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Spicy-Sweet Wing Sauce Recipe
The Secret Is in the Sauce
Here's my secret for making the best wing sauce recipe: I use Frank's Red Hot Wings Sauce as the base for a homemade Buffalo wing or boneless wing sauce. A standard procedure is to use a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce mixed with butter and margarine, and voila! You have a great wing sauce. Until a few years ago, that's all I would use.
But then a great friend of mine, Reggie B., turned me on to his wife's amazing sauce, which was the best I've ever tasted. Mrs. B. worked at a fancy restaurant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she would create some less-than-formal entrees for her enthusiastic lunch crowd. Buffalo wings were a big hit there, but since it was such a great restaurant, she couldn't just serve a standard wing sauce. She had to create something special and unique: a version of the recipe I'm going to share with you now.
A few years ago, I was finally able to get hold of the recipe from her and begin creating it myself. The recipe for her original creation is top secret, but what I'm about to share with you is my (still amazing) version of the same sauce.
Cook Time
- Preparation: Easy
- Cooking Time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking Temperature: Medium heat, about 200 degrees Fahrenheit
Nutritional Information
- Estimated Calories Per Batch: 990
- Estimated Fat Grams Per Batch: 91.7
- Estimated Calories Per Serving: 13.75 calories per tablespoon
- Estimate Fat Per Serving: 1.28 grams of fat per tablespoon
- Estimated Servings: 72 tablespoons per batch
Weight Watchers Points Plus Estimations
- 24 points per batch
- .34 points per serving
This wing sauce is a terrific blend of sweet and hot. It tastes very special but uses just a few ingredients that you can buy at any grocery store.
- 1 cup of Frank's Red Hot Wings Sauce
- 1 stick of butter or margarine
- 1 tsp of minced garlic, or fresh minced cloves
- About 1/4 cup of light brown sugar (How much you use depends on how sweet you want it. I would recommend starting out with less and adding more as you go.)
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 small saucepan
- Measure out 1 cup of hot sauce.
- Pour into a saucepan.
- Add sliced butter or margarine.
- Add brown sugar.
- Add the garlic and Worcestershire sauce, and turn on the heat.
- Allow the mixture to achieve a slight rolling boil, stirring frequently.
- Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
Step 1: Pour the Hot Sauce
Okay, this is the most difficult and most important step, so listen closely: You need to pour Frank's Red Hot Wings Sauce into a measuring cup until you reach 1 cup. (Don't mind the tomatoes in the picture: I just added them for decoration!)
Step 2: Pour Into a Saucepan
I know you didn't have a problem with Step 1, so let's continue. Pour the cup of hot sauce into the small saucepan. Congratulations, you're done! Let's move on.
Step 3: Add the Butter or Margarine
I cut the butter into eight slices because it melts a whole lot more easily. Go ahead and slice up your cold butter, adding it to the wing sauce in the pan.
Step 4: Add the Brown Sugar
Start out with just 1/8 cup of brown sugar if you want just a touch of sweet with more heat. I personally like it a bit sweeter, with about 1/4 cup of sugar. You don't have to pack the sugar down. Instead, fill the measuring cup up fairly loosely, level it out, and pour it into the sauce.
Step 5: Add the Garlic and Worcester Sauce and Turn on the Heat
Now you are ready to add the teaspoon of minced garlic and the tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Once complete, you can place the saucepan on the stove at low-to-medium heat, stirring frequently. Don't leave it unattended or the wing sauce will scorch! You don't want to go back to Step 1—or worse, order out for dinner—because you ruined your almost-finished sauce!
Step 6: Reach a Slight Rolling Boil
You will want to stir the sauce on low-to-medium heat until you reach a slight rolling boil. Once it's at a boil, stir it frequently for about two minutes. You will notice the sauce changing color a little and slightly expanding: that's a good thing. At about the two-minute mark, turn off the heat.
Step 7: Set the Timer
You want to make sure the heat is turned off. If you're using an electric stove, remove the sauce pan from the hot burner. Set a timer for about 30 minutes and cover the sauce pan. When the timer goes off, your sauce is done! This recipe will make about a cup and a half of wing sauce.
More Recommendations and Bonus Recipes
If you enjoyed this wing sauce recipe, I'd love for you to try my best buffalo chicken dip recipe. This dip is made from a standard wing sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. If you love buffalo wings, you'll love this: it's like hot wings without the bone.
If you love wing sauce, but don't have the time to make your own recipe, you're in luck! One of the largest retailers of hot sauce and wing sauces is the famous Anchor Bar brand.
How about a homemade hot sauce?
The recipe above is made with a standard buffalo hot sauce, but if you're the type of person who likes to make everything from scratch, here's a bonus for you: homemade red hot sauce. This will take you about 35-45 minutes—which is why most people just buy their hot sauce from the store—but if you are feeling froggy, go ahead and jump!
Homemade Red Hot Sauce
Here's what you will need to complete this recipe.
- 11–12 extra-ripe red jalapeño chilies or 20 tabasco or Serrano chilies, sliced thin
- 3/4 cup diced onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup distilled vinegar
- Mix the peppers, onions, salt, garlic, paprika and olive oil in a nonstick saucepan over high heat. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add the water and cook an additional 20 minutes, or until peppers are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated. (Caution: Keep a fan on or the windows open for ventilation; the peppers can cause a strong reaction in the eyes and nose.)
- Remove the pan from heat and allow to sit until the hot sauce reaches room temperature.
- In a blender or magic bullet (I recommend the magic bullet), blend the mixture for about 20 seconds or until smooth.
- Carefully add the vinegar and blend a few more seconds, to make sure the sauce is well incorporated.
- Now you are ready to taste it. You may want to add more salt or garlic, depending on your preference.
- Strain the sauce in a fine mesh sleeve. Once strained, pour the hot sauce into a bowl or bottle: that's your homemade hot sauce!
If you want to make that into a wing sauce, just start back at Step 1 of the recipe above.
Teriyaki Wing Sauce and Marinade
This is such a great recipe. Simply add all ingredients into a medium saucepan, bring the contents to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Turn off the stove and you are ready to dip your chicken wings—or if you prefer, let the sauce cool and use it as a marinade for your chicken or steak.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Asian (dark) sesame oil
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon minced and peeled fresh ginger
I hope you enjoyed this recipe! It truly is one of my favorites: there is nothing better than a wing sauce that has a kick with a little bit of sweet to it. Try it on deep-fried buffalo wings, boneless wings, or baked wings, and you will love it!
Until next time,
Mike Fuller, your Buffalo lover
(Not like a real buffalo lover, as in the animal, just a Buffalo sauce or wing or dip-type lover. I've only met a buffalo once. I guess you could fall in love with a buffalo after just one meeting, but that would be kinda weird.)
Trying this tonight, thx
Wow genius that is the same sauce that a millio people have online way to post a crappy wing sauce ... Keep up on fmakeyoull self feel like a pr
OO YAA!! lol best wing sauce eve
Thank you so much for the recipe especially the homemade hot sauce. I live overseas where 'Hot Sauce' might as well be fictional.
Oh, man, my dad used to use texas pete and butter. Your recipe with Frank's Red Hot looks way more flavorful, and I LOVED my dad's hot wings. And I think I might incorporate some Buford's Floozy Sauce in with your Teriyaki wings recipe. Mmm, orange and horseradish and soy sauce, oh my!
I just made this sauce, my husband and I are making wings for dinner. We didn't have Worcestershire sauce in the house so I substituted Balsamic Vinaigrette for it. My husband and I also LOVE garlic so we put in a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon and oh my gosh.. I don't think I'll ever order wings from a restaurant again. This is DELICIOUS!
I just made this sauce and it's amazing.
This wing sauce helped me to win 1st place in a Buffalo wing contest last year and 2nd place this year (different judges) Total $500.00 I did add a couple of tablespoons of sour cream to it before tossing the wings! Thanks for recipe!!!!
its mouthe watering recipe ...
Just made some wing sauce from this recipe and it was awesome! Thank you very much!
hi,,like buffulow sauce,, so much...
Good Hub, thanks. I will make some of my own just because of you sir.
Keep hubbin'
like to share a favorite sauce
great looking wing sauce recipe, cant wait to try it.
I'm likin this recipe. Can't wait to try it! Thank you!
Great recipe, I tried it. i used the full 1/4 cup of brown sugar, nice article and wing sauce recipe
Hi Mike, another hubnugget? Wow!!! More stuff to try in the kitchen. LOL Yes, this hub is part of the Golden Hubnuggets Rush this week. Why don't you guys join the fun by voting for this hub if you found this hub to be helpful and informative! Here is the link: https://hubpages.com/community/Golden-HubNugget-Ru...
Great hub! Something in here for everyone and very easy to follow instructions. I'm going to try it. Too bad Reggie B.'s wife's recipe is top secret. But I dont' blame her. Most of mine are too. =D
Mike, I can't wait to try this! You are the gourmet chef of all things buffalo! Do you have any more? PS: I love your timer! Such a happy and joyful little doughboy!
I'll try this. I'm used to the original buffalo sauce too. thanks
sounds like a really good recipe - looks like a caramel sauce in the picture - with spice I guess...chicken wings are a household favourite so new recipes are very welcome...cheers and thanks
looks good ill have to try this soon peace out
You are making me hungry! Can I order this over the internet??
Great photo layout, good job.
This is a great wing sauce recipe, I put it on baked chicken wings and they were great. thanks nice article
If this sauce is half as good as your buffalo chicken dip, I can't wait to make it.
he's right, this wing sauce is fantastic.
good sauce mike !
very good sauce mike !


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Mock the Fic: Mommytobe
Posted by BadCastleFic
Baby stories. Why must it always be baby stories (and snakes, but that's a whole another movie). By now, I'm sure you all know I hate, no DETEST baby stories. They always seem to revolve around the pee stick in the bathroom of the precinct and an unexpected bundle of joy on the way. Die! Thus I am mocking yet another Castle Cliché fic: a baby cliché fic. And no, the title isn't my spelling mistake, no that would be our wonderful authors mistake.
Stats: Title: Mommytobe Author: NikkiHeatLuver Summary: When she broke up with Demming, she thought she was done with him, but now it's revealed that she's never going to forget him. How will her news mess up her dating Castle. Spoiler For Season 3 Rating: T
I know i should be writing my other stories, but this idea has been bugging me for the past MONTH so I'm gonna write it. I'm sorry if characters are a bit OOC, it's hard for me to write them as their personalities.
Oh frak. OOC? Out of character? I almost want to make a rule, if you can't write their personalities, then write for a fandom you can.
Kate Beckett sat in the last stall of the women's bathroom on the homicide floor of the 12th prescient in New York.
Sitting on the toilet? On the floor? What? And you do know that a prescient is beforehand knowledge, right? Kind of hard to sit on knowledge before it happens.
She felt tears start to well up in her eyes when the white screen of a pregnancy test turned into a bright pink plus sign.
What kind of cheep pregnancy test did she buy? Most have a blue plus or minus sign, or even say "pregnant" or "not pregnant."
Beckett sighed as she hide the test at the bottom of her purse before she exited the stall.
Eeeeewwwee. She putting that pee stick in her purse? And she hid it, not hide it. Get the present/past tense right, please. Read the rest of this entry →
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Tags: Author, Castle, Children, cliché, Kate Beckett, Mock, Pregnancy

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COVID-19 Contact Tracing and the Canadian Constitution – July 29th, 2020
Morris A. Gross Memorial Lecture: Jean Teillet – February 27th, 2020
Asper Centre Immigration Detention Symposium, March 15th, 2019
The Asper Centre's 10th Anniversary Celebration Event: Former SCC Justice Thomas Cromwell in conversation with Joseph Arvay and Mary Eberts, October 17, 2019
Above the Law? The proposed Better Local Government Act constitutional challenge and Premier Ford's use of the Notwithstanding Clause – September 20, 2018
"Challenging Solitary Confinement" panel, Asper Centre Public Interest Litigation Conference, March 2, 2018
Section 35(1), UNDRIP, & Indigenous Legal Traditions: Professor John Borrows at the Constitutional Law Symposium for Canada's Sesquicentennial – October 20, 2017
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When Brainlab first introduced neurosurgery software in 1989, a neurosurgeon who needed software was viewed as not a good neurosurgeon. Today, a neurosurgeon who does certain procedures without the proper software is viewed as not a good neurosurgeon. Brainlab has forged, built upon and benefited from the evolution of neurosurgical practices.
Since the company's first mouse-controlled, menu-driven surgical planning and navigation software was released, Brainlab has been constantly innovating in the neurosurgical space. Working closely with thousands of customers in more than 80 countries has yielded innovations like CT/MR fusion, passive markers, touch screen displays and laser surface registration which are all now standard of care. As a result of this continuous drive to introduce new technologies and evolve the industry, all 10 of the top ranked hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the US, according to US News & World Report, use Brainlab surgical navigation technology.
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2016… Annus Horribillus ??
As I sit at my desk looking out my window at the wind buffeting the trees for another day, I am moved to reflect on the year that was 2016 – probably the toughest year of my life for a … Continue reading
We are ALL HUMAN!
I have read a couple of things today that I found challenging – one in a positive sort of way, and one in a "pushed my buttons" sort of way… The more positive of the challenges was an article written … Continue reading
Love it all…
"Your life will be transformed when you make peace with your shadow. The caterpillar will become a breathtakingly beautiful butterfly. You will no longer have to pretend to be someone you're not. You will no longer have to prove you're … Continue reading
The Blessing of the Curse
Being a Sensitive can be both a blessing and a curse… although I must admit, it is much more of a blessing in my life in later years as I learnt more about how to shield myself and protect my … Continue reading
Healing the Inner Child
This morning when I sat down and started to do my journaling I became immediately aware that my head was very different – there was a layer missing… a void of lightness that I cannot remember being there before… way … Continue reading
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Hobby to Business
Dawg Gone Bees, LLC is a completely family owned and operated business. When our beekeeper, Hal, began working with bees on his own he tried to bring his best friend Penny (our chocolate lab) along with him. It did not work out well and thereafter Penny had to remain home while he visited the bees. Every time he left his wife would comment on how Penny laid around pouting. Penny had to be thinking, "those dawg gone bees!" So, when Jacki began taking the honey to market and needed a business name - Dawg Gone Bees was born!
Our beekeeping roots can be traced back to George Wesley in the 1870's. Later his grandson, Floyd (our Grandpa Wesley), started his own apiary and passed his knowledge on to his grandson Hal.
As Jacki began making more products to take to market with our honey, the business grew. She became busier and her mother and daughter helped by making their own products for Dawg Gone Bees to sell. As a family affair Dawg Gone Bees strives to keep with Grandpa Wesley's teachings. Our hives are treated all naturally (no chemicals or antibiotics) and we do not "feed" our bees corn syrup or sugar. This ensures that our honey is always pure. Just like our honey – we pride ourselves on creating quality, homemade, all natural products.
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Spirits said to inhabit former jail
HONDO — Laugh if you please, but Medina County Judge Jim Barden isn't joking when he says an other-worldly spirit has made its presence known in the former jail building that now houses his staff.
He recently was spooked into leaving by the sound of unexplained footsteps as he worked alone, after hours.
"I walked all over the building and there wasn't anything there," Barden, 74, said Wednesday. "I wouldn't have gone home if I hadn't felt something weird and uncomfortable."
He and co-workers report repeatedly experiencing unexplained phenomena since early 2010 when they moved into the former lockup upon completion of a $1.2 million conversion into offices.
Beside hearing "footsteps" and other noises in a vacant stairwell, reports among the building's six workers include catching glimpses of shadowy figures moving about, hearing voices, even being touched.
"There's something here," Jennifer Adlong, Barden's administrative assistant, says matter-of-factly. "I could have sworn yesterday I saw something dart in the bathroom."
Co-worker Laryssa Leyva theorizes that former inmates are haunting the fortresslike limestone building, built in 1893, that housed county prisoners until a new 96-bed jail opened in 1999.
"I'm not scared because they never come close to me," said Leyva, 23, on Wednesday. "I don't feel spirits. I just hear noises."
The county's human resource director, Stacey Cameron, has developed a more personal relationship with the spirit(s).
Besides hearing strange noises, she's said she's seen a dark shadow the height of an adult in her first-floor office. She initially attributed it to tricks of the mind. But then she had the distinct feeling of being touched and poked, forcing her to confront the ghosts directly.
"I just told them not to touch me anymore, and it hasn't," said Cameron, 38.
Her assistant, Yvonne Garcia, has grown used to unusual events, like hearing a woman's voice when no one else is in the 1,900-square-foot building.
"Lately I've seen shadows, but I don't know if it's just me," she said.
Although eager for an explanation, Barden has no plans to hire professional ghost hunters to investigate the mystery.
"We don't want to spend taxpayers' money on that," said Barden, a retired telephone corporate attorney and executive. "I accept the fact that there are spirits, and we have had unexplained phenomena in this building."


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Veteran BBC broadcaster Ray Gosling has admitted that he wasted police time when he claimed to have killed a gay former lover.
He received a 90-day suspended prison sentence today at Nottingham magistrates court.
Gosling initially denied the charge, telling the court: "In my heart and in my head I plead not guilty."
But after a short discussion with his lawyer, he said: "Digby Johnson, my solicitor, tells me technically I am guilty.
"I just want to say, very clearly and very strongly, sorry to my lover's family and for the distress I have caused them and sorry that apparently I have wasted police time."
The 71-year-old presenter was arrested in February on suspicion of murder after he said in a BBC documentary that he had smothered the unnamed man, who he said was dying of AIDS, in hospital years ago.
After hundreds of hours of investigation, Nottinghamshire police said they found no evidence to support his claims and the Crown Prosecution Service said there was "sufficient evidence" to suggest that his confession was false.
Police were also said to be frustrated that the BBC apparently made no effect to verify the claims before broadcasting them.
In the BBC's Inside Out programme, Gosling claimed he agreed to help the man die in a pact.
He said: "In a hospital one hot afternoon, the doctor said, 'There's nothing we can do', and he was in terrible, terrible pain. I said to the doctor, 'Leave me just for a bit' and he went away.
"I picked up the pillow and smothered him until he was dead."
He initially said he would refuse to name the man, the hospital in which the alleged killing took place and when it occurred but is thought to have told police the man's name.
Gosling denied that he had made the claims to get publicity for his book.
In August, he said: "I know what some people say, that I said what I did for publicity to promote a book I'm writing.
"That is absolutely not true, I haven't finished the book yet. Some people say I did it to revive a dying career. I didn't. I said it out of my heart, out of my feeling for people who had told me their intimate private stories and it got out of hand and I'm sorry."
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This is a list of books on the LCHF/Ketogenic lifestyle. Some explore the science behind this WOE and others give recipes. This is not an exhausted list and I will add more as I come across them. These are all taken from Amazon.com.
The Ketogenic Cookbook: Nutritious Low-Carb, High-Fat Paleo Meals to Heal Your Body
Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet
Ketogenic Diet Recipes: 42 Delicious Ketogenic Diet Recipes For Weight Loss
Keto Slow Cooker Made Easy: 50 Delicious Low Carb Recipes To Help You Lose Weight Fast
Bacon & Butter: The Ultimate Ketogenic Diet Cookbook
Living Low Carb: Controlled-Carbohydrate Eating for Long-Term Weight Loss
New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great
Low Carb, High Fat Food Revolution: Advice and Recipes to Improve Your Health and Reduce Your Weight
The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living
The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet
The Real Meal Revolution: The Radical, Sustainable Approach to Healthy Eating (Age of Legends)
Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease
Pure, White, and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It
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The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have launched their election manifestos, with varying commitments to the arts.
While the Conservative manifesto, Forward, Together focuses on the impact of Brexit, there is a commitment to offer 'strong support for the arts'.
This includes ensuring more support outside London, while also offering (as Labour has) to maintain free entry to the permanent collections of major national museums and galleries. The party will also introduce a new cultural development fund to use cultural investment to 'turn around communities'.
It will hold a Great Exhibition of the North in 2018, to celebrate achievements in innovation, the arts and engineering, while also supporting the development of the new Edinburgh Concert Hall in the 70th Anniversary Year of the Edinburgh Festival.
The other key pledges in the Conservative manifesto include the scrapping of winter fuel payments to better-off pensioners. At the moment, all pensioners qualify for one-off payments of between £100 and £300 each winter.
There will also be an extra £4bn for schools in England by 2022 – partly funded by an end to the current provision of free school lunches for all infant pupils in England.
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has also launched his party's manifesto. With a heavier focus on the arts in education, the party has vowed to 'protect the availability of arts and creative subjects in the curriculum and act to remove barriers to pupils studying these subjects.'
The Liberal Democrat manifesto, Change Britain's Future, states that schools should be free to encourage children to participate in a 'truly rounded curriculum including the arts, sport and culture that broaden children's learning and develop their passion for education.'
The party also accuses the Conservatives of 'wanting to take us back 50 years, to an outdated system of grammar schools and secondary moderns, ignoring all the research and expert advice that show it will damage the life chances of so many children.'
The Liberal Democrat manifesto pledges nearly £7 billion extra investment in education, increasing school budgets and the Pupil Premium to protect against rising costs and pupil numbers.
There will also be more support for teacher training places, partnering with higher education and specialist routes such as Teach First in order to recruit teachers in shortage areas such as the arts, plus science, technology, engineering and maths.
Beyond education, the party pledges to support growth in the creative industries, including video gaming, by continuing to support the Creative Industries Council. There will also be tailored industry-specific tax support, plus the promotion of modern and flexible patent, copyright and licensing rules. The party will also address the barriers to finance faced by small creative businesses.
The other key points of the Liberal Democrats election manifesto include a second EU referendum on the Brexit deal, plus 1p in the pound on income tax to raise £6bn for NHS and social care services. There will also be an end to the 1% public sector pay cap.
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WHEN: November 14-16, 2016
WHERE: Willard Arts Center in Idaho Falls, ID
Applications will be accepted until September 30th.
This is a great opportunity for technical assistance for local communities.
New Mobility West's Community Mobility Institute brings together local leaders to receive in-depth training on issues at the nexus of transportation, community planning and economic development. Communities can apply as teams of six to eight local leaders. If accepted, these communities receive a scholarship to attend the two and a half day training, with all lodging and most food costs covered. Community teams will work one-on-one with expert facilitators in transportation, land use planning, and economic development, and will leave the training with a better understanding of how to build stronger communities through transportation systems, and a clear path to develop an action plan of next steps on identified issues once home.
The Community Mobility Institute is open to all towns, cities and counties in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Up to seven teams will be selected to participate, with each team ranging from six to eight members.
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Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that Real Madrid lost their heads during Sunday's 2-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Speaking after the game, the Coach claimed his side were in control of the encounter until Luis Suarez's winner on the hour mark affected their mental psyche and that the result could have been worse, had the Catalans not been so 'terrible' on the counterattack.
"Two teams of a very high standard played the match," he told reporters.
"I think we did very well for an hour until the second goal. The game then became very difficult for us.
"We were very solid at the back but we lacked substance. We did well for an hour, the remaining 30 minute not so much.
"We played well [in the first half], now we have to continue with this level of performance. The team have improved a lot but the League is complicated.
"Barca now have the advantage but we can't give up, especially considering how well we did in the first half. We have to follow [our first-half performance] through.
"At the moment, the League isn't over. Barca have the advantage, but anything can happen in football. We won't prioritise the Champions League.
"It's hard to say [if the best team won]. For an hour we played better [than them], and in the last half an hour, Barca's counterattacks were terrible.
"We're two great teams and they won. I think both teams deserved to achieve something important, but I'm happy for them.
"We played like we usually do. We don't always do it, but we tried to play with two banks of four. Bale played deeper because Alba pushed up a lot.
"Like us, they can also score from set-pieces. I don't think [Jeremy Mathieu's goal] was a mistake.
"[Our drop in performance levels] was not a physical problem, but a head [problem]. We had the same idea of the game we had early on, but the last 30 minutes didn't go like the first half.
"We're still motivated [about winning La Liga] and we'll take positives from the game because we played well. We must have confidence for the last leg of the season.
"I don't think Cristiano [Ronaldo] changed his profile. He had a very complete game, worked hard, scored his goal with conviction and hit the bar, but it was the same Cristiano.
"Perhaps [Toni Kroos and Luka Modric both became tired] because they worked hard. Their work was very important. They played very well, so it's fair that they were tired at the end."


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Most of us grew up eating grilled cheese sandwiches made with American cheese or Velveeta. As children we loved them and begged our moms for more. But as we grew up and our palates evolved, the cheeses weren't as good as we remembered. We craved something more, but often weren't sure what that was.
If we had grown up in France instead of America, we would have asked for Croque Monsieur sandwiches. And if we were living large, it would have been a Croque Madame which is the same sandwich with a fried egg on top. Comforting, satisfying, and incredibly rich, either of these makes the perfect lunch, especially on cold days.
One thing that really sets this apart from ordinary ham and cheese sandwiches is the cheesy bechamel sauce that you pour over the top and then broil until bubbling and melted. Talk about decadent! The French really know how to live 🙂
The blending of the creamy, smooth bechamel sauce and grated Gruyere is brilliant. The natural bite of the cheese is mellowed by the lush sauce and the two together are addicting. If you cannot find Gruyere, any Swiss-style cheese will work.
When the cheeses melt in the sauce, it gets quite stringy. If it is too thick, whisk in small amounts of milk (no need to warm it) until you get it is smooth. You want it fairly thick so it will stay on top of the sandwiches when you spread it over the tops.
The cheese sauce takes the place of the usual butter in these "grilled" sandwiches. We get plenty of luscious fat from the blend of cheeses, so I promise you won't even miss the butter!
Why do I have the cut off the crusts? You don't, it is a matter of personal choice. But when the sandwiches are served with the cheese sauce ladled over the top, they can get pretty messy and are much easier to eat them with a fork and knife. A simple grilled ham and cheese is more often eaten by hand and benefits from the support the crusts give the sandwiches.
This is one of the quintessential French dishes that we enjoyed during our visit to Paris last fall. One bite and I am back alongside the Seine, watching people as we sit outside a little bistro. I love the simplicity of this meal, so common there and a vast improvement over what we normally eat here.
In America a Croque Monsieur is usually served without the cheese sauce, as a simple grilled ham and cheese sandwich. If you are feeling extra decadent or in need of extra protein turn this into a Croque Madame by adding a fried egg on the top, with the egg yolk melting into the cheese sauce. You are welcome to serve it any way you want, but for the most authentic French experience, definitely try it with the sauce over the top. C'est magnifique!
This is part of Food Network's Comfort Food Feast ~ make sure you check out everyone's interpretations of grilled cheese sandwiches. You will be thrilled at the variety and creativity of these wonderful writers!
Have a fantastic weekend ~ see you next week for Chocolate Monday! 🙂
Jane's Tips and Hints:
Pre-grated cheeses may be convenient but they are not the best choice for sauces. The additives they contain to help keep the strands from sticking together during packaging also prevents it from melting smoothly. Buy blocks of cheese and shred it yourself for the best sauces.
Gluten-Free Tips:
You will see that I recommend replacing the all-purpose flour with either sorghum or a GF flour blend. You can use the sorghum 1:1, but the blends contain starches. You don't need as much for thickening. In addition to reducing the amount of the flour, you may need to add a little more milk. Remember that the sauce will thicken as it stands – you want it thick enough to smear over the top slices of bread.
- 2 cups milk, plus more if needed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, sorghum flour, or 2 tbsp Gluten-Free Flour blend *
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black or white pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 5 cups (12 oz) freshly grated Gruyere cheese, divided (see hints above)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 16 slices French or gluten-free sandwich bread
- Dijon mustard, preferably Edmond Fallot brand, made in Dijon, France
- 8 oz baked or boiled ham slices such as sandwich meats
- Parsley, for garnishing
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Note: If your oven has a "Toasting" feature, you can use that instead.
- Place the milk in a saucepan and warm over medium heat to just below a simmer. There will be tiny bubbles around the edges of the pan and steam rising from the milk's surface. Pour into a Pyrex or other heatproof glass measuring cup with a spout. Wipe out any residual milk sugar in the bottom of the pan.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and add the butter. When the butter is fully melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the raw flour aroma is gone and the mixture begins to smell slightly nutty. Whisking vigorously, slowly pour the hot milk into the butter–flour mixture and cook, until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Get the sauce as thick as you want now because you cannot boil it once the cheese is added.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup of the grated Gruyere, and all the Parmesan. Set aside.
- Cut the crusts off the bread slices and place on 2 baking sheets. Bake for 5 minutes. Flip each slice over and bake for another 2 minutes, or until toasted and browned on both sides.
- Lightly brush half the toasted breads with mustard on one side, place a slice of ham on top of the mustard smeared bread, and evenly sprinkle with 2-1/4 cups (half of the remaining) Gruyere. Top each with another piece of toasted bread to make 8 sandwiches.
- Ladle the cheese sauce over the top of each sandwich, sprinkle with the remaining 2-1/4 cups grated Gruyere, and slide the baking sheet back in the oven. Bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes to warm the ham. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot.
- * Gluten-free flour blends contain starches that are more efficient thickeners than plain flours. You may not need as much if you are using a GF flour blend.
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This recipe is part of Food Network's weekly Comfort Food Feast. See the links below for inspiration and great recipes and check out our Pinterest page for even more!
- The Heritage Cook: Gluten-Free Croque Monsieur Sandwiches
- In Jennie's Kitchen: Homemade Pizza Pockets
- Food for 7 Stages of Life: Best Caramelized Mushroom and Pineapple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Dishing With Divya: Egg and Mushroom Cheese Sandwich
- The Cultural Dish: Croque Monsieur and Madame
- Weelicious: Grilled Cheese Pickle Panini
- Swing Eats: Mind-Blowing Grilled Cheese: Sriracha Ketchup, Kettle Potato Chips, Pickles, Sharp Cheddar (gluten-free)
- Red or Green: Cheddar, Peppadew & Basil Panini
- Napa Farmhouse 1885: Inside/Outside Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Avocado & Sundried Tomatoes
- Taste with the Eyes: Grilled Halloumi Cheese Salad, Savory Meyer Lemon Whipped Cream
- Creative Culinary: Inside Out Grilled Cheese with Tomato
- The Mom 100: Fork in the Road: Great Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Daily*Dishin: Grilled Cheese Italian Style: Pepperoni and Parmesan Crust
- FN Dish: 6 Gooey Grilled Cheeses You Can't Live Without
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Ephesians 1:10 – All04-04-2018 - Posted by Andre Piet
… to have an administration of the complement of the eras, to head up all in the Christ – both that in the heavens and that on the earth –
"All". What an incomprehensible magnitude is hidden behind this word. It refers here to everything in the heavens and on the earth. In Philippians 2:10, Paul describes it as all the celestials, terrestrials and subterranean who will all recognize Jesus Christ as Lord. To the glory of God, the Father.
But before we get there, first there will be eras in which Christ will rule. Didn't the angel tell Mary that her son would rule for the eons (luke 1:33)? First, in "the thousand years" in which satan will be bound and the nations will no longer be deceived. Then, in a new Jerusalem that will descend from heaven on a new earth. One eon will exceed the previous one in glory. But many will not experience these eons because they will be dead. For the first or for the second time.
However, if death has been nullified as the last enemy, then Christ's reign will be complete. No more death – all people made ALIVE! What a crown on Christ's work!


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Shona L Halson
Head of Discipline, Australian Institute of Sport
Getting an appropriate quantity and quality of sleep is believed by many to be one of the best recovery strategies available to athletes. Restricting sleep to less than 6 h per night for four or more consecutive nights has been shown to impair cognitive performance and mood [1], disturb glucose metabolism [2], appetite regulation [3] and immune function [4]. This type of evidence has led to the recommendation that adults should obtain 8 hours (h) of sleep per night.
There are a limited number of studies which have examined the effects of sleep deprivation on athletic performance. From the available data it appears that several phenomena exist. Firstly, the sleep deprivation must be greater than 30 h (one complete night of no sleep and remaining awake into the afternoon) to have an impact on anaerobic performance[5]. Secondly, aerobic performance may be decreased after only 24 h [6] and thirdly, sustained or repeated bouts of exercise are affected to a greater degree than one-off maximal efforts [7, 8]. While much of the research has focussed on anaerobic performance, reductions is endurance running performance have been observed following 24 h of sleep deprivation [6]. Interestingly, this occurred without any changes in physiological parameters and pacing.
The mechanism behind the reduced performance following prolonged sustained sleep deprivation is not clear, however it has been suggested that an increased perception of effort is one potential cause. While the above studies provide some insight into the relationship between sleep deprivation and performance, most athletes are more likely to experience acute bouts of partial sleep deprivation where sleep is reduced for several hours on consecutive nights. From the available research it appears that sub-maximal prolonged tasks may be more affected than maximal efforts particularly after the first two nights of partial sleep deprivation [9].
FROM THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE AND ANECDOTAL INFORMATION IT APPEARS THAT SLEEP DISTURBANCES IN ATHLETES CAN OCCUR AT TWO TIME POINTS: 1) PRIOR TO IMPORTANT COMPETITIONS AND 2) DURING NORMAL TRAINING. This sleep disruption during normal training may be due to a poor routine as a consequence of early training sessions, poor sleep habits (i.e. watching television in bed), nocturnal waking to use the bathroom, caffeine use, excessive thinking/worrying/planning and the effects of night-time competition.
Athletes should focus on utilising good sleep hygiene to maximise sleep. Strategies for good sleep include:
- The bedroom should be cool, dark and quiet. Eye-masks and ear-plugs can be useful, especially during travel.
- Create a good sleep routine by going to bed at the same time and waking up at the same time.
- Avoid watching television in bed, using the computer in bed and avoid watching the clock.
- Avoid caffeine approximately 4-5 h prior to sleep (this may vary between individuals).
- Do not go to bed after consuming too much fluid as it may result in waking up to use the bathroom.
- Napping can be useful, however generally naps should be kept to less than one hour and not too close to bedtime as it may interfere with sleep.
Sleep is extremely important for numerous biological functions and sleep deprivation can have significant effects on athletic performance, especially sub-maximal, prolonged exercise. Athletes should focus on maintaining good sleep hygiene and practice good sleep routines to minimise the impact of sleep deprivation on performance.
- Belenky G, Wesensten NJ, Thorne DR, Thomas ML, Sing HC, Redmond DP, et al. Patterns of performance degradation and restoration during sleep restriction and subsequent recovery: a sleep dose-response study. J Sleep Res. 2003 Mar;12(1):1-12.
- Spiegel K, Leproult R, Van Cauter E. Impact of sleep debt on metabolic and endocrine function. Lancet. 1999 Oct 23;354(9188):1435-9.
- Spiegel K, Tasali E, Penev P, Van Cauter E. Brief communication: Sleep curtailment in healthy young men is associated with decreased leptin levels, elevated ghrelin levels, and increased hunger and appetite. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Dec 7;141(11):846-50.
- Krueger JM, Majde JA, Rector DM. Cytokines in immune function and sleep regulation. Handb Clin Neurol. 2011;98:229-40.
- Skein M, Duffield R, Edge J, Short MJ, Mundel T. Intermittent-sprint performance and muscle glycogen after 30 h of sleep deprivation. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2011 Jul;43(7):1301-11.
- Oliver SJ, Costa RJ, Laing SJ, Bilzon JL, Walsh NP. One night of sleep deprivation decreases treadmill endurance performance. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2009 Sep;107(2):155-61.
- Reilly T, Edwards B. Altered sleep-wake cycles and physical performance in athletes. Physiol Behav. 2007 Feb 28;90(2-3):274-84.
- Blumert PA, Crum AJ, Ernsting M, Volek JS, Hollander DB, Haff EE, et al. The acute effects of twenty-four hours of sleep loss on the performance of national-caliber male collegiate weightlifters. J Strength Cond Res. 2007 Nov;21(4):1146-54.
- Reilly T, Piercy M. The effect of partial sleep deprivation on weight-lifting performance. Ergonomics. 1994 Jan;37(1):107-15.


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Monthly Archives: June 2017
The Whisper of Temptation – Now Available for Purchase on Amazon!
My confused head goes to war with my equally confused heart.
Head: You've imagined it all. He isn't the type to cheat on his wife with another woman. He loves his wife – he's told you so, remember? You've read more into it than you should have.
Heart: But … but … we did kiss?
Head: The kiss was not something you both wanted. It was purely because of circumstances. You were forced to. He was forced to kiss you.
Heart: Forced? No, he wasn't! He was tender and –
Head: FYI, you kissed once that night. One deep kiss that counts as a real kiss and only at the venue, not after that. All those little pecks, they mean nothing. Be smart about it now.
Heart: Okay, sure, you're right. But wait, what about the spooning?
Head: Well, there was only one bed and you both were tired. None of you wanted to sleep on the tiny chairs. Nothing significant about your spooning. You are making mountains of out molehills. Stop acting like a teenager, will you? He's asking you to stop, saying that he's not that strong. Do as he asks. Make it easy for him to be a decent man.
Head: But he's said that he loves her and he waited three years for her. He is strong. Why does he say he's not strong?
Head: He's talking temptation. You are a whisper of temptation in his ear, and he admits he, like most men, he's vulnerable. You don't want to be known as a cheat, a homewrecker, because that's what it comes down to – he's a married man, your friend's husband. Your friend who is vulnerable and needy too. Both of them are vulnerable. Don't take advantage of the situation.
Heart: I'm not, I'm not. It's … all of it is just happening. It's predictable even – he's lonely, I'm lonely … But you're right, I will stop. I never want to be the kind of woman who takes advantage of a situation. Never. No matter how much I want it.
Head: Good. Now you're being sensible. You've always been sensible. That's your strength, remember? Stay that way.
My head, scolding, scalding and sensible that it is, wins. My heart tucks in its tail, slinks away in a corner and licks its wounds.
Sensible. What a word. What a bland, boring, cautious word. Sensible.
Put that on my tombstone – She was known for always doing the right thing, for being … sensible.
Never let it be said that she was spontaneous, impulsive reckless and daring. Never let it be said that she followed her heart because … she dared to.
Eve Rabi is the author of 27 crime and suspense novels, three screenplays and more than half a dozen short stories.
Inspired by the likes of Sidney Sheldon and Gillian Flynn, her tales are bold, scandalous, controversial. They're also peppered with romance and humor.
To quote an Amazon reviewer: "When you pick up an Eve Rabi book, forget sleep. She writes gripping page turners that will keep you reading till the very end."
In her spare time, Eve likes to dance like no one is watching.
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The Whisper of Temptation – Teaser 2 (Book 8 in the Girl on Fire Series)
(NB: This is the second teaser in this book. The first was released on
06 June 2017. Please read that first)
You are never going to believe this, but guess what? Rival MacBitch has emailed me. Well, she emailed Clover, not me. Probably to defend her sister-in-law, Arena. Probably to blast me for my 'harshness.' Let's see what the slut has to say, shall we?
From: Rival MacMillan email@example.com
Sent: Friday, 4 June 2016, 11: 25 AM
To: Clover Callan email@example.com
Subject: Rival and the Gang
Hello there, Clover. We all in Sydney were talking about you and Pastor Colin. Just wondering how you both were doing in your new home. Is everything okay? Where about are you? Are you settling in? Do you miss Sydney? Are you pining for the UK? Where are you guys located? So many questions, lol!
Keep in touch. Would love to hear from you.
Regards to Pastor Colin.
Rival (Smiley face)
PS: Would love to visit you sometimes.
Well, well, well! What do you know? Arena hasn't told Rival about my lambasting email? Isn't that interesting?
The question is: why? Maybe they no longer speak due to some petty family squabble?Maybe they no longer speak due to some major, irreparable family feud that will span generations?
Maybe … Arena is so ashamed at my chastising and accusations, because they ring true, that she refuses to share my email with her sister-in-law? A girl can hope, now, can't she?
Well, whatever the reason, Rival MacBitch has walked right into the lion's den. This whacko stole my book and passed it off as her own, remember? It's time for payback – watch me kill two angry birds with one stone – mow down this slag and stir up trouble between Arena and her. This is going to be interesting, let me tell you. You might want to mix yourself a pitcher of tea. I'm talking Long Island Iced Tea of course. (Generous helpings of tequila, vodka, light rum, triple sec, gin, with a mere splash of Diet Coke. Every alcoholic has their own variant to this recipe, so feel free to stray from the norm and change the recipe to suit your alcoholism.) Go on, go fetch your tea; I'll wait for you.
Ready? Let's go girls!
From: Clover Callan <email@example.com>
Sent: Friday 4 June, 5:26 PM
To: Rival MacMillan email@example.com
Subject: Rival and the GangBangers
(Rival and the gangBangers! Mwahahaha!)
Dear Rival, funny you should write. My husband and I were just discussing you, when your email popped into my inbox. Yes, Pastor Colin and I have settled into our new home and we are very happy in it. Do I miss Sydney? No, I do not miss Sydney, neither am I pining for the UK. The moment we arrived here, we felt like we belonged. Moving away from Sydney was the best thing we could have done.
Keep in touch, you say? Well, that might pose a problem. Perhaps I should explain. You see, Rival, Pastor Colin and I have read one of your books. Finally. It was given to us by your sister-in-law, Arena. She begged us to read it, in the hopes that we saw what she saw – i.e. a sad soul in need of urgent help. She hoped that after reading your book, we would encourage and assist you to get the necessary help you so badly require.
First, it was a struggle to get into your book, because of the dark, and almost taboo-like subject matter. Then, it was a struggle to finish it, because, let's just say (please don't take this the wrong way) the fractured writing style, coupled with what some people would call sick, deplorable and vitriolic ramblings (some people, not me, I understand that it was you expressing yourself in an 'artistic' manner), was a challenge, to say the least.
However, as I believe in finishing what I start, I soldiered on until I reached the end of your book.
My conclusion? Well, please forgive me if I come across as blunt, because there is no other way to say this, Rival – Pastor and I have discussed your book, and we have come to the conclusion that Arena was right – you must seek urgent professional help, Rival. See a therapist immediately, Rival, a psychiatrist at that. On an ongoing basis, too. We believe that your psychiatrist will be most interested in your bizarre and noir 'art'. We suspect he may want to study both you and your 'art'.
I urge you to be open, and forthcoming and expose that Jekyll and Hyde personality of yours, Rival. In order for him to really help you, drill deep down into your psyche, honesty on your part would be imperative. Your psychiatrist would have to see through that librarian, Laura Ashley exterior you present to those in your sphere of influence, and confront that desperate, derelict, crack-whore side of your personality surfacing in your 'art.'
(How am I doing thus far? Good? Well, I'm glad you're enjoying my slaughtering of Rival. Now, there's more passive aggression in store for Rival, so keep sipping on that tea of yours. And remember, be like the British – crook that little finger of yours when you drink your tea. It's classy. Ignore those who claim that sticking out your pinky is rude and connotes elitism. They're just jealous of the British, because the pound is mightier than the dollar, trust me. That, and the fact that the British have Adele.)
Pastor Colin and I fear that your 'art' may have a negative impact on your family members – for example; how does Ritchie face his work colleagues, clients and friends after they have been exposed to, as Arena calls it, your 'sordid art'?
Your children, Rival – how do they manage to keep their friends and remain socially active after the parents of said friends discover this dark side of you, their mother? Your children's school teachers and tutors – how do they perceive your children now that they have been exposed to your 'creative' side', Rival?
Pastor and I, together with Arena and Bear, genuinely worry (and pray) for your family, fearing that they, unbeknownst to you, are secretly embarrassed and ashamed of your writing. We worry that your family exists in a constant state of despair and humiliation over your published works.
Think about it; your daughters – little darlings that they are, they're probably haunted by your public arrest over the murder of their beloved father. Throw, what some people may call your depraved 'art' (not me, I repeat, I understand that it is not depraved, but just you expressing yourself) into the mix, and what do they get? That's right, several extra helpings of mortification.
As leaders in the church, and in our community, it might be best for all if we keep a certain distance from you. We have a reputation to maintain, our church has a reputation to maintain and it is imperative that we lead by example. Since you are judged by the company you keep, we simply cannot afford to be visited, or be seen visiting an 'artist' like yourself.
Please, if I come across as blunt and cruel, do not be angry at me, Rival, for I come from a place of love and spirituality. Why? Because I care deeply about you and your precious family, that's why. Even your sister-in-law, Arena – I can very well understand if you perceive her as meddling, jealous and a backstabber. If you decide to sever all ties with her because you feel betrayed by her seemingly underhanded actions. However, Rival, I must point out that I for one, believe that Arena has nothing but immense love for you and your family. She just cares, that's all. Perhaps a little too much, but she too comes from a place of love.
Pastor Colin and I, together with Arena and her husband, will be praying for you and your family, Rival. Even though we will cease all contact with you, you will be forever in our thoughts.
Love to your husband and wonderful children.
Clover Callan (Smiley face)
How did I do? Fantastic, you say? But of course!
You can be assured, Rival will be fuming when she reads this email. She will be confused with my accusations and she may discuss it with Ritchie. He may be equally confused, then declare that his sister is nothing like that. He may accuse me, or Clover Callan of making trouble between the two families. Rival may agree with her husband. He may suggest they have a chat with Arena and Bear about it, clear the air – "That's always the best way to handle this type of conflict," he may say. Rival may agree.
They may all end up seated at a table and duke it out over husband-sized helpings of Boboti and curry. Over whisky and wine and white port, they may reiterate how much they all love each other and how they have each other's back. Bear might remind Rival that Arena helped her when she escaped the lunatic asylum (well, not escaped, but let's pretend she did for impact purposes) Rival will nod and express that she will be forever grateful to Arena for being there when no one else was. Arena and Rival might shed a few tears and hug it out.
Yes, they may eventually accept each other's explanation/ apologies, have more drinks, bear-hug the fuck out of each other during their drunken goodbyes, and take turns expressing how glad they are to clear that air.
However, those birdseeds of doubt … they have been sown into Rival's hardly-used brain by Clover Callan. Long after the vino and port has expired from her system, Rival will stare at the ceiling in the dark and mull over the email. Soon, doubts will fester in her mind and she will find herself being cautious and guarded around her sister-in-law. (What if Clover Callan was telling the truth? What if Arena really is two-faced and underhanded, a backstabber who is out to sabotage me? After all, Arena was always quick to talk about my success as an author to everyone we meet. Was it all just a show? A ruse to set me up for failure? Was Arena in fact quietly jealous of me? I'm so confused.)
Well, that's what I believe will happen once she receives my scathing and contemptuous email. Well, not mine, but Clover Callan's. One thing you can be certain off; the relationship between Clover and Rival is … history!
Cool, huh?
Well, I expect a lengthy email in return from her.
How's that tea going? Still brewing? Good.
Rival MacBitch has replied. Let's check out her response, shall we? Should be interesting. Got your tea? A pitcher of it? Good.
From: Rival MacMillan firstname.lastname@example.com
Sent: Friday, 5 June 2016, 06:03 AM
To: Clover Callan email@example.com
Subject: Rival and the gangbangers
Congratulations, Clover! You are right; my book was written by a depraved, lost soul who was not fortunate enough to experience lasting love and contentment. She lived her whole life marinating in disappointment and coveting what others had. You know what, Clover? She reminds me so much of you.
Take care.
Rival and the gangbangers (Smiley face)
That's it? You cannot be serious. And here I have this giant pitcher of tea in anticipation of her lengthy email. Oh, well, best not to let good tea to go to waste. Hold on a minute while I take a sip. That was delicious and refreshing.
Anyway, don't worry, from now onward, whenever Arena mentions Rival's success as an author, Rival will stiffen and listen carefully to her words. Then, she will post-mortem all that Arena has said, screening her own words for underlying hostility, jealously and ambiguity.
Arena will sense that, and soon, she will no longer mention Rival's success as an author. Rival will have a problem with that too – why has Arena stopped talking about my success as an author? Is she no longer proud of me? Is she talking behind my back?
The tension between these women will have a ripple effect. Bear and Ritchie, they work together, remember? Friction will form between the two husbands. Irritability and anger will lurk beneath the surface, ready to rear their ugly heads. The men will snap and argue over trivial things, and soon, work will be as unpleasant and tense home. All because of the suspicion and doubt engineered by Clover Callan.
Nothing will be the same, because of …? That's right, moi!
A round of applause, please!
Release Date: 01 July 2017
My editor, Missy (short for 'Mistake'), taking a power nap between programs 🙂
"Lock out your husband, put out your pets, order take-out for dinner even, because once you start reading this book, you won't want to be interrupted, trust me." Amazon reviewer
A mild-mannered wife awakes one day to find that she has been replaced by a cunning seductress.
Helplessly, she watches the other woman help herself to her husband, her children and her life.
Then one day, she snaps. With nothing to lose, she sets out to destroy the other woman and win back her family.
Her techniques are dirty and underhanded, causing untold misery to her nemeses, rocking the foundations of her ex-husband's new marriage.
Trouble is, the other woman does not believe in losing and has no intention of backing down. The wife and mistress collide, and mayhem and murder follow.
If you've enjoyed Gone Girl, HBO's The Affair, Fatal Attraction and Big Little Lies, you will enjoy this fast-paced, action-packed thriller about revenge and retribution.
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The Whisper of Temptation -Teaser 1
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Well, well, well! Look what we have here. An email from Arena Shaw to Clover. Remember Arena, the uptight, holier-than-thou bitch who turned down my friendship because of her loyalty to her sister-in-law, Rival MacBitch? The Arena Shaw who spent time in prison because of child neglect? (Arena ShawShank Redemption.) That Arena. I can't wait to read what she has to say to Clover. It's like I'm spying on them – delicious! If this is how it feels to be a peeping tom, then I can understand why some of those sickos are prepared to go to jail for peeping. It's quite a thrill. Anyway, let's see what Arena ShawShank has to say, shall we?
From: Arena Shaw <email@example.com>
Sent: Friday 30/06/16, 10:58 AM
To: Clover Callan <firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Hi from Arena Shaw
Hi, Clover. (Smiley face) It's been awhile since we chatted. I've texted you several times, but I got no reply. When I called your number, I got a disconnected message. Now I'm really concerned. Are you okay, Clover? Is Pastor Colin okay? How is your new home? Did the move go smoothly? Was the trip okay? Made any new friends? If you did, that's just great, but please don't forget your friends in Sydney. (Smiley face) Let us know that you're okay, and please, keep in touch. You and Pastor Colin are always in our thoughts. (Smiley face)
Arena (Smiley face)
Four smiley faces in one paragraph. Mm. So ShawShank wants Clover to keep in touch and continue their friendship? Well, I've got news for her – that's not going to happen. Now, watch how Clover reduces this snooty bitch in the sweetest of ways. Well, maybe not in the sweetest of ways, but … it's going to be entertaining, trust me.
From: Clover Callan <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Friday, 30/06/16 11:55 AM.
To: Arena Shaw <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: Hi from Arena ShawShawShank
Dear Arena ShawShank,
My move went really well. Pastor Colin is well, very happy, and loving our new home. We've made some great friends here. Classy, sincere, responsible folk who display the kind of values we appreciate – among others, integrity, decency and honesty, qualities we've failed to find in Sydney. Alas!
I have changed my phone number, hence you weren't able to reach me. Deliberately.
I will explain why. There is no easy way to say this, Arena, and since I am a busy person with important things to do, I'm going to just blurt it out. Pastor Colin and I have decided to terminate our friendship with you. You have heard right, Arena – we are simply unable to continue being friends with you and Bear and wish to sever all ties with you.
You see, after we heard about your baby, and how you abandoned her in a boiling car, causing her to die a slow, painful and torturous death, we were utterly appalled and seriously sickened.
How can you expect us to be friends with a murderer? A murdering mother, at that?
How anyone can do that to a child, let alone its own mother, is simply beyond us.
How a negligent, heartless mother can be allowed to keep her other children, and even be allowed to give birth to a third child, leaves us baffled. Leaves us questioning the system – why isn't it protecting children from the likes of you?
With regards to WIN; it is highly disconcerting to know that you run an organization like this, Arena. To my husband and me, and just about everyone else (yes, people around talk about you all the time, and I'm sorry to say, it's not in a flattering way), it is quite evident you are merely running this kind of charity organization as a ruse, to distract from the heinous crime you have committed (like the way Angelina adopted all those colourful children to distract from the fact that Brad was married when they began their affair). Some say it's guilt that causes you to display an altruistic persona, while others vehemently disagree. They argue that sociopaths do not experience guilt. These discussions and debates, Arena, let me tell you, although distressing, are somewhat lively and interesting. Entertaining even. Don't get me wrong; I'm not implying that they laugh about you. No, they are most concerned about your poor children.
So, as you can imagine, being friends and keeping in touch with you, is not a possibility, now or in the future.
Please do not regard this email as an attack on your persona. I am merely being honest and upfront. I would be failing in my duties as a pastor's wife if I wasn't.
We wish your remaining children the best of luck, as we are sure they are going to need every bit of luck with you as a mother and a role model.
Clover Callan (Smiley face)
How did I do? Good? Of course. Take my word for it; Arena is going to be gutted by this scathing and accusing email. Let's wait and see what her response is, shall we?
From: Arena Shaw <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Saturday, 2/07/16, 5:05 AM
To: Clover Callan <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: 'Judge not, lest you be judged'
Since we are being honest and upfront, Clover, I will say, I am gobsmacked by your lack of understanding, and stupefied by your harshness. I am no Christian, but I understand that the Bible, whose principals you profess to live by, being the devout Christian you portray, clearly cautions about judging. You should look up that scripture sometimes, perhaps you have missed it?
Sadly, you have changed, Clover. It's almost like I am speaking to another person, someone embittered by loss and disappointment. Someone hostile, and seething with resent. An unfulfilled, hollow soul, angry at the world and thirsting for vengeance. It's all so confusing to me, the change in your personality and the blatant accusations when you know so little about me. However, adhering to another Biblical scripture – "Don't give what is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before swine," I chose not to explain myself, not to spend any more time on this subject and will end this conversation here.
I wish your new-found friends the best of luck, as I believe from first-hand experience, they are going to need it in a little while.
PS: ShawShank? I don't get it.
Mm. Let me count the smiley faces. Nada. Not a single one. Four paragraphs and not a single smiley face. Mm.
I expected a lengthy lament in response, an essay of heartfelt explanations, but, I all I got is a brief and dismissive email alluding to me being a dog. A bitch. Woof.
Well, I take comfort in the fact that my words have sliced through that hardened heart of hers, slashed at her self-confidence and had her scouring her Bible, which is the internet, of course, for Biblical verses to fire back. She may act cool and unperturbed, but make no mistake, my words, especially, 'yes, people around talk about you all the time, and I'm sorry to say, it's not in a flattering way,' will cause her to regard peers, family and friends with quiet and not so quiet distrust. They will cause her sleepless night and pursed lips.
Don't believe me? Well, take a look at the time she fired back. 5:05 AM. That's right, she's at her laptop in the middle of winter, on a Saturday morning, emailing me at such a dank hour. ShawShank has probably not got her eight hours of beauty sleep last night. Expect her mood to be similar to that of this winter's day – grey, cloudy and with the threat of tears.
Poor Arena ShawShank – not only have I abruptly ended her friendship with the dreary Clover Callan, I have stirred up painful memories that she has probably stowed away in the attic of her mind, with absolutely no intention of revisiting and reliving. I have robbed her of her peace of mind and, and she will never know who to trust again. All through one vengeful email. Can I get an amen!?
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Hey guys, thank you all who voted for me i was completely shocked i took that poll by storm!
I found this car back in 2008 while browsing autotrader, never had any intentions of buying a new car but i wanted to look around. So i came across this SOM Camaro and said WOW! thats a clean low mileage car, so i went to check it out. it was at a dodge dealership, so i checked out the lot and there was no camaro so i just figured they sold it but i was certainly wrong! i walk inside and BAM smack in the middle of the showroom was this beautiful camaro with 15k miles on it, so clean you can eat off the motor. Fell in love with it and to make a long story short i left a deposit the same day and picked it up the next.
This car has been to many shows and have a ton of first place trophy's as well as plaques and even magazine articles!
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Sales Recruitment: Strategists
Posted by Mid-West Family Broadcasting
La Crosse, WI
Posted: 2020-07-19
People make little bit of money selling businesses Google ad words or making a Facebook post or two. A reasonable gig. People have made a respectable living in the radio sales biz. That works too.
But come upstairs to where the strategists live. Now, this takes some smarts. This takes some planning. But when you can sit down with a locally owned business in town, take the parts apart, look-see under the hood, and give them the right prescription for what they need… you can live pretty large.
But you cant come at this with any preconceived notions. No, see, what we do here is gather a war chest of tools, amazingly strong things that work online, on the radio, and most importantly…works to make a local business a superstar in town. If that kind of thing is in your blood, wed love to talk to you.
Job duties include prospecting, sales, service and collections with new advertising customers. An associate or bachelors degree in marketing is desirable but not mandatory.
You will have strong listening and presenting skills, advanced writing skills, superior relationship-building skills, and the ability to generate creative ideas for our customers. Outside sales experience is a plus.
Midwest Family La Crosse offers a strong program of on-going training and in-field coaching. Midwest Family La Crosse employs only full-time, career salespeople. Group Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401(K). Highly competitive salary plus bonus compensation plan. Starting salary commensurate with experience.
Contact Theresa Timm at email@example.com and tell her all about yourself. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are Mid-West Family La Crosse, and we think you should work with us.
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Just wondering if anybody else partakes in this hobby?
I thought we could start a grower's blog and keep track of progress.
I started last year with some pepper seeds, grew them but as it was late in the season I rushed them and killed them through over feeding as I tried to rush their development.
This year I bought a heated propagator and some chilli and pepper seeds. I was originially planning to have two batches. One germinated in february (start of season) and one at the end in April to hopefully give a bigger and longer crop time. But I've now bought some seeds for flowers, some perenials so can hopefully get some more flowers for the parents garden for less than it would cost in shops! Some I've sowed today.
I've also bought a Weigela for £1.99 and a blueberry bush also for £1.99 which I'm nurturing and growing in pots. Five mins a couple of times a week and a lot of enjoyment and pride! No effort for some hopefully tasty and good looking rewards.
If your into the whole chilli scene this is what I'm growing:
Explosive Ember- beautiful fruits that start off purple.
Summer of Fire- only one has germinated though,like above with the purple but smaller and although decorative they're also edible.
Ring of Fire - none showing yet but only planted on the 17th, and where free anyway
Curry- Not curry as in what makes a curry sauce but named as it was developed for the Indian market as an easy to grow variety of chilli.


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Remember last year plans were revealed for a huge recycling plant at Inverness Harbour?
Here's a reminder.
While some people got a bit worked up at the time about the fact no planning permission was required due to its location at the harbour, it seems on balance the idea of stopping lorries going down the A9 and along the A96 with Highland rubbish for landfill is OK.
Mind you, the materials the plant will recycle such as plastics and electronic goods should really be sent back to the manufacturer and we all as individuals should probably think carefully before purchasing such things - maybe the arrival of a recycling plant won't make us reduce our consumption as we should.
I mention the issue as the same company proposing the Inverness plant has won planning permission for one in Lanarkshire. A good omen for them? We'll see.


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This logo was designed as part of an internal training program. The gentleman conducting the training wanted a way to lighten up a very corporate training series so I branded him as a fun and approachable guy who is always available to help the staff learn what they need to learn.
One of the areas of this training centers around a program called Sales Force. Playing off of that name I took some liberties with his brand for use in a fun promotional poster.
"Try not! Do! Or do not! There is no try."
For another internal promotional campaign I created this:
Finally I developed three versions of this logo for one of our customers:
Personally, I like the third one with the smart little tech droid.
On top of these, I've been working on my own logo. But I'm not ready to reveal that yet. Stay tuned...


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by Jennifer
This was the cake my son and I made to help Ira celebrate her birthday, and to celebrate the appearance of local strawberries. The cake recipe comes directly from the King Arthur Flour Unbleached Cake Flour box. The strawberry jam in the middle brightens the cake and cuts the sweetness of the frosting. This is my favorite chocolate frosting recipe, adapted from Cooking Light.
- 2 cups King Arthur Flour Unbleached Cake Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup cooled brewed coffee
- 4 large eggs
- generous 1/2 cup fresh strawberry jam
- 6 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
- 6 TBS unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 3 TBS milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Fresh whole strawberries, washed and well-dried
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
For cake:
Prepare two 8" or 9" cake pans by spraying them with cooking spray, lining them with parchment paper and then spraying the paper (to line with the paper, trace the pan on the paper, then cut it out). Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour through sugar. Place butter in the bowl and, using an electric mixer on low speed, blend the butter into the flour mixture for 1 minute.
With the mixer running, pour in the oil and mix for 1 – 2 minutes, until the mixture looks like wet sand.
Add in vanilla, skim milk and coffee, and mix well.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Divide the batter (it will be thin) between the pans, and rap each pan once against the counter to pop any air bubbles. Bake for 24 – 28 minutes, depending on pan size, checking with a toothpick to make sure
the cakes are done (toothpick will come out clean). Let cool on a wire rack, then turn out. If you make them ahead, wrap well in plastic wrap, then foil, to freeze.
For frosting:
Using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
Add cocoa, milk and salt, and beat until well combined. If the powdered sugar is particularly lumpy, sift it or stir it through a fine-mesh sieve,
then add the it to the cream cheese/butter mixture and beat at low speed until it all comes together; then beat at high speed until light and fluffy.
To make chocolate-dipped strawberries, simply heat some chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on HI for 1 minute, then stir until melted and smooth. Dip strawberries into chocolate, then place on parchment or waxed paper and let cool (or place in fridge for faster results).
To assemble cake, place one layer of cake on a serving dish, cover with the strawberry jam,
top with second layer of cake, and frost (sides first, then top).
Decorate top with chocolate-dipped strawberries. (If you place strips of waxed paper under the edges of the cake while you frost it, you can remove them when you're finished and keep the serving platter clean.)


text: "Begetting a virtuous cycle" , I particularly like these quotes in this 14 Aug article: Published on 14 Aug 2006 by WorldChanging. Archived on 14 Aug 2006. Terra Preta: black is the new green by David Zaks and Chad Monfreda This piece was originally published on Worldchanging.com, "the world's leading sustainability blog." http://www.energybulletin.net/19281.html "Claims for biochar's capacity to capture carbon sound almost audacious. Johannes Lehmann, soil scientist and author of Amazonian Dark Earths: Origin, Properties, Management, believes that a strategy combining biochar with biofuels could ultimately offset 9.5 billion tons of carbon per year-an amount equal to the total current fossil fuel emissions! " And: "Terra preta's full beauty appears in this closed loop. Unlike traditional sequestration rates that follow diminishing marginal returns-aquifers fill up, forests mature-practices based on terra preta see increasing returns. Terra preta doubles or even triples crop yields. More growth means more terra preta, begetting a virtuous cycle. While a global rollout of terra preta is still a ways away, it heralds yet another transformation of waste into resources. " This is an interesting "FLash Carbonization" process: http://www.hnei.hawaii.edu/bio.r3.asp#flashcarb And the home page: http://www.hnei.hawaii.edu/biocarbon.asp Biocarbons (charcoal) Consider the following riddle: I am renewable; I am a chemical element; as a fuel I am often less expensive ($/GJ) than natural gas; my energy density (GJ/m3) can exceed that of ethanol or LPG; and my combustion does not add to the CO2 in the atmosphere; I am easily stored and safe to transport; I clean the water you drink and the air you breathe; Plants grow best in soils that are enriched with me; I am a key ingredient in the production of semiconductors; When eaten I settle an upset stomach and clean the intestines; and No one is afraid of me! What am I? (if you don't know, please find the answer at the bottom of this page). The Table below lists the current prices of conventional fossil fuels and their renewable alternatives. Observe that at its current price, without any tax incentives or other government subsidies, charcoal is cost-competitive with alternative fossil fuels. In fact, charcoal is the only renewable fuel that is now cost competitive with fossil fuels. Remarkably, at its current price (equal to oil at about $7/GJ) the production of charcoal is very profitable. This fact is well-known to charcoal producers, but not to the general public. FUEL PRICES Fossil Renewable Coal See note 1 Charcoal $3-8/GJ Oil $3-11/GJ Ethanol $14/GJ Natural gas $2-12/GJ Hydrogen $18-24/GJ Note 1: because of its high content of mercury, sulfur, and other noxious elements and compounds, the price of coal is not comparable to the other (relatively clean) fuels listed. To be comparable, the price of coal should include the necessary cleanup of these noxious materials (especially mercury) at the outlet of the powerplant. Unfortunately, reliable data on the cleanup costs are not easily available. In addition to the fact that charcoal is cost-competitive with fossil fuels, the markets for charcoal are more diverse (and potentially larger) than those open to any other fuel. What other fuel enjoys markets as a potting soil, health food, water purifier, soil amendment, air purifier, metallurgical reductant, and cooking fuel? Furthermore, landfills in the State of Hawaii are overburdened. The Table below illustrates the amount of charcoal ("black gold") that can be manufactured annually by the Flash Carbonization™ process from each county's waste stream. Note that the current wholesale price of charcoal ($246 per ton) imported to the USA is equivalent to oil at $46/bbl on an energy basis. The production of "black gold" from Hawaii's green wastes could become a $50 million per year (or more) business for a visionary entrepreneur. For these reasons, biocarbons (i.e., charcoals) are an important element of HNEI's overall R&D programs. The ancient technology of charcoal manufacture has seen dramatic recent improvements in HNEI's Renewable Resources Research Laboratory (R3Lab). Work continues on optimizing reaction conditions for using the Flash Carbonization™ process with biomass. UH Flash Carbonization™ process patents are being actively licensed. Research efforts are also continuing on biocarbon fuel cell concepts. (Answer to riddle: charcoal!) Erich J. Knight


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I have asked myself a question 2 years back, "Is it worth to spend time and money to take a Project Management Professional (PMP) exam?" I believed every project manager and PMP certified professional has asked themselves this question at some point in time in their career. It is important to go through the process of taking a complicated PMP examination and it requires a huge deal of preparation, significant amount of time and financial investment. However, as a project manager we know cost-benefit analysis plays a significant role in project budget management; similarly, cost you will be paying to take a PMP exam will reap long-term benefits and success in your career.
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