominated for an Emmy Award for her Follow the Money investigations into Congressional travel to the Copenhagen climate summit, and problems with aid to Haiti earthquake victims.[11][19]
In 2011, Paul Offit criticized Attkisson's reporting on vaccines in his book Deadly Choices as "damning by association" and lacking sufficient evidence.[20] Attkisson has been identified in the medical literature as problematically using rhetorical tactics that "imply that because there is no conclusive answer to certain problems, vaccines remain a plausible culprit."[21]
In 2012, CBS News accepted an Investigative Reporting Award given to Attkisson's reporting on ATF's Fast and Furious gunwalker controversy. The award was from Accuracy in Media, a non-profit news media watchdog group, and was presented at a Conservative Political Action Conference.[22]
In June 2012, Attkisson's investigative reporting for the Gunwalker story also won the CBS Evening News the Radio and Television News Directors Association's National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Video Investigative Reporting. The award was presented October 8, 2012 in New York City.[23] In July 2012, Attkisson's Gunwalker: Fast and Furious reporting received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Investigative Journalism.[24]
On March 10, 2014, Attkisson resigned from CBS News.[25] She stated that the parting was "amicable".[26] Politico reported that according to sources within CBS there had been tensions leading to "months of hard-fought negotiations" – that Attkisson had been frustrated over what she perceived to be the network's liberal bias and lack of dedication to investigative reporting, as well as issues she had with the network's corporate partners, while some[who?] within the network saw her reporting as agenda-driven and doubted her impartiality.[26]
Later that year came the release of her New York Times Best Seller, Stonewalled: One Reporter's Fight for Truth Against the Forces of Obstruction, Intimidation, and Harassment in Obama's Washington (Harpers),[4] in which she accused CBS of protecting the Obama administration by not giving enough coverage to such stories as the 2012 Benghazi attack and slow initial enrollments under Obamacare.[27]
In February 2015, Attkisson gave a TEDx talk at the University of Nevada. In the talk, she said that astroturfing was swaying public opinion, legislation and media outlets.[28]
Report of Attkisson's computer being hacked[edit]
In May 2013, while still employed at CBS, Attkisson alleged that her personal and work computers had been "compromised" for more than two years.[29] CBS News stated that it had investigated her work computer and found evidence of multiple unauthorized accesses by a third party in late 2012.[30] The U.S. Department of Justice denied any involvement.[31] In her 2014 book, she alleged that her personal computer was hacked with keystroke logging spyware, enabling an intruder to read all her e-mail messages and gain access to the passwords for her financial accounts.[32]
In late January 2015, Attkisson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee[33] during a confirmation hearing for Loretta Lynch, President Obama's nominee to replace outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder. Attkisson's testimony concentrated on the Justice Department under Holder and was not related to Lynch's qualifications.[by whom?] As part of her appearance in front of that committee, a report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) was released[34] stating that "their investigation was not able to substantiate... allegations that Attkisson's computers were subject to remote intrusions by the FBI, other government personnel, or otherwise" and the deletion seen in Attkinsson's video "appeared to be caused by the backspace key being stuck, rather than a remote intrusion".[35][36][37] "CBS News told the OIG that they did not conduct any analysis on her personal computer."[38]
In February 2015, The Washington Examiner clarified that the OIG did not examine Attkisson's compromised CBS News computer,[38] the OIG only inspected Attkisson's personal devices.[39]
In March 2015, Attkisson and her family filed a suit against Holder, Patrick R. Donahoe and unnamed agents of the US Department of Justice, the US Postal Service and the United States in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia claiming to have been subject to illegal surveillance activities.[40][41]
Personal life[edit]
Attkisson has reached third-degree black belt in taekwondo.[5] She is married and has a daughter.[42]
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- ^ "NYT Best Seller List". The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Best Sellers: Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction". The New York Times]]. November 23, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
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- ^ a b "21st Century Newsroom". University of Florida. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Sharyl Attkisson full biography". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 16, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ Hogan, Alfred. "Televising the Space Age: A descriptive chronology of CBS News special coverage of space exploration from 1957 to 2003" (PDF). University of Maryland. p. 260. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "TV Notes". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 28, 1993. p. 42. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "Sharyl Attkisson–About This Person". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Sharyl Attkisson profile". CBS News. Archived from the original on November 19, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ "The 22nd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Award Nominees Announced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. July 19, 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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- ^ "23rd Annua; News & Documentary Emmy Awards – With Prominent 9/11 Coverage". Emmyonline.org. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ "Sharyl Attkisson Is Named Cbs News Capitol Hill Correspondent". CBS Corporation. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (November 8, 2006). "Election Coverage Still a Men's Club". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
- ^ "Video shows tarmac welcome, no snipers". Tampa Bay Times. March 25, 2008. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "7th Annual Business & Financial Emmy Awards – Nominations". Emmyonline.org. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ "Full List of Nominations for the 2010 News and Documentary Emmy Awards: Television Industry news, TV ratings, analysis, celebrity event photos". TVWeek. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ Attkisson 2011 Emmy nomination, emmyonline.tv; accessed October 28, 2014.
- ^ Offit, Paul (2011). Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All. ISBN 0465023568.
- ^ Kata, Anna (28 May 2012). "Anti-vaccine activists, Web 2.0, and the postmodern paradigm – An overview of tactics and tropes used online by the anti-vaccination movement". Vaccine. 30 (25): 3778–3779. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.11.112.
- ^ "Loesch, Attkisson to receive AIM awards". Politico. February 7, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
- ^ "2012 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners". Radio Television Digital News Association. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- ^ "33rd Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards nominations". Emmyonline.tv. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
- ^ Macneal, Caitlin (March 10, 2014). "CBS Investigative Reporter Sharyl Attkisson Resigns From Network". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Byers, Dylan (March 10, 2014). "Sharyl Attkisson resigns from CBS News". Politico. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
- ^ Smith, Kyle (October 25, 2014), "Ex-CBS reporter's book reveals how liberal media protects Obama", New York Post, retrieved November 3, 2014
- ^ "Astroturf and manipulation of media messages". YouTube.com. TEDxUniversityofNevada. February 6, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Mirkinson, Jack (May 21, 2013). "CBS' Sharyl Attkisson: My Computers Were Compromised, 'Could Be Some Relationship' To DOJ Scandals". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "CBS News Confirms Sharyl Attkisson's Computer Breached". The Huffington Post. June 14, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ "Sharyl Attkisson's Computer Not Compromised, DOJ Says". The Huffington Post. May 22, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ Smith, Kyle; Golding, Bruce (October 27, 2014), "Ex-CBS reporter: Government agency bugged my computer", New York Post, retrieved October 28, 2014
- ^ "Why is Sharyl Attkisson testifying at Loretta Lynch's confirmation hearing?". Washington Post.
- ^ "DOJ OIG Report – Sharyl Attkisson". scribd.com.
- ^ Hattem, Julian. "Watchdog: Attkisson wasn't hacked, had 'delete' key stuck". TheHill. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
- ^ Groch-Begley, Hannah; Strupp, Joe (October 31, 2014). "Computer Security Experts: Attkisson Video Of Purported "Hacking" Likely Just A Stuck Backspace Key". Media Matters for America. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ Fisher, Max (October 31, 2014). "The video of Sharyl Attkisson getting "hacked" actually just shows a stuck delete key". Vox. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "Media Matters report on Attkisson claims". Media Matters for America. January 29, 2015.
- ^ T. Becket Adams (February 3, 2015). "Sharyl Attkisson: What was left out of reports on hacking". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
The IG did not rule out computer intrusions. It did not substantiate but neither did it rule out.
- ^ Attkisson sues government over computer intrusions, Washington Post; Retrieved March 6, 2015.
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Expect an isolated shower or thunderstorm late tonight as warmer, more humid air makes a push into the region. A brief, heavy downpour is possible in spots mainly after 10 pm. The uncomfortable humidity will return Tuesday and Wednesday.
A few disturbances will slowly move through the region Tuesday and Wednesday. An isolated thunderstorm may linger along a front Tuesday, with a better chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday as a cold front moves through. Highs reach the upper-80s, and dew points will range between 65 and 70 degrees on Wednesday, some of the most uncomfortable air we've seen so far this season. We'll clear out and temperatures cool down for the second-half of the week
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms 2 - 6 am. Low near 62.
Tuesday: Summer-like. An isolated thunderstorm. High of 85.
Wednesday: Hazy sun and clouds. Humid, scattered afternoon thunderstorms. High 88.