Growing threat of cyberthieves in the intellectual marketplace

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Many artists, policy makers and legal experts are alarmed at the growth of computer-aided pirating of copyrighted music, films, computer software and other intellectual property. Computers are being used to copy paintings, photographs, video and music for manipulation into 'new' works, which are sold abroad in countries including China. While many would like to see a solution, experts claim a borderless, unpoliced access to information is bound by few rules. Computer technology is opening up new channels for information dispersal and technology is far ahead of law. More than 100 arts and humanities technology leaders gathered at the Museum of Television and Radio for a conference on the impact of new technologies and intellectual property rights to examine the issues.

Copyright Office, Laws, regulations and rules, Computer crime, Computer crimes, Industry legal issue, Intellectual property (International law), Patent Copyright Issue

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Board is expected to ban student use of laser pointers

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The New York City Board of Education is expected to ban students from using hand-held laser pointers. These pointers have replaced the more common wooden and metal pointers. Laser pointers have entered into classrooms and have been showing up on people's clothing, theatre screens, and some blackboards around the US. Physicians say that the pointers can cause retina damage if the laser is aimed directly on the eye for more than a few seconds.

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New York: Board of Education is expected to ban students from using hand-held laser pointers

Government regulation (cont), New York, Legal/Government Regulation, Social Cause Advocacy, Pens, Pencils & Related Equip, Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing, Education & Labor, Writing materials, Article

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There's a line around the block for themed retailing; new mall in city of Orange is the latest Southland example of growing popularity of entertainment-infused environments

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A new mall in Southern California takes advantage of the growing popularity of entertainment influence in shopping malls. The Block consists of shops, restaurants, bars, movie theaters and a mega-video arcade similar to a sound stage. This is a $165-million, 811,00-square feet super-entertainment-mall. The strategy is to get shoppers to linger and spend more by entertaining them.

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Southern California newest mall, the Block

Organizational history, Retail Trade, California, Economic aspects, Retail industry, Marketing, Shopping centers, Orange, California

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