Skolnik: Keeping Schools Open In The Face Of Omicron
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
In an unfortunate twist of fate, schools in New Mexico are set to reopen just as the Omicron variant has dramatically appeared. The number of COVID cases in the US is climbing rapidly. Many states have also seen a major increase in pediatric cases and in the hospitalization of children due to COVID-19. Cases have begun to rise again in New Mexico.
In this light, we should be especially concerned about how we can safely reopen our schools and keep them open in the face of this new variant. This is especially important since students will also be returning to school shortly Read More
Catch Of The Week: Anti-Virus Invoice Scams
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
You have probably heard of anti-virus programs like Norton, McAfee, etc. but did you know these can be used to compromise your home network?
No, not a backdoor in the software or anything like that, something a lot simpler.
Anti-virus themed phishing scams are currently “king of the hill” and one of the top ways your home network, and bank account, might be compromised.
How does this scam work? You might get a phone call, or an email, about an invoice for a popular anti-virus service.
Most common are the email scams.
If you got an email like the above pictured, what Read More
Huang: Happy New Year 2022, 元旦快乐
Photo that lifted spirits during the darkest time of WWII. Courtesy/Zhen Huang
By ZHEN HUANG
Los Alamos
This classic photo was taken by a British photographer during the darkest time of WWII. The giant panda cub in the photo was named Ming 明. She was brought by an American adventurer from her mountainous southwestern China habitat to London Zoo in a raging blizzard on the Christmas Eve of 1938.
Ming 明 was a wartime Angel of Peace. She lived through most of WWII, suffered bombing from time to time, and evacuated from place to place, while brought so much joy to the British people especially the children, Read More
Father Theophan Of Los Alamos Presents $3,000 Donation From Local Cookie Sale Proceeds To Archbishop Daniel
Father Theophan of Los Alamos presents a $3,000 check from local cookie sales to his eminence Archbishop Daniel, hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, during a visit Dec. 18 to South Bound Brook, N.J. Courtesy/Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church News:
Saturday, Dec. 18, while in South Bound Brook, N.J., Father Theophan of Los Alamos presented a check for $3,000 to his eminence Archbishop Daniel, hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.
The funds were raised by Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church in Los Read More
Leonard: Practice Of Mindful Self-Compassion
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
The practice of mindful self-compassion, coined by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer, is an important tool that we can teach our children and add to our mental health toolbox.
Research on mindful self-compassion indicates that it is an important way to reduce anxiety and depression while at the same time improve our sense of self-worth. This practice is especially important if you are prone to perfectionism or were raised in a critical household.
I also personally feel that every child would benefit immensely from learning how to practice Read More
Gruniger: Winter … A Time For Reflection
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
“Winter is a subtle nudge to remind us to reflect on our lives. Though we are surrounded by the chill in the air, it is also an exercise in cleansing. With each snowfall, we are given a clean slate with the innocence and beauty the white powder brings.” –Mark A. Leon
In my last column, I suggested taking some time to think about YOUR 2021. Today, I want you to jump forward to 2022 and before it actually arrives, consider your hopes, dreams and desires for the new year. What will make it YOUR best year? And, of course, I have a suggestion.
Choose a WORD to take Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 28, 2021
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy New Year. This will be the last Fishing Report for 2021.
Looking back, anglers in New Mexico faced several challenges, there was a record-breaking hot spell to begin the summer after a dry spring that saw much of the state suffering from exceptional drought.
Monsoon rains were good this year and helped see us through the summer. They did little to fill our reservoirs. Fall was warm and dry with above average temperatures in October and November.
The year is ending with an encouraging change in the weather pattern that is bringing colder Read More
