Education, Training, Learning, Knowledge: Part 4
By ANDY ANDEWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute
In last week’s column, we ended by saying that education and training involves knowledge, information and beliefs. Albert Einstein said (or wrote) that “the value of education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think.” Allegedly, he also said “Never memorize what you can look up in books.”
Knowledge is continually debated by philosophers in the field of epistemology. According to a classical definition, statement is considered knowledge if it is justified, true, and believed. But it is still debated. According Read More
TopNotch Pilates Expands With New Location And Equipment
Bill and Lynn Godwin on the reformer. TopNotch Pilates specializes in duet sessions as well as private one-on-one sessions. Courtesy photo
Scott Backhaus demonstrating the beginning of a hanging pull-up on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Daily Post
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TopNotch Pilates has a new home at 166 East Gate Dr. in Los Alamos. The new space is three times the size of the old in order to accommodate new equipment and growing clientele, owner and teacher Sabrina Svard said.
Svard has a loyal following of clients.
“Pilates breaks Read More
U.S. SBA Administrator Linda McMahon Honors Top New Mexico Small Business Owners
Jasper RiddleLink Correction To Vote For Los Alamos Main Street In National Contest
Los Alamos Main Street News:
Los Alamos Main Street is competing in the third annual America’s Main Streets contest for a $25,000 cash prize. The correct link to cast your vote is: https://mainstreetcontest.com/profile/95
For details about the contest and how Los Alamos Main Street would use the cash prize toward the mission of building a vibrant community, click here. Read More
Los Alamos County Developing Tourism Economy
Los Alamos County Planning Assistant Anita Barela, left, and her daughter, Leia Roach, take part in the public meeting regarding the County’s tourism strategic plan last year at UNM-LA. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Attorney Emma Weber Joins Philip J. Dabney P.C.
Attorneys Philip J. Dabney, left, and Emma D. B. Weber Tuesday at Philip J. Dabney P.C. on Oppenheimer Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Attorney Emma D. B. Weber in her new office Tuesday at Philip J. Dabney P.C. Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Attorney Emma D. B. Weber has joined the law firm of Philip J. Dabney P.C. in Los Alamos.
“I started working here March 13 so I’m in my third week and I just love,” Weber said during an interview Tuesday in her new office. “It’s different from anything
Petree Garden Center Grand Opening April 7
General Manager Laurel Hardin shows off the birdhouses at the new Petree Garden Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Planters, fountains and indoor plants at Petree Garden Center. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comPetree Garden Center is opening just in time for Spring. Located in the former De Colores Restaurant at 2470 East Road, the Garden Center will hold its grand opening 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 7.
“We’re now bringing in trees and cold hard plants,” General Manager Laurel Read More
LACDC Selects Lauren McDaniel Main Street Director
Lauren McDanielLACDC News:
The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) announced today Lauren McDaniel, LACDC employee and Director of projectY cowork Los Alamos, is the new Los Alamos Main Street Director.
As Main Street director, McDaniel will continue to oversee projectY cowork and a new full-time Community & Marketing Manager, in addition to the Creative District.
McDaniel first joined LACDC in 2016 as director of projectY cowork, whose mission is to strengthen the local economy by providing convenient and affordable work spaces for entrepreneurs, remote workers,
State Leaders Honored At Leadership New Mexico Annual Awards Dinner May 4
U.S. Bank New Mexico Regional President Paul DiPaola
LEADERSHIP NEW MEXICO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Paul DiPaola and Phil Bryson will be recognized for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the state of New Mexico at the 2018 Leadership New Mexico Annual Awards Dinner Friday, May 4 in Albuquerque.
DiPaola is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. He is the New Mexico Regional President of U.S. Bank as well as a Leadership New Mexico Core Program graduate, class of 2000, and Lifetime Member. DiPaola has more than 35 years of banking experience and, under his leadership, Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Vies For $25,000 Cash Prize In National Contest
LACDC News: 