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Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Political Lessons

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:38:11 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about President Obama's victory and the political lessons to be learned. Considering the results of Tuesday's election, will honesty and social compassion prevail in future political races?

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan FL Constitutional Amendments

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:28:48 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the proposed constitutional amendments on the 2012 ballot. Learn more about the 2012 Florida constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The issues include reproductive rights, health care and property taxes.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Westgate Resorts Owner Email

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:18:29 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the email sent by Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel to his employees advising them to vote against President Obama. David Siegel, owner of Westgate Resorts, sent an email to his 7,000 employees Monday advising them to vote against President Barack Obama.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Ammunition Detection

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:15:52 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about "Weapondetect". The device can detect the chemical signature of the primer and powder charge in a bullet. The development of the "Comprehensive ELTRO-SIGNATURE INDETIFIER” (CSI)", a joint venture of DKLABS of Virginia and Florida's Emerging Growth Institute will enable detection of a nearby bullet before it reaches an entrance.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Won't Back Down

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:52:45 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the new film "Won't Back Down". It's backed by billionaire Philip Anschutz and promotes parent trigger laws. The new movie “Won’t Back Down” is funded by Walden Media, a company owned by conservative mogul and charter school advocate Philip Anschutz.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Amendment 8

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:14:10 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about Amendment 8, also known as the Florida Religious Freedom Amendment that will be on the November 6th ballot. Amendment eight will eliminate a provision in the State constitution that prevents public funds from subsidizing religious organizations.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Sick Time Likely Off Nov. Ballot

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:37:59 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the Orange County Board of Commissioners vote to delay and revise the sick time initiative. The Orange County Board of commissioners voted to delay the worker sick time initiative. The delay will likely keep the measure off the November 6th ballot.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Walk on By

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:12:24 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the art exhibition "Walk on By" part of the Corridor Project. Wednesday morning September 5th a group of Orlando artists presented “Walk on By,” part of the Corridor Project. An outdoor art museum without a fixed location.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Republican National Convention

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:48:45 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the information we're not hearing from the Republican National Convention in Tampa. The Republican National Convention is currently gathering in Tampa. There has been plenty of coverage on the speeches and audience response, but where is the analysis?

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Earned Sick Time Initiative

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:10:28 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the earned sick time initiative and the politicians and business groups that are attempting to remove the initiative from the ballot. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study reporting that lack of paid sick leave can prevent people from getting the health care services they need.

Orlando Weekly | Jessica Bryce Young | YA Novels

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:09:37 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Jessica Bryce Young talks about the rise in popularity of young adult novels, by readers of all ages. There are many reasons young adult novels appeal to all readers.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Mayor Teresa Jacobs

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:16 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and her views on county wide domestic partnership registry.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Protests against SOPA

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:57:08 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the Protests against SOPA The Stop Online Piracy Act that took place on January 18th. Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about the January 18th series of coordinated protests that occurred against he Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Mitt Romney

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:52:21 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about Mitt Romney's finances and his relationship with Full Sail University.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Affordable Care Act

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about how the number of uninsured Floridians has grown and how the affordable care act could provide much needed help.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Republican Party Analysis

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:48:33 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the Republican National Convention in Tampa and has his analysis of the Iowa Caucus results.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Orlando Homeless

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:47:10 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the issues facing the homeless in Downtown Orlando. Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about homelessness in Downtown Orlando and the fees that shelters charge.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Voter suppression

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:45:04 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the new Florida voter registration law and how it's being challenged. Who is allowed to vote these days? Since House Bill 1355 passed earlier this year many are calling for the law to be reviewed.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Orlando Domestic-Partnership Registry

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:54:57 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about Orlando's approval of the Domestic-Partnership Registry. Orlando's City Council voted unanimously to enact the Domestic-Partnership Registry, which will be open to gay and straight couples starting January 12th.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Drug Shortages

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:24:12 +0000

Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about how many medications are in large demand but are in short supply. Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly shares her experince with prescription drug shortages and talks about how manufacturers are not required to report the reasons of shortages to the FDA.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Campaign finance

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:23:58 +0000

This week Billy Manes talks about the influence of corporate dollars in state politics.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Orlando Sentinel Layoffs

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:29:57 +0000

This week the Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff. Erin takes a look at the relevance of print media and how it is often the source for blogs and tweets. The Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff this week. Erin Sullivan takes a look at the relevance of newspapers in the digital landscape and how many blogs and tweets use print media as their main source of news.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Fetal Personhood

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:56:26 +0000

With the ballot measure defeated in Mississippi it is not time to rest. Attention will turn to other states like Florida to define Fetal Personhood in upcoming ballot measures. Maybe we should do more to look after those "persons" already here.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Job creation in Florida

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:01:10 +0000

Good news for unemployment numbers but bad news for types of jobs created. The Florida unemployment rate has dropped but the kind of jobs created are nothing to be proud of. Low paying jobs have added workers, high paying jobs have not. The income gap continues to also widen in the state.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Margot Knight Exit Interview

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:48:36 +0000

Margot Knight was a polarizing figure in the Central Florida Arts Community. Margot Knight, former United Arts President and CEO will be remembered for much in the Central Florida Arts community. Billy takes on the naysayers who spent more time trying to bring her down than support her work in Orlando.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Halloween and Health

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:21:42 +0000

It may be Halloween but the real scare is what is happening to the Florida Agency for Health care Administration. With the removal of the head of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, we have already seen less regulation, more problems and a health system in shambles.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Why does the Governor hate the Arts

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:33:47 +0000

Governor Rick Scott wants less funding for education which he deems less worthy. With his goal to create 700 000 new jobs, The Governor is turning his attention to education programs that do not create enough jobs like anthropology. Funny, it seems his own daughter has what Governor Scott would call a worthless degree in Anthropology.

Orlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Occupy Wall Street

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:12:32 +0000

Occupy Wall Street and The Tea Party have much in common. The Protests to occupy Wall Street are seen as a grass root effort to change the way things are done. Sound familiar? The Tea Party have the same claim. What they share and what is different between these two anti-establishment organizations.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes Come Out With Pride

WMFE - Orlando Weekly — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:04:21 +0000

Beyond the dancing, the parade and the music, The Annual Come Out With Pride Celebration this weekend is all about looking to what the gay community has achieved and the challenges still ahead.