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Ubah Bulale
Ubah Bulale worked as a writer at BTR from 2016-2017.
Recent Posts
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
Feb 2, 2017
Ubah Bulale
Most of us are emotionally depleted from President Trump’s first two weeks. Little do we know we are all pawns in a larger puzzle of a power grab. This is what is happening to you.
Scandinavia Falls Off the Pedestal Scandinavia Falls Off the Pedestal
Jan 26, 2017
Ubah Bulale
Sweden and Denmark, who are often described by liberals as utopian countries, have been transformed right before our eyes.
Creating the "Netflix" of Indie Movie Streaming Creating the "Netflix" of Indie Movie Streaming
Jan 19, 2017
Ubah Bulale
Carl Colpaert, veteran indie filmmaker and founder of Cineville, is building a “Netflix of indie streaming.”
The Rise of the Insta Poet The Rise of the Insta Poet
Jan 12, 2017
Ubah Bulale
Poetry in the last few decades has moreover become a less than popular profession and has certainly not been regarded as a medium in which one on can sustain oneself financially.
Hilton Builds a Westworld Hilton Builds a Westworld
Jan 5, 2017
Ubah Bulale
The closest thing to the popular show “Westworld” (where rich vacationers get to live in a fantasy world) is Hilton’s Conrad Maldives.
New Year's Traditions Around the World New Year's Traditions Around the World
Dec 29, 2016
BTR Editorial
From Russia's Father Frost, Finland's molten tin, and South American yellow undies, BTRtoday takes a look at some of the different NYE traditions from around the world.

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