You may not remember hell, you may not even have been born when Marshal McLuhan, a reputable, well-respected scholar, declared television a vast wasteland, bemoaning its hypnotic powers and its capacity for dummying-down important ideas. He was right, of course; he still is. A trip across the three hundred channels is still a lot like a road trip across North America on the I-70: You discover civilization's outposts are far fewer and much further between that you ever imagined, and all the rest is vacancy with road signs. A few of the quirky little roadside attractions are, however, pretty dazzling in their homespun way. For example, try SGTV in Seminole County, Florida. SGTV has just about everything Seminole County except alligator jerky. Naturally, SGTV airs live broadcasts of important government meetings and events, and it features on-demand rebroadcasts of the major policy-making discussions, debates, and votes. Unlike many government stations around the country, though, SGTV offers a full day's programming everyday everything from Jazzercise to environmental tips and tactics. For Seminole County visitors, SGTV offers comprehensive information about local landmarks and attractions, and for everyone in the greater Seminole County area, including its major tourist attractions, SGTV offers comprehensive, detailed weather information. Other channels may frustrate or disappoint, but SGTV is a great little outpost in the vast wasteland.

Local programming that covers informative and interesting topics that local residents wish to watch is what local community television is all about and the District of Columbia has an excellent example in their OCTT found on local cable channel 16. When Mayor Vincent Gray hosts his weekly press briefing the media representatives have an opportunity to ask questions of his Honor on a wide variety of topics and pass on that vital information to the viewing audience. Subjects such as how government is being handled in the District. Look for a special series running on how the various local government agencies run including what their mission is in addition to services and other programs relevant to the DC area. Cable Talk provides exciting and informative television about television itself and how it has evolved with the power of cable being so relevant to what is happening locally today. Look for technical experts as well as customer service reps to answer some question posed by local residents and providing the latest in what it takes to bring you what you wish to view, through video on demand. Observe some of the residents who make a difference in the community.

Coming to your home, directly and from its satellite transmission, is the popular network known as Almavision. An American Christian programming TV network that also has north and Central American affiliates features the best coverage on the Vision for the Souls (translated means Almavision). Juan Bruno Caamao founded Almavision and it began broadcasting in December of 2002 in Los Angeles, California. Almavision has a strong program line up which includes Good Morning Miami with host Claudia Pinzon, as well as talent shows and other shows relevant to the Christian world. It is the largest and most watched Christian television station in South Florida and its radio affiliate is also the most listened to in that part of the U.S. President of the Almavision Miami division is Pastor Daniel Caamao who is responsible for the wide variety of programming to be found on that popular network. Almavision television can be found around the globe in the Spanish language with interpretation available in many languages.

Local channel 199 is Palm Coast Municipal Access. We offer a schedule including non commercial education and government programming on a twenty four hour seven days a week basis. Through PCMA local viewers in the Flagler County area can view what's happening in local government and see who and how their children are being educated. By promoting citizen involvement the community overall comes out the winner. PCMA is not a public access channel but rather a venue to direct government and educational information with a schedule that reflects local interests, emergency service operations, and general information regarding local government services. PCMA TV199 is the place to find complete coverage of your local government meetings as well as explanation as to how government functions for you. Many original locally produced and special interest programs are to be found as well as documentaries and magazine type programming. PSA's (Public Service Announcements) help keep the citizens informed about events and services which are government sponsored. Students with an interest in video production find PCMA the place for real time training and experience. After all, this is YOUR Public Access channel.

Port Orange Government TV, or POGTV, broadcasts concerts, games, and parades of Port Orange live. It is the only source for government meetings and disputes to watch live. It is considered that Port Orange Government TV provides the in-time news about various activities and current affairs of actual life of Port Orange Community.

City TV may be all about Coral Springs here in Florida but it is certainly not limited to viewers in Coral Springs. Streaming live or video on demand make this premium information channel available to many who wish to be informed, educated, and entertained twenty four seven. Financially supported by the City's General Fund and with equipment replacement and new purchases provided by annual granting from ACC (Advanced Cable Communications) City TV is capable of providing exemplary programming. Pull up a chair and sit in on City Commission meetings the first and third Tuesdays each month or check out the bulletin board where information is shared regarding public events, codes, and employment opportunities. Original programming written and directed locally, cover important and informative issues. Educational and environmentally targeted programming can be found on CityTV 25 including reputable third party subject matter and even local high school students get an education through producing programming for local audiences. This opportunity takes broadcast journalism to a totally new level and promotes from within the community.