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Editor For Orlando, FL

Each of us have a unique perspective on the world around us. Ed. Yet it is how we relate that which our senses perceive, that makes it interesting to others. It is my hope, I acheive that with the articles I submit for your edification. To my readers, I wish all happiness, health and good will. Some of my other stories can be found on my blog at: http://hedtkeinstitute.spaces.live.com/blog/?_c=BlogPart , feel free to express yourself and any interesting stories you may have there as well. Thank you for your support. You've just been Mooned!

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(Eat): Bill's Elbow South (Barber shop): Yates Barber Shop (To do): Relax in the shade, sipping a cool frosted A&W while surfing the net.
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Orlando, FL

Whats in Your Water?? Pharmaceuticals in water harming fish and...

What seems to be lacking here concerning the safety of America's water supplies, is the fact that so many government agencies don't keep us informed of the status of these vital resources. They don't even tell us anything that we can't see for ourselves. Water, as a resource, above everything except air quality, should be on everyone's concern list for our government to secure, insure our safety and prioritize! Why is it, that it is only through media investigations that everyone's awareness is raised?  (Mar 13, 2008 | post #6)

Topix Editor

Welcome to the Editor Forum!

Hello all I have been reading the posts here for the editors and am glad that I certainly am not alone reading that many of the same issues are being discussed within the topics of this forum. I too agree that posts also should be exclusively from registered posters. If you check almost any responsible site that permits posting, the ones that remain family friendly are those that require preregistration and permit either a moderator or the local editor to ban the abuser. I have run an online newspaper for a number of years and vigilance on this single issue will turn away those prone to abuse, sending them to the forums who permit this foolishness. It is my hope that every editor on Topix encourages Topix administration to enact these reasonable restrictions to keep Topix clean.  (Mar 1, 2008 | post #68)

Orlando, FL

Ryland Homes Offers Price Protection Guarantee During Ryland Ad...

Certainly the editors here at Topix can appreciate your concerns about mixing advertising in with local news. However you may be misunderstanding what local news actually can be. What this editor is obviously trying to convey is an event a newsworthy activity that informs local citizens of something that may be of value to them from the information provided in the article. So while we encourage you to be vigilent in keeping raw advertising off the local news pages, we feel that the article is written in manner consistant with news. Thank you for you interst and concern for our local Topix page. Please keep reading and thank you for your input.  (Feb 21, 2008 | post #2)

Orlando, FL

Are you smarter than a MENSA?

As a former 'Mensan', I acknowledge you as a proper grammarian. In my attempt to parody the TV series, the improper use of 'Mensa' indeed was in error, my humble apologies. Please notice that the image has also been corrected. Thank you. ED  (Feb 18, 2008 | post #3)

2008 Presidential Election

Which Political Ticket Would You Vote For?

Once everyone realizes that the exercise in futility, called "primary " that is currently sweeping both sides of the aisle of registered voters, is merely a sham, it will be too late. For what? Stop the maniacal laughter of the political parties about the joke on the public. Why? The ace in the hole for the political parties to control who will be not only the candidate for President, but also who will be President, are the SUPER DELEGATES. Their vote trumps all the votes of the public, not matter how many people voted. If the public realized this fact, they would drop political parties like some kid putting their hand on a hot stove top and they'd never allow it to happen again! A major change is needed on how America elects politicians and let's not move one, let's solve this criminality! Don't be ignorant, get educated or continue to just give it away and you shouldn't even bother to vote as it's not yours.  (Feb 8, 2008 | post #3)

Orlando, FL

ABC's of Superbowl XLII

The way you post in your US page is that you have to sign in on your editor page site then be sure that you click on your State page then click editor and finally submit your article. As you can see this article is best placed in Utah's site, not Orlando Florida's. Hope you figure out how to do this!  (Feb 2, 2008 | post #104)

Orlando, FL

DATA TRANSFER SOLUTIONS, LLC AWARDED $4 MILLION CONTRACT FROM F...

As one of the editors here at Topix, let me provide some heartfelt advice. Certainly we encourage discourse,m debate and posting of opinions here at Topix, however posting information about people is not advised here on the Topix forum or as postings to articles. Such action is inappropriate and our advice is to desist in this apparent vendetta against an editor here at Topix. Any future postings involving contact information will be dealt with including but not limited to your account being banned from posting here on Topix. Consider this your only warning on this matter.  (Feb 2, 2008 | post #4)

Offbeat

Yo-Yo World Record attempt - Orlando downtown Jan 26th

If you'd like to either participate in or witness a Guiness Book of Records attempt, be sure to come this Saturday, January 26th to downtown Orlando for the YO-YO record to be broken. If you'd like to learn more follow this link as reported by the local Orlando forum editor, Moon News right here: http://www.topix.c om/city/orlando-fl /2008/01/show-me-y our-yo-yo Yo, don't miss it!  (Jan 24, 2008 | post #1)

Entertainment

America's Got Talent Auditions Jan 26th - Orlando come early

If you haven't been keeping up on opportunity then you need to get in line now when you see this, as the auditions start EARLY curtain call January 26th early AM. I can't stress come Early. To learn more go to this link as reported by the Orlando local editor Moon News at: http://www.topix.c om/city/orlando-fl /2008/01/americas- got-talent-holding -charlotte-auditio ns Come one, come all! Early!  (Jan 24, 2008 | post #1)

Orlando, FL

"America's Got Talent" holding ORLANDO auditions

Here is the greatest opportunity you probably will ever have in your life, so take the chance and find your life change forever. What am I talking about? NoBody else has posted this for you and WE have the pre-signup registration for the 'America's Got Talent try outs here in ORLANDO, FLORIDA Saturday, January 26 Royal Plaza Hotel, Walt Disney World Resort 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (Sign up and preregister : http://www.nbc.com /Americas_Got_Tale nt/ HERE at this link!  (Jan 24, 2008 | post #1)

Orlando, FL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 21st Event details

People throughout the world will be honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 21st. Many will have the day off work to be able to honor him and remember his speech. What ever you do, make sure that you do keep America free!  (Jan 18, 2008 | post #1)

Orlando, FL

Lake County initiative aims to help homeless break the cycle an...

The person to contact is Steve Smith at the following email: stevesmith@newbeginningslake.org When I talked with Mr. Smith, he indicated that they are in the process of developing a website and in the mean time you can email him for additional details or call him. Thanks for your interest.  (Jan 6, 2008 | post #5)

Orlando, FL

Lake County initiative aims to help homeless break the cycle an...

Great question, something that wasn't included in the story. We have a call in already and left a message to answer that question. As sson as we get a reply we will post it here.  (Dec 26, 2007 | post #2)

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