Sound symbolism

But it is about more than the two new MPs from Western Australia that Federal Labor hopes to win on May 21 and the strong chance that a teal independent candidate can now defeat an incumbent MP in Curtin, the most state blue of old blue…

As a country-sounding guitar riff plays in the background, the salt-and-pepper-haired man in the faded plaid shirt opens the door of his vehicle, the camera moving just enough to show that he is of a truck in which he rides.Throughout the…

Sometimes priests use what looks like a leafy branch for the rite of sprinkling, an action with deep symbolism.During the Easter season, as well as at other times of the year, the priest will often walk down the central aisle to bless…

On Friday, April 8, the day after Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic Senate confirmation, she sat down for an equally iconic portrait, taken by Bronx photographer Lelanie Foster. The image, showing the judge posed and standing, recalls…

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE APRIL 16, 2022 EDITION OF THE GASTRO OBSCURA FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN REGISTER HERE. It's hard to imagine celebrating Easter, a festival of spring and rebirth, in the midst of a war. But in…

The traditional Maundy Thursday foot washing has a rich history, dating back to the early centuries of Christianity.One of the iconic parts of the Holy Week liturgy is the traditional Maundy Thursday washing of the feet. In the middle of…

There's a reason why some numbers stop you in your tracks. Maybe you spotted a license plate with 777 right after your coffee order rang in at $7.77. Coincidence? I do not think so. Numerologists believe that these meaningful number…

The last week of Lent has been called by at least five different names, the most popular and enduring being "Holy Week".The season of Lent is a rich and beautiful time of the liturgical year, and as the Church looks forward to the joys of…

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In a world as vast as that created by Guerilla Games in Forbidden Horizon Westit can be difficult for players to uncover all of its secrets. Forbidden Horizon WestThe landscapes of were to be littered with interesting stories to help build…

Some numbers have a way of getting our attention - especially the repeating sequences of numbers that seem to pop up everywhere we turn. That's why frequently noticing a number like 999 on license plates, receipts, or other places in…

Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Betty White at the 2022 Oscars by wearing a special dress and bringing a rescue dog as a companion.Curtis presented the "in memoriam" segment of the evening, honoring White with a heartfelt speech."My…

jamie lee curtisABC via Getty Images Jamie Lee Curtis' red carpet look at the 94th Academy Awards has a beautiful meaning behind it.Speaking to PEOPLE before presenting Betty White's 'in memoriam' segment at the 94th Academy Awards on…

Maybe you're still looking at the clock at 4:44, or maybe you notice you're the 444th person to like a photo on Instagram for the fourth time in a single scrolling session. Regardless of how it manifests, seeing repeating sequences of…

Seeing the same set of numbers repeatedly in various places can seem like a lucky little wink from the universe - and that's why these numbers are also known as "angelic numbers". Although any number can be an angelic number, this nickname…

State broadcasting resumed with a backup antenna shortly after the missile damaged but failed to…

The appearance of the Canadian flag at COVID-19 mandate protests across the country has Albertans wondering what the red and white maple leaf really means to them. The flag, often seen as a symbol of patriotism, is now waved in…

What other position could they take? The answer is simple: they could adopt the progressive, modern, secular and “Indian” position. Instead of trying to preserve their small socio-religious privileges, they might offer to give them up –…

Large paintings loaded with symbolism and metaphor are on display this month at the Art 10 gallery. Bowser-based painter James Kelly is the gallery's featured artist in February. He presents a series of paintings in yellow and…

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western tragedy about family, life and honor - with choices made like Arthur Morgan reflecting a good man living an outlaw's life or an outlaw's life corrupting a good man. Either way, in all of this, death…

War memorials are by definition military in design and purpose. This new memorial will also grow in size over time. But this cannot be done by decree. Although a former army chief has publicly stated that this is a purely military matter…

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The symbolism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to install a large statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate is immense. Through this bold step, a paradigm shift from colonial thinking!-->…

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With land of wasteNetflix brings another splendid psychological thriller to its viewers. Set in the middle of nowhere, the film relies on paranoia and scares to create moments of horror. The splendid cast of three and the beautiful yet…

Earlier this year, Traci and Dave Gagnon got married on the virtual platform Virbela. It was a hybrid event where part of the wedding also took place in "real life". It is a sign of the times. The boundaries between “real” and “digital”…

Big Ben's bongs are back. The great bell and clock tower are on the site of parliament in Westminster. Together they are often seen - and heard - as symbols of Britain. Yet since 2017 the bell has been silenced for restoration work which…

Some people have collectively made a habit of attending Baraboo School Board meetings prominently dressed in red shirts. Initially, these “red shirts” banded together to resist the requirement for face masks in Baraboo…

As one of the most famous artists in Western art history, Pablo Picasso is known for his remarkably prolific career which spanned 79 years and included multiple disciplines. In particular, his paintings have…

Few of us who have held paper have not, at some point, folded a bird, or the shape of a bird, a pair of wings, and made them fly, literally, or with swirling arms to create the magic of flight. Cranes are central to origami, and the…

The recipe for the traditional English Christmas dessert is full of Christian meaning.The familiar Christmas carol, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", which asks "Oh, bring us some fig pudding" and even threatens "we won't go until we get…

During Suicide Prevention Month, the semicolon is a common feature at events and in products related to suicide prevention and awareness. This little!-->!-->…

A simple red and white mushroom Christmas tree ornament may represent more than just the holiday season, it could hold the key to the age-old secret of Santa's reindeer ability to fly. The origins of many Christmas symbols and…

For those who are still unable to see how obsequiously flattering we are of Westminster and how much it harms the psyche, morale and political maturity, this one's for you. On December 8, the BBC reported that Prime Minister…

When Samantha Bee was testing for her late-night show, "Full Frontal With Samantha Bee," the Canadian-born satirist, feeling pressure to conform to the nominal precepts of TV show glamour, chose a completely antithetical sartorial…

When Tom Budgen was first released from WWE in June, he began to explain the symbolism he incorporated into his wrestling persona, Aleister Black. The same day he made his AEW debut, Black uploaded a short film to debut…

The Church has always had a weakness for Christmas novenas, whether it is the prayer of Saint Andrew or the O Antiphons.The Catholic Church tends to emphasize the need for adequate spiritual preparation before any major feast. Whether it…

The Advent wreath is a long-standing Christian tradition that marks the four weeks leading up to the celebration of Christmas. However, the origins of the Advent wreath are mysterious. Pre-Christian German peoples lit candles on wreaths…

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The number 222 appears. Not once, not twice, but many times. What does it mean? It's not just a coincidence that you see 222 over and over again. Your guardian angel speaks to you. 222 is known as the "angelic number". If…

Lindsey Larsen-Myer, known professionally as Lindsey Erin, created a series of vanity-inspired works filled with images that convey positivity. The works will be in his "Boundless Blooms"!-->…

Breadcrumb Links Opinion Column Publication date : November 10, 2021 • November 10, 2021 • 3 minute read • Join the conversation Timmins Times columnist Diane Armstrong Content of the…

I've been skating too long. I have been both busy and in bed at the same time. I have many thoughts sprinting on the treadmill, swimming and tango, while languishing alongside the tumbleweeds and dust bunnies of my empty brain. As I…

RIDGEFIELD — Instead of choosing German, which was spoken by her parents growing up, Karla Knight created her own visual language that has since become the root of her work as an artist.Knight, a longtime resident of Redding, recently…

I wish readers a very happy Diwali and a prosperous year ahead. On this solemn occasion, people in most parts of India offer prayers to mother goddess Lakshmi, the person who personifies…

Students in Angela Spreter's seventh-grade art class at Henry H. Wells High School bent over their art tables, carefully coloring in brightly ornate sugar skull designs.…

SHELL boss Ben Van Beurden today mounted an outspoken defense against calls for his company to be split up, saying profits from its oil and gas operations will be key to funding the transition to a low carbon future carbon. The FTSE100…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his budget on WednesdayThe Scottish government is set to receive an additional £4.6bn a year, as part of the 'largest block grants since 1998'. There's a lot of talk about the UK government's handling of…

The symbolism is often quite literal, intentionally. As Jencks says in the film shown in the downstairs doubles room, some of the "symbolism is so obvious you can't miss it." The faux marble frieze in the kitchen, decorated with…

French poet Arthur Rimbaud was a prolific artist when he was a teenager. At once bohemian, provocative, idealistic and avant-garde, his works inspired Dylan's songs and helped launch a whole new art form that we still use today. From the…

The Boston Athletic Association has decided to postpone this year's Boston Marathon from April to October due to the pandemic. But the date they chose – October 11 – is also Indigenous Peoples Day in Newton and Boston, which lie along the…

To what extent does the sound of a word symbolize the nature of the object? A new study is using Pokemon to try to make connections. The study is being conducted by two doctoral students and three professors from the departments of…

From left to right: Vexillology Flag, Rainbow Flag, True South Flag, International Planet Earth Flag Flags are among the most important symbols of our identity. Even if you don't consider yourself a vexillophile-…

Not one to abide by royal traditions (which is really fair play, given that they left their leadership positions in the family and made it clear they didn't want to follow the rules of 'the company”), Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have…

UPDATE: We're told the leak was from a rainwater storage tank, which is slightly better than an actual sewer line. Nevertheless, the metaphor holds...unlike the pipes.…

Plants talk. No, really - not just through plant symbolism and different cultural meanings, but they literally communicate through chemical secretions and physical signals. And as if technology couldn't get any crazier, now there's a…

"From the mouth of the minotaur", an oil painting on canvas shaped by Henry Kunkel, will be exhibited at the Collective for the opening of "Sticks and Stones". The exhibition presents the!-->…

Rosh Hashanah this year falls on the heels of Labor Day and, no, it's not early this year. This is precisely when it should be on the lunisolar calendar, so Jews around the world are busy preparing both familiar and symbolic foods for the…

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most significant landmarks, and that's how it settled off the coast of New York. The Statue of Liberty is perhaps America's most iconic monument.…

The Olympic Torch Relay represents an iconic start to the Games. Former Olympians and members of the public carry the Olympic flame from Athens to the opening ceremony, marking the official start of the games. Beginning with…

Reader donations, many of which do not exceed $1, have kept In these times publishing for 45 years. Once you have finished reading, consider making a tax deductible donation to support this work.President Joe Biden, like many Democratic…

Although on the surface it appears to be a watch exploring the theme of mortality and the transience of life, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem is essentially the embodiment of an aphorism about valuing every moment. It is a mystery…

This week, President Biden signed into law the "Juneteenth National Independence Day" law. It honors the work of black Americans, including people such as 94-year-old civil rights activist Opal Lee, who had long advocated for the…

President Joe Biden is joined by Vice President Kamala…

Although on the surface it appears to be a watch exploring the theme of mortality and the transience of life, the Louis Vuitton Tambour Carpe Diem is actually the embodiment of an aphorism about valuing every moment. It is a mystery to…

Teddy Fontana is a singer, songwriter and musician. And 2021 has been pretty good for the Los Angeles entertainer so far. Besides doing random crafts and puzzles and watching TV, Teddy has spent a lot of time making music. "I'm always…

Here we go again. As if growing deficits, resurgence of inflation and energy struggles hadn't produced enough of the thrill of the 1980s, we seem determined to reignite the constitutional wars. Have we learned nothing since? Or have we…

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The athletic Duke, who was president of the International Equestrian Federation, took up the dangerous sport of carriage driving when he was 50, and the car he designed, driven by two Fell ponies, Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm, was sentry…

The 2020 World Series championship rings presented to the Dodgers during Friday's pregame ceremony each feature more than 200 round diamonds, 10 princess-cut diamonds, 45 custom-cut genuine sapphires and eight round genuine sapphires for a…

The 2020 World Series championship rings presented to the Dodgers during Friday's pregame ceremony each feature more than 200 round diamonds, 10 princess-cut diamonds, 45 custom-cut genuine sapphires and eight round genuine sapphires for a…

If you're a parent, the past year may have felt like the longest of your childcare life. There have been hassles and complications in setting up distance learning and ensuring that children actually log into their lessons and submit their…

The hardworking staff at Spoiler Alerts will touch on the real effects of this blocking in a few paragraphs, but first we all need to acknowledge the tremendous amount of work that went into memorizing this incident:Stop looking on the…

Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin stood at the lectern, faced 100 senators and removed his black mask to begin the historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald John Trump.Don't worry, Raskin assured them with a disarming…

NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro chats with Philip Kennicott, senior art and architecture critic for The Washington Post, about the significance of the US Capitol. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: The United…

Note: The following article contains spoilers for "The Mandalorian, Season 2". Names have always played an important role in the star wars universe. Names like Chewbacca, Wedge Antilles or Bib Fortuna are all otherworldly, and yet…

A rooster is a male chicken that protects the flock. Also known as a rooster or rooster, a rooster can be seen or heard crowing at 3 a.m.What is the spiritual meaning and symbolism of a rooster?Roosters are a popular spirit animal admired…

It's everyone's favorite secret. Dijon sits just below the surface, en route to breaking through the underground with shoutouts from acclaimed artists like Brockhampton, and a YouTube comments section that ranges from "you're so…

The new organ at the First Lutheran Church in Bemidji has 1,400 separate pipes. Each was handcrafted and installed by world renowned Canadian organ company Casavant. It cost over $500,000.But centuries of racial tension draw a lot of…

The trio that makes up State of Sea, two girls and a guy, create music with a unique “Nordic sound”. The Danish-American trio recently released their debut EP, Illusions, on April 5. James Craft, Anna Roemer and…

Reading and writing poetry can often be a lonely act, but there's a rich history behind live readings, bringing words from the page to spoken voice and performance. Sometimes joyful and triumphant, sometimes melancholic and heavy, poetry…

Reading and writing poetry can often be a lonely act, but there's a rich history behind live readings, bringing words from the page to spoken voice and performance. Sometimes joyful and triumphant, sometimes melancholic and heavy, poetry…

By Barbara Malt In many animal communications, there is a transparent link between what is communicated and how that message is communicated. Animal threat displays, for example, often make the aggressor appear taller and fiercer…

During the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, notice that there are three distinct sounds: Tekiah – a long and straight stroke Shevarim – three medium moaning sounds Teruah – 9 quick hits in short succession Listen to the sounds…