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  • Advocate: Fine case is serious

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — New York state must lengthen the statute of limitations to bring charges of child sex abuse, a victims’ advocate said in response to a prosecutor’s statement that it’s too late to investigate two men’s claims that they were molested by former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine.
    Victims of childhood sexual abuse are “denied basic legal rights,” said the Rev. Robert Hoatson of the advocacy group Road to Recovery.
    “If there ever was a case that screamed ‘injustice,’ it is this one, since it glaringly displays the further damage that antiquated laws can inflict on victims,” Hoatson said in a statement.

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  • Ski Report 12-08-11

    Angel Fire

    30-inch base of powder. No new snow reported. Scheduled opening is Dec. 15.

    Enchanted Forest

    20-inch base of packed powder. 2 inches of new snow reported. 100 percent of trails open.

    Pajarito

    24-inch base. No new snow reported. Will open when conditions permit.

    Red River

    32-inch base of powder and machine-groomed snow. 4 inches of new snow reported. Will reopen Friday.

    Sandia Peak

    16-inch base. No new snow reported. Scheduled opening is Dec. 17.

    Sipapu

    17-21 inch base of powder, packed powder and machine-groomed snow. 1-1/2 inches of new snow reported. Will reopen Friday.

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  • LA will face 12-0-0 Cibola Friday night

    The Los Alamos Hilltopper hockey team is hoping to finally host a game at home Friday after its first two scheduled home openers were nixed.
    Los Alamos picked up its first victory of the season Saturday against La Cueva, taking a 4-3 victory, along with earning a forfeit win over Rio Rancho’s Cleveland High School.
    Against La Cueva, the Hilltoppers got four goals from four different skaters to earn a 4-3 victory. Dustin Taylor, Tyler Thorn, Gabriel Intrator and Arnoldo Ortiz all picked up tallies for the Hilltoppers in their victory.

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  • Hilltoppers roll past Sartans in home opener

    So far, so good for the Los Alamos Hilltopper wrestling team.
    Following up on a solid finish against some top teams from around the region last weekend, the Hilltoppers were dominant against the St. Pius X Sartans at home Wednesday.
    Los Alamos earned two pins and a major decision in its first four head-to-head contests against St. Pius, setting the tone for a big 64-16 victory at Auxiliary Gymnasium. Los Alamos earned six pinfalls Wednesday, including 106-pounder Mateo Cardiel, who needed just 20 seconds to stick St. Pius Chris Barger.
    It was the biggest Hilltopper victory in several seasons and the biggest under head coach Bob Geyer.

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  • This week on PAC-8, Dec. 9-15

    THIS WEEK ON PAC-8
    Views expressed on programs shown on PAC8 do not necessarily reflect the views of the manager, staff, or board.

    Friday, December 9, 2011
    06:00 AM Democracy Now! – LIVE!
    10:00 AM The Thom Hartman Show
    11:00 AM  County Council Replay (12-06-11)
    02:30 PM Los Alamos Council on Cancer – Breast Cancer Update
    04:00 PM Al Jazeera DC Bureau
    05:00 PM Democracy Now!
    06:00 PM Los Alamos Historical Society – “At
        Home on the Slopes of the Mountains”
    07:00 PM  Udall Update
    07:30 PM Spirituality Today
    08:00 PM Clear Heart, Clear Mind
    09:00 PM UCTV

    Saturday, December 10, 2011

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  • VIDEO: Robot Designers Take Cues From Humans

    Imagine a world where robots will look after you, clean your house, and tend to your every need. Well, the latest exhibition at London's Science Museum brings together state-of-the-art robots from around the world that aim to do just that.

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  • Ma, Diamond, Streep receive Kennedy Center honors

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Meryl Streep may have gotten her next film assignment, Neil Diamond thanked the namesake of his famous tune “Sweet Caroline,” and a tux-clad Elmo honored his friend, Yo-Yo Ma. They were among several luminaries from Broadway, jazz and classical music to receive the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night for their influence on American culture through the arts.
    Caroline Kennedy, who hosts the annual show as part of a living memorial to her assassinated father, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, acknowledged her personal connection to one honoree.

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  • Restaurant Inspections 12-08-11

    The following restaurant inspection reports were provided by the New Mexico Environment Department.

    Los Alamos

    TA-53 Cafeteria, LANL
    Date inspected: Nov. 30
    Violations: Two high-risk violations for improper holding — salad bar, cheese and eggs temperature needs to be adjusted; milk temperature needs to be adjusted.
    Status of establishment: Approved, follow-up required on Dec. 31.

    TA-55 Cafeteria, LANL
    Date inspected: Nov. 30
    Violations: One moderate-risk violation for administration — invalid permit posted.
    Status of establishment: Approved, no follow-up required.

    Española

    Pig Boy Willy, 1027 N. Railroad Ave.

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  • Guns N’ Roses, Chili Peppers in Rock Hall

    NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Guns N’ Roses.
    The seminal rock band of the late 1980s and early ‘90s, best known for hits like “Welcome to the Jungle,” ‘’Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “November Rain,” leads the 2012 class of inductees announced on Wednesday. Also making the cut is the hip-hop trio Beastie Boys; rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the late singer/songwriter Laura Nyro; Donovan; and influential British rock group The Small Faces/The Faces, which included Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

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  • LA Happenings 12-08-11

    Music
    Lads of Enchantment, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, invites the public to join them in song. They meet at 7:15 p.m. on Thursdays at the United Church of Los Alamos, Graves Hall.  

    The Los Alamos Choral Society is currently recruiting singers for the 2011—2012 concert season. Rehearsals are from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road. All singers are welcome.
     
    The Los Alamos Community Winds invites all interested musicians to join its upcoming concerts. The LACW rehearses from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays. www.lacw.org.

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