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They are ways of treating illness that have
developed outside the mainstream of modern medicine. Many are
traditional remedies that have developed in different cultures over
the centuries. They include:
All these treatments can be used on
their own, or with conventional medicine.
Many CAMs have been used for mental health
problems, but there is little good evidence to support their use.
Some of these treatments may work, but most have not been
thoroughly tested. The studies have often been too small to give a
clear answer. We know most about the treatments for depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Despite the lack of evidence, people all
over the world take CAMs, and many report that they find them
helpful. Ultimately, whether taking CAMs is a good idea depends on
individual circumstances. We recommend that you talk to your GP or
mental health team first.
If you are considering taking CAMs, you should seek specialist
advice if:
Herbal remedies come from plants. If possible,
choose a remedy which has been standardised, i.e. the contents are
approximately the same in each bottle or tablet you buy. Plant
remedies are not always safer than ordinary medicines. All of them
can have side-effects and interact with other medicines.
Supplements include vitamins, minerals and
animal and plant products, such as cod liver oil. They can also
have side-effects and interact with other medicines. Some people
take supplements, like vitamin C in high doses, but this can damage
the liver or kidneys. Many supplements have a recommended daily
intake (RDI), or allowance (RDA). Do not go beyond this dose
without talking to an experienced health professional.
These are called 'cognitive enhancers' and can
improve concentration. They include:
Ginkgo is a tree originating in China.
Extracts of its seeds and leaves are used to improve thinking in
healthy people, as well as people with dementia.
How does it work?
We don't know. It may:
How good is it? Research
shows that Ginkgo may help in dementia. The same is true of its use
in healthy adults, but ultimately, we do not know.
Side-effects: It may
rarely cause bleeding into the brain and into the eye or
prolong bleeding time during surgery. About twenty such cases have
been reported, and patients undergoing surgery may consider
avoiding gingko. Gingko should not be taken together with blood
thinning medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. There is
an increased risk of fits and lower fertility in both men
and women.
Drug interactions
Ginseng grows in many parts of the world.
Panax ginseng or Korean ginseng are most commonly used.
How good is it? It might
improve cognitive performance, but there is no evidence that it
delays ageing.
Side-effects: agitation and
mania; sleep problems; blood pressure changes; changes in bleeding
time so people with bleeding disorders such as stroke and blood
clots (thrombosis) should avoid it. It may possibly
stimulate breast cancers.
Drug interactions with:
This comes from a fungus which lives on rye.
For hundreds of years it has caused epidemics of poisoning
(ergotism). This is caused by eating bread made from infected rye
How good is it? It may
improve memory in dementia.
Side-effects: It can cause
fits, confusion, hallucinations and psychosis. Severe poisoning can
cause gangrene.
Sage produces oils which are used in
aromatherapy. It is used to improve concentration and memory
and has been suggested as a treatment of
depression and anxiety.
It may:
How good is it? There is some
evidence for improved memory in volunteers. One study found that it
improved mood, alertness, calmness and contentedness. It may help
concentration in people with dementia.
Side-effects: although safe when used in amounts
commonly found in foods, some types when taken orally can cause
convulsions. Sage may also lower blood sugar. It should not be used
in pregnancy or when breastfeeding.
Vitamin E is found in plant oils, nuts,
vegetables and, to a lesser degree, in meat and dairy products.
How does it work?
How good is it? It may
improve behaviour in dementia, but there is no good evidence that
it improves memory or slows the progress of the disease.
Side-effects: A recent study
found that a daily intake of more than 400IU (270 mg of
alpha-tocopherol) resulted in an increase of death from all causes,
and an increased risk of bleeding and stroke.
Most of these treatments seem to work on
gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA), a chemical in the
brain linked to anxiety. We do not know if these drugs cause
addiction. They are less powerful than conventional sedatives or
sleeping tablets.
Remedies include
Valeriana officinalis is thought to be safe
and is available as a standard extract in the UK. Some other
species may
cause liver problems
How good is it? This remains
unclear at the moment, but some studies have shown that people
report sleeping better having taken Valerian.
Side-effects: drowsiness or
excitability. It may slow down reactions, so you should not
drive or operate dangerous machinery after taking it. Valerian is
safe more most people when used sort-term. As with most
complementary medicines, we do not know whether long-term use
may be harmful. You should not take it in pregnancy.
Passion flower is used to treat anxiety. It has also been
suggested as a treatment in alcohol craving and opiate
How good is it? Very few
studies have been conducted, One trial found it to be as good
as conventional tranquillisers.
Side-effects: isolated
reports of severe toxicity even at normal doses. It can cause
dizziness, confusion, heart problems, and inflammation of blood
vessels. Some species may contain cyanides, so toxicity may depend
on the preparation.
Chamomile is a mild sedative. It is also used to
treat stomach upsets and mucosal irritations. Traditionally the
flowers are prepared as a tea.
How good is it? We know very
little, but one recent study has shown that it may make people less
anxious, as long as the anxiety is not too bad.
Side-effects: it may
increase bleeding time and may stimulate breast cancer cell growth
in oestrogen sensitive cancers.
hops have been used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
How good is
it? One study showed that a valerian-hops combination
helped sleep.
Side effects: none
Drug interactions with:
increases sedation when used with:
People use this to lower cholesterol and for stomach upsets,
such as irritable bowel syndrome. It has also been used
to treat anxiety and tiredness. It has even been suggested for use
in alcohol and nicotine addiction.
How does it work? We don't know.
How good is it? We don't know.
Side-effects: none known.
Drug interactions with: none known.
Starflower oil is used for rheumatoid arthritis,
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and sedation.
How does it work?
How good is it? We do not
Side-effects: some extracts
can cause liver problems or possibly cancer. It should not be used
in pregnancy and it may increase epileptic fits.
Lemon balm is a herb of the mint family. It is
used for anxiety, sleep problems, heavy periods and period pain. It
is also used to treat agitation in dementia. Lemon balm is used as
tea or extract. The oil is also used in aromatherapy.
How good is it? Some
evidence of calming in dementia. No research on its use in anxiety
and insomnia. In combination with valerian and hops, it can improve
Side-effects: very
Lavender is also a member of the mint family. Drops of
lavender oil or seeds put onto pillows have been used to help
sleep. It is used in aromatherapy, and as an extract or tea.
How good is it? May act as a
mild sedative when used in aromatherapy.
Side-effects: skin
Drug interactions with:
increased sedation when used with:
This is an extract from a combination of flowers which is used
to treat anxiety, panic and trauma.
How does it work? We don't know.
How good is it? No good evidence.
Side-effects: We don't know.
Drug interactions with: We don't know.
Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal
gland in the base of the brain. It controls our body clock. If you
are over 55, your doctor can prescribe melatonin for you. The
prescribed brand is called Circadin.
How good is it? It may
improve sleep quality in older adults.
Side-effects: sleepiness and low mood.
Drug interactions with: blood thinning
Increases sedation when used with: sedatives
and herbs.
A mixture of two aminoacids - L-Arginine and L-Lysine - has been
used to try to reduce stress and anxiety.
How does it work? By modifying hormones which
are released under stress.
How good is it? Only a few studies
exist so we don't know.
Roseroot is
also known as 'arctic root' or 'rhodolia'. It is also a so called
'adaptogen' which should help the body cope better with stress,
anxiety and tiredness. Roseroot has also been used as an energy
booster, for instance to enhance athletic performance.
How good is it? We don't know at
present. More studies are needed to confirm the effects.
Side-effects: No serious effects reported. It
may cause dizziness or dry mouth.
Drug interactions with: None reported.
Vitamins, trace elements and
supplementsIt has been suggested that certain
vitamins, trace elements and supplements may help anxiety. However,
there are very few studies to rely on at present. One problem is
that studies tend to test combinations rather than individual
substances, so that it's difficult to tell which ingredient does
The Food Standards
Agency has produced a website which explains all about
vitamins, trace elements and supplements.
Remedies include:
In bipolar disorder (manic
depression), adding omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the
chance of becoming ill again. Some people buy natural lithium, but
we do not recommend this because the doses offered in the
tablets are much lower than in prescription preparations.
Also, lithium at
any dose should be closely monitored.
Most treatments for depression are
supplements, which are building blocks in the production of
serotonin. This is a chemical in the brain that seems to be
involved in depression. L-tryptophan and 5 hydroxytryptophan
(5-HT), are such building blocks, but they have not as yet
been cleared as safe.
John's wort gets its name from St John's day on the 24th June. This
is when the plant starts to flower. For a long time it was thought
that the red dye, hypericin, which is produced when the plant is
crushed, was responsible for its action. Research now suggests that
another ingredient, hyperforin, may produce the antidepressant
effect. St John's wort has also been suggested as a treatment of
anxiety, addiction and premenstrual stress.
How good is it? It has been
shown to be effective in many trials.
Side-effects: People taking
St John's wort may burn more easily in the sun; if in doubt use sun
screen. It may cause mania in people with bipolar disorder.
Can also reduce the effect
There is also a risk of organ rejection in
people taking St John's wort who undergo transplant surgery.
S-adenosyl-methionine (SAME) is another
building block of serotonin. It is not often used in the UK, but is
popular in Europe and the US. It is also popular with HIV sufferers
because it has few side-effects. It is often given as an injection.
However, oral preparations are available, but some do not work.
SAME can be expensive.
How good is it? Some
trials show that SAME has a good antidepressant effect.
Side-effects: may cause mania in people with
bipolar disorder.
Folic acid is used by women who want to
become pregnant or are pregnant to prevent spina bifida, a
malformation of the baby's spine. In some countries, folic acid is
added to the flour.
How good is
it? It may increase the effect of some
Side-effects: It may make it more
difficult to diagnose pernicious anaemia which can occur in people
who do not have enough Vitamin B12. Large doses can cause
agitation, sleep problems, confusion and fits.
Selenium is an important trace element. It is
found in vegetables, meat, fish and Brazil nuts. Brazil nuts can
vary in selenium content, but sometimes the concentration is so
high that the US National Institutes of Health advise that Brazil
nuts should be only eaten occasionally. The Food Standards Agency
recommends a safe upper level of 0.45 mg per day. Some formulations
exceed this dose.
How good is it? We don't
Side effects: can lead to
nausea, vomiting, nail changes, irritability, weight loss,
depression, confusion, liver and skin changes.
How good is it? We don't know. Many depressed
people may have low vitamin D levels, but studies have not been
able to show that taking Vitamin D helps depression.
Side-effects: Taking high dose Vitamin D may
lead to kidney problems and increase calcium levels in the
Drug interactions with: drugs that lower blood
pressure and regulate heart beat.
NOTE! Going out into the sunlight is a good way to stock
up on Vitamin D because the light of the sun helps our skin to
produce Vitamin D itself. And the physical activity can help to
lift low mood as well.
Omega-3 acids are mainly derived from fish –
they are used to prevent heart and joint disease. They are also
used in depression. Omega-3 fatty acids have two main components:
docosahexaonic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaonic acid (EPA). The pills
are often large, and some people find them hard to swallow. Avoid
preparations which have added vitamin A. This could cause vitamin A
How does it work?
How good is it? They may be
worth taking with antidepressants. They may help prevent
relapse in bipolar disorder. There is not enough evidence to
recommend them as an alternative to antidepressants or mood
Drug interactions with: blood
thinning drugs.
Choices are limited. Rauwolfia, a plant
originating from India, has been used, but is not as good as
medicines. Reserpine, a drug developed from Rauwolfia,
can cause depression and is no longer used in the UK.
Omega-3s may be tried with antipsychotic
treatment, but there is no good evidence that they help. Many
antipsychotics can cause weight gain and lead to a higher risk of
heart and blood pressure problems. Omega-3s may reduce these
changes, but success is not guaranteed.
Many older antipsychotics could cause abnormal
movements, known as tardive dyskinesia. If this occurs, the dose of
the antipsychotic can be lowered, or an alternative antipsychotic
Two complementary remedies may help -
vitamin E, melatonin and ginkgo biloba.
Vitamin E, may prevent the movements getting
worse. However, the potential benefits need to be offset against
long-term use, particularly if high doses of vitamin E are
Melatonin has also been tried, but the
research is inconclusive.
One study found that Gingko biloba can reduce tardive dyskinesia
and that the effect may last for some time, even after Ginkgo
biloba has been stopped. As mentioned above, there may be health
risks because of a potentially increased bleeding risk.
The choice is limited. Valerian has been suggested to improve
sleep in people withdrawing from drugs like Valium. But no good
research has been done. Passion flower was effective when combined
with clonidine in one small study, and St John's wort may reduce
alcohol craving.
Other Remedies include:
Kudzu, or 'Japanese arroweed' flowers have a
pleasant fragrance. They have been used for many medical purposes,
including menopausal problems. It has also been used for alcohol
How good is it? One study
showed reduction in alcohol use in heavy drinkers. Another study
failed to show any effect on craving.
Side-effects: none
Iboga is a West African shrub producing
ibogaine. This causes hallucinations and has been used widely for
religious rites. It became famous as a treatment for opiate
addiction in the 60s. However, it can have serious life-threatening
side-effects. Until these safety concerns are clarified it cannot
be recommended.
good is it? It may help in withdrawal and in
staying away from drugs.
Side-effects: Several deaths after
ibogaine use have been reported. The risk of death may be as
high as 1 in 300 treatments. It is not known how many deaths
have occurred, and may have gone unreported because
of the 'underground nature' of ibogaine treatment.
Finding a well-trained practitioner can be
difficult. You can also always ask your general practitioner (GP)
or mental health professional.
It may be useful to consult with your local
drug information service, and to find a health professional with
special expertise in this area, or use services recommended by your
GP or hospital. There are professional herbalists who belong to the
National Institute of Medical
Herbalists. They are trained and often work in a
private setting. Most are not medically qualified.
Food and Behaviour
Research: this website has
information about a wide variety of conditions where behaviour,
learning and mood are linked with food and nutrition. You can
browse this information by condition.
MedlinePlus: This is a
website run by the US National Institute of Health. The homepage
has a search option allowing you to type in different keywords so
you can retrieve the information you want. Typing the keyword
"alternative medicine" or "drug information" will direct you to the
relevant sites.
Mayo Clinic: Nutrition and healthy eating. An
American website that offers a wealth of information on all aspects
of eating and weight control.
NHS choices: Complementary and alternative
medicines. This website is very helpful to get
information on all aspects of complementary alternative medicines,
ranging from individual treatment to regulation of medicine, and
how to find a practitioner.
National Centre for complementary
alternative medicines / National Institute of Health:
This US website provides comprehensive information on complementary
medicines. It is easy to surf. Of particular interest is the
clinical trial register which gives an overview of American
research. This needs to be complemented with information from other
clinical trial databases, for instance the Cochrane collaboration
. Click on "news and events" for important safety updates.
Natural Medicines
Comprehensive Database: A subscription-only website
with extremely detailed and comprehensive information on all types
of natural medicines. It is cross-referenced with the scientific
literature, and contains features such as a natural product
effectiveness and drug interaction checker. It also allows
condition-specific searches and offers tutorials on specific
topics. Patient hand-outs can be downloaded.
Quackwatch: A
non-profit corporation whose purpose is to combat health-related
frauds, myths, fads, fallacies, and misconduct. This website can be
helpful when unusual treatments are suggested, particularly if a
lot of money is to be paid in advance. Some people may find the
website too provocative and sceptical - click onto the "cheers and
jeers" section to get a flavour of the site.
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full list of References.
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Clark's anemonefish
Amphiprion clarkii, known commonly as Clark's anemonefish and yellowtail clownfish, is a marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae, the clownfishes and damselfishes.[1]
Clark's anemonefish is a small-sized fish which grows up to 10 cm as a male and 15 cm as a female.[2] It is stocky, laterally compressed, and oval to rounded.
It is colorful, with vivid black, white, and yellow stripes, though the exact pattern shows considerable geographical variation. Usually it is black dorsally and orange-yellow ventrally, the black areas becoming wider with age.[3] There are two vertical white bands, one behind the eye and one above the anus, and the caudal peduncle is white. The snout is orange or pinkish. The dorsal and tail fins are orange-yellow,[4] and the tail fin is generally lighter in tone than the rest of the body, sometimes becoming whitish.[5] Juveniles are orange-yellow with vertical white bands.[4]
Clark's anemonefish is widely distributed in tropical waters from the Indo-West Pacific.[6]
The adult inhabits lagoons and outer reef slopes. It lives in association with about ten species of sea anemones:
- Cryptodendrum adhaesivum
- Entacmaea quadricolor
- Heteractis aurora
- Heteractis crispa
- Heteractis magnifica
- Heteractis malu
- Macrodactyla doreensis
- Stychodactyla gigantea
- Stychodactyla haddoni
- Stychodactyla mertensii[3]
Clark's anemonefish is omnivorous and its diet is based on zooplankton and algaes.[5]
The fish is diurnal. It is a protrandous hermaphrodite, the male often changing sex to become a female. A male may keep a harem. The fish is also aggressive and territorial.[7] Without a host, Clark's anemonefish stays close to rockwork.[7] Otherwise, it is dependent on sea anemones to provide a habitat and nesting sites. The fish has a mucous coat to protect it from anemone stings. It is a mutualistic relationship. The clownfish helps to attract prey items close to the anemone's tentacles, and helps to defend it from tentacle-eating predators, such as butterflyfishes.[3]
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830)". Marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ Lougher, Tristan (2006). What Fish?: A Buyer's Guide to Marine Fish. Interpet Publishing. p. 13. ISBN 0-7641-3256-3.
What size? Males maximum 4 in (10 cm), females maximum 5 7/8 in (15 cm)
- ^ a b c Padgette' Steer. "ADW: Amphiprion clarkii: INFORMATION". Animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
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In celebration of 76 years of treats, on Saturday, July 13, Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen of its signature Original Glazed doughnuts for 76 cents with the purchase of an Original Glazed dozen at regular price. No coupon required. Offer available at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canadian locations. Excludes Connecticut and Puerto Rico. Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 76th birthday in 70's style with a groovy new Facebook photo app. Make and share your own Far Out Photo at KrispyKreme.com/76th.
Since 1937, Krispy Kreme's most famous and best-selling product has been the hot, glazed, yeast-raised doughnut known as The Original Glazed.
"When you hear people talk about having a 'Krispy Kreme', they are most often referring to our signature treat- the Original Glazed doughnut," says Dwayne Chambers, chief marketing officer for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation. "Made from a recipe dating back to the 1930's, our uniquely delicious Original Glazed doughnuts help set Krispy Kreme apart from any other sweet treat retailer. We're excited to celebrate 76 years of sharing delicious tastes and creating fond memories by giving our fans an opportunity to try and share the doughnut that has become famous worldwide."
Krispy Kreme fun facts:
Vernon Rudolph rented a building in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to local grocery stores on July 13, 1937. The scent of cooking doughnuts drifted into the streets, and passers-by stopped to ask if they could buy hot doughnuts. So, he cut a hole in an outside wall and started selling hot Original Glazed doughnuts directly to customers on the sidewalk. The rest is history.
A typical Krispy Kreme store produces more than 3,000 doughnuts per hour, but larger stores can produce up to 12,000 doughnuts per hour.
Hot Doughnuts Now: When lit, the Hot Doughnuts Now sign announces to doughnut fans that Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts can be purchased hot off the line.
The offer is good on July 13, 2013 only. Purchase one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts at regular price and get one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 76cents at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canadian shops. While supplies last. May not be combined with other offers. Not redeemable at grocery or convenience stores.
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Austin Trout knows if he is going to defeat Miguel Cotto Saturday night at Madison Square Garden, he has to take the fight to the Puerto Rican superstar.
"I know I'm going to have to put a lot of leather on him in order to get a decision win in Madison Square Garden," Trout said recently, "so a totally defensive fight is not going to necessarily be the key to victory for me."
Trout (25-0, 14 KOs), of Las Cruces, N.M., defends his WBA junior middleweight championship against Cotto, who is seeking to regain the belt he first won with a victory over Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium in 2010. That was one of nine fights Cotto (37-3, 30 KOs) has had in New York, making him the top ticket seller for boxing in the city's history.
"I'm just happy to be here again," said Cotto, whose last Garden fight a year ago resulted in an emotional victory over hated rival Antonio Margarito. "People here have supported my whole career, and I know [tonight] is going to be the same: a lot of people there shouting for me, being there to watch an entertaining fight. I'm ready."
Trout said he isn't concerned about the crowd. In building his career, he fought amid hostile crowds in Mexico, Panama and Canada. He feels a bond with New York. His mother was born in Brooklyn and he has returned often to visit his grandmother.
"If practice makes perfect, this is not my first time doing it, so I feel like I'll be pretty comfortable being in the hostile territory," Trout said. "Really the crowd can only do one thing, and that's make noise. They can't help him get up. They can't help him punch harder. They can't help him punch faster.
"I'm expecting and I'm preparing for Miguel to be at his absolute best anyway, so it's not like they can make him better than his best. And I've done all the preparation now, and really the only thing I'm focused on is Miguel Cotto in that ring."
Trained by former super featherweight contender Louie Burke, Trout is a southpaw boxer-puncher, whose style might prove a bit awkward for Cotto, 32, to solve. Trout, 27, works behind a stiff right jab that scores points and keeps his opponent off-balance.
"I'm going to have to keep him away from me, and there's no better measuring stick than the jab and I have a pretty good jab," Trout said. "So using the jab is definitely going to be a key. Just as he has a good jab and he's going to try and use it, I'm going to have to use my jab as well."
Two southpaws, Carlos Quintana and Zab Judah, gave Cotto problems before he rallied to win their fights. Cotto said he doesn't expect solving Trout to be much of a problem.
"I'm not giving up any details," Cotto said. "But I can tell you that it has been carefully planned over weeks of training. The Miguel Cotto that you are going to see is probably the best Cotto you've ever seen."
PREDICTION: Cotto will lose rounds early trying to solve Trout's southpaw style. Cotto will have to be aggressive and make his body punching become a factor late. If Trout can survive, he can win on points. Trout by split decision.
Showtime will televise the bout. The undercard features Salvador Sanchez II (30-4-3, 18 KOs) of Mexico fighting Jayson Velez (19-0, 14 KOs) of Puerto Rico for the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title, and Brooklyn middleweight Danny Jacobs (23-1, 20 KOs) takes on Chris Fitzpatrick (15-2, 6 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Tickets from $500 to $50 remain available.


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We had a beautiful weekend here! Julian went for his first ride in our backyard swing and enjoyed the heck out of it, and Ava enjoyed pushing him and time in the swing herself, so "fun in the backyard" is my theme for this week.
I couldn't pick just one picture to share (I never can), so I'm sharing a few of each of the kids, all taken on Saturday, May 19.
Thanks for looking. 🙂
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Colorado Interstate Gas Company
First Revised Volume No. 1
Contents / Previous / Next / Main Tariff Index
Effective Date: 06/01/2010, Docket: RP10-689-000, Status: Effective
Second Revised Sheet No. 387A Second Revised Sheet No. 387A
Superseding: First Revised Sheet No. 387A
Agreement No.___________
Transportation Service Agreement
______________________________Rate Schedule TF-4______________________________
The Parties identified below, in consideration of their mutual promises,
agree as follows:
1. Transporter: COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY
2. Shipper: ______________________________
3. Applicable Tariff: Transporter's FERC Gas Tariff, First Revised Volume No.
1, as the same may be amended or superseded from time to time ("the
Tariff"). Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined
elsewhere have the meanings given to them in the Tariff.
4. Changes in Rates and Terms. Transporter shall have the right to propose to
the FERC changes in its rates and terms of service and this Agreement
shall be deemed to include any changes which are made effective pursuant
to FERC Order or regulation or provisions of law, without prejudice to
Shipper's right to protest the same.
5. Transportation Service: Transportation Service at and between Primary
Point(s) of Receipt and Primary Point(s) of Delivery shall be on a firm
basis. Receipt and Delivery of quantities at Secondary Point(s) of Receipt
and/or Secondary Point(s) of Delivery shall be in accordance with the
6. Points of Receipt and Delivery: Shipper agrees to Tender Gas for
Transportation Service and Transporter agrees to accept Receipt Quantities
at the Primary Point(s) of Receipt identified in Exhibit A. Transporter
agrees to provide Transportation Service and Deliver Gas to Shipper (or
for Shipper's account) at the Primary Point(s) of Delivery identified in
Exhibit A. Minimum and maximum receipt and delivery pressures, as
applicable, are listed on Exhibit A.
7. Rates and Surcharges: As set forth in Exhibit B. Transporter and Shipper
may also agree to a discount using one of the discount types described in
Section 4.16 of the General Terms and Conditions of the Tariff.


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Used Car - 2012 Chrysler 300 4dr Car in Bedrock, Mn
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- Trip Odometer
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2012 Chrysler 300 ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
New models, new 8-speed transmission.
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size four-door sedan that comes in a variety of models to suit a style, performance, or set of features. Whether V6 or V8 and regardless of model it's a roomy, comfortable, quiet cruiser. Apart from its relative the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300 is the only rear-wheel-drive sedan we can think of that you can get for less than $35,000.
Thoroughly revamped and restyled for 2011, the 2012 Chrysler 300 nonetheless gets some revisions. Some new models have joined the lineup for 2012: a stylish Chrysler 300S, the new Chrysler 300C Luxury Series, and a new Chrysler 300 SRT8 super-sedan.
The Chrysler 300S is a sportier 300, with 20-inch wheels and firmer suspension.
2012 Chrysler 300 V6 models offer a new 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF that makes the Hemi V8-powered car nearly irrelevant. With this new transmission, the V6 gets an EPA-estimated 31 mpg Highway.
A new, optional navigation system is the best we've ever seen, with a large, 8.4-inch screen that's easily understood at a glance and easy to operate. We highly recommend opting for it. Also new for 2012 are the usual assortment of color and wheel design upgrades, and not one but new sound system upgrades.
The Chrysler 300 has all the heritage traits of an American luxury sedan such as room, comfort, endless features and amenities, power and a degree of presence, yet is also has good road manners, stops and changes directions as well as it goes. It also has a distinctive look ever harder to find in this era of economy-driven aerodynamics, pedestrian impact standards and corporate styling.
All-wheel drive is available. The ride height on 2012 Chrysler 300 AWD models is slightly lower than on 2011 models.
The Chrysler 300 comes in nearly any combination of V6 or V8 engine, 5- or 8-speed automatic, and rear- or all-wheel drive.
The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 model comes packed with a 470-hp 6.4-liter V8 (only a Corvette ZO6's is larger), Brembo brakes, forged alloy wheels, and Bilstein adaptive dampers similar to those Maserati uses. It's quick and good bang for the buck.
Consideration for the Chrysler 300 covers a wide spectrum including the Cadillac CTS, Lincoln MKS, Lexus GS, Infiniti M, Hyundai Genesis, Volvo S60, BMW 3 Series by price or 5 Series by size, and Mercedes C and E classes for the same criteria. A 300C AWD can compete with Ford's Taurus SHO. At about $47,000, the SRT8 is a cost-effective sports sedan alternative to Cadillac's CTS-V, BMW's M-cars and Mercedes-Benz's AMG E-Class. A Hyundai Genesis R-Spec is near identically priced but we don't find it a performance match.
The 2012 Chrysler 300 ($27,170) comes standard with a 292-hp 3.6-liter V6, 5-speed automatic, cloth upholstery, dual-zone climate control, multi-function tilt/telescoping steering wheel, driver information center, keyless entry, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Sirius audio with SD card and USB inputs, 12-way power driver seat, LED cabin lighting, 60/40 split-fold rear seat, and 17-inch wheels.
Options include an 8-speed automatic transmission ($1,000) and Uconnect voice control with Bluetooth ($295). Available for any 300 are Ivory pearl paint ($500) and an engine-block heater ($40). (All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, which do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.)
Chrysler 300 Limited ($32,170) upgrades to leather upholstery, 8-speed automatic, remote start, fog lamps, 18-inch wheels, 276-watt Alpine audio system, power passenger seat, and heated front seats. Chrysler 300 Limited AWD ($34,320) features all-wheel drive, bigger brakes and 19-inch wheels. The Luxury Group ($3,250) includes fancier leather, Olive wood trim, heated/cooled front seats and cupholders, heated rear seats, wood and leather wrapped heated power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power adjustable pedals, driver memory system, power rear sunshade and auto-dimming exterior mirrors. A SafetyTec package ($2,420) adds adaptive cruise control with collision warning, adaptive bi-Xenon SmartBeam headlamps, blind-spot and cross-path detection, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear park sensors, and rear fog lamps.
Chrysler 300C ($38,170) and 300C AWD ($40,320) come with a 363-hp 5.7-liter V8, 5-speed automatic and bigger brakes. Standard equipment mirrors the 300 Limited with Luxury Group and navigation, but with Olive wood optional. Also available: premium audio systems, SafetyTec package, moonroof, 19 and 20-inch wheels.
Chrysler 300S comes with a choice of V6 8-speed automatic ($33,170) with AWD ($35,320); V8 5-speed automatic ($39,710) with AWD ($41,320). S denotes body-color trim with gloss-black grille and headlight trim, matte carbon and piano-black cabin trim, 300S logo on cloth (V6) or leather (V8) seats, and the Beats By Dr. Dre sound system. The S V8 also gets rear sunshade, rain-sensing wipers, and performance-tuned steering. 300S options include UConnect with 8.4-inch touch screen, Garmin navigation, Sirius Travel Link with Real Time Traffic and Sirius satellite radio ($795).
Chrysler 300 SRT8 ($47,170) comes with a 470-hp 6.4-liter V8, five-speed automatic, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, Bilstein adaptive damping, and unique suspension and stability control calibration, brakes and tires. It also includes new nose and tail sections, sport seats with suede inserts, SRT-specific instrumentation and driver information, and a one-day driving experience on track with professional driver instruction. Most 300-line features are standard on the SRT8 though there are some options: three-season performance tires ($150), moonroof ($1,295), SafetyTec package, Harman/Kardon audio ($1,995), black chrome package and premium leather package. SRT8 carries a $1,000 federal Gas Guzzler Tax.
Safety equipment on the Chrysler 300 includes front, front side, driver knee, and side curtain air bags, electronic stability control with Brake Assist, and tire pressure monitoring system. The optional SafetyTec package groups several safety features together. Optional all-wheel drive improves stability in slippery conditions.
The front of the Chrysler 300 looks like a large sedan version of the Chrysler 200 midsize sedan and Town & Country minivan, with many of the same visual cues in the grille, headlamps, air intakes and front bumper. It's much sleeker and more rounded at the nose, but carries a much lower aerodynamic drag coefficient because of the rounded elements and the very laid-back windshield angle. Neither the windshield nor the rear window carries any bright moldings at all, unusual for a luxury car, but it works on the 300.
On the S and SRT versions a gloss-black grille and headlight housings framed against monochrome bodywork; it's hard to imagine understated and menacing applied to the same car but that's how it looks. Think of an S as what you needed a customizer for previously but can now get with factory fit, finish and warranty. Add in big dark wheels and the S and SRT versions deliver the aggressiveness of an AMG E-Class or Cadillac CTS-V with more elegant machinery like a Bentley GT. We have mixed feelings about the styling, especially that of the 300 SRT8. It looks like an upscale hot rod, but we're not sure it quite pulls it off. If you're going for the hot rod look, a Dodge Challenger seems more appropriate. The styling seems to work best on the standard models.
The profile of the Chrysler 300 shows pronounced wheel lips front and rear, and they are connected by a sharp body line that starts at the trailing edge of the front wheel well and rises continuously to finish at the side of the tail lamps. That line, coupled with the larger side windows, narrower pillars, and another sculpted line at the bottom of the doors, does wonders to slim down and muscle up the look of the 300.
At the rear, there's a chrome bar running across the bottom edge of the decklid between the new vertical LED taillamps and a tall, flat rear bumper between the exhaust outlets that widens the look of the car at the rear. The execution of the LED daytime running lights at the front and the LED rear lamps is excellent. The S and SRT have deeper panels and a lip spoiler for stability. If it were ours we'd peel off the SRT8 emblem and keep people guessing.
The Chrysler 300 instrument panel, seat trims, center stack, switches and controls, door panels and door pockets were all redesigned for 2011. The largest changes you'll notice for 2012 are the 8-speed shifter, two upper-echelon sound systems and the SRT8's more distinguished interior.
This is a big car, and the interior roominess and dimensions front and rear are suitably generous. One of the more pleasant surprises in the Chrysler 300 is the amount of light entering the car.
The interior environment is classy without being fussy, and the LED lighting and instrumentation are spot-on. Upholstery can be cloth, leather, or suede and leather on SRT8 and trim is faux wood, real wood, carbon-fiber or piano black lacquer style; interior adornment is generally matte-finish chrome so annoying reflections are minimal.
The instrument panel contains a bright gauge package, with crisp graphics and ice-blue accent lighting that is brilliantly legible day or night.
The center stack is dominated by a large (8.4-inch) touch-screen control system, with audio and climate functions. Optional is a brilliantly colorful, large-icon Garmin navigation system. This system, because of its size, graphics, and capabilities, may be the best all-around nav system currently available, easy to read, easy to use, and often readable from the back seat. We highly recommend it. Turn onto Beaver Brook Road and in big type at the top of the screen it says, 'Driving on Beaver Brook Road.' We love it.
The 300's new four-spoke padded steering wheel has a nice, thick leather-wrapped rim and a thickly padded hub flanked by redundant switches for the voice-activated telephone, cruise control, sound system, and driver information center. On S and SRT models magnesium paddle shifters rise behind the horizontal spokes. They work well except several times we'd bump one of the paddles when making a tight turn, such as turning left at a stop sign; this manually selected first gear, which we wouldn't notice until when the car didn't automatically shift into second while accelerating away from the intersection. It's a minor annoyance but worth mentioning.
All the materials in the seats, door trim panels, headliner and instrument panel are appropriate, yielding either the classic warm luxury environment in the 300 Limited or a more youthful, efficient style in the S and SRT. Either way the cabin is a quiet, calming place where miles are put away with ease; and a fuel tank can last 500 miles on the open road.
Two new audio systems are available. The Beats By Dr. Dre package features 10 speakers, one trunk-mounted subwoofer and a 552-watt 12-channel amplifier. Lest that's not enough, the Harman-Kardon system uses 19 speakers with subwoofer and a 900-watt 12-channel amplifier for 7.1 surround sound.
SRT8 models get a unique steering wheel with flattened bottom, sport seats that fit even big guys, carbon-fiber look trim and dark accents, and the touch-screen adds choices like steering angle, additional instrumentation and sport-mode switching for suspension, engine and transmission.
The trunk capacity of the Chrysler 300 is 16.3 cubic feet. Plus, every Chrysler 300 has a split-fold 60/40 rear seat for longer items.
Driving Impression
The standard engine in the Chrysler 300 and Limited models is the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with double overhead cams, 24 valves, and variable valve timing that aids flexibility and good fuel economy. The V6 puts out 292 horsepower at 6350 rpm, 260 pound-feet of torque at 4800 rpm. Like many modern engine it makes power high up the rev band, so don't be afraid to rev it. It's plenty smooth and delivers strong propulsion. With the 300's standard 5-speed automatic it rates an EPA-estimated 18/27/21 City/Highway/Combined miles per gallon.
However, a new 8-speed automatic bumps that to 19/31 City/Highway mpg because it allows easier acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. With gentle throttle it will get into top gear at 50 mph with the engine running just 1000 rpm, allowing level interstate cruising on minimal fuel. An all-wheel-drive V6 with the 8-speed automatic rates the same 18/27 mpg as a rear-drive 5-speed automatic.
The 8-speed also gets a new shifter. It has four positions (PRND) and a +/- gate to the side for manual operation. The stubby T-handle looks like an inverted putter head and is essentially an electronic switch. As a result the same motion is used for changing from Drive to Sport or Sport to Drive, and it's very easy to get Park when you want Reverse by pushing once too often. If it's your only car you'll grow accustomed; if you drive more than one automatic then acclimation will take longer.
The 300C and 300S V8 come with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine, generating 363 horsepower and 394 foot-pounds of torque at lower rpm than the V6. Paired with a 5-speed automatic it rates 16/25/19 mpg (15/23 with all-wheel drive) and mid-grade gasoline is specified. While the extra 71 horses over the V6 and infectious sound get the headlines, it's the 134 lb-ft of added torque that shows up far more often. Not many $40,000 four-doors will launch as hard as an all-wheel-drive Hemi.
We've sampled everything from the base, cloth upholstered V6 to the hairy-chested (but buttoned up) SRT8, and for most drivers the V6 will be more than adequate. It has adequate power when you need it and uses minimal fuel when you don't, and never makes untoward noise or vibration. We'd opt for the 8-speed automatic both to maximize efficiency and because it improves feel, performance and response.
We exercised, pushed and stressed Chrysler 300s in the hills and valleys, sinewy mountain roads and a racetrack and found them to be wonderful traveling companions. The variable-ratio electro-hydraulic power steering system has a lovely, firm feel to it, as though it's actually connected to and directing something down there on the road surface, and the car turns in with authority and without objectionable body roll. On S models the steering is faster and effort is increased with the V8, dare we say perfectly matching that model's composure.
Ride quality is smooth, comfortable and quiet. The cabin has been quieted down considerably with the addition of an acoustic bellypan under the car, acoustic material in the wheel wells and pillars, laminated front glass, multiple door seals, and an acoustic wrap around the complete interior to block out noise from the mechanical systems, the wind and the tires. Chrysler claims it's quieter than a Lexus LS460, an admirable claim, but we can say only that it is clear enough to hear a trumpet soloist breathe while the car is gliding along at 100 mph.
The anti-lock brake package with electronic brake-force distribution has everything you could ask for in terms of power, pedal modulation, and emergency capabilities, and is the largest component of a very complete safety package that includes traction control, stability control, and front, side, roof and driver knee air bags.
The SRT8 pushes the realm of super sedan. With a 470-hp big-bore V8, solid-shifting 5-speed automatic, adaptive dampers from Bilstein, four-piston Brembo brakes and lighter forged alloy wheels with fairly sticky 20-inch tires the SRT8 adds to every dynamic. It's muted enough to make a fast, comfortable touring machine and amped-up enough to make quick work of any road. The 5-speed auto does what it's told but isn't as advanced as much of the competition's 6-, 7-, and 8-speeds. Fuel economy is respectable only compared to other super-sedans, and it isn't as fast as things like the Cadillac CTS-V or Mercedes E63 AMG. However, using all those cars delivers usually requires a racetrack. Also, the SRT8 costs $15,000-$40,000 less, and a set of replacement tires is about two-thirds that of the other cars.
Stand on the gas and the SRT8 accelerates like a rocket, with truckloads of torque. It feels like a modern muscle car. When cruising, it comes up short in the refinement category. The big-horsepower versions of all of these big, luxury hot rods lack some of the refinement of the less-stressed versions, but this seems particularly true with the Chrysler 300 SRT8. There's a clunky factor here. If we're going to suffer the downsides of a hot rod, we prefer the looks and character of the Dodge Challenger or Charger to the 300 SRT8.
The Chrysler 300 is a big American car with room, comfort, power, presence. It comes in a wide range of models and offers a good value.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Los Angeles; with Jim McCraw reporting from San Diego; and Mitch McCullough in New York.
Model Lineup
Chrysler 300 ($27,170); Limited ($32,170), AWD ($34,320); 300S V6 ($33,170), AWD ($35,320); 300C ($38,170), AWD ($40,320); 300S V8 ($39,710), AWD ($41,320).
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Chrysler 300 Limited ($32,170).The Chrysler 300 stands out with bold, imposing styling. Its strong lines give off a sense of power and refined stature. The 300 is available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, with V6 or V8 power. The 3.6-liter V6 sends power through a five-speed (Base) or eight-speed (Limited and S) transmission. S V8 models use a 5.7-liter V8 and five-speed automatic transmission. The performance oriented SRT8 receives a mammoth 6.4-liter V8 and five-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes, active-headrests, driver knee, seat-mounted side and overhead curtain airbags, traction control, stability control and ignition disable. Available features include heated and ventilated leather front bucket seats, navigation system, Bluetooth and automatic dual-zone climate control. The 300 receives several new trims and all-wheel drive for 2012. The new trims are; Limited, S, and SRT8 (rear wheel drive only).
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Trailer For Neil Young's 'Journeys' Released
Sony Classics Pictures has released a trailer for 'Journeys,' the Jonathan Demme-directed film which combines footage from Neil Young's 2011 solo show at Toronto's Massey Hall with a road trip up through his native Ontario. The documentary, which premiered at Sundance this past January, will be in theaters June 29.
In the trailer, Young drives through Omemee, the "town in north Ontario with dream comfort memory to spare" he sang about in 1970′s 'Helpless.' Young spent his childhood in Omemee before the family moved to the Toronto area. Driving through it in a 1956 Ford Crown Victoria nearly 60 years after he moved away, Young points out what has changed and what has remained. "It certainly doesn't look anything like it did before, he said. "But I can smell it." Throughout the trailer, music from Young's concert plays.
On June 5, Young, whose song 'Rockin' in the Free World' was No. 34 on our list of the Top 100 Classic Rock Songs, will release 'Americana,' in which he and his longtime cohorts Crazy Horse radically redefine a handful of classic American folk songs, including 'Oh Susannah.'
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WASHINGTON—The Colorado Rapids finally killed off one of the longest-running streaks in MLS on Saturday night, ending their 11-year winless drought at RFK Stadium with a confident 1-0 victory over D.C. United.
Mehdi Ballouchy's 67th minute solo effort broke a 263-minute goalless streak for the Mile High Club and paved the way for a win that pushes cellar-dwelling United into even deeper misery.
The visitors started well, controlling possession early on and nearly taking a lead in the first minute when Conor Casey just missed out on Omar Cummings' cross from the right wing.
All eyes were on Casey to see how the big targetman would perform after missing out on a U.S. World Cup roster slot on Tuesday. But 28 minutes in, he missed a far more inviting chance to add his name to the score sheet when he slipped away from Juan Manuel Pena and met Mehdi Ballouchy's pinpoint cross deep in the D.C. box, only to screw his header well wide with goalkeeper Bill Hamid at his mercy.
The cagey match briefly burst into life in the moments afterward, as Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens had to race out and punch away Christian Castillo's cross before Danny Allsopp arrived. Seconds later a counterattack gave United's Australian striker space to make a surging solo run into the box, but Pickens held his ground and blocked Allsopp's angled shot comfortably.
Colorado sat deeper and conceded more of the ball as the match unfolded but United continued to lack a cutting edge in the final third of the field, and as in so many of their previous matches, they were duly punished as the Rapids seized the lead in contentious circumstances in the 67th minute.
Referee Jorge Gonzalez had taken a laissez-faire approach in his governance of the match, but even by those standards, there was widespread shock at his decision to wave play-on after Wells Thompson slid though Rodney Wallace's ankle near the halfway line, allowing Ballouchy to lope clear down the right channel.
But the Moroccan nonetheless displayed impressive skill to advance on Pena, buy time with a quick stepover and cut inside before drilling a low left-footer just inside the near post, catching Hamid flat-footed as his view was obscured by Pena's attempted block.
The Rapids went extremely close to doubling their advantage on several occasions as United's collective spirit sagged dramatically after Ballouchy's strike. Colin Clark clanged a long-range blast off the post moments after entering the match and Ballouchy saw his bending, dipping free kick smack the upper corner of the woodwork and bounce away.
D.C. coach Curt Onalfo threw on Jaime Moreno and Andy Najar and switched to a three-man defense in the late going, but his team still struggled to carve out clear opportunities, and Gonzalez's full-time whistle brought down the curtain on another disappointing evening at RFK.
Prior to today, the last time Colorado defeated DC on the road was on July 10, 1999. This was the Rapids third road win in five games this season, surpassing the team's total road wins in all of 2009.
Scoring Summary:
COL -- Mehdi Ballouchy 2 (unassisted) 67
Colorado Rapids -- Matt Pickens, Marvell Wynne, Julien Baudet, Drew Moor, Danny Earls, Mehdi Ballouchy, Pablo Mastroeni, Omar Cummings (Quincy Amarikwa 89), Jeff Larentowicz, Wells Thompson (Colin Clark 68), Conor Casey (Ross LaBauex 89).
Subs not used: Ian Joyce, Claudio Lopez, Andre Akpan, Michael Holody
D.C. United -- Bill Hamid, Jordan Graye, Carey Talley, Juan Manuel Pena (Jaime Moreno 72), Rodney Wallace, Thabiso Khumalo (Brandon Barklage 46), Kurt Morsink (Andy Najar 80), Clyde Simms, Christian Castillo, Adam Cristman, Danny Allsopp.
Misconduct Summary:
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez; Referee's Assistants: Steven Taylor; Eric Proctor; 4th Official: Jasen Anno
Attendance: 13,570
Weather: Partly Cloudy-and-78-degrees


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Spors Receives Tomato Can Loving Cup Award
Daniel Spors recognized for his outstanding achievements and leadership.
Mary Maus Kosir, Assistant Dean of the Carlson School's Undergraduate Program, presented the coveted Tomato Can Loving Cup Award to Daniel Spors (BSB '12) at the Undergraduate Commencement Exercises on May 14. Below are the remarks of Maus Kosir:
"The Carlson School has numerous outstanding students and some of their special achievements are indicated in today's program. But in the interest of time, we ask only one student to come on stage to receive an award.
The Tomato Can Loving Cup Award is the oldest award given to students by the Carlson School of Management; today it is being presented to an outstanding undergraduate for the 83rd consecutive year--a very momentous occasion in the history of the Carlson School of Management. The award itself is, indeed, a tomato soup can, which we have preserved over the years, and on it are the signatures and engraved names of the 82 previous recipients. The Tomato Can Award recipient, following two years of professional work experience, is also eligible for a half tuition scholarship to the Carlson Full-Time MBA Program.
While I provide a brief summary of the accomplishments of this years' winner, I would like him to please come forward to receive the award--Danny Spors, would you please join me on stage?
When I think of a person who best exemplifies the character of this award, Danny comes to mind. He has been an exemplary student leader, and will certainly continue to make the Carlson School proud as he graduates today.
The University of Minnesota is extremely lucky to have students of Danny's caliber representing us. He has been a dedicated student, in both academics and extra-curricular activities, throughout his college career. He not only strives for excellence in his academics, but he truly loves learning and preparing himself for the future.
Danny entered the Carlson School as a freshman four years ago, and his contributions to the University community are numerous, including serving as University of Minnesota Senator and Minnesota Student Association member, Delta Sigma Pi chapter president and VP of Pledge Education, as well as a member of Carlson Business Board since 2009. In addition, he participated in the Brand Enterprise and worked as a TA for Business Communication. Danny was also recently voted Carlson Senior of the Year.
In each of these roles, Danny has proven himself as a dedicated and engaged leader and active participant in the University of Minnesota community. Completing a major in marketing with minor in mass communication, Danny is an excellent role model for his fellow classmates and for all of us here today. Those of us who have had the opportunity to work with Danny know that his approachable demeanor, commitment, and passion will take him far in life.
I'd like to introduce Danny Spors, Class of 2012."


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[Intro: Ed Sheeran]
Faces change
But this place'll stay the same
And I'll know when I'll go
[Verse 1: Yelawolf]
Yeah, and I'm pickin' up another bag
And I pack another knapsack
The airport's like a stop light to me
Sittin' on red, green light go
Can't see my family
My family grew into a globe of friends and fans
Or some may call 'em
And it's on the stage I stand
To jam, rock, sing
No wakin' up to stop the dream
I lived the life, signed a picture
Cause no dam could stop the stream
Or flood gates, I'm in a fucked race
And a pocket fulla culture condoms
They put you on the podium for first place
But on the block, they judge you on 'em
Who got the South in a six-pack, and a shotgun just for show?
I put the white boys back in gold teeth
Put the hood in mossy oak
I'm the
Child of a deadbeat, so I gotta give the beat some life
Beat me down with criticism
But at least the critic's write
With a broken pen, there they go again
I'm a token man, I'm a rollin' gem
Like a rollin' stone, I'm closin' in
I'm goin' home, I'm home again
Bring it back up in the U.K
With a Dixie flag and a sixty sack
Catfish Billy, hell, you say
I'm just bein' blunt, homie
Keep the grass
(Now bumper sticker that, drop a rap and change me)
[Hook: Ed Sheeran]
You changed me
Into what I am now
You made me
It was something I was always gonna be
It seems these broken dreams don't lie
And so now my broken wings will fly
[Verse 2: Yelawolf]
Yeah, take one look
Better yea? Take two
But if I take that break, as a move you made
This dude you shape, will come take you back
Back to the roots of bein'
Without a fuckin' pot to pee in
Or a spot to sleep in
Hot or cold outside, it's not the season
Cuz I am not the reason
That the image you're used to seein'
Is usually being fake, so to me the hate is meaningless
Meaning yes, I'm different
Differently made
And me screamin' the A
Is not the difference in grades
It's the place I stayed
Cuz the schools were underpaid
The teachers taught, but to me they fought
The star that was underway
It was under Wayne, it was in my name
Michael, M.W.A
And in trouble I stayed
Breakin' out of this bubble they made
Played with the dice, but I rolled that seven
And I'll go back to heaven in a Chevrolet
Fuck the world with a tattooed hand
Committed to the words I say
A blood-line's not a family-tree
It's a needle in my skin for all to see
I ain't never got a spring-break tattoo drunk
But I drink and take the ink
(Shirts off, you can't, you can't change me!)
[Hook: Ed Sheeran]
You changed me
Into what I am now
You made me
It was something I was always gonna be
It seems these broken dreams don't lie
And so now my broken wings will fly
This is a song off Ed Sheeran and Yelawolf's collaborative "The Slumdon Bridge EP". Really sick song, with Ed Sheeran bringing in an awesome hook, and Yelawolf just being a goddamn country hardass mufucka.


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"When you can not compete, you are declaring open. This masks incompetence." (translated)That's quite a statement, and one made with no basis whatsoever. Openness could "mask incompetence," but I'd argue that it's much easier to mask incompetence with a closed solution. Open generally is the opposite of "masking" anything. He also makes the typical FUDian arguments that open source is more expensive to run, which isn't quite accurate (or, realistically, depends on what it is you're trying to do). But this claim that openness is about incompetence is just plain ridiculous.


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Medicine as profession - "gatekeeping".
Authority, expertise
Colonial America
Family, community healers
Domestic medical manuals, herbs
apprenticeship training
Medical College of Philadelphia 1765.
1810-1820 med schools Baltimore, Cincinnati, Vermont, Western New York
Mainstream medical care
"heroic measures" (bleeding, purging, blistering, heavy doses of mercury)
homeopaths "law of similars"
hydropathy water treatment
Thomsonianism botanic medicine
1900 160 med schools in US
1893 Johns Hopkins
1904 AMA Council on Medical Education - Abraham Flexner - 1910 Flexner report
Edward Clarke: "God forbid I should ever see men & women aiding each other to display with the scalpel the secrets of the reproductive system or charmingly discuss syphilis together."
"separate spheres"
1892: "Medicine is disgusting to women accustomed to the soft side of life."
1871 president AMA called women in medicine "monstrous productions seeking to rival men"; editor Buffalo Med Journal called women doctors "loathsome & disgusting"
Godey's Lady's Book:"Talk about medicine being the appropriate sphere of man alone! With tenfold more plausibility & reason, might we say, it is the appropriate sphere of women alone."
1870s Boston Med Journal:
"And when the ladies get degrees,
depend on it there's nothing will please,
til they have got our chairs and fees,
and there's an end of you and me."
nurses "proper station"
Journal American Medical Association 1901: nurse too "often conceited & too unconscious of the due subordination she owes to the medical profession."
Elizabeth Blackwell
born England 1821,
Geneva College, New York degree 1849
1853 NY Infirmary for Women & Children
sister Emily Blackwell
Harriot Hunt
Born 1805
1835 set up medical practice in Boston,
1847 applied Harvard: "it seemed farcical to asked whether a woman who had been practicing medicine many years might be allowed to share the privilege of drinking at the fountains of science - a privilege which would not impoverish them, but make me rich indeed."
no woman "of true delicacy" would want to attend medical lectures - "We object to having the company of any female forced upon us, who is disposed to unsex herself & sacrifice her modesty by appearing with men in the medical lecture room."
"If I had had cholera, I could not have been more avoided than I was."
1848 New England Female Medical College
"that nice sense of delicacy which is the ornament of the female character, the soul of virtue & the safeguard of morals, would be maintained."
Graduates get title "doctress"
Other women doctors disappointed: "Not one of my expectations for a thorough medical education for women has been realized. If it were the intention of the trustees to supply the country with ill-educated women under the name of physicians, the NEFMC is on the right track."
1864 Rebecca Lee - practice in Richmond, VA.
Mary Thompson Chicago & 1865 hospital for women & children
NEFMC collapsed early 1870s.
Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania 1850, Philadelphia
Degrees "would not be inferior to those of any other medical institution of this country."
Marie Zakrewska
- born Berlin 1829,
1849 study at Prussian medical school
1853 to New York
Cleveland Medical College
1862 set up New England Hospital for Women & Children Boston
support from Woman's Journal
Mary Jacobi: "You must combine to resolve the difficulties which stand in your way to prevent woman from demonstrating her ability. We have not yet reached the time when it will be as natural for a family to employ a woman physician as a man. To bring about this state will require much individual & collective persistent effort."
"We look to you [women doctors] to elevate the profession's standards. You bring to the profession the spirit & life of true woman and infuse more purity in the ranks."
Boston peaked 1900 - women 18.2% city's doctors Boston Univ., Tufts
1900 France 95 female physicians, England 258, US over 7000, at least 1/3rd with medical degrees - overall, women probably peak at 6% of all American doctors in 1910
1893 Woman's Medical Journal
1881 committee including Zakrzewka & Blackwell raised $50,000 to make Harvard coed; raise to $500,000 for Johns Hopkins;
Mary Jacobi: "It is astonishing how many firm objections to admitting women, listing feasibility, modesty & propriety will melt away before the charmed touch of a few thousand dollars."
1920s only 44% all male medical students at Michigan had bachelor's degrees, 85% women. Female GPA 3.87 vs men 3.46.
Emily Blackwell: "We had held open the doors for women until broader gates had swung wide for their admission."
1902-1926 number of women medical students down 25%.
Hopkins women 33% of class in 1896, 10% 1916.
Michigan from 25% in 1890 to 3% 1910.
1935 half US hospitals still never employed woman doctor.
Medical College of Chicago - founded in 1870,
By 1892 graduated 350 women doctors, merge with Northwestern University
1902 Northwestern closes women's division not allowed again til 1926 with gift from Mrs. Montgomery Ward,
Florence Sabin (1871-1953)
Undergrad degree Smith 1893, entered Hopkins med sch 1896.
1900 Hopkins MD
1902 first woman faculty member Hopkins Med Sch, assistant professor in anatomy
first woman full professor in histology development of blood cells and lymph nodes;
1925 NY's Rockefeller Institute work on tuberculosis;
1944 Colorado public health committee lobbying state for reform legislation, reorganizing state health dept.
Alice Hamilton (1869-1970)
Degree Michigan 1893
Working with Jane Addams at Hull House, Chicago
1911 US govt's Bureau of Labor
industrial health lead, radium
1918 Harvard position of industrial medicine in school of public health


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Tidworth is a blossoming town half-way between Salisbury and Andover; it is also conveniently placed as the only connection between the M3 and the A303, the only connection between Cornwall and civilisation. It's never really been known for anything; though they seem to believe they were once widely appreciated for their quaint charms, polo pitches and Army connections. Now however, they are more widely hated for their connections to James Blunt.
Before Tidworth was born; the plot of earth it finds itself on was a village called Tedworth, named after the serial killer Ted Worth. The town was named after him once his body was uncovered in the midst of Salisbury Plain; the villagers were impressed with his courage of stepping onto the forbidden grounds that they decided to honour him with a town, and a house in his honour.
Apparently, his decapitated body is still on show in Tedworth House today.
Arrival of TidworthEdit
After several disputes with residents over whether the army was able to use Salisbury Plain, Tedworth was involved in an unfortunate atomic test gone wrong. There was one survivor, who hid in a lead-lined refrigerator. This survivor was quickly killed in a stabbing in Southampton; but in no way was this a conspiracy.
Once Tedworth was removed from all the maps; the army wasted no time in building the inconspicuous village of Tidworth. The General at the time insisted:
"Tidworth is in no way related to Tedworth; that's bullshit, much like Scientology"
They were so keen to get started that they did not wait for the radioactivity to fully clear. That is why there's such a high concentration of retarded chavs.
Tidworth then became the home to almost all things wrong with the world: chavs, the army, lesbians and terrorists. Of course, for this reason the council decided that Tidworthians should have fuck-all to do with their time, apart from visiting the second hand furniture store, shopping in Londis, or getting pissed up at The Ram.
No one really complained about this, as the chavs had too much fun throwing rocks at one another on the bench; the lesbians found work in the Londis; the army got pissed up in The Ram; and the terrorists shot squaddies on their way out of The Ram.
This is when Tidworth inherited the dictator of all supermarkets, and officially made them home to everything wrong in the world. This period in Tidworth's history is a little sketchy, due to the TTA's (Tesco Terrorist Army) close affiliations with the author.
The Population of TidworthEdit
The town of Tidworth is home to nearly 10,000 people; the majority of which are in some way connected to the army. This is because Tidworth is a Garrison town, which means unless you are some way military you will be shot.
Apart from the army, there are many stereotypes of Britain represented in Tescoworth. In fact, if you visit Tesco on a Sunday morning, you'll be sure to see the whole funny farm trying to batter each other with trolleys. (See Tidworth Gang Markings).
- 90% of Tidworth is, in fact, part of the Military. Approximately 0.9% are actually English, whilst the other 99.1% are either Welsh or Fijian.
- 5% of Tidworth belongs to Chavs. These tracky-wearing yobs are actually not athletic and wear enough bling to blind normal people.
- 2% of the population are fat knackers.
- 1% of Tidworthians are at the age of retirement or beyond. That is why the Shaw Trust is succeeding to the extent that they are considering expansion.
- 1% are Poles; making for pretty decorations along the high-street.
- 0.4% are retards still suffering from the after-effects of radiation poisoning.
- 0.3% is made up of the extended Chinese family who owns the local chippie.
- 0.2% are Greeks who own the Feta Chinese place and the Cafe.
- 0.1% are normal people, hiding in the sewers.
Famous People of TidworthEdit
Have you ever heard of James Blunt? You know, that guy who sings like someone's got a hold of his goolies with a monkey wrench? Oh for God's sake, he sings about Jesus's birth and a bloke named Jimmy. Yes, that fag. Well, he comes from Tidworth, and we're more than happy to declare it. In fact, beneath the "Now Entering" sign, it says "Home of James Blunt". It successfully keeps anyone with any sense out.
We're also where one of the Studd brothers were born. Fuck knows who they are, I just found it on Wikipedia
We're also a good place for Royal Correspondents to gather, as the family comes down here often to watch a bit of polo and shoulder-rub with the people. It was actually a Tidworthian that gave Harry the Nazi costume, you know.
Titsworth has it's own currency. It's exchange rate is 1000 Tidworts to the British penny; this means if you're successful in Tidworth, you're pretty much a hobo anywhere else. With current economic inflation, it costs 70,000 Tidworts to buy a loaf of bread, much like in Zimbabwe; but, as of yet, no political activists have come to save our sorry arses.
Tidworth's main export would be their armed forces. They can be put to use as targets for wannabe terrorists or Americans. They also have a high rate of chav exports to genetic testing, and to NASA, for the Moon Chav colonies. As of yet, we know of no breakthroughs from this research, but who cares? It gets them to piss off from the bench.
They are also looking into exporting Fijians and Polish people; they could be useful somehow.
Notable places of TidworthEdit
The SPAR is one of the most significant buildings in Twatworth, as it started a new era in history. It is one of the only sources of income to the council, as it is a popular attraction to tourists for its every stereotype of "Britain under one roof". With such amazing attractions as:
- The doughnut that is THAT shade of pink.
- The Chav petting zoo (white lightening an extra 20p)
- Your Mom
- Pole dancing classes, with Marius Unpronouncablenameski
- Trolley Wars
- Reduced Isle
Tours daily at 9 am, 12 pm, 5 pm and 10 pm; with every visit get a free 'Sparsworth Experience' t-shirt.
A mass of chrome, steel, glass and radioactive waste, the Tidworth Leisure Centre was built to reduce the amount of fat chicks found in Tidworth. It has now become the site of the Tidworth prostitution ring, offering you Tender Loving Care, and any other fantasy you've got.
The BenchEdit
This is the Bench of all Benches, right outside the abandoned police station next to SPAR. It is commonplace for the chavs to hang around here, as it is the chav mating ground. Here they will be found in full mating garb, with alcohol scabbed from Tesco, reproducing like rabbits. Walking past here will result in a stabbing. Don't say I didn't warn you.
This Chavitat is homed to all varieties of chav; in an environment that looks startlingly much like urban wasteland. But it's not; in fact, it is radioactive wasteland, full of broken bottles, spliffs and discarded bling. This vast expanse of ground is decorated with a half-pipe that the council thought would attract the skaters in. Unfortunately, the lesser Lacoste chavs are territorial.
The Tidworth MaseeveEdit
The Tidworth Massive are, in fact, not as massive as their name suggests, but are rather a group of 20 chavs who are disillusioned enough to believe that Titsworth is a Ghetto. They are unlike the rest of chavs in Tidworth, as they have labelled themselves in an attempt to show their gangsta boi rootz.
Unlike the lesser Lacoste chav, these chavs are of the Nike and Burbery classes and have a distinguishing coat of white Lycra and trousers tucked into their socks. They also have an unusual mating call:
- Tesssscooo innneeet!
The Massive had a recording contract with song giants Bebo. However, after much backlash from the real gangstas from Andover, the Maseeve decided the rock'n'roll lifestyle was not for them and went into retirement.


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I'm going to put them on my Facebook too! Hopefully I get some responses.
Melinda, great finds!
I have a minor alteration to #2. Men don't care about flavored seasalt or cool ranch. If men could get pregnant, morning after pills would taste like potato chips and beer.
1 and 3 are good because they carry an element of truth. The others are old rehashes.
That Republican park bench nicely captures the devolution of what, once upon a time, was the party of progress and of the abolition of slavery.
It's an appropriate reuse of the partial bench from Denver Water's campaign "Use Only What You Need"!
I found some more advertising benches that are variously creative, thought-provoking, rude, or fun.
The third image is a bit odd because The God Delusion book actually contends that a supernatural creator almost certainly does not exist and that belief in a personal God qualifies as a delusion. It was written by Richard Dawkins, who is an atheist. An atheist burning such a book dosen't make too much sense.
I think the point is about 2 meters above your head there Dustin.
Our (relative lack of) reaction, though, makes much more sense than that of some religionists at any perceived disrespect of their holy scriptures. (Or of the inciteful -- not "insightful" -- pastor who would burn a Qur'an to make a statement.)
If men got pregnant there would be drive-through abortions clinics and beer while you waited.
When Christians WIN, they think this is because God is on "Their side." How do they explain when they lose? Simple. It's "God's will," and you can't understand the great mysteries of the mind of God. It's all part of his "grand purpose" that is beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. Of course, this reasoning goes down the drain with a win, because then they DO understand the mind of God. God wanted them to win. Can't you see that obvious point?
Orwell's Doublethink at its finest!
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Instead of installing eco-friendly toilets in New York, a contractor set up a bribery ring that flushed the city of $1.3 million.
Frank Rizzo, 31, of Jamesburg, N.J., has pleaded guilty to fraud, bribery, tax-evasion and money-laundering charges flowing from his dirty racket.
Rizzo worked for Volt Viewtech, which was contracted by the city's Department of Environmental Protection to run a toilet-rebate program to save water.
But rather than looking after the environment, he took care of his bank account by taking checks that were supposed to be paid to property owners who installed low-flushing toilets, federal prosecutors said yesterday.
Rizzo and other Volt Viewtech workers took bribes from plumbers and allowed them to hand in paperwork claiming toilets had been installed when they hadn't, Manhattan U.S. Attorney James Comey said.
Rizzo and his Volt Viewtech henchmen then pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars in rebates from the DEP and gave the plumbers kickbacks, Comey said.
The rebates ranged from $150 to $240 per toilet, and the city paid out about $300 million under the four-year program, which ran until 1997.
Rizzo faces up to five years in the slammer for conspiracy and tax evasion, 10 years for bribery and 20 years for money laundering.
He also faces fines that could run into millions of dollars.
After a lengthy investigation involving the Internal Revenue Service and the New York City Department of Investigation, nine other people were also charged last year.
Six of them have pleaded guilty, while three others – plumbers Abraham Markowitz, Max Weisz and Elias Bochner – are scheduled for trial in Manhattan federal court on Oct. 28.