All Shall Be Well: Competition And A Mustard Seed
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos
“The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea’, and it would obey you.” Luke 17: 5-6
“It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better.” –Gianni Versace
“Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but Read More
Candidate Wernicke Issues Apology To LGBTQ Youth
By JAMES WERNICKE
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council Candidate
During last week’s LWV Candidate Forum, we were asked how we would protect our LGBTQ youth? Instead of directly answering what I would do to protect our LGBTQ youth, I went on about fostering a culture of anti-bullying and the lack of attention to mental health needs in this community and how all I can do is plea for the community to be open and inclusive of all identities.
I never thought specifically about what I would do to protect our LGBTQ youth because I have the privilege NOT to think about it. To the LGBTQ youth, I am sorry Read More
Hoffman: Hilltop House History
Hilltop House Hotel before demolition began. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By WENDY HOFFMAN
Los Alamos
Fixing food for firefighters. Housing a film crew. Hosting wedding receptions. Providing a productive venue for corporate meetings. In its venerable history, Hilltop House has done it all.
Its very core – that from which it was visioned and created – is much the same: a conglomeration of efficiency, service, pragmatism, and environmental benefits. It’s all of that plus an incredible combo of entrepreneurial spirit and construction materials.
The late Bob and Alice Waterman Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Therapy … Restorative Yoga Improves Brain Cognition And Function
Restorative yoga is passive and quiet with long rest in each posture from the moment you begin class until the end of final relaxation. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Which yoga is best? That is a tough question because they all offer a variety of ways to improve our health and sense of wellbeing in mind, body and spirit. However, recent research of a randomized controlled trial* studied the brain benefits between vinyasa and restorative yoga for breast and ovarian cancer survivors. And restorative yoga, in this study, came out on top.
As someone who enjoys a vigorous vinyasa Read More
Leonard: Four Easy Hacks For Immediate Stress Reduction
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The biggest hurdle most people have in their quest for a healthy mind and body is time. Accepted stress management techniques like meditation and exercise require time and this often creates more stress instead of less.
In my practice, lack of time is the most common issue people struggle with when it comes to reaching their health goals.
My philosophy with regards to this is coaching patients to “sprinkle” healthy choices throughout the day. Using a stand desk, parking farther away, eating lunch outside, playing with your kids, adding fruit Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Policymakers Should Take The Food Tax Off the Table
By KRISTINA FISHER
Associate Director
Think New Mexico
Over the past year, New Mexicans have been hit hard by rising food costs. Grocery prices have risen by more than 13 percent, the largest annual increase since 1979 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meanwhile, state tax revenues are reaching record levels due to high oil and gas prices and production. The latest projections anticipate that state government will have a surplus of $2.45 billion next year.
With families struggling and state coffers overflowing, it is unbelievable that legislators would even consider bringing Read More
McQuiston: Have You Heard Of Infotainment Data?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
Most people are aware of the information that can be collected from a vehicle’s “black box”. However, the information that can be gained from the Infotainment Center in a vehicle is not as widely known.
Infotainment Data, also referred to as IVI, is the term used to describe the collection of hardware and software inside the vehicle’s computer, separate from the black box.
Almost every vehicle made since 2015 has some form of IVI system. And any time a device connects to the vehicle through a USB or Bluetooth, the information from the Read More
