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SFI Presents: Young Frankenstein March 16

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SFI News:
The popular Science On Screen series continues March 16 in Santa Fe with SFI Omidyar Fellow Eric Libby returning to present Young Frankenstein.
“What hump?” Mel Brooks’ classic 1974 comedy — ranked as one of the funniest films of all time — is introduced by Eric Libby during a national Science on Screen event March 16. Libby, a Santa Fe Institute Omidyar Fellow who presented Alien at Science on Screen in December 2014, is a biologist fascinated by how organisms change form.
The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Center for Contemporary Arts
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Silver Bullet’ For Energy Problem

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By ROY M. MOORE
Los Alamos
 
Dear Mr. President:
 
Perhaps the greatest myth of our society is that there is no “silver bullet” to solve the energy problem.
 
Nothing could be farther from the truth, and mankind has known for decades that the proper way to store renewable energy is by making hydrogen from water and then burning this at your convenience.
 
If you think about it, everything that we burn is a hydrocarbon. But combustion only requires the hydrogen, so currently we burn hydrocarbons and take the carbon along for the ride. This is what has caused the rapid
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CIR Presents: China In Africa March 14

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Ambassador David Shinn
 
CIR News:
 
Santa Fe University of Art & Design presents lecture “China In Africa,” with Ambassador David Shinn.
 
Called “fragile,” “shackled” or the “dark” continent, Africa is far more complex and promising than our Eurocentric approach would have us believe.
 
Often treated as if it were merely one country, subjected to incompetent intervention of Western governments, torn by the battle between the tribal way of life and modernity, Africa is the continent from which human life
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Free Training Offered For Los Alamos History Tour Guides – Kickoff Meeting March 26

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
 
The Los Alamos Historical Society is gearing up for tourist season by offering free training about the community’s history and historic district.
 
Those interested in the training should attend a kickoff meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 26 in the Nambè Room of Fuller Lodge. It will be led by professional tour guide Georgia Strickfaden. 
 
Training is free and open to the public; registration is not required. Potential tour guides, museum docents and the public are encouraged to participate in nine training
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JJAB Meeting Wednesday March 18

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JJAB News:
 
The Juvenile Justice Advisory Board’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 in Building #1, Camino Entrada Road, Pajarito Cliffs Site.
 
Steven Brooks, Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Coordinator for the State of New Mexico will speak about DMC 101 and trends in Los Alamos County and in the state.
 
The meeting is open to the public.
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IRS: What You Should Know About Data Breaches

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IRS News:

PHOENIX — A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release or theft of secure information.

It can be the improper disposal of personally identifiable information in the trash or a sophisticated cyber-attack on corporate computers by criminals. It can affect companies large or small.

The one common link is the victim, the person whose identity, financial or personal information has been compromised.

Here’s what you should know about data breaches:

  • Not every data breach results in identity theft, and not every identity theft is tax-related identity theft. 
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NCRTD To Undergo Massive Route Changes March 16

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NCRTD News:
Española – Beginning Monday, March 16, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will undergo a massive shift in services and offerings on its RTD “Blue Buses.” 
 
In addition to adding new routes, additional stops, and featuring more user-friendly pickup and drop-off times and connecting options, NCRTD will be unveiling an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which will provide real-time bus location services accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer.
 
A mobile iPhone app, called “myStop” will serve as a “Blue Bus Tracker,” giving
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SFI Presents Sandy Pentland’s ‘Ties That Bind: The Goodness of Social Networks’ March 11

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Alex “Sandy” Pentland

SFI News:

The Santa Fe Institute is hosting a community lecture with Alex “Sandy” Pentland ― “Ties That Bind: The Goodness of Social Networks” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 in the James A. Little Theater in Santa Fe. (Note: There will be no pre-lecture reception)

Social networks have proven to be fertile ground for understanding human behavior. This fascinating exploration suggests that we’re much more motivated by social incentives that reward others than by economic self-interest alone. Pentland discusses how Read More

Becoming A Love And Logic Parent

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Karen Brown
 
LAFSN News:
 
Karen Brown will teach the evidence-based class :Love & Logic” at Familiy Strengths Network on Diamond Drive.
 
Brown is a professional doula and the co-facilitator of Birth Talk. Her background also includes serving as an environmental scientist supporting global climate change research for several Universities and LANL. She is the mother of three children under seven years old.

Early Childhood sets a parenting pattern that can last into the teen years. Respond to temper tantrums, set boundaries,

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Bandelier Announces 2015 Calendar Of Events

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Cliffs, Frijoles Canyon, Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS
 
BNM News:
 
Bandelier National Monument is planning for 2015 to be a year full of interesting and exciting events.
 
“We hope that local people as well as visitors from farther away will come and enjoy the park this year,” Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott said. “It’s a beautiful, fascinating place, with events and activities for people of all ages and interests.”
 
Among this year’s major events will be:
  • Fall Fiesta Sept. 5, with many Native American
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