Dance Radio Network: News

Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:51:20 GMT

On November 9, at 2 PM EST, FEMA will transmit the EAS code for national level emergencies to Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations in the national level of the EAS. The PEP stations will then rebroadcast the alert to the general public in their broadcast vicinity, as well as to the next level of EAS Participants monitoring them. This should continue through all levels of the system, until the national alert has been distributed throughout the entire country.

This will only be a test. Please do not panic when all radio and television stations simultaneously conduct this test tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Find out more HERE.

Winter Music Conference Announces 2012 Dates

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:40:32 GMT

Winter Music Conference (WMC) opened its 2012 season in South Florida today with the announcement of the Winter Music Conference 2012 dates. This will be the 27th annual program for what is largely regarded as the pre-eminent platform on the global music industry calendar for launching new music, technology and trends. Winter Music Conference Week 2012 happens March 16 – 25, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.

For 2012, WMC plans to further enhance the WMC experience by delivering ten non-stop days of music programming in Miami Beach and Miami. This expansion will wrap the program week with two full weekends of parties and events. WMC Co-founder, Bill Kelly, explains, "Expanding the WMC dates was an easy decision given the high demand of artists, businesses and industry delegates. Miami Beach and the greater Miami area boast some of the most celebrated event and club venues as well as the hotels and resorts that comprise South Beach's famed Art Deco District. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and every sort of possible entertainment venue are filled to capacity during WMC Week to the point where five days just wasn't enough."

New for 2012, WMC will be unveiling correlated segments of its industry program dedicated to music and fashion on its opening weekend and indie rock meets electronica programming under the WMC Rocks header on the closing weekend, in addition to its standard programming and events. More details will be announced over the coming weeks.

Winter Music Conference 2012

Music Meets Fashion: March 16 – 17, 2012
DJ Sets, Live Performances & Parties: March 16 – 25, 2012
WMC Music Industry Program: March 19 – 24, 2012
WMC Trade Show & Exhibits: March 19 – 20, 2012
Art & Record Collectors Show: March 24, 2012
WMC Rocks: March 23 – 25, 2012
Club & Poolside Events: March 16 – 25, 2012

Currently the WMC industry badge is being offered at a promotional Early Registration rate of $275 (over 40% off the Walk-Up rate) until October 26th, 2011. Registration includes access to panels, seminars, featured Q & A's, the 27th Annual IDMAs, WMC official poolside events, South Beach Sessions, Record Collectors Show, WMC Rocks, trade show & exhibits, workshops (with the exception of the Remixing and Editing Workshops), DJ Spin-Offs, VJ Challenge as well as complimentary or reduced admission to WMC official and sanctioned events for the full ten days of programming.

Marketing opportunities are currently discounted by 30% through December 16, 2011. The WMC registration office and housing bureau is currently open at www.WinterMusicConference.com. WMC is also accepting applications, inquiries and requests for panels and workshops, DJ Spin Off, VJ Challenge, showcasing and events.

Radio Show 2011 (Chicago)

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:59:06 GMT

The Radio Show will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from September 14-16 and offers a multitude of benefits for radio professionals. Here are the top 10 reasons to attend the Radio Show this year:

10 - With more than 30 breakout sessions, three super sessions, an engineering track and multiple info sessions, this year's Radio Show is bursting with educational content and built on ROI!

9 - Steve Newberry, president and CEO of Commonwealth Broadcasting, will receive the National Radio Award and Dial Global's talk radio host Michael Smerconish will deliver a keynote address at the Radio Show Luncheon.

8 - The official Opening Night Party on Wednesday, September 14, will be held at the celebrated Angels & Kings club in the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Australian-born country music singer/songwriter Rick Caballo is scheduled to perform!

7 - The dynamic Marketplace will feature must-see exhibits offering wall-to-wall equipment and services that will help strengthen your business. The Marketplace will also be the hub for a variety of special events, where conference attendees will have the opportunity to network with key industry partners.

6 - The Leadership Breakfast will include a stalwart panel of radio's top CEOs discussing radio's financial opportunities for growth through operations, new technologies and acquisitions.

5 - Arbitron, Edison Research and Scarborough Research will present The Road Ahead: Entertainment and Information in the Car, an in-depth super session detailing the past, present and future of entertainment, information and communications in cars.

4 - Bob Pittman, chairman of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Platforms, will present Total Radio, a super session covering the overall positioning of radio and how digital fits into the landscape.

3 - Eddie Combs, vice president and chief marketing officer, Home Appliances, Sears Holdings Corporation, will deliver a keynote address during the Advertiser Luncheon, which also features Radio Ink's Radio Wayne Awards for radio managers and sales professionals.

2 - Premiere Networks' syndicated radio host Elvis Duran will host the 23nd annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, which will include a performance by celebrated country music artist Ronnie Dunn.

1 - The Radio Show brings the best of the National Association of Broadcasters and Radio Advertising Bureau together in one place, creating a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity that anyone vested in radio simply can't afford to miss!

Visit RadioShowWeb.com and register today!

** See Dance Radio Network at the Radio Show last year. Click HERE

PSA Sunday: Think Before You Speak

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:40:06 GMT

Sponsor Organization: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
Campaign Website: ThinkB4YouSpeak.com
Volunteer Agency: ArnoldNYC

Almost 90% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students report being verbally harassed at school because of their sexual orientation. LGBT teens experience homophobic remarks and harassment throughout the school day, creating an atmosphere where they feel disrespected, unwanted and unsafe. Homophobic remarks such as “that’s so gay” are the most commonly heard; these slurs are often unintentional and a common part of teens’ vernacular. Most do not recognize the consequences, but the casual use of this language often carries over into more overt harassment.

This campaign aims to raise awareness about the prevalence and consequences of anti-LGBT bias and behavior in America’s schools. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce and prevent the use of homophobic language in an effort to create a more positive environment for LGBT teens. The campaign also aims to reach adults, including school personnel and parents; their support of this message is crucial to the success of efforts to change behavior.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Protecting Our Economy

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:15:12 GMT

Your ability to shop where and when you want may depend on Congress passing a tax reform bill. To protect neighborhood merchants, legislators are considering the Main Street Fairness Act. Not a new tax, it's an increased effort to enforce an old one. Right now, all purchases made online, like those in local stores, are subject to sales tax, but it's often not collected. Learn more from the International Council of Shopping Centers at ICSC.ORG/MainStreetFairness.

This message brought to you by the ICSC, North American Precis Syndicate, and the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Lifelong Literacy

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:35:41 GMT

This campaign was created with the Library of Congress in an effort to inspire young readers to become lifelong readers. The objective is to inspire fun and promote literacy in all types of learning. From books to magazines to comics, and in all its other forms, reading gives kids the opportunity to explore their imaginations, and "Explore New Worlds."

PSAs encourage viewers to visit read.gov, where the serialized The Exquisite Corpse Adventure is currently featured. The term "exquisite corpse" is not just some macabre part of the title, but a reference to the story's form. This wild mystery adventure is the product of multiple well-known children's authors; one writing one part of the story, before handing off to the next. New episodes are published online every two weeks.

The campaign has also partnered with Universal Partnerships & Licensing and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company to develop PSAs featuring the iconic characters from the Curious George series. These ads encourage parents to read with their children and inspire them to become curious readers for a lifetime.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Alcoholism

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:02:22 GMT

Betty Ford, the former first lady whose triumph over drug and alcohol addiction became a beacon of hope for addicts and the inspiration for her Betty Ford Center, died on Friday. She was 93.

The Betty Ford Center (BFC), previously the Betty Ford Clinic, is a not-for-profit, separately licensed residential chemical dependency recovery hospital in Rancho Mirage, California, which offers inpatient, outpatient, and day treatment for alcohol and other drug addictions as well as prevention and education programs for family and children. The Center was co-founded by former U.S. First Lady Betty Ford and Leonard Firestone in October, 1982. Mrs. Ford's decision to undertake such a project followed on the heels of her own battle with alcohol dependence and opioid analgesic addiction, and after her release from the Long Beach Naval Hospital, she pursued the goal of creating a treatment center that emphasized the needs of women.

If drinking or other substances interfere with daily living including your relationships and work performance, seek advice from professionals. There are many reputable organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, that help with these problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides links to some potentially useful resources HERE.

Brought to you in part by your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

DJ Expo coming in August to Atlantic City

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:40:12 GMT

Register now for the 21st annual DJ Expo to be held in Atlantic City. The DJ Expo is a gathering of club, mobile, and radio disc jockeys including musicians and record labels to network, learn, and achieve.

The DJ Expo will host a series of workshops, panels, and seminars at the Trump Taj Mahal during August 8-11, 2011. There are DJ competitions, contests, and awards show. Several parties are scheduled including the much anticipated Promo Only/Pioneer party at the House of Blues (801 Boardwalk). The event is free for all expo badge holders.

DJ Times Magazine is the expo sponsor. DJ Times is a monthly publication that club and mobile DJs turn to as a source for products, technologies, news, information, and DJ interviews. It has been published by Testa Communications since 1988. Find out more at thedjexpo.com.

PSA Sunday: MyPlate

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:09:31 GMT

Sponsor Organization: United States Department of Agriculture
Campaign Website: ChooseMyPlate.gov

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week the federal government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices. MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal times and to seek more information to help them do that by going to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov. The new MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups.

ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information. As Americans are experiencing epidemic rates of overweight and obesity, the online resources and tools can empower people to make healthier food choices for themselves, their families, and their children. Later this year, USDA will unveil an exciting “go-to” online tool that consumers can use to personalize and manage their dietary and physical activity choices.

Brought to you in part by your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: May is Arthritis Awareness Month

Sun, 01 May 2011 15:15:21 GMT

Sponsor Organization: Arthritis Foundation
Campaign Website: FightArthritisPain.org

Expanding waistlines, inactivity and increasing age are contributing to an arthritis epidemic that will impact the lives and wallets of all Americans. One in five adults in the United States (46 million people) has arthritis and an estimated 67 million people will be affected by 2030.

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis, currently affects nearly 27 million people in the United States. But there are simple steps everyone can take to prevent and decrease the pain and disability of OA.

This new public service announcement (PSA) campaign features fun ways that people can integrate movement into their lives. The PSAs instill a sense of hope for those who have this disease by communicating that “moving is the best medicine.”

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Re-connecting Kids With Nature

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:06:31 GMT

Sponsor Organization: US Forest Service
Campaign Website: DiscoverTheForest.org

The time U.S. children spend outdoors has declined 50% in the past 20 years. Barriers like population shifts to urban/sub-urban environments, an increase in children’s indoor activities, and a lack of awareness of or access to nearby nature locations have driven this trend.

However, research shows there are many benefits to kids spending time in nature. This time spent outdoors gives children the ability to explore, use their imaginations, discover new wildlife and engage in unstructured and adventurous play.

This campaign seeks to raise awareness of these benefits, inspiring young people to discover the joy of exploring the natural world and encouraging them to experience nature first-hand. As campaign ads depict, nature is also a place of self-discovery. A place for young people to realize and express a variety of personality traits from curious to creative to adventurous.

Children are encouraged to ask their parents to bring them to nature locations and allow them to explore. The website www.DiscoverTheForest.org helps facilitate this by providing a zip code search of forests and parks, powered by Nature Find™ and Google Maps, as well as downloadable activities to take with them.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

National Association of Broadcasters (Las Vegas)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:10:35 GMT

NAB Show - It's opening day of the exhibit floor! Experience the excitement through interactive exhibits, on-floor education, live demonstrations and technology-focused pavilions. See the latest technologies side-by-side, get hands-on with the latest products and talk directly with the experts involved with their development.

National Association of Broadcasters

Conferences April 9 – 14, 2011
Exhibits April 11 – 14

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA

http://www.nabshow.com/2011

PSA Sunday: IRS Tax Tips

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:29:56 GMT

IRS Essentials – How to Find What You Need Before Tax Day

With the Monday, April 18th federal income tax deadline rapidly approaching the IRS wants remind taxpayers about the self-help tools that are available to make filing taxes easier.

Taxpayers seeking last minute help can find a wide variety of useful products and information from the comfort of their home through the IRS website.

IRS.gov is "open" 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The 2011 Filing Season Tax Tips, available on www.IRS.gov, provide a wealth of information and links to help taxpayers meet the deadline.
1040 Central is the comprehensive source for individual income tax information.
Interactive Tax Assistant is a tax law resource that guides taxpayers through a series of questions and provides responses on credits, deductions and general filing questions.

The IRS daily filing season tax tips also available on the website provide easy to read plain language information to help taxpayers.

International Dance Music Awards: Winners

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:08:09 GMT

Last week, the Winter Music Conference was held in Miami Beach. The 26th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DANCE MUSIC AWARDS nominees and winners are now posted online at wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nominees.

Winter Music Conference, in its 26th consecutive year, is one of the most publicized annual music gatherings in the world. A pivotal platform for the advancement of the industry, WMC 2010 attracted 1,909 artists and DJs, 3,763 industry delegates from 70 countries and over 100,000 event attendees for a concentrated schedule of more than 414 events, parties, seminars and workshops presented across 5 days. Over 2 million visitors from 183 countries log on to the WMC website each year.

PSA Sunday: COPD Foundation

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:08:27 GMT

Script from WestGlen
Listen to MP3

(Music Up and Under) BILLY RAY CYRUS V/O: I’m on a mission to spread the word about COPD the only way I know how; through music. COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, but it’s sometimes called chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It’s a lung disease that takes away your ability to breathe.

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. It kills one person every four minutes. My grandfather suffered from systems of COPD. Many people don’t find out until the disease is already in its late stage. And I have to try to raise awareness of this serious disease. Because if you detect it early, there are steps you can take to manage your symptoms. I’m Billy Ray Cyrus, and I drive for COPD.

Looks like people are starting to get the message. Anyone age 35 and older who has smoked as little as a hundred cigarettes could be at risk.
Take action today to breathe better tomorrow. Visit Drive for COPD dot com today to take the five question screener TO FIND OUT IF YOU’RE AT RISK FOR COPD. and talk to your doctor.

PSA Sunday: Hands-Only CPR

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:07:49 GMT

Sponsor Organization: American Heart Association
Campaign Website: handsonlycpr.org

Each year in the U.S., EMS treats nearly 300,000 people who suffer cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public locations. In the absence of immediate, effective CPR, the chance of survival decreases 7 to 10 percent per minute.

An individual's survival depends greatly on receiving CPR from someone nearby. However, less than one-third of cardiac arrest victims get this help. Most bystanders are worried they might do something wrong or make the situation worse.

This campaign introduces Hands-Only™ CPR -- a two-step technique that involves calling 9-1-1 and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives. Bystanders are urged to act immediately, using this new technique, when an adult collapses.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Let's Move!

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:14:34 GMT

Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity within a Generation

Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation so that kids born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.

As part of this effort, President Barack Obama established the first-ever Task Force on Childhood Obesity to develop and implement an inter-agency plan that details a coordinated strategy, identifies key benchmarks, and outlines an action plan to end the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. The goal of the action plan is to reduce the childhood obesity rate to just five percent by 2030 – the same rate before childhood obesity first began to rise in the late 1970s. In total, the report presents a series of 70 specific recommendations, many of which can be implemented right away.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Supporting Minority Education

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:00:46 GMT

The United Negro College Fund has had a profoundly positive impact on the lives of millions of minority students. The organization has helped more than 350,000 minority students graduate from college. However, despite their gains, a persistent gap in education remains between African Americans and other students and between low-income students and their more affluent peers. According to UNCF, the high cost of college and the lack of financial assistance are the major reasons that students don't enter or complete college.

By highlighting the leadership and accomplishments of important African Americans and their inventions and innovations, the new PSA campaign asks potential donors to consider the impact of minority education on their own lives and, “Support minority education today, so we don’t miss out on the next big idea tomorrow.”

Together, we hope to impact tomorrow’s world by opening up educational opportunities for minority youth today, because a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Credit Scores Education

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:30:20 GMT

Campaign Online: creditfairy.org (English); controlatucredito.org (Spanish)

Do you know how your credit score is calculated? Or that you are entitled to one free credit report per year under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act?

A survey conducted by Opinion Research USA and the Ad Council shows that Americans are misinformed about their credit health, with over 70% wrongly identifying a credit score of 600 as average or above average.

Targeting low to moderate-income Americans of all ages and ethnicities with some form of credit, this campaign was developed to inform consumers about their credit and the importance of actively taking responsibility for maintaining its health. Additionally, this campaign aims to educate consumers about important steps they can take to establish and maintain good credit, including: paying bills on time, keeping credit card balances as low as possible and resisting the urge to open up more credit cards than are needed within a short period of time.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

Dance Music at the Grammy Awards

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:06:44 GMT

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States hosts the 53rd Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, February 13. The awards show, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, will be televised on CBS.

Dance music has made great strides over the past couple years within America. Many artists featured on the Dance Radio Network have been nominated for the 2010 award year. Both Lady Gaga [Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope] and Katy Perry [Capitol Records] are nominated in the Album of the Year category.

Under the category Best Dance Recording, the five nominees are:

Rocket
Goldfrapp
Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory, producers; Mark 'Spike' Stent, mixer
Track from: Head First
[Mute]

In For The Kill
La Roux
Elly Jackson & Ben Langmaid, producers; Serban Ghenea & John Hanes, mixers
Track from: La Roux
[Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor/Big Life]

Dance In The Dark
Lady Gaga
Fernando Garibay & Lady Gaga, producers; Robert Orton, mixer
Track from: The Fame Monster
[Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope]

Only Girl (In The World)
Rihanna
Kuk Harrell, Stargate & Sandy Vee, producers; Phil Tan & Sandy Vee, mixers
[Island Def Jam]

Dancing On My Own
Robyn
Patrik Berger & Robyn, producers; Niklas Flyckt, mixer
Track from: Body Talk Pt. 1
[Konichiwa Records/Cherrytree/Interscope]

75 Years of Pop Music Charts

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:00:16 GMT

Profile America — Tuesday, January 4th.

You might think that the idea of listing top-rated songs started with Casey Kasem. But the idea of the pop music chart originated 75 years ago on this date, when Billboard Magazine published such a list for the week ending December 30, 1935. That first chart included 78 rpm records by Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra and Tommy Dorsey, whose version of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" was a best seller. Today's charts feature names such as Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. The way people buy and listen to music is changing, too. Now, music fans buy over a billion dollars worth of digital downloads a year, just over twice as much as they spend on CDs. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau online at <www.census.gov>.

Sources: Kane's Famous First Facts, 7585
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 1103
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010edition.html

Visit the Dance Radio Network (Ch. 1) weekly chart HERE.

PSA Sunday: Foreclosure Prevention

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:37 GMT

Campaign Sponsor: NeighborWorks® America
Campaign Website: ForeclosureHelpandHope.org
Volunteer Agency: Cossette NY

An estimated 4 million homes are at imminent risk of foreclosure this year. The problem is no longer confined to certain populations or neighborhoods, but will affect all of us – either directly or indirectly – regardless of community, ethnicity, and income level.

In the past, many homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure would avoid the problem so as not have to deal with the embarrassment or stigma associated with it. However, with the economic downturn, embarrassment is no longer the biggest barrier that homeowners face – rather, it is clear direction on what they should do. The marketplace is cluttered with conflicting messages about what to do and where to go for help, causing homeowners to become frustrated, confused and vulnerable.

In response, this campaign is designed to ensure that those facing foreclosure are getting proper guidance from the “right people.” The PSAs encourage homeowners to call 888-995-HOPE, a trusted hotline operated by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, to receive free, reliable advice from HUD-approved housing counselors.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Drunk Driving Prevention

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:00:05 GMT

Sponsor Organization: U.S. Department of Transportation/ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Campaign Website: http://buzzeddriving.adcouncil.org

The Impaired Driving Division at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks to work cooperatively to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related healthcare and economic costs resulting from impaired driving (alcohol and other drugs). NHTSA collaborates with many criminal justice and community organizations to sponsor impaired driving campaigns such as You Drink & Drive. You Lose., Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk and Zero Tolerance Means Zero Chances.

Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Getting behind the wheel after even just one too many drinks can lead to disaster.

Show your support to end buzzed driving by pledging to make good decisions by not driving under the influence of alcohol. Take the time to share the pledge with others and with your help, we can end buzzed driving.

Listen to a podcast with Heidi Coleman, Director of the Impaired Driving program office at NHTSA, about how to prevent impaired driving during the holiday season.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

PSA Sunday: Health News

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:00:30 GMT

Migraines, ear infections and sleep apnea are early warning signs of a common dental condition that can lead to death. These symptoms are signs of T-M-D, temporomandibular jaw joint disorder, commonly known as T-M-J. The good news is that treating this jaw disorder may improve these related conditions. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than then million Americans are affected by T-M-D -- a bade bite, meaning the upper and lower teeth and jaws don't close properly. This can cause chronic headaches, ear infections, difficulty breathing and, if left untreated, severe pain and even death. The first step in treating this condition is to visit a specially trained neuromuscular dentist. The dentist will electronically measure the movement of your jaw muscles and located your jaw's most comfortable resting position. Trained at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, these dentists can then fit you with crowns and veneers to permanently hold this position. To learn more and locate a neuromuscular dentist visit leadingdentists.com.

Vote for Best in Dance Music

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:59:34 GMT

Vote now for the best in dance music!

International Dance Music Awards for the Year 2010

Nominee voting ends Wednesday, December 23, 2010

Click HERE or go to http://www.wintermusicconference.com/idmaballot/nomineesballot

When you submit your selections, an email will be sent to you to confirm your email address. You must click on the link provided to validate your ballot.

Nominees and the final ballot for the 26th Annual IDMA awards will be posted in January 2011. Return to this page to vote for the winners.

Thanks for voting.