The Lasting Impact of Irish Harp Tradition in 18th Century Ireland

 The eighteenth century was a particularly interesting time for the Irish harping tradition. It bore witness to a number of important events and historical figures, such as the numerous harping festivals (culminating with the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792), Edward Bunting’s important work, and the array of tunes composed by the great Turlough O’Carolan. … 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

Explore South China Sea Territorial Conflict: Resources & Trade Power at Stake

 Conflicts and disputes in regard to territorial claims of the South China Sea are working to divide the region, while keeping the world on its toes. This seemingly inconspicuous stretch of sea is a hotspot of disagreement. Claimed by six surrounding countries, China, The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, and carefully watched by … 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

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

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

Increased Risk of Breast Cancer w/ Prolonged Use of Hormonal Implant Contraceptives: Study Examines Potential Risk Levels

 Prolonged Use of Implantable Hormonal Contraceptives Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer Hormonal contraceptive medication is a common form of preventing pregnancy for young women who are sexually active. Various forms of contraception have been created since the introduction of the birth control pill in 1960. For many women, contraception is convenient and … Read more

Amy Tan's Postmodern Storytelling: Exploring First-Generation American Struggles in "Two Kinds

 In Postmodernism, many traditions that were prevalent in some societies began to change and reform themselves; others had died out allowing new ones to be generated. In the twentieth century, the World Wars impacted nearly every society in the world, changing the international relationships between nations that were previously perceived as allies. Countries like … Read more

Michelle Alexander: Colorblindness & Mass Incarceration Exposed in "The New Jim Crow" Book

 Michelle Alexander is an exceptionally praised social liberties legal advisor, advocate, and lawful researcher. In her book, The New Jim Crow: Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Alexander talks about the legitimate frameworks that appear to carry out their occupations flawlessly well, yet have in reality, quite recently supplanted one racial standing framework with … Read more