Abstract
This paper discusses mobile agent technology and its universal characteristics. The paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the security issues and highlights how the agent platform must ensure confidentiality, integrity and accountability. The paper also shows how this is clearly an area still very much open to research, design and development.

Outline:
Introduction
Multi-Agent Systems
Security Issues in Communication
Characteristics of a 'Malicious Attack' by the Host
Security Measures
Protection of the Agent Platform
Agent System Models
Dynamic Agent-Based Security Architecture
Issues in Agent Technology (Quantz)
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"A mobile agent is defined as a class of agent "...with the ability during execution to migrate from one host to another where it can resume its execution and while this may assist in network traffic reduction and in overcoming latencies in the network, the ability of the agent to move around "...does however introduce significant security concerns." (Borselius, 2004) The autonomous- and multi-agent systems "...represent a relatively new way of analyzing, designing, and implementing complex software systems. " (Borselius, 2004) Mobile agent technology has presented a new paradigm in computing. A mobile agent is a specific type of agent with the capability of migration from one host to another where execution is resumed."

Tags:software, host, protection, confidentiality, integrity, accountability

Abstract
The paper examines the relationship between a musician and his agent - primarily, the rapper Eminem and his "agent", the record label Interscope. The paper explains that this relationship can be seen as part of a greater family of principal-agent relationships - that between Detroit Rap and the labels that represent these rappers. The paper describes how Eminem is used to personify the epitome of a strong, obvious example of the principal-agent relationship in this context, as he is arguably the most famous rapper to come out of Detroit, reaching mainstream pop success as well as peer and critic appreciation.

From the Paper
"The relationship under exploration is between a musician and his agent - primarily, the rapper Eminem and his "agent", the record label Interscope. This relationship can be seen as part of a greater family of principal-agent relationships - that between Detroit Rap and the labels that represent these rappers. Eminem is used to personify the epitome of a strong, obvious example of the principal-agent relationship in this context, as he is arguably the most famous rapper to come out of Detroit, reaching mainstream pop success as well as peer and critic appreciation."

Tags:eminem, interscope, relationship

Abstract
This paper examines the reasons behind the current growing popularity of the agent-oriented software approach, discussing the specific reasons that it is more powerful and more versatile and examining why such an approach is significantly better for specific network applications, such as community care facilities. The advantages of agent-oriented software (and object-oriented software, of which agent-oriented software is an extension) are compared to the advantages of the previously favored structured approach and the "software crisis" that prompted the changeover from the structured approach to the object-oriented, and then the agent-oriented approaches are also examined.

Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Databases and the Object-Oriented Approach
Literature Review
Further Considerations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"We all know that we are drowning in information. And we all also know that a good deal of the information that is floating around in the world today is just not all that useful " or at least not that useful for us. Thus we need powerful tools to help us organize and control the available information so that all the information that we need " and only the information that we need is accessible to us. This is especially true in certain situations such as community care and other social service and healthcare organizations where having access to the right information quickly can be a question of life and death."

Tags:object, database

Abstract
This paper includes a study in which the writer evaluates personal experiences at being a change agent within the family, organizations, and situations at school. From such experience, the writer notes that trust is by far the most important characteristic to continually build upon. The writer concludes that there are many skills necessary for being a successful change agent. The writer points out that these include the ability to change an organizational culture to be more focused on achievement and empowerment, the ability to create a highly reciprocal environment that builds on and stimulates trust, and the ability to create immediacy, concreteness, ownership, and acknowledgment.

Table of Contents:
Personal Essay
Change Agents Role Based on Readings
Skills for being an Effective Change Agent
References

From the Paper
"Executives need to change the very culture of a company first for change to be received. The readings stress that managers must also bring a strong sense of empowerment and ownership into an organization and grow de-facto leaders in organizations. These are the champions of change overall. This aspect of leadership behavior of specifically creating a champion of change is critical is the development of champions or de facto leaders that set the pace for everyone around them in the company. Jenkins and Oliver define this aspect of behavior that leads to successful change as being critical for the creation of trust between executive managers and the many affected employees of the company.
Countering resistance to change that starts with fear of the future takes nothing less than a leader who is passionate about making change part of the company's culture. Leadership behaviors to initiate and sustain the momentum of transforming goals or initiatives into high value and lasting business strategies is never a one-and-done proposition for any leader. It must be a constant passion to bring change into a company if any leader is going to be successful."

Tags:leaders, goals, culture, empowerment

Abstract
This essay assesses the relationship between Eminem and his "agent", record label Interscope Record. Specifically the author aims to distinguish between a musician and his agent and the greater realm of principal-agent relationships - that between Detroit Rap and the labels that represent these rappers. Furthermore, the essay analyzes the relationship of Shady Records, Eminem's record label, which is controlled by Interscope Records.


Outline:
Introduction
Objectives of the Interscope/Eminem Relationship
Rewards of the Interscope/Eminem Relationship
Incentive Problems in the Interscope/Eminem Relationship
Reward schemes that are used to address the incentive problem
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In terms of how well these reward schemes alleviate the incentive problem, this reward scheme is perhaps one of the only things that keeps Eminem's controversial behavior in check. Empirical evidence that supports the use of these reward schemes is the fact that every major music artist in the world (even British pop sensation Lilly Allen, who famously started as an independent "My Space" music sensation) must sign with a record label in order to maintain career success. When artists do not reign in their controversial behavior, they are dropped - as Eminem alum and rapper 50 cent was dropped by Trackmasters/Columbia records when he was involved in a shooting accident (Internet Movie Database). At present, this existing incentive scheme seems to be the best and only one."

Tags:rap music objectives, shady records, record label

Abstract
The paper examines a case study article called "Dexmedetomidine As A Sole Sedating Agent With Local Anesthesia In A High-Risk Patient For Axillofemoral Bypass Graft: A Case Report" by J.M. Rich. The writer of this paper examines the key elements of the case study and discusses the findings. The paper explains how the use of Dexmedetomidine as a sedation agent with local anesthesia has gained popularity in recent years, particularity for high risk patients. The paper shows how the article illustrates the success of using it as an agent in conjunction with local anesthesia for intensive care patients. The paper is of the opinion that the article provides valuable, time sensitive and helpful information on a topic that is addressed frequently in hospitals today.

From the Paper
"There are inherent risks of sedating patients, using mechanical ventilators. When those patients are facing major surgery that normally uses mechanical ventilators it is important to locate an effective sedating agent that can be used alone in conjunction with local anesthesia so the risk to the patient will be reduced.
"One common issue in conducting major surgery on a high risk patient using a mechanical ventilator is the fact that most sedating agents depress the respiratory system. With a high risk patient a ventilator, which depresses the respiratory system can create complications."

Tags:mechanical, ventilator, risk, surgery

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses Agent Orange which was a red-orange 50-50 liquid mixture of 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid. The writer notes that American and Allied Forces soldiers recalled Agent Orange as a red liquid dropping from jungle leaves, which soaked their uniforms as they went on patrol. The writer explains that its purpose was to defoliate trees and remove the enemies' jungle cover in Vietnam. The writer also notes that this deadly liquid is now known to be responsible for a wide range of ailments, including disabilities and death, to an estimated 2.6 million Vietnam veterans and their offspring. The writer concludes that it has been more than 30 years since the use of these herbicides and that it was past the time for full and open disclosure of the hard facts in this regard.

From the Paper
"Federal authorities first became aware of the condition in 1979 when the Veterans Affairs offered health care and medical examination to the veterans. The medical surveillance program was meant to review the veterans' health concerns. The VA examined 334,000 of the 3.4 million veterans and registered the findings in a computer database. The VA has an Advisory Committee on Health-Related Effects of the Herbicides, established in 1979 to record and evaluate the health effects of the herbicides used in Vietnam by the soldiers. The VA also set up the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards, composed of non-VA experts on dioxin and radiation exposure. Its duty was to advise on the outcomes of activities surrounding the use of Agent Orange. A 1991 federal law directed the VA to ask the National Academy of Sciences to or NAS to review the diseases linked to herbicide exposure."

Tags:chemical, Vietnam, deadly, acid

Abstract
This paper examines the plausibility of Agent Dale Cooper as compared to the classic and renowned detectives. The paper discusses Cooper's similarities and differences in comparison to Sherlock Holmes and the character from Edgar Allan Poe's work, C. Auguste Dupin. The paper makes the case for Cooper as an effective detective figure, exploiting obvious character traits. It includes an annotated bibliography.

From the Paper
"Cooper, contrarily, follows his visions and believes his dreams. A ghostly giant gives him clues, he takes heed of the suggestions an elderly woman's pet log offers him, and he is sucked into the realm of the supernatural "Black Lodge." This differentiation is a far cry from classical detective fiction. Cooper can fluidly cross the lines of his set guidelines of detection. He seems to understand the boundaries of his job and yet oversteps his bounds with ease and comfort."

Tags:dale, fiction, mystery, ratiocinative

Abstract
This paper discusses the role that human nature plays in the actions taken by people in their lives. The paper uses the different characters in Joseph Conrad's book "The Secret Agent," to show varying levels of morality and goodness. The author also argues that individuals actions, affect the lives, and morality of those around them.

From the paper:

"Verloc is a slightly more complex character. Immediately one can see that he possesses flawed morals because of the shop he ran. For all purposes, it was a primitive sex shop. It may not have been as gaudy as the sex shops of today are, but its clientele was similar; either young men with too much time and money, or older men who had fallen on hard times. When the reader learns that Verloc runs the shop as a means to cover up his real profession as a terrorist, one no longer accepts his poor moral values, but must question whether he has any at all. Verloc?s only redeeming value is that he married Winnie and helps her support her feeble brother."

Tags:morality, nature, good, evil, greed, lust, murder, terrorist, instinct, character

Abstract
This six-page undergraduate paper discusses the usage and effects of Agent Orange (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin) in the USA. The paper analyzes laws dealing with the usage of dioxin as well as enforcement of these laws and consequences.