What Lies Beneath
The terms ‘green’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ look good on paper but can still cause serious economical and ecological problems in actuality.
The City of Spokane is home to one of the most controversial methods of garbage disposal on the planet: Incineration.
Incineration, a.k.a. Waste-to-Energy, is a process through which garbage in burned at over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The superheated gases released from the burning waste are used to generate electricity through steam production.
Incineration provides an efficient method with which to drastically reduce the amount of waste by up to 80 percent but also presents serious pollution issues.
The Spokane WTE plant, constructed in 1991 at a cost of $110 million, currently employs 36 people and burns about 250,000 tons of waste annually.
Proponents for this technology explain that incineration not only greatly reduces the amount of waste but it is much more efficient than landfills.
“Incineration reduces waste weight by 70 percent and volume by 90 percent, all while recovering energy,” said Russ Menke, Director of Spokane Regional Solid Waste System.
Despite Waste-to-Energy claims of efficiency and cleanliness, opponents maintain that these facilities cause much more harm to the environment.
“The problem with garbage incineration is you never know what you’re burning,” said Spokane City Councilman Bob Apple, “you’re simply implementing the best technology you have to deal with it.”
According to a budget report released by the City of Spokane the Spokane WTE facility produced around $10 million in electricity in 2008, showing a significant drop from $12 million in electricity sales in 2007.
“2008 was just not a good year for us,” said Menke.
Menke explained that incinerator facilities are difficult to maintain and that the Spokane plant was starting to deteriorate. Wheelabrator, the operator of the facility, shut down the plant for repairs which ultimately cost the Spokane Regional Waste System money.
However, this is not the first time the facility has been shut down for repairs.
“The plant is down nearly 20 percent of the time,” said Spokane County resident Craig Sullivan.
Repairs are frequent and often costly; Menke estimates that Wheelabraor spent nearly $7 million in repairs during the shutdown in 2008.
Not all of the down time is spent on repairs. The facility spends several times a year conducting emissions and efficiency testing to ensure local, state and federal pollution guidelines are being met, though, the efficiency of the tests themselves are questioned by many.
“So much has to be done with the testing but nothing has been,” said Mike Noder, Spokane County Solid Waste Advisory Committee member.
The testing only occurs only a few times a year and the facility is aware of when those tests will take place Noder explained.
Sullivan approximated that for every 8,000 hours of operation at the facility, only 12.5 were spent testing and that brings up serious concerns about reliability of test results.
The Spokane WTE facility underscores a more sensitive issue within the county: the solid waste system itself.
“The problem is so much bigger than just a single facility,” said Noder.
Noder and Sullivan both agree that a lack of competition and transparency within the SRSWS are the main issues facing the City of Spokane and the residents of Spokane County. One of them being the $98 tipping fee, one of the highest in the country, that each Spokane County resident must pay for waste disposal.
“The city is managing both sides of the trade. How is that fair,” asked Noder.
Menke explained that County officials and others are currently looking for alternatives for the system and that they hope to put them in place by 2011.
“One of the recommendations is creating a different structure that would be more representative. Alternatives like having an independent entity as management instead of the city,” said Menke.
The contract for the operation of the Spokane WTE facility ends in 2011 and will present a unique situation for Spokane County: finding a new operator.
The fate of Spokane WTE and SRSWS are unclear, but one aspect seems apparent; change is inevitable.
For more information:
Spokane Regional Solid Waste System:
http://www.spokanesolidwaste.com/default.asp
Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.:
http://www.wheelabratortechnologies.com/
Washington State DOE:
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0104010.html
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Bill Morlin Questions
1. How did you become an investigative reporter?
2. How do you maintain balance of opinion from sources when it comes to a sensative topic like polygamy?
3. Who or what first tipped you off to the polygamy story?
4. Since investigative reporting is such a time intensive form of journalism, do you find yourself following the issue long after it has been published?
5. In terms of investigative vs. daily journalism, what criteria/guidelines do you use to figure out what/who to write about?
6. Public records can lend significant credibility to a story. How does working with human interest pieces affect your articles debpth based on available records?
7. Investigative journalism takes time and knowhow. Currently, journalism is experiencing an increase in 'instant news' with the advent of the internet and the ability to instantaneously blog. Have or do you see a decline in investigative reporting as a result of that?
2. How do you maintain balance of opinion from sources when it comes to a sensative topic like polygamy?
3. Who or what first tipped you off to the polygamy story?
4. Since investigative reporting is such a time intensive form of journalism, do you find yourself following the issue long after it has been published?
5. In terms of investigative vs. daily journalism, what criteria/guidelines do you use to figure out what/who to write about?
6. Public records can lend significant credibility to a story. How does working with human interest pieces affect your articles debpth based on available records?
7. Investigative journalism takes time and knowhow. Currently, journalism is experiencing an increase in 'instant news' with the advent of the internet and the ability to instantaneously blog. Have or do you see a decline in investigative reporting as a result of that?
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Records Request Story proposal(s)
1) Spokane is home to one of only a handful of waste management facilities in the nation that converts waste into energy. This facility works on a fairly simple principle; waste is collected, then burned and the exhaust gasses are used to produce steam which is used to create electricity. However, the processes used to achieve energy from waste are actually quite complex and strictly regulated. The facility itself has been around for nearly 20 years and can incinerate nearly 800,000 tons of waste at over 2,500 degrees farenhieght a day. At capacity the plant can produce 26 Megawatts of energy. enough to power anywhere from 13,000 to 20,000 homes. This article would focus the environmental impacts of such a facility in comparison to its costs. Additionally, comparisons would be drawn between waste-to-energy facilities and traditional landfills and other waste management operations.
2) Currently, the US economy is at the forefront of nearly everyone’s concerns. Perhaps the second biggest issue is the environment. Both issues have been overlooked in the past and have since continued to affect our environment more so every day. The ramifications of a lack of proactive ideas and policies have created a unique situation. Environmentally friendly policies and practices continue to emerge, but many are often expensive and complex. The economy has taken a nosedive and as a result, pennies are being pinched and programs and jobs are being cut. This article would further examine the affects of a slowed economy versus increased concern for the environment. Substantiating aspects could be found with budget cuts from Olympia on environmental programs or cuts being made here at WSU. - I feel this is an interesting topic though I don’t have a clearly defined angle to take. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
2) Currently, the US economy is at the forefront of nearly everyone’s concerns. Perhaps the second biggest issue is the environment. Both issues have been overlooked in the past and have since continued to affect our environment more so every day. The ramifications of a lack of proactive ideas and policies have created a unique situation. Environmentally friendly policies and practices continue to emerge, but many are often expensive and complex. The economy has taken a nosedive and as a result, pennies are being pinched and programs and jobs are being cut. This article would further examine the affects of a slowed economy versus increased concern for the environment. Substantiating aspects could be found with budget cuts from Olympia on environmental programs or cuts being made here at WSU. - I feel this is an interesting topic though I don’t have a clearly defined angle to take. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Murrow College Recognizes Lifetime Achievements in Journalism
Bob Schieffer and Helen Thomas receive honors at the 35th annual Edward R. Murrow Symosium.
The 35th Edward R. Murrow Symposium held Tuesday night at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. honored two distinguished journalists for their coverage of the nation's capitol. Bob Schieffer and Helen Thomas, honorees of the Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, spoke about their work and current industry trends.
Both Schieffer and Thomas began their careers as Washington D.C. journalists during the Kennedy Presidency. Schieffer bares the distinction of completing the "Grand Slam" of D.C. coverage; covering the White House, Pentagon, State Department and Capitol Hill. Thomas, known as the "First Lady of the Press" has covered every president since Kennedy. Her red dresses and "Thank you Mr. President" comments have made her perhaps the most recognized White House correspondent.
"Murrow taught us not to be afraid of the powers-that-be," said Thomas, with the top of the podium and microphones standing just above her forehead.
Thomas explained that journalism has come a long way over the last half century, but the future seems uncertain at this point going on to say, "Reporters have let the world down... American journalists need to return to their mission: to follow the truth."
Schieffer also expressed concern for journalism, "Journalism is in a crisis." Newspapers in particular have seen the worst of the decline in journalism. "I cannot start my day without my coffee and my newspaper," said Shcieffer, "The future of newspapers... is in doubt."
Both speakers agreed that the speed at which technology is advancing is causing the journalism industry to change and change rapidly.
"Everyone with a laptop thinks they're a journalist...," Said Thomas.
Schieffer's and Thomas's concerns touch base on bigger idea that technology may be killing journalism, or at least in the traditional sense. News websites are growing dominant over print and subsequently caused the bankruptcy of large-scale print operations across the globe.
However, there is a much greater question of creditbility of information when dealing with online sources versus print.
Bob Schieffer compared websites lacking crediblity to that of someone standing on a corner holding a sign reading 'The end is near'. "He may be right, but we need to know what he is basing that on," said Schieffer.
What the immediate or distant impacts of this will be nobody is sure.
"We don't know where journalism is going," said Schieffer.
Both Schieffer and Thomas explained the need for journalists and their role in democracy. Journalists are the 'watch dogs' of democracy and that without them it will be much more difficult to keep those in power accountable for their actions.
"Independent sources are crucial to a democracy," Schieffer concluded.
The 35th Edward R. Murrow Symposium held Tuesday night at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. honored two distinguished journalists for their coverage of the nation's capitol. Bob Schieffer and Helen Thomas, honorees of the Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, spoke about their work and current industry trends.
Both Schieffer and Thomas began their careers as Washington D.C. journalists during the Kennedy Presidency. Schieffer bares the distinction of completing the "Grand Slam" of D.C. coverage; covering the White House, Pentagon, State Department and Capitol Hill. Thomas, known as the "First Lady of the Press" has covered every president since Kennedy. Her red dresses and "Thank you Mr. President" comments have made her perhaps the most recognized White House correspondent.
"Murrow taught us not to be afraid of the powers-that-be," said Thomas, with the top of the podium and microphones standing just above her forehead.
Thomas explained that journalism has come a long way over the last half century, but the future seems uncertain at this point going on to say, "Reporters have let the world down... American journalists need to return to their mission: to follow the truth."
Schieffer also expressed concern for journalism, "Journalism is in a crisis." Newspapers in particular have seen the worst of the decline in journalism. "I cannot start my day without my coffee and my newspaper," said Shcieffer, "The future of newspapers... is in doubt."
Both speakers agreed that the speed at which technology is advancing is causing the journalism industry to change and change rapidly.
"Everyone with a laptop thinks they're a journalist...," Said Thomas.
Schieffer's and Thomas's concerns touch base on bigger idea that technology may be killing journalism, or at least in the traditional sense. News websites are growing dominant over print and subsequently caused the bankruptcy of large-scale print operations across the globe.
However, there is a much greater question of creditbility of information when dealing with online sources versus print.
Bob Schieffer compared websites lacking crediblity to that of someone standing on a corner holding a sign reading 'The end is near'. "He may be right, but we need to know what he is basing that on," said Schieffer.
What the immediate or distant impacts of this will be nobody is sure.
"We don't know where journalism is going," said Schieffer.
Both Schieffer and Thomas explained the need for journalists and their role in democracy. Journalists are the 'watch dogs' of democracy and that without them it will be much more difficult to keep those in power accountable for their actions.
"Independent sources are crucial to a democracy," Schieffer concluded.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Murrow Symposium Background
On Tuesday, students at WSU will host two renowned journalists at the Murrow Symposium.Bob Schieffer and Helen Thomas are perhaps two of the most influential American journalists of the past half century. Their experience in the field of journalism takes them back as far as the Kennedy presidency and has focused on the nation's capitol and administration since then.Schieffer joined CBS news in 1969, according to an by CBS, and served an a principle anchor for the agency for over thirty years. Schieffer has the distinction of being one of only a few journalists who has covered all four beats in Washington; The White House, the Pentagon, the State Department and Capitol Hill.Helen Thomas is another of journalism’s trailblazers. Her career as a White house press member began during the Kennedy Presidency and has since earned her the nickname of "First Lady of the Press" according to an article from American Entertainment International Speakers. Here achievements in journalism are vast; "She was the first female officer of the National Press Club, the first female member and president of the White House Correspondents Association, and, in 1975, the first female member of the Gridiron Club", according to her bio on Wikipedia.These speakers will be recognized with awards at the Murrow Symposium in recognition of their industry achievements.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Media and War Critique
New Conflicts Offer New Angles and Continued Risks
Embedded journalism offers the media a front row seat to military operations, but at what cost?
Operation Iraqi Freedom was America’s second military presence in Iraq, but this time things were different.
Unlike the Vietnam and the Gulf War, the second occupation of Iraq gave new access to military operations for media outlets. Some 600 US and British Journalists became “embedded” with military units and would report from their locations.
Much has changed since America first began fighting its wars, and as a result the American media and military have continued to grow at odds, “During the short, successful Spanish-American War of 1898, reporters, if anything, led cheers for the military. Throughout World War I, journalists considered themselves part of the war effort, not independent observers. This pattern of press and military cooperation continued through World War II”, says a report from the Constitutional Rights Foundation.
The Vietnam War often referred to as “the living-room war,” gave America its first glimpse of warfare that had never been achieved.
A large portion of the American public was against the war. The US media for perhaps the first time received support for its critique of the military effort.
“Media criticism was a big deal, and most were critical of the military,” said Donald Kirk, previously a foreign correspondent for The New York Times and author of Who Wants To Be The Last American Killed In Vietnam?
Since the Vietnam era, technology has changed significantly for the media, military and consumers. Access to information is not only instantaneous but almost without any constraints. Reporting can be viewed in real time from anywhere in the world and stories can be published the minute the last key stroke is pushed.
Use of speedy reporting has perhaps seen its greatest exploitation in the US-led Iraq war.
The act of embedding select journalists within military units is seen as a catch-22 by many. In an article published by Kapi’olani Community College, associate professor of sociology Neghin Modavi explains that one of the major concerns for embedded journalists is the loss of objectivity through the relations that are formed with the troops they are connected to; “This they say, often results in reduced objectivity on part of the reporter and the practice of self-censorship,” said Modavi.
The article continues, “Some argue that today’s technology and the large number of journalists covering the conflict may counter some of the drawbacks that were associated with earlier embedded journalist practices,” said Modavi. “Thus the sheer number of immediate and live reports may provide some sense of the big picture for consumers of news.”
On the other side of the spectrum, some journalists have crossed the ‘line’ according to military officials with material they have published.
Senior Fox News Correspondent Geraldo Rivera violated perhaps the strictest of guidelines facing journalists when he drew an approximate picture in the sand of his and the 101st Airborne’s location and where they were headed during a television broadcast. The military strictly prohibits the release of information regarding sensitive military operations for obvious reasons.
Where the line begins to gray involves what many journalists consider outright censorship on the military’s behalf.
4,000 US Death, and a Handful of Images, an article from The New York Times explores the increased military influence on graphic images released from Iraq. In the article, freelance photographer Zoriah Miller explains why he was banned from Marine Corps-controlled areas of Iraq after publishing photos of killed Marines; “It is absolutely censorship,” Mr. Miller said. “I took pictures of something they didn’t like, and they removed me. Deciding what I can and cannot document, I don’t see a clearer definition of censorship.”
In the article military officials explain that censorship was not the case, rather, that Mr. Miller had broke embed rules, though preliminary investigations could find no such proof.
Miller’s case seems to reverberate more strongly as time passes in Iraq. The military has its agenda, and ultimately will enforce it. “There is leeway for commanders to make judgment calls, which is part of what commanders do,” said Col. Steve Boylan, the public affairs officer for Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top commander in Iraq.
Criticism on both sides is also being felt across the Atlantic.
Early in the war, the British Broadcasting Corporation received much criticism for its alleged anti-war support. British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s director of communications Alastair Campbell made his case against the BBC. Campbell goes on to separate the BBC from other media organizations; “…there was a disproportionate focus upon, if you like, the dissent, the opposition, to our position. I think that in the conflict itself the prism that many were creating within the BBC was, one, it is all going wrong.”
Later studies performed in part by Justin Lewis, the deputy head of Cardiff University’s school of journalism on media coverage produced surprising results.
““Indeed, far from revealing an anti-war BBC, our findings tend to give credence to those who criticized the BBC for being too sympathetic to the government in its war coverage. Either way, it is clear that the accusation of BBC anti-war bias fails to stand up to any serious or sustained analysis,” said Lewis. The media industry is changing, and journalism is no exception. “Foreign correspondence is changing,” said Kirk. By how much is the question
Sources:
“Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship”
March 4, 2009 Constitutional Rights Foundation
Copyright 2009 http://www.crf-usa.org/america-responds-to-terrorism/press-freedom-versus-military-censorship.html
Seminar: So you want to be a foreign correspondent?
Donald Kirk, Foreign Correspondent; Christian Science Monitor
Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, Washington State University
2009
“Positive, negative aspects of embedded journalism” Vol:26 Iss:34 2003
Frank Munden, Kapi’olani Community College
http://kapio.kcc.hawaii.edu/archive/v36/36_24/embedded_journalism.html
Kamber, Michael & Arango, Tim. “4,000 U.S. Deaths, and a Handful of Images”
The New York Times. July 26, 2008. Copyright 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/world/middleeast/26censor.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=4,000%20US%20deaths%20and%20only%20a%20handful%20of%20images&st=cse
Stevens, Robert. BBC was most pro-war of British network. 2003
International Committee of the Fourth International
World Socialist Website. Copyright 2009
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2003/jul2003/bbc-j10.shtml
Embedded journalism offers the media a front row seat to military operations, but at what cost?
Operation Iraqi Freedom was America’s second military presence in Iraq, but this time things were different.
Unlike the Vietnam and the Gulf War, the second occupation of Iraq gave new access to military operations for media outlets. Some 600 US and British Journalists became “embedded” with military units and would report from their locations.
Much has changed since America first began fighting its wars, and as a result the American media and military have continued to grow at odds, “During the short, successful Spanish-American War of 1898, reporters, if anything, led cheers for the military. Throughout World War I, journalists considered themselves part of the war effort, not independent observers. This pattern of press and military cooperation continued through World War II”, says a report from the Constitutional Rights Foundation.
The Vietnam War often referred to as “the living-room war,” gave America its first glimpse of warfare that had never been achieved.
A large portion of the American public was against the war. The US media for perhaps the first time received support for its critique of the military effort.
“Media criticism was a big deal, and most were critical of the military,” said Donald Kirk, previously a foreign correspondent for The New York Times and author of Who Wants To Be The Last American Killed In Vietnam?
Since the Vietnam era, technology has changed significantly for the media, military and consumers. Access to information is not only instantaneous but almost without any constraints. Reporting can be viewed in real time from anywhere in the world and stories can be published the minute the last key stroke is pushed.
Use of speedy reporting has perhaps seen its greatest exploitation in the US-led Iraq war.
The act of embedding select journalists within military units is seen as a catch-22 by many. In an article published by Kapi’olani Community College, associate professor of sociology Neghin Modavi explains that one of the major concerns for embedded journalists is the loss of objectivity through the relations that are formed with the troops they are connected to; “This they say, often results in reduced objectivity on part of the reporter and the practice of self-censorship,” said Modavi.
The article continues, “Some argue that today’s technology and the large number of journalists covering the conflict may counter some of the drawbacks that were associated with earlier embedded journalist practices,” said Modavi. “Thus the sheer number of immediate and live reports may provide some sense of the big picture for consumers of news.”
On the other side of the spectrum, some journalists have crossed the ‘line’ according to military officials with material they have published.
Senior Fox News Correspondent Geraldo Rivera violated perhaps the strictest of guidelines facing journalists when he drew an approximate picture in the sand of his and the 101st Airborne’s location and where they were headed during a television broadcast. The military strictly prohibits the release of information regarding sensitive military operations for obvious reasons.
Where the line begins to gray involves what many journalists consider outright censorship on the military’s behalf.
4,000 US Death, and a Handful of Images, an article from The New York Times explores the increased military influence on graphic images released from Iraq. In the article, freelance photographer Zoriah Miller explains why he was banned from Marine Corps-controlled areas of Iraq after publishing photos of killed Marines; “It is absolutely censorship,” Mr. Miller said. “I took pictures of something they didn’t like, and they removed me. Deciding what I can and cannot document, I don’t see a clearer definition of censorship.”
In the article military officials explain that censorship was not the case, rather, that Mr. Miller had broke embed rules, though preliminary investigations could find no such proof.
Miller’s case seems to reverberate more strongly as time passes in Iraq. The military has its agenda, and ultimately will enforce it. “There is leeway for commanders to make judgment calls, which is part of what commanders do,” said Col. Steve Boylan, the public affairs officer for Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top commander in Iraq.
Criticism on both sides is also being felt across the Atlantic.
Early in the war, the British Broadcasting Corporation received much criticism for its alleged anti-war support. British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s director of communications Alastair Campbell made his case against the BBC. Campbell goes on to separate the BBC from other media organizations; “…there was a disproportionate focus upon, if you like, the dissent, the opposition, to our position. I think that in the conflict itself the prism that many were creating within the BBC was, one, it is all going wrong.”
Later studies performed in part by Justin Lewis, the deputy head of Cardiff University’s school of journalism on media coverage produced surprising results.
““Indeed, far from revealing an anti-war BBC, our findings tend to give credence to those who criticized the BBC for being too sympathetic to the government in its war coverage. Either way, it is clear that the accusation of BBC anti-war bias fails to stand up to any serious or sustained analysis,” said Lewis. The media industry is changing, and journalism is no exception. “Foreign correspondence is changing,” said Kirk. By how much is the question
Sources:
“Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship”
March 4, 2009 Constitutional Rights Foundation
Copyright 2009 http://www.crf-usa.org/america-responds-to-terrorism/press-freedom-versus-military-censorship.html
Seminar: So you want to be a foreign correspondent?
Donald Kirk, Foreign Correspondent; Christian Science Monitor
Edward R. Murrow School of Communication, Washington State University
2009
“Positive, negative aspects of embedded journalism” Vol:26 Iss:34 2003
Frank Munden, Kapi’olani Community College
http://kapio.kcc.hawaii.edu/archive/v36/36_24/embedded_journalism.html
Kamber, Michael & Arango, Tim. “4,000 U.S. Deaths, and a Handful of Images”
The New York Times. July 26, 2008. Copyright 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/world/middleeast/26censor.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=4,000%20US%20deaths%20and%20only%20a%20handful%20of%20images&st=cse
Stevens, Robert. BBC was most pro-war of British network. 2003
International Committee of the Fourth International
World Socialist Website. Copyright 2009
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2003/jul2003/bbc-j10.shtml
Monday, February 16, 2009
Maj. Craig Whiteside
1. The incident regarding Michael Hensley and his sniper detail seems somewhat unique. Do situations like these happen often?
2. What bothered you the most about the sniper case; the fact that Hinsley was so manipulative/insubordinate, or the fact that it went unchecked so long that it took the murder of an Iraqi father intiate an investigation?
3. The situation with contractors and coalition funding seems like a catch-22. Would you agree?
4. Are uncompleted projects and ill-informed soldiers a problem throughout Iraq or just locally?
5. Is the rate of turnover the army's biggest problem when it comes to completing these civil projects?
2. What bothered you the most about the sniper case; the fact that Hinsley was so manipulative/insubordinate, or the fact that it went unchecked so long that it took the murder of an Iraqi father intiate an investigation?
3. The situation with contractors and coalition funding seems like a catch-22. Would you agree?
4. Are uncompleted projects and ill-informed soldiers a problem throughout Iraq or just locally?
5. Is the rate of turnover the army's biggest problem when it comes to completing these civil projects?
Hitchens
Having never heard of Chrisopher Hitchens or his championing of atheism, I went into the seminar from a (at least what I consider) strong third party view point. I read several chapters from his book, God Is Not Great to give myself an idea of what he is about. What intrigued me the most from the readings was is use of past and present historical significance. He provided substantial factual information for the basis of his arguments.
In person, his arguments and beliefs are even more captivating and provocative and his delivery and interaction with the audience was phoenomenal. Though, I find it necessary to recognize that Hitchens has spent a life time researching, reading, writing and reporting. So, understandibly he possesses a unique and well refined ability to debate, and debate well. To see his abilities for what they are, I feel, are as important to an observer (from a journalistic point of view) as the topics themselves.
Nontheless, his extensive knowledge of religion and the history surrounding it were very impressive. He brought up some points of reference concerning current issues that in themselves seemed almost singular, but once put into context with other facts, took on a new significance.
Some quotes from Hitchens that I found notable:
"The capability of a religiously zealous nation (middle east) to interact with Russia allowing for the possibility of the aquisition of nuclear weapons is possible within the year."
"The worst kind of war is between believers and believers, not between believers and non-believers."
"How would one preserve the history of religion without giving into the supernatural or superstitious?"
"If you want to ensure the mass production of athiests, make sure to have mandatory prayer every morning in school."
In person, his arguments and beliefs are even more captivating and provocative and his delivery and interaction with the audience was phoenomenal. Though, I find it necessary to recognize that Hitchens has spent a life time researching, reading, writing and reporting. So, understandibly he possesses a unique and well refined ability to debate, and debate well. To see his abilities for what they are, I feel, are as important to an observer (from a journalistic point of view) as the topics themselves.
Nontheless, his extensive knowledge of religion and the history surrounding it were very impressive. He brought up some points of reference concerning current issues that in themselves seemed almost singular, but once put into context with other facts, took on a new significance.
Some quotes from Hitchens that I found notable:
"The capability of a religiously zealous nation (middle east) to interact with Russia allowing for the possibility of the aquisition of nuclear weapons is possible within the year."
"The worst kind of war is between believers and believers, not between believers and non-believers."
"How would one preserve the history of religion without giving into the supernatural or superstitious?"
"If you want to ensure the mass production of athiests, make sure to have mandatory prayer every morning in school."
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Energy Efficiency
Despite large budget cuts, the Washington legislature will create a new program within WSU to promote greater energy efficiency within buildings and homes.
Though cutbacks are affecting everyone in Washington State, environmental programs could be getting a boost.
In Olympia, members of WSU’s Energy program are witnessing what could be the beginnings of a new chapter for the University’s Energy Program. The bill, SB 5649, sponsored by Sen. Phil Rockefeller, Chairman of the Environment, Water & Energy Committee, plans to create the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program.
As it stands, the bill provides that the new program will work in conjunction with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide greater support for low- and middle-income housing and commercial buildings.
The legislature predicts the program to create ‘family-wage’ jobs and provide economic stimulation to the areas in which work and research are being conducted. The Senate Democrats website reports that 20,000 buildings will be retrofitted a year for five years and that the program could potentially create nearly 7,500 new jobs.
“These jobs aren’t just meant for the highly educated or upper class. They are meant to help the average person within their community,” said an official from Olympia.
“The WSU Energy Program is thrilled with the support it is receiving from the Environment, Water and Energy committee and its Chairman,” said Sheila Riggs, Division Manager for the Energy programs Olympia Office.
“However,” said Riggs, “the bill is in its infancy and has only been through the first policy committee. The bill will change, I can guarantee you that.”
Typically, the WSU Energy program specializes in working with larger entities like the Bonneville Power Association, utility companies and providing training services.
On Average, the typical Washington home can expect to spend anywhere from $65 to over $90 per 1000 kWh in 2009 depending on the utility company according to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. In 2008, nearly two-thirds of a home’s total energy consumption was used for space and water heating alone. The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program will cut costs for owners by implementing smarter practices and more efficient equipment. Operating on a smaller scale than its WSU counterparts, the program will audit commercial buildings, businesses and residential homes..
According to David Hales, a Building Systems Specialist at the Spokane Office of WSU’s Energy Program, there is a lot happening in that specific field, though there are still many unknowns.
“There is a lot of anticipation at the state level to see what gets passed down from the federal level when the Stimulus Package takes effect,” Said Hales.
Right now, it is a waiting game to see how what the final product will be.
“There are thousands of homes and businesses in our state that can save money with home based technologies like solar. We aim to empower communities and local workers to do energy assessments and make needed improvements to save money and reduce greenhouse gases." Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D-Bainbridge Island.
Feeling the pinch? Here are some tips to keep your energy costs down:
- Lower your thermostat. Doing so by even one degree can save you up to 5% on your bill.
- Check windows and doors. Gaps in seals can release a large amount of heat from your home. Using calking to plug these holes can save you over $100 a year.
- Fireplace. If you have one, make sure the damper is closed when not in use. This will help keep heat from escaping up the chimney
- Water. Lowering your water heater’s temperature to around 130 degrees F. and washing your clothes using cold water can significantly reduce your utility bill.
- Lighting. Perhaps the easiest to do, replacing fluorescent light bulbs with incandescent ones will not only save you money, but incandescent bulbs can last as long as 7000 hours vs. just 750 for a fluorescent.
*tips from Alliance to Save Energy
For More Information on how to save energy or even perform your own home energy audit visit:
Alliance to Save Energy - http://ase.org/
US Department of Energy - http://www.energysavers.gov/tips.html
Or your local utilities provider.
Though cutbacks are affecting everyone in Washington State, environmental programs could be getting a boost.
In Olympia, members of WSU’s Energy program are witnessing what could be the beginnings of a new chapter for the University’s Energy Program. The bill, SB 5649, sponsored by Sen. Phil Rockefeller, Chairman of the Environment, Water & Energy Committee, plans to create the Energy Efficiency Assistance Program.
As it stands, the bill provides that the new program will work in conjunction with the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to provide greater support for low- and middle-income housing and commercial buildings.
The legislature predicts the program to create ‘family-wage’ jobs and provide economic stimulation to the areas in which work and research are being conducted. The Senate Democrats website reports that 20,000 buildings will be retrofitted a year for five years and that the program could potentially create nearly 7,500 new jobs.
“These jobs aren’t just meant for the highly educated or upper class. They are meant to help the average person within their community,” said an official from Olympia.
“The WSU Energy Program is thrilled with the support it is receiving from the Environment, Water and Energy committee and its Chairman,” said Sheila Riggs, Division Manager for the Energy programs Olympia Office.
“However,” said Riggs, “the bill is in its infancy and has only been through the first policy committee. The bill will change, I can guarantee you that.”
Typically, the WSU Energy program specializes in working with larger entities like the Bonneville Power Association, utility companies and providing training services.
On Average, the typical Washington home can expect to spend anywhere from $65 to over $90 per 1000 kWh in 2009 depending on the utility company according to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. In 2008, nearly two-thirds of a home’s total energy consumption was used for space and water heating alone. The Energy Efficiency Assistance Program will cut costs for owners by implementing smarter practices and more efficient equipment. Operating on a smaller scale than its WSU counterparts, the program will audit commercial buildings, businesses and residential homes..
According to David Hales, a Building Systems Specialist at the Spokane Office of WSU’s Energy Program, there is a lot happening in that specific field, though there are still many unknowns.
“There is a lot of anticipation at the state level to see what gets passed down from the federal level when the Stimulus Package takes effect,” Said Hales.
Right now, it is a waiting game to see how what the final product will be.
“There are thousands of homes and businesses in our state that can save money with home based technologies like solar. We aim to empower communities and local workers to do energy assessments and make needed improvements to save money and reduce greenhouse gases." Sen. Phil Rockefeller, D-Bainbridge Island.
Feeling the pinch? Here are some tips to keep your energy costs down:
- Lower your thermostat. Doing so by even one degree can save you up to 5% on your bill.
- Check windows and doors. Gaps in seals can release a large amount of heat from your home. Using calking to plug these holes can save you over $100 a year.
- Fireplace. If you have one, make sure the damper is closed when not in use. This will help keep heat from escaping up the chimney
- Water. Lowering your water heater’s temperature to around 130 degrees F. and washing your clothes using cold water can significantly reduce your utility bill.
- Lighting. Perhaps the easiest to do, replacing fluorescent light bulbs with incandescent ones will not only save you money, but incandescent bulbs can last as long as 7000 hours vs. just 750 for a fluorescent.
*tips from Alliance to Save Energy
For More Information on how to save energy or even perform your own home energy audit visit:
Alliance to Save Energy - http://ase.org/
US Department of Energy - http://www.energysavers.gov/tips.html
Or your local utilities provider.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Story Proposals
Senate Bill 5649
1) Despite the severe trimming of Washington’s annual budget, Olympia still manages to lend WSU programs a helping hand.
Senate Bill 5649 addresses the issue of more energy efficient buildings. Of the many actions included in the bill is the formation of an energy efficiency program within the Energy Department at WSU.
The program is designed to conduct audits and research for technologies and methods that can be applied to low and middle-income housing. This will be achieved through working with other state and federal agencies.
Budget cuts and job markets are hot topics at this point. Everyone, from the media, to Joe Shmoe to CEOs are focused who is cutting back and how much. This story focuses on the fact that important issues, like improving the environment are still receiving support despite the huge cutbacks that are affecting everyone and everything.
1) Despite the severe trimming of Washington’s annual budget, Olympia still manages to lend WSU programs a helping hand.
Senate Bill 5649 addresses the issue of more energy efficient buildings. Of the many actions included in the bill is the formation of an energy efficiency program within the Energy Department at WSU.
The program is designed to conduct audits and research for technologies and methods that can be applied to low and middle-income housing. This will be achieved through working with other state and federal agencies.
Budget cuts and job markets are hot topics at this point. Everyone, from the media, to Joe Shmoe to CEOs are focused who is cutting back and how much. This story focuses on the fact that important issues, like improving the environment are still receiving support despite the huge cutbacks that are affecting everyone and everything.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Strong Salmon runs predicted for 2009
The News Tribune/The Associated Press
So far, so good. Number predictions for Salmon in Idaho rivers tops 100,000 for the 2009 fishing season.
In an article released by The Associated Press, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently predicted near record numbers for returning Salmon runs. If the numbers are accurate it could be the second biggest run on record since 2001.
Significance: Much has been done over the last few decades in order to protect and rejuvenate the Pacific Northwest's Salmon populations. Years of unchecked pollution, overfishing and lack of routes around dams caused a serious decline in fish numbers.
Salmon not only play a huge role in the northwest economy, but they are also an integral piece of northwest culture and heritage. So, maintaining high population numbers not only will continue to provide jobs and revenue, but also give residents a firsthand experience to what a staple product for early inhabitants looks and tastes like.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/612217.html
So far, so good. Number predictions for Salmon in Idaho rivers tops 100,000 for the 2009 fishing season.
In an article released by The Associated Press, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently predicted near record numbers for returning Salmon runs. If the numbers are accurate it could be the second biggest run on record since 2001.
Significance: Much has been done over the last few decades in order to protect and rejuvenate the Pacific Northwest's Salmon populations. Years of unchecked pollution, overfishing and lack of routes around dams caused a serious decline in fish numbers.
Salmon not only play a huge role in the northwest economy, but they are also an integral piece of northwest culture and heritage. So, maintaining high population numbers not only will continue to provide jobs and revenue, but also give residents a firsthand experience to what a staple product for early inhabitants looks and tastes like.
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/612217.html
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Five Questions for Andrew Schneider
1. When working on a story/series of this scope, what are some of the major challeneges you face? Does the research take up most of your time?
2. How exactly did you discover Libby MT? Once you did, what compelled you to write a series about it?
3. Objectivity is a necessity when writing. How did you maintain your objectivity throughout such a long series?
4. When working on the 'Presumed Guilty' series, did you any type of harassment or negativity from local or state agencies?
5. Had you always planned on being a writer or is that the way it just worked out?
2. How exactly did you discover Libby MT? Once you did, what compelled you to write a series about it?
3. Objectivity is a necessity when writing. How did you maintain your objectivity throughout such a long series?
4. When working on the 'Presumed Guilty' series, did you any type of harassment or negativity from local or state agencies?
5. Had you always planned on being a writer or is that the way it just worked out?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Regional aquifer’s limits are cause for concern
Whether it’s getting a drink or irrigating an entire crop, in most cases, access to water can be as easy as the turn of a handle. Yet despite the ease of access to water here in the Palouse, the fact remains that the aquifers supplying that water are drying up.
Cities like Colfax, Moscow, Pullman and others rely mostly upon the Grand Ronde and Wanapum aquifers for their water needs. These aquifers, made of porous rock surrounded by impermeable layers of soil, clay or other rock, collect water over great periods of time like giant sponges and harvesting the water within them can be as simple as drilling a hole in the ground.
However, these aquifers, like any other natural resource, have their limitations. According to the Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee, it is widely agreed that the Grand Ronde is losing anywhere between six to 18 inches a year depending on factors like rain and usage.
The Palouse Basin system, part of the larger Columbia River Basin, covers most of southeast Washington, northeastern Oregon and western Idaho, though their actual sizes is still unknown.
The area’s topography makes it nearly impossible for researchers to determine the true depth of the aquifers as well as other limiting factors.
The Wanapum aquifer first supplied the region up until the 1950s when it began to run dry. As a result deeper drilling tapped into the Grand Ronde which currently supplies water to the majority of residents in Pullman and Moscow, though wells into the Wanapum aquifer are still active. In fact, the abundance of water derived from these aquifers was a major factor in locating Washington State University in Pullman.
Other issues regarding water supply in the Palouse region are those which deal with water usage. Locally, municipalities and the two universities aren’t subjected to water usage within a given time period. They may also gain greater rights based on projected needs in following years.
Many local environmental and water conservation groups have taken legal action against the state and WSU with help from the Center for Environmental Law and Policy over water rights.
One example; the Palouse Ridge Golf Course
Many residents and groups argue that the recently constructed Palouse Ridge Golf Course should not fall under the guidelines of “municipality” with which WSU’s water rights are regarded.
According to a report issued by CELP;
“WSU’s Capital Planning department states that the new golf course is projected to use between 30-55 million gallons per year for irrigation of 110 acres. However, irrigation engineering documents indicate the golf course could use up to 125 million gallons per year – seven times the usage of the old golf course and up to one-sixth of the water usage for the entire campus.”
Until a greater understanding of the sustainability of the water resources can be attained in the Palouse, conservation must be a priority. So whether taking a shower, or watering an 18 hole golf course, remember, less is more.
Online Sources:
Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee
http://wr.civil.uidaho.edu/cwis/palouse/overview.html
Center for Environmental Law & Policy (Columbia Institute)
http://columbia-institute.org/wsu/WSUhome/home.html
Palouse Conservation District
http://www.palousecd.org/?PageTextID=1
*Sources for quotes still needed* (rewrite?)
Cities like Colfax, Moscow, Pullman and others rely mostly upon the Grand Ronde and Wanapum aquifers for their water needs. These aquifers, made of porous rock surrounded by impermeable layers of soil, clay or other rock, collect water over great periods of time like giant sponges and harvesting the water within them can be as simple as drilling a hole in the ground.
However, these aquifers, like any other natural resource, have their limitations. According to the Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee, it is widely agreed that the Grand Ronde is losing anywhere between six to 18 inches a year depending on factors like rain and usage.
The Palouse Basin system, part of the larger Columbia River Basin, covers most of southeast Washington, northeastern Oregon and western Idaho, though their actual sizes is still unknown.
The area’s topography makes it nearly impossible for researchers to determine the true depth of the aquifers as well as other limiting factors.
The Wanapum aquifer first supplied the region up until the 1950s when it began to run dry. As a result deeper drilling tapped into the Grand Ronde which currently supplies water to the majority of residents in Pullman and Moscow, though wells into the Wanapum aquifer are still active. In fact, the abundance of water derived from these aquifers was a major factor in locating Washington State University in Pullman.
Other issues regarding water supply in the Palouse region are those which deal with water usage. Locally, municipalities and the two universities aren’t subjected to water usage within a given time period. They may also gain greater rights based on projected needs in following years.
Many local environmental and water conservation groups have taken legal action against the state and WSU with help from the Center for Environmental Law and Policy over water rights.
One example; the Palouse Ridge Golf Course
Many residents and groups argue that the recently constructed Palouse Ridge Golf Course should not fall under the guidelines of “municipality” with which WSU’s water rights are regarded.
According to a report issued by CELP;
“WSU’s Capital Planning department states that the new golf course is projected to use between 30-55 million gallons per year for irrigation of 110 acres. However, irrigation engineering documents indicate the golf course could use up to 125 million gallons per year – seven times the usage of the old golf course and up to one-sixth of the water usage for the entire campus.”
Until a greater understanding of the sustainability of the water resources can be attained in the Palouse, conservation must be a priority. So whether taking a shower, or watering an 18 hole golf course, remember, less is more.
Online Sources:
Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee
http://wr.civil.uidaho.edu/cwis/palouse/overview.html
Center for Environmental Law & Policy (Columbia Institute)
http://columbia-institute.org/wsu/WSUhome/home.html
Palouse Conservation District
http://www.palousecd.org/?PageTextID=1
*Sources for quotes still needed* (rewrite?)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Story Proposals
1) Columbia River Basin Still Suffering
When summer arrives in Pullman, half of its inhabitants usually leave until the next school year, but for those left behind in the heat, the Snake River offers a place to cool off and relax.
The Snake River is located about 35 minutes outside of Pullman, providing a scenic escape for tourists and residents while supporting major transport for Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon to and from the coast.
According to the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, in 2004, barges on the river kept some 700,000 trucks off the highways. Shipping on the river greatly reduces pollution from other sources, but not without its own costs. The river is part of the Columbia River Watershed, which is suffering from pollution on a major scale as a result of farming and industrial manufacturing.
2) WSU Provides Hazardous Chemical Service
Odds are that most of us have at one time or another, been faced with disposing of some type of harmful chemicals from home.
For the even remotely environmentally conscious, this can be a daunting task. Simply throwing them in the trash won’t suffice. Not only is it detrimental to the environment, but it’s illegal.
If most students at the University don’t recycle because they can’t afford it then how many even consider properly disposing of harmful materials? This is where the University comes in.
Environmental Health & Services is a non-academic program that promotes safe and healthy living both on and off campus. One of its major priorities is the proper disposal of harmful wastes, and this service is extended to students. It can be as simple as going online to fill out some information and within seven days staff will take the materials away.
When summer arrives in Pullman, half of its inhabitants usually leave until the next school year, but for those left behind in the heat, the Snake River offers a place to cool off and relax.
The Snake River is located about 35 minutes outside of Pullman, providing a scenic escape for tourists and residents while supporting major transport for Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon to and from the coast.
According to the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, in 2004, barges on the river kept some 700,000 trucks off the highways. Shipping on the river greatly reduces pollution from other sources, but not without its own costs. The river is part of the Columbia River Watershed, which is suffering from pollution on a major scale as a result of farming and industrial manufacturing.
2) WSU Provides Hazardous Chemical Service
Odds are that most of us have at one time or another, been faced with disposing of some type of harmful chemicals from home.
For the even remotely environmentally conscious, this can be a daunting task. Simply throwing them in the trash won’t suffice. Not only is it detrimental to the environment, but it’s illegal.
If most students at the University don’t recycle because they can’t afford it then how many even consider properly disposing of harmful materials? This is where the University comes in.
Environmental Health & Services is a non-academic program that promotes safe and healthy living both on and off campus. One of its major priorities is the proper disposal of harmful wastes, and this service is extended to students. It can be as simple as going online to fill out some information and within seven days staff will take the materials away.
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Environmental Approach
The Environmental Approach
Of the issues we face on a daily basis, both personally and as a community, perhaps the most prevalent involves our environment. For Washingtonians the condition of our environment holds even greater importance given the wide variety of landscapes, climates and wildlife that exist here.
Global warming is affecting us all, whether you believe it’s man-made or not, and nations all over the globe are struggling to reduce their carbon footprint in efforts to reduce the rate at which this phenomena is occurring. As a result, new fields of research and development have been created both in the commercial and educational sectors.
Ultimately, I hope to look more closely into what Washington State University and the state itself are doing in terms creating new ways to address the issue of climate change and other topics related to preserving the environment. One example of reducing our carbon footprint here in the Palouse is research being conducted with no-till farming. When farmers till the soil in preparation for the next season’s crops, the decomposing plant material is then exposed and releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. No-till farming works by keeping the decomposing material intact and thus retaining the carbon dioxide within it.
Environmental sciences, whether they are preventative or other, are constantly evolving and revealing more efficient methods with which to practice cleaner and smarter living. This beat has great relevance both locally and nationally as Washington helps set new standards of environmentally friendly practices, many of which can be seen right here in the Palouse. What better place to create environmental sciences beat than at a university that has a nationally acclaimed agricultural and biological engineering program?
Three Possible Stories
University of Idaho Biodiesel: What is biodiesel doing for our communities?
Snake River: What are the biggest issues facing the river today?
Washington State University Carbon Footprint: How much greenhouse gas(s) does the university produce annually? What is the university doing to ‘go green’?
Possible Sources
Dr. Jon Van Gerpen, University of Idaho Biodiesel Education Project Director
208-885-7891 jonvg@uidaho.edu
Washington State Conservation Commission
Whitman Conservation District
Dana Sanchez, Information, Education and Outreach Secretary
(509) 397-4636 ext. 101
dana-sanchez@wa.nacdnet.org
David Bezdicek, Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
(509) 335-3644
bezdicek@wsu.edu
Three Relevant Stories
“EPA finds toxins throughout Columbia Basin”
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/updates/story/596540.html
“Seattle biotech Kineta funds research step by step”
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/biotech/2008550870_kineta23.html
“WSU Research Center Will Aid Hops Crop -- 77% Of U.S. Harvest From Yakima Valley “
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19930530&slug=1704013
Of the issues we face on a daily basis, both personally and as a community, perhaps the most prevalent involves our environment. For Washingtonians the condition of our environment holds even greater importance given the wide variety of landscapes, climates and wildlife that exist here.
Global warming is affecting us all, whether you believe it’s man-made or not, and nations all over the globe are struggling to reduce their carbon footprint in efforts to reduce the rate at which this phenomena is occurring. As a result, new fields of research and development have been created both in the commercial and educational sectors.
Ultimately, I hope to look more closely into what Washington State University and the state itself are doing in terms creating new ways to address the issue of climate change and other topics related to preserving the environment. One example of reducing our carbon footprint here in the Palouse is research being conducted with no-till farming. When farmers till the soil in preparation for the next season’s crops, the decomposing plant material is then exposed and releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. No-till farming works by keeping the decomposing material intact and thus retaining the carbon dioxide within it.
Environmental sciences, whether they are preventative or other, are constantly evolving and revealing more efficient methods with which to practice cleaner and smarter living. This beat has great relevance both locally and nationally as Washington helps set new standards of environmentally friendly practices, many of which can be seen right here in the Palouse. What better place to create environmental sciences beat than at a university that has a nationally acclaimed agricultural and biological engineering program?
Three Possible Stories
University of Idaho Biodiesel: What is biodiesel doing for our communities?
Snake River: What are the biggest issues facing the river today?
Washington State University Carbon Footprint: How much greenhouse gas(s) does the university produce annually? What is the university doing to ‘go green’?
Possible Sources
Dr. Jon Van Gerpen, University of Idaho Biodiesel Education Project Director
208-885-7891 jonvg@uidaho.edu
Washington State Conservation Commission
Whitman Conservation District
Dana Sanchez, Information, Education and Outreach Secretary
(509) 397-4636 ext. 101
dana-sanchez@wa.nacdnet.org
David Bezdicek, Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
(509) 335-3644
bezdicek@wsu.edu
Three Relevant Stories
“EPA finds toxins throughout Columbia Basin”
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/updates/story/596540.html
“Seattle biotech Kineta funds research step by step”
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/biotech/2008550870_kineta23.html
“WSU Research Center Will Aid Hops Crop -- 77% Of U.S. Harvest From Yakima Valley “
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19930530&slug=1704013
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