Abstract
The paper discusses the mass proliferation of information on the Internet and highlights the issue of ownership, accuracy and privacy. The paper relates that the supporters of censorship argue that it is in the best interest of the public to protect them from deceitful or harmful information, however the central argument made in this investigation is that the Internet should not be censored. The paper considers these issues and provides a balanced overview.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Synthesis of the Data
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Although support for internet censorship demonstrates a clear need to protect users from questionable and offensive content, Kreimer (2006) reports that the decision to implement internet censorship will serve as a slippery slope for the degradation of the freedom of speech. As reported by this author, supporters of internet censorship have argued that this process is necessary to protect individuals from harm. However, Kreimer argues that when making these claims, scholars do not provide any justification for what content should be censored and by whom. As the realm of "questionable" contend expands, internet users will witness a reduction in their ability to access information and to share information. Over the long-term, Kreimer asserts, this will erode basic free speech rights."

Tags:internet, information, technology, censorship

Abstract
This paper explains that recent studies have associated positively DVT or deep vein thrombosis with internet usage, gaming and internet cafes, indicating that there might be severe risks associated with extended computer use without exercise. The author points out that deep vein thrombosis is generally caused by a thickening of blood in the veins, which can be life-threatening when a clot is formed that can travel to the heart or other vital organs. The paper states that the objectives of the study are (1) to ascertain the relationship of computer usage and the role that internet cafes play in the prevalence of deep vein thrombosis (2) to discover ways to alleviate and prevent DVT and (3) to take into account other variables, such as obesity, blood diseases that lead to clotting, smoking and a family history of DVT.

From the Paper
"This study is particularly pertinent to the Asian Internet cafes and community situation as countries like Korea have become the center of the online gaming community. "If Japan is the hub of the console industry, then neighboring South Korea is the hub of the online gaming industry - most notably, the massively multiplayer online gaming industry." In this regard Korea is known as the world's "most wired society" and the amount of tie spent on online gaming is very high, making it a country where rates of DVT can be expected to increase."

Tags:air-travel, sitting, relationship, factors, objectives

Abstract
The paper explores the controversy over the right to censor information access for students in order to have greater control of what they watch and learn. The paper discusses the historical application of censorship and focuses on today's censorship of Internet content. The paper examines the implications of censorship and reaches the conclusion that it not only harms the innate ability of students to develop better critical and analytical skills, but it also takes away from students' educational experience by not allowing them access to valuable information. The paper also notes that book censorship is extremely subjective.

From the Paper
"Censorship in American public schools have reached new levels within the past two decades as a result of growing concern among parents the increased accessibility of damaging information access instituted through both multimedia as well as the internet. Changes in modern technology has made all information much more accessible to students than ever before, thus information that many considers both controversial or socially corruptible are within grasp of young students. Teachers and parents fear that such unregulated access to information is both harmful and unnecessarily confusing for the development of adolescents. The concept of censorship is to the control of human expression by a government or administrative organization."

Tags:library, books, content, Internet, information, access

Abstract
The paper claims that censorship on the Internet represents one of the greatest threats to the integrity and usefulness of the Internet as a medium for the exchange of information. The paper argues against totalitarian and repressive regimes controlling their citizenry by means of censorship. It further argues against those that wish to foist their own morals on others by limiting the access individuals have to pornographic material. The paper asserts that censorship is a practice that is exacted by the powerful upon the weak to forward some agenda. The paper contends that as a practice, censorship should be eliminated on the Internet or, at the very least, reduced at every opportunity.

From the Paper
"The growing ubiquity of the Internet means that new issues, once confined to the "real" world, have spilled over into cyberspace. Censorship in particular has been a significant concern ever since the Internet grew into a popular medium of communication. Now, unfortunately, censorship is no longer a concern; instead, it is a reality on the Internet and one that seems to be ever-increasing. Censorship on the Internet represents one of the greatest threats to the integrity and usefulness of the Internet as a medium for the exchange of information."

Tags:information, pornography, totalitarian, regimes, freedom, limitations

Abstract
The author of this paper presents the argument for censorship on the internet, with a definite lean towards the negative side of the argument. The writer believes that those who try to censor the internet have in fact aimed their weapons at the wrong enemy. The paper explains the difference between the internet and the world wide web, with the internet being an older larger infrastructure and the www simply being a small part of its functionality. The writer therefore concludes that in fact it is not the internet which needs censoring but the aspects which belong on the web.

From the Paper
"The sides are divided unequally in the continuing debate over "should we, or shouldn't we?" And the choice of these two authors to argue against was based not because of the weakness of their arguments, or the irrationality of their defenses, but simply because they proved to be the least offensive of the readings offered in the particular section of the textbook."

Tags:technology, hitech, world, wide, web, pornography, communication

Abstract
This paper examines Internet censorship in the UK and UAE, discussing government goals and differences between secular states and religious states, including the laws enacted to restrict online information. The paper includes a history of Internet censorship.

From the Paper
"The following presents the topic of Internet censorship in UAE versus the UK. The history of Internet censorship is discussed with an argument for and against blocking web contents, with examples from both countries. A relationship between two kinds of government models is noted for the comparison of UK as a secular state and UAE as a religious state. This is followed by a summary and conclusions.
"The Internet is described as a collection of interconnected computer networks..."

Tags:internet censorship, UK, UAE, religious, secular, online, laws

Abstract
This writer of this paper examines both sides of the controversial internet censorship debate and asks if instituting regulations that would censor certain websites and materials infringes on our basic human rights. Those who support internet censorship and those who oppose it both agree that adults must provide children with a safe and supportive environment in which to play and learn. This paper discusses the child protection and adult censorship debates which are often confused. This paper also details the various methods and strategies in blocking questionable websites on computers that are accessed by minors.

From the Paper
"This issue is an ongoing fierce debate both here in America and across the globe. Much of the debate is centered around practical concerns about any kind of solution. I therefor think it necessary that we examine our issue at hand both within ethical and practical concerns. If we come across too many practical problems, we may find that regulation may indeed need to be in the hands of the individuals. But as I intend to show, I think there are several viable options that clearly and effectively would regulate the current status of the Internet to which I am objecting."

Tags:child, youth, pornography, drugs, internet, communication, technology, advertising, software

Abstract
This is a persuasive paper that analyzes the proponents of censorship. In recent years, the American entertainment industry has undergone vast changes in aspects such as music, television and Internet, and what began as innocent entertainment is no longer. Censorship is emerging into the limelight once again, as children are immensely affected by what they see, and their intentions of repeating what they see makes censorship ever more important today. The amount of violence in all forms of entertainment must somehow be regulated or censored in some way to protect the innocent youth of today.

From the Paper
"Please note the following: "Where Them Ho's At;" "Tits;" and "Simple Instructions for Assembling a Bomb with Household Materials." The title of a song, a word used in a TV drama, and something easily accessible from the Internet. What might these three things have in common? They are all salient factors in the corruption of today's youth. These are not the types of programs and songs our country's future leaders should have access to. "Entertainment" such as this has been proven to cause aggression in young children, causing them to be more prone to use violence to settle disputes. It also exposes children to adult situations they are not yet suited to understand, which in turn confuses them. More stringent laws must be passed for the sake of our nation's impressionable, innocent young children."

Tags:television, censor, censorship, entertainment, free, freedom, industry, internet, political, speech, youth, internet, music

Abstract
This paper explores both sides of the internet censorship debate and settles upon the advocacy of unbridled free speech. The following topics are discussed in detail-- the presence of child pornography on the internet; the unique global audience that the internet attracts; the subsequent inconsistent standards for "indecent material;" the efforts of conservatives and liberals to enact internet-related legislation; and the possible consequences of curtailing the internet's voice. The paper ends with the notion that silencing "indecent material" on the internet would silence a world-wide web of voices that is still growing as we speak.

From the Paper
"Harmful objects are kept from children by locks on doors and tabs on cupboards. Now, right-wing Conservatives wish to apply this same child-proofing strategy to the Internet. The Communications Decency Act " backed by such groups as the Family Research Council and the Christian Coalition " would have made it illegal to transmit "indecent" material to children online, had it not been struck down by the Supreme Court. The similarly themed Child Online Protection Act sought to demand "ID verification" from those that visit "adult" sites. The problem with such legislation is that the Internet " unlike television, radio, or print " is trafficked by a global audience unaffected by the strength of broadcast signals or the location of paper routes. For this very reason, provincial definitions of "pornography" or "indecent material" cannot be applied to the Internet without abridging First Amendment protection. To ban pornography from the Internet would be to curtail a medium that is fully deserving of the right to free speech."

Tags:censor, censorship, child, computer, free, indecent, internet, material, porn, pornography, speech

Abstract
This paper discusses the popularization of fast food in China in the light of developments in China in the last three decades. Much attention is paid to how Chinese perceive Western fast food, and how fast food has become a part of a "new way of life". This paper also takes a closer look at the localization of marketing strategies by taking the involvement of McDonald's in the Olympic Games of 2008 as an example. The last chapter is dedicated to critical voices in China towards fast food. A comparison is made showing how criticism outside China differs from the criticism in China. This paper contains figures and graphs.

Outline:
Introduction
Changes in Chinese Society since 1978
Open Door Policy
One-Child Policy
Rising Expectations and Pressures
Children as Target Group of Western Food Companies
The Introduction and Popularization of Western Fast Food in China
Characteristics of "Western" Style Fast Food Management
Emergence of Fast Food Restaurants in China
The Perception of Western Fast Food by Chinese Customers
Weidong on the Difference between Traditional Chinese Cuisine and Western Fast Food
McDonald's Presentation in China
First Impressions
Attention for the Little Kids
McDonald's and the Olympic Games
Teenagers and Young Adults
Overall Analysis
The "Brand" McDonald's
Critical Voices in China towards Fast Food
McLibel
"Supersize Me"
Shanghu: A Concern about Fast Food from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Unclean Contents of Fast Food
Overweight and Obesity among Chinese Children
Neglect of Labor- and Environment-related Issues in Chinese Criticisms on Fast Food
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix
Glossary

From the Paper
"Eating at fast food restaurants has become an important way for young Chinese people who want to define themselves as middle-class professionals. Young couples from all social strata are also frequenters of western fast food restaurants, because the eating environment is considered romantic and comfortable. The restaurants with its climate-controlled environment are brightly lit, clean and feature light Western music. It has become a place to "hang out", a function that contradicts its original American purpose. Most Chinese customers claim their tables for longer periods of time than do their American counterparts. Lots of Chinese students come to KFC and McDonald's to relax and they regard these places as a symbol of leisure. The restaurants are not only appropriated as leisure centers, but also as public arenas for various personal and family rituals."

Tags:lifestyle brand trademark Wenchuan pollution, Golden Arches, censorship internet pubicity deep-fried positivism