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Bethlehem Lutheran Church Offers Class On Reformation History And Theology Beginning Sept. 10

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BELC News:
 
In this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, members of the community are invited to participate in a seven-session class titled “By Heart: Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism,” offered by Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
 
Using video, discussion, and the book of the same name, Pastor Russ Sorensen will lead participants in exploring the biblical and historical context of Luther’s Small Catechism, the concise and accessible teaching guide he wrote for use in the family home.
 
Luther left a rich and complex legacy through
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United Thrift Shop $6 Bag Sale Wednesday Sept. 13

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UNITED THRIFT SHOP News:

The United Thrift Shop is holding a $6 bag sale Wednesday, Sept. 13 (excluding jewelry), inside the United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road.

The Thrift Shop is operated by the Women’s Christian Service Society. Donations accepted include gently used and clean clothes, linens, housewares, jewelry, shoes, toys and children’s books. Items not accepted include large appliances, furniture, books or VHS tapes. Donations may be dropped off any time at the bins near the door at the lower level of Craig Hall.

All proceeds of the Thrift Shop go to Mission Read More

Scenes From Friday Concert With The Paladins

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Paladins lead guitarist Dave Gonzalez plays a hot lick Friday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Bass player Thomas Yearsley’s got rhythm. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Local rocker DK Warner, right, thanks promoter Russ Gordon for bringing his favorite band to Ashley Pond Friday night. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
DK Warner loves the Paladins so much he even has a Dave Gonzalez tattoo. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Dave Gonzalez goes all out at the end of a number. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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McQuiston: Two-Tier Approach To Protect Against Identity Fraud

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency

Cyber-attacks are increasing at an alarming rate and the resulting data breaches have led to countless amounts of personal information being exposed to unscrupulous individuals.

While banks have become more proactive in monitoring accounts for activity that appears to be fraudulent, their services only play a small part in the overall campaign against identity fraud.

Are you familiar with how your personal information can be used by criminals? Many people immediately think of fraudulent credit card charges, which is certainly one widely used method. Read More

Valle Grande Fog, Wildflowers And Orbwebs With Dew

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Early morning fog lifts from the Valle Grande, revealing a dew-covered grassland with orb webs strung from shrubby cinquefoil, Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by David A. Ponton/wildearthlight.com

Bluebell with dew in the Valle Grande, Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by David A. Ponton/wildearthlight.com

Bluebell and a sneaky aster with dew in the grassland of the Valle Grande, Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by David A. Ponton/wildearthlight.com

Orb web with dew in the early morning in the Valle Grande grassland, Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Read More

United Way Establishes Harvey Recovery Fund

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UW News:
 
ALEXANDRIA, VA ― United Way Worldwide announced that it has established the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund, a national fund which will distribute 100 percent of donations for recovery in the affected areas, community by community, in the months and years ahead.
 
The fund will facilitate the donation process for United Way donors and partners who want to offer financial support to storm victims in Texas, Louisiana and the affected areas. 
 
The inaugural donation to this newly established fund was from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
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Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
 
The Hitman’s Bodyguard is a funny, but violent movie, an unlikely “bromance” between Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. Watching this film, you will not be bored.
 
But, movie lovers beware: common, vulgar epithets are overused throughout the film; many cars are hot-wired; many automatic weapons are discharged; every bullet that hits its target produces blood; the bodies, in the end, are too many to number; Interpol gets a very bad rap in this story; maverick guys with security training are the heroes. (It is satisfying, though, to see bad guys
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