Thursday 22 October 2009

[creative-radio] Broadband in a backpack

 

Broadband in a backpack

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8318156.stm

[excerpt]

In the aftermath of a disaster, any connection to the outside world can be
life-saving.

When telephone networks inevitably crumble, it can be days before those
affected can contact their families or relief agencies.

[...]

The pack consists of several lightweight components which combine to give
the ability to upload photos and videos, make calls and e-mail.

Mr Outmesguine says getting quick access to the internet means relief
efforts can be more targeted and efficient. People within disaster zones
can direct relief to the places and people that need it most.

As well as this, people in hostile areas can let loved ones know they are
safe.

"A new concept in disaster relief is the people who are affected getting
in touch with their relatives - especially the ones outside the area," Mr
Outmesguine told BBC World Service's Digital Planet.

[...]

Getting cheaper

Bill Brindley, head of IT consortium NetHope, says the cost of producing
the network relief kits is plummeting as they get easier to use.

"Initially the kits we put together in 2003-2004 cost close to $40,000 and
you had to send a technologist with them.

"Now we've got the whole kit, including the solar panel, down to around
$3,000."

The cost effective solar panel is a key improvement.

"In the initial kit, you'd have to hook it up to a big truck battery. Now
we have portable kits which have all kinds of power connections. One in
particular is a thin film solar panel that you fold out and literally
collect power during the day when the sun is out, and then recharge at
night."

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[creative-radio] Concerned Broadcasters Criticize Spain's New Law

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Concerned Broadcasters Criticize Spain's New Law
SOURCE: World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)

According to the government, the bill is the outcome of a wide
consultationwith all actors in the audiovisual sector

(AMARC/IFEX) - 17 October 2009

The European branch of the World Association of Community Radio
Broadcasters (AMARC) refutes the declarations of the Spanish government
and express its concern over the fact that this important law was drafted
without the participation of the media's main actors and without any kind
of debate.

In spite of the fact that the government said that it would consult with
all organizations in the media sector during the drafting of the bill and
arrive at a consensus, it has not facilitated the flow of information on
the contents of law, nor have meetings been held with the relevant
organizations, with the exception of the Union of Commercial Television
Stations (UTECA). The only way for media organizations to know the
proposed law's contents, and thus allow them to make contributions, has
been through the State Council (Consejo de Estado) during the month of
August 2009. Just 10 organizations presented proposals in a consultative
body hearing, which was not a government initiative.

Moreover, AMARC considers the law to be written with a commercial vision
of communication instead of considering it as a natural development of
fundamental rights.

In regards to the social uses of media, the law recognizes in a marginal
form, in article 32, that non-profit organizations can establish radio and
television stations (community-based media).

Within this framework, AMARC Europe considers that the article is quite
deficient and contravenes the European "Audiovisual Media Services"
directive, since it does not include any measures to guarantee or support
the existence of these media outlets.

While the law puts in place restrictions for community-based media, those
same measures do not apply for commercial media services.

On the other hand, in order to regulate community-based media, the Spanish
Government did not consult with the Network of Community Media (Red de
Medios Comunitarios), although the network requested this many times. Nor
did the government take into consideration the recommendation regarding
amendments to article 32 proposed by the State Council and the
Commissionfor the Telecommunications Market (Comisión del Mercado de las
Telecomunicaciones).

Before the next step towards the passage of the Audiovisual General Law,
AMARC demands:
- Improvements and amendments to article 32 regarding community media
services.
- Removal of the financial restrictions foreseen in article 32.
- Acknowledgement of the "Red de Medios Comunitarios" proposals, whose
declarations have not been taken into account by the Government.
- That the recommendations issued by international bodies be taken into
account, including the UN joint declaration on diversity in broadcasting,
the September 2008 resolution of the European Parliament on community
media and the Council of Europe's declaration on the role of community
media in promoting social cohesion and intercultural dialogue.

http://www.ifex.org/spain/2009/10/21/audiovisual_law_approved/

For more information:
World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters
705, rue Bourget, bureau 100
Montreal, Quebec H4C 2M6
Canada
secgen (@) si.amarc.org
Phone: +1 514 982 0351
Fax: +1 514 849 7129
http://www.amarc.org

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[creative-radio] Translations on Colonial Injustice in Germany // Das KARAWANE Festival 2010]

 

Translations on << Colonial Injustice in Germany >>: english + französisch
+ deutsch + türkce + farsi + espagnol
http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1422
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English Text
The Caravan Festival 2010: In memory of victims of the fortress Europe
African Masquerade - Masks and Music Parade in Jena

Appeal for a Caravan Festival – For the Rights of Refugees and Migrants in
Europe

The topic of the Festival is:

Africa is not far from us – Unite Against Colonial Injustice
Save Lives: - Protest against the brutality and deaths of the refugees and
migrants by the EU - Frontex and the barbaric policies of Fortress Europe

http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1416
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english

On Colonial Injustice and the Continuity of Barbarity:
The Situation of Human Beings as Refugees and Migrants in Germany >>>
http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1279

französisch

Sur l'injustice coloniale et la continuation de la barbarie en Allemagne
The VOICE Refugee Forum Network
Unifiez contre la continuation de l'injustice coloniale
La situation des droits de l'homme des refugiés et des immigrés en
Allemagne >>>> http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1400

türkce

The VOICE Refugee Forum Network
Sömürgecilik Haksizligi ve Barbarligin Almanya'da Sürdürülmesi
Üzerine Beraberce sömürgecilik haksizligina karsi
Almanya'da mülteci ve göçmen olarak yasayan insanlarin durumu >>>
http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1392

farsi >>> http://thecaravan.org/node/2164

espagnol

Juntos contra la ley colonial
De la injusticia colonial y la continuación de la barbarie
La situación de personas, que viven en Alemania como refugiados y migrantes
http://thevoiceforum.org/node/1393

deutsch

The VOICE Netzwerk zum Thema Koloniales Unrecht in Deutschland
Gemeinsam gegen koloniales Recht in Deutschland
Über koloniale Ungerechtigkeit und die Fortsetzung von Barbarei:
Die Situation von Menschen, die als Flüchtlinge und Migranten in
Deutschland leben >>> http://thecaravan.org/node/2017

Das KARAWANE Festival 2010: In Gedenken an all die Opfer der Festung
Europa // Afrikanischer MaskenTanz - Konzerts und Maskeradenparade in Jena

Aufruf für ein KARAWANE-Festival – für die Rechte der Flüchtlinge und
MigrantInnen in Europa

Thema:

Afrika ist nicht weit von uns – Vereinigt gegen koloniales Unrecht

Rettet Leben: Widerstand gegen die Brutalität und Tod der Flüchtlinge und
MigrantInnen durch die EU – Frontex und die barbarische Politik der
Festung Europa

deutsch:
http:// thevoiceforum.org/node/1417
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[creative-radio] CKUT radio: Cultural Crossroads II

 


* CKUT radio: Cultural Crossroads II

CKUT radio's 'world skip the beat' presents a special program
featuring interviews with Matana Roberts and Babak Towhidi from Advaar

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MONDAY OCTOBER 26th 12h00 - 14h00
live broadcast on CKUT Radio, 90.3fm
tune-in globally via live stream at www.ckut.ca
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Tune-in to CKUT radio for 'world skip the beat' the second edition of
Cultural Crossroads, hosted by journalist Stefan Christoff, featuring
interviews with leading global music artists from Montreal.

CKUTs radio's weekly global music program, 'world skip the beat', airs
each Monday featuring musical sounds from around the world. A special
edition, Cultural Crossroads II, will highlight unique music while
featuring extended interviews with celebrated Jazz saxophonist Matana
Roberts and Iranian musician Babak Towhidi from Advaar ensemble.

* Matana Roberts is a celebrated Chicago-born jazz saxophonist, playing
both classical and improvisational compositions, Matana has won the praise
of music critics internationally. According to the New York Times, "Matana
Roberts, a fearless and charismatic Chicago-born saxophonist who can
reconcile all sorts of saxophone languages."

Matana Roberts:
http://www.matanaroberts.com/

Hour: Musing on Montreal and jazz as liberation music
http://www.hour.ca/news/news.aspx?iIDArticle=18094

* Advaar is a celebrated Iranian music ensemble, the name is a Persian term
meaning cycle, a notion found at the very heart in Persian art. Advaar is
dedicated to building on the great Persian cultural heritage as well as
composition and improvisation inspired by the landscape of learned and
traditional repertoires. Babak Towhidi is the founder of Advaar ensemble.

Advaar:
http://www.myspace.com/advaar

Hour: Persian cycles
http://www.hour.ca/news/news.aspx?iIDArticle=18532

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