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Why Publish Mug Shots?

The Orlando Sentinel publishes daily mug shots from Orange County. Why? Is this a news service, participation in a local government program of shame, or just a means to drive advertising revenue? Although the Orlando Sentinel serves a larger area than just Orange County, why aren’t mug shots from other agencies included? Each photograph comes…

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The Future of Television is Changing

How many times have our local newscasters had to remind us about the upcoming switch to Digital TV? More times than I ever cared to hear, and probably more times than they cared to repeat. Since I’ve done absolutely nothing to remind you that television is changing, I hope to make up for my silence…

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Hello, Fay

Another August, another hurricane. There are a few things you can always expect with a hurricane coming to town. 1: Tony Mainolfi (WESH) will start fear mongering. 2: All sorts of people will give you preparation advice and dire warnings. 3: Lazy bastards who didn’t get their supplies before the fear mongering will clog the…

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