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Held Here By Silence
“ continues the visual journey of photographer Robert David Atkinson’s debut book , bringing together luminous black-and-white images and intimate, journal-like prose.”
From The Godfather to Middlemarch: 8 of the most faithful adaptations ever
No matter how noble the attempt at an adaptation is, it’s impossible to please everyone. And arguably the older the work, the more ways its retelling can enrage audiences. Perhaps older classics are simply harder to adapt due to how drastically storytelling conventions have changed over the centuries. 20th-century Hollywood often treated source materials liberally, oscillating between looseness and outright contempt. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein still suffers to this day for its halcyon adaptations.
Game changers: how one team’s dominance transformed rugby league forever
This incredible dominance, and rival clubs’ frustration with it, sparked a radical change in rugby league – the move away from unlimited tackles to the four-tackle rule in 1967. As well as wanting to make the game faster, authorities hoped moving away from unlimited tackles would make the competition more even. Sports can change dramatically in the blink of an eye. Sometimes, these moments create immediate shockwaves. Other times, it’s not until much later that their impact become obvious.
Wuthering Heights looks lush – but it’s a bad film and a worse adaptation
Good adaptations take advantage of the affordances the cinematic medium provides, so some changes are permissible. Fennell goes well beyond this, altering essential characters, relationships and themes to the point that the film feels like erotic fan-fiction with a Hollywood budget. To synopsise, Brontë’s story is a tragedy of intergenerational trauma. It follows Heathcliff, an abused serial abuser, and Catherine, an intergenerational manipulator.
Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel – with no movement behind it
In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the men’s tour, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Dubai. “This is about respect, rivalry and reimagining what equality in sport can look like,” explained Stuart Duguid, who, along with tennis great Naomi Osaka, co-founded Evolve, the sports agency putting on the event.
Tennis is set for a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ sequel - with no movement behind it
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) In an event billed as tennis’s latest “Battle of the Sexes,” Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, will take on Nick Kyrgios, who’s currently ranked No. 673 on the men’s tour, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Dubai.
Evolved By Nature
“Leather is a natural material that’s unfortunately treated with the most unnatural of chemicals. Evolved By Nature, a sustainable life sciences company, found a way to finish leather using natural silk instead, bringing it closer to nature while maintaining performance. The images in this campaign were created using photographs of finished Evolved By Nature leather.”
BYLD | Communication Arts
Responses by Alina Lisenkova, designer; Andrei Nikiforov, director; Oleg Laptev, designer; and Kaia Noah, creative director, ARK Studio. Background: “The purpose of the project was to craft a brand identity for the software development agency BYLD and translate that identity into a website,” says Andrei Nikiforov. “We wanted the visual language to authentically reflect the agency’s values and culture, rooting it in trust, precision and a pinch of nostalgia.
Why do we think hard work is virtuous? Max Weber’s Protestant Ethic gives a sharp answer
Not long ago, a relative of mine told me he had been working so hard in the yard that he’d “literally thrown up”. He didn’t offer this as a health update, or to warn me about overexertion. It was, oddly enough, a boast. We are familiar with this type of thing.
Why do we think hard work is virtuous? Max Weber’s Protestant Ethic gives a sharp answer
If Musk turned overwork into public theatre (he even said he slept on Tesla’s factory floor), the biographies of Microsoft founder Bill Gates had already given us a prototype. Gates would stretch out under his terminal like a secular Buddha, waiting not for enlightenment, but for executable code. Whether you find these stories inspiring or slightly deranged, the point is the same: today, overwork is one of the few politically neutral ways to show virtue.
Beast of War is a beautifully shot survival thriller with bite
Common State Australian writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner’s new film, Beast of War, is a unique blend of war and shark flicks of the “survival horror” kind. And while it’s a short, sharp, gory joyride (87 mins), it may leave viewers wanting more. Set in 1942, a warship full of Australian soldiers is suddenly sunk on the Timor Sea. Seven men cling to a makeshift raft to survive. Our hero is an Aboriginal private named Leo (Mark Coles Smith).
The biggest losers - Openforum
The story goes that the late billionaire Australian media magnate Kerry Packer once visited a Las Vegas casino, where a Texan was bragging about his ranch and how many millions it was worth. Packer produced a coin from his pocket and said: “I’ll toss you for it: my cash against your ranch”. The Texan declined. This story may or may not be true.
how Australians became the world’s most enthusiastic gamblers
Written by Wayne Peake, Adjunct research fellow, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University The story goes that the late billionaire Australian media magnate Kerry Packer once visited a Las Vegas casino, where a Texan was bragging about his ranch and how many millions it was worth. Packer produced a coin from his pocket and said[1]: “I’ll toss you for it: my cash against your ranch”. The Texan declined. This story may or may not be true.
A new book celebrates Brooklyn's iconic storefronts
The following is an excerpt from illustrator Joel’s Holland’s new book “Brooklyn Storefronts,” which is something of a love letter to those iconic facades that surround us every day. Brooklyn is a magical place. World famous. A muse. A wellspring. Even the water is famous! It’s the source of so many high-quality and influential people and ideas.
What are the greatest upsets in NRL grand final history?
Written by Wayne Peake, Adjunct research fellow, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University The Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm will contest the National Rugby League (NRL) grand final[1] on Sunday. Betting markets have them pretty much equal favourites. However, history shows grand finals don’t always go to plan. But what are the biggest upsets in NRL grand final history?
Winx smashed racing records. A new documentary tells her story on and off the track
As a racing historian, I knew about Winx’s story long before I stepped into a preview screening of A Horse Named Winx, a new documentary tracing the mare’s great career. But I suspected many people outside the cinema did not know it, which I think is a shame given the magnitude of Winx’s achievements. Will this new production see Winx make ground on legendary racehorses such as Gunsynd and Phar Lap in the public’s esteem? I hope so.
The “Clinching” Effect and Affective Polarization: Exposure to Incivility via Social Media in the Presence of Online News
The contemporary media environment is often characterized as awash in uncivil and divisive messages. Central to this characterization, are social media, where partisans may engage in uncivil exchanges with outgroup members.
Opinion | More scare than healthcare Original
From historical myths to modern femtech apps, the focus of medical products aimed at women is often profit, not well-being. For centuries, women have been bombarded with a relentless marketing push for unnecessary medical products and services that often have questionable benefits for their health.
Ordeal By Innocence - Agatha Christie
“I was commissioned by the Folio Society to create eight illustrations for the new edition of Agatha Christie’s novel . Focusing on one glamorous family, this classic murder mystery drips with intrigue and suspicion from the outset.” 13 1/2 × 21, colored pencil, wax crayon, oil pastels on board.
The unjust burden of digital inclusion for low‐income migrant parents
INTRODUCTION […] When I came here [in 1998], I was 16. There was no internet, there were no mobile phones, nothing like that. Now my kids have got a PlayStation, mobile phones, iPhones, everything, yeah. They grew, they grew up with it, so it's a two different world …like I don't understand half the things they're saying, but…we're trying to figure it out and trying to make it all make sense.
Breaking The Silence: The Hidden Toll Of Incivility On Mental Health
For over a decade, Ghanaian psychologists have been passionately advocating for the importance of mental health in all aspects of life, including our homes, schools, and workplaces. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a "state of well-being in which the individual realises their own abilities, can cope with normal life stressors, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to their community" (WHO, 2021).
Word Down By Words
“After the launch of The Micropedia of Microaggressions, the first encyclopedia of microaggressions, we needed to raise awareness for the tool and connect with individuals in the very places where these subtle slights are often experienced. A traveling exhibit featured posters with commonly documented microaggressions next to paper silhouettes.
the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is profoundly contemporary
By any reckoning, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) is one of the most influential Western philosophers in history. No account of the modern era – not just modern thought – could ignore him. Few courses in political or social theory would think to omit him. It is therefore worth coming to grips with his thought and its legacy. But like any major thinker, there are risks in summaries – some of which give us clues about Rousseau himself.
Explainer: the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is profoundly contemporary
Jean-Jacques Rousseau – Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1753). Public domain By any reckoning, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) is one of the most influential Western philosophers in history. No account of the modern era – not just modern thought – could ignore him. Few courses in political or social theory would think to omit him. It is therefore worth coming to grips with his thought and its legacy.
Australia needs a 'knowledge economy' fuelled by scientists and arts graduates: here's why
The federal government has been asking for “bold ideas” to “reimagine” the future of Australian higher education for decades to come. An interim report for the Universities Accord was released in July. Feedback on this draft is due today. While there have been many ideas floated by commentators and the review panel (such as a new national university for regional students and a levy on international student fees), there has been less discussion about what our university education system is for.
The effect of study-abroad experience on lexical translation among interpreting students
1. Introduction Interpreting, a linguistically complex and cognitively demanding activity, necessitates quick and accurate alternation between two languages within tight temporal constraints (Christoffels et al., 2003). In any interpreting mode, be it simultaneous or consecutive, a lapse or delay in language processing can potentially escalate the cognitive load on interpreters, consequently straining their working memory and affecting their overall interpreting performance (O’Brien et al., 2006).
Brenda Matthews was ripped from a loving family twice. But she was born too late to be officially recognised as Stolen Generations
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Brenda Matthews was ripped from a loving family twice. But she was born too late to be officially recognised as Stolen Generations
The woman’s face is in profile, her eyes looking into the distance – or the past, or the future. This is a quiet woman, a thoughtful one; possibly one who also carries sadness in her soul. This woman’s face is natural, a face with features as familiar as my own – a strong brow, deep-set and dark eyes, and full unvarnished lips set with an appealing cupid’s bow. Her hair is swept up, the background is purple-blue – evocative of a beautiful night sky.
Brenda Matthews was ripped from a loving family twice. But she was born too late to be officially recognised as Stolen Generations
Wed Jun 14 Written by Sandra Phillips, Associate Professor of Indigenous Australian Studies, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University The woman’s face is in profile, her eyes looking into the distance – or the past, or the future. This is a quiet woman, a thoughtful one; possibly one who also carries sadness in her soul.
Is there a processing advantage for verb-noun collocations in Chinese reading? Evidence from eye movements during reading
Introduction Formulaic language (i.e., frequently occurring word sequences) is widely used in spoken language and written texts. Collocations are an example of formulaic language in which two or more words are habitually juxtaposed to create phrases, such as “black coffee,” “heavy rain” or “in a moment,” that are used regularly in spoken and written language (Biber et al., 1999; Vilkaite and Schmitt, 2019).
Opinion | Why Did Slavoj Žižek Become So Popular?
It’s not quite right to think of Slavoj Žižek as a mere theorist; he is closer, in line with Parisian haute langue, to an “event.” As well as the numerous books he’s written, there are dozens about him. There is a journal devoted to Žižek, a Žižek dictionary, Žižek conferences, even a Žižek nightclub and a Žižek fashion collection. And before long, given the scandalous pace of capital, there may well be Žižek soft drinks, action figures, and Žižekrypto.
By Wind identity
Responses by Oskar Andersson, design director, F&B Happy. Background: Göteborgstryckeriet and DanagårdLitho, two of Sweden’s most formidable printing companies, joined forces to create By Wind, a unique, comprehensive offering: everything from world-class art printing to large format printing for entire spaces, all produced with a minimal negative environmental impact.
Vince Copley had a vision for a better Australia – and he helped make it happen, with lifelong friend Charles Perkins - NewsBreak
What happens to your body on a long-haul flight? If crowded airports are a sign, Australians are keen to get back into the skies. And if you’re flying long haul, in a few years you could have an even longer option. Qantas has announced from late 2025, it will fly passengers on non-stop flights from Australia’s east coast to London that would see you in the air for more than 19 hours in one stretch.
Translation Directionality and Translator Anxiety: Evidence from Eye Movements in L1-L2 Translation
Juan Jia1, Ziyu Wei2, Heben Cheng3 and Xiaolu Wang4* 1Zhejiang University City College, China 2Hangzhou Guancheng Wuli Middle School, China 3School of International Studies, Zhejing University, China 4School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University, Australia Provisionally accepted: The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon.
The End of History: Francis Fukuyama's controversial idea explained
In 1989, a policy wonk in the US State Department wrote a paper for the right-leaning international relations magazine The National Interest entitled “The End of History?”. His name was Francis Fukuyama, and the paper stirred such interest – and caused such controversy – that he was soon contracted to expand his 18-page article into a book. He did so in 1992: The End of History and the Last Man. The rest, they say, is (the end of) history.
Autoethnographic Essay: The Unbearable Triteness of Being (Middle Class)
Autoethnographic Essay: The Unbearable Triteness of Being (Middle Class) Author’s Memo My own work, such as this autoethnographic essay, grounds itself in practices of narrative inquiry. My most recent book, On Drugs, grounds reflections on medicine, academic philosophy, alcoholism, and obsession in the lived experience of addiction and work.
Irony machine: why are AI researchers teaching computers to recognise irony?
shutterstock thinking robot What was your first reaction when you heard about Blake Lemoine, the Google engineer who announced last month the AI program he was working on had developed consciousness? If, like me, you’re instinctively suspicious, it might have been something like: Is this guy serious? Does he honestly believe what he is saying? Or is this an elaborate hoax? Put the answers to those questions to one side. Focus instead on the questions themselves.
Anyone for obstacle course swimming? How some of the more unusual Olympic Games sports came to be
The Latin motto of the Olympic Games, which Baron Pierre de Coubertin – known as the father of the Olympics – resurrected at Athens in 1896, is “citius, altius, fortius – communiter”. In English, this means “faster, higher, stronger – together”. The addition of “together” in 2021 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which oversees the games and decides who hosts them, is significant. It demonstrates its more recent desire to be a progressive and inclusive organisation.
Success Equals Time Multiplied By Hard Work
What drew you to the design field? I started working in design primarily because it was the only marketable skill that I had. I went to the State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York, and majored in English literature with a minor in Russian literature. I often joke now that I got my college degree in reading! But while there, I also wrote for the student newspaper, and I became the arts and features editor in my senior year.
Custodians of Antarctica: how 5 gateway cities are embracing the icy continent
Antarctica Day celebrates the icy continent and its unique governance system. It’s the anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty’s adoption on December 1 1959. Framed in a spirit of global co-operation, the treaty acknowledges Antarctica does not belong to any one country.
Stand By Your Mail spot
“A Postal Service Creed for 2020” motivates Americans to rally together to save and support the United States Postal Service. Responses by Estee Mathes and Samantha Gorelik, creatives, Ogilvy Background: The United States Postal Service (USPS) is in need of our support, perhaps more than ever before. Working with the Stand By Your Mail initiative, our goal was to motivate Americans to rally together because we believe everyone has the right to receive the services provided by our USPS.
Let's call athletes workers, and let's call these NBA protests what they were – strikes Original
The Milwaukee Bucks’ startling refusal to take to the court for their NBA playoff game on Aug. 26 was the most consequential political development in sports over the last 50 years. In recent years, the prevailing media narrative is that athletes have routinely used their platforms to “raise awareness” or “bring attention” to a social issue. Awareness, though, has its limits.
Crisis communication researcher shares 5 key principles that officials should use in coronavirus
Infectious disease outbreaks have killed more people than hurricanes, wildfires or earthquakes. The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history, with death estimates ranging as high as 50 million worldwide. Almost 700,000 deaths occurred in the U.S.; in some cases, entire families died. Because these events are so outside our understanding of what is normal, they create high levels of uncertainty. We don’t know what is happening.
Winx smashed racing records. A new documentary tells her story on and off the track
As a racing historian, I knew about Winx’s story long before I stepped into a preview screening of A Horse Named Winx, a new documentary tracing the mare’s great career. But I suspected many people outside the cinema did not know it, which I think is a shame given the magnitude of Winx’s achievements. Will this new production see Winx make ground on legendary racehorses such as Gunsynd and Phar Lap in the public’s esteem? I hope so.
Brick Chick-fil-A Sets Missing Man Table For POW/MIAs
BRICK – Although not a federal public holiday in the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day this year was on September 15. In honor of those prisoners of war and missing men and women, American Legion Brick Memorial Post 348 member Bruce Blaum and Ocean County Department Executive Committee Ray Miller contacted Brick Chick-fil-A owner Ted Reim to ask if they could set up a special POW/MIA table within its busy restaurant. He happily obliged.
Do Men Advance Faster Than Women? Debunking the Gender Performance Gap in Two Massively Multiplayer Online Games
Digital games are one of the most popular and fast-growing entertainment media in today's media landscape, with an estimated global market size of $93 billion (Gartner, 2013). The broad appeal of games has brought about a gradual demographic shift.
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