adding export distributor so we can initiate ISO exports
adding method to easily check the status of a publish

similar to a sync status, but for publish runs.  Implemented for story:

https://trello.com/card/disconnected-ported-to-pulp-v2/511bd7357c52d1c61c00510e/8
removing uneeded blank line
Merge pull request #59 from mccun934/add-export-distributor

adding export distributor so we can initiate ISO exports