Yang: There Was (and hopefully is) Intelligence Out There In Management Land
There Was (and hopefully is) Intelligence Out There In Management LandAfter that bit of “rant” on “double bagging” last week, I really want to offer you a “good” story.
I am sure there are quite a few out there, but since I haven’t heard from anyone, I dug up an old story to share in this space.
The story is short and succinct. Way back in the late 40s, a manager employed “emotional intelligence” principle (a good topic for next week) and helped launch a group of brilliant scientists that invented the transistor at what was then Bell Labs.
Of course, mine is 20/20 hindsight based Read More
Underground of Enchantments Opens April 5
Lechuguilla Cave. Photo by David De RoestMPL News:
Underground of Enchantment is a 3D photo exhibit featuring the beautiful, magical, microbial secrets of one of the most interesting caves in the world – Lechuguilla Cave in southeastern New Mexico.
The exhibit opens from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 at Mesa Public Library Art Gallery and 5-6:30 p.m. at PEEC and continues through May 29.
The cave is part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the exhibit originated with and is traveled by Carlsbad Museum and Art Center.
Lechuguilla Cave is the deepest limestone cave (1597.4 ft/486.9m) in Read More
Einstein Shares Secrets of π at LAMS
Albert Einstein with Los Alamos School Board member Judy Bjarke-McKenzie, right, and former Board member Melanie McKinley. Courtesy photoAuthors of ‘Sun Sticks and Mud’ Speak Thursday
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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Dirt gets a bum rap. When in contact with it, people seem more bent on erasing it than embracing the earthy material.
Until now … with Fuller Lodge Art Center showcasing pottery in its newest show, “We Who Are Clay,” and Mesa Public Library’s Authors Speak showcasing Bart Kaltenbach and Barbara Anschel, the authors of “Sun Sticks and Mud,” dirt is being seen in a whole new light.
The Authors Speak talk is 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesa Public Library.
Bart Kaltenbach. Courtesy photo
In the book, Kaltenbach and Anschel along with photographer Steve Fitch chronicle the history Read More
LALT Actors Do Well at AACT Competetion
Patricia Beck (Althea), left, and Gwen Lewis (Maddy) portray their characters from “Van Choc Straw,” during a recent Rotary Club meeting. Photo by Bonnie J Gordon/ladailypost.comSalary Negotiation Workshop Builds Skills
Workshop Facilitator Shelley Rossbach leads a group of participants attending a recent ‘$tart $mart’ salary negotiation workshop at UNM-LA. Photo by Ivette JimenezUSS Santa Fe Commander Visits NNM
USS Santa Fe Commander Timothy Poe, center, speaks with Executive Director Kurt Steinhaus of the Community Programs Office at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Michael Lucero of the Ysleta Pueblo Saturday at the San Ildefonso Pueblo home of Elmer and Deborah Torres. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
Commander Timothy Poe shares a medal in the shape of New Mexico now ingraved with the USS Santa Fe submarine. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
The USS Santa Fe’s commanding officer Timothy Poe watches as Jerome Trujillo, 5, performs with fellow Red Turtle Dancers from Read More
Community Turns Out For ‘We Who Are Clay’ Reception
Artist Kari Rives with Herkimer the hippo at the March 15 opening reception of Who We Are In Clay. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Artist Darla Graff Thompson. Photo by Nancy Coombs
Staff report
Art patrons turned out for the Opening Reception of “We Who Are Clay’ Friday, March 15 at Fuller Lodge Art Center, 2132 Central Ave.
Nearly a dozen community organizations teamed up to present this unique exhibit.
Two months of activities focused on the material that has shaped the history and culture of New Mexico.
This large and diverse exhibit contains everything from bowls to statuary and Read More
Los Alamos Athletes Shine at Albuquerque Meet
Orion Staples, Mike Walker and Daniel Romero went 1-2-3 in the 3200, with Orion setting the pace at 10:25 on a cold, very windy day at Saturday’s Albuquerque Public Schools meet at Milne Stadium. Photo by Blake Wood
Laura Wendelberger won the high jump and set a personal record with her jump of 5’5″. Photo by Blake Wood
Skyler McCall won the high jump with a height of 5’10’. Photo by Blake Wood
Sean Reardon won the 800 m in a state qualifying 2:01. Photo by Blake Wood
Full results can be found at https:////nm.milesplit.com/meets/128653/results/237811
Thoughts From the Big Chair: TV’s Late Night Talk Shows and Johnny Carson – A Quantitative Analysis Part II
Thoughts From the Big ChairIt’s time to finish off the late night talk show discussion started in Last Week’s Column
But first a Newsflash!!
Before I get down to the analytical part, a few things have come up since last week’s column was submitted.
The Big News that’s Developing!
A few weeks ago, it was strongly rumored that Read More
Ribbon Cut on New Multi-Use Covered Arena
Molly Blair enjoys a cookie at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new multipurpose arena Friday. Molly's miniature horse Bella hopes for a bite of Molly's cookie. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers and Los Alamos Pony Club Leader Lisa Reader prepare to cut the ribbon for the new arena. Photo by Greg Kendall/Ladailypost.com
A crowd gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon, March 22 for the newly completed multi-use covered arena in the North Mesa neighborhood of Los Alamos.
Designed as a place Read More
Applications Now Open for Leadership Los Alamos
LLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the class of 2013-14.
They cordially invite you to apply and become a part of their vision:
“Leadership Los Alamos identifies, enlightens and encourages leaders of diverse backgrounds, occupations and cultures for the purpose of broadening the understanding of our community and enhancing the quality of leadership,” Board Chair Mike Wismer said.
LLA was founded in 2003 with the recognition that the future of Los Alamos is directly dependent upon the quality and contributions of its leaders.
The Read More
Mesa Del Norte Apartments Get A Facelift
Mesa Del Norte affordable housing apartments on North Mesa are undergoing a much needed facelift. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
LANB and FHLB News:
Los Alamos National Bank (LANB) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have announced that they have awarded a $252,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to YES Housing, Inc. to assist with the rehabilitation of a dated apartment community on North Mesa in Los Alamos.
The grant funds are part of a $6.2 million project that will revitalize the property into a new and vibrant affordable housing community.
Mesa Del Norte Read More
Construction Continues at Los Alamos Middle School
Exterior walls take shape as construction continues on a new building at Los Alamos Middle School Friday on Hawk Drive. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
County Democratic Convention 7 p.m. Wednesday
DEMOCRATIC PARTY News:
The Democratic County Convention is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Fuller Lodge. Refreshments will be provided.
Monday: Udall to Host Río Grande del Norte White House Proclamation Celebration in Taos
U.S. SENATE News:Nominees Sought for 2013 Citizens Medal
WHITE HOUSE News:
Who deserves the Citizens Medal?
Each year President Obama honors a handful of extraordinary Americans with the Citizens Medal, one of our nation’s highest civilian honors.
The Citizens Medal recognizes Americans for exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs — people who feed the needy, who take care of our veterans, or who support our children.
Is there someone in your life who deserves to be recognized by President Obama?
There are nine days left before we close nominations on the 2013 Citizens Medal. Complete this easy nomination process before Read More
A View from the Stacks: Your Librarian – the Original Natural Language Search Engine
Column by VERONICA ENICINASLong, long ago, before the World Wide Web had matured and long before the miraculous search algorithm of Google was invented, finding the answer to your questions often involved consulting an encyclopedia – as well as a call or visit to your local library.
On one of those long ago days, a reference librarian was asked, “What are those little stringy things on the inside of banana peels called? You know, the ones that sometimes cling onto the banana after you’ve peeled it?” Well out came the botanical reference books and a search Read More
Learn about Worms at PEEC
PEEC News:
They squirm, they slime, and they’re numbering in the hundreds at PEEC.
Learn all about the composting worms, feel them wiggle in your hand, and collect data on worm behavior 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at PEEC.
Did you know that just one acre of land can contain as many as one million earthworms? The actions of these worms affect almost every aspect of the outdoor world, including decomposition, soil nutrients, plant growth, the food chain, and more.
Think about it: every bit of earth we tread has passed through the intestines of worms.
It’s no surprise that the popularity of vermiculture Read More
