U.S. Government News

Current Flooding in U.S. a Sign of Things to Come

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:41:37 PST

Major floods striking America’s heartland this week offer a preview of the spring seasonal outlook, according to NOAA’s National Weather Service . Several factors will contribute to above-average flood conditions, including record rainfall in some states and snow packs, which are melting and causing rivers and streams to crest over their banks. This week, more than 250 communities in a dozen states are experiencing flood conditions.

2008 Superbowl Advertisements

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:01:56 PST

NFL Official link to the 2008 Superbowl Advertisements

2007 Super Bowl XL Commercial Advertisements

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:47:17 PST

2007 SuperBowl XL Commercial Resources

Sony BMG Music Entertainment Settles FTC Charges

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:49:56 PST

CD's Embedded Content Protection Software Posed Security Risks, Limited CD Use, and Monitored Users Listening Habits on their Computers, Without Consumer Consent.

Kreative Mindz Media "Streets on Smash Tour" (Florida)

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:13:58 PST

Kreative Mindz Media is a promotion company that helps provide future ways of up and coming musicians to get their name in the spotlight of the Entertainment Industry. Success of this project is dependent not only on our labors, but also our sponsors willingness to work with us as a team. Our mission is to create strong alliances and partnerships with fans, street/radio djs, and to provide massive networking- exposing opportunities of the artists in which we are promoting.

NAMM The Music Edge and the Percussion Marketing Council Present The Fourth Annual International Drum Month Gear Giveaway

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 13:20:09 PST

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced that its youth-targeted online magazine and Web resource called The Music Edge ( www.themusicedge.com ) is teaming up with The Percussion Marketing Council for the fourth annual International Drum Month Gear Giveaway.

NAMM TO HOST PREMIER OF HBO'S 'MUSIC IN ME: CHILDREN'S RECITALS FROM CLASSICAL TO LATIN, JAZZ TO ZYDECO'

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:14:00 PST

Music enriches us all, and the seeds for appreciating it are planted in childhood. The HBO Family presentation, "The Music in Me: Children's Recitals From Classical to Latin, Jazz to Zydeco," profiles young musicians around the country from different musical and cultural traditions. The first segment of a three-part series debuts Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m./PT exclusively on HBO.

China International Music Market: Four-way Partnership Brings Together the Organisers of the World's Biggest and Best MI Industry Trade Fairs

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:02:00 PST

A brand new event for the MI industry has been announced for May 2007 in Beijing: CIMM China International Music Market. Positioned as a "player's show" for the domestic China market, CIMM will bring instrument makers and suppliers from all over the world together with musicians, dealers and retailers from Beijing and the northern part of China. CIMM is a collaboration between China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX Shanghai, NAMM, and Messe Frankfurt - the organisers of the world's biggest and best MI industry trade fairs.

Energy Department Announces Creation of New Health, Safety and Security Office

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:24:00 PST

The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the creation of a new office to strengthen and improve the health, safety, and security of the DOE workers, facilities and the public. The new office, called the Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), will help formulate and implement health, safety and security policy for the Department, provide assistance to DOE sites, conduct oversight through rigorous field inspections, and carry out enforcement activities previously carried out by the Offices of Environment, Safety and Health (EH) and Security and Safety Performance Assurance (SSA).

2006 NAMM SUMMER SESSION TRADE SHOW OPENS IN AUSTIN

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:34:00 PST

NAMM, the International Music Products Association, opened its 2006 Summer Session trade show today, which runs through Sunday, July 16, at the Austin Convention Center.

2006 MUSIC USA NOW AVAILABLE

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:12:00 PST

NAMM, the International Music Products Association, announced today that the 2006 Music USA: NAMM Global Report is available to NAMM Members. This annual publication presents an analysis of trends, sales and music education issues from around the world. This year's report features data from two new countries: Austria and Germany. In addition, 2006 Music USA includes new U.S. Gallup Poll results and comparisons of public opinion polls based on Gallup data and Nexus reports from the U.K. and Australia.

DEVO 2.0 PARTNERS WITH NAMM TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:30:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 8, 2006 - DEVO, one of the '80s most innovative and iconic bands, has partnered with Disney Sound to bring their hits to a new generation with 'DEVO 2.0,' a combination CD/DVD package set for release on March 14. The original members of DEVO rerecorded ten songs (some with revamped lyrics) and two brand new ones with DEVO 2.0, a group of five talented kids aged 10-14.

NAMM TEAMS UP WITH CAMP JAM ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 06:35:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 6, 2006 -NAMM Members will have the chance to promote their companies to an audience of pre-teen and teen music makers in their local markets, thanks to a new partnership between NAMM's teen initiative themusicedge.com and Camp Jam, a rock 'n' roll summer day camp for kids ages 11 to 17.

NAMM AND VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC HONOR DR. JOHN LANGE WITH THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT OF MUSIC

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:58:00 PST

NAMM BOARD RECOGNIZES IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURER'S REP FIRMS TO THE INDUSTRY; AMENDS BYLAWS ALLOWING REPS TO VOTE AND SERVE ON FUTURE BOARDS

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:23:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., January 24, 2006 - NAMM, the International Music Products Association, announced today that its Board of Directors unanimously voted to change the current association bylaws to permit manufacturer representative companies (known as independent rep firms) to become voting Members. The change will allow these Member firms to vote on the slate of candidates for future NAMM Boards and serve on the Board themselves for the first time in the association's 104-year history.

Materials Documenting History of Western Music Now Online

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:52:00 PST

The overall archives contains approximately 3,500 items documenting the history of Western music from the medieval period through the modern era.

NAMM AND ANAHEIM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS PARTNER TO BRING MUSIC CLASS TO KIDS AFTER SCHOOL

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:05:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., January 17, 2006 - NAMM, the International Music Products Association, producer of Anaheim's largest trade show "The NAMM Show" which hits town this week, has teamed up with the Anaheim branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to bring even more music into the community by launching the second phase of an after-school music pilot program.

NAMM WORKS WITH U.S. PATENT OFFICE TO PROTECT MEMBERS' INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 10:03:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., January 13, 2006 - NAMM, the International Music Products Association, is working with United States Patent and Trademark Office to protect the intellectual property rights of its Members by providing valuable information at this year's NAMM Show.

NAMM FREIGHT PROGRAM SAVES MEMBERS 62 PERCENT ON SHIPPING

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 06:34:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., January 12, 2006 - NAMM and PartnerShip, the association's endorsed service provider for freight, have negotiated an even greater discount on shipping for NAMM Members this year. The new 62 percent discount is available through Yellow Transportation and Overnite Transportation effective January 2, 2006.

THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT BAND TO PERFORM AT THE 2006 NAMM SHOW

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 22:56:00 PST

CARLSBAD, Calif., NAMM, the International Music Products announced that the New York City Police Department Band will perform at the 2006 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., for the first time in the show's history.