Net Neutrality Is Dead. Here's How to Get It Back

Submitted by michael on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:31pm

Net Neutrality has been the elephant in the regulatory room for over 10 years and our representatives have still failed to notice it. This lack of adequate protection has resulted in the court ruling today - the worst of all scenarios. Free Press has a petition/letter campaign launched - if this issue concerns you - take action here.

Net Neutrality Is Dead. Here's How to Get It Back
Craig Aaron, January 14, 2014

This piece originally appeared in the Huffington Post.

Three judges in D.C. just killed Net Neutrality.

This could be the end of the Internet as we know it. But it doesn't have to be.

The big news: A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet Order. This decision means that companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon — which brought the lawsuit — are now free to block or slow down any website, application or service they like.

Marin TV Holiday Tour

Submitted by Megan Loretz - ... on Mon, 12/23/2013 - 4:38pm

We are excited to announce our Holiday Tour!

Marin TV recently visited the Marin Country Mart and Good Earth with a green screen and holiday hats in-hand, for Marin residents and visitors to spread their holiday cheer on the Community Channel.

We want to give a big THANK YOU to Marin Country Mart and Good Earth for letting us use your locations to feature the tour. We also would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came out to make it such a good time.

Watch the Holiday Tour on our Community Channel U-Verse 99| Comcast 26, Monday through Friday at 4PM. Click here to view the greetings on-demand!

The short promo will also be playing throughout the day on our channel, to see more show times checkout our online schedule at: http://cmcm.tv/community-schedule

Thanks Again!

Hooked on Marin - Trains: Past, Present & Future

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Wed, 12/18/2013 - 3:27pm

UPDATE: This video is available to Watch Now

Join host Terry McGovern as this Hooked on Marin speaker event explores the county's railroading past. Marin historian Richard Torney takes a trip down memory 'track.' Then find out about the latest developments of the SMART system and what the future holds down the line.

Trains in Marin: Past and Future
7pm, Wednesday, Dec 4
Corte Madera Community Center

The Hooked on Marin speaker series is a community-based partnership comprised of Marin county public service agencies and educational districts collaborating to foster social, educational, and cultural enrichment opportunities in Marin. Video coverage is provided by the Drake High School Communications Academy in a partnership between CMCM and the Intel Computer Clubhouse. CMCM trained four separate multi-camera production teams to cover each of the talks.

http://www.hookedonmarin.com/

Watch Out - Congress to Rewrite the Communications Act

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 11:38pm

While the Communications Act is in definite need for a radical re-thinking with an eye on equitable access, affordability and expanded public interests protections, the thought of this reform effort launching under current House leadership should be cause for alarm.

Leading the charge is House Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) who last attempted this in 2006 when he championed the troubled national video franchise legislation written by AT&T. His effort then was to get the bill into conference where the real decisions are made (behind closed doors and away from public scrutiny). AT&T failed in that effort, but succeeded in passing their legislation in 20 states accomplishing the same goal. In CA, AT&T gave us DIVCA and succeeded in exiling local PEG channels to a CH99 ghetto menu and altering funding streams to create fiscal instability for media centers around the state.

Sausalito People Series playlist

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 2:30pm

Keep up with the Sausalito People series with this series playlist.

Sausalito People is a great way to hear from interesting people living among us in Sausalito. Each
program in the series features a local resident talking about his or her work, area of expertise, or
adventures and experiences.

November Updates

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Fri, 11/08/2013 - 5:31pm

This month's updates include a chance to peak inside the Star Wars model shop, a look at our 'Horrorsonmia' late night movie line up, board member election results and upcoming workshops.

Click here to see the full newsletter.

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Marinsomnia Halloween Specials

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 5:31pm

Horrorsomnia
Stay up past midnight for a week of classic 'B' Horror on Marin TV Channel 26. These run well through the days of the dead and into next week, watch them all and you'll surely be a walking zombie by next week.



Starting on Halloween night at midnight (which is technically Friday)!

Thursday (Christopher HalloLee night)

Horror express 12:00am
An English anthropologist has discovered a frozen monster in the frozen wastes of Manchuria which he believes may be the Missing Link. 1972 Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Telly Savalas

End of the World 1:29am
A scientist discovers signals from space that appear to carry information concerning a series of seemingly unrelated natural disasters, occurring across the globe. Hoping to discover the source of these signals and who's behind them, the scientist and his wife set out on a trek to locate the intended recipient of the signals. What the couple eventually discovers is a small remote convent with occupants who are not really who they appear to be.1977 Christopher Lee, Sue Lyon

Horror Hotel 2:55am

Hooked on Marin Speaker Series: Native Peoples

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 11:08am

UPDATE: This event is now available on the Marin TV On-Demand site - click here to watch.

Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm, Hooked on Marin presents "Discovering California Native Peoples: The Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM)" at the Drake Little Theater, Tamalpais Union School District.

Hooked on Marin is a community based partnership comprised of Marin county public service agencies and educational districts collaborating to foster social, educational, and cultural enrichment opportunities in Marin. Video coverage is provided by the Drake High School Communications Academy in a partnership between CMCM and the Intel Computer Clubhouse. CMCM trained four separate multi-camera production teams to cover each of the upcoming four talks.

CMCM Annual Member Meeting and Election Results

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 7:16pm

An announcement and a reminder, to our members,

2013 ELECTION RESULTS
The election results for the two available member elected CMCM Board seats are now finalized:

Dario D'Arrigo 37.0%
Bill Sims 69.6%
Lawrence Strick 80.4%

Based on CMCM member votes, Lawrence Strick and Bill Sims will serve out terms on the CMCM board beginning Nov 2013. Our thanks to all candidates for their commitment to serving CMCM and their efforts now and in the future!

2013 ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
The annual member meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday Oct 30th at the San Rafael Corporate Center, Tamalpais Room from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Typically this is a short presentation to the members present, followed by Q&A and a brief first board meeting. Please make an effort to attend and meet members of the CMCM board and hear updates about the past year of operations!

Directions to the San Rafael Corporate Center - Use the Lindaro Street Entrance to the right of the PG&E entrance. Parking available in nearby lots.

MAP

LWV Marin 2013 Candidate Debates

Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 1:02pm

This month we covered the League of Women Voters (LWV) local government debates. You can now watch the 2013 Marin candidate debates online and find the upcoming cable schedule right here.




Individual Debates:

LWV and the Redwoods Candidate Forums
Tamalpais Union High School District Watch Now
Mill Valley City Council Watch Now
College of Marin Watch Now

Sustainable San Rafael City Council Candidate Forum
Tamalpais Union High School District Watch Now

LWV Debate - Novato City Council 2013 Watch Now

+ Sat 09/28/13 12:00 PM Channel 30
+ Mon 10/07/13 06:00 PM Channel 30
+ Thu 10/17/13 09:00 AM Channel 30
+ Fri 10/25/13 06:00 PM Channel 30
+ Mon 10/28/13 05:00 PM Channel 30
+ Sat 11/02/13 08:00 PM Channel 30