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By Robert Bluthardt
Director, Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Published November 2010
To the first-time visitor, Fort Concho presents a commanding appearance—a large Parade Ground with a center flagpole surrounded by several rows of 1800s buildings, all restored to their military exteriors. Little of the current century intrudes, as power poles, city streets and other modern distractions have mostly been removed or hidden. Perhaps, thinks the visitor, it was always this way, but many long-time residents know, "it was not always thus."
Built and operated between 1867 and 1889, Fort Concho was never meant to be permanent. The U. S. Army built, relocated, and abandoned forts across the west as quickly as the frontier moved. Many forts crumbled into ruins; a few were stripped of their valued building materials; and some survived in very changed fashions.
What saved Fort Concho was both an accident of its limestone construction and the development of a viable community across the river. These well built structures offered San Angelo citizens new homes and commercial locations at the close of the 19th century. By the early 1900s, the fort anchored what was called the "Fort Concho Addition," and the old post settled into nearly 40 years of semi-retirement.
Amazingly, local folks made some efforts as early as 1905 to save the place as a monument to the pioneer past, as former post trader J. L. Millspaugh suggested that the city could buy the entire site for $15,000. A dollar bought more in those days, and 15,000 of them was far beyond the newly incorporated city's budget. In 1913, the Santa Fe Railroad gave the eastern third of the parade ground to the city, and for a century that parcel has remained clear of any new buildings or distractions. Meanwhile, in 1923, the Daughters of
the American Revolution announced their plans to save the whole fort, but they fell far, far short in fundraising and settled for a stone marker that now sits near our visitor entrance at Barracks 1.
Ginevra Wood Carson, a lady of vision, energy, and endurance, took on the project in the late 1920s, creating the West Texas Museum in the old Tom Green County Courthouse in 1928, and moving the museum to the fort's Headquarters Building in 1930 at the dawn of the Great Depression. Through that difficult decade, World War II, and the great drought of the 1950s, she directed the preservation efforts, never losing faith when resources were scarce. Mrs. Carson had to have a sense of humor—or at least great patience—as the city sometimes purchased old fort property, but then assigned it to some other municipal function. In 1939, for example, the city bought the old commissary building and Mrs. Carson's dream of new exhibit space were dashed when the large structure became the city transit bus barn.
After World War II, both the schoolhouse and two barracks and mess halls were returned to the museum and offered new spaces for displays, but the majority of the military post remained in private hands. In addition, a 1907 elementary school squatted in the middle of the Parade Ground, several 1900s buildings fronted South Oakes Street, new streets cut through the site, and a series of residences filled the gap where Barracks 3 and 4 had tumbled into ruins a generation before. Many of the old officers' quarters had become private homes too, saved from destruction, but in some cases renovated far beyond their simple military styles.
Yes, Fort Concho survived, but you had to struggle to "see" the whole site.
Mrs. Carson and her allies had accomplished much, but original visions of returning the whole fort to its 1800s glory seemed far away. Administratively, the fort preservation had some support, as it had been owned by the city of San Angelo since 1935 and made a full unit of city government by 1955, and it received the very prestigious honor of being declared a national historic landmark in 1961.
Money, staff, and planning all came together in the 1960s. Mrs. Carson's successors raised the funds to purchase one officers' quarters after another, adding a piece of land here and another there throughout the decade. The fort hired a professionally trained staff in the late 1960s. Foundation and government money became available for land and building acquisitions, and the fort made substantial progress on holding events, creating new exhibits, a collections, and a research library. Visitation increased and supporters realized that the best days were ahead.
In the 1970s, major renovation projects included restoring Officers' Quarters 7 into offices and a research library. The San Angelo Junior League helped to create the fort's education department in 1976. Major land purchases included the old quartermaster storehouse, the site of the old post hospital, the land between Barracks 2 and 5, and property facing the parade ground and Officers' Row. At the end of the decade, the Fort board and staff commissioned the Austin firm of Bell, Klein, and Hoffman to create a master plan for development and restoration.
The "Master Plan" as it was often called, spurred the restoration of the commissary into a meeting hall with a second partnership with the Junior League which had assisted the fort in the professional restoration of Officers' Quarters 8 a decade earlier. The quartermaster storehouse became the first home of the newly created San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, and Officers' Quarters 9, after full restoration, became the site's education building.
Two major developments occurred in the 1980s: the fort board bought the old Monarch Tile block on South Oakes Street, getting back the original Barracks 1 and 2, and eventually worked with the city to see the non-historic property renovated into state office space. Also, the "Hospital-School Project" reconstructed the old post hospital in its 1870s form, created a new Fort Concho Elementary School nearby, and cleared the parade ground for the first time in almost a century. Now you could "see" the fort across the open field and the same impressive vista offered itself to passing drivers on South Oakes Street.
Over the past 20 years, improvements have continued with a new visitor center at Barracks 1, part of the overall creation of the Paseo de Santa Angela across South Oakes Street. Avenue C was closed in 1997 and replaced 10 years later with a period "company street," while a new pathway and traffic light offered a safe and attractive entrance for guests. The fort finally purchased the original stables block in 1997, transforming one non-historic section into more revenue-producing office space, another two sections into storage space, and a last section becoming a huge rental hall for parties and gatherings.
But what is ahead? Mrs. Carson would be pleased with the progress since her first efforts over 80 years ago, but were she still with us (she passed away in 1958), she might recommend the following:
- Remove Avenue D, create the company street, and bring back the entire fort grounds to those traffic-free days of the 1870s.
- Rebuild the Post Surgeon's Quarters, a portion of which sits in the current Avenue D, so maybe #1 and #2 can be combined.
- Rebuild the Guardhouse, located between Barracks 6 and the Quartermaster, identical in appearance to a barracks and slightly smaller.
- Fill that gap between Barracks 2 and 5 by rebuilding both Barracks 3 and 4 and their mess halls. The fort's ever-expanding library, archives, and collections deserve new homes and better spaces to display our fine artifacts.
- Rebuild Officers' Quarters 5, the only quarters along the row that did not survive.
- Reconstruct the Post Bandstand, a handsome structure at the far west end of the Parade Ground. It would be an appropriate site for future concerts
Fort Concho will mark its 150th anniversary of establishment in 2017, so some of the above goals are not impossible. Established in the 19th century and restored in the 20th century, Fort Concho has already made great progress in the 21st century and looks forward to the ultimate goal of putting the fort back together as its first residents would have recognized it. The fort also thanks its many supporters, volunteers, board, and staff who have kept the faith, when the site "was not always thus!"


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This year marks the fifth anniversary of New York City's Electric Zoo Festival on Randall's Island. To celebrate its 5th birthday, the festival announced recently that it will have not one, but TWO main stages this year! What talent will grace those stages you may ask? The festival has finally announced its main stage headliners.
This year, you can expect to see artists from Armin van Buuren to Knife Party, Diplo to Hardwell, Tiesto to W&W, and so much more. They've included a wide range of genres between all headlining artists - something for everyone to enjoy.
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The energy of faith in Hezekiah not inherited
If piety is not transmitted from father to son, grace can work in the heart and direct the steps of one who had the most wicked father. This was the case with the son of Ahaz. The way in which Hezekiah sought the glory of his God shews remarkable faith and energy. In the better days of the kingdom, true piety and the work of righteousness were manifested in Jehoshaphat; great energy of faith is now displayed in Hezekiah; and we shall find in Josiah profound reverence for the scriptures, for the book of the law.
God's government in reference to the king's conduct
I recall here the great principle, the effects of which the reader has to remark in the book which occupies us, namely, the government of God, which visited every act with its immediate consequences, a government which always had reference to the king's conduct. But, in spite of some awakenings and some restorations wrought by grace, the people having entirely corrupted themselves, the kingly power which alone recalled them to their duties came short of the glory of God; and at length, the oath made in Jehovah's name being broken, the measure of sin was filled up, and the judgment of Israel, and the times of the Gentiles commenced.
Acknowledgment of sin leads to pardon and true worship
Hezekiah acknowledges the sinful state of Israel, and he invites the people to cleanse themselves. A true worship, affecting in its character, is re-established (chap. 29: 25-29), and the service of Jehovah's house is set in order.
But Hezekiah's zeal embraces all Israel, and he sends letters which, although the greater part laughed them to scorn, brought up many serious souls to the worship of Jehovah in Jerusalem. If everything is not re-established as a whole, yet, wherever faith is in action and a sincere heart seeks to glorify God, there is always cause for the faithful to rejoice in the dealings of God. God pardoned their failure in the purification necessary for participation in the service of the sanctuary; the prayer for blessing came up to His holy dwelling-place and was granted.Synopsis by John Darby


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Carbidopa in combination with levodopa is used in treating Parkinson's disease. This disease is associated with a deficit of dopamine, a neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger in the brain). By preventing the breakdown of levodopa in the general circulation, carbidopa enables more levodopa to enter the brain, where it is converted into dopamine.
The body uses the natural substance 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) to manufacture serotonin, and supplemental forms of 5-HTP have been used for treating depression and migraine headaches. Since it is converted by the body to serotonin, 5-HTP might have antidepressant properties. For this reason, some people with Parkinson's-related depression have tried it.
However, the combination of 5-HTP and carbidopa might cause a scleroderma-like condition, in which the skin becomes hard and tight. 1,2,3 Because of the risk of this side effect, if you take levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease, avoid supplemental 5-HTP.
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in supplement form have been used to improve appetite in cancer patients and to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease).
Dietary protein can decrease the effectiveness of levodopa in Parkinson's disease. 4 Because it is the amino acids in proteins that affect levodopa, BCAAs might cause the same problem. Therefore, if you take levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's, it may be advisable to avoid BCAAs and other amino acid supplements.
Iron appears to interfere with the absorption of both levodopa and carbidopa by binding to them. Studies have found that blood levels of levodopa and carbidopa are reduced 30 to 51% and 75%, respectively, by iron supplementation, resulting in a worsening of symptoms of Parkinson's disease. 5 Based on this finding, you should separate the times you take iron and these drugs by as long as possible.
The herb kava (Piper methysticum) has a sedative effect and is used for anxiety and insomnia.
A few case reports suggest that kava might interfere with the action of dopamine in the body. 6 This could at least partially neutralize the therapeutic effects of levodopa. In one individual, parkinsonism symptoms got worse following supplementation with kava extract (150 mg twice daily for 10 days). 7
Based on these reports, it may be advisable to avoid kava during levodopa/carbidopa therapy.
Certain herbal formulas used in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine to treat upset stomach might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa. 14
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Policosanol may increase both the effects and side effects of levodopa. 12
S-adenosylmethionine is a naturally occurring compound derived from the amino acid methionine and the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). SAMe is widely used as a supplement for treatment of osteoarthritis and depression.
Preliminary evidence suggests that levodopa might deplete levels of SAMe in the body. 8,9 This suggests (but definitely does not prove) that individuals taking levodopa/carbidopa might benefit from SAMe supplements.
One short-term (30-day) double-blind study suggests that such combination treatment is safe and might help depression related to Parkinson's disease. 10 However, there are also concerns that SAMe could cause levodopa to be less effective over time. 11
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Our DVD collection is amazing. From the latest feature and foreign films to television series and documentaries, it's easy to browse the shelves on a regular basis and come across 50 items I want to check out all at once. I recently watched a film that was so engrossing, I thought I would share my pick with you. So here you go, just in case you find yourself lost in DVD wonderland this weekend and unsure of which way to turn.
The Art of the Steal tells the story of the hugely controversial opening of the Barnes Foundation campus in center city Philadelphia. In the first half of the 20th century, Albert C. Barnes, a successful scientist and art collector, had developed what is arguably the most admired collection of Modernist and post-Impressionist artworks in the world. It is valued by some at $25 billion. Barnes made the collection available to students and educators, housing it in a mansion in suburban Merion, Pennsylvania. Art crtitics and the public were rarely granted access. Barnes's will clearly indicated his desires for the collection to be maintained in the mansion, for the benefit of art students, in perpetuity.
Decades after Barnes's death in 1951, a huge political battle launched over the location and purpose of the collection. Artists, historians, and lawyers wanted to honor Barnes's will and keep the collection in the mansion. Politicians and fundraisers in Philadephia, however, recognized a huge opportunity to boost tourism, benefit financially, and improve access to the collection by moving it to downtown Philly.
How can one completely disregard a man's legal will? On the other hand, how can one deprive millions of people access to some of the most spectacular art in the world? Who is right, and who is wrong? The film certainly doesn't shy away from answering these questions, and its agenda is very clear. The Rotten Tomatoes review concludes, "Deeply esoteric and unapologetically one-sided, The Art of the Steal proves a documentary doesn't have to make an objective argument as long as it argues well." This is a fascinating examination of power, law, politics, and integrity, and one that will surely leave you entertained this week.
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This is the robotic floor cleaner that navigates autonomously to dry sweep or wet mop floors. The device courses across hard surface floors in a back and forth manner and uses the included microfiber cloths to sweep up dirt, dust, and hair or the mopping cloths and water to wash floors. The included palm-sized terrestrial satellite sets up on a table or countertop and, similar to GPS, emits a signal that systematically guides the robotic cleaner through the room until it's covered the entire space. On-board sensors ensure the device avoids furniture, area rugs, and stairs and its rectangular cleaning head reaches into corners, along baseboards, and under furniture to thoroughly clean hard-to-reach areas. Its whisper-quiet operation enables it to clean without disrupting conversations and sleepers. The unit cleans for up to four hours and 1,000' sq. as a sweeper and up to 2 1/2 hours and 350' sq. as a mop, and recharges via AC in four hours. Includes two sweeping cloths and two mopping cloths. Includes two C batteries for satellite. Also compatible with widely available electrostatic or pre-moistened cloths. Only available for delivery in the U.S. and Canada. 9 2/3" D x 8 1/2" W x 3" H. (4 lbs.)
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Whisper quiet operation is a big bonus.
By TheTechCrown
from Canada
I have used other floor cleaning robots that work well, but that fact that this one is so quiet means that I am likely to use it a lot more (and therefore my floors will be a lot cleaner). In damp mop mode, the water dispenser works well to keep the cloth damp without soaking my floor. In dry mop mode, the machine covers a large area in a short time.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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A Great Help
By 4leafcloverlad
from Reno, NV
I bought this for myself, as we installed high-quality, ultra-shiny, laminate flooring throughout the house. I found myself spending too much of my leisure time dust mopping. My elderly father was not impressed, as "a job worth doing, is a job done yourself." Now, I get home from work, take this unit off its charger, slap on a fresh microfiber cloth, set it on the floor, and make myself a cup of coffee while perusing the night's selections of television programming. I bought the additional pads, which work well, but on the first day I had it, I ran out. I admit that the floor was pretty dirty, as I stopped mopping knowing this unit was coming. I had a brand new pack of microfiber cloths from a major warehouse chain. They are about four times the size of the ones made for the unit, but I thought I would give it a shot. Honestly, they work even better than the original ones. It is extremely quiet. I have almost stepped on it several times. This is great though, as it can do its thing and I don't even know it. It's low profile gets under all of my furniture, and it does an amazing job under the dining table. It has never been stuck, and the GPS seems to be amazingly accurate. No, it is not a Scooba, but the hands-on time is less, and it could not be simpler.
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By Out of Luck
from Metairie, LA
I have severe back issues. Bought this item thinking it would help. It does help, but I would not recommend this product at all. You have to spend too much time getting it out of a jam unless you have a huge home with large spaces with no chairs, tables, etc. I think I am returning this product after 3-4 times of use.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Just what I needed
By Chelsea
from Lafayette LA
We use the Braava for daily sweeping and mopping. With two dogs, keeping the floors fur free had been such a hassle but now I can put the robot down and go about other things. The main issue we have with it is that it doesn't cross thresholds so it can't go room to room so I can't just set it and leave. The other problem we've run into is that it gets stuck under the cabinets/couch because the front is just barely lower than the back, but that doesn't happen all the time. Overall I'm very glad I made this purchase.
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Mom Loves It!
By Mom's Favorite for the day
from Broomfield, CO
The amazing thing was how much stuff the pad picked up immediately. Looking forward to many uses of this great little cleaner!
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Great navigation, hates carpets.
By AKARaccoon
from Vermont
First, off; love this product. The navigation is lovely, which is saying a lot considering it is an iRobot device (Company that's not known for having the best auto-navigation...). I'm fairly confident they kept the Mint navigation idea, since none of iRobots other devices have navigation cubes (to my knowledge). I rarely see this device double over itself. Anywho!I use this in a small, rural Post Office, so the floors are always extremely dusty/muddy. Well, as long as I run this little guy every other day, the floors stay very clean. Place the navigation cube in the middle of the office, set the Braava within a few feet of the device, and with the press of a button off it goes. While I can't comment on how well it works for the dry mopping, it does a VERY good job with wet mopping. If the place you want to use this in stays VERY dirty (I doubt it's dirtier than my post office), you might want to try the Scooba, from iRobot. However, the Braava works just fine for me, and it's super quiet, since there's no vacuum, only the motor turning the wheels. A couple kids that come into the office have named my Braava "Mop bot". So, I would definitely recommend "mop bot" to anyone that's looking for an appliance like this.I'll add one more thing, it's only gotten stuck once, and I was extremely surprised it didn't get stuck more. It tried to get under my desk, and I have a whole bunch of wires over there, so it eventually got itself stuck. But! It handles small amounts of wires just fine, and pushes them out of the way, or simply backs up out of them. It also likes to try and get on those area carpets, that are extremely "short". Like those rubber types with the very short fabric on them. It will climb atop and eventually get stuck, 'cause the cloth won't allow it to move. Other than that...It's lovely. SO, four stars.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Simplicity wins
By Dr. A. White, Scientist
from North Carolina
Wow! iRobot finally created a floor sweeper/mopper that not only works well, it's simple to use. Our Braava goes to work two or three times a week. Our entire house has heart of oak hardwood floors. Usually, we turn loose our Roomba 880 to sweep followed by the Braava to do the mopping, and there's very little work we need to do. In sweep mode, we use Swiffer disposable cloths, but more often, we attach a re-usable Braava brand wet cloth with dilute Scooba floor cleaning fluid in the reservoir. (The soap fluid, not the enzyme.) The Braava navigates equally well in different parts of our house: in the kitchen, around our breakfast table and chairs, in our great room, through our bar, and around the bathroom tile floors. We keep the segments manageable, and it really does return to where it started. We added a second NorthStar cube, and that helped expand the area it covers. The Braava cloths wash up exactly as advertised. It's better to get ahead and stay ahead of the floor cleaning, and, in this respect, the Braava excels. The Braava works when we don't want to. We even had our electrician add an extra AC outlet so we can recharge the Braava in the utility room where it's quick to saddle it up with a cleaning cloth and full tank of solution. iRobot got the design spot-on!
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I love my robot
By Annie
from Oakland, CA
Gets my filthy floors clean! Very easy to use and very quiet.
By Diane S
Use in home and RV, works great.
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By Cleaning lady
from Virginia
I use it almost daily in different floors in the house. I work and am sixty yrs old and can't clean every floor daily by myself. I still have to clean it myself because it is not powerful enough. I also have two dogs and this keeps the house fairly clean until I can get to it myself.I thought it was a bit pricey but the guarantee makes it worth it.I am cleaning my kitchen floor which are hardwood right now as I write this. You can watch tv and not hear it.
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1-D Chain Dispersions
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23 Sep 2011 | Tools | Contributor(s): Nicholas Roberts, Greg Walker
1-D Chain of atoms, bases and layers to produce phonon dispersion
2010 NCN@Purdue Summer School: Electronics from the Bottom Up
18 Jan 2011 | Workshops
Electronics from the Bottom Up seeks to bring a new perspective to electronic devices – one that is designed to help realize the opportunities that nanotechnology presents.
2d Ideal Gas Molecular Dynamics
27 Sep 2011 | Tools | Contributor(s): Terence Musho, Greg Walker
Simulation of a 2d molecular gas with specified temperature boundary conditions
Additional Tutorials on Selected Topics in Nanotechnology
29 Mar 2011 | Workshops | Contributor(s): Gerhard Klimeck, Umesh V. Waghmare, Timothy S Fisher, N. S. Vidhyadhiraja
Select tutorials in nanotechnology, a part of the
2010 NCN@Purdue Summer School: Electronics from the Bottom Up.
Addressing Molecular Dynamics Time-scale Issues to Study Atomic-scale Friction
12 Oct 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ashlie Martini
This presentation will include an introduction to several accelerated molecular dynamics methods. However, particular focus will be given to parallel replica (ParRep) dynamics in which atomistic...
Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals via Online Molecular Dynamics Simulations
01 Jun 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan
The main goal of this learning module is to introduce students to the atomic-level processes responsible for plastic deformation in crystalline metals and help them develop a more intuitive...
Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals: Lab Assignment Handout
19 Jan 2010 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan
In this lab students will perform online molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of metallic nanowires deformed uniaxially and analyze the results...
Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals: Overview Lecture
24 Jan 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan
The lecture describes the objectives of the learning module and provides the necessary background for the activities. We briefly discuss the following topics:
mechanical response of macroscopic...
Atomic Picture of Plastic Deformation in Metals: Prelab Lecture
This lecture provides a detailed description of the activities the students will perform in the lab. We present a tutorial with step by step instructions on how to run MD simulations using the...
Atomic Stick-Slip
31 Mar 2010 | Tools | Contributor(s): Ashlie Martini, Jianguo Wu
Molecular dynamics simulation of atomic stick-slip friction
Atomistic Material Science
03 Nov 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Alejandro Strachan
This course introduces first principles electronic structure calculations of materials properties and the concept of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of materials focusing on the physics and...
Atomistic Modeling of the Mechanical Properties of Nanostructured Materials
23 Apr 2007 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): SeongJun Heo, Susan Sinnott
The mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes are studied by using classical molecular dynamics simulations. Especially, the effects of filling, temperature, and functionalization on CNT's...
Atomistic Modeling: Past, Present, and Future, MGI, ICME, etc.
03 Nov 2015 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Paul Saxe
I will present a perspective on atomistic modeling — tools using quantum methods such as DFT, as well as molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods based on forcefields — over the past...
BioMOCA Suite
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14 Feb 2008 | Tools | Contributor(s): David Papke, Reza Toghraee, Umberto Ravaioli, Ankit Raj
Simulates ion flow through a channel.
BNC Annual Research Review: An Introduction to PRISM and MEMS Simulation
04 Jun 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Jayathi Murthy
This presentation is part of a collection of presentations describing the projects, people, and capabilities enhanced by research performed in the Birck Center, and a look at plans for the...
Charge Transfer Across an Energy Transducing Integral Membrane Protein Complex
31 May 2007 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): William A. Cramer
The cytochrome bc complexes of the mitochondrial respiratory and photosynthetic electron transport chains are hetero-oligomeric integral membrane proteins. These proteins are responsible for most...
Coarse Graining of Crystalline Cellulose
24 Oct 2016 | Tools | Contributor(s): Kuo Tian, Mehdi Shishehbor, Pablo Daniel Zavattieri
Bio-inspired Crystalline Nano-Cellulose coarse graining toolkit
Computational Nanoscience, Homework Assignment 2: Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a Lennard-Jones Liquid
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15 Feb 2008 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Elif Ertekin, Jeffrey C Grossman
The purpose of this assignment is to perform a full molecular dynamics simulation based on the Verlet algorithm to calculate various properties of a simple liquid, modeled as an ensemble of...
Computational Nanoscience, Homework Assignment 3: Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Carbon Nanotubes
The purpose of this assignment is to perform molecular dynamics simulations to calculate various properties of carbon nanotubes using LAMMPS and Tersoff potentials.
This assignment is to be...
Computational Nanoscience, Lecture 2: Introduction to Molecular Dynamics
30 Jan 2008 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Jeffrey C Grossman, Elif Ertekin
In this lecture, we present and introduction to classical molecular dynamics. Approaches to integrating the equations of motion (Verlet and other) are discussed, along with practical...


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Engineering Mixer hosted by imo.im
Friday, July 19, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
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San Francisco, California
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Hang out with imo.im for a night of food, drinks, games, raffle prizes, imo swag and more! Unwind after your week by meeting the imo team and making new friends in the Silicon Valley. Take pictures in our photobooth, participate in our raffle, grab a drink and more!
And don't forget to join our Facebook page for event updates!
Must register and RSVP on Eventbrite. Be sure to bring your I.D. if you are over 21 and would like to drink.
**Free parking is located in front and back of the office. If you are taking the Caltrain, the closest stop is California Ave (about 0.5 miles away)
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For those of you who are into social networking sites, The Vault now has its own Facebook page. We will be posting all of our news there, so you'll now get all the latest Fallout-related news as well as info about the wiki itself on your very own Facebook wall.
Also, while not all my posts there are Fallout-related, you can also follow me on Twitter another handy link is this list of Fallout developer tweets that collects mostly Twitter accounts of Bethesda and Obsidian people. If you know of any that are missing, please let us know!


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I hope the guy is okay.
In regards to the press, nothing will be written if the guy who allegedly punched the other guy has been arrested and charged, until such time as it is dealt with in court. To do so would be contempt of court as it could prejiduce the accused's chance of a fair trial.
But if it does go to court, MMA will be dragged through the gutter again...you can bet your house on that.
All the detailed posts on here about what "definitely" happened should all be taken with a pinch of salt until the case goes to trial, if indeed it ever does.
As for the accusations that promoters should be ashamed for having the man in question on their shows, those are just silly at this stage. If someone is found guilty of this, then promoters will have a decision to make. But for someone to post a wholly one-sided account of this incident (which no promoter would have known about unless they were at the football match) and immediatey have a go at promoters is totally unfair and reeks a little of misguided trolling.


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Im looking to better my stand up striking in the cage and found this place. Its the only striking sort of style in my local area. Im all ok on the grappling ect. It looks serious enough, but when I seen them using numchucks and things I just went :P. Does anyone know what stlyle this is ect and will I benefit from it for the cage?
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GUANGZHOU, China -- Facing pressure from the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the organizers of this year's GTI Asia China Expo report that the 2012 trade show was forced to cancel its early fall dates and reschedule for the end of the year.
The CPC National Congress is set to begin in October. GTI's 2012 Chinese amusement trade show was originally scheduled for Sept. 23-25. The revised date has not been announced, but it's expected to be in early December. It will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, the original site.


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Fata MorganaBy Ann Tashi Slater
Reinaldo Arenas, writers in exile, and a visit to the Havana of 1987.
Twenty years have passed since the publication of Before Night Falls, Reinaldo Arenas's tale of his years in Cuba under the Castro regime and his life in exile in the U.S. One of the most talented and prolific writers to emerge during the revolution, Arenas was persecuted for his writings and his homosexuality. He escaped in the 1980 Mariel boatlift and in 1990, dying of AIDS, committed suicide in his Hell's Kitchen apartment. Published in 1993, Before Night Falls is as urgent and compelling as ever—a portrait of exile and longing, of the anguish and rage of the dispossessed.
Born in 1943 on a farm in the province of Oriente, Cuba, Arenas developed a rich inner life early on. "[Regarding] the magical, the mysterious, which is so essential for the development of creativity, my childhood was the most literary time of my life," he wrote in Before Night Falls. Morning fog blanketing the landscape like a ghostly shroud, palm trees bursting into flame as lightning struck, dark rivers flowing endlessly to the sea—all entranced him. Most astonishing was night, when, beneath the ancient glittering sky, his grandmother told tales of the supernatural.
At sixteen, Arenas joined Castro's rebels in the mountains, but his enthusiasm gave way to disenchantment and despair, a trajectory he chronicled in his writing. In 1962, he finished Celestino antes del alba (published in the U.S. as Singing from the Well), the first in his Pentagonía, a series of five semi-autobiographical books. Celestino won second prize in the 1965 UNEAC (Cuban Writers and Artists Union) competition; in 1967, it was published in a print run of two thousand copies that sold out in one week. No further editions were issued; it was the only novel Arenas would publish in Cuba. His next novel, El mundo alucinante (published in the U.S. as The Ill-Fated Peregrinations of Fray Servando), the tale of a renegade Mexican monk who dreams of a free society, was banned in Cuba for its "erotic passages" but smuggled out and published in France in 1968 to great acclaim. Read More


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Dries Van Noten's spring / summer 2014 runway show was unveiled on one of the many catwalks of Paris fashion week (PFW) and Fashionising.com was there to capture each look.
You can see all of the Dries Van Noten spring / summer 2014 runway collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.
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Woman accused of assaulting Cleveland Police
(Cleveland) - A woman is under arrest for attacking police officers that wouldn't let her cross the street.
It happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday at East 9th and Superior. An off-duty Cleveland Police officer was working at a construction site.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the off-duty officer advised a 23-year-old woman that she could not cross the street through the construction area and that the traffic light was green for traffic.
When the off-duty officer attempted to stop the female she assaulted the officer.
The female was ordered to stop, which she did not comply. As the officer attempted to arrest the female she continued assault him.
Once on-duty officers arrived to assist they were also assaulted by the female. With the assistance of the other officers the female was placed under arrest.
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Lafarge to build new cement plant in Ravena
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A new state-of-the-art cement plant is in the works for Lafarge.
The company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at the site of the multi-million dollar plant in Ravena. CEO John Stull says the company is committed to southern Albany County, and to preserving the environment.
Stull says the project will allow the company to maintain existing jobs, and create hundreds of construction jobs in the process.
The modernization project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2016.
Here's the statement from Lafarge:
Lafarge U.S. Hosts Groundbreaking Event for
Ravena Plant Modernization Project
Lafarge North America Inc. today hosted a groundbreaking event for the multi-million dollar modernization project at the Ravena, NY Cement Plant. The new state-of-the-art facility will be equipped with advanced efficiency features that will enable the plant to compete successfully and meet the economy's need for high quality cement.
"Lafarge is committed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize the Ravena cement facility because we are committed to competing in the U.S. market in an environmentally responsible way," said John Stull, Lafarge U.S. president and CEO. "New York is an advantageous location for Lafarge.This is an opportunity to better serve customers in this market and allow us to continue contributing to building better cities and communities across the region."
Lafarge Ravena's product is in demand supplying several high profile projects in the Northeast including the new Freedom Tower and the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the Global Foundries plant located in Malta, New York.
After an extensive review process, the plant modernization project received widespread support from the public, advocates, and community and business leaders. In late 2013, Lafarge was granted an extension of the project timeline by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
The event was attended by a number of national, state and local elected officials and regional leaders, who supported the project and helped at the groundbreaking ceremony.
"The Capital Region has long been home to innovative thinking that shifts and improves existing strategies on how business is done," said Paul Tonko, United States Congressman. "I believe that, working with Lafarge and local leaders, we can put people back to work, invest in our region, and modernize existing manufacturing practices for a more sustainable outcome for both the product and the community. The facility being replaced has been a fixture in Ravena and Albany County for many years and I am happy to see Lafarge choose to continue their operations for another generation and welcome this new facility and its workforce to our area."
"Today's announcement and the modernization plans announced by Lafarge show us that businesses can work with the community to invest in our workforce, create jobs and protect the environment," said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy. "This process can serve as a template as we grow our economy and foster strong relationships with the business community."
State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk said, "Lafarge's Ravena cement plant is an economic driver for this region, providing more than 100 well-paid jobs, and supporting our local schools and governments. And by planning to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize the plant and make it one of the most environmentally friendly cement plants in the world, Lafarge has also demonstrated that they are good neighbors who want to have a positive impact in their community."
"Today's groundbreaking builds on Lafarge's commitment to good paying jobs and property taxes in support of our school and local governments," said Assemblyman Pete Lopez, who represents the Town of Coeymans and a large portion of the Hudson Valley. "The modernization will offer some 163 million dollars of additional economic benefits in labor, equipment and materials, while helping Lafarge to be an even better neighbor by dramatically reducing dust and other plant emissions." Assemblyman Lopez concluded, "I believe everything flows from maintaining a strong economy. If our businesses and farms succeed, we succeed and our society prospers. This is good news for the region."
The modernization project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2016. It will entail the construction of new plant facilities and the installation of a preheater/precalciner kiln, with a wet scrubber and selective non-catalytic reduction technologies for major emissions reductions and continuous air quality monitoring. When the new facilities are complete, the existing Ravena plant – which remains in compliance with all current environmental requirements – will be taken offline.
The modernization project is expected to retain the plant's 110 local jobs, and create hundreds of temporary jobs during the construction phase.


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About 10 homes from the evacuated community of Willow Springs have been destroyed by the growing Patch Springs Fire in Tooele County, according to dispatchers from the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office said the fire hit a mobile home community and spread throughout multiple properties.
Strong south winds caused the fire to shoot up to 33,000 acres Friday from 14,000 acres earlier in the day. On Thursday, about 20 homes in Willow Springs were evacuated, according to Bureau of Land Management West Desert District spokeswoman Joanna Wilson. Evacuations remained in effect until 10 p.m. Friday.
To the chagrin of firefighters, the winds managed to push the fire over State Highway 199 on Friday, which had been used as an anchor point until then. The highway was closed Friday for a six-mile stretch starting at the intersection with Highway 196.
Fire officials will now have to reassess a new point from which to battle the blaze, which was 20 percent contained. The growing fire, burning through brush, grass and juniper, also caused officials to evacuate a second community, the town of Terra, in the afternoon.
The fire also caused the evacuation of the Clover Springs Campground off Highway 199. The Utah Red Cross has set up an evacuation shelter at Grantsville High School, said CEO Heidi Ruster. Ruster said there were power outages at the original shelter site, an LDS church in Dugway.
"That's been a challenge, determining that shelter location in light of the fast movement of the fire," Ruster said.
Wilson said air support from the Rockport 5 Fire near the Summit County town of Wanship was brought in Friday to help, in addition to the two helicopters and two air tankers already deployed. Until Friday, the Patch Springs Fire had been competing with the rash of other fires throughout the state for air attack resources, Wilson said. Now that the fire is threatening homes, the priority for air support has been diverted back to Patch Springs.
Officials reported three injuries in the fire so far. All were firefighters who had to be treated for dehydration. Another source of worry for firefighters is the opening of bow hunting season on Saturday. Wilson said hunters have been calling to ask if they will be able to go into the canyons surrounding the fire. With the exception of the Big Hollow Canyon, which is off limits because of the closure on Highway 199, people are free to hunt elsewhere, but officials urged caution. Wilson said there is fire activity in East Hickman Canyon.
"We're just asking people to be careful," she said. "Just keep your distance."
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text: Nick Stahl has taken some time off from drug using and from going missing to being arrested for touching himself in a porno store. Nick was in a private booth at the place which I thought was for customers to do that, but apparently it is just for you to sit there quietly and stare at porn instead of in your house. Of course, since Nick prefers living on the street, he might find the porno place a little more convenient for that kind of thing. The former Terminator 3 star told TMZ it was all just a misunderstanding. Probably had a big meal, went into the porno place to sit it off and then unloosened the belt and the pants and the underwear and that is just when the police walked in.


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*POSTPONED* Stella & Dot All Stylist Meet-Up in Hoboken, NJ
Emma Greengrass, Star Stylist, Mentor & Stylist, Stella & Dot
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EST)
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*Sincere apologies but due to illness this meeting is being postponed *
Hosted by Associate Director, Emma Greengrass & Star Stylist, Jennifer Sutton
Join in our Monthly Stylist Meetings, led by our Field Leaders. Hone your selling, booking and sponsoring skills, celebrate your successes and meet Stylists in your area.
See the new Spring Collection, share success tips, hear the latest news from the Home Office and how you can maximize your business opportunities and sales.
Bring/send your potential stylists and hostesses, we'll take good care of them, we promise!
7.30-8pm Opportunity Meet-up
8-9pm All-Stylist Meet-up
Stylists ~ $10 (cash only please)
No charge for guests
When & Where
Lola's Tapas & Wine Bar
153 14th Street
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EST)
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In those days, in 1801, Suvorov was our great national hero.
Suvorov, immediately on arrival, late in the afternoon, made preparations for attacking the Ottoman army.
Suvorov admitted to a friend that he was moved to tears when the scene was over.
Six days after his arrival before the fortress, Suvorov ordered his troops to assault it.
Now here is a Lombard bond and a letter; it is a premium for the man who writes a history of Suvorov's wars.
A scene of savage carnage ensued, unprecedented even in the experience of Suvorov.
Suvorov couldn't manage them so what chance has Michael Kutuzov?
He served with Suvorov, and was always telling stories about the crossing of the Alps—inventions probably.'
No, we mustn't forget Suvorov and his rule—not to put yourself in a position to be attacked, but yourself to attack.
The siege was protracted till December, when Suvorov was called in to assist.


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Twenty-five years ago, many Floridians might have thought of coyotes as animals scratching out a living amid the arid landscapes of the Southwestern United States. After all, it was usually a desert mesa that Wile E. Coyote plummeted from in pursuit of the Road Runner, not the top of a cabbage palm or granddaddy oak.
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By Noah Haglund Herald Writer
EDMONDS — The city's former human resources director filed a federal lawsuit against the city and former Mayor Mike Cooper, saying she was fired in 2011 for raising questions about payroll irregularities.
Debi Humann alleges that Cooper terminated her after she confronted him about time sheets involving his executive assistant, Kim Cole. Humann at the time told Cooper she was cooperating with a state Auditor's Office investigation into Cole's time sheets, according to the suit. That risked implicating the mayor because he had signed off.
The suit was filed Jan. 17 in federal court because it involves alleged violations of Humann's constitutional rights to due process as well as defamation. She is pursuing a separate whistle-blower complaint through the state's Office of Administrative Hearings.
"We feel confident that the courts and the jury will vindicate Debi, as have all others who have independently and objectively evaluated the facts of this case," said Cliff Freed, one of Humann's attorneys.
In addition to Freed, she's being represented by Beth Barrett Bloom and Christie J. Fix, all from Seattle law firm Frank Freed Subit &Thomas LLP.
Cooper fired Humann in September 2011. She says she received no hearing or other process before being let go.
The suit asks the courts to make the city conduct a hearing and issue a press release clearing Humann's name. It requests unspecified damages to compensate her for injury to her professional reputation, embarrassment and emotional distress. The suit seeks unspecified punitive damages against Cooper.
Cooper on Tuesday said his attorney had advised him not to comment.
Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling referred questions about the case to an attorney who works for the city.
Humann's complaint accuses Cooper of violating her rights and defaming her with statements he later made to media outlets about why he let her go. Humann contends the former mayor made false statements to the media to protect his reputation and to punish her for cooperating with the state auditor.
Cooper has said he terminated Humann because his level of trust in her deteriorated to the point where they could no longer work together.
"The city's ability to function relies on a relationship between the Mayor and staff that is based on the highest level of trust and confidentiality," said a statement from Cooper after the firing. "In order to have the public trust the city needs a committed staff that maintains that highest level of trust with the mayor and council."
After Humann left her job, the Edmonds City Council eliminated her position in a cost-saving move.
Cooper in 2011 lost a lopsided election to Earling, who took nearly 65 percent of the vote.
Upon taking office, Earling promptly fired Cole from her $79,000-a-year job.
Attendance issues continued to dog Cole in Lynnwood, where she served on the City Council. In September, her Lynnwood City Council peers removed her from the elected post for missing too many meetings.
An outside investigation into the circumstances of Humann's firing and allegations Cole made about workplace harassment in Edmonds were favorable to the former human resources director. It was conducted by attorney Jim Webber of Kirkland, who was retained by the city's insurance provider.
Among the findings the city released in early 2012: Humann talked to Cooper about whether Cole was working 40 hours, and she had a "legitimate basis for expressing those concerns" to him. The attorney did not find that Humann was talking to others in the office about Cole's schedule and attendance, as Cole alleged.
In May, Humann filed a damage claim with Edmonds, effectively putting the city on notice that she intended to sue. She had been with the city since 1999.
Noah Haglund: 425-339-3465, email@example.com.


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8 tips on contacts with 'open carry' citizens
Open carry is gaining momentum in areas of the country that won't allow concealed carry permits, or where those permits are so highly restricted as to be all but impossible to obtain. Debates and arguments for and against open carry are fueling increasing concerns and outright alarm on both sides.
Proponents for open carry argue that government officials in certain areas of the country routinely deny issuance of concealed carry permits and generally have an anti-gun or elitist mentality. Proponents argue also that in so doing, the government denies the right of self protection to the individual, which has in turn, helped to spark the growth of open carry as an alternative strategy for self defense.
Opponents argue that open carry creates alarm, unease, and increased threat to both citizens and law enforcement officers. Opponents argue also that open carry increases risk factors, social unrest, and general lawlessness.
In my PoliceOne article on dealing with citizens legally carrying a concealed weapon, I dealt with some of the issues already and I suggest reading that article for background.
I support the right to both own and carry a weapon for self defense, sport, or what have you. This right is supported and articulated both in the United States Constitution and in applicable laws found nationwide. I am also in support of law enforcement officers and others who wish to be able to feel safer in their dealings with people on the street.
In the end, we have to look at what the law allows and be able to deal with a legal activity, regardless of our personal feelings on the matter.
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I go back to my law enforcement experience and working in situations where we worked wildlife calls and hunter trespass complaints and would have to check hunters and others in the field and in their vehicles where weapons are carried and in plain view or concealed under a garment in colder weather.
Wildlife officers, deputy sheriffs, and other law enforcement officials routinely contact people openly carrying loaded and unloaded firearms for legitimate purposes. It is simply a fact of life and part of the job.
While there are criminal types who like to hunt and fish etc., the vast majority of gun enthusiasts afield are morally-responsible citizens who are ethical human beings. While I have had encounters with hunters in the field who were acting in an irresponsible manner, I can tell you that such incidents were rare when compared to the number of positive contacts I've had.
Open carry doesn't fit into the hunting or sporting use of firearms. It really isn't about hunting or sport shooting. It's about the fundamental right of self defense and is a form of political protest. There are many internet forum discussions on open carry that deal specifically with this type of organized protest.
Signs of the Times
For citizens concerned with legitimate self defense, open carry is a way to actually be able to do that. Some of the reasons I have come across have to do with the perception of poor police presence and response times, the downsizing of police forces as the economy has worsened, the early release of criminals from penal institutions, and the feeling of being more at risk in today's society in general.
For the law enforcement officer, any type of weapon being carried, openly or concealed, appears as a threat to their well being and is therefore regarded as a hazard. The common perceptions of a person carrying openly is an escalation of perceived threat, potential for violence, possibility of the weapon carrier being targeted during criminal activity such as a bank robbery, and the possibility of an "untrained" person causing more harm than good in violent encounters. Add to that list the general unease from people who are simply not comfortable with the idea of people who are not cops, not in uniform, but running around with guns on their hips.
Further, what is to keep others with less than pure motivations from carrying openly? It's feasible that gang members and militia types — who, obviously, do not have firearm ownership prohibitions stemming from prior criminal activity — could also legally carry under open carry conditions.
Officer Safety Issues
Imagine dealing with a carload of people with guns on and having them step out of the car to confront you, no matter how peaceful their intent or actions might be. Raise the bar by having them challenge your legal authority to check them, regardless of their lack of resistance. It simply raises tensions on both sides. I dealt with this type of situation from time to time as a deputy sheriff and having to deal with posse comitatus members and other similar types in Colorado.
As with concealed carry, there seems to be a lot of hypothetical rhetoric in regards to threat situations of "what could happen?" versus "what does history show us has happened?" Is there a heightened state of criminal activity associated with open carry versus concealed carry versus no carry (other than the obvious firearms violation for school zone or whatnot)?
The answer appears to be "not really." Regardless of opinions or beliefs, there is not a spike in criminal activity associated with merely carrying a firearm. The same is true of concealed carry. It is always the intent of the person, not the firearm, that matters.
Practical Tactics & Strategies
So, what can you do as a law enforcement officer or, as a citizen who will read this article on various forums nationwide? Here are some thoughts to ponder as well as tips to go by.
1.) Open carry is a legal right. Regardless of where personal beliefs may lie, it carries the weight of law and cannot be ignored, pushed aside, or worked around.
2.) Understand that — as with any belief that people feel strongly about — open carry is a form of political protest. While the majority will do what is asked of them without a lot of fuss, there will be extremists who are willing to be political martyrs by doing whatever it takes to push their agenda and raise awareness to their cause.
3.) Targeting open carry by finding ways to charge people with other violations and then ticketing or arresting them may backfire and could be very expensive in the long run. One of the universities in Utah apparently tried this approach and it was leaked to the press. Now we run into civil liberties violations, etc.
4.) Know the letter of the law and the interpretations of the law in various districts. Have a written document that can be referred to online or given to those parties interested in them.
5.) Even if you don't agree with open carry, stay objective and keep your feelings to yourself. It is the behavior of the person — not the gun — that we key on. If they get annoyed and start protesting you, remember that unless they are threatening you with harm, they have a right to voice their opinion, even if they raise their voice at you.
6.) It still takes time to draw and load the firearm. It can be done in around two seconds for well trained individuals. As with any contact, watch the hands and body language.
7.) Follow good judgment. IF THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE to treat them as an armed criminal, by all means do so. However, when you make contact with someone carrying openly without good probable cause, the strategy of "when in doubt, prone 'em out" would not be my first choice. Keep your distance if you can, and ask questions so you can get some indicators of the mental/emotional state of the contact prior to moving in closer.
8.) From a officer safety perspective, at least you KNOW that they are carrying a weapon! That knowledge alone will keep you from becoming complacent. Think of it as an opportunity to practice your officer safety tactics.
The right to self defense — as well as the right to keep and bear arms — is fundamental and has huge support in this country. Open carry has come about because of perceived government infringement on those rights. You as a law enforcement officer will be looked upon as part of that infringement and will incur indignation, hostility, and anger expressed as verbal or non-verbal protest. Don't take it personally. They see government when you contact them. Stay calm, professional, watchful, and respectful.
A side note to the citizen carrying openly: You should expect to be contacted law enforcement. You should expect to be feared by some, and considered to be a person of interest to many. Understand that by wearing a weapon in the open, you raise the perceived threat level in the eyes of law enforcement and other citizens. Friendly behavior goes a long way. People key on behavior rather than the weapon. Most folks respond well to a smile, polite behavior or a warm hello rather than a cold stare. I recommend that approach. You will be surprised how many people respond in a positive manner when you do that. Actually, this holds true on both sides of an open carry discussion, contact, or encounter...
I suspect that just like concealed carry, most of the perceived threats will not come to pass and it will largely be a live-and-let-live situation we'll just have to deal with. In time, perhaps concealed carry laws will pass in those jurisdictions that don't allow them, and citizens can move on to concealed carry as a means of carrying a weapon legally if they so choose.
Then, of course, you will have another set of issues to consider...


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Maarten buis <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: RE: -est combine-?
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Oops, -estadd- is part of -estout-, so see -ssc desc estout- and look
for -estadd-.
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Proof is the only thing anyone needs to go on. If you were willing to take someones word over proof then that is just tough. Fight should stand
Proof is the only thing anyone needs to go on. If you were willing to take someones word over proof then that is just tough. Fight should stand
Got a problem? Odds against you? Call the Equalizer
This is the only head-scratcher for me. I've struggled in the past to get Sherdog to update stuff in a timely manner, and thats with a full list of results, officials, videos of the fights etc. I can't see them changing someone's record based on an email from a manager/fighter, without contacting the promoter/ref/etc for verification.
Fighting, writing and mood lighting.
I agree its hard to get results/records changed or added to Sherdog even with the correct info unless you are the promoter...
Does anyone actually know who had the result changed to a NC?
And yes, (at this level) its upto a fighter/manager to ensure their oppo weighs in correctly before accepting a fight, if not they have to take the promoters word for it or at least request the weigh in is recorded on video and is correct if they cant be there!
Brad has stated the weigh in's were correct and public for all to see.
Another quote from Lloyds manager whereby he states that UCC sent the sherdog request!
Also there is this Tapology discussion which backs up the fact that there were loads of late replacements whereby only 3 of the scheduled fights went to planlloyd should of been fighting a lithuanian at 77kg like I said lloyd did'nt know anything about an opponent change till the ring announcer introduced artem katov lloyd being lloyd did'nt moan he got on with the fight at the end lloyd & his corner were'nt happy & said there's no way he's 77kg then he was weighed he was 84kg and the promoter finally admitted it and apologised he sent the no contest through to sherdog we were deceived simple as that it's not the first time this has happend in uk mma and it wont be the last sadly on the night lloyd got stitched up with the katov as a late late replacement quite a few lads dropped out so the promoter was under pressure to arrange fights at the last min it was that or he cancels the show & would of had to refund everyone simple as that mate
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Coffee drinker, prefer Pepsi and I'm kind of a big deal.
The fact of the matter is (regardless of what people's versions of events are) they fought in the cage under MMA rules and were both willing participants. Harrop lost - that's a loss on his record. So unless anything else comes to light then that's how it should stand.
Oh and by the way, Katov is not a big welterweight but even if there was a weight discrepancy, they should have not fought and dealt with it there and then. They wouldn't have wanted it overturned to a NC if their man beat the Lithuanian dude with no fights (at the time) that they likely expected him to smash.
hi i'm Lloyd, the fighter in question, see below the images as proof that Danny hornsby contacted Sherdog and has admitted that he deceived me. These are the text messages he sent me and emails that he sent to Sherdog which he forwarded to me.
Slippery slope............
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ABC News analyst and conservative syndicated columnist George F. Will asserted that there would likely be few actual changes to abortion law if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and individual states were left to determine abortion law within their borders, as was the case before the court's 1973 decision. In his January 2 nationally syndicated Washington Post column, Will wrote: "Given public opinion today, when abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures, it is unlikely that any state would seriously impede first-trimester abortions, which are 89 percent of all abortions." But as NARAL Pro-Choice America has shown, a number of states still have pre-Roe total abortion bans "on the books." Moreover, many states have adopted unconstitutional and unenforceable post-Roe restrictions on abortion. It is unclear what the legal status of any of these categories of laws would be if the Supreme Court overturned Roe.
As Media Matters for America has previously noted, a NARAL Pro-Choice America chart shows that thirteen states still have pre-Roe v. Wade total abortion bans on the books -- and that Utah and Louisiana have enacted new, unconstitutional, and unenforceable bans in the post-Roe era. NARAL noted that in the case of Michigan's law, a state appeals court rejected the "repeal by implication argument," holding that the passage of subsequent, less restrictive legislation did not implicitly repeal the pre-Roe ban on abortion. Federal and state courts have struck down the pre-Roe bans -- or specific provisions within them -- as unconstitutional in eleven of the 15 states that have them, but it is not clear whether those laws would remain unenforceable if Roe were overturned.
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