De Colores Hosts Hurricane Sandy Benefit Nov. 15
First Controllable Atom SQUID
Researcher Kevin Wright checks part of the experimental apparatus. Courtesy/NIST
NIST News:
Scientists have created the first controllable atomic circuit that functions analogously to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) and allows operators to select a particular quantum state of the system at will.
By manipulating atoms in a superfluid ring thinner than a human hair the investigators were able for the first time to measure rotation-induced discrete quantized changes in the atoms’ state, thereby providing a proof-of-principle design for an “atomtronic” inertial Read More
YMCA Youth Basketball Sign-up Underway
FAMILY YMCA News:
Registration is now open for the 1st through 6th grade YMCA Basketball Program. The format will be a little different this year:
1st and 2nd grade remains co-ed; 3rd and 4th / 5th and 6th will be girls and boys teams only.
Teams will be assigned based on the elementary school where the players attend.
Homeschoolers and out-of-district students may choose the location most convenient for them.
Practices kick off twice a week after Thanksgiving at local schools. Games will be Saturday mornings in January and February with locations to be announced.
Volunteer coaches and Read More
Stephanie G. Richard Speaking to AAUW Nov. 15
AAUW News:
Newly elected representative Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Legislative Dist. 43, will speak at a meeting of the American Association of University Women at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.
Richard will talk about her plans for the upcoming legislative session and answer questions from the audience.
The meeting will be in the lower level of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road. There is ample parking.
The public is welcome to attend Garcia Richard’s talk. Refreshments will be served.
Shoe Box Gifts Needed for Operation Christmas Child
Photo: Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes. Courtesy/samaritanspurse.org
WRBC News:
Christmas is arriving early in Los Alamos, as White Rock Baptist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Soon, with the help of local volunteers, the site will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.
Through Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, Los Alamos residents are helping send shoe box gifts to more than 8 million children Read More
Knights of Columbus Thanks Donors
Betsy Bailey Coaches Workshop Participants
Betsy Bailey, left, certified Dale Carnegie trainer in presentations conducted a workshop at The Hive, 134 N.M. 4, Thursday night on how to increase listening levels and motivate others to action. Bailey kept the conversation lively during her workshop and had participants Kenneth Lee and Dave Thomson laughing. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Betsy Bailey has had two careers in her professional life: basketball player/coach and Dale Carnegie trainer. In basketball, she played on the U.S. National Team and professionally in Europe for 10 years. Subsequently, Bailey coached basketball Read More
Calling all Walkers, Survivors, Caregivers, Community Leaders!
RFL News:
From 5:30–6:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 15, American Cancer Society Relay For Life will hold a volunteer informational meeting to start planning the 2013 Relay For Life of Los Alamos.
The meeting will be at the Comfort Inn & Suites, 2455 Trinity Dr., in Los Alamos – Thanks to Felicia Duran and the Comfort Inn for donating the meeting space.
The organization is seeking walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers and community leaders to help plan the event and recruit participants.
Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Nov. 14 to gloria.martinez@cancer.org.
Shop Local Campaign Launches Nov. 24
Place Food Near Mailbox Nov. 17
BSA/NALC News:
The 15th annual Fall Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 throughout Los Alamos and White Rock.
The drive supports those in need in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties through regular food distributions by LA CARES and the San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen in Espanola.
Residents are asked to place non-perishable donations of food and supplies near their mailboxes by 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 17 (NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE!)
Cub Scouts also will be collecting donations at both Smith’s Supermarket locations in Los Alamos and White Rock Saturday Nov. 17 ONLY.
This community Read More
CIA Director Resigns Citing Poor Judgement
CIA News:
Yesterday afternoon, I went to the White House and asked the President to be allowed, for personal reasons, to resign from my position as D/CIA. After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair. Such behavior is unacceptable, both as a husband and as the leader of an organization such as ours. This afternoon, the President graciously accepted my resignation.
As I depart Langley, I want you to know that it has been the greatest of privileges Read More
Winter Storm Warning Issued Through Sunday A.M.
Courtesy/NOAA
NWS Forecast for: Los Alamos NM
Issued by: National Weather Service Albuquerque, NM
Last Update: 4:11 pm MST Nov 9, 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ALBUQUERQUE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM
403 PM MST FRI. NOV. 9, 2012
A VIGOROUS AND VAST UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL SLOWLY WORK ACROSS THE WESTERN U.S. THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY.
THE SYSTEM WILL BRING SUFFICIENT Read More
Denise Terrazas Buys Title Guaranty & Insurance Co.
Los Alamos National Bank CEO/Chairman Bill Enloe assists Denise Terrazas who prepares to cut the ribbon commemorating her new ownership of Title Guaranty Thursday. LANB President Steve Wells joins a group of employees and guests at right who turned out for the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony for Title Guaranty, LLC drew top officials from Los Alamos National Bank. From left, Senior Vice President Jill Cook, President Steve Wells, Chief Technology Officer Paul Cook and CEO/Chairman Bill Enloe. Photo by Carol Read More
Column: Insecurity with LANL Security Project
ON THE MESA FACING NORTH
Central Park Square Teen Center Design Unveiled
The proposed Teen Center concept image in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Architects Studio
- Proposed Renovation Plan Cuts Project Cost By Half
Staff Report
In May 2012, the Los Alamos County Council directed staff to explore renovating and leasing existing space at Central Park Square, across from Fuller Lodge, for use as a new Teen Center.
The proposed space will be approximately 9,500 square feet based on the earlier feasibility study. A small group of residents gathered Nov. 1 for a project update. Los Alamos Teen Center Director Michelangelo Lobato and Central Park Square owner Read More
Deacon Closed at 15th Monday, Nov. 12
Monday, Nov. 12, the Eastern Area 2 project contractor will be working to install a valley gutter across Deacon at 15th Street.
Assuming the weather cooperates, the valley gutter will be excavated and concrete should be placed by the end of day Monday.
Once the concrete is finished off, the contractor will place a steel plate across the intersection and reopen the intersection.
The fresh concrete will need to cure for five days. Depending on the weather received over the weekend, the work may be delayed until Tuesday.
Those needing access to Deacon should enter Deacon from 20th Street during Read More
Column: Analytical Failures in the 2012 Election Results with Implications for Other Topics of Importance
Thoughts from a – hopefully – Enlightened SkepticTo listen to the pundits before the election you would think that anything could have happened last Tuesday when we all went to the polls.
The mainstream media was emphasizing just how close the election was going to be and that Mr. Obama was potentially in grave danger of becoming a one-term president.
If you listened to the conservative pundits you were assured that good, as they define it, would win out over evil; some suggested it would be a rout with Gov. Romney getting over 300 electoral votes.
As an aside, I find it interesting Read More
Clark & Kendall’s Weekend Preview: Nov 9
This week’s preview is sponsored by www.fyila.com
The Woman in Black: Los Alamos Little Theatre 1670 Nectar St.
7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 / 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11
Kipps was traumatized by seeing the Woman in Black when he was sent to settle the estate of an old woman in a remote part of England. He has enlisted the services of an actor to help him re-enact the events, and thus exorcise his demons. You may see appearances of The Woman around town. Have you seen “The Woman in Black”? Halloween isn’t over yet. Come see this spooky ghost story, if you dare… Read More
Karen Wray Fine Art Grand Opening is Nov. 16
Watercolor artist Secundino Sandoval looks through paintings at his Los Alamos home. Courtesy photo
By Karen Wray
Karen Wray Fine Art is delighted to announce that we have moved to a wonderful new location in Los Alamos, and would like to invite the community to our Grand Opening from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.
Our new address is 1475 Central Ave., Suite 125, at the southwest corner, ground floor, of the Community Bank Building.
Photo: Karen Wray and Tinkerbell
This is also our gallery’s Holiday Art Show, so we’ll have ornaments, cards, prints, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and paintings Read More