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Local Blue Sky Pilates Studio Has Classes For Everyone

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A class underway at Blue Sky Pilates. Courtesy photo
 
BUSINESS News:
 
“I had no idea that there was a Pilates studio in Los Alamos.” Up until recently, Pilates classes were difficult to find. The same could have been said for Los Alamos, but not anymore. Now, there is a dedicated Pilates studio here – Blue Sky Pilates is at 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite A, across from Ashley Pond.
 
Blue Sky Pilates holds 22 classes per week to accommodate any schedule and skill level. Classes include Mat, Reformer, Pilates for Seniors, Chair, TRX, Stick, and MOTRTM.
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Coaching Café: Gremlins

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Coaching Café:
By LeAnne Parsons
Los Alamos
 
This month, we’ll discuss the last of the Big 4 energy blocks. If you’re not achieving what you want to, it’s most likely one of these four that’s keeping you stuck.
 
In the past few issues, we looked at limiting beliefs―things that you accept about life, about yourself, about your world, or about the people in it, that limit you in some way; assumptions―expectations that, because something has happened in the past, it will happen again; and interpretations―opinions and judgments that you create about
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AGU: Melting Glaciers Feed Antarctic Food Chain

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AGU News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Nutrient-rich water from melting Antarctic glaciers nourishes the ocean food chain, creating feeding “hot spots” in large gaps in the sea ice, according to a new study.
 
New research finds that iron stored in the region’s glaciers is being shuttled by melting water to open areas of the ocean, called polynyas, where it stimulates growth of phytoplankton, ocean algae that form the base of the marine food chain.
 
Krill and fish thrive on phytoplankton, and these smaller animals support penguins, seals and whales that feed and breed in the polynyas
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Obituary: Morris E. Crane Sept. 1, 1937 – Aug. 9, 2015

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MORRIS E. CRANE Sept. 1, 1937 – Aug. 9, 2015
 
On September 1, 1937 somewhere in Texas, Morris E. Crane was born in a boxcar moments after his identical twin brother, Horris.
 
There was no doctor available, so a veterinarian delivered the twins. We think this may have lead to his dislike of Texas and pets.
 
During the WWII years, the family lived in San Diego, CA. Once the war ended, they relocated to Hobbs, NM. 
 
Morris graduated from Hobbs High School in 1957, went on to earn his BA in Industrial Arts and a teaching certificate from Eastern New Mexico (partially funded
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Heinrich Partners With Santa Fe’s 2015 Energy Summit

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SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE ― Wednesday, Aug. 12, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and the City of Santa Fe will host the 2015 Santa Fe Energy Summit at the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC).
 
The event will bring together experts, business and tribal leaders, public officials, and decision makers to advance the clean energy economy in northern New Mexico through innovation, investment, smart policies, and collaboration.
 
U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall and Senator Heinrich will deliver opening remarks, followed by a Q&A
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SFI Seminar: ‘Knots And Links In 4-Dimensions’ Aug. 12

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Taylor Martin, Sam Houston State University
 
SFI News:
 
The Santa Fe Institute (SFI) hosts “Knots and Links in 4-Dimensions” with Taylor Martin, 12:15 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 12, at Collins Conference Room.
 
Abstract: The mathematical branch of topology is the study of the properties of shape that are unchanged by stretching. One aspect of topology is the study of knots and links.
 
A mathematical knot is an embedding of a circle into 3-dimensional space, while a link is an embedding of more than one circle into 3-space. One way to study knots and links
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Two New DOE Reports Highlight Trends Of Growing U.S. Wind Energy Industry

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DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― According to two reports released Monday by the Energy Department, the U.S. wind energy industry continued growing at an impressive rate in 2014, further solidifying America’s position as a global leader in wind energy.
 
Wind power is a key component of the President’s all-of-the-above energy strategy and Clean Power Plan to reduce climate-changing carbon pollution, diversify our energy economy, and boost America’s economic competitiveness by bringing innovative technologies online.
 
With rapidly increasing wind energy generation,
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Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Join Community To Celebrate LWCF At Petroglyph National Monument

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STATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and U.S Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join a diverse coalition of community leaders this morning to celebrate the success of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) during its 50th anniversary with a visit to the Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque.
 
At a community event, local leaders will call for reauthorization and full funding of the landmark conservation law that is set to expire Sept. 30. The public and media are encouraged to attend.
 
Heinrich, a member of the Senate Committee
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IRS Warns Taxpayers To Guard Against Deceitful Tactics

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IRS News:
 
PHOENIX ― Following the emergence of new variations of widespread tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service recently issued another warning to taxpayers to remain on high alert and protect themselves against the ever-evolving array of deceitful tactics scammers use to trick people.
 
These schemes―which can occur over the phone, in e-mails or through letters with authentic looking letterhead―try to trick taxpayers into providing personal financial information or scare people into making a false tax payment that ends up with the criminal.
 
The Treasury
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YMCA Youth Soccer Registration Ends Aug. 18

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YMCA News:
 
Registration is open until August 18 for the YMCA’s Developmental Youth Soccer Program for ages 4-5 and 6-7.
 
Practices & Games are 2x per week in Los Alamos and White Rock from Aug. 24-Oct. 1. Volunteer Coaches and Team parents needed.
 
Teams are small (6-8 players) so all get plenty of skills practice and play time. Cost is $62 / $41 for Y Members.
 
The Family YMCA is a 501c3 nonprofit charity, ensuring access to all because of donations to our annual campaign, and financial assistance
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