Month: January 2012

ACTA has the potential to be worse than PIPA and SOPA

Attention ALL: We’ve got an important update for you on ACTA (Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement). *Overnight, you helped turn ACTA from a forgotten international treaty to the center of the fight for a free and open internet.* In October, Access raised the red flag on this dangerous international treaty. But with the downfall of SOPA and… Continue reading ACTA has the potential to be worse than PIPA and SOPA

From July to the Present, 34 Circle of Friends Business Underwriters Have Helped Us Help The Community

We have had 34 businesses as Circle of Friends Underwriters from July to the present. These businesses contributions help us offer the programs to the community that our Cable-Access funds do not provide.   We are very grateful for all that they have given.  A list of the contributors is provided below.   Henry’s Copy Center… Continue reading From July to the Present, 34 Circle of Friends Business Underwriters Have Helped Us Help The Community

Grant Awarded for Our Young Video Promoters of Local Music Project

We received great news this month!  We have been awarded a grant for a new program called our Young Video Promoters of Local Music Project.  In this program, we will be providing low-income/at-risk youth with the opportunity to learn new high-quality video editing skills using professional level video editing software and equipment.  They will learn… Continue reading Grant Awarded for Our Young Video Promoters of Local Music Project

TV vs Public Access Community TV ( Looking at a Fundamental Difference)

A look at one but very important fundamental difference: Traditional commercial TV stations exist solely to profit from a value system that is centered upon building PRODUCT. That PRODUCT is “audience” ( to sell to advertising brokers ). VS Public Access Community TV ( as in Worcester’s WCCA TV 13 for instance) solely exist to… Continue reading TV vs Public Access Community TV ( Looking at a Fundamental Difference)

Thanks to Facial Plastic Surgery– Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD. for becoming our newest Circle of Friends Underwriter

I want to thank our newest Circle of Friends Underwriter Dr. Frank P. Fechner, M.D. Dr. Fechner provides facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and he is a face lift specialist. His Facial Plastic Surgery office is located at 428 Shrewsbury St.  Worcester, MA. 01604 http://www.drfechner.com/ Dr. Fechner’s office phone number is 508-754-4000

Thanks to Morris Auto Radiator Co. and Central Mass Scuba, Inc.

We want to thank our new Circle of Friends underwriting sponsors Morris Auto Radiator Co. and Central Mass Scuba, Inc.! I’m sure they would love to hear about how you appreciate their support of WCCA TV 13! Morris Auto Radiator Co. phone number is 508-755-6240 Central Mass Scuba, Inc.  phone number is 508-770-0689  

Thanks to a new Circle of Friends member!

I want to say thank you to our new underwriting business the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Worcester, Massachusetts!  They are located at 70 James St. #137, Worcester, MA. 01603.  You can call them at 508-798-0392.  Please call them and thank them for supporting WCCA TV 13!