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Ten minutes after they play in a competitive soccer match with an audience of friends and family cheering them on, men from the Tsimane people in lowland Bolivia have testosterone levels 30% higher than they were before the game. If the players were athletes in the United States, this number wouldn't be surprising. But Tsimane men have much lower levels of testosterone throughout their lives than do men in developed countries. The findings may provide clues to how the body regulates short-term versus long-term increases in the hormone.
The Tsimane, a population of 15,000 spread among small villages in the Amazon, rely on farming, hunting, and gathering to survive. With only recent exposure to immunizations and modern sanitation methods, the people are plagued by infections, pathogens, respiratory illnesses, and gastrointestinal diseases. This disease burden suggested to anthropologist Benjamin Trumble of the University of Washington, Seattle, that the men would likely have low testosterone levels. "Testosterone is quite energetically expensive and is also thought to interfere with immune functioning," he notes. "So if you're part of a population that faces lots of parasites and pathogens, generally you've adapted to have less testosterone."
To confirm his hypothesis, Trumble and colleagues recruited 88 Tsimane men who were playing in a competitive inter-village soccer tournament. Despite their hunter-gatherer lifestyle, the Tsimane have had increasing contact with other populations over the past few decades and have become avid fans of soccer. Men who were participating in the tournament play, on average, three times a week.
The researchers measured the men's testosterone levels using saliva samples taken 15 minutes before the game began. Their baseline levels were about 70% of those of similarly aged U.S. men, confirming the impact of their environment or genetics on testosterone levels. Ten minutes after the game, however, the men's testosterone was up by about 30%. In studies of U.S. men engaging in similar physical competition, testosterone spiked an average of 37%.
The similar increases in testosterone suggest that varied baseline hormone levels don't affect the competition-associated spike in testosterone. That an increase still occurs makes sense, says Trumble, because of the physical role that testosterone plays in the body. "That sudden boost in testosterone during competition, or during the 'fight or flight' response to fear, is quite beneficial for the body," says Trumble. "It allows muscle tissues to uptake glucose faster and allows you to react to your environment faster." How much of an increase is needed to set these physiological changes into motion isn't known.
Trumble and his colleagues also questioned the men about their performances in the game. Those who had scored goals and who rated their own performance the highest had the largest increase in testosterone. These findings echo correlations that have been seen in studies of men in the United States, the team reports online today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The results confirm that there's more to the hormone spike than simply participating in a competition, says Trumble.
Knowing that baseline testosterone levels don't change the magnitude and nature of hormone spikes doesn't explain how testosterone is regulated, however, says biological anthropologist Peter Gray of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "This work extends the ecological scope of work on male testosterone and competition," he says. But it doesn't get at mechanism. How are spikes in testosterone generated if overall production has been dampened? Understanding these mechanisms could lead to new ways of treating low testosterone in older men.
Soccer isn't the only activity that affects testosterone. Trumble and his colleagues are now trying to sort out the different effects of physical activity versus competition on the testosterone spikes of the Tsimane. They're testing hormone levels after the men chop trees, hunt, and participate in a soccer shootout. "We hope this will help answer the question of whether it's just physical competition that causes the increase, or whether it's also non-physical competition or non-competitive exercise," says Trumble.


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Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth Smoothing Conditioner Reviews
Untouchable..................My family has gone through every formula offered by Herbal Essences. We run into the same problem every time...build up. The first 2 or 3 times the shampoos and conditioners worked great and then they starting building up and giving all 4 of us (2 adults, 2 teenagers) oily roots, flakes, and frizzy ends. I know a lot of people love Herbal Essences but we don't anymore based on experience. — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
Light ConditioningMy hair feels great after the initial application, but then it feels a little dry after my strands have dried. Recommended for those who desire light conditioning or who have very healthy hair. — 6 years, 7 months agoPsy1ocke | 155 reviews
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Great Except For One Little Thing...The shampoo and conditioner combo of this line gave me the best hair days of my life. My hair was soft, manageable, shiny - perfect. The problem? The scent is REALLY strong and perfumey. Every time I have tried this, it causes migraines, so it's a moot point no matter how great it is. — 2 years, 7 months agoSmeagol | 1 reviews
Amazing!!!First of all, it smells so good, and when my hair had dryed, my hair was so soft! I love light moiturizers, and this is just the one for me. — 4 years, 11 months agoanna_lily | 25 reviews
Great!I use this conditioner along with the shampoo and my hair has never been better. The conditioner is light but very moisturizing, which I love. It smells great and lasts all day. The best part is that when I use this conditioner, my hair doesn't get nearly as frizzy when it's humid and it's not static-y when it's dry. — 5 years, 9 months agosoro96 | 8 reviews
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Touchably Smooth ConditionerI loved what this conditioner did for my hair - everything it promised and more. One caveat: no matter how much I rinsed, the smell was so strong it gave me a headache and left me feeling like I'd been in a perfume store all day. No matter how great it was for my hair, I can't use it if it gives me a olfactry headache every day. — 6 years, 1 month agoKirby | 108 reviews
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A pregnant Vera Farmiga and her husband Renn Hawkey arrived at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday (September 27). The couple were there for the opening night production of Das Rheingold.
Farmiga looked radiant wearing a Marchesa dress. At one point during posing for pictures, Hawkey placed his hand over her bump.
Their baby is due in October. They already have a 15-month-old son named Flynn.
The actress has been busy working throughout her pregnancy. She recently spoke about directing her new movie Higher Ground when she revealed, "I've been working on it for the whole summer in my second trimester of pregnancy which was tough."


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Professional Voice Talent for two decades. With numerous national radio and televisions spots. He has a unique sound and dynamic delivery. From dramatic movie trailers to smooth characterizations. An actor with a long list of motion picture appearances.
English (North American), English
North American, US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta)
Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Audiobooks, Business, Cartoons, Documentaries, Educational, Internet, Movie Trailers, Radio, Television, Videogames
Nationally broadcasted satirical monologue on FM radio for ten years. Voice characterization for major brands, video games, interactive media, film, animation, stadiums and museums.
With a foundation of live theater and eveything from opera to sideshow. Now with a long list of film and television credits.
His dialogue and image are featured in numerous motion pictures.
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Turnaround Time
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Voice overs done with professionalism.
(Stephen Hart is) " Like a post punk Mount Rushmore, one part Vincent Price, one part Iggy Pop, one part Howard Stern!."The Globe and Mail National Newspaper ( Carole Toller ) 2004
Voice Over Clients
Carling Black Label Dry,
Canada's Wonderland,
BC Dairy Board,
General Motors,
Tim Horton's,
Chips Ahoy,
CBC Radio Canada,
Naked Grape
Arco Gas
Several movie trailers
The Transporter,
The Village,
The Punisher,
Clash of the Titans,
Wrath of the Titans,
Hobo With A Shotgun,
District 9
plus others
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Driver in US 23 crash had marijuana in system
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GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities say the driver of a Toyota Prius who died in a crash that killed four others and injured four in Livingston County had traces of marijuana in his system.
WHMI-FM says Friday a toxicology report released by Green Oak Township police also found THC in the system of 18-year-old Matthew Kolstoe of Okemos, but it hasn't been determined if either played a role in the crash.
Kolstoe was driving the Prius last October when it crossed a U.S. 23 median and smashed into an oncoming Chevy Blazer, killing the driver, 62-year-old Cynthia Skutt of Fremont, Ohio.
Kolstoe's 19-year-old girlfriend, Heather Comstock of Okemos, and 18-year-old Sarina Seger of Williamston were killed. Another passenger survived.
Blazer passenger, 56-year-old Alfred King, also was killed. Three children in the Blazer were injured.(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)


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At £9, it Asda be Britain's lowest priced DVD player
Customers at ASDA will be able to pick up Britain's lowest priced DVD player when it lands in stores on Thursday (25th January 2007) and still get change from a tenner.
The price of the Durabrand DVD player, previously on sale at £17.84, will drop to a staggering £9 from 6am tomorrow morning meaning customers will, for the first time, be able to buy a DVD player for less than the average price of a new release DVD.
There will be more than 80,000 of the DVD players hitting shelves and it will be on sale at every one of ASDA's 316 stores and seven ASDA Living stores throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
The supermarket anticipates the product will prove such a hit with customers that it will sell out within two days.
This move is the latest in a series of market-leading price promotions from ASDA and once again delivers unbeatable value on everyday electronics for the supermarket's 13 million customers.
In a pre-Christmas roll back, ASDA cut the price of its own brand ONN 15" LCD TV from £148 to £99 – the first time any retailer had broken the £100 barrier.
Peter Pritchard, ASDA's general merchandise trading director, said: "This is such a jaw-droppingly low price that customers might struggle to believe it, but we really are selling a DVD player for under a tenner.
"This is truly unbeatable value and puts our competitors in the shade – our message to customers is why pay more, when you don't have to. And we can promise them much more to come in the months ahead."
This week saw the launch of the new Argos catalogue with DVD players available from £17.79. A Tesco Value DVD player is available at £17.84.


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The This Isn't Fiction Reading Challenge (ie reading non fiction) is run by Birgit at The Book Garden.
These are the levels to aim for:
- 5 Books – Kindergarden
- 10 Books – Elementary School
- 15 Books – High School
- 20 or more Books – College
After looking at my list of unread non fiction on my LibraryThing catalogue I found that I have 30+ books, so I should find plenty of choice to go for the High School level and maybe even for the College level. Most of them are autobiographies/biographies, with some history and a touch of philosophy and travel.
My Progress:
- Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
- Paw Tracks at Owl Cottage by Denis O'Connor
- Wildwood: a Journey Through Trees by Roger Deakin
- Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
- A Time of Gifts by Patrick Leigh Fermor
- Searching for The Secret River by Kate Grenville
- Agatha Christie: an English Mystery by Laura Thompson
- Agatha Christie at Home by Hilary Macaskill
- Flodden 1513: Scotland's Greatest Defeat by John Sadler


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Please take note of how carefully your doctor examines all aspects of your face before injecting you. Mine didn't look at my smile, didn't look at my profile and didn't take into account the rest of my features. Rather, he just started injecting me willy nilly. The results are bad. My story: I went to a well-respected dermatologist. By choosing him, I assumed meant I was getting a good injector. I made it clear I did NOT want big lips but just a little more pout in my lower lip. He insisted that I should have some restylane put in the top lip because my lower lip is naturally bigger than the bottom. He first gave me several numbing injections. Once that took hold he proceeded to inject most of the restylane syringe in my upper lip, which is not at all what I requested. In fact, I had to tell him he needed to inject my lower lip as well. I actually like the fact that my lower lip is bigger, as I feel it is a very feminine look. I remained very swollen and duck-faced for the first 48 hours. After the swelling went down, my upper lip was bigger than my lower and my mouth now turns down at the edges, giving me a permanent frown. When I do smile, I still can't get the edges of my lip to turn up because there are lumps of restylane at the corners. Instead when I smile, my mouth just spreads across my face in more of a rectangle shape. Not attractive. In short, make sure your doctor exmines the dimensions of your face carefully before sticking you. I really think my doctor had an idea of what pretty lips look like and proceeded to try to make mine fit that mold (kinda like a plastic surgeon who gives everyone the same nose). Unfortunately, these lips don't look good on me, and I can only hope to be one of the ones for whom restylane wears off in a month or two. I'm trying to laugh about this but it is hard. I feel like a freak.
Please take note of how carefully your doctor...
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I can't remember the first time I commented on her blog or she commented on mine…..4 years ago? More? I loved her blog from the beginning. Her girls were very close to Keilee's age and her ideas were so amazing. It went from commenting on posts to emails very quickly. Then phone calls. Then there was rarely a week go by that we didn't talk on the phone and text back and forth. Her entire family has been so wonderful to Keilee and I and as real of friends to us as if they lived next door.
Keilee and Grace were in their first online class together the day the tornadoes of 2011 hit. Ironically enough it was a class about weather.
Jessica got me through my Art Journal class by telling me calmly that I could do it and sending me amazing resources. She got me through being laid off by listening to my fears and tears. Keilee wrote and emailed and texted and FaceTimed her girls so often. They knew and loved each others pets and they saw Augustus on the webcam and Keilee sat with me and I hugged her when their beloved Jake had to be put down.
She sat in on Jessica's Writing Class and learned so much. Jess has always been SO supportive of Keilee's writing and everything she does.
We talked about meeting so many times. We were actually within 50 miles of each other 2 years ago but it just didn't work out. This time it did.
Greg, Jessica, Grace and Lilah visited us this pass week. To say we had fun would be such an understatement. When they pulled into our driveway Sunday night and got out it was like we had known each other forever. When I hugged her and her girls I was hugging dear, dear friends that just hadn't been in the same place as me before. We had so much fun.
We spent the first night eating and sitting outside while the girls turned cartwheels and handstands and flips.
The next morning we headed to Pt. Mallard on what would be the hottest day of the year so far. The girls swam and jumped the waves and rode the slides and tubes in the lazy river and more. Jess, Greg and I sat and talked and Greg even took a little nap. They all did great in this Alabama hot sun that they were VERY unused to.
That night we went to Big Bob Gibson's to eat and they even tried the Brunswick Stew. Then off to our local Concert in the Park. I think this was my favorite time. Everyone on a blanket sitting in the park with the Tennessee River in the background. And the girls playing on the rail road tracks and turning cartwheels and trying to do all sorts of stunts and laughing their heads off.
I love these pictures!
And I hope you can see the joy on the girls faces in these.
We came back over here and ate Lemon Cake that Keilee had made and planned to go to The Space and Rocket Center the next morning before they left.
We love The Space and Rocket Center and really take for granted the fact that it is so close to us. We walked through the exhibits and the girls climbed rock walls, played games, rode moon buggy simulators, rode the Space Shot and more.
One final picture and it was time for them to be on their way to their next adventure.
Keilee and I drove home and talked and talked about how much we loved meeting them all. How natural it felt to spend time with them. How much we wished we lived closer. It was like a vacation for us too and we enjoyed every minute of it.
Plans were made for more visits and I just know we will see them again. Thank you Greg, Jess, Grace and Lilah for taking the time to spend time with us. You do not know how much it meant to us. Connecticut to Alabama just doesn't seem as far as it did.
That's what this virtual world is all about isn't it? Homeschooling can be lonely and this blogging world can bring us all closer together. I am SO thankful that it brought Jessica and her amazing family into our lives.
Homeschool Rocks and so does meeting faraway friends!
"I dislike the phrase 'Internet friends,' because it implies that people you know online aren't really your friends, that somehow the friendship is less real or meaningful to you because it happens through Skype or text messages. The measure of a friendship is not its physicality but its significance. Good friendships, online or off, urge us toward empathy; they give us comfort and also pull us out of the prisons of our selves" ~John Green
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Orange-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies
Interesting. That's what someone said about my site recently. I met her when I was out and about in town. "I like your site," she said. I was beginning to feel good about the way the conversation was going until she added, "It's interesting." That's a word you use when you don't really know what else to say. I live in the midwest and although vegan and vegetarianism are on the rise here, it's still not something people come into contact with every day. So I brushed aside her choice of words, choosing to focus on the positive side of what she said. But still this part of me that remained unsettled. So you know what I did? I made cookies. Orange-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now, that's what I call interesting!
Do you see a trend here? When I'm happy I bake cake. When I'm mildly unsettled I bake cookies. It's almost as if when anything of note happens in my life, I head to the kitchen.
I wasn't always like this. In fact, I went through a period where I ignored the kitchen like a plague. Time spent there was a necessary evil. Go in at risk. Don't worry about calling for reinforcements because I'll be out quickly!
I relished more of a "strong woman" version of myself and in my mind, strong women didn't spend time in the kitchen. It was too domestic.
Then one day I read a book, The Dance of the Dissident Daughter. I realized then that we're sort of brainwashed to believe that strong and domestic are on opposite sides of a long pole. One can't be the other.
Sue Monk Kidd was telling me, like she was telling all her readers, it's important to embrace all of who you are; not to put aside something just because society may deem it to be less important; domestic; trivial even.
When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision – then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid. — Audre Lorde
And that's when something stirred in me. It's not as if I read this book and ran straight into the kitchen. It's just that I let myself awaken to my desire to create. Cooking, to me, is the ultimate in creativity.
Not all my creations/recipes are winners. But this recipe for Orange-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies most definitely is.
Today I love spending time in the kitchen. I feel strong there; moving from pantry to platters. I feel creative there; stirring dough and zesting oranges. Like a painter with her palette mixing colors until she gets just the right hue.
I see where my new friend gets it. Using vinegar in a cookie recipe is…interesting. Oh well. As the Chinese proverb says, may we all live in interesting times!
- 1 cup diary-free margarine
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Ghirardelli Mini Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup regular chocolate chips dairy free
Heat your oven to 350F.
Combine margarine and sugars in a mixing bowl and mix on medium to medium-high speed until light. Fluffy may be too much to ask for, but light will do.
Add the orange zest, coffee flavored liqueur (sub with 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee if you prefer not to use alcohol), flax meal, corn starch, water, and vinegar. Mix on medium speed until everything is well combined. Set aside to let the flavors get all infused with each other.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Pour the flour mixture in with the orange margarine mixture and stir well. Add the chocolate chips and give it another stir.
Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, allowing at least two inches between each. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until the cookies get a nice, golden color to them.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a minute before using a spatula to move the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Repeat until all the cookies are done. Or, you can refrigerate this dough for a few days and spread the baking out. That way you have freshly-made cookies all week long!
If you like these cookies, check out my Christmas Sprinkle Cookies or my Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Cookies. Whatever cookie you're baking, enjoy!
28 Responses to Orange-Infused Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love the speckles of orange zest pepping through the cookies.. Orange and chocolate are such a great combination. Need to try these soon!!!
Holy cow, these sound amazing. Pinning!!
I love this, Marly! The orange is a great addition to chocolate chip cookies!
Oh Marly! I love orange everything! These must be so wonderful!
So glad you took the risk! Love the addition of orange! 🙂
I don't often see a recipe and immediately run to the kitchen to try it but that just happened. These are REALLY GOOD. Even with blood orange zest and some seriously ancient Tia Maria liqueur, because that's what I happened to have on hand. Thanks for sharing!
Chocolate and orange together are one of my favorite combos, these sound fabulous! (Definitely better than "interesting"!)
I've started using vinegar as well! Sometimes the flavor comes through too strong, but if it's in the right recipe it's wonderful!
Such a great idea! I love orange chocolate, can't believe orange chocolate chip cookies aren't already a thing. They are now!
I love that these cookies are infused with orange zest. I find that chocolate and orange flavors actually go really well together (:
I never thought about adding orange flavor to chocolate chip cookies, yum!
What a clever idea! Chocolate and orange go so well together but I have never thought of trying it in a choc chip cookie. Will have to try it out.
The Dance of the Dissident Daughter was an eye opener for me. I'm glad to hear what it meant to you. This recipe looks like a keeper and will make it when friends come to visit me
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I love this combination of chocolate and citrus! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Truly amazing!
For goodness sake! I just took a batch of these cookies out of the oven and my house smells heavenly! My husband took a bite of a warm one and declared them "unreasonable". 😉 No joke, these are the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten. Thanks for rocking my world.
Could you please tell me the benefit of vinegar in this recipe? and what can I use if I don't have flaxseed?
Not only this recipe looks delicious, it is nutritious also. This is the best part in baking cookies, you can put anything you want. Orange is a very delicious addition to this recipe with it's tangy quality.
I used to be the same way, I refused to learn how to cook and hated doing anything in the kitchen because it always made me feel too domestic. Now it's the one place where I enjoy spending time the most. I have veganism and various feminist sources to thank for helping me discover something that's become true passion.
Orange and chocolate are one of my most favorite combos!
Absolutly delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe. I made it without the coffee liquior because I didnt have any and it was still fantastic.
Thes looks so delicious! I will try this recipe tonight… Yum yum!
Yummo! Love chocolate & orange. Would there be a way to add orange juice to enhance the orange flavor even more? (Instead of the vinegar, the water, or the coffee for example?) Thought I'd ask before I try incase OJ would somehow ruin the cookie. =) Can't wait to try!


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American Western Arms Peacekeeper
December 11, 2001, 08:42 AM
Does anyone know anything about the American Western Arms Peacekeeper? Are they any good?
Jim Watson
December 11, 2001, 10:22 AM
They are getting right popular with the Cowboy crowd. See:
and look around for more on the SASS Wire at SASSnet.com
You will see a lot of pros and cons. Quality seems variable, there has been a change in managment and the new folks are making great claims - and following through on at least some. I conclude from what I read that they are at least as good as the other Colt SAA clones on the market. Me, I shoot one real Colt and one Cimarron ASM. ASM was bought out by COWS to become AWA. Italian make, supposedly out of US materials, US assembly of current production. Kind of like the way USFA got started.
If you want bulletproof durability, and probably a lower risk of a lemon, buy Ruger, if you want the feel of the real thing, AWA is as good as any.
I don't know if expectations are up or quality down across the industry, but it sure seems that a gunmaker is pretty much defined by his warranty service these days.
Cap n ball
December 11, 2001, 10:37 AM
Took a peek at their website. The firearms look nice but I've never used any of their product. For the price of $800 to $1000 and up I would want to shoot one and take a real good look at the craftsmanship as well as the warranty. At the price I'd just as soon buy a Ruger than take a chance if I had any doubt.
No Cattle
December 11, 2001, 08:27 PM
The Peacekeeper is readily available for $600.00 and according to the 6 or 8 people I know who have them, they are worth it.
The Longhorn is available for $365.00 locally and looks and feels like a good bet for that price.
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In 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette was the first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer. Since that time it has gone on to become an icon of the "American muscle car." Previously known for it's engineering simplicity and focus on sheer brute engine performance, since its redesign in 2005, the Corvette has found a new balance between style and performance. Now easier to drive, greatly refined, better handling, and more powerful than its previous versions, the Chevrolet Corvette is now more than ever a world-class sports car, and a steal for its price.
See also the main fact sheet for the Chevrolet Corvette.
High PointsEdit
- High performance Suspension but comfortable to drive
- Handling is more refined than previous models
- Improved interior
Low PointsEdit
- Some will find its size ponderous in tight turns (Kelley Blue Book)
- Steering isn't as intimate as some competitor's (Edmunds.com)
- Audio system looks cheap (The Car Connection)
- Idling engine noise and vibration is very noisy (Cars.com)
- Air conditioning is weak
Performance and HandlingEdit
Whether cruising down the highway or pushing your limits on a race track, the current Corvette is much easier to drive than the old one. Indeed, the pre-2005 models feel dated by comparison. The C6 rides nicer, handles better and generates more grip. When driven hard, it's more forgiving than the old C5. It inspires confidence more than the old one.
The low, throaty roar of the LS3 V8 in the standard Corvette coupe and Convertible sounds great, and that sound is accompanied by truly thrilling acceleration. The LS3 V8 displaces 6.0 liters (364 cubic inches) and generates 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The standard Corvettes can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds and cover the standing quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds. There's lots of torque at all engine speeds.
The new six-speed automatic and the six-speed manual are each appealing in their own right, so choosing between them comes down to priorities and personal preference. The manual is now a much more viable option as a daily driver than it was on the previous generation. It shifts easier and the clutch is easier to operate smoothly. Still, the automatic is best for commuting in stop-and-go traffic, and it gives up little to the manual in performance. Either one is a good choice.
The new Corvette is more agile and easier to toss around than the previous-generation model, benefits of its lighter weight, trimmer proportions and refined suspension. Though based on the C5 architecture, the basic structure has been extensively revised for the C6. Chassis engineers were able to reduce weight substantially, helping offset weight gains from larger wheels and tires, bigger brakes, sound-deadening measures and interior features. The coupe weighs a trim 3,179 pounds.
On the road, the C6 feels more refined. It's quieter, smoother and tighter, with less cowl shake than before. We liked the standard suspension and would not hesitate to order a Corvette so equipped. Ride quality of the C6 is firm but quite pleasant, not harsh. It offers great handling, even on a racing circuit.
The brakes are smooth and progressive, and easy to modulate. The C6 is very stable under hard braking and the car doesn't get unsettled when braking and turning at the same time. The brakes are bigger than before. New ducting front and rear helps keep them cool, but you have to lie down on the ground to see it. The Z51 gets bigger brake rotors to reduce fade with repeated hard braking.
The Z06 is the most powerful production Corvette ever, boasting 505 horsepower. Its new LS7 V8 displaces 7.0 liters, or 427 cubic inches. While the LS7 generates big block torque (470 pound-feet), it's actually a small block V8, so it's lighter and much more compact than the original 427s. However, it's still an overhead-valve engine, and in certain respects it has more in common with a heavy-duty Silverado pickup than a Ferrari. Yet the LS7 is impressively tuned and highly refined. The Z06 features a host of racing technologies that enhance durability, including dry sump engine lubrication and separate cooling systems for the oil, power steering, rear axle and six-speed manual transmission.
The springs and shocks in the Z06 suspension are about 15 percent stiffer than those with the optional Z51 performance suspension for the standard Corvette. The cross-drilled brake rotors are larger, with high-performance six-piston calipers in front and four-piston calipers in the rear. The Z06 has a fixed roof, rather than a removable panel like the standard coupe, for a bit more overall structural stiffness. Its frame is made entirely of lightweight aluminum and magnesium, rather than high-strength steel, and its fenders are lightweight carbon fiber rather than fiberglass. As a result, the Z06 is substantially lighter than the standard Corvette coupe, even though its engine, transmission and other super high-performance components are substantially heavier.
With the new 2008 C6 Z06 rocketing from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds (Motor Trend), it is 0.1 of a second slower than the much-revered Porsche 911 GT2, faster than the Ferrari F430 by 0.5 of a second, and also faster than the Lamborghini Gallardo by 0.5 seconds. The Corvette C6 Z06 laps the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a blithering 7:42.9 minutes, putting it ahead of many prestigious cars in Europe such as the Porsche 996 GT3 RS (MOTOR Magazine), Lamborghini Murcielago (Autocar Magazine 02), Pagani Zonda C12 S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24, Gemballa Porsche GTR 600, Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series, McLaren F1, (Estimated lap time from a video available at www.pistonheads.tv), Porsche 997 GT3 RS, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Porsche 996 GT2, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, and the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG. Keep in mind that all of these exorbitantly priced cars are either twice or more expensive than the Corvette C6 Z06. The only car can match the Corvette C6 Z06 in both performance and price is the Nissan GTR R35. This is a topic hotly debated within car enthusiasts.
Gas MileageEdit
As seen on Autos.com, in the sporty car MPG rankings, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is in 9th place with 16/26 MPG.
The Chevrolet Corvette comes standard with the following features:
- Driver and passenger front airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Traction control
Driver and passenger, side-impact airbags are standard on the convertible but optional on the ZO6 and base models.
Reliability and MaintenanceEdit
GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. are covered for 3 years/36,000 miles. The complete vehicle is covered, including tires, towing to your nearest Chevrolet dealership and cosmetic corrosion resulting from defects. Repairs will be made to correct any vehicle defect, and most warranty repairs will be made at no charge. In addition, rust-through corrosion will be covered for 6 years/100,000 miles and powertrain will be covered for 5 years/100,000 miles.
Interior and ComfortsEdit
Inside the 2006 Corvette is a relatively small steering wheel, measuring just 9.4 inches in diameter. The new wheel looks less like something that belongs in a Suburban and more like one that belongs in a sports car, even a Ferrari. Yet it still feels good in the hands, and it affords a good view of the instruments.
There's no need to take the key out of your pocket to unlock the Corvette or start its engine. Simply walk up and pull the door handle. Sensors detect your key and unlock the door. Climb in, buckle up, and press the starter button.
The cockpit no longer looks like an upgraded Camaro inside. The cabin features premium soft surfaces, nice grain in the materials and elegant tailoring. The dashboard is finished in a soft material that feels rich to the touch. Real metal accents are used, but they don't generate glare. The electronics displays serve the driver without getting in the way.
The seats are comfortable and easier to adjust than those in past Corvettes. Sitting in the Corvette still evokes that feeling of sitting deep down in a massive machine, but there's more headroom than ever, and the windshield doesn't seem as close to the driver's face. Hefty side bolstering on the optional sport seats, even more so with those in the Z06, makes it more difficult to slide in, but the bolsters squeeze around the thighs and torso and hold the driver like Velcro.
The instruments are big analog gauges that are easy to read at a glance. The Z06 gets a unique cluster with more gauges. The Corvette is, thankfully, devoid of a lot of digital readouts. One exception is the head-up display, which projects speed, rpm and even g-forces onto the windshield, a handy and entertaining feature.
The Convertible's five-layer fabric top is available in four colors, and it features an option not offered in a Corvette since 1962: power operation. The power top operates with a single-button control and completes its cycle in 18 seconds. An easy-to-operate manual top is standard.
The Convertible looks good with the top up, and it looks terrific with the top down, with body-color trim that gives it the racy appearance of an open-cockpit Le Mans prototype. Naturally, the convertible gives up some cargo capacity. It offers 10.5 cubic feet of storage with the top up, which isn't bad for a roadster, and just 5.1 with the top down. The coupe offers 22.4 cubic feet of trunk space, more than most sports cars.
The exposed headlights usually draw the first comments. Since the early 1960s, Corvettes used hideaway headlamps to complement their sleek designs, but advances in optics and lighting technology now enable designers to achieve those goals with exposed headlights. From an engineering standpoint, the new headlamps are better than the old hideaways: They are lighter, which means less weight hanging out over the front wheels.
The C6 is fully 5 inches shorter than the C5 (3 inches shorter in front, 2 inches shorter in the rear), and the standard models are one inch narrower. Smaller size and lighter weight improve agility. The C6 also cuts a tighter profile, and it does all that without eliminating usable interior space.
The C6 body work is smoother aerodynamically and generates less lift in front than the C5, which results in better grip and increased stability at high speeds. The sculpted fenders, sharp creases that sweep dramatically up to the planed rear deck and other aspects of the design call to mind race cars as well as jet fighters. The narrower rear end is the biggest improvement from a styling standpoint, offering more pleasing proportions. The four jeweled taillights make the new Corvette look like an F18 taking off in full afterburner mode.
The headlights are only one part of Chevrolet's efforts to trim weight from the front of the Corvette. Rather than being attached directly behind the engine, the transmission is mounted behind the seats and connected to the differential. In the Z06, this quest for front-rear balance extends to the weight of the battery, which is relocated from under the hood to the rear cargo area. The Z06 is distinguished from other 2006 Corvettes by lots of subtle appearance tweaks, starting with the roof. The Z06 roof is fixed rather than removable, to add an extra element of structural stiffness for track driving.
In front, the Z06 has a wider, lower grille and a separate, unique air scoop above the bumper to shove more intake air under the hood. Its fenders are wider front and rear to cover massively wide tires and rims (the rear wheels are fully 12 inches wide, or two inches wider than those on the standard Vette). In back, the Z06 spoiler is slightly more prominent, and its exhaust outlets are wider, too. There are also several Z06 body and chassis changes that aren't apparent to the eye. The Z06 frame is made entirely of hydro-formed aluminum (the standard Vettes have steel rails), with a magnesium engine cradle, and its fenders are formed from ultra-light carbon fiber. As a result, and despite a much heavier engine and drivetrain, the Z06 weighs 50 pounds less than a standard Corvette coupe.
Styles and OptionsEdit
The Chevrolet Corvette is available as a coupe, convertible, or ZO6 coupe.
Have the same trim level coming standard with:
- 400-hp LS2 6.0L aluminum-block V8 engine
- Short-throw six-speed manual transmission
- Removable roof panel
- Active Handling System
- Oil life monitoring system
- 18" x 8.5" front and 19" x 10.0" rear, five-spoke Painted Aluminum wheels
- Goodyear Eagle F1 245/40ZR-18 front & 285/35ZR-19 rear tires
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Leather seating surfaces
The race performance version of the Corvette adding:
- 505-hp LS7 7.0L V8 engine
- Polished stainless exhaust steel tips
- Aluminum frame
- Z06 exhaust system
- 18" x 9.5" front and 19" x 12.0" rear, ten-spoke painted aluminum wheels
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 275/35ZR-18 front & 325/30ZR-19 rear tires
- Head-Up Display
- Perforated leather seating surfaces
Main CompetitorsEdit
- Dodge Viper: side-by-side comparison
- Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6: side-by-side comparison
- Mercedes-Benz SLK350: side-by-side comparison
- Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG: side-by-side comparison
- Porsche Boxster S: side-by-side comparison
- Porsche 911: side-by-side comparison
- BMW M3: side-by-side comparison
External LinksEdit
Autopedia Contributor Favorites
- C3 Corvette Registry - Model years 1968-1982
- 35thRegistry.com - C4 1988 35th Anniversary Edition Registry
- Carweekly.co.uk - Lance Armstrong drives Corvette
- Muscle Car Facts - A year by year account of one of Corvette
- Motorera.com - Year-by-year history
- CorvetteGuys.com - Corvette parts and accessories
- Fastcoolcars.com - 1988 Callaway Sledgehammer Corvette at 254mph
Chevrolet Manufacturer Sites
- Chevrolet Corvette - Official US Site
Community Sites
- Corvettemuseum.com - National Corvette Museum (Bowling Green, Ky)
- CorvetteForum.com - An independent Corvette enthusiast site and club
- AUTIV: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS - History of the 1957 Corvette SS, an experimental Corvette race car built by Chevrolet engineers
- Zercustoms.com - 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- MotorCity - C4 Corvette Facts


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The rebalancing will see layoffs in the first quarter, the company had said earlier. The number of Indian employees being retrenched is estimated between 700-800, though there is no confirmation on the number yet.
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IBM was expected to lay off some of its STG group employees, since it has been bleeding for some time now. FE's questionnaire to IBM India remained unanswered at the time of going to the press.
IBM India follows a two tier model of employment which includes contractual or temporary workforce and permanent staff. Most of the employees who have been asked to leave belonged to the former category. The temporary workforce are sourced from various agencies and paid higher than the permanent staff but do not receive any long term benefits like insurance, provident fund or severance package.
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GUILDERLAND Four months ago, Mark Grimm was surprised to hear that he needed a permit to run his consulting business from his Remmington Road home. Now that he has a permit, the councilman wants to change the rules in town.
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Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART™) Evidence, impact and evaluation
We've conducted an evaluation of Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART™) to see if it helps reduce the impact of domestic abuse on the relationship between mothers and children.
How domestic abuse affects children
Around 1 in 5 children have been exposed to domestic abuse (Radford et al, 2011). A survey from the Association of Directors of Children's Services reported that nearly every local authority identifies domestic abuse as a significant safeguarding matter (Brookes and Brocklehurst, 2014).
Witnessing domestic violence is a form of child abuse. Living with domestic abuse can have a significant impact on a child's development, health and well-being. It can also damage the relationship a child has with their abused parent.
The effects of domestic abuse can persist into adolescence and adulthood, with significant costs for society as a whole (Guy et al, 2014).
Read more about domestic abuse.
How DART is helping protect children
Living with domestic abuse can have a significant impact on a child's development, health and well-being. It can also damage the relationship that the child has with their abused parent.
Parents who are experiencing domestic abuse may struggle to meet their child's needs. They may also underestimate the impact of the abuse on their children. The child may think that the parent should have been able to prevent the abuse. Mothers and children are often reluctant to talk about their experiences because they do not want to upset each other.
Supporting mothers and their children to rebuild their relationship is critical in helping both to recover from and overcome their experiences (Humphreys et al, 2006).
By getting mothers and children to talk about their experiences and feelings together DART aims to:
- improve outcomes for children
- strengthen the mother-child relationship
- increase the self-esteem of the mothers and children
- help the mothers and children to deal with their emotions
- increase the mothers' confidence in their parenting abilities.
DART is based on University of Warwick research Talking to my Mum (Humphreys et al, 2006) and previous Working together guidance (HM Government, 2010) which states that children's outcomes are improved if the abused parent is supported to take an active part in the child's recovery.
It also builds on work undertaken by the Community Group Treatment Programme in Sutton, which focused on working with children but found that sessions where the mothers attended were the most successful (Audit Commission, 2007).
How we've evaluated this service
We evaluated this service to determine what positive outcomes for children are achieved through supporting mothers.
Our evaluation of DART™ used a mixed method approach, with quantitative and qualitative data collected involving children, mothers, referrers and DART™ practitioners. The evaluation measured the impact of the service and also included a process evaluation.
Impact evaluation
Standardised measures were completed by mothers and children at 3 time points:
- time 1: before starting the service
- time 2: straight after the service
- time 3: 6 months after the family finished the service.
The questionnaires were selected because they measure factors which are related to the service outcomes such as self-esteem, confidence in parenting, maternal warmth and children's emotional and behavioural difficulties.
A small comparison group was included in the study. The comparison group participants were children and young people from a women's refuge who had attended play therapy to support their recovery from domestic abuse.
The impact of the evaluation was measured by comparing the outcomes of the DART™ and comparison group. The longer term effects of the evaluation were measured by comparing the results of the measures collected at time 3 with the time 1 and time 2 data, to see if any improvements had been maintained over time.
Process evaluation
A sample of DART™ practitioners and mothers and children who attended the service were interviewed. The interviews aimed to identify aspects of the programme that worked well and led to positive outcomes, and to identify any barriers which may prevent families from benefitting from DART™. Individuals who referred families to DART™, such as social workers, health professionals and school staff, took part in a survey to share their views and experiences of the programme.
Recruiting an appropriate comparison group and collecting sufficient numbers of time 3 data were the biggest challenges.
A large number of services supporting domestic abuse recovery were sent email invitations, or were asked directly if they would like to take part in the evaluation as a comparison group. A few services expressed an interest, but only one service agreed to take part, once the finer details of the arrangement were explained.
The practitioner who ran the play therapy group had previously collected Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQs) data from mothers before and after their children attended the intervention. As DART™ mothers also complete this measure for the evaluation, the differences in the groups' 'before and after' scores could be compared.
However, there were low numbers of comparison group mothers who had completed SDQs, both before and after the intervention, and some of their children were a lot older or younger than the DART™ children. Children with an age difference of more than 2 years were excluded from the analysis, based on the advice from a consultant statistician. Subsequently, there were small numbers in the comparison group and this is a limitation of the evaluation.
Collecting time 3 data has also been a challenge due to:
- families moving or changing contact details
- DART practitioners struggling to find time to collect this data whilst they are running other services
- families being unwilling or unable to participate.
This evaluation was carried out internally by the NSPCC evaluation departments, using the following tools:
- The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
- The Parental acceptance and rejection questionnaire (Mother and Child versions)
- The Parental Locus of Control scale (two factors from this scale: parental efficacy and parental control)
- The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
- An adapted version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem questionnaire (adapted for children).
Find out more about the tools used to measure outcomes
Contact Emma Smith for more information.
What we've learnt so far
Emotional and behavioural difficulties for children attending DART™ reduced significantly more than a comparison group of children.
Before DART™, many of the mothers had low self-esteem and little confidence in their abilities, children had high levels of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Significant improvements were found following DART™: mothers' self-esteem and confidence in parenting had increased and children had fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties. Mothers reported more affection towards their children.
Qualitative interviews revealed that children and mothers who attended DART™ felt it helped their recovery and their relationship.
Some mothers had resumed relationships with their abusive partner for a short period following the programme. This had a detrimental impact on their child's behaviour. However, some mothers said that the programme had convinced them never to return to an abusive relationship.
Findings are published in our evaluation report, Evaluation of Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART): final report (Emma Smith, 2016).
What we're doing next
We're offering other organisations the opportunity to deliver DART™ under licence, so that more children and mothers benefit.
We're sharing our findings at conferences. So far we've presented at international BASPCAN and SATEDA conferences. We've published articles in Child Abuse Review (Smith E. et al. 2015) and Child Care in Practice (McManus et al. 2013).
Want to implement DART™ in your local area?
We're now working with partners in the public and voluntary sectors, supporting them to implement this service in their local areas.
Get in touch if you're interested in running this service where you are.
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Find out how we evaluate and research the impact we're making in protecting children, get tips and tools for researchers and access resources.
Support our services
Our services help children and families who need support. With your help, we can make sure even more children are safe from abuse.
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Audit Commission (2007) Seeing the light: innovation in local public services. London Borough of Sutton: helping children who have witnessed domestic violence. London: Audit Commission.
Brooks, C. and Brocklehurst, P. (2014) Safeguarding pressures: phase 4 (PDF) . Manchester: Association of Directors of Children's Services.
Guy, J., Feinstein, L., and Griffiths, A. (2014) Early intervention in domestic violence and abuse (PDF). London: Early Intervention Foundation.
HM Government (2010) Working together to safeguard children: a guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children (PDF). Nottingham: Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF).
Humphreys, C. et al. (2006) 'Talking to my mum': developing communication between mothers and children in the aftermath of domestic violence. Journal of Social Work 6(1): 53-63.
McManus, E. el at (2013) Recovering from domestic abuse, strengthening the mother–child relationship: mothers' and children's perspectives of a new intervention. Child Care in Practice, 19(3): 291-310.
Radford, L. et al (2011) Child abuse and neglect in the UK today. London: NSPCC.
Smith, E. et al. (2015) Strengthening the mother-child relationship following domestic abuse: service evaluation. Child abuse review, 24(4): 261-273.