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Walk Smart: Myth - Walking doesn't burn calories the way running does. Fact - Data proves that consistent walkers find it easy to lose weight and burn extra calories. Join Lois and Joe Thompson to practice effective, calorie-burning walking techniques to help manage weight. Noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, Wellness Center Room 106; no fee. Class cancellation: The class Suitcase Fitness and Traveler's Health, originally scheduled from noon to 1p.m., Wednesday Sept. 22, is cancelled. For more information, contact Gina Koehler at 7-7166 or write to glkoehler@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Register at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/svc/classes/olreg.htm online or call the Wellness Center at 7-7166. Health promotion classes are open to the entire Lab work force. Updated 9/17/04 Skolnik training class in October Skolnik Technical Training Institute will conduct a "Basics of Electricity, DC Circuits" training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 12 - 14, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Albuquerque. The seminar is designed for technicians, assemblers, engineers, managers, and anyone who would like to learn about electricity and electronic components. The training tuition is $1,150. For more information, go to http://www.skolnik-tech.com/ online or call the Training Department at (505) 299-1157. Updated 9/16/04 MathWorks Day is Sept. 20 in Los Alamos MathWorks Day is Monday, Sept. 20, at the Best Western Hilltop House Hotel in Los Alamos. MathWorks engineers will discuss and demonstrate MATLAB and Simulink tools for test and measurement, real-time signal processing and communication system design. Learn about MATLAB tools for interfacing to external devices, such as data acquisition hardware and laboratory instruments, and for data visualization. A representative from LeCroy will discuss and demonstrate their latest DSO with its integrated MATLAB interface. Learn how MATLAB and Simulink can accelerate the design, development, and deployment of complex signal processing and communications applications. Discussion topics will include advanced filter design, fixed-point systems, simulation, and automatic code generations for fixed-point and floating-point DSP targets and FPGAs. To register, go to www.mathworks.com/seminars/lanlnm online or call (978) 659-6104. For more information, contact Paul Nihill of The MathWorks, Inc. at (508) 647-7123. Updated 9/16/04
HR sponsors "Service Essentials for Everyone" Earlier this year, the Human Resources (HR) Division sponsored Moran Consulting to conduct a course titled, "Service Essentials for Everyone." This course was attended by all human resources staff and was well received. Due to the broad interest in this course, HR is offering it three more times for anyone who is interested. The course is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21, Oct. 12 and Nov. 16. The cost is $390. This one-day training curriculum teaches fundamental customer service skills and understanding people's behavior styles. The six modules are: Understanding Yourself and Others, Developing an Attitude of Service Excellence, Identifying Customer Needs, Thoughtful Body Language and Words, Providing Uncompromising Service at Every Contact, Resolving Conflict and Exceeding Expectations. Everyone who signs up for the course must contact Moran Consulting at service@moraninc.com by electronic mail and provide them with their name, contact information and the date they are scheduled to attend. In return, Moran will send each participant a link to an online DiSC profile that must be completed in advance of the training session. Participants are encouraged to save the profile and print it out and bring to the class. The profile takes approximately ten minutes to complete. To sign up for the course, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=29981 online. Updated 9/9/04 Integrity Networking Systems news With year-end rapidly approching, there is no better time to give the office the color it deserves. The new Xerox Phaser 8400 starts at $999. No other printer has color this brilliant, this fast, at this price. The Xerox Phaser 6250 provides rich laser color quality at 26PPM with instant rebates available. Call Tish Romero of Integrity Networking Systems Inc. at (505)294-7747 ext. 150 to place your JIT Xerox printer order. Updated 9/8/04 "Project Management Toolbox" workshop is Oct. 12-14 A workshop focusing on individual skill building and the essential elements of project management is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at the Laboratory. Doing projects right, delivering results on time and within budget, is the most effective tool for obtaining future funding. The workshop will focus on the following elements needed for successful project management:
Learning is reinforced by application case studies throughout the workshop. The customized course will be presented by Erika Jones and Associates. For more information and to register, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=196920023 online or call Harry Thomas of Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-4002. Updated 9/3/04 New policies Web site training is today A new class, Navigating the Virtual Policies and Procedures Manual, will be offered today (Sept. 17) at the Los Alamos Research Park. This interactive two hour class provides hands-on experience using the new Web-based policies and procedures manual. Find out how to easily navigate and locate specific information on the Lab, Department of Energy and other government documents. Participants must bring their crypto card to class. This class will be offered in two 2-hour sessions. Class size is limited. To register, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOaha.asp?Coursenumber=31128 online. For more information, contact Brenda Warner of Training and Development (HR-TD) at Updated 9/17/04 Research Library has new Web page for safe use of lasers The Research Library (STB-RL) has negotiated a license agreement for the Laboratory site-wide access to the electronic version of ANSI Z136.1, Safe Use of Lasers. The document is available for Laboratory employees from a Library Web page at http://rlcd.lanl.gov/ansi/z136.1/ online. ANSI Z136.1 is the basis for LIR 402-400-01.3, provides laser safety information and is designed to assist laser users in developing laser safety programs. ANSI Z136.1 provides information on laser classifications, hazard analysis and control measures needed for the development of a comprehensive laser program. ANSI Z136.1-2000 is the latest version of the Safe Use of Lasers standard. However, an updated version will be released in November 2004 that also will be available from the Research Library Web site. You can sign up for notification of the release of the 2004 version at the Laser Institute of America Web site. For more information, contact Carol Hoover of STB-RL at 7-3061 or write to hoover@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 9/3/04 DOE's ESnet to host collaborative services workshop at Lawrence Berkeley Lab The Department of Energy's ESnet (Energy Sciences Network) will hold a workshop from Oct. 27-29 to help plan the future directions for ESnet Collaboration Services. The workshop will be held at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif. ESnet Collaborative Services provides a number of online services aimed at improving collaboration among researchers at the many national laboratories and universities served by ESnet. Users, engineers and managers of collaboration services at all DOE/ESnet research centers are invited to attend. The workshop agenda will consist of noted guest speakers in the fields of voice, video, and data services, as well as, present the current features of ESnet Collaboration Services. The keynote speaker will be Jill Gemmill, assistant director of the Academic Computing Office of the Vice President for Information Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham . Gemmill, who is also a research assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, directs the IT Academic Computing Advanced Technology Laboratory. Her current research activities include use of single-sign-on authentication architectures, transparent authorization, secure videoconferencing, end-to-end application performance, grid computing, and developing better collaboration tools for virtual organizations. For more information on the agenda, speakers, and registration for the workshop, go to http://www-staff.es.net/~mikep/workshop/esnet_collaboration_workshop.htm online. ESnet, funded primarily by the DOE Office of Science, is managed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is operated by the University of California. Updated 8/27/04 National Technological University Registrations are now being accepted for the Fall 2004 semester courses. Deadlines vary depending on the University selected. NTU offers 11 Master's degree programs to pick and choose from:
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 Training and Development (HR-TD) at 7-9074 or write to NTU@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 8/17/04 JIT switches paper source Because of a recent shortage of recycled, white, 20-pound bond paper used in desktop printers and copiers, the Lab is switching its source to Boise Office Products. This change should allow for a smooth transition for Just in Time System users, while maintaining quality products and lower cost. Refer to the Boise Office Products catalog on the JIT home page. The new part numbers are as follows:
For more information, contact the following members of the JIT Admin. Team: Charlotte Carter, 5-9153; Veronica Pacheco 5-5098; or Paul Schwarz 5-4524. Updated 8/6/04 Vacuum seminar in October Varian Vacuum Technologies will present a seminar on vacuum technology from 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 13 at the Physics Building Auditorium. The noncommercial presentation is about vacuum technology in general and is applicable to all brands of vacuum equipment. Workbooks and refreshments will be provided by Varian. Subjects covered include: Brief introduction to vacuum technology, system pressure, total gas load, materials selection, sstem pumping speed, gauging, system operation, Troubleshooting and a question and answer session. To register, send name and telephone number to tom.mathers@varianinc.com by electronic mail. Updated 2/26/04 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: plastic sunglasses with tortoise shell rims. Lost in ground-floor women's restroom in Otowi. If found, write to amye@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: car keys with a black handle on silver ring with the automatic door opener, a rose picture chain. Lost in the TA-3 area. If found, please call 5-7900. Found: glasses, silver rims, may be men's reading glasses at TA-15. Call DX-6 at 5-5830 to claim. Found: small ring with two keys at TA-59, Bldg. 1 ladies rest room. To claim, call 5-9527. Found: blue notebook on bus. To claim, call Barbara at 5-5833. Found: black BMW baseball style cap outside the Louis Rosen Auditorium at TA-53. To claim, contact Joyce at joyer@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: three keys on a long chain, near the Wellness Center. Call Steve at 5-1250 to claim. Lost: sunglasses, plastic silver frame with dark brown lenses. Please call 5-3642 if found. Found: a key with a black handle and silver ring in Administration Building on the second floor, D Wing, on a table near the X-7 mail boxes. Contact the X-7 group office at 7-6504 or 5-5167. Lost: bracelet, three strings of blue beads, different shapes and colors. Heart clasp and silver fish pendant. Very sentimental gift, very sad, $20 reward. If found, write to mmead@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: a set of five keys to a Nissan and Jeep. If found, please contact Jared Griego at 5-0192 or 104-2283. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103. |
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