Sunday 26 November 2017

Can a vegan keep bees?

I found this article while researching for a project on veganism. I think it's important to know where your favourite products are coming from, especially if there is a risk of animal abuse/exploitation. It is possible to enjoy what animals produce, including honey, eggs and milk, knowing that the animals were treated with respect throughout the process.

Stay calm, be aware, and shop locally!

https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/01/beekeeping-and-the-ethical-vegan-will-curley/




Monday 20 November 2017

I did my soundscape project at San Remo restaurant where I work as a server. It portrays the routine that I know too well, and combines some of my least and most favourite sounds (greetings with my coworkers vs. the dreaded phone ring). I did my best to capture the way San Remo sounds, now if only I could capture the way it smells!

https://soundcloud.com/oliviabult/san-remo-restaurant-soundscape

Friday 17 November 2017

Given the history of gender/race in the workforce, it is no surprise that women and people of colour are less likely to achieve high-level or management positions in the tech industry. What is interesting is that women tend to score higher than men when being tested on their digital skills.

It makes you wonder, are women and people of colour turned away from these roles intentionally in order to maintain a heteronormative environment? Or could it be that they are simply not conditioned to express their confidence and leadership skills in the same way that most (white) males are, affecting their ability to break through the barriers of the low to mid-level workforce.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-women-have-stronger-digital-skills-yet-men-dominate-the-tech-industry/