PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Jemez Mountains Blue Crayfish
PEEC Amateur NaturalistJemez Mountains Blue Crayfish
The nice thing about being out-of-doors is that the unexpected can be seen. A group of students were exploring a stream in the Valles Caldera during a Nature Odyssey program for example.
One student spotted a blue colored rock and waded into the stream to pick it up. Surprise! The rock began to move away from the student.
On closer observation, we realized the rock was actually a crayfish. It was able to escape in spite of several students attempting to catch it.
A blue crayfish is an oddity. It also would appear to Read More
Review: Take a Trip to the 70s with Frost/Nixon
David Frost (Don Monteith) and President Richard M. Nixon (Grady Hughes) share a moment. Photo by TK Thompson/ladailypost.com
Review by Bonnie J. Gordon
Frost/Nixon is a trip down memory lane for those of us who were there, but maybe it’s more important that those who weren’t there see this play.
If you want to understand the 1970s, certainly a pivotal time in American history, there’s no better way to get a feel for the period than to see Front/Nixon.
The Los Alamos Little Theatre is presenting an excellent production of Peter Morgan’s play this month. The show portrays the 1977 television interviews Read More
Column: A HEADS UP! … INCOMING!
By B. ZerkerA HEADS UP! … INCOMING!
“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste, and what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you didn’t think you could do before,” … is what Obama advisor Rahm Emanuel said in an interview regarding the economy with The Wall Street Journal.
Now it looks as if OUR* government seems to be following that same advice as it pertains to every matter that comes along except for our failing economy! In particular, I now speak of the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy.
Soon, OUR Senate, will
Letter to the Editor: Research Reveals More Names For LAHS Memorial Garden Plaques
By Linda Hull, president 2012-13As many in the community know, the Los Alamos High School Memorial Garden was dedicated Dec. 20 in honor of students who lost their lives while enrolled at the high school.
A temporary visual display of plaques was posted on the flagstone centerpiece located in the middle of the garden, around which leaders of the school district, community and the high school gathered to make brief remarks.
Permanent plaques have been ordered to replace the temporary ones and will be professionally installed when weather permits.
Through Read More
Money IQ: Home Computer Security
Money IQHome Computer Security
Businesses have been taking computer security seriously for a long time; home users have not been. The reasons are generally two-fold: cost and expertise.
A typical home user may have the anti-virus program that came with the computer but then not realize that this was a subscription service that ended the first year and has had no real protection since.
The good news is that there are free alternatives out there for the home user that don’t require a technical expert to install and configure. It’s no longer sufficient to simply have an anti-virus Read More
Laskey Reviews ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” Courtesy/movies.yahoo.com
Review by Kirsten Laskey
Who doesn’t want to go on an adventure? There something thrilling and romantic about leaving the comfort and security of home in exchange for the great unknown that lies in the far corners of the map.
This is what “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” provides moviegoers – the opportunity to tag along on a great adventure.
Let me tell you, it is a wonderful ride although be prepared for long pauses on this epic journey because apparently this story is being spread out into three films.
The first film educates Read More
Food on the Hill: Coconut Bonbons
- 2 2/3 cups(7oz) flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, finally chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 20 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
