Somerville History

[alpinepie.livejournal.com]

Wondering if someone could help out with some history.  Last year I remembered watching a very in-depth television segment on the revolutionary war and the role Somerville played in it.  It was a very intriguing segment and I have told a few people about it but I haven't seen it since. I'm pretty sure it was the local public broadcast channel. Any ideas where I might be able to get a copy?

UPDATE: Somerville Cable Channel is sending me a DVD of the video for $11. Thanks for the help everyone!

Armory Cafe has free Wifi - but few customers - why?

[fredsteam.livejournal.com]

When I moved here from Brooklyn I was surprised at how few coffee shops had free Wifi. I like Bloc 11, but paying a monthly subscription for wifi (or $8/day) is a little off-putting. Sherman Cafe is nice, too, but you only get one hour of free wifi with purchase. Three Little Figs has free wifi during the week, but it's really small and more conducive to chatting than working. So, it took me a while to figure out that the Armory has a great little cafe in it with free wifi. I don't know why everyone doesn't flock to this place.

Surely, there are more people out there like me -- who work from home on the computer - who want a nice ambiance in which to get productive. But I go here basically every day and at most there are two other people in the place. Often, it's just me. What's the deal? Is it because there's no permanent sign out front (only a sandwich board when it's open - after noon)? Is it the lack of Stumptown beans? Or the chilly air conditioning (it's great if you bring a sweater). 

I just can't figure out why more people don't go here. Not that I want you all to crowd my outlets, but it's a neat space. I'll bring a power strip if I have to (though that's never been an issue yet). It's open 12-6 most afternoons.