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In this paper, the writer reviews the distribution of Nokia's wireless and hand-held products that are the company's most prized products. In particular, the writer briefly examines the channels of distribution used by the cellular phone giant as well as the kinds of retail stores and their locations. In addition, the writer reviews the market exposure employed by the company. Proceeding further, time is devoted to looking at storage considerations which come into play for Nokia vis-a-vis its wireless/hand-held goods and the company's transportation methods and logistical challenges are also delineated. THe writer concludes that Nokia's refusal to relinquish information about various aspects of its business practices suggests a company that is perhaps insecure about whether its present course is the right one.

Tags:distribution, channels

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This paper explains that the owners of copyrighted material see the opportunity to increase revenue with each viewing, including original showings, syndication, DVD sales, showings on the Internet and even showings on hand-held devices such as cell phones, PDAs and video i-Pods. The author points out that, from the point of view of the consumer, the ability to download films and television shows to mobile devices will allow the consumer to see what he or she wants virtually anywhere at any time. This will change the way people consume media and how they pay for it. The paper stresses that laws will be needed to protect content providers from various forms of piracy and from the resale of the material they provide.

From the Paper
"Certainly, there are many technical problems to be overcome in creating a system more conducive to ease of navigation through small hand-held devices as well as home television and computers. A recent survey shows how people are getting content today and noted that 70 percent of Internet users have viewed 123 billion videos online, with an average length of 2.6 minutes. Higher bandwidth will make it more possible to view longer videos and even movies, and another boost to this sort of transfer will come when it becomes easier to connect the computer to a television set."

Tags:download time-shifting piracy hand-held, digital content

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The paper discusses how the music industry claims free music downloading has had a drastic impact on the careers of almost everyone involved in the creation, production and distribution of music. The paper argues that music piracy is in fact the best thing that has happened to the music industry since although it decreases CD sales, it increases musicians' exposure and saves the industry money that would otherwise be used on pointless promotions. The paper points out that Apple relies on free music downloading by society's youth in order to manufacture and sell devices that can hold an enormous amount of songs. The paper firmly believes that it is time the industry realizes they are benefiting from free music downloading instead of focusing on the negative aspects of this long battled debate.

From the Paper
"In today's world, digital technology is constantly advancing allowing complex tasks to be completed by a simple click of a button. Shopping for a TV, a new video game, or any other item online requires the consumer's patience while the item is being shipped to its destination. Products sold through the Internet are not restricted to concrete items anymore. Due to advancements in computer hard drive space, music tracks and movies are being sold online, eliminating the trip to movie or record stores. According to Brian H. Murray in his book "Defending the Brand", the Internet has made an evolutionary change in business by allowing the consumer to purchase goods easier than ever before; however, " the explosive growth of internet users has spawned an equally explosive growth of internet abusers" (111)."

Tags:CDs, MP3, iPod, digital, music, files, Internet, musicians, artists

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Introduction
This research paper explores the effectiveness, validity, and reliability for hand-held dynamometers and manual muscle testing for the evaluation of isometric muscle strength in appendicular joints. A comparison between the two methods is then examined.

Topic
The topic for this research paper is a comparison of hand held dynamometers versus manual muscle testing for evaluating voluntary isometric muscle strength in appendicular joints. Literature citings demonstrate efficacy for individual techniques.

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Abstract
This paper deals with the issue of piracy and open markets in the music industry. It addresses problems such as the website "Napster" where people can download music for free and other gray areas that affect the music industry. It examines how these loopholes impact the industry economically and professionally.

From the Paper
"Record label executives speak of the importance of paying artists for their work, allowing them to compete for the dividends of their labor by seeing whose promotion and artistry can sell the most records. The so-called free market of capitalistic music-making is supposed to ensure the best artistry and creativity available. After all, according to record executives, if musicians are not being paid sufficiently for their work, then they won't want to make music at all: "It is crucial that the artists who produce the music are not taken advantage of. That's not fair and it will hurt our creative future." Meanwhile, young, tech-savvy listeners are beginning to have a completely different definition of a free marketplace of ideas and art. According to many online music enthusiasts, the definition of "free" should be closer to the vernacular -- a marketplace devoid of currency or capital exchange, based on the open and price-less exchange of ideas, music, and art. It's not that most fans have any objection to supporting their favorite musicians; according to most free-music advocates, they simply feel that such support is not inconsistent with freely distributing copies of individual pieces of music in a digital format."

Tags:music, market, competition, CD, fraud, piracy, download, copyright

Abstract
The paper explores the extent of music piracy today and estimates that musicians, artists and the music industry are losing 200,000 dollars daily. The paper actually shows that many who pirate music are then encouraged to purchase CDs, but the paper reveals that the music industry is still losing money from piracy. The paper then considers music piracy in the future and predicts that the illegal downloading of music from the Internet will only increase.

From the Paper
"Music piracy is becoming a more and more popular way for music listeners to obtain music. You might ask, what is music piracy? Wikipedia defines music piracy as, "Copyright infringement, or copyright violation, and the unauthorized use of material that is covered by copyright law, in a manner that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works". With the rapid growth of the internet in the last decade, music piracy has become an increasingly easier task for anyone to do. Free software programs for downloading or sharing music, such as LimeWire, are a major contributor to the growth of music piracy. Why would someone use pirating programs to obtain music? What will become of music piracy in the future?"

Tags:download, Internet, LimeWire, songs, albums

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This paper presents an examination of music piracy on the internet. The writer explores the various views on its occurrence and what is being done to stop it. The writer also discusses the affects piracy has on the United States music industry including what various artists have been saying about its occurrence. The examination focuses on the affect the Internet is having on the piracy industry in the music field.

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"The technological explosion of the last few decades has taken mankind to heights it never dreamed possible. Today, with the click of a mouse one can trade stocks, plan vacations and purchase the fares, chat with others around the world, play online games, research any topic they choose and many other things. The world of technology and the advent of the Internet have expanded the ability of knowledge, and self help beyond anything in history has done. It is an exciting time for those who use it and it is something that continues to improve with each passing year. The internet has opened doors that used to be only dreamed of, but the enlightenment the Internet provides comes with a price. Because it is so new to the world there are several areas of legal issue that have not been decided and are currently under fire. One of the most controversial topics of the internet debate is that of ownership. When one puts an idea out on the net who owns it? This question has created tension and turmoil in many fields including literature, litigation and music. Music has long since been at the forefront of controversy when it comes to the internet and its abilities because of the ease with which it allows in music piracy. Front page news accounts detail the rise and fall of companies such as Napster and others that made a huge profit on the willingness of consumers to commit music piracy. Music piracy on the internet has become a multi-million dollar venture and the artists, their agents and the attorneys they hire are constantly working to shut down its existence."

Tags:napster, download

Abstract
An annotated bibliography of six sources used in Order 86222, a proposal to identify issues related to music piracy and a discussion of copyright law violations in cyberspace.

From the Paper
"Omnifone Offers Tailored Solution to Online Piracy Music". This commentary by the editorial staff of Music Week describes tools and techniques that are useful in preventing online piracy of copyright protected music and other intellectual property. It argues that the new identification and protection technology should be used by copyright holders to prevent fraudulent use of their property. The audience is professionals in the field and the article, though brief, identifies key technologies that are instrumental in reducing piracy. It helps to describe the solutions..."

Tags:recording industry, music piracy, copyright law, Napster

Abstract
This paper discusses the role of nurses in maintaining proper hand hygiene in hospitals or other populated medical facilities due to the populations being vulnerable to bacteria and infectious diseases known as nosocomial infection. The paper further points out that these infections to hospital patients or nursing home residents are often caused by healthcare workers, presumably practicing poor sanitary practices. The paper cites various research studies that show how nosocomial disease may often be attributed to poor hand hygiene compliance. This is followed by an extensive literature review on the topic and its findings. The paper concludes by stating that there is yet a need for more scientific and properly sampled research connecting best practices in hand hygiene and hand hygiene intervention amongst healthcare workers with a reduction in nosocomial infection.

Outline:

Problem Definition
Variables
Literature Review
Findings

From the Paper
"Confirming nosocomial infection as the proper focus for a dependent variable requires a surface understanding of the variable itself. Accordingly, a study by Beggs et al (2006) denotes that "direct contact between health care staff and patients is generally considered to be the primary route by which most exogenously-acquired infections spread within and between wards." (Beggs et al, 621) As the research considers the best manner in which to direct focus between cause and effect (i.e. dependent and independent variable), it is useful to recognize that personnel within the hospital are largely to be seen as the primary carrier of nosocomial infection. Beggs et al provide the research with a considerable degree of help in this area as well, indicating that "handwashing is therefore perceived to be the single most important infection control measure that can be adopted, with the continuing high infection rates generally attributed to poor hand hygiene compliance." (Beggs et al, 621) There is however a conflict between this declared perception and the finding produced by the study which contends that larger institutional problems such as staffing shortage and high worker turnover may actually contribute highly to the spread of infectious diseases."

Tags:nosocomial infection, hygiene practices, hand hygiene guidelines, hospitals

Abstract
This paper describes the genre of the film "Cool Hand Luke" and analyzes its technique as an example of film history.

Tags:cool, hand, luke