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Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

23 June 2023 anastaseea Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

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A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread [...]
Business

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

Critical Overview: Elon Musk’s Proposed $44 Billion Buyout of Twitter Elon Musk’s recent agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion marks one of the biggest leveraged buyout deals in history. Twitter, a 16-year-old social networking [...]
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Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

The Appeal of Smart Home Technology in the UK: GfK Study Results GfK, a research firm, released the results of its annual Smart Home Study UK this week, indicating that the Covid-19 pandemic has revived [...]
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Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

Critical Overview: Chris Smalls is the leader of the Amazon Labor Union, an organization that emerged as a response to Amazon’s fiercely anti-union stance. Smalls, along with his friend and co-organizer Derrick Palmer, managed to [...]
Culture

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]

Djibouti: The Hidden Gem of the Horn of Africa

Travel

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Djibouti, a small and arid desert country in eastern Africa, is overshadowed by its much larger neighbors, Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its size, Djibouti’s strategic location along the Red Sea and in close […]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Culture

28 April 2022 Comments Off

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

Global

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Impact of Covid-19 on Sex Workers: Critical Overview The coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of social distancing rules and closure of strip clubs and brothels have led to a significant decline in the income of […]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

Your Ultimate 10-Country Bucket List: Fulfil Your Wanderlust!

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19 July 2025 Comments Off

Ready to ignite your wanderlust and dive headfirst into an epic journey of discovery? Grab your passport and let’s go! This isn’t just a list; it’s your personal invitation to unlock incredible experiences, create unforgettable […]

Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

Critical Overview: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are three billionaire entrepreneurs who have a combined net worth of $400 billion, equivalent to the GDP of Ireland. They have decided to invest a significant [...]

Prince Harry Denies Plans to Publish Memoir After Queen’s Death

29 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of Prince Harry’s Memoir Publication Announcement The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, announced earlier this week that his first memoir is set to be published by Penguin Random House in late 2022. […]

Apple Releases Security Update for Major Security Vulnerability

26 August 2022 Comments Off

A Little (rot) Insecurity in the Apple Core On August 17th & 18th 2022 Apple Inc. released security updates for multiple products and devices to address security vulnerabilities across their tech estate including macOS Monterey, […]

ICA’s History and Impact

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert […]

Pandemic reshapes world economy, highlights inequality and government failures.

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28 July 2021 Comments Off

A Critical Overview of the Global Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, with nearly every country affected. As governments struggle to contain the virus, businesses [...]

Wetware: The Intersection of Computing and Biology

Technology

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Wetware is a term that has been used to describe the merging of software, hardware, and biology in various ways over the years. Initially, it was used to draw a comparison between software [...]

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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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Business

Elon Musk ‘Rather Hates’ Being CEO of Tesla

29 July 2021 Comments Off

An Examination of Elon Musk’s Disdain for Leadership at Tesla and the Alleged Pressure to Purchase SolarCity Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has revealed his aversion to the role of boss within the [...]

Culture

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

29 July 2021 Comments Off

Critical Overview: Analyzing the Need for Innovation in Architecture The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have forced us to question the role of architecture in society. Architecture needs to evolve to meet [...]

Insights into Japan’s Sakura Festivals, Cherry Blossom

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Sex Workers Fear for Their Future Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns

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Digital Mind Wash: How the Internet Shapes Our Brains

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House Prices Reach New High as Buyers Seek More Space

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North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

28 April 2022 Comments Off on North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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Month: June 2023

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

Elon Musk’s Bid to Acquire Twitter: Examining the Implications of Billionaire Ownership on Social Media and Society

Smart Homes: Back in the Agenda

Chris Smalls Emerges as a Leading Voice in the Future of Labor, Advocating for Workers’ Rights and Fair Treatment in Corporate America

Architecture’s Next Innovation: Where Will It Come From?

A Brief History of Grime Music

Labour’s First Year: A ‘Horribilis Annus’ in the Making?

The Dangers of No-Fault Evictions in the UK

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022