The story behind the story

A new study just published provides data on where a story originates.


http://www.journalism.org/node/18897 


I need to look closely at this. At first read, I think the study is flawed. What do you think?

new desk for study

new desk for study, originally uploaded by shersteve.

Some assembly was required and it was completed without too much trouble last evening. I chuckled at the instructions:

"Only one person is necessary for the assembly of this product. However one or more step may need a second person to assist."

I was more concerned because the Allen wrench connections were to be hand done:

"Do not fully tighten Allen bolts until Step 17"

Guess how many steps there were?

Yep, 17. How did you know?

They also instruct on Step 17:

"You may need to go back through the steps to make sure you have tightened them all."

I don't see the need for the "flexibility" that they seemed to prepare for. The tolerance for alignment shouldn't be so loose as to leave the connections incomplete until the end. It would make much more sense to tighten the blots as you go along the way.

Not quite Jackson Pollock

Not quite Jackson Pollock, originally uploaded by shersteve.

Yes, I prefer to use a roller on the walls. It leaves a nice smooth finish.

Jackson would probably agree. It would leave him a good base coat to work with.

Should I do a Pollock?

Or leave it a standard off-white?

What do you think?

Painting the study, continued

Work on painting the study continues today. The room is now completely empty (well almost, the cable connection is in the corner bucket).





The patchwork of drop clothes has been laid down. The door removed for easier access and navigation within the room. Trim edges have all been taped. I'm ready to prime the walls this afternoon.