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A start of things to come

Posted 06-08-2008 at 06:58 PM by Travis Vasconcelos
Welcome to my attempt at posting a blog on here. My hope is that I will add interesting things from time to time from my archives. Things I hope all will find interesting.

To get things started, I was looking around the internet today and found a video of the history of the BELLE OF LOUISVILLE on the BELLE's website.

Truly this is the best video produced on the history of the boat I have seen. There are alot of pictures with in the video which I have never seen...
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Delta Queen Painting from New Zealand

Posted 06-08-2008 at 07:50 AM by Franz Neumeier
We've just received an e-mail from New Zealand from which you can read between the lines how stunned people are about the Delta Queen's situation even as far away as New Zealand. What an absurd idea to destroy such an icon with fans all over the world. When I receive e-mails like this it makes the situation to appear even more unreal than it is already.

I'd like to share this e-mail with you:
"Hi, I have just seen your website for saving the Delta Queen river boat, as I dont live...
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Rep. Oberstar deleting negative comments on YouTube

Posted 06-03-2008 at 01:57 PM by Franz Neumeier
Updated 06-10-2008 at 08:00 AM by Franz Neumeier
Rep. James Oberstar obviously has deleted 9 negative comments that had been posted in response to his speech in the House of Representatives on April 24, 2008 on YouTube (see video below). Just in case Mr. Oberstar decides to even delete the whole video, you'll find another copy of the video on YouTube.

We've documented the manipulative manner of this speech and his untrue statements at save-the-delta-queen.org before (Rep. Oberstar’s manipulatory tricks in his Delta Queen speech ...),...
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Taking the Plunge: Week of May 25-31

Posted 06-01-2008 at 06:22 PM by Jon Tschiggfrie
Welcome to my blog, “Notes” From the Road! Join me weekly this summer 2008 as I delve deep into the world of steam calliopes. This is a[n attempt at a] side project of a research grant that I’ve received from the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul. Every Sunday I’ll post updates on my research, including interesting and/or questionable facts, calliope mysteries, and of course, the stories that accompany any earnest discussion of the river.

Today’s entry comes after a full...
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Your own blog at steamboats.org

Posted 05-31-2008 at 03:20 PM by Franz Neumeier
Please, don't stop posting to the message board! It's a wonderful way of discussing and sharing information and ideas. But consider posting to your blog if you have a topic where you're willing and able to share information on a regular basis. Consider posting blog entries for information you'd like to see to stay and not disappear after a few days, like on the message board.

So if you're an entrepreneur, want to try new things like a blog, just give it a try. No obligations, you can...
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