Posts From The Road: Rhyolite Ghost Town In Nevada
Railroad Depot: An elaborate California-Mission style railroad depot was constructed in Rhyolite, Nev. The depot closed along with the town of Rhyolite but reopened as a casino, bar, and gift shop in the 1930s. The casino lasted until the 1970s before closing. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Porter Building: The Porter Brothers Store was the most popular retail establishment in Rhyolite. They offered a wide variety of items like many general stores did during the era. The building was built right in the middle of Rhyolite and was a go-to destination for almost any goods. However, the Read More
Fr. Glenn: Habemus Papam! Well … Pretty Soon
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
My, my … rather a busy news week with Pope Francis passing away early Easter Monday. We who are older remember when Pope Paul VI died, and then John Paul I was elected—living only 33 days to the shock of the world. Then Pope John Paul II was elected and held his office for over 26 years. So, then we had two papal elections in the space of a couple of months.
Francis was pope for over twelve years, so it’s been a while since we had a papal election. So, with a “little” help from A.I., I thought readers might be interested in what to expect over the next couple of weeks—Catholic or not. After all, Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Stellar Broadway Drama Retells Timely History Of TV News
Tales Of Our TimesBy JOHN BARTLIT
These are mysterious times in American politics. Context is uncertain. Assorted views, including my own, see ways that newscasts could be more helpful. As generations pass, the manner of “news” on the airwaves has changed more than many may know and others have largely forgotten.
This last month, a new play on this timely topic opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway. The play’s very title — “Good Night, and Good Luck” — has a proud history. In 2005, the five words were the title of a movie
All Shall Be Well: Gratitude For Pope Francis From A Lutheran Deacon In The ELCA
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Upon the death this Monday of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church and leader to many outside the Catholic Church, I have been meditating on his example of living out the Micah 6:6-8 text in his role as a true servant leader.
What God Requires
6“With what shall I come before the Lord
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, Read More
McQuiston: How To Lose Your Identity In A Day
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency Insurance
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
When our lives move quickly, we sometimes risk data security in exchange for convenience or instant gratification. However, seemingly small decisions result in deep and lasting consequences if you lose your identity. Here are a few common scenarios that pose outsized risk to your security:
Common activities that can put your data at risk
You receive an offer in the mail that you don’t want—so you just throw it in the trash, not realizing that there’s a lot of information about you inside.
You’re having fun on vacation, but Read More
Youth Mental Health: If Outcomes Don’t Matter, Nothing Does
By JAMES WERNICKE
Los Alamos Parent
Since the dawn of humanity, all parents have shared the same experience—watching their children grow into raging balls of hormones as they enter adolescence—and all parents respond the same way—doing the best they can to guide them through it. In the past, there was the village. Generations lived under one roof with extended family biologically hardwired to step in and help.
Today, many of us live far from family in neighborhoods where everyone’s busy, help is a luxury, and community is aspirational. If we’re lucky, we find trusted friends. If not, we rely Read More
Catch Of The Week: Fake Google Security Alerts
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
What’s the best way to spot a phishing email? Phishing emails spoof legitimate sites and services, but usually if you take the time to check the sender email and any links in the email, you’ll notice that they are not legitimate links or domains.
In the latest phishing scam, reported by researcher Thread Reader, a phishing scam did an all too realistic imitation of a Google Security Alert, by exploiting a vulnerability he found in their infrastructure (Note, Google has since addressed this issue).
Image of fake Google security alert from Thread Reader
There’s a lot Read More
