Abstract
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.

Outline
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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:technology, inconvenience, disadvantage, method, media, consumer, infringement, right, controversy, copyright

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:evan, trumpet, improvisation, coltrane, sax

Abstract
In the 1950s, television became popularly available in the U.S. Over the next half-century, television, in concert with a number of other mass media (videos, CDs, DVDs, and, most recently, the Internet), depicted a vast number of violent acts that permanently altered the cultural atmosphere of the United States. Today the A.C. Nielsen Corporation finds that, by the time a child finishes elementary school, he or she has already seen 8,000 murders on television (Herr 1). With the advent of the Internet, children are just a few keystrokes away from finding real-life clips of murders and suicides (such as the Budd Dwyer killing) that, in intensity if not in sheer number, go beyond anything available on television. Starting at about the same time that television become ubiquitous, the U.S. experienced a staggering increase in violence. Skogan (236) notes that "Between 1955 to 1986, the violent crime rate rose almost exactly 600 percent..." Over the same timeframe, twice the number of American households acquired television sets. While it is not possible to demonstrate a simple causal connection between television viewership and the increase in violent crime, many scientific observers have been struck by the apparent correlation between expanding television viewership and expanding violence.

From the Paper
The Effects of TV/Media Violence on Children In the 1950s, television became popularly available in the U.S. Over the next half-century, television, in concert with a number of other mass media (videos, CDs, DVDs, and, most recently, the Internet), depicted a vast number of violent acts that permanently altered the cultural atmosphere of the United States. Today the A.C. Nielsen Corporation finds that, by the time a child finishes elementary school, he or she has already seen 8,000 murders on television (Herr 1). With the advent of the Internet, children are just a few keystrokes away from finding real-life clips of murders and suicides (such as the Budd Dwyer killing) that, in

Tags:television, violence, children

Abstract
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.

Outline:
Introduction
The Site

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:negative, financial, issue, illegal, activities, interfaces

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:mp3players, cdplayers, comparison

Abstract
"International property rights (IPR) violation is a widespread and entrenched phenomenon in China because of several factors. China?s rocky transition from a centralized economic system to capitalism has provided a rife environment for piracy to flourish in the ?gray? market.

From the Paper
"International property rights (IPR) violation is a widespread and entrenched phenomenon in China because of several factors. China's rocky transition from a centralized economic system to capitalism has provided a rife environment for piracy to flourish in the "gray" market. In addition to the fact that the lucrative nature of the business provides tremendous incentive for the suppliers to engage in piracy, the Chinese consumers constitute the other half of the problem. Although they are impressed by the dazzling array of products offered by America, such as the music, films and computer software, they can ill afford the prices of the legitimate products; therefore, they turn to pirated copies. Furthermore, the absence of a legal and enforcement system to uphold IPR in China further cultivates the presence of piracy. From another perspective, the strict..."

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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.

From the Paper
"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. "

Tags:recommend, soothing, re-interprets, brass, children's

Abstract
Teaching students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is challenging and when coupled with Conduct Disorder (CD), the added dimension of complexity can be extremely stressful. So, it is needful to be sensitized to the problems of those who manifest multiple developmental disorders and to have strategies for identifying them for the purpose of early intervention.

From the Paper
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorderand Conduct Disorder: Identification and Intervention for Special Education Teaching students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is challenging and when coupled with Conduct Disorder (CD), the added dimension of complexity can be extremely stressful. A'A So, it is needful to be sensitized to the problems of those who manifest multiple developmental disorders and to have strategies for identifying them for the purpose of early intervention. Though ADHD and CD have symptoms that are associated, it is essential to note that the each disorder has explicit and distinct symptoms for

Tags:special, education, adhd, cd

Abstract
This paper examines the ways in which the CD, "The Eminem Show", was created, packaged and released as a means of understanding the social and artistic context of the album.

From the Paper
"Compact discs are so much a part of our everyday world that we rarely stop to think about the process of how they come into being. They appear to have sprung forth ready made like Athena being born in her armor from the head of Zeus. But of course CDs are made .."

Tags:music, rap, hiphop, Eminem, CD, album

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This paper analyzes and describes a CD recording performed by The Tallis Scholars and directed by Peter Phillips entitled, "Christmas Carols and Motets". The paper describes the sections that the CD has been divided into and explains how the CD has furthered his understanding of early Western music.

From the Paper
"In the renaissance motets section, there are four settings of Ave Maria: for four voices by Josquin des Pres, for seven voices by Philippe Verdelot, for four voices by Victoria, and for double choir by Victoria. From Grove Music Online it states that, "One of the most important forms of polyphonic music from about 1220 to 1750. No single set of characteristics serves to define it generally, except in particular historical or regional contexts. It originated as a liturgical trope but soon developed into the pre-eminent form of secular art music during the late Middle Ages."

Tags:chorales, polyphonic, renaissance, texts, voice