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Feature
"Navy Honors Ernest Borgnine"
Ernest Borgnine, Academy Award-winning actor and Navy veteran, passed away on July 8, 2012, leaving his legacy of service and laughter behind. The U.S. Navy paid tribute to Mr. Borgnine at his funeral service with a full-honors ceremony for his years of service and his continued support of naval institutions.
(This story won 3rd place in the Audio News category of the 2012 Russell Egnor Navy Media Awards.)
"Rhino Snot"
Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 374 made their way up a narrow mountain road to create a remote helicopter landing zone using a barrelful of sticky glop called RhinoSnot -- a dust control compound that is as effective as it is smelly. (This story won the Thomas Jefferson Award in 2013 for best audio feature, as well as a 1st-place Navy Media Award.)
"Monday Night Tease"
It's raunchy! It's funny! It's Monday Night Tease; the longest-running burlesque sensation still kicking in L.A. The eclectic and talented Lili VonSchtupp is running this show, and she bares it all to share what her road to a career in modern burlesque looks like.
Human Interest
"To Sid, With Love. The Man Behind Grauman's Chinese Theatre"
Many visitors to Grauman's Chinese Theatre (TCL Chinese Theatre as of 2013) have only the vaguest idea who Sid Grauman was; yet his name was made immortal by the very idols that tourists come to worship. In this feature story, we shine a spotlight on the man whose name was once famous to the stars.
Career Profiles
"Bellino's Buckets"
Percussionist Veronica Bellino has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music business: Jeff Beck. DMC. LL Cool J. She recently moved from New York to Los Angeles, seeking to broaden her songwriting opportunities. Despite the meteoric rise of her career, she is occasionally compelled to busque for tourists at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland, where she drums on buckets for thrills - and tips. (Photo by Adam Bouska)
"Frogman Thomas"
Thomas Williams helps the California Science Center care for its beautiful kelp forest, a year-round attraction for museum visitors who seem most compelled by Thomas himself. When Thomas isn't feeding the fish and cleaning the tank behind the science center's glass, he's diving off the coast of Southern California in search of replenishment specimens. (Photo by Ed Bierman)
