Videos: Recording Industry Association Of America

My good friend David Leibowitz worked for the RIAA that's the Recording Industry Association of America, for 7 years I believe. It was a kinder, gentler, lawsuit-free time. http://www.thehighwaygirl.com Distributed by Tubemogul.

Do you know your legal right when it comes to the music you listen to? Of course not! Because you don't really have any and once you figure them out, the Recording Industry Association Of America will change them. But maybe this video will help

Originally recorded April 11, 2003. Susan Stonich is a professor of Anthropology at UC Santa Barbara.

Dr. Stonich's research focuses on the effects of economic development on human societies and the natural environment in Central America. Her projects have concentrated on the consequences of nontraditional export growth along the Pacific Coast and also the effects on human health and nutrition associated with intensified tourism development. Her studies also focus on the radialization of local groups around environmental issues and the emergence of grass-roots environmental movements of the poor.

2007 Was Another Record Year (Thankfully) For GA Manufacturers Just this past week, leaders of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the 2007 year-end shipment figures for the general aviation industry have led to another record high in industry billings. Speaking at GAMA’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chairman and Chairman and CEO of Cirrus Design Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, reported that a strong worldwide market, especially outside of North America, was a driving factor for general aviation in 2007. “As these economies continue to expand, we expect general aviation to play an ever increasing role in these regions.” Klapmeier added, “Manufacturer backlogs are strong and we think this bodes well for 2008 and the years beyond.” Record industry billings totaled $21.9 billion, eclipsing last years’ figure by 16.5 percent. Year-end, worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes totaled 4,272 units, the most in more than a quarter century and up 5.4 percent over the previous year's total of 4,053 units. Aside from the record set for year-end billings, the industry also experienced an all-time high in business jet shipments, delivering over one thousand units for the first time in history. The piston airplane segment was down 2.9 percent in 2007, but still posted the second best year in over two decades. Total units decreased from 2,755 in 2006 to 2,675 in 2007. Shipments of turboprops increased 11.4 percent, up from 412 units in 2006 to 459 units in 2007. Business jet shipments reached an all-time high of 1,138 units, up 28.4 percent over last year’s figure of 886 airplanes. Join Aero-TV in Part One of the Three-Part episode that features Alan Klapmeier's presentation... and then join us later next week for the Three Part Aero-TV presentation featuring GAMA's President Pete Bunce. FMI: www.gama.aero Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

2007 Was Another Record Year (Thankfully) For GA Manufacturers Just this past week, leaders of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the 2007 year-end shipment figures for the general aviation industry have led to another record high in industry billings. Speaking at GAMA’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chairman and Chairman and CEO of Cirrus Design Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, reported that a strong worldwide market, especially outside of North America, was a driving factor for general aviation in 2007. “As these economies continue to expand, we expect general aviation to play an ever increasing role in these regions.” Klapmeier added, “Manufacturer backlogs are strong and we think this bodes well for 2008 and the years beyond.” Record industry billings totaled $21.9 billion, eclipsing last years’ figure by 16.5 percent. Year-end, worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes totaled 4,272 units, the most in more than a quarter century and up 5.4 percent over the previous year's total of 4,053 units. Aside from the record set for year-end billings, the industry also experienced an all-time high in business jet shipments, delivering over one thousand units for the first time in history. The piston airplane segment was down 2.9 percent in 2007, but still posted the second best year in over two decades. Total units decreased from 2,755 in 2006 to 2,675 in 2007. Shipments of turboprops increased 11.4 percent, up from 412 units in 2006 to 459 units in 2007. Business jet shipments reached an all-time high of 1,138 units, up 28.4 percent over last year’s figure of 886 airplanes. Join Aero-TV in the Final Part of the Three-Part episode that features Alan Klapmeier's presentation... and then join us later next week for the Three Part Aero-TV presentation featuring GAMA President Pete Bunce. FMI: www.gama.aero Copyright 2008, Aero-News network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved

2007 Was Another Record Year (Thankfully) For GA Manufacturers Just this past week, leaders of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the 2007 year-end shipment figures for the general aviation industry have led to another record high in industry billings. Speaking at GAMA’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chairman and Chairman and CEO of Cirrus Design Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, reported that a strong worldwide market, especially outside of North America, was a driving factor for general aviation in 2007. “As these economies continue to expand, we expect general aviation to play an ever increasing role in these regions.” Klapmeier added, “Manufacturer backlogs are strong and we think this bodes well for 2008 and the years beyond.” Record industry billings totaled $21.9 billion, eclipsing last years’ figure by 16.5 percent. Year-end, worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes totaled 4,272 units, the most in more than a quarter century and up 5.4 percent over the previous year's total of 4,053 units. Aside from the record set for year-end billings, the industry also experienced an all-time high in business jet shipments, delivering over one thousand units for the first time in history. The piston airplane segment was down 2.9 percent in 2007, but still posted the second best year in over two decades. Total units decreased from 2,755 in 2006 to 2,675 in 2007. Shipments of turboprops increased 11.4 percent, up from 412 units in 2006 to 459 units in 2007. Business jet shipments reached an all-time high of 1,138 units, up 28.4 percent over last year’s figure of 886 airplanes. Join Aero-TV in Part Two of the Three-Part episode that features Alan Klapmeier's presentation... and then join us later next week for the Three Part Aero-TV presentation featuring GAMA President Pete Bunce. FMI: www.gama.aero

When Karen Shayne speaks, it’s not just that people listen.

It's that her story is so compelling, her life so inspiring, that people want to listen. A two-time cancer survivor, Karen didn’t just survive her condition, she rose above it. Today, the chief executive officer of Maristone Senior Living is an example of success in the face of hardship, a glimmer of light in the darkest of nights.

As a business professional, Karen,is shaping Maristone Senior Living into an innovator in independent and assisted living at a time that demographics alone show a growing need for a new lifestyle for seniors in America.

Recognition came quickly for her moves to incorporate new media into the senior living industry using conventional and online media. She is the producer and host of "On Modern Age," a television show in Nashville, and writes columns to educate and help focus public policy on issues facing seniors. In 2009, Karen was awarded the Best of the Best by the Assisted Living Federation of America for her community outreach for "On Modern Age". Most recently, Karen was named to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Chapter of the Assisted Living Federation of America and serves as State Chairman for both the Educational and Legislative Committees.

Karen, a former successful recording artist, has traveled the United States as a spokeswoman for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

She was first diagnosed with cancer when she was 20 years old. Already published with an inspiring book, she is writing a second on her life to help others rise above adversity and the many challenges they face. Her reflections and accountability to SELF help women become the best they can be and inspires emotional and professional achievement.

Karen is the founder of Ivan and Sam/Billy's Wish, a nonprofit that helps children fight cancer through entertainment and educational programs. It provides age appropriate material to help children deal with the disease and what they will face through the colorful world of animation using DVD's, CD's and coloring books. The materials are free to hospitals in the United States.

Karen got her start in the business world with Capital Care Management Company. She moved into the senior living industry as a top executive of numerous assisted living, Alzheimer's and retirement living communities for ServiceMaster, Diversified Health Services and Atria Senior Living.

Karen is a member of the National Speakers Association, American Psychological Association, Assisted Living Federation of America, CEO Space, Tennessee Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, the Country Music Association, and BMI

Patrick Wagstorm explained How to Be a Wonk. That is, how to be someone is a policy wonk--someone who is an expert in their field, and who talks to legislators about their field. Comparatively, most open source users are likely experts in their field, so they are generally knowledgable enough to talk to Congress and other levels of government objectively and informationally.

Wagstrom holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy and Computation, Organizations, and Society from Carnegie Mellon University in BIOS LEVEL's home of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He's dealt with all levels of government, influencing policy with his knowledge of technology.

He speaks briefly on network neutrality, citing that the new FCC chairman Julius Genachowski is very active and wants to see fair network neutrality policy enacted.

He urges folks to care about policy because policy affects everyone, yet is decided by a very small group. Acts of Congress are law, decisions made by agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are policy. He also cited examples of non-governmental agencies who seem like they make and who think they establish policies, such as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Wagstrom also describes how experts can effect both policy and law. In general, experts are for a certain policy (e.g. climate change), against (e.g. tariffs), or conflicted (network neutrality, privacy, cryptography). Meeting with legislators and policymakers is always the best way to affect their ways, but postal mail and a phone call are always good measures, too. He warns against using email, as it is often filtered and read less often. He also warns against using public forum meetings, as such can draw large, unruly crowds and diminish the effectiveness or directness of an expert's message.

U.S. HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING AT STATE HOUSE: The U.S. House’s Financial Services Committee holds a hearing Monday morning in Boston on the lack of available credit for small and mid-size businesses in Massachusetts. The committee is chaired by Congressman Barney Frank. Congressmen Michael Capuano and Stephen Lynch also plan to attend, according to Frank’s office. The hearing will consist of two panels, with Frank’s stateside counterpart, Rep. Peter Koutoujian (D-Waltham), participating in the first one. Others testifying include Eric Rosengren, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; Sandra Thompson, director of the division of supervision and consumer protection at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Toney Bland, deputy comptroller of the Northeast District in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Michael Finn, Northeast regional director for the Office of Thrift Supervision; and Steven Antonakes, commissioner of banks in Massachusetts. The second panel will consist of Edwin Shea, Central Massachusetts market president for Bank of America; Robert Baker, president of the Smaller Business Association of New England; Perry Pelos, executive vice president of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking; David Slutz, president and CEO of Precix; Christopher Oddleifson, president and CEO of the Rockland Trust Company and vice chairman of the Massachusetts Bankers Association; Iris Mitropoulis, president of Ventura Industries LLC; Barry Sloane, president and CEO of Century Bank; and Scott Geller of JP Morgan, Chase and Co. (Monday, 10 am, Gardner Auditorium

a SECOND HEARING TAKES PLACE ON THIS TAPE..JT HEALTH CARE FINANCE COMMITTEE MARCH 26 2009

HEALTH CARE FINANCING COMMITTEE: Chaired by Sen. Richard Moore (D-Uxbridge) and Rep. Harriette Stanley (D-Newburyport), the Committee on Health Care Financing holds a hearing on six bills relating to pandemic flu funding (S 18 and H 108), confidentiality of prescription records (S 19 and H 110), and prohibiting the use of health data in marketing (H 109 and S 17). Pandemic flu bills have been repeatedly touted as a top legislative priority over the last three years, but have faltered in the Legislature. The bills expand the power of the state public health commissioner and local public health boards for dealing with public health emergency actions. The Massachusetts Prescription Reform Coalition will testify on the prescription records bills, which ban anybody, including pharmacists and health providers, from using or selling prescription information records, except for limited purposes, such as pharmacy reimbursement and care management. Under the bill, anybody who violates the provision would be punished by up to four years in prison or a fine of $20,000. The hearing was postponed from earlier this month due to memorial services for former House Speaker George Keverian. (Thursday, 1 pm, B-