Thursday, November 15, 2007

Little Egypt Dance, Shaka Boom

Brenda McFarland of Little Egypt Dance of San Antonio performs this drum piece for the Works in Progress Show at Jumpstart Performance in September 2007.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Little Egypt Dance, Sassy Dance

Little Egypt Dance of San Antonio performs this belly dance at the Jumpstart Performance Works in Progress Show in September 2007.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Sunday, October 28, 2007

The Haunted Menger Hotel

The Ghost Lady, Docia Williams, talks about some of the ghosts that have appeared at the haunted Menger Hotel in San Antonio Texas.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Docia Williams, The Haunted English Manor

The Ghost Lady, Docia Williams, talks about her first experience with ghost spirits, at a haunted English Manor. Produced by 411 Productions.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Monday, October 22, 2007

Legend of the Lady at White Rock Lake

Docia Williams, writer, lecturer, and tour guide of ghosts from San Antonio Texas, tells the story of the legend, The Lady at White Rock Lake near Dallas Texas. Produced by 411 Productions.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Belly Dance - Ancient Ruins

Cindy and Dawn dance this beautiful belly dance called Ancient Ruins. This performance was for the Jumpstart Works-In-Progress Show September 2007. Music Issam Househan.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Aerial Dance On the Island S.T. Shimi

S.T. Shimi performs this aerial dance piece (excerpt still in progress) from her powerful one woman show about a political detainee On The Island.

Shimi will perform her completed work in October 12-24, 2007, weekends at Jumpstart Performance in San Antonio.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Beach Prints

What kind of prints can you discover on a walk on the Beach. Footage shot in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Thanks to the Schapira Family for the tour. Espanol: Huellas de la playa. Music Rachid Taja.

Formats available: JPEG Image (.jpg)

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Beach Daydreams

A dreamy day at the beach. Footage shot in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Thanks to the Schapira Family for the tour. Espanol: Un dia en la playa. Music Mozart.

Formats available: Windows Media (.wmv)

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Beach Fishing

What kind of things can you fish for at the Beach? Espanol: ?Que tipo the cosas se pueden pescar en la playa?

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Dr Mark Nelson Raps

Dr. Mark Nelson from San Antonio Judson ISD does a little rap at a San Antonio Townhall meeting in July 2007 for the project to bring a community radio to San Antonio. website: http://www.krov-fm.blacktalkbroadcasting.com/ Produced by 411 Productions
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Bulletin for Chow Pup Found

This Chow or Chow mix puppy was found roaming around St. Mary's

University in San Antonio Texas. It is about 5-6 months old. If you recognize this puppy, please call 789-3143. Update 9-4-07. The owner has not been found so this puppy is up for adoption. Please call if you would like to adopt. He is a high energy puppy and needs a yard to roam in. Is potty trained and walks well on leash.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Whale Watch

Go whale watching in Cape Cod Bay. Footage of Humpback Whales and Minky Whales with the sights and sounds of the sea.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Max in the Garden

The Golden Retriever Max relaxes in the garden at his home in Cape Cod. Espanol: El perro Max se relaja en su jardin.

 

Formats available: Windows Media (.wmv)

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

A Chat with the FCC Part 2

Nadia of the 411 Show has a talk with Rudy Brioche, legal advisor for Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein at the FCC. Nadia has him explain what kind of work the FCC does and how it affects the media we watch and listen to. Part 2 of 2.

Formats available: Windows Media (.wmv)

Friday, August 03, 2007

A Chat with the FCC

Nadia of the 411 Show has a talk with Rudy Brioche, legal advisor for Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein at the FCC.  Nadia has him explain what kind of work the FCC does and how it affects the media we watch and listen to.  Part 1 of  2.

Formats available: Windows Media (.wmv)

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Rock Group Yoshimoto Video No. 3

Watch San Antonio rock group Yoshimoto gives this great performance at Ladyfest San Antonio in late 2006. Featuring Zach and Tiffany on guitar/vocals, Ernesto on drums, Jason aka Butter on bass. This is video no. 3 of 3.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Rock Group Yoshimoto Video No. 2

Watch San Antonio rock group Yoshimoto gives this great performance at Ladyfest San Antonio in late 2006. Featuring Zach and Tiffany on guitar/vocals, Ernesto on drums, Jason aka Butter on bass.  This is video no. 2 of 3.  

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Rock Group Yoshimoto Video No. 1

Watch San Antonio rock group Yoshimoto gives this great performance  at Ladyfest San Antonio in late 2006. This is video no. 1 of 3. 

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Dramamine is Dangerous, Part 5

A cautionary story about not believing everything you read on the Internet. This little saga was brought on by reading the website, erowid.org and thinking whats the worst that can happen? In this case, the experiment was with Dimenhydrinate. Part 5 of 5.


Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Dramamine is Dangerous, Part 4

A cautionary story about not believing everything you read on the Internet. This little saga was brought on by reading the website, erowid.org and thinking whats the worst that can happen? In this case, the experiment was with Dimenhydrinate. Part 4 of 5.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Dramamine is Dangerous, Part 3

A cautionary story about not believing everything you read on the Internet. This little saga was brought on by reading the website, erowid.org and thinking whats the worst that can happen? In this case, the experiment was with Dimenhydrinate. Part 3 of 5.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Friday, July 20, 2007

Dramamine is Dangerous Part 2

A cautionary story about not believing everything you read on the Internet. This little saga was brought on by reading the website, erowid.org and thinking what is the worst that can happen? In this case, the experiment was with Dimenhydrinate. Part 2 of 5.
Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Dramamine is Dangerous Part 1

A cautionary story about not believing everything you read on the Internet. This little saga was brought on by reading the website, erowid.org and thinking whats the worst that can happen? In this case, the experiment was with Dimenhydrinate.

Videotaping this, and then making the decision of whether to air or not, was a difficult one because of all the thorny issues involved. And of course the entire story was not caught on video. However, the pros outweigh the cons and it may make someone think twice before experimenting with over the counter medications. Part 1 of 5 . 8 min.

Formats available: Quicktime (.mov)

Friday, June 29, 2007

Severe Summer Rains in Texas

Video footage on June 28th 2007 of the normally dry creek beds around Northwest San Antonio, which turned into raging rivers in a matter of about 2 hours. Over 70 roads around the city were closed due to high water.  Because of poor drainage this wreaks havoc around the city.

 

Espanol: video de arroyos normalmente secos alrededor de San Antonio Texas in junio 2007 despues de dos horas de lluvia. Hay inundaciones rapidamente en las calles.


Friday, June 22, 2007

Sphynx Moth Morning Dew

Sometimes a lovely creature crosses your path and stops you in your tracks, like this fairy like Sphynx Moth. Music Nocturne in C sharp minor by Frederic Chopin on violin. Espanol: Hay veces que una creatura hermosa cruza tu camino y te hace parar, como esta esfinge polilla.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Wildflower Dreams No. 2

Wildflowers dance along the traffic in the Spring. Music 1001 Dreams. Espanol: Suenos de flores numero 2. Flores silvestres bailen junto al trafico de autos. Musica 1001 Dreams.


Thursday, June 07, 2007

Wildflower Dreams No. 1

Planted flowers growing along wildflowers in the garden. Music Gnossiene by violinist Claude Chalhoub
Espanol: Suenos de flores. Flores silvestres en el jardin crecen junto a flores sembrados. Musica de Claude Chalhoub.

Monday, June 04, 2007

Carlos Arredondo perdio su hijo en Irak, (3 Parte)

Carlos Arredondo hizo noticia en agosto de 2004, cuando los marineros fueron a su casa en Hollywood Florida, para avisarle que su hijo Alexander de 20 anos, habia muerto en accion in Irak. Reacciono con desesperacion y dio fuego a la camioneta de los Marineros. Ahora el habla en contra de la guerra, Fabiola Torralba dio esta entrevista para el 411 Show en San Antonio, Texas. 3a parte.

Friday, June 01, 2007

Carlos Arredondo perdio su hijo en Irak (2 parte)

Carlos Arredondo hizo noticia en agosto de 2004, cuando los marineros fueron a su casa en Hollywood Florida, para avisarle que su hijo Alexander de 20 anos, habia muerto en accion in Irak. Reacciono con desesperacion y dio fuego a la camioneta de los Marineros. Ahora el habla en contra de la guerra, Fabiola Torralba dio esta entrevista para el 411 Show en San Antonio, Texas.

Carlos Arredondo perdio su hijo en Irak (1 parte)

Carlos Arredondo hizo noticia en agosto de 2004, cuando los marineros fueron a su casa en Hollywood Florida, para avisarle que su hijo Alexander de 20 anos, habia muerto en accion in Irak. Reacciono con desesperacion y dio fuego a la camioneta de los Marineros. Ahora el habla en contra de la guerra, Fabiola Torralba dio esta entrevista para el 411 Show en San Antonio, Texas.

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Carlos Arredondo lost son in Iraq (part 3)

Part 3. Carlos Arredondo's son, LCPL Alexander S. Arredondo, died in Iraq on August 25, 2004. He was twenty years old. Carlos Arredondo made headline news when he set the Marine van and himself on fire from the grief he experienced. He now speaks out against war and political violence and founded People United for Peace. (more) In this interview he speaks to Fabiola Torralba of the 411 Show in detail about his life changing experience.


Carlos Arredondo lost son in Iraq (part 2)

Part 2. Carlos Arredondo's son, LCPL Alexander S. Arredondo, died in Iraq on August 25, 2004. He was twenty years old. Carlos Arredondo made headline news when he set the Marine van and himself on fire from the grief he experienced. He now speaks out against war and political violence and founded People United for Peace. (more) In this interview he speaks to the 411 Show in detail about his life changing experience.

Carlos Arredondo, lost son in Iraq (part 1)

Carlos Arredondo's son, LCPL Alexander S. Arredondo, died in Iraq on August 25, 2004. He was twenty years old. Carlos Arredondo made headline news when he set the Marine van and himself on fire from the grief he experienced. He now speaks out against war and political violence and founded People United for Peace. (more) In this interview he speaks to the 411 Show in detail about his life changing experience.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Tonight - Michael 19

19 year old Michael sings this original song Tonight for the 411 Show. Michael is a singer songwriter from San Antonio, TX. Espanol: Michael de 19 anos canta una cancion original Tonight (esta noche).

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Election Day, Does Anyone Care?

In this video study, Producer Patsy Robles goes out on Election Day in May 2007 and asks fellow citizens their thoughts on the voting process. their reasons for voting, and if it matters.


Wednesday, May 16, 2007

No Innocence - Michael 19

19 year old Michael sings this original song No Innocence for the  411 Show. Michael is a singer songwriter from San Antonio, TX.  Espanol: Michael de 19 anos canta una cancion original No Innocence (no inocencia).


Friday, May 11, 2007

Youth in Immigration Detention Centers

Nadia of the 411 Show interviews youth media activist Abdulai Bah who works in radio/internet media with Peoples Production House in New York. Abdulai talks about his ordeal as a teen refugee from Sierra Leone. He was housed for four months in a U.S. immigration detention center.


Friday, May 04, 2007

Michael 19: No One

19 year Michael performs this original song called No One for the 411 Show. Michael is a self-taught musician who also composes. Espanol: Michael de 19 anos canta una cancion original No One.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Youth Working in the Media

Nadia of the 411 Show interviews youth media activists, Hana Georg and Abdulai Bai on they work they are doing in changing the media landscape. Hana and Abdulai work radio/internet media with People’s Production House in New York.


Tuesday, April 24, 2007

The Importance of Public Access

Nadia of the 411 Show interviews Mike Trujillo of quote-unquote.org, Channel 27 in Albuquerque New Mexico, on the importance of public access television across the U.S. as a tool to help Youth learn to produce their own media.


Thursday, April 19, 2007

Dina Kaplan of Blip.TV on Videoblogging, Social Networking Part 2

Dina Kaplan, co-founder of Blip.Tv, a video hosting website, talks about the Videoblogging and social networking trend at the National Conference for Media Reform in January 2007. She explains what it is, who does it and why.

Part 2 of 2.


Dina Kaplan of Blip.TV on Videoblogging, Social Networking

Dina Kaplan, co-founder of Blip.Tv, a video hosting website, talks about the Videoblogging and social networking trend at the National Conference for Media Reform in January 2007. She explains what it is, who’s doing it and why.

Part 1 of 2.


Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal, Raul Riojas Body Language Dance

Raul Riojas from Body Language Dance gives this awesome performance at the Jumpstart Performance Party  2007. He dances to Michael Jackson, Smooth Criminal to an enthusiastic audience. Raul is a self-taught dancer who now teaches hip hop dance in San Antonio.


Friday, April 06, 2007

Michael Jackson, Billie Jean, Raul Riojas Body Language Dance

Raul Riojas from Body Language Dance gives this superb performance at the Jumpstart Performance Party 2007. He dances to Michael Jacksons Billie Jean to an enthusiastic audience. Raul is a self-taught dancer and currently teaches hip hop dance.

Produced by 411 Productions

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Is Public Access Under Fire by AT&T U-Verse?

Public Access Producers in San Antonio Texas have been in a long battle over keeping Public Access Television alive in Texas. We monitor what goes on at the City and State level. Since San Antonio was the 1st city to be impacted by changes to telecommunications laws in Texas we are the crash-test dummies for what will happen to the rest of Texas and the U.S. when it comes to Public Access Channels.

A threatening item is on the Agenda for the San Antonio City Council meeting on April 5, 2007. Below is a copy of the agenda item. Of note is the part of Alternatives. This request for action basically states that if the AT&T U-Verse test fails, that AT&T should not be required to carry the Public Access, Governmental, or Educational channels (PEG for short), And THAT THE OTHER CABLE COMPANIES SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO AS WELL, which would kill public access. Is this how AT&T is trying to get out of having to carry the public access channels? Inquiring minds want to know. What we have found out about how U-Verse really works can be reviewed in this link

http://saveaccess.org/sites/saveaccess.org/files/HowYouAreDelivered.pdf

CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
Request for Council Action

Agenda Item # 23
Council Meeting Date:

4/5/2007
RFCA Tracking No: R-1345


DEPARTMENT: Finance

DEPARTMENT HEAD: Ben Gorzell


COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED:
City Wide

SUBJECT:
Agreement with AT&T to conduct testing for PEG carriage on its system

SUMMARY:

This ordinance authorizes an agreement with AT&T Texas to conduct

first office application "FOA" for the purposes of AT&T to carry the

City's Public, Education and Government (PEG) programming on its

U-Verse TV Service.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

AT&T and the City of San Antonio are working together to have

carriage of the City's three PEG channels. The Texas Utilities Code

requires that the City provide PEG programming in a format

compatible with the provider's technology and that the provider

carry the channels after the City has made that request. This

agreement is to test signal compatibility. The City has identified

one point of demarcation for all three PEG channels for AT&T.

Each party will be responsible for its side of the demarcation

point. The City will install transmission equipment to transmit

PEG content. AT&T will install and test encoders to capture the

City's PEG programming. Upon termination of this agreement,

the City is entitled to the equipment installed by AT&T

for the City's PEG channels.


ISSUE:

In the Summer of 2006, AT&T Texas began testing the delivery

of IPTV. The City has the right to request that its community

(PEG) channels be carried on its system. Testing is required because

the deliverly of service is different than that of our current cable

operators. The City and AT&T have identified a single point of

demarcation to simplify and reduce the cost of implementation.


ALTERNATIVES:
The City could chose not to carry PEG channels on

AT&T 's system. However, the City should then consider

removing the requirement of its other cable providers

in order to be consistent with our cable/video providers

and to provide consistent cable/video services to citizens. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????

What the hell is that suppose to mean??????????????????

That they can kill PEG?(edited in)


FISCAL IMPACT:
The City receives 1% of state certificated cable/video providers revenues

for the purposes of providing PEG services. Funds have been appropriated

in this 2007 budget to provide connectivity to additional providers.

RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval

ATTACHMENT(S):



DEPARTMENT HEAD AUTHORIZATIONS:

Ben Gorzell

Director

Finance


APPROVED FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:

Pat DiGiovanni

Deputy City Manager


Update 4-12-07, the City Council postponed voting on this issue one week, and the held a public meeting for concerned citizens, however the following week they passed this ordinance. Video of that meeting will be posted on this blog this month and run on Public Access Television in San Antonio in May 2007.

Monday, April 02, 2007

San Antonio Election 2007 District 8 Candidates Forum Part 1

San Antonio City Council Election Forum held March 26, 2007 for District 8 City Council Seat. Candidates answered questions from the community concerning various issues such as how to protect the Edwards Aquifer (the only fresh water source for San Antonio), the $500 million bond proposal, and how to protect San Antonio trees (many land developers ignore the tree ordinance to protect trees and clear the land completely). This video is also running on Public Access Television in San Antonio Texas during April 2007. Part 1 of 6. For the other 5 parts, go to our other website 411productions.blogspot.com.

Candidates May 2007

For City Council District 8 San Antonio.

Diane Cibrian

Gloria Sanchez

Mario Obledo

Morris Stribling

Jacob Dell (not present during 1st half)

Bert Cecconi (not present)

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