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Name: Jessica
Name Meaning: Hebrew: Rich, God beholds; Israeli: God is watching
Alias: Jess or Jessu. Or just whatever people decide to name me. xD
Old PE2K Names: Cutemew, Jess, the Almighty Dragon
Join date: July 9, 2003
DOB: June 22, 1992
Age: 18
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Location: Dickinson, Texas
Sex: Female~
Race: Caucasian.
Ethnicity: Greek, Irish, German, Cherokee.
Status: Taken ♥
Orientation: Straight.
Occupation: IMMA PAPERBOY
Grade: I'm in college.
Family: Mom, dad, 3 brothers, 1 sister-in-law, a nephew, and a niece.
Pets: Goldie (chihuahua), Scruffles, Imp, and their 8 babies (mice)
Height: 5'7½"
Weight: 125-130
Shoe Size: 9-9 1/2
Eye Color: Blue/green/grey
Hair Color: Different shades of brown. Sometimes it has a red tint.
Piercings: None!
Tattoos: ^
Color: Red, emerald green, blood red, lapis lazuli, black.
Number: 13
Animal: Komodo dragon, pony, chinchilla, opossum
Pokémon: Mew, Quilava, Charizard, Origi-tina, Leafeon, Umbreon
Flower: I guess the rose.
Food: No preference.
Candy: Reese's, Peanut Butter M&M's, KitKat.
Restaurant: Taco Bell, Jack in the Box.
Beverage: Dr. Pepper, Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Tropical Punch Koolaid, Big Red, Pibb Xtra, Arizona Green Tea.
Movie: Lion King.
Movie Genre: Just any that happen to strike my interest.
Animated Series: Don't think I have any.
Non-animated TV Series: Scrubs, That 70's Show.
Anime: Pokemon series (Kanto-Johto), Fullmetal Alchemist, Fullmetal Alchemist 2: Brotherhood, Wolf's Rain, Bleach, Digimon seasons 1-2.
Comedian: Dane Cook.
Actor/Actress: Adam Sandler, Will Smith, Jim Carrey.
Video Game: Metroid series, Halo series, Mario Kart series, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3, Yoshi's Island, Pokemon series.
Console: SNES. C:
Singer: I have many.
Band: ^
Song: Theme/Bryyo - Metroid Metal
Favorite Music Genre: No favorite, I listen to a wide variety. Just not rap, R&B, and most country.
Album: No favorite.
Character: Yoshi, all Ridley forms, Godzilla, Toothless.
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Book: The Inheritance Cycle.
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Season: Autumn.
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Month: June. :)
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Languages spoken: English, some Spanish.
Places traveled: Mexico, The Bahamas, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Utah, Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, West Texas.
Hobbies: Art, singing, video games, Skype, fishing whenever I get the chance.
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♪ Remember you're loved, and you always will be;
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Name: Gemma
Name Meaning: Origin: Latin/Italian - The name derives ultimately from the Latin feminine noun 'gemma', meaning a jewel or precious stone
Alias: Lunar Latias, Kumori Gem, Gem n Ems
Join date: March 2007
Age: 20
Birthplace: Australia
Location: Australia
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
Ethnicity: Italian, English, German, Polish, Dutch
Status: Single
Orientation: Straight
Occupation: Student
Grade: University - Year 3
Family: Younger brother, mum and dad - divorced
Pets: Two cats - Casper & Scamp // Two fish - Helio & Artemis
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 42k
Shoe Size: 6/7
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Piercings: Ears and belly
Tattoos: None yet
Color: Purple
Number: 5
Animal: Tiger
Pokémon: Lugia, Pikachu <3
Flower: Jasmine, lily
Food: Lasagne
Candy: Chocolate, caramel
Restaurant: No clue :>
Movie: Howl's Moving Castle (really all Studio Ghibli), Mean Girls, Pirates of the Caribbean, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Movie Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Animated Series: The Simpsons, Family Guy, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Legend of Korra
Non-animated TV Series: Once Upon A Time, The Vampire Diaries, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones, Merlin, Buffy, Angel, Charmed
Anime: Clannad, Bleach, Naruto, NANA, Shakugan no Shana, Death Note, Fruits Basket, Shonen Onmyouji, Vampire Knight, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Elfen Lied
Comedian: Adam Sandler/Russell Brand
Actor/Actress: Johnny Depp <33
Video Game: Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, Mass Effect, Pokemon (duh)
Console: 3DS, XBox 360
Singer: Jared Leto, Hayley Williams, Olivia Lufkin
Band: 30 Seconds To Mars, Thousand Foot Krutch, Three Days Grace, Paramore, Sick Puppies, Lostprophets, Flyleaf, Taproot, Oliva Lufkin
Song: Be Somebody - TFK
Favorite Music Genre: Alt. Rock/Metal
Album: The End Is Where We Begin - TFK
Character: Shadow the Hedgehog
Quote: OH. MY. GOD.
Book: Trueblood saga, Harry Potter series, Inkheart series, Inheritance saga, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Hush Hush saga, Embrace Saga, Game of Thrones, Hunger Games
Clothing Brand: Anything that FITS!
Season: Spring
Day of the Week: Sunday
Month: December?
Sport to play/watch: I HATE SPORT. But I will watch tennis.
Languages spoken: English
Places traveled: Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, NSW - 5 out of 7 states of Aussie!
Hobbies: Drawing, graphics, writing, reading, video games, movies, music
Tags/Keywords: drawing, graphics, fanfic, artist, writer, fangirl, mod, rock, aussie, gem
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You stalker.
Team StormRiders is BACK. Read it here!
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• Name: Caleb Martin
• Name Meaning: "Bold One" "Awesome" "Warrior"
• Alias: Violence McSnatch, X-kun, Punisher, Glasses,
• Join date: Oct. 18, 2004
• DOB: May 1, 1991
• Age: 20
• Birthplace: Orlando, FL
• Location: Dayton, OH
• Sex: Male
• Race: Caulk Asian.
• Ethnicity: Irish/German/Italian
• Status: Single
• Orientation: Straight
• Occupation: Lawn Mower
• Grade: Graduated
• Family: Vast
• Pets: Scooter (Cat)
• Height: 6'1"
• Weight: 203 lbs.
• Shoe Size: 10 - 11.5
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Black
• Piercings: Left Ear
• Tattoos: None at the moment.
• Color: Blue
• Number: 2
• Animal: Orca
• Pokémon: Scizor, Surskit, Mew, and Bulbasaur
• Flower: Rose
• Food: Spaghetti
• Candy: Jawbreaker
• Restaurant: Golden Dragon Buffet
• Movie: Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Movie Genre: Horror
• Animated Series: Ed, Edd, n' Eddy
• Non-animated TV Series: NCIS
• Anime: Orphen
• Comedian: Read Below
• Actor/Actress: Jack Black
• Video Game: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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• Singer: Ozzy Osbourne
• Band: Disturbed
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• Favorite Music Genre: Black Metal
• Album: Issues - Korn
• Character: Dr. Perry Cox - Scrubs
• Quote: "Because in the future, Card Games will be played on Motorcycles!"
• Book: The Story of Vorgu Soul: Final Clash
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• Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Spanish
• Places traveled: Canada
• Hobbies: Children's Card Games, Video Games, Backyard Wrestling, Online Gaming.
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General Name: Craig
Name Meaning: Dwells/from the crag, Rock
Alias: Craigzy (irl), Operative (pe2k), InfiniteParalysis (smogon)
Join date: 02.01.07
Age: 15
Birthplace: New York, NY
Location: New York, NY
Sex: Male
Race: Filipino, Greek
Ethnicity: Asian
Status: Single
Orientation: Hetero
Occupation: Student
Grade: 11th
Pets: Dog and some birdsAppearance Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115 lbs
Shoe Size: 9
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark BrownFavorites Color: Yellow
Number: 3
Animal: Corgi
Pokémon: Slowbro
Flower: White Rose
Food: Noodles
Drink: Thai Iced Tea
Candy: Toxic WasteEntertainment Movie: Finding Nemo
Movie Genre: Comedy
Animated Series: Pokemon
Non-animated Series: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Anime: Pokemon
Comedian: Demetri Martin, Bo Burnham, Wayne Brady
Actor/Actress: Robert Downey Jr. Ellen Page
Video Game: Minecraft, Final Fantasy IX/X, Metal Gear Solid, Dance Dance Revolution
Console: Sony Consoles
Singer: Tiffany Hwang
Band: The Beatles
Song: Too many
Music Genre: KPop, Jazzy Hip-Hop, some Metal
Album: Too manyRandom Character: Idk
Book: Harry Potter series, 1984, Battle Royale
Clothing Brand: Adidas?
Season: Autumn
Day of the Week: Saturday
Month: July
Languages spoken: English
Places traveled: several US states
Hobbies: Games, Sleeping, Games, Eating, GamesSocial Networking MSN: email@example.com
Skype: MetalGearOpPhoto April 2010
Name: Craig
Name Meaning: Dwells/from the crag, Rock
Alias: Craigzy (irl), Operative (pe2k), InfiniteParalysis (smogon)
Join date: 02.01.07
Age: 15
Birthplace: New York, NY
Location: New York, NY
Sex: Male
Race: Filipino, Greek
Ethnicity: Asian
Status: Single
Orientation: Hetero
Occupation: Student
Grade: 11th
Pets: Dog and some birds
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115 lbs
Shoe Size: 9
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Color: Yellow
Number: 3
Animal: Corgi
Pokémon: Slowbro
Flower: White Rose
Food: Noodles
Drink: Thai Iced Tea
Candy: Toxic Waste
Movie: Finding Nemo
Movie Genre: Comedy
Animated Series: Pokemon
Non-animated Series: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Anime: Pokemon
Comedian: Demetri Martin, Bo Burnham, Wayne Brady
Actor/Actress: Robert Downey Jr. Ellen Page
Video Game: Minecraft, Final Fantasy IX/X, Metal Gear Solid, Dance Dance Revolution
Console: Sony Consoles
Singer: Tiffany Hwang
Band: The Beatles
Song: Too many
Music Genre: KPop, Jazzy Hip-Hop, some Metal
Album: Too many
Character: Idk
Book: Harry Potter series, 1984, Battle Royale
Clothing Brand: Adidas?
Season: Autumn
Day of the Week: Saturday
Month: July
Languages spoken: English
Places traveled: several US states
Hobbies: Games, Sleeping, Games, Eating, Games
MSN: firstname.lastname@example.com
Skype: MetalGearOp
April 2010
• Name: Stafford
• Name Meaning King of Cybertron
• Alias:
• Join Date: December 9, 2007
• DOB: March 20, 1992
• Age: 17
• Birthplace: Texas
• Location: Texas
• Sex: Male
• Race*: American/Cybertronian
• Ethnicity*: Mexican - Black
• Status: Single
• Orientation: Straight
• Occupation: Movie Theater
• Grade: 12
• Family: Mom, three brothers
• Pets: None atm
• Height: 5'11
• Weight: 137 lbs
• Shoe Size: 13
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Piercings: None
• Tattoos: None
• Color: Yellow
• Number: 16
• Animal: Dog
• Pokémon: Houndoom
• Flower: Venus Flytrap (that's my flower xD)
• Food: Pizza
• Candy: Snickers - Butterfinger
• Restaurant: Olive Garden
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• Movie: Transformers 1 and 2/Inception
• Movie Genre: Scifi/Action/Adventure/Horror
• Animated Series: Transformers (any), Digimon, Dragon Booster
• Non-animated TV Series: Heroes or Law and Order: SVU
• Anime: Wolf's Rain
• Comedian: Mmm, idk
• Actor/Actress: Will Smith,
• Video Game: Pokemon - War/Zombie games/RPG
• Console: X-Box 360
• Singer: Hayley Williams - Chris Daughtry, Rob Thomas
• Band: Linkin Park - The Fray - Matchbox 20 - Theory of a Deadman - Breaking Benjamin -
• Song: New Divide - How To Save A Life - How Far We've Come - Breath
• Favorite Music Genre: Any
• Album: Will edit in later
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• Character: Bumblebee/Guilmon/Beast Boy/Nightcrawler/Cheetor
• Quote: 2nd to None
• Book: I am Legend
• Clothing Brand: Anything comfortable
• Season: Spring
• Day of the Week: Friday
• Month: March
• Sport to play/watch: Watch - Football Play - Tennis
• Languages spoken: Spanish - English
• Places traveled: Mexico, all around Texas, New Mexico
• Hobbies: Watching Movies, collecting Transformers, hanging with friends, being on my phone, sleeping, reading, and playing games
• Tags/Keywords: Awesome or I guess or whatever
• MySpace: Only for people I know, so ask
• Facebook: Same as above
• twitter: Same as above
• AIM: bsloc16 or thecybertronking or dinobot
• YIM: bumblebee_allspark
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After a wicked winter with more freezes than we care to recount, were welcoming spring with open arms and an appetite for lighter flavors, including sweet and versatile coconut. In the fall, we toast its flakes to sprinkle atop spiced pumpkin pies; in the summer, its milk (also used in our homemade piña coladas) makes a delicate ice cream base that pairs perfectly with key lime. For this seasons baby and wedding showers and our upcoming Easter gatherings, we went to four local pastry queens for coconut-infused desserts that will have you making coconut your springtime staple for sweet treats.Chandra Ricetti Owner, The Bastion RestaurantAfter graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Chandra Ricetti went on to become the pastry chef at Paris Hôtel Plaza Athènée, where she honed her classic French techniques. She says her coconut cream-filled crepe recipe is inspired by her time in France and her childhood travels to visit family in Maui, where coconuts are bountiful. It is very light and not too sweet, she says. The subtle flavors really appeal to my 6-year-old, Luca, because hes isnt fond of desserts in general but loves this cake. Laurel Wimberg Pastry Chef, AF+BPerhaps Fort Worths most buzz-worthy pastry chef right now is AF+Bs Laurel Wimberg, who built a reputation for the divine desserts at Craft Dallas and more recently Lark on the Park before she was recruited to Fort Worth. Here she provides her take on the pineapple and banana-based hummingbird cake, a Southern favorite that that will appear on AF+Bs dessert menu this spring. Wimberg adds shredded coconut to her batter and ices with traditional cream cheese frosting.Melody Fitzgerald Pastry Chef, Sugar & FrostingWhile we wont ever turn down a homemade coconut bar, we find many can be gooey and cloying. Not Melody Fitzgeralds version, which incorporates a layer of blueberry-chocolate ganache and lemon juice, both in the filling and in the blueberry compote topping that adds vibrant acidity. The lemon juice, blueberries, chocolate and the coconut combine beautifully and create a bar thats not overly sweet, she says. Fitzgerald, whos worked under Dean Ferring and created Julia Childs 88th birthday cake, closed her Southern Breeze Café in Keller last fall to focus once more on her wedding cake business, her real passion.Emily Allen Owner, Cake Walk Bake ShopThough she doesnt have a storefront, Emily Allen is well known in wedding and special event circles for her whimsical desserts with handmade details, inspired by her love of vintage baking. She says creating these robins egg-inspired coconut macarons can be tricky, as factors like humidity and under- or over-mixing play into getting the shells just right. But if you can get that down, the rest of it is super easy and fun, Allen says, adding that splattering the macarons with culinary paint is a great way to involve children in the process.
Serves 4-6
For the crêpes:
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
Crème Pâtissière (recipe, right)
Crème Anglaise (recipe, right)
1. Place all crepe ingredients in a blender and mix for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides and repeat. Let rest in blender for 15 minutes, then mix one more time for 30 seconds. Refrigerate batter for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 24 hours. Stir to combine before using.
2. Heat a small nonstick pan and brush lightly with butter or oil. Pour just enough batter into the center of the pan to enable you to tilt it quickly and swirl batter, evenly coating bottom. Cook for 1 minute until bottom is slightly browned and top looks dry, then carefully turn over. Cook for another 30 seconds and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
3. Continue cooking crêpes, layering with waxed paper in between each crêpe.
To serve:
Alternate layers of crêpes and Crème Pâtissière on a plate and serve with Crème Anglaise.
2100 Hemphill St.,
Fort Worth, 817-913-6972,
2 cups coconut cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Whisk together coconut cream, whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens to a pudding consistency, about 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and press through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface of mixture. Chill 3 hours.
2 cups whole milk
7 tablespoons sugar
6 large egg yolks
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons Myers Dark Rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Whisk together milk, sugar and egg yolks in a medium saucepan, then add the salt. Over medium heat, whisk mixture constantly until hot to the touch.
2. Change to a heatproof spatula and stir from bottom of the pan and around sides constantly keeping sauce in motion until the custard begins to thicken and coats the spatula.
3. Remove from heat and add rum and vanilla extract. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, cover tightly and refrigerate for two hours.
Makes 24 cookies
For the Macaron Shells:
1 cup confectioners sugar
3/4 cup almond meal
2 egg whites,
room temperature
1 teaspoon egg white powder
2 tablespoons
plus 2 teaspoons
granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
or coconut extract
1 teaspoon blue gel
food coloring
Egg Paint
(recipe, right)
Coconut Ganache Filling
(recipe, right)
Toasted Coconut Filling
(recipe, right)
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and prepare a piping bag fitted with a medium-sized round tip.
2. Using a food processor, process the confectioners sugar and almond meal until smooth.
3. While the almond mix is processing, whisk the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer on low until frothy. Slowly add the powdered egg white and granulated sugar, gradually picking up speed with the mixer. Mix at medium/high until the egg white mix forms glossy, almost-stiff peaks. Add the extract and gel food coloring and mix until thoroughly combined.
4. Sift half of the processed almond mix into the meringue and gently fold just until combined. Sift in the remaining half of the almond mix and gently fold, making sure to mix in all of the dry pockets, until the mixture is a thick, smooth batter. Do not under-mix or over-mix. (To test desired consistency: Scoop up a bit of batter and drop back into the bowl. It should create a ribbon effect and dissolve into the batter within 30 seconds.)
5. Fill pastry bag with batter and pipe 1-inch rounds of batter onto the lined baking sheets. The piped sheets will then need to rest on the counter undisturbed for 30-60 minutes depending on humidity.
6. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. When the batter looks dry (it should not stick to your fingers when lightly touched) bake one sheet at a time in the middle of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. The macarons are fully baked when you gently press the tops and they do not move at all. (If you see any movement, continue to bake for another minute or two.)
7. Remove from oven and let cool.
8. Paint with Egg Paint.
1/2 ounce brown culinary color dust (Wilton brand available at Michaels
or cake supply shops)
1 teaspoon vodka or clear vanilla or coconut extract (Vodka dries most
quickly and is tasteless)
1 small-tipped clean food paintbrush
1. Using a very small dish, mix the color dust with the vodka or extract until a thick liquid brown paste forms.
2. Liberally dip the paintbrush into the brown paste, and using quick conductorlike motions over the macaron shells at a distance of about 6 to 12 inches, fleck or splatter the paint onto the tops of the shells. Let dry about 10 minutes.
2/3 cup good-quality white chocolate chips (Callebaut or Valrhona brand)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1. Place chocolate chips into a shallow glass or metal bowl and set aside.
2. Add the cream and butter to a small saucepan over low to medium heat and bring to a simmer. Immediately pour over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
3. Add the extract and whisk the mix together until the white chocolate is smooth and shiny.
4. Once cooled, let firm up in the refrigerator for several hours. The ganache should become a solid but workable paste.
Macaron Assembly:
1. Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the Coconut Ganache. Pipe rounds of ganache onto half of the painted macaron shells.
2. Immediately sprinkle Toasted Coconut Flakes onto the piped ganache. Sandwich the cookies together.
3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to let the macarons mature, or soften via osmosis. Macarons are best enjoyed 24 to 48 hours after assembly and refrigeration. They will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator, or up to a month frozen.
817-291-1129, www.cakewalkhome.com
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and top with an even layer of coconut flakes. Bake for about 10 minutes, checking and tossing, until coconut flakes are golden and toasty. Remove from oven and set aside.
Coconut Bars
Makes 2 dozen bars
For the crust:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
Blueberry-Chocolate Ganache
(recipe follows)
Coconut Filling (recipe follows)
Blueberry Topping (recipe follows)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-by-10-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper or foil with a 1-inch overhang to make removing the bars easier.
2. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended. Gradually beat in flour until blended.
3. Using an oiled off-set spatula, pour evenly into prepared pan.
4. Pour 3/4 cup of Blueberry-Chocolate Ganache mixture over bar mixture in pan and chill while preparing Coconut Filling.
5. Spoon Coconut Filling evenly over blueberry-chocolate layer in pan. Sprinkle with coconut flakes.
6. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes in preheated oven.
7. Uncover and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely.
8. Prepare Blueberry Topping and immediately pour and arrange blueberries over baked bars.
9. Chill 1 hour, add remaining Blueberry-Chocolate Ganache if desired; slice and serve.
126 Taylor St., Keller, 817-562-2500,
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed
1. Place chocolate in medium metal bowl and set aside.
2. Bring cream and butter to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat and pour over chocolate. Let sit 3 minutes, then whisk to combine.
3. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor and blend in blueberries until smooth.
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
(recommended: Eagle Brand)
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes, divided
In bowl of electric mixer, beat sweetened condensed milk, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, egg, flour and coconut extract on medium speed until smooth. Stir in coconut flakes.
2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1. Combine blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until juices of berries begin to simmer and release.
2. Mix together cold water and cornstarch and then add to blueberry mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil and thicken slightly.
Makes two 8-inch layers,
or a 9-by-13 sheet cake
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup pineapple, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
or walnuts, optional
Cream Cheese Frosting
(recipe follows)
1. Place oil, sugar, salt, eggs, banana, pineapple and coconut in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix well.
2. Sift the dry ingredients together and mix into the batter just until combined. Add toasted chopped nuts, if desired.
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If I have faltered more or less In my great task of happiness; If I have moved among my race And shown no glorious morning face; If beams from happy human eyes Have moved me not; if morning skies, Books, and my food, and summer rain Knocked on my sullen heart in vain:- Lord, thy most pointed pleasure take And stab my spirit broad awake!
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Many Christmases ago, I received a children's book of poetry. I loved it. And til this day I still think about the first time I read some of what would become my favorite poems. Have you ever been inspired by a poem?
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Always do what you are afraid to do. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The purpose of our school is to equip children to be responsible, productive adults in the 21st Century, who above all else, love Jesus. St. Peter's Lutheran School is a nurturing environment where students learn among people who share your values and faith. St. Peter's Lutheran School is a center of quality holistic learning, emphasizing the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Teachers have a special calling to provide moral, ethical, spiritual, and academic guidance to students. Small class sizes enable a high degree of one-on-one learning and deeper relationships between students and teachers.
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- Offering a quality CHRISTIAN EDUCATION program for 149 years
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2 bedroom, 2 Bath, Gulf and westerly Resort views.
Located at the best resort in the Emerald Coast you will find this 3rd floor Luau II condo is a luxury place to relax and enjoy while visiting the Sandestin Resort® area. Our condo is family owned and operated within the resort. We will provide you with personal service you will not find with a big management company. This is our only condo so you will get our full attention.
With the largest and best location in the building you will find that the balcony has spectacular west sunset views! This partially covered balcony will provide you a wonderful setting to enjoy that great meal with beautiful views of the Gulf and surrounding area. Whether you are in the kitchen or sitting in the living area the views from inside the condo are spectacular as well.
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Kyle Jarrell purchased this condo in 2012
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Our family is from Texas and we have enjoyed family trips to the beach for decades. Although we are proud Texans the powder white beaches of the panhandle of Florida do not compare. Kristin and I have traveled to many Caribbean and U.S. destinations and have not found beaches as good as Destin. We prefer the Destin area over Texas beaches so we decided to purchase in the Sandestin area. Sandestin is hands down the nicest and most beautiful area from Destin to Panama City.
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Sorry for the delay. Everything was outstanding and the condo was excellent! Now I know why someone said it has the best balcony in the Luau! I don't think anything could have been made any better. The check in/out process was simple and we had no problems at all. We really enjoyed eating at Bayou Bill's. Their ribs are awesome! The Dynasty Chinese restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants we have had. We liked it a lot better than P.F. Chang's. We definitely plan on making this our Destin Vacation Spot. Thanks again for sharing your condo with us!


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Guys please don't buy this crap, its really boring ( or it will get really boring quick ) i wish i would have gone with middle earth : som :,(
Same, no invite for me aswell
I wish it was 40$
While this is all good ... Im drooling over the new leaked horizon pics ( guerrillas new ip )
Holy hell i am sick of region by region content ..... I have u.s psn account and i bought region 2 disc of the last of us. After the latest update it tells me to download the two free maps but upon going to the store it says content is not available because of this stupid region based content i cant play online ... My 50$ i invested on this game is gone .... Fix this shit or gimme my money back sony
This website is full of cry babies. I for one think the conference was rock solid except for the vita part ( by the way im used to it now, just sell your vitas ). Driveclub, bloodbourne, the order, rime hellbakde etc all looked pretty and interesting.
Whereas, microsoft only accounced tomb raider as a exclusive and rest of it we all knew. Sunset, halo, beta this beta that, cod .... And some interesting indies like excapist and the below.
Sony won
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I just renewed my ps plus subscription after an year and all my vita and ps3 games are gone...... Just please help .... I even played gravity rush wipeout and uncharted on my vita last year... Now when i go to them on psn download or their psn page it says buy them instead of download them for free .. I have contacted playstation but no rply
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I just renewed my ps plus subscription after an year and all my vita and ps3 games are gone...... Just please help .... I even played gravity rush wipeout and uncharted on my vita last year... Now when i go to them on psn download or their psn page it says buy them instead of download them for free .. I have contacted playstation but no rply
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According to Dualshockers, an anonymous source contacted them and has revealed details about Sony's upcoming E3 2014 Press Conference (expected to happen on Monday, June 9th at night). The source says that the information they have received comes from contacts within Sony Worldwide Studios and the BBH New York marketing firm, while Dualshockers says they have confirmed some of the given information with a second source.
Here's everything they heard, but keep in mind that everything is a rumor right now:
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Uncharted on PS4 will have a 3-minute trailer featuring in-engine footage, with gameplay spread out across the video. The release date is apparently Summer 2015, with a tropical setting and different time periods with Nathan/Francis.
Media Molecule's PS4 title will use Project Morpheus and have 3D world building and quirky visuals. Could be called Entwined and is said to be out in Late 2015.
Guerrilla Games' new IP will be an RPG and will be shown off during the conference.
Japan Studio will debut Project Beast, a spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, and The Last Guardian for PS4.
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Gran Turismo 6 will come to PS4 with improved 1080p/60fps visuals and extra features/tracks in Mid/Late 2015.
A God of War 4 CG teaser will be shown, with the game having a Late 2015 release date.
Kill Strain will be related to the Syphon Filter reboot on PS4, with Sony Bend working on it. Release could happen in Winter 2014.
Wipeout is coming to PS4.
Quantic Dream has a trailer set for either E3 or gamescom, with Quantic and Ready at Dawn possibly becoming part of Sony Worldwide Studios.
The Order: 1886 will have a stage demo.
Ninja Theory is far into development on a PS4 exclusive that might be Heavenly Sword 2.
Sony London will show off a AAA third-person title.
Sucker Punch's inFamous: Second Son DLC includes a new power and (possibly) a new setting.
DriveClub will be shown off, with a PS4 demo set to hit the PlayStation Store on the same day.
Rockstar (with Grand Theft Auto), Ubisoft, EA, Konami, Capcom, Warner Bros, Activision, Square Enix, and Take-Two are expected to be on stage.
New PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection titles will be announced.
Project Morpheus, the Sony Entertainment Network, and PlayStation Now are said to be getting some time.
The PS3 and PS Vita will get price drops, with the PS Vita and PS3 getting only a little bit of attention during the show.
Finally, the source says Sony will close out E3 2014 with a teaser for The Last of Us 2.
As said above, treat everything you read here as a rumor, and an extremely bold one.
Copied from playstation life style
CES is starting from 6th jan, so it might be the rumor head mounted display behind the coal.
i think sony should finally give up on the handheld market ... and replace it with there Xperias and or make a playstaion phone with dedicated buttons ( xperia plays successor ) and move their focus only on ps3 and ps4.
this, forza, respawns new xbox exlusive, please be excited for 21st may ... not that i am excited i dun want them to beat sonys feb ps4 meeting showing
sony needs to buy this studio ASAP!!
the 11 year old in me is jumping with excitment...
Hole Crap!!!!!!! this is now my most anticipating game of this year next to The Last Of Us .. OMG all the media sites are saying they actually got teared up at the homeless sequence amazing .. cant freakin wait ... and why exactly sony havent bought them is BEYOND me.
i think u guyz forgot about media molecules latest move game .... why so much hate, i thought it was brilliant cant wait for that game
One problem, none of them has a share button
i just wish we get a playable demo featuring fungus ex-humans already day one purchase, god of war ascension also tlou as well
biometrics + dualshock = bioshock
sorry for being harsh
its a patent from 2008, u know 2 years before move came out ?? so beat it push square. You guyz are really bad journalists seriously report something decent dun confuse the readers
persona 4 should have been a runner up just sayin
glad to see wonder book still hanging there
i seriously can't wait any more for TLOU and also beyond two souls did i mention about god of war ascension. OMG i cant wait for 2013 also ni no kuni is a must buy after playing the demo and theres sly cooper aswell so much to look forward to and than theirs E3 cant wait for ps4 reveal ..... lets see what gureilla games were up to
really really excited for 2013 E3, but i dun want sony to give xbox360 another chance with next years holiday season becuz lets face it, weather ps4 launches or not ps3 is now making serious money for sony now and i want them to win next year with their all three platforms and also hoping for ps vita slim
amazing, those 5 secs made my day
i think ps4 will have a dual shock 4 and as far as the touch screen goes they will utilise ps vita slim for that i can bet 20$ that i'll win
why i subscribed tooooooooooooooooooooooo usa account !!! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh man we will probably get 1 full game which wont even appeal to us and two mediocre psn games
push square u guyz should also give credits to who found out the listing; playstationlifestyle.com
can i download all these vita games on my ps3 becuz em buying vita next month so i want to keep all these games with me and later transfer them from my ps3 to vita ???? is it possible
pretty cool i must say
can't wait for this game
does ac revelations still include ac1 ???
what about the head mounted display announcement which was coming today ???
any live streaming site u can give me ??
i want to see nariko in action, i want team ninja to announce heavenly swords 2 and feature larger-than-life moments just like gow fingers crossed.
i want the first one to get patched ( trophies and lil bit tweaking ) and than i'll think about the sequel
wtf !! EU plus is sooo much better i wish i would have subscribed to the eu one . US is disappointing me
i hope Guerrilla Games support their next installment properly, becuz killzone 3's mutliplayer is a mess ( no auto balance still yet in a multiplyer focused game )
looks promising


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I have to lol at your friend for flipping out. The Beatles are one of the most seminal bands in the 20th century who helped chart the course of pop music's history. As a band who had a massive imprint on society, culture and music, OF COURSE they will be copied, parodied and influenced both in looks, style and music. DRRR was not the first nor will be the last to use such image in the promotion or use in their product.
And the focus on whether PMMM is great or not in Vata Raven's eyes detracts from the main point s/he was making, that AoA will put out product and price as they see fit and each individual consumer will use their own internal logic and decision making on whether to buy or not buy. Why someone chooses to get something should not bother or affect you in any way.
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It's not the fact that he's buying the stuff that's bothering me in anyway, I couldn't care less whether he buys a release or not. For example of he/she said "I'm not buying this series". Well I wouldn't give it a second thought.
What does bother me if someone disagrees with my opinion without giving me a reason because then I'm just left wondering why he hates something so much. Their argument doesn't make sense. Now you could argue that it's none of my business but once someone disagrees with my opinion it kind of IS.
It's like as if someone just denounced something you feel really passionate about to your face then left without giving a single reason for what he/she did. I'm sure that would be upset and wondering what the heck is his logic?
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Why the bloody hell does it bloody matter if I go into bloody detail in why I hate something? Oh, that's right, because the fans can't expect that someone might hate a "great" show.
Refusing to watch a show because of a picture is a dumbass reason. At least I watched an episode of PMMM before putting it into the unwanted list. And so what if I had to look up the Beatles pictures, I could care less about some French band. I don't keep up with bands, I don't keep up with pop cutler, I never understand it when Funimation writes in American pop cutler.
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@manicli: I totally understand your feeling. I always want to know the mindset of someone who dislikes something I like or takes a contrary position to an issue near to me. But I've learned, you just sometimes will not get that reason and even if you do, sometimes its not one that will make a lot of sense to you anyways. So I learn to just put my hands up and and walk away. Its just going to be something that unnecessarily upsets you.
@Vata: The Beatles are English not French. And considering how old the Beatles catalog is (40+ years) it doesn't suprise me less people know about them since you only hear their songs on oldies or soft rock stations at this point. And I don't follow pop cutler either, but it sounds good to eat. In fact, its dinner time right now so I'm off for food.
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One episode, huh? Then you haven't seen anything yet.
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Surely you don't mean to suggest she doesn't have anime clairvoyance?
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LOL, nice one.
I've dropped plenty of shows after the first episode, usually because it is very obvious from the first episode what the rest of the show will be like. But PMMM's first episode is famous - even infamous - for not being entirely truthful. Each and every prospective viewer should give the show at least three episodes.
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Because in the real world you have to justify what you say. So I thought you'd be mature enough to understand that. Do you think that if you go against someone at work without explaining your reason, its going to fly? Ofcourse not, you'll probably be looked down upon. I always have to justify what I say every week when I write a lab report(s). Heck I even have to justify myself when doing regular assignments.
Do you think I can just walk into my lab and say to my TA I think this will happen? Of course not, I'd probably fail my lab if I didn't justify myself. Do you think anyone will take me seriously if suddenly came up with a hypothesis with no evidence? No I'd probably be the laughing stock of my entire class not to mention I'd fail the assignment/lab report.
I guess logical argument is beyond you which is quite a shame because you seem to be quite opinionated but none the less, opinion without reason or evidence is just worthless. I guess humanity has declined. (I've yet to watch the anime)
As for the picture thing, I've watched the first 5 episodes of Durarara and concluded that this show has nothing to offer me in terms of entertainment or knowledge. I would be neutral but the show just had to copy something famous. And The Beatles aren't french!
So now I will conclude that not only do you fail to have cognitive abilities as you refused to understand my reasoning but your lack of research ability shows that you clearly didn't have a good education and either aren't very good at researching or you just can't read. Which ever the case may be, the appropriate plebeian term for you would be a dumbass. Either way it seems language and the ability to comprehend is beyond you. I recommend going to see a psychiatrist as this could be masking a more serious brain disease.
I suppose you're right to some extent. Though it still amazes me some people can say what ever without a reason and believe they are right or that other people will show them any respect. I guess I'm just astonished at how ignorant people have become.
But back on to topic here, it's going to be expensive but I think I'll start saving up for it so when it comes out I'll be able to afford it.
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Location: Bellevue, WA
Aniplex, eh? Well... I guess that means these titles will be out of my price range for the foreseeable future.
I'm a sad panda. :/
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I thought the regular/bare bones edition of Madoka Magica was too expensive, not for the series but for just a DVD/BR.
However I bought it anyway so I guess my head saying it was too expensive and what I wanted conflicted and what I wanted won out.
I did get it signed by Gen as well so I guess that also helped off set the cost.
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If SAO ends up being $150 for a BD box (Though who knows if that's the release format it'll get, AoA does not have an established release pattern yet), I still won't find it overpriced despite the fact I'm beginning to hate the series.
Some people need to realize "Not worth the money=/=overpriced".
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|Whether something is overpriced is a subjective opinion. However, with AoA, it's possible to look at what they put out and compare it to similar releases by other R1 distribs. Many of their releases are considerably more expensive than similar offerings by other companies. Hell, many of AoA's LEs are still more expensive at their discounted price than Funi's LEs are at their full MSRP. So, in that context, it is fair to say that in comparison to other companies, many of AoA's products are overpriced given what the R1 market normally sets as a baseline price.
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There is no such thing as objectively good, and objectively bad, especially when it's coming out of the mouth of a human. In order to be fully objective, you first need to get rid of all biases, which is impossible. There is no such thing as a person with no bias.
And really how is it objectively good? I've seen people like the guy who wrote this review (Actually an in-depth analysis that basically dissected the entire show) argue it's objectively bad a bit.
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[If you think he's wrong then make your case. "You're wrong" is not adding to the discussion.]
This again. I'm really sick and tired of people using that moron's "review" (read: rant) as 'proof' that the show isn't all that good.
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Yeah, you realize that just because someone bloviates for 3000 words does not mean their review is an "in depth analysis", right?
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Birkenstock: Quality Footwear for Everyone
Birkenstock has been synonymous with quality footwear since 1774. Made in Germany, these clogs, sandals, and shoes are designed to support your feet, and provide absolute comfort throughout the entire day.
There are several reasons why Birkenstocks outlast the competition. One of them is the traditional styles which continue to be popular while fads come and go. Leather never goes out of fashion, nor does the virtue of a simple shade of brown or black. If they are well cared for, leather sandals will keep a pair of feet healthy and well supported for many summers.
It is important not to overlook the footbed and what sets one product apart from another. In the case of Birkenstocks, there is shock absorption to protect foot and ankle joints. The heel is deep for comfort and traction.Another reason that Birkenstock sandals are so enduring is that they support the arch of a foot without the addition of insoles. There are three types of arch support available: soft, moderate, and high arch support. With width selections to choose from as well and lots of toe room, many consumers with unusually shaped feet will still find the ideal shoe if they peruse the Birkenstock website.
For the teen—or even adult—who prefers bright colors, a number of new shades have been added over the years. They include anemone, silver pine, and picante. Some are available in patent or soft leather. Others are the shades of suede footwear.
One important feature of the Birkenstock sandal is that even thongs are adjustable. Numerous designs have a buckle which means that, if feet swell because of heat or health issues, a customer's shoes can adapt, remaining comfortable and practical. There is typically at least one buckle on a pair of open-toed sandals. Sandal varieties include open and closed backs, ankle straps (for men women & children), and two-strap styles. Clogs are another matter: some have no buckles at all, just a soft enclosure at the front and an open back. Others provide buckle adjustment across the top, while the t-strap is suggestive of old-fashioned girls' shoes.
Recently, Birkenstock branched out to create several lines of shoes which are fully enclosed. They are laced-up at the front and feature minimal stitching. Men will find them to be light yet durable with good traction.
While the quality of Birkenstocks is critical, another reason consumers choose their products is because of their dedication to green initiatives. For instance, they make their cork soles out of recycled materials from the wine industry. Leftover materials are then recycled for other uses. Birkenstock footwear can be repaired. If a buckle comes loose or rusty but the rest of the shoe is in good shape, take it to a local retailer for repair. The company also suggests ways to treat and clean specific materials such as cork, Nubuck leather, and suede so that they will last many years.
View the Birkenstock styles and colors here
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End of Summer Savings on 7 Papillio Sandals
Wow! Seven special sandals from Papillio, by Birkenstock, discounted $10 or $20.
If you're familiar with Papillio you know that their styles are mostly seasonal and produced with limited quantities. These seven sandals are available for immediate shipment and quantities are diminishing. Get yours today and save on some very cool sandals with the famous Papillio cork and latex footbed.
Happy Feet Plus Retail Store Sale – Oct. 7-21
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In addition, our best-selling product – the Kenkoh Therapeutic Massage Sandals – are on sale for only $89.99. You can choose from one of five styles that fit your personal preference.
While at Happy Feet Plus stores ask for a FREE digital foot analysis. The analysis identifies "hot" spots on the soles of your feet and helps the Healthy Footwear Specialist select footwear to help you feel better.
Sweet Deal on Birkenstock Sandals for Women
Only 4 more days to Save $10 on Birkenstock Mayari & Granada Birko-Flor or Birkibuc Sandals
You have until Thursday night to save $10 on the purchase of Birkenstock Mayari and Granada Birko-Flor or Birkibuc sandals. That means, for only $69.99 you can own a classic Birkenstock that fits your taste. With so many sweet colors to choose from you're sure to find one, and maybe more, that you'll love to own. As always, shipping is FREE at Happy Feet Plus.
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For men, the Milano Mocha Birkibuc is an exceptional sandal at an exceptional price. The backstrap helps keep your foot snuggly in place. The classic Birkenstock footbed makes you feel comfortable.
For women we have two sandals to choose from – The Florida Blue Birko-Flor and the Florida Khaki Birkibuc. Both feature the classic Birkenstock footbed and the adjustability of their three-strap design.
Hurry, quantities are limited. At this price they won't last long.
While at Happy Feet Plus stores ask for a FREE digital foot analysis. The analysis identifies "hot" spots on the soles of your feet and helps the Healthy Footwear Specialist select footwear to help you feel better.
Also make sure you take the opportunity to try on a pair of the Kenkoh Massage Sandals. The Kenkoh Sandals stimulate and support your feet to provide a great feeling with every step.
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The first thought most people have is to get insoles with extra soft padding. Unfortunately this approach does not address the structural issues that cause the pain. The more correct approach is to make sure your insole (or footbed) has good metatarsal support. This may seem, or feel, like the wrong approach.
A footbed with good metatarsal support will at first feel like there is a golf ball under the ball of your foot. The actual size of the arch support is not huge (see images of Birkenstock footbed) but the impact is great. It will take a while for your feet to adapt and for the arches to regain its proper positioning. As the arches get back to where they need to be, the inflammation and the pain will subside.
Relieving metatarsal pain is not a part-time task. You have to make sure your metatarsal arch is supported all of the time. Going barefoot or wearing footwear without support will extend your recovery period.
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While at Happy Feet Plus stores ask for a FREE digital foot analysis. The analysis identifies "hot" spots on the soles of your feet and helps the Healthy Footwear Specialist select footwear to help you feel better.
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If you live in the Tampa Bay, Florida area now would be a great time to visit one of the nine Happy Feet Plus retail locations. Not only are we continuing the $10 off sale on the Kenkoh Massage Sandals, but we're taking $20 off three popular Birkenstock sandals.
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Both the Kenkoh sandals and all of the Birkenstock family of footwear are ideal for preventing or addressing a variety of foot issues. One of the most frequent foot ailments is Plantar Fasciitis. Recovering from Plantar Fasciitis is long process which begins with insuring that the medial arch is properly supported at all times.
Plantar Fasciitis pain is often most acute the first thing in the morning. Slipping on a pair of Kenkoh sandals as you get out of bed will support the arches of the feet. At the same time the massaging nubs will stimulate nerve endings and accelerate the flow of blood throughout the feet. Both will reduce the discomfort and allow the healing process to continue.
You cannot ignore your feet the rest of the day either. It's equally important to provide good support all day long. Wearing footwear with good arch support like that found in Birkenstock footwear and other brands found at Happy Feet Plus will help you recover from the pain of Plantar Fasciitis.
Footwear for Healthier Feet
Providing "Footwear for Healthier Feet" is a core value here at Happy Feet Plus. Ever since our founding in 1985 we have focused on the sale of footwear that are good for your feet, as well as for your whole body.
Over the years we have sought out brands that strengthen, support and even revitalize your feet. A couple of brands have been mainstays within our stores over the years. Birkenstock and Finn Comfort are both German-made products that feature cork-latex footbeds for exceptional support and comfort.
Perhaps the epitome of our belief in healthy footwear is the Kenkoh Massage Sandal. This sandal, developed in Japan, was the product that launched Happy Feet Plus. The insole of the Kenkoh is made up of hundreds of natural rubber nodules that support and stimulate the soles of your feet. The nodules stimulate the nerve endings and have been clinically proven to increase blood flow and create a calming, restful feeling.
The nodules also are known to stimulate the various reflexive zones on the sole of the feet. The nerve endings of these reflexive zones connect to and affect various glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexive zones increases the body's energy flow and rebalances the body.
Wearing the Kenkoh sandals allows you to massage your feet when you walk, stand or sit with even light pressure on the sole.
Who better to explain the benefits of the Kenkoh sandal than the company founder, Jacob Wurtz.


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It's not a secret that Jose Canseco, South Florida's most infamous meathead slugger turned reality-show washout, has a wildly popular Twitter account -- well over 400,000 followers eagerly awaiting the next 140 characters of weird, deluded complaining about how terrible and unjust it is that some ... More >>
The Everglades has a marketing problem. Earlier this week, officials from the Everglades National Park and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization got together for a chat about how to better market the park to lure in tourists. As the Miami Herald reports, during ... More >>
You'll soon see this in Boca.Abu Dhabi, Munich, and Madrid were the first places to get ATM machines that dispense gold bars. Next up for the gold ATM is America, and the first two cities to get the machines are Las Vegas and Boca Raton. That's right, the city famous for 4 o'clock dinners is now ... More >>


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November 27, 2014
The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms with free agent center Jake Dowell, the team announced Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, the NHL club released the following tweet: "BREAKING: The #mnwild has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with forward Jake Dowell. Another Badger in the fold."
Dowell is a former University of Wisconsin teammate of prized NHL free agent Ryan Suter. Both men also share the same agent, Neil Sheehy. Sheey shared a flight with Wild executives to Madison to meet with Suter Tuesday afternoon. Adding to the drama is the fact Dowell, Suter & free agent Zach Praise were all teammates on the golf medal winning USA team at the World Jr. Championships in 2003-04. That squad was coached by the Badgers Mike Eaves.
Last winter, Dowell played 52 games for the Dallas Stars, producing a pair of goals.
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Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by telephone this morning with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the situation in Ukraine. Secretary Kerry expressed the United States Government's strong support for the action of the Ukrainian parliament today to name an acting president and acting prime minister, and to move quickly to stabilize the country's political and economic situation. Secretary Kerry emphasized that the votes taken today by huge majorities of the Ukrainian people's elected representatives from all parties, including the Party of Regions, offer the best and most promising path forward to restore peace and stability to Ukraine quickly, and to address Ukraine's pressing financial challenges in the coming weeks and months.
Secretary Kerry restated America's readiness to work with all members of the international community and all international institutions to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people at this critical time. Secretary Kerry expressed our hope that the Russian Federation will join with us, the European Union and its member states, and other concerned countries to help Ukraine turn the page and emerge from this crisis stronger, united and moving forward through new elections and critically needed reforms . The Secretary noted our call for all sides to refrain from violence and to respect Ukraine's democratic institutions. He also underscored the United States' expectation that Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic freedom of choice will be respected by all states.
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American Airlines Testing Bidding For Upgrades
American Airlines is testing the idea of letting customers bid for upgrades to first class. Passengers can submit a bid — along with a credit card number — up to six days before the flight.
Smartphone App Lets Rangers Fans Upgrade Seats
Ever get to a ballgame and think, "I wish I had a better seat?"
AT&T Introduces Option For Faster Phone Upgrades
AT&T is making it easier for customers to upgrade their cellphones more frequently, as long as they're willing to pay more.
Sneak Peek At Rangers Ballpark 2013 Upgrades
If all goes as planned, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington will have some wonderful upgrades by the time the team plays the home opener against Josh Hamilton and the Angels on April 5.


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As video-on-demand continues to become the preferred route of distribution for a certain kind of independent film, much is being made of Nicolas Cage's willingness to slum for a paycheck, with recent examples including already-forgotten, small-screen-friendly items like Seeking Justice, Trespass, St ... More >>
William Barger, alleged kidnapping ringleaderTwo additional Missouri men have been charged with plotting the bizarre kidnapping last month of a New Jersey man who turned out to be the wrong intended target. The case of mistaken identity prompted the sheriff in the southwestern Missouri town of Ne ... More >>
Dennis chats with Myron Freedman and Andrew Michael Neiman, the leads in St. Louis Shakespeare's A Tale of Two Cities
Gillian Welch just wants to sing that rock & roll.
Rush Hour 3 director Brett Ratner has been called a fauxteur, a womanizer and, worse, over budget. Why you should take him seriously anyway.
"It's easier to get your genitals pierced than to get a good shave in St. Louis"
A rare superior sequel, Ocean's Twelve entertains with cinematic sleight of hand
Undertow revels in the pain and beauty of a reclusive Southern family
Arteta's Good Girl transforms a Friend into a voracious cracker everywoman
If you didn't like this year's movies, you didn't look hard enough. The RFT's film critics weigh in on their faves of the year.
Whether it's race or religion, Chocolate Genius tells it like it is
Bruce Campbell knows why bad movies happen to great actors
D.A. Pennebaker doesn't make history, but he's captured so much of it
She's finally been invited to the Oscar party, but what will she do after the ball?
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Google Play Music All Access now available in Germany
Google's on-demand music streaming service that was introduced at this year's Google I/O event, is now available in Germany.
With Google Play Play Music All Access, you can stream millions of songs on any device and you can also store up to 20,000 songs for free. Read more »