UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra Concert: UCBSO Performance Report at Hertz Hall

 SooMin Kang (3032680055) Christina Azahar (Section 111) November 9, 2017 Performance Report On Saturday, September 30th from 8 PM to 10 PM, the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra (UCBSO) held their first concert in Hertz Hall, at the UC Berkeley campus. The UCBSO consists of various string, brass and woodwind, and percussion instruments and is … Read more

Neoliberal Policies in Third World: Examining Western Superiority in Global Development

 Introduction This essay will discuss how the agenda of international development is driven by the idea of Western superiority and how this assumption has proven inadequate in the development of Third World countries. Body of the essay: Through an introduction to the neoliberal project, I will outline its characteristics and the assumptions behind. The … Read more

The Impact of Wendell Johnson's Monster Study: A Violation of Ethical Research Guidelines

 In 1939, Wendell Johnson conducted a study to determine the cause of a stutter. He reasoned with two significant influencers: genetics and environmental factors. The study is known as the monster study. The study went on to be a major asset to the psychological world, but violated many of the standards ethical guidelines put … Read more

Comparing Reliability of RSA & ECC Cryptography Systems

 1. Introduction Internet Communication Security plays a phenomenal role in the daily usage of an average netizen. With Public-key cryptography systems such as Riemann-Shadmir-Adleman  (RSA) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), messages are able to be communicated safely and efficiently. The security behind these two systems are based on the nature of a trap-door function. … Read more

BA in Middle East & North Africa Studies: Unlock History, Politics and Language

 mation. History, politics and language are the centerpiece of every culture, religion and region. History brings to the foreground the past, allowing one to explore the intricacies of changes and continuity from antiquity to contemporary times. Politics builds into these intricacies; pulling from the actors and tying in themes of governments and laws guiding … Read more

Create Legal Liability: ADA, FMLA & Workers Comp for OMAG Cities

 There are countless ways in which our municipal clients can create potential legal liability connected with the relationship between the City and its employees. Often, this involves a situation where the relationship has become contentious due to the employee’s poor performance and/or misconduct necessitating adverse employment action. In such cases, often involving termination of … Read more

Experience UC Berkeley Symphony's Spectacular Performance at Hertz Hall

 SooMin Kang (3032680055) Christina Azahar (Section 111) November 9, 2017 Performance Report On Saturday, September 30th from 8 PM to 10 PM, the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra (UCBSO) held their first concert in Hertz Hall, at the UC Berkeley campus. The UCBSO consists of various string, brass and woodwind, and percussion instruments and is … Read more

About Wilson's Disease: A Rare, Lethal Genetic Mutation

 A rare, unique and often lethal disease affects one in 100,000 people in the world. This genetic mutation causes severe liver and neurological damage to those afflicted. The name of this disease is Wilson’s Disease. Wilson’s Disease is a mutation that prevents the body from flushing out excess copper. We need very little copper … Read more

Moral Rightness of Voluntary Euthanasia: Exploring the SOR Cycle/Free Will Relationship

 In order to discuss the morality of euthanasia, we must first clearly define what euthanasia is. Euthanasia is the process where a patient ends their life in order to relieve themselves of the pain and suffering from a life-threatening disease. While, the legality of euthanasia discusses whether or not the patient has the right … Read more

Explore India's Suicide Crisis: Punjab's Political & Economic Struggles & Its Effects on Farming

 Society and Genetics 134 The Suicidal Consequence of Punjab’s Political and Economic Climate Hunger and poverty continue to be some of the world’s biggest problems. In the 1960s, India had seemed to come up with a solution to this universal problem with an increase in production of cash crops like corn, wheat, and cotton. … Read more

Compat. & Incompat:Democracy & Islam Sources: Is There Compatibility?

 Democracy and Islam: Sources of Compatibility and Incompatibility The debate surrounding the marriage of Islamic principles with the ideals of liberal democracy has been a longstanding one. To identify whether the two are compatible or not, we must first look at the core of liberal democracy. Democracy is the process which forms the political … Read more