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Barclay: A Good Home Investment Trend

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By PAULA BARCLAY
RE/MAX of Los Alamos
 
People often ask me what are good investments to make in their home.
 
One of the fastest growing trends I’m seeing is the installation of ductless, mini-split heat pumps. They’re quick and easy to install, offer room-by-room temperature control, good air filtration and are very quiet. They’re also energy-efficient. Compared to large, single-zone, ducted AC, these units are zoned so every room has a thermostat.

These systems are called ‘split systems’ because they consist of two components: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor
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Food On The Hill: Sauced Burritos

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A pan of sauced burritos after baking. Photo by Felicia Orth

Sauced Burritos

This is another of my “best intentions” recipes; I set out to make chicken enchiladas and wound up with chicken and vegetable burritos drenched in enchilada sauce. The homemade red chile (chile colorado) sauce is the only critical element of the dish; everything else can be changed or made simpler by shortcut. Do not be tempted to save time by using canned enchilada sauce; this homemade sauce can be made quickly with items typically found in a New Mexican pantry and it is well worth the effort. If you have the sauce already Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Cool Stuff

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Cell phone charging pads and tables make life easier. Courtesy photo
 
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

While researching the latest trends, I came upon technology items being brought to market that are the coolest things I have seen in a while. I thought I would share them before I move on to other design stories.

Transparent TV. Courtesy photo

Television

The first thing to catch my eye was a transparent television. The transparent TV designed by Michael Friebe is a marvelous piece of technology that combines conventional LCD and the latest TOLED display technology. This allows to create non-transparent Read More

Pastor Granillo: Crossing The River

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Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

“It is impossible for that man to despair who remembers that his Helper is omnipotent.” –Jeremy Taylor

God had rescued the Israelites from Egypt. To do this, He inflicted plagues upon Egypt, He had parted the sea for the Israelites to pass through, He provided manna in the morning and quail in the evening for them to eat, and He brought water out of the rock for them to drink. God had saved the people and become their provider; and He did this in order to take them into a land that was “flowing with milk and honey.”

The land of Canaan was the land God planned to give the Israelites, Read More

Coaching Café’: Catabolic vs. Anabolic Leaders – Part 5

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By LeAnne Parsons
Los Alamos
 
The comparison between anabolic and catabolic leaders continues with a look at how each type of leader approaches their everyday circumstances.
 
Catabolic leaders work in crisis mode. They put out fires, and deal with issues as they arise. This reactivity leads to stress, lack of focus, and a non-productive, frenzied type of atmosphere. They don’t think much about where they’re headed, and even if they do, the “big picture” gets lost in the demands of the moment.
 
Anabolic leaders, on the other hand, plan ahead. They know exactly what they want
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Yang: Of Mice & Cheese, And Little People: Resistance, Action And Change

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By ELENA YANG
Los Alamos
 
Many years ago, when I was working in a diversity office, my manager excitedly asked me if I had read this wonderful little book “Who Moved My Cheese?”
 
I was, and still am in general, very dubious about these popular trendy “how-to” books that pop up on the mass market. They can offer a few gems and some wisdom, but like motivational speeches, readers and listeners may feel “good” about certain messages … for a little while. But passage of time would dilute the enthusiasm, unless there is follow-up with actions. 
 
Nevertheless, I felt obligated
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Gibson: County Council Puts Government Before Citizens

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By ROBERT GIBSON
Former County Councilor

Our County Council last week again demonstrated that it works more for the county government than the citizens it is elected to represent.

At its regular meeting, Council adopted its Federal Legislative Agenda to guide is delegation in discussions in Washington this week and throughout the year. The very first item is “a for-profit institution must be given priority for managing LANL.”

The majority of the county government’s revenue comes from gross receipts taxes (GRT) on the for-profit LANS. A non-profit manager would pay no GRT.    Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Brooklyn’

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By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
 
“Brooklyn” is a lovely film, satisfyingly sweet and kind to its audience. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Colm Tóibín, this Irish film tells the story of the conflicting values of duty and love, faced by a young woman emigrant to America.

Movie Poster for ‘Brooklyn’

In 1951, Eilis Lacey’s older sister, Rose, arranges for her to leave Ireland to find opportunities much lacking at home. Rose (Fiona Glascott, Indian Summers) will stay with their widowed mother so Eilis can start a new life across the ocean.

This is Eilis’ story: the nerve Read More

An Option To Aging Skin: Clinical Skin Care Makeup

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By JUNE ENGLISH
Los Alamos

Professional quality mineral makeup is a wonderful way to help clients look years younger.

Mineral makeup is the preferred cosmetic recommended by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin care professionals. Doctors even use these minerals to camouflage surgical procedures.

As an Esthetician I like to offer my clients, cosmetics after performing procedures such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and facials. There are virtually no contraindications for wearing this type of makeup.

Minerals are well suited for aging clients. The minerals give a healthy Read More

Pastor Granillo: Rules, Rules, Rules

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

When we were kids, my mom had rules that we had to follow. They were nothing out of the ordinary: be in by 6 p.m. on a school night, always let her know where we were, no dessert unless we ate all our vegetables, do our chores and homework before going out to play, etc.

Like I said, there was nothing really out of the ordinary about them, but my siblings and I sure hated having rules. I couldn’t wait until I was an adult and I would be free from the oppressive rule of my parents. I would stay out as late as I wanted; I would go wherever I wanted—whenever I wanted; I would never make Read More