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CD Copy Protection, 2002.
This paper investigates the recent innovation in the music industry of copy protection on CD's.
3,730 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 166.95
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The paper argues against the phenomenon of copy protection of CD?s, focusing on the technological inconveniences experienced by the CD buyer as a result of this protection. It studies the different technological methods used in copy protection and the disadvantages and inconveniences involved in employing these methods. It then moves on to the issue of media conglomerates? disregard for consumer interests and the infringement on the rights of the consumer. It takes a close look at American copyright protection laws and the controversy behind home recording rights. It concludes with a summary of the shortcomings of copy protection.
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Introduction: ?Four Charley Pride Fans? Anecdote
What is Copy Protection?
History
How It Works, and Doesn?t
Spy-Protection as Symptomatic in the Industry
Symptomatic of Disregard for Customers
Future Direction of the Problem
Legal Difficulties for Private Users/hackers
What the Law Says and Doesn?t
Right of Reproduction and Fair Use
Royalties from Recording Devices
What the Industry is Thinking
Appear to Lose Sales
Copying Actually Aids Sales
Misdirected Greed
Copy-proofing Is Useless
Ways to Get Around It
New Recording Devices Avoid It
These Discs are not actually CDs
Conclusion
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"Copy protection, the newest rage for sold-out record companies, causes CDs to only be playable by standard audio CD players, in order to keep them from being copied by the home music enthusiast. While this is supposed to help the companies make more money, it only does so by putting major impediments against the enjoyment of music by the people for which it is made."
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Film: "Copy Cat".
This paper discusses abnormal psychology as related to the character Dr. Helen Hudson played by Sigourney Weaver in the film "Copy Cat" (1995) produced by Arnon Milchnar.
1,060 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains that, throughout the movie "Copy Cat", Dr. Helen Hudson deals with panic attacks and everyday life by taking a large amount of prescription pills and washing them down with bourbon whiskey to control her intense fear; she has been in her house for over thirteen months. The author believes that she would be diagnosed as having a panic disorder with agoraphobia associated with post traumatic stress disorder caused by the attack on her life in which she almost died herself after seeing a cop get shot. The paper concludes that the problem with the movie's portrayal of these conditions is that, at the end, she is cured instantly from agoraphobia, drug and alcohol abuse and panic attacks; plus she beats the bad guys and, all of the sudden, psychological life is grand.
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"The character in the movie I would like to focus on is Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver). The movie starts out with Dr. Hudson being a very intelligent and capable person who is giving a lecture on serial killers at a University in San Francisco. The lecture goes well but afterwards she is attacked in the bathroom by a man (Harry Connick Jr.). We later learn that this man was on trial for murder and Dr. Hudson testified in court against him with her advanced knowledge on the subject. The attack was pretty graphic and she was rescued at the last minute by a police officer who heard gun shots. The movie then flashes to the present where Dr. Hudson is at home and suddenly wakes up sweating and hyperventilating. The images of the attack in the previous part of the movie now represent the dream she was having. In my opinion, they wanted the audience to think she has reoccurring nightmare about the attack."
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Online Magazines vs. Hard Copy Magazines, 2007.
A comparison between the printed video game magazine, "Hyper", and the video game website, "Imagine Games Network".
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 84.95
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This paper analyzes the differences found between online journals or magazines and hard copy examples. The paper explores the similarities and differences between two magazine publications - "Hyper" (an Australian video gaming print magazine) and the "Imagine Games Network" (IGN.COM, an American video gaming online magazine). The paper concludes that both styles of magazine have their strengths and weaknesses - both are popular and both are profitable.
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"As of the September issue 2003, Hyper has been in monthly print for exactly a decade in Australia. This makes it the longest running video gaming magazine in the country - obviously due to its success. Hyper's publisher Next Media publishing sells approximately two million magazines a month and is ranked in the top ten of Australia's media publishers (Fish: 2003, Hyper Issue 112 pg6). Looking through the various articles, pictures and even advertisements in the magazine one can gather that it is targeted at a predominantly male readership. Subtle sexual innuendos aimed at teenage boys are scattered throughout each issue. The wording of each article is written in a casual fashion and never talks down to the reader. The magazine never takes itself too seriously either, perhaps in a knowing attempt to allow their readership to escape their hectic lives for a while (much like videogames do). An example of this can be found in Issue 97, which shows a preview for a game by the name of 'Conker's Bad Fur Day'. A picture showcasing the visuals of the game depicts a squirrel character standing over a female dinosaur character with a giant bone in his hand. The caption states: 'oooh, looks like she's about to get boned dude!' (Shea: 2003, Hyper Issue 97 pg68). Although it is clear the screenshot itself is not intended sexually, the journalists of the magazine know their audience and are fully willing to use some sexual humour to spark up some interest."
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Jazz CD: "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis, 2005.
This paper reviews the jazz collection of five works by Miles Davis on the CD "Kind of Blue" in which he is joined by legendary players on piano, drums, bass, alto and tenor saxophone.
910 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 52.95
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This paper explains that the pieces in Miles Davis' jazz CD "Kind of Blue" are loosely composed, consisting of improvisation within a musical framework, which produces a feeling of freedom without the clutter of a larger ensemble. The author points out that, when the listener focuses on just hearing the music, he or she can discover the structure behind the melodies and appreciate each instrument and its player individually. The paper relates that the favorite piece on the CD is "Blue in Green", which is the most melodic piece in the collection; Bill Evans creates a lush and romantic mood and his playing invites the listener to put down whatever he is doing and just listen.
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"Bill Evans's piano solos gave a languid feeling with an unhurried, soft touch that was romantic and contemplative. Between the two saxophonists, I preferred the work of John Coltrane, who has a dusky sound that broadens as it gains volume. Cannonball Adderly's alto sax brought the energy level up and made me feel like getting up off the couch and moving around. I was struck by the contrast of these two players and, although alto and tenor saxes play in different registers, the difference in their sound is attributable to more than this. It is a matter of individual style and each musician's approach. This switch in mood makes the CD more interesting and eliminated any possibility of monotony or of boredom on the part of the listener."
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Open CD Site, 2008.
A discussion on open CD sites, which are free but pose a danger to the computer industry.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of a product that can be found on the website www.openCD.org. The paper explores the website and products that it offers, and argues that it and other sites like it can have a potentially negative impact on the software industry. The paper states that the concept of open source software cannot be stopped because it is not doing anything illegal however, it opens the door for illegal activities in the quest to improve the programs. The paper concludes that open source software industry and sites such as OpenCD need to be regulated and monitored for the good of the computer industry and those who use it.
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Introduction
The Site
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"For one to understand how the site can have a negative impact on the software industry one needs to have an understanding about the site and how it operates. OpenCD is a site that provides users with many different software options free of charge. Their site states that is holds a collection of high quality software that it will provide anyone interested free of charge. It refers to its products as open source software, which "harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in."
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MP3 Players and Portable CD Players, 2006.
Compares and contrasts MP3 players with portable compact disc players.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 42.95
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What is the difference between a MP3 player and a portable CD player? Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. This paper compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players and shows that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player.
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"Would it be fun to carry popular music in a shirt pocket? Perhaps carry the music as a necklace playing rap songs? Most people enjoy music and enjoy having it with them as they work during the day or in the evening when they choose to relax. Teenagers enjoy listening to music while they do their homework or when they walk to a friend's house. Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. Comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players will show that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player. Comparing the size of a MP3 player and a portable CD player will show how easy it is to carry a MP3 player compared to the CD player."
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CD: "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", 2005.
This paper reviews the compact disk "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way" on which Louis Armstrong presents Disney songs in his jazz style.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 52.95
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This paper explains that, on "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", Louis Armstrong re-interprets the music of very familiar songs associated with Disney by adding a jazz flair to each song resulting in a more enjoyable sound than in their original format. The author points out that the new style actually makes the songs a much mellower flavor, which flows along nicely instead of being choppy in places as in the original Disney style. The paper analyzes the songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo", "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "When You Wish upon a Star", all of which definitely have that New Orleans flavor with trumpets, trombones and various brass instruments playing Disney tunes.
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"Another aspect that struck me was my attitude towards the kind of songs being performed. I had always thought of these tunes as children's songs, just funny, cartoon type lyrics and music. The way, in which these tunes were performed by Louis Armstrong, I could actually see some of them making it onto the charts. Even though they are suppose to be fun songs, the new format somehow gave them a little more seriousness. "
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Protecting Paperwork, 2002.
A look at how hard copy documentation can be protected within a business by making organizational changes.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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The advantages of organizational change within the structure of a business and working environment. The paper considers the role of organizational change and the influences on change and the processes involved within the implementation of protecting hard copy documentation.
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"Refreezing can only occur after the changes have been implemented and accepted. The changes should have been accepted willingly, and the employees have been converted to the wisdom of the new systems. They should at this stage be supportive and understand the wisdom behind the changes. The changes can now be entrenched and ideally become part of the new organisational culture."
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Labor Markets, 2002.
A copy of an exam paper regarding Labor Markets.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This is a final exam with three different questions. First, the forces transforming women's paid and unpaid labor in the twentieth century. 2nd, Current changes in labor markets, "employment insurance" and training programs." And finally: The possible effects of economic crisis upon the structure of work in developed capitalist societies.
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Race and Assimilation, 2002.
A copy of a take-home exam which deals with firstly assimilation and secondly questions related to the Jewish race.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This is a take-home text with questions and answers. First, assimilation and integration compared to ideology. Secondly, the transition from the 'darkening' to the 'whitening' of the Jews and what it tells us about race as a social construction.
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Honesty in the Media, 2005.
A paper looking at the pressure many journalists face to continually write compelling copy and find sensational stories.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of media and honesty in the media. Specifically, the paper discusses Janet Cooke, the prize-winning journalist who fabricated a story about an inner-city young boy who was a heroin addict, and why readers should not always believe everything they read in newspapers and magazines.
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"Janet Cooke was born in 1958, and little is known about her true background or education. She claimed to have graduated from Vassar College and attended the Sorbonne in Paris, but these were both fabrications, her only degree came from the University of Toledo in Ohio. In 1980, she joined the staff of The Washington Post as a reporter for the "Weeklies" section. In September of 1980, the Post published one of her stories, "Jimmy's World." It would prove to be a monumental mistake. Cooke resigned from the Post in 1981, and married a lawyer. They lived briefly in Paris, but the marriage failed, and Cooke moved back to the US. She worked as a clerk in a department store for many years. In 1996, a script about her life was sold to Hollywood for $1.6 million, and she made an attempt to begin writing again. Currently, the film about her life is not in production (Editors)."
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Company Holiday Event, 2002.
A copy of a business plan written for a company holiday event.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This is an executive summary of a holiday event, planned by the Human Resource department for an Easter holiday. The summary includes all the details of the plan, which is not only an office function, but also an opportunity for a marketing event.
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Software Programs, 1991.
This paper examines whether, as some computer users have said, the best software-copy protection scheme is a good manual: Copyright laws, ethical computer use, piracy and emphasizes inadequacy of computer manuals.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 115.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine whether, as some computer users have said, the best software-copy protection scheme is a good manual. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the issue of software theft and attendant copyright law has emerged, and then to discuss the features of copyright laws that apply to software, the use of copy-protection devices and methods in common use, arguments surrounding the issue of copyright laws as applied to software, and novel business approaches to software copyright protection.
The issue of ethics and software use has been placed before the computer-professional community for a number of years. As early as 1978, before the term Personal Computer (PC) had passed into the language, professional technicians were concerned to frame the issue of ethics and legal ramifications of software ... "
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Cartier Cigarette Ad, 1991.
A look at the ad from the October, 1990 issue of "Vanity Fair" including an analysis of visualization, layout, copy style, product, target market and effectiveness.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, AU$ 63.95
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"This research addresses an advertisement for Cartier cigarettes which ran in the October 1990 issue of Vanity Fair magazine, between pages 178 and 180. Included in this paper is a description of the ad itself, including visualization, layout, balance and copy style, an analysis of the product itself, an examination of the target market for this product, and a determination of whether the ad is successful.
The advertisement is a full-page full-color ad with no bleed. Most of the ad is white space. The headline is centered and run in two lines of gold script: "The touch/is pure Cartier." There is one rule above and one below this headline, both of which extend to the end of the bottom (longer) line of copy. This copy is run in approximately 48 point type.
Beneath the headline is a photograph of the product, Cartier..."
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Medical Administration, 2002.
A short-term change plan being applied to the cataloging department of a hospital.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper presents a step by step guide for a hospital for implementing changes which will make the system run more smoothly, minimize wasted resources and be more cost-efficient. The program is laid out in five steps - 1. Amalgamate acquirement receiving with copy cataloging; 2. Combining complicated copy cataloging, copy-assisted cataloging, and some record maintenance; 3.Consolidating original monograph cataloging units; move responsibility for pub recall; 4.Digital initiative support and 5.Consolidate database management.
From the Paper
"The objectives of this change plan are few and to the point. The need for this change arose when we felt the need for this new department due to the loss of work. In order to make the hospital a more manageable place and for its records to be easily available to doctors and nurses the following points must be taken in view. The flow of work as we lose staff through attrition, reassignment, retirement, etc. The staff has to be moved in a staff development direction, i.e., to broaden skills for future flexibility within and outside of the hospital."
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Asset Valuation, 2005.
An examination of asset valuation in a fictitious company by an external consulting firm.
2,349 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 116.95
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The CEO of The CD Rack has contacted The C-Team (a local consulting firm) asking for recommendations on reporting and valuing various assets. This paper examines how the C-Team discusses and gives justifications of each of the policies and shows how the policies will support The CD Rack in meeting their business goals. It explains that The CD Rack is an up and coming, start-up retail company that sells CDs from every music genre imaginable. The CD Rack also sells accessories associated with CDs such as CD storage cases and storage units, and accessories for cleaning and protecting CDs.
Inventory Policy
Capitalization Policy
Depreciation
Depreciation Methods
Conclusion
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"A variety of cost-flow assumptions are available for determining the cost of goods sold and the cost of maintaining inventory on hand. Note the word "assumption". Companies make certain assumptions about which goods are sold and which goods remain in inventory. This is for financial reporting and tax purposes only and does not have to agree with the actual movement of goods. The only requirement is: The total cost of goods sold plus the cost of the goods remaining in ending inventory for financial and tax purposes is equal to the actual cost of goods available (Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions, n.d.). Cost of goods sold is a figure reflecting the cost of the product or good that a company sells to generate revenue, appearing on the income statement as an expense unto itself, also referred to as "cost of sales." "
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