March 08 Issue - Employee Monthly Magazine

Notebook

Proper use of portable space heaters

Portable space heaters take the chill out of the air on cold days. However, it is important to use these devices properly. A report from the National Fire Protection Association shows that 73 percent of deaths, 64 percent of injuries, and 57 percent of direct property damage in home fires involved stationary or portable space heaters. For more information, go to http://www.nfpa.org//assets/files//PDF/ heatingfull.pdf online.

LANL now on You Tube

Los Alamos has made a small advance into the world of "new media," with the establishment of a page on the popular Internet video site, YouTube.com (http://www.youtube. com/LosAlamosNationalLab).

With the creation of a Los Alamos National Laboratory page and three initial short videos, the Laboratory joins other entries in the site's science and technology category, such as the University of California (UCTV); CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERNTV); and Sandia National Laboratories (SandiaLabs).

The Laboratory site and videos are coordinated by the Communications and Government Affairs (CGA) Office, with assistance from Records Management/ Media Services and Operations (IRM-RMMSO) and the Laboratory's science and technology staff.

Distinguished Performance Awards call goes out

Nominations are sought for 2007 Distinguished Performance Awards, which recognize individual employees, small teams of six or fewer people, and large teams of up to 75 members. Peers or supervisors may nominate, and nominees may be regular or limited-term Laboratory employees.

The deadline for nominations is March 28. For more information, see a memo from Laboratory Director Michael Anastasio online at http://int.lanl.gov/memos/2008/02/ LANL_ALL2198.PDF (employees only).

Annual lock and key inventory under way

The Laboratory's annual lock and key inventory is under way. A completed inventory of Level I, II, and III keys is due by March 21. Please, assist lock and key custodians in verifying the keys, cores, and locks in your area.

Nominations sought for Heller Postdoctoral Publication Prize

The Laboratory seeks nominations through March 11 for the Leon Heller Postdoctoral Publication Prize, which recognizes the single best article in theoretical physics published or accepted for publication after January 1, 2006.

This biennial prize is sponsored and funded by former Laboratory scientist Leon Heller and administered by the Laboratory's Postdoctoral Program Office.

For more information on award criteria and required documentation, see the February 20 Daily NewsBulletin at www.lanl.gov/news/index.php/ fuseaction/nb.story/story_id/12599/ online.

Applications wanted for Machinist Apprenticeship Program

Applications are being accepted for the Machinist Apprenticeship Program sponsored by the Laboratory and Northern New Mexico College.

The program provides apprentices with classroom instruction and on-the-job experience in machine tool operations. The deadline to apply is April 25.

For more information about the program, see the Daily NewsBulletin at http://www.lanl.gov/news/index.php/ fuseaction/nb.story/story_id/12514/.

For information on application requirements and processes, contact Melanie Martinez of Deployed Shops (PF-DS) at 7-0360, or e-mail map_@lanl.gov.

Avoid identity theft

Protect yourself from identity theft by creating unique passwords and personal identification numbers. Avoid using easily available information.

In Memoriam

• Lynn Ann Pruvost, 66, died November 2, 2007
• Lois Godfrey, 79, died November 26, 2007
• Margaret Hemmendinger, 85, died December 10, 2007
• Maria Viola Sanchez McTeigue, 76, died December 14, 2007
• Maxwell Goldblatt, 91, died December 18, 2007
• Richard Gotti, 84, died December 24, 2007