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A color inkjet makes a better paperweight than a printer, and printing in black and white just won't cut it anymore. Integrity Networking Systems and Xerox are offering the Phaser 8200 Solid Ink printer at a economical price.

For more information and to receive the instant rebate, contact Lititia Romero of INS at 294-7747. Limited time offer.

Updated 8/25/03


Wellness Center classes

The Wellness Center will be offering The BEST (Bone-Exercise-Strength Training) class from 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday's and Thursday's (Aug. 26 - Oct. 2). Join physical therapist Cindy Lawton, dietitian Marta Gentry Munger, and instructors Sue Bachmeier and Phyllis Webb on a quest for strong bones. Learn and practice the exercises that recent research shows will help improve bone density - while getting stronger and fit at the same time. Individual postural assessment and nutrition tips included. Cost is $27.

Metabolic Rate Revealed - That elusive metabolic rate - 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. Fee: $20, to cover the cost of the individual metabolic testing equipment. Registration extended until Thursday (Aug 28). Advance registration is required for completing metabolic test prior to class. Maximum enrollment is 15. Noon to 1 p.m., Part 1: Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Part 2: Tuesday, Sept. 30 (two weeks), Wellness Center Room 106. Registration information is available at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/hp/hp_reg.htm online.

For more information go to http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/ online or call 7-7166. 

Updated 8/25/03


Trade show on Sept. 3

Fisher Scientific will be hosting a Trade Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Technical Area 3, SM-31. The following vendors will be in attendance: Mettler, Mapa Gloves, Millipore Water Systems, Thermo Labsystems, Denver Instruments, Thermo Neslab, Alltech, Millipore, Brandtech, Labconco, Thermo Electron, Fisher Chemical, Whatman and Omnigloves.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Carole Gurule of Fisher Scientific at 7-4333.

Updated 8/25/03


Where did math come from is focus of Santa Fe Institute lecture

"Where Mathematics Comes From" is the subject of the next Santa Fe Institute lecture for the nonscientist Wednesday (Aug. 27) in Santa Fe.

George Lakoff, professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley, will talk about mathematical ideas and how can numbers and formulas express ideas in his talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m., in the James A. Little Theater on the New Mexico School for the Deaf campus.

Lakoff also will discuss how math works in science, conceptual metaphors built into mathematical ideas, from arithmetic to higher math, and the cognitive theory of mathematical ideas.

The talk is free but seating is limited. New Mexico School for the Deaf is located at 1060 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe.

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

Updated 8/25/03


FSN news

  • Toddler Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday (Aug. 27)
  • Infant Support Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday (Aug. 28)

To register or for more information, call 662-4515.

Updated 8/25/03


Small Lot Intelligent Manufacturing Workshop on Sept. 2-3

The Small Lot Intelligent Manufacturing Workshop will be held on Sept 2 and 3 at the Santa Fe Courtyard by Marriot. This two day workshop where experts from industry, government and academia present their solutions to the problem of assuring high quality when manufacturing very small numbers of components. A poster session is available for those who would like to present their work in this field.

For more information, go to http://www.lanl.gov/slim/ online or contact Brian Reardon of Weapon Response (ESA-WR) at 5-9974 or write to breardon@lanl.gov by electronic mail .

Updated 8/21/03


TIG news

Technology Integration Group has desktops and servers on hand for immediate delivery. Includes a free TIG T-Shirt and a 256MB free memory upgrade on desktops only.

  • Dell Optiplex GX260 Small Minitower: $1,040, P4 2GHZ Processor 400FSB 512MB RAM 1 DIMM free 256MB upgrade for a total of 768MB Dell PS/2 Keyboard 32MB ATI Radeon 7500 40GB HDD 1.44MB Floppy Windows 2000 SP3 Microsoft PS/2 Intellimouse Integrated Gigabit NIC (10/100/1000) 48X CDROM 3year on site NBD warranty Mouse pad Gold Technical support
  • PowerEdge 2650: $4910.89, PowerEdge 2650, Intel Dual Xeon 2.8GHz w/512K Cache 1.0GB DDR, 2X512 DIMMS 3x36GB 10K RPM Ultra 320 SCSI Drive PERC3-DI, 128MB Battery Backed Cache, 2 Internal Ch- Embedded RAID 1.44MB Diskette Drive Windows 2000 Server w/5 cal Dual On-Board NICS 24X IDE Internal CD ROM Drive Active Bezel Option for Dell PowerEdge 2650 5 Bay (1x5) Hot Plug SCSI Hard Drive Backplane Users Manual, Installation and Trouble Shooting Guide on CD On-Board RAID 0, 1 to 5 drives connected to on-board RAID VersaRails for Non-Dell 4-Post Rack 3 year parts and onsite labor NBD Redundant AC Power (2x500 Watt Power Supplies)  

For more information, contact Jimmy Armijo of TIG at 800-856-8199 ext. 8286 or write to jimmy.armijo@tig.com by electronic mail.

Updated 8/20/03


West Nile Virus information

Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) has been receiving a number of telephone calls and inquiries concerning the West Nile Virus, prompted in part by the recent case of the illness confirmed in a Santa Fe County woman.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has developed a Web page with useful information. The Web page can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm online.

The New Mexico Department of Health also has information on West Nile Virus on its Web page. It can be found at http://www.health.state.nm.us/website.nsf/frames?ReadForm online. Or call the department's Office of Epidemiology at 827-0006 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Updated 8/18/03


Technology Expo Tuesday in Otowi Building

The Federal Business Council is hosting a information technology expo on Tuesday (Aug. 26) in the Otowi Building Cafeteria side rooms at Technical Area 3.

The expo is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free and open to all Laboratory workers.

More than 20 exhibitors will showcase the latest information technology products and services. Light refreshments will be available.

For more information, contact Lindsay Von Paris of the Federal Business Council at 1-800-878-2940, ext. 207, or write to lindsay@fbcdb.com by electronic mail.

Updated 8/25/03


YMCA classes

Martial arts class - The Los Alamos Family YMCA is offering a Hsing-I Chuan martial arts class beginning Sept. 2. Hsing-I Chuan is a Chinese martial art that helps cultivate internal energy and balance between the mind and body, according to a YMCA news release. Debbie Bryan, a second-degree black belt, is the instructor. For more information, contact John Marble at 662-3100.

Basic acting classes begin Sept. 15 at the Los Alamos Family YMCA. There will be classes for youths age 12 to 15 and for ages 16 and above. The introductory class focuses on the body, mind and voice in acting. Participants will be introduced to pantomine, improvisation and articulation exercises to build stage and screen performance skills. The class ends Dec. 10. The cost for youths age 12 to 15 is $80 for Los Alamos Family YMCA members; $115 for nonmembers. The cost for people age 16 and above is $90 for Los Alamos Family YMCA members; $125 for nonmembers. Participants must register at the Los Alamos Family YMCA. For more information, contact John Marble at 662-3100.

Woodshop classes are being offered by the Los Alamos Family YMCA and Los Alamos Middle School. The first session begins Sept. 9. A second session begins Nov. 4 and continues through Jan. 15, 2004. Classes meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at Los Alamos Middle School.
The class teaches basic drafting skills, computer-aided design, proper operation and safe use of power tools and different types of assembly. Los Alamos Middle School woodshop teacher Richard Stohner is teaching the classes, which cost $45 for the first family YMCA member and $18 for each additional family member, and $63 for the first member of a family not a member of the YMCA and $23 for each additional member of the family. There also is a $10 basic materials fee for all participants. For more information, call the Los Alamos Family YMCA at 662-3100, or Stohner at 663-0248.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is a Laboratory-sanctioned organization. The YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. downtown.

Updated 8/11/03


Computer Corner news

Compaq Tablet PC's, iPaq handheld's, desktops, workstations, servers, parts and storage - all on Computer Corner Just-In-Time.

Epson, NEC, Sony, Viewsonic, Microsoft, Logitech, SoundBlaster, Iomega, Palm - software, parts, drives, monitors, carrying cases, printers, scanners and more - all on Computer Corner JIT.

For more information, contact Adam Warren at 1-800-873-7295, write to awarren@compcorner.com by electronic mail or go to http://www.compcorner.com online.

Updated 8/7/03


National Technological University (NTU)

Registrations are now being accepted for Fall 2003 semester courses. Deadlines vary depending on the university selected. NTU offers 18 master's degree programs to pick and choose from:

  • Business Administration
  • Manufacturing Systems Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Microelectronics and Semiconductor Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Science Software Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Environmental Systems Management
  • Telecommunications
  • Information Systems
  • Special Majors Program
  • Management of Technology
 

For detailed course information, go to www.ntu.edu online.. For registration information and material for NTU's Graduate degree program, contact Michelle Aguino of HR Training and Development at 7-9074 or write to NTU@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 8/7/03


TIG sponsors "Computers for Kids"

The Technology Integration Group, a Laboratory vendor, is donating 20 new computers to kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms in Española. Nominations of schools to receive a new computer can be made by calling (505) 830-8400 or going to www.tig.com/register online and selecting Computers for Kids New Mexico.

Entries will be drawn and winning, accredited K-12 schools will receive a TIG desktop personal computer and 17-inch color Princeton monitors at an award ceremony. TIG will mentor area high school students who have an interest in computer technology and build and configure the computers.

TIG will award a total of 40 computers and displays to Española and Albuquerque K-12 schools; however, both area programs will work independently of each other. Albuquerque prizes will be appointed by a local education committee.

Updated 7/31/03


Project Management Overview course is Thursday at Canyon School

Training and Developing (HR-TD) is sponsoring a one-day project management orientation for Lab personnel who supervise project managers or project team members, and for those who sponsor and fund projects. The course is Thursday (Aug. 28) at the Canyon School Complex off Central Avenue.

Participants will learn about the processes and necessary sequence of events that lead to successful projects as well as learn effective methods for communicating about project status, problems and adjustments to project schedules, scope and budgets.

The course is customized for the Laboratory and presented by Erika Jones and Associates. For more information and registration, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=72570022 online or call Harry Thomas of HR-TD at 7-4002.

Updated 7/25/03


LANL Energetic Materials Review on Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

The 2003 LANL Energetic Materials Review is scheduled for Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. The objective of the review will be to present a broad perspective of the Laboratory's energetic materials related R&D activities that support tactical and strategic nuclear and conventional weapons deliverables.

Eight topical sessions with associated poster sessions will be presented, each beginning with a short overview to highlight key progress in the past year and future plans.

Topical sessions: HE Synthesis, Formulations & Advanced Energetics; HE Engineering, Processing & Characterization; HE Characterization & Constituent Modeling; Non-shock Initiation (Thermal, Impact, Shear & Friction); Energetic Materials Aging; Initiation Systems & Shock Initiation; Shock Chemistry & Reactive Burn; and Detonation Physics, DSD & EOS

Unclassified sessions are scheduled at the J. Robert Oppenheimer Study Center. Only badged personnel will be allowed to attend the presentations. Some attendance restrictions may apply to UCNI and/or OUO presentations.

One classified session is scheduled for the Forum on Thursday afternoon. Attendance at classified sessions by DOE and non-DOE personnel will require clearance access to SRD, Sigmas 1-10. For all Lab DOE personnel, verification of your Sigma 1-10 status by your group management (via fax or email to Janet at 5-2828/neff@lanl.gov) will be required prior at the start of the review if you wish to attend any of the presentations in the classified session. 

Registration for all attendees is requested by Sept. 12.

For more information, contact Janet Neff-Shampine of Pulsed Power Hydrodynamics (P-22) at 7-8214.

Updated 7/16/03


LabVIEW training courses

Offered by National Instruments in Albuquerque and Los Alamos

National Instruments is offering LabVIEW training courses. Sign up for both courses and receive a 25 percent discount on the cost of the second course.

  • LabVIEW Basics I: Introduction (3 days) - Introduces students to LabVIEW environment, features, dataflow programming. Teaches how to create applications that acquire, process, display and store real-world data. Provides hands-on learning for immediate application of programming techniques.
    • September 15-17, Los Alamos, NM, Cost of Course: $1495
  • LabVIEW Basics II: Development (2 days) - Details how to design complete, stand-alone applications in LabVIEW. Makes student successful in creating applications for research, engineering and testing environments. Covers proper design techniques, implementation of complete LabVIEW solutions, DataSocket technology, advanced file I/O, optimizing speed and memory usage, networked environments and error handling.
    • September 18-19, Los Alamos, NM, Cost of Course: $995

Seating is limited. To register, download course descriptions or view additional courses go to http://digital.ni.com/express.nsf/express?openagent&code=exrxux online. Or call (888) 484-4436 to reserve your seat.

Updated 8/21/03


Lower floor of Library closed

The lower level of the Laboratory Research Library (STB-RL) will be closed to the public beginning July 9 for approximately six weeks while compact shelving is installed. To request research materials from this floor, use the request form on the Library home page or in the Library use the request forms at the customer service desk.

For more information, contact Lou Pray of STB-RL at 5-2756.

Updated 7/14/03


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://hrcluster.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=21013 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 and found

Lost: key ring with about 10 keys on Aug. 22 in the TA-63 area. If found, call 699-1251.

Found: two set of keys on plain rings and one key with a white twist-tie on a dirt road between TA-46 and TA-52. The keys have Wal-mart, Hillman and Strattec on them. Contact Laura Ortega at 5-7407 or lco@lanl.gov by electronic mail to claim.

Lost: medium size purse, denim fabric. If found, contact Leanna Martinez at 5-2545 or 927-7275.

Found: Schwinn bike odometer on trail by Quemazon. Call Bob at 7-0119 to claim.

Found: key ring at the Pueblo Complex with a single key to a Jeep vehicle, a keyless entry remote and a medallion at the Pueblo Complex. Call 5-3814.

Lost: Palm Pilot m130 hand held computer lost in or around the Otowi Building on July 24. If found, please contact sstokes@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: gold-tone pin with 3 parrot birds made from stones. Call Karen at 5-6592.

Found: watch at the Wellness Center. Call 5-8555 to claim.

Found: reading glasses and a watch were turned into the registration desk at the Family Festival event on July 19. Contact Debby Thompson at 5-6457 to claim.

Lost: Oakley prescription sunglasses at TA-53 on July 24. If found, contact Mike at 5-2297 or write to rjenkins@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: prescription sunglasses on July 22. Blue frame in a soft leather eyeglass case. Please contact Ira Wasserman at ira@astro.cornell.edu by electronic mail or leave a message with Deb at 7-0920 or Richard at 7-9595.

Lost: silver bracelet with single turqoise stone either at Wellness Center, in TAXI service van or at TA-52, Buildings 44 and 45. If found, contact Andrea at 5-5250.

Lost: small square gold earring on July 21 at or in front of the Otowi building (east side). Approx. 1/2" high. Please call Florence at 7-5994.

Found: religious pin with a metal of the Virgin Mary - found in the upper level of the JRO Study Center following the Ergo Expo on July 17. Call Pat at 7-5755 to claim.

Found: handmade beaded choker necklace in Study Center parking lot on July 11. Call Lyn or Linda at 7-4448 to claim.

Lost: key ring with two keys and two remotes in or around the Otowi Building. If found, write to chdavis@lanl.gov by electronic mail.


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