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Video Jam Playlist for March 12, 2010

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Video Jam, an original WCCA TV 13 production, hosted by Tracy Foley,
will feature new music videos from AM Taxi, Christafari, Stephanie Smith, James Husband, Brett Gleason and St. Vincent (with a cameo from Fred Armisen of SNL, pictured) on Friday, March 12  at 9pm and Saturday, March 13 at 7pm.

 

Do you understand the difference between public access television and commercial television?

The other day, while discussing the important value of Public Access television with a friend, it occurred to me that one thing that seems to be overlooked when the subject of PEG TV or Pubic Access television comes up is the profound difference between Public Access/ community TV and commercial TV, a profound difference that federal, state and local legislators should be keenly aware of and take advantage of for the good of their communities.

I never understood why many cable and telecom companies have resisted franchise licencing or the mandate to fund and to support public access television. As an institution, Public Access is a community resources, building community in a way that can set the ground work needed for a sustainable commercial markets.

Our legislators have an opportunity through HR 3745, the
Community Access Preservation Act (CAP) to ensure support for Public Access as a good for their community and business constituencies.

The goal of commercial television, as it is with really any commercial enterprise, is to exploit a market. Although the commercial enterprise may wish to sustain it's ability to sell product, ultimately, it's role is to exhaust the market share.

On the other hand, the goal of Public Access/Community TV, as it is really with any non-profit community media, is to nurture, enrich and build community through media. A Sustainable public access mission, provides a rich community resource which inspires, invigorates and even encourages growth in related commercial markets in fields of cable services, television and video production and other creative economy initiatives.

Telecast Fiber Systems Featured on WCCA TV's Coffee with Konnie

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"Coffee with Konnie", hosted by Konnie Lukes, will feature Telecast Fiber Systems on WCCA TV on  Saturday, March 13th at 6pm & 9:30pm and Sunday, March 14th at 1:30pm & 10:00pm.  Telecast Fiber Systems is the company that developed fiber optic video technology for television broadcast production. Their comprehensive systems are used worldwide by the most prominent networks and stations, and they are used in the highest profile events.

Berman Auctioneers & Appraisers on Coffee with Konnie This Weekend

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"Coffee with Konnie", hosted by Konnie Lukes, will feature Berman Auctioneers & Appraisers this weekend.   Berman Auctioneers & Appraisers handles the sale of commercial and residential real estate, as well as corporate assets and personal property, for individuals, businesses, attorneys, estates, financial institutions and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Their  appraisal division provides asset-valuation services for personal and business property.
Tune in to "Coffee with Konnie" Saturday, March 6th at 6pm & 9:30pm and Sunday, March 7th at 1:30pm & 10:00pm.

PEG Access television the subject of a radio interview

Bunnie Riedel and John Rocco of American Community Television writes:

PEG channels are important to our communities.

The two were interviewed on an internet talk show, "My Technology Lawyer". You can listen to the interview here HERE .

Public Access stations, such as WCCA TV 13, across the country, play an important role in providing citizens with a voice in a public forum.

We continue to count on your support. Thank you

Cooking with Georgia Serves Up Grape Leaves on March 2, 2010

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Be sure to tune into WCCA TV for "Cooking with Georgia" with Georgia Sarianides and her lovely daughter, Despina. They will be cooking grape leaves tonight, March 2nd, at 10pm with re-cablecasts on Wednesday at 8pm and Thursday at 11:30am.

 

What's on WCCA TV Tonight

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Tonight on WCCA TV be sure to watch an all new  In City Time's Straight Talk with host, Rose Tirella. Tonight's discussion includes the Worcester Public Schools, Governor Deval Patrick and stimulus money as well at Charter Schools in Worcester. In City Time's Straight Talk can be seen tonight, Monday, March 1 at 11:30pm with re-cablecasts on Thursday at 7:30pm and Friday at 11:30am. Also be sure to tune into Flipside with Lynne Simonds. She will be discussing the Earned Income Tax Credit tonight at  7:30pm with re-cablecasts on Tuesday at 11:00am, Wednesday at 9:30pm and Thurdsay at 1:30pm.

 

 

87th Annual Novena of Grace March 4-12

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In honor of St. Francis Xavier, the 87th Annual Novena of Grace will be held at St. John's Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, March 4th-12th.  Mass and Novena Prayers will be held weekdays at 9:15am, 12:15pm, and 6:15pm, on Saturday at 4:15pm & 7:15pm and Sunday at 8:00am, 10:00am and 2:15pm.  On March 5th there will also be a Benediction and Novena Prayers at 2:15pm.  For more information, contact Father John Madden, Pastor, St. John's Church, at 508-756-7165.  WCCA TV 13 will be cable casting the video, "Xavier Missionary and Saint" and dates will be announced soon.
Click here to watch a short video

Video Jam Playlist for Feb. 26, 2010

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Video Jam, an original WCCA TV 13 production,  hosted by Tracy Foley,
will feature new music videos from Happy Hollows (pictured), Ashlynne Huff, Larissa Ness, Royksopp, Sick of Sarah, Athlete, Black Gold, and Vota on 
Friday, Feb. 26 at 9pm and Saturday,
Feb. 27 at 7pm.

Mayor Joe O'Brien Premieres on Soapbox March 3 at 8:30PM

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Mayor Joe O'Brien joins host, Mauro DePasquale, on Soapbox the first week of every month on WCCA TV.   On his first guest appearance, Mayor O'Brien discusses the Worcester public school budget and the CSX expansion on Wednesday, March 3rd at 8:30pm, Thursday, March 4th at 1:00pm, Saturday, March 6th at 10:30pm and Sunday, March 7th at 6:30pm.

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