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Friends of Arrow Rock, Inc.
Established in 1959, the Friends of Arrow Rock seeks to "share the Missouri frontier experience with current and future generations" by preserving the artifacts and buildings of the National Historic Landmark village of Arrow Rock. The group has restored numerous buildings from the early to mid-19th century and, more recently, several structures related to the community's African-American heritage. The Friends provide guided tours of the village, including buildings of the state historic site as well as private structures, and host numerous lectures and other special events throughout the year.
Friends of the Anderson House (Battle of Lexington State Historic Site)
The not-for-profit Friends of Anderson House organizes and participates in fundraisers that support the preservation of the Oliver Anderson House in Lexington, played a prominent role in the September 1861 Battle of Lexington. The Friends describe themselves as an organization of "living historians" who participate in historic reenactments, tours, and other educational events associated with the historic site.
Friends of the Battle of Athens State Historic Site
The Friends of Athens work to safeguard and promote the historical, cultural, and natural resources of the Battle of Athens State Historic Site. The group's volunteers sponsor living history events, raise funds to support the site, and help to maintain the historic buildings and grounds on the site of the 1861 clash that was the northernmost Civil War battle of the trans-Mississippi West.
Friends of Camp Zoe
The Friends of Camp Zoe is a membership-supported non-profit organization with the mission to preserve, support and promote the history of Camp Zoe (1929-1986) in Round Spring, Missouri. The primary focus is on restoration and long-term maintenance of those features and elements of Echo Bluff State Park that were part of the former Camp Zoe, including the Camp Zoe Lodge. As stewards of the history of the beloved summer camp, the Friends of Camp Zoe is dedicated to safeguarding the memories of the popular boys' and girls' camp by preserving its buildings and artifacts and sharing the stories of the camp experience with current and future generations.
Chouteau Grotto (Rockbridge Memorial State Park)
It was University of Missouri students exploring and mapping Devil's Icebox Cave more than fifty years ago, before Rockbridge Memorial State Park even existed, who founded Chouteau Grotto in 1958, so Columbia cavers have always had a special relationship with the park. They map the extensive cave system, volunteer on research projects, train and lead wild cave tours for the public, clean trash from sinkholes, and advocate for better land use on the sinkhole plain that drains into the cave system.
Confederate Memorial Friends Association, Inc.
The Confederate Memorial Friends Association is a non-profit group that supports the Confederate Memorial State Historic Site. The friends assist in acquiring museum artifacts and sponsor a variety of activities, including historical re-enactments and concerts.
Deutschheim Verein
Deutschheim Verein supports the preservation and enrichment of the Deutschheim State Historic Site, which reflects the heritage and culture of nineteenth-century German immigrants to Missouri. A not-for-profit group of dues-paying members, the organization sells German Christmas tree ornaments to raise money for the site. During Maifest, Oktoberfest, and Weihnachtsfest, the Verein also sponsors a variety of children's activities.
Friends of Fort Davidson
The Friends of Fort Davidson is a non-profit volunteer association that works to preserve Fort Davidson and the surrounding battlefield, where the Battle of Pilot Knob took place in September 1864. In addition to promoting hiking opportunities, the group works with local landowners to protect the battlefield. Every three years (including the forthcoming sesquicentennial of 2014), the group also supports a re-enactment of the Battle of Pilot Knob.
Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve (Felix Valle State Historic Site)
The foundation since 1967 has promoted preservation and restoration of historic structures and other property in Ste. Genevieve, encouraged scholarship on this National Historic Landmark community, and promoted heritage tourism. It maintains and presents several historic buildings and the historic cemetery and cooperates with the Felix Valle State Historic Site and other organizations on preservation, education, and tourism programs.
Green Hills Trail Association (Crowder State Park)
The Green Hills Trails Association, headquartered in Chillocothe, is an active volunteer organization that builds and maintains trails in Missouri state parks and conservation areas in the Green Hills area of northwest Missouri, including Crowder State Park. The association uses these trails to promote cycling and greater public awareness of bicyclists.
Friends of Hawn Association (Hawn State Park)
The purpose of the Friends of Hawn Association is to assist Hawn State Park in its mission by filling in where needed most. The mission of the Friends of Hawn Association is to help Hawn State Park engage and educate the public, including the local communities.
Katy Land Trust
The Katy Land Trust, a program of the Ozark Regional Land Trust, was formed to work cooperatively with landowners in the Katy Trail region to conserve farms and forests. It provides information to landowners about conservation practices, including conservation easements, and works with interested landowners to implement them.
Katy Trail Merchants and Communities
Katy Trail Merchants and Communities promotes the creation of sustainable economic development along the Katy Trail corridor through an organized network to combine resources in order to raise awareness of the Katy Trail as a statewide tourist destination. Its website serves as bridge between the merchants and communities along the Katy Trail and the public that visits them.
Katy Trail Sedalia, Inc.
Katy Trail Sedalia, Inc., has worked with the city of Sedalia, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Missouri State Parks to acquire land and complete both the Katy Trail's extension through the city and the restoration of the its Katy Depot. Each year members assist in trail rides and participate in clean-up projects along the trail.
Kiefer Creek Restoration Project (Castlewood State Park)
The Kiefer Creek Restoration Project was begun in 2009 by the Missouri Coalition for the Environment in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in an effort to reduce bacterial contamination and restore a beautiful tributary to the Meramec River in Castlewood State Park. The group studies the sources of pollution, advocates for protection of the urban watershed, educates the public, and conducts numerous field trips and restoration workdays.
Les Amis (Felix Valle State Historic Site)
Le Amis supports and contributes to state-owned properties (both real and personal) of French heritage in and around Ste. Genevieve, and also to activities and properties that reflect the French heritage of the "Creole Corridor" that stretches from St. Louis down both sides of the Mississippi River. The group raises funds to help acquire, restore, operate and maintain such properties in cooperation with Missouri State Parks and other organizations.
Friends of the Leadbelt (Missouri Mines State Historic Site)
The friends raise money for projects and engage in advocacy on behalf of Missouri Mines State Historic Site.
Long Branch Lake Association
Members of the Long Branch Lake Association meet each month with park rangers,, help promote and advocate for the park, and raise funds to support improvement projects and local events associated with the Long Branch State Park.
Mastodon Park Committee
In the early 1970s, a small group of local women constituted as the Mastodon Park Committee organized the movement to protect the Kimmswick Bone Beds, an important archaeological and paleontological site, from destruction and secure its dedication as a state park. The committee engages local citizens, schoolchildren, legislators, corporations, and the media in its efforts to raise funds and promote archaeological research, park development, and educational programs at the park.
Mineral Area Modeling Association (St. Joe State Park)
The Mineral Area Modeling Association was organized to promote the hobby of radio-controlled model aviation. The Association's flying area, "R/C Flying Field," can be found within St. Joe State Park, and is the result of the cooperative relationship between its members and the Park. The flying area is maintained by both park personnel and association members.
Missouri Archaeological Society – Three Rivers Chapter (Mastodon State Historic Site)
The Three Rivers Chapter of the Missouri Archaeological Society holds its meetings at Mastodon State Park and participates in the "adopt-a-highway" program for the road in front of the park. The chapter partners with the park in producing its Archaeology Day and, when possible, also helps support archaeology days and other activities at Graham Cave and Washington state parks.
Missouri Master Naturalists
A parthnership of the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Missouri Master Naturalist program seeks to engage Missourians in the stewardship of our state's natural resources through science-based education and volunteer community service. Program volunteers support conservation efforts and natural resource education in their local communities.
Missouri Mudders (St. Joe State Park)
The Missouri Mudders is a non-profit organization that promotes the sport of Off Road Motorcycling with an emphasis on sportsmanship and the need for land preservation and good trail usage. The Mudders sponsor and manage competitive off-road events in Missouri, including an Enduro in the Spring and a Hare-Scrambles in the fall. The group maintains an active and supportive partnership with St. Joe State Park, which it describes as "Missouri's premier off-road vehicle area.
Missouri Mines Museum Society
The society was organizaed in the mid-1980s to support the new Missouri Mines State Historic Site with volunteer help and fund raising for special projects and events and advocacy for the site.
Motocross Parents MXP (Finger Lakes State Park)
The Motocross Parents are a group of off-road enthusiasts who coordinate and sponsor all of the races held at Finger Lakes State Park. Members of the American Motorcyclist Association, the Motocross Parents also offer a series of ATV and MX bike classes to youth and adult riders.
MSM Spelunkers (Onondaga Cave State Park)
The oldest caving club in Missouri, the MSM Spelunkers, headquartered in Rolla, are dedicated to the safe exploration, protection, conservation, and documentation of caves and karst regions. The club serves to connect enthusiasts who share a love of caves and also helps to educate people about caves and caving in Missouri, including caves in Onondaga and other state parks.
Friends of the Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site
The mission of the friends is to assist financially in the development and operation of the Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site. Members also provide advocacy and volunteer support for site projects and events.
Onondaga Friends Association
The Onondaga Friends Association is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose members support Onondaga Cave State Park. The group promotes park events, including tours, and supports park efforts to cultivate greater public appreciation and preservation of natural and cultural resources.
Pershing Park Memorial Association
Formed in 1930, the Pershing Park Memorial Association is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of General John J. Pershing. The association has a long history of acquiring and supporting cultural resources associated with Pershing's ties to Missouri, having in 1948 purchased the general's boyhood home, which it sold to the state four years later; the Pershing Home State Historic Site opened in 1957. The association currently supports the fundraising campaign for the construction of a Pershing Memorial Museum and Leadership Archives.
Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
The Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a non-profit, membership-supported group of about 150 people that promotes greater understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the park's cultural and natural resources. The group assists with the preservation of the park and has supported a variety of educational programs.
The Route 66 Association of Missouri
The association was established to preserve, promote, and develop Historic Route 66 in Missouri. It functions as a liaison with state and federal agencies for studies of the route, promotes efforts to preserve sites along the route, including Route 66 State Park, and acts as an umbrella organization for cooperative promotions and information sharing.
Friends of Scott Joplin
The Friends of Scott Joplin work with the Scott Joplin State Historic Site to preserve and promote the ragtime genre popularized by the Missouri composer in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Since 1997, the friends have gathered on the first Sunday of each month for a "Ragtime Rendezvous." in which they meet and play their favorite ragtime tunes. The group also brings noted ragtime pianists to the St. Louis area and helps to promote ragtime performances throughout Missouri.
St. Francois River Black Powder Club (St. Joe State Park)
The St. Francois River Black Powder Club is a southeast Missouri group dedicated to preserving the sport of shooting primitive blackpowder firearms. Each year, on the second weekend of September, the club sponsors a St. Joe Rendezvous at St. Joe State Park.
Trail of Tears Association--Missouri Chapter
The Trail of Tears Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1993 to support the creation, development, and interpretation of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, which commemorates the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory from 1838 to 1839. The Association has chapters in nine states. Members of the Missouri chapter are interested in Trail of Tears State Park and other sites along the trail in Missouri.
Watkins Mill Association
The Watkins Mill Association was founded in 1958 to promote the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site and to provide financial assistance for preservation projects carried out by the Division of State Parks. Beginning with the purchase of the milling equipment and then of the mill building and its eventual donation to the state for an historic site, the association over the past half century has donated some $700,000 to the site. Its members work to promote and preserve the site's cultural and natural resources. In addition to funding an internship at Watkins Mill, the association also supports Living History Weekends and other programs at the site.
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text: Artifact Details Title Sigma 5/7/9 Catalog Number 102734281 Type Document Description This folder includes program descriptions of software designed for Sigma 6/9 computers. Some of these programs were also applicable to the Xerox 560 computer. Date 1973-1975 Publisher Xerox Corporation Category Program Description; Program Listing Collection Title Keith G. Calkins collection on Sigma systems Series Title Program descriptions Credit Gift of Keith Calkins Lot Number X4287.2008


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I had a great time out on the boat, generally getting in everyone's way and trying not to get too wet! I love going fast! I refused the gentle pressure to don a wet suit and have a go. Excuse me, I'm from California, it is not warm enough here for me to remove clothing and get wet! It was pretty awesome watching my 15year old nephew doing tricks on his board though. And he did them with the biggest grin you ever saw permanently fixed on his face.
When I wasn't on the boat, I was sitting on the shore trying to keep out of the cold wind and do some sewing. The wind made it a challenge. I had to weigh things down to stop them blowing away. I've been working on some Union Jack pincushions as I know I have an order for some coming up when I get home. I also finished some Happy Hedgehog pincushion tops and am currently working on some more Clock Face pincushions. Appropriately, when we were driving home late on Friday night after a really wonderful curry dinner in a neighboring town, we stopped the car to watch a little hedgehog scurry across the road!
I'm holding tight to these to stop them blowing away!
Good curry is something I miss in California. I make curry sometimes but I've never found anywhere good to eat out. This part of the Midlands has always had a large Indian population and lots of great restaurants. I used to teach in an inner city school in the city of Leicester and my class was made up of predominantly Hindu and Muslim students. The mothers of these students would often bring in food for me to try and one time brought a sari in to dress me in! Tomorrow morning it is back to my sister's house, leaving here at 4.30am....I'm going to need some tea!


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The weather obliged, thankfully, permitting many to dress in Edwardian-period clothes and brighten up events. From early on people gathered for a breakfast of mutton kidneys in various restaurants and pubs, before starting to make their way along the route set-out in James Joyce's Ulysses. The celebration of one of the most famous days in literature has grown from a tiny beginning in 1954 to become a worldwide event. From Auckland to Arklow, Sydney to Skibbereen and New York to Nenagh groups arranged events to remember the great writer, something that is growing with each passing year.
Around one o'clock I met a few friends and we made our way to Sweny's Pharmacy on Lincoln Place. The place was packed with a babel of accents filling the tiny, time-warped pharmacy. The strong smell of lemon soap wafted onto the street where a large crowd gathered to hear Shane Egan reading The Bloomsday Boys. Having written the short story, I was delighted to see and hear it performed in Dublin on the big day, and Shane certainly did it justice. His strong, clear projection brought the story to life as he moved about the packed pavement. He was dressed in a black suit, white shirt, black tie and, of course, a black bowler hat – his image neat and convincing. The crowd listened in rapt attention as Shane began; then laughed at the antics of the characters in the story, before breaking into a rousing version of Cockles & Mussels at the end. I was absolutely thrilled with the performance, and I'd like to think that JJ himself would have approved, and tipped his hat in acknowledgement. It was, indeed, a great Blooming day!


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More Recruitment from IIM-A in International Markets:-According to the Top Business School "The International Placement approaching the graduates of Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A) from consulting and banking firms have gone up this year, sparkly a better market feeling abroad.
An Indian Institute Of Management(IIM-A) report said without exposing that "Consulting firms like Oliver Wyman,Analysys Mason and Heidrick & Struggles made international offers this year, on both sides of across New York, Dubai and Singapore.
The Report said that IIM-A adopts international principles for placements and it will discharge the final placement statistics after the convocation on March 26, 2011.
In the middle of the marketing firms, HUL and Proctor & Gamble offered roles in Singapore at the same time as Cadbury Kraft and Dabur also completed international offers.
More international roles is offered by the Consultancy firms in this year to the B-Grade School graduates, in addition banks. The final placement process for Post Graduate Programme (PGP) kicked off on February 12 and ended on March 4.
The Report affirmed that "An increased number of banks participating in the placement process this year. These included Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HSBC and Citi."
The Report also affirmed that the students were offered roles in investment banking as well as global marketing. "Goldman Sachs, Nomura, and Royal Bank of Scotland were among the major recruiters."
According the report more than 120 firms participated in the lateral and final placement process at Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A).Nearly 314 Post Graduate Programme Students (PGP) are required in placement cell.
An Indian Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) administrator said that almost 37 percent of the batch was eligible for lateral placements, which were conducted in between January and February.
The Administration said that the firms like Amazon, Deloitte Consulting, Bain, Barclays Bank, Yes Bank, Clearwater, Cognizant, Microsoft and Info edge were the firms who recruits' the a number of employees. "Over 40 firms were part of the lateral recruitment process.
According to the Official report of IIM-A "In the lateral Placement the Students which have of 18 months of prior work experience are eligible"
The report confirmed that "This year seven students, 2 per cent of the batch, opted out of the placement process to become entrepreneurs."


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The other day the song "Jumping Jack Flash" came on the radio, and it reminded me of the 'Wild Cards' series. More than just reminded me–I found myself lost in nostalgia for a good ten to twenty minutes about Melinda Snodgrass and George R.R. Martin's classic "shared universe" anthology series, set in a world where an alien biological warfare experiment in 1946 caused a select few to develop superpowers…and a less select few to develop crippling deformities to go with them. The more I sifted through those memories, the more I realized just how much I owed a debt of inspiration to those old books.
Because one of the things 'Wild Cards' did well was in showing a believably adult side of science fiction. The series never shied away from showing sex as a normal part of relationships–sometimes the people involved were damaged, and they had sex for the wrong reasons, but even that was a realistic character beat. It had one of the first genuinely realistic and romantic lesbian relationships I'd ever read about (in 'One-Eyed Jacks'), it had characters whose sexuality was intertwined with their superpowers, and it treated a sex scene as just another element of the story that deserved attention and effort. I think I wouldn't have seen writing erotica as worth my time if I hadn't read 'Wild Cards' in high school.
And frankly, it also had a lot of EMC kink that it wasn't shy about showing the explicit sexual consequences of. One of the main villains for the first several books, Gregg Hartmann (aka "Puppetman") telepathically links to his victims and pushes them into doing monstrous things, all the while vicariously experiencing their sensations. Generally, his actions go a little darker than I do even in my most 'pathic short stories, but there's no question that reading about body-control (both Puppetman's control and the later body-hopping gang in 'One-Eyed Jacks') gave me the seeds of inspiration for some of my work. Likewise, the parasitic Joker Ti Malice, who controlled his victims with addictive pleasure that made them beg to be his slaves, was…let's just say he was highly influential and leave it at that. Even Demise, the Ace with the ability to telepathically project his near-death experience into the minds of others, showed me another way to think about "mind control" as a trope. I think my stories are as versatile as they are because of the 'Wild Cards' books.
I haven't kept up with the series–I think I tapped out at the end of the first cycle of twelve books, and I only learned recently that it was still going. I might wind up picking up some of the new books; after all, the nice thing about writing is that there's no end to your inspiration.


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At the end of a Pokemon retrospective video shown during this weekend's Pokemon Game Show at Tokyo Big Sight, Nintendo teased what appears to be a new Pokemon game for Wii U.
For a few seconds, 3D footage of Lucario and Blaziken battling on a city street was shown.
And that's it. Nintendo hasn't said anything about the footage, but the hot topic right now is that it's a Wii U game. Which we would totally love.
Watch it in video form below.
Thanks, Game Jouhou.


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Lane United FC edged out the visiting TSS FC Rovers 2-1 on Sunday afternoon to regain ground in the race for a playoff spot in the USL PDL Northwest Division. Rebounding from the heavy 4-0 loss incurred to Calgary Foothills FC, on Friday night, the Reds looked much more comfortable on this day as they possessed the ball confidently and had a clear edge in the number of chances created. Willie Spurr enjoyed another standout performance for the Reds in the creative midfield role and it was his assist to his brother Charlie, playing in a wide attacking role, that opened the scoring in the 30th minute before center-half Drew Boyd found the ball at his feet in the TSS box midway through the second half and slotted home Lane United's second. The visiting Rovers failed to create many scoring opportunities throughout, but nonetheless clawed a goal back in the 89th minute through their best player on the day, Daniel Sagno, but were unable to pinch an equalizer in stoppage time.
The Reds fielded a strong lineup to start the match and the lively trio of Nick Moon, Willie Spurr, and Sergio Diaz showed no ill effects from the match that had concluded less than 48 hours earlier against Calgary. It was this trio, often combining with the tireless and crafty Anthony Macchione down the right wing, that looked irresistible at times throughout the first half, combining easily and often leaving the Rovers back line looking somewhat exposed. The goal after half an hour was a clinic in one-touch passing, as Diaz' entry pass to Macchione was cleverly flicked to Willie Spurr, who was able to prod the ball forward to his brother Charlie, by this point startlingly unmarked in the TSS box. With the back line completely taken out of position, the Macalester College man took a touch to settle and placed a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner of Mario Gerges' net for a deserved 1-0 lead, an advantage which never looked threatened for the remainder of the first half.
Gerges' name would be called often throughout the second period, as he put on a stellar performance that served to keep the contest close. Moon on two occasions was denied by the Rovers' keeper from point-blank range, as was the substitute Gerard Hernando later on in the half once the Reds had already doubled their advantage. That goal came from central defender Drew Boyd, who, after venturing into the opposition box for a corner kick, stuck around long enough to receive a cross from Moon, who had overpowered his marker while dribbling in from the right wing. Boyd's first touch actually led to Willie Spurr having a crack at goal from fifteen yards which was blocked, but the big center-half was on hand to stab home the rebound to make the score 2-0. The Rovers bench and several of their players protested loudly about Moon's brusque method of riding the challenge that freed him up for the initial delivery into the box, but center referee Isaiah Vlad was unmoved.
The match could easily have been tied at 1-1 just after halftime, had the Reds backline not produced an improbable series of blocks in a goalmouth scramble, culminated by holding-mid-turned-left-back Jose Benavides' goal line block of Daniel Sagno's shot from a yard out. It was certainly the most promising of the Rovers' few chances to score all afternoon. Sagno, who carried the main threat for the visitors, did bag a goal toward the end of the contest, making an incisive diagonal run into the Lane United box that was spotted by Matteo Polisi, who lofted a ball over the top; Sagno then did excellently to settle the ball and despite being channeled away from goal on the right side of the penalty area, turned a low half-volley back across goal to tuck it inside the far post just out of Paul Kruse's sprawling grasp. TSS threw everything forward in the final minute plus stoppage time, but unfortunately for the Canadians that fine effort from Sagno was too little, too late, and they leave having only picked up one point from three matches on the season against their closest divisional rivals.
The win now puts Lane United level with TSS on points but well ahead on goal differential for the third spot in the division, one point behind Seattle in second. TSS host the second-place Sounders FC U23s on July 11, with Seattle then moving on to play in Calgary, while Lane United travel to face the Victoria Highlanders next Saturday, July 14 with all to play for in this incredibly tight race for second in the PDL Northwest Division.


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1. YAH as Creator.
2. YAH as the Communicator and Lawgiver through the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures.
3. YAH as Redeemer through the Blood of His Son Jesus.
4. YAH as Resurrector of that Messiah.
Psalms 68:4
4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.
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Jake Hamby a former Combat Camera dude/Aspiring Filmaker/Duel-Sport Enthusisast" working near Bashiqa, Iraq came across a captured ISIS .50 cal rifle.
According to Hamby the gun was captured by Peshmerga forces while fighting against ISIS, located near the Mosul district of northern part of Iraq. This flintstone rifle was recovered by the Free Burma Ranger team. Viewing this rifle, its obviously a DIY .50 cal used for "sniping".
Hamby noted in his Instagram "the rifle possibly weighs about 25-30 pounds and not flimsy." However, another Instagram user commented "blueoval56: Looks like a face explosion waiting to happen."
Here's the conversation on Facebook:
Sources: roguecomcam Instagram, MrGunsgear Facebook, Chris Eger
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The original recipe was for the Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies from Better Homes and Gardens. I changed it slightly (as well as halved it) because what I had were chocolate covered macadamias and desiccated coconut!
To be honest, I liked this version better than the regular chocolate chip cookies!
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup desiccated coconut
1 box 7 oz. Hawaiian Host Milk Chocolate Alohamacs, coarsely chopped
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
Cream butter and sugars together. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat well.
Stir in flour mixture. Fold in coconut and chopped chocolate-covered macadamias.
(Chill for about 20 minutes, if desired.)
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto paper-lined cookie sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookie edges are lightly browned.
Update 2018 – Made these cookies again but instead of chocolate covered macadamias, I used toasted macadamia nuts!


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The John Lewis clearance began online at 5pm on Christmas Eve. Within the first hour, sales were up 13pc on last year as shoppers flocked online to pick up bargains. Some 56pc of all traffic came from mobile devices.
This trend continued on Christmas Day itself, with sales up 19pc on 2012. Yesterday, 76pc of users accessed the site from mobiles or tablets.
Online bestsellers from the past two days included: washing machines; Egyptian cotton bed linen; and towels. However, shoppers also treated themselves to Mulberry handbags and luxury beauty sets. To counter the festive overindulgence, many shoppers also decided to purchase a treadmill.
Mark Lewis, John Lewis online director, said: "People were sitting down to Downton Abbey with their tablet on their lap and doing a little early sales shopping this Christmas. The sales of the treadmills also suggest a direct link between the Christmas lunch and purchasing habits."
John Lewis' sales are seen as a barometer of the health of the high street by retail pundits. Howard Archer, chief UK and European economist at IHS Global Insight, commented: "The robust early online clearance sales figures from John Lewis reinforce the suspicion that the clearance sales will be strong this year – at least early on – as still squeezed consumers will be extremely keen this year to take advantage of genuine bargains in the clearance sales."
The success of online Clearance follows a record final pre-Christmas week for John Lewis, with sales of £164.4m for the week ending Saturday 21 December. This is up 4.2pc on the same week last year and all-time record for the retailer.
All product areas delivered record weeks, but technology was a front-runner. An iPad was sold every ten seconds in the run-up to Christmas.
"Given that tablets have seen such strong sales this year, it's not surprising that our prediction of a mobile Christmas came true," said Mr Lewis. "We have invested a significant amount to make sure that mobile customer experience is fantastic. We not only have specific apps for smartphones and tablets, we also have wi-fi in all our stores, blending the in-store and online experience for our customers."
John Lewis will release its five-week trading update on 2 January 2014.


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Oylegate-Glenbrien's immediate return to the higher grade appeared to be in the bag at half-time in St. Patrick's Park on Saturday when they led St. Anne's by ten points in the Enniscorthy Farm Systems Junior 'A' football championship final.
However, the side which endured successive relegations from Intermediate 'A' and Junior after winning the latter grade in 2012 had to ward off a spirited comeback before getting their hands on the Duffin-Browne Memorial Cup.
Indeed, St. Anne's had the deficit down to three points entering the last quarter, but Oylegate-Glenbrien regained momentum and picked off the last three scores without reply to justify the tag of favourites.
The Enniscorthy District side completely dominated most of the first period, with a powerful and pacey half-back trio of Bryan McCormack, the excellent Damien Reck, and Mark Kavanagh driving them on. In addition, St. Anne's netminder Noel Simpson had the twin midfield towers of Jim White and Podge Doran to contend with for every kick-out and, with Oylegate-Glenbrien pushing up and applying pressure at all times, it was mainly one-way traffic.
Doran fired his side into the lead after 70 seconds before former Monageer-Boolavogue marksman Marty Kelly doubled their advantage. The St. Anne's cause wasn't helped by the loss of ex-county Minor Tony McDonnell to an early injury, and they continued to labour as Mark Kavanagh, Podge Doran and Conor Heffernan left their rivals five clear by the end of the first quarter.
St. Anne's finally opened their account in the 17th minute from a Shane Mythen free, but netminder Noel Simpson had to be alert shortly afterwards with a smart save after Seamus Casey intercepted a pass and put Kavanagh in the clear.
More sloppy defending ended with Marty Kelly widening the gap to 0-6 to 0-1, and perhaps the relative similarity of the blue jerseys was a factor for the amount of misplaced passes all night under the Enniscorthy floodlights.
St. Anne's midfielders Gordon Simpson and Patrick O'Brien combined before Liam O'Neill grabbed their first point from play in the 21st minute, but they conceded a further 1-3 without response prior to the break to trail by 1-9 to 0-2.
Adrian Nolan nearly got a decisive touch on a Conor Heffernan cross to the far post and then picked out Jim White for a point, with Marty Kelly tapping over a close-in free before Heffernan got his second score.
Oylegate-Glenbrien had those nine points on the board before their first wide, a glaring goal miss from Peadar O'Mahoney after a powerful run from defence by Lee Kehoe in the 27th minute.
However, they did rattle the net on their next attack of note when Marty Kelly thumped in a line ball from the right which was gathered by Damien Reck, and the all-action centre-back - still a Minor - was rewarded for his non-stop movement with a confident finish.
Oylegate-Glenbrien kicked their fifth of eight wides in all (St. Anne's had four, all in the opening half) before the sides shared the first four points on the re-start.
Efforts for St. Anne's from Gordon Simpson and Liam O'Neill were cancelled out by dual county Minor Seamus Casey and Podge Doran (free) respectively as the gap remained at ten.
However, the St. Anne's revival got under way in earnest midway through the third quarter when a clever knockdown by Conor Kavanagh gave midfielder Patrick O'Brien an opening and he drilled the ball past Conor Doyle to narrow the gap to 1-11 to 1-4.
Wily veteran Francis Simpson added a point and, though Adrian Nolan briefly stalled the momentum with a white flag at the other end, St. Anne's went on to add an unanswered four points in the space of just three minutes.
The momentum altered completely as Liam O'Neill (free) made it 1-12 to 1-6 before Simpson added three more points, the first two from play.
Suddenly Oylegate-Glenbrien had a serious amount of work to do in order to get their club's name on the cup, but in fairness they responded with a much-improved closing ten minutes. Seamus Casey settled them down with a point before substitute Jamie Reck raced on to a St. Anne's kick-out and thundered straight down the middle to split the posts.
The St. Anne's revival had been effectively quelled, and a late free from Casey left six between the sides at the finish.
Whether the winners devote more time and effort to football in 2016 remains to be seen, but no doubt they will be keen to build on the momentum created by this victory after two poor seasons.
Oylegate-Glenbrien: Conor Doyle; Fergus Heffernan, Robert O'Connor, Lee Kehoe; Bryan McCormack, Damien Reck (1-0), Mark Kavanagh (0-1); Podge Doran (0-3, 1 free), Jim White (capt., 0-1); Adrian Nolan (0-1), Marty Kelly (0-3, 1 free), Shane Reck; Conor Heffernan (0-2), Peadar O'Mahoney, Seamus Casey (0-3, 1 free). Subs. - Peter Nolan for O'Mahoney (HT), Jamie Reck (0-1) for C. Heffernan (37), Anthony Doyle for S. Reck (47), Kieran Lambert for White, inj. (60), also Ciarán Hourihane, Patrick Cullen, Shane Lambert, Brian Doran, M.J. Reck, Eddie Mernagh, Ciarán O'Brien, John Lambert.
St. Anne's: Noel Simpson; Jack Moore, Tomás Byrne (capt.), David Kavanagh; Kevin White, Tony McDonnell, Seamus Mythen; Patrick O'Brien (1-0), Gordon Simpson (0-1); Liam O'Neill (0-3, 1 free), Niall Doyle, Niall Gilbane; Shane Mythen (0-1 free), Conor Kavanagh, Francis Simpson (0-4, 1 free). Subs. - Conor Hannigan for McDonnell, inj. (6), Josh Cloney for Shane Mythen (34), Ben Moore for C. Kavanagh (49), Paul Martin for Doyle, inj. (60), also Michael O'Brien, David Kelly, Paul McDonnell, Wayne Hayes, Jim Dwyer, Gavin Howlett, Michael Cloney, Neil Roche, Fergal Parle, Gearóid Finn, Michael Roche, Roy Nunn, Seán Redmond, Vincent Carroll, Ian Bennett, Jess Codd, Graham Holmes, Kevin Redmond.
Referee: Billy Dodd (Sarsfields).
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Before you get down to the business of applying your party make-up for the party season, it's time for a few words about the wisdom of taking off what you put on.
And taking it off before you go to bed, we should clarify. Sleeping in a full face of make-up — particularly if you do this repeatedly in a short space of time — will render you grey-faced before mid-December, so spare a few minutes to cleanse before you collapse and you might even require less slap to render you seasonally sparkling.
Actress Salma Hayek recently shared her cleansing secrets. The trick, according to this 46-year-old, is to cleanse thoroughly before bed and then to resist washing your face again in the morning. The logic is plain. If your skin is cleansed of all cosmetics and grime at bedtime, then it gets to relax overnight, and it also releases oils that, particularly as you age, you'd be mad to strive to strip away. Many facialists recommend a similar approach and many encourage a double cleanse at night — a dedicated make-up remover followed by a face wash is good — in order to clean the complexion completely. Clean face, clean conscience.
NeoStrata Exfoliating Wash, €27.54, selected pharmacies nationwide
Fans of this brand, which makes big use of skin-refining glycolic acid, say that their complexion misses it if they take a break. The polyhydroxy acids have the advertised exfoliating function and repeated use of this mousse cleanser results in noticeably clearer, smoother, fresher skin. "If it's a holier-than-thou clean you're after, this will do it," said a panellist. "It's not suitable for removing eye make-up, but it's perfect for that second, 'insurance' cleanse that gets rid of every last trace of make-up."
Sisley Eau Efficace, €80, Brown Thomas Dublin and Cork
Cleansing waters are a nice alternative to cream cleansers, but come without the stripping effect of washing with tap water. This new launch from Sisley has floral extracts to soothe the skin and is surprisingly good at removing make-up. "I love the pump dispenser, in that you don't even have to touch the bottle, you just place your cotton pad on top of it," one panellist said. "Knackiness aside, though, it also did the job very well."
Decoderm Delicate Bi-Phase Face Make-Up Remover, €16.50, selected pharmacies nationwide
Bi-phasic, in case you're wondering, means that there are two parts to this make-up remover, each of which plays its part in the cleansing process. It's oil and water, fundamentally, that you shake and blend to an emulsion that works on everything from waterproof mascara to long-lasting foundation. But it doesn't sting or strip the skin, thanks to the soothing pomegranate extract and moisturising aloe vera. "Great on eye make-up," said a panellist. "There is no sting, but no oil slick, either."
Guinot BiOxygene Cleansing Foam, €27, salons and spas nationwide, for stockist info, Lo-call (0818) 719-303 Another pump-up mousse cleanser, albeit better suited to sensitive skins. Soap-free and with cottonseed, which claims to restore the complexion's oil balance, this cleanses effectively and will even take off light eye make-up, but it doesn't leave a tight or uncomfortable, crawling feeling. "This is very nice stuff and I expected it to be dearer," said one panellist. "If I've used a wipe on my make-up at night, I feel this cancels out the damage done if I use it the next morning."
Roc Multi-Correxion Radiance Enhancer Make-Up Remover, €10.11, selected pharmacies nationwide Part of a new range of cleansers and moisturisers from this brand, all of which focus on improving the skin's radiance while keeping it clean and lubricated. This is a thin lotion, which worked to cushion the complexion without clogging it, and its claims of radiance-boosting were backed up by panellists. "Gentle enough to use on eye make-up, even for a contact-lens wearer," said one panellist. "Though it contains an exfoliating ingredient, it has a creamy texture, but it did perk up the texture of my skin."


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Newark (April - 2 ) Compressive immigration reform activists have found a champion in New Jersey, the home state of Senator Robert Menendez, In an editorial board meeting with the Star Ledger Sen. Menendez discussed the meeting he had with Obama where he urged the President to move forward on immigration reform quickly after the November election. Sen. Menendez chocked up when he explained that for Latinos, immigration reform is the civil rights issue of their life. He said "(I think it's a real challenge at the end of the day not to seek progress on it and not to have progress on it)" he said. He went on to explain that most Latin Americans identify with the immigration issue no matter what their immigration status. "All of us who are U.S. citizens, all of us who are permanent residents, all of us who wear the uniform of the United States, when we hear the debates on immigration … to hear some senators saying, 'those people, those people,'" he said. "I've heard along the way what that means, 'those people.' "So for Latinos, when they hear 'those people,' when they hear the immigration debate, when they hear how it's phrased, they view that issue beyond the undocumented brothers and sisters they have, they view it about themselves and their standing in the society," according to Menendez.
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Menendes discussed a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Their bill was opposed just prior to the historic health care vote last week. have submitted a bill that would open a path to citizenship for the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States along with tougher border security and a system for employers to verify the legal status of workers." The bill would grant "legalization of undocumented immigrants, requiring them to perform community service, pay fines, pass a background check, pay any back taxes owed, be proficient in English, and go to the "back of the line" to wait for a chance to earn permanent residence"
The elements of the framework include a biometric social security card, to be carried by all workers, to prevent unauthorized workers from getting jobs. There would be more personnel, infrastructure, and technology on the border. There would be expanded interior enforcement aimed at apprehending and deporting criminals. It would require completion of the entry-exit system (US-VISIT), to determine whether visitors leave the country before their visas expire. Regarding the future admission of workers, the framework would provide green cards for foreigners who graduate with a Master's degree or PhD in science, technology, engineering, or math. It would also provide for a number of lower-skilled immigrants, with levels depending on what is happening in the economy. Finally, the framework provides for legalization of undocumented immigrants, requiring them to perform community service, pay fines, pass a background check, pay any back taxes owed, be proficient in English, and go to the "back of the line" to wait for a chance to earn permanent residence.
According to Menendez, Immigration reform is important for the economy, in terms of not depressing wages, in terms of national security, and it's important about who we are as a people. "Unless we're going to deport 12 million people, which would be the most massive deportation in the history of mankind, that's just simply not going to happen." "I personally think that comprehensive immigration reform is critically important to the nation. It's important to the nation's security. I'd rather know who was here to pursue the American dream versus who was here to do harm to it. I can't do that when I have 12 million undocumented, unidentified people in the country. . . . I'd rather have these individuals, number one, be documented in some fashion so that at the end of the day, we aren't depressing wages of other workers because there is a subterranean economy — a black market economy. . . . And I'd rather have them in a status where not only are they going to go through a criminal background check, but they're also going to fully pay their taxes. That would be part of the equation."


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Summer is still here (despite the torrential rain sweeping Ireland for the last couple of weeks) and nothing is more summery than a lovely light meringue. Plus they're gluten free!
3 Eggs
175g Caster sugar
- Preheat the oven to 200C (for fan ovens).
- Separate the eggs and put the yolks aside. You can use leftover egg yolks to make pastry if you're in the mood for more baking.
- Be very careful not to get any yolk into the egg white mix as this will prevent them from stiffening.
- Using an electric mixer, whisk the egg whites until they being to form soft peaks.
- Whisk in the sugar, little by little, allowing each batch to dissolve before adding more.
- Once all the sugar has been added, the mixture should form stiff peaks.
- Drop about 6 dollops of meringue mixture onto a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper or baking parchment.
- Put them into the oven at 200C and then immediately reduce the temperature to about 140C. This technique keeps the outside of the meringue crunchy, with a soft gooey inside.
- Bake for 1.5 hours or until the meringues have begun to turn golden in colour.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tray until you can prise the meringues from the paper. Then leave them to cool fully on a wire rack.
Meringue Troubleshooting
It might be an old wives' tale but I've always been told that you can't whisk egg whites in a plastic bowl. Allegedly, the oil in the plastic prevents the egg whites from stiffening. I don't know if it's true but I go with glass or ceramic bowls just to avoid the hassle 🙂
Having butter or oil on your whisk or bowl will also prevent egg whites from stiffening so make sure everything is clean and dry!
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If the mixture is starting to get soft again after you've added all the sugar then stop whisking immediately! You've gone too far and your meringues will be a bit floppy…but you can still cook them and crumble them up for Eton Mess – yum!