The tale of a diabetic: denial and a global pandemic

Living with Type 1 diabetes is no easy thing, but denying it will not make it any better. In this article, Rita tells us about her “diabetic” journey, providing insights, reflections, and interesting anecdotes.
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Rita Alves

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
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Rita Alves

laff box, laugh tracks in sitcoms, Friends, The big bang Theory

The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
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Rita Alves

Writer's Block

Blank Pages: Overcoming Writer’s Block

Whether it is while writing an essay, an article, or even a simple homework assignment, writer’s block is an issue that affects all of us. Rita discusses the universal issue by exploring its roots, sharing possible ways to combat it, and speaking on her own ‘writers block’ experiences.
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Rita Alves

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Hollywood Accounting

Rita reveals the reality of Hollywood money matters that seems almost as fascinating as the movies produced by the industry.
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Rita Alves

Digital Death

Digital Death

Just as laws and restrictions shape physical reality, many rules and measures have been elaborated to preserve our online identity. But what happens if we die? Where do our data go? Who will be allowed to access it? In this article, Rita tells us everything we need to know about our so-called “digital death”.
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Rita Alves

knowledge

The Price of Knowledge [Part 4]: Checking the Balance

Rita, Stephanie and Andrada make sense of the different prices for knowledge and scientific research articles which have created new forms of business models.
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Rita Alves

emojis

The iconic history of Emojis

While emojis have become an indispensable token of the Internet world and one’s self-expression, their origin remains unexplored. Rita shines a light on the creation of emojis and how their seemingly harmless emergence and development have also sparked criticism and debate.
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Rita Alves

die hard

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Ah yes, the debate of the century that resurfaces every Christmas. Well, Rita is here to tell you that the 1988 classic Die Hard is in fact, a Christmas movie. Read on to find out why.
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Rita Alves

sci-hub

Knocking down the price of Knowledge: Sci-Hub

Going against the law to protect the victims of a cruel and corrupt system, Sci-hub is at the heart of the classic story of Robin-Hood.
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Rita Alves

Fear In Motion (Pictures)

As spooky season is upon us, Rita takes us through the history of horror movies and its trends. From vampires to zombies, the horror genre is still alive!
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Rita Alves

digital world covid-19

The Cautionary Tale of the Digital World

In this article, Rita discusses the good and bad of the digital world in the pandemic on our health and how we can control technology’s adverse effects and turn it into our hero.
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Rita Alves

Is Hamilton Getting #Cancelled?

In this article, Rita writes about the in-demand musical Hamilton and the criticism it receives.
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Rita Alves

movie

Movie theatres: Safely “escaping” 2020

What better way to escape the anxieties this year has brought us than by getting lost in a good movie? This article provides you with a list of Amsterdam’s must visit movie theaters, for the ultimate escape from reality.
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Rita Alves

google

Google’s Origin Story

What’s the origin of Google? Rita takes us on the magical journey that made the company what it is today.
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Rita Alves

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

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Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

The tale of a diabetic: denial and a global pandemic

Living with Type 1 diabetes is no easy thing, but denying it will not make it any better. In this article, Rita tells us about her “diabetic” journey, providing insights, reflections, and interesting anecdotes.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

laff box, laugh tracks in sitcoms, Friends, The big bang Theory

The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Writer's Block

Blank Pages: Overcoming Writer’s Block

Whether it is while writing an essay, an article, or even a simple homework assignment, writer’s block is an issue that affects all of us. Rita discusses the universal issue by exploring its roots, sharing possible ways to combat it, and speaking on her own ‘writers block’ experiences.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

hollywood

Hollywood Accounting

Rita reveals the reality of Hollywood money matters that seems almost as fascinating as the movies produced by the industry.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Digital Death

Digital Death

Just as laws and restrictions shape physical reality, many rules and measures have been elaborated to preserve our online identity. But what happens if we die? Where do our data go? Who will be allowed to access it? In this article, Rita tells us everything we need to know about our so-called “digital death”.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

knowledge

The Price of Knowledge [Part 4]: Checking the Balance

Rita, Stephanie and Andrada make sense of the different prices for knowledge and scientific research articles which have created new forms of business models.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

emojis

The iconic history of Emojis

While emojis have become an indispensable token of the Internet world and one’s self-expression, their origin remains unexplored. Rita shines a light on the creation of emojis and how their seemingly harmless emergence and development have also sparked criticism and debate.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

die hard

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Ah yes, the debate of the century that resurfaces every Christmas. Well, Rita is here to tell you that the 1988 classic Die Hard is in fact, a Christmas movie. Read on to find out why.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

sci-hub

Knocking down the price of Knowledge: Sci-Hub

Going against the law to protect the victims of a cruel and corrupt system, Sci-hub is at the heart of the classic story of Robin-Hood.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Fear In Motion (Pictures)

As spooky season is upon us, Rita takes us through the history of horror movies and its trends. From vampires to zombies, the horror genre is still alive!
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

digital world covid-19

The Cautionary Tale of the Digital World

In this article, Rita discusses the good and bad of the digital world in the pandemic on our health and how we can control technology’s adverse effects and turn it into our hero.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Is Hamilton Getting #Cancelled?

In this article, Rita writes about the in-demand musical Hamilton and the criticism it receives.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

movie

Movie theatres: Safely “escaping” 2020

What better way to escape the anxieties this year has brought us than by getting lost in a good movie? This article provides you with a list of Amsterdam’s must visit movie theaters, for the ultimate escape from reality.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

google

Google’s Origin Story

What’s the origin of Google? Rita takes us on the magical journey that made the company what it is today.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

exposition

Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

A photo of journalists in today's digital age

Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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