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Author: A Bird’s Eye View

  • ASCS Review on Budget 2019

    The Budget presented by the government yesterday, for 2019, is another step in the right direction, particularly in social issues. That being said, ASCS would like to express its concern regarding matters that have not been given the adequate attention. The fact that for the second consecutive year, the budget does not include any additional…

  • Outrun the Wind – Elizabeth Tammi

    Outrun the Wind – Elizabeth Tammi

    I finally finished the e-ARC that I kindly received upon request from Netgalley.com, and I can’t wait to talk to you about it! This is a debut book by Elizabeth Tammi, and its publication date is 27th November with the company North Star Editions. It’s a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book, inspired by Greek Mythology, and it’s also YA! This book is…

  • For people who think things will never change in Malta

    Things are changing all over Europe. This weekend was an eventful one with three major elections. The results there will not affect Malta in any material way. It’s still worth paying attention to the circumstances that led to these victories. I Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg held elections this weekend. As befitting the type of election…

  • Mental Health in Books!

    Mental Health in Books!

    Good evening everyone! Today I want to talk to you about Mental Health and its representation in books. Mental Health is SO important, and it’s such a shame that a lot of people still seem to find the topic so taboo, or don’t seem to take it seriously. That being said, here are some books…

  • The revolutionary power of big data

    We’ve all seen news stories and reports on ‘big data’. This phrase is not always clear but the technology can bring huge benefits. This article is an attempt to explain how Malta’s government could use big data to improve society and life in general. I First I want to explain what ‘big data’ is. In…

  • How to fix the democratic deficit in Malta

    I’ve written about the lack of proper justice in Malta before. People questioned my point saying, “How else is the system supposed to work?” Their question suggests there isn’t a better way of doing things. I beg to differ. I My previous article is What’s the point of the Justice system? I explained how we don’t have…

  • Why I worry about Malta regulating cryptocurrencies

    Malta’s government has stated it wants to regulate blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Last week they published draft bills that Parliament is discussing. Are they serious about wanting to be on the cutting edge, or is this a scam under a different name? BACKGROUND Blockchain and cryptocurrency aren’t as complex as you might think. In summary:…

  • Do you know how wrong Eurostat’s survey is?

    A few weeks ago I published an article on Maltese youth. I reported on a Eurostat survey showing 70% of youth would not relocate for a job. Wanting to put this hypothesis to the test, I worked with the team behind A Birds Eye View to survey people and see what’s what. I – Survey results My original article took…

  • Queens of Geek – Jen Wilde

    Queens of Geek – Jen Wilde

    Hey there, book-lovers! I came back from a mini-holiday late last night, and now I’m back with a review! I’ll be making another post about the holiday soon, but I absolutely loved it.  For today, please enjoy my review of ‘Queens of Geek’ by Jen Wilde. I’ve been eyeing this book for AGES and I’m…

  • Learn about being an organ donor and saving lives

    You never know when you’re going to need an organ donor. When you do, it will be too late to think much about it. Often it’s a matter of life or death. It’s why you should think about it when you don’t need it. I – Why you should be an organ donor Organ donors…