Ask The Life Coach: En Route to Happiness
Ask The Life Coach: En Route to HappinessI never had an original thought in my life. That is why I always turn to established authorities like Tolstoy, Woody Allen and Tony Robins.
What? You think it’s an odd list? It contains a classic writer, famous cinematographer and bigger than life, Life Coach. So what? I learned a thing or two from them. Mainly, that our existence is all about happiness — happiness and completion. Really!
What would you not be willing to try to get there? You will take an unconventional route, you will not bend to circumstances, and you will push harder and harder Read More
Los Alamos Student Travelers Tour Switzerland
Twenty-four graduating seniors from Los Alamos are touring Europe on an educational trip of a lifetime. After a long climb, they reached the top of Mt. Pilatus. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
The students view a stone lion in Lucerne. Photo by Lynn Ovaska
The group dines at their quaint Swiss Hotel. Photo by Lynn Ovaska Read More
Piecemakers Celebrate Birthday Tuesday
PIECEMAKERS News:
The Los Alamos Piecemakers Quilt Guild will celebrate its birthday at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 at the United Church.
Everyone is invited to have cake, share the memories and learn more about the history of the guild. Bring show and tell quilts of guild classes or workshops, a president’s quilt, a block of the month quilt, or any guild project you have and would like to share the story of.
There will be games, prizes, lots of fun and surprises. Feel free to bring a quest, maybe someone who has been a past member of the guild and would enjoy the merry making.
There will also be information Read More
SFI Lecture: Learn Why Time is a One-Way Street
Leonard Susskind
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute will present a Community Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at the James A. Little Theater at SFI, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Leonard Susskind, director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics will speak on the topic, “Why is Time a One-Way Street?” Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating is limited.
Anyone can see that the past is different from the future. Anyone, that is, but theoretical physicists, whose equations do not seem to distinguish the past from the future, Susskind writes in his abstract. How then do physicists Read More
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Let’s Jam…
Hannemann’s Music Corner: Let’s Jam…Letter to the Editor: Thank You For Support
By Los Alamos Master GardenersGreat Back Yard Campers View the Moon
Jim Foxx is helping kids look through a telescope at Saturday’s Great Back Yard Campout at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Los Alamos Urologist Detained Under House Arrest for Violating Judge’s Orders
Urologist Pavel V. MourachovLos Alamos police picked up local urologist Pavel V. Mourachov Friday, June 14, for the second time in a month.
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados signed the arrest warrant on the Russian born Mourachov, 41, after he was spotted entering Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) through the main entrance – a violation of the terms of his release from jail after a May 22 arrest.
Police picked up Mourachov at LAMC. He was detained under house arrest over the weekend. Casados told the Los Alamos Daily Post Friday that Mourachov was released Read More
Bandelier National Monument Implements Stage III Fire Restriction
BANDELIER News:Beginning at 8 a.m. June 24, Stage III Fire Restrictions are in effect for Bandelier National Monument and will remain in effect until further notice.
This restriction is a result of high fire danger, low fuel moistures, and regional fire preparedness level. For Bandelier National Monument, Stage III Fire Restrictions only add a prohibition on camping in the canyon bottom zones in Bandelier’s backcountry.
Other Stage II Restrictions still in effect are: prohibition on the use of campfires or charcoal grills (gas grills may be used), and all outdoor smoking with the exception
Ski Hill Rocked Friday With Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band
The 2013 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series rocked the Ski Hill Friday night with the Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band from Tupelo. Taya Perry plays drums in the family band. The Perry’s grew up a couple of blocks from the home of Elvis Presley. They’re the most successful young blues band in the World. BB King says, “In my 87 years, I’ve never seen something musically… so remarkable. These young kids have got energy, talent and do the blues proud with their own flavor. I believe they’ve got a great future ahead.” Photo by Robert Beberniss
The crowd begins to arrive at the Ski Hill Friday Read More
Learn to Improve Your Relationship at Ruby K’s Thursday
Courtesy photo
By MANDY MARKSTEINER
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27 at Ruby K’s Bagel Café, Ishwari Sollohub, a licensed mental health counselor with offices in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, will lead a discussion on how to improve relationships through healthy boundaries.
What does it mean to have “healthy boundaries?” Many people neglect to maintain their personal boundaries because they don’t understand what it means.
Sollohub explained boundaries using an example from her own relationship. “I wanted to do some relationship work using a book,” she said. “I asked if he wanted to do it with me and Read More
Solo Traveler: Planning a Really Big Trip … Alone
Solo Traveler: Planning a Really Big Trip … AloneSurely every person with a few decades under the belt has a list of things they still want to do before kicking the bucket.
As I’ve gotten older the list has grown. Every time I check off an item I find more places or things to add to it.
Many years ago, I went to San Francisco with a friend. We had such a good time and saw so little of that wonderful city that I vowed one day I would return and live there for a year. At that time, I hadn’t traveled much outside the U.S. and thought I would love to live for a year in different American cities. Read More
Sara Del Valle Speaks on Epidemic Modeling
Sara Del Valle
SFI News:
Sara Del Valle Of Los Alamos National Laboratory will present a seminar on “Understanding the Impact of Human Behavior and Heterogeneous Mixing Patterns on Social Networks and Epidemics” at 12:15 p.m. Friday, June 27 in the Collins Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe.
Social and mass media have recently played a crucial role in informing and influencing people’s perceptions about the spread of infectious diseases, Del Valle writes.
Community perception can influence human behavior, which can in turn impact the spread of an epidemic Read More
Luján Lauds Small Businesses
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District celebrated the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week and recognized the entrepreneurial spirit of the many small businessmen and women across New Mexico who are an essential part of the economy and our communities.
“This week, we celebrate American small businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those in New Mexico, that are the backbone of our economy. These small businesses create good-paying jobs that positively affect local communities, Read More
YMCA Hosts Book Fair Through June 28
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through until 10 a.m. Friday, June 28.
The public is welcome to shop at the Y daily during normal business hours.
Scholastic author Stephen McCrainie from Los Alamos will have 30 signed copies of his Mal & Chad series for sale Monday, June 24. He is the son of Y members Tracy and Nathan McCrainie.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Y’s annual youth scholarships campaign. Read More
OBITUARY: Myrtle C. Williams Oct. 13, 1918–June 3, 2013
MYRTLE C. WILLIAMS Oct. 13, 1918–June 3, 2013
Myrtle C. Williams, 94, died June 3, 2013 in Ft. Collins, Colo.
She was born Oct. 13, 1918 in Cedaredge, Colo., to Henry and Rebecca Stolte.
She was preceded in death by her husband David Lloyd Williams, her parents Henry and Rebecca Stolte, five sisters; Frances Macki, Stella Woody, Irene Lowe, Maybelle Ewing, and Minnie Chalfant and two brothers; Stanley and Wesley Stolte.
She is survived by her three children Clinton Williams of Los Angeles, Calif., Cynthia and husband Larry Stevens of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Beverly Read More
Pet of the Week: Mango the Cat
Mango the Cat. Courtesy photo
SHELTER NEWS:
Mango is big and friendly. This long-haired orange and white cay was found roaming on 46th Street.
Just like mangoes are a great addition to any smoothie, Mango will be a great addition to any household.
When anybody approaches to pet him, he will lean into their hand to get his neck scratched all around.
Shelter staff thinks he is about three years old.
All adoptable pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and brought up-to-date on vaccinations. Dogs are checked for heartworm.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, (505) 662-8179, has
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: June 21
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Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band Plays Summer Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill. Contemporary Blues from Tupelo, Miss.
Great American Backyard Campout on Saturday, June 22 at Overlook Park or Bandelier
OVERLOOK PARK – Los Alamos County Recreation Division will join thousands of families across the nation, gathering in their backyards, neighborhoods, communities, and parks to enjoy a night of camping for the Ninth Annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Join Smokey Bear, Sparky Read More
Los Alamos 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza is On!
The Kiwanis Club’s 2010 fireworks display at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has given the go ahead for the annual 4th of July fireworks display sponsored by the Kiwanis Club at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Kiwanis members worked with experts at Los Alamos National Laboratory to provide detailed technical analysis of the display coverage zone. This information, along with thorough review of the Overlook Park area and the detailed event response planning assembled by LAFD provided the necessary confidence that Read More
Peter Brewer Tapped for Rocky Mountain Football University
Peter Brewer, center in back row, at Football University. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos student athlete Peter Brewer earned a Top Gun invitation as a linebacker for the Rocky Mountain Region of Football University for the second consecutive year.
Football University is a nonprofit organization and an invitation-only camp. This year, Brewer was named the Top Gun LB by Quentin Coryatt for the Rocky Mountain Region.
The Top Gun camp is being held in Columbus, Ohio at Dublin Jerome High School. Participation in the Top Gun camp qualifies Brewer for the US Army All-American Bowl in January Read More