Pinon Students Clown Around With Legendary Lou Pierotti
Softball legend Lou Pierotti tells Pinon students about Pierotti’s Clowns while his friend and neighbor Los Alamos Middle School Librarian Lisa Whitacre looks on. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comIn 1953, Lou Pierotti of Los Alamos formed Pierotti’s Clowns, the only five-man fast-pitch softball team in the nation.
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Pierotti, now in his 90s, shared the story of the Clowns with fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock and answered their questions about the team. Read More
Hilltopper Varsity Volleyball Beats St. Mikes 3-1
Los Alamos High School Varsity players prepare before Wednesday’s game against St. Michaels. Hilltoppers won 3-1. Photo by Alan Kirk
Kiana Zerr delivers serve. Photo by Alan Kirk
Topper Defense ready for return. Photo by Alan Kirk
Sierra Foley rises up for kill shot. Photo by Alan KirkLetter to the Editor: The Next Big Idea and Yom Kippur
By JJ MAIERAfter reading Stauber, Spencer and Santiago, (letters published in Los Alamos Daily Post) I would hope that those who believe in the God or no-god of their choice, would all learn that the best of all teachings is RESPECT.
Sensitivity to or respect of the beliefs of others does not imply acquiescence to their beliefs, whether they are in an ancient or modern version of “wisdom.”
I agree whole-heartedly with Stauber and Spencer that were the date conflicting with a Christian holiday, it would have been changed long ago without question.
I am saddened by the crass insensitivity Read More
Surprise LANL Guest to Make Cameo Appearance in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
LANL News:
Surprise LANL Guest to Make Cameo Appearance in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
- Follows footsteps of Oppenheimer, other Lab scientists
An as-yet-undisclosed Los Alamos National Laboratory official will “revive” the 69-year-old tradition of playing a corpse on stage this weekend in the Los Alamos Little Theater’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
The Laboratory’s first director, Robert Oppenheimer, played the corpse in the Little Theater’s production of the same play in 1944. Other scientists filled in on occasion.
The appearances are scheduled for this Friday (the Read More
Heavy Rain Potential Persists into Weekend
Courtesy/NOAAOverview: Record-setting rainfall that impacted much of central New Mexico late Tuesday shifted into eastern New
Bradbury Science Museum Launches Explosives Exhibit Sept. 18
A typical explosives experiment fired in front of the PHERMEX bunker produces a brilliant fireball long after the hydrodynamics measurements have been recorded. PHERMEX was the location for more than 1,000 hydrotests and was the premier radiographic test facility during the Cold War. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
For more than 70 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has been a frontrunner in explosives research, development and applications. To highlight the Laboratory’s work in the field of explosives, the Bradbury Science Museum is opening a new exhibit titled “The Science of Explosives” Read More
LAMC Direct Access Testing Lab Hosts FAN Club
Local business people gathered Wednesday at a Chamber of Commerce FAN Club event hosted by Los Alamos Medical Center’s Direct Access Testing Laboratory at 168 Central Park Square. The Lab offers a variety of tests, drug screening services and requires no doctor’s orders or appointment. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. For more information, call (505) 662-0442. John von Neuman’s Daughter Speaks at SFI
Marina von Neumann Whitman
SFI News:
The Santa Fe Institute presents The Martian’s Daughter: A Memoir, a talk by Marina von Neumann Whitman, at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 in the Noyce Conference Room at the Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road in Santa Fe. The event is free and open to the public.
One of the five Hungarian scientific geniuses dubbed “the Martians” by their colleagues, John von Neumann is often hailed as the greatest mathematician of the twentieth century and even as the greatest scientist after Einstein.
John von Neumann was a key figure in the Manhattan Project; Read More
Board Approves Master’s Degree Program for Teachers
Assistant Superintendent Gerry Washburn, left, and Superintendent Gene Schmidt asked the School Board Tuesday night to grant approval of a plan to create a master’s degree program for Los Alamos teachers. Although the program will require initial funding, the increase in State funding received by the district for having teachers with higher levels of education will offset much of the cost in the future, Schmidt explained. In a 4-0 vote, the Board granted approval of the program. After some discussion, Highlands University was chosen over the University of New Mexico to deliverSolo Traveler: Socialized Medicine
Solo Traveler: Socialized MedicineAn issue that every traveler must eventually contend with is medical care. Inevitably travelers get colds, bellyaches, injured, or worse. So if you’re in another country, far from home, what do you do?
Most American medical insurance companies will cover you in foreign lands with the caveat that you pay for the medical services and they’ll reimburse you. Travel medical insurance is available for a reasonable fee per year, or a not quite so reasonable fee per trip. Some policies have specific riders providing a helicopter or airplane Read More
FCC Will Address Rural Dropped Calls
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., welcomed news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will take steps to prevent telecommunications operators from dropping calls from rural customers.
During a hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Udall, who chairs the subcommittee, secured the promise from FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn that FCC regulators will ensure providers will no longer discriminate against calls coming from rural areas.
“I am very pleased that the FCC will take action,” Udall said. Read More
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week Events Continue
PLAN Test for Sophomores Set for Oct. 26
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will administer the PLAN test 7:45-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.
The PLAN test is offered by the ACT Company, and is designed specifically for sophomores.
Unlike the PSAT, the PLAN test is optional and is only offered to sophomores. In addition to measuring English, math, reading and science reasoning in a format similar to that of the ACT, the PLAN provides additional assessment of study skills, educational needs and career choices.
Space for this test is limited, so interested sophomores are encouraged to register quickly.
The cost of the PLAN Read More
NM Democratic Party Holds Jobs Forum
NMDP News:
Chairman Sam Bregman has announced that the New Mexico Democratic Party will host a Jobs Forum 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Hall, 4921 Alexander Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.
A wide range of representatives will address the jobs crisis in New Mexico, including New Mexico House Speaker Ken Martinez and New Mexico State Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez.
Others addressing the forum include representatives from the Green Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico State University, Somos Un Pueblo Unido and the Read More
No Hive Brown Bag This Week
HIVE News:Los Alamos Teachers Overwhelmed, Protest Skandera
Los Alamos teachers gathered at the corner of Diamond Drive and Trinity protesting policies of New Mexico Secretary of Education designate, Hanna Skandera, who is in Los Alamos today visiting the Los Alamos Middle School and High School. Skandera is also giving a speech tonight at the Los Alamos Research Park for the local Republican Party. Los Alamos High School teacher Joy Handsberry explained why the teachers are protesting during an interview with the Los Alamos Daily Post. “Skandera is creating more work for us and she is not improving education … moral Read More Eight LAHS Students Are Semifinalists in 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program
2014 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists from Los Alamos High School in front row from left, George Barnum, Melanie Boncella, Lauren Tencate and Alexandra Berl. Back row from left, Calvin McKinley, Daniel Ahrens, Tristan Goodwin and Collin Hemez. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Eight Los Alamos High School students were named semifinalists including Daniel Ahrens, George Barnum, Alexandra Berl, Melanie Read More
Luján on 12th Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Courtesy photo
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:
“Today we mourn the lives that were cut short when our country was attacked by terrorists 12 years ago. While we were shaken to our core by the horrifying attacks, a resilient nation pulled together to show the bravery and heroism that are hallmarks of the United States of America.
“We saw first responders risk their lives to save others. Strangers on the street Read More
Udall: U.S. Must Keep up Pressure on Russia to Follow Through with Commitment to Secure Syria’s Chemical Weapons
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, repeated his call Tuesday for the United States to use diplomatic, economic and political pressure to ensure Russia and Syria keep their commitment to surrender Syria’s chemical weapons to the international community for destruction.
He issued the following statement after President Obama’s speech:
“The single greatest reason Bashar al-Assad has been able to remain in power is that he is receiving support from outside governments, including Russia. I have consistently Read More
Getting the Point: Physical Therapists Bring Dry Needle Therapy to Los Alamos
Physical therapists Mike Hoog and Lori Erickson in their home clinic. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comPhysical therapists Mike Hoog and Lori Erickson are offering a new form of treatment in Los Alamos called dry needle therapy.
Dry needling is a procedure designed to target and restore muscle function, with an emphasis on improving tissue healing and restoring normal tissue function, Hoog said
The practice is based on the strong relationship between the nervous system and muscle function. Although it is a new approach, dry needling Read More
