Column: Pain Relief Through Posture Alignment
By Jessica Kisiel M.S.
Do you have joint or muscle pain? It may be your posture. According to the Egoscue Method® of posture alignment the “design posture” of the human body is to have the load-bearing joints of the shoulders, hips, knees and ankles at 90-degree angles to each other from the front and side views.
Stand up and take a look – are your shoulders level, hips square and feet pointed straight ahead?
Deviation from this “design posture” can lead to pain as a result of musculoskeletal dysfunctions and compensations.
Dysfunctions are when the body’s musculoskeletal system Read More
Public Invited to Posse Lodge Dance
The proceeds from this event benefit the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse. Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Los Alamos Election Results
The voters have spoken and their new Los Alamos County Councilors are Democrats Kristin Henderson and Pete Sheehey, center, and Republican Steve Girrens. The newly elected councilors will be sworn in at a ceremony next month to officially take office Jan. 1. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Daily Post news team at the Justice Center election night from left, Photographer Sal Zapien, Webmaster/Reporter Greg Kendall, Lifestyles Editor Bonnie J. Gordon, Publisher Carol A. Clark and Election Results Analyst Karen Kendall. Photo by Sharon Stover.
Staff report
Voters Read More
Updated Prelminary Results
From left, Bonnie J. Gordon and JoAnn Johnson review the latest poll numbers as Katy Korkos speaks with County Councilor Rick Reiss in the lobby of the Justice Center this evening. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Below, preliminary results reflect all early voting, absentee, Trinity on the Hill and Community Center ballots. Results from ballots cast at the White Rock Fire Station have not yet come in.
| STATE REP 43 | |
| Stephanie Richard | 4,339 |
| James Hall | 4,804 |
| COUNTY COUNCIL | |
| Peter Sheehey | 4,277 |
| Michael Redando | 3,197 |
| Kristin Henderson |
Preliminary Results – Early, Absentee & Community Center
Early Voting, Absentee & Community Center Election Day (machine #1)
Campaigns review voting results at Justice Center on Election Night. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
| STATE REP 43 | |
| Stephanie Richard | 3,559 |
| James Hall | 3,712 |
| COUNTY COUNCIL | |
| Peter Sheehey | 3,503 |
| Michael Redando | 2,659 |
| Kristin Henderson | 3,575 |
| Marc Clay | 3,140 |
| Vincent Chiravalle | 3,082 |
| Steven Girrens | 3,313 |
| COUNTY CLERK | |
| Nathan Hjelm | 2,729 |
| Sharon Stover | 4,217 |
| CHARTER #1 | |
| For |
Early Voting Prelminary Results
Early Voting Preliminary Results (White Rock, Community Building & County Clerk)
| STATE REP 43 | |
| Stephanie Richard | 2,987 |
| James Hall | 3,063 |
| COUNTY COUNCIL | |
| Peter Sheehey | 2,977 |
| Michael Redando | 2,232 |
| Kristin Henderson | 3,022 |
| Marc Clay | 2,603 |
| Vincent Chiravalle | 2,548 |
| Steven Girrens | 2,738 |
| COUNTY CLERK | |
| Nathan Hjelm | 2,281 |
| Sharon Stover | 3,507 |
| CHARTER #1 | |
| For | 3,145 |
| Against | 2,456 |
| CHARTER #2 | |
| For | 2,917 |
| Against |
Los Alamos Daily Post News Team Broadcasting Live NOW
The Los Alamos Daily Post News Team is broadcasting live from the Justice Center Lobby. We are expecting voting results by voting location to start coming in after 7 p.m.
We will have live interviews with candidates and election results updates.
Click below for live stream: https:////www.ustream.tv/channel/los-alamos-daily-post
Election Day is Here! Access ladailypost.com at 7 p.m. for Live Coverage
GENERAL ELECTION DAY 2012
Election day is here and when the polls close at 7 p.m. today, the Los Alamos Daily Post news team will begin video streaming all of the ensuing election night excitement live from the Los Alamos Justice Center on ladailypost.com.
Watch candidate interviews and see up-to-the-minute election results throughout the evening on ladailypost.com.
The Los Alamos Daily Post also will publish continuing election results for all local, regional, statewide and national races to Facebook and Twitter throughout the evening.
Voting locations: Read More
Local Voter Lines Have Been Steady All Day
Voting has been steady but not crowded at the Trinity on the Hill voting location near Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive so far today, according to a poll worker. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Voters wait in line today at the Community Building at 20th Street near Cenral Avenue. Democratic Election Clerk Jennifer Lathrop told the Los Alamos Daily Post that the process has been going smoothly and there has been a steady line of voters spilling out the door since this morning. Poll Judge George Chandler estimates that about 800 people have voted as of 2:30 p.m. today at the Community Building Read More
OBITUARY: THOMAS ILG Sept. 9, 1958 – Nov. 2, 2012
THOMAS ILG
Thomas Ilg of Los Alamos, N.M., passed away unexpectedly Friday Nov. 2, 2012. He died while perusing his passion of photographing the ruins of the Jemez Mountains.
He was born Sept. 30, 1958 in Suffern, N.Y. He was graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. in 1980 with an engineering degree.
He lived in the town of White Rock, with his wife Wendy, the love of his life for 17 years.
Tom was employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for more than 20 years where he worked as a mechanical engineer.
He was an avid and accomplished photographer; he loved hiking, hockey, target shooting, Read More
Swankiest Event of Season Coming to Los Alamos!
Bronze statue by David Pearson. Courtesy photo
SPEAKEASY SOIREE:
Get ready for the swankiest event of the season! The Speakeasy Soiree, benefitting the United Way of Northern New Mexico, takes place from 5:30-10 p.m., Nov. 16 at the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos.
Come on over and Charleston the night away during the 1920s themed night of dining and dancing at the Dixie Girl restaurant in Los Alamos.
The Speakeasy Soiree is sponsored by Los Alamos National Bank and 100 percent of the profits go directly to supporting the United Way of Northern New Mexico’s efforts in the local Read More
Nov. 8 Transportation Board Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday Nov. 8, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be 5:30 p.m., Dec. 6 in the Public Works Conference Room, 2101 Trinity Dr. Suite A2.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
The CoffeeHouse Cafe’ Spices Up Menu
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’, 723 Central Ave. in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Courtesy photo
By Bernadette Lauritzen
The Coffee Booth and the CoffeeHouse Cafe’ are known for three things; “Exceptional People, Outstanding Coffee and Tremendous Conversation.”
So, if election night will have you up until the wee hours of the morning, stop on by for a freshly brewed cup and a scone.
Owner, Brian Booth knows his crew is ready to stimulate your mouth and your mind as staff members fuse passion and craftsmanship, in starting your day off just right.
“We have some good reliable Read More
Community Broadband Network Survey Underway
COUNTY News:
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Through Saturday Nov. 10, Los Alamos County will be surveying residents regarding their option of the Community Broadband Network; a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all Los Alamos County citizens, businesses and institutions.
As part of this survey, the County is interested in conducting market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the CBN project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and Read More
Letter to the Editor: Otowi Station, This Town Will Miss You!
Otowi Station Bookstore and Science Museum Shop closed its doors a few days ago having served Los Alamos/White Rock residents and visitors for almost 20 years.
Before that, its parent store, Ojo de Dios Bookstore, served our community many more years.
Bart and I purchased Ojo de Dios in 1990 from Harold Burnett and expanded it to our brand new Otowi Station site in 1993.
We owned Otowi until late 2005, when Peggy Durbin and Michele Vochosky took over – encountering a very rough business climate.
The store is enveloped in memory. For Read More
Food on the Hill: Scallop Coquille
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com- 1 1/2 Pounds Scallops
- Total 7 tablespoons butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon flour
- salt/ pepper
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSauté shallot in 2 tablespoons butter, until soft.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Add scallops,
Free Workshop: ‘How to Captivate an Audience in Two Minutes’
LAEN News:
The Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network will host a free workshop on “How to Captivate an Audience in Two Minutes” at its meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Hive, 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
BETSY BAILEY
Betsy Bailey, certified Dale Carnegie trainer in presentations, will present the workshop on how to increase listening levels and motivate others to action.
Baily’s presentation is made available by the Los Alamos Entrepreneurs’ Network (LAEN) and is open to the public on a first come basis. And it’s free.
In a survey
Los Alamos County Proclaims November ‘Mental Health Awareness Month’
Los Alamos County Councilor Mike Wismer, right, presents a Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation to Executive Director Joy Beery of the Los Alamos Family Council and Director Larry Martinez of the North Central Region of Presbyterian Medical Services on Oct. 30. Photo by David Griggs
COUNTY NEWS:
Mental Health Awareness Month Raises Awareness of Trauma and Impact on Children, Families, Communities
- Healing the Invisible Wounds
On Oct. 30, Los Alamos County proclaimed the month of November as Mental Health Awareness Month.
As such, the Los Alamos County Health Care Program is Read More
Quidditch Comes to New Mexico This Weekend
Courtesy/IQA
Special to the Las Alamos Daily Post
Quidditch (the game in the Harry Potter books) comes to New Mexico this weekend.
The West by Southwest Showcase will feature a number of university and mercenary (club) teams in a regional competition sponsored by the IQA, the International Quidditch Association.
Caroline Wurden from Los Alamos will be in New Mexico to be a referee for the games. She is a member of Cal Quidditch (Berkeley) and a former co-captain.
More recently, Wurden has served as a referee. She helped develop referee materials for the IQA and is also a trainer for new refs.
The Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Offers ‘Tax Free’ Shopping Day
FULLER LODGE ART CENTER News:
- Celebrate our Freedom to Vote
Come by the Art Center after you vote for a Tax Free Shopping Day
To help you take a break from thinking about the government (after you vote), the Art Center
is offering a “tax free” shopping day. We’ll even serve sparkling cider! On Tuesday Nov. 6,
we will cover the tax on any purchases you make here. Say “I voted!” and we’ll even offer
you a sticker:
YOU WON’T LEAVE EMPTY HANDED! Read More