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By surface area Toolamaa Village is one of the smallest in the Rural Municipality (4.66 km2, accounting for only 1.75% of the surface area of Räpina Rural Municipality), but according to the density of population it ranks as one of the most settled in the rural municipality (approximately 10.3 people per km²). According to the Rural Municipality register there are 44 people living in the village (as of 1 August 2012), 52% of the people are male and 48% female. The Tartu-Värska Highway and the Toolamaa-Kureküla Road pass through the village. Farm houses are mainly located near the state roads. Bus connection with the rural municipality and county centre of Põlva is convenient (bus time table available at: www.peatus.ee). The nearest shop is located 2.6 km from the village, in Leevaku Village; the nearest general school is Räpina General Upper Secondary School, located 6 km away. The nursery school is also located in the school.
History of Toolamaa Village
Toolamaa manor (German: Tolama) became an independent economic unit in 1810. It used to be the herd manor of Räpina manor. The main building of the manor is an archaic wooden construction mounted on a high stone socket with a mansard roof. The building has been assessed to date back to the first half of the 18th century. It is also believed that at least some of the parts of the manor date from the 17th century. After the manor became independent (in 1810) the buildings were rebuilt to an extent. A number of classicist auxiliary buildings date from the 19th century, many of which are located along the road leading to the main building. (http://www.mois.ee/voru/toolamaa.shtml)
At different times the manor has been owned by many different people. From 1850 to 1875, the Toolamaa manor was owned by somebody named Schmidt. Coming from a family of a merchant, Schmidt was known as a skilled and friendly man. He tried to keep good relations with everybody and it was during his time (1864) that the selling of farms began. During the period when farms were sold, many families from Pärnu and Viljandi County came to Toolamaa Rural Municipality. At the same time as Schmitdt, three brothers named Kalts came from Vändra and bought farmhouses in Võuküla Village, in Toolamaa. Around the same time, another 2-3 families came from Viljandi County and bought farms here.
In 1875, Schmidt sold his manor to Ludwig Hammer, who held the manor until the land reform of the Republic of Estonia in 1919. According to the recollections of Gustav Tanning, there was a very bad, malicious landlord in Toolamaa before Schmidt. The people still remember him as the wicked Järst (the real name of the landlord is unknown). Järst was said to be a very brutal man and had people ruthlessly beaten at the manor. At the time, his minion in the brutalities was the well-known bailiff Joosep Ootsing. He was even more notoriously brutal and bloodthirsty than his master. Even the smallest mistake resulted in a bloody beating at the manor stable. If a peasant was a few minutes late, he was driven away from the manor so that he would be that much earlier the next morning. In exchange for his loyal services, the landlord gave the bailiff a farm in Leevaku, now know as the Serna farm. Before the bailiff, a peasant named Serna had lived there; but he was made to leave in order to make space for the favourite loyal servant of the landlord.
Events of 1905 at Toolamaa manor
Gustav Tanningi recollects the unrest of 1905 as follows: the Leevaku beer shop was burnt down and the vodka monopoly was also torched, but the police and local people managed to extinguish it in time. At the same time, the rebels of Toolamaa also beat up the local administrator, Telling. At the manor, the rebels broke into the distillery and the cellar and vodka was given to anyone who was man enough to drink it. Even the beer cellar was emptied. After the rebels had drunk enough, a number of men went to the landlord, Hammer, to demand higher wages. The result was an argument, as a result of which the drunken workmen attacked Hammer, with Hammer being severely injured in the resulting scuffle. The beating took place on a Sunday, but already by Monday night the punitive troops had arrived from Võru. The guilty were caught and locked up in the empty beer cellar. On the second day 14 men were tied up and taken to Võru. Some of them were let go without additional punishment, but some had to stay in jail for a longer period of time. The maximum punishment given to the rebels of Toolamaa was imprisonment of two-years.
Life in Toolamaa from 1940 to 1993.
In 1940, when the land was nationalised and property collectivized, collective farms were formed. In autumn 1949, the collective farm named "Tulevik" ("Future") was formed in Toolamaa Village. In the former house of the farm hand, which belonged to Jaan Möller, there was a public meeting with the representatives of the executive committee, where the former farm owner Jaan Möller, who had an education in gardening, was selected to be the leader of the collective farm. Pärja-Renate Lajal was selected to be the collective farm's accountant. In 1950, she passed a course in accounting for collective farms, in Võru. The animals were collected together in the Möller farm's shed. In the 1950s, following an order given by the executive committee, collective farm Tulevik and collective farm Lembitu were joined together. During the operation of the collective farm, the Lembitu Ojaveere farm house was reconstructed as a pigsty. In the beginning of the 1960s, the named collective farms were formed into the collective farm "Ranna" and a 100-cow milk herd shed was built on the lands of the former Möller farm. It was possible to buy milk from the new farm. In the 1970s, the dairy cows were brought together on the Tammistu state farm, located in Linte Village, and the Toolamaa milk shed was reconstructed to be used as a young herd shed.
In the 1960s, the former Toolamaa spirits distillery which distilled alcohol, even during war time and the years that followed, from the potatoes bought from the farmers, belonged to the integrated industrial and trade plant of the Tarbijate Koperatiiv (Cooperative Society of Consumers) of the Räpina region. The aim was to reconstruct the factory into a cannery for the canning of vegetables and fruits. But since there were problems with its management, the former distillery was handed over to the Räpina state farm technical school in 1961. The school started to prepare canned vegetables and soups and make lemonade from berries and fruits. The cannery worked until 1992 when, in connection with the agricultural reform, it was reorganised and a new owner was found for the building. In 1993, with the reorganisation of the Ranna state farm, the Toolamaa Village young herd shed and cannery were left empty.
The following sites have been entered in the national register of cultural monuments:
Vodka storehouse of Toolamaa manor
Toolamaa manor smithy
Toolamaa manor farm-hand house and stable
Toolamaa manor cellar
Main building of Toolamaa manor


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Identification of oxLDL-induced oxidative stress sources in cardiovascular disease. (2016)
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Atherosclerosis is characterized by chronic inflammation of the arterial wall through the accumulation of lipid-loaded macrophages. Cell death within this region causes the progression of the fatty streak into an advanced atherosclerotic lesion with a characteristic necrotic core, consisting of cholesterol, calcium deposits, dead cells and other cellular debris. The oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to form oxidized LDL (oxLDL) is a crucial event in the development of the atherosclerotic lesion resulting in death to a range of cell types within the intima. OxLDL is cytotoxic to macrophages through a rapid induction of intracellular oxidative stress, resulting in oxidative damage to essential biomolecules causing cell death that contributes to the development of the necrotic core. This study investigated the source of the cytotoxic oxidative stress triggered by the presence of oxLDL in U937 monocyte like cells. The research investigated whether NADPH oxidase, myeloperoxidase or uncoupled mitochondria generated intracellular oxidants in response to oxLDL. Specific NOX inhibitors, (gp91ds-tat and apocynin), provided insight on the involvement of NOX in the oxLDL-induced oxidative stress mechanism. Increasing concentrations of gp91ds-tat significantly decreased intracellular superoxide generation in U937 cells but did not prevent cell viability loss. The competitive inhibitor, gp91ds-tat, did not completely inhibit the complex, allowing for residual superoxide to be generated. Apocynin treated plaque sections showed a significant reduction in 7,8-dihydroneopterin (7,8-NP) oxidation. This study also measured the U937 intracellular 7,8-NP oxidation by cellular oxidants in response to oxLDL. The addition of apocynin significant reduced the oxLDL-induced 7,8-NP oxidation. This suggested that NOX was the major source of intracellular oxidative stress in both in vivo and in vitro research. Myeloperoxidase was shown to not be involved in the in vitro mechanism, as inhibition of hypochlorite production through MPO inhibitors (ABAH & thiocyanate) did not restore cell viability, nor did it reduce the intracellular oxidative stress when U937 cells were incubated with oxLDL. This suggests that MPO is not involved in the U937 cell death mechanism as a result of oxLDL exposure. OxLDL induced a significant depolarization of the mitochondria membrane potential after 6 hours exposure and the addition of 7,8-NP did not protect the membrane depolarization. However, the data that was collected was deemed inconclusive due to fundamental problems occurring within the JC-1 assay. Our results suggest that NOX is the major source of oxidative stress causing significant cell death and progression of the plaque necrotic core. It was shown that myeloperoxidase has no involvement in the oxidative stress mechanism and that the mitochondria appears to play a role.


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Sensationail has taken the cost of keeping your nail looking perfect to a minimum with their new Express Gel One Step Polish kit. This set comes with everything you could need including the promise of 19 day nails in five minutes.
Right off the bat, I like that these sets come with a nail polish colour, so you don't have to purchase that separately. There are a few options for the colour to get, but you can also choose from 20 other colours to buy separately. I was really surprised to read that this polish needed no base coat or top coat. It seems impossible to get polish that stays on for 10 days without these elements.
Applying a beautiful manicure, yourself, with the Sensationail Express Gel Kit is actually as easy as they promise. I know, it's hard to believe! I swear though, it's so simple. You just apply the polish and pop your fingers under the light. The light is motion activated and automatically turns off after 30 seconds, the right amount of time. Be sure to read the instructions carefully for tips on how to apply. It's best if you do your thumbs first and then the rest of your fingers as it says. Also, you may need an extra 30 seconds on some of your fingers. Once you pull them out of the lamp though, tadaa they are done. And bonus, they are dry! You don't have to wave your fingers around waiting. The finish is beautiful and so shiny! They look like salon quality nails.
Now onto their other claim of a 10 day manicure: In all of my trials and times applying, my nails never made it to 10 days. My nails didn't make it to three days without chipping. I am unusually hard on my nails, so I also gave the Sensationail Express Gel Kit to someone else. This girl also didn't make it more than three days without chipping.
What does this mean for Sensationail Express Gel Kit? I don't know. You do get a beautiful, fast, salon worthy manicure. On the other hand, no pun intended, your manicure might not last long. It is so simple to do touch ups. I touched up my nails in the morning before I left for work. But that's not my ideal scenario. Is it worth it, I honestly don't know.
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I bought the color 'my cherry amour' and I am super disappointed. The color looks very orange/red and no matter how many layers I apply it is still that color. Also within the first day my nailpolish chipped on at least 3 nails! I use regular gel nailpolish regularly and chips like this never happens!!! Super unhappy with this product.


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In the year 1605, Our Lady appeared to a holy maiden by the name of Ursula Benincasa. Our Lady held her Divine Infant in her arms and said, "Hearken to the words of my Divine Son, Whom thou hast chosen for thy Spouse." The Infant Jesus commanded Ursula to found a new order bearing the name of the Theatine Nuns in honor of the Immaculate Conception. He promised special graces to all those who would join the order. In her charity, Ursula pleaded fervently to the Mother of Mercy to extend these gracious promises to all the faithful who would wear a blue Scapular, honor the Immaculate Conception, and fulfill the duties of their state of life. Her prayer was granted, and she immediately beheld a great multitude of angels busily engaged in distributing this Blue Scapular among the faithful.
"And let it be remembered," said St. Alphonsus Liguori, "besides any particular indulgences, there are granted to the scapular of the Immaculate Conception, all indulgences granted to any religious order, pious place or person."
"And particulary (while wearing the Blue Scapular or the Five-Fold Scapular), by reciting the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be,--six times--in honor of the Most Holy Trinity and of The Immaculate Mary, are gained each time...433 Plenary indulgences, besides the temporal, which are innumerable." These can be applied to souls in Purgatory. (From "The Glories of Mary", unrevised version, by St. Alphonsus Liguori)


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Hi all, this is a really important post. There are lot's of charity organization's out there. Relay for Life is a wonderful organization that is near and dear to a lot of people's heart's in the US and SL. Relay for Life is a fund raiser for The American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life is an American run fund raising organization for cancer research. The monies raised stay in the United States to fund research and providing lodging for patients and families while under-going treatments.
Great Ormond Street Hospital (informally GOSH or Great Ormond Street, formerly the Hospital for Sick Children) is a children's hospital located in the Bloomsbury area of London, and a part of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
The hospital has relied on charitable support since it first opened. One of the main sources for this support is Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity. Whilst the NHS meets the day-to-day running costs of the hospital, the fundraising income allows Great Ormond Street Hospital to remain at the forefront of child healthcare. The charity also purchases up-to-date equipment, and provides accommodation for families and staff.
Great Ormond Street Hospital not only provides care for children in the U.K, but they also go to other countries to care for children as well as providing care to children abroad.
I'm not British by any means, but my partner is and seems most of my friends in SL are. My partner and I were talking about Relay for Life and how much good it does. Relay for Life has grown every year until now it's a huge multi-sim affair. Us along with the owner's of ShenaniganS wanted to give back to our communities. We have started a fund-raising campaign called "O.M.GOSH-iganS" that we are hoping will become half as big as Relay for Life in years to come.
The event will be held July 24-26th from 4am to 4pm SLT. We will have entertainment and hopefully some of our wonderful designer's will have limited edition's to offer. This is lineup of entertainment so far. We are still looking for more live performer's and DJ's
For more information on the O.M.GOSG-iganS event please check our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/omgoshigans?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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ShenaniganS website at:http://www.cheese-dispensers.net/blog/
Also if you would like to donate to this wonderful cause, Tony has set up a justgiving account where all monies go directly to GOSH. That website is: https://www.justgiving.com/OMGoshigans/
Please, please help us fund this wonderful and needed charity. Every penny counts.
And lastly, a limo to ShenaniganS
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The Hospital is known internationally for receiving from J. M. Barrie the copyright to Peter Pan in 1929, which has provided significant funding for the institution.


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Cosy Up in Echuca with an Incredible Getaway Two Adults to the Bordello Hotel Bar and Spa! Unwind in one of Seven Uniquely Themed Rooms for only $169 for an Overnight Stay (Valued at $360), $299 for Two Nights (Valued at $690) or $399 for Three Nights (Valued at $1,010) . Includes Daily Breakfasts, Spa Vouchers, Tapas Platter and More
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A spectacular getaway two people at one of Victoria's most unique and historical hotels - the Bordello Hotel Bar and Spa, Echuca
Perfectly situated just over a two-hour drive from Melbourne, Echuca is the ideal place for a carefree mini-break in the beautiful Murray River region!
Option One: Only $169 for a blissful overnight stay for two people in any one of the seven unique rooms. Valued at $360
Option Two: Only $299 for a peaceful two night stay two people in any one of the seven unique rooms. Valued at $690
Option Three: Only $399 for rejuvenating three night stay two people in any one of the seven unique rooms. Valued at $1,010
Choose from one of the seven uniquely-themed rooms including five spa rooms with large spa baths. All rooms feature a cosy an open fire place, modern facilities with private ensuite bathrooms, reverse cycle air-con, LCD TV with DVD players and more
Your package also includes:
Delicious daily cooked breakfasts with items such as fruit salad, yoghurt and free range eggs with bacon served on multigrain accompanied by freshly brewed coffee, tea and juice
One $30 spa voucher per guest to use towards separate soothing treatments at the heavenly Bordello Spa
A small tapas tasting plate to share at the Bordello Wine & Tapas Bar - try tapas dishes from the menu like Sticky Pork Ribs or Spanish Potato & Smoked Bacon Tortilla
Two and Three Night Bonus Inclusions
Choose the two or three night option and receive one main meal from the menu at the lively Echuca Hotel
Guests choosing the three night package will also receive a buy one-get one free ticket for a one hour river cruise with Murray River Paddle Steamers where you'll board the traditional steamer (the Pride of the Murray or PS Canberra) with a fully-licensed kiosk, viewing decks, air-con/heating and a Captain's commentary of the historic port
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Enjoy live music in the Bordello Restaurant and Bar every Saturday night where you can sit back in the relaxing atmosphere
Situated in the historic Port Precinct of Echuca, the Bordello Hotel offers the unique experience of a bygone age, with each room individually decorated to reflect that
Dominated by one of the world's great rivers, the Murray, it's a region of vineyards, fertile pasture and historic villages dotting the southern border of New South Wales
Echuca Moama is home to first class golf courses, a fleet of houseboats, the world's largest selection of paddle steamers, the historic port, professional water skiing facilities and excellent regional food and wine choices
With beautiful scenery, friendly townspeople and a laid-back country vibe - Echuca is set to charm even the most seasoned of travellers!
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Valid for stays up until 23 December 2014 (bookings must be made by 1 November 2014)
One night stay packages are not valid for Saturday nights
Blackout Periods: Not available for travel between 31 October 2014 and 4 November 2014, long weekend or public holidays
Booking Guarantee: Make a booking within 14 days from the date of purchase and if you don't get your preferred dates (within the validity period) we will give you a FULL refund (evidence of attempted booking must be provided to our Support Team via email no more than 2 days after the 14 day period). Refunds are not available if you are unable to secure your preferred dates after the 14 day period (bookings must be made by 1 November 2014)
Strictly subject to availability and please book early to lock in your preferred dates. After the booking guarantee period, bookings for specific dates during the validity period will be accepted on a 'first in, best dressed' basis
Bookings are essential and are subject to availability
Voucher is valid for two adults
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two people
Please note the Bordello Hotel, Bar and Spa is a couples-only establishment, children are not permitted
Room Categories: French Ensuite, Bordello Ensuite, French Provincial Spa room, The Paddle Steamer Spa Room, Italian Spa room, Colonial Grand Spa Suite and Victorian Grand Spa Suite. Rooms choice is strictly subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed
Spa Suite types are subject to availability; refunds will not be offered if your preferred choice is not available on your preferred dates
Please note the massage vouchers are one per adult, non-combinable and to be used towards spa treatments of one hour of more
Please note the main meal at the Echuca Hotel is for valid for one main under $30
Paddlesteamer tour valid for the Pride of the Murray or PS Canberra
Additional expenses such as (but not limited to) flights are not included with this voucher
Strictly no refunds for this voucher for amendments and change of date - fees are at the hotel's discretion/policy
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. We suggest purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this voucher
All activities and services are subject to availability and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash
Multiple vouchers are available for consecutive stays or can be purchased as gifts for friends and family
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or on existing reservations
Any unused portion of the package is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for other services or cash
Voucher must be presented at check-in
Package cannot be split
Offer only available for consecutive nightly stays
Value has been determined based on the hotel's published rack rates provided and the value of inclusions
Redemption instructions can be found on your voucher
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Our Booking Guarantee is our commitment to you to ensure that you get to travel when you want to travel and not when you have to travel.
And why do we offer this?
Well it's quite simple, we love to travel just as much as you do and we understand that it's hard to find dates to suit your work, family and personal commitments, so we guarantee you that if you can't get the dates you want we will give you a full refund. Yes, that's right...a 100% money back guarantee if you aren't able to book the dates that you want! It can't get much better than that!
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It's very simple - make your booking request within 14 days of purchase and if you don't get your preferred dates (within the validity period) you will receive a FULL Refund. If you aren't able to get your preferred dates you'll get a refund directly back to your credit card (or PayPal account).
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Simply make your booking with the hotel(s) by e-mail within 14 days of purchase and if you don't get your preferred dates simply contact our support team via email with evidence of your attempted booking - within 16 days from purchase to get a full refund.
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This was a great place to stay with its old world charm and fine dining tapas food experience. Four poster bed with spa and balcony we could not have had a more pleasant experience. The spanish donuts are a must to try and the selection of fine spirits was amazing. Caroline"Trip Advisor
Thank You Very welcoming and warm. Was made to feel very welcome. Lovely clean,enjoyed the view from room looking over looking the port. Loved the food wine and singer.Will stay there again. Once again thank you."Trip Advisor
I felt very comfortable and welcomed, the food was fantastic, the service felt personal, thanks to wonderful hosts. I loved the bar, Martin selected a very nice wine for me, and my husband seemed quite happy with the beer selection. Great location, so close to the old port, and lovely shops full of lovely things!!"Trip Advisor


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Entry 8 — April 16, 2014
If complaining were a marketable job skill, there would be no employment problems for ex-cons. These guys can bitch about any circumstance; the weather, the food (guilty!), the guards, other inmates, what's on TV, commissary shortages and basically every Bureau of Prisons policy and procedure ever thought up.
Some of this is no doubt an effect of becoming institutionalized, where any small change in the daily regimen can set people off, but a lot of their grievances are valid. And while I am making a conscious attempt to be less of a "Debbie Downer" these days, there are some things about this place that just stick in my crawl.
Take, for instance, our horror movie showers. While most of the other bathrooms on the compound have been remodeled in the past couple of years, our downstairs showers — the ones we *chomos must use — are vintage, dark, moldy 3x4 foot cinderblock boxes.
Going inside one reminds me of playing that childhood game, Hot Lava. Touch the floor and you die! The same goes for the walls, which are forever covered in green blotches and an invisible layer of slime. The pipes and faucets come out of large, pitch-black holes that have been knocked open in the walls from previous repairs, where my little friend and bathing buddy, Pepe, the three-inch cockroach lives.
With 250 men in the unit, the showers pretty much run all day long, and since ventilation is nonexistent, big fat drops of condensation rain down constantly from the ceiling. Some of the not too bright guys will use the floor squeegee to wipe them off, but that only serves to spread those drug resistant prison cooties from the bottoms of our shower shoes to our heads, which is, you know, eew.
Then there is the matter of our bunks being just a cruel 26 inches wide. Books, blankets, pencils, eyeglasses, (contraband) earplugs, food and other things that I have squirreled away on top of and underneath my (painfully thin) mattress are always falling on poor old Joe in the bunk below me. Attempting to turn over requires the care of parallel parking on Las Olas. But I suppose that living with petty deprivations of cleanliness and personal space are just part of the price of paying one's debt to society. I know, I know, prison isn't supposed to be a spa retreat. More like its exact opposite.
In an effort to keep this glass half full, I will share some very good news I found out this week. Despite being told on inmate.com (what we call the rumor mill here) that sex offenders don't qualify. It turns out that I will indeed be eligible for time off my sentence (up to a year!) for completing the nine month drug treatment program. I'll need to be transferred to another facility, but it's not like I'm gonna miss this place. Besides, Pepe says he's always wanted to travel.
*Inmates in prison for child molestation or child porn are referred to as chomos by the other inmates.
Inmate #50095-004 Christopher Reina is serving a five-year sentence in federal prison. In his writing he shares how he is surviving prison life as a gay inmate. Chris is paying it forward by donating his compensation for this column to a charity close to his heart.


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Each unique in style and design and affording you stunning views of the Kenmare Bay or the Kerry Mountains.
Spacious three bedroom houses located within the estate and a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Check in time is 3pm, check out time is 12 noon. If you are arriving before 3pm we will do our best to accommodate you, however if we are unable to accommodate you, your luggage may be stored with our concierge.
Check in time is 4pm, check out time is 10AM. If you are arriving before 4pm we will do our best to accommodate you, however if we are unable to accommodate you, your luggage may be stored with our concierge.
All of our guest rooms have a wide range of facilities and have been carefully prepared for your visit by the dedicated team of our award winning accommodation staff. If you have any additional requirements for your room, please do not hesitate to contact us prior to your arrival.
Parknasilla Resort boasts fantastic food and drink offerings to suit all tastes. We try to accommodate all our guests with their preferred reservation time for dinner but due to high demand this is not always possible. If you would like to make a dinner reservation in advance of your stay please email us at email@example.com or call us on +353 (0) 64 6675600.
The luxurious spa at Parknasilla Resort offers guests an experience of pure relaxation. Spoil yourself with treatments for top class beauty experts. We recommend that these are booked in advance. For full list of treatments please call us on +353 (0) 64 6675600.
We are located next to the village of Sneem on the Ring of Kerry about an hour's drive from Kerry Airport.
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Plans for building a baseball stadium near Dulles International Airport describe restaurants, shops, hotels, condominiums and offices surrounding a quarry that would be flooded to create a scenic lakeside destination, backers of luring Major League Baseball to Northern Virginia said yesterday.In future news, the Dulles ballpark got in trouble with its local homeowner's association and was fined for having plastic flamingoes in its front yard.
Meanwhile, all this is moot anyway, because baseball has been in control of the Montreal Expos for three years now, and has refused to move the team to Washington, where it would be (at least initially) profitable and warmly received. MLB is nearing its, like, 23rd self-imposed deadline for deciding what to do with the Expos. Meanwhile, the team had fewer than 5,000 in attendance for each of its home games in its last series, and is playing 22 of its home games in the Double-A luxury of San Juan, Puerto Rico. In other words: if they haven't moved the team here by now, they don't plan to, ever.


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A man was murdered in a village and the police inspector asked two constables to reach the spot and take the FIR..
As it was night and the spot was too far from the station, the constables didn't go there n made a fake FIR..after reading the report, the inspector said " you both are suspended for making a fake report with out reaching the spot…
Question is…How did the inspector find out that the report was fake and they didn't reach there?
The FIR is as follows….
"When we reached the spot, the door was open and a man aged about 40 -45 was found dead in a chair, a bulb was glowing in the room, fan was also switched on, there was a table in front of the dead body, and the table contained : an opened bottle of poison, half filled drinking water bottle, a pen , a news paper was opened as pages 9-10,
One table top calendar opened as date of June 20, a 5 rupee coin,one notebook, one bed was also there in the room.
Seems like the person committed suicide."
Can anybody give the right answer ???
Pages 9-10 will be opposite sides of news paper not on same side. So, both cant be opened as pages 9-10.


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I was told in a hadith that there are some colours that are prohibited for clothing. Could you shed more on the hadith and also tell us the colours and the best dress code for a Muslim.
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Thank you for your question.
Please refer to the below mentioned article by Shaykh Khalid Sayfullah Al Rahmani, I had the honour of translated on the topic a few years ago:
The Islamic law does not limit its followers, in wearing a specific colour. Islam respects the preferences and temperaments of humans. Hence, Islamic jurists (fuqahaa) state "There is no objection in any colour of clothing" (Al Dur Al Mukhtaar).
The Prophet Mohammed's (peace and blessings upon him) Preference (White & Black)
It is known from narrations that white was liked by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings upon him).
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be please with him) narrates the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, "Wear white clothing and shroud your deceased in it" (Tirmidhi & Abu Dawood). The very same point is also narrated by Hasan Ibn Ali (may Allah be please with him) (See Majma Al Zawaaid & Al Bazzaar).
The use of white clothing is evident from the prevalent habit of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) (Sahih Bukhari). It is for this reason, Islamic jurists have established the istihbaab (recommendation) of the white colour in clothing. They state, "White is mustahab (recommended)" (Al Dur Al Mukhtaar).
Subsequent to white, the black colour was preferred by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings upon him). On the day of the victory of Macca, a black turban was on the Prophet's (peace and blessings upon him) head (Tirmidhi). The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) also gifted Umm Khalid a black garment (Sahih Bukhari). This is why the Islamic jurists have also regarded the black colour in clothing as mustahab (recommended) just as white is.
It should be noted that the use of black clothing to mourn and express grief for the deceased is not permissible. "Wearing black coloured clothing is not permissible with the intent of mourning over the dead" (Alamghiri)
Imam Abu Dawud has narrated from Rimthah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he saw upon the Prophet's (peace and blessings upon him) body two green coloured sheets. (Fath Al Baari)
Some jurists are of the opinion that green colour garments are one of the sunnahs of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him). They have also stated, "Wearing green is a sunnah" (Rad Al Muhtar).
Red For Men:
As for red clothing, there is some what of a difference of opinion.
It becomes evident through some narrations that it is prohibited to wear red clothing, however the reality of the matter is the status of such narrations do not reach that of authenticity by the masters of hadith (muhaddithoon).
On the other hand there are various narrations that denote the permissibility of wearing red. For example, Baraa IbnAazib (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates he saw the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) in a red garb (Sahih Bukhari). For this reason the commentators of hadith have mentioned eight opinions of jurists and scholars, relating to the use of red clothing. They have recorded it's permissibility by the scholars of the Maliki, Shaafie and other general schools (Fath Al Baari, Tuhfat Al Ahwadhi).
The scholars of the Hanafi school have differed regarding this matter. Some state, wearing red is disliked (tanzeehan) while by others it is prohibitively disliked (tahreeman). Imam Abu Hanifah (may Allah's mercy be upon him) considered it's use mubaah (allowed). As per the verdict of Imam Ibn Nujaym, it is disliked for men when the intent is imitation or resemblance to women, disbelievers, or royal arrogance. (Dur Al Mukhtaar)
I believe the statement of Imam Al Tabari is nearest to the truth which has also been mentioned by Imam Ibn Hajr quoted as follows:
"I believe the wearing of clothing in every colour is permissible except that I would dislike the wearing of that garment that is completely red and also the predominantly red outerwear as this is not the clothing of honourable people in our times. It is always important to consider the practices of the honourable people of every era, as long as there is no sin" (Fath Al Baari)
The colours that the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) prohibited the men from are dark red dyed clothing (muasfar) saffron colour, and dark yellowish orange (Nayl Al Awtaar). The majority jurists are of the opinion that these colours are prohibited for men. (Al Dur on Haamish).
It has been related that Imam Shafie (may Allah's mercy be upon him) prohibited the saffron colour for men but permitted dark red dyed colour. Imam Nawawi, elaborating on this writes, the reason for this verdict of Imam Shafie is that the narrations regarding the dark red dyed clothing had not reached him, had they reached him, he would have definitely prohibited them. (Sharh Al Muhathab)
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For this project I analyze the film Bronson, focusing on its connection to the contemporary masculinity crisis discourse or the belief that traditional notions of masculinity are in peril due to changing gender norms and women's social progress. I argue Bronson privileges a narrow, violent conception of masculinity through its presentation of violence and domination over other men. I use Ernest Bormann's Symbolic Convergence Theory to analyze how the film makes sense of the real life events it is based on in a way that appeals to the contemporary masculinity crisis discourse. I argue that Bronson is a notable representation of masculinity because it recounts the life of an infamous criminal in a fashion that frames his actions as a resistance to effeminate men. The film's treatment of masculinity is problematic because it advances a restrictive notion of masculinity that involves violent, destructive behavior.
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Just days from the Jewish Chanukah, the Arabs who call themselves Palestinians are preparing to celebrate a modern miracle of their own, as they struggle to make their pretend democracy look real—lest the bundles of cash from their Western supporters should dwindle or, god forbid, stop altogether:
On Jan. 1, Mamoud Abbas, the so-called president of the Arabs who call themselves Palestinians, will begin the 11th year of his reign. Uh, make that the near-tripling of his first 4-year term of office. What Obama and Netanyahu may only dream about, Abbas does.
"So the legend is that there was only enough corruption, incitement and farce to last four years…" explained local historian Yoni K. as he looked for sufganyot and potatoes in the Shuk Ha Carmel. "But through a little luck and maybe even a miracle, his four year term has lasted ten years and counting!…"
Now that's achievement. So what if the so-called president of the AWCTP is a little late in leaving office, or even in attracting a rival suicidal enough to oppose him. Stability. That's the ticket, especially when you're busy running a knifing intifada battle campaign. Stability. Yes ma'am.
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To order the correct size bracelet, measure around your wrist bone loosely so there is a small gap between the tape measure and the bottom of your wrist, and add a half an inch, select the size that is closest to your measurement. All of our Sterling Silver and 14K Gold items are made to order, please allow 5 to 7 business days to ship. All of our titanium items are in stock for delivery and will ship within 1 to 2 business days.
Our silver & gold bracelets can't be sized up, you would have to have a new bracelet made, they can only be sized down for a $20 fee. If you would like to upgrade (size up) (your sterling silver/ silver with 14k accent) Caribbean Hook Jewelry, we will for a fee of $40.00 to cover processing, S&H, upgrade (order a new bracelet). Rings (silver/ silver with 14k gold accents) can be sized up or down for the $20 warranty fee. For (ALL) 14k gold jewelry we will upgrade (order you a new) bracelet for a fee of $125.00 to cover processing, S&H. We can downsize any silver or gold bracelet for a fee of $20.00. 14K gold rings, to downsize or upsize the fee is $45.00 to cover processing, S&H.
UPGRADE PROGRAM (Titanium Items)
For all Titanium items, if you want to go up a size or down a size the warranty fee is $25.00 (includes USPS 1st Class S&H) (example) if you order a TISU6007 and want to go up to a size 7.5" or 8" that will be covered by the warranty fee. If you want to go from a 6mm bracelet to an 8mm bracelet or down to a 4mm bracelet the fee is also $25.00 (includes USPS 1st Class S&H) & Titanium cannot be sized, so you would receive a new bracelet or ring, and the sizes available are just what is listed on our website.
How To Care For Your Titanium Hook Jewelry
Titanium should NOT be polished, put in any cleaning agents, or hand polished with a cleaning cloth, to clean your Titanium just run under warm water and pat dry with a tissue. Titanium should not be worn in chlorinated pools, hot tubs, while bathing, salt water or put in any solvents or cleaning agents, or when retiring for the night. This can ruin the finish and degrade the metal.
Titanium is like any other metal, it scratches just as sterling silver or gold would. Titanium just like white gold, is plated to enhance its color (all white gold is Rhodium plated and when it wears off it must be re-plated, at a cost of $50 to $100) that is why we warranty our Titanium hook bracelets & rings for the life of the product.
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It's been a remarkable year for wearable tech ever since Samsung introduced the Galaxy Gear. And it's been long expected that Apple would throw it's hat into the ring and today they did with the Apple Watches. The Apple watches come in two distinct sizes. Unlike the Samsung Gear watches and Android Wear the Apple watch uses a trifecta of touch, voice and the crown for interaction.
The Apple watch takes a step away from the bare simplicity of the Android wear watches with the inclusion of apps such as maps, music widgets, photos, fitness and workout among others. Apple already has a lot of partners developing apps for the Apple watch. The Apple watch can also be used as a remote for the Apple TV, a remote viewfinder for the iPhone and a walkie talkie. The Apple watch is charged via a magnetic wireless charger. Much like the Gear and Android wear watches, the Apple watch would also come with a heart rate sensor and tether with your iPhoneThe Apple watch would come in three models: the Apple watch, Apple Watch Sport and the Apple Watch Edition starts at $349.
I got to admit that the Apple Watch looks much cooler than the Gear S and a lot more functional than any of the half baked Android Wear watches.


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I said I would write some more about fear today. It is very fitting since I spent a large portion of my day in a stressed state, fearing what was going to happen next. You see, the other day I received a phone call from the school. Now, many of you know what I am talking about here. LOTS of parents fear calls from the school. You look at the caller ID to see the school's number and immediate dread enters your being. You think "Oh MAN, what did he do now?" Maybe your kid is prone to fights or has problems with authority and finds himself with lots of detentions. Sure, for the most part parents answer a call from the school wondering what news is to come. They listen to an automated recording about a fundraiser, school closing or other informational message. Not in this house, not with my son. When the phone rings during school hours I am stone scared about what happened.
I'm not overprotective
I'm not paranoid
I'm not over reacting
The fact of the matter is, I have gotten a phone call that my son was being transported to the ER because he ripped the side of his face open on a coat hook at school. Yeah, you read that right, a coat hook. He looked like the Joker from The Dark Night. It was BAD. Plastic surgery, internal and external stitches – the works. Oh, and he is terrified of doctors and hospitals so he had to be restrained for the ambulance ride and for quite a while at the hospital as well.
I have gotten calls saying the boy is so distraught they can't calm him down. That he was having a meltdown they couldn't diffuse. He was attacking the school staff and there was an officer in the room to try and make sure that everyone stayed safe. If I couldn't come right away, they were going to have to take him to the ER because they don't know if he was in pain or if something was physically wrong. Did I mention he is terrified of doctors and hospitals?
He has bitten teachers and sent them to the ER.
Yeah, so I fear the phone when it rings. I beg you, if you are calling from the school be direct and quick to get to the point. When you call and say I am so-and-so from the school, don't pause and wait for me to give the usual 'hi' or 'yes'. Cut to the chase. Don't then say "I'm calling about the boy" and wait for me to give another polite 'yes'. Inside I am reeling and ten different scenarios have flashed through my mind as explanation for this mid-day phone call from the school nurse. Spit it all out at once for me. Rip that Band-Aid off fast, don't peel it back little by little and prolong the pain – I beg of you!!
Okay, the boy won't keep his shoes on at school (again). He is also having an issue with some tooth pain. So I stressed all morning, dousing myself in Stress Away essential oil blend and sucking down 3 servings of coffee mixed with Pure Protein Complete Chocolate because I was too nervous to eat while I waited for the end of the school day. At the end of the day I had a meeting with the teacher, principal, the boy's speech pathologist and the CSE Chairperson to discuss how we can make this year successful and overcome these things that have cause problems the first week. The meeting went well and I am super confident that we are going to have a great year in this new school with the new teacher. It is going to take some adjusting and the boy is going to push the boundaries – but that is normal for any kid.
But you know I am going to feel nauseous if the school calls me Monday.
The little bugger causing problems 😉


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Due to the numerous advantages of digital technology and above all the lack of available capacities, Slovenia switched to digital TV broadcasting in 2010. In addition to larger capacities, digital television networks also open possibilities for extra services as well as HD TV. The main advantage of digital television broadcasting lies in the fact that a transmitter does not transmit just one program on a certain frequency, but a digital package of programs – a multiplex.
Frequencies are required for digital television networks. The same band of the radio frequency spectrum is used as was used for analog television, except for channels 61 and 69. In this part of the spectrum, television broadcasting is being abandoned due to the introduction of broadband mobile services in the broader European area (digital dividend). Due to the significantly different characteristics of digital broadcasting, television channels were reallocated at a conference in Geneva in 2006. A new frequency plan is now being used for digital TV broadcasting.
Frequencies for digital television network can only be acquired via a public tender, through which the Agency allocates frequency bands (television channels) for single-frequency networks. Successful bidders receive decisions on the allocation of radio frequencies and become digital television network operators. They must provide transmission services (space in the multiplex) to all interested parties under equal conditions.
In tender conditions, the Agency prescribes several requirements, of which the transmitting technology (modulation) is the most important one. Currently the DVB-T system is in use in Slovenia (and also more broadly in Europe), and a newer version DVB-T2, which brings higher capacities and a more robust system, is being introduced. This system is already used in some European countries.
The network operator is at the same time a multiplex operator, and must provide coding and multiplexing of channels. In its multiplex, an operator may transmit the radio and television programs which were granted the right for digital broadcasting in the network managed by the operator. This license can be acquired by interested program publishers through public tenders published by the agency.
Several TV programs can be placed in a multiplex by using compression. In Slovenia the advanced MPEG-4 system is used. The compression rate is usually agreed upon between the network operator and program publisher, and currently approximately 2 Mbit per frame suffices for high-quality transmission in standard definition.
HDTV channels can also be placed in a digital multiplex, however they take up a significantly higher share of the multiplex's capacity. A multiplex's capacity, which means the number of programs and services on it, depends on several technical parameters: modulation i.e. manner of transmitting, FEC, guard interval, etc. The Agency prescribes some technical parameters in the decision, while the operator may select others independently.
In addition to Free to Air programs, multiplexes also support the broadcasting of Pay TV. In this case the operator or program publisher does not need a license for digital broadcasting, and in such cases the operator usually provides digital receivers with integrated support for pay TV.
In addition to programs, a network operator may also transmit additional services, the most popular of which is the electronic program guide.


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Quick update about the progress of the project with Nokia and WOMWorld beta testing the travel/creative related capabilities of the Nokia N82 phone/camera/platform.
Jenifer Hanen's 2 week leg of the journey (through India mostly) has just begun, taking over from Jay who is returning from Thailand.
My turn in two weeks, which starts by meeting Jen in Vienna.
For following Jen's adventures perhaps...
The Nseries Urbanista Interface/widgets
Jen's Flickr (where she's posting photos)
her Blog
her Twitter
It also looks like she's just set up her YouTube for trip videos.
View of Chennai From Hotel Room
originally uploaded by Ms. Jen
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Leaves are pests, they are annoying, and they get in the way.
There's now a simple way to manage your leaf overflow.
First, let's see what went wrong...
The thing you need to do is rake, rake, rake those leaves
Raking is the simple way to clean up your yard
After raking the leaves we now need to transport them.
Will a tarp do the job???
But!!! The way you move the leaves could be a problem....
The blue tarp just blows away or moves as you try to move those unwanted leaves onto the ordinary tarp. The tarp looks like a good idea but it is just too light to stay in one spot. Also, a little wind will bend it away before the leaves get on it.
Maybe this could be the answer???
Next, let's try a blower, this could be easier to move your leaves????
Let's think that through, the blower moves the leaves but where do they go???
They are still there and you waste energy moving them...
Let's see the result...
Doesn't it look like the whole process needs to start all over...
Using an ordinary tarp and using a blower still results in a mess.
The ending result is that they are still in need of removal.
What way could we put them where we want them without having to waste anymore time???
It could be called a Yard Tarp, a Leaf Net, or even a Leaf Tarp with handles, but the key to all your leaf needs:
The Leaf Lugger
Yes you thought correctly, this Leaf Lugger can be used from all four sides.
Or you could use that blower to move the leaves onto it.
Now check out what happens when it is full of leaves.
Once you get the leaves on it, all you have to do is pull the ropes
Now look at it again and it resembles something. Look again because you now see a leaf bag called a Leaf Lugger.
This leaf bag is the answer to your leaf problems.
The last thing to decide is where you want to move your leaves to.
Just rinse it off
After you wipe it or rinse it off, you can roll it up and store it away until those unwanted leaves return. The Leaf Lugger can be used over and over again as it is durable and will last you for the season of the leaves, time and time again.
Now that was so easy. The Leaf Lugger just saved the day because it saved you time, effort and money.
http://www.leaflugger.com/ will help you take care of your leaf needs.
Why waste time when you can save time.
Why continue to waste energy when this saves you energy. Use a yard tarp.
Last but not least, why spend the entire day perfecting that lawn when all you have to do is spread out the Leaf Lugger and move those leaves over it. By the time you get the leaves on and you move the lugger to your desired spot, you will then realize that you have the entire day ahead of you because you just saved yourself TIME.


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Reprieve congratulates the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, for approving a resolution to welcome cleared Guantánamo prisoners
November 5, 2009
Reprieve congratulates the town of Amherst, Massachusetts, for approving a resolution to welcome cleared Guantánamo prisoners.
On Wednesday evening, Amherst Special Town Meeting approved a resolution welcoming one or two cleared Guantánamo Bay detainees to the community once Congress lifts its current ban. It is the first municipality in the USA to do so.
The resolution, Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting warrant, was drafted and presented by Ruth Hooke, a town meeting member and a founding member of Pioneer Valley No More Guantánamos. Amherst Town Meeting is the town's governing body, with 250 members elected by precinct to represent the town.
Meg Gage was among several members who spoke in support, observing that "of the 225 men still at Guantánamo, more than 70 have been cleared for release…but some of those men can't return home without risk of torture or death. They need other countries that are willing to take them, and the U.S. — whose government established the prison as a law-free zone — refuses to take any, putting all the pressure on other countries."
Another member, Carol Gray showed the audience one of the leaflets the military dropped from airplanes, offering large bounties for turning in "terrorists." She also showed photos and shared brief stories of some of the young men and boys who have been released from the prison.
Prior to Amherst's resolution, local groups had prepared to welcome 17 Uighur detainees from Guantánamo who had been cleared years earlier.
In 2008, the U.S.'s largest community of ethnic Chinese Uighurs, located in Fairfax County, Virginia, offered to house most of the men. An interfaith coalition in Tallahassee, Florida, arranged housing and other necessities for three of the men with the best English language skills.
Nancy Talanian, director of No More Guantánamos said:
"Amherst's resolution supports the basic right of freedom for cleared Guantánamo Bay detainees who cannot safely return to their home countries. Without cooperation from U.S. communities and Congress, the long-awaited plan to close Guantánamo may not succeed."
Clare Algar, Executive Director of Reprieve, said:
"The people of Amherst have shown great courage and humanity; they have done a great thing for their country. The US federal government's 'not-in-our-back-yard' ban is a major problem when it comes to seeking international cooperation to close Guantánamo. Amherst has helped President Obama immeasurably in his mission to close the prison by January 2010. Reprieve is delighted and thanks the people of Amherst on behalf of our clients, many of whom are cleared for release and remain in Guantanamo simply because there is no safe place for them to go."
For more information please contact:
Nancy Talanian, Director, No More Guantánamos, 413-665-1150, firstname.lastname@example.com
Ruth Hooke, Amherst Town Meeting Member and Lead Petitioner of Article 14, 413-256-8441
Reprieve, a legal action charity, uses the law to enforce the human rights of prisoners, from death row to Guantánamo Bay. Reprieve investigates, litigates and educates, working on the frontline, to provide legal support to prisoners unable to pay for it themselves.
Reprieve promotes the rule of law around the world, securing each person's right to a fair trial and saving lives. Clive Stafford Smith is the founder of Reprieve and has spent 25 years working on behalf of people facing the death penalty in the USA.
Reprieve's current casework involves representing 33 prisoners in the US prison at Guantánamo Bay, working on behalf of prisoners facing the death penalty, and conducting ongoing investigations into the rendition and the secret detention of 'ghost prisoners' in the so-called 'war on terror.'
No More Guantánamos [http://www.nogitmos.org] is a coalition of concerned U.S. residents, communities, organizations, and attorneys who are working together to ensure justice for the prisoners at Guantánamo Bay, Bagram air base in Afghanistan, and other offshore prison sites maintained by the CIA and the Pentagon around the world.
The organization formed soon after President Obama's executive order to close Guantánamo Bay prison by January 22, 2009. Chapter locations besides the Pioneer Valley include Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Tallahassee, Florida.
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Email: email@example.com
Website: www.reprieve.org.uk
Reprieve is a charitable company limited by guarantee; Registered Charity No. 1114900, Registered Company No. 5777831 (England)
Registered Office: 2-6 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6YH;
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A theory of Conversation that allows design requires personal presence
February 6, 2013
Just happened to be reading two papers this morning that both reached publication in 2004.
The first refers to the issue at stake: the "debate about determinism framed within the quantum mechanics literature (that) has raged for the last eighty years at least (Freire, 2003)" . The first paper embraces the reality of human presence as a key determinative of knowledge moving forward. The second is dismissive of "interpretivism", and tries to stay rooted in deterministic approaches, based on the argument that technical solutions need technical theories. Human presence is problematic and leads to theories of only limited usefulness.
From the viewpoint of a decade on and the rise of social media, I venture to say that the "interpretivism" stance still holds more promise for human activity systems. And as Geoffrey Moore has pointed out , the IT battle field is now very much located in "systems of engagement". For my money, theories of conversation that lead to IT products are more likely to prosper in such a world…
Paper #1:
Osberg, Deborah and Gert J.J. Biesta. 2004. Complexity, knowledge and the incalculable: Epistemological and pedagogical implications of 'strong emergence'. Paper presented at the Complexity Science and Educational Research Conference, Chaffey's Locks, Canada, Sept 29–Oct 1.
"This critique of classical determinism can also be aligned with a broader debate in theoretical physics which Max Planck referred to as the 'determinism quarrel' (see Freire, 2003) which is mostly concerned with the philosophical (epistemological) implications of quantum mechanics.3 This debate about determinism framed within the quantum mechanics literature has raged for the last eighty years at least (Freire, 2003) . We believe the reason quantum mechanics has been (and continues to be) so unsettling in theoretical physics is precisely because it brings into question the idea of presence, the foundation upon which modern epistemology depends. Quantum mechanics says the universe is not 'there' for us, as objects in our every day world appear to be 'there' for us.4 The debate about quantum mechanics is, in other words, a scientific controversy with fundamental epistemological implications. But the problematisation of presence is by no means restricted to theoretical physics. It is in fact most well developed in Derrida's critique of the 'metaphysics of presence'5 (Derrida, 1976)."
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Information Systems Foundations: Constructing and Criticising Dennis N. Hart and Shirley D. Gregor (Editors) Chapter 1. Gregor, S The struggle towards an understanding of theory in information systems http://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=http://epress.anu.edu.au/info_systems/mobile_devices/ch14s04.html&usg=AFQjCNHYGV-ce51c01KTQH0fCG5onVgUPg
"Intrepretivism and constructivism are related approaches to research that are characteristic of particular philosophical world views. Schwandt (1994) describes these terms as sensitising concepts that steer researchers towards a particular outlook: Proponents of these persuasions share the goal of understanding the complex world of lived experience from the point of view of those who live it. This goal is variously spoken of as an abiding concern for the life world, for the emic point of view, for understanding meaning, for grasping the actor's definition of a situation, for Verstehen. The world of lived reality and situation-specific meanings that constitute the general object of investigation is thought to be constructed by social actors (p. 118). Many of the ideas in these approaches stem from the German intellectual tradition of hermeneutics and the Verstehen tradition in sociology, from phenomenology, and from critiques of positivism in the social sciences. Interpretivists reject the notions of theory-neutral observations and the idea of universal laws as in science. Theory in this paradigm takes on a different perspective. Knowledge consists of those constructions about which there is a relative consensus (or at least some movement towards consensus) among those competent (and in the case of more arcane material, trusted) to interpret the substance of the construction. Multiple 'knowledges' can coexist when equally competent (or trusted) interpreters disagree (Guba and Lincoln, 1994, p. 113). The emergence of interpretivism in information system research is described by Walsham (1995). Walsham saw interpretivism as gaining ground at that point against a predominantly positivist research tradition in information systems. Klein and Myers (1999) consider that theory plays a crucial role in interpretive research in information systems. Theory is used as a 'sensitising device' to view the world in a certain way. Particular observations can be related to abstract categories and to ideas and concepts that apply to multiple situations, implying some generalisability. The types of theory that information systems researchers are likely to reference are social theories such as structuration theory or actor-network theory. The interpretivist paradigm leads to a view of theory which is theory for understanding (Type III), theory that possibly does not have strong predictive power and is of limited generality."


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Blessed for Success
Singing churchmen, The Priests, have become a global musical phenomenon.
It seems appropriate that singer David Delargy would choose to conduct interviews at St. Paul's Basilica in downtown Toronto this week. Delargy, pictured at top of page in the centre, and his singing partners, brothers Eugene O'Hagan and Martin O'Hagan, aren't conventional pop stars; they are Roman Catholic priests from Northern Ireland.
The trio calls itself The Priests. Their debut CD of the same name, a collection of classic sacred songs, is ranked fifth on the album-sales charts in the United Kingdom, and they're rapidly gaining global popularity. They performed a free concert at the Toronto basilica on Monday night to a capacity crowd.
Their journey toward a milliondollar recording contract with Sony BMG began 34 years ago, when the three men met at school and began to perform in school operas. They continued to sing together throughout their university years in Belfast, their theological studies in Rome and later as priests in neighbouring parishes of Northern Ireland.
The Sony deal came quite by chance, or as Delargy calls it, "providence."
Mike Hedges, the producer of the group's album, was looking for a priest to record the Latin mass. Instead, talent scout Liam Bradley brought him a recording of the three men singing together.
"Liam in fact recorded us on his mobile phone and he sent that down the line to Sony," explains Delargy, dressed in the traditional black suit and white collar of the clergy. "It was that blend of voices and the interaction between the three of us, I think, that was what interested them."
But signing a contract with Sony was not something the men took lightly. The conditions of the contract are unique; it is understood that their responsibilities to their parishes come before performances and promotion. Even so, balancing between their roles as priests and entertainers is a challenge.
"We find that the days where we're in the parish, we're having to work very hard to catch up with the work that has accumulated," says Delargy. "We have the sick to visit, we have our schools to visit, we have masses to celebrate, we have meetings to take part in, we have the administration of our parishes to take care of. ... Nobody else is going to do any of that for us."
Delargy says that despite all the challenges, The Priests' journey has been a rewarding one. The friends have thus far managed to keep their focus off the contracts and concerts and instead on the music.
"Music is art," he said. "It expresses something that is quite profound in the person, it says something about who you are, reveals who you are and expresses what is in a deep place within yourself."
Fortunately, says Delargy, the priests have the support of their respective congregations. They might even have a fan in Rome.
"We do know that Pope Benedict himself is a great lover of classical music. So we'll try to make sure that a copy of our album makes its way into his hands -- and who knows? Perhaps after a stressful day in the office he might sit down and be soothed by music from The Priests."
Michelle Anne Olsen. "Blessed for success." National Post, (Canada) 4 December, 2008.
Reprinted with permission of the National Post.
Visit The Priests' web site here.
The Author
Michelle Anne Olsen writes for the National Post.Copyright © 2008 National Post
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Auto care group collecting food for Thanksgiving outreach
Fremont Napa Auto Care Group is collecting non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving food boxes that will be distributed by Loaves & Fishes Ministries on Nov. 21. Items may be dropped off during regular business hours at Austin Automotive, 2625 E. Main St.; Zerby Automotive, 718 S. 8th St.; Penrose Tractor Factory, 455 Colo. 115 in Penrose; Cañon City Tire, 1504 Royal Gorge Blvd.; and Napa Auto Parts, 150 Greydene Ave. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 16.
Holiday Artisan Market opens Friday
The 2016 Holiday Artisan Market, presented by the Fremont Center for the Arts, will be open from Nov. 4-19 at 505 Macon Ave.
This is an annual event that attracts hundreds of visitors and shoppers. There will be an opening gallery reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, and artists will be available from 2-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Local artists and crafters display their works for sale for two weeks in November. Art and crafts include fiber art and apparel, nature/environmental crafts/arts, photos, pastels, watercolors, baskets, decorative gourds, bath/body products, candles, goat milk products, lapidary pendants, handmade journals, quilts, banners, table runners, aprons, potholders, decorative soaps, reclaimed lumber crafts, holiday decorations and more.
Also in November, the Artists of the Street, Art Contest and Show Gallery will also be displayed at the Fremont Center for the Arts. The gallery will be displayed Nov. 4-19.
Artists of the Street is an annual art exhibit and contest for any artist who has limited access to art supplies and no place to create their artwork. Fremont Center for the Arts provides these artists studio space to work and new/used supplies. Bill Moffatt, Fremont Center for the Art's staff member, handles the entire exhibit. His artistic accomplishments and consideration have been valuable to these artists' cause for many years.
The show sponsored by Drs. Eric and Linda Carlson. For more information call (719) 275-2790 or go to www.fremontarts.org.
Colorado state parks offer free admission to military and veterans on Veterans Day
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado's 42 state parks free of charge, along with his or her companions in the same vehicle.
The military member or veteran must present proof of military service at the park gate. All other passengers in the same vehicle will be admitted for free. All other park fees (for example, camping or fishing fees) still apply.
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We are incredibly blessed to live in a gloriously beautiful place, and even if it does eventually rain about 10 months too long out of the year, I sincerely believe we do the beginning of Fall quite nicely. Here are some (amateur! amateur!) shots I took over the past couple of days. I am simply in awe of the grandeur and glory of God's creation. How could someone see His creation and doubt He exists? #ponderous Enjoy!
Note #1: None of the photos has been filtered or retouched in any way.
Note #2: I was both relieved and slightly terrified that I didn't see the spider that constructed the dew-laden web I caught this morning (second-to-last-pic). Where was it??? #heebeejeebees
Until tomorrow, may God bless y'all!


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