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Column: Homecoming Havoc

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Photo: Annika Bronkhorst

By Sopahn Kellogg
LAHS Sophomore

With the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Dance just around the corner, the Homecoming Committee is putting on the final touches and working out some last minute kinks. The dance is Saturday, Sept. 22.

Annika Bronkhorst, a sophomore this year and part of the Homecoming Committee, talked to the Los Alamos Daily Post to provide insight on the happenings of the Homecoming setup.

When asked about what was the most difficult part of getting Homecoming off the ground, Bronkhorst said, “Definitely I would say the shopping. It’s really hard Read More

Money IQ: Why Do I Need a New Appraisal?

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Money IQ
By Karl Hjelvik

Why Do I Need a New Appraisal? 

It’s easy to feel like refinancing is a hassle and the benefit of a lower interest rate and monthly payment might be negated by the closing costs incurred.

Admittedly, refinancing doesn’t always make sense but with historically low mortgage rates it’s certainly worth a look.

This week’s Money IQ examines one of the closing costs you are likely to incur in refinancing – the $500 or more for a new appraisal.

So you have finally decided to take the refinance plunge and see how much you can save.

You knew there would be closing costs but, why does Read More

Day Journeys to the Middle of Nowhere: Pecos

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Travel Column by Kirsten Laskey

Pecos reveals its story…

Between two relatively large, well-known New Mexico cities – Las Vegas and Santa Fe, there is a town off I-25 that may not attract as much attention.

In fact, if you are in a hurry to get to Highlands University in Las Vegas or the plaza in Santa Fe, you might miss this off-the-beaten-path community.

It would be a pity because Pecos offers something special to its visitors. For an outsider, finding that special quality took a few turns.

Chain stores and gas stations adorn both sides of the main street going into town.

Patience, it was discovered, Read More

Food on the Hill: Onion Rings

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
This week’s recipe:
 
Onion Rings
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
** You will need at least 1 onion per person, REALLY – they disappear quickly!
3 onions
1 ½ cup flour
1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning
1 tablespoon no-salt Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 
Pre-heat deep fryer to 375 degrees. Mix flour and seasonings in a plastic food bag.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Slice onion a little larger than 1/8 inch thick. Slice only enough onion to fry in one batch.
 
Do not pre-slice your
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How Do You Motivate People? By structuring the organizational environment!

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Column by Elena Yang

The first point that resonated with me in Dan Pink’s TED presentation on motivation, www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_on_motivation.html, is that there is a gap between science findings and business practices. 

This is the same point made in Pfeffer & Sutton’s book on “Evidence-Based Management,” which I will review in the future, as well as Ghoshal’s critical assessment of business schools in his essay on “Bad Management Theories,” which was the focus on my first post.

So, the notion isn’t new, but it still hasn’t caught the full attention of the public, and definitely Read More

Archuleta Responds to Hate Mail

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Editor’s note: New Mexico businessman Phil Archuleta reports that he has been receiving hate mail since speaking at the Republican National Convention last month. Here is his response to a letter from a small business owner:

By Phil Archuleta

I’m writing regarding your letter dated Aug. 31, 2012.

First of all, I appreciate the fact that you took the time to write to me, communicating your disappointment about my comments in my speech given during Tuesday night at the convention.

You stated that stories about people who genuinely make it on their own without the backing of government are Read More

Cornering Moonshine Market Drives ‘Lawless’

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Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy in Lawless. Photo By Weinstein Company

Movie Review by Dr. Seva SSS Khalsa,DOM, L.Ac.

Lawless takes place in 1931, Franklin County, Va, when bootlegging, moonshine and prohibition are going strong. (Prohibition ended in 1933.)

Taken from a true story and the book, “The Wettest County in the World” by Matt Bondurant, grandson of the main character, three brothers are going about their business of making their living bootlegging and selling moonshine in a pastorally green Garden of Eden when a nasty businessman/mobster (Guy Pearce) appears from the big city of Chicago, Read More

Money IQ: Financial Powers of Attorney

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Money IQ
By Dan Monte

Financial Powers of Attorney

Tom is 78. He’s been married to Sarah for 52 years. They have five children, none of whom live nearby. Tom had always been blessed with exceptional health until he suffered a serious stroke on July 15.

Sadly, Tom is looking at a slow and uncertain recovery. Throughout their entire marriage, Tom has taken care of all bill paying, tax returns and investments.

He is now unable to assist in any way. Sarah is committed to being Tom’s primary caregiver and has become responsible for all household financial matters.

Tom and Sarah had talked for years about Read More

Running Technique, Posture and Pain

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Column by Jessica Kisiel

There are no sports beyond our body’s capability! When we have pain playing a sport though, it is easy to blame the activity for our pain.

Running, the primary functional movement our body was designed for, has a reputation for being hard on or even bad for the body.

It is often the first sport we are advised not to do if we have any lower extremity pain. If running were the problem then everyone who runs should hurt as a result of participating, right?

The fact is, some people suffer while others are pain free. Why?

The difference lies in the physical body that is brought Read More

Food on the Hill: Apricot Chicken

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
 
 
This week’s recipe…
 
Apricot Chicken
 
 
4 large chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups of cup up apricots
1 package dry onion soup mix
2 cups of Russian Salad dressing (not creamy)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups of cooked rice
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
Slice chicken breasts crosswise about 1/2 inch thick. Heat the oil and butter in a non-stick pan and fry the chicken breast in batches as to not crowd the pan.
 
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
 
You just need to sear the
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