A combination of latest videos and news all in one feed for SimsburyTV.org. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=e1d56927f808dbacfcf50a9040acd6ed Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:56:51 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://simsburytv.org/blog/jon-stewart-senator-ackbar-is-right/ Hawaiians need to know that their 40 years of government-run health care will not work. The mantra has changed from “No” to, “It’s a trap!” http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=293 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:32:41 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/useful-stuff-opentable/ If you like to eat out, you’ve probably heard of OpenTable. Nearly ubiquitous in metropolitan areas with lots of restaurants, OpenTable is a webapp that allows you to quickly and easily make reservations online. Just punch in your favorite restaurant (not all restaurants use OpenTable for reservations, but lots do), and a time, and OpenTable [...] http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=289 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:15:33 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/the-future-of-media-and-public-access-tv/ by Colin Rhinesmith Inspired by last October’s Knight Commission report, “Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age,” the Federal Communications Commission launched a new review last week, entitled The Future of Media to examine and report on the information needs of local communities. The FCC’s public notice, released on January 21 (.Doc), announcing the initiative explains: The [...] http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=266 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:37:24 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/why-public-access-television-is-important-and-you-should-fight-for-the-cap-act/ In May of 2009, I became a public access television producer. Couldn’t have picked a worse time. Not because I don’t enjoy hosting and co-producing Media News. It’s a great joy to interview guests and try to shed a little light on the issues closest to my heart including: net neutrality and the digital divide, coverage [...] http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=262 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:24:47 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/student-tour-of-the-ethel-walker-school/ http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=257 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:16:34 -0800 Uncategorized http://simsburytv.org/blog/westminster-school-campus-tour/ Short tour of Westminster School’s campus by admissions quest http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=255 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:10:40 -0800 Uncategorized http://simsburytv.org/blog/bicycle-friendly-simsbury/ more from Steven Mitchell’s youtube channel http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=253 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:03:48 -0800 Uncategorized http://simsburytv.org/blog/simsbury-named-one-of-the-2010-distinctive-destinations/ On February 3, 2010, Simsbury was named one of 12 Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Throughout February, each Distinctive Destination will be asking their residents, friends and fans to cast a vote. Please vote for simsbury at www.preservationnation.org… http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=251 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:55:19 -0800 Uncategorized http://simsburytv.org/blog/barnum-opening-on-jan-29-at-simsbury-high-school/ For two weekends starting Friday, Jan. 29, Simsbury High School students will present the musical “Barnum,” based on the life of P.T. Barnum (1810-1891), creator of the modern three-ring circus. Not only will the show go on in the SHS auditorium but also, before each performance, there will be some added attractions, including side [...] http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=240 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:25:40 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/the-social-brain/ Charlie Rose Brain Series Episode Four – The Social Brain. http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=211 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:43:28 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/robert-sapolsky-the-uniqueness-of-humans/ At Stanford University, primatologist Robert Sapolsky offers a fascinating and funny look at human behaviors which the rest of the animal kingdom would consider bizarre. http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=206 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:43:50 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/wall-street-bonuses-under-fire/ In this Daily Show video clip, Jon Stewart focuses on record unemployment rates and Wall Street bonuses… http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=178 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:42:57 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/kiran-bir-sethi-teaches-kids-to-take-charge/ Kiran Bir Sethi shows how her groundbreaking Riverside School in India teaches kids life’s most valuable lesson: “I can.” Watch her students take local issues into their own hands, lead other young people, even educate their parents. http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=176 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:18:11 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/kim-peek-the-real-rain-man/ part 2 of 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJjAbs-3kc8 part 3 of 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auufbu_ZdDI part 4 of 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRPxMDj33S4 part 5 of 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1aA5osvYgY http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=170 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:51:27 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/hunt-for-the-next-big-thing/ Lean about Boxee, Jelli, Tapulous, Hot Potato, gdgt, Chartbeat and FreeWheel http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=148 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:35:25 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/creating-an-effective-platform/ At the Gov 2.0 Summit, Vinton Cerf of Google, Twitter creator Jack Dorsey, and Facebook’s Tim Sparapani discuss how their respective Internet companies provide an open platform on which independent developers can create value online through innovative products and services. http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=153 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:13:12 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/smarter-tv-the-future-is-here/ Interesting discussion between panelists from CBS, Yahoo! Connected TV, TiVo, Boxee, Roku and ZillionTV explaining their services. http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=150 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:11:07 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/samantha-march-simsbury-christmas-show-2009/ http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=140 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:05:17 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/green-anthem-by-simsbury-high-school-choir/ Hartt School Children’s Choir performing The Green Anthem by Julie Lyonn Lieberman with the Simsbury CT HS Choir. www.greenanthem.org http://simsburytv.org/blog/?p=133 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:58:17 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/guinea-pigs-at-peaberrys/ Robert Alan’s open mike every Wednesday 6:30. Rec: 12/9/09 http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/guinea-pigs-at-peaberrys Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:57:00 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/ken-robinson-says-schools-kill-creativity/ Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/ken-robinson-says-schools-kill-creativity Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:35:00 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/the-unemployment-game-show-are-you-really-unemployed/ http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2009/12/11/the-unemployment-game-show-are-you-really-unemployed Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:32:00 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/waynes-world/ From CommunityMediaTV, Featuring Chris Perguidi and James Myrick as Wayne and Garth. http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/waynes-world Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:50:00 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/simsbury-free-library-presents-bibi-gaston/ Click to Play Simsbury Free Library Presents: Bibi Gaston http://simsburytv.org/?p=3 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:17:43 -0700 Uncategorized http://simsburytv.org/blog/jill-paterson-on-wfsb-channel-3/ SCTV Producer Jill Paterson shares some tips on how you can go green and get involved on Better Connecticut. Better Connecticut weekday morning at 10:00 AM on Channel 3wfsb.com http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/jill-paterson-on-wfsb-channel-3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:20:00 -0700 http://simsburytv.org/blog/answers-to-questions-about-public-access-tv-programs/ Speaking Freely – answers to questions about public access TV programs ACLU attorney, Adam Schwartz discusses the unique nature of public access cable television’s public forum. Chicago Access Network Television – cantv.org http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/answers-to-questions-about-public-access-tv-programs Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:51:00 -0800 http://simsburytv.org/blog/dear-att-stop-destroying-peg/ About 10 years ago I was obsessed with making videos for my high school A/V class. So obsessed, in fact, that I remember trying to bargain with the teacher about letting me use the equipment over the summer. “You know,” he said to me as we exited the classroom, “the local cable company has all this [...] http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/dear-att-stop-destroying-peg Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:22:00 -0700 http://simsburytv.org/blog/transitioning-the-broadcast-digital-upgrade/ More questions than answersRichard Turner I decided not to wait until February 16th, the bewitching eve of analog television. It was time for me to “upgrade” my beloved 17″ Mitsubishi television set I purchased in 1978, with only one of its two rabbit ears remaining. This “older than my kids” television set got great off-the-air reception [...] http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/transitioning-the-broadcast-digital-upgrade Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:19:00 -0700 http://simsburytv.org/blog/important-information-about-att-u-verse-system/ http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/important-information-about-att-u-verse-system Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:28:00 -0700 http://simsburytv.org/blog/community-access-channels-feel-snubbed-by-at-t/ By AMANDA KUSHNER Courant Staff Writer August 10 2008 Advocates for community access programming say they are getting snubbed by AT&T in the telecommunications giant’s bid to provide television service in Connecticut. The complete article can be purchased from courant archives http://sims1234.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/community-access-channels-feel-snubbed-by-at-t Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:23:00 -0700