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Does anyone happen to know the absorption rate of the Caputo pizzeria 00 flour? I googled it and searched here but didn't find any actual rates. And, I know this will show my lack of knowledge in this area, but what is malted and/or bromated flour?


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iHerb Customer Reviews
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My favorite, and I've tried a ton of soaps
Posted by feistyveganconsumer on Jun 23, 2008
I love this soap. I've bought nine kinds of the One with Nature, and this was by far my favorite so far. I ran out last night, and although I've got four other kinds still to try, the Rose Petal soap is the real deal. Smells great but not overpowering lasts a long time (about a month, and I really lather myself up!), and has little pieces of rose in it, from what I can see in the bar and on my washrag. It also is moisturizing. I'm online to buy more, because out of all the soaps I've tried, including other brands, this is the best. And a great price.
Bubbly fragrant lather
Posted by Reviewer1612754 on Nov 29, 2007
These soaps lather very well and rinse off leaving you feeling clean but not dry. This rose scent is so pretty and is not a traditional scent of roses. While it smells up my entire bathroom upon entering, it does not leave you smelling heavily. My boyfriend likes to use it too.
Smell is amazing.
Posted by HealthforLife on Apr 11, 2008
This soap smells great and exfoliates as well. Nice size bar for the price. My huband even liked it as well and it leaves a nice scent on you even after you are out of the shower.
One with Nature, Rose Petal Soap Bar
Posted by Reviewer1987844 on May 20, 2008
This soap has a subtle rose scent. It keeps my husband's eczema in check. I'm so glad I found this.
One With Nature, Rose Petal Soap Bar
Posted by Reviewer1255885 on Jun 04, 2008
Very light fragrance, almost not there. Good hard milled soap. Kind to the skin.
Rose Petal Soap
Posted by Reviewer1452343 on Feb 12, 2008
I like the smell, that's what attracted me to the display I saw in Orlando, Florida. This soap was the best smelling soap and I'm so happy I tracked it down.
Love it!!!
Posted by Reviewer1184080 on Sep 04, 2008
This soap smells like heaven - rose and lemongrass! It lathers really well, and never dries my skin. I can't wait to try their other scents! I will definitely buy again!
lovely soap
Posted by lorischuster on Sep 24, 2008
One with Nature soaps are wonderful. Nice, creamy lather and no buildup of residue, even in my hard water. A great value, these large bars last.
Wow! Now that really smells! Good
Posted by Reviewer1193966 on May 13, 2008
Well now, this has a nice strong smell, not over powering, but you know you "treated" yourself to something special after bathing. It lathers great, is very smooth and gets you squeeky clean, good deal!
Good consistency but strong
Posted by Reviewer2646649 on Jan 02, 2010
The consistency of this soap is very firm. However, the rose smell was not pleasant like smelling a rose bush. It was more artificial and overpowering.

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Walk-In Freezers
A Walk-In Freezer Adds Storage Space for Bulk Foods and Ingredients
Walk-in freezers are common in restaurants, grocery stores, and other foodservice businesses because they convert empty space into usable storage area. You can find walk-in freezer units that come as a simple storage box and others that arrive with an external refrigeration system already connected to the box itself. They vary widely in size, as well, ensuring you can find one large enough to store your ingredients. Read more
A walk-in freezer comes with enough space inside to hold any number of shelving units, too. This way, you can adhere to health codes by keeping boxes and crates safely off the floor and maintaining a sanitary storage area. If you don't have enough space inside your building to add a freezer, you can choose an outdoor unit that is designed to sit apart from the rest of your restaurant.


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"America In Miniature", "Old Line State", "Free State"
Maryland has been called "America in Miniature" because so much is packed into its 10,460 square miles of land and water. You can find just about any kind of natural feature here, except a desert. That's because water is almost everywhere in Maryland. The "America In Miniature" title also applies to the role Maryland has played in our nation's history, from the founding of the United States to the present. And like our country, Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin. Famous Marylanders include politicians, lawyers, painters, craftspeople, writers, health professionals and religious leaders. Maryland was home to the first railroad, the first dental school and the first umbrella factory. And Maryland inventors gave us the gas light, the linotype machine and the refrigerator.
Maryland is also called the "Old Line State" and "Free State."The Old Line nickname was given during the Revolutionary War, when 400 soldiers in the First Maryland Regiment fought a British force of 10,000 and helped General George Washington's army to escape. Washington depended on the Maryland Line throughout the war, and the soldiers' discipline and bravery earned Maryland its nickname.
The name "Free State" was given in 1919, when Congress passed a law prohibiting the sale and use of alcohol. Marylanders opposed prohibition because they believed it violated their state's rights. The "Free State" nickname also represents Maryland's long tradition of political freedom and religious tolerance.
The Chesapeake Bay
The largest body of water in Maryland is the Chesapeake Bay, but we also have nearly 50 rivers and creeks, plus streams, lakes, ponds and the Atlantic Ocean. These waterways have been sources of food, employment, transportation and recreation for many centuries.
The major source of the Chesapeake Bay is the Susquehanna River. It is now the largest non-navigable river in North America, but 20,000 years ago the Susquehanna flowed all the way from upstate New York to the Atlantic Ocean. Ten thousand years ago, melting glacier ice caused the Atlantic to rise and push up into the Susquehanna; overflowing its banks and creating the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay is a drowned river bed of the Susquehanna River and also an estuary, where fresh and salt water mingle. The area of land and rivers from Cooperstown, New York to Virginia is called the "watershed" or "drainage area" of the Bay.
Marylanders At Work
Services 82% (Community, social, personal and tourism services, 27%; wholesale and retail trade, 25%; government, 19%; finance, insurance, and real estate, 6%; and transportation, communications, and utilities, 5%.)
Manufacturing 9%
Construction 7%
Agriculture 2%
You're probably wondering by now what people in Maryland do besides go to all of these great places. The chart above tells you how Marylanders spend their working hours. The majority of our state's citizens work in service jobs, which are located mostly in and around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. The federal government is one of the area's largest employers.
Maryland is a leader in manufacturing, computers, communication and other high-tech equipment. Not surprisingly, printing for the federal government and all those other service industries is big business. Food processing, from soft drinks and spices to seafood, is also important in Maryland.
Farming and harvesting seafood employ 2 percent of Maryland workers. Sixty-five percent of Maryland's farm income is from livestock, mostly poultry, and 35 percent is from crops. Flowers, shrubs and trees are the leading money crops, followed by corn, soybeans, tobacco, tomatoes and apples.
Marylanders have been making their living from the Chesapeake Bay since colonial days. Today the yearly catch of seafood, from crabs to oysters to rockfish, is worth more than $50 million.
Maryland State Song
Second in popularity only to "Dixie" in the South during the Civil War, "Maryland, My Maryland" was written by a 22 year-old schoolteacher named James Ryder Randall. Excited by a story of the passage of Union troops through the city of Baltimore, he composed a bitter poem and published it in a New Orleans newspaper. As he described it later, he composed the poem "under what may be called a conflagration of the senses, if not an inspiration of the intellect." It is set to the traditional tune of "Lauriger Horatius" (O, Tannenbaum). In 1939, Maryland offically adopted it as the State Song.
State Symbols
State Flag
One of the oldest and most distinctive state flags in America, Maryland's brightly colored standard was adopted as the Maryland State Flag in 1904. The design is taken from the "escutcheon" or "shield," in the first Lord Baltimore's Seal, dating from the 1630s. Black and gold quarters are the arms of Lord Baltimore's family, the Calverts. Red and white quarters are those of his mother's family, the Crosslands.
The Great Seal of Maryland
Used by the Governor and Secretary of State to authenticate official documents, the original Great Seal was brought to America in colonial days. Both sides are used for various purposes, including decoration of public buildings and authenticating acts of the legislature. The reverse side shows Lord Baltimore's "escutcheon" or "shield," with figures of a farmer and a fisherman. The Italian scroll reads, "Manly deeds, womanly words." The border is "With favor wilt thou compass us as with a shield" (Psalms V, 12). The obverse side shows Lord Baltimore armed and mounted.
State Crustacean
In 1989, the Maryland Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) was designated the State Crustacean. This creature is a major crop for Chesapeake Bay watermen and a spicy treat to millions of seafood lovers.
State Insect
The Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly (Euphydryas phaeion) was designated in 1973 as a state symbol. Abundant all over the state, it is blackish with basal patches and rows of orange and white spots.
State Boat
The skipjack, the last working boat under sail in North America, became a state symbol in 1985. It is used in the seafood industry for dredging oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
State Tree
The famous Wye Oak at Wye Mills on the Eastern Shore is more than 100 feet high with a branch spread of 165 feet. The tree was more than 450 years old, when it was toppled during a storm on June 6, 2002.
State Fossil Shell
The shell of the Ecphora quadricostata (Say), an extinct snail, was designated the State Fossil Shell in 1984. The Ecphora inhabited the Bay and other East Coast tidal waters five to 12 million years ago. It is believed an Ecphora shell found in St. Mary's County (c. 1685), was the first North American fossil to be illustrated in European scientific works.
State Dog
The Maryland State Dog is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a breed that originated in the state in the early 1800s. It is characterized as an excellent hunter, good family pet and "worthy friend." It was designated the official State Dog in 1964.
State Sport
Jousting - the centuries-old equestrian sport originated in the Middle Ages in the era of knighthood. It is Maryland's State Sport, designated by the General Assembly in 1962. Maryland was the first state to designate an official state sport.
State Flower
Blooming around the Fourth of July and dotting the hillsides and meadows all over the state, the Black-Eyed Susan reproduces the Maryland colors, black and gold. The blossoms have 13 petals, the same number as the original colonies, of which Maryland is one. It was legally adopted as the State Flower in 1918.
State Bird
The Baltimore Oriole was officially named the Maryland State Bird in 1947. However, 65 years earlier, the General Assembly had passed legislation giving the species special protection. The oriole bears the name of Lord Baltimore, Maryland's founder and the colors of the Calvert shield, yellow and black.
State Fish
The striped bass or rockfish (Morone saxatilis) is considered the most important and valuable fish in Maryland waters. It was designated the State Fish by the General Assembly in 1965.
State Drink
The State Drink for Maryland is milk. It was designated the State drink by the General Assembly in 2004.
State Team Sport
In 2004, Lacrosse was officially named the Team Sport of Maryland. Lacrosse is the oldest sport in North America dating back to the 17th century. Indians played lacrosse to heal the sick and to prepare for war.
State Gem
The Patuxent River Stone became the State Gem of Maryland effective October 1, 2004. The Patuxent River Stone is actually an agate, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. The Patuxent River Stone's colors of red and yellow reflect the Maryland State Flag. The agate is found only in Maryland.
State Cat
Calico, with colors resembling the Maryland State Flag.
State Folk Dance
Square Dancing
State Horse
Thoroughbred, used for racing, polo, show jumping and dressage, also for work by mounted police units and leisure by recreational riders.
State Dinosaur
Astrodon johnstoni, " star tooth", which lived between 95 and 130 million years ago.
State Reptile
The Maryland State Reptile is the Diamondback terrapin, also known as the University of Maryland College Park mascot.


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Flour Testing MethodsMeasure out exactly 6 oz of each type of flour being tested. Mix each flour with enough water (approximately 3 oz) to make a stiff dough, knead it for five minutes, then allow it to rest for fifteen minutes. After that, wash each dough ball under a stream of cool water, kneading constantly until the water runs clear and all that remains is a rubbery mass. This is pure gluten. Place the ball on a paper towel for one minute, to drain off excess water, then weigh it. The heaviest ball indicates the flour with the most protein. For further comparison, form each gluten piece into a smooth ball and place them on a pan, allowing at least 3 inches between them. Bake them in a hot oven (450 to 500 degrees F) for about an hour. The balls will expand. After baking compare their size. Generally speaking, the largest ball indicates the flour with the most and, possibly, highest quality protein.


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Chengdu World Cup Set to Begin
The famous Pierre de Coubertin Modern Pentathlon Centre will be the host of the 4th and final World Cup of the year in Chengdu, China, from May 26-30.
This marks the final opportunity for athletes to gain valuable World Cup points to qualify for the World Cup Final, where priceless Olympic Qualification spots will be offered. The World Cup Final is also an Olympic test event.
For the U.S. team, Rendy Lynn Opdycke (Mercer Island, Wash.) will compete on Thursday in semifinal Group A, and Suzanne Stettinius (Parkton, Md.) is in Group B. There are 56 women from 18 countries in the women's field.
The men's side will featuer 82 athletes from 24 countries and 3 semifinal groups. U.S. athletes competing are Sam Sacksen (Somerset, Pa.), Dennis Bowsher (Dallas, Texas), Eli Bremer (Monument, Colo.) and Nathan Schrimsher (Roswell, N.M.).
The UIPM will broadcast the finals live on Pentathlon TV @ pentathlon.org on May 28 & 29. The broadcast will feature highlights of the fencing and swimming events as well as live coverage of the riding and combined event.
Competition Schedule:
May 26 Women's Qualification Competition
May 27 Men's Qualification Competition
May 28 Women's Individual Final
May 29 Men's Individual Final
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Don't Leave without Visiting These 4 Myrtle Beach Attractions
Take a break from the beach with shopping, dining, and entertainment.
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Take a break from the beach with shopping, dining, and entertainment.
From the quiet to the action packed, Myrtle Beach has a beach for you.
See why kids will love the zoo, aquarium, and other animal encounters.
Discover illusions, mirror mazes, and museums of the strange.
This is the big leagues, with dozens of courses home to pirates, dragons, and volcanos.
Ride the SkyWheel, fly in helicopters, and zipline over rivers.
Find alligators, snakes, and egrets in the area's largest state park. Explore the old mysterious mansion at Atalaya Castle or just hang out on the calm beach.
It's the safest way to watch 15-foot gators leap from the water to devour their dinner. This reptile sanctuary features gators, snakes, and other animals.
It's quieter than Broadway at the Beach and geared more towards nature with tiger and alligator attractions. It's also home to House of Blues.
With tons of shops, restaurants, activities, and a vibrant nightlife, it's similar to Downtown Disney. Just watch out for those catfish in the lake!
Finished in 2010, the boardwalk is filled with beachside restaurants, souvenir shops and the iconic Skywheel. It also hosts concerts and summer events.
No forks here! It's a 3-course dinner show out of the middle ages. Guests are greeted as "My Lord, Lady, Prince, and Princess," and knights duel and joust below.
It's what you think of when you think of Myrtle Beach. Warm sands, a boardwalk with restaurants and attractions, and tons of energy.
In this quiet maritime forest behind the dunes, you'll find picnic benches and a few trails. Admire the wildlife, and come for the kid-friendly nature classes.
Slightly less crowded than Myrtle Beach, this beach mixes homes and smaller resorts for a quieter experience.
Dark corners, scariest noises, and that guy with a chainsaw make this haunted house show fun for the whole family.
Hop aboard the Sea Gypsy with the little ones ones, as they dress in pirate outfits and shoot water cannons off the starboard. This boat cruise is a delight for young kids.
Starting at a plantation, you ride to the beach for a stroll along the ocean. Come during the day or a romantic sunset.
It's a day on a farm from the early 1900's. Watch blacksmiths hammer out tools and farmers plow the fields. It's a great educational activity for the kids.
The Grand Strand's best zoo – you get to see otters, foxes, eagles, and more. Then take a pontoon boat ride to see gators and native animals in their natural habitats.
Think non-corporate Chuck E. Cheese's, but with top-notch pizza. There's an amazing playspace for kids and a sports bar for parents.
With moving seats that buzz with different physical effects and even smells, you're immersed in a multi-sensory cinema experience.
In the first half, you chase bank robbers through a mind-bending maze. In the second part, kids get to dodge lasers in a spy mission.
This dual mirror maze and laser vault challenge will put your sense of reality to the test.
You put on glasses and watch a dazzling wrap-around screen while your seats move to the movie.
Take your family's holiday photo next to the world's tallest and shortest man. These exhibits of oddity will peak your curiosity.
Next door to Ripley's Museum, this mirror puts you in a labyrinth of mirrors and LED lights.
Kids get to see how electricity works, experience a hurricane, and explore a 3D version of Google Earth. There's even a zipline going into the building and lazer tag inside.
Turquoise blue water cascades into crystal-clear seas in this version of the Mayan Riviera. The course plays into a Mayan temple that erupts with thunder and lightening.
It's great for young kids because they get to play the story of Peter Pan. You can also buy a $35 package here to play Dragon's Lair, Jungle Safari, Jurassic Golf, and Shipwreck Island.
Journey back to the time of knights, castles, and dragons. Watch out for the firebreathing dragon! It's at Broadway at the Beach so you're next to tons of fun.
Every year, the best mini golfers in the world gather here for a face off. It may well be the most famous mini golf course in the world.
Putt through a misty prehistoric jungle with challenging hills and tricky lies. Then do the Ice Age course and test your skills in the fog.
You crash land on a tropical island with nothing but your putters. All that's left to do is play until you're rescued.
It's the world's only volcano with air conditioning inside. So when the weather is hot, the best place to play is inside a magma chamber.
Purists might scoff at the ridiculous theming that mixes the Loch Ness Monster, minotaurs, and aliens with Elvis and Einstein. But nobody said it wasn't entertaining.
It's the only course overlooking the ocean, right above the boardwalk. You putt around a small lagoon where a shark takes a bite out of a fisherman's boat every 15 minutes.
You get a beautiful view of the Atlantic (for a few seconds that is), until you drop down on a bungee cord. This one's for the adrenaline junkie in your family.
Strap in for a behind-the-wheel stock car experience at the Myrtle Beach Speedway. Or, you can always just sit back and watch the professionals do the racing.
Starting at $20 per person, you can ride a helicopter over the ocean and see the entire beach in its full glory.
Each climate-controlled car is a comfy place to escape the heat and admire the view from above.
Take out a go-cart on a former NASCAR track. There's also a mini golf course, arcade, rock wall, and the thrilling Sky Coaster.
Home to one of the biggest wooden coasters in the South, this park has 37 rides for all ages. There's also a waterpark located conveniently across the street.
Great for families with older kids, you'll get to traverse ropes courses and fly down ziplines.


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You've got some spectacular looking pizzas there! I'm heading to Rome in a few weeks, and hopefully will get a chance to try the Pizzarium pies to really understand the hype...How close is your dough to what they're serving, in your opinion?
Johnny the Gent, your latest creations are amazing. I think you are right up there with Bonci at this point. Fantastic crumb and really great toppings. Well done!
I don't know how I've missed this thread up till now. I think I'm in love. "diced bacon, jalapeno peppers, whole milk mozz, quail eggs, jalapeno peppers, green bell peppers, red onion, button mushrooms" ... OMG ...
Couldn't wait long. http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,9989.msg288250.html#msg288250
Here's some pics of this morning's breakfast This dough, made with 100% semola rimacinata was in the fridge for 24 hours. You can see some pics of the dough from the mixing to balling stage in this post here: http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,24649.40.html, starting on Reply# 54.It was left out of the fridge for approx 1 1/2 hour prior to baking, until it warmed to room temperature. It parbaked on the bottom rack at 300 degrees celsius with only sauce & EVOO for about 10 minutes, then I piled on the toppings : Cubed whole milk mozzarella, sliced red and green chilli peppers, sliced onions, and some homemade spicy italian sausage that I made yesterday evening -http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,25272.0.htmlThis pie came out really good, the cream colored crust had great flavor and a nice bite to it - the bottom was nice and crunchy. And the peppers were fiery hot .
Johnny, where did you get that recipe for "Pissaladeira?" It looks amazing.
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UPDATE: Adding a comment from Jon Peddie of JPR in the last paragraph.
Globalfoundries, the contract maker of semiconductors that produces leading-edge microprocessors for Advanced Micro Devices, denied rumours earlier spread by a financial analyst about further delays of production using 32nm silicon-on-insulator process technology. As reported previously, AMD's 32nm SOI plans remain on track.
"We have absolutely made no changes to our 32nm guidance. We are making good progress and our ramp is on track support AMD's plans to ship product to customers 1H 2011," said Jon Carvill, vice president of global communications at Globalfoundries.
Back in early November it was reported citing unofficial sources that AMD would start production of its desktop microprocessors with Bulldozer micro-architecture sometime in April '11, whereas mass production of code-named Llano accelerated processing units (APUs) for desktops and mobiles will commence in July '11. Sometimes in May or June the company is also expected to begin manufacturing of server-class processors based on Bulldozer micro-architecture.
On Tuesday a financial analyst implied on further delays of 32nm SOI production at Globalfoundries.
"Consensus is clearly negative on AMD's ability to execute, but our work (and Mr. Meyer's resignation) suggests these concerns might even be worse than many fear. With the 32nm ramp at GlobalFoundries delayed, and the ability to value-price Fusion products in some doubt, we see no reason to move off our negative bias," Daniel Berenbaum, an analyst with Auriga investment firm, wrote in a note to clients.
The first desktop Bulldozer-based chips code-named Zambezi are expected to be eight-core products with 95W and 125W thermal design power as well as 8MB L3 cache. Later in the second quarter of 2011 AMD, according to sources with knowledge of the company's roadmap, will release six-core chips with 8MB L3 cache and four-core products with 4MB cache. All of the processors will feature TurboCore 2.0 technology, dual-channel DDR3 memory controller with up to 1866MHz memory support and will be compatible with AM3+ mainboards based on AMD 900-series chipsets.
There will be three types of code-named Llano desktop chips to be released in the third quarter of 2011: quad-core and triple-core Beavercreek chips with 65W or 100W thermal design power as well as dual-core Winterpark APU with 65W TDP, according to unofficial sources. Since Llano is by definition a mainstream unit, there will over seven models launched in the third quarter of next year. All of the chips will support DirectX 11 graphics UVD 3 video engine and will be available in FM1 form-factor. While the capabilities of Llano designs for notebooks will be the same as for desktops, power consumption of such APUs will be lower. In addition, AMD may try to launch the notebook flavour of the product earlier than the desktop version.
"I visited GlobalFoundries in Dresden in late September. In November I met with their executive staff and their investors at ATIC. At CES I spoke with them again. I have held wafers of 32nm Llano chips and been given assurances from the top management on down that not only is the process running well, its yield ramp is ahead of schedule. AMD is shipping early volume production parts now I am told," said Jon Peddie, the principal analyst at Jon Peddie Research, a technology market tracking firm.


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CamelBak Rogue Hydration Backpack - 183cu in $69.95
Go rogue responsibly.
Say 'hi' to your new best riding buddy, the CamelBak Rogue Hydration Backpack. As long as you give this guy a piggy-back ride, he'll never leave your side. He's got your back covered and your body hydrated. Your new friend won't smother you though: the Air Channel back panel and air mesh harness distribute airflow so your back and shoulders can stay comfortable as you pedal away the miles. The Rogue contains a 183 cubic inch front organizer pocket, enough room for an energy bar, phone, or some bike tools. Dual compression straps prevent the pack from bouncing behind you, maintaining compact profile. Tough-as-nails nylon and diamond Clarus fabric, coated in DWR and PU, create a durable and long-lasting shell that protects your gear from outside moisture. Reflective panels lend you a bit of safety when riding or hiking in low-light situations.
Season after season, CamelBak's super scientists have been hard at work refining and perfecting the Antidote reservoir, the industry's most popular solution to hydration. At the turn of a cap (a quarter turn to be exact), you can open or close the reservoir, refilling and securing it again in seconds. Center baffling and a sleek design prevent your water from jostling about inside your pack while running, hiking, or hitting the park. When not off exploring the world, simply disconnect the tube using the Quick Link System and hang up the Antidote for proper drying or storage. Since last year, CamelBak's go-to reservoir system has actually lost some weight, reducing bulk in the fill port and offering you that much more convenience.
- DWR and PU-coated nylon and diamond clarus fabric
- Two-liter Antidote reservoir
- Air Channel back panel
- Air mesh harness
- Dual compression straps
- Bike tool organizer pocket
- Reflective panels
Tech Specs
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Reviews & Community
Great sized pack
I'm pretty small (5'4) and hate running with any kind of pack. This Camelback is the perfect size for me and light enough to take running up the trails. Even on a small frame, it fits snug and doesn't bounce around.
Also handy on shorter day hikes and has a few pockets for smaller items.
Simple but everything you could need
This is a super simple and easy to use hydration pack. It has small storage compartments for little items such as a cliff bar or your keys but holds plenty of water and is everything you would need in order to stay hydrated out on the trail.
Perfect for trail runs
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I wanted a light hydration pack for trail runs, now that the weather is getting hotter. I hate running with a pack on normally, but this Camelbak is extremely easy to run with and fits snugly, so no bouncing around.
It's easy to fill and holds just the right amount of liquid for a decent run/hike/ride.
Great Size Camelbak
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Perfect size for carrying a few small items. Holds enough in the bladder for most trips, also.... Lightweight and easy to carry
Very good, but
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Is Very good hidratation pack, Very light and confortable. But is smaller than the old model, so, is not good for long rides or when you have to carry more itens. I recomend for racedays or short rides!
Great Hydration Pack
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I use this on long motorcycles rides, pockets have room for a couple granola bars or other miscellaneous items. Very lightweight I don't even notice it's there most of the time!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Very pleased with this bag. Worth buying!
great all around
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
use it for hot days or long runs. not only for water, but also water for my dog and space for collapsible bowl. Also can use on bike etc. Very comfy even if wearing no top, doesn't bounce.
Rogue perfect for trail running
The Rogue doesn't bounce around while running thanks to very adjustable chest and shoulder straps.
Rogue perfect for trail running
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this pack for trail running in lieu of a hydration vest because I'm not a huge fan of drinking from bottles while running and I also would rather have things on my back than my chest. I'm not an ultra runner by an means, but I do go on long enough trail runs to really warrant bringing a good bit of water, maybe some snack mix or a hammer gel, bear spray, and musical devices.
The CamelBack Rogue Hydration Backpack is the perfect solution. This pack is really small and light (so small that it almost looks ridiculous when its not on you) so its ideal for the trail. The 2 liter reservoir is just enough water to bring along, but not too much to weigh you down. The bottom pocket has a zip closure and can hold lots of things (I think I fit a headlamp, GoPro, bag of trail mix, and iPhone in it). The top pocket has a convenient key attachment loop so even if you forget to zip it up and then do cartwheels mid-run (on purpose hopefully), you'll never lose your keys. That pocket is certainly big enough to hold a few more things too. The mesh pouch is perfect for carrying a lightweight layer or pair of gloves.
Honestly, the selling point of this pack for me was the fit. It hugs your body nicely and the chest strap and shoulder straps cinch down tight so it doesn't bounce around while you're running. Watch out, because some of the hydration packs don't have a chest strap (shown below in my photo) and that is the most important feature to me. The second my backpack strap starts sliding off, I'm annoyed. The small but very necessary chest strap on the Rogue fixes that for good. Also, the bladder is easy to fill and completely removable for easy cleaning or replacement.
Quick and Easy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is a great hydration pack to have if you are looking for something lightweight and not to bulky. They hydration bladder is super easy to use and fill without getting everything around you wet. It's the perfect size for a quick little hike up the mountain or even for a cruise on the bike! Great pack to own!
Great pack
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Easy to fill, unlike all other hydration packs.
Bladder is just the right size for a good trail ride.
Doesn't cover much of your back so stays relatively cool.
OK size for basic tools and a tube.
Great Bag
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I use this product when hiking and mountain biking. The pack is light, comfortable and comes in some great colors. I would definitely recommend this product.


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Stocks Pull Back From Record Highs
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The S&P 500 slipped Wednesday, shying away from topping the 1,700 mark after coming within just points of what would have been a milestone mark for the index as caution prevailed.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.38% to 1,685.94 after trading as high as 1,698.38 Wednesday morning following evidence that the eurozone economy was rising out of a recession and a series of upbeat earnings reports from companies including Apple
Stephen Suttmeier, the New York-based chief equity technical strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch put out a note this week showing that he remains on the bullish side on the stock market, predicting a rally into the 1,700 level with rising resistance at 1,710 which, if shattered, could bring the S&P to its next leg higher at 1725 with the possibility of a longer-term move to 1,775. He's seeing short-term support for the S&P at 1,674 to 1,670 and a more important level of support at the index's prior resistance in the 1,654 to 1,650 area.
Meanwhile Craig Johnson, a Minneapolis-based senior technical research analyst at Piper Jaffray this week reiterated his 1,700 objective for this year and 2,000 target for 2014.
Sameer Samana, a St. Louis, Mo.-based international strategist at Wells Fargo Advisors maintains that the S&P 500 is now close to the upper end of his year-end target range of 1,650 to 1,700.
"All told, the improving health of eurozone economies fits my expectation that global economy activity will do well in the second half of the year providing a bullish backdrop for equity prices," Andrew Wilkinson, the New York-based chief economic strategist at Miller Tabak said in a emailed comment. "I think new highs will continue to be a driving theme as 2013 progresses."
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.16% to 15,542.24. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was up incrementally at 3,579.60 as heavyweight Apple advanced more than 5% to $440.61 after reporting third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
Roger Shaffer, managing director at HighTower's Shaffer Wealth Management, said in a phone interview that the current dip in the S&P 500 appears to be a leveling off from all the volatility it has experienced related to Federal Reserve announcements and earnings season.


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Spring arrived early for the memory folks, and the fair weather could last into the summer. Fall could be a tougher story.
Makers of memory chips Micron Technology MU 4.3855641845591595% Micron Technology Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD22.85 0.96 4.3855641845591595% /Date(1485295200309-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 29003070 AFTER HOURS USD23.18 0.329999999999998 1.4442013129102844% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 384022 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 24139239580.8399 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 414618 More quote details and news » (ticker: MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), and hard-disk drive vendors Seagate Technology STX 2.941985152598295% Seagate Technology PLC U.S.: Nasdaq USD37.44 1.07 2.941985152598295% /Date(1485295200342-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6854208 AFTER HOURS USD42 4.56 12.179487179487179% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1537646 P/E Ratio 29.714285714285715 Market Cap 10711801568.3501 Dividend Yield 6.730769230769231% Rev. per Employee 242462 More quote details and news » (STX) and Western Digital WDC 4.624913971094288% Western Digital Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD76.01 3.36 4.624913971094288% /Date(1485295200403-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 6237189 AFTER HOURS USD80.6 4.58999999999999 6.0386791211682675% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 228083 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 20739686464.6515 Dividend Yield 2.6312327325351927% Rev. per Employee 196877 More quote details and news » (WDC) have enjoyed very good returns this year and, with the exception of Micron, a healthy 12-month performance as well.
Micron, however, is the top performer so far this year, rising a whopping 48%, followed by SanDisk, up 27%. Western and Seagate managed respectable 18% and 16% returns. All are well ahead of the Standard and Poor's 500's 9.4% rise.
What's interesting is that the all four are alighting in unison even though their technologies—chips versus disks—are often positioned as being rivals in the storage world. The spate of good fortune probably has a lot to do with how these four parties have seen their industries become more "rational" in the last two years.
Amidst a slumping PC market, all four are benefiting from their own tight supplies, as well as new opportunities such as mobile phones and data centers "in the cloud," if you will.
Micron is expected to close on an acquisition of competitor Elpida Memory, which is in bankruptcy. That deal not only removes a player from the PC-oriented DRAM market, but is expected to boost Micron's involvement in memory chips for mobile devices.
As my colleague Alex Eule astutely noted in these pages last month ("Faster, Smaller, and More Energy Efficient," Feb. 2), SanDisk is benefiting both from being designed into Apple's iPhone (with the introduction of the iPhone 5 last fall), and also from a scenario in which manufacturers of flash memory are not building capacity in their factories as rapidly as they did in years past.
Prices for NAND flash are up 35% this year, and two weeks ago, that category of chips had its best week of the year in terms of pricing strength, according to a note put out Friday by RBC Capital Markets' Doug Freedman.
As Freedman explains it, "Industry supply is expected to be far more rational than years past," as the costs of making chips are rising, and to remain profitable, manufacturers have to try to keep prices of NAND high.
For Seagate and Western, the story has been told many times now how the hard-disk-drive industry has consolidated, reducing the risk of disastrous pricing battles.
That saner environment continues to delight Wall Street. A report a week ago from Richard Kugele of Needham made the point yet again: "It is hard not to be impressed with the management discipline currently being exhibited by the leaders of the drive industry." He continued: "Demand, particularly on the notebook side remains very weak, but the industry has responded swiftly by curtailing production and maintaining bare minimum inventory levels."
The product of that more-rational pricing environment for the drive makers is better shareholder returns. Seagate's 4.3% dividend is exemplary and well known at this point. Western is less scintillating, with a mere 2% dividend, but it is committed to paying out half its free cash flow in buyback and dividends. Writes Keith Bachman of BMO Capital Markets in a note to clients last week, Western can be expected to "consistently raise the dividend payout over the longer term."
Then again, the drive makers' stocks' ascendancy may signal that Wall Street finally takes seriously their ability to broaden beyond disk drives to flash-based drives, which are faster and higher in profitability. Western last week announced a $51 million investment in a start-up called Skyera, whose goal is to make the same relatively inexpensive flash memory used in consumer gadgets such as the iPod suitable for use in corporate storage systems.
WILL ALL THIS GOODWILL for memory makers last past the summer? It seems hard to imagine so, given how little good news is in store for the PC market, which still serves as a major source of demand for all four companies.
The buzz about the PC market remains almost universally negative: Pacific Crest's Michael McConnell two weeks ago wrote that his examination of the supply chain for notebook computers suggest sales were down in February by 18% from January's level, worse than the 13% decline he was modeling. The reasons are both sluggish interest in Microsoft's MSFT 0.8894536213468869% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD63.52 0.56 0.8894536213468869% /Date(1485295200460-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 23349087 AFTER HOURS USD63.62 0.0999999999999943 0.1574307304785894% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1318247 P/E Ratio 30.53846153846154 Market Cap 489536096514.266 Dividend Yield 2.455919395465995% Rev. per Employee 745325 More quote details and news » (MSFT) Windows 8 operating system, and, more ominously, "increasing popularity of low-priced white tablets, specifically in China," by which he means the no-name brand machines the industry calls "white boxes."
Research firm IDC last week cut its estimate for this year's PC shipments to a drop of 1.3%, compared with its original forecast for a 2.8% increase. The firm cited a lack of touch-screen hardware to show off the best aspects of Windows 8.
At this point, the only companies trumpeting some magical resurgence of the PC market later this year are Microsoft and Intel INTC 2.3116671199347296% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD37.62 0.85 2.3116671199347296% /Date(1485295200177-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 34158805 AFTER HOURS USD37.7 0.0800000000000054 0.2126528442317916% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 963576 P/E Ratio 17.745283018867923 Market Cap 174253032169.342 Dividend Yield 2.7644869750132908% Rev. per Employee 539860 More quote details and news » (INTC). Both say there will be a raft of compelling new computers with touch-screen interfaces and foldable, hybrid forms that do double duty as tablet computers.
But the consumer is not standing still. IDC suggests that in the breach, they are allocating their money to tablets and smartphones, which continue to present ever more enticing bells and whistles. (See Gadget of the Week for a review of Samsung's latest, the Galaxy S4.)
Seagate and Western are echoing Intel and Microsoft's hopeful tone. In an interview with Seagate CFO Pat O'Malley in late February, Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty noted the company takes "new design wins" for its wares as evidence of "a calendar 2013 second-half PC demand uptick." But demand for components is not the same thing as actual user demand, and I suspect this is more wishful thinking on the part of the PC industry.
The trading data show Seagate has held up relatively well in the fall months in each of the last three years, while Western had a rough go of it in the latter part of 2010 and 2011 but beat the S&P 500 handily in the back half of last year. Micron has tended to be weak in the latter half of each of the last three years.
SanDisk, while the most expensive of the stocks, at 15 times forward earnings, also has the most interesting prospects in mobile phones, tablets, data centers, and the rest. The company has had decent back-half gains in each of the last three years, and it perhaps stands the best chance of holding up past June.
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Chicken and Bean Burritos
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 2 cloves garlic; 1 smashed, 1 minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 pound (about 2 cups) frozen diced butternut squash, thawed
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed
- 1 15 -ounce can black beans
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers, plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid
- 4 8 -inch whole-wheat tortillas, warmed
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Plain low-fat yogurt or sour cream, for serving (optional)
Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add the rice and smashed garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the squash and reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer, undisturbed, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle the chicken over the rice mixture, cover and remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, make the bean salsa: Drain and rinse the beans, quarter the tomatoes and chop the cilantro and jalapenos. Toss with the pickling liquid and minced garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir the chicken-rice mixture and spoon it down the center of each tortilla, then top with half of the bean salsa and sprinkle with the cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up. Slice in half and serve with avocado, the remaining bean salsa and yogurt, if desired.
Per serving: Calories 497; Fat 15 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 25 mg; Sodium 620 mg; Carbohydrate 70 g; Fiber 11 g; Protein 24 g
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Legion clinches share of NIHL title
MARQUETTE – Winning three of four games on the road Jan. 25-27 brought the Marquette American Legion Bantam AA hockey team at least a share of the NIHL title.
Coach Brian Nebel's skaters lost to Mackinaw City, 5-2, before beating Alpena twice, 7-1 and 3-2, and then getting the best of Mackinaw City, 3-1.
Against Mackinaw City Jan. 35, Legion got goals from Tristan Ashbrook and Joe Phillips, but it wasn't enough as the winners erased a 2-1 deficit with four unanswered goals.
Kristian Jackson, Ben Cole, Hunter Doucette and Donny Schultz recorded assists for Marquette, while goaltender Jack Eyler made 35 stops.
In the 7-1 triumph over host Alpena, Spencer DenBeste notched two goals to pace Marquette. Also recording markers were Jackson, Branden Campbell, Shane Ring, Schultz and Alister Henderson.
Picking up helpers were Campbell, Ashbrook (2), Doucette, Cole, Aydin Frost, Justin Moyle, Phillips and Justin Hendrickson.
Travis Cameron came up with 20 saves for Legion.
In the 3-2 Marquette win over Alpena, DenBeste tallied twice, with Chris LeMire adding a single marker – and the game-winner.
Nick Bink recorded three assists and LeMire two for Legion. Cole also picked up a helper.
Eyler turned aside 15 Alpena shots on net.
On Jan. 27 at Mackinaw City, Doucette, LeMire and Bink – on an empty net – all dented the twine for Legion in the 3-1 triumph.
Kyle Lane, Ashbrook, Bink, DenBeste and LeMire collected assists, with Eyler coming up with 33 saves for Legion, 24-23-8 overall and 10-4-2 in the NIHL.
mBank girls go 3-1
The Marquette mBank girls hockey team of Marquette won three of four contests Jan. 26-27.
The local team split with the M&M Thunder in Marinette (Wis.) Jan. 26, winning 3-0 and losing 3-1.
Goaltender Hannah Riesland earned the shutout in the first game. She wound up allowing just five goals on 71 shots on net over the weekend.
The local skaters then dropped the Manistique Wildcats, 6-1 and 4-1.
Libbie Doney led mBank in scoring with three goals and an assist in the four games.
Other goal scorers for the local club were: Kacey Mullett, Haley Peterson and Alex Paquette (two each); Amanda Gray, Katie Pryor, Lauren Folker, Freya Holferty and McKenzie Masters.
Assists were also recorded by Mullett, Peterson, Gray (2), Pryor (2), Folker (2); and Holferty, Taylor Swajanen, Annie Boyer, Dana Paquet and Faith Martin.
Wells Fargo swept
A trip to Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario, Canada) the weekend of Jan. 26-27 left the Marquette Wells Fargo U14 girls hockey team with 2-0 and 7-1 losses.
The lone Marquette goal came from Lexi White, 15 seconds into the game.
Briana Holman made 34 saves in goal for Wells Fargo on the weekend.
City Insurance swept
With a depleted lineup due to injuries, the Marquette City Insurance Pee Wee AA hockey team lost three games to the Green Bay Gamblers Jan. 26-27.
In the opener, the Marquette icers lost 3-2, despite goals by Sean O'Connor and Reece Fortner for the Sentinels.
Nate Bordson and Daunte Fortner picked up assists, with Dylan Sibilsky turning aside 32 shots on goal.
City Insurance then fell to the Gamblers, 4-1. Tanner Phillips scored the lone Sentinels' marker, assisted by Bordson.
Tyler Bergwall made 21 stops in net for the Marquette squad.
On Jan. 27, the Sentinels (36-16-2) lost, 6-3. Luke Beerman scored twice, with Daunte Fortner getting the other tally. Bordson (2) and Phillips drew assists.
Sibilsky came up with 24 saves.
Police Cadets drop two
The Marquette Police Cadets Squirt B hockey team dropped 7-3 and 5-2 decisions to Escanaba Binks on Jan. 13.
Tommy Blemberg, Chase Bourdeau and Julian Gleason scored for Marquette in the opener. Colin Bradley assisted.
Bourdeau and Jack Burzynski posted tallies for the Police Cadets in the second contest, with Bradley and Ethan Richards collecting helpers.
Hockey Central splits
The Marquette Hockey Central Pee Wee hockey team split with Superiorland Kiwanis by identical 2-0 scores.
Tyler Blight scored a goal and added an assist for Superior Kiwanis in its victory. Jacob Johnson chipped in a marker and Kyle Michelson made 19 saves.
Soren Higgins came up with 12 stops in net for Hockey Central.
In the Hockey Central win, Jon Jason and Karsten Kamps each posted a goal and an assist for the winners. Tim Muladore and Collin Fure each contributed a helper.
Higgins came up with 15 saves for the shutout, while Michelson made 18 stops in the loss.


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Orzo Stuffed Peppers
- 1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
- 2 zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. The orzo should be only partially cooked. Use a fine mesh sieve to transfer the orzo to the large bowl with the other vegetables. Stir the orzo into the vegetable mix to combine. Transfer the warm chicken broth to a 3-quart baking dish.
Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all ribs and seeds. Cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up.
Place the peppers in the baking dish with the warm chicken broth. Spoon the orzo mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully transfer the orzo stuffed pepper to a serving plate.
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
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About the Author: Ambassador Luis CdeBaca directs the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
The state of the global fight against modern slavery is summarized each year in the United States' Trafficking in Persons Report, which gauges countries' progress in combating human trafficking and makes recommendations for the next year. Each issue of the Report has seen more and more countries adopting modern anti-slavery policies and practices. Released to great fanfare in June of each year, the Report doesn't just provide a snapshot of the situation; it also drives diplomatic engagement and governmental responses.
While the Report is an occasion for publicity, analysis, and engagement, the real action in the fight against modern slavery takes place throughout the year, too often unpublished and unseen, through the ongoing efforts of U.S. diplomats in Washington and in our embassies around the world. Our staff works daily with foreign governments and non-governmental organizations to fight this heinous crime. U.S. diplomatic and programmatic achievements have included the passage of comprehensive anti-trafficking laws, the support and establishment of shelters for victims, increased conviction rates, and public awareness campaigns on demand for commercial sex. We are marshalling the resources of the entire State Department to tackle the issue of human trafficking worldwide and to embed it within our foreign policy.
Keeping the hard work of the anti-trafficking actors across the globe in mind, here are a few notable moments and themes for 2010.
• No one can forget the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Anti-trafficking experts participated in the disaster response, ensuring that protections for trafficking victims and those most vulnerable to trafficking, particularly children, were incorporated into the plans to rebuild. My office swiftly awarded $1.4 million in new grants to aid in the efforts and was appropriated an additional $5.5 million by Congress to strengthen Haitian institutional and civil society capacity to identify and respond to human trafficking. We expect to make nine awards to public international and non-governmental organizations this year.
• Concerned that "millions of people worldwide are held in compelled service, as well as thousands within the United States," President Obama declared January to be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The President urged us to "acknowledge that forms of slavery still exist in the modern era, and recommit ourselves to stopping the human traffickers who ply this horrific trade."• On February 3, 2010, Secretary Clinton chaired the first meeting of the President's Interagency Task Force under the Obama Administration where she said, "Let's call it what it is -- modern slavery." Three notable areas for focus that the Cabinet Members agreed upon were the need for an increase in actionable intelligence, full implementation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to trafficking, and expanding anti-trafficking work into broader whole-of-agency efforts. Together, the Task Force released a joint statement of commitment to action.
• 2010 brought us closer to increasing labor rights for domestic workers, often left vulnerable to physical and sexual servitude in an unregulated and invisible workplace. In June 2010, the International Labor Conference voted in support of developing a Convention with Recommendation on domestic workers. The U.S. delegation received a standing ovation for its opening statement in support of a Convention with Recommendation. The draft Convention is circulating for comments and will be submitted for possible adoption in 2011.
• Contemporaneously, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe hosted the first-ever European forum on combating domestic servitude, bringing together diplomats, police, and NGOs to highlight best practices and raise awareness of this unseen crime. Increasingly, foreign governments are putting prevention mechanisms in place, adding employer requirements that protect workers, and holding their own diplomats accountable despite diplomatic immunity.
• On June 14, 2010, Secretary Clinton launched the 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report, which, for the first time, included a ranking and full country narrative for the United States. She also introduced and thanked the nine heroes named in the Report for their contributions in law enforcement, victim protection, prevention, and labor rights, including the first-ever American hero, Laura Germino of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Since the inception of the Report in 2001, the number of countries included and ranked has more than doubled to include 177 countries in the 2010 Report.
• In the Report, we noted that while signatories to the Palermo Protocol are supposed to follow the 3P paradigm of prevention, protection, and prosecution, victim protections remain largely absent worldwide. They are either not included in anti-trafficking legislation or are not implemented. Far too often, we continue to see detention and deportation rather than shelter and comprehensive services. This is a message we carried throughout the globe in 2010 and will continue in 2011.
• The UN adopted a Global Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, 2010. It recognizes the primacy of the Palermo Protocol and promotes the Protocol's ratification and implementation, incorporating a victim-centered approach and addressing demand for all forms of trafficking. We hope that Global Plan of Action will be an important tool in encouraging regional fora such as the African Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, to adopt regional action plans that follow modern definitions and the 3P ethos, as we have recently seen at in the Organization of American States and the European Union.
• More conferences, trainings, and technical assistance were devoted to all forms of trafficking in persons, as foreign governments that had previously addressed only sex trafficking struggled to discover and implement best practices for identifying, investigating, and prosecuting forced labor as well. Slowly, there is recognition that proactive identification strategies must be to find these cases, which tend to use less obvious techniques to compel labor in their use of economic and psychological coercion. The United States continues to urge that administrative labor remedies alone are an insufficient response to a crime that both the TVPA and the Palermo Protocol place on par with rape, murder and kidnapping. There are also nascent efforts that address the interconnectedness of forced labor with recruiting and visa schemes, a true prevention effort.
• In 2010, G/TIP made 97 grant awards in 51 countries in all regions of the world, totaling $33,372,035 -- 18 in Africa, 17 in East Asia and the Pacific, 5 in Europe and Eurasia, 7 in the Near East, 10 in South and Central Asia, and 26 in the Western Hemisphere. This is the only foreign assistance program dedicated solely to combating human trafficking outside the United States and it is critical to the U.S. government's global effort to combat trafficking. Presently, the office has over 230 open projects in 77 countries totaling over $75.3 million.
• On November 9, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the TVPA and the Palermo Protocol, Secretary Clinton published an Op-Ed in newspapers worldwide advocating for a redoubling of efforts in this fight, stating, "I hope that the countries that have not yet acceded to the U.N. Trafficking Protocol will do so. Many other countries can still do more to strengthen their anti-trafficking laws. And all governments can devote more resources to finding victims and punishing human traffickers."• The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime adopted a decision that tasks the UN Office on Drugs and Crime with compiling best practices to counter demand for labor, services or goods associated with human trafficking. The information to be compiled by UNODC will help member states expand their prevention efforts beyond information campaigns.
• The 111th Congress was active in this fight, and I was called to testify before several bodies: I spoke at briefings hosted by the Human Trafficking Caucus, and offered formal testimony in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the Helsinki Commission, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, and the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. I look forward to working with all of our representatives in the 112th Congress.
• Secretary Clinton's creation of a fourth 'P' of partnership in the fight against trafficking informs all of our work either in coordination with other federal agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, or NGOs. We collaborated with UC Berkeley School of Law to assess promising government practices in prevention and protection. With the State Department's Senior Advisor for Innovation, we coordinated with the University of Southern California Annenberg School's Center on Communication Leadership & Policy, for a Human Trafficking and Technology seminar. We worked with the hospitality industry to offer life skills and employment training for human trafficking survivors, with federal agencies in the development of a stronger set of standard practices to ensure that agricultural goods imported into the United States are not made with slave labor, and with the United Nations and the private sector on groundbreaking guidelines for corporate social accountability and human trafficking. These are only some of the exciting public/private efforts that we undertook in 2010, and we look forward to even more innovative partnerships in the coming year.
The Department of State continues to battle human trafficking on all fronts -- prevention, protection, and prosecution. We thank you for your contributions to the movement and wish you much health, happiness and renewed commitment to the fight against modern slavery in the New Year.
Tracy M. in California writes:
Let's Start with the News Industry, Politics and Entertainment before We go worrying about Somebody Else's Backyard.
The Domestic Spy Program Can Go To.
Thank You,
Ron B. in New York writes:
Formula for Human Trafficking
Globalization + Privatization + Corruption = insecure borderless disposable human commodities
We now incentivize Human Insecurity on a global scale.
O.C. in USA writes:
On the BBC there is a story about a millionaire American tourist from Florida who was arrested by Cambodian authorities for having sex with a young child. If ICE is present in Camdodia, how did this Florida Millionaire get away across the border? What that says to the American citizen is that they are complicit in sex crimes against children. You've managed to get 85 or so pedophiles returned from Cambodia but mysteriously this millionaire dissapeared under the watchful eyes of ICE? If you really wanted to stop these criminals you'd raid their bank accounts and confiscate all their assets so they have no place to run to and this millionaires money should be placed in trust for all the children whose lives have been destroyed by this man who mysteriously got away. Same story, different day.
Sandra L. in Alabama writes:
Mrs. Clinton,
It is good that you are holding meetings and passing out money to help these people. But it is hard to believe that after all your years in politics, that you are still that innocent. Please, stop the public posturing and do your job.
Get the Task Force out and stop the human trafficking here in the United States. Bosnia is # one in the world with the USA having the sorry honor of being # 2 in the world in Arizona. I would have felt a 100% better if we hadn't be on the list.
You want to give grants, then give them to our own task force, who evidently need it more than the other countries. Stop the 18 wheels and other trucks and check the vehicle's load out with dogs. It is a shame and disgrace that you would stand up in front of people and mouth out a bunch of nothing while knowing that this is still going on in our own country.
I will pray hard for you, because God has a special place in hell for the political people who have already sold their soul to the devil. Otherwise, you would help the task force to stop it in our country.
When an old woman of 63 y knows more than you do (or do you just not wish to admit it) and cares more than you do, what does this say of you? Your mother would be ashamed of your behavior in this. Woman, get up of your backside and do something about this instead of talking and posturing.
If you don't, then tell your friends that you are suppling the kids to about this e-mail and enjoy a laugh on me. Yet, the one you can't touch, will remember on judgement day...GOD.
OH, you say you aren't suppling kids to other people. Haven't you heard...that if you know about harm and abuse, yet, do nothing to really stop it, that you are as quilt as the one actually doing it.
I will pray hard that you will wake up and help these kids not through money that the rich get in these countries, but through good old USA force. Please, help them!


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B.J. Hoeptner Evans
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 24, 2012) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce that it will host the eight-team NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament on May 7-12 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif.
The winner of this tournament with teams from the NORCECA (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) confederation will qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. It is the first time that the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament is being held in the United States.
"USA Volleyball is extremely proud and excited to be hosting the 2012 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament and we intend to put on a first-rate event, both for the competing teams and the fans who attend the matches," USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal said. "We will be looking for support from the U.S. volleyball community not only for fan attendance, but also for volunteers and fund raising. This is one of the most significant events ever played in the United States, and it is a great opportunity to support our men's team in its quest to qualify for London and defend its Olympic title from Beijing."
The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, ranked sixth in the world by FIVB and second in NORCECA, is the defending Olympic champion and will be looking to qualify for its seventh straight Summer Games and the ninth overall since the sport's debut in 1964 at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The other teams competing will be Cuba (ranked first in NORCECA; fifth in the world), Mexico (third in NORCECA; 23rd in the world), Canada (fourth in NORCECA; 18th in the world), Puerto Rico (fifth in NORCECA; 17th in the world;), Trinidad & Tobago (sixth in NORCECA; 33rd in the world), Costa Rica (eighth in NORCECA; 43rd in the world) and Dominican Republic (10th in NORCECA; 46th in the world).
"We are pleased to be hosting the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualifier and look forward to competing against the other teams from our zone in front of our friends, family and fans," U.S. Men's Head Coach Alan Knipe said. "We are looking forward to a great competition."
The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team is based at the nearby American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif.
"I know the Southern California community, our local region – the Southern California Volleyball Association – the many local clubs and our large fan base will all contribute to making this a special event," Beal said. "We don't get many opportunities to see our teams play in the United States. Not only are they here in front of our U.S. fans, but with an event that will give them a chance to earn a spot in the London Olympics. It just doesn't get any better."
The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team received great fan support in 2011 when it hosted two FIVB World League matches against Puerto Rico at the Pyramid.
Details on ticket sales for the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament will be coming soon.
About Qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games
Twelve teams will compete in men's volleyball at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Great Britain, as the host country, has already received one of those spots. Russia, Poland and Brazil have also qualified by virtue of their first, second and third-place finishes (respectively) at the 2011 FIVB World Cup in Japan. Tunisia has also qualified as the winner of the African zone qualifying tournament.
Of the remaining seven spots, the winners of the NORCECA, European, South American and Asian zone tournaments will each get one spot in the Olympics.
The final three Olympic Games entrants will be the winners of three FIVB World Olympic Qualification Tournaments. These four-team tournaments will be held in Tokyo, Japan (June 1-10 in conjunction with the Asian zone qualifying tournament), Rome, Italy (June 8-10) and Berlin, Germany (June 8-10).
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a program where area farms grow, harvest, and deliver fresh produce to their participants. CSA programs are a healthy, environmentally friendly option because they offer foods that are grown without pesticides, fewer hands have touched the produce, and there is less likelihood of rotting prior to delivery since food is picked fresh and delivered directly to you. Transportation of food is also hard on the environment and your food. Buying local food means that your food isn't traveling long distances so there is less pollution. Keeping food fresh as it travels often means coating it with chemicals to prevent spoiling as well.
The Three Sisters Community Farm is a local farm from Campbellsport, WI that offers CSA shares, and deliveries from this local farm will now be available to Marquette University employees. You can choose to have a 3/4 bushel box of organically grown, local produce delivered to your work on a weekly or biweekly basis. The Three Sisters Community Farm offers a unique option to customize the contents of your box via an online ecommerce store. If you prefer to not choose or don't have time, the farmers will choose for you. You can also share a box with a friend or two if you prefer to have weekly deliveries.
Marquette employees will receive a 5% discount when they purchase a share through the Three Sisters Community Farm. This program is open to the first 35 employees that sign up, and an additional 5% discount will be given if you register and pay before December 31, 2016. This price is already reflected on the sign up page. Prices will go up on January 1, 2016. Deliveries will be made from June to mid October every Thursday. Location and time of pick up will be announced at a later date.
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April 11, 2007
LOVINGTON — Dairy Farmers of America announced Wednesday the immediate closing of its cheese plant in Lovington and layoff of its 61 employees there.
It was unclear what if any direct effect the plant's closing might have on operations at Southwest Cheese, where permit applications to the New Mexico Environment Department indicate expansion may be a possibility.
Southwest Cheese is located between Clovis and Portales. Glanbia Foods owns 50 percent while DFA, a dairy farmers cooperative, and three other milk producers are partners.
During a press conference in Lovington Wednesday, DFA officials said the production at the Lovington plant would move to other facilities in California and Minnesota. DFA officials said DFA member dairies would experience minimal impacts from the closure. They said milk marketed to the Lovington plant would be absorbed at other DFA facilities with no planned change to hauling rates for members.
A human resources official with DFA said employees at the Lovington plant had been made aware of openings at other locations, including Southwest Cheese, where transfer might be possible.
Daryl Larson, DFA vice president of operations, said the Kansas City, Mo.-based milk marketing cooperative cannot continue to invest in a plant that has consistently performed below expectations. He noted the small production capacity at the plant made it tough to compete.
"Dairy Farmers of America has a responsibility to its dairy farmer members to operate profitably," he said. "The decision to idle our Lovington plant reflects DFA's commitment to eliminating economic vulnerabilities within our business structure."
Southwest Cheese President Maurice Keane declined comment Wednesday, when asked about the effect the Lovington plant's closing might have on local business or on any expansion plans at Southwest Cheese.
In an application for plant modification to the New Mexico Environment Department obtained by Freedom Newspapers, prepared by Class One Technical Services for Southwest Cheese, the introduction notes the proposed modifications to the plant would increase milk input at the plant from 7 million to 10 million pounds per day.
At Southwest Cheese's grand opening last fall, plant officials noted the sprawling plant had ample room to grow by as much as 20 to 30 percent.
State economic development officials were in attendance at the Lovington press conference and said they are working on options for the plant site. They said those options wouldn't necessarily include another milk plant operator.
The Lovington plant produced 40 million pounds of commodity cheddar cheese in 40-pound blocks annually for 2,000 customers.
Southwest Cheese is capable of producing more than 250 million pounds of cheese and 16.5 million pounds of whey annually. The plant employs approximately 200, according to its Web site.


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Get an overview of this hotelLakefront Orlando resort with golf near SeaWorld
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Adjacent to a Greg Norman–designed golf course and situated on 500 lushly landscaped acres, this JW Marriott is 2 miles from SeaWorld, 5 miles from Florida Mall, and 15 miles from Magic Kingdom® Park.
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Guests of JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes enjoy 3 tennis courts, lake activities, a 40,000-square-foot health spa, and a lazy river that winds by waterfalls.
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Extra-spacious guestrooms include signature bedding, marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, WiFi (surcharge), and 65-inch LCD TVs with complimentary Netflix and Hulu.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The Mediterranean-style JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is surrounded by lakes and a championship golf course designed by Greg Norman. In addition to golf course privileges, guests have access to all facilities at the adjacent Ritz-Carlton.
The on-site recreation includes a lazy river with swift-flowing current, 2 spa tubs, 3 lighted tennis courts, and 24-hour fitness facilities.
Dining choices include an Italian restaurant with a focus on organic ingredients, a contemporary American brasserie, a sushi bar, and a poolside grill. Room service is available 24 hours.
Scheduled transportation to SeaWorld, Universal Studios Orlando, Magic Kingdom Park and the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks is included in the daily resort fee. WiFit is free in limited common areas.
This hotel has a smoke-free policy and provides supervised childcare activities.
- Number of spa tubs - 2
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 26
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Express check-in
- Children's club
- Snack bar/deli
- Concierge services
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 48
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 998
- Garden
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Local Expert Concierge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 48
- Free area shuttle
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Wedding services
- Hair salon
- Lazy river
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Lazy river
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children's club (free)
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Satellite TV service
- Pillowtop mattress
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Free weekday newspaper
- Designer toiletries
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room massage available
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Air conditioning
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Where to Eat
Citron, An American Brasserie - Casual dining with outdoor terrace. Contemporary American cuisine. Daily buffet and à la carte breakfasts. Children's menu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Primo - Indoor and outdoor seating. Organic Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh produce and herbs. Changing menu. Reservations recommended. Nightly dinner.
Lobby Lounge - Spacious lounge with views of the gardens, lake, and golf course. Sushi bar and light fare. Creative cocktails, wine. Open from early afternoon to late evening.
Quench Bar and Grill - Poolside dining. Burgers, salads, other light fare, and beverages. Open from late morning to dusk, weather permitting.
Starbucks - Full-service outlet. Open from early morning to late evening.
Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen - Restaurant. Farm inspired comfort food and craft beers.
Room service - Available 24 hours.
Sample menu for Primo restaurant
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Nearby Things to Do
This Florida resort's wide lazy river flows through caves and under waterfalls, emptying into a heated pool. Also on site are a playground and two spa tubs. A children's activity center offers daily activities (surcharges may apply).
Complimentary recreation includes three lighted tennis courts, basketball, bocce ball, and sand volleyball. Lake activities include fly fishing, eco-tours, canoeing, kayaking, and nature walks (surcharges may apply).
Guests have privileges at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman and located at the headwaters of the Everglades. A pro shop, clubhouse, and lessons are available, as is the Caddie Concierge program, where caddies serve as resort hosts in additional to providing traditional services (surcharges).
The Ritz-Carlton also offers a health spa with saunas, steam rooms, an outdoor lap pool, and fitness classes (surcharges). However, use of the 6,000-square-foot fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights is complimentary to JW Marriott guests. A year-round kids' club caters to ages 5–12 (surcharge).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Fishing on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golfing on site
- Kayaking on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Volleyball on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
Guests of the JW Marriott have access to the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa. Here you will find an extensive range of services to soothe and revitalize your body and spirit. Take a swim in the outdoor heated lap pool, learn yoga at the 6,000-square-foot Fitness Center, or relax with a gentle massage in one of 40 treatment rooms. For a rejuvenating touch, visit the full-service Carita salon or shop for that perfect fragrance at Tranquility, the spa boutique.
- Steam room in spa
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
- Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Sporting facilities or equipment
- Children's club/arcade access
- Shuttle service
- Internet access
- Phone calls
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 32 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 22.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 29.00 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Grande Lakes JW Marriott
- Grande Lakes Marriott Orlando
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Former Wayland President Dr. Roy McClung dies
PLAINVIEW – The Wayland Baptist University community is remembering Dr. Roy C. McClung, who served as the school's eighth president from 1963-1980. Dr. McClung died Tuesday. He was living in Louisville, KY.
Funeral services and visitation for Dr. McClung will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday, April 1. Visitation will take place in the church parlor at 1 p.m. with the funeral service following at 2:30 p.m.
Dr. McClung was familiar with Wayland when he took over as president in 1963. He had served on the Wayland Board of Trustees while pastor at First Baptist Church in Plainview the previous five years.
Roy McClung grew up in rural Oklahoma, born in Frederick in 1917 to Joseph and Ethel McClung. The family moved to Manitou in 1922 where he graduated from high school in 1934. For the next three years, he owned and operated a filling station in Manitou before heading out to study biology at Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1941.
While in school, McClung was ordained to the ministry. His first pastorate was a small church near his home town of Manitou. He served at South Deep Red Baptist Church from 1938-1940, then moved to Dale Baptist Church where he served as pastor until 1941.
In December of 1941, McClung and his new bride, Genelle Bucklew, moved to Louisville, where he attended graduate school at Southern Seminary. While working on a master's degree in theology, McClung held several small pastorates in nearby Indiana. He completed his ThM in 1944 and immediately began work on a doctorate, which he completed in 1948. He continued to pastor churches in Kentucky before moving back to Oklahoma to take the pulpit at First Baptist Ada in 1954, where he stayed until moving to FBC Plainview in 1958. McClung's move to the Wayland presidency in 1963 ushered in the second-longest presidential term in school history, running for 17 years.
During his tenure, Dr. McClung led Wayland to pursue distance education. In 1971, Wayland developed a program for police officers under the national Law Enforcement Education Program. Wayland soon began offering classes in the basement of the courthouse in Lubbock in 1972. This program soon branched out to include military involvement and in 1974, Wayland opened its first external campus at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. Dr. McClung was instrumental in opening campuses in Lubbock, Amarillo and Hawaii as well. Wayland's involvement in education has continued to grow as the university now operates 13 campuses in Texas, Arizona, Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Hawaii, as well as offering degree programs in Kenya, Africa, and online.
Several building were also added under Dr. McClung's leadership, including Harral Memorial Auditorium, the art and music wings on the auditorium, Moody Science Building, Hutcherson Center, the Llano Estacado Museum, and Brown Chapel. The Nunn Gymnasium was also remodeled to house the school's business program.
McClung resigned in 1980 and moved to Lubbock where he continued to raise funds for the Roy C. and Genelle McClung University Center. Dr. McClung spent the next 15 years serving as interim pastor and pastor of the International Baptist Church in Brussels, Belgium, at three different times (1983, 1989, 1996). He moved around, including stops in Dallas, then back to Lubbock where he continued to raise funds for the new library and taught classes for Wayland's Lubbock campus.
On April 12, 1995, Dr. McClung's wife, Genelle, passed away at the age of 75. They have three children, Dr. Michael McClung, Nancy Chaddick and Dr. Mark McClung, as well as three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
McClung returned to Louisville and in 1998 married Martha Elizabeth Moseley Hartman, whom he had known since high school. Martha is still living in Louisville.
In 1999, McClugn was awarded the Texas Baptist Elder Statesman Award. He stayed involved with Wayland throughout the years and was present for the university's centennial celebration in 2008-09. Each year, Wayland presents the Roy C. McClung Award and Scholarship to a deserving future educator. Wayland also presents an endowed scholarship in the name of Roy and Genelle McClung each year.


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Friday, September 10, 2010
Bhendi masala/Okra masala
When PRIYA sent me an invite in FB and asked me if i was joining BSI-OKRA , i immediately said yes because bhendi is very regularly cooked in my house in some form of subzi. One of our favorite is bhendi dry subzi cooked in microwave and the other is this. This goes well with chapathi,pulka.
Adapted from the cookbook of Mrs Mallika badrinath
Bhendi/Okra 1/4 kg
Onion 2 to 3
Tomatoes 2
Green chilli 1 or 2
Cashew 10
Poppy seeds 2tsp
Jeera 1 tsp
turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Dhania powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1 tsp
Hung curd 2 tbsp
Oil to fry
Salt to taste
Cut the Okra into 2 inch (approx) pieces.Slice the onions and cut the tomatoes finely
Deep fry the okra and keep aside.Do not make it very crisp
saute the onions till they turn translucent in the same oil. Let it cool.
In a pan dry roast the cashew and poppy seeds
Grind the onions with cashew and poppy seeds.
In a pan add jeera , green chillies and saute for a minute and then add the ground masala and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
Now add the dry masala powders and saute for another 2 minutes.
Add the hung curds and fry for a minute .Add some water to makethe gravy little thin
Now add the cut tomatoes and cook with a lid closed for another 3 minutes, Now add the required amount of salt and further cook till a very good flavor emanates
Add the fried okra and coriander leaves and further cook for a minute
serve hot with chapathi or phulkas
Sending this to Priya who is hosting BSI this week BSI-OKRA and started by BIZ
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Dogs that enjoy riding in cars generally enjoy flying in airplanes. That's the conventional wisdom, and it holds up for the most part (although dogs that ride in cars without an issue can become airsick, so many pilots don't feed dogs before taking them up).
My dog Sammy enjoyed riding in cars. She would sit up in the back and look out (or stick her nose out the open window, weather permitting) with a serenity that our other dogs lacked. No crying or barking, no bouncing back and forth between windows. She would simply take in all that there was to see.
I wanted to take her flying, so I finally did. She was 13 years old and 56 pounds, so it wasn't easy to load her into the back of my Cherokee. She didn't understand that she was to head into the open door, and she tried to walk out onto the right wing. Once in the backseat, however, she realized that she had simply been helped into another kind of vehicle, and she sat up just as she had always done in our cars, ready to take in the view. She didn't lie down or move around; she simply gazed out the rear window and watched the Earth below, much as she'd watched cars and people and landscapes while traveling on the ground.
When we were finished with our flight, I went to the nearest drive-through and bought her a $100 hamburger.
That was our one flight. For me, it was enough. For Sammy, who knows? Dogs just like to be with their people, and while she enjoyed her hamburger, she probably wouldn't have cared whether we went for a walk, or a drive, or a flight. Still, I'm glad I took her flying. This picture is from November 2012, before arthritis and the tumor that eventually took their toll.
Take your dog flying. You'll both have a great time.—Jill W. Tallman