Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003

New JIT for Hewlett Packard printers, scanners and related accessories

Beginning Monday (Feb. 24), Networx, Inc. will provide a Just-In-Time service to the Laboratory for HP printers, scanners and related accessories. Networx has offices in Española and Albuquerque, and will provide daily deliveries to the Lab. Networx, a small, minority owned, 8(a) firm will offer very low pricing through a Department of Energy Complex-wide pricing agreement, and will provide on-site warranty repair services. Orders can be placed on the Lab's JIT Web site or by calling Networx directly at 505-346-0700.

For more information, contact Alison Dragt of Procurement (BUS-5) at 7-0732.

Updated 2/25/03

Annual Technology Expo is today

The Federal Business Council is pleased to announce the annual Information Technology Expo, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Los Alamos Research Park (Motorola Building) Conference Center (Room 203). There are no fees associated with attending.

View and demo some of the latest IT products and services on the market today. For a partial list of exhibitors and to pre-register go to http://www.fedpage.com/Event.asp?EventID=1515 online. Pre-registration is not required, but all pre-registered attendees will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a free Palm Pilot.

Print your parking pass at http://PCUsers.lanl.gov online.

Complimentary refreshments and an afternoon buffet will be served. For more information, write to dennis@fbcdb.com by electronic mail or call (310) 699-1140.

Updated 2/25/03

State NMED open house today in Los Alamos

The State Environment Department is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Fuller Lodge downtown.

The open house concerns the Laboratory's air quality operating permit application to the state. At the open house, participants can ask questions, provide written statements and become familiar with factors that may affect air quality. State NMED and Laboratory staff will be on hand to respond to questions. There also will be displays and nontechnical information available.

Fuller Lodge is located at 2132 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.

For more information, contact Bob Simpson at 955-8083, Ned Jerabek at 955-8013 or Richard Goodyear at 955-8089.

Updated 2/25/03

Los Alamos Little Theatre presents two one-act plays

In March, the Los Alamos Little Theatre is presenting two one-act plays written and directed by local playwright Corey Steven New: Dweller in the Ravine: a love story and My Better Half. Dweller was first produced at San Juan College in Farmington, N.M. and won the San Juan National Playwriting Competition. My Better Half, a romantic comedy, is making its feature debut at LALT.

Showtimes: March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8:15 p.m.  Tickets are available at Bownell's Hallmark and at the door.

Updated 2/21/03

Wellness Center class: 'Snacks That Work at Work'

"Snacks that Work at Work" is a 30-minute class designed especially for Food to Work By program participants. (See Newsbulletin article http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/pa/newsbulletin/2003/02/20/text07.shtml.) If your idea of a work snack is a trip to the vending machine, it's time for some quick and healthy alternatives that will keep you energized throughout your workday. Demonstration of a 'work pantry' is included. Tuesday, Feb. 25, and again on Tuesday, March 4, from noon to 12:30 p.m., Wellness Center Room 106.

Health-promotion classes are open to the entire Laboratory work force. No fee, but pre-registration is required. For related classes and online registration, go to http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/hp/hp_sch.htm.

For more information, contact the Wellness Center at 7-7166.

Updated 2/21/03

Planning meeting is Feb. 26 for Senior Appreciation Night

The Los Alamos Family YMCA's Senior Appreciation Night Committee meets at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in Mesa Public Library downtown.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is a Laboratory-sanctioned organization.

Senior Appreciation Night is an annual event to provide graduating seniors with a safe venue to celebrate graduation. It is a cooperative venture of the Family YMCA, Los Alamos National Bank, The DWI Planning Council, Los Alamos Kiwanis, the Youth Activity Center and some 40 other community service organizations and businesses. The 19th Senior Appreciation Night is May 31 this year.

Volunteers are needed to help plan the event.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown.

For more information, contact Diana Martinez at 662-3100.

Updated 2/21/03

Mesa Public Library to host Los Alamos Public Schools' annual 'All-School Art Show'

The Los Alamos Public Schools’ annual "All-School Art Show" will take place at the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery and Main Level during the month of March. The show will feature the artwork of the Los Alamos Public Schools elementary, middle and high school students. The show may be viewed during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Updated 2/21/03

Master Gardener classes to begin in March

New Mexico State University is currently enrolling students for the Master Gardener training course, which begins March 12 and runs through the end of May. Topics include interfacing with wildlife, water efficient landscaping, soils, integrated pest management, backyard fruit and vegetable gardening, composting, turf and several other topics. The 45 hour course of instruction is designed to train individuals as Master Gardener volunteers. There are two payment options depending on volunteer commitment.

For more information, call the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service at 662-2656.

Updated 2/20/03

Family Strengths Network activities

• Toddler Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 26
• Infant Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 27
• We Help Ourselves (WHO) Training, 6 to 9 p.m., Feb. 27
  

Activities are held at the Family Resource Center, located in the Pueblo Complex, 1990 Diamond Drive. For more information or to register, call 662-4515.

Updated 2/24/03

Oak Ridge lab hosting 2004 conference on facility operations

Oak Ridge National Laboratory will soon be accepting papers for the seventh International Conference on Facility Operations - Safeguards Interface. The conference is Feb. 29 through March 4, 2004 in Charleston, S.C.

The conference is co-sponsored by the American Nuclear Society--Isotopes and Radiation Division, Fuel Cycle and Waste Management Division, the President's Special Committee on Nonproliferation, and Savannah River's Local Section and the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Central Region Chapter.

The final call for papers is Oct. 31. For more information about the conference, go to http://ntr.ornl.gov/ANS2004>http://ntr.ornl.gov/ANS2004 online.

For more information, write to Janie McCowan of Oak Ridge National Laboratory at ivo@ornl.gov by electronic mail or call (865) 576-4003.

Updated 2/20/03

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed to held with W.H.O. Program. If you have a desire to help children in our community and have a few hours to give of your time to help facilitate a nationally recognized video based program, we need you. The W.H.O. program, We Help Ourselves, is an age appropriate program that teaches children how to protect themselves in potentially dangerous, hurtful or frightening situations. Family Strengths Network works with the school district by training facilitators and finding volunteers to go into the classrooms and present this program to elementary and middle school age students. A training is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., Feb. 27 at the Family Resource Center, 1990 Diamond Drive. If you would like to give of your time or for additional information about the W.H.O. program, contact Katie Bridgewater at 661-7345.
• Santa Fe Public charter school is looking for someone to talk (demo) to a 9th class on biology. Please contact Andy Pattison at 982-5225 or Olivia Martinez at 7-4583.
• Science Fairs
• The Coalition of Educators for Native American Children schools in Northern and Southern Pueblos Agencies is coordinating a CENAC Science Fair on Feb. 26 at Isleta Recreation Center, Isleta Pueblo. They need assistance with judging student projects for the day. Projects will be divided into categories, with two levels (K - 3rd and 4th - 8th). Each project will be judged three times. Winners from each schools' science fairs are eligible to attend, to include grades K - 8th. They are expecting approximately 200 projects. The schedule for the day will be as follows:
  7:30 to 9:30 a.m. - Project set-Up; 9 to 9:30 a.m. - Judges orientation/refreshments; 9:30 to 10 a.m. - Judges walk-through; 10 a.m. - Judging, with lunch provided; Awards ceremony will follow, when scoring is completed. If interested in being a judge or for questions, call 505-259-3738 or write to DJRuggs@aol.com by electronic mail or contact Barbara Grimes of CRO at 5-5121 or write to bgrimes@lanl.gov.
  
• Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz, Española, needs volunteers for it's Science Fair from 8 a.m. to noon on Feb. 27. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Eva Abeyta at 753-4644.
• The 47th Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held on the New Mexico Highlands University campus on March 1. NMHU needs volunteer to serve as judges at this annual fair. A continental breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided. At 8:30 a.m., judges meet with their "Lead Judge." Project judging will begin at 9 a.m. Final judging should be completed before 3:30 p.m. Experienced judges are invited to serve on the "Best of Show" committee for life or physical sciences which may require an extra hour of your time following the category judging. For more information, contact Rosalie Martinez, Acting Director, at 505-454-3557 or 1-800-794-9113 or write to martinezr@nmhu.edu by electronic mail.
• The 2003 New Mexico High School Science Bowl will be held on March 1 at the Albuquerque Academy. Sandia National Labs, Lockheed Martin, the Albuquerque Academy and other local companies will be sponsoring the event this year. The Science Bowl is a round robin / double elimination tournament for New Mexico high school science students. Up to 60 teams from New Mexico high schools will compete to represent the state at the National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. Moderators and officials are needed to conduct the competitions. Moderators read the questions while officials keep time, interpret the rules and keep the score. The competition will start at 8 a.m. and end in the afternoon. Snacks and lunch provided. An optional training session will be held in Feb. at Sandia Labs for those who are unfamiliar with the competition or for those wanting a refresher. Please contact Patrick Milligan at 844-5150 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

Updated 2/25/03

Science in a connected age subject of February Santa Fe Institute lecture

The science of networks and its relevance to a range of problems is the subject of the next Santa Fe Institute lecture Feb. 26. Duncan Watts, associate professor of sociology at Columbia University, will speak on "Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age," at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Auditorium of the Museum of Fine Arts on Santa Fe's Palace Avenue on the downtown plaza.

The talk is part of the 2003 Santa Fe Institute Lecture Series for the nonscientist. The talk is free and open to the public.

Watts will discuss how networks bind everything from computers to economies to organizations large and small. He will discuss how networks address a range of problems, from epidemics of disease to business firms surviving crisis and change to individuals searching for information.

For more information, call 984-8800 or go to www.santafe.edu online.

Updated 2/13/03

Computer Corner news

Just-In-Time for all COMPAQ products and miscellaneous brands of parts, monitors, drives, memory, software, accessories and more - over 20,000 items, from Computer Corner.

Palm M515 Handheld Organizer - $314.28, new Palm Tungsten T Handheld - $450, NEC/Mitsubishi Monitors - LCD2010X, 20" LCD Pivot Display - $1302, NEC 20" 1600x1200 - $1415.

Sony, Epson, Polycom, Iomega, Symantec and many other brands, all on the JIT contract.

For more products and information go to www.compcorner.com online or call Dennis Barnes at 228-2005 or write to dbarnes@compcorner.com by electronic mail.

Updated 2/12/03

Elevator in Otowi Building out of service

The Otowi Building at Technical Area 3 will be without elevator service for up to six weeks because of mechanical failure. Repairs have begun on the elevator.

Facility management personnel in the Otowi Building will work with groups in the building to develop accommodations for all occupants during this period. Lab personnel who don't work in the Otowi Building but use the building for official business, to dine in the cafeteria and other matters are asked to remain cognizant of this situation and plan accordingly.

Individuals who are handicapped can access the Otowi Building's third floor through the west side entrance, while access to the middle floor is available through the east side entrance. The basement level isn't accessible to mobility impaired individuals, however, such individuals can write to otowi@lanl.gov by electronic mail and facility management personnel will attempt to accommodate them.

Updated 1/16/03

Clearance Processing has new electronic address for questions

Clearance Processing (S-6) has a new electronic address to assist with questions on clearance processing. The address is Clearan@lanl.gov. The e-mail should be used to ask about clearance processing status, for questions about completing the QNSP, for processing questions, etc. The address will be monitored daily and responses will be sent the same day unless further research is required. This replaces telephone calls made to 7-7253, although the phone number will continue to be monitored as well. The new address allows all clearance processing personnel to monitor and respond to questions rather than limiting responses to one person. Inquiries should not be duplicated by sending both a telephone and electronic mail message.

For more information contact, Paula Dransfield of S-6 at 7-0662.

Updated 2/6/03

Project Management Toolbox scheduled for March 11-13

This three-day workshop focuses on individual skill building and addresses the essential elements of project management:

• building high performing teams
• establishing project definitions that are clear and realistic
• understanding the detailed steps in project planning
• optimizing trade-offs
• developing a baseline plan and monitoring procedures
• tracking progress and fixing problems
• closing out the project
  

Learning is reinforced by application case studies throughout the workshop. The course is customized for Los Alamos and presented by Erika Jones and Associates, who have a history of successful project facilitations throughout the Laboratory. For additional information and registration, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=196920014 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002.

Updated 1/30/03

Program Development: Marketing workshop scheduled for March 19-20

This workshop is designed to deal with the unique marketing environment, perspectives and politics of the government arena. This two-day session addresses key marketing issues: budget trends, identifying opportunities, establishing credibility, finding champions and reducing the risk of unexpected negative reactions from within the bureaucracy.

The course provides a simple and efficient, step-by-step process to minimize the time and effort of developing proposals. There is a six-hour segment on creating winning marketing plans.

For additional information and registration, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=250190002 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002.

Updated 1/30/03

Wellness Center class

Metabolic Rate Revealed - That elusive metabolic rage - calories burned - can now be individually measured and better understood for weight management, fitness goals and more. Includes interpretation of Resting Metabolic Rate using indirect calorimetry equipment, along with diet and exercise techniques that boost metabolic rate. Noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 26 and March 5. Registration by Jan. 23 is required for completing metabolic test prior to class. Fee: $18, to cover the cost of the individual testing equipment. 

Classes are held in Wellness Center Room 106. For related classes and online registration, go to http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/hp/hp_sch.htm online. For more information, contact the Wellness Center at 7-7166.

Updated 2/7/03

Laboratory Records Management sessions on March 4

Two sessions for Laboratory Records Management point of contacts have been set for March 4 at Canyon School, Room 172. These sessions are the same sessions offered last fiscal year and are meant for those POCs who did not take the prior training.

The mandatory training will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This session concentrates on the POC responsibilities as listed in LIR 308-00-02.0, Laboratory Records Management and is a mandatory requirement for all POCs.

The Expanded POC training will be held from 9:45 a.m. to noon. This session will cover topics presented in the Basic Records Management course being offered on Feb. 26 and is not mandatory.

There is no cost for these sessions and registration can be done through Virtual Training on the Lab's home page. The sessions will provide interested employees with the basic tools needed to continue to implement this LIR and answers to questions regarding its requirements. For more information regarding these sessions, contact Dolores Salazar at dolores@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 1/28/03

Women’s Diversity Working Group seeking input, past members

Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Women’s Diversity Working Group or any of its predecessor women’s organization at the Laboratorty? If so, the WDWG would like to hear from you. The working group has begun planning events and activities for Women’s History Month in March, and one idea contemplated is recognizing the women at the Laboratory who have participated in the WDWG through the years.

Women who previously served on the Women’s Diversity Working Group are asked to write to Maryrose Montalvo of the Nuclear Materials Technology (NMT) Division at mmontalvo@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 7-4988 to help the WDWG firm up its plans.

For more information about current HDWG activities, go to http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/dvo/wdwg/women.html online.

Updated 1/24/03

Physics in Collision 2004 conference

The 24th International Conference on Physics in Collision (PIC 2004) is from June 27-29. The conference will be in Boston, Mass.

For more information, contact Ulrich Heintz at pic2004@physics.bu.edu by electronic mail or go to http://physics.bu.edu/pic2004 online.

Updated 1/13/03

Plutonium Futures conference in July

The Plutonium Futures conference is July 6-10 at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel. The conference addresses scientific and technical issues surrounding plutonium and other actinides and attempts to educate the public and students on these topics.

Registration costs $350 if received before June 5. After June 5, the cost is $450. For American Nuclear Society members, the cost is $300 for early registration and $400 after June 5.

A call for papers brochure is available at the conference Web site at www.lanl.gov/pu2003 online. For more information, contact Kathy DeLucas of Communication Arts and Services (IM-1) at 5-3618 or write to duke@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 1/9/03

Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation

Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Benefits (HR-B).

The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist.

The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://www.lanl.gov/internal/training/training.html one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation.

Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from Staffing (HR-S) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online.

At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds.

Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD).

Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service.

Updated 10/25/02

Lost: mens black leather jacket left in the Moon Room (TA-3, SM-40, Room N125) on Feb. 19 after a meeting that ended at 12:30 p.m. If found, call 7-7837 or send e-mail to dxp@lanl.gov

Lost: prescription sun glasses on Feb 12 at the Otowi Cafeteria. Medium gold tint, and a brownish frame. If found, please contact Angie Aragon at 5-7249 or write to aparagon@lanl.gov by electronic mail. 

Found: gold earring near T-Division/Engineering Building parking lot. Please call 5-1855 to claim.

Lost: Kyocera cell phone, in front of Otowi building. If found, call 7-8315 or write to sds@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Found: computer lock at Canyon Complex. Please contact Connie at 7-3408.

Found: single silver earring with pale amethysts on the sidewalk in front of the Study Center. To claim, call Eileen at 5-8377.

Lost: Nokia cell phone in Physics Analytical Center (TA-3, SM-215) on Feb 5. If found, please contact patrick@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 5-1203.

Found: binoculars on shoulder of West Jemez Road in front of the Wellness Center. To claim, call 5-5431.

Lost: 1/2" gold earring embossed with fleur de leis in or around the Ad Building. If found, please write to lorriel@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: small amount of cash in/around/between Ad Building and Study Center on Jan. 22. Call Valerie at 7-3901 if found.

Lost: Motorola cell phone in Ad Building Auditorium. If found, please call 5-7175.

Lost: silver necklace with coral stones in the vicinity of TA-3 on Jan. 16. If found, please call 5-0486. Sentimental value.

Found: pink baby blanket north of the Study Center on Jan. 14. To claim, call 5-5550.

Lost: cell phone at Otowi parking lot on Jan. 12. If found, please call 7-0650.

Lost: sterling silver bear on black cord necklace Jan. 11. Contact Margie at 7-7896.

Lost: one silver, wide-looped pierced earring with inlaid turquoise and blue stone on Jan. 3. Call the HSR Division Office at 667-4218 if found.

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