Abstract This paper discusses intervertebral disc herniation, what it consists of, causes, risk factors, symptoms, imaging techniques MRI, CT scans) used in diagnosis and treatment options including surgical intervention.
From the Paper "The intervertebral discs are found in the spinal column between successive vertebrae and consist of an outer fibrous collagen ring annulus surrounding an inner mass the nucleus pulposus Foster. The discs act as shock absorbers which cushion the spinal column ..."
The DISC profiling system is an application tool providing insight into four distinct behavior types and the many combinations of those types. This paper looks into the use of this system for hiring purposes.
Abstract The paper gives a history of psychological testing, discovering a personality 'type' in order to predict behavior. The writer then introduces the DISC system, an example of psychological testing, detailing its methods and finally, its applications. These details include criticisms and proponents.
From the Paper "Many companies that originally used the tests for employment purposes only are now making them part of strategic planning; as the labor market tightens, it becomes more of a concern to make sure employees are in jobs for which they were suited. Also, testing allows results to be discussed between management and employees, opening a dialogue about addressing problem or deficient areas. Roundy?s, a company that supplies food to supermarkets used this approach with some a group of operational employees that learned it exhibited "heightened aggressiveness" that could be more profitably deployed as "assertiveness". In the same company, one employee's survey clued her manager into her lack of confidence, and he was able to boost her productivity by giving her more verbal encouragement."
Abstract The paper explains how DVD emerged in the information age as an exciting entertainment medium of versatile functionality with high quality motion picture. However, DVD has taken on new meaning with "writable" capability. The paper shows that, today, users can record television shows or home movies on DVD and even play these DVDs on home DVD players or on DVD-ROM drives. The discs used are called DVD Recordable (DVD-R) and DVD Rewritable (DVD/RW).
The paper examines the variety of usages recordable and rewritable DVDs provide businesses and organizations, such as data storage and multimedia capabilities.
From the Paper "Due to its cost-efficiency, 100-year data life, constant data stream, and broad compatibility, DVD-R offers users a beneficial solution to long-term data storage and the creation of digital media discs that can be viewed both in the office and on the couch. DVD-R discs are now mainstream and produced by large manufacturers, including Pioneer, Mitsui, Maxell, Verbatim, Memorex, and TDK."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the development of DVDs, comparable technologies, the current technology and the future of the technology. Disk types and sizes and discussed as well as the different uses for the medium.
From the Paper "In 1993, Nimbus demonstrated a Red Book audio disc at a show in Cannes, France. The disc was recorded with MPEG-1 audio at double density. This occurrence sent the technology sector into a race to create a universally supported, high capacity, CD like disc. In 1995 that disc format was finally released and became known as the Digital Video Disc ("A Brief History" 1)."
Abstract This paper reviews the facts of this extra-terrestrial citing in this New Mexican city with an emphasis on a review of the crash.
From the Paper "Also, the UFO Museum of Research, along with many other sources, says a farmer named Mac Brazel was the first person to see evidence of the controversial UFO crash. He was riding out on his horse to round up some stray sheep when he noticed some metal debris scattered over a large area. As Brazel looked closer, he noticed a trench hundreds of feet long had been dug into the land. The first thing he did was drag a large piece of metal from the trench to a shed near his house. Brazel wanted to show the metal piece to his neighbors. The neighbors had no idea what it was, so they immediately notified the police. The police went straight to the Central Intelligence Agency, where Major Jesse Marcel and his troops cleaned the debris from the site of the wreck. The cleanup alone took about three days (Roswell, n.p.)."
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."
This paper discusses digital recording, with a focus on digital audio tape (DAT) recorders: History and development, theory and technology, quality, playback, encoding and compact discs.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, 1991, $ 111.95
From the Paper "This paper will discuss the concept of digital recording, with a focus on digital audio tape (DAT) recorders. The methods of digital recording sharply contrast those of analog recording which preceded them. Analog recording is based on the concept of capturing the shapes of sound waves as they vibrate in the air. In an analog recording, sound is "stored as a physical representation of the original soundform". An example of this can be seen in the squiggly lines which form the grooves on a phonograph record. With digital recording, on the other hand, computer technology is used to convert analog waveforms into numerical, or digital, data. In a compact disc (CD) player, this data is read by means of a laser; in a DAT player, it is read by means of a rotary tape head. Because digital recording uses numerical data instead of physical ... '
Abstract This paper examines the main stages of the invention and development of the television set. It looks at how the birth of television was the result of several inventions from several different men and started back around 1872 during what is called the "Mechanical TV Era" when the first series of images were viewed in one continuous string using a stroboscopic disc. It follows its development through the world's first public demonstration of a mechanical television apparatus in 1926 and the advent of color television in the 1950's to the digital television of today and its convergence with computers.
From the Paper "In 1963 Instant replay is invented and introduced into televised sports, adding a new dimension when it's featured in a telecast of an Army-Navy football game. In 1964, it becomes a standard technique and goes on to become controversial in the NFL. FCC issues its first cable regulation: Operators are required to black out programming that comes in from distant markets and duplicates a local market station's own programming, if the local station demands it. There are about 1 million homes wired for cable in the U.S. at the time. In 1965 Color TV becomes an every day appearance as NBC leads the way and begins to use the phrase ?The Full Color Network" By the end of the year, 96% of NBC shows are broadcast in color, along with all major programs, sports events, and specials. In 1968 TV manufacturers turn out 11.4 million new TV sets, up from 5.7 million TV sets that were made in 1960. "
Abstract This paper begins by introducing the product and explaining its uses in the home entertainment market. It then examines the business environment for launching the product and discusses trends and developments in the home entertainment sphere. Finally, the paper looks at what the competitors have produced and questions whether Xbox can find its niche in the market.
From the Paper "In 2002, Microsoft debuted its entry into the games console industry with Xbox with the hopes of taking over a huge portion of the marketplace. Microsoft was banking on the design and the graphics to set this games console apart from the competition.
One thing that does set the Xbox apart is that an audio compact disc can be put into the console's CD-ROM drive and it will store the songs on the Xbox's hard drive. The songs can be mixed and then played while users continue to play the games."
Abstract This paper explains that the European Union copyright directive, especially as this relates to the music industry, is an attempt at adjustments in intellectual property law; however, it falls short of the all-encompassing clarity required in specific situations, such as certain cases within the music industry, new technological developments, and the Internet. The author points out that the three issues that impact the music industry when mergers between large companies are considered, in terms of competition law, are the gatekeeper, the source, and the path issues. The paper relates that warnings to the effect that piracy protection devices could lead to damaged equipment should be issued not only as a deterrent, but also as a courtesy and acknowledgement of the rights of the public; the industry should acknowledge that users more often than not make copies of discs for their own personal use, not for the purpose of profit.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Changing Music Industry and EU Competition Law
The Gatekeeper Issue
The Source Issue
The Path Issue
Problems Associated with the EU Copyright Directive
Copyright Laws and the Digital Age
The Repercussions of the Copyright Directive
Technological Advance and Legislation
Conclusion
From the Paper "Although the purpose of the Directive is repeatedly stated as increasing legal certainty, the opposite is actually the case. Although this article is meant to reconcile rights owners and their interest with the interest of users, the vagueness of the article does not appear to ensure the rights of anybody. Indeed, there appears to be an increased amount of uncertainty as opposed to the idealized certainty in the initial goal. Indeed, the legislation and its exceptions appear to create a singular amount of opportunities for abuse and misinterpretation. Furthermore there is a list of no less than 20 exceptions to the copyright law. Adding to the confusion, these exceptions are furthermore optional rather than mandatory, allowing Member States to pick and choose which to implement and which to discard."
Abstract This report looks into data regarding downloading of free music on the Internet in the business setting of music distribution and music retailing. The report also looks at perspectives from the government and recording industry, as well as legal cases that have sprung up around this issue, focusing on principles of copyright law. The report presents both sides of the issue and pays attention to how the issue of downloading music for free over the Internet has affected internal and external business environments in terms of the ability to adapt to change, as well as the ability to control pricing.
Statement of Purpose
Setting of Problem
History of Problem
Scope of Project
Importance of Project
Definition of Terms
Review of Literature
From the Paper "The problem originated in copyright law. There have been many technological innovations over time that have changed communication and distribution, and have also changed industries associated with communication and distribution. The music retailing industry as well as the recording industry should be familiar with change, since these
industries have gone through many different media over history: the vinyl record, the 8-track cassette, the audio cassette, and the compact disc are a few innovations that have kept the industry in a position to react to change as well as controlling change. This is mainly because in this history of technological development, music retailers and recorders have had the luxury of price control. There have been some bands over time who have tried to fight the establishment and sell their CDs without markup for between eight and ten dollars, but despite these few aberrations, the industry remained firmly in control of pricing throughout most of the twentieth century."
Abstract This paper discusses the future of one of Japan's leading manufacturers, the Kao Corporation. A history of the company is presented, including an explanation of how it expanded on its technical knowledge to expand the product lines to include a wider variety of products. The paper contends that this vertically integrated company has quickly gained market share in many of its endeavors in the East; however, expansion in the West has been a long and tedious process. The future of Kao will depend on the company's continued ability to learn, its ability to remain flexible and adapt strategies efficiently and effectively, and its perseverance in completing international expansion goals.
From the Paper "Kao Corporation is one of Japan's leading manufacturers of household products, beauty products, computer storage discs, and more. Founded in 1890, the Kao Soap Company was first established to produce high quality soap. Fifty years later, the company diversified into laundry detergent, and then soon after expanded their product line to include dishwashing and household detergents (Ghoshal & Butler, 2004). Over the next four decades, Kao was able to build upon their knowledge of technologies in fat and oil science, as well as surface and polymer science. They expanded their product lines to include cosmetics, hygiene products and floppy discs (Ghoshal & Butler, 2004)."
Abstract The paper presents a thorough strategic management analysis of Seagate Technology, a disc drive company. It takes into consideration the implications of the statement made by Eric Johansson, President of Electrolux, "My strategy is to go global when I can and stay local when I must."
Outline
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Recent Strategies of Seagate Technology, Inc.
Industry and Market News
Marketing in the Millennium: Industry and Market
Core Competencies
Competitive Advantage
Seagate Sustainable Profitability
Financials
Growth Rates
Summary and Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Due to the global economic downtown the marketing and management strategies of an organization hold even more importance in than ever in terms of ROI (Return on Investment) than when the markets are strong. Seagate Technology is the leader world wide in design, manufacturing and marketing of hard disc drives. Seagate provides products for a wide-range of Desktop, Enterprise, Computing and Consumer Electronics applications. The business model of Seagate leverages world-class manufacturing, technology and leadership to deliver quality and innovation as an industry leader to customer throughout the world."
A review of the article "No Silver Bullet: Essence and Accidents of Software Engineering" written by F. P. Brooks and published in "Computer Magazine".
Abstract This paper discusses the state of the software industry, claiming that there are many theories regarding lack of software productivity. The paper examines Brooks' ideas as they appeared in his "Computer Magazine" article, "No Silver Bullet", as well as the opinions of Cox and others. The paper contends that these theories and others, all help to shed light on barriers to software productivity.
From the Paper "During the 1970's, companies had difficulty delivering software within the constraints of schedule, budget, and quality (Food for Thought, 2005). The problem grew worse over time. Many projects undertaken in the 1980's and 1990's were complete disasters, failing to deliver anything, grossly exceeding budget and schedule deadlines, and delivering poor quality. Also, during the 1980's a "software crisis" occurred in which the spending on software maintenance exceeded spending on creating new software products. So, why can't software be mass produced in a way that is reliable and consistent just as manufactured goods are delivered today? There are many theories regarding lack of software productivity. Brooks (1987) holds that the fundamental nature of software prevents meaningful automation. Cox (1996), on the other hand, makes the interesting assertion that software development issues stem from market dynamics, namely the way software is bought and sold."
