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Secret City Kitchen Launches Food Service At UNM-LA

Owner Jeremy Varela behind the counter at Secret City Kitchen UNM-LA. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

It has been about three years since the aroma of fresh coffee and food filled the Student Center on the UNM-Los Alamos campus.

This year, the decision was made to bring a grab-and-go food service to campus based on requests from students, faculty and staff. After considering several proposals, Jeremy Varela and his local Secret City Kitchen business were selected to serve the campus.

“One of our goals is to have a ‘vibrant campus environment,’ UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney said. “We have

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Parsons: Seeing The True Human Resource

By LEANNE PARSONS
Los Alamos
 
We hear the term Human Resources a lot, and HR departments are found at companies large and small.
 
But have you ever stopped to consider what the term really means?
 
William R. Tracey, in The Human Resources Glossary, defines Human Resources as: “The people that staff and operate an organization.” Businessdictionary.com states that it is the “scarcest and most crucial productive resource that creates the largest and longest lasting advantage for an organization. It resides in the knowledge, skills, and motivation
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Bouman: Long-Term Investing

By BEN BOUMAN
Investment Advisor Representative
Los Alamos

 

One of the advantages associated with long-term investing is the potential for compounding. Here’s how it works.When your investments produce earnings, those earnings get reinvested and can earn even more.

The more time your money stays invested, the greater the opportunity for compounding and growth. Keep in mind that while compounding, overall, can have a significant long-term impact, there may be periods where your money won’t grow.

While there are no guarantees, the value of compounded investment earnings can turn Read More

How To Outwit Porch Pirates And Hackers During Holiday Shopping Season

NRF News:
 
Americans’ love affair with online shopping continues to grow, and retailers predict a 7 to 10 percent increase in online sales this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.
 
While that news might make retailers giddy, security experts are reiterating their annual warnings that the convenience of online shopping comes with hazards. You could become the target of hackers out to steal your credit card or bank information, or “porch pirates” who prey on those packages left on your doorstep.
 
“Consumers need to take proper precautions if they
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SGR Thanks Supporters At Reelection Celebration

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, center at rear, at her campaign thank you celebration with many of her supporters Saturday afternoon at the Pig & Fig restaurant in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, with Pig & Fig owner Laura Hamilton who catered Saturday’s celebration at her eatery at 35 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More

Scenes From Saturday’s Holiday Arts And Crafts Fair

Lou Jeane Desiderio of Plateros Fry Bread, prepares a batch of Navajo fry bread at the Los Alamos Arts Council’s Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday at Los Alamos Middle School. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Erika Eckerstrand stands at her booth during Saturday’s fair. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Stephen Sanchez, left, and David Davis, right, of Belladonna Candles participate in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s arts and crafts fair Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Anne Martinez of Martinez Custom Leather participate
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Athlete Of The Week: Senior Kaitlin Bennett

Kaitlin Bennett. Courtesy photo
 
SPORTS News:

What do you hope to get out of playing volleyball in high school?   

I hope to become better friends with my team mates as we all grow to become better volleyball players as the season progresses. I also hope that we can make great memories as a team in the end.

What is your favorite subject in school?    
Sports Medicine

Where do you hope to attend college and what do you want to study?  
I want to attend Northern Arizona University under their honors program and study Exercise Science.

Coach question – What
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McQuiston: Someone Broke Into My Car … What Does My Auto Insurance Cover?

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

What if someone broke into your vehicle and took whatever was inside? Do you know what your car insurance covers?

If you have comprehensive coverage, your insurance company will most likely pay to repair any damage the burglar has done to your car.
 
Typically, this includes broken windows, damaged locks and dismantled ignition systems. If your vehicle is stolen, your insurer will pay you its value (if you have comprehensive coverage).
 
However, even comprehensive coverage does not pay to replace the belongings taken from within your car. This Read More

Exascale Computing Project Awards $34 Million For Software Development Projects

ECP Director Paul Messina
 
DOE News:
 
OAK RIDGE  The Department of Energy’s Exascale Computing Project (ECP) announced the selection of 35 software development proposals representing 25 research and academic organizations.
The awards for the first year of funding total $34 million and cover many components of the software stack for exascale systems, including programming models and runtime libraries, mathematical libraries and frameworks, tools, lower-level system software, data management and I/O, as well as in situ visualization and data analysis.

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