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Re: Fire Pit Oven
Reply #25 on:
June 06, 2013, 09:00:58 PM »
Ok, I've drawn out what may be the final product. The right stovepipe wall is cutaway for easy viewing.
Materials are as follows:
Tan/Gold: fire bricks, split
Red: Unglazed quarry tile
Wavy silver: steel (angle irons)
Dark grey: miscellaneous metal, not aluminum
Orange: shows where the oven is open to the fire below
Black: Stovepipe
Scott, is this exactly what you had in mind?
I may change the roof to UQT to cut down on costs.
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Re: Fire Pit Oven
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June 07, 2013, 02:39:46 AM »
18" diameter x 5" high stove pipe doesn't exist. If it did, this would be WAY easier. That's for the most part, what you're creating- what you're piecing your small strips of cut stove pipe into. The only difference is that your finished 'pipe' won't be a full circle, but, rather, a U shape with an opening in the front where you launch the pizza.
5" high stove pipe doesn't exist either. You might find some sort of 5" adapter or extender, but I wouldn't waste your time looking for it. Here's what you want:
This is 6", you may want 8". It depends on the wall height you go with. Earlier you spoke about tucking the wall between the brick and angle iron, but now I see that you have the wall sitting on the brick in your diagram.
If you sit the wall on the brick, and go with 5" walls, with .5" quarry tiles, that's 4.5" to the ceiling. It's tight, but think that's what I'd go with. You don't want to cramp the launch, but, at the same time, in bottom heat scenarios, the ceiling, for proper heat balance, should be as close to the hearth as possible.
If you tuck the wall between the firebrick and angle iron, that means you have to add the 1.25" thickness of the bricks to get the same 4.5" dome height making for a wall height of 6.25". There's one consideration with a tuck, though. If you're at angle iron level on the sides when it comes time to run the wall across the back the two angle iron pieces in the middle will block it. What I'm think you can do, though, is terminate each wall run at the back middle.
I've been thinking a lot about my bolt post/film projector idea. First off, I'm renaming it my wicker approach. The angle iron lip that the firebrick sits on has enough room for thin bolts to run up through it while still allowing enough space for the brick to sit on. Beyond putting bolts at the termination points, you can put bolts every few inches (maybe 4") along the path of the wall and just zig and zag the wall through them like a wicker basket. At the end, you can loop the wall around the post and fold it back and slide it into the previous post.
One of the strengths of a wicker approach is that, should the seam of the stove pipe be either riveted or spot welded (a distinct possibility), rather than clasped, and can't easily be reclasped, you can leave the wall sections separate as you thread them through the posts, overlapping them at the ends. You might even position your bolts/posts so that those are where the ceiling angle iron crosses/sits on, allowing the posts to take the brunt of the ceiling weight rather than the sheet metal from the pipe. The bolts will be the weight bearers, while the pipe strips are just air entrapment.
The only potential tricky part to this is the flexibility of the stove pipe. Flashing would probably wend it's way through the posts and double back beautifully, but stove pipe might not be quite as flexible- at least maybe not for the double back part.
Other than the decision as to how to approach the wall, your diagram looks right. The only things I would change would be, if you are going to sit the u shaped wall on firebrick, without posts either in the middle or at the end, then you'll need to add right angles at the top of the U/front of the oven and corresponding bricks for the lateral pieces to sit on (see my original drawing). You could, in theory, fold the walls inward, but then you'd lose precious lateral real estate on the pizza size you can make. Right now, you can do an 18" pie. You might not do that all the time, but you want to try it at least once.
Speaking of real estate. The diagram has your quarry tiles arrange in a rectangle that looks about 12 x 22. They don't need to extend all the way to the front of the bricks, but you definitely want them as close as possible to each wall. The center pieces of 1/8" angle iron, when back to back, will give you 1/4" in the middle, so your quarry tiles should be 18.25" x 18.25"- a nice big target for 16" pies and just enough to squeeze an 18 in there.
I think you're clear on how to cut the stove pipe with tin snips, but, just in case you're not, here's a picture. Btw, tin snips can make very sharp edges. Use leather gloves and sand all your edges down. Oh, and I think this is obvious, but don't use the crimped area.
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Re: Fire Pit Oven
Reply #27 on:
June 07, 2013, 02:58:15 AM »
I just noticed one other thing. Beyond the wall, in the back of the oven, you want only one pair of bricks, not two. The angle iron should extend as if you had a second set of bricks, though, so you can slide the bricks out to add wood (remember the arrows?). You can always add wood on the sides, depending on what metal you use to cover them, but, since you want the fire as far back as possible, feeding it from the back might not be a bad idea. Besides, moving a piece of metal might be more sketching than sliding a brick a few inches along an angle iron track.
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Re: Fire Pit Oven
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June 07, 2013, 10:39:11 AM »
Alright. The stovepipe should just be able to snap securely together at the seams? I'm worried that those joints might not be strong/flexible enough to 'weave' back and forth, especially if a seam happened to end up right at a turning point.
I just got lazy with the drawing in not covering the floor completely in UQT, but I'll put as much baking space as possible in.
I guess I should try to flatten the pipe sections before trying to weave them in by putting weights on it.
The outward stovepipe bend at the top/front of the oven is primarily to add rigidity; it isn't directly holding an angle iron and bricks, is it (and only applies if I rest the stovepipe on top of the bricks)?
Now most of the work is in sourcing the materials. It may take a while for me to get out to all these places.
Re: Fire Pit Oven
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June 07, 2013, 11:03:37 AM »
An 8" pipe will give you 25" long strips. Depending on where you put your posts, you should be able to weave them in and out without connecting them. The stove pipe seam also might be just a folded over edge that hooks another folded over edge. If that's the case, you might be able to squeeze the two lips together with a pliers for a sturdier joint.
I think we'll have a better idea of how to proceed once you obtain the stove pipe and see how it's connected, how rigid it is, and how well it flattens.
The outward stovepipe bend isn't holding bricks. It's just there to keep the wall stable. If you weave, though, that bend isn't necessary.
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Even with all the change that went on between Fortress and Scurrilous, the band is still the same for the most part. All the members of the band are extremely talented musicians who write cool, interesting parts in each song and keep it fresh as far as songwriting goes. The music is very riveting and keeps the listener engaged. This dynamic bunch of progressive misfits is one of the best, most refreshing bands the current music scene has to offer, and I high encourage everybody who is a fan modern progressive metal to give this shot if they havent already.
3) Vektor - Outer Isolation
Way back when I started to listen to metal, thrash metal was my shit. I loved the intensity, aggression, and energy it brought to the table. But soon after that I was attracted to the progressive side of metal. Virtuosic playing, changing keys and time signatures, unorthodox ideas, influences from multiple genres out side of the metal realm were probably the things to attracted me most to prog. So, when I first heard of Vektor and heard people calling them progressive thrash metal, I was intrigued. At the time, I hadnt heard any thrash bands that displayed any elements that I loved about thrash or and prog bands there were as rapid or aggressive as my favorite thrash bands. I bought a copy of Vektors Black Future, and instantly fell in love. As far as Im concerned, thats the best thrash album to come out since Rust in Peace. Vektor reached grounds I didnt think any thrash band was capable of with Black Future. Youve got thrash masterpieces like Hunger of Violence and awesome epics like Accelerating Universe. This band was toying with the likes of jazz and flamenco guitar, fluctuating from time signature to time signature with ease, doing all this complex musical stuff while keeping everything extremely aggressive, and that really blew me away. So, like many of you on Metalsetlists, I was weary about a new Vektor album. I found it hard to believe that any band could even come close to the majesty of Black Future, but Vektor accepted the challenge and succeeded in matching the prowess that is displayed on Black Future.
Like its predecessor, Outer Isolation takes songs from the bands self-released album, Demolition. This time they re-work Tetrastructural Minds, Venus Project, and Fast Paced Society. Saying that the new versions do the old justice is a huge understatement. The re-worked versions of course sound better than the originals, but are also just better written. Whether it was speeding some up or trimming em a bit, those three songs are just magnificent. And the new songs that Vektor are awesome too. The first track, Cosmic Cortex, which is the only song that exceeds 10 minutes on this album, is a wild ride. It goes all over the place, from relaxed sections to sections where theyre blasting away at full-speed. The band also focuses a little more on this record, and writes some of the heaviest riffs that weve heard from Vektor. They also create sounds that dont sound like any of the instruments which are featured on this album. Theres a part in the title track where I couldve sworn they threw in some piano, but it was just guitar and bass. My favorite thing about this album though, is frontman David Disantos banshee howls. Theyre bountiful on this record. I dont mean to demean anything from the songwriting and how incredible it is, but Vektor wouldnt be quite the same without them. This album is full of great new ideas from Vektor and the same sci-fi thrash metal we know and love. Did they outdo Black Future? No, but they came pretty damn close. And think about it; could anybody?
Tetrastructural Minds
2) Light Bearer - Lapsus
This album was a complete surprise. I remember hearing something about Cult of Luna working on an album in the first fourth of the 2011, and expressing that I could dig some new post-metal. A fellow former on Metaluprising posted a link to Lapsus. He didnt know a thing about the album, just saw that it was labeled post-metal and decided to be a cool guy and send me a link to it. Best blind decision Ive made. This album captures everything I love about post-metal and all of the music it derives from. It is border-line perfect.
Light Bearer rose from the ashes of Fall of Efrafa, another post-metal band. The two do sound similar, but Light Bearer does a better job of capturing the tension and melancholy an album band like this is supposed to. The album comprises of six songs, and is just under an hour long. Half of the songs go over 10 minutes, the longest being a little under 18, and another goes a little past 7. One of the other tracks serves as an intro which does feature music, and the other is a little transition track. The 4 main songs absolutely capture the feeling of tension and betrayal, which is what this album is all about. Lyrically, the album is about our best buddy Satan being banished to Hell, for not agreeing with God about the whole Jesus thing. It kind of sides with Lucifer, the OG light bearer, which is of course something every metal band should do. Back to the musical aspect of this album, it combines all that we love about the two genres that make up post-metal, sludge and post-rock, and really creates something magical. All the songs features super heavy riffs, clean interludes with beautifully plucked chords, vocals that perpetuate the pain that Beelz went through as he was banished from paradise, huge crescendos that dont drag or are short, a gargantuan atmosphere, and the tightest rhythm section ever. Seriously, the drummer on this album is incredible. He plays some of the most imaginative drum beats Ive heard to date. Ghost notes for days, son. The bassist also writes some awesome lines. Also, the addition of instruments like piano, violin, and cello add a really huge, filling sound that haunts. One last thing I should mention is that is that in a way, the album kind of makes a full circle. The closing track, Lapsus, goes to a variation of a riff that is played in the first actual song, Primum Movens. Theyre similar enough to where it kind of makes the album seem like a huge piece cut into epic pieces, but not alike. This album is beautifully written and one of the most sincere, emotionally compelling albums Ive ever heard. I simply can not wait for the sequel.
Primum Movens
1) Cormorant - Dwellings
Surprise, surprise! Bet you didnt see this coming.
So, Im sure youre all fairly familiar with Cormorant by now. There are fair amount of people on here who cant keep them out of their mouth, myself included. The reason behind that is that they achieve something that very few other bands do. Theyre unique. I know I may have used that word in a few other reviews, but when you get down to it, the word best fits these guys. Ive yet to hear a band that reminds of Cormorant and Ive never listened to Cormorant and thought of another band. Cormorant takes influence from all types of music, and instead of picking at what they like from each genre and mimicking it through their own music, they actually create something new.
With Dwellings, Cormorant take on a simpler approach to their music. The music is definitely stripped down. With the exception of one song, the only instruments you hear on this album are guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. No rainstick, mandolin, cello, or guest vocalists. Now, where to being about the album on a musical standpoint? Firstly, the album feels angrier and more primal than its predecessor. I dont know if they do that to emphasize on the vocals in a lot of these songs, or if it just came naturally, but it works like a charm. It also does a great job of embodying emotions like bliss & fulfillment, sorrow & melancholy. The majority of these songs are on lengthy side, on average ranging from 7-12 minutes. Through this, the songs always finish where they began from an emotional stand point. This technique in songwriting is cool because the band often kind of ventures out during the song, turning it into a musical expedition. Another thing to point out is that this album feels angrier and more primal than its predecessor. I dont know if it is to accompany the lyrics or if it just happened naturally, but it really works. A lot of the music also varies. You have pissed off black metal-esque pieces like The First Man, epics like Unearthly Dreamings, and prog jams like Confusion of Tongues. And the variation doesnt stop from a song-to-song level, there is also multiple things going on within each piece. This may sound kind of hectic and spastic, but it comes off beautifully. Another thing worth mentioning is that this album features the entire band vocally. Bassist, Arthur Von Nagel, is of course the main man on vocal duties like in all their previous works, but we really hear drummer Brennan Kunkel taking on a more obvious role providing the clean vocals, and guitarist Matt Solis aiding Arthur in with shouts when it comes to the gang vocals/trade-off we hear on Junta and Unearthly Dreamings.
From a lyrical standpoint, this album is genius. Normally, I couldnt give a shit about lyrics. There are few lyricists that make me pay attention to their words. Arthur Von Nagel is one of those few. Dwellings very well could be a thesis on humanity. It goes over everything the darker side of humanity with The First Man and A Howling Dust, and the good in humanity with the Funambulist and Unearthly Dreamings. I dont feel like going into extreme detail right now, but go check the lyrics out for yourself, youll be blown away.
Overall, this is the best, most unique album released in the metal realm in 2011. Full of great songwriting, memorable riffs, amazing lyricism, and superb variation, these Tiberian Ass Bastard Folks have created something really special. Not just with Dwellings, but with Cormorant.
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Jacob Kraemer Tebes, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry (Psychology), in the Child Study Center and of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Director, Division of Prevention and Community Research, Department of Psychiatry; Director, The Consultation Center; Chief Psychologist, Connecticut Mental Health Center; Program Director, NIDA T32 Postdoctoral Research Training Program in Substance Abuse Prevention
Research Interests
Community Psychiatry; Philosophy; Primary Prevention; Public Health; Social Change; Social Justice; Program Evaluation; Cultural Diversity; Vulnerable Populations; Resilience, Psychological; Community-Based Participatory Research
Research Organizations
Psychiatry: Connecticut Mental Health Center: The Consultation Center | Prevention and Community Research, Division of | Psychology Section | Stress & Addiction Clinical Research Program | Women's Behavioral Health Research, Division of
School of Public Health: Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Research Summary
My primary interests are in community-based research to promote resilience, prevent adolescent substance use, and the integration of cultural approaches into practice, research, and policy. My research is collaborative and often carried out in partnership with community-based organizations, state and municipal agencies, colleagues, and other community stakeholders. This work is conceptualized from a social justice perspective, examines multiple levels (such as the individual, the family, peers, the school, the neighborhood or community, and the broader culture), and takes place in a variety of community settings that involve mostly at risk, traumatized, or clinical populations. Examples of some of these population groups are: bereaved young adults; "sandwiched generation" women caregivers; children of mothers with serious mental illness; maltreated children or children in foster care; urban, low-income adolescents; and persons in recovery from mental illness or addiction. Some of my research involves randomized controlled trials and some involves evaluations of programs or services carried out by public agencies or community-based organizations. Most of this research has been collaborative and conducted in partnership with other investigators, community-based organizations, state and municipal agencies, and community stakeholders. In my evaluation research, I study the operations and effectiveness of programs and services designed for vulnerable populations. To the extent possible, my research is intended to inform professional practice, the design of new programs, the transformation of settings and communities, or the development of data-driven and effective policy. I also have research interests in philosophy of science, community research methodology, and program evaluation. In this work, my colleagues and I have proposed principles for conducting research in community settings, developed innovative approaches to assess community-based phenomena, helped define the emerging field of community science, and examined the characteristics of transdisciplinary research, including transdisciplinary team science.
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Below is a more extensive summary my research and scholarly work on 1) understanding and promoting resilience in vulnerable populations; 2) the prevention of adolescent substance use; 3) the integration of cultural approaches into practice, research, and policy, and 4) community research methodology, program evaluation, and philosophy of science.
Resilience. Resilience is characterized by normative development despite adverse circumstances. My colleagues and I have sought to identify risk and protective factors associated with resilience among vulnerable populations, and to promote resilience among at-risk groups. My early research examined risk processes among women who had primary caregiving responsibilities for a child as well as an elder family member, which led to a statewide randomized trial of the effectiveness of mutual support for these "sandwiched generation" women. This trial was among the first to examine the health impacts of mutual support on the children of caregivers. In other studies, my colleagues and I have examined resilience processes among children of mothers with serious mental illnesses and bereaved young adults. More recently, we have studied risk and protective factors for various outcomes involving maltreated and foster care children in the child welfare system.
I have also collaborated with colleagues to examine the effectiveness of interventions that promote community adaptation and resilience among various clinical populations. These have included randomized controlled trials of community-based programs, such as crisis-respite services for persons with serious mental illness or peer support services for persons in recovery from serious mental illness, as well as large-scale studies of the effectiveness of statewide services, such as community support services for persons in recovery; system of care services for children with serious emotional disorders; and multi-systemic therapy for juvenile offenders and their families. In collaboration with colleagues and community stakeholders, my recent research has examined the impact of participatory public art in promoting resilience among low-income adults in recovery from mental illness or addiction, and in promoting community wellness in distressed, under-resourced urban neighborhoods. This community-based participatory research has been transdisciplinary because it has engaged mental health consumers, service providers, artists, city agencies, community members, funders, and researchers throughout the research process.
Prevention of adolescent substance use. My colleagues and I have also conducted community-based studies of adolescents at-risk for substance use and other problem behaviors. Initially, we examined the effectiveness of teaching school-based decision-making skills to urban, middle income adolescents and their parents so as to prevent adolescent substance use. The focus in this multi-year intervention in middle and high school was on peer resistance strategies within group contexts. We then adapted this intervention for use with urban, low-income adolescents in after-school settings by incorporating positive youth development principles and cultural heritage activities. This revised curriculum was also incorporated into after school day activities in both academically-oriented and recreational settings with middle and early high school youth. Next, we developed a school-based mentoring intervention for urban, low-income high school youth. Although the focus of this intervention was involved both reducing risk and promoting protective factors, the primary goal was to prevent substance use. Each of these interventions were found to be successful in preventing use.
Integration of cultural approaches into practice, research, and policy. My scholarly and practice work has also sought to incorporate an understanding of culture -- broadly defined in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, religion, and ability status – into how services are designed and delivered, how research is conducted, and how policies are established for vulnerable populations. This research has often been combined with other areas of research interest – resilience promotion, adolescent substance abuse prevention, program or systems evaluation. Most recently, this work has led my colleagues and I to collaborate with an urban police department to train officers and command staff on issues of culture and diversity in the workplace and on the job.
Community research methodology, program evaluation, and philosophy of science. For many years, I have had an abiding interest in the philosophy of science and its implications for community research methodology and program evaluation. My work in these areas has focused on the philosophical roots of community research, mixed methods, and community psychology. These interests have also often intersected with my research on resilience, substance use prevention, and culture and diversity.
These interests have also enabled me to pursue a variety of professional roles: research collaborator with colleagues and various community stakeholders; consultant to national, state, and municipal agencies to promote data-driven decision making and evidence-based program development; trainer and coach to build program evaluation capacity in community agencies and public service systems; evaluator of state service systems and large-scale programs; and testifying expert on federal class action litigation through the use of rigorous evaluation research to inform judicial decisions and subsequent policy. These various roles have enabled me to blend research and practice, and have provided opportunities for teaching and mentoring postdoctoral and doctoral fellows as well as faculty.
Rhode Island Data Analytic Center -is a public-academic partnership between the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families and Yale University that includes monitoring of services for children, adolescents, and families; examining processes and outcomes of services; using data to inform best practices, service enhancement, and policy development; and conducting field research and administrative studies to answer questions that can lead to improvements in the lives of children and families. Aspects of this work includes identifying risk and protective factors for resilience and substance use, and examining the effectiveness of community-based interventions.
Data Analytic Center Team & Collaborators:
Christian Connell (Yale, Co-PI)
Cindy Crusto (Yale)
Colleen Caron (RI DCYF)
Susan Florio (Yale)
Maegan Genovese (Yale)
Barbara Gugliemo (TCC)
Jo Ann Harry (TCC)
Erin Hoffman (TCC)
Cindy Huang (formerly Yale, now at UC Davis)
Joy Kaufman (Yale)
Tanisha Mair (TCC)
Roy Money (Yale)
Dana Prince (Yale)
Leon Saunders (RI DCYF)
Christine Steeger (Yale)
Jack Tebes (Yale, PI)
Sara Vidal (Yale)
Team Science Consortium Evaluation - is a comprehensive mixed methods evaluation of the Interdisciplinary Research Consortium on Stress, Self-Control, and Addiction that includes an assessment of interdisciplinary team science among a consortium of over 50 scientists from almost 20 disciplines.
Project Team & Collaborators:
Emily Cook (formerly Yale, now at Rhode Island College)
Susan Florio (Yale)
Erin Hoffman (TCC)
Samantha Matlin (Yale)
Carolyn Mazure (Yale, PI IRCSSA R25)
Roy Money (Yale)
Rajita Sinha (Yale, PI IRCSSA)
Jack Tebes (Yale, PI IRCSSA Evaluation & Co-PI IRCSSA R25)
Nghi Thai (formerly Yale & now at Central Connecticut State University)
Porch Light Evaluation/Philadelphia Community Health Project - is a comprehensive, multi-level assessment of adults in recovery from addiction and mental illness who are receiving behavioral health services in distressed Philadelphia neighborhoods; also includes a comparative evaluation of participatory public arts involvement and its role in individual recovery and neighborhood transformation. Much of this work also examines risk and protective factors for resilience and recovery from behavioral health disorders, and examining the effectiveness of community-based interventions to promote wellness.
Project Team & Collaborators:
Sara Ansell (formerly Philadelphia Mural Arts Program)
Arthur Evans (Philadelphia DBHIDS)
Susan Florio (Yale)
Jane Golden (Philadelphia Mural Arts Program)
Erin Hoffman (TCC)
Bronwyn Hunter (Yale)
Tanisha Mair (TCC)
Samantha Matlin (Philadelphia DBHIDS, Thomas Scattergood Foundation, & Yale)
Nate Mohatt (formerly Yale, now at Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education)
Roy Money (Yale)
Dana Prince (Yale)
Lauren Moss-Racusin (formerly Yale, now at UCONN)
Joe Pyle (Thomas Scattergood Foundation)
Joan Reilly (Philadelphia Mural Arts Program)
Frank Snyder (formerly Yale, now at Purdue)
Jack Tebes (Yale, PI)
Nghi Thai (formerly Yale, now at Central Connecticut State University)
Azure Thompson (formerly Yale, now at Columbia)
Building Agency Capacity for Program Evaluation - is a tailored program of consultation and training across two years to build program evaluation capacity in more than 20 agencies in Greater Philadelphia that serve individuals with behavioral health challenges; also includes oversight of a Learning Collaborative for agencies that have completed the program to sustain gains made.
Project Team & Collaborators:
Cindy Crusto (Yale)
Alyson Ferguson (Thomas Scattergood Foundation)
Susan Florio (Yale)
Amy Griffin (Yale)
Bronwyn Hunter (Yale)
Joy Kaufman (Yale)
Rosemarie (Lillie) Macias (Yale)
Samantha Matlin (Thomas Scattergood Foundation & Yale)
Dana Prince (Yale)
Joe Pyle (Thomas Scattergood Foundation)
Jack Tebes (Yale)
NOTE: PI refers to Principal Investigator
Selected Publications
- Tebes, J. K. (in press). Foundations for a philosophy of science of community psychology: Perspectivism, pragmatism, feminism, and critical theory. In: M.A. Bond, C.B. Keys, & I. Seranno-Garcia (Eds.), Handbook of community psychology, Volume II: Methods of community psychology: Research & applications. American Psychological Association.
- Iennaco, J., Tebes, J. K., & Jacobs, S. (in press). Public health concepts in public psychiatry. In S. Jacobs & J. Steiner (Eds.). The Yale Textbook of Public Psychiatry. New York: Oxford University Press.
- Mohatt, N. V., Hunter, B. A., Matlin, S. M., Golden, J., Evans, A. C., & Tebes, J. K. (2015). From recovery-oriented care to public health: Case studies of participatory public art as a pathway to wellness for persons with behavioral health challenges. DOI 10.1007/s40737-015-0024-7
- Thompson, A. B., Tebes, J. K., & McKee, S. A (2015). Gender differences in age of smoking initiation and its association with health. Addiction Theory & Research, Early Online: 1–8, DOI: 10.3109/16066359.2015.1022159.
- Tebes, J. K., Thai, N. D., & Matlin, S. L. (2014). Twenty-first century science as a relational process: From Eureka! to team science and a place for community psychology. American Journal of Community Psychology, 53, 475-490.
- Mohatt, N. V., Thompson, A. B., Thai, N. D., & Tebes, J. K. (2014). Historical trauma as public narrative: A conceptual review of how history impacts present-day health. Social Science & Medicine, 106, 128-136.
- Tebes J.K., Kaufman JS, Connell C, Crusto, CA, & Thai, ND. (2014). Evaluation in prevention and health promotion. In: T Gugliotta & M Bloom (Eds). Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion, 2nd Edition (pp. 69-101). NY: Springer.
- Matlin, S. L., Evans, A. C., & Tebes, J. K. (2014). Beauty, connection, healing, and behavioral health: The role of public art in promoting wellness. In: Golden, J. & Mural Arts Associates (Eds). Mural Arts at 30: Growing Up, Growing Out, Putting Down Roots. (pp. 121-127). Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia, PA.
- Huang, C. Y., Bory, C., Caron, C., Tebes, J. K., & Connell, C. M. (2014). Relationship of risk assessment to placement characteristics in a statewide child welfare population. Children and Youth Services Review, 46, 85-90.
- Thompson, A.B., Tebes, J. K., McKee. S. A. (2013). Adult Smoking Initiation Is on the Rise in the US, But Among Whom? Smoking Initiation by Age, Race, and Gender From 2002 to 2010. Journal of Women's Health, 22, 140.
- Mohatt, N. V., Singer, J. B., Evans, A. C., Matlin, S. L., Golden, J., Harris, C., Siciliano, C., Kiernan, G., Pelleritti, M., & Tebes, J. K. (2013). A community's response to suicide through public art: Stakeholder perspectives from the Finding the Light Within project. American Journal of Community Psychology, 52: 197-209.
- Tebes, J.K. (2012). Philosophical foundations of mixed methods research: Implications for research practice. In Jason, L. & Glenwick, D. (Eds.). Innovative methodological approaches to community-based research. Washington, DC: APA Books, 2012, 13-28.
- Cook, EC, Chaplin, TM, Sinha, R., Tebes, JK, & Mayes, LC. (2012). The stress response and adolescents' adjustment: Impact of child maltreatment. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 41: 1067-1077.
- Tebes, JK, Cook, EC, Vanderploeg, JJ, Fein, R, Chinman, MJ, Shepard, JK, Brabham, T, & Connell, CM. (2011). Parental knowledge and substance use among African American adolescents: Influence of gender and grade level. J Child Family Studies, 20, 406-413.
- Tebes, J. K., Matlin, S. L., Migdole, S. J., Farkas, M. S., Money, R. W., Shulman, L., & Hoge, M. A. (2011). Providing competency training to clinical supervisors through an interactional supervision approach. Research on Social Work Practice, 21, 190-199.
- Matlin, SL, Molock, SD, & Tebes, JK. (2011). Suicidality and depression among African American adolescents: the role of family and peer support and community connectedness. American J of Orthopsychiatry, 81(1), 108-117.
- Thai, ND, Connell, CM, & Tebes, JK. (2010). Substance use among Asian American adolescents: Influence of race, ethnicity, and acculturation in the context of key risk and protective factors. Asian American J of Psychology, 1(4), 261-274. doi:10.1037/a0021703
- Tebes, J. K. (2010). Community psychology, diversity, and the many forms of culture. American Psychologist,65, 58-59.
- Tebes, J. K., Feinn, R., Vanderploeg, J. J., Chinman, M. J., Shepard, J., Brabham, T., Genovese, M., & Connell, C. M. (2007). Impact of a positive youth development program in urban after-school settings on the prevention of adolescent substance use. Journal of Adolescent Health, 41: 239-247.
- Tebes, J. K. (2005). Community science, philosophy of science, and the practice of research. American Journal of Community Psychology, 35, 213-230.
- Tebes, J. K., Bowler, S. M., Shah, S., Connell, C. M., Ross, E., Simmons, R., Tate, D., Chinman, M. J., & Kaufman, J. S. (2005). Service access and service system development in a children's behavioral health system of care. Evaluation & Program Planning, 28, 151-160.
- Tebes, J. K., Connell, C. M., Ross, E., & Kaufman, J. (2005). Convergence of sibling risk among children of parents with serious mental disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 14, 29-41.
- Tebes, J. K., Perkins, D. V., Irish, J. A., & Puglisi, M. J. (2004). Cognitive transformation as a marker of resilience. Substance Use and Misuse, 39, 769-788.
- Tebes, J. K., Kaufman, J. S., Adnopoz, J. & Racusin, G. R. (2001). Resilience and family psychosocial processes among children of parents with serious mental disorders. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 10, 115-136.
- Tebes, J. K., & Irish, J. T. (2000). Promoting resilience in children of sandwiched generation caregiving women through caregiver mutual support. Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community, 20, 139-158.
- Tebes, J. K. (2000). External validity and scientific psychology. American Psychologist, 55, 1508-1509.


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You know, if you hint that maybe, just, you know, maybe, it might be kind of okay if a photographer with strong beliefs to the contrary doesn't want to take on the job of photographing a same-sex wedding, you suddenly become one to be shunned as a wrong-thinker.
Or, if you mention shopping at Hobby Lobby, because that's literally the only craft store within 100 miles, you're told "Oh, they oppress women (because, apparently, they won't give their workers the Plan B pill for free). You shouldn't shop there."
Ricki has known people who'd pass the most progressive purity tests –"and they were huge (forgive the word but it's the only one that fits) douchebags. Just awful to other people, selfish, ungenerous, snarky."
Mozilla forced out its new CEO, Brendan Eich, because he donated $1,000 to a California ballot measure opposing same-sex marriage in 2009.
Disgusting, writes Andrew Sullivan. "If this is the gay rights movement today – hounding our opponents with a fanaticism more like the religious right than anyone else – then count me out."
In 2009, Eich shared the view of gay marriage that Barack Obama held, instead of the view that Dick Cheney held, writes Instapundit.


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I received these toys for my son Davey, for a review on my blog. With Davey's autism it is hard to find good educational toys that he can understand. Most educational toys that are at his age level are a little too complex for him, so I tend to get educational toys from a lower age level, or things that have very simple concepts to them. When Learning Resources asked me what I would like to review for our Blogiversary, I chose the Jumbo Insects set. They have several Jumbo animal sets, but Davey does not know very much about insects so I thought this would be a great teaching tool for him!Davey has had a lot of fun playing with these Jumbo Insects. They are a great size for little kids -- made big enough to see the detail of the insect, and not so small that they would be a choking hazard or anything. They fit right in Davey's little hands just fine. He actually already knew what the butterfly, ladybug, ant, and bee were, but I had to teach him about dragonflies, grasshoppers, and flies. The toys come with a guidebook for how to use them in educational play. Mostly right now Davey just plays with them as toys, but I was glad I was able to teach him what the different bugs he didn't know were. He loves trying to make the butterfly and other flying insects fly above his head (and even throws them up in the air and says they are flying!). He sees ants a lot on one of his favorite TV shows so he play acts from that show with the ant.These are a great toy for your child to learn about different insects. Be sure to check out their other Jumbo animal sets as well! They are rated age 3-5, and have been perfect for Davey at almost 4 years old, even with his autism.
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I purchased this set for my son, and he loved them. They are great. The only one that was not so great of quality was the butterfly, that is more easily broken. The rest are great, I really wished they would have added a catepillar in the set. This set is meant for a little older children, some parts of the bugs legs are a little pointy and sharp. But I would definately recommend this to any other parents!


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All About Adult Gliomas
What is a glioma?
A glioma is a type of brain tumor that originates in the brain, a so-called "primary brain tumor." This is different than a brain tumor that has spread from another area of the body, which is called a metastasis.
Gliomas are tumors that arise from "glial" cells. While neurons are the cells that carry signals, glial cells are the support cells in the brain that help keep neurons in place and functioning well. There are many more glial cells than neurons, and glial cells come in several types, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and ependymal cells. All types of glial cells arise from a common brain stem cell (stem cells are a type of cell that can turn into many different types of cells). Gliomas form when these immature stem cells mutate and grow out of control.
Am I at risk for a glioma?
There are few known risk factors for gliomas. Prior exposure to ionizing radiation, either to treat a medical condition (for example, a childhood cancer) or as a result of nuclear weapon exposure, increases glioma risk. There are also several genetic conditions that predispose individuals to developing multiple types of cancer, including gliomas. Individuals with these genetic syndromes often have family members with a history of multiple cancers. Some of these genetic syndromes include Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, melanoma-astrocytoma syndrome, neurofibromatosis (types 1 and 2), Turcot's syndrome (types 1 and 2), and BRCA syndrome. If you have been diagnosed with multiple cancer types, or multiple cancer types run in your family, consider asking your doctor if you could be at risk for having a genetic syndrome.
Despite much press, cell phone use has not been shown to increase the risk of developing a brain tumor. Similarly, there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that aspartame (a sugar substitute), power lines, or industrial chemicals increase your risk of developing a brain tumor.
What are the signs and symptoms of a glioma?
The signs and symptoms of a glioma are similar to those for all brain tumors. The most common symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Memory loss
- Vision loss or blurred/double vision
- Difficulty with speech or language
- One-sided weakness
- Difficulty with walking or balance
- Personality changes
These symptoms usually come on gradually over a period of days to months. Depending on what part of the brain the glioma is in, the symptoms may vary. Patients with brain tumors are also at increased risk of developing blood clots in the leg (deep vein thrombosis, DVT), lung (pulmonary embolism, PE), or brain (stroke). Unfortunately, the symptoms of a brain tumor are quite general and can also be caused by a number of other, non-cancerous, conditions. If you have the symptoms above, you need to be evaluated by your healthcare provider.
How are gliomas diagnosed?
When a patient has the signs and symptoms above, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) with contrast of the brain is used to evaluate whether a brain tumor is present and characterize the tumor. MRI has largely replaced CT scans because MRI provides more detailed images of the brain and brain tumor and MRI does not use radiation. However, CT scans must be used in patients who cannot obtain an MRI (eg. patients with metal objects in their body). Learn more about the difference between MRI and CT. While imaging with MRI or CT can suggest a brain tumor, the type of brain tumor cannot be known with certainty without looking at a piece of the tumor under a microscope. This is usually done by a pathologist, a type of doctor who specializes in examining tissues under a microscope and making a diagnosis. A biopsy or surgical removal of the tumor, therefore, is required to conclusively diagnose a brain tumor as a glioma.
How are gliomas classified and staged?
Gliomas are classified as either low-grade or high-grade, based on their appearance under a microscope. Low-grade gliomas typically occur when patients are in their 20s-30s, while high-grade gliomas are more common above 50 years old. Gliomas are also classified based on the type of cells from which it originates. For example, a tumor composed of astrocytes is called an astrocytoma, a tumor composed of oligodendrocytes is called an oligodendroglioma, and a tumor composed of ependymal cells is called an ependymoma. A mixed glioma (also called an oligoastrocytoma) is a tumor composed of a mixture of these cells.
The glioma's grade is based on the World Health Organization classification, and considers the cell type that makes up the tumor and how aggressive it looks under the microscope. The term "anaplastic" is used to describe aggressive tumors, which may grow more rapidly, invade surrounding brain, and have a tendency to return after treatment. Gliomas are graded on a scale from I-IV, with grade I tumors growing the slowest and grade IV tumors carrying the worst prognosis. Grade I gliomas, called pilocytic astrocytomas, are rarely seen in adults, and thus excluded from the scope of this article. (More information about pediatric brain tumors).
Type of Brain Tumor
World Health Organization Grade
Low-grade gliomas
High-grade gliomas
What are the treatments for gliomas?
There are 3 main goals of surgery: 1) establish a diagnosis of glioma and determine the grade; 2) improve symptoms by decreasing the size of the glioma; 3) achieve cure (when possible) or, when cure by surgery alone is not possible, decrease the tumor size to increase the effectiveness of other treatments. Most symptoms from gliomas are due to either increased pressure in the brain or compression of normal brain tissue. By removing some (if not all) of the tumor, pressure and compression are decreased, improving symptoms.
You may wonder what determines whether a tumor can be removed completely by surgery. The real estate rule "location, location, location" is also the guiding principle in brain tumor surgery. If a tumor is located in the speech and language or motor center, for example, complete removal of the tumor may not be possible without damaging speech, language, or movement. In other areas of the brain, it may be safe to remove the entire brain tumor. Consult with a neurosurgeon if you have questions about whether or not a tumor can be safely removed in its entirety.
Chemotherapy is the use of medicines or drugs that are designed to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can either be a pill that you take by mouth or a liquid that is given through an IV into the bloodstream (intravenous). For chemotherapy to be able to kill glioma cells, it must be able to pass from the bloodstream into the brain. The brain is protected by the blood-brain-barrier, a specialized defense that prevents many toxins and chemicals (including some medicines) from entering and damaging the brain. Only certain chemotherapy medicines are able to cross the blood-brain-barrier.
The most commonly used chemotherapy agents for glioma are temozolomide (Temodar) and bevacizumab (Avastin). Temozolomide is a pill taken by mouth; its anti-cancer effect is through the process of alkylation. Alkylation causes damage to the DNA of a tumor cell preventing it from growing and dividing, causing the cancer cell to die. The most common side effects of temozolomide are low blood counts, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, and hair loss. Bevacizumab is given through an IV, directly into the bloodstream. It works by preventing the growth of blood vessels, essentially killing a tumor by cutting off its blood supply. The most common side effects of bevacizumab are bleeding, high blood pressure, poor wound healing, and kidney damage. Ask your oncologist about which chemotherapy (if any) may be right for you.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy (radiotherapy) is commonly used to treat many different types of brain tumors. Radiation therapy is a "focal" therapy, meaning that the only portion of the brain treated is the region where the radiation is aimed. Gliomas are treated with fractionated radiation, which is the type of radiation therapy where a small dose of radiation is given to the area of the brain tumor 5 days a week, for several weeks. Over the treatment period, the amount of radiation to the tumor accumulates and causes the tumor cells to die. A more detailed overview of radiation therapy can be found here, along with a pictorial description of the process. The most common side effects of radiation to the brain are fatigue, hair loss, and memory loss. Other side effects depend on the location of the tumor. The fatigue and hair loss occur during the radiation treatment and last for about 4-6 weeks after radiation treatment is over. Memory loss develops over the years after radiation treatment, though you may notice some changes right away. It is often said that radiation to the brain is "like aging, but faster," meaning that the cognitive changes that normally happen with aging happen much sooner if you have had radiation. Ask your radiation oncologist about the details of your treatment what side effects you may be at risk for.
Other Treatments
Steroids, like prednisone or dexamethasone, may be a part of your glioma treatment. Steroids are anti-inflammatory medications that are used to decrease swelling in the brain that may develop from the tumor itself or its treatment. Some common side effects of steroids are infection, stomach ulcers or bleeding, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, and mood changes.
Another category of treatments used for gliomas (especially high-grade and recurrent glioma) is the so-called "implants." Implants are typically small "seeds" or "wafers" which contain either chemotherapy or radiation. Implants are designed to bypass the blood-brain-barrier, by delivering treatment directly to the site of the tumor. Chemotherapy wafer implants (called Gliadel®) are small gel wafers containing the chemotherapy agent carmustine (BCNU). During surgery, a neurosurgeon places up to 8 wafers in the area where the tumor was (the so-called "tumor cavity"). Over the subsequent few days, the wafers release chemotherapy directly into the site of the tumor. The wafers dissolve completely in 2-3 weeks.
Brachytherapy is "internal" beam radiotherapy, meaning that the radiation source is inside the body, very close to the tumor. In the case of gliomas, brachytherapy can come in several forms, most commonly iodine-125 (125I) seeds and GliaSite®. GliaSite® is a radiation delivery system used for gliomas. During brain surgery, a neurosurgeon places a small balloon into the tumor cavity. A few weeks after the balloon is implanted, it is filled with liquid radiation, which delivers radiation to the surrounding tumor for a period of 3-6 days. After that time, the balloon and liquid are removed from the brain. Iodine-125 seeds are similar to GliaSite®; they too are placed by a neurosurgeon into the tumor cavity during brain surgery. The seeds also deliver radiation to the surrounding tumor, but, unlike GliaSite®, the iodine-125 seeds do not need to be removed.
Which treatment(s) is right for me?
Treatment depends on whether the glioma is low-grade or high-grade. There are different treatments used for recurrent high-grade gliomas, those gliomas which return despite treatment.
Low-grade glioma
While low-grade gliomas carry a better prognosis than high-grade gliomas, they are not benign. If left untreated, low-grade gliomas will progress to become high-grade gliomas. The prognosis varies considerably based on the type of tumor; patients with astrocytoma live on average 5-10 years after diagnosis while patients with oligodendroglioma can live 10-15 years after diagnosis. The prognosis is also better for patients who are younger than 40 years old and who have smaller tumors before surgery (less than 5-6 cm).
There is no standard treatment for low-grade gliomas, though surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible is recommended for most patients. If a young patient (less than 40 years old) has complete removal of their tumor, no additional treatment is generally needed. If a patient is older than 40 years or has incomplete surgical removal of their tumor, radiation is often recommended. Often, clinicians attempt to delay radiotherapy for as long as possible because patients with low-grade gliomas tend to be younger. Delaying (or avoiding) radiotherapy attempts to spare patients the memory loss and cognitive troubles that often develop after radiation to the brain. Chemotherapy is sometimes recommended for oligodendrogliomas, which tend to respond better to chemotherapy than astrocytomas.
High-grade glioma
The most common types of high-grade glioma are glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma. High-grade gliomas cannot be cured and carry a poor prognosis; the median survival for glioblastoma is 14-18 months and for anaplastic astrocytoma is 2-2.5 years. Quality of life issues are of paramount importance in the treatment of patients with high-grade glioma. Some quality of life issues to consider are fatigue, overall health, cognitive function, social function, emotional function, financial burden, future uncertainty, and insomnia. Prognosis and palliative care or hospice choices, along with end-of-life preferences, are discussed very early on in the course of a patient's illness. Measuring quality of life is important to fully understand the impact of a treatment on the disease; while the goal is improved survival, it must not be at the expense of quality of life.
A pivotal study (known as the Stupp trial) in treatment of glioblastoma found that combination treatment with temozolomide and radiation therapy significantly improved survival. These researchers found a group of patients who responded especially well to temozolomide – these patients all had a similar mutation in their tumors, causing the MGMT gene to be turned off. The MGMT gene is responsible for repairing DNA when it becomes damaged. When this gene is turned off, DNA damage caused by temozolomide (through the process of alkylation) cannot be repaired, leading to cell death. The Stupp trial established the standard treatment for glioblastoma. While a standard treatment for anaplastic astrocytoma has not been so clearly established from research studies, most doctors treat anaplastic astrocytomas like glioblastomas.
Based on the Stupp trial, high-grade gliomas are first treated with surgery, removing as much tumor as is safe. After surgery, the standard treatment is a combination of fractionated radiotherapy for six weeks and temozolomide (Temodar). Temozolomide is given until the tumor begins to grow again (called tumor progression). In the setting of tumor progression, chemotherapy with bevacizumab (Avastin) is commonly used, though other chemotherapy drugs, including experimental treatments, may be tried.
Recurrent High-Grade Glioma
Unfortunately, high-grade gliomas are often resistant to treatment or return after treatment. In fact, in excess of 90% of patients with glioblastoma will experience at least one recurrence. Patients whose tumors do not improve with radiation and temozolomide are candidates for participation in a clinical trial. Treatment options for recurrent high-grade glioma include surgery and chemotherapy. Survival after re-resection (surgery) is typically 4-5 months. Some patients are offered re-resection along with chemotherapy wafers (Gliadel) or radioactive implants (eg. GliaSite). Chemotherapy options include bevacizumab (Avastin), irinotecan (Camptosar), nitrosoureas (eg. carmustine, lomustine) or platinum-based agents (eg. cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin).
Clinical Trials
Glioma, especially high-grade glioma, is an area of active research and numerous clinical trials. Currently, clinical trials are investigating new therapeutic agents, new combinations of existing treatments, and different sequencing or timing of treatments. Treatments currently in clinical trials include novel chemotherapy agents, vaccine therapy, and specialized diets. You can learn more about ongoing clinical trials and find those that may be right for you using the OncoLink Clinical Trials Matching Service or online at clinicaltrials.gov.
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Free educational seminar on breast wellness set Monday
FLORENCE, Wis. – The public is invited to a free educational evening about breast wellness to be held on Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Florence Natural Resource and Interpretive Center in Florence.
Speakers for the evening will be Kathleen Ventre, a thermography technician level II from the Marquette Wellness Centre and Dr. Kerry Niegrzydowski of the Radiant Natural Health Clinic in Niagara. They will be speaking on breast wellness from a holistic approach.
Kathleen Ventre will be speaking on thermography which is digital infrared thermal imaging and is a safe, non-invasive form of technology that will identify abnormal thermal patterns without the use of radiation. It can identify abnormal physiology of the breast.
Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD writes, "The most promising aspect of thermography is its ability to spot anomalies years before mammography. Since thermal imaging detects changes at the cellular level, studies suggest that this test can detect activity eight to 10 years before any other test. This makes it unique in that it affords us the opportunity to view changes before the actual formation of the tumor. Studies have shown that by the time a tumor has grown to sufficient size to be detectable by physical examination or mammography; it has in fact been growing for about seven years achieving more than 25 doublings of the malignant cell colony."
Dr. Niebrzydowski, daughter of Todd and Dana Colenso of Iron Mountain, is a board certified naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1994 and went on to receive a bachelor's in mathematics from Michigan State University in 2001. She then moved to Portland, Ore., to complete a six year doctoral program in naturopathic medicine and a master's in Chinese medicine at the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in the nation, the National College of Natural Medicine. In addition, she recently completed a residency in primary care, with a focus on public health in Portland, Ore.
For more information call (715) 528-4730 or (906) 282-0417. The center is located at 4793 Forestry Drive in Florence.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (76 votes).
In short: Good run, the hills are overstated and not worthy of the hype some give them! Date of review: January 13, 2013
In short: Nice undulating courseIn full: First time I've done the race and was pleasantly surprised. Course undulates throughout and there is a little bugger of a hill right near the end, but overall a pretty decent 10k. Well worth entering to shake away those Christmas blues. Date of review: January 8, 2012
In short: Challenging but fun, good atmosphere among runners and quite competitiveIn full: Car parking was a little tricky (I foolishly underestimated it turning up by car when I live a mile from the start!) and the start was a little congested but only very minor issues.Overall thoroughly enjoyed it, good mile markers and well marshalled. Nice challenging course with plenty of undulations. Would definitely do this again.Date of review: January 8, 2012
In short: Good atmosphere but not sure I would do it againIn full: This was my very first run and I enjoyed it. I had no idea what to expect and found it fairly competitive but I was not the last to finish! A few runners fell at the start due to the narrow running space but soon runners spread out but that could be an issue. The scenery is town and country and there is just one or two hills. Overall it was a good introduction and you got a mug at the end, though I would have preferred a t-shirt! Not sure if I would do it again.Date of review: November 25, 2011
In short: A great course but i won't do it again until the start is changedIn full: A great event with good friendly organisation but I think after this years race the organisers really need to change the start. Just like a lot of people I narrowly missed running into hidden posts in the middle of the cramped starting 50 yards, and then kerbs try to trip you on the tight turns. Date of review: January 26, 2011
In short: NIce country 10k with some hills - see comments re dangerous start In full: Enjoyable race. The only issue is the start which is in the school car park and has a number of dangerous obstacles including a couple of 3 foot high posts and several kerbs, all of which are not clearly visible in the melee at the start. I saw at least 3 people fall and there may well have been injuries, i saw at least 1 person fall last year so these are not isolated incidents. Starting in the road would cut maybe 100m max off the course but would be a much safer option.Date of review: January 10, 2011
In short: An excellent event, well organised many thanks. Date of review: January 9, 2011
In short: Well organised with plenty of marshals to point you in the right directionIn full: Big thanks to all the marshals (they must have been cold),I didn't think it was as hilly as some have said in previous reviews (although it could have been a different route than theirs)would have liked a t-shirt instead of a mug,Glorious sunshine made it an ideal day for a runDate of review: January 9, 2011
In short: Well organised and the hills weren't to challengingDate of review: January 9, 2011
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Teaware Special Offers (SO) are rather popular on TeaChat, well teaware in general really. We currently have a Hagi SO (and beyond) and a TA SO (featuring TeaChat TeawareArtisans).
However I am certainly always open to suggestions, no promises, but I am definitely listening.
Please feel free to post suggestions here, general or very specific. I will certainly consider member suggestions as I consider ideas for making the SO program more universal in appeal and scope.
Soooo, don't be shy, others may be considering similar ideas as well ... and your suggestion could become the next SO.


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Question: I'm worried that my freezer isn't cold enough. How low should the temperature be?
Answer: You should keep your freezer temperature at or below 0° F, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
At that temperature, the growth of harmful bacteria will be halted — indeed, foods that are kept constantly frozen at 0°F or lower will keep safe indefinitely, notes the FDA. (When frozen food begins to thaw, however, bacterial growth will resume.)
The best way to ensure that your freezer is sufficiently cold is to use a freezer thermometer. You can find inexpensive models at most grocery and hardware stores.
Bear in mind, too, that although foods may remain safe while they're frozen, they will eventually start to go downhill when it comes to texture, flavor and taste. To ensure that you enjoy the best quality, consult the Keep It or Toss It database for optimal freezer storage times.
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Announcing Monthly Mingle: High Tea Treats
I remember reading books by Enid Blyton, P.G. Wodehouse and Agatha Christie to mention a few, where tea invariably referred to a formal affair where one made very polite conversation at. Tea was drunk out of bone china cups in saucers, while delicately munching on cucumber sandwiches, little cakes, scones, crumpets served with jam/ preserves and clotted cream!
As Henry James writes in The Portrait of a Lady, "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea"
As it turns out, for the English, "afternoon tea" was something very different from "high tea"
Apparently, the practice of afternoon tea was started by the Duchess of Bedford as a tray of tea with some bread butter. In those days, they had lunch at noon and dinner was eaten after 8:00pm, and afternoon tea provided some sustenance in between.
This afternoon tea was also referred to as "Low Tea" because it was typically served on low tables and really a social affair.
High tea, on the other hand, was actually a meal which was served around six in the evening in homes of common working class folk and a full meal equal to dinner! It was called high tea because it was served at the high table/ family dining table.
Somewhere in time, high tea came to mean a sort of traditional tea where lighter desserts and dishes are served. This would include savouries such as appetizers or tiny sandwiches, scones, crumpets and pastry items like cookies, cakes, shortbreads, etc.
I am happy to announce that it is my turn to guest host Meeta's Monthly Mingle this month and I thought it would be a nice to have our own tea party with the theme of "High Tea Treats". After all, tea is a perfect occasion for friends to get together.
Let me hasten to add that coffee lovers are also most welcome to join in, as the emphasis here is on "Treats"
Please Note:** You do not have to submit only typically British dishes for this High tea. Any dish which you would serve at a slightly more elaborate tea party (or tea time get together) is welcome.
Meeta and I** look forward to having you all for tea. So join us with what you would typically serve if you were to have a high tea sort of party.
And here are the rules:
1. Make or bake something which you would typically serve at teatime.Your teatime treat must be vegetarian**, though eggs are allowed.
2. It must be a dish you posted on your blog between the 22nd of September and the 15th of October, 2009**. Older posts will not be accepted.
Please note that you may submit your entry for this Monthly Mingle to any one other event (only one, please), if you choose.
3. Please link your post to this announcement and to Meeta's Monthly Mingle page. Feel free to use the lovely logo Meeta** designed, along with your Monthly Mingle post.
Please submit your entries before midnight (your time) of the 15th of October, 2009 by using this Event Submission Form.
Just fill in the necessary details and hit the submit button. Please also ensure that the image you submit is 300px wide.
Do check out the round-up to last month's Heirloom edition at **Jugalbandi.


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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
AAR Continues U.S. and NATO Support in Afghanistan
AAR Airlift Group has obtained a one-year extension from the U.S. Transportation Command contract related to helicopter support in Afghanistan. The $161.5-million agreement covers cargo and personnel transport using two Sikorsky S-92s, six S-61s and a pair of Bell 214 ST10s. Transcom initially awarded an Afghanistan support contract to AAR Airlift in October 2010, and extended it in 2011. Five other companies received funding under the multiple-award contract—Canadian Helicopters, Columbia Helicopters, Construction Helicopters, Evergreen Helicopters and Vertical de Aviacion.
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