Carol A. Clark

Michelle Hall Receives 2012 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award

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By Carol A. Clark

Local scientist Michelle Hall has received the 2012 American Geophysical Union Excellence in Geophysical Education Award.

The American Geophysical Union Excellence in Geophysical Education Award is the AGU’s top prize recognizing career accomplishment in education.

This award recognizes and honors Hall for her “sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education. She is an educator who has had a major impact on geophysical education and has made a long-lasting, positive impact on geophysical education through her professional service. Hall has distinguished Read More

Reduced Traffic at 2008 Olympics Yielded Big Cut in Planet-Warming Gas

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New research shows that levels of carbon monoxide dropped sharply in the Beijing area between 2007 and 2008, due to traffic restrictions imposed because of the 2008 Summer Olympics. This change in emissions, determined from a computer model along with satellite measurements of carbon monoxide, enabled scientists to infer that carbon dioxide emissions also dropped dramatically, an indication of the effect that reduced traffic can have on the greenhouse gas. Image by Lex Ivey/CourtesyAGU


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DOE Announces Issuance of Draft Supplemental Environmental Study on Plutonium Disposition

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DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Friday released the Draft Surplus Plutonium Disposition Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SPD Supplemental EIS) for public review and comment. 

The Draft Supplemental EIS analyzes the potential environmental impacts of alternatives for the disposition of 7.1 metric tons (MT) of additional weapons-usable plutonium from pits that were declared surplus to national defense needs in 2007 but were not included in DOE’s prior decisions as well as 6 Read More

Los Alamos Bridge Club Hosts Regional Tournament

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LOS ALAMOS BRIDGE CLUB News:

The Los Alamos unit of the American Contract Bridge League held its annual sectional bridge tournament July 27-29 at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. There were 148 tables in play over the three day event, 19 tables better than 2011. Of the 154 participants, 117 came from out of town including 44 from Santa Fe, 37 from Albuquerque, 14 from Taos, 10 from Texas, six from Arizona, four from Colorado and two from California. Cliff Rudy was tournament chairman. Gary Zeiger from Phoenix directed. Courtesy photo Read More

Los Alamos County Councilor Apologizes for Behavior During Trip to Russia

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By Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ron Selvage apologized today for an indiscretion he had with a woman while on an official visit to Moscow and Sarov last September.

“I did make a mistake on the Russian trip and it’s something that I regret and that I’m going to be paying for,” Selvage said this morning. “My wife and I are working through this and we would appreciate some privacy during this difficult time.”

The mistake Selvage is referring to is an inappropriate relationship he had with Nora Arbuckle, a member of the Sister Cities Initiative

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Artisan’s Market in White Rock will be Weekly Event

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Owner and jewelry designer Kathy Kjeresen of Kathy’s Natural Designs participated in the first Artisan’s Market held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of The Hive on N.M. 4 in White Rock. The event is sponsored by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce as a way to provide local and regional artists an opportunity to showcase their wares at what will now be a weekly market each Sunday. To participate in the Artisan’s Market, artists can contact Melanie Pena at 505-661-4807. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Artists selling their wares at Sunday’s Artisan’s Read More

Pathway to Pain Free Athletics: Core Training – Are You Doing Enough?

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Column by Jessica Kisiel

You have probably heard that having a strong core is important and will help with back pain, athletic performance, injury prevention, posture and the various activities of daily living.

In your effort to gain strength in this area, you may have started a program of abdominal and lower back exercises, but is this enough?

Before we consider this question we need to discuss the anatomy of the core and why yours needs to be strong.

The core of your body extends from your shoulders to below your hips.

It encompasses muscles of the torso centering around the position of the spine Read More

Nearly 8,000 in Rural N.M. Getting High-Speed Internet Access

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WASHINGTON – U.S. . Udall, D-N.M. has announced that nearly 8,000 rural New Mexico residents will gain high-speed internet access within the next three years.
 
This is part of the first phase of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) “Connect America Fund.”
 
Udall is a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees telecommunications issues.
 
Broadband and telecommunications companies CenturyLink and Windstream will receive $2.3 million to build broadband infrastructure for New Mexico homes and businesses that currently lack high-speed internet
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‘Food on the Hill’: Smoky Cheese Fondue

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“Food on the Hill” by Sue York

This week’s recipe…

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Smoky Cheese Fondue

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (12 oz) beer, NOT all at once (I like the dark beer)
  • 2 teaspoons brown mustard
  • 4-5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack (shredded)
  • 1 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese or smoked cheddar (shredded)
  • paprika on top
  • bread cubes for dipping
 
Directions:
 

Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com

Fry onions in olive oil for 1 minute then add garlic and cook
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Gadbois Selected to Create Mural at UNM-Los Alamos

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A mural created by Santa Fe artist Nick Gadbois. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/UNM-LA

By Bonnie J. Gordon

The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos has commissioned Santa Fe artist Nick Gadbois to create a work of art for the UNM-LA campus.

The Local Selection Committee at UNM-LA sought to commission a work that would connect the campus and the Los Alamos community as well as conceptually relate to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Finalists were selected in March and a final selection was made earlier this July. Installation of the $57,000 project is scheduled to be completed during Read More