Posts Tagged ‘diamond’

From coal to diamond

By Ric Schmidt | August 9, 2013

A diamond is a chunk of coal made good under pressure. Photo by Flickr user Swamibu, shared via Wikimedia Commons [CC-BY-2.0].

January 1981: A new computer for Br. Normand

By Ric Schmidt | January 19, 2013

January 23, 1981 KNOM places a $16,435 order for a Cromemco Z2-H computer. Running at 4 MHz and with a 64k memory, the system includes two terminals. Using Structured Basic programming language, Br. Normand Berger, FIC, writes a program for keeping track of donations. One terminal sits in reception, the other in the manager’s office.…

Update News: Thursday, May 24, 2012

By Laureli Kinneen | May 24, 2012

In Thursday’s news: Rep. Joule won’t seek re-election; South African gold company and leading diamond firm announce plans for their 20-mile long stretch of 26 leases offshore; Suicide prevention training required for school personnel; Late sea ice break-up has herring fishery managers biting their nails.

News Director

KNOM is hiring for a full-time News Director to coordinate all KNOM news programming and content. The News Director is the supervisor to the lead reporter and all volunteer fellows. The position is open until filled.

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Lead Reporter

KNOM is hiring for a full-time Lead Reporter to serve as KNOM’s primary journalist for Western Alaska and to anchor daily and weekly newscasts on KNOM AM & FM. The Lead Reporter assists the News Director in training and coaching KNOM volunteer fellows. The position is open until filled.

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The Executive Assistant to the General Manager completes administrative, communication, and organizational needs of the GM. The position is open until filled.

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