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SFI: ‘Thoughts On Information Theory …’ Oct. 26

Amos Golan, American University; SFI External Professor
 
SFI News:
 
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) holds “Thoughts on Information Theory and Prior Information” at 12:15 p.m., Monday Oct. 26, at Noyce Conference Room.
 
Abstract: Although in principle prior information can significantly improve inference, incorporating incorrect prior information will bias the estimates of any inferential analysis. This fact deters many scientists from incorporating prior information into their inferential analyses.
 
In the natural sciences, where experiments
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Little Theatre To Present Series Of One Acts

LALT News:

This November, the Los Alamos Little Theatre offers its fifth edition of the 8x10s, an evening of eight short plays, about 10 minutes long each.

“8×10’s Fifth Symphony” has a little bit of everything, from historical drama to tribal customs to time travel to the revealed thoughts of dogs. The plays come mainly from local and regional playwrights.

“Los Alamos Little Theatre is community theater in every sense of the phrase,” said John Gustafson, LALT Board president and co-producer of the 8x10s. “We not only offer theatre to our local audience, but we invite members of the community Read More

Scenes From Today’s Annual Pumpkin Splash

The crowd targets their pumpkins bobbing around in the main pool today at the Aquatic center. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Plenty of pumpkins to choose from. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Cpl. David Boe demonstrates the agility of the department’s bomb squad robot, which picked up a small piece of candy and handed it to a young boy. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out today for the annual Pumpkin Splash & Halloween Carnival at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center.

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Robert Gibson Speaks On Future Energy Resources For Los Alamos County

COUNTY News:

Robert Gibson, chair of the Los Alamos Future Energy Resources Committee, will present “Future Energy Resources for Los Alamos County” at a meeting of the Sierra Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at UNM-Los Alamos, Building 2, room 203.

Los Alamos County’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) adopted a goal in 2013 to “become a carbon-neutral electric provider by 2040.” This year, BPU appointed an ad hoc Future Energy Resources (FER) Committee to recommend a definition of “carbon-neutral,” future electrical energy resources in that context, and policy regarding distributed energy Read More

Scarecrows Make Annual Debut In Los Alamos

Los Alamos School of Gymnastics showcases one buff gymnast in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s scarecrow contest. The scarecrows will be displayed along Central Avenue through Nov. 1. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

A really, really old Hillstomper takes part in the Los Alamos Arts Council’s scarecrow contest. The contest kicked off Saturday and continues until Nov. 1. All entries will be judged and awarded prizes. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

 

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FBI: Davon Lymon, Alleged Shooter Of APD Officer, Charged With Violating Federal Firearms Laws

FBI News:

  • Lymon Prosecuted as Part of “Worst of the Worst” Anti-Violence Initiative

ALBUQUERQUE—Friday morning the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) filed a criminal complaint charging Albuquerque resident Davon Lymon, 34, with a violation of the federal firearms laws.

The federal charge against Lymon was announced by U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez, Special Agent in Charge Thomas G. Atteberry of the Phoenix Field Division of ATF, Chief Gorden Eden, Jr., of the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), Special Agent in Charge Carol K.O. Lee of the Albuquerque Division

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Community Invited To Hamburger Night Monday

COMMUNITY News:

The Northern New Mexico United Way Youth Team is gearing up to host its annual Hamburger Night fundraiser.

This year the event is 5:30-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26 at High Elevation Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave. It’s the community’s night to dine on juicy hamburgers, take the opportunity to check out Los Alamos’ newest restaurant and help the United Way Youth Team raise funds for youth programs in the local community.

Prices start at $15 for adults and $10 for students and dressing in Halloween costumes is encouraged but optional. Read More

NNSA Awards Over $11 Million to Accelerate Development Of Domestic Mo-99 In U.S. Without Use Of Highly Enriched Uranium

Workers prepare a low-enriched uranium machine for the production of Molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). Courtesy/NNSA

NNSA News:

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced Thursday it has awarded more than $11 million in additional funding to its cooperative agreement partners, SHINE Medical Technologies and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, to accelerate the establishment of new, domestic sources of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) produced without the use of proliferation-sensitive highly enriched Read More

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham Co-Sponsors Bill To Remove Term ‘Alien’ From Federal Immigration Law

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham is co-sponsoring legislation that would remove the term “alien,” as an outdated way to refer to immigrants in federal law.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, would replace the term with “foreign national.”

“This term is outdated and unnecessary in this day and age,” Lujan Grisham said. “Worse, we’ve seen how these terms are used to demean and devalue human beings for political purposes. We should be an inclusive society that treats and welcomes all people with respect.”

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Governor Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff In Honor And Mourning Of U.S. Air Force Major Phyllis Pelky

U.S. Air Force Major Phyllis Pelky

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez issued an executive order Friday for flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, in honor and mourning of U.S. Air Force Major Phyllis Pelky.

“Our hearts are broken by the loss of a dedicated Air Force officer and former educator,” Martinez said. “Major Pelky gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to her country, and I’ve ordered flags throughout the state to fly at half-staff to commemorate her memory. Major Pelky’s passing stands as a solemn chapter in the long legacy of New Mexicans Read More

SURVEY: UNM-LA Bachelor And Graduate Program Seeks Public Input

The public is encouraged to give feedback as to what types of bachelor and graduate programs it would like to see at UNM-LA. Courtesy/BigStock

UNMLA News:

In an effort to identify community needs for higher-level degree options at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management is working alongside individuals at UNM-LA, and individuals from the Provost office at UNM-Albuquerque to conduct an online survey, which is asking for public input.

As a branch campus in the State of New Mexico, UNM-Los Alamos offers Associate Degree and Read More

Pinon PTO Hosts Pumpkin Patch Until 2 p.m. Today

Girl Scouts paint the White Rock rock to announce today’s Pinon Pumpkin Patch event. Courtesy photo
 
PINON News:
 
Pinon Elementary PTO is hosting its 5th annual Pumpkin Patch until 2 p.m. today.
 
Some of the activities include:
  • Choose your pumpkin from The Patch 
  • Cake Walk
  • Bake Sale
  • Games (with a prize booth!)
  • Bouncy Houses
  • Dave’s Dogs
  • Kettle Korn
  • Family Picnic Area
  • And more!
$15 purchases an armband that provides access to all activities (family limit $60). Punch cards also may be purchased for $5 for those families who only want to do one or two things.
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Film Trick-Or-Treat On MainStreet For Cash Prizes

COMMUNITY News:

The streets of downtown Los Alamos will be closed to traffic Friday, Oct. 30, and filled with throngs of costumed kids and adults trick-or-treating from store to store. For those looking for an alternative to candy giving/taking, why not make a mockumentary? 

The Pajarito Film Club challenges local film makers of all ages and abilities to grab a filming device of choice (phone, camera, i-Pad) and spend the 90 minutes of Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet capturing ironic and humorous moments on film.

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College Care Packages Support Educational Travel For LAHS Seniors

EDUCATION News:

Send your college student a College Care Package from Los Alamos and support educational travel for 2016 seniors.

To raise funds for their summer tour, Europe 2016, travelers are putting together personalized packages again filled with gifts from home for happy college students.

For $30, Europe 2016 travelers will fill a College Care Package with treats (homemade cookies, candy, hot chocolate, tea; school supplies (sticky notes, pens, pencils); personal items (razors, toothbrushes, tissues); local fare (red and green chile); Halloween surprises (candy corn, pumpkin-related Read More

Solo Traveler: Big Mistakes

Solo Traveler
By SHERRY HARDAGE
Big Mistakes

When I look back on the last five years of traveling I find that I now make fewer mistakes. It’s helpful to think about what the worst mistakes were and what I started doing differently as a result.

The Biggest Mistake of All – Too Much Stuff

On a three-month trip to Europe I took summer clothes, plenty of warmer clothes for fall, and a heavy winter jacket because I would be in Turkey and Italy in December. I packed hiking boots, shoes, sandals, a pair of dressy shoes and a nice dinner dress. I had enough underwear for two weeks and a small backpack with all the stuff Read More

Pinon Students Share Smiley Rocks With Community

Pinon Elementary School students will share painted rocks with the White Rock community. Courtesy photo
 
These rocks are sure smiles to those who find them. Courtesy photo

EDUCATION News:

Students at Pinon Elementary are sharing free smiles with the White Rock community. They have been spending their lunch periods in the art room painting rocks. The finished rocks will be hidden all over Write Rock. Some may even make their way up the Hill.

“We want to spread happiness by leaving hidden smiles in places people would not expect to find them,” Pinon Art Teacher Stephanie Rittner said. Read More

Water Attorney/Activist Speaks At Nature Center

Water attorney and activist Kyle Harwood in La Cienega. Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

How do we protect our aquifers? Action taken in La Cienega, a nearby community, is the subject of the free talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Los Alamos Nature Center.

Kyle Harwood, water attorney and La Cienega resident, will share the challenges facing his community along with their efforts to protect their aquifers.

As dessert residents, water is a precious resource. Nearby, the La Cienega region is already seeing diminishing flow from their local springs. They are not alone. Stories of wells and springs running Read More

Los Alamos Radio Shack Reopens Monday!

Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral inside his store in February at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post  
 

Los Alamos Radio Shack owner Bill Cabral is reopening his store at 999 Central Ave., Suite 150 Monday.

The store has been closed for the most part since Oct. 6 when Cabral experienced chest pains while at work and left for what he thought would be a couple of hours while he ran over to the hospital for a quick check up.

It turns out he was having a heart attack. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital

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