Episode 10 - The Wake.Show with Fisher and Jonny Torres
Channel: The Wake.Show
Date: 2017-11-28

Stuff You Should Know

The state of Florida has paid more than $11 million over a 30-year period to settle hundreds of cases that alleged that state workers were sexually harassed by supervisors and co-workers, or were forced to work in a hostile work environment. The information released Monday showed that more than 300 cases have resulted in payments since 1987. Amounts ranged from a $5,500 payment to a Florida State University student who alleged harassment from a supervisor to a $1.3 million payment to settle a class action lawsuit filed by nurses who worked at state prisons. Nearly 60 percent of the cases involved employees who worked in the Department of Corrections. 

Publix is delivering liquor - Publix customers will be able to order liquor either online or on Publix’s mobile app, the same app through which groceries can be ordered. When people search for a store in their area, a "Publix Liquors" option will pop up if it is available nearby.

The Harvey Weinstein scandal continues to unfold. British actress Kadian Noble filed a civil suit on Monday in New York alleging that Harvey Weinstein forced her into sexual acts while abroad in 2014. Even more damning: The suit, obtained by USA TODAY, claims The Weinstein Company violated federal sex trafficking law "by benefiting from, and knowingly facilitating" Weinstein's foreign business travels in which he would "recruit or entice female actors into forced or coerced sexual encounters on the promise of roles in films or entertainment projects."
Trump calls Warren 'Pocahontas' at event honoring Native American veterans - McCain: Trump doesn’t have any ‘principles and beliefs’

A Northwest Indiana high school English teacher has been charged with felony drug possession after she was recorded by students apparently using cocaine in her classroom.

An Indiana University Health nurse who posted racially charged comments on Twitter is no longer an employee of the health system. The tweet, posted Friday afternoon from an account named Night Nurse, said: "Every white woman raises a detriment to society when they raise a son. Someone with the HIGHEST propensity to be a terrorist, rapist, racist, killer, and domestic violence all star. Historically every son you had should be sacrificed to the wolves Bitch."

A West Virginia man was sentenced to five years’ probation and 50 years of supervision after his conviction for impregnating an 11-year-old girl in 2011 who was forced to get an abortion.

ERICA DICEGLIE

Erica DiCeglie is an accomplished singer/songwriter performing regularly in Tampa, Fl. Her sweet and soulful vibe with a hint of country flair has been warming heart and gracing venues in Europe, across the United States, and most notably Florida, where she has opened for world renown bands such as Salvador, Big Daddy Weave, and Ginney Owens.

She is currently happily residing with her husband and two children in Indian Rocks Beach, FL, where she is blessed to be the director of music for the Praise Band and Children’s Choir at St. Jerome Catholic Church. She has also had the incredible opportunity to perform at the famous Mahaffey Theater, The Straz Center for Performing Arts, Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Largo Cultural Center.

Together with the talented musicians who make up the “Erica DiCeglie Band” she has traveled the Bay area and has been a memorable highlight at numerous weddings, concerts and special events, including performances at “The Taste of Clearwater”, “Dunedin Wines the Blues”, “Clearwater Jazz Holiday”, “Sugar Sand Festival”, “Artistic Tastings”, “Belleair Wine and Tapas”, “Oktoberfest”, “Festival of Trees”, “Rock the Kilt”, “Women of Song” and “Musicians of Note”, as well as too many others to mention. Erica also has loved bringing her unique music to the stages of many local clubs, restaurants and breweries over the last several years.

Erica’s musical styles include pop, soft rock, R&B, blues and country. She is currently inspired and often compared to the likes of Norah Jones, Sara Bareilles, Martina McBride and Alison Krauss. Erica combines the best of the present, in a compelling, authentic and singular voice and style that is hers alone.

“Erica is an absolute joy to work with! She’s not only a superb singer but also a writer of beautifully-crafted instantly accessible songs with haunting melodies that lift one’s spirits.”-Tony Rockliff, Music Producer

“Erica takes to music like a bird takes to flight. She spreads her wings and soars.”- Norman Thalheimer, Broadway Composer/Lyricist