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...always appreciated. They must be able not only to report the news but to communicate it effectively. An appealing on-camera demeanor is no less important than a writer's prose style or a magazine's layout. "You have to be a special combination of person to be the focal point of a successful show," says NBC News president Michael Gartner, a former newspaper editor. "You have to be a good journalist, and you have to be able to deliver the message -- which a print person doesn't have to do -- in person, in somebody's house...
...Another focal point of scientific interest is Neptune's rings. Indirect evidence suggests that they exist, but as arcs rather than true rings. Voyager's photographs may help explain how they formed. The space probe will also examine reddish Triton, whose methane atmosphere is believed to overlie a surface puddled with liquid nitrogen...
...number of arrests was the second highest of the many demonstrations that have been held at the plant, which has been a focal point for the anti-nuclear movement since construction began 13 years ago. Previously, more than 2,500 arrests had been made, including...
...dead grandmother describes her search for "life after eternity." This complex material stays clear, thanks to adept direction by Lynne Meadow and remarkable performances by Jennie Moreau as the girl, Eileen Heckart as her tart-tongued grandmother and especially Joanna Gleason as the woman in between, the focal point of family guilt. Eleemosynary, which has ripened in regional productions, is Blessing's finest work, an enriching tale of sin, regret and forgiveness...
...Hockey is the focal point of my life," says Vukonich, who is hoping for a pro career with the Los Angeles Kings, who hold his rights. "It's all hockey, hockey, hockey...