text:
Karate champion Clint Cora inspires others
with his positive actions and personal strength.
By Julie Bawden Davis
On a trip to the movie theater when he was 11 years old, Clint Cora saw a film that would change his life. "I was awestruck by a Chinese-language version of a film starring Bruce Lee," says the Toastmaster, who is a motivational speaker, author and Karate World Champion. "I had no idea that Asians could be that powerful."
Prior to his introduction to martial arts, Cora led a timid life cowering on the playground. "I wasn't an athletic kid," he says. "I was small, Asian and geeky. Once when we were playing football in gym class, someone passed me the ball and I ran in the wrong direction. Unfortunately, my lack of physical skills and ethnic background made me a target for bullies."
Inspired by Bruce Lee kicking it up on the big screen, Cora jumped onto the mat himself and started martial arts training. The lessons quickly taught him confidence, discipline and perseverance, and the bullying stopped.
"My classmates found out I was taking karate, and they asked me to show them some moves. They left me alone after I floored them with some fancy kicks that none of them could replicate," recalls Cora, a black belt and former member of the Canadian national karate team. He won his first karate world championship in 1999, when he was 38, and has since won 15 more world titles.
In 2006, after 20 years in the pharmaceutical business, Cora decided to become a professional speaker. He joined Toastmasters and soon found that his martial arts training helped considerably. "I wasn't shy or afraid to get in front of people, because I'd been in competitions for years, screaming my face off, and as a result I had developed vocal variety," he says. "What Toastmasters did for me, however, was refine my speaking skills, and I've also benefited greatly from the invaluable networking opportunities."
Full Speed Ahead
As soon as he joined Toastmasters, Cora moved quickly, giving 60 speeches during his first year and achieving his DTM in 22 months. His home club is Comfortably Speaking in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, but he travels often and has given 75 speeches at clubs throughout Canada and other countries.
David Denov is a third-degree black belt who won a National Blackbelt League (NBL) world championship in 2006. He has known Cora for more than 20 years and wasn't surprised by his colleague's commitment to Toastmasters. "Clint is an exceptional martial artist with a remarkable work ethic," says Denov. "Because he understands that you get out of something what you put in, he was bound to be successful with speaking."
Cora is author of the book The Life Champion in You: How You Can Overcome Challenges and Achieve Enormous Personal Success, and as a professional speaker his topics focus on motivation and diversity. When he covers the subject of motivation and reaching goals, he shares his personal struggles and triumphs stemming from an especially difficult time in his life. "When I was 23, my mother took her own life by ingesting three vials of sleeping pills," he says. "Suicide was virtually unheard of in the Asian community and brought with it a lot of shame." Rather than consider himself a victim, Cora resisted depression and "made a commitment to be successful and make good decisions for myself."
When people hear Cora's story, they are often surprised at his optimistic outlook. "Many people thought I would end up on a dark road to chronic, clinical depression, but that didn't occur," he says. "I believe my positive outlook and the actions I took after my mother's death helped prevent me from going down that dark road, and I share those life skills in my speeches."
Andrew Mallouk of the Orangeville Toastmasters club in Ontario, Canada, says, "Clint recovered from a seemingly hopeless situation as a suicide survivor and became a world karate champion and gifted speaker who is doing a great service by sharing his message of experience, strength and hope."
Toastmasters has played a key role in Cora's personal growth and success, says Joe Vanderkooi, DTM, a member of the Mississauga Valley Toastmasters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
"Until Clint spent a few years in Toastmasters, he had never shared with anyone other than close friends the painful stories that shaped his childhood," says Vanderkooi. "It wasn't until the Toastmasters experience gave him increased self-confidence that Clint was able to put together a keynote speech based on these experiences."
Living a Positive Life
Cora's motivation presentations always stress two main points: the importance of making a committed decision to live a positive life, and the value of expanding your comfort zones.
"When someone commits suicide it affects everyone in the family, and one of the unfortunate things that happens is that people feel that the incident means they're jinxed, but that isn't true," says Cora. "Your past does not equal your future. If you make a committed decision to live a positive life, rather than just wishing you could, you will live a fulfilling life. We all have the potential within ourselves; it's just a matter of bringing it out."
To grow as a person and achieve your dreams you also need to get out of your comfort zone – a point that Cora demonstrates by using martial arts moves and props, such as his bo staff, during his speeches. Today he wields the wooden pole with speed and precision, but once had difficulty handling it.
"Half of my competition in martial arts has been in weaponry, and I use my karate bo staff to talk about the fact that if anyone wants to grow on a personal or professional level, they have to get off that proverbial comfortable living room sofa and get uncomfortable to learn new skills," says Cora, who also produces a motivational Web TV program. "When I first started working with the bo staff, I was really clumsy, and I would smash myself in the face and limbs. The more I worked with it, the more comfortable I became until I finally mastered it. This is how it works when you are trying to achieve any goal."
Heather Smedley is a member of the Grand River Toastmasters and TopDrawer Toastmasters in Cambridge, Ontario. She has heard Cora speak several times, including in June 2009, when he delivered a presentation to the Brant Toastmasters club in Brantford, Ontario. "Clint's Champion keynote presentation demonstrating his positive outlook, enthusiasm and energy is extremely inspiring," she says. "He effectively uses the [bo staff] prop for several purposes: to establish curiosity (what is he going to use that for?), credibility (world champion, huh?), and to break the ice (anybody want to give it a try?)."
Vanderkooi, the Mississauga Valley member, agrees that the bo staff is a powerful part of the presentation. "Every speech needs a strong visual image to stick in people's minds," he says. "When you remember that strong image of Clint with his staff, you remember Clint and his message."
Cora, who experienced racism as a child, also speaks about handling diversity. "The most successful people are those who have good people skills and are well-versed working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds," he says
For more information about Clint Cora, visit www.clintcora.com.
Julie Bawden Davis is a freelance writer based in Southern California and a longtime contributor to the Toastmaster. You can reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
© 2014 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved.Privacy Policy | Conditions of Use | Browser Compatibility | Legal | Site Map
23182 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688Phone: 949-858-8255 Fax: 949-858-1207 Contact Us


text:
|Home >>
|Advanced Search >>
The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth
(NASA Crew Earth Observations)
Astronaut Photography of Earth - Display Record
Low-resolution Browse Image(Most browse images are not color adjusted.)
ImagesConditions for Use of Images >>
Image Transformation Tutorial >> Saving, Color Adjusting, and Printing Images >>
Images to View on Your Computer Now
Request the original image file.
Download a Keyhole Markup Language (KML) file for use in Google Earth.
Electronic Image DataCamera Files >> No sound file available.
IdentificationMission: ISS022 Roll: E Frame: 66972 Mission ID on the Film or image: ISS022
Country or Geographic Name: SUDAN
Features: CUPOLA VIEW, MEIDOB VOLCANIC FIELD
Center Point: Latitude: 14.7 Longitude: 26.8 (Negative numbers indicate south for latitude and west for longitude)
Stereo: (Yes indicates there is an adjacent picture of the same area)
ONC Map ID: JNC Map ID:
CameraCamera Tilt: 7
Camera Focal Length: 12mm
Camera: N2: Nikon D2Xs
Film: 4288E : 4288 x 2848 pixel CMOS sensor, RGBG imager color filter.
QualityFilm Exposure:
Percentage of Cloud Cover: 10 (0-10)
NadirGMT Date: 20100217 (YYYYMMDD) GMT Time: 080115 (HHMMSS)
Nadir Point Latitude: 14.3, Longitude: 26.9 (Negative numbers indicate south for latitude and west for longitude)
Nadir to Photo Center Direction: North
Sun Azimuth: 124 (Clockwise angle in degrees from north to the sun measured at the nadir point)
Spacecraft Altitude: 188 nautical miles (348 km)
Sun Elevation Angle: 45 (Angle in degrees between the horizon and the sun, measured at the nadir point)
Orbit Number: 459
CaptionsISS022-E-066972 (17 Feb. 2010) --- This image is the first taken through a first of its kind ?bay window? on the International Space Station, the seven-windowed Cupola. The image shows the Sahara Desert spread out through the array of windows. The Cupola will house controls for the station robotics and will be a location where crew members can operate the robotic arms and monitor other exterior activities. The location of the image is in Sudan near Al Fashir. Center of the round window is looking at 14.68 degrees north latitude and 26.74 east longitude, recorded with a 12-24mm zoom lens.
Download Packaged File.
This option downloads the following items, packaged into a single file, if they are available:
This service is provided by the International Space Station program and the JSC Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science Directorate.
Recommended Citation: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA-Johnson Space Center. "The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth." .

subset: commoncrawl


text:
My Account
Contact Us
Hot Food Bar Menu
About Us
News & Features
Find A Practitioner
Events Calendar
Reference Library
Health Calculators
Delicious Living
Healthy Recipes & Coupons
Ingredient Glossary
Table of Contents
Health Dictionary
> Innominate substance
Innominate substance
The region of the forebrain that lies inferior to the anterior half or so of the lentiform nucleus, extending in the frontal plane from the lateral preopticohypothalamic zone laterally over the optic tract to the amygdala (amygdaloid body); rostrally it tapers off over the superior border of the olfactory tubercle, and caudally it ends where the internal capsule reaches the surface to form the cerebral peduncle or pes pedunculi. Notable among its polymorphic cell population is the large-celled basal nucleus of Meynert. These magnocellular elements within the innominate substantance are present in the medial septum and the diagonal band of Broca, but they occur in largest numbers ventral to the globus pallidus. Histochemical evidence indicates that magnocellular elements distribute cholinergic fibers widely in the cerebral cortex and that these cells undergo selective degeneration in Alzheimer disease.
Healthy Living Marketplace
Hot Food Bar Menu
About Us
Events Calendar
Reference Library
Healthy Recipes & Coupons
My Email Subscription
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
All contents © Copyright 1999-2014 Living Naturally and Real Food Market & Deli. All rights reserved. This internet site is hosted by Living Naturally, a Web site service provider to natural health stores nationwide. Living Naturally and Real Food Market & Deli have no means of independently evaluating the safety or functionality of the products offered by their suppliers and affiliates and thus can neither endorse nor recommend products. Information presented is of a general nature for educational and informational purposes only. Statements about products and health conditions have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Products and information presented herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Your use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by our
Terms and Conditions


text:
|New Jersey TOD News
April 2007
Volume 3, Number 1
|West Windsor Names Planner for Redevelopment, Public Workshops Begin
In November 2006, the West Windsor Township Council hired Hillier Architecture to guide redevelopment planning for the area surrounding the Princeton Junction station on the Amtrak/NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor rail line. This 350-acre area is marked by large surface commuter parking lots surrounded by isolated clusters of offices and residential neighborhoods. Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh endorsed Hillier, which is based in nearby Princeton, as the best choice for the project, citing the firm's accessibility, flexibility, cost and scope of services, familiarity with the site, commitment to public involvement, and knowledge of transit-oriented development.
Recently, 400 residents turned out for the first of three public workshops where participants ranged from high school students to senior citizens. After a presentation by Robert Hillier, founder and principal of the firm, teams began working up wish lists of the characteristics and priorities they want in the new development. Two more public workshops have been scheduled for spring 2007.
|Information about the redevelopment effort can be found at http://www.wwallaboard.org/
|First Phase of Liberty Harbor, Jersey City, Now Under Construction
The long-awaited start of the award-winning Liberty Harbor TOD project, spanning 28 blocks in Jersey City along the north bank of the Morris Canal, has finally occurred. The developer announced that construction and marketing of the first phase, 667 condominium residences, is in full swing. The first closings are set for spring 2007 at prices from $300,000 to $1.75 million.
The product of noted New Urbanist designer, Andrés Duany, will eventually host between 9,000 and 10,000 new homes, 250,000 square feet of retail/office space, parks and civic uses. This new community will feature a variety of housing types and styles that are planned to merge seamlessly into the bordering historic Paulus Hook and Van Vorst Park neighborhoods. The project is anchored by two stops on the Hudson Bergen Light Rail line, Jersey Avenue and Marin Boulevard, and is a five-minute walk to the Grove Street PATH station with service to New York City and Newark.
This New Urbanist community is not only compact, walkable and transit-friendly, it features state-of-the-art "smart home" living. During pre-construction, the entire site was embedded with fiber to generate virtually unlimited bandwidth at all points. From a touch screen computer in each unit the owner can set controls for lighting, thermostats, security, appliances, etc. Through the Internet, these settings can be monitored from within or outside the home. For the convenience of residents and visitors, wireless capability will be available in all public areas throughout the site.
Return to Home
|How did you like this article? Please don't forget to fill out our short survey.


text:
Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde to Lead ENDLESS LOVE Remake
Posted March 21, 2013 by Rick in Movie News
After a crazy casting search the leads have been finalized for the director Shana Feste's remake of the 1981 film Endless Love. Alex Pettyfler and Gabriella Wilde will star in this motion picture. This movie will center on a passionate relationship between two teenagers that are in love. This movie is based on a novel by the same name authored by Scott Spencer. Feste rewrote the script that was originally made by Josh Safran and Scott Stuber will be producing the movie.
Pettyfer and Wilde were only casted after a good amount of screen tests. Brenton Thwaites, Sarah Bolger and Olivia Lowke were in the running as well.


text:
My Account
Contact Us
Hot Food Bar Menu
About Us
News & Features
Find A Practitioner
Events Calendar
Reference Library
Health Calculators
Delicious Living
Healthy Recipes & Coupons
Ingredient Glossary
Table of Contents
Health Dictionary
> Heterophile antibodies
Heterophile antibodies
Human antibodies capable of binding to animal immunoglobulins and possibly of interfering with reaction of animal-derived antibodies and analyte, which comprise all immunoassays. The three groups of heterophile antibodies are polyspecific antibodies, antiimmunoglobulin antibodies, and high-specificity high-affinity antibodies against antigens from animal species. In clinical practice, the most important significance of heterophile antibodies is their use in diagnosing infectious mononucleosis.
Healthy Living Marketplace
Hot Food Bar Menu
About Us
Events Calendar
Reference Library
Healthy Recipes & Coupons
My Email Subscription
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
All contents © Copyright 1999-2014 Living Naturally and Real Food Market & Deli. All rights reserved. This internet site is hosted by Living Naturally, a Web site service provider to natural health stores nationwide. Living Naturally and Real Food Market & Deli have no means of independently evaluating the safety or functionality of the products offered by their suppliers and affiliates and thus can neither endorse nor recommend products. Information presented is of a general nature for educational and informational purposes only. Statements about products and health conditions have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Products and information presented herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. If you have any concerns about your own health, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Your use of this site indicates your agreement to be bound by our
Terms and Conditions


text:
CQ Watch: Diane von Furstenberg gives Whitney Port a pep talk on 'The City'
Don't fret, I'm not about to spoil what happens in The City for you. In fact this clip from last night's season one finale gives very little away. So why am I posting it? Because it only proves what we already know - that Diane von Furstenberg is one heck of a smart, caring and compassionate lady (click here for more proof) with some truly kick arse advice to dish out. When she corners Whitney Port sitting alone and miserable at the DvF fashion week after party, DvF takes five to offer the poor lass her relationship pearls of wisdom. Golden! Click play on video above to watch.


text:
Inspired by the bright lights of Hollywood, Butter shoes are for city gals who aren't afraid to run in heels — or indulge their Elle Woods side. On-trend yet timeless, Butter's wedge sandals, peep-toe pumps, kitten heels, slouchy suede booties, and other women's shoes offer superior fits and casual elegance. Bows, polka dots, and serrated edges give Butter's everyday styles an extra shot of glamour, while the label's bridal collection takes things a bit further with jewels, marabou feathers, and satin. Nancy Geist launched Butter in 2007 to address what she saw as a lack of flirty, feminine, functional footwear. With shoes like these to choose from, we're grateful she did.
Scoop up our most-wanted styles, from ankle-strap sandals to sleek leather booties.
Sleek, ladylike heels made to instantly elevate your look.
Scoop up our most-wanted styles, from ankle-strap sandals to sleek leather pumps.
Wear-everywhere flats, pumps, and boots in the most velvet-soft leather.


text:
|Even on a hot summer day, you can make these Spicy Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos in the slow cooker without heating up the house!
I hope you enjoy trying this from-scratch slow cooker recipe! Use this link to get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spicy Shredded Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos with Avocado Salsa from Kalyn's Kitchen.
Please Rate this Recipe if You Try It:
--If you leave a reaction after you've tried a recipe, that feedback helps other readers to know which recipes they might like to try and makes this site more useful for everyone. Thanks!
More Ideas for Warm Weather Chicken in the Slow Cooker:
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Skinnytaste
Chicken and Pinto Bean Burrito Bowl from The Perfect Pantry
Chicken Fajitas from Kalyn's Kitchen
Chicken Tostadas from Taste and Tell
Plain, Simple, Versatile Shredded Chicken from Worth the Whisk
Submit Your Site:
--If you're a food blogger with from-scratch slow cooker recipes and drool-worthy photos, here's how to submit your site.


text:
You are now following .
Control who you follow on the Following page.
Filtered VideoCategory: Amateur
View Video
Stop jerking you off on fake nude and erotic gay amateurs' pics! Are you downloading erotic gay pics and paying too? My friend all this is merely a trick photography. To enjoy real amateur fun, visit Tube8: a heaven for erotic videos lovers. Watch amateurs becoming slaves of big giants and ready to do everything to gulp them until they choke. Before you choke with credit card bills, bring a halt to fake erotic pics of big cocks. In the cyber world, admire amateur gay nude pics and enjoy the transformation of lascivious amateur nude boys to dirty talking twink in amateur videos at Tube8: final destination of your desires.
Amateur Sitemap Index


text:
Winter Workout > Winter vacation clinics
After such a great response last year, we will again be running our Winter Vacation Camp from Dec. 27-29, 2013 @ the Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Facilities (Ed Smith Stadium Complex) in Sarasota, FL!
It will again be a 3-day camp with 4 hours of instruction per day (12 hours total instruction) and will cover all aspects of the catching position, including proper receiving and blocking techniques, efficient throwing patterns and catcher throwing mechanics, as well as all fielding skills.
Each catcher will be held to a standard that parallels their skill level. Coach Jay Weaver and his staff will have the ability to challenge the older catchers throughout the camp with higher velocities (85+ MPH for the guys, 60+ MPH out of a windmill for the girls).
We have secured a special $79+taxes rate at the AmericInn Hotel and Suites (5931 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232) 10 minutes from the Field Complex! Just call (941) 342-8778 to reserve your room. Mention New England Catching Camp for your discounted rate.
- Dates: Dec 27, 28 & 29
- Location: Ed Smith Stadium Complex (Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Facilities) – Field #1
2700 12th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
- Time:
- 8am-12pm: ages 8-12 (Baseball guys who are playing on any field other than the 90-foot diamond, and Fast Pitch girls who will be playing U10 or under this upcoming Spring should attend this morning session).
- 1pm-5pm: Baseball players ages 13-18 (or 12′s who will be playing on big field this Spring) and Fast Pitch girls who played U12-U18 this past Summer should attend this session.
- Cost: $330.00 - Early Bird Price: $300.00 if registration is received before November 27th (Includes Camp Registration fees ONLY. Other costs, including but not limited to Flight and Hotel fees are the expense of the registrant. We have secured a hotel deal for our students and their families. See below for details.)
- Registration form
Online Registration
(NOTE: There will be a 6% processing fee added to all Online registrations. Please also download the information sheet even if you register online.)
Winter Vacation Camp AM Session (Ages 8-12)
- When: December 27th-29th, 2013
- Cost: Early Bird Price: $300.00 Late Registration (After Nov. 27th): $330.00
- Location: Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Complex; Sarasota, FL
- Registration Price: $300.00
Winter Vacation Camp PM Session (Ages 13-18)
- When: December 27th-29th, 2013
- Cost: Early Bird Price: $300.00 Late Registration (After Nov. 27th): $330.00
- Location: Baltimore Orioles Spring Training Complex; Sarasota, FL
- Registration Price: $300.00
Directions to AB Athletics


text:
Elance.com , a best platform of online marketing through which a grand field of business can be operated successfully . There are available trustable and skilled contractors who makes you sure and confident about the proper development and rapid action of great achievement .
To know details visit
Freelancer is also the good way for online marketing for marketing your self and linked in is the evergreen platform forever.
The online marketing strategy should depend on the nature of the products / services you offer. If you know the right avenues to find the target audience, then promoting your business is going to be easy and you will also get the right response.
--- [url=http://autofits.com/]Autofits Packaging Pvt. Ltd.[/url]


text:
These strategies are in no order of importance.
The instrument & execution
Important Disclaimer
Please note that these ideas are a result of my own thinking and what I have learned about my own Task Specific Focal Dystonia.
The process of thinking about and understanding TSFD is by no means finished. By extension, these strategies are an unfinished work and will be revisited and amended in the future.
They are, however, my current strategies and I believe that they work for me. That does not mean that these strategies will work for you, despite the imperatives.
The aim of this post is to help me clarify my own thinking and express it in words.
- Do not over practise. Modulate your studies – make changes and variations.
- Play with minimal force.
- Prepare for the next movement. Focus on the sensation of preparedness.
- Initiation is everything. Practise setting up the stroke. Once you have initiated the movement there is no going back.
- Feel the sensation of the string release. Release the string lightly as you can. Feel, for the point of release and push just the tiniest amount more to release the string. Prepare – Touch -Feel -Move.
- Be intentional. Do what you mean to do. No more. No less. Be clear and honest to yourself.
- Watch not only what you are doing with your playing digits. Watch the whole of your body. even the fingers that are not being used. Watch even your eyes.
- Start again. Leave the old ways of doing things and start again. If you suffer from TSFD you literally have to recreate yourself. And I really do mean at a synaptic level.
- Clearly define and be able to explain the differences between the old way of playing and the new way. Do not confuse the two.
- Don't use backing tracks exclusively. You cannot control their speed, use a metronome and focus on slow and certain.
- Watch yourself practise. Use a mirror and or a video camera.
- Practise first thing in the morning when you are fresh.
- If you have done it well once you can do it well again.
- Speed is not an objective.
- Develop the guitar you have in your head and play it regularly.
- Don't just listen to you earworms – play them.
- Imagine how you want to play and play those images in your head.
Please see this post: http://miguelbengoa.com/2010/01/01/tsfd-retraining-the-body/


text:
Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
I can't remember if I mentioned to you our little jaunt to Georgetown over the summer. I don't think I did, did I? In any case, we descended on Georgetown with the sole purpose of taste testing cupcakes. Our first stop was naturally Georgetown Cupcake, which is featured on the TLC series "DC Cupcakes". After struggling to find a parking spot and then standing in a 30-minute line on the hottest day of summer (I think the temp topped 110 that day), we finally got to place our order. We decided to get a 1/2 dozen of assorted cupcakes – vanilla/vanilla, chocolate/chocolate, chocolate/ganache, salted caramel, vanilla/chocolate, and chocolate/peanut butter. From there, we headed to a different area of Georgetown to check out Baked and Wired. They are a small, hip little establishment that sells not only cupcakes but also slices of pie, quiche, and some other baked goods. We got a strawberry and red velvet there. Our verdict? The red velvet and strawberry at Baked and Wired were phenomenal and better than any of the ones we got at Georgetown Cupcake, but the best one there was definitely the vanilla/vanilla. Inspired by the trip, I'm sharing these cupcakes because I think everyone needs a classic yellow cupcake recipe and fabulous vanilla frosting stashed away in their recipe binder. Don't ya think?
This is a great combo of cupcake and frosting, and both are super duper easy. The cupcakes are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delicious and the frosting definitely gives the cupcakes a run for their money. Not surprising that I think that since I AM a frosting girl at heart. This is my absolute favorite frosting recipe, one that I concocted a few months ago and that I used as a basis for such things as my Espresso Buttercream Frosting (which made an appearance on top of the Mocha Cupcakes), Maple-Bacon Buttercream Frosting (which topped the Pancake Cupcakes), and The Best Chocolate Buttercream for Cupcakes. Needless to say, it is my go-to frosting recipe, and I hope it will become yours too!
Stay tuned… the next cupcake posted will be red velvet!
Vanilla Cupcakes
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 24 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Vanilla Cupcakes:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon table salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
½ cup sour cream
1 large egg , room temperature
2 large egg yolks , room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line standard muffin/cupcake tin with paper or foil liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in bowl of standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Add butter, sour cream, egg and egg yolks, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until smooth and satiny, about 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula and mix by hand until smooth and no flour pockets remain.
3. Divide batter evenly among cups of prepared tin. Bake until cupcake tops are pale gold and toothpick or skewer inserted into center comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from tin and transfer to wire rack; cool cupcakes to room temperature before frosting.
4. Using the wire whisk attachment of your stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl once or twice.
5. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-high and add the vanilla, mixing until incorporated. Whip at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl as needed.
You can store any unused buttercream in the refrigerator in an airtight container; let it come to room temperature and then give it a quick whip in the mixer before using.
(Cupcake recipe adapted from Cook's Illustrated; Frosting recipe is a Brown Eyed Baker original)
598 Responses to "Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting"
I made these. I measured very carefully. Delicious frosting. The cupcakes were crumbly. Weird texture. I was thinking I over mixed. But it came together slowly. I'm not brand new to baking but I'm new to taking it seriously. Should all batter look the same? This seemed thick, Again tasted fine. Please help.
I used this as a base recipe for a recipe that called for a yellow cake mix. The recipe I made involved making oreo truffles out of crushed oreos and cream cheese and dropping tablespoon-sized balls into the muffin tin, then covering with yellow cake mix. Unfortunately, the cupcakes did not turn out at all like I hoped. Like other commenters, they were dense, dry, crumbling, and had a cornbread-like texture. I do not think I overbeat the batter (I used a stand mixer but used a spatula to fold the last few streaks of flour in) and I do not think I overbaked (I checked them at 20 minutes and a bamboo skewer came out gooey so I baked them 3 minutes more and the skewer came out clean; I have a hard time believing they overbaked in 3 minutes.) The batter was very thick like a sugar cookie dough and I thought for sure I had missed an ingredient, but I triple-checked the recipe and don't seem to have missed anything. I barely had enough batter for 12 cupcakes, despite the oreo filling; I figured I'd get at least a few more with the oreo truffle taking up 1/3 of each tin. They also stuck to my pan like crazy. I don't like using muffin liners so I use a greased, non-stick pan (never had problems making other muffins or cupcakes like this.) All of the cupcakes stuck and started to crumbled apart when I tried to remove them. The taste was good and my guests still liked them but did comment that the texture was like a dry poundcake. The frosting was also good but I made a half batch and still ended up with twice as much as I needed for 12 cupcakes; I did not pipe it on, just spread it with a knife, and I guess I just don't like a lot of frosting on my cupcakes. Not sure what I did wrong with the cupcakes; I am not trying to complain, just offer feedback as to the problems I encountered. Regardless, thanks for all the great recipes.
These cupcakes are in the oven, so we'll see how they turn out, but I also experienced really thick batter. I looked up the Cook's Illustrated recipe and the reviews for that are the same – great flavor but texture is dense, almost muffin or cornbread like. Maybe it's because this recipe calls for sour cream as opposed to milk? I hope they turn out! PS – I love your blog, especially your cho chip cookies!
Julie, I just made these, yesterday, with a substitution of buttermilk (and about 3T extra butter). As so often happens with me, I discovered that I was out an ingredient with no time to spare for a run to the store. I had not made these previously, so don't have a basis for comparison to Michelle's unadulterated recipe but can describe the cupcake made using buttermilk and butter: very delicious buttery flavor, lovely crunchy top (almost muffin-like), large crumb, dense, oddly a bit dry the flowing day. It was o.k. but not great – almost like a cross between a cupcake and a very short-greasy scone. Have heard that some people use yoghurt as a substitute for sour cream which may achieve a more traditional texture. You were looking for a good substitute for sour cream, so my post may not be helpful in providing that. Just wanted to share the results of replacing sour cream with buttermilk plus butter. Soon, will be making Michelle's recipe and will follow it "to a letter" for purposes of comparison. Good luck.
Mistyped the word "short bread-y". Instead, accidentally wrote short-greasy (which sounds oh-so-unappealing)! Hadn't read through other replies on texture until just a moment ago (Julie's was the last one I saw), but seems that the buttermilk did not change the texture from the "cornbread" style product that other bakers experienced.
Tried the buttercream frosting on the chocolate version of this recipe. Turned out delicious!! I rushed ahead of myself & prior to reading the directions I added all the frosting ingredients combining and whisking together at the same time. Fluffiness & taste was that perfect melt in your mouth – there is a heaven result! But to be fair, I will do it according to the directions next time…but I really don't think it matters a heck of a lot. Thanks for the awesome post and sharing this recipe it's a keeper
I made these for my third graders and they raved about them. They said they tasted like vanilla milkshakes! Usually third graders will just lick the frosting off the typical grocery store cupcake, but they devoured these. I did mix them more like a traditional cake, with creaming the butter and sugar and then adding the eggs and the dry ingredients. I just couldn't do the dump!
I was so excited to make these cupcakes but was very disappointed with the outcome. When mixing the batter felt like something was left out. The batter was too thick and after baking them the cupcake deflated a bit and it was not soft at all. Overall It was terrible. I really hope you double check your quantities because it didn't turn out right. Sorry.
I'm nervous because I just put a pan in the oven, and my batter was pretty thick too.. I'm hoping hoping they come out!
I'm nervous because I just put a pan in the oven, and my batter was thick as well.. I'm hoping hoping they come out better, because they tasted great going in.
I made these cupcakes for my boyfriend one lazy weekend. We both love vanilla, but I was not prepared for how much he LOVED these cupcakes!! At first I was afraid that they were under-baked, but soon realized that they were just gooey and moist thanks to the sour cream. My bf ate them warm in a bowl (with a blob of icing on them like custard) using a spoon. They were gone before Monday – a first! Thanks!
Did you have luck with the frosting? Mine didn't taste good at all however my fiancé loved the cupcakes by themselves, as do I. Did you refrigerate yours?
The cupcakes themselves are delicious. I am not impressed by the icing however. It just tastes like sweetened butter, not like any buttercream frosting I have tasted. I did use great value butter and great value powdered sugar but I have never had this problem before. The icing to me tasted awful by itself and acceptable on the cupcake. Suggestions?
All in all I will be making the cupcake recipe again but will be substituting the icing with something else.
Well, I just popped a pan of these tasty babies in the oven, BUT, is this mix supposed to be as thicky-sticky as it is? I twas not at all a runny mix.. I followed directions to a tee, so fingers crossed.
While it IS a very heavy cupcake, its a good cake. It would be way too heavy (imo) for a frosted cake. It is heavy like a cornbread-pound cake, but not as dense airy as a pound cake, at the same time. Its strange, but its NOT LIGHT AND FLUFFY. Moist, absolutely. Flavorful, absolutely (but I added a little extra vanilla too). Icing I made a lot of mods to, and turned it into strawberry limeade icing, lol. Ill use it again because I did like the thickness of the cupcake, it didnt crumble or break, but I might add a touch of something to make it a teeny bit fluffier..may sift everything, not sure. Thanks for the recipe!
I made these cupcakes and they turned out great the first time But when i made them a second time they were puffy and then they fell inward. Also the inside wasnt baked i dont understand i followed the recipe and did everything correctly I also made sure of my baking temperature. Can you please tell me what happened?
I have to say I was worried at first. Not your typically soupy cake batter from the box, this was more like cookie dough, even thicker than brownie batter. I've only had my own kitchen for a year and have always been a descent cook;) but just recently started to flirt with baking, not out of the Betty Crocker box baking, real baking. After looking through some cupcake recipes for a simple vanilla cake I found this and it is a KEEPER;) my husband even loved it! So this is now my go to cupcake recipes.
I am going to try these tonight. I have never made vanilla with the sour cream in it before.
I have a random question. What patty pans do you use? I can never find the right size. They are either to deep and wide, or too shallow and wide. I have been on an endless search for the longest time.
Do you use a special tin perhaps?
I am delighted to tell you that your recipe is the very first "from scratch" recipe I've used for cupcakes! My kids and I were inspired by Cupcake Wars and my 9 yo daughter stumbled upon your blog. Tonight we made a batch and enjoyed our creation while watching another episode of Cupcake Wars. It was so much fun! Though the batter turned out a bit dense, the flavor of it and of the frosting was amazing! These were by far the BEST cupcakes we've ever had! I wonder if we should have added 1 cup of sour cream instead of 1/2 cup to the batter? We don't have a standing mixer, only a handheld so we had to improvise a bit. That, and all three children wanted to take turns mixing. Okay, Mommy wanted a turn too! We chose to do half vanilla and half almond flavor for both the batter and the frosting and we added a TB or two of sour cream into the frosting that really made it yummalicious! Thanks for being a part of the fun! Happy Baking!
Not a typical cupcake at all — good if you'd like to make something resembling a sweet cornbread or a pound cake. While moist, the cake itself is crumbly. I'm not at all new to baking, and I am sorry to say that this recipe is a complete disappointment for what I was trying to accomplish.
Hello! I just wanted to say I love your blog. I did have a question, for the buttercream it says 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. To me that seemed like too much and I couldn't find any other comments about the measurement. So I just wanted to double check, it's obviously delish from the feedback, I'm just extra thorough when it comes to new recipes. Thanks! Keep up the amazing work
the frosting is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to sweat i did every thing it said they turned out pretty but noone could eat the frosting
I've tried loads of your recipes and they're always a success. Where I'm living I can't get sour cream. Do you suggest Creme Fraiche, yogurt or cream treated with lemons as the best substitute? And would the quantity be the same? I also can only get poor quality vanilla essence but would like to use vanilla beans instead. Would 1 vanilla bean blended into the sugar in the cake recipe be appropriate instead of the extract?
Hi There,
I am wondering if you would be able to advise if the ingredient list for the cupcake is missing any fluid/wet component. The reason I ask is that like another commenter, I notice that the batter is doughy rather than "smooth and satiny". Also reviewing the wet components, the ratio of sourcream with the dry ingredients don't seem to be expected to come to a consistency as smooth and satiny. Any advice is appreciated.
This question is a little off topic, but, I was wondering what kind of vanilla extract you use. I have bought a few different kinds and I don't really like the flavor because I can taste the alcohol more than I can taste the vanilla. Any suggestions? …other than quit being a cheapskate and quit buying your vanilla at Costco? OH! and on that topic, where can you find dutch process cocoa powder? All my local grocery stores don't carry it.
I'm so glad to hear you say that! I've had the same problem all along. I think my baked stuff tastes way too strong, but no one else does. And I've tried good pure vanilla extract all the way to cheap artificial. Maybe we're just super vanilla tasters
Hi Michelle! I've made this recipe 4 times and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the flavour of the cupcake and frosting! My new go-to
Mine came out crumbly too, even though I copied the recipe so very carefully. Almost a cornbread crumble. I kept reading message boards that said cutting out a bit of the baking powder can help with crumbliness in cakes/cupcakes. Do you think it's worth trying? I'm making them for a work event Friday and I'm hoping there's something that will make sure they stay together better as it's a standing event and people might not want crumbs down their dress
Thanks so much! I love you and all your recipes!
I have had a request for just a cupcake but are these light and fluffy? I'm making them for a friend's birthday and she wanted that kind of light and fluffy spongey cake texture. I looked at your Perfect Party Cake recipe and wondered if I should make that into cupcakes instead of these vanilla cupcakes. What do you recommend?
I made these this afternoon. I made the batter exactly as written, but it was way too thick. I ended up adding probably at least 1/2 cup milk to get it to the right consistency. After baking, the cupcakes were spongy and heavy. I have no idea what went wrong; I've made cupcakes dozens of times and this has never happened. Any ideas??? Thanks!
Any tips for high altitude? I'm in Utah. I'm a pretty seasoned baker, and was tempted to make my own adjustments, but wanted to follow the recipe as written, first.
The flavor was good, but the cupcakes had an almost greasy, coarse crumb, rather than soft and velvety. Also, the tops pulled right off and tasted more like a sugar cookie than a cake. I'm sure it's the altitude, as it messes with a whole lot of my baking. Any advice for this recipe?
I made a small batch of these to test them out before my son't 1st birthday party and I didn't have sour cream. What I did have was whole plain yogurt. They turned out great and I'm making 36 tonight with the yogurt. The kind I use has the cream on top so, I used up all that from a fresh container first. I'm not a baker so, I don't know what the difference in substituting these ingredients makes but, these sure are delicious.
Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Michelle!
I have a cupcake blog called My Year of Cupcakes. I featured you Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream on Day 49. Here's the link if you wanna take a look:
Thanks for the recipe!
I tried this recipe, but I lowered the sugar content in the dough to 3/4 cup and in the buttercream to 1 3/4 cup. For me it was still to sweet, but since it was my first time doing a buttercream I wasn't sure how important is sugar. It's possible to make a less sweet buttercream without changing the consistency?
Btw, I just love your site, it's really helpful. Keep up with the good job.
These sound amazing…making them as we speak. But the batter is really thick and not liquidy at all….is that the way it's supposed to be? It almost reminds me of cookie dough…
thats how mine was it didn't work out at all. did you figure out why?
Mine were the same way; like cookie dough!!! Help please!
Hello, I tried these vanilla cupcakes and replace the sour cream by some vanilla yogourt that was expired and they were fabulous, the kids ate them all, within a 24 hours all the 12 cupcakes had disappeared into lunch and desserts. I can't wait to try the tiramisu cupcakes…thank you for sharing these great receipes.
I finally decided on these for my first attempt at baking cupcakes. They seemed the least complicated for a newbie like me. I got everything ready and started, only to realize I had forgotten the sour cream! All I had in my fridge that was comparable were three Stony-Field Farm yogurts. I picked the raspberry, because it was blended and there were no seeds or fruit chunks like the other yogurts. I also had to use an electric mixer instead of a stand mixer. I was scared of over-mixing, based on some other comments, so I made sure to beat no more than 30 seconds and then by hand until I got all the flour pockets. I also followed your instructions on the eggs and butter being at room temperature. (I am learning quickly to pay attention to those notations!) The cake turned out super moist and really just delicious, nicely golden brown on top and great cake texture. I actually like the cake better than the frosting! Thanks Michelle for a great recipe and also for answering any questions I've had! Next on my list is that heavenly looking Apple-Pecan Spice Cake with the cream cheese filling and praline frosting!
This was AWFUL. They were dry, crumbly, and unevenly baked. I baked them for twenty six minutes. The outside was brown and the inside was goop. I did it right, and my oven is working. Shame on you for posting such a repulsive recipie. >:-(
But the icing was ok…
You obviously didn't do it right then..


text:
Identify the person "Thiruppur Kumaran"?
Tags: relationships, health, entertainment
Asked by Chandra sekhar Krishnan, 08 May '10 08:58 pm
Earn 10 points for answering
Answers (2)
Tiruppur Kumaran (1904 - 1932) was an south Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement. Kumaran was born in Chennimalai, a small town in the ErodeDistrict in Tamil Nadu region of south India. Kumaran died from injuries sustained from a Police assault during a protest march against the British colonial government. Kumaran died holding the flag of the Indian Nationalists, which had been banned by the British.Kumaran was Tirupur's contribution to the Congress movement. He gave his life defending the Congress flag. The government has erected his statue in a park by the railway station in Tirupur.Kumaran is revered as a martyr in Tamil Nadu and is known by the epithet Kodi Kaththa Kumaran meaning Kumaran who saved the FlagAnswered by Josna, 08 May '10 09:04 pm
Report abuse
Not Useful
Your vote on this answer has already been received
Freedom fighter from TirupurAnswered by hitler, 08 May '10 08:59 pm
His house is still in Odakkadu, Tirupur.
His house is still in Odakkadu, Tirupur.
Report abuse
Not Useful
Your vote on this answer has already been received


text:
Single Going Steady
Single Gal Sal
Anyone who tells you, SGS, that you cant be happy unless you mate and reproduce has his head up his ass. If it were an absolute truth that everyone married and/or with kids were happy, I might be more tolerant of people who insist that this is the only life worth living, but since we all know thats a big fat lie, these people should just shut up and mind their own goddamn business. Sure, kids are great; sure, marriage is great. Im all for them, but this notion that if you dont have them youre a failed human being and a second-class citizen is just plain wrong. Its insulting and dismissive to people who cant legally marry, or who physically cant have children, and to people who have either deliberately chosen to remain single and/or childless or, when they didnt find worthwhile partners, decided to pursue other interests instead of spending their time and money mate-hunting. To give your friends the benefit of the doubt, though, they dont mean to upset you; they just lack the imagination to appreciate the benefits of a life unlike their own. Its also a teeny bit possible, whether they realize it or not, that they envy your independence. Dont let them get you down. By the way, now that the world has acknowledged the existence of homosexuality, while spinster still just means an unmarried woman, the term bachelor has taken on a whole new meaning.
A woman Ive known for years but hadnt heard from in ages is now acting very chummy with me. Turns out shes getting married this June and wants me to be a bridesmaid. Shes planning a lavish ceremony and has already picked out the very pricey gowns her bridesmaids will have to buy. Not only would this cut a big chunk out of my budget, possibly meaning I wouldnt be able to take my long-anticipated vacation, but I dont really like her that much. When I tried to demur tactfully, saying I didnt feel I deserved the honor, she said I was just being modest. When I told her the gowns she chose were way out of my range, she told me it was an investment that Id be happy to wear for years. Shes been married twice before, had big weddings both times, yet didnt invite me. I hate to be rude to her, but do I have to be in this wedding just because she asked? And, since shes already had two, isnt it a little tacky to be having another really big wedding?
Never a Bridesmaid
Some people dont know how to take no for an answer, NAB, and while this tenacity may be prized in the business world, in social situations it ranges from mildly annoying to downright obnoxious. Yet too often we allow people to bully us into stuff we dont want to do because we cant get up the nerve to say no. This gal may truly think youre the greatest thing since TiVo, but her newfound enthusiasm does make me wonder whether the other women she has honored with bridesmaid status have made it clear theyre not available for encores. There is, after all, only so much pastel pink taffeta a gal can fit in her closet. And, although wedding planners and dress designers may tell you different, there are some of us who agree that a third wedding should be at least slightly less ostentatious than the previous two.
Not only is it not rude for you to decline, good manners require her to accept your decision gracefully, but since shes not picking up on your hints, youll have to be more direct. Tell her that while youre pleased to be asked you cant do it. When she presses for a reason, which she probably will, either be honest enough to tell her that youd rather spend the money on your vacation or make up a lie. Tell her youre allergic to church dust. Or maybe you should just reschedule your trip for the weekend of her wedding so youll be out of town having your own good time.
Pick and Choose (4/12/2006)
First of all, homosexuality isnt like snake handling or Catholicism; it isnt a cult or a religion you can be recruited for or converted to.
Territorial Rites (4/5/2006)
Family Guy (3/15/2006)
812 Park Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 523-2300
All parts of this site Copyright ©2014 Baltimore City Paper.


text:
All News & Blogs
E-mail Alerts
Trip the light fantastic
With regard to the intersection of Dahlgren Road and Owens Drive in King George County, I encourage all parties involved to investigate putting a traffic light up similar to the light at the Kings Highway/Fletcher's Chapel Road intersection in the west end of the county. The light stays green for east- and westbound State Route 3 traffic until the signal is triggered by someone on Fletcher's Chapel Road, or someone making a left turn/U-turn from Route 3.
Simple and efficient.
Lori Deem
King George


text:
Welcome International Customers
We're excited to share our jewelry collection with you!
Just choose your country and currency to personalize your shopping experience.
We're excited to share our jewelry collection with you!
Just choose your country and currency to personalize your shopping experience.
Roberto Coin "Chic & Shine" 18kt Yellow Gold Earrings
Price: $1,180.00
Roberto Coin 18kt Yellow Gold Semi-Hoop Shrimp Earrings
Price: $760.00
Roberto Coin "Chic & Shine" Drop 18kt White Gold Earrings
Price: $1,180.00
Item#: 785733
Founded in Vicenza, the City of Gold in 1977, Roberto Coin jewelry celebrates the elegance of femininity, creativity and craftsmanship. You'll reach for these small round button earrings over and over again, for the flash of style they add to your look will be the perfect finishing touch all year round. Clutch/post, 18kt yellow gold earrings.
Ross-Simons is pleased to provide Free Shipping on this item in the US. However, no additional discounts apply.
Details Gift
Box Our 100%
1/2 inch
18kt 18KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 18kt is 75% gold. In Europe, 18K yellow gold is most favored and used in jewelry. Yellow Gold YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.
Polished POLISHED: A buffed-out finish used to produce a mirror-like shine.
Post/Clutch POST/CLUTCH: An earring with a post insert and a slide-on clutch backing to hold it in place.
Hanging Length:
1/4 inch
All weights and measures are approximate.
Recently Viewed Items
You May Also Like
Roberto Coin 18kt White Gold Bangle Bracelet. 7"
Price: $980.00
Roberto Coin 18kt Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet. 7"
Price: $980.00
Roberto Coin 18kt Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet. 7"
Price: $980.00
Learn More About: Roberto Coin Jewelry Yellow Gold Polished Finish Earring Buying Guide


text:
These Norton 3X grinding wheels use the same ceramic grit as the premium SG Wheels we sell below. However, they have a 30% mixture of ceramic abrasive instead of the 50% mixture of the premium SG Wheels. The 3X wheels are fast cutting, won't burn tools and have more than twice the life of a standard white aluminum oxide wheel. The 3X wheels have a K hardness and are friable. This means they are designed to fracture, exposing sharp cutting edges during grinding so they cut high speed steel more efficiently.
The 7 and 8"x 1" 3X Wheels have bushings to fit: 5/8", 3/4" or 1" arbors.
Copyright 2000-2014, Packard Woodworks Inc., All Rights Reserved


text:
California inventor creates 'WaterCar'
Published On: Jan 17 2014 08:34:01 AM EST
What started as a weekend project for a father and son has turned into a record-breaking amphibious car.
Dave March and his son are starting to take pre-orders for their "WaterCar" called the "Panther." It can seamlessly transition from land to sea, reaching speeds of 80 mph on land and 45 mph in the water.
[RELATED:Company web site for the Panther]
March tells CBS2 Los Angeles the Panther costs between $100,000 and $200,000. He has already pre-sold "dozens" of WaterCars to businessmen in Silicon Valley. March has even received orders from princes in Dubai.
"People are willing to wait a year, which is phenomenal," March told CBS2.
The views expressed are not those of clickorlando.com, WKMG or its affiliated companies. This is a community moderated forum (Please note the 'Flag' button). By posting your comments you agree to accept our Terms Of serviceblog comments powered by Disqus


text:
November 26, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) The nation's largest manager of money market mutual funds said Wednesday that it no longer holds any U.S. government debt that comes due around the time the nation could hit its borrowing limit.
Portfolio managers at Fidelity Investments have been selling off their government debt holdings over the last couple of weeks, said Nancy Prior, president of Fidelity's Money Market Group. While Fidelity expects the debt ceiling issue to be resolved, the Boston-based asset manager said it is taking steps to protect investors.
Prior said that Fidelity no longer holds any U.S. debt that comes due in late October or early November, the window considered by many investors to be the most exposed if the government runs out of money and defaults on its obligations.
KKCO firmly believes in freedom of speech for all and we are happy to provide this forum for the community to share opinions and facts. We ask that commenters keep it clean, keep it truthful, stay on topic and be responsible. Comments left here do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of KKCO 11News.powered by Disqus
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
- 21st Century Health
- California Gold Nutrition
- Carlson Labs
- Country Life
- Doctor's Best
- Enzymatic Therapy
- Enzymedica
- Garden of Life
- Healthy Origins
- iHerb Brands
- Jarrow Formulas
- Life Extension
- Madre Labs
- California Extracts
- Doctor's Best
- Eclectic Institute
- Gaia Herbs
- Jarrow Formulas
- Life Extension
- Natural Factors
- Acure Organics
- Alba Botanica
- AnneMarie Borlind
- Aubrey Organics
- Avalon Organics
- Aveeno
- Derma E
- Desert Essence
- Acure Organics
- Alba Botanica
- Andalou Naturals
- AnneMarie Borlind
- Aubrey Organics
- Avalon Organics
- Bee Naturals
Seaweed Bath Co., Argan Conditioner, Citrus Scent, 12 fl oz (360 ml)
- Smoothing
- Naturally Nourishing and Soothing Skincare
- Safe for Color-Treated Hair
- Wildly Natural Seaweed
- With Argan Oil & Borage Oil
- Paraben Free, SLS Free, Gluten Free
Argan Oil from Morocco
Our argan oil is extracted from the nuts of the indigenous Argania Spinoase tree, one of the rarest trees on Earth. Argan oil is revered worldwide for its moisturizing and soothing properties. Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, argan oil naturally nourishes your scalp while strengthening and revitalizing your hair.
Our Company
Our company is the vision of Adam Grossman, who created seaweed -based products to take control of his severely dry skin. Seeking to improve the lives of other dry skin sufferers, Adam decided to share these remarkable products and started The Seaweed Bath Co.
Naturally Smooth & Nourish Your Strands
Our combination of bladderwrack seaweed with soothing argan oil and nutrient-rich borage, broccoli seed, and flax seed oils naturally tames and protects your tresses to achieve sleek, shiny, manageable hair.
Massage into wet hair and scalp to create lather. Rinse. For best results, use with our Wildly Natural Seaweed Smoothing Argan Shampoo.
Pure Ingredients
Aqua (water) with fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack seaweed) extract, aloe barbadensis (aloe) leaf juice, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, stearylkonium chloride, argania spinosa (argan) oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) seed oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), hydrolyzed barley protein (gluten-free), hydrolyzed soy protein, olea europaea (olive) oil, vegetable glycerin, citric acid, borago officinalis (borage) seed oil, gluconic acid, tocopherol (natural vitamin E), sodium benzoate (natural version), potassium sorbate, citrus sinensis (orange) essential oil, zingiber officinalis (ginger) essential oil.
Contains ingredients derived from nuts.
For external use only. If you have a medical condition, please consult a doctor prior to use. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. Do not consume.
For Cosmetic Use Only
No Animal Testing
Shake well before use.


text:
What: "The Women."
When: 8 p.m. today, Saturday, May 20-21, May 27-28; 7 p.m. Thursday and May 26; 2:30 p.m. May 22 and May 29.
Where: MainStage, Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St.
Admission: $10-$25 ($30 opening night).
Phone: 267-8534.
Online: www.TheatreCentre.com
When demure Mary Haines discovers her husband is cheating on her, she initiates a divorce. What happens next and how people react to it give the humorous and biting play that opens tonight on the Chattanooga Theatre Centre MainStage its panache.
"The Women," a 1936 Broadway hit by Clare Booth Luce and a 1939 film, has been reset to the 1960s and finds 19 women playing 44 roles. Though men are discussed in the story, no men are seen onstage.
"I've always been very attracted to the early pop, sort of premod period," said director Brother Ron Fender. "At that point in our history, women were just really starting to find their liberation. It's interesting to set the play in that cultural dawn."
While Haines and her circumstances provide the connection to the other women, the show is concerned with women from different social and economic classes and how they deal with each other, he said.
The characters include a Broadway star who has clawed her way to the top; spoiled, rich, elite women trying to figure out their lives; the mother and daughter of the soon-to-be-divorced wife; and maids, manicurists, salon girls and cooks with their own perspectives.
Fender said "The Women" is a "sort of great-grandmother" of modern television shows such as "Desperate Housewives," "Sex and the City" and "Real Housewives."
When the play was launched in the mid-1930s, he said, American theater was "fairly conventional and fairly stock." Luce, on the other hand, had her characters talk about divorce, sex and the tyranny and deviousness of women.
"I'm sure," he said, "it was for its day extremely shocking and extremely controversial."
Fender said the play is a comedy of language and a comedy of wit but also a comedy of slapstick.
"I've had to really encourage [the actresses] to let go and be goofy," he said. "I mean, this is Carol Burnett, this is Lucy [Lucille Ball]. It's very broad. It has vaudevillian kind of comic elements."
Clint Cooper is the faith editor and a staff writer for the Times Free Press Life section. He also has been an assistant sports editor and Metro staff writer for the newspaper. Prior to the merger between the Chattanooga Free Press and Chattanooga Times in 1999, he was sports news editor for the Chattanooga Free Press, where he was in charge of the day-to-day content of the section and the section's design. Before becoming sports ...


text:
Who is Gourasana?
Beginning in 1987, a small group of people – who later helped found Miracle of Love® – became aware of a special assistance with a transformational energy coming from God. This assistance and energy was coming through the modern-day Incarnation of God, Gourasana – "The Golden One." He came accompanied by the Heavenly Host. The energy of the Host began to be felt in the 1960's and is now being felt worldwide by many.
Gourasana delivered his teachings and brought the direct knowledge of God – and a connection to the Heavenly Host and transformational energy – from the body of David Swanson. Gourasana worked with His small core of people spiritually beginning in 1987 and continued guiding the members of Miracle of Love until He passed from this world on March 24, 1995.
Many people worldwide are now feeling the energy coming from God through The Heavenly Host and Gourasana. This energy continues to increase throughout the world, helping humankind in many ways. Gourasana has left behind a path led by two spiritual masters, Kalindi and The Lady. They have been prepared to help people today in their spiritual transformation to become freer and freer, closer and closer to God each day. They are spiritual masters for the world and are prepared to help those ready to break the cycle of birth and death, no rebirth. This is the journey to return Home to God in this lifetime, back to the Source, at the natural time of death.
Although there are many names and many forms of God, Gourasana's teachings are of one God. Over time, many Incarnations of God have come to the world to help humankind's quest for God. Gourasana has come now especially for a certain group of people that desire to return to the Source in this lifetime. He speaks of traditional truths, from both the East and West, and He is speaking of the most current truths that people are waiting to hear.
Miracle of Love® is not here to convert or judge anyone, or any spiritual group. It is here simply to let those who are searching for this know: you can become spiritually free; your endless suffering can end. The endless love can be found.
To David Swanson we pay tribute for allowing his body to be fully used as a vessel of God's truth and presence on this earth.
For more information: (800) 338-3788 or email@example.com.


text:
Featured Posts
Have a look at Marsha's Collection and see why women love the look, feel and fit of her creations. Described as colorful, easy to wear; the antithesis of frumpy. Marsha gets her inspiration from watching women try on her styles in her retail store at the beach in Delaware, and her graphics come straight from her love of nature.
What's Happening
- Article about Marsha in "Independent Retailer" October 24, 2013


text:
MIAMI -- Tom Watson was sitting in his hotel room Saturday morning before the third round of the Doral-Ryder Open when the phone rang. On the other end was our nightmare.
Watson`s caddie had suffered an ``isolated incident`` Friday night, a ``problem in any big city.``
That is how we South Floridians prefer to label something unfortunate that happens in our community. That is the easy way to explain that Watson`s caddie, Tim Thalmuller, had been shot by muggers.


text:
Create Compete Collaborate is an ambition to see every young person in the South East have an opportunity to engage with young people from another country.
With the 2012 games coming to London, Creative Junction are using its inspiration to develop, connect and champion partnerships and opportunities that broaden the international outlook of young people in the region and encourage them to develop their qualities of openness, understanding, enquiry, cooperation and equality
The Create Compete Collaborate ambition is at the forefront of the regional planning strategy for 2012 and is the South East's principal objective for the London 2012 Games relating to children and young people.
Create Compete Collaborate was initiated by Arts Council England and a small but significant and influential group of stakeholders in acknowledgment that 2012 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring to life the promises that were made about participation, engagement and community and make real the Olympic and Paralympic ambitions around respect, excellence, friendship, courage, determination, inspiration and equality.
We believe that by using the inspiration of the 2012 Games, we can increase the opportunities for every young person in the region to engage with their international peers. We develop, connect and champion partnerships and opportunities that broaden the international outlook of young people in the region and encourage them to develop their qualities of openness, understanding, enquiry, cooperation and equality.
We believe these qualities are important to their future lives and that this work will leave a legacy of young people in the South East and around the world with broadened horizons, new skills, enhanced global awareness and a greater sense of connectedness.
Creative Junction has always understood and championed the importance of young people seeing themselves as global citizens and so we were excited and honoured to be commissioned by Arts Council England to lead on the Create Compete Collaborate ambition.
Please see below some CCC project where Creative Junction is directly involved:
– Collaborations! YOT: Slough Pilot
- Collaborations! YOT: Slough: What matters?
- Collaborations! YOT: Reading- Torch Relay
– Splendiferous Slough – Working with Roald Dahl Museum
Please see the website for more information and how to connect with us


text:
Richards starring in Albert Park cameo
June 23rd, 2011
Jason Richards has a spring in his step, and he can thank his Commodore V8 Supercar for the ebullience. The 34-year-old New Zealander, who was...
Skaife: Porsche Like an Open-Wheeler
June 23rd, 2011
Reigning Bathurst 1000 Champion Mark Skaife says his Porsche Carrera Cup debut at the 2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix has reminded him...
Horner Happy with Red Bull Pace
June 23rd, 2011
Defending champion Red Bull's chief Christian Horner was happy with his team's domination of opening practice - and Mark Webber's late lap to be...
Maddison in all his extreme glory
June 23rd, 2011
The standard description of Robbie Maddison is 'Aussie daredevil', and it's not hard to understand why. After all, he has made a name for himself...
Shunt ends Porsche Race
June 23rd, 2011
Jonny Reid has taken out the first race of the re-born Porsche Carrera Cup at the 2011 Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix – in trying...
Porsche Passes Crash Test
June 23rd, 2011
Michael Patrizi will be back in action in tomorrow's second Porsche Carrera Cup race despite crashing out of this morning's first race. Patrizi...
Harris on pole in Lexus Celebrity Challenge
June 23rd, 2011
Skateboarding wiz Corbin Harris has produced a heady qualifying performance to claim pole position for the Lexus Celebrity Challenge at the 2011...
Opportunity knocks
June 23rd, 2011
Misfortune for a former teammate has opened the door for Nick Heidfeld to make a long-awaited breakthrough by Matthew Clayton After 172 Grand Prix...
Van Giz Fastest and Retains Pole Chance
June 23rd, 2011
Ford's Shane van Gisbergen set the fastest time during Thursday evening's V8 Supercar qualifying session at Albert Park, and will have a chance to...
Team Chiefs Happy with Opening Day
June 23rd, 2011
McLaren-Mercedes team chief Martin Whitmarsh was happy but realistic on Friday after seeing his drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton top the...
- ‹ previous
- 54 of 69
- next ›


text:
RENO, Nev.—The Bureau of Land Management is creating its full-time position dedicated to the annual Burning Man event in northern Nevada's Black Rock Desert.
BLM officials say they plan to hire someone to oversee contracts, coordinate law enforcement and maintain safety at the week-long counterculture festival leading up to Labor Day.
Mark Pirtle, BLM's interim project manager, says those chores have been handled in the past by a series of BLM workers in the Winnemucca District in addition to the regular jobs.
But he told the Reno Gazette-Journal on Thursday (http://tinyurl.com/nh4dtnv) Burning Man has gotten so big and complicated that they can't continue to operate that way.
Nearly 70,000 people attended the celebration last September about 100 miles north of Reno.
Information from: Reno Gazette-Journal, http://www.rgj.com


text:
Resident Lecture Schedule
Monthly Grand Rounds & Research Conference Schedule
Grand Rounds Speakers Sep 11-Jun 12
Grand Rounds Speakers Sep 12-Jun 13
Education Home
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship
Program Description
Program Goals
Seminars and Lectures
Rotation Schedule
How to apply to the Addiction Psychiatry Program
The addiction psychiatry fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a year long ACGME accredited program that will lead to board eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry. The fellow will be expected to provide addiction services at the consultant level. Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is the lead hospital which will provide most of the primary addiction services. The remainder of the continuum of addiction services will be done through UAMS programs. Fellow will have amble time for scholarly activity and is expected to produce a paper suitable for publication or presentation.
The program faculty includes 3 board certified addiction psychiatrists, an one American Society of Addiction Medicine family practitioner. Other certified general psychiatrist, one of whom has 18 years of experience directing one of the VA's largest substance rehabilitation program, will be available to provide supervision where appropriate. The research component is located in the UAMS Center for Addiction Research which has 36 faculty and staff and over $10 million in National Institutes of Health research support. Protected research time will run throughout the fellowship. The research faculty includes Warren Bickel, PhD who oversees the development of research addressing addiction and tobacco dependence and Allison Oliveto PhD our senior scientist. Both of whom are principal investigators on several NIDA grants. Dr. Bickel is President of the Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance for the American Psychological Association and the Editor of the journal, Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology with over 200 papers in publication.
Candidates must have completed a certified residency in psychiatry and be eligible
for an Arkansas Medical License.
For more information contact:
Annette Slater, M.D. Program Director
Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham St 589
Little Rock, AR 72205
tel: 501-257-2070
fax: 501-526-8198


text:
Stop And Click Here To Play Free Poker!
February 18, 2012
There are many things on the internet that seem to be good to be true and this actually turns most people away from a site or an offer. It is good that many people still have a level of caution or doubt when it comes to the online arena but there are times when the offers are real. You may need to do a bit of digging and research to ensure that you feel confident about what you are doing but when it comes to the world of online poker, there are some sites that are working hard to give players what they want.
Poker sites need to listen to players
After all, this is a hugely competitive market and if firms do not give players what they want, there will be plenty of other sites that will. This is why you should feel free to explore any site that provides you with the message to click here to play free poker. There is a growing number of sites that provide free poker games for their players, so why not take advantage of the offer and have some poker fun without having to spend any of your own money.
Some poker players will say that this is not for them and they only want to be involved with the high rolling poker games with a lot of money at stake. Some players thrive on the intensity that can come when the stakes are high but this isn't the case for everyone. Knowing that you have a good hand and can beat your opponents is sometimes all some players want from their poker experience and playing for money isn't going to change that. Gaining money from being good at poker will certainly help but it is far from being the be all and end all for many online poker players.
Play poker when you can
This is why a larger number of poker sites are providing free poker options and it may get to the stage where you are thinking is this another free poker site I see? However, it is unlikely that too many players will become annoyed with free poker options because you don't have to play them all. If you are lucky enough to find a free poker game that you like, stick with it and make it your main game. It is always possible to mix and match your games over time but it makes perfect sense to stick with what you enjoy.
As the competition between online poker sits intensifies, you can expect more promotions and offers aimed at players to be produced. Anything which helps the average poker to make more of their time and money has to be seen as a go


text:
November 29, 2014
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - Health officials say the flu season's second influenza-related death in Orange County is a La Habra man.
The man in his 50s died during the last week of December.
County Health Care agency officials reported last month that a 51-year-old Fountain Valley man had died during the same period.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu was widespread in 47 states last week, up from 41 states the previous week. The only states without outbreaks are California, Mississippi and Hawaii.
Those at highest risk are young children, pregnant women, senior citizens, the morbidly obese, health care workers, children and adolescents receiving long-term aspirin therapy and people with chronic diseases, including heart disease, asthma, lung diseases or diabetes.
Health officials urge flu vaccines as the best protection against viruses.
Copyright 2014 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.