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Certain questions seem to come up pretty regularly, especially when people are using our products for the first time. Here are answers to your ordering questions as well as easy ways to clean and take care of your equipment.
If CamelBak.com is not stocked with the pack you're looking for, please visit a CamelBak dealer near you or shop online by selecting one of the retail partner links listed on the product page.
Military-TacticalYou will find most of our popular Military-Tactical packs and reservoir systems available for purchase with just $5 flat rate shipping and our Got Your Bak™ Lifetime Guarantee. But not all products and camouflage patterns are available for purchase on camelbak.com. This is primarily due to obligations we have with various military branches and government agencies.
If you're looking for a specific style that you can't find on camelbak.com, please visit our Where to Buy section for the nearest base store.
$5.00 Flat Rate Ground Shipping on All Orders
CamelBak is proud to offer $5.00 Flat Rate Ground shipping on all camelbak.com orders. So feel free to stock up on CamelBak supplies; Flat Rate Ground Shipping means the cost will not increase based on weight or the number of items in your cart!
Unfortunately at this time we are not offering shipping outside of the United States. Please visit our Where to Buy section for the retailer nearest you.
If your order was placed Monday thru Thursday it will be shipped the same day or the day after. If your order was placed on Friday prior to 3:00pm PST, the order may be shipped the same day, if not it will be shipped on Monday. You will receive an e-mail confirmation once your order has shipped. Prior to checking out, you will see several estimated arrival dates, depending on the type of shipping you select.
Once you have placed an order, you can check on its status at any time. To track your order from this page, go here. Once an order has shipped, you will receive a shipment confirmation email that will contain your tracking information.
Yes, we do! Our electronic Gift Certificates are sent via e-mail to any individual with a valid e-mail address. The recipient of an electronic Gift Card will receive an e-mail with a Gift Card code redeemable online only. Click here for more information.
No. Your credit card will not be charged until your order is shipped. When you enter your credit card information on the final review page, we'll give you an order confirmation number. You will also immediately receive an e-mail confirming that your order has been received. We will send you another e-mail to notify you when your order has been shipped and we've charged your credit card.
For your own security and protection, if in the normal course of fraud control we find something suspicious regarding your order, we will call or e-mail you to verify your information.
When your order has been shipped, we will send you another e-mail with your tracking number and a link to where you can track it online.
To cancel an order you recently completed, simply go to this page, log in and then click "cancel order." If for any reason you would like to change your order, please contact customer service at 877-404-7673 as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate your request. However, keep in mind our system is designed to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. As a result, we cannot cancel or change an order once it has entered the shipping process.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal.
Yes, where required by law, we will charge and collect sales tax.
On most websites, "Order Date" and "Ship Date" are not the same. For example, if you place an order on Friday at 11:00pm PST, your package will not ship until after the weekend. When you place an order, you'll see an "Estimated Ship Date" on the order page. If you opted for 2nd Day Shipping, you will receive your package two days after it ships. In some cases this does not necessarily mean two days after you placed the order. Although most orders are shipped the same or next day, please take weekends and holidays into account when considering the shipping date.
Unfortunately at this time we are not offering shipping outside of the United States. Please visit our Where to Buy section for the retailer nearest you.
Unfortunately we do not currently ship to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses but we are working to get this capability introduced in the near future.
No. If you select the option to send the package as a gift during checkout, the recipient will not receive pricing information on the invoice.
Unfortunately at this time we are not offering shipping outside of the United States. Please visit our Where to Buy section for the retailer nearest you.
The following return policy applies only to orders placed on www.camelbak.com. For items purchased elsewhere, please contact the original retail store for their specific return policy.
We guarantee our merchandise to be free of manufacturing defects and will accept any defective item for refund or exchange (CamelBak gift certificates are non-refundable). CamelBak will issue a refund within 30 days of purchase in the form and amount tendered for the original transaction. All returns or exchanges must be unused and in their original condition with receipt and tags attached. Merchandise received after 30 days from the order date will only be accepted at our discretion for an online store credit. We offer pre-paid return labels for easy return or exchange of your merchandise. Once the merchandise is received, we will deduct a $5 processing and shipping fee from the amount refunded to the shopper's credit card. We will only refund shipping charges if we sent the wrong item or the item sent was defective. The return/exchange value is determined by the amount listed on the invoice, or the last retail price of the item. Please note: We do not accept returns on products that were not purchased via this website. Returns and exchanges will only be accepted with a completed return form. Log into your account, click on "View Order" and on the following page click on the "Return or Exchange Items" link. Follow the easy steps, print the final page and include it in your return box.
Defective items are always covered under our Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee. To submit a product warranty claim, please contact our Warranty Department.
Returns and exchanges must be mailed to the address on our return form. We offer a convenient pre-paid return shipping label to make your return easy. You must use our return form to properly process your return/exchange. Go here, log in, click on "View Order" and on the following page click on the "Return or Exchange Items" link. Follow the easy steps, print the final page and include it in your return box.
Pack and seal your box securely, in the original package if possible, and use the convenient pre-paid return shipping label. To be properly processed, you return/exchange must include a completed return form. Return/Exchange forms can be located on our site in the My Account section. Log in, click on "View Order" and on the following page click on the "Return or Exchange Items" link. Follow the easy steps, print the final page and include it in your return box. Pre-paid return packages are sent via UPS Ground and must be deposited at a UPS store or postal locations with a UPS drop box. Packages must be returned prepaid. We do not accept COD.
Once your package has been received, your refund or exchange will be processed within 7 business days. If there is a refund due, a credit will be issued in the original form of payment. The credit may not show up until your credit card's next monthly billing cycle. You will be notified via email to the address listed on your order when this transaction has taken place. Please note that your banking institution may require additional days to process and post this transaction to your account once they have received the information from us. When processing your exchange we automatically credit you in the original form of payment and reauthorize a new payment for your exchange. If you have used a banking or debit card your financial institutions policies may result in a non-sufficient funds charge if you are executing a return/exchange.
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It's possible that the color/size combination you want is not in stock. For example, we may have your size in stock but not the color. Please use the links to shop our retail partners if you would like to purchase an item that is out of stock in our inventory.
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The best way to care for your reservoir is to clean and dry it after every use, especially if you fill the reservoir with anything other than water. However, theoretically, if someone didn't clean it after every single use, and mold or discoloration happens to develop…
These steps will make your reservoir safe for use. If you have spots left from the mold, they will never come all the way out because the reservoir is permanently stained, but still safe and usable.
For more information, watch our video on reservoir cleaning.
Contrary to popular belief, just because you can't see "the yuck" doesn't mean it's not there…
Groove Only:
For more information, watch our video on Groove cleaning.
Groove, eddy, and Better Bottle with BigBite™ Valve:
For more information, watch our video on bottle cleaning.
Unfortunately, we can't offer up the bottle cleaning equivalent to the five-second rule, you just gotta do it. It won't take long, and your kids will be eternally grateful.
We recommend first removing your one-piece bite valve and straw for cleaning. It's easy to do. (Yes, it looks like a lot of steps here, but it really is easy):
Clean the bite valve and cap by hand or in the top rack of a dishwasher.
To re-insert the bite valve back into the cap:
The Podium® Bottle is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean. Remove the cap assembly, making sure the JetValve lockout is open, and place it with the bottle on the top rack of your dishwasher. For best results, we recommend avoiding high-heat settings such as 'sanitary clean' or 'heat boost' which may distort plastic components. We don't recommend forcing a brush or other cleaning tool through the JetValve cross-slit (i.e. where you drink).
We recommend cleaning the Podium® Chill bottle by hand using warm water and soap if desired. High heat from the dishwasher may distort the lightweight plastic bottle components. The Podium® Chill cap can be washed in a dishwasher on the top rack.
Please note that the Podium caps are primarily composed of two components: the JetValve and the silicone nozzle. To wash the cap by hand, pull off the silicone nozzle and wipe cap with a soapy sponge. Rinse thoroughly and snap the nozzle back on. Do not disassemble small parts of the cap JetValve. Disassembly of the plastic cap could lead to leaks or product malfunction.
For more information, watch our video on cleaning your Podium bottles.
In certain conditions, particularly in desert or sandy environments, fine grit can infiltrate the o-ring seat. This can prevent a proper seal when tightening the cap.
To keep the inside of your fill cap clean of dirt at all times:
We recommend wiping your pack with a damp cloth to remove dirt. If the pack is extremely dirty and needs a deeper cleaning, soak it in cool or warm water with a very mild soap. Rinse the pack thoroughly with cool water. If soap residue remains in the fabric, it may create suds if exposed to water or sweat.
DO NOT wash your pack in a washing machine. Machine washing may damage the pack or affect the integrity of the fabric and fasteners, and will void the Got Your Bak™ Guarantee.
Before you hit the trails this summer, be sure to give your CamelBak hydration system a thorough check to ensure it is in full working order. Just like any piece of gear you may own, a hydration system works best when it is well maintained.
Following these steps will give your CamelBak reservoir new life and ensure your water tastes good and stays secure when you're out on the trails!
The Fresh™ Filter in your CamelBak Groove reliably reduces contaminants for 300 refills of the bottle, or approximately 3 months of use at 3 - 4 full bottles per day (48 gallons / 180 liters). You may need to change the filter more or less often depending on the amount of water you consume.
Over time, the filter becomes saturated and is able to absorb fewer contaminants. If used past the effective life (3 months, 3 - 4 full bottles per day) the filter will remove contaminants less effectively and will flow more slowly. Changing the filter regularly ensures that you have clear refreshing great-tasting water.
To change your filter:
Fresh Filters can be disposed of in household trash; they are not meant to be placed in curbside recycling or compost. However, the filter is made from a sustainable plant-based source and weighs only 0.2 oz so the waste is minimized.
For more information, watch our video on Groove filters and cleaning.
Retrofit any CamelBak OMEGA® or non-Quick Link Antidote hydration system with Quick Link™ components.
Installation Instructions:
Following these steps will give your CamelBak reservoir new life as a Quick Link enabled hydration system!
The blue/black/clear/pink/grey thing is our CamelBak Big Bite™ Valve. This patented feature provides easy drinking and spill-proof safety. Do NOT remove or cut this piece to drink. Simply bite it slightly and sip as you would out of a straw. Here's another bonus: a recent study by Pepperdine University revealed that people who drink from CamelBak Bottles drink up to 24% more water than people who drink from other reusable bottles or plastic disposable bottles.
The self-sealing silicone can sometimes seal tightly before first use. To open, squeeze the bite valve and twist & roll between your fingertips. This should loosen the seal and open it up for drinking. If you're still experiencing problems, please request a new bite valve using our Warranty Parts Form.
These bottles are designed specifically for cycling, via an innovative, hassle-free feature called the CamelBak Jet Valve. Made from medical-grade silicone and designed to flow automatically when you squeeze the bottle, the Jet Valve vents pressure and seals shut automatically when you're done. It's simple, and there's no biting involved. You can either put the nozzle between your lips or open your mouth and squirt. The JetValve opens automatically when you squeeze, then shuts automatically to prevent drips. Since there's no pop-top valve to shut off you can guide the nozzle into helmet vents easily without accidentally shutting off the valve.
The rotary valve under the nozzle on the cap is a secondary lock-out. We recommend using the lock-out exclusively for storage i.e. if you're storing the bottle in a bike bag or trunk. Leave it open during rides or for easy access when you're drinking from the bottle. You can also lock out your backup bottle on the bike to prevent any unexpected squirts from potholes or other big hits.
Only use your Groove with potable tap water. The Fresh™ Filter contained in your CamelBak Groove does not remove harmful microscopic pathogens that may be contained in tap water outside of the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Your CamelBak Groove is not a purifier and not certified to be effective against bacteria, cysts or viruses.
If your bottle cap is leaking from the vent valve (the small round air-pressure regulator in the center of your cap), you may have a small object trapped inside the valve itself. Turn the cap over, and look under the round, grey, rubber flap. If you carefully peel back the rubber seal and clean out the inner workings of the vent valve, the leak should stop. Important: Do not remove the rubber gasket for cleaning purposes, because it is impossible to reattach.
There also might be a slight "film" on the vent top from dust, so be sure to keep this clean as well. See CLEANING. Be sure to always shake the lid dry to avoid any "film" buildup on the vent valve, and keep your bottle in an upright position as they are spillproof, but not drip proof.
If your leak persists, we will be happy to replace the leaking cap for a brand new one with our Got Your Bak lifetime guarantee.
You can fly with your eddy Bottle, Groove bottle, Better Bottle, and Kids' Bottle and use them in other high altitude situations (i.e. driving up to the mountains), but take care so you don't get all wet. Keep the bottle right side up with the bite valve in the closed position. Remove the straw for additional protection. Expect a bit of 'spurt' during the first sip, unless you open the cap with a quarter turn to release some of the pressure. Your Podium bottle, Podium Chill and Podium Ice will work normally in high altitude situations.
Almost anything goes for your Podium, Podium Chill, Kids' Bottle, stainless or Tritan® eddy and Better Bottle – milk, juice, sports drinks - but please clean it thoroughly after each use.
The CamelBak Groove, on the other hand, is designed and intended for use with water only. The filter may remove the flavor from these types of beverages, leaving you with unsavory water.
We have a few suggestions regarding carbonated beverages:
Podium, Podium Chill, Podium Ice: It's fine to use carbonated beverages in your Podium, Podium Chill and Podium Ice. The Jet Valve automatically vents pressure so that 'fizz' will not cause pressure buildup. Please note, if the lockout is shut off there will be pressure buildup which isn't dangerous but could lead to unexpected spray when opened.
eddy, Better Bottle, and Kids' Bottle with BigBite Valve: We do not recommend carbonated beverages with the straw configuration of the eddy, Better Bottle™ or our Kids' Bottle; remove the straw and drink via 'tip and sip.'
CamelBak packs are designed so you can easily adjust them to fit your own body type:
To remove the tube from the reservoir (or to take off the bite valve locks), soak the end of the reservoir with the tube connection in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes. The warm water will soften the plastic and allow you to pull the tube off of the reservoir or pull the locks off of the tubes. Soak a little longer if you are having a hard time removing them. To reapply the new tube onto the reservoir (or to insert new locks), soak the end of the new tube in hot water and slip it back onto the reservoir while warm. The plastic will cool, firm up and reattach itself to the reservoir.
Generally, if you are using any of our bottles with the BigBite™ Valve, be aware that the experience will be similar to drinking hot liquid through a straw and use caution. In fact, in many cases, we recommend avoiding hot beverages altogether.
Here's some information on particular products:
Some sunscreens, lotions, oils and bug repellants have ingredients that can affect the finish or the printed design of water bottles. Scientists have shown that the chemical makeup of some sunscreens breaks down with exposure to moisture and sun. That process can cause a reaction with the bottle finish, making it appear cloudy or damaging printed designs. When using sunscreen, wash hands with soap and water before handling your bottle. For more information about how sunscreens can react with other finishes, please click here.
Tritan® eddy or Better Bottle and Kids Bottle: You can freeze the Tritan® Better Bottle™, and Tritan® Kids' Bottle but we have some guidelines for you. If you are going to freeze your bottle, please make sure:
Stainless Better Bottle and Kids Bottle: We do not recommend freezing your Stainless Steel Bottles.
CamelBak Groove: We do not recommend putting freezing water inside your Groove bottle. Recommended temperatures are between 34 – 100 degress Fahrenheit. Feel free to fill the Groove bottle with ice, but be sure to leave enough room in the bottle for the filter housing and tube assembly when the cap is replaced.
Podium Bottles: You can freeze your Podium or Podium Chill bottle, but before you do make sure that the bottle is only partially full. We recommend only 3/4 full to allow for expansion of the water as it freezes to ice. Place the bottle in the freezer right side up. Remember: you won't be able to drink until components have thawed.
eddy™ Glass Bottle: We do not recommend freezing glass. It's not tempered and isn't intended to have the temperature change or pressure.
After rigorous 3rd party testing of all of our bottles, no harmful chemicals have been detected to come in contact with or leach into food/beverage surfaces. We have verified that all materials used in our bottles meet the stringent guidelines set by California Proposition 65. Extraction tests were completed by independent 3rd party researchers verifying that the new material meets all requirements as set forth by organizations such as: FDA food safety standards, European Community food safety standards, Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare, and California Prop 65.
Bisphenol-A is an ingredient used to make polycarbonate. Due to consumer requests, CamelBak is proud to offer Bisphenol-A Free (BPA-Free) eddy bottles, Kids' bottles, and Groove™ bottles made of a copolyester polymer called Tritan® from Eastman with the same great properties customers have come to expect from polycarbonate: vibrant color clarity durability dishwasher-safe and with no residual taste. A FCN (Food Contact Substance Notification) notice #729 declared that Tritan is safe and meets all FDA guidelines for material that is to come in repeated contact with food.
The Podium, Podium™ Chill and Podium™ Ice Bottles are made primarily from TruTaste polypropylene, a proprietary blend of polypropylene that is food-safe and taste-free. Compared to ordinary bike bottles which are made of low-density polyethylene that can flavor or distort the taste of your water, a CamelBak TruTaste bottle means your water will taste like it should.
HydroGuard is a CamelBak proprietary antimicrobial technology embedded directly into the Podium, Podium Chill and Podium Ice bottle walls. HyrdoGuard is an EPA-registered compound with anti-microbial properties to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause odors, discoloration or deterioration of the bottle. HydroGuard does not protect the user against disease-causing organisms and bottles should be cleaned after each use.
No. CamelBak eddy bottles and eddy kids bottles are designed and tested to be fully compliant with US and EU child safety laws, including Consumer Product Safety Commission standards that regulate lead content in inks.
When designing kids' products, safety is paramount. CamelBak™ Kids' Bottles undergo rigorous third party testing for BPA lead and other substances. In addition CamelBak conducts independent testing to ensure product safety for kids'-specific hazards including choking and breaking.
Congress and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recently strengthened safety standards in response to public concerns over product safety. CamelBak¯ actively supports these improvements and ensures all products comply fully with the new rules and reporting requirements.
The CamelBak eddy™ Stainless, eddy™ Stainless Insulated, and Groove® Stainless are made with medical-grade stainless steel. Stainless steel is a special type of steel that is naturally stain-resistant corrosion-resistant and taste free. Because of these unique benefits stainless steel is used in a variety of products from cookware and mugs to medical and surgical devices and food processing equipment. Stainless steel is strong scratch-resistant and provides a naturally bright clean finish without coatings or paints.
When we design a product we look for the best material to satisfy customer requirements. For metal bottles, consumers tell us they prefer the durability and purity of stainless steel. Aluminum bottles have to be made with an inner coating or liners, often with undisclosed ingredients to protect the metal which isn't required on a stainless steel bottle. Stainless steel is also stronger harder and more scratch resistant than aluminum.
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Product Information:
The Exotics Extreme 2 redefines performance and style. A 9" seven-way top features full-length dividers for convenient club storage while the molded easy-lift handle makes carrying the bag a breeze. The Tour Edge® Exotics Extreme 2 stand bag provides superior carrying comfort with a premium padded double strap, and the quick-release stand with no-slip rubber feet keeps the bag firmly in place on the course.
- 9" seven-way divider top with easy-lift handle for hassle-free club organization and transport
- Lightweight quick-release stand with no-slip rubber feet ensures the bag stays in place on the course
- Premium padded double strap delivers exceptional carrying comfort
- Features six pockets including velour-lined valuables pocket and large garment pocket
- Includes insulated water bottle holder, pen holder, quick-grab elastic towel band and matching rain hood
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Charles Alexander, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center surrounded by his family.
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Charles Hudson Alexander was born in Marshalltown, Iowa , he was the son of Earl Hudson and Lottie Laverne(Plumb) Alexander. Charles attended school in the Marshalltown School District. On June 4, 1948, Charles Hudson Alexander was united in marriage to Clara Wilma Schultz in Marshalltown where they resided their entire married life.. Charles had worked at Marshalltown Trowel for 46 years retiring in 1992. Charles and Clara were members of the Faith Assembly of God Church for over 65 years. Charles enjoyed woodworking and making things with the grandchildren from his talent. He was great at finding a bargain and avid at getting those rebates.
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In death, Charles rejoins his beloved wife Clara, brother Joe Alexander; Sisters: Dorothy (Chester) Hayes, Violet (August) Williams Lois(Virgil) Rainsbarger and step-brother, Kenny Stiles. Grandson, Gerald Dean Ellis; and great-grandson, Zachary James Reynolds.


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Omid, I feel bad for your situation. After spending money on the oven and getting your hopes up, this is what you get. I can already feel the frustration. I would suggest, if time permits, that you fire up your oven late in the evening when everyone in your neighborhood is asleep. Even if you get the temp to about 600-700F then leave the coals inside the oven and close the door. The following morning when you are ready to bake, it will be much easier to light up the wood with minimal smoke (maybe for about 1-2 mins only). The venting on your oven is the main culprit since the opening looks small. I wish they had the vent opening to be more lateral than round. Marlon
Hi Omid. I have a similarly sized oven in the Forno Bravo Andiamo 70 and am afflicted with the same problem with smoke coming out of the front. I use a simple technique to minimize the problem. If your oven came with a door, try partially closing the oven. This allows the smoke to be funneled through the vent. It's a "there, I fixed it!" kinda fix.
Omid I'm sorry about your oven problems. I hope you can make your oven work tomorrow. Could you please make another video showing how you launch your pizzas on oven floor if your oven works? I really suck at it. I purchased a perforated aluminium pizza peel from gmetal. Too much air trapped under pizza when I use it. I find it more stickier than wooden peels. I wish you the best.
Nobody would complain about your smoke if you lived in Texas. Hint. Hint...
Really...grow a couple an get on with it, wherever.....
Would you just explode if you didn't comment on every post in this forum?
OmidI think I may have some thing for you to try..For the longest time I was having problems with the wood I was receiving... it was not seasoned properly and I was having a lot of problems with start ups ( and lots of smoke). I started to "kiln" dry my wood in the oven after every use. So I would put the "green" wood in the oven about an hour or two after I was done making my pizzas (the oven was usually around 400 degrees measured at the floor) and then use that kiln dried wood for subsequent firings whenever I wanted. The wood becomes supremely dry and combustible. I was having a party one weekend so I started a "primer fire" the evening before so that I could dry out some more wood for the party. I put the green wood in the oven ( after the coals were swept out) a little hotter than normal ( maybe 500). The next day I cracked the door open and the wood looked like big pieces of charcoal. The fire started very easy and very little smoke.Perhaps you can heat the oven with your cactus burner, put the wood in without lighting it, shut the door and let it sit for several hours. Then light your fire. I think you will find that this process will produce the least amount of smokeGood luck! Scot
Omid, I haven't read every single post on this thread, so this may have already been mentioned, but I think, in order to appease your neighbors, prevent 911 calls, and make for the happiest possible fire inspector, I really think you should take a traditional approach with the chimney configuration- straight up. Your patio ceiling looks like it could be a hassle to work with, but a good craftsman should be able to knock a hole through it and accommodate a straight vertical run of pipe. After you clear the ceiling, put in a 45 degree elbow so that the pipe points towards the peak of the house. Attach the pipe to the roof with a bracket and run it as many more feet that you need to according to code.The higher you vent the smoke, the less will go into the neighbor's windows. Even if they do get some smoke, you can say, "look, I shelled out x amount of money to take this smoke as far as I physically could from your home." With a chimney attached to and above the house, you've mimicked the smoke venting of an indoor fireplace- which, even for houses that are close together, should be very benign. Also, because the pipe is so high, it should be visible from the street. If passersby can look up and see a pipe with smoke coming out of it, they'll be much less likely to call 911.This is going to be a lot of pipe, and it won't be cheap, but I think, if you take your horizontal run and point it vertical, you're already a good portion of the way to the house roof. Flashing where the pipe comes out of the patio roof will keep the patio dry.
Omid - that was an outstanding post. I would like to know if the preferred method of launch is about catching a side or front of the disc, or it is about literally pulling the peel out from under the dough with the fastest motion possible? Your video seems to show the latter, but I am not entirely sure.John
i had lunch with ron molinaro of ill pizzaiolo last week. one of the topics was high hydration dough and how it is harder to launch and get it to turn out round. his dough is 62.5. one of the videos you use to demonstrate the method is from da michele i shot in naples. if you go to the other video on that page there is 4 minutes of stretching and making using some very challenging dough.i think he was cussing me out in italian for tapping him.
Omid, cool video....
Dear Pulcinella, this issue of loading raw pizzas on the oven floor is a critical and consequential subject, which is imperatively interconnected with the preceding stages of pizza-making: forming dough balls, maturation, drafting dough discs, and loading them onto the pizza peel. Thank you for bringing up this important subject. I invite everyone's contributions.This morning I woke up at 3:00 AM to torch my wood-fired oven. Unfortunately, my propane tank quickly ran out, and I could not heat up my oven. How unlucky? Nonetheless, I used the dough, which I had prepared yesterday morning, for the purpose of demonstrating in a video how I launch my raw pizza discs inside the oven, using my pizza bench as though it were the oven floor. Here is a link to the video on Youtube: This is a sphere of activity that I keep improving my performance therein. It truly requires awful lot of practice and experience, doing it over and over and over again. It also requires a great deal of consideration:1. What kind of dough is going to top the peel?2. How well was the dough developed?3. How skillfully was it turned into dough balls?4. How well did the dough balls reach maturation?5. How skillfully are the dough balls taken out of dough tray without being irretrievably deformed or damaged?6. How well are the balls drafted into dough discs, and how much flour should be used in doing so?7. How heavy are the toppings? How well are they distributed? Is any tomato sauce going to be used (acidity of which can render the dough disc, below it, more fragile and vulnerable)? 8. What is a right type of pizza peel to use? Heavy or light? Thick or thin peel? Round, square, or roundish square? Wooden, aluminum, or steel peel? Short or long handle? How about the size of the peel?9. How much should the work surface and pizza peel be dusted?10. How should the peel be burdened with the raw pizza disc?11. How should the peel approach the oven floor or what should be the "angle of entry" when the burdened peel enters inside the oven before the launch, considering that the space close to the dome is much hotter than the space close to the floor?12. How should the peel-handle be held?13. What should be the angle of the peel surface (the "pull-angle") in relation to the surface of the oven floor at the moment of launch?14. Should the dough disc, resting on the peel, be slid forward and thrown on the oven floor while maintaining some space between the peel and oven floor? Or, should the entire bottom surface of the peel touch the floor while pulling back the handle? Or should the front portion of the peel only come in contact with the floor, at a proper angle, at the moment of launch?15. How much pull-back force should be applied in pulling the handle at the moment of launch?16. Should the peel under the dough disc be pulled back incrementally or swiftly in one decisive move at the moment of launch?17. Etc.As you can see, some of the questions above are circumstantial, that they depend on various variables and conditions to answer them. Moreover, one's personal preferences also matter. Nonetheless, the main point remains, that launching a raw pizza inside an oven is much more than just shaping a dough disc, dragging it onto a peel, and loading it inside the ovenparticularly when one has to perform this activity in a commercial environment where there is little or no room for making mistakes.There are a great many videos, better than mine, on Youtube that one can really learn from. I have included some of them below. In this sphere of activity, I have not gotten as good as I like to be, yet I keep insatiably practicing until I get there. my personal conviction, in this undertaking, is that, one has got to accept the challenge to push oneself farther and farther, investing enough time and practice sessions in order to clear the mind from doubts and to gain the necessary skills and confidencewhich do not come easy.In my video, I utilized the same type of perforated G.I.Metal peel as you described above, except I do not know if yours is round or square, short or long handle. My peel is round (13 inches in diameter, which is the smallest in this category) with a long handle. The Caputo Pizzeria dough used in my video is hydrated at 64% and fermented (using sourdough culture) for a total of 29 hours at controlled room temperature. Although the dough balls possessed favorable constitution, they were tender and delicate, requiring soft and cautious handling.Below are the educational videos. (As you view them, be attentive to the approach angles (angles of entry), pull-back angles, styles, and other considerations I enumerated above.) Good day! (Da Michele) (Salvo) (Da Gaetano) (Kesté, see time-mark 1:24) (Franco Manca) (La Tana dell'Arte) (Pirozzi) (Pasquale Makashima) (Pasquale Makashima)


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I was asked to and I was bored, so I made a video on my GoPro set up for Paintball. You might not use my set up, but I learned some tricks that will work with or without a helmet. I hope it helps.
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I did not know you actually had it mounted upside down.
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Hair dryers falling into bath water account for an estimated 30 electrocution deaths annually...20 of them to children. The CPSC has, therefore, announced a month-long program to reduce electrical accidents in the home.
CPSC said that during Electrical Safety Awareness Month (February 1984), consumers will have an opportunity to conduct an electrical safety audit of their homes using a checklist developed by CPSC. Consumers can receive a copy of the audit checklist by writing: Electrical Safety Audit, Washington, D.C. 20207.
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Like a prolonged sunset and sunrise all at once, the midnight sun colours heaven and earth in a reddish yellow light.
It's tempting to wonder about all the sights and experiences that have been made under the midnight sun through the ages – by people living off the sea at the Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos, or the Sami reindeer herders of the far north.
The phenomena has at least made a lasting impression on several Norwegian artists and writers. This excerpt is from Knut Hamsuns Pan (1894): "Night was coming on again; the sun just dipped into the sea and rose again, red, refreshed, as if it had been down to drink. I could feel more strangely on those nights than anyone would believe" ...
The earth is rotating at a tilted axis relative to the sun, and during the summer months the North Pole is angled towards our star. That's why, for several weeks, the sun never sets above the Arctic Circle.
Going there, you can live these moments yourself: Doing a whale safari, or exploring the wilderness inland, takes on a new dimension at night in the summer months, when you literally get to see the nature and wildlife in a different light.
If you're not afraid of the sometimes chilly summer nights in the north, you could try a midnight swim – or you can pitch your tent in the wild and stay up while the sun doesn't go down. Many sights and activities are open at night during these weeks, so you can do midnight golfing, cycling, river paddling or sea kayaking, or maybe just find a quiet spot to fish.
If you travel to the arctic islands of Svalbard, the sun doesn't set between April and late August. Here you can do a midnight walk on a glacier or look at the reddish sky from a moving dogsled, experiencing the unique climate and nature near the North Pole.
The further north you travel, the longer the midnight sun is visible. During the summer months you can experience up to 24 hours of sunlight above the Arctic Circle, giving you more time to enjoy the sights and make new discoveries. When planning your midnight sun adventure, think of Northern Norway as divided into five main areas as you travel north:
Area 1: The southern part, called Helgeland, is mainly below the Arctic Circle and inland has many dense forested areas. The region has many islands and skerries, some with impressive mountains such as the the Okstindan range near Mo i Rana with Oksskolten reaching 1,915 metres (6,283 ft) above sea level.
Area 2: The region of Salten, just inside the Arctic Circle, boasts many peaks such as the Børvasstindan south of Bodø, Suliskongen near Fauske (which at 1,907 metres is the highest mountain north of the Arctic Circle), the Steigartindan and the phallic Hamarøytinden.
Area 3: Progressing further north you will reach Lofoten; an area of outstanding natural beauty characterized by rocky peaks and coastal flatlands where sheep graze on seaweed infused soil. The Vesterålen islands are an ideal place from which to experience the midnight sun, as the landscape is very varied and dramatic.
Area 4: Your fourth milestone is Troms county, which is pine and birch forested and crisscrossed with inland waterways and fjords and highlands around the rivers Målselva and Reisaelva. There are also large islands such as Kvaløya and Ringvassøya. The highest mountains in this area are the Lyngen Alps (1,833 metres) and in the same area you will also find two of Norway's most emblematic waterfalls. The highest is Mollisfossen waterfall (269 metres) and the famous Målselvfossen, sometimes called "Norway's national waterfall".
Area 5: You are now entering Finnmark county. This area is contrasted with fjords and glaciers in the far southwest, and big islands such as Sørøya and Seiland on the northwestern coasts. Midnight sun chasers best advised to head for the dramatic North Cape.
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The golden glow is what many people remember most about their midnight sun experiences. This tends to accentuate colours and elongate shadows, which provides plenty of scope for dramatic and expressive photography.
Tip 1: Since colours are more vivid in the midnight sun, it is a good idea to keep images simple, concentrating on two or three colours at the most to avoid a confusing image for the viewer.
Tip 2: Foreground images can be used to frame subjects in mid and deep field, creating a better sense of three-dimensionality.
Tip 3: To maximize the impact of the light sky on a landscape, compose your picture in the viewfinder by keeping the horizon a third of a way from the bottom; this will help your camera to expose properly.
Tip 4: Sign up for a six-day photography course and half board tour of the Lofoten Islands is offered by UK travel specialist Tatra.
Tip 5: If you are in the Lyngen Alps, consider the midnight sun photography courses at Lyngen Lodge.
North of the Arctic Circle you can golf in the middle of the night with the sun in your eyes. All you have to do is stay awake – the hole night.
Paddling on the still waters of the north by midnight is probably the closest you'll ever get to bathing in gold.
You want to see both the legendary fjords and the midnight sun, but only have one week. With a bit of smart planning, it can absolutely be done.
There are no clear boundaries between one day and the next in the Norwegian north during summer. These are the best places to experience the midnight sun.
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The glaciers, mountains and waterfalls are all about raw, sublime power. On the other hand, natural wonders such as the northern lights, the fjords and quiet mountain plateaus highlight Norway's serene qualities.
Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers' bucket list. Few places on earth offer more ways to witness the aurora borealis than Norway.


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A highly-ranking executive of Advanced Micro Devices recently heavily criticized the so-called netbook computers for their short battery life and low performance amid rather high price-tags. While the claims made are generally correct, the reasons such controversial PCs have emerged are simple: consumers want laptops instead of desktops and they want them for the lowest price possible.
"You would expect 8 or 9 hours out of a netbook because it's small – maybe you'll compare it to a cell phone. In fact, for some of the ones that I've tested, probably the hottest one has an 1 hour 45 minutes of battery life. You're not going to take that with you as a road warrior... Around the house it seems okay," said Pat Moorhead, vice president of advanced marketing at AMD, in an interview with UberPulse web-site back in late August.
Besides short battery life of MicroStar International's Wind U100, Mr. Moorhead mentioned (in early September in a separate post in his blog) very poor performance of Intel Atom N270 (1.60GHz) processor and issues with Intel Graphics and Media Accelerator 950 graphics core which did not allow him to watch video in high-definition (1280x720) resolution due to performance limitation or browse certain web-sites due to the fact that they were not tailored for 1024x600 screen resolution.
There is no secret that both netbooks and nettops are intended primarily for Internet browsing and email usage, but not for gaming, video editing or watching high-definition movies. Nevertheless, since demands of end-users are constantly going up, it is hardly surprising that certain end-users will not be satisfied with the ultra low-cost personal computers since they cannot display high-quality photos or playback high-definition videos due to performance limitations or due to low-resolution screen.
Mr. Moorhead also stressed that netbooks, which price started at $299 a little less than a year ago, may now cost about $500 or even more, which is not exactly a low price. In fact, it is possible to acquire a laptop with normal screen, yet single-core microprocessor and low-capacity battery, for about $500. The question is whether customers need just low price, or also need portability, reliability and performance, and are willing to pay a normal mainstream price for a laptop. Based on the fact that end-users in general have been demanding lower-priced systems for many years now, it seems that manufacturers are likely to continue creating products irrelevant to existing workflows or ways of entertainment.
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Coming back from Qualicum to Nanaimo today was practically a killer! I couldn't believe how many people were on the highway and speeding like mad people to get to their destination. It wasn't just cars and light trucks. It was big rig trucks with trailers, loaded and unloaded, tailgating and driving like idiots. We finally said to heck with it and pulled over and let the crowd of lunatics all move on ahead of us. But about a minute after that crowd was gone, another flood of cars and trucks came up behind us and did the same thing.
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Topic: Setting Up Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) for Rails Development
Here are directions for setting up Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) for developing a Rails web application. This covers everything you need to set up a Macintosh from scratch for Rails development. These instructions are suitable for a developer working offsite or independently (if you're in an office with a support staff you probably don't need this!).
There's a copy of these instructions in a blog post with more readable formatting.
These instructions make a number of assumptions about your development environment and requirements. This is what we use in our own project and is fairly typical. This forum post is something I extracted from a document we keep on hand to set up any new machines for development use.
Here are the instructions...
If the Mac has been used before, and there's reason to save what's already on the machine, back up all the user folders you want to keep to an external drive.
You'll need the disks that came with the Mac or disks from a Mac OS X 10.5 upgrade package. Do an "Erase and Install" to perform a clean install of Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard).
Once the Macintosh HD is selected, click "Options."
Select "Erase and Install."
For "Format disk as" select the default "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)."
Click "OK" and complete the Mac OS X installation.
Create a new account with the name "Computer Administrator" (or something suitable for an account you will only use for system administration) and the short name "admin."
Create any user accounts you'll need for yourself or anyone else using the machine.
From the admin account, install the applications you'll need for development. Here's what we use:
TextMate - http://macromates.com/
iTerminal - http://iterm.sourceforge.net/
Navicat - http://www.navicat.com/
Firefox - http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
Firebug - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1843
Our team uses Skype and Pyro for interteam communication.
Pyro - http://www.karppinen.fi/pyro/
Skype - http://www.skype.com/
I like to use Locomotive as a graphical interface to manage my Rails projects. Before Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) was released, Locomotive offered an easy way to install a Rails stack on a Mac. Now it's no longer needed to run Rails but it is still useful as an interface to start and stop an app, open iTerminal or TextMate, and preview an app in a web browser. You might want to try it, though it is not needed. If you are using Locomotive, go to to the Locomotive web site and download and install the "/usr/local" Rails bundle.
From the admin account, install the developer XCode Tools package:
Double click the XcodeTools.mpkg package.
On the "Standard install on 'Mac HD'" screen, select "Customize".
Check "Mac OS X 10.3.9 Support".
Click "Install".
If you'll be working with uploaded images (probably with attachment_fu), you'll need to compile and install FreeImage at a later point in the process, in which case you'll need some header files from an older version of Mac OS X. From the admin account, after installing the XCode Developer package, install the MacOSX10.3.9 developer tools package (this provides the old header files that you'll need for compiling FreeImage later): Double click the MacOSX10.3.9.pkg file in the packages folder.
Install the X Window System (X11) from the Leopard install disk when you install the XCode developer package:
Install X11Documentation.pkg.
Install X11SDK.pkg.
You'll need MacPorts to later install FreeImage and Git. Install MacPorts 1.5 to "/opt/local" using the package from macports.org:
Set the "/etc/bashrc" and "/etc/profile" files for the admin user and everyone else.
Set aliases in "/etc/bashrc"
Set the PATH in "/etc/profile"
Modify the PATH environment variable in the "/etc/profile" file to add a path to "/opt/local" for Macports.
Modify the PATH environment variable in the "/etc/profile" file to add a path to "/usr/local/mysql/bin" for MySQL (which you'll add next).
Compile and install MySQL 5.0.45 using the shell script at hivelogic.com: http://hivelogic.com/articles/installin -mac-os-x/
Check your MySQL version.
In iTerminal, type "mysql --version".
You should see "mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.45, for apple-darwin9.1.0 (i686)".
You may be using Subversion for revision control or you may need to download open source code that is only available via Subversion. Open iTerminal and make sure you have access to Subversion ("which svn").
In iTerminal, type "svn --version"
You should see "svn, version 1.4.4 (r25188)" (or something similar).
You may be using Git for revision control or you may need to download open source code that is only available via Git. Git does not come with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) so you'll need to install it using MacPorts: "sudo port install git-core".
Check your Ruby version.
In iTerminal, type "ruby --version".
You should see "ruby 1.8.6 (2007-09-24 patchlevel 111)
See which Ruby gems are installed with "gem list --local". If you know which gems you'll need for your application, you can install them now.
Update to the current version of Rails.
In iTerminal, "sudo gem update rails".
In iTerminal, "rails --version" should display "Rails 2.0.2".
If you'll be working with attachment_fu and uploaded images, install Freeimage and Imagescience.
Install Freeimage with "sudo port install freeimage".
If you receive any errors, check the install of XCode Tools.
This discussion may be helpful: http://www.ruby-forum.com/topic/129554
Install Imagescience with "sudo gem install -y image_science".
Log in to your user account and add your applications to the dock for easy access. This is a good time to look in System Preferences and set System/Accounts "Login Items" for applications such as Mail that you want to launch as soon as you log in.
Get Mail set up properly for your user account.
In your user account, set up the web browsers Firefox and Safari (and any others you'll use) in the dock. You may want to set the Firefox home page to "http://localhost:3000/" so you'll see your local development version of the your app when you launch Firefox. It's a good idea to develop in Firefox so you'll be developing to a standards-based browser. You may want to set the Safari home page to your production web site so you can see your app after it is deployed with a non-Firefox browser. Even better, set up Microsoft Internet Explorer running under VMWare Fusion so you check the app for browser compatibility issues.
Set up Navicat to connect to your MySQL databases.
Connect to your development database on "localhost."
You may also use Navicat to connect to your staging or production databases on your hosting server. But unless you have the authority and can take responsibility for the consequences, be cautious about modifying data on the production database!
In your user account, create a folder for your Rails projects.
Open iTerminal, change directories to your Rails projects folder, and create a new Rails application. Or find an existing open source application at http://github.com/]GitHub and do a "git clone" for an application you want to modify.
Build your Rails app.
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Soccer World---Rochester
Posted 02 January 2010 - 12:18 PM
This field is pretty nice to go to in the winter. Its at an indoor soccerfield with artificial turf. I went there twice this winter and both times the refs were helpful and friendly. I believe they have 16 or so inflatable bunkers of various sizes with a huge "rocket ship" in the middle so there's kind of an xball feel to the games. For open play there are at least 10 players showing up each time and the refs may jump in and play with you. Occasionally you might get to play with some members of woodsball or speedball teams so the player skill levels can vary each time you go. The mood the refs set at their field is relaxed and fun. Everyone has a good time.
They have a fleet of at least a dozen Tippmann 98 rentals kept in good condition. I've been to other fields where their rentals were dirty, feednecks too loose, barrels coming unscrewed. None of that. They take care of their rentals and make sure their field is clean. After a few games the ref will use the reball pusher to pick up reballs for a few minutes but it's usually many games with little time inbetween.
Price for admission to their open play is $35. It includes HPA and CO2 fills. Rental guns are Tippmann 98s and a few Spyders, rental masks are V-Force Vantage, and they provide neck and chest protection.
Overall a good place to play in the winter to get your paintball fix.
Posted 05 January 2010 - 12:14 AM
Also can you use a pod pack or no?
Posted 12 January 2010 - 05:37 PM
Posted 12 January 2010 - 09:41 PM
Posted 03 February 2010 - 05:20 PM
Also can you use a pod pack or no?
Thats what i am trying to figure out. Going out onto the field with one loader of paint....meh.
Posted 13 February 2010 - 03:23 AM
Posted 13 February 2010 - 04:46 PM
Posted 14 February 2010 - 01:36 PM
The last time I went the head referee let two sponsored players use pods while the rest of the rentals only had a hopper. There are exceptions but they don't want their reballs to be stolen so they don't like pods on the field.
Ok I guess that makes sense. I thought it was something about the rentals being at a disadvantage.
I'll have to check this place out.
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PD 2009-05 Guideline 2 - Restricting Enrollment Options
- Principles
- G1-Applying for Graduation
- G2-Restricting Enrollment Options
- G3-Declaring Majors
- G4ÐChanging Majors
- G5ÐFailure to Make Academic Progress
- G6ÐGraduate Students
- G7ÐAppeals of Decisions
- Appendix A - Classification and Prioritization of Students
- Appendix B - Summary of Super Seniors from Spring 2010
Presidential Directive:Effective with registration for Spring 2010, any undergraduate or graduate student will be precluded from enrolling in any additional state-supported courses when that student has already met all necessary requirements for the degree for which that student is matriculated. Moreover, students who have met all requirements for graduation prior to any semester in which they are enrolled will be permitted to drop all courses for which they are registered, with no penalty, and to graduate at the next available date. (i.e., December, May or August)
When a major advisor identifies that a student has likely completed all requirements for graduation, the advisor notifies the Office of the Registrar. When the Registrar confirms that a student has completed all requirements for graduation, the Registrar will alert the major advisor and notify the student. If this occurs before census date for the semester, the Registrar will revoke the student's registration and arrange for the Bursar to refund fees paid in full; the student will be graduated at the earliest possible date. If a student's ability to graduate is discovered after the census date, the student will be allowed to finish the term, will be graduated at the end of that term and will be precluded from taking any further courses. Students notified that they will be graduated in a term they did not choose may appeal following the process outlined below in Guideline 7.0.


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All being well I seem to have until July 2035 - which is still quite a long time.
blinki wrote:July 2064 but I think something more along the lines of 2074 is in order
skoptic wrote:2048 normal or 2073 optimistic... that's a lot of optimistic wiggle room there!!
rattus wrote:When I clicked pessimistic it told me I died 5 years ago.
Hiking Fox wrote:23rd April 2066. I hope that comes after the Easter holidays.
Hiking Fox wrote:No, it's so that I don't miss out on pancakes and Easter eggs.
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Awarding Leadership
Hope Marshall, Maddigan Bless and Allison McCall are fifth graders from Bemus Point Elementary School and the first Girl Scouts ever from their school to be Bronze Award recipients.
The Bronze Award is the highest leadership award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Earning the Bronze Award involves the time to complete a Journey Leadership badge which on average takes about 10-12 weeks to finish the requirements. This badge lays the foundation for preparing the girls for a leadership project.
A team is then established and the planning phase begins for their community service project. Once a service project has been chosen, then the real work begins. To earn the Bronze Award, Junior Girl Scouts are required to perform 20 hours of community service.
The Bemus Point Girl Scout Troop chose a "Feeding and Caring for Chautauqua County" project. Over the course of two years, they have organized two canned food drives for St. Susan's Center.
The girls have also organized and prepared "blizzard bags" for Meals on Wheels. These bags contained food to be kept in reserve for days when Meals on Wheels is unable to deliver their meals due to inclement weather conditions. The Girl Scouts have delivered Meals on Wheels on their days off school during holiday vacation with the help of the Meals on Wheels driver.
"We are very fortunate to be able to partner up with Sue Colwell and Susie Hooper from St. Susan's Center and Barrie Yochim from Meals on Wheels – two great local organizations that touch so many lives," said Heidi Marshall, Bemus Point Girl Scout leader. "I am so proud of these girls, for their dedication, hard work and courage to go where no other Bemus Point Girl Scout has gone before. They are truly future leaders and I hope that they will continue in their scouting careers to one day earn the Silver and Gold Awards (the equivalent of an Eagle Scout Award)."
The Bemus Point Girl Scouts have also hosted a Feingold Diet workshop. The diet has become widely known in the greater Jamestown areas with the help of Renee Shutters, Heidi Marshall and Jennifer Spacht. This diet eliminates artificial (synthetic dyes) colors, artificial (synthetic) flavors, preservatives, aspartame (artificial sweeteners), and salicylates.
Some children and adults with symptoms of ADHD, hyperactivity or attention deficit disorders, aggressive behavior, oppositional defiant disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, eczema, hives, sleep disorder, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis, certain types of cancers, Alzheimer's or salicylate sensitivity are being helped by the Feingold Program.
The Girls Scouts will host a free admission Feingold workshop on Thursday, March 21, at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 509 Prendergast Ave., Jamestown, from 6-7:30 p.m.
"My family has been on the Feingold Diet for five years and it has been the most lifesaving and healthiest thing I could have ever done for my family," said Mrs. Marshall. "We experienced some behavioral problems and this diet has shown results time and time again"
Visitors are encouraged to park in the Sixth Street parking lot. The guest speaker will be Renee Shutters. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.


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19 positions to be filled at SUNY Fredonia
The SUNY Fredonia budget is still not certain, but currently includes hiring 19 tenure-track faculty positions.
Vice President of Finance and Administration Stephen Schillo estimated the consolidated budget is $106.6 million, but said the biggest piece, the state operating budget at $49.7 million, is still up in the air depending on what is done with the downstate medical campus.
"Given the challenge of balancing this year's budget, it's similar to previous years, but the next couple of years are going to be very challenging to us. The state needs to find a way to deal with downstate medical, the state needs to find a way to more properly support its comprehensive institutions. We are patching together a balanced budget here, and it will be balanced, but we are challenged by it. We don't have our authorization from the state yet on funding due to the uncertainties especially around the downstate medical situation," he said.
He said the SUNY Board will meet in June to decide what to do about the downstate medical campus deficit, which may mean reduced funding to other campuses.
He said the 19 vacancies to be filled will include restoring 17 positions and creation of two new positions.
One area to see cuts was the Faculty Student Association. He said there have been staff cuts and Erie Dining Hall will be closed.
Schillo also reported the governor's executive budget recommends reauthorization of all prior year appropriations, but has no reference to future capital plans for construction or emergency maintenance.
He said the state is looking for more detail and more justification for future projects.
"Before you could just say this is equipment is 45 years old and it would be a no brainer to replace. Now the state needs you to justify that," he said.
He reported the Rockefeller Arts Center project will be funded and will hopefully be put out to bid in the fall, which would put construction at spring 2014, a year behind schedule. He said ground has been broken for the townhouse project, the bleacher replacement project has been completed enough to accommodate commencement Saturday and will continue through the summer and the construction on the science center is on schedule and on budget, although there is still a lot of interior work to be done. He said the college council could have a tour of the science center construction in the fall.
Vice President for Student Affairs David Herman reported, despite a tough market, enrollment is exceeding goals. He said investing more into scholarships, especially for out-of-state students whose enrollment numbers have doubled, has helped these numbers. He added there are also indications graduate student enrollment may be up.
SUNY Fredonia President Virginia Horvath announced Dr. Ralph Blasting has been appointed dean of the college of visual and performing arts. She said he will begin July 1.
The board also thanked Kevin Kearns for serving as interim provost. The new provost and vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Terry Brown, will attend the next college council meeting in the fall.
The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator was awarded a $100,000 grant from the state. The council thanked Senator Catharine Young for her advocacy in securing this funding.
The class of 2013 was able to raise $17,000 for a class gift of a gazebo near the Williams Center patio. The ribbon cutting on the gazebo will be held Friday.