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The Politics of Murdoch
For anyone still clinging to the Doocy-approved delusion that what's going on with News Corp at the moment really isn't all that big a deal and should be immediately consigned to the last news cycle and left there, a few daunting facts should knock you for a loop this morning. As of right now, News International's former CEO is out of jail on bond while another hand-picked Rupert Murdoch flunky is steeling himself for what comes next after stepping down from Dow Jones & Co.; Scotland Yard's commissioner has also resigned and, oh yeah, the Alien-like appendages of this thing are already wrapped securely around the face of British Prime Minister David Cameron, thanks to his inexplicable belief a few years back that it would be a good idea to make Andy Coulson -- an editor at News of the World when it was initially prosecuted for phone hacking -- his communications director.
The bottom line: The entire British government and Metropolitan Police Service are now in play, all thanks to a media company that became so massive, so powerful, so unapologetically in love with its own ruthlessness, and so inextricably integrated with the political authority structure that any crisis for it would almost surely be a seismic event with the ability to crack a country in two. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is, quite frankly, the media equivalent of a Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, or Bank of America: an entity that's too big to fail.
It's true that while this scandal has lapped at the shores of the United States, it hasn't yet become a tidal wave -- but to think that kind of nightmare scenario for us is impossible or even unlikely is insane. The New York Post and the Wall Street Journal haven't officially been implicated in any wrongdoing, and Fox News -- while constantly engaged in wrongdoing, it can be argued -- is also staying above the fray at the moment, despite most of its prime-time lineup publicly putting its hands over its collective ears and hoping the whole thing goes away. Interestingly, though, while Fox may not be guilty of the same kind of flat-out illegal acts that Murdoch's British outlets apparently feel they have the privilege to engage in with impunity, it stands as the best example stateside of the big-picture problem with News Corp -- that would be the danger of allowing an outlet that ostensibly reports the news to fuse itself almost wholly to those who make the news, and the decisions, in politics. Fox and the framework of Republican power in this country have become such conjoined entities that the former is nearly as powerful as the latter. A GOP political hopeful can't become a GOP political juggernaut until he or she grants an audience to Fox News -- and occasionally only Fox News -- kisses the ring and takes the omerta; only then is he or she a "made man." Fox's immense authority can create or destroy careers and it willfully sets the political narrative for both its audience and the lawmakers whose party purity is regularly tested by their response to the controversies Fox creates out of thin air, seemingly just for the hell of it.
The relentlessness of this model is mostly the product of Fox News's Hutt-like chairman Roger Ailes, but make no mistake -- his Nixonian bag of dirty tricks and willingness to toss the rules of respectable journalism out the window could only flourish under the kind of corporate culture pervasive in Murdoch's organization. Sure, other media entities -- particularly ones owned by corporate leviathans -- engage in questionable practices, but none with the kind of shameless audacity that seems to be written into News Corp's mission statement. Case in point: While he certainly hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing, it's ludicrous that former News of the World editor Piers Morgan hasn't addressed the scandal once on his nightly CNN show, and that CNN hasn't in fact put his feet to the fire in an effort to get him to at least give the network an insider's view of the miasma; it's equally ludicrous that Morgan has been able to get away with not talking about it by arguing that Murdoch's a friend of his and he owes the guy one. But CNN and Morgan's omission isn't the same thing as Fox's deliberate misrepresentation of reality or, in this case, its unwillingness to go full-bore on a story that admittedly has uncomfortable implications and potential repercussions for it as a network. (And going full-bore for Fox always includes a heated debate during its prime-time, the engine that traditionally drives the news department's narrative for the following day.)
Consider for a moment how many Republican presidential contenders and potential contenders have had either paying gigs as political contributors on Fox or are simply unnervingly regular guests. Now imagine a scandal that involved illegal activity and included Fox News either currying favor with or outright exploiting its allies or former paid employees in politics. That's what happens when the media and politics become too intertwined. Yes, there's a long history of the two universes intersecting -- but never with the kind of brazen arrogance exemplified by Fox News, and by News Corp in general.
Tomorrow, Rupert Murdoch will appear before Parliament as a man under siege and in danger of seeing his empire torn out of his hands -- for the first time, more lamb than lion -- and he'll face a group of people no longer quite as afraid of the influence he's wielded so blithely for decades. But while it was fear of retribution on the front page that kept many British politicians securely under Murdoch's thumb, it was Prime Minister Cameron's decision to invite the influence into the top echelon of British government and in the end he may pay dearly for it.
We in America don't need to concern ourselves with whether Murdoch's minions make it into the castle keep -- to a certain extent they're already there.
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- The Bacon said...
Big deal in England, but I think you're overly hopeful if you think this will effect the Wall Street Journal or Fox News.
Say what you like about their journalistic practices and their coverage of the story, but felonious acts 5 time zones away really don't indicate that there might have been similar felonious acts at the WSJ or Fox News.
It wouldn't be the first time I was wrong, but I haven't heard of any overlap between NOTW and the American owned Murdoch operations in terms of management or personell.
You might very well get to see Murdoch himself burn in this mess. He will probably suffer greatly. But don't hold your breath to see anything happen at Fox News or WSJ.
- Chez said...
No offense, Bacon, but as usual you missed the point. As I said, this isn't about whether Fox or the Journal broke any laws -- it's about the dangers of having the media, particularly the corporate-controlled kind, and government inextricably linked. When it goes beyond passive influence like political donations or the personal concern for seeing yourself plastered across a television or a front page somewhere -- when it becomes a direct overlap -- that's when problems start.
Given the degree of schoolyard bully arrogance Fox News displayed every time they issued a press release responding to some small criticism or perceived sleight, I have a suspicion that the rotten apple didn't fall far from the tree. Not to mention all of those stories of Ailes extreme paranoia lately. I have a feeling there's not a bowl big enough to hold the popcorn we'll be passing. And like I said before, even if it doesn't gut their operation, the tightening noose has to be a huge distraction that will no doubt take attention away from the efforts devoted to making this Republican field not look like the clown car crew.
- Amy B. said...
Not to mention that James Murdoch is Rupert's putative heir, and he's currently in charge of NC's Euro and Asia divisions. You think this won't have an affect on NC in that direction?
- Chez said...
One of the most instantly noteworthy things about this whole mess was Fox News's official reaction to it via their press office -- which as you said, Steve, traditionally takes the lowest shot possible to fend off its attackers. Basically the Fox Press release was staggeringly and uncharacteristically subdued and business-like.
- The Bacon said...
I thought the problem was about illegally hacking into people's cell phones?
I agree that the linkage is bad. It's like jumping back and forth between being a lobbyist and a legislator.
But I'm obviously missing a very big piece here. What does that have to do the crimes that were committed?
A little off topic but Fox, Koch bros., the Chamber of Commerce, etc. basically founded, funded and promoted the Tea Party. Fox gifted them 24/7 positive coverage, Beck rallies, the whole enchilada. Now they are looking on with fear as the monster they created threatens to default on our fiscal obligations. Whether or not they get dismantled here, they have tremendous impact on policy; and their policy is not intended to help us.
- Amy B. said...
The problem is that British politicians and officials were in NC's pockets, as evidenced by the two top policeman resigning in the last few days. The problem is the nearly absolute power NC tries (and all too often succeeds) to control policy and governing. The problem is the fourth estate is not doing its job- it's doing the government's job. This is way beyond some simple phone hacking- it's the tacit/implicit permission that's come from some very powerful people in Britain.
I don't doubt that NC has done the same here; they just haven't been caught yet.
- Chez said...
Cameron made a former employee of News Corp, during a time of scandal, his communications director. That could undermine his government if Coulson is pulled further into this scandal and it shows bad judgment regardless -- and the reason Cameron made that decision is that he's conservative and was supported by Murdoch and wanted to keep it that way. So what you have is a political leader feeling indebted to a media mogul and his outlets over the kind of coverage it gives him -- one who has former member of that mogul's staff on his payroll. That's a major, major problem. It goes beyond simply the hacking scandal (which incidentally sounds incredibly innocuous; it sounds much more like what it is, flat-out illegal and sinister, when you bring in the gargantuan violations of the privacy of, say, a dead girl, as well as police bribery that allowed access to medical and banking records of private citizens).
- Amy B. said...
Wait. Cancel that. Back up. NC was in the politician/officials' pockets, not the other way around. You knew what I meant!
It may have gotten even messier. Sean Hoare, the reporter who initially blew the whistle on the phone-hacking, was just found dead in his home. Police aren't treating the death as suspicious - the guy apparently had a drugs problem - but still.
I read something somewhere this weekend purporting that Cameron was going to announce a former BBC staffer for his communications director, until Murdoch through Brooks made it clear that they would prefer one of their own in that role. If so, doesn't that tell you everything you need to know about where Cameron is going to end up in all of this?
This scandal has provided massive opportunity for "back bench" members of the House of Commons to make their political career by destroying NC in Britain. Additionally, there are likely many powerful members of Parliament desperate to be rid of them. That's the problem with being an arrogant bully; when you show any kind of weakness, someone will appear to try to take you down. I don't see how this ends with anything less than New Corps being finished as a media organization in Britain.
The other thing noting about Cameron employing Coulson is that Cameron was visited by the editor of the Guardian ,who have been leading the phone hacking story. The editor laid out everything they had on phone hacking & Coulson including the stuff they hadn't/couldn't print. Cameron employed Coulson anyway!
- Marc McKenzie said...
I guess this line from the new BATTLESTAR GALACTICA series sums up my own thoughts on this scandal and Murdoch:
"Sooner or later, the day comes...when you can no longer hide from what you've done."
The funny thing is that I'm not gloating or laughing at this. This scandal cuts right to the heart of why our modern media infrastructure is seriously damaged, and that just throwing all our eggs into the digital basket might not be the best solution.
But that's just me....
- Amy B. said...
I'm with you. For as long as I've hated everything the Murdoch family and its mega-corporation stands for, I should feel a lot happier about this. But all I really am is sad at what our Fourth Estate has become. It's happening here, too- anyone who doesn't think so is lying to themselves or just blind. And it's not just News Corp, either, although they are probably the most egregious of the offenders.


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The 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be held May 22-25, 2014, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich., with return visits to the Southwest Michigan site in 2016 and 2018.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – KitchenAid, one of America's best-known brands of premium kitchen appliances and part of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR), has extended its presenting sponsorship of the Senior PGA Championship, the most historic and prestigious event in senior golf. The sponsorship will extend through 2018, and KitchenAid will continue as the Official Home Appliance brand of The PGA of America.
The 75th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be held May 22-25, 2014, at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich., with return visits to the Southwest Michigan site in 2016 and 2018. The Championship sites and dates for 2015 and 2017 will be announced at a later date.
"KitchenAid is one of the unique presenting sponsors in our industry that has exhibited both creativity and passion while embracing the tradition of this Championship," said PGA of America Chief Executive Officer Pete Bevacqua. "We are very pleased to continue our relationship with KitchenAid. Golf fans and consumers will identify with the brand's wonderful products while connecting to many of the legendary players of our sport."
Under the new agreement, KitchenAid will have an expanded branding presence at the Senior PGA Championship to include several on-course activation locations, television broadcast commercial inventory, integration into the telecast, and an online presence with PGA.com.
"KitchenAid is thrilled to extend this sponsorship with The PGA of America," said Deb O'Connor, Director of Corporate Partnerships. "Throughout the past three years, this unique sponsorship has enabled KitchenAid to reach and connect with premium consumers and we look forward to expanding this effort in the years to come.
Hosting this prestigious Championship for multiple years provides a great showcase of the Benton Harbor community," added O'Connor.
Harbor Shores, in Benton Harbor, Mich. is anchored by a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the two supporting cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. Currently, a $114 million hotel, marina, and residential real estate parcel is being developed with the hotel set to open in advance of the 2014 Senior PGA Championship.
"We are delighted to bring the Inn at Harbor Shores to the banks of the St. Joseph River," said Jeff Noel, President of Harbor Shores. "It is on track for a late spring opening and the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be the perfect setting for the grand opening,"
About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Over 90 years later, the KitchenAid brand now offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand, visit www.KitchenAid.com.
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Harbor Shores is Lake Michigan's first beach and golf resort community, just 100 miles east of Chicago in Benton Harbor/ St. Joseph, Mich. The community's central amenity is an 18-hole, public Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course that offers stunning views of Lake Michigan. The 530-acre master-planned community plans to feature a full calendar of events and world-class amenities, including a marina village and river walk, restaurants and shops, deep-water marinas, a boutique hotel and spa, miles of recreational trails and rivers, and acres of parks and green space. Harbor Shores will be home to nearly 800 residences, including charming cottages, custom homes, town homes and condominiums.
Harbor Shores, a non-profit developer, is investing in the future of Southwest Michigan and building this resort community and golf course, to be a catalyst to support ongoing economic, environmental, and social revitalization efforts. This visionary project is a public-private partnership and truly one of a kind in the country.
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Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $17 billion in 2009, 67,000 employees, and 67 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
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Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
~I need a farm~
23 comments:
- Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest said...
LOVE your inspiration pics.
LOVE love love them, truly and I am with ya on thinking a farm would be oh-so-fantastic.
Guess what? I am from Ohio, too and live in the city the CLF is held!
You always have crash space here if interested in attending - it is one of the greatest things EVER, hands down.
Loved this post, so funny.
Oh, and um, yes they DO outgrow that, I had two finally grow up and out of it not long ago myself. Haha, I actually laughed out loud with that one, hilarious.
Have a good weekend when it finally sneaks in to bring you joy!
- March 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM
- NanaDiana said...
Shellagh-I think we all have dreams at one time or another of living the farmhouse life. It seems so idealistic, doesn't it?
Well it may be raining there but it is spitting snow here! Blessings and I hope you have a wonderful weekend-xo Diana
- March 29, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- GardenGirl said...
Me too...all of it! And I know, the raiiiiiiinnnnn. Thank you for the sweet break!
deb @ Garden Party
- March 29, 2012 at 6:11 PM
- PURA VIDA said...
Ok, when I win the mega million tomorrow I will buy you a farmhouse too
- March 29, 2012 at 6:16 PM
- Urban Farmgirl said...
Haha! Girl, I slammed on the brakes and crossed 2 lanes of traffic to pull over in time to get a photo of that barn! I am sooo happy to see you showing it some love. ;o)
As for me, I will take the sink in photo #1. My sister was going through a divorce after many years of living on a perfect little farm in rural Illinois. I begged her, take EVERYTHING including the kitchen sink...and I WAS NOT JOKING! Lol!
Do I dare tell you it was in perfect shape, and when the new girl moved in she renovated the kitchen and threw the sink in the DUMPSTER. Ugh. I was more sad to see it go, then him. Hahaha!
- March 29, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Heaven's Walk said...
Hunny ~ it sounds like you need to move in with me. lolol! I'll keep the porch light on for ya....
xoox laurie
- March 29, 2012 at 6:47 PM
- Rebecca said...
Hi Shell
Such a great house!!! I had a farm once upon a life ago... no thank you, I am a town girl. I like people! I do not want to drive 15 miles before I see some someone with two legs. It was nice raising the kiddies but now I like where I am at! But dream on girl... :)
Hope all is well in your world
- March 29, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- Tutti Chic said...
I'll take one of those farmhouses too right along with you. great photos with gorgeous farmhouse decorating! :) chris
- March 29, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- It's All Connected said...
That sink would sell me on the house, too! I love farm sinks. I want a farm sink. Sigh. Farms are kind of yucky when you live on them, though. ~ Maureen
- March 29, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- It's me said...
I want that too!!!...no spring here anymore after two weeks it is gone.....no sun tofay....i think we have rain in less than a our....have a nice weekend.....love love Ria...xxx...
- March 29, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- Granny Bob said...
Beautiful sink, and the beams where amazing. Iam just in from checking cows, sun was not up and it was quite foggy, hoping it burns off and the sun comes out.I love being on the farm and this is our busy time, since the second week of March we have had 81 calves. Thank you for your beautiful blog and hope you get some great weather. Take care!
- March 30, 2012 at 5:02 AM
- Marcy said...
Oh, I loved these photos too when I saw them in Country Living! Just gorgeous.
Good luck with the rain ahead - we are due for snow!
- March 30, 2012 at 5:05 AM
- paola said...
Woooooow!! This farmhouse is absolutely fantastic!! Here in Italy we are having a very nice spring weather and tomorrow I'm having a birthday party with my little daughter's friend..in a farm!!!
- March 30, 2012 at 8:31 AM
- Robin said...
me too, me too! I've been dreaming of a farm for years.
- March 30, 2012 at 8:41 AM
- Fleaing France & French Shopping Tours said...
Loved living in the country...even though I am smack in the middle of city in France now :) Couldn't be much different.
Dreaming and planning of in what and where you will live is part of the fun!
Have a great weekend!
- March 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM
- Wild Oak Designs said...
Sigh....I need a farm too.....furrowed brow...sigh...
Love the beams, the countryside...wonderful....thanks for sharing...
- March 30, 2012 at 9:54 PM
- Elisabeth said...
I'd like to live on a farm too, as long as I didn't have to do any of the work, and there was still a Target nearby!
- March 31, 2012 at 9:27 AM
- miss flibbertigibbet said...
I'm speechless....
Go ahead and whine about the Country Living fir....I'll whine with you....
- March 31, 2012 at 11:40 AM
- Just Spiff It said...
I sure do love your blog! And yes, I need a farm also. I always have!! I would be a good farm girl - I think? As long as I had help on my farm that is!!
- April 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM
- summersoul said...
to die for! I love the white walls and dark wood beams, especially
- April 1, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Theresa said...
That sink would have sold me too! What a gorgeous place, I love my home but I miss living in the country and a white farmhouse as beautiful as that would definitely be a must have! t.xoxoox
- April 2, 2012 at 5:08 AM
- chateau chic said...
Your photos are always filled with so much inspiration. I always enjoy your posts. And yes, I think you need a farmhouse too. I'm sure it would be fabulous if you did.
Mary Alice
- April 2, 2012 at 7:48 PM
- The Blue Farmhouse said...
Hey, if there's any farmhouses left I want one too! So much too love in all those photos, especially the cupboard with all those beautiful dishes! I LoVe dishes!!
- April 3, 2012 at 10:10 PM


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The good news: Professor of Theater Jim Fisher won an award for his teaching and scholarly work. The bad news: it's the last honor he'll earn as a Wabash professor.
The 29-year teaching veteran has decided to leave Wabash to finish his career at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, where he will serve as Professor of Theater and Chair of the Theater Department.
But before starting his new position, Fisher was honored for his brilliant teaching and scholarly career at Wabash.
Fisher is the 2007 winner of the Betty Jean Jones Award by the American Theater and Drama Society (ATDS), an award that honors excellence in the teaching of American Theater. The Betty Jean Jones Award is the highest honor presented to individual members by the ATDS.
"This award is very humbling," Fisher said. "Previous recipients include scholar/artists whose accomplishments have been a model for me. This award really belongs to Wabash College, too, because in my early days campus leaders like Vic Powell and Eric Dean encouraged my efforts. Various opportunities to develop myself—offered so generously by the College —were essential to me and I am very grateful for them. To have my teaching of American theater acknowledged is a real encouragement to keep trying to do a better job."
Fisher served as chair of the theater department at Wabash from 1980 through 1991 and again from 1995 through 1997. Fisher was named the Indiana Theater Person of the Year for 1996.
At UNC-Greensboro, Fisher will oversee a department of 19 teaching faculty, seven adjunct faculty, and approximately 325 undergraduate and graduate students.
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typesix wrote:That full length cowling is a roof monitor for supply and exhaust air for the 3 thermostatically controlled(at least originally and during earlier rebuilds)ceiling fans, not airconditioning. Yes, some of the wartimes were retrofitted with fans. There are two classes of wartimes that completely have the roof monitor(3072-3096 and 3222-3271), but don't remember if 3222-3271 were retrofitted or came as standard. If Gerry6309 is around, he would know.
Eliphaz wrote:well, that's a mountain of information, thanks for that!
amongst the various MU groups of war time cars
Westinghouse Tread Brake 3022-3047, 3049-3071
Westinghouse Drum Brake 3002-3009, 3011-3021, 3048, 3072-3096, 3222-3271
GE Tread Brake 3097-3121, 3123-3146
GE Drum Brake 3122, 3147-3196
were there visual differences between the types that would make assembling trains "fool proof" or did the yard crews have these catagories all committed to memory, and know exactly what was where at any given time?
Were trains made up daily, or did MU-ed formations stay together on a long term basis?
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Confederate Sub Upright For First Time Since 1864, Bruce Smith, Associated Press, June 24, 2011.
The first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship is upright for the first time in almost 150 years, revealing a side of its hull not seen since it sank off the South Carolina coast during the Civil War. Workers at a conservation lab finished the painstaking, two-day job of rotating the hand-cranked H.L. Hunley upright late Thursday.
The Hunley was resting on its side at a 45-degree angle on the bottom of the Atlantic when it was raised in August 2000 and scientists had kept it in slings in that position in the lab for the past 11 years. But they needed to turn it upright to continue with the job of conservation. Scientists hope the hidden side of the sub will provide clues as to why the Hunley sank with its eight-member crew in February, 1864, after sending the Union blockade ship Houstonic to the bottom. While there was no immediate clue from a first look at the hidden hull but "we are seeing some tantalizing clues on that side," Hunley archaeologist Maria Jacobsen said Friday.
Scientists knew there were large hull breaches on the starboard side that remained out of view all these years. Jacobsen said the area around the holes is smooth, as the sediment that has hardened on the hull was blasted away. It's not clear whether the breaches are manmade — caused by an explosion or the like — or simply caused by nature. She said it likely could have been scoured away by water and tides. "We may be dealing with nature here. How can these massive hull breaches occur?" she asked.
"Nothing jumps out at me" from seeing the starboard side, said state Sen. Glenn McConnell, the chairman of the South Carolina Hunley Commission. "But we will be examining it for any clue that might be there to help us solve the mystery." There are various theories why the sub sank. It could have been damaged by fire from the Housatonic or the sub's crew was knocked out by the concussion from the blast that sank that ship. Or it could have been damaged by another Union vessel rescuing the Housatonic. Studies show the crew died of a lack of oxygen and didn't drown. The remains of the crew, who were buried in 2004, were found at their stations and there seemed no rush to the escape hatch. McConnell said seeing the submarine upright brings it alive. "Instead of looking like an artifact, it now looks like a stealth weapon," he said.
"It's as if you are looking at the submarine for the first time," agreed conservator Paul Mardikian. "Before it was more like a mass of inert metal. Now it looks like something that had a life." The next step in conserving the Hunley comes next week when it will be lowered onto keel blocks to hold it upright. It will probably be a month before a truss and the slings that suspended the sub from it will be removed, providing an even better view of the submarine.
The delicate process of righting the sub involved rotating it between 800 and 1,000 millimeters. A team of workers adjusted the slings by 2 millimeter increments during the two days the job took. "It went better than it had any right to do," said Mike Drews, the director of the conservation center. "Knowing there were unknowns, we always erred on the side of caution."
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Embedded systems are more tightly integrating hardware, and software and mobile devices are more a part of embedded system design teams' considerations. These are among trends identified Feb. 27 at Embedded Systems World in Nuremberg, Germany. The trends are outlined in the "2012 Embedded Systems Outlook" report from National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI). The report advises how next-generation embedded systems are influencing embedded control and monitoring applications in industries including energy, industrial control, life sciences, and transportation. The NI report said that with:
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• Mobile devices and the cloud, design teams are taking advantage of the proliferation of new mobile devices and cloud technologies within next-generation embedded systems
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more power to you, Leif - you do spend a ton of time on this site (along with the others), and is invaluable for research and curiosity-seekers alike. you obviously should be getting paid for it.ReplyDelete
the ads don't bother me personally, but my first suggestion is (if you're going to really continue this project for awhile) to move TI to its own address (off of Blogger) so that you can start selling ad space yourself (on sidebars and the like). You have enough readership that I'm sure you could recoup the site's cost, maintenance, and then some.
second suggestion is, in the meantime, also add a "donation" button.
keep up the good work!
The ads aren't an inappropriate decision... but what I want to know about is the decision to truncate your feed... which might have been intentional, or unintentional... but either way, it's pretty uncool.ReplyDelete
Instead of truncating you feeds (I'm w/Pedro on this one) put ads in your feeds, I wont even notice.ReplyDelete
And be prepared to be underwhelmed - "generating some revenue to offset the costs" is going to look really depressing.
the people that are bitching must have severe arthritis, because I know it hurts like hell to make that one extra click to read it on (i)your(/i) site. c'mon.ReplyDelete
in reality, the ads aren't pretty, but most can ignore them, and it doesn't really matter anyway because your content is worth it. also, I think Peteski is referring to the amount that monetizing your blog through Google actually makes. some people may click the ads just out of support for you, but most won't think about it and will bypass them... imo. anyway, this comes back to the suggestion that you buy your own address, add a template, and move all the posts to that new site. then you can market your advertising space and charge whatever you think is appropriate per month/year, etc.
I think I'll refrain from responding to comments about this topic and instead just give readers an opportunity to share their opinions and (I hope) advice.ReplyDelete
I'll just say thanks to these commentors for speaking up. I especially appreciate anyone offering whatever they think might be a viable alternative to running Google ads so, Matt, thanks for your suggestions.
I'll certainly look into that alternative. :^)
That's OK, Leif, we'll ignore them.ReplyDelete
Until you mentioned it I didn't notice an ad for Trojan condoms on the right of your blog. I did notice the inserted string of Google ads beween posts which at first thought was someting you had made, then I realised what was going on.ReplyDelete
It might be interesting to compare the great ad art that you regularly post to their crap, but I expect the result will only sadden me. It's how I'm forced to watch TV so I'm used to it. Nonetheless, if it keeps you going and you endorse it, then I support you, if not them.
Good, good - I can't ask for any more than that, Pete and Db, thank you. Incidentally, I'm not encouraging anyone to click on ads - in fact, I discourage you from doing so unless you actually see something you're genuinely interested in investigating further. Google has fraud detection software in place that monitors clicks for authenticity, so just clicking ads to be supportive is actually counterproductive. As Pete says, just ignore 'em.ReplyDelete
I say more power to you! You spend more time and energy on this site than many of us realize. If you can make some extra money on ads without having them be too intrusive then go for it.ReplyDelete
I agree with the suggestions that Matt Hunter Ross gives in his first post.
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I think the ads are fine, "do what you gotta do."ReplyDelete
I don't know if it's related but I thought you should know since you started them, your posts no longer show up in my RSS reader (Google Reader). The titles are there but no content. Before the whole article would show. Just to let you know.
I'm also fine with the ads...but I miss the content in the feed. If you must trim content from the feed, at least list an introductory paragraph and image so I can decide whether to click and read further. Ads in the feed would also rectify the situation.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great work, whatever you decide.
Lief... was it the discussion on the truncated feed that you were planning to ignore (or not respond to)? I completely support the concept of ads. I know there are options out there to incorporate ads into your feed as well... if that's the reason it's now truncated... Just looking for some kind of acknowledgment that the truncation was intentional.ReplyDelete
Whoops! Sorry pedro;ReplyDelete
Yes, the Feed issue is being delt with. I'm currently getting some help w/ this situation from a super-knowlegable friend who is setting up a Feed Burner account for me with some options on how the Feed can be received. This stuff's really beyond me, so please indulge me for a bit and I'll soon have it resolved to (hopefully) everyone's satisfaction. :^)


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Write some Software
Budget €250-750 EUR
I have a Hotel Booking System already running (I have a test installation in a public domain)
I need someone to write some code to send and retrieve data from a channel manager.
Channel manager has a well documented API.
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There is also a testing sandbox. Access will be provided once Freelancer selected.
User, password and API key also will be provided once Freelancer selected.
Code has to:
1- Retrieve data from Channel manager and insert into Hotel Booking System tables.
Data to retrieve: Room Price (Daily room price), Room Availability (Daily room availability) and Default Room Price
2- Send confirmed bookings to Channel manager
Data to send: Room id, Persons, Price, Name, additional info, Phone, Country, Email
The code has to run automatically and send/retrieve data regularly.
Cron is already running on Hotel Booking System
I have created a page into Hotel Booking System backend with tabs for Channel manager settings connection.
The job requires someone to write the code and get everything working.
Do not need website design, nor website creation.
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Building Connections that Matter
By Melissa G. Wilson and Larry Mohl
Meet Lance and Meredith, business colleagues who both consider their networking skills mediocre at best and have made a resolution to try and network more. Their search leads them to Dan, a specialist in creating and building what he calls "connections that matter."In "Networking Is Dead," the pair learns that their approach to networking has been based on fundamental misconceptions about how to be a successful "attractor of possibility." Over time Dan teaches them a new way to build connections that matter based on 10 core lessons. The following excerpt features Dan teaching them Lesson #6, Upgrade Your Network - Five Levels of Exchange. They learn that as they move up the levels, their relationships deepen and their exchanges become richer.
"So in today's lesson, I'm going to teach you the Five Levels of the Exchange."
Meredith and Lance exchanged looks before quickly pulling out their messenger bags for a way to take notes. Meredith was quick to retrieve her iPad, but Lance took a little longer to get his laptop up and running, a blank Word document finally filling the screen.
When they were both ready, Dan turned to the next page in the giant sketchpad. On the page were written the words Level 1: Social Exchange.
Dan pointed to them and said, "So, let's start with Level 1, or what I call 'Social Exchange.' This step is the foundation of building a strong relationship. You also may think of it as emotional intelligence, which is the ability to understand emotions and use them to promote emotional and intellectual growth in yourself and others.
"People are increasingly receptive to emotional honesty, and they're looking for someone who not only says what he or she really feels but is also an empathic listener. Emotional support builds trust and naturally allows the relationship to progress along the Exchange Model."
After a slight pause, Dan flipped to the next page. Level 2: Information Exchange was written there. He began: "Once at least some kind of emotional exchange has been established, people are more willing to volunteer information. But let's face it, people are overwhelmed with data and information. Think of all the sources you yourself have from which to gather information. The key here is useful but easy-to-obtain information versus valuable, not-as-well-known facts and statistics.
Lance looked to Meredith, who was busy typing. Before Dan could continue, he cleared his throat and asked, "Well, what type of information, Dan? Can you give us a for instance?"
"Sure," Dan said, turning to them both. "You both just engaged in an extreme case of information exchange in the Give First exercise.
"Melissagave those resumes, based on her Level 1 Social Exchange with Anne. And you, Lance, gave information and contact numbers for a valuable internship to Jack based on your earlier Social Exchange in the cafeteria at Papa's Pasta Parlor. But information can be anything: a tip, a review, a business card, a Web link. That's the type of information we're talking about here."
On the following page were printed the words Level 3: Knowledge-Wisdom Exchange. Dan said, "Now, the next natural progression in relationship-building is knowledge. So I called Level 3 Knowledge-Wisdom Exchange."
"But, didn't we just cover that with Information Exchange, Dan?" Meredith asked before Lance could form the words.
Dan replied patiently, "There's actually a pretty big difference between knowledge and information. Information is typically pure data and facts; knowledge involves a personal experience, lessons learned, experiences, insights, and ideas.
"So, for example, if you give someone a tip, the name of an event you heard of but have not attended, or articles you have heard about but have not read, you are sharing information. Knowledge support, on the other hand, signifies a growing level of trust. Examples of knowledge sharing could be experiences shared in mastermind groups or mentoring relationships. So for instance, Lance, all you gave Jack so far is information: a contact at the college, a chance at an internship, the connection to make it happen. But let's say you really find yourself clicking with this kid and he pursues a relationship and begins exchanging experiences he has had and you share your insights and experiences that complement his. Well, your conversation could evolve into a knowledge exchange where you mentor him and take him under your wing."
Lance nodded toward Dan and chuckled, "Hmm, why does that sound familiar?"
They all laughed. "Exactly, we're having a knowledge exchange right now. But you can see how if you didn't trust me or I didn't trust you, we all might be a little less forthcoming with the type or amount of knowledge we convey. If you are doing this correctly, it adds an element of wisdom. Here, you are sharing that 20 percent that can yield an 80 percent return. Best-practice sharing is an example of wisdom support."
Lance raced to type in Dan's words as Meredith did the same. The rustling of paper against paper caught his attention, and Lance risked a rare glance up from his laptop. Dan had flipped the last sheet of paper over to a new one.
Level 4: Connection Exchange was written on the next page. Dan pointed to it and said, "Connecting two people you know who do not know one another is leveraging your network, creating a ripple effect for those you connect as well as yourself. If you have made a strong connection through a great introduction, the people you connect will remember you for this and you will grow your social capital."
The final page said Level 5: Opportunity Exchange. Dan pointed to this page with particular pride. "Finally, gang, we get to Level 5 or what I call the 'Opportunity Exchange.' Here is your chance to be recommended or introduced to a wonderful new business opportunity—whether it's a new piece of business or a new job. Getting leads, referrals, and introductions that evolve through this hierarchy of ongoing exchanges of support throughout your circles is your ultimate goal. The reason I created these Five Levels of Exchange was to help people realize that you can't think of closing deals before you effectively open up your relationships through a dynamic exchange with the right people."
Excerpt from "Networking Is Dead: Making Connections That Matter" by Melissa G. Wilson and Larry Mohl (BenBella Books, November 2012). For more information or to purchase the book, visit:
Melissa G. Wilsonand her team at Networlding provide relationship selling, marketing, and management programs for organizations such as Motorola, AT&T, CNA, American Express, and Disney. The co-author of "Networking Is Dead," Wilson has been a guest on the TODAY show and CNN, and one of her books was featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Larry Mohlis a thought leader, author, speaker, chief learning officer for Fortune 100 companies. The co-author of "Networking Is Dead" is currently Chief Innovation Officer and a founding partner of Performance Inspired, Inc.


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Hi I'm Leilani
I grew up in New Zealand. I'm a former world number one squash champion. I'm a Mormon.
About Me
I grew up believing that I could achieve or reach any goal. My parents gave me the sense that I could be successful in life even though we didn't have a lot of money. They gave me self esteem and optimism. My three sisters and brother were my first role models. At school, they were always coming first, second or third in athletics and swimming competitions, or getting selected for the A team in sports. I loved that about them, and I wanted to live up to that. I had some pretty amazing friends at school who were high achievers in academics and sports, e.g. maths, english, art, equestrian, diving, and swimming. It wasn't easy juggling school and sport, but when things got tough we were always there to encourage each other along. I started playing squash when I was 10 years old. I remember sitting at the kitchen table with my dad and drawing up a plan to become the number one squash player in the world. He showed me how to make clear goals and clear ways to measure success. He believed in me and that helped me believe in myself. My dad was a tough coach and often people would say he was too tough. But, he knew that if I stood any chance of competing with the best, I had to train like the best, from a very young age. He was right! 15 years later I became the number one in the world. Everything I achieved in squash I owe to my parents. Today, I'm a wife and mother of four young children. I am also studying in the field of Health Science with a major in Sport and Exercise.
Why I am a Mormon
The gospel has been in my family for many generations. For example, my great-great-great-great-grandfather was the first Northland Maori chief to be baptised a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My grandfather regularly sent large packages of fruit and vegetables from his orchard in Kawakawa (far north) to the labour missionaries building the New Zealand temple in Hamilton in the 1950s. When my parents were teenagers they attended a Church College, a Mormon high school, which is where they met and eventually got married. My siblings and I were baptised and confirmed as members of the church when I was 10 years old. A few years later I followed my parents footsteps and attended Church College where I eventually graduated in 1991. After that it gets a bit pear shaped. Somehow I got it into my head that keeping the commandments cramped my style and I was better off without the church in my life. So, from the age of 18 to 25 I didn't go to church and focused all my energy and time on becoming the best squash player in the world, believing that by achieving that goal would bring me ultimate happiness and riches. So, for seven years I trained my butt off, working my way up the ladder, only to find out once I got to the top, that I had been climbing the wrong ladder! I had just won my first British Open title, supposedly living the dream, but instead of feeling happy, I felt sad and unfulfilled inside. Though I had everything, I felt I had nothing. Strange but true. These feelings pointed me back to church. I will always remember the first day I walked back through the chapel doors. Though I was scared and didn't know anyone, the sense of being home again was overwhelming. For the first time, in a very long time, I felt happy in my soul. From that day I decided to live my life in a way that fully supported my soul. That was in June 2000.
How I live my faith
Today, I'm the Faith in God leader in my ward, which means I plan activities for primary aged children to help them achieve 24 goals over a four year period, to do with 'Serving Others', 'Developing Talents' and 'Learning and Living the Gospel'. I retired from professional squash in 2002 after marrying my husband in the New Zealand temple. We now have four beautiful children. I still love to play squash, but I no longer play competitively because of my commitment to keep the Sabbath Day holy. Though my life is largely focused on raising our young family, I have managed to find a little bit extra time to support community initiatives I feel passionate about. For example, the NZ National Depression Initiative (because of my own experience with post natal depression), and becoming an ambassador for the 2010/2011 NZ Breastfeeding Campaign.


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Barbara Mendenhall came in "kicking and screaming" to BeeHive Homes in early April. Ten days in, though, she knew she was "home."
Mendenhall was one of 15 residents that celebrated the assisted living facility's one-year anniversary in Goshen last week.
"When I came in, I thought it was a nursing home, but it's more like a country club," Mendenhall said as she sat with friends, including a 99 year-old former Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player and a former professional dancer from New York City.
Combining work with something you love is often a good career choice and Michael Vogt, of Vogt's Vineyards, LLC in La Grange, really loves wine.
"It's a hobby that's become an obsession," he said.
Partnering with his wife, Carina, the two are hoping to start selling their own wines and eventually open up La Grange's first vineyard in the future.
For years women could choose to get highlights, haircuts and the latest gossip in a plethora of La Grange beauty shops, and now male residents will be happy to know there is now a barbershop providing back-to-basics services.
George's Barber Styling, named after its owner George Shunnarah, has been located in Crestwood since its beginnings as a barber school in 1999.
Shunnarah turned the school into a successful barbershop in 2005, providing haircuts, straight razor shaves and beard trims.
A new Walmart in Crestwood is one step closer to reality with the completion of the land purchase.
According to deed records, Walmart paid $4.1 million to Oldham Farms Development LLC for two parcels of land on the Highway 329 Bypass, also known as Veterans Memorial Parkway.
Both the Oldham County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Crestwood City Commission approved the site this past spring for a new Walmart SuperCenter.
CrossFit is a high-intensity workout taking the country by storm and soon Oldham County will see what the hype is about with the opening of a brand new gym, CrossFit 222 in La Grange.
CrossFit is an innovative program that uses non-repetitive exercises, a more efficient way to get fit in just 20 minutes a day, says Crossfit222 owner and trainer Amira Stevens.
The Oldham Chamber is honored to host Dr. Gary Ransdell, the ninth president of Western Kentucky University, as the featured speaker for the August Business and Biscuits.
Join fellow chamber members for a very special business and biscuits to be held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the John Black Community Center, 1551 N. Hwy 393
La Grange. Cost is $15 for members/ $20 for guests. RSVP at the website: www.Oldham CountyChamber.com
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An increase in smartphone usage could lead to the installation of two new cell towers in the county and the expansion of two others.
The two pending new towers would be located on Highway 22 in Ballardsville and at 2615 E. Highway 146 in La Grange, according to public notices. AT&T acknowledged in April they were seeking comment through Ansco and Associates for a 199-foot tower in Ballardsville, while SBA Towers V, LCC is interested in the tower on Highway 146, according to the notice.
When it comes to ideas for the community, one organization is hoping to fund a few of the "biggest little ideas."
The Oldham County Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals through Sept. 15 to help fund these ideas, up to $2,000 per proposal. About $12,000 will be given out to winning proposals, foundation board member Scott Whitehouse said.
As for why proposals should be a "big little idea," Whitehouse said the purpose is to maximize the funds' impact through multiple projects instead of one big project.
In the Christian faith, the term 'agape' is often used to describe the unconditional love of God for humankind.
Which is fitting, because many say Ann Adkin is the embodiment of the philosophy as manager of The Agape Shop in La Grange.
Following is information regarding maternity events and classes sponsored by Baptist Health La Grange during August and September. Registration is required for all classes by calling 502-222-3617 (toll-free at 888-222-8071) or online at Baptist HealthLaGrange.com. Classes are free unless otherwise noted.
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Although the most dangerous severe weather is expected this afternoon across much of Kentucky, nasty thunderstorms have already hit parts of the state this morning.
Thunderstorms are now reported in Russell County, Jefferson and Grayson counties. The Grayson County storm is expected to move into Elizabethtown, Bardstown and Lebanon Junction.
The National Weather Service says the greatest danger today is from straightline winds but there is a high likelihood of scattered tornadoes as well.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has upgraded Central Kentucky's chance for severe weather today, particularly this afternoon, from moderate to high.
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