SFI Colloquium: Computability, Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem and an Inherent Limit on the Predictability of Evolution
SFI Colloquium
Troy Day, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Mathematical Biology, Queens University will present “Computability, Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem, and an Inherent Limit on the Predictability of Evolution” at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct 9 in the Noyce Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute.
Abstract: I will briefly review a main way in which mathematical modeling has been used to understand and predict evolutionary change.
I will then highlight an important shortcoming of such approaches and consider an alternative that attempts to overcome the problem. Read More
DEA’S Fifth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Nets Another Big Haul
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.– For the fifth time in two years, Americans emptied medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs and took them to collection sites located throughout the United States as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
FBI Volunteer Internship Program Seeks Applicants
FBI News:
The 2013 FBI Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is open for students to apply through Oct. 22 at the following link: https://www.fbijobs.gov/239.asp
All applications will be processed through the FBI’s job website and students must meet the required qualifications at the time of submission.
Direct questions to the FBI Albuquerque Applicant/Recruiting Program via the main number, 505-889-1300.
Volunteer Internship Program Overview
The FBI Volunteer Internship Program is an unpaid internship opportunity that offers undergraduates (Junior or Senior), graduates or post-doctorate Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Goes Soft For Art
Susanne Wetzell’s “Porcupine” is one of many artistic creations entered in “Pins and Needles” whose opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By Kirsten Laskey
When viewing artwork, it is usually best to exercise a hands-off approach. Handling a vase or touching a painting can result in blaring alarms or shattered pieces.
But the newest exhibit at the Fuller Lodge Art Center will make the viewer want to wrap their fingers around everything.
Rather than sleek and hard, the entries are plush and soft. Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Marc Clay
The Los Alamos Daily Post concludes its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidate Republican Marc Clay is featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted this Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos. Councilor Vincent Chiravalle was scheduled for the conversation, but was unable to attend.
Oct. 7 Cowboy Breakfast Benefits Pony Club
Construction Begins Monday on Multi-Purpose Covered Arena
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Couny’s Community and Economic Development Department – Capital Projects & Facilities Division announced this afternoon that construction of the new Multi-Purpose Covered Arena will get underway Monday, Oct. 8.
A community groundbreaking event is set for 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the project site at the North Mesa stables.
Paul Parker Construction will install utilities to the site begining Oct. 8, which includes the installation of an 8” water main and electricity.
The installation of the water main will involve closing the BMX track Read More
Otowi Station Bookstore Closing its Doors
Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop is closing its doors Oct. 19. Courtesy photo
Staff report
Otowi Station Bookstore and Museum Shop management posted the following statement on Facebook this afternoon that it is closing down:
“Otowi Station will be closing its doors for good on Friday, Oct. 19. Come in tomorrow for 25 percent off everything in the whole store! We have calendars, Buckyballs, Nanoblocks, maps and more! If you see something, snag it! No special orders. No out-of-print orders. Cash or credit cards only. Discounts are limited to the stock on hand. If you want furnishings, Read More
Los Alamos Police Score Big Victory Against Local Drug Issues
Los Alamos Patrol Sgt. Andrew Goldie and Det. Sgt. Oliver Morris examine items confiscated as part of more than a year long investigation in which several drug arrests have been made related to the manufacturing and trafficking of methamphetamine. Courtesy/LAPD
Items confiscated by Los Alamos Police in local drug raids. Courtesy/LAPD
Staff report
The Los Alamos Police Department Criminal Investigations Division made two drug arrests Sept. 26 in Los Alamos County.
This was part of a ongoing investigation that stemmed back more than a year ago in which several drug arrests were made Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Sheehey & Redondo
The Los Alamos Daily Post continues its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidates Democrats Pete Sheehey and Michael Redondo are featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos.
The Council candidates were paired at random and answered questions about topics that affect the lives of the people throughout the community.
Los Alamos Daily Post Candidate Conversations – Girrens & Henderson
The Los Alamos Daily Post continues its series of video-taped conversations with candidates running for office in the 2012 election cycle.
Los Alamos County Council candidates Republican Steven Girrens and Democrat Kristin Henderson are featured in this video discussing the issues in a conversational format conducted this Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post headquarters in the Small Business Development Center in downtown Los Alamos.
The Council candidates were paired at random and answered questions about topics that affect the lives of the people throughout the community. Read More
Juveniles Ignite Fire Behind Manhattan Loop
LAPD News:
Two 12-year-old Los Alamos boys started a fire in the canyon behind Manhattan Loop at about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Los Alamos Firefighters doused the blaze and identified the two boys. Los Alamos Police met with the boys and referred them to the juvenile probation officer.
The boys apparently set some leaves on fire, which quickly spread to the surrounding ground cover, according to the police report.
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said the fire scorched a 30 foot by foot area of land and that no structures were affected. Read More
RDC Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award
RDC News:
Regional Development Corporation received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for their Accelerate – Technical Training and Job Placement program in the category of Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations of 200,000 – 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is being held Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 in Houston, Texas.
“We recognize Regional Development Corporation for creating innovative Read More
Evolutionary Theory, Web-Search Technology Combine for DNA Analysis
From left, Los Alamos scientists Joel Berendzen, Ben McMahon, Mira Dimitrijevic, Nick Hengartner and Judith Cohn. Courtesy LANL
LANL News:
- Bioinformatics breakthrough has clinical & environmental applications
New software from Los Alamos National Laboratory called Sequedex uses evolutionary theory to swiftly identify short “reads” of DNA, calling out the specific organisms from which the DNA came and their likely activity.
“Sequedex makes it possible for a researcher to analyze data hot off a DNA sequencer using a laptop,” said Joel Berendzen, a scientist on the project. “The Read More
Letter to the Editor: Straightening Record on Several Levels
By Jim HallI noticed the column by Ms. Gunther in the Los Alamos Daily Post. It is an unfortunate combination of rehashing a past issue and conflating political posturing with practical policy.
Since I strongly support New Mexico based businesses (see the business-related bills that I advocated) and have a strong record of encouraging New Mexico business development, the column is particularly disingenuous.
A forthcoming column (perhaps columns—this is not a simple subject) will discuss my corporate tax policy position in detail. However, in the interim, Read More
Hilltopper Volleyball Opens District Play With 3-0 Win Over Bernillilo
Samantha Fenner blocking at net. Photo by Alan Kirk 
Brianna Montano with kill shot. Photo by Alan Kirk 
Claire Stewart with block kill. Photo by Alan Kirk
Savannah Romero uses quick set to Samantha Fenner. Photo by Alan Kirk Read More
New State Settlement Proposal for San Juan Generating Station Could Lay Foundation for “Third Alternative” Agreement
San Juan Generating Station. Courtesy Photo
PNM News:
PNM Resources’ New Mexico utility, PNM, acknowledges that a state settlement proposal released today to address regional haze at San Juan Generating Station appears to be an important step toward an alternative to the current federal plan.
The proposed settlement agreement announced by the state would require several additional actions before moving forward. The first of those actions would be an agreement in principle by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PNM to support the proposal.
The proposal then would Read More
Udall: Nearly $18 Million for Wireless in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall announced Wednesday that three telecommunications companies will receive nearly $18 million to provide advanced mobile service to rural areas in Central and Southeastern New Mexico that currently lack 3G or 4G wireless access. Los Alamos County Issues RFQ for Hotel-Convention Center Developer
Los Alamos County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a developer to design and construct a full-service convention center facility in the downtown district of the Los Alamos townsite.
Los Alamos County is soliciting a developer to design and construct a business conference facility (8,000-20,000 square feet), to include flexible meeting and event space combined with first-class dining and lodging facilities that will compete favorably with other “Class A” conference and lodging facilities in Northern New Mexico, and provide a local venue for special events—amenities Read More
House Candidate Garcia Richard Campaigns in Gallina
Democratic candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, was invited to a meet and greet/fundraiser by Gene and Peggy McCracken in Gallina recently, which is a new area now covered in New Mexico House Dist. 43. Gene McCracken listens as a voter speaks with Richard at the event. Courtesy photo
House Dist. 43 Democratic Stephanie Garcia Richard meets voters in Gallina recently at the home of Gene and Peggy McCracken. Courtesy photo