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It takes more than 300 hours to construct a single Aston Martin DB11. The paint alone takes 50 hours to apply. And each car being assembled has a designated seamstress who does all the stitch work for the entire vehicle.
For reference, an average mass-produced vehicle can go through the assembly line in less than 24 hours.
Thus, it's no surprise that every detail from the tailpipes to the push-button gearing on the DB11 is exquisite.
During a recent all-female Heels & Wheels event, I had the rare opportunity to get some seat time in the all-new 2017 DB11. And it was AH-mazing.
From the moment you sink into those hand-stitched seats and press the ignition button to that final breath of new-car Aston Martin smell, the entire experience is a sensory delight.
The vehicle we drove was an intense sky blue color with actual shards of glass embedded in the paint so that it sparkled at every angle. The interior was a symphony of red, white and blue leather with stitching so intricate that you could tell that the seamstress was right or left handed. Every touch point from the beveled edges on the steering wheel dials to the embossed DB11 logo on the headrests is luxurious.
The audible roar of the exhaust at start and under acceleration is enough to make your stomach flip – even without driving aggressively. Though the DB11 is certainly capable of being both aggressive and nimble.
The DB11 is equipped with a phenomenal 5.2-liter V-12 engine that delivers 600 horsepower and 515 pound-feet of torque. That makes it the most powerful DB production model in Aston Martin's history.
The half-hour-long drive route consisted of twisty bits, speed bumps and a short highway stint. So, while I wasn't on a closed-course racetrack, I got a good sense of ride and handling. It was smooth over the rough-hewn pavement and handled the speed bumps without too much jarring. The highway bit made me chortle with glee as I punched the accelerator and hit the speed limit in mere seconds.
Though it felt like I went from zero to fast in a heartbeat, the actual 0-to-60-mph time is 3.8 seconds.
The DB11 is one of those rare vehicles that is fast, capable and comfortable, and while the trunk isn't necessarily made to store luggage for a long road trip, you could certainly take one in this vehicle and be sinfully happy at every turn.
Base price for the DB11 is $211,995, and the vehicle we tested added about $20K in options for an as-tested price of $230,345.
It's worth every penny.
Anyone who's ever watched a James Bond movie is familiar with this iconic brand, and though the DB11 doesn't have lasers shooting out of the tailpipe or hidden torpedoes, it's clearly a special vehicle that is a rare treat for anyone who has the chance to drive it.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback is the midsize SUV alternative designed to help you get more enjoyment out of life's adventures, both big and small. The Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD system is complemented here by X-MODE for even more rugged capability over the toughest of roads. The ultra-strong platform, low centre of gravity and refined suspension system combine to create the car-like handling that makes paved roads equally enticing. There are two different SUBARU BOXER engines to choose from, both of which deliver potency, efficiency and ultimate satisfaction. The Outback also features impressive refinement, incredible utility, generous passenger space and dynamite infotainment systems to make even the most adventurous drive feel unexpectedly civilized. For the new model year, a more aggressive look on the outside and more refinement on the inside help make the Outback more desirable than ever.
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Head back into the previous corridor and go through the only yet-unexplored door. You'll be brought into yet another small hallway. Go straight through the door ahead of you. Here, you'll find the leader of another crime group, the mercenary organization known as the Blood Pack. You had plenty of experience with these guys when you were going after the good doctor in the Quarantine Zone, since the majority of their grunts are Vorcha, who were immune to the disease. The officers and leaders of the Blood Pack, on the other hand, are all Krogan, including the red-armored one right in front of you. This guy's name is Garm. Speak with him at length about whatever you want, but don't expect too much out of him... or the numerous Vorcha that surround him, either.
When you work your way into the next area, you'll feel yourself getting closer and closer to Archangel's location. You'll see a Vorcha get mowed down in front of you, with another one wildly (and fruitlessly) returning fire. Don't worry about getting clipped here, as you'll be just fine as you explore. Hack open the datapad on the ground to earn a healthy amount of credits, and then hack your way through the door ahead and on your right. When you do, you'll find a little supply closet. Raid it for its contents, including a weapon upgrade, some more credits, and precious ammunition.
With all of those goods in hand, you can then head to the left side of this area, where a few mercenaries are standing around near a gunship. Speak to the group, and you'll ultimately be introduced to the Batarian mercenary named Sergeant Cathka. Cathka's role in his mercenary crew is a unique one, since he's both a master tactician and an able mechanic (you'll find him working on the gunship when you first speak with him). Pick his brain about all matter of subjects available to learn more about the planned assault on Archangel's location. It should be lucidly clear to you by now that these guys have no concern for your well-being, or the well-being of the other "freelancers" who signed on to this assignment. Following your conversation with Cathka, you'll witness the beginning of the assault on Archangel's location, at which point you'll finally gain control. Remember that gunship Cathka was working on for later... you haven't seen the last of it.
Now, the idea here is to get through the two-story structure ahead without getting Archangel killed. Archangel's health meter appears on the screen below, and you'll have to do your best to protect him before he's outright killed. The thing is, you need to be sly about it, because to protect him, you're going to have to kill the (relatively defenseless) freelancers you are storming the building with, and once you turn your gun on one of them, the rest of them will know what you're up to and return the favor. Run forward into the building and fire at one of the freelancers. Then, take cover. The holdouts should run up the far staircase for a last stand, giving you the opportunity to raid the lower floor of its contents, including an Omni-Tool upgrade and some medical kits. On the second floor, you'll run into the remaining freelancers, so quickly eliminate them, and then explore the second floor for credits and more medical kits.
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What an insightful testimony of womanhood and strength. As I finished this wonderful book I felt renewed and strengthened. Thank you Sheri Dew for sharing your thoughts and insights with us.
The book has a lot of great insights, but Chap. 6 has what I was searching for, which is the comparison between. women and the priesthood.
This book inspired and encouraged me and cleared up some misunderstandings I had. I would recommend it to anyone.
This book is so inspirational and is exactly what woman, and men, need to hear in these last days.
I just finished he audio book—I am going to listen again because it's that good! Everyone man and woman should read this.
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to read this book that put into words many of the feelings I have in my heart. Sister Dew shares her personal experiences which testify of the divine roll of women. In a time where the world seeks to define our worth, in terms of temporal and fleeting terms, she reminds us boldly of our real privileges and prominence in the plan of happiness. The power of the priesthood is defined and explained clearly, as is our access to that power as covenant women.
A brilliant exploration of current day prejudices that infiltrate all levels of society, but especially our religious institutions. The Church's complete and full indoctrination of sexism is fully explained in the book. Quite an eye opener to the parallel arguments of "separate but equal" status of blacks in the first half of the 20th century. A fascinating read!! If you like this book, I recommend Woman in the Qu'ran, Traditions, and interpretation. There are also such books based not he teachings of Paul. One hundred years from now, people in the US will look back on these oddities in our culture just as we look back on the discrimination against Blacks today. It is exciting to be living during a time of widespread traditions that will soon be dead, in stead of just reading about it in history books.
I really enjoyed it, it gave a new look on the church all together. I am glad I took the time to read it even though I do no have questions about this topic in the church.
This book caught my eye every time I walked into Deseret Book. As a 20-year-old woman in the church, preparing to be married within a few months, I checked to see the online ratings (5 star average on here and amazon) and decided to purchase this book. I loved it. A lot of it is familiar stuff, but it was in such greater depth. Dew uses some anecdotes from her own life, but most of her examples and teachings come from the lives of women around the world and doctrine from the prophets, apostles, and scriptures. She managed to empower me while also teaching me and showing me all the places in my life where I have a lot of work to do! The chapter about motherhood is especially powerful, especially knowing that she writes about it having had no opportunities in her mortal life to marry and have children of her own. I really recommend this book to men and women alike; though written to women, it teaches so much that can be applied to your life and calling in the church, gender regardless.
I did enjoy this book very much. I found alot of information, but some repetitivness, and it started to drag on when it hit about the priesthood.
My only compliant is that I find how she says all sisters are welcoming. NOT All Sisters are welcoming.
1. When I was a child, the lds church I went to was nothing but back biting and gossip. Lost my step father who was an investigator.
2. 15 years later I moved to Florida with my parents. Only one couple acknowledged me who were the age of my grandparents, who helped me prepare to go to the temple.
3.When I married in the temple and moved to Sandy Utah for 5 years not one person acknowledged my husband and myself. They only talked to people in their circle like teens did in their own clicks. My daughter was in the NICU for almost Two months before the RS president found out that I had a baby, but only few ladies would help, after that it was back to no acknowledgement.
I'm not saying this out of anger, but women and men need to realize it is important to actually acknowledge others and their feelings. Why go to church if your going to be ignored? I'm going because I want to become better, but not everyone feels that way.
Sister Dew reads aloud for the audio book, and in her well toned and soothing voice brings to us the words she has written, and studied out in her heart. This book is beautiful. The message of God's love for his daughters rings through every chapter. Sister Dew illustrates through examples from her life, and the lives of other women she has been blessed to know the expectations, and potential every daughter in His Kingdom has. If you are doubting where God's love is for His daughters, Sister Dew directs you to it. If you believe He counts us as second-class in His kingdom, Sister Dew shares quotes from Modern Prophets, and accounts of daily life that show just the opposite.
This book made me proud to be a woman. Thank you, Sister Dew for sharing this book with us!
My husband and I read this book together discussing the concepts and scriptures from our own personal perspectives. Although I think Sister Dew's intended audience was primarily woman it is filled with scripture, doctrine and insights that my husband could relate to and apply in his life and calling as well. He enjoyed it as much as I did. Sister Dew is a gifted author and with doctrinal support she reaches out to her readers with sensitively and clarity in a subject that has been controversial and mis-understood. She quotes latter-day Prophets and scripture and adds her insights leaving no room for doubt that womanhood is unique but equal to the Priesthood in the sight of God. I have already given copies to my daughters and I will continue to refer to this book whenever I need a reminder of how important I am to my Heavenly Fathers plan.
It is not a long book and well worth reading.
Everyone should read this book. As I started reading it I was instantly drawn in, but for myself, in the third chapter where she discusses how to receive revelation was life-changing. I went back and read that part again and will refer to it often. The book is heavily laced with powerful scripture and words from the prophets. Well worth the read...
I haven't finished this book yet but I'm enjoying it very much. I'm learning much about myself, my role in this world and am encouraged regarding my potential, that even in my "mature" years, I have potential to influence others, learn and grow in my understanding, still. This is a marvelous book for all women to remind us of all that we already do, can do and will be able to continue to do to make this world a better place. We often need a reminder of how much women are revered and appreciated for all the we do in and out of the gospel and church arena and this is certainly one. Husbands and wives could both benefit from reading this book.
So I picked this book up today for a Christmas Gift for my wife. But as a "Closet-Sheri-Dew-Reader" I started reading and I can't stop. Her understanding of Women's divine role in the Father's plan is obvious on every page. This isn't some cheesy apologetic approach to womanhood, this is the very doctrine of women that God would have us understand. The thoughts she expresses, with some of the most brilliant quotes from our latter-day leaders, is how my wife and mom view themselves. There is no inferiority complex when the full doctrine is in view. Sister Dew is brilliant in the defense of our unique and commendable and accomplished and mature view that womanhood is equal in the sight of God to that of the priesthood. A must read. This will be a book all of my kids will read before they leave the nest.
A great gift, but if you are like me...read it first!
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Anthony Elding headed two goals to delay Stockport's likely demotion and place a huge dent in Vale's fading play-off hopes.
The visitors made a lively start and it was no surprise when Elding headed them ahead from 12 yards after Matt Mainwaring lofted the ball into the box.
Vale lacked confidence and ideas and only a fine tackle from Lee Collins denied Stockport winger David Poole a simple chance to add number two.
Marc Richards should have equalised early in the second half before substitute Sean Rigg did so just three minutes after his introduction.
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Extending Sense-Making Model with Ideas from Cognition and Learning Theories
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In this paper we extend existing sense-making models by adding detail on types of conceptual change and cognitive mechanisms taken from theories of cognition and learning. This model, attempts to offer a complete picture of the cognitive processes of sense-making, including the underlying cognitive mechanisms and different types of conceptual changes so that we can link observations to theory. We conducted a small preliminary test of the model against think-aloud protocols of users performing intelligence analysis tasks using a multi-lingual, multi-media information system. Results show that analysts go through an iterative process of several search and sense-making loops and identify several salient cognitive mechanisms in analysis tasks.
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The goal of APHIS' NEPA pilot project is to test new approaches to developing environmental documents to determine the extent to which these approaches improve the quality, timeliness and cost of the process. The project is part of a larger effort to improve the petition evaluation process. It is one of the strategies identified in USDA's High Priority Performance Goal for biotechnology regulation.
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The pilot will explore ways to enhance APHIS' NEPA compliance by evaluating the feasibility of using environmental documents prepared outside of APHIS to help meet NEPA requirements. The pilot will focus on petitions for non-regulated status and will not focus on permits or notifications.
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In the diary section, one page is given to each day of the year, and each page is divided into 10 sections – more than enough for 10 years of personal jottings. In addition to the diary pages, there is also a section on such gardening techniques as composting, digging garden beds, tree care, soils, and garden tool maintenance, to name but a few. We also provide reference material and numerous charts.
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Tomb of King Tutankhamun's wife's likely discovered, archaeologists say
The headline is a bit premature but it does seem as if they have located another tomb.
A group, led by renowned archeologist Zahi Hawass, is sure there is a tomb located near the tomb of pharaoh Ay (1327-1323 B.C.) — Ankhesenamun's second husband — in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, but they are still not fully sure whether it belongs to King Tut's wife or not.


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Petra Kuppers is a disability culture activist and a community performance artist. She leads The Olimpias, a performance research collective. She is also a professor of English, women's studies, theatre, art and design at the University of Michigan. Her most recent monograph, Disability Culture and Community Performance: Find a Strange and Twisted Shape (Palgrave, 2011, paperback 2013) explores The Olimpias' arts-based research methods, and won the Biennial Sally Banes Prize by the American Society for Theatre Research.
PhD in Performance Studies and Feminist Theory, Falmouth College of Art
MA in Germanistik, Cultural Anthropology, Theatre, Film and TV Studies, University of Cologne
MA in Film Studies, University of Warwick
Areas of Expertise
- Community Arts
- Community Performance
- Community Media
- Dance
- Performance Art
- Disability Culture
- Practice-Based Research
- Creative/Critical Writing Hybrids
Personal Statement
I am a performance maker and community artist, a witnessing critic and theorist, an educator and a disability culture activist. My journey as an artist emerges from a passionate exploration of performance ethics and community building.
What we call 'art' is up for grabs, needs to be re-thought, re-created, every time we step into the river of practice. I know this because as a disabled dancer living with pain and fatigue, I have to subvert the ordinary, have fun in unusual spaces, and find time out of time. For over twenty years, I have engaged community participants gently and with thought in process work. Some of these workshops happened in women's centers, some in hospices, in mental health self-help groups, with youth groups, with traditional Weavers and Knitters Guilds, with politicians, with people labeled as 'developmentally disabled', with cancer survivors, in National Parks, in abandoned buildings, on the beach. In these art journeys, we use what becomes important to us: dance, theatre, poetry, video, mark-making, sculptural attention to material and space, sound art, installation and live presence. Together, we change the world, and create a more inclusive future.
These experiences, and teaching community arts in Wales, England, New Zealand, the U.S. and Australia, created many questions and ideas, which I collected in a how-to tool-box, the book Community Performance: An Introduction (Routledge, 2007).
I am the Artistic Director of The Olimpias (www.olimpias.org), an artists' collective. We create collaborative, research-focused environments open to people with physical, emotional, sensory and cognitive differences and their allies. In these environments, we can explore pride and pain, attention and the transformatory power of touch. Olimpias artists have deep insight and creative ability, but they might not be able to attend rehearsals regularly and extensively, and they cannot guarantee their presence at any one performance. We make this difference into a virtue, querying art and performance paradigms, and use new media and alternative performance structures to allow for an open work process. We film our process creatively and use multi-channel video installations or telematic approaches to have virtual if not always live presence.
We use presence, slowness, pedestrian movements, a poetics of words and bodies, and the deep affective register of touch to share our beauty and our critique. In most Olimpias sharings in the last year, we invited the audience members to sit in a circle with the performers, to physically engage. To give the gift of closeness, to be near someone whose embodiment is wholly different from yours and to be so in a playful way: that's what we offer our audiences.
There's tensions in Olimpias projects such as Anarcha (http://liminalities.net/4-2), an exploration of black culture/disability culture issues, medical ethics and the lasting effects of slavery medicine and racialisation; or Tiresias, a project based around issues of sensuality and sexuality. These tensions of identity and difference emerge in many identity politics and minoritarian art projects, and I am looking forward to fruitful and respectful exchange about art making, cultural identity and poetic politics with students and faculty at Goddard. The Olimpias call for disability culture while we are aware of the limits of this term, of the disconnect between individual experience, historical oppression and the cultural formations we speak into being.
I am a non-native English speaker, a first generation college student with a strong commitment to working class issues, and a feminist. I have lived in cultures where mythological connections to the land and multiple language communities have strong presence in everyday, political and art life. Fractured storytelling, willful mythmaking and an attention to the materiality of meaning-making are part of my creative attention to life.
I bring my attention to process, environmental location and ethical engagement to my pedagogy. My hope is that we can create journeys together towards personal and artistic growth. I see my teaching at Goddard as part of an artists' conversation, giving and receiving, paying attention. Let us develop attention to the deep patterns that shape our desire to create art. Let us enable an exploration of the influences that shape the art maker and their cultural, historical and political embedment, in order to carry art practice into the future.
My art work, pedagogical labor, activism and critical writing are all part of a continuum. I believe that writing about art extends the circle of art's reach and political vibrancy, and so I have published widely in journals such as TDR: The Drama Review, About Performance, Liminalities, Afterimage, the Quarterly Review of Film and Video, and differences. My books include Disability and Contemporary Performance: Bodies on Edge (Routledge, 2003), The Scar of Visibility: Medical Performances and Contemporary Art (Minnesota, 2007). I have also published a book of performance poetry, co-written with performance artist Neil Marcus and with photos by Lisa Steichmann, Cripple Poetics: A Love Story (Homofactus Press, 2008). In 2011, I published a book about the Olimpias arts-based research practices, charting our processes: Disability Culture and Community Performance: Find a Strange and Twisted Shape (Palgrave), and the book won the biennial Sally Banes Award from the American Association for Theatre Research. I've also collected many artist voices on the poetics and politics of embodiment in Somatic Engagement (Chainlinks, 2011).
Beyond my work at Goddard, I am a faculty member at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where I teach in performance studies and disability studies. I spend summers in Berkeley, California, and perform or run workshops internationally.