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  • Retrospective on David L. Davidson: Architect of Western Australia’s Urban Vision

    David L. Davidson holds a foundational place in the history of urban planning in Western Australia. As the state’s first officially appointed Town Planning Commissioner (1921–1929), his work set the course for metropolitan development during a period of profound transition. A man of ideas, Davidson envisioned a more orderly, healthier, and more beautiful Perth, applying…

  • The Petrov Brilliancy: A Modern Chess Epic

    Elias Fischer vs. Anya PetrovWorld Championship Candidates Tournament, Round 11Saint Petersburg, 2024 A fictional encounter that combines the greatest themes from chess history, featuring a stunning victory by Black The Players Elias Fischer (White) – The 28-year-old American prodigy, known for his aggressive attacking style reminiscent of both Bobby Fischer and Mikhail Tal. Current world…

  • The Many Faces of Guilt: The Legacy of Films Titled The Mark of Cain

    By Rex MuckworthFeature Article | Film History & Criticism Across more than a century of cinema, the title The Mark of Cain has been used again and again to explore guilt, moral stain, and social judgment. From silent melodramas to modern war docudramas, each iteration bears its own narrative DNA, yet all seem drawn to…

  • First Words in Tillamook: The Elk and the Computer

    Long ago, in the lands near the big water, lived an elk named Təχə́ʔa. Təχə́ʔa wasn’t like the other elk. He was curious about the strange two-legged creatures and their clever machines, the sčʼáqʷə číxʷə. One day, Təχə́ʔa saw a young person, a Qʷ’ə́ʔa, sitting in a moving house, a šxʷčíxʷə (car). The person was…

  • CHEMISTRY 201: Advanced Mid-Term Examination

    Instructions: Total Marks: 120 Section A: Multiple Choice & Short Answer (40 Marks) Choose the best answer or provide a concise explanation. Chirality & Stereochemistry (4 Marks)Which of the following statements about stereoisomers is false?a) Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images.b) Diastereomers are stereoisomers that are not mirror images of each other.c) A…

  • The Gilded Are Not Seen — by Trichochrysea

    “In the smallest leaf or lowliest worm, we may find forms that rival the stars in elegance — if only we should look without presumption.”— Anonymous field note, Southeast Asia, 1887 I was not Born — in Drawing Rooms —Nor draped — in Damask — Air —But in the Bosom — of the Fern —I…

  • 🎤 10 Street Frogs Episodes That Leaped Into Our Hearts (And Tackled Mental Health Like Total Champs) 🐸✨

    If you were anywhere near a boombox in the late ’80s, chances are you stumbled into the delightfully bizarre world of Street Frogs—the part-musical, part-animated hip-hop amphibian crew that served rhymes and life lessons with more bounce than a lily pad in July. While it was short-lived, Street Frogs hopped into some surprisingly deep territory…

  • The 1952 New Year Honours List

    The 1952 New Year Honours list recognised the achievements of individuals across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in various fields, including public service, science, arts, military service, and philanthropy. Below is a full list of recipients, along with a brief citation for each: Peerages (Lords/Ladies) Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) Knights/Dames Grand…

  • The Adventures of Little Mei in Rainbow Estate

    Little Mei lived on the fourteenth floor of Rainbow Estate in Hong Kong, and she was absolutely certain that her home was the most wonderful place in the entire world. Every morning, Mei would press her nose against the kitchen window and look down at the courtyard far below, where the aunties were already hanging…

  • Cinema on the Brahmaputra: A Study of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival and Its Contribution to Regional Indian Cinema

    Abstract Since its inception in 2013, the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has emerged as a critical platform for cinematic expression in Northeast India. Located in Guwahati, Assam, the festival functions not only as a cultural event but also as a site of regional assertion, aesthetic exploration, and industry integration. This article examines the origins,…