Youth Camp Christian - Onomatopoeia Photo HuntKen Sapp
This document describes an onomatopoeia photo scavenger hunt activity for a youth camp. Participants will be given a list of words that represent sounds (onomatopoeia) and must take photos of the objects or creatures that make each corresponding sound. Examples of onomatopoeia included in the list are meow, clippety-clop, buzz, and woof. The activity is meant to be a fun way for youth to learn about onomatopoeia.
The document describes an onomatopoeia photo scavenger hunt activity for a youth summer camp. Participants will be given a list of words that represent sounds (onomatopoeia) and must take photos of the objects or creatures that make each corresponding sound. Examples include taking a photo with a cat if the clue is "meow" or with a horse if the clue is "clippety-clop". The document also provides example onomatopoeia words and suggests giving groups recorders to record the sounds as a variation.
The Professional Bloggers Sponsorship Guide - TBU RotterdamOliver Gradwell
The Professional Bloggers Sponsorship Guide, a talk at TBU Rotterdam travel bloggers conference, delivered by Kate McCulley of Adventurous Kate.
http://www.adventurouskate.com/
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'The archaeology of an archaeologist: a reassessment of t...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the author's experience excavating the contents of his old vehicle, a 1998 Nissan Terrano, using archaeological techniques and documentation methods. This "experiment" was inspired by a previous excavation of a Ford Transit van. The author provides a photographic catalogue of items recovered from the vehicle. Through reflecting on interpreting the assemblage of artifacts, the author questions how reliably the past can be interpreted and how cultural understandings can differ greatly over time. The experience highlights issues in using archaeological evidence to make assumptions about past peoples' lives and worldviews.
Irish National Strategic Research (INSTAR) programme findings from the first...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the findings presented at a one-day conference on the Irish National Strategic Research (INSTAR) Programme from 2008-2011. Several papers discussed advances in knowledge of early Christian landscapes in Ireland through interdisciplinary research combining archaeology, history and landscape analysis. Key findings included identifying the extent of early monastic estates and recognizing 'cemetery settlements' as integral parts of the early Christian landscape. Other projects discussed included analyzing Neolithic and Bronze Age landscapes in North Mayo through GIS mapping, and using GIS to integrate data on landscape evolution in the River Boyne valley, revealing over 130 new archaeological sites.
Chapple, r. m. 2014 dunbeg, co. kerry early christian promontory fort - dam...Robert M Chapple
The promontory fort at Dunbeg, Co. Kerry suffered significant damage during recent storms. A large portion of the western stone rampart fell into the sea. The site consists of four stone and earth banks that defended a small coastal promontory, with an inner stone-built rampart that was originally straight but later remodeled and reconstructed in a curved shape. Archaeological excavations in 1977 uncovered evidence of settlement from the Neolithic to medieval periods, including a stone house and souterrain. The damage underscores the threat that coastal erosion has long posed to this important archaeological site.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Archaeology Ireland 26.1 (Issue 99) Spring 2012. Review'...Robert M Chapple
This document provides a summary of the Spring 2012 issue of Archaeology Ireland magazine. It discusses several papers from the issue, including reports on archaeological discoveries such as a possible Celtic icon stone and a Bronze Age copper mine. It also reviews papers on topics like the origins of the Ogham alphabet and mysterious depressions found at an archaeological site in Roscommon. The summary critically analyzes the arguments and evidence presented in several of the papers.
Youth Camp Christian - Onomatopoeia Photo HuntKen Sapp
This document describes an onomatopoeia photo scavenger hunt activity for a youth camp. Participants will be given a list of words that represent sounds (onomatopoeia) and must take photos of the objects or creatures that make each corresponding sound. Examples of onomatopoeia included in the list are meow, clippety-clop, buzz, and woof. The activity is meant to be a fun way for youth to learn about onomatopoeia.
The document describes an onomatopoeia photo scavenger hunt activity for a youth summer camp. Participants will be given a list of words that represent sounds (onomatopoeia) and must take photos of the objects or creatures that make each corresponding sound. Examples include taking a photo with a cat if the clue is "meow" or with a horse if the clue is "clippety-clop". The document also provides example onomatopoeia words and suggests giving groups recorders to record the sounds as a variation.
The Professional Bloggers Sponsorship Guide - TBU RotterdamOliver Gradwell
The Professional Bloggers Sponsorship Guide, a talk at TBU Rotterdam travel bloggers conference, delivered by Kate McCulley of Adventurous Kate.
http://www.adventurouskate.com/
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'The archaeology of an archaeologist: a reassessment of t...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the author's experience excavating the contents of his old vehicle, a 1998 Nissan Terrano, using archaeological techniques and documentation methods. This "experiment" was inspired by a previous excavation of a Ford Transit van. The author provides a photographic catalogue of items recovered from the vehicle. Through reflecting on interpreting the assemblage of artifacts, the author questions how reliably the past can be interpreted and how cultural understandings can differ greatly over time. The experience highlights issues in using archaeological evidence to make assumptions about past peoples' lives and worldviews.
Irish National Strategic Research (INSTAR) programme findings from the first...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the findings presented at a one-day conference on the Irish National Strategic Research (INSTAR) Programme from 2008-2011. Several papers discussed advances in knowledge of early Christian landscapes in Ireland through interdisciplinary research combining archaeology, history and landscape analysis. Key findings included identifying the extent of early monastic estates and recognizing 'cemetery settlements' as integral parts of the early Christian landscape. Other projects discussed included analyzing Neolithic and Bronze Age landscapes in North Mayo through GIS mapping, and using GIS to integrate data on landscape evolution in the River Boyne valley, revealing over 130 new archaeological sites.
Chapple, r. m. 2014 dunbeg, co. kerry early christian promontory fort - dam...Robert M Chapple
The promontory fort at Dunbeg, Co. Kerry suffered significant damage during recent storms. A large portion of the western stone rampart fell into the sea. The site consists of four stone and earth banks that defended a small coastal promontory, with an inner stone-built rampart that was originally straight but later remodeled and reconstructed in a curved shape. Archaeological excavations in 1977 uncovered evidence of settlement from the Neolithic to medieval periods, including a stone house and souterrain. The damage underscores the threat that coastal erosion has long posed to this important archaeological site.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Archaeology Ireland 26.1 (Issue 99) Spring 2012. Review'...Robert M Chapple
This document provides a summary of the Spring 2012 issue of Archaeology Ireland magazine. It discusses several papers from the issue, including reports on archaeological discoveries such as a possible Celtic icon stone and a Bronze Age copper mine. It also reviews papers on topics like the origins of the Ogham alphabet and mysterious depressions found at an archaeological site in Roscommon. The summary critically analyzes the arguments and evidence presented in several of the papers.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Appendix | Dunbeg, Co. Kerry | Radiocarbon Dating. Blogsp...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes the results of radiocarbon dating from an excavation at Dunbeg Promontory Fort in County Kerry, Ireland. Four radiocarbon dates were obtained: one from the Late Bronze Age (2530±35 BP), and three from the Early Christian period between the 8th-11th centuries AD. While limited in number, these dates provide valuable chronological evidence given the lack of diagnostic artifacts. They indicate the site was in use from the Late Bronze Age through the Early Christian period. The author calls for further dating to better understand the site's full chronology and landscape context.
Review: Hidden History Below Our Feet: The Archaeological Story of BelfastRobert M Chapple
This book provides a concise summary of the archaeological history of Belfast from prehistoric times to the present day. It is divided into 5 chronological chapters, each beginning with a map and site inventory and exploring what archaeological excavations have revealed about settlements, burials, and material culture during that time period. Engaging illustrations bring the landscapes and sites to life. While more excavations could be published, this volume successfully synthesizes existing research into a single accessible resource. It informs both professionals and amateurs while avoiding oversimplification.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 Iverni: a prehistory of Cork | Review. Blogspot postRobert M Chapple
This document provides a review of a two-volume book titled "Iverni: a prehistory of Cork" by William O'Brien. The reviewer summarizes several chapters of the book in detail, highlighting how it brings together recent archaeological evidence from developments and excavations to provide insights into the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and ritual practices in Cork, Ireland. The reviewer praises how the book synthesizes new findings to shed light on the region's prehistory for specialist and general readers alike. Some points of archaeological debate around site interpretations are also discussed.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Archaeology of Gatherings Conference | Institute of Techn...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the Archaeology of Gatherings Conference that took place in Sligo, Ireland in October 2013. The conference brought together academics from various disciplines to discuss gatherings. It describes several of the presentations in detail, including talks on defining ritual and social cohesion, football as a social drama, the role of railways in facilitating gatherings in Ireland, and crowd-sourcing in the construction of Neolithic passage tombs. The conference aimed to stimulate new perspectives and research on identifying and understanding large-scale social and religious gatherings in the archaeological record. It appeared to be well-attended and received, with the hope that selected papers may be published in the future.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Archaeology of Gatherings Conference | Institute of Techn...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes several presentations from the "Archaeology of Gatherings Conference" held in Sligo, Ireland in October 2013. The first presentation discussed medieval assembly places called Óenach sites in Ireland and how shifts in territorial boundaries could exclude groups from these important political and ritual gatherings. The second presentation examined public demonstrations and parades in Belfast as expressions of identity and power, and how the meaning and role of such gatherings has changed from the 1960s to today. The third presentation made comparisons between presentations of tribute called "Inu" in ancient Egypt and elaborate colonial durbars held by the British in India in the late 19th century, both events which brought subject peoples together but reinforced colonial ide
Chapple, R. M. 2011 'Was the building boom so bad for Irish archaeology? A re...Robert M Chapple
The document is a response to an article that criticized how the Irish building boom negatively impacted archaeology. The response argues that:
1) While legislation had flaws and could be improved, it was generally applied reasonably given limited resources.
2) Developers prioritized profits, but archaeology firms had to operate as businesses within that reality. More can be done to enforce developer responsibilities.
3) Stereotypes on both sides hindered relations, and archaeologists must become more professional to succeed in a business environment.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Bubbling over: archaeological lipid analysis and the Iri...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes a lecture on lipid analysis of pottery from Irish Neolithic sites. The lecture discussed:
1) How lipid analysis can identify the contents of pots to learn about past diets and economies.
2) The SCHERD project aims to analyze lipids from 15 Irish Neolithic sites to identify regional patterns and chronological changes over time.
3) Preliminary results show lipids are surviving on sherds, though more analysis is still needed to confirm findings.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 Empire of Dirt: time to call time on commercial archaeolo...Robert M Chapple
The document discusses the lack of publication of archaeological excavation findings from commercial archaeology in Northern Ireland. It analyzes data on excavations from 1990-2009 and publications from 1999-2010 in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. It finds that only around 1 in 10 excavated sites resulted in formal publication, with an average of just 2 papers per year. This represents a failure of the commercial archaeology system to sufficiently disseminate knowledge of archaeological findings from Northern Ireland.
The Jumping Church of Kildemock: Speculations on Catholics & Freemasons in 18...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes a legend about the "Jumping Church of Kildemock" in County Louth, Ireland. According to the legend, the church wall rejected and moved away from the burial of an apostate Catholic. The document proposes an alternative theory that the legend originated from local objections to burying a Freemason, Morgan, who died in 1791 within the Catholic graveyard, as the Catholic Church had banned membership in Freemasonry. Photographs are included showing Masonic symbols on Morgan's gravestone, located just outside the church wall. While the document does not claim to prove the theory, it suggests this may have contributed to the development of the local legend.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Booms and Busts in Europe’s Earliest Farming Societies- ...Robert M Chapple
- Professor Stephen Shennan presented on booms and busts in early European farming societies using radiocarbon dating analysis.
- He found evidence that the introduction of agriculture led to initial population growth but was followed by periods of population decline or "busts" across Western Europe between 5300-4900 BC and other periods.
- Statistical analysis showed these population expansion and contraction patterns were likely real demographic trends and not artifacts of the radiocarbon dating method or sampling errors.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 What a long, strange trip it’s been! Reflections on two y...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes the author's reflections on two years of blogging. It discusses how the blog started as a way to promote the author's work during a difficult time in their archaeology career. Over two years, the blog has grown significantly and has published a variety of the author's writings as well as contributions from others. One of the most popular and controversial pieces discussed the situation at an important archaeological site called Drumclay crannog. The blog has become an important platform for discussing issues in archaeology.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 Review: In the lowlands of south Galway: Archaeological e...Robert M Chapple
This document provides a review of the book "In The Lowlands of South Galway: archaeological excavations on the N18 Oranmore to Gort National Road Scheme". The reviewer summarizes that the book reports on 23 archaeological excavations along the road scheme and contains detailed information on sites from the Bronze Age through the early modern period. A key site, Owenbristy, contained a "cemetery settlement" from the 6th-9th centuries AD with evidence of violent deaths. The reviewer praises the high quality of research, analysis, and presentation in the volume.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 Review: Archaeology Ireland 26.2 (issue 100). blogspot postRobert M Chapple
This document provides a summary and review of Archaeology Ireland 26.2 (Issue 100), which celebrates the 100th issue of the magazine. It discusses several articles in the issue that look back on developments in Irish archaeology over the past 25 years since the magazine's inception. These articles examine topics like changes in the scope and challenges of the field, as well as developments in publishing and disseminating archaeological research. The review provides overview and commentary on each of the articles in a celebratory tone, emphasizing the important role the magazine has played in documenting Irish archaeology.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Greyabbey, Co. Down. The Abbey. Blogspot postRobert M Chapple
The author and family visited the beautifully preserved Greyabbey Cistercian monastery site in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monastery was founded in 1193 by Affreca, wife of John de Courcy, and features some of the finest Gothic architecture in Ulster, including an elaborate 13th century west doorway. While some buildings were damaged over time, the site contains remarkably well-preserved structures like the refectory and an interpretive center housing original artifacts.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 European Heritage Open Days 2014. Where did you discover....Robert M Chapple
European Heritage Open Days was held on September 13-14, 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, opening numerous historic buildings to the public. The author visited six sites around Belfast, including Saint Mark's in Dundela, the Templemore Avenue Public Baths, the Harland & Wolff HQ and Drawing Offices, Belmont Tower, May Street Presbyterian Church, and the First Presbyterian Church on Rosemary Street. The author plans to write blog posts about the sites to promote them and encourage more people to visit Northern Ireland to experience its heritage buildings. The event was made possible by organizers and volunteers who worked hard to ensure its success.
Radiocarbon dating theoretical concepts & practical applicationsRobert M Chapple
This document provides an overview of radiocarbon dating and discusses reporting standards. It explains that radiocarbon dating uses the radioactive isotope carbon-14 to determine the age of carbon-bearing materials by comparing the amount of carbon-14 remaining to the amount expected in a fresh sample. Key points include how samples are calibrated to convert determinations into calendar dates, the importance of reporting details like laboratory codes and pretreatment methods, and an example of how radiocarbon dates from a site in Ireland can be compared to other contemporary dates. It also describes an Irish radiocarbon dating project that compiles over 6,000 radiocarbon determinations to allow comparisons across different sites and regions.
1) The author argues against the theory that images play a key role in perception, memory, and voluntary movement. He notes that people without vivid inner imagery seem to function normally mentally.
2) The author suggests that the popularity of the image-based theory may stem from introspection altering the natural mental process, and from a simplistic view of how voluntary movement occurs.
3) The author analyzes several examples to argue against the role of images in perception, such as the ability of animals without imagery to perceive accurately, and the ability to recognize things that cannot be imaged.
Transcription of the 2005 Kenyon Commencement Address - May .docxjuliennehar
Transcription of the 2005 Kenyon Commencement Address -
May 21, 2005
Written and Delivered by David Foster Wallace
(If anybody feels like perspiring [cough], I'd advise you to go ahead,
because I'm sure going to. In fact I'm gonna [mumbles while pulling up
his gown and taking out a handkerchief from his pocket].) Greetings
["parents"?] and congratulations to Kenyon's graduating class of 2005.
There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet
an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says
"Morning, boys. How's the water?" And the two young fish swim on for a
bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes
"What the hell is water?"
This is a standard requirement of US commencement speeches, the
deployment of didactic little parable-ish stories. The story ["thing"] turns
out to be one of the better, less bullshitty conventions of the genre, but if
you're worried that I plan to present myself here as the wise, older fish
explaining what water is to you younger fish, please don't be. I am not the
wise old fish. The point of the fish story is merely that the most obvious,
important realities are often the ones that are hardest to see and talk
about. Stated as an English sentence, of course, this is just a banal
platitude, but the fact is that in the day to day trenches of adult existence,
banal platitudes can have a life or death importance, or so I wish to
suggest to you on this dry and lovely morning.
Of course the main requirement of speeches like this is that I'm supposed
to talk about your liberal arts education's meaning, to try to explain why
the degree you are about to receive has actual human value instead of just
a material payoff. So let's talk about the single most pervasive cliché in the
commencement speech genre, which is that a liberal arts education is not
so much about filling you up with knowledge as it is about quote teaching
you how to think. If you're like me as a student, you've never liked hearing
this, and you tend to feel a bit insulted by the claim that you needed
anybody to teach you how to think, since the fact that you even got
admitted to a college this good seems like proof that you already know
how to think. But I'm going to posit to you that the liberal arts cliché
turns out not to be insulting at all, because the really significant education
in thinking that we're supposed to get in a place like this isn't really about
the capacity to think, but rather about the choice of what to think about.
If your total freedom of choice regarding what to think about seems too
obvious to waste time discussing, I'd ask you to think about fish and
water, and to bracket for just a few minutes your skepticism about the
value of the totally obvious.
Here's another didactic little story. There are these two guys sitting
together in a bar in the remote Alaskan wilderness. One of the guys is
religious, the other is an ath ...
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Appendix | Dunbeg, Co. Kerry | Radiocarbon Dating. Blogsp...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes the results of radiocarbon dating from an excavation at Dunbeg Promontory Fort in County Kerry, Ireland. Four radiocarbon dates were obtained: one from the Late Bronze Age (2530±35 BP), and three from the Early Christian period between the 8th-11th centuries AD. While limited in number, these dates provide valuable chronological evidence given the lack of diagnostic artifacts. They indicate the site was in use from the Late Bronze Age through the Early Christian period. The author calls for further dating to better understand the site's full chronology and landscape context.
Review: Hidden History Below Our Feet: The Archaeological Story of BelfastRobert M Chapple
This book provides a concise summary of the archaeological history of Belfast from prehistoric times to the present day. It is divided into 5 chronological chapters, each beginning with a map and site inventory and exploring what archaeological excavations have revealed about settlements, burials, and material culture during that time period. Engaging illustrations bring the landscapes and sites to life. While more excavations could be published, this volume successfully synthesizes existing research into a single accessible resource. It informs both professionals and amateurs while avoiding oversimplification.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 Iverni: a prehistory of Cork | Review. Blogspot postRobert M Chapple
This document provides a review of a two-volume book titled "Iverni: a prehistory of Cork" by William O'Brien. The reviewer summarizes several chapters of the book in detail, highlighting how it brings together recent archaeological evidence from developments and excavations to provide insights into the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and ritual practices in Cork, Ireland. The reviewer praises how the book synthesizes new findings to shed light on the region's prehistory for specialist and general readers alike. Some points of archaeological debate around site interpretations are also discussed.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Archaeology of Gatherings Conference | Institute of Techn...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes the Archaeology of Gatherings Conference that took place in Sligo, Ireland in October 2013. The conference brought together academics from various disciplines to discuss gatherings. It describes several of the presentations in detail, including talks on defining ritual and social cohesion, football as a social drama, the role of railways in facilitating gatherings in Ireland, and crowd-sourcing in the construction of Neolithic passage tombs. The conference aimed to stimulate new perspectives and research on identifying and understanding large-scale social and religious gatherings in the archaeological record. It appeared to be well-attended and received, with the hope that selected papers may be published in the future.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Archaeology of Gatherings Conference | Institute of Techn...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes several presentations from the "Archaeology of Gatherings Conference" held in Sligo, Ireland in October 2013. The first presentation discussed medieval assembly places called Óenach sites in Ireland and how shifts in territorial boundaries could exclude groups from these important political and ritual gatherings. The second presentation examined public demonstrations and parades in Belfast as expressions of identity and power, and how the meaning and role of such gatherings has changed from the 1960s to today. The third presentation made comparisons between presentations of tribute called "Inu" in ancient Egypt and elaborate colonial durbars held by the British in India in the late 19th century, both events which brought subject peoples together but reinforced colonial ide
Chapple, R. M. 2011 'Was the building boom so bad for Irish archaeology? A re...Robert M Chapple
The document is a response to an article that criticized how the Irish building boom negatively impacted archaeology. The response argues that:
1) While legislation had flaws and could be improved, it was generally applied reasonably given limited resources.
2) Developers prioritized profits, but archaeology firms had to operate as businesses within that reality. More can be done to enforce developer responsibilities.
3) Stereotypes on both sides hindered relations, and archaeologists must become more professional to succeed in a business environment.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Bubbling over: archaeological lipid analysis and the Iri...Robert M Chapple
The document summarizes a lecture on lipid analysis of pottery from Irish Neolithic sites. The lecture discussed:
1) How lipid analysis can identify the contents of pots to learn about past diets and economies.
2) The SCHERD project aims to analyze lipids from 15 Irish Neolithic sites to identify regional patterns and chronological changes over time.
3) Preliminary results show lipids are surviving on sherds, though more analysis is still needed to confirm findings.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 Empire of Dirt: time to call time on commercial archaeolo...Robert M Chapple
The document discusses the lack of publication of archaeological excavation findings from commercial archaeology in Northern Ireland. It analyzes data on excavations from 1990-2009 and publications from 1999-2010 in the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. It finds that only around 1 in 10 excavated sites resulted in formal publication, with an average of just 2 papers per year. This represents a failure of the commercial archaeology system to sufficiently disseminate knowledge of archaeological findings from Northern Ireland.
The Jumping Church of Kildemock: Speculations on Catholics & Freemasons in 18...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes a legend about the "Jumping Church of Kildemock" in County Louth, Ireland. According to the legend, the church wall rejected and moved away from the burial of an apostate Catholic. The document proposes an alternative theory that the legend originated from local objections to burying a Freemason, Morgan, who died in 1791 within the Catholic graveyard, as the Catholic Church had banned membership in Freemasonry. Photographs are included showing Masonic symbols on Morgan's gravestone, located just outside the church wall. While the document does not claim to prove the theory, it suggests this may have contributed to the development of the local legend.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 'Booms and Busts in Europe’s Earliest Farming Societies- ...Robert M Chapple
- Professor Stephen Shennan presented on booms and busts in early European farming societies using radiocarbon dating analysis.
- He found evidence that the introduction of agriculture led to initial population growth but was followed by periods of population decline or "busts" across Western Europe between 5300-4900 BC and other periods.
- Statistical analysis showed these population expansion and contraction patterns were likely real demographic trends and not artifacts of the radiocarbon dating method or sampling errors.
Chapple, R. M. 2013 What a long, strange trip it’s been! Reflections on two y...Robert M Chapple
This document summarizes the author's reflections on two years of blogging. It discusses how the blog started as a way to promote the author's work during a difficult time in their archaeology career. Over two years, the blog has grown significantly and has published a variety of the author's writings as well as contributions from others. One of the most popular and controversial pieces discussed the situation at an important archaeological site called Drumclay crannog. The blog has become an important platform for discussing issues in archaeology.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 Review: In the lowlands of south Galway: Archaeological e...Robert M Chapple
This document provides a review of the book "In The Lowlands of South Galway: archaeological excavations on the N18 Oranmore to Gort National Road Scheme". The reviewer summarizes that the book reports on 23 archaeological excavations along the road scheme and contains detailed information on sites from the Bronze Age through the early modern period. A key site, Owenbristy, contained a "cemetery settlement" from the 6th-9th centuries AD with evidence of violent deaths. The reviewer praises the high quality of research, analysis, and presentation in the volume.
Chapple, R. M. 2012 Review: Archaeology Ireland 26.2 (issue 100). blogspot postRobert M Chapple
This document provides a summary and review of Archaeology Ireland 26.2 (Issue 100), which celebrates the 100th issue of the magazine. It discusses several articles in the issue that look back on developments in Irish archaeology over the past 25 years since the magazine's inception. These articles examine topics like changes in the scope and challenges of the field, as well as developments in publishing and disseminating archaeological research. The review provides overview and commentary on each of the articles in a celebratory tone, emphasizing the important role the magazine has played in documenting Irish archaeology.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Greyabbey, Co. Down. The Abbey. Blogspot postRobert M Chapple
The author and family visited the beautifully preserved Greyabbey Cistercian monastery site in County Down, Northern Ireland. The monastery was founded in 1193 by Affreca, wife of John de Courcy, and features some of the finest Gothic architecture in Ulster, including an elaborate 13th century west doorway. While some buildings were damaged over time, the site contains remarkably well-preserved structures like the refectory and an interpretive center housing original artifacts.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 European Heritage Open Days 2014. Where did you discover....Robert M Chapple
European Heritage Open Days was held on September 13-14, 2014 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, opening numerous historic buildings to the public. The author visited six sites around Belfast, including Saint Mark's in Dundela, the Templemore Avenue Public Baths, the Harland & Wolff HQ and Drawing Offices, Belmont Tower, May Street Presbyterian Church, and the First Presbyterian Church on Rosemary Street. The author plans to write blog posts about the sites to promote them and encourage more people to visit Northern Ireland to experience its heritage buildings. The event was made possible by organizers and volunteers who worked hard to ensure its success.
Radiocarbon dating theoretical concepts & practical applicationsRobert M Chapple
This document provides an overview of radiocarbon dating and discusses reporting standards. It explains that radiocarbon dating uses the radioactive isotope carbon-14 to determine the age of carbon-bearing materials by comparing the amount of carbon-14 remaining to the amount expected in a fresh sample. Key points include how samples are calibrated to convert determinations into calendar dates, the importance of reporting details like laboratory codes and pretreatment methods, and an example of how radiocarbon dates from a site in Ireland can be compared to other contemporary dates. It also describes an Irish radiocarbon dating project that compiles over 6,000 radiocarbon determinations to allow comparisons across different sites and regions.
1) The author argues against the theory that images play a key role in perception, memory, and voluntary movement. He notes that people without vivid inner imagery seem to function normally mentally.
2) The author suggests that the popularity of the image-based theory may stem from introspection altering the natural mental process, and from a simplistic view of how voluntary movement occurs.
3) The author analyzes several examples to argue against the role of images in perception, such as the ability of animals without imagery to perceive accurately, and the ability to recognize things that cannot be imaged.
Transcription of the 2005 Kenyon Commencement Address - May .docxjuliennehar
Transcription of the 2005 Kenyon Commencement Address -
May 21, 2005
Written and Delivered by David Foster Wallace
(If anybody feels like perspiring [cough], I'd advise you to go ahead,
because I'm sure going to. In fact I'm gonna [mumbles while pulling up
his gown and taking out a handkerchief from his pocket].) Greetings
["parents"?] and congratulations to Kenyon's graduating class of 2005.
There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet
an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says
"Morning, boys. How's the water?" And the two young fish swim on for a
bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes
"What the hell is water?"
This is a standard requirement of US commencement speeches, the
deployment of didactic little parable-ish stories. The story ["thing"] turns
out to be one of the better, less bullshitty conventions of the genre, but if
you're worried that I plan to present myself here as the wise, older fish
explaining what water is to you younger fish, please don't be. I am not the
wise old fish. The point of the fish story is merely that the most obvious,
important realities are often the ones that are hardest to see and talk
about. Stated as an English sentence, of course, this is just a banal
platitude, but the fact is that in the day to day trenches of adult existence,
banal platitudes can have a life or death importance, or so I wish to
suggest to you on this dry and lovely morning.
Of course the main requirement of speeches like this is that I'm supposed
to talk about your liberal arts education's meaning, to try to explain why
the degree you are about to receive has actual human value instead of just
a material payoff. So let's talk about the single most pervasive cliché in the
commencement speech genre, which is that a liberal arts education is not
so much about filling you up with knowledge as it is about quote teaching
you how to think. If you're like me as a student, you've never liked hearing
this, and you tend to feel a bit insulted by the claim that you needed
anybody to teach you how to think, since the fact that you even got
admitted to a college this good seems like proof that you already know
how to think. But I'm going to posit to you that the liberal arts cliché
turns out not to be insulting at all, because the really significant education
in thinking that we're supposed to get in a place like this isn't really about
the capacity to think, but rather about the choice of what to think about.
If your total freedom of choice regarding what to think about seems too
obvious to waste time discussing, I'd ask you to think about fish and
water, and to bracket for just a few minutes your skepticism about the
value of the totally obvious.
Here's another didactic little story. There are these two guys sitting
together in a bar in the remote Alaskan wilderness. One of the guys is
religious, the other is an ath ...
Transcription of the 2005 Kenyon Commencement Address - May .docxturveycharlyn
In 3 sentences:
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Chapple, R. M. 2013 Fire Walk with Me | Putting my best foot forward for mental health. Blogspot post
1. Fire Walk with Me | Putting my best foot forward for mental health
Originally posted online on 5 October 2013 at rmchapple.blogspot.com
(http://rmchapple.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/fire-walk-with-me-putting-my-best-foot.html)
I apologise in advance – this post has almost nothing archaeological to it. However, I’d be very
grateful if you would read it and consider sponsoring me in this charity endeavour.
How I'm afraid it'll go!
I have a very distinct memory, from when I was a very young child, of seeing a fire walker on
TV. Even though the presenter explained the physics involved – that the feet aren’t in contact
with the coals for any significant time, certainly not enough to induce a burn – it left an
indelible image on my subconscious. Since that time - and despite all scientific evidence to the
contrary - the concept of fire walking has, to me, been imbued with layers of romanticism and
mystique. It has become synonymous with feats of bravery and exoticism … and … I suppose,
with the passing years it has become fossilised in my mind as something that happens to Other
People. Adventurous folk. Certainly not to me.
That’s probably where that one would have stayed – another entry in a catalogue of weird
experiences that I might like to try, but certainly wouldn’t be seeking out anytime soon.
Then two things happened.
Firstly, I read Stuart Rathbone’s fantastic paper on, among other things, the issue of mental
health in commercial field archaeology. The four and a half inch pointing trowel ... and the
damage done is an immensely important piece, not least for being the first of its kind to openly
discuss these issues for an Irish audience. Since it was published in September it has already
had over 5300 views. The fact that the people reading this are from all across the globe,
Ireland, the UK, the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, argues that it is of much wider significance
and interest than a purely ‘local’ story. So much of it rings true to my own experience in
commercial field archaeology on this island. It got me thinking about mental health issues not
just in archaeology, but in the wider community.
Secondly, an email went about my place of work asking for volunteers to do a charity fire walk.
I gave it a glance, thought briefly about it – and deleted it. True, it had immediately reignited
(excuse the pun!) my childhood memories of dashing and quasi-mystical deeds, but I
2. concluded that it wasn't really 'my thing'. I realise now that even though the email had been
deleted, I was still thinking about it. It kept nagging at me that this was something good,
something I should consider more seriously. I eventually rescued the email from the recycle
bin and thought some more. It was only when discussing the topic in a team meeting I that
admitted that I was 'thinking' about it, that the proposition took on a more concrete aspect for
me. The simple act of saying it out loud galvanised my resolve. After that things moved pretty
fast - by the end of the day, I'd replied to the email and volunteered. Within 48 hours I received
an email thanking me for what I was going to do.
The purpose of this fire walk is to raise money for and awareness of the PIPS charity. Rather
than attempting to paraphrase their role and mission, I’ll let them speak for themselves.:
[PIPS provide] Support services for people in suicidal crisis and those impacted by suicide
including specialised support for young people bereaved through suicide and care services to
help people engage successfully with long term mental health care. We also have a bereaved
families group which is a self help group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
How it'll probably go! (I hope!) Source.
Taking part in this fire walk will support the PIPS charity and provide training for people in
identifying and helping people in crisis. I realise all too well that it is often impossible to
identify those most at risk until it is too late. At the very least it will play a role in the wider
socialisation of the discussion about mental health and provide a means by which we can
discuss suicide and related subjects that are still, if not taboo, then uncomfortable for many
people.
But here’s the thing … I’ve been trying to convince myself that I will be doing good. I’ve tried
to tell myself that I’ll be partaking in a rite of passage that stretches back to Iron Age India (c.
1200 BC). I’ve tried convincing myself that the physics is good and that it won’t burn my feet
off (I’m short enough as it is!). I’ve also attempted to console myself that there is a powerful
psychological boost waiting for me once I complete this. Right now (October 6th) I’m lightly
terrified.
But I’m still going to do it.
If the thought of an overweight, middle-aged, recovering archaeologist facing his fears of being
immolated in a flash of combusting leg hair, while trying to raise some cash for a deserving
charity, isn’t enough to move you – I promise to post photographs of the event if I meet my
target.
3. I’ve set myself the target of raising £500 for this cause and I would be immensely grateful if
anyone reading this post would, please, donate even only a pound or two. It’s all due to happen
on the evening of the November 7th at Queen’s University Belfast. I’ve set up a secure Just
Giving account that you can donate to, if you wish – just click on the button at the end of this
post!
Thank you!
Robert