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Paranal Previous News
This page contains Paranal Telescope and Instrument news items for the previous years 2004 - 2005.
- September 19 to October 8, 2012: UT4/Yepun was out of operations due to a serious problem with the telescope hydraulics. The repair was completed on Oct. 7/8 and the telescope was recalibrated and handed over to operations in a very good shape.
- September 7, 2012: recoating of M1, M3 of UT3 completed
- June 11, 2012: recoating of M1, M3 of UT1 completed
- June 4, 2012: UT4 - Yepun: The UT4 Laser Guide Star (LGS) system will be unavailable for operations in January and February 2013. It will be replaced by a prototype laser for the Adaptive Optics Facility (AOF). This new laser system is expected to provide easier maintenance and operations, and the number of LGS nights available should significantly increase.
- March 21 - May 3: UT4 - Yepun: Because of preparatory work for the installation of the Adaptive Optics Facility, Yepun is not available for operations.
- November 17, 2011: recoating of M1, M3 of UT2 completed
- August 13, 2011: Start of VST Public Surveys with Early Science and Dry Runs in parallel to technical activities
- March 14 - May 4, 2011: Extended VISTA recovery period. A serious mechanical problem detected during the coating intervention requires an extended repair and preventive maintenance period. The VISTA telescope is expected to be back for on-sky tests by May 3/4, 2011.
- March 4 - April 7, 2011: Recoating of M1 and M2 of VISTA with aluminium.
- December, 2010:Commissioning of the VST started with all systems integrated. A smalltest CCD is installed in place of OMEGACAM (the science instrument).OMEGACAM will be installed at the VST in March 2011.
- November 23, 2010: recoating of M1 of UT1 completed
- September 28, 2010: recoating of M1 of UT3 completed
- November 3, 2009: recoating of M1 of UT2 completed
- September 8, 2009: recoating of M1 of UT4 completed
- June, 2009:
The last part of the VST, the M1 cell, arrived to Paranal this month. Engineering activities will now continuously ramp up throughout the second semester of 2009, aiming for a start of operations of the VST in 2010.
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HAWK-I on NAS B of UT4 ready for its first commissioning
- November 13, 2008: recoating of M1 of UT1 completed
- November, 2008: After a successful period of technical activities, the LGS facility is now fully offered with both NACO and SINFONI.
- August, 28, 2008: Following the LGS recovery actions which took place at the end of July, it has been decided to resume operations of SINFONI with the laser (service mode only). The use of the laser with NACO is still waiting for the results of a commissioning run scheduled for November 2008.Moreover, due to the intrinsic delays in getting the LGS system in operations, the commissioning of the seeing-enhancer mode with SINFONI has been postponed to early 2009. Updated news will be posted on this webpage when they become available.
- June, 26, 2008: Although substantial improvements were made to the LGS during the recent technical activities that took place at UT4, it was decided that an additional set of recovery actions was needed - to be scheduled end of July 2008. Until then, the LGSF remains unavailable for science operations.Please, continue to check this webpage for the latest news on the LGSF recovery activities.
- May, 23, 2008: LGSF recovery activities have been extended until mid-June 2008.As a result, the LGSF remains unavailable for scienceoperations. Depending on the success of the June LGS recovery,executions of some science programs in Service Mode couldresume by the end of July 2008.
News on the ongoing recovery activities will continue to be posted here.
- April, 30, 2008: The continued degradation of the performance, reliability, and availability of the Laser Guide Star Facility (LGSF) has forced to Observatory to take this facility out of operation as of April 1st, 2008. All service mode programs requiring the LGS are on hold. Visitor runs with the LGS will have to be cancelled.
After a deep analysis of the situation a detailed and comprehensive recovery plan has been developed by ESO together with the LGS partner institutes to remedy this situation. The plan was released on April 25 and foresees the implementation of immediate short-term actions for the period April - July to recover the LGSF performance as required for successful science operation (i.e., the performance as of June 2007).
A first critical milestone of the recovery plan is to have the LGSF operational for mid-May where a LGS commissioning together with NACO has been scheduled earlier.
In parallel to the implementation of the short-term plan a medium-term plan for the LGSF is developed to improve its reliability and performance on system level. This plan is expected to be released in October this year.
- April 1st, 2008: AMBER: Fringe tracking with FINITO is availabe to visitor mode PIs
- April 1st, 2008: HAWK-I: start of Science Operation
- July 2, 2007: recoating of M1 of UT1 successfully completed
- March 8, 2007: recoating of M2 of UT2 successfully completed
- January 2007: AT4 commissioned and accepted for operations
- December 5, 2006: UT2 recoating of M1/M3 completed
- September 5, 2006: UT4 recoating of M1/M3 completed
- May 12, 2006: First recoating of M2 of UT1 successfully completed
- December 16, 2005: UT1 recoating completed
- November 01, 2005: first light for AT3
- October 20, 2005: UT3 recoating completed
- June 22, 2005: UT2 recoating completed
- April 27, 2005: UT4 recoating completed
- February 2005: first fringes with two ATs with the VINCI and MIDI instruments
- February 2005: both VLTI Siderostats decommissioned
- January 2005: AT2 arrived on mountain top
- January 2004: AT1 arrived on mountain top
- December 23: KMOS arm 10 is parked, locked and in simulation
- October 15: KMOS arm 2 is parked, locked and in simulation
- October 1: KMOS is now in operation
- HAWKI on UT4 is now out of service, due to an intervention aimed at cleaning the entrance window. The intervention will be completed by next October 23, 2013.
- March 11: SINFONI: The motors for the Grating and Filter wheels are failing. An intervention is planned for September 2013. In the meantime, users are asked to reduce the number of spectrograph configurations as much as possible. See SINFONI news for details.
- Feburary 27: VISIR is not offered neither in P91 nor in P92, as a better understanding of the detector issues is needed. See the VISIR Upgrade Project page.
- January 17: Start of the 2nd KMOS commissioning.
- December 18: FLAMES-UVES: Fiber 37, plate 2 broke on September 11. Latest attempt to fix it yielded 30% of the original transmission. Therefore the fiber will remain disabled until better results are reached or the fiber is replaced. Follow-up on FLAMES news
- December 4: The first commissioning of KMOS has been successfully completed.
- November 20: NACO intervention is completed. See NACO news for details.
- September 7, 2012: NACO is foreseen to be refurbished from October 1, to mid-November 2012
- September 7, 2012: NACO: Between August 25th and September 5th, issues with the NACO field selector electronics prevented the use of the IR WFS. More details in the NACO news.
- August 16: VISIR: The first commissioning of the upgraded VISIR took place between July 28 and August 10. Results are mixed. The prism provides the expected coverage and resolution. Good progress has been made on the characterisation of the new modes. Unfortunately, the imager does not provide the expected throughput. The instrument will be brought back to the integration hall before the M1 coating (Aug 27 - Sep 6). A search for the cause of the decreased sensitivity will be carried out in addition to planned modifications. It is foreseen that the instrument will not be operational before end of October. More details in the VISIR Upgrade Project page.
- August 16: FORS2: The 'CHIP 1' (or upper chip) of the Red CCD mosaic failed in the morning of August 8, 2012. The Red CCD mosaic was replaced by the Blue one on August 10 to allow for a better set-up diagnostics on the CCD test bench. Several problems were found and solved. The Red CCD mosaic was put back on the instrument on August 16.
- August 16: XSHOOTER: Recently the rate of XSHOOTER ADC failures have increased. There is an ongoing investigation to find the cause for this misbehaviour, but it is unlikely that the situation is back to normal for the next few months. A major intervention on XSHOOTER to fix this problem is under evaluation. Incorrect position of ADCs might lead to slit losses worse than if they are not used. Consequently, the ADCs were temporarily disabled, starting on August 1st, 2012. More details in the XSHOOTER News page.
- June 4: KMOS, the VLT 2nd Generation K-band multi-object spectrograph, will start to be commissioned in November 2012.
- March 21 - May 3: UT4 - Yepun: Because of preparatory work for the installation of the Adaptive Optics Facility, Yepun is not available for operations. Observations with HAWK-I, NACO and SINFONI are therefore not possible.
- February 15, 2012: NACO: the detector of CONICA suffers strong electronic patterns affecting the two upper quadrants. See the NACO News page for details.
- October 15, 2011: OmegaCAM enters in operations.
- October 13, 2011: CRIRES is back in operations following an internvention whose main goal was to replace the entrance slit mechanism of CRIRES. CRIRES has now 2 fixed slits, of widths corresponding to 0.2 and 0.4 arcsec on sky, engraved in a gold coated silicon wafer plate by microlithography and etching.
- July 12, 2011: ISAAC is back: a small piece of metal had managed its way towards the connectors of the Hawaii detector and caused ashort circuit. It could be removed and fortunately the detector was not damaged.
- June 3, 2011: Since May 18, ISAAC can only be operated using the long-wavelength Aladdindetector. The spare Hawaii detector is being tested and should be installed in ISAAC soon. ISAAC should be warmed up on June 6. The instrument should be back in operations by the end of June.
- May 18, 2011: The Hawaii detector used in the ShortWavelength arm of ISAAC has 'lost' one quadrant. The suspected natureof the fault suggests that it should be switched off for safety reason.
- April 28, 2011: The intervention and recommissioning of the NACO visible wavefront sensor were successfull. The Visible WFS is nowback in operations.
- March, 2011: Start of OmegaCAM commissioning.
- March 20: A high-risk earthquake hit Paranal affecting UVES(image slicer alignment), ISAAC (rotator offset changed by 0.1deg).
- February, March. The selector of the visible wavefrontsensor of NACO is unreliable. As of March 6, only the visible 14x14 wavefrontsensor is available, preventing in particular the use of NACO with theLaser Guide Star Facility. An intervention is planned to restore thefullchoice by April 24. The IR WFS is not affected.
- November 22-25: UVES: The turntable for the grating of the UVES blue-arm has been replaced.
- August, September: VIMOS is back on sky, but with problems. See the VIMOS News page.
- May 22 - July 31: VIMOS is taken out of operations forupgrade, in particular, with new red-sensitive detectors and AutomaticFlexure Compensation.
- July 16: CRIRES: A new intervention improved the parallelism of the entrance slit and its alignment with the intermediate slit.
- June: MIDI: The readout windows were shifted by 7 pixels, to recenter the PRISM spectra.
- May 01 until July 10: CRIRES: Problems affecting the coolingmade the instrument unavailable for most of May during which a newcompressor was installed. Unfortunately, following the intervention,the entrance slit lost its parallelism and its alignment with theintermediate slit.
- May: SINFONI: A new STRAP, without central obscuration, was installed. Commissioning hampered by bad weather.
- April 2-3: NACO: The Apodized Phase Plate coronograph was successfully commissioned.
- March 30: CRIRES: The MACAO shutter was replaced.
- Feburary 20: FLAMES-GIRAFFE: Maintenance and repair of CCD shutter.
- Feburary 13-15: ISAAC: Filter wheel 2 was repaired.
- Feburary 7: NACO: Successfull installation and commissioning of a 14x14 Visible WFS for use with the Lase Guide Star Facility.
- October, 2009: XSHOOTER has been fully commissioned and installed at the Cassegrain of UT2; the instrumentofficially started scientific operations from October 1st.
- September, 2009: ISAAC is back in operations after to be re-installed at the Nasmith A of UT3.
- August, 2009: ISAAC has been succesfully installed at the Nasmith A of UT3; the recommissioning on sky is currently finalizing.The Instrument should be back in operations before the end of the month.
- July, 2009: The UVES red-arm has succesfully recommissioned and the instrument is fully back in operations fromJuly 22nd. The UVES red-arm is scheduled to be recomissioned July 10-12 and will be offered onward. ISAAC will be removed from UT1 at the end of this month, and remounted to UT3 early September to help balancing pressure factor across the UTs.
- April, 2009: The two FORSes have ben merged into a single instrument, FORS2,which is still offered at UT1, but with polarimetric capabilities,starting P83. X-SHOOTER has been moved to UT2 for continuation of commissioning and is scheduled to start operations next semester (P84). VISIR has been reinstalled at the UT3 Cassegrain focus and is fully back in operations.
- October, 2008: HAWKI has been fully commissioned and installed at the Nasmith focus of UT4; the instrument officially startedscientific operations from October 1st.
- August 1st, 2007: HAWKI: First Light of the instrument mounted at UT4.
- April 1st, 2007: AMBER: start of Science Operation with 3 ATs. Fringe tracking with FINITO is availabe to visitor mode PIs
- April 1st, 2007: CRIRES: start of Science Operation
- April 7, 2007: FORS1 CCD upgrade completed
- March 25, 2007: First light for MAD, the multi-conjugate adaptive optics demonstrator
- March 13, 2007: SINFONI: first commissioning with LGS completed
- March 8, 2007: Installation of new FLAMES FACB guiding TCCDs completed
- January 2007: NACO: first commissioning with LGS completed
- December 18, 2006: LGSF successfully commissioned
- December 5, 2006: Installation of new UVES slit viewers TCCDs completed
- October 31, 2006: DAZLE visitor instrument succesfully commissioned on UT3
- October 29, 2006: Launch Telescope of LGSF successfully re-installed
- June 2006: commissioning of CRIRES at UT1 started
- April 2006: CRIRES AO system (MACAO) installed and commissioned at UT1
- January 28, 2006: first light of the Laser Guide Star Facility LGSF at UT4
- October 01, 2005: AMBER: start of Science Operation with 3 UTs
- October 01, 2005: MIDI: start of Science Operation with 2 ATs
- May 04, 2005: first light for the ULTRACAM visitor instrument at the Nasmyth A focus of Melipal (UT3)
- March 24, 2005: SINFONI early start of Science Operation
- March 20, 2005: VISIR early start of Science Operation
- March 01, 2005: New and uniform instrument webpages released
- February 2005: VINCI and MIDI: first fringes with two ATs
- January 2005: SINFONI Science Verification Data available for the August, October, and December 2004 runs.
- January 2005: VISIR Science Verification Data available for the runs between September and December 2004.
- October 20, 2004: UVES: detector in the blue arm exchanged
- October 1, 2004: Rapid Response Mode (RRM) available for FORS1, FORS2, ISAAC, and UVES
- July 9, 2004: SINFONI: first light for SPIFFI with the AO module
- July 2004: MIDI Science Demonstration Data Release
- June 1, 2004: SINFONI: first light for AO module on Yepun (UT4, Cassegrain focus)
- June 1, 2004: AMBER: first fringes with three UTs
- June 2004: NACO: New Conica detector (Aladdin3) available
- June 2004: FORS1 moved from Antu (UT1) to Kueyen (UT2)
- May 2004: FORS2 moved from Yepun (UT4) to Antu (UT1)
- May 28, 2004: AMBER: first fringes with two UTs
- April 30, 2004: VISIR: first light on Melipal (UT3, Cassegrain focus)
- April 1, 2004: Rapid Response Mode (RRM) available for UVES
- April 1, 2004: MIDI: start of Science Operations
- March 20, 2004: AMBER: first fringes with two siderostats
Earthquake News
On December 16 at 05:10 LT another earthquake with magnitude 6.8 ( Richter) affected the north of Chile. In Paranal it was registered with a magnitude of 5.2 and a peak ground acceleration of 0.2m/s2. Neither injuries to the people nor damages to the installations have been registered.
On November 14 at 12:41 LT an earthquake with magnitude 7.7 (Richter) with epicenter north of Antofagasta affected the north of Chile. In Paranal it was registered with a magnitude of 5.7, a peak ground acceleration of 0.6m/s2 and for a duration of approx 2 minutes. This has been the strongest earthquake since 1997, the first "high risk" earthquake since the start of operation of the VLT, and the first strong earthquake since the opening of the residencia. Neither injuries to the people nor damages to the installations have been registered. After extended checkout procedures, the regular night time operations have been resumed at the sunset. All the systems have been operated without restrictions, including all four UTs (with their instruments and the LGS) and the ATs with VLTI.
Several other minor episodes have been registered in the following 24 hours without any impact on the normal VLT activities.


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As Ambassador, I applaud the generosity of the Gabonese government and the people of Gabon for opening doors to fellow Africans during their time of need. The end result is that the former Congolese refugees can move forward with their lives.
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Known as the resort province of the Philippines, Laguna provides a nearby getaway for Manila-based travelers and residents who need to unwind. Between Laguna's lakes, falls, bed and breakfasts, resorts, and churches, the province has something for everyone.
- Miguel Lopez de Legaspi conquered Laguna in 1571, and after seven years, the Franciscans started with their mission to spread Christianity.
- In 1688, Pagsanjan replaced Bay as the capital of the province. Sta. Cruz was declared the capital in 1852.
- Laguna de Bay, which drains to the Manila Bay via the Pasig River, was the locals' way to Manila.
- Laguna was among the first eight provinces that joined the revolt against Spain.
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- Dotting Laguna's towns are stone churches in varying architectural styles. These structures date back to the Spanish times.
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Laguna is roughly a two-hour drive from Manila through the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) / Alabang-Calamba-Sto. Tomas Expressway (ACTEx). Travelers commuting to Laguna can ride the HM or Green Star buses headed for Sta. Cruz.
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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 easy ways to clean and take care of your equipment from our product teams.
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 contact our Warranty Team.
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:
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 BPA and BPS-free eddy bottles, Chute 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.
When designing kids' products, safety is paramount. CamelBak™ Kids' Bottles undergo rigorous third party testing for BPA, BPS, 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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» Sport Management «
Sport Management Overview
Sport Management
Career/Program Overview
RCTC offers both an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Diploma option for students interested in a career in Sport Management.
General course work will include: Introduction to Sport Facility Management, Legal Environment of Business, Principles of Management, Introduction to Business, and Responding to Emergencies. While focused areas of study, depending on option choice, will include courses such as; Introduction to Turf, Foundations of Golf Course Management, Development & Management of Sport/Recreation Facilities, and Recreational Program Leadership. Both programs regardless of degree choice include an internship as well.
Elective credits are required and a range of options are offered. Options include but are not limited to; Lifetime Fitness, Essentials of Personal Training, Turf and Grounds Management and Introduction to Athletic Training.
Program/Degree Options
RCTC offers two options within the field of Sport Management.
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Diploma
Either program offers a choice between two areas of study.
- Option "A" Sport/Athletic Facilities Management
- Option "B" Golf Course Management
Note: Both options may be completed.
RCTC offers these related field programs.
- Coaching
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
* All have Certificate and Diploma options
Program Start Date(s)
Students can start coursework any semester. Some courses are not offered every semester so students are encouraged to meet with the program advisor to plan ahead, be aware of class pre-requisites and length of coursework required.
Career Opportunities/Information
RCTC's Sport Management program options prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities. These may include careers in community education, recreation centers, athletic/fitness clubs, adventure courses, ice arenas, park and recreation departments, high school or collegiate athletic programs, amateur or professional sports teams, leagues or administrations.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment in leisure and hospitality jobs is expected to grow by 17.8 percent. New jobs in the recreational sector reflect increasing incomes, leisure time and awareness of the health benefits of physical fitness. Overall employment of recreation and fitness workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.
Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
For additional information on the most current list of RCTC program articulations see us at: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/articulations
Additional Information
Program Website: http://www.rctc.edu/program/sports
Program Plan: http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs
More Information: http://www.rctc.edu/contact
Gainful Employment Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's (USDE) gainful employment regulations require disclosure of certain program information for programs that lead to certificates or diplomas and are financial aid eligible.
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iHerb Commentaires des clients
Économie de: €5.63 (20 % de remise)
Did not provide redness relief
Publié par Reviewer2327141 le Feb 23, 2010
I was very disappointed, not only did it not provide relief from redness my rosacia got worse
great for sensitive skin
Publié par Reviewer1554606 le Dec 16, 2011
Me: I´m a scandinavian in my mid 30´s, with combination, acneprone sensitive skin. Most products make my skin break out, but with this I dont have that problem. It does even out the skin tone somewhat, it moistures without irritation and it lasts a long time. For winter it is not enough to keep my skin moist on its own, but will probably work very well for summer.
Publié par Reviewer1976580 le Mar 08, 2012
This has worked so well for me thus far. It has been about a month and my acne scars have gone from a dark red to a light red. They are definitely still there, but they have become lighter. I will continue to use this product in future, but I may try something that actually bleaches my skin to remove the redness. But all in all I would definitely recommend this to anyone with redness.
A soothing serum
Publié par 5005080017602422419 le Dec 10, 2012
I'm not sure about this serum. It's not exatly a serum. It's more of a lotion consistency. Has a nice smell. The good thing it didn't sting my skin, but 5 minutes after applying, my skin felt tight/dry, although I'm oily. So after a while I stopped reaching for it.
effect is visible
Publié par HANNAH le Feb 20, 2012
effect is visible a light fluid, non-marking, is quickly absorbed. dispenser spits out - I put on the arm and then on the face. i use it one time per day - at the morning. there is a slight reddening but without discomfort by 5-10 minutes. I see I have fallen in the red during the day and couperose grid is not so noticeable (30 years, initial stage of rosacea)
Publié par Reviewer2415772 le Jul 18, 2010
I have very problematic skin and many sore because of this. It does reduce the redness.
Works fair
Publié par Reviewer1621824 le Apr 11, 2012
There is an effect, it is not obvious, but skin seems to look less red.
nice product
Publié par Reviewer1664761 le Aug 24, 2009
This acts as a very mild, light moisturizer -- all I need -- and seems to have helped my rosacea. I plan to keep using it and perhaps see continued improvement.
Good formulation
Publié par Reviewer1121460 le Jan 24, 2011
The formulation is excellent. Don't know yet how well it works.
Publié par 5729307796406557458 le Jun 03, 2016
This is absolutely amazing for sensitive, redness-prone skin. I have sebhorric dermatitis and I've tried so many brands, including Sukin. Sukin and physiogel are great for sensitive skin but this is by far the best! No redness anymore and very light on skin. I have not had such clear skin in ages. The cleanser, toner, serum and oil-free moisturiser are all amazing!
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Has anyone ever tried to adjust the cocking rod length for the asr? I can't seem to get it to budge! I would like to lengthen it but it's jsut too tight. any suggestions?
Also, I can only get about 3 pods from a 68/3000 tank. anybody else have this problem?
autococker sr cocking rod length and efficiency
Started by vinti6674, Aug 03 2012 08:49 AM
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Posted 03 August 2012 - 08:49 AM
Posted 03 August 2012 - 12:57 PM
find mikes videos, and use his settings. also, the SR doesn't have a cocking rod, that is on full block style guns. i think what you mean is pump arm, the rod that runs along the side of the body. why would you want to adjust it?
The ultimate truth in paintball is that the interaction between the gun and the player is far and away the largest factor in accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
And yes, Gordon is the sexiest manifestation of "to the front."
Posted 03 August 2012 - 03:11 PM
I was just wondering about the arm. I thought that I may be loosing efficiency if the arm length was completely off. But I adjusted it and it's not the case. I don't understand why it's such a gas whore. I've tried different regs and it still doesn't improve the shot count. Any suggestions? I have mikes settings on my board
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Making a referral for support for a Traveller child
Please fill in and submit the online referral form.
Support is available to all Travellers whether living on a site, mobile or housed. Housed Travellers may still maintain their cultural identity, values and expectations. Parents may still feel wary of school because of their own experiences of education and they may still travel for periods of time, and feel their culture is not understood or recognised.
Any of these issues and/or a number of other factors may result in barriers to accessing education. Because of this, EMTAS maintains a flexible approach when working with housed Travellers and will offer advice to schools and other services if there are concerns. It is important to remember that the majority of Travellers in Hampshire are housed.
Transition support for Year 6 Traveller pupils can also be provided during May–July to prepare them for secondary school.
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By now, Mitt Romney's latest interview gaffe, in which an offhand remark (well, not so offhand, see below) reveals a potential lack of empathy with regard to impoverished Americans and public policy on poverty, has captured this week's media cycle and crackled across the blogosphere. While you may well be familiar with this story, check out what is said, and how it is said, again — because there seems to be something a bit deeper here in Romney's language that the media coverage of this episode seems to underplay.
In particular, for me the key is in the phrasing right before and after the now infamous soundbite.


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I am new to Nanaimo and looking for employment. I have several skills in many different areas. See attached resume. Not afraid to work!
July , 2011
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find attached a brief resume.
I have many years experience as the aquatic and sports director at a YMCA facility, where I was responsible for the overall function of the organization, including supervision of the entire facility, human resources, payroll, development and coordination of activities, administrative duties as well as fund raising.
Additionally, it was my responsibility to maintain the profitability of the branch by implementing a diversity of programs which appealed to a wide variety of people in the community.
I offer a can do attitude and have excellent customer relation skills. I work extremely well with staff members and am an energetic team motivator. I believe that success is a result of effort and like to share my enthusiasm with others.
I would love the opportunity to meet with you, and discuss the skills and character traits I have to offer your organization.
Penny Sandifer.
(250) 816-5126
Penny Sandifer
PO Box 379, Stn A
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2M5 (250) 816-5126
Objective: To obtain a position utilizing my education and experience in a growing and exciting atmosphere.
Summary of Qualifications
-Solid background in medical, fitness and customer service environments.
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Great interpersonal skills.
-Computer literacy.
-Strong teaching skills
Work Experience
Muskoka Colours (2011 contract)
- Prepare surfaces to be painted.
- Paint surfaces.
- Clean and organize work sites.
Alabama Orthopedic Clinic 2007-2008 (full-time)
Medical Receptionist
- Responsible for checking in patients.
- Filing of medical insurance.
- Answering phones.
- Appointment setting.
- Keeping patient medical records.
- Collecting Medical fees.
- Patient comfort.
North Mobile YMCA Saraland 2002-2007 (full-time)
Aquatics and sports director
-Member services and operation of front desk procedures.
-Create, promote and operate public recreational programs.
-Create and maintain budgets.
-Oversee facility maintenance.
-Responsible for human resources and payroll.
-Customer service relations.
-Scheduling of fitness, aquatic and sports programs.
-General fundraising.
McGregor Medical clinic 1997-1999 (full-time)
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
- Responsible for checking in and out patients.
- Filing of medical insurance.
- Answering phones.
- Appointment setting.
- Keeping patient medical records.
- Collecting Medical fees.
- Patient comfort.
- Administer flu shots; take vital signs and medical histories.
- Assist doctors with minor medical procedures.
G.E.D. High School Equivalency, State Of Alabama.
Medical Assistant, Capps College, Mobile Alabama
Additional Courses
Capps College.
-Medical terminology.
-Anatomy and physiology.
-Typing and computer applications.
-Medical bookkeeping.
-Health assessment and vitals.
- American Red Cross Instructor
- American Red Cross CPR, AED, O2 and First Aid
- YMCA swim instructor, dive & swim coach and licensed soccer coach
Dawn Sturgeon (Muskoka colours) (705)787-8547
Nancy Ezell (co-worker) (251)689-0225
Cheryl Schaffer (North Mobile YMCA Manager) (251)422-0681


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Here's how RW members rated this race (254 votes).
In short: given the snow - uniqueIn full: A bit late in reporting, but also wanted to show my appreciation to the club for ensuring that the event not only went ahead, but was efficiently organised with a smile and a feeling that there was no 'weather'!To the men and women who not only ran, but ran in vest and shorts. To the men and women who lived up to their titles as the UK's best marshalls. To everyone who finished, and hobbled and leapt and cracked the ice at some point - well done. Loved it!Date of review: February 1, 2013
In short: Great race from a great clubIn full: It was my first Benfleet 15 and it was a blizzard. The marshals were simply awesome and they're encouragement alone kept me moving and finishing in a good time (for me)Date of review: January 24, 2013
In short: A fantastic race through undulating terrain. When you start to suffer, those fantastic marshals will keep you going.In full: As a relatively new runner (8 months or so) this is the first time that I have entered the Benfleet 15 - and I am mightily glad that I did.This is a race that will challenge you. The terrain rises and falls and, at times, can be hard going underfoot. But the route takes in some great trails and really good views that soon draw your mind away from the punding you are giving your feet (assuming that you don't have to run it in a blizzard, that is).Personally though the thing that made this race for me was the organisation and marshalling. Despite heavy snow on the morning of the race - it all went ahead and ran like clockwork (take note, train companies). And all the way around the route, the team of friendly, encouraging marshals gave me just the lift that I needed to keep going. Given that these poor guys had been standing around in driving snow and sub-zero temperatures, I amazed how they kept their spirits up - but they did. The sharp climb behind Benfleet Station (Station Road, I think) was a real challenge - coming somewhere around 13.5 miles. But the water stop at the top with supplies of jelly babies and chocolate was incredibly well positioned (and well worth losing 20 seconds off of your time for). Even better, at the end of this you don't get just another faux metal medal - you get a very nice running shirt - which you can then wear to let everyone know you've finished the Benfleet 15.Top work Benfleet Running Club - this is now a firm fixture in my diary.Date of review: January 24, 2013
In full: Fantastic day, even with all the snow. Brilliant marshals all around the course braving the very cold weather, the cheerleader at about 11.5 miles really made me smile. Overall a great, well organised race that even the weather couldn't stop. Date of review: January 24, 2013
In short: Excellent race despite the extreme weather!Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Incredible marshalls, GREAT fun with perfect mix of ups, downs, snow and (solid) mud!Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Amazing Race, Tough and Rewarding, Scenery perfectIn full: Snow made it amazing, Marshall were best ever and so supportive on a very tough day. Cant wait for next year.Date of review: January 23, 2013
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In short: FANTASTIC !!Date of review: January 23, 2013
In short: Challenging course-great hostsDate of review: January 23, 2013
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Topic: Focusing cursor unobtrusively?
I have a method that focuses the cursor in various inputs depending on the page:
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So if you had a Person model with a Name attribute, on the form for the person you would specify:
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And it works fine. However, this is raw JS output to the HTML file. Is there an alternative to having this same functionality but doing it unobtrusively?


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PrimaLoft® Deluxe Reversible Mattress Topper
Overview & Details
- Hypoallergenic mattress pad / mattress topper.
- 230-thread count cotton reversible down free hypoallergenic mattress pad / mattress topper.
- Usable comfort on both sides; reversible mattress pad lasts twice as long.
- Down alternative mattress pad filled with patented PrimaLoft® polyester microfiber that mimics the qualities of down.
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- Made in La Crosse, Wisconsin of fine imported materials.
- Mattress pad available in crib size, twin, twin XL, full, queen and king sizes.
Usable comfort on both sides makes this miraculous PrimaLoft® Deluxe Reversible mattress topper last twice as long. A great way to add a cozy layer to your bed, this down free mattress pad is packed with our hypoallergenic PrimaLoft® Deluxe polyester microfiber fill. The world's most luxurious down alternative, PrimaLoft® perfectly mimics the superior warmth and lofting qualities of true goose down without any of the allergy irritants—making it an ideal bedding choice for people who suffer from allergies.
This polyester microfiber filled mattress pad protects both you and your mattress. Mattress pads are a great way to preserve the life of your mattress and the easiest way to add an extra layer of comfort at the same time. Finished with a soft and smooth 230-thread count cotton cover, this cozy reversible mattress pad will help you rest easy seven nights a week. Mattress topper available in crib size, twin, twin XL, full, queen and king sizes.
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A:Hello. The PrimaLoft® Deluxe Reversible Mattress Topper. If properly maintained, the Primaloft fill should not bunch up. You should be fluffing it up and rotating it on your bed. It also helps to redistribute the fill upon washing and drying it. With the square stitch design, of the mattress topper, the fill will not shift between squares. Without knowing which featherbed you have, generally you should be fluffing it, and rotating it on your bed, so that you and your husband are switching the sides you are sleeping on. Call 1(800) 289-8508 if you would like more information on your featherbed. Thank you.
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King - 78 wide x 80 long
Cal. King - 72 wide x 84 longAnswered on 5/3/2016 by Anonymous
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Catholic Charities launches 2013 Appeal
BUFFALO – The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, recently announced a $10.7 million goal for the 2013 Appeal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Bishop Malone made the announcement at the Monsignor Carr Clinic, a mental health outpatient treatment services center run by Catholic Charities on Rich Street in Buffalo.
The 89th annual campaign launched with a $100,000 increase over last year's $10.6 million goal, which the organization achieved. Bishop Malone also named Blessed Frederic Ozanam the patron of the Appeal.
Working under the theme "Protect. Strengthen. Empower.," more than 600 Appeal volunteers will begin to reach out to individuals and businesses in the Western New York community to encourage their support of the 70 myriad programs offered by Catholic Charities the most comprehensive human services provider serving the region's eight counties.
"Inspired by the three core principles central to the work of Catholic Charities, this theme articulates how our efforts benefit the community and those who turn to us for help," Bishop Malone said. "The theme also magnifies the link between the generosity of our donors and the results of our efforts."
Funds raised through the 2013 Appeal will help fund Catholic Charities' programs across 61 sites in WNY. Appeal Week 2013 will take place March 17 through 24 to celebrate the support of Western New Yorkers who have made a contribution to the Appeal, and encourage those who have not already donated to do so.
Although Appeal Week marks the strongest push for donations, volunteers will be working to achieve the final goal throughout the coming months, and if necessary, until the conclusion of Catholic Charities' fiscal year on June 30.
Among the many services benefiting from the Appeal include behavioral health services, food pantries, basic relief services, counseling for individuals, children and families, and the refugee assistance program.
The Monsignor Carr Clinic, site of the news conference, provides mental health assessment, counseling and treatment to children and adults, and outreach treatment in the home for those eligible. The Rich Street location, one of two primary clinic sites in Buffalo, is housed at a repurposed convent on the site of the former St. Mary of Sorrows parish and serves 800 clients each year.
The two Buffalo clinics are part of comprehensive behavioral health services provided by Catholic Charities in Erie and Niagara counties. Chemical dependency outpatient treatment services are provided to adolescents and adults (including individuals with a mental illness diagnosis) at the Humboldt Parkway site. Three sites in Niagara County (Lockport, Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda) offer the only clinics in that county dedicated to children's mental health treatment. Five satellite locations in Erie County also offer outpatient mental health treatment to children and adults.
Dennis Walczyk, Catholic Charities chief executive officer, described the Rich Street Monsignor Carr Clinic as a boon for the agency's behavioral health services.
"This former convent has created a larger, inviting and accessible location for our clients," said Walczyk. "The number of clients we serve now has grown significantly in the few years since its 2009 move. The therapists here carry a caseload of more than 800 clients, versus about 500 clients at the previous location. They conduct about 1,100 visits per month."
Walczyk and Bishop Malone, who begins his first Appeal as bishop of Buffalo, were joined by Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF, diocesan director of Catholic Charities. Sister Mary shared examples of how Catholic Charities' programs impact the people they serve and underlined the importance of donations of any size.
"Catholic Charities protects seniors from isolation and need," Sister Mary said. "We strengthen couples who have benefited from our marriage counseling provided at two dedicated centers in Erie County. We empower individuals and families through our Immigration and Refugee Assistance program."
"When you give to the 2013 Appeal, whether a small or large gift, it is a work of love and kindness that will long be remembered," she said.
Sister Mary also introduced Stephen Ulrich, owner of Granite Spine, LLC, as Chair of the 2013 Appeal.
Ulrich referenced the challenges Catholic Charities must overcome each year to achieve its goal and highlighted some positive results. He said he expects the corporate gifts division to grow and possibly reach $1 million in donations this year. He also pointed out the average gift at the parish level continues to increase and is now the highest in Appeal history.
"Despite donor loss driven by demographic trends, we still have 60,000 donors to this annual campaign. That's a remarkable number," said Ulrich. "This year, we'll continue to reach out to the younger generation of potential donors and spread the message of Catholic Charities' mission and its role as the charity in WNY."
Both Ulrich and Sister Mary applauded the commitment and dedication of the hundreds of Appeal volunteers and thanked them for their efforts to help Catholic Charities continue to protect, strengthen and empower the 130,000 people the organization served last year.
Joining Ulrich on the Appeal Leadership Team are Michael and Maureen Pratt, Vice Chairs and Large Gift/Leadership Gifts Chairs, Rick Cronin, Parish Chair, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Mattimore, Community Chair, and Corporate Chairs Anthony Delmonte, Jr., Kathy Lawley Best and William Lawley, Jr.
Reflecting on the importance of donations to the annual Appeal, Bishop Malone recalled the words of Appeal patron Blessed Frederic Ozanam, who co-founded the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
"I am proud to be in a position to lead such a generous diocese," Bishop Malone said. "While I am profoundly grateful for your past support, I am reminded of the words of Blessed Frederic, who said, 'Charity must never look to the past, but always to the future.' As such, I humbly ask for your continued support and financial assistance as we embark on Appeal 2013."
Catholic Charities empowers children, families and seniors to achieve meaningful, healthy and productive lives. In all situations, we deliver support to meet immediate needs and then assess for other needs to ensure long-term success. We are the most comprehensive human service provider serving more than 130,000 people in all eight counties of WNY with 70 programs and 61 locations. We receive highest ratings for quality of service provided and financial health/accountability as rated by the Council on Accreditation and Charity Navigator. For 89 years, Catholic Charities has been making a difference for people of every faith and ethnicity in WNY.
For more information on Appeal 2013 or to make a donation, contact Catholic Charities at 218-1400 or go to www.ccwny.org. Check out Catholic Charities on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccbuffalo and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccbuffalo.


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text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Electronics Technology, Computer Technician Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Code: 0743 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004) A computer service technician is highly knowledgeable in both computer hardware and software. This person must not only understand the operation of the computer system, but must also diagnose and repair the system when it fails, make upgrades and perform preventive maintenance. A computer service technician also answers customers' questions relating to correct use of computers or components and may install new equipment. A successful computer service technician must understand electronics, computer hardware and software, and how they work together to make the computer operate. Computer service technicians are employed in computer sales and service shops and any place a large number of computers are found. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 22. INFORMATION Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 57 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS CABS 195 Microsoft Windows 2 CISB 107 DOS Management 1 CISB 114 Programming Logic 3 CISB 130 Data Communications 3 CISB 133 Operating Systems 3 CISB 200 Info Sys Tech/Problem Solving 3 CISB 230 Intro to Local Area Networks 3 CISB 231 Advanced Local Area Networks 3 CISB 236 Microcomputer Software Support 3 ELCT 100 Schematic Drawing 1 ELCT 120 Programming Preparation 2 ELCT 151 Computer Troubleshooting 3 ELCT 160 Logic Problems Analysis 3 ELCT 161 Soldering/Desoldering 1 ELCT 170 Computer Repair Electronics I 6 ELCT 171 Computer Repair Electronics II 6 ELCT 180 Computer Test Equipment I 3 ELCT 181 Computer Test Equipment II 2 SPCH 110 Oral Communic in the Workplace 3 WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 9 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits (See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above) Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3 Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on how to fulfill this requirement) CHOICE 2: Word Processing 2 Credits CABS 119 Word for Windows 2 CABS 121 WordPerfect for Windows 2 CHOICE 3: Spreadsheet 2 Credits CABS 123 Lotus 1-2-3 for DOS 2 CABS 126 Excel 2 CABS 127 Quattro Pro 2 CABS 128 Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows 2 CHOICE 4: Database 2 Credits CABS 132 Paradox Database 2 CABS 133 Microsoft Access Database 2 MINIMUM TOTAL 66 NOTES: 1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for this Core area. 2. Students interested in specializing in microcomputer software support should review the curriculum guide for Microcomputer Support Specialist, #10713. SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments. I II III IV ELCT 100 CISB 114 CABS 195 CISB 133 ELCT 120 CISB 130 CISB 107 CISB 231 ELCT 160 ELCT 151 CISB 200 CISB 236 ELCT 161 ELCT 171 CISB 230 Lim.Ch. ELCT 170 ELCT 181 WRIT 124 Lim.Ch. ELCT 180 Lim.Ch. SPCH 110 Lim.Ch.


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very bad
Publié par Reviewer1226657 le Dec 08, 2010
This product, single handedly, put me off of hot beverages. It doesn't taste anything like chocolate raspberry. Although it's a natural sweetener, it tastes like chemicals. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.
Publié par Reviewer1780698 le Apr 20, 2012
I was so excited about the variety of flavors Sweet Leaf has to offer, and ordered 5 different flavors including this one. All of them are not sweet enough - I'd say the taste is more like luscious, and when you add some more it turns to real bitter. NuNaturals stevia is limited in flavors, but tastes so much better.
저는 별로에요
Publié par Reviewer2503833 le May 08, 2012
오....이건 아니에요.....향은 둘째치고 입천장에 들러붙는 듯한 싸구려 단맛입니다. 액체타입이라 샀는데 정말 별로에요. 취향에 따라 다르다고 생각합니다만..
Too much alcohol taste
Publié par Reviewer2203758 le Mar 24, 2013
This product smells and tastes too much of alcohol, like bacardi razz.
Not one of my most favorites
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Not one of my favorite stevia products. Would probably not purchase this one again.
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Life Extension, Ultra Natural Prostate, 60 Softgels (Discontinued Item)
Shipping Weight:?0.35 lbsShipping WeightThe Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product.
- Product Code: LEX-16956
- UPC Code: 737870169567
- Package Quantity: 60 Softgels
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.3 x 4.2 in, 0.3 lbs
This product has been discontinued and replaced by LEX-18956.
- For Longer Life
- With ApresFlex and Standardized Lignans
- Support for a Healthy Prostate
- Dietary Supplement
DeepExtract is a patented, state-of-the-art, ultra high pressure Co2 extraction technology that insures a complete bioactive extract profile available that most closely reflects the composition of premium, mature saw palmetto berries. Natural separation of active ingredients may occur.
Ultra Natural Prostate with AprèsFlex and Standardized Lignans
Ultra Natural Prostate formula has been upgraded numerous times so that it contains the most scientifically substantiated nutrients to help protect the prostate gland and maintain its healthy function. The latest formulation of Ultra Natural Prostate contains the following key ingredients:
Standardized lignans from flax seed and Norway spruce knotwood convert to enterolactone in the intestine, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream.
AprèsFlex, an extract of boswellia, is a superior inhibitor of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase or 5-LOX. AprèsFlex absorbs into the blood 52% better than previously available forms of boswellia, for superior effectiveness.
Nettle root extract (Urtica dioica). Testosterone converts to estrogen at higher rates as men age. Prostate cells are sensitive to estrogen's growth stimulatory effects. Nettle helps support prostate cells against excess estrogen levels.
DeepExtract USPlus saw palmetto extract. A number of normal biological events in aging men affect prostate function and structure. Saw palmetto has been shown to interfere with DHT activity in the prostate, inhibit alpha-adrenergic receptor activity (to support normal urinary flow), and help control inflammatory actions in the prostate gland. DeepExtract is a patented, state-of-the-art, ultra-high pressure CO2 extraction technology that ensures the most complete bioactive extract profile available that most closely reflects the composition of premium, mature saw palmetto berries. The result is a superior formula containing key ingredients in higher concentrations than many other extracts.
Pumpkin seed supercritical CO2 oil extract. From select European pumpkins, it enhances the composition of free fatty acids and augments saw palmetto's benefits.
Pygeum. Normal aging results in levels of certain prostaglandins increasing in the prostate gland. Pygeum africanum extract helps suppress prostaglandin E2, keeping the prostate gland placid and promoting prostate comfort.
Beta-sitosterol is a biologically active constituent of pygeum. A standardized pygeum extract plus beta-sitosterol from other plant sources is included in this formula to help maintain healthy prostate structure.
Graminex Flower Pollen Extract. European pollen extract has been shown to relax smooth muscle tone of the urethra, counteract DHT, and help regulate inflammatory reactions.
Boron. In addition to helping protect bones, this mineral has been shown to slow elevation of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) — seemingly a result of boron's positive effect on the presence of protein-degrading enzymes in the prostate gland.
Suggested Use
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.
Take two (2) softgels daily divided between morning and evening, with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Other Ingredients
Gelatin, glycerin, purified water, sunflower lecithin, beeswax, maltodextrin, rosemary extract.
Contains soybeans. Contains corn.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
|Supplement Facts
|Serving Size: 2 Softgels
|Servings Per Container: 30
|Amount Per Serving
|% Daily Value
|USPlus Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) CO2 DeepExtract (fruit) [std. to 85%-95% total fatty acids and sterols (272 mg)]
|320 mg
|Graminex Flower Pollen Extract (Secale cereale L.)
|252 mg
|ApresFlex (Boswellia serrata) extract (gum resin) [std. to 20% 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-B-boswellic acid (AKBA) (14 mg)]
|70 mg
|Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) extract [standardized to 85% total fatty acids (170 mg)]
|200 mg
|Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) extract (root)
|240 mg
|Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) extract (bark)
|100 mg
|Lycopene [from natural tomato extract (fruit)]
|10 mg
|Phytosterol Complex [std. to 59% free total sterols (400 mg) and 26.6% free beta-sitosterol (180 mg)]
|678 mg
|Proprietary Enterolactone Precursors Blend
HMRlignan Norway spruce (Picea abies) (knot wood) and ActiFlax Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) (seed) lignans extracts
|20.15 mg
|Boron (from boron citrate, aspartate, glycinate)
|3 mg
|**Daily Value not established.
Verified Purchase
Best product for prostate issues.
No Effect
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No Effect
Used for five months. Has had no effect on problem.
Helped me a lot
Posted by danarm on Dec 10, 2013
I have chronic prostatitis which I have treated many months with antibiotics and alpha-blockers, with mixed success (the condition continues). This product has helped me a lot and has made a significant improvement to the quality of my life by reducing symptoms. Also, I have tested other products and no other product has proven to be as good. Wish it also contained Resveratrol and Pomegranate in effective doses. Resveratrol and Pomegranate help prevent prostate cancer. This is why, in addition to this product, I also take those separately. I have tested many products for my prostate and this has the best results.
Works for me
Posted by Reviewer2972658 on Aug 21, 2013
Have taken faithfully for several years. It definitely works for me, and is the only natural remedy for enlarged prostate that has worked for me. I take one capsule in the morning and two in the evening.
Life Extension Ultra Neutral Prostate
Posted by Reviewer1589911 on Jul 07, 2013
I feel so much better, my PSA is gone down to a normal amount
very good
Posted by Reviewer2508471 on Jun 26, 2013
this medication is only one that met the specification that i'm looking for. 320 mg of saw palmetto plus 100 mg of pygeum and others supplementary.
Review of product based on 3 weeks of use.
Posted by Reviewer2501642 on Dec 17, 2012
No noticeable changes or improvements. Planning to try the Dr. Best brand next.