Open to the Public: January 2012

Open to the Public: January 2012
Request from puppeteer
Voicemail received January 4, 2012 from MA
Hi, my name is Brett XXX. I am a puppeteer, character designer, story teller, and puppeteer
designer. I have been in the business for about five and half years, graduated from
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, worked at Disney for six years as a puppeteer and
character performer, and started my own business in these hard times. My work is large scale
realistic body puppets. They have been shown briefly on ABC’s the Shoe, a quick little five
second skit on a puppet called the Cyclops. He performs at King Richard’s fair, a very realistic
body puppet. I have some great ideas, some great writing, and I kind of have my own crew that
would back me up in a lot of what I’ve been doing. I’ve also done music videos, and I’m going
to continue going to school for my masters degree, and I’d really really love to get some of my
work out on the tube and get people’s responses. Because my work is extremely different than a
lot of the work out there. There is no computer graphic imaging. It is all realistic puppets. A lot
of hard work is put into it and I think it will pay off in the end. People respond to this stuff now
more than ever before because it’s really really rare to see. Please respond to me. My number is
XXXXX. Right now I’m in Orlando, Florida, working for Disney. Thank you very much. I will
continue to do research. My work is on the web many links online, my Facebook page,
YouYube, things of that nature. Thank you very much, hope to hear from someone soon.
Byebye.
World Children's Radio / World Children's Media Foundation
Received January 6, 2012 from NY
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
I write to you as Founder and Editor in Chief of Radijojo World Children's Radio Network, the
European Children's Radio Network and as initiator of the World Children's Media Foundation.
We are not just another commercial radio station playing irrelevant music and selling advertising
to the kids - we are the opposite:
* strictly non-commercial
* made by kids for kids
* free of advertising
* dedicated to education, cultural exchange, empowerment and inclusion of all kids of all age
groups.
We connect children in more than 100 countries in media based education projects of global
learning, participation and media literacy. Hereby, we focus on children in marginalized
communities. In the US, we have as special chapter called the Transatlantic Children's Radio
"Across the Ocean" (www.across-the-ocean.org)
Hundreds of kids of all age groups and regions throughout the States have joined us already with
reports, songs, poems, skype sessions. Many community stations from Alaska to Arizona have
broadcast parts of our programming. We are member of PRX, Generation PRX and partner of
PACIFICA. Our work has received numerous distinctions from UNICEF, UNESCO, UN
Alliance of Civilizations, EU, German Federal government. As part of our global reachout
strategy, we plan to establish a chapter in the US now - in cooperation with local community
radios, non-commercial media centres, youth centres and schools. We could also imagine to
establish the Head office of the World Children's Media Foundation in the US. We would like to
discuss this issues with you. It would be good if talks could be held around the NFCB annual
meeting in Houston in June - there, we will present our plans for the US and hold talks with
partner stations. We are convinced that our work will help millions of American children
throughout the States to learn, speak out and improve their life in family, school and community.
Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Dipl.-Soz. Thomas XXX, MBA
Founder and Editor in Chief
Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Initiator of the World Children's Media Foundation
XXX-XXX-XXX
www.world-childrens-radio.net
www.across-the-ocean.org
www.radijojo.de/the-movement
www.radijojo.de/we-are-discovering-the-world
www.radijojo.de
www.euchira.eu
www.global-radio-kids.org
Doc Martin
Received January 6, 2012 from CA
I have enjoyed the Doc Martin series tremendously and am now watching the re-runs on KCET
(now not a part of CPB). Are there plans for another series?
Feature and Short film projects
Received January 8, 2012 from CA
To whom it may concern,
My name is Rasekh XXX, I am a young director living currently in Los Angeles. My
background is from Afghanistan. To make the story short, I have ideas and projects regarding
Afghanistan's current situation. I would like to know where or to whom I can write to get
fundings for humanitarian media projects. The projects will help educate people that are in
western countries about the facts what are young girls, women, and helpless
farmers are facing. The movie is based on true story. I want to ask if the organization can help
me or if it's not possible please direct me to anyone else
who is ready to hear my story and ideas to help this project to move forward.
Kind Regards,
Rasekh G.
Director
RJ STUDIO
Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXX XXX@ymail.com
Story Idea
Received January 9, 2012 from WA
Sounds and Stories of Native America CDs and Film
I wanted to introduce you to our new projects in the hopes you may be interested in a feature
with Educator Julie Cajune and/or our musicians. Thank you for your consideration.
www.caipar.org Two new recordings, Heart of the Bitterroot: Voices of Salish and Pend
d’Oreille Women and Remembering the Songs: Music Traditions from the Zuni, Navajo and
Salish (Npustin Press), and the companion film that shares its title with the latter, were created in
order to ensure that the traditional music and stories from several American Indian tribes never
vanish. Each of the projects is the brainchild of Julie Cajune, a celebrated educator whose
work with the Salish tribe to which she was born has been recognized and applauded
by many. The projects were undertaken with the assistance of a generous $1.4 million grant
awarded to Cajune by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, with a focus on preserving and bringing
Indian history and culture into classrooms across the state and possibly across the nation.
Conceived and executive-produced by Salish educator Julie Cajune named one of the 50
visionaries who are changing your world by Utne Reader magazine Heart of the Bitterroot tells
the stories of four Salish and Pend d’Oreille women. The stories are portrayed in the women’s
voices through the inspired writings of Jennifer Greene, a Salish/Chippewa-Cree poet who won
the North American Native Authors Poetry Award. Recited by Joanne Bigcrane, the stories are
complemented by traditional songs and music performed on flute, violin and piano.
Remembering the Songs shares music traditions from the Zuni, Navajo and Salish communities
through stories told by a culture bearer, a flute maker and a daughter. The music of
Remembering the Songs, performed by Fernando Cellicion, Florentine Johnson, Gary Stroutsos
and Paul Thompson, includes both traditional songs and original compositions. Complementing
the music are the stories of Zuni culture bearer Fernando
Cellicion, Thompson, a master Din flute maker, and the late Jerome Vanderburg, one of the last
Salish men to make and play traditional Salish flutes.
Pagan Channel
Received January 10, 2012 from MI
Would like to see a Pagan Channel on television. With information on the different pagan
beliefs, recipes, crafts, rituals, etc etc etc. Never have seen or heard of anywhere. Local channel
Create is the closest thing
Wiccan
Received January 10, 2012 from MI
Just stating the fact that much of the population I am sure would love to see a weekly program on
wiccan or pagan beliefs. I am a practicing pagan and like other beliefs there are many followers
world wide that follow the pagan fundamentals.
Pagan program
Received January 10, 2012 from FL
We'd like to see a program geared toward the Pagan community.
Pagan Channel
Received January 10, 2012 from SC
I would very much be interested in seeing a channel with shows that appeal to the pagan
community.
Pagan/Wiccan Themed Articles
Received January 10, 2012 from NJ
There is a lack of Pagan/Wiccan education to inform others about the true meaning of this
nature-based faith and the love & respect for all living things. Our beliefs have been pushed to
the back-burners for centuries since Christianity...and it's time to bring them out into the open
again! No more hiding our positive approaches to life and living and encouraging others to learn
the REAL meanings of what we firmly believe in and stand by. Hundreds of us are waiting to
allow the good energies to finally supercede all the negative energies from false accusations and
lies! Time for the truth to be uncovered! Blessed Be!
Pagan podcasts
Received January 10, 2012 from Outside U.S.
As a pagan i would like to see a pagan channel on here as there isnt enough education out there
on all aspects of paganism/wicca shamanism etc ......many blessings
Complaint regarding MLK Day programming
Voicemail received January 16, 2012
I’m a big supporter of PBS and I was watching tonight Monday Martin Luther King Day, your
national broadcast with Judy Woodruff and I’m just appalled at this white woman who was
brought on to say that Martin Luther King (she wasn’t even born when he said it) and he did say
it, I’m a drummer for civil rights. Why should she be on, to even be allowed to say that? This
woman was not even born when he was alive. You people should really get your facts straight
and be the journalists that you always were. Thank you.
Local Legends
Received January 19, 2012 from OH
My name is Jeremy XXX and I have a show entitled "Local Legends". The show is an
investigative show where my crew and I investigate legends in small towns across the United
States. We investigate the paranormal, cryptozoological creatures, and unsolved mysteries. We
are looking for funding to help with better equipment and travel. If you could help us out, it
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Bring Breastfeeding Back to Sesame Street
Received January 20, 2012 from MT
Dear Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
Bring Breastfeeding Back to Sesame Street (BBBSS) is a group of mothers who want to see
Sesame Street bring breastfeeding back to their program. As a sponsor of Sesame Street, you are
well aware that this show impacts yo...uth significantly. BBBSS wants to ensure the health of
future generations and to do this, it is very important that one of the best options for infant
nutrition be shown to children. This is where we need your help. We think it is important for
Sesame Street to address that breastfeeding, just as bottle feeding, is a normal way to feed an
infant child. According to the CDC, in 2011 74.6% of mothers attempted to breastfeed and by six
months, only 14.8% of mothers were exclusively breastfeeding. In order to raise these rates it is
crucial that breastfeeding is shown to be a normal everyday occurrence. BBBSS recognizes that
Sesame Street is devoted to the portrayal of important childhood issues in a positive, tasteful, and
age appropriate manner. We are confident that breastfeeding will be shown the same care as in
previous decades when Buffy and Maria were featured breastfeeding on the show. Social change
is needed to encourage breastfeeding and BBBSS believes that your influence will be
groundbreaking! As a large icon, supporting breastfeeding will also imply your support in
healthy families and healthy children. A petition supporting our cause has garnered over 30,000
signatures already, but your voice is needed to promote a cause devoted to improving the health
of the next generation.
Signed,
BBBSS (Bring Breastfeeding Back to Sesame Street)
Question regarding programming
Voicemail received January 26, 2012 from IA
Yeah I was wondering. I get my stations from Des Moines on a dish channel. I was wondering
why we can’t get the knitting daily TV program
Lydia's Italy horrific animal abuse
Received January 30, 2012 from IA
Lyida's Italy in America recently featured the sight of a live lobster being dismember with
shears. Lydia put the animal in the freezer until it became "inactive" then hefted a large pair of
shears and proceeded to cut the living animal to pieces. Not only will I NEVER watch her
program again, I'll be withholding donations to any entity assoicate with CPB until I hear that
this sort of nightmarish behavior won't be tolerated on what is supposedly an "enlightened"
network. I'm a carnivore, and the gods know I'm not perfect, but this was hellish, even tho my
wife and I leaped for the remote to switch it off before it went very far. Good grief. This is the
very definition of animal abuse. I mean, it doesn't get any more abusive than dismembering a
living creature, does it? How could you broadcast this in this day and age?? Somebody should
lose their job. Please forward my comments to Lydia.
Improving hearing quality
Received January 31, 2012 from NC
Please,please get rid of the background music so we can hear the narration. Limit the number of
contributors with small speaking parts. Narrators with voices that project(some women and soft
spoken men and those with monotonal speech are difficult to understand.