Independent film (or indie film), a film produced without the support of a 'major' movie studio or a big budget.
Independent games (or indie games), computer games produced by individuals, groups or small game development studios without financial assistance from a publisher with small to zero budgets. Usually distributed only online either as freeware or shareware, though occasionally even as commercial games (with a lower price tag). **
Independent record label (or indie label), a record label not associated with a 'major' record label.
Independent music, a number of genres, scenes, subcultures and stylistic and cultural attributes, characterised by (real or perceived) independence from commercial pop music and mainstream culture and an autonomous, do-it-yourself (DIY) approach.
Independent circuit (or indy), a Professional wrestling show not associated with the 'major' wrestling promotions.
Independent school, a school which is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operation and is instead operated by tuition charges, gifts, and perhaps the investment yield of an endowment.
Independent Living, a philosophy of working for self-determination, self-respect and equal opportunities.
Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled - Information on products and programs supported by the Committee for the benefit of the blind or severely disabled. Describes this independent federal agency's administration of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day program.
Interagency Transformation, Education and After Action Review (ITEA) - Federally funded program that seeks to improve coordination among the executive departments and agencies that are responsible for crisis response.
Meta Description: [ The Interagency Training, Education and After Action Review web site seeks to improve the interagency community's response to complex contingency operations. ]
Marine Mammal Commission - Independent agency conducting research and independent oversight of marine mammal conservation in federal regulatory agencies. Legislation, testimony, species information, current concerns, and other topics.
Meta Description: [ The Marine Mammal Commission, an independent agency of the U.S. Government ]
Morris K. Udall Foundation - Information about the Foundation and its programs, including the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, scholarships and fellowships, Native American Congressional and White House internships, and Parks in Focus. The Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Rep. Morris Udall's thirty years of service in the House of Representatives.
The National Academies - Site includes numerous current articles and reports regarding these academies' work. The National Academies (the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council) serve as advisors to the U.S. in scientific, engineering and medical matters.