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HD3 Discovery Day™ Los Alamos 2014 Offers Forum to Vet Ideas for Commercialization Potential

LANL chemical engineer Steve Yarbro during a recent talk at the Bio Lab. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
 
By MICHELLE D. MILLER, MPA
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
High Desert Discovery District (HD3)
 
In May 2011, LANL chemical engineer Steve Yarbro, PhD applied to the first HD3 Discovery Day, hosted by the High Desert Discovery District. His ‘discovery’ was a chemical process called Super Critical Water Extraction and Refining (SCWER) – that he believed had the potential to upgrade heavy oil to light sweet crude.

Michelle D. Miller at the Bio Lab. Photo by Read More

Help Rename The Dixie Girl

The Dixie Girl Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave., in downtown Los Alamos. File photo

Staff Report

The Dixie Girl Restaurant at 1789 Central Ave., is holding a contest during January to rename the restaurant. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate.

A randon drawing will be held in the event of multiple entries for the winning name. Pick up a “Name the Restuarant” form at the restaurant. The form also includes the patron’s three favorite and three least favorite menu items.

Watch for the restaurant’s new name and modified menu coming soon.

Victor Read More

Yang: Antagonism, Conflicts, Opposites…

Antagonism, Conflicts, Opposites … fight against them? Or, learn to live with them?
By ELENA YANG
Los Alamos

First: Happy New Year.

Nothing like welcoming a new year by completing the incomplete, and embracing differences as the source of energy. 

Shortly before my break, I got into the dynamics of “cross-cultural groups (link below),” based on the study and article by Kenwyn Smith and David Berg. Not surprisingly, the cross-cultural groups in their study displayed more differences than similarities during their initial interactions. Smith and Berg remind us that in traditional group Read More

iShop Project Wins Award From LANL CPO

Vangie Trujillo, center, of Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Programs Office presents a $500 check to members of the winning crowdfunding project iShop during final project presentations at UNM-LA in December. From left, project member Katy Korkos, Professor Nick Seet, Trujillo, Yoko Suzuki and Brandon Cordova. iShop is an initiative to promote local shopping. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Yoko Suzuki, Katy Korkos and Brandon Cordova present their project at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Product developer Gary Xie presents his hands Read More

Governor Unveils Proposals to Aid High Tech Start-ups

Gov. Susana Martinez

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE—Gov. Susana Martinez announced Friday, the latest in a series of proposals designed to attract and develop new research, innovation and high-tech firms in New Mexico. 

Specifically, the Governor is proposing to improve the tax treatment of innovation activities by expanding the use of the Angel Investment Credit, allowing for greater private investment in small New Mexico start-ups, and reforming the Technology Jobs Tax Credit and the current, relatively unused Research and Development Small Business Tax Credit to better support Read More

Hive Networking Lunch Today

HIVE News:

The Hive will hold its regular brown-bag networking lunch starting at about 11:30 a.m. (late is never a problem) today at the Biolab, next to the food Co+op, 100 Entrada Dr., Room 168.

Contact Dave Jones for information or to schedule a presentation at 505.660.6992 or ferljones@yahoo.com. Read More

Los Alamos Business Highlights of 2013

As they announced the restaurant’s Aug. 28 closing, De Colores owner Joan Duran, foreground, with longtime manager Sue Dummer said they will treasure the memories of 35.5 years working together at the restaurant. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

A look back at business in Los Alamos in 2013 saw grand openings, final closings and a number of achievements and milestones.

De Colores: The longest running restaurant in Los Alamos, De Colores, closed its doors Aug. 28. Owner Joan Duran explained that her lease at 2470 East Road was up in May and she was thinking about retiring Read More

Los Alamos Beer Co-op Completes Crowdfunding

LABC News:

The Los Alamos Beer Cooperative successfully completed a crowdfunding project Dec. 25 that raised more than $2,000 through MainStreetCrowd. The Beer Co-op is moving forward in establishing a brewery and taproom for the community to gather and enjoy great, locally handcrafted beer. The money generated through MainStreetCrowd will go toward purchasing brewery equipment.

The Beer Co-op will be the first ever brewery in Los Alamos, and the first Cooperative brewery in the state of New Mexico. Currently, Black Star Co-op in Austin, Texas is the world’s first cooperatively-owned Read More

CAT’s Café Replacing 50s Diner in Los Alamos

Charlie Bracken, left, with artist Danne DeBacker whose paintings will decorate the new CAT’s Café in the American Legion Building on Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

One of the paintings by artist Danne DeBacker that will hang on a wall in the new CAT’s Café in the American Legion Building on Trinity Drive. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Exit the Fabulous 50’s Diner and enter CAT’s Café!  New owner, Charlie Bracken is hoping to open next week if permits can be secured by then. Bracken was the manager of the Fabulous Read More

Santa Fe Chevrolet/Cadillac Dealership Brings 2014 C7 Corvette to Los Alamos

Corvette fans got a treat this morning in downtown Los Alamos when the Santa Fe Chevrolet/Cadillac dealership rolled in to show the group a brand new 2014 C7 Corvette. The event took place at the weekly Cars & Coffee gathering in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 15th Street and Central Avenue. The public was invited to stop by and see the new Stingray with a price tag of about $60,000 that has been generating so much excitement and getting rave reviews. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

A look under the hood of the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More

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