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As seems wont to happen at family gatherings, today I got into a political discussion with some family members. We discussed performance-based pay, and the discussion moved into performance-based pay for teachers.
Personally, I'm a fan of performance-based pay for teachers IF it truly reflects the performance of the individual teacher. If students took a test at the beginning of the term and at the end, and the teacher's performance was based on students' mastery of material, gained during the time they were taught by that teacher, then okay. According to an article by Malcolm Gladwell, "Eric Hanushek, an economist at Stanford, estimates that the students of a very bad teacher will learn, on average, half a year's worth of material in one school year. The students in the class of a very good teacher will learn a year and a half's worth of material." However it is that Hanushek is figuring it out, if we used that measure and it's accurate, that sounds good to me.
The negative reaction I got was mystifying.
First, I was challenged on whether it is possible to actually judge performance. It is true, we don't currently have instruments that judge student performance in all disciplines, only in the ones that are currently part of the "core". However, tests could be developed that would measure what we say we're teaching. Standardized tests that test the curriculum aren't always bad - teachers should be teaching the curriculum, and if they shouldn't then the curriculum should be changed. (I'm not discussing school-based bonuses where all teachers are paid based on student performance on core standardized tests, I'm arguing individual performance.)
The example given? PE. Apparently it's impossible to test how far or fast a student can run at the beginning of the term and test it again at the end of the term to see if there's a difference. Or if it's possible then it isn't fair because, apparently, motivating students to perform or otherwise getting them to do the curriculum is more than a teacher should be responsible for.
I suggested that good teachers are able to get their students to learn the material. Period. That's what makes someone a good teacher.
I was told that I'm unrealistic, because I work in a private school. I don't understand what it's like to have a classroom of 40 kids (largely true) who have varying ability and interest (untrue). It's not possible to support the low kids and help them rise while at the same time boosting the ones who are already above grade level. (You know, like by differentiating instruction and assignments.) A teacher should not be held equally responsible for a kid who is low and truly unable to grasp the material and for one who is low but highly capable.
I am venting here, because Christmas is so not the time to get into a huge fight with a close family member who is being... um... argumentative, but to say I was dismayed is an understatement.
I kept thinking about a master teacher I know. The thing that makes this teacher great is that he believes that every student can master the material. For some kids it's easy, for others it's a challenge, but he knows that every kid can do it. He doesn't teach easy stuff either, and I've never seen him dumb down material - he has high expectations. But he is willing to go the extra mile, help students who need it, and believe in them. He lives growth mindset.
I don't think teachers should be held responsible for students' prior knowledge nor should they be held responsible for what happens to a kid outside of school, and both those things do impact the student who shows up in class. But a teacher should be held responsible for how much knowledge they impart to students in their class. All students, not just the polite ones, not just the likeable ones, not just the ones who are at grade level. It does a disservice to the rest to ignore them and refuse to be responsible for teaching them too. Why would a teacher be okay with leaving some children behind?
Friday, December 25, 2009
Leaving Some Children Behind?
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Hi! Hope you all are having a thrilling year-we are as we just had a new granddaughter, in Engine Land language, her serial number is 1-9-79 and a horsepower of 8 lb., 12 oz., Model (yes) a Beauty, tradename Kortni Lynn Gaffney - oh it's so good to welcome a new grandchild-it has been 9 years since our last one arrived. This little one made her appearance via our daughter, Keli and hubby, Mike. They're all doing fine now. (By the way, some of you realize and some do not, that Keli has taken over most of my duties this past year. I still take your phone calls and write the column and keep an eye on the overall picture. I'm sure you'll find Keli very efficient in dealing with our Gas Engine Family.)
Many, many letters beginning with one from GARY R. HARWOOD, 332? South Main Street, Putnam, Connecticut 06260: 'I would like to know the year of my two 3-5 L.A.s. The first one is # LAB6067 with rocker arm oiler located on end of rocker shaft. The other L.A. has no tag, but is different from other L.A. in that an oil tube comes from between the valve pushrods and the oil for rocker arms comes from this tube which drops oil into a felt strip above rocker arms. I'd appreciate any help.'
Some information comes from EVERETT McWILLIAMS, R.R. 2, Box 152, Sheldon, Missouri 64784: 'To all Smoke Ringers - I read and enjoy all the old engine restorers accomplishments. In regard to Harry L. Ritter's letter about a General engine-I have one I think is the same engine he referred to-the engine has an aluminum air shroud with the specifications on a metal plate as follows: General Engine Co., Franklin Park, Ill. Model (D) Type (21), Check oil every 5 hours. Change oil every 25 hours. Above 32 degrees-SAE 20 weight- Below 32 degrees SAE 10 weight. Valves intake .009, exhaust .012 (cold).
My engine is serial 16831. The General Engine was very popular for a few years after World War II, along with the Iron Horse, Clinton, Peerless and Lawson in our part of Missouri.'
BYRON CANN, 103 W. 7th Street, Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301 sends us this: 'In reference to an article on an engine on the Buckeye Pneumatic Water Supply System by Mast Foos and Co. -find picture as per ad in July 1909 Gas Power Magazine. This then is an Erie air-cooled gasoline engine.'
Here's someone looking for important information: 'I am restoring an old potato planter for the Ashburton Preservation Society. There are several bits missing which I would make if I knew what they looked like. The machine was made by the O. K. Champion Potato Machine Co., Hammond, Indiana. It is a model 1909, but any information about any model would be appreciated. I would be grateful if anyone who knows anything about these machines would get in touch with me. This comes from MICHAEL J. HANRAHAN, NO. 2 R.D., Ashburton, New Zealand.'
DOC SCHUSTER, 3535 Glen Oak Drive, Eugene, Oregon sends along this leter: 'The following are a few additional remarks concerning my article on testing igniters in the Nov.-Dec. G.E.M. 1. Four alligator clips are not necessary in the circuit, of course. Two will do nicely. The diagram was drawn too hastily. 2. Be careful to avoid electrical shock hazard or you will light up instead of the neon tube. 3. This is a very sensitive test for electrical leakage. 4. The test may be done with the igniter on the engine if magneto or battery wire to igniter is first disconnected and igniter points are open. Again, caution - shock hazard!
Following is a HELP plea: 'Can someone straighten out a couple of things on the large older Huber tractors. I have a picture of a supposedly Super Four 40-62, showing a solid motor block, as most conventional 4 cylinder motors have. Now, I wenttolook at a Huber 40-62 and each cylinder has its own water jacket, but all are topped with one conventional type head. (In other words, when looking at the motor broadside, you can see through the motor block to the other side). I certainly would be grateful for any and all help anyone can give. (Waiting for your replies is JAMES CONRAD, R.D. 1, Smicksburg, Pennsylvania 16256).
A newcomer asks for help in this writing 'I am new at this hobby and need some help. I am rebuilding a Woodpecker engine, S.N. 30208C. All casting numbers begin with B. The engine is a hit and miss with a Lunkehhimer mixing valve that has a gasoline, kerosene and water line connected to it. Part of the exhaust goes through a brass heater between the mixing valve and head. The bore is 8' and stroke 11' with 36' flywheels. I would like to know age, horsepower, and correct wiring for this engine.
I also have a 4 HP headless Witte, S.N. 57481 and would like to know the age. Thanks for a great magazine! Write to TOMMY NEWTON, Route 2, Box 217A, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320.
RICHARD A. RENDER, 504 S. Maize Road, Wichita, Kansas 67209 writes: 'Pictured is an unidentified gasoline/kerosene engine I have recently acquired. The brass tag on the water hopper reads (Engine No. 13227, RPM600, HP 1? x K). There are patches of deep cherry red paint which may or may not be the original and all casting marks begin with the letters GE. It utilizes a Wico 27 magneto and a ?' pipe thread spark plug with an extended reach. Any information your readers could furnish on make, year and helpful hints on restoration would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you!'
A funny, but true story comes from JAMES HAYNIE, Ash Grove, Missouri 65604: 'An old German friend of mine who had a lot of the old country way of speaking had a 1928 Chevrolet, 4 cylinder auto and when the 1929 Chevies came out with 6 cylinders, he made this remark (Now, why would I want a 6 cylinder car when 4 cylinders will pull the hill up). He said the word cylinder as if it was spelled sylinder.'
From JAMES DEKLE, Thomasville, Georgia 31792 some thoughts: 'The methods of loosening stuck pistons listed in the July-August G.E.M. terrify me. Water is the best penetrating liquid for cast iron. Soak the engine several days, tap the piston occasionally with a hammer and brass bar. Remember, water stuck 'em, water will unstick 'em.
I remember the 80 HP Maytags. Ours ran out of gas while I was still a small boy. It continued to work, however for several weeks, due to good lubrication and poor compression (I think you're kidding us, Jim). Finally broken up for scrap, the brass rod was recast into a town bell. Funny thing was when it rang, this bell still sounded like a Maytag. (I know you're kiddin!). Love ya! (We love you too, Jim.)
This one from MORRIS BLOM-GREN, Route 1, Siren, Wisconsin: 'In the Nov.-Dec. '78 G.E.M. you showed my pictures of the Pioneer tractor pulling the grain binders where I asked if anyone knew the hitch used for such a hook-up. A fellow by the name of Jack Allen, 4404 E. Harry Street, Wichita, Kansas 67218 sent me a drawing of a hook-up. I am sending you the drawing and wondering if the G.E.M. readers might like to see it. I think it is interesting as I am sure not too many have ever seen this hook-up.'
LARRY MAHAN, 737 Race Lane, R.F.D. 1, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts 02648 is editor of Seaworthy Dreams Magazine, written by and for the Amateur Boat Builder. It is published quarterly (January, April, July and October) $8.00 per year. The main purpose of this magazine is to communicate and bring needed answers and inspiration to the amateur builder. Ideas and help put forth by other amateurs in the form of photos, diagrams, stories and listings can do this. Whether your material is wood, fiberglass, steel, ferro cement or other, send in your thoughts, questions, first hand experiences and problems. Tell us your source of supplies, reasons for building etc.
Larry has a home constructed boat named, Larinda. It is a replica of a coastal schooner that was built in Boston about 200 years ago. Larry has an ad in back of this issue for some parts etc. for a Wolvarine diesel engine. He wants this engine to be used as an auxiliary for Larinda. He says any leads would be greatly appreciated and acknowledged. He signed off with 'Fair winds and lots of sunshine.' (I'm sure we probably have some boat builders in our G.E.M. family. Copies of his magazine are $2.00 for a single copy - maybe he sends out samples - you could write and ask.)
A letter from DAVID A. SCOTT, Harmon Heights, Route 2, Stanford, Kentucky 40484 tells of his interest and also he is hoping to hear from some of you in Gas Engine Land: 'I receive and read every line in the Gas Engine Magazine to see what other members want, what their troubles are and I enjoy reading this very much. I have been a member of the Blue Grass Steam and Engine Club in Harrodsburg, Kentucky for three years now and have been collecting a few old engines. My latest, of which I would like some information on, if any of you can help, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Enclosed is a picture of the engine. The can in front I am using for the time being as a water cooling tank. It is an upright engine with a 13?' x 2' flywheel with Gray Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan, No. 02143 on flywheel and No. 19205 on engine. It has brass gas primer on side and brass water pump and brass ignition system which is turned by gears of screw type, about size and looks like gears on old hand ice cream freezer. It takes Model T spark plug, has a Model T carburetor and I am using a Model T coil and battery to start.
Hope to hear from some of you Gas Engine Buddies and have a nice and prosperous 1979.
We hear from a new member of our family, ALLAN J. LEUKUMA, 381 East Highland, Camarillo, California 93010, as he writes: 'I am a new subscriber to your magazine and a novice at gas engine collecting. As soon as I receive my copy of G.E.M. I put every thing else aside until I've read it cover to cover.
Last summer while visiting my parents in Minnesota, I talked my father into stopping at the Roger's Threshing Show. At that point, it was all over-I'd been bitten by the gas engine bug.
Well, yesterday I managed to get my first engine running. It's a make and brake 2 HP Reeves Pulley Co. engine. According to the nameplate, it was made in Columbus, Indiana. Its speed is 525 RPM and it has the serial number 3646. I'd greatly appreciate any information anyone can give me about this company or when this engine was made.
I ran into something that your readers may be interested in. I sent away for a spark coil which was advertised in your classified section. Not having received it yet, I started looking around for something I could use in the meantime. I found an old doorbell transformer and hooked it up to the low voltage side. It produces a good spark and works very well.
That's it for now. I am anxiously awaiting for my next copy of G.E.M. and for information about my engine. Keep up the good work!'
DALE C. SCHIEDEL, 5207 Powell, Kansas City, Kansas 66106 says: 'I have just finished restoring a motor. Most people tell me that it is an Ottawa air-cooled one. It has 35/8'bore,35/8'stroke, 16' double flywheels with 6 spokes with 17/8' face. The number on the end of the crankshaft is A240. I am interested in knowing how many other of these engines are around. Also would like information on age.'
A letter to brighten our spirits comes from CHARLES R. CHASON, 2077 Skifo Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304: 'I just want to write and let you know how much we appreciate the G.E.M. and all the effort that you put in it. I read the Smoke Rings column first and read the book from cover to cover, time and time again. I like most of all the way you give the Lord the honor and glory, because He makes it all possible. I'd like to wish you and all the G.E.M. staff a Happy New Year.' (Thanks Charles.)
RON WEINER, 4928 Oak Leaf Avenue, Carmichael, California 95608 is grateful as he writes: 'Many thanks for publishing my last problem over a year ago. Your magazine is great and much appreciated by your readers. Would you please help me out with another request for help?
From all the literature I have gathered in the last two years, none includes any data on the Standard Twin Garden Tractor #37C2552 made by the Standard Engine Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a walk behind machine, about 6? feet long and 3 feet wide, wheels (2) are steel, 30' diameter by 3?' wide, complete with spikes and spokes. The engine is 2 cylinder, air-cooled, crank start, magneto ignition and mounted in front of a clutch and 3 speed gear boxes (2 forward and 1 reverse).
I would also like to thank all who helped me out with a Fairbanks Morse and Cushman engine. They include Howard Leaders, Larry Hochstein, Helen Hansen, Lou Chapo, Joe Duncannon and others from EDGE&TA.'
BLAKE MALKAMAKI, 10839 Girdled Road, Concord, Ohio 44077 is hoping someone will write him the year of manufacture of a 4 HP Eclipse engine built by the Myrick Machine Company, Olean, New York. The serial number is 1709. Also any history of this company would be appreciated.'
Requesting HELP from the GEM Family is CARROLL G. GUM, Route 2, Box 125, Camden, West Virginia 26338: 'Anyone out there that has a Fairmont engine with a radiator on it, please write me. The nameplate has this on it (Fairmont Railway Motors Inc., Fairmont, Minnesota. Type RO, Group C, Engine No. 78654.) Would like to know the year it was built. What was it used for and what kind of ignition was used? I found this engine in a swamp. It has a stuck piston and some parts are missing-sure would like to hear from someone with an engine like it.'
EDWARD L.WESEMANN,R.R. 1, Box 102, Hampshire, Illinois 60140 tells us: 'I think I have gotten G.E.M. since you started and I have saved all of them. Naturally, I collect tractors and gas engines. Since I retired from the service station business after 31 years, I have had time to go through some of my paper collections.
I am enclosing a picture of an engine printed on what seems to be fabric paper. Would be interested to know if anyone could tell me anything about this engine.'
JAMES HARVEY, R.F.D. 3, Bluffton, Indiana 46714 would like to correspond with other owners of a 12 HP Banner engine made in Lansing, Michigan. Information desired is: years made, type of magneto, type of carburetor and stripping. (Lend a hand fellas and pen him a note.)
If you can help GERALD J. PESMAN, 1404 S. 5th, Bozeman, Montana 59715, it would be appreciated: 'I hope you can help me trace what has happened to the Associated Manufacturers Company of Waterloo, Iowa. I have one of their single cylinder two-stroke cycle engines about which I would like some historic and technical information. Presently the engine has been cleaned, repaired and runs. It is marked No. 5047,? HP.'
GEORGE BOYER, Smith River, California 95567 writes: 'I would like to get in touch with someone through your column, if possible. His name is Harry Hoffsteder (I'm not sure if the name is spelled right.) I first learned about old gas engines through this man when I was about 15 years old. He showed me his Cushman Cub and started it for me. That was all it took! Ever since then, I've been eating, sleeping and thinking GAS ENGINES. He also had a small hopper-cooled Gray engine, about 3/4 to 1 HP. I would like to hear from someone on these. If anyone knows Mr. Hoffsteder and has his present address, or if he is reading this-I would like to hear from him.
Mr. Hoffsteder was the shop instructor at the high school in Cave Junction, Oregon for several years. As a class project, he had some of his students restore his Cushman. He also has an 8 cycle Aermotor, 1? HP Z Fairbanks, 1? HP Stover with Olympia milking machine pump fastened to the end of the connecting rod, and a 1 HP Sattley made for Montgomery Wards.
My own engines are a 2? HP Fuller & Johnson made in 1915, a 5 HP Ottawa, 2 HP Witte and 2 Eureka air-cooled drag saws, 2 cycle engines made by Hansen Machine Works, Eureka Works, California about 80 miles south of here. As far as I know, they were only sold in Merolicino, Humbolt, Del Monte and Currie counties. Thanks again for the best magazine I've ever read!'
R. G. JACOBY, Route 3, Marengo, Iowa 52301 states: 'In GEM Nov.-Dec. 1978, p. 13, Gordon Aebig wants to know when the F-30 was made. I have a 37 model painted red. It was the first 30 to come on rubber here. Before 37, they were on steel and painted green. I don't remember how long before 1937 they were made. I think the M and H came in '41 or '42 and that was the last of the 30s.'
We welcome this letter from a new member afflicted with enginitis as he pens: 'Within the past year, I seem to have been bitten by the Old Engine Bug. As a recent subscriber, I find your magazine outstanding-just the right balance of informative articles, letters, pictures and ads.
We heat our 150 year old farm house with wood, which I cut with a chain saw. Wanting a faster method of bucking wood, I've been looking for a 5 to 8 HP one lunger to build a sawing machine.
Recently I was fortunate to purchase a factory-made sawing machine-complete. The entire machine seems to be in good condition, but is not operable because of a broken rocker arm. My hope is to restore this unit to new and original condition. Can you or the readers help me to identify the engine make? And the manufacturer of the sawing rig?
The only plate on the engine is located on the front top of the water hopper with this information: Engine number is 31034, RPM 375, HP 7H-can't imagine what the H following the 7 means. The engine has traces of red paint, the wagon and wheels show no paint, just rust. Wico mag. patent date 1920. The seller is this rig thinks it may have been a Sears Roebuck unit with an Economy engine. The pulley flywheel has a small hand wheel located in the center of the pulley-I'm told this is a friction clutch??' Enclosed see picture(s). (This letter was from HARRY OWEN, Stone Barn Farm, Crooked Road, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609.)
ARNOLD GRANRUD, 1547 Hwy. 51 N., Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589 needs to hear from you folks: 'I have been collecting antique tractors for just a little over a year and find the Gas Engine Magazine very good reading.
I have just purchased a Delco light, serial number 199206 in just like-new condition; but I don't know anything about the unit. I hope one of the many readers of Smoke Rings, who has a Delco light or anyone who knows anything about it, like what the D.C., voltage is, etc. I would appreciate it.'
Another man with problems, and awaiting your help is TOM LAKEN, 4606-85th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142: 'After laying off for a couple of years and working on old cars, I am back to old engines. The one I am working on now is: Mogul, 2? HP, No. CZ718, Speed 500, gasoline, motor spirits, kerosene, Int. Harvester. I see a lot of Int. Harvester literature but none on this model.
My restoration is beautiful but I am lost on the following: igniter repair, direction of flywheel, setting the governor. Also would like to know how it ran on 'Spirits' or 'Gas' and the date of manufacture. Sure would like to hear from anyone out there.'
RALPH H. RAMSEY, President, E.D.G.E. & T.A. Branch 16, Springfield, Missouri sends this story to the readers: 'As a subscriber to your fine Gas Engine Magazine, and a collector of gas engines and related items, I have an almost unbelievable adventure for your readers.
In reading some farm auctions, I spotted one that had a windcharger. As I already had one, including a Model 20 Atwater-Kent radio, thought I would go see what it might be.
After driving about 25 miles from town, I turned off the highway onto an old muddy road, almost impassable; as we had just had a snow. Upon arriving at the farm, I saw an old charger, on a stand about 30 feet in the air. It had no prop or governor, and the tail was all rusted off. What a let down!!
As I walked into the barnyard, I met a friend who knew I collected this type of early day item. He asked if I'd seen the windcharger. I told him yes, but didn't think it was worthwhile. He said, 'no not that one, it's the one sitting on the ground in the yard.' Well you can guess my surprise when I saw an Airline, made by Windcharger, serial number 66, including three glass case batteries. It still had the Montgomery Ward tag, and the generator was still in the cardboard box.
Needless to say, as the sun was setting and I was headed home, that old farm road wasn't nearly as rough or muddy as I had remembered.
Another man with gas engine fever joins our ranks and needs some information: 'I really do enjoy the G.E.M.-haven't been interested in rebuilding gas engines until I found a John Deere my dad used back in the 30s to saw wood. Old memories came back to me as I helped him and thought it was a shame to ignore her (engine) - looked like a pile of rust.
I restored it and now it looks and runs like a new one. I caught the fever! Now, I go to all the shows I can and I want more engines- strange, isn't it? (No, just the typical symptoms of that odd disease.)
I really do enjoy the information articles since they help me so much. Now I have one I'd like to trade with someone and I will refund double postage. I found a 6 HP Witte in a junk yard, almost stripped. I didn't even know the name and how it worked until I attended a show in Dillon, South Carolina. I saw one and asked some questions.
It took about two years and I finally got it together and tried to crank it with battery etc. since it was made for battery fire. I could never get it to pop one time. I tried to sell or even give it away, as I was so disgusted.
I had an old mag that came off a 10 HP Wisconsin engine and was looking at it and tested it for good fire-I fastened it on the Witte by placing another gear the same size in the train of gears on governor so it would rotate right. I started trying to crank it and it popped one time. I felt a tear of joy run down my cheeks. After I got the carburetor adjusted-she took off-no one can explain how I felt unless you've had the experience. I would not sell her for any price now-I love her!
Now, if someone would take the time to tell me a little about a small Jumbo I am trying to crank. It has a Wico mag but does not show any fire except when the points are closing-has lots of it on the ohm meter but no spark. The engine is in time to fire at this point. I thought the mag fired on the down stroke. Could you help me get this information? I can't get it to hit a lick. I'm not disgusted yet, but will surely appreciate some help- thanks a lot! (If you can help, write SAM PHILLIPS, c/o Pacific Columbia Mills, P.O. Box 207, Columbia, South Carolina 29202.)
JAMES REIMSCHIISSEL, R.F.D. 2, Box 359, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660, a new member in our Family writes: 'I just became acquainted with G.E.M. I bought my first old tractor, a 10-20 McCormick-Deering in 1967 completely unaware that other people were interested in old tractors. Since then, I've found others like these old critters too.
I am writing because I need some help on a Twin City tractor built by Minneapolis Steel and Machine Company. The tractor is a Model A, 16 HP, tractor number 5556, engine number 8256. There also appears to be the letters HAP stamped on the engine number plate, which may help. When was this thing made? The successor, White Motor Corporation doesn't have records on it anymore. Also the carburetor was a Kingston, but what model number and what model number was the Stewart vacuum tank and what kind of oiler was used??
In the five years since I bought it, I've found a reference to it in an early automotive encyclopedia, an ad in a farm magazine and an article in Automotive Industries Magazine for February 14, 1918 which said the TC 16-30 was one of four in a series, the other being TC 25-45, TC 40-65 and TC 60-90 which R. B. Gray said was earlier rated 60-110.
I'd be interested in hearing anything anyone could tell me about this tractor. It would be good to hear from some other Twin City owners, too.'
GEORGE N. WHISTON, 508 N. Range Street, Oblong, Illinois 62449 sends this: 'I enjoy reading G.E.M. and only wish it could be published once a month. I have a Fairmont stationary gas engine (not a railroad car engine) which is a 4 HP, Type P, No. 9389 Pat. October 19, 1909, 2 cycle built by Fairmont Machine Company, Fairmont, Minnesota.
I also have a Christensen 6 HP, Type B, 350 RPM, S.N. 9673. This engine was made by the Christensen Engineering Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I would appreciate hearing from other Fairmont and Christensen owners.'
Next we hear from GARY WHEELER, 1020 Laurel Avenue, La Marque, Texas 77568: 'I recently bought an old gasoline engine from a farmer. Regretfully, the engine is not complete and I have been unable to determine what the brand name is, so that I could obtain parts. On top of the water hopper is a name tag, but it is made out of aluminum and information is not readable. However, on the side of the engine I find the trademark and the numbers H75Z. Can you tell me what brand of engine this is?' (Gary perhaps someone can help you with identification but as for parts you would have to run an ad under Want Ads in the classified section.)
An interesting note from REV. GEORGE GOODWIN, JR., Box A, Worcester, New York 12197 tells us: 'I would like to extend my appreciation to all who wrote regarding my St. George's and especially to Lee Hitterly for his help with an identification plate. Being a preacher, I'll get a lot of mileage out of an engine named St. Georges.
I had an nice hot-air engine that I was going to restore for show, but the ramifications of a preacher showing a hot-air engine could be more than I could abide.
Happy Collecting and the Lord Bless You All in the New Year.'
Another short letter comes from BEN J. KINSENGER, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania 15552: 'I enjoy your magazine very much and once a week would not be too often to get it. Real good results usually follow from Smoke Rings and ads in Gas Engine Magazine. Keep it up if in the Lord's will.
Now, I'm seeking help for information on a 1 HP Mogul, Serial W 28703 for age and where to locate owner's manual (see ads). What did these sell for new and how many were made?
Also would like information on New Hollands for age and etc. Any help appreciated and letters answered.'
JAY JOHNSON, 6726 Oleander Circle, Roanoke, Virginia 24019 writes: 'I was wondering if you could help me. I have been to several shows in North Carolina, one in Denton and one in Jamestown. There was a man there who had engine carts that he made from scratch. I got one of them. I had his name but have lost it somehow and I would like to get another cart and so would another man.
I was thinking if he gets the G.E.M. he might see my letter and write me or someone who knows of him, please write! Thanks for any help.'
DICK RICHESON, 859 Law Street, San Diego, California 92109 would appreciate any information on an air-cooled 3 HP upright Sattley engine, #V.F. 26884, sold by Montgomery Ward. The engine is missing the entire ignition system. I would like to know what type it has and a diagram of parts. Any help will be appreciated and please include your phone number with your reply.'
VERN TIETZ, Clarkston, Washington 99403 sends this letter: 'Just thought I'd write and let you all know another club has been formed. We are called the Antique Power Club (simple huh?). We are in the Lewis-Clark Valley in Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington. The two towns are separated by the Snake River.
We started this club in October of 1978, and so far have 43 members. We feel this is a pretty good start for only four months of existence. We have already put out our first newsletter and have had a good response to it.
We have several different kinds of equipment in our club, and are getting more all the time. We have several gas tractors and steam traction engines, some old farm equipment, gas engines, of course, and some scale model steam, gas and hot air engines. All in all, we feel we are starting of f with a pretty good variety.
We will have our first meet April 26 through 29 at the Asotin County Fair in Asotin, Washington (just 5 miles from Clarkston). We are anticipating around 50 pieces of equipment on display. I hope we haven't set our hopes too high. I wish to extend a special invitation to anyone who wishes to attend or display. We will have another show at the NezPerce County Fair in Lewiston the middle of September.
We have had great times at our meetings so far. One of our first meetings everyone brought a piece of equipment to show off. We all really enjoyed this, it really helped everyone get acquainted, as we were all pretty much strangers to each other. What better way is there to get acquainted than talking over antique machinery?
Well, I will close this off for now. I hope some of you fellow collectors in our area see this and venture over and pay us a visit sometime.
HERB PERSING, Pittsfield, Pennsylvania 16340 is seeking some information from one of the veteran gas engine buddies. 'Have received your great magazine for a few years now and enjoy it very much. It always seems to take so long for the next one to come.
The column 'Smoke Rings' is a big help to all us engine nuts. There are so many wonderful people in the restoration of old engines.
Have recently purchased a 5 HP Galloway in very rough shape. Would like to know the best way to fix a bad crack in the bore. It's about 4' long and opened up about 1/8' Would be glad for any advice on how to fix it.
A letter seeking help comes from MIKE HALEY, 7167 Haverford, Mentor, Ohio 44060: 'Thanks for a great magazine! I need some help on Fairmount engines. My dad and I own a Fairmount 2 cycle railroad engine with a big aluminum water hopper for cooling. It has a name tag on the front that says it is a 8-13 horsepower, serial number 49475. We know very little about these engines, except that this can run backwards by moving a lever. This engine is in bad shape, it is missing a flywheel, and other major parts. I would like to hear from anyone who owns a Fairmount, or has any information on them. I would like to know where the exhaust comes from. I think it comes out of the bottom, but it is hard to tell. Any help at all would be appreciated.
NORMAN H. PALMER, R.R. 2, Berwick, Nova Scotia BOP 1EO says: 'Just another G.E.M. reader from Nova Scotia, Canada, probably some of you have never heard of it. I live in the beautiful Annapolis Valley and am actively engaged in a mixed farming operation consisting of dairy, pork, and of course, the apple industry for which Nova Scotia is famous.
A large number of publications come into our home, but I have to say I enjoy reading the GEM most of all.
I began collecting engines five years ago, bought my first in December 1973, a 10 HP Acadia, built in Bridgewater just 50 miles from here. Now I have 35 gas engines, one single cylinder diesel 16 HP built by DeLavel and two steam engines.
I would like very much to hear from other collectors with this same 'fever.'
Another newcomer to collecting writes us: 'Help! I am now in collecting old gas engines. I have had this one engine since I was 15 years old. I am 23 now. I do not really know what it is. It looks like a V 1 cylinder engine. Some people I have talked to say it is a Maytag and some say it is a Johnson. I have not found any numbers or a name on it. It is a kick start and has a mixer on it.
The camshaft runs on a rod like a Kohler engine built today. I also have a John Deere type E, 1? HP, 600 RPM, Serial number 302951 and a Wisconsin AHH. I would like to know the age of each of these engines-please help! I am crazy about John Deeres. This comes from DOUGLAS SATHER, 5200 San Paulo Street, Orlando, Florida 32807.
That's about it for now and remember It is better to wear out than rust out........What you CAN DO you OUGHT TO DO, and what you OUGHT TO DO, by the help of God DO!

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Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida recently spoke with Kotaku to offer his thoughts on what went wrong with the development of the original version of the game. Yoshida assumed control of the project less than two months after its official launch when Square Enix replaced the leadership team on the project following a dismal beta and a rocky launch.
Yoshida explained that the original team behind Final Fantasy XI (FFXI) played EverQuest for over a year during the its development for inspiration and to figure out what worked so well and adapt FFXI framework accordingly, something he believes the original FFXIV lacked that led to a failure in the developers to realize that the standard for MMORPGs had been raised in recent years.
Yoshida believes that his team will deliver on the revamping of the game with FFXIV: A Realm Reborn. Especially given what he thinks is on the line.
"We won't make a mistake like FFXIV againif we did, it would be like at the level of destroying the company."
Source: Kotaku
To read the latest guides, news, and features you can visit our Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Game Page.


text: Four hotels in Cusco rank on the listing "25 best hotels of Latin America" of the well known Travel website "Tripadvisor", a great result for a small city as Cusco. Tripadvisor has just published the results of their Travelers' Choice Awards 2014. The hotels were chosen using an algorithm that takes into account both the volume and quality of reviews of a the hotels, in order to create a list of hotels that are both popular and considered worthwhile for travelers on their trip to Latin America. The Cusco hotels that are considered 'best hotels of Latin America' by the users of the Tripadvisor are: Hotel Torre Dorada at number 2, the Palacio Nazarenas, Casa Cartagena Boutique & Spa, InkaTerra La Casona and finally, at number 24, the Garden House One other Peruvian hotel on the list are Los Tambos in Arequipa.


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Tuesday, 16 December 2014
How-to: Order Featured Articles in Joomla 2.5
Changing the article order is also simple enough, except Joomla seems to ignore it... there's another step required.
Thursday, 11 December 2014
How-to: 'Tis the season for on-line safety
Six things you can do:
- Avoid buying things from unfamiliar websites
- Be wary of clicking on competitions on Facebook and Twitter
- Make sure you recognise who's sent your e-cards before you open them
- Don't give out your personal information unless you trust the site
- Don't let the kids download games, films or music from illegal sites
- Remember that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
How-to: Understand DNS Commands
DNS commands are a way to interrogate the vital backbone of the Internet, the Domain Name System. DNS commands can be entered from a command-line interface, the dreaded command prompt, or if you're old-school; terminal. While there are websites and utilities that can front-end these for you, it helps if you know which thing you need to run to answer a particular question when:
- troubleshooting DNS issues
- troubleshooting web server issues
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
News: Full Circle Magazine no91 has arrived
Full circle, the independent magazine for the Ubuntu Linux community, is proud to announce the arrival of Issue 91.
This month:
- Command & Conquer
- How-To : Python, LibreOffice, and Managing Multiple Passwords With A Script
- Graphics : Inkscape.
- Linux Labs: Compiling a Kernel Pt 4 and Kodi Pt 2
- Review: Elementary OS
- Book Review: Web Development with MongoDB and Node.js
- Ubuntu Games: Borderlands 2
Monday, 1 December 2014
How to: Understand DNS Black-listing
SMTP error from remote server after RCPT command:
host: remote.dartington.org
5.7.1 Your message was rejected because the IP address of the server sending your message is in the block list of the SORBS service."
SORBS is an acronym for "Spam and Open Relay Blocking System", one of many anti-spam services in the real-time block-list (RBL) business to which you can subscribe. SORBS also lists Open Proxy servers and machines that appear to be hacked sources of spam.
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Psychologist Tom Cottle puts his talk-show guests on the couch
Here's the pitch: a series featuring a psychologist from academe who hears the siren song of Hollywood. Point of view? He treats celebrities, making them feel better about themselves and all of us feel better about ourselves. Who to star? Why, he's already on the tube. Tom Cottle. So sensitive. So caring. So earnest. He'll charm the pants off you. And those eyes! So limpid, so seductive!
Clinical Psychologist Tom Cottle is television's sympathetic shrink. His weekly half-hour talk show, Tom Cottle: Up Close, is...
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Us Urges Turkey, Europe To Tone Down Rhetoric Amid Row
The United States has called on Turkey and European countries to "tone down the rhetoric" amid tension between Ankara
The United States has called on Turkey and European countries to "tone down the rhetoric" amid tension between Ankara and the continent that kindled with the barring of Turkish officials to campaign for the upcoming constitutional referendum. with later heating up with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Nazism remarks on the European countries.
"I think what we've said about some of the back and forth that we've seen over the past couple of weeks - that we want to see everyone get along and to tone down the rhetoric" U.S. State Department spokesperson Mark Toner told a press briefing on Thursday.
Ankara and the EU have recently engaged in a tense diplomatic row sparked after Germany and the Netherlands barred Turkish ministers from holding rallies for the April 16 referendum on shifting Turkey to an executive presidential system. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accused both countries of using "Nazi era practices," which instantly drew an angry reaction from many EU officials.
Toner also noted that Washington encourages Ankara's aspiration to integrate with the Euro-Atlantic community.
Regarding U.S. State Secretary Rex Tillerson's potential visit to Turkey at the end of March, Toner said there is "nothing to announce yet."
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu had said his U.S. counterpart would pay a visit to Turkey on March 30.
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Film Review
First Published with Starskify – 13th December 2016
Moana is the daughter of the chief of her tribe, and next in line for the title. The sea is her true calling. Ever since she was a small child, she has been drawn to the great blue. Her grandmother teaches her the ancient truths of her ancestors and their travels across the ocean. Against the wishes of her father, Moana strives to follow their footsteps.She sets on a vast adventure to find the mighty demigod Maui, thus righting the wrongs he made against the island Goddess Te Fiti.
Truly Disney
A magical animation, brining the true spirit of Disney to life once more. Moana brings together a captivating story, gorgeous visuals and engaging characters to present a thoroughly enjoyable journey of young ambition. The songs are catchy, exciting and primed for the same attention that the icy Disney predecessor gained back in 2013. There is humour, dramatic plot developments, and charming interactions between characters. What more could you want in a Disney movie?
We are introduced to a positively determined protagonist, she sticks to her true calling throughout. Her relationship with her Grandmother is such a touching and heartwarming sight, proving that Disney never fail to get emotions high in their features. The beautiful symbolic appearance of the ghostly manta ray deepens their bond brilliantly. There's an underlying theme of culture and myths, which are incorporated incredibly smoothly. The combination of classic Disney and alternative civilisation is brilliantly perceived.
A Different Kind of Princess
One element that I adore when considering Moana is the distinct lack of romantic interest for the 16-year-old character. She's unlike other Disney princesses, which is such a refreshing sight to see. Voiced by young newcomer, Auli'i Cravalho. She's a Polynesian girl, destined to be the next chief of her tribe. Not just another caucasian heroine. There's no knight or prince in sight either. Instead, we're graced with a resistant demigod, obsessed with himself to aid her during her journey. It's a brilliant friendship that is formed between the two. Following a classic hostility during their first meeting, they come to an agreement and travel the seas together.
Maui himself is a brilliant addition to Moana's adventure, wonderfully voiced by Dwayne Johnson himself. His rendition of You're Welcome stands out excellently. The tattoos scattered all across his body come to life, bringing more quirky additions to his character. In fact, they act like a character all of their own. At times, the former shapeshifter acts as a mentor to the teenager, teaching her the ways of the sea. This form then alters later on, with feisty Moana then taking control of the situation and encouraging the demigod to finish what he started.
Friends With the Ocean
Maui's tattoos aren't the only characterised matter evident in the film either. Moana shares a close connection with the sea from the off start. Even when as a small child, the protagonist was drawn to the deep blue. Despite the stern words from her father – conducted through the means of song – she still establishes her yearn to go out to sea. There is a mystical bond shared between Moana and the sea, which supports her adventure throughout. From the capabilities of returning her to the boat, to providing an epic path during the concluding scenes.
Can we just mention the pig for one moment.. Moana's little pink nosed companion Pua may not have had much screen time but it may just be one the most adorable parts of the first half of the movie. Secretly I was hoping the puppy-like animal would appear on the journey too, alas it was just not meant to be. Disney heroes can't go without an animal companion of some sort. Moana is assisted by a dumb chicken, completely unaware of his surroundings. He's the village idiot sort, providing humour even in times of peril. The addition may not provide useful support like other Disney heroine companions, but that may be why he's such an enjoyable sight.
It's a delightful, coming of age story. A tale of an inspiring young girl and her quest to become a master way finder of the Pacific. The pairing of Moana and Maui bring forth entertainment and fun in vast quantities. A well put together feature, that cruises through an epic journey of self-discovery and unexpected friendship.


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Changing your behavior is a key component to conquering obesity. Crash diets that cause people to lose weight drastically almost always backfire because there is no change in behavior and habits. Surgical procedures are a last resort. Obesity is a lifestyle, and conquering obesity is a lifestyle also. Losing focus is a common problem with those who are trying to lose weight and keep it off.
Most of us do not have goals, and are generally not in the habit of goal setting. Many of us think we have goals, because we have stated what we want. However, if we have not written them down in completely positive language, and eliminated goals that conflict with each other, then we do not truly have goals.
What is positive language? A statement that uses positive words and not negative words toward achieving a goal. An example of a positive statement would be, "I weigh 150 pounds. I am fit and trim, and full of energy."
Negative Statements
To the contrary, examples of negative statements are, "I will not be fat anymore. I will not overeat. I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I will not eat fattening foods." While these negative statements appear to say what you want at first, they truly only say what you don't want, and the subconscious mind does not know the difference between want and not, it only focuses on subjects.
Therefore, if you speak of not being fat, it only hears being fat; if it hears you speak of not overeating, it only hears overeating; and if it hears you being sick and tired of being sick and tired, it only actually registers being sick and tired.
The subconscious is very literal, so use positive language at all times. Notice I also made the statement in the present tense, even though I may currently be 210 pounds and not 160. The subconscious mind does not register the words I will either, because it has no concept of past and future.
Think of dreams; have you ever dreamed of something and it seemed like it was an episode that took forever, yet when you awoke you realized the entire dream sequence took place in minutes while you dozed off? Or have you experienced a dream where people you know may look as they did many years ago? This is because the subconscious is simply storing images and words as they happen, not in past or future tense. It is important therefore to speak into your life what you want, and not what you don't want.
Developing Goals
Developing your goals is a process, and will help you in your quest to becoming motivated and staying that way. Ask yourself why you want to lose weight. Carry around a notepad and pen for a few days and write down every benefit you can think of that relates to weight loss. You will use these to develop not only a goal, but also a mission statement.
Some common examples are wanting to have more energy to spend quality time with family and friends, being able to fit into all your clothes, improving your health for longevity, wanting to feel comfortable in public, desiring to climb stairs or perform daily tasks without becoming breathless or fatigued, wanting to be more active with your children, or wanting to wear a nice outfit you saw.
In a few days, you should be able to write a statement similar to this:
"By August 31st I weigh 150 pounds. I eat foods that are healthy for me, and I enjoy them. I am able to fit into that nice bikini I saw at the beach shop last month, and I look awesome in it. I am able to run and play with my children and have boundless energy. I remain energized throughout the day and am very alert at work. I feel great while following my new meal and exercise plan, and am happy that I am making changes that will improve my health and longevity, so that I am alive and healthy for myself and my loved ones for a long time."
Of course you will customize your statement to fit your life, but you get the point. Make sure all of your statements are positive and in the here and now.
The next step is to keep focused on your goals. Once you write your statement down, keep it posted where you can see it daily, such as next to your bathroom mirror, or stuck on the refrigerator door. You must keep your goals literally in front of you in order to maintain focus.
The mind begins to steer you in the direction that you are focused on, just as you steer a car down the road. Letting your goals out of your focus is like looking down or away while driving, or letting go of the steering wheel: eventually you will crash. Lets avoid the crash and plan for success.
The first week is always the hardest regardless of what your eating plan is, whether it be low fat, low carbohydrate or anything else you will no doubt feel the uncomfortable feeling of hunger pangs at first. The good news is that if you can make it through the first two weeks you will have a significantly better chance of meeting your goal. Your appetite will become significantly smaller, which will likely escape your notice at first.
Realize that you aim to succeed by all means, but not meeting your goal does not mean total failure. If you end up cheating or missing a scheduled workout its not the end of the world. Beware of beating yourself up and deeming yourself a failure, and instead accept that everyone makes mistakes and get back up on your horse and right back on your plan. We're all human and we are bound to fail once and awhile.


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A case against a man charged with kidnapping and raping a Westminster woman has been dismissed after the alleged victim recanted the allegations and requested charges be dropped.
Charges against John W. Wagner Jr., 42, of Gloucester were dismissed yesterday in Gardner District Court after Assistant District Attorney Cheryl R. Riddle told the court that prosecutors would no longer pursue the case.
Mr. Wagner had been charged with three counts of aggravated rape and one count of kidnapping for assaults the victim said took place June 26 and 27 in her home in Westminster. The victim described the all-night sexual assault as torture and said Mr. Wagner then forced her to pack his belongings in her car, drive him to a bank and withdraw all her money.
State police arrested Mr. Wagner June 27 after a motorist reported seeing him hit the victim while the car was parked in a lot in Concord.
In an affidavit the victim filed seeking to have the charges dropped, she said only that she made the request because she felt it was in her and her child's best interests at the time.
"The alleged victim in this matter does not want to pursue further prosecution of these charges and has recanted all allegations," Ms Riddle wrote in court papers.


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Prodrive Racing Australia Has a New Name but the Same Goals
Prodrive Racing Australia is a team which competes in the Australian V8 Supercars Championship since its foundation in 2003, reaching a peak in 2015 when Mark Winterbottom has won drivers' championship title.
Ahead of 2018 V8 Supercars season, the team changed its name to Tickford Racing, continuing to run four Ford Falcons in the Australian premier racing competition.
The team based in Campbellfield, Victoria, was founded in 2003 when the British motorsport and advanced engineering group Prodrive purchased Glenn Seton Racing team. The first step was renaming the team to Ford Performance Racing. The idea was the promotion of the Melbourne-based manufacturer Ford Performance Vehicles which was owned by Prodrive.
Ambitious project had a slow start
The new team has big ambitions. The program was expanded and FPR fielded three cars instead of only one. Glenn Seton, Craig Lowndes, and David Besnard were the drivers in the team's first year which was marked by Craig's win at Phillip Island Circuit. Lowndes finished 5th in the standings what was a solid achievement for the start.
In 2004, Ford Performance Racing reduced the program to two cars, driven by Lowndes and Seton. However, that season was really poor for the team. Even after taking the second place at Bathurst 1000, Seton and Lowndes couldn't be happy with their final results as they finished 15th and 20th respectively.
Both drivers left the team in 2005. Greg Ritter and Jason Bright were brought as the replacements. Bright had a solid campaign and finished 9th in the final standings, while Ritter struggled and was replaced with David Brabham for the last two rounds. FPR finished 8th in the Teams' Championship that year.
FPR's progress began in 2006
Mark Winterbottom joined Jason Bright in 2006 as one of the drivers of Ford BA Falcons. That was very good year for Ford Performance Racing which finished second in the Teams' championship. Winterbottom finished 3rd in the Drivers' championship with two race wins and numerous podium finishes in his account, while Bright, who scored five wins that year, was 5th overall. Driving alongside, they won Sandown 500, one of the most important races of the season.
Bright left FPR in 2007 and was replaced by Steven Richards. FPR already was established as one of the best teams in V8 Supercars championship and that was proved during that season. The team dropped to the 4th position in the Teams' championship after Winterbottom won two races, both in Bahrain, while Richards was triumphant at Surfers Paradise.
The most disappointing moment that year definitely was when Winterbottom left the circuit late in the race while leading at Bathurst. However, both drivers were among Top 10 in the final standings – Mark ended 5th and Steven 7th.
Seven races wins for Winterbottom in 2008
The same pair of drivers was in 2008 and again both did well. Winterbottom was the title contender until the last round when his form dropped and lost the battle for the trophy to Jamie Whincup. However, Frosty, what is Winterbottom's nickname, had a wonderful first half of the campaign during which he scored no less than seven race wins.
On the other side, Richards won only once, at Hidden Valley Raceway, but had many strong finishes before taking the 8th place overall. Nevertheless, his results helped the team to finish 2nd in the Teams' championship, losing to Triple Eight Race Engineering, by only 55 points.
In 2009, when new Ford FG Falcon was introduced, Winterbottom and Richards failed to repeat good results from the previous campaign. Mark scored two wins before finishing 5th overall but Richards dropped to the 13th position after having just two podiums that year. The team finished 4th in 2009 Supercars standings.
Chasing the big rival in the Teams' championship
For the second time in his career, Winterbottom was close to the title in 2010. He was in fine form during the whole season, scored three wins and plenty of podiums, but that wasn't enough for the triumph, so he finished 3rd overall, behind James Courtney and Jamie Whincup. Unfortunately, Richards' results have continued to deteriorate and he dropped to the 15th position. For the second year in the row, Ford Performance Racing finished 4th in the Teams' championship.
It wasn't surprising when Richards was replaced with Will Davison for the season of 2011. That change resulted with better results and FPR moved up to the 2nd place in the standings. Winterbottom again was among title contenders but again finished 3rd, behind Whincup and Lowndes, while Davison was 7th.
The 2012 season was even better and FPR narrowly missed the title, again after the tight battle with Triple Eight Racing Engineering. Winterbottom and Davison had a strong start of campaign. They won 9 out of 13 races, but later in the year they scored only two more wins but having numerous podiums. At the end of the campaign, Mark and Will were 3rd and 4th respectively.
The team got new owners in 2013
In 2013, the team went through another overhaul. Prodrive sold the team to Rod Nash and Rusty French. The next chapter of the history started well for the team. Winterbottom won the Bathurst 1000 before finishing 4th in the standings, but Davison now was the one who was better as he finished 3rd in the standings, despite having less number of wins than his teammate. FPR again was as a vice-champion.
Chaz Mostert joined the team in 2014, replacing Davison. The new driver immediately met the expectations after winning the Bathurst 1000. However, Frosty had the upper hand at the end of the season as he finished 3rd in the standings, while Chaz was 7th. Unfortunately, the team again wasn't able to climb to the throne and had to settle for the another runner-up title.
FPR became Prodrive Racing Australia and finally wins the title
In 2015, the team has changed its name to Prodrive Racing Australia. That was caused after Ford decided to pull out from the Supercars championship, starting from 2016. The team introduced new Ford FG X Falcon and that year one trophy finally was won. Mark Winterbottom became a champion after scoring nine race wins, including Sandown 500. Frosty that year also finished 2nd at Bathurst.
However, the team again wasn't successful in assault to the trophy and again finished behind its biggest rival Triple Eight Race Engineering. Probably the main reason for losing that battle was Mostert's injury in the qualifying for the Bathurst 1000. Earlier in the year he was in very good form but was forced to miss the last four rounds. His replacements were unable to emulate Chaz's results what proved to be decisive for losing the Teams' championship battle in the final round.
Winterbottom failed in an attempt to defend his crown in 2016 as he finished 6th in the points, just in front of Mostert, while Prodrive Racing Australia dropped to the 4th position in the V8 Supercars Championship.
Customer teams
Since 2010 the team prepares cars for the customer teams. Rod Nash Racing was the first who arrived under the Prodrive's umbrella and later was joined by Charlie Schwerkolt Racing, Super Black Racing, and Britek Motorsport. Over the years, Prodrive Racing has run a number of customer cars for other franchises.
The team is also involved in the development series as well as in Dunlop V8 Supercars Series. The biggest success was achieved in 2016 when Garry Jacobson and Jack Le Brocq finished 1st and 2nd respectively, winning 11 out of 16 races for the team.
Tickford Racing will run four Fords in 2018
Another milestone change followed ahead of 2018 V8 Supercars seasons when the team has been renamed to Tickford Racing. The team unites all operations from Prodrive Racing Australia and customer teams, fielding four cars for a new season – #5 for Mark Winterbottom, #6 for Cameron Waters, #55 for Chaz Mostert and #56 for Richie Stanaway.
Photo: Tickford Racing, thenationals.com.au, zimbio.com, orrconsteel.com.au, abc.net.au


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GPlusMedia — the company behind GaijinPot (gaijinpot.com), Japan Today (japantoday.com) and Savvy Tokyo (savvytokyo.com) — is looking for an accomplished content creator to take over the position of Editor of Savvy Tokyo. This is a one-year contract starting in May 2019 (flexible) with the opportunity to extend.
Savvy Tokyo is a lifestyle web magazine for international women and their families living in Japan, and even more specifically, in the wider Kanto area. Launched in 2013 as a website targeting predominantly expat women, today it has grown to reach an audience made up of women of all backgrounds and demographics. Our readership has tripled in the past two years, meaning that now more than ever we have a responsibility to provide our readers with correct, essential, entertaining and meaningful content. Our articles cover all aspects of life in Japan, including culture, lifestyle, health and beauty, food and drinks, recipes, life in Japan with kids, relationships, life hacks, out-and-about information and more.
As Editor of Savvy Tokyo, you will be in charge of running the website day-to-day, as well as spearheading projects and opportunities for the site's continued growth as part of the GPlus brand family, as well as the English media industry in Japan as a whole.
*Produce strategic, SEO-friendly, high-quality editorial content that fits Savvy Tokyo's audience
*Manage Savvy Tokyo's monthly content schedule to make sure that we are publishing a minimum of five to six articles per week in a balanced way that reflects on all our categories: food, lifestyle, families, careers, health and beauty, fashion
*Edit writers' articles
*Review writers' pitches, give directions that will help them narrow down their pitch and produce higher quality content
*Develop new ideas and features for the site that can help it grow and be monetized
*Work closely with the sales team on advertorials and potential sales leads
*Manage Savvy Tokyo's social media
*Write original articles, including conducting interviews, reflecting on seasonal topics and trending topics in and around Tokyo
*Manage Savvy Tokyo's newsletter once a week
*Manage the website's SEO in conjunction with the marketing team
*Create new campaigns, reader giveaways, seasonal contests, etc with the help of the marketing team
*Commission articles to already existing contributors
*Work closely with the design team to help elevate Savvy Tokyo's visual appeal (strive to produce better lead and in-text images, assign photoshop work, etc).
*Select impactful visuals for each article that will help the article perform well
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It shouldn't surprise anyone that the Indians fell from the top 10, or that the Cardinals might move in. The biggest surprise is that the Dodgers and Phillies were so quickly crowded out of the top two spots. As a result, we have three new teams in the top five, as the Astros and Rays moved into the top two rungs, and the Mariners moved up to No. 5.
The Astros' jump up to claim the top slot may have been the most impressive gain of the week, but the Cardinals and Reds made even bigger gains over Week 1, advancing seven spots apiece. And can the teams that declined rally? The Red Sox, our No. 1 team on Opening Day, slipped down to No. 12, while the injury-wracked Yankees almost fell from the top 10. The biggest drop was suffered by the Rockies (nine spots).
The challenge for the week to come is how well the hot teams can consolidate their gains. This early, you're going to see some big swings in the rankings -- anyone remember last year's Mets? But last year also showed us how teams such as the Rays and A's can rise high late in the season. Which teams will make this week's results stick?
For Week 2, our panel of voters was composed of Bradford Doolittle, Christina Kahrl, Eric Karabell, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield.
Previous: Preseason | Week 1
1. Houston Astros
2019 record:11-5
Week 1 ranking:7
This week's matchups: 2 games at Oakland, 3 at Texas
What to watch: Houston will head into Tuesday night's game against the A's riding a nine-game win streak after consecutive sweeps of the A's, Yankees and Mariners. Like their 42-16 start in 2017, this is the kind of run that could put away the AL West race by June -- if they can keep it going. And keep an eye on Jose Altuve. After homering in five straight games last week, he saw his bid to tie the team record of six straight come up short. But who says the former MVP won't keep raking?
2. Tampa Bay Rays
2019 record:12-4
Week 1 ranking:5
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. Baltimore, 3 vs. Boston
What to watch: Friday's series opener against Boston potentially pits Blake Snell and Rick Porcello in a showdown between former Cy Young winners. Austin Meadows is enjoying a breakout season after six early-season homers and 17 RBIs, reminding people why he was once a top Pirates prospect. Watch for Joey Wendle too; the Rays' best position player via WAR last year is expected back from the IL.
3. Milwaukee Brewers
2019 record:10-6
Week 1 ranking:3
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. St. Louis, 4 vs. L.A. Dodgers
What to watch: It's a tough week on the schedule, but it's also an opportunity to climb higher. Winning last weekend's series against the Dodgers was nice, but next weekend both teams return to the site of the Brewers' National League Championship Series Game 7 loss to L.A. And you know you want to see if Christian Yelich can continue his career ownage of Clayton Kershaw now that the Dodgers ace is back in action. Yelich has two homers and a 1.240 OPS in 23 plate appearances, but he also has seven strikeouts.
4. New York Mets
2019 record:9-6
Week 1 ranking:4
This week's matchups: 3 games at Philadelphia, 3 at St. Louis
What to watch:While some might wonder ifPete Alonsocan keep up his early-season hitting exploits, fantasy fans already know this should be a two-start week for Noah Syndergaard, with turns on Monday night and next weekend. So far, Thor is throwing his fastball more often than he has since 2015, with velocity sitting at about 98 mph, while generating an eye-popping 20-2 ratio of strikeouts to walks in his first three starts. Hitters are managing an exit velocity of just 83.9 mph against him, tied for second lowest in baseball.
5. Seattle Mariners
2019 record:13-5
Week 1 ranking:10
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. Cleveland, 4 at L.A. Angels
What to watch:Suffering a sweep at the hands of the Astros may have reminded Seattle who the big dogs of the AL West are, but the Mariners' surprising hot start is creating new heroes on the national stage. Start with Marco Gonzales, still 4-0 despite Seattle's loss in his last start. Also, what has gotten into Daniel Vogelbach? The beefy backup 1B/DH has ripped 10 extra-base hits, six of them home runs in just 12 games, slugging .973.
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
2019 record:9-8
Week 1 ranking:1
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. Cincinnati, 4 at Milwaukee
What to watch: Welcome back the Dodgers' inconsistency that bedeviled them in years past. Their six-game losing streak they finally snapped Sunday was their longest since they tumbled 11 straight times in 2017. But now thatClayton Kershawis due back from the IL to pitch Monday night, L.A. might be able to flip the script and reel off a winning streak.
7. St. Louis Cardinals
2019 record:9-6
Week 1 ranking:14
This week's matchups: 3 games at Milwaukee, 3 vs. N.Y. Mets
What to watch:It's early, but the slight improvement Marcell Ozuna is showing in his average launch angle (up three points) is showing bigger dividends in his power, as he's slugging almost 200 points higher. A trip to Miller Park should give him a good venue to see how well those improvements will pay off against the Brewers in an already important NL Central showdown.
8. Atlanta Braves
2019 record:9-6
Week 1 ranking:8
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. Arizona, 3 at Cleveland
What to watch:A little later than teammates Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson might be having his own breakout season at the plate in his age-25 season; his .995 OPS is best among NL shortstops. And with three games against the team that traded him to lead off the week, he might be able to show off what Arizona missed out on after sending Swanson to Atlanta in the now-infamous Shelby Miller trade.
9. Philadelphia Phillies
2019 record:9-5
Week 1 ranking:2
This week's matchups:3 games vs. N.Y. Mets, 4 at Colorado
What to watch:Everybody knew when the Phillies signed Bryce Harper that they were getting an OBP machine. What was less expected was that Andrew McCutchen would slide into the leadoff role and be just as potent at getting aboard -- the duo of free-agent additions are tied for the MLB lead with 14 walks apiece. How that grinding approach works out against the Mets should bear watching in the first series between the teams this season.
10. New York Yankees
2019 record:6-9
Week 1 ranking: 6
This week's matchups:2 games vs. Boston, 4 vs. Kansas City
What to watch: The banged-up Yankees aren't in great shape for their first matchups with the Red Sox. New York enters the week having lost five of six, and has lost six of nine at home against teams that can't be considered the iron of the AL -- the Orioles, Tigers and White Sox. This is a big week for left-hander James Paxton, who gets his first taste of the rivalry when he faces Chris Sale. Paxton (1-2, 6.80) said he thought he was tipping pitches in Houston when he allowed five runs and eight hits, including two homers, in four innings last Wednesday.
11. Washington Nationals
2019 record:7-7
Week 1 ranking:12
This week's matchups:3 games vs. San Francisco, 3 at Miami
What to watch: The Nationals will want to take advantage of two weaker foes as their present .500 record isn't going to cut it in the ultra-competitive NL East. Doing his part so far is Anthony Rendon, who entered Sunday ranked as follows: tied for second in slugging (.922), second in isolated power (.510), third in wOBA (.553) and third in WRC+ (242).
12. Boston Red Sox
2019 record:6-10
Week 1 ranking:11
This week's matchups: 1 game vs. Baltimore, 2 at N.Y. Yankees, 3 at Tampa Bay
What to watch: The weekend series against the Rays takes on a bit of importance as the Red Sox dig out from their slow start, and having their Cy Young-winning trio of Rick Porcello, David Price and Chris Sale lined up to pitch might still look good on paper, but Boston's starters have an MLB-worst 7.34 ERA, and their rotation's strikeout rate of 18.8 percent ranks 27th.
13. San Diego Padres
2019 record:11-6
Week 1 ranking:13
This week's matchups:2 games vs. Colorado, 4 vs. Cincinnati
What to watch: The Padres head home in first place after a 7-3 road trip despite having a minus-3 run differential on the season. Part of the reason is their pitchers have been great at stranding runners (NL-high 108), but of course that also means they're letting a lot of guys on in the first place.Fernando Tatis Jr. came alive on the trip, posting a 1.180 OPS. Now he'll try to impress the home fans, in front of whom his OPS is just .619.
14. Cleveland Indians
2019 record:8-7
Week 1 ranking:9
This week's matchups:3 games at Seattle, 3 vs. Atlanta
What to watch:As if getting swept by the Royals over the weekend wasn't bad enough, seeing Corey Kluber get crushed Sunday while walking five batters in a turn for the first time in his career doesn't bode well. And when will Jose Ramirez's bat come to life? Between a .373 OPS and no homers so far, last year's MVP-worthy breakout seems like a distant memory.
15. Oakland Athletics
2019 record:10-9
Week 1 ranking:16
This week's matchups:2 games vs. Houston, 3 vs. Toronto
What to watch:Fueled in part by Khris Davis' MLB-leading 10 home runs, the A's will have to run their streak of seven straight games with multiple home runs up against the Astros, but will at least miss both Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole in their abbreviated series.
16. Chicago Cubs
2019 record:5-9
Week 1 ranking:19
This week's matchups:3 games at Miami, 3 vs. Arizona
What to watch:Following a snow postponement Sunday in Chicago, the Cubs head to warmer climates having somewhat righted their ship following a 1-6 start. Offense hasn't been an issue, especially if Jason Heyward can continue his resurgence. Heyward has a .375/.460/.700 slash line with four homers and 10 RBIs. Two big changes from his recent struggles: an improved launch angle (19 degrees this year after being at 9.0 from 2015-18) and a K rate of just 8.0 percent (second best in baseball).
17. Minnesota Twins
2019 record:8-4
Week 1 ranking:15
This week's matchups:4 games vs. Toronto, 3 at Baltimore
What to watch:The surprising first-place Twins have a chance to pad their AL Central lead against the AL East's bottom-feeders. Eddie Rosario has helped fuel Minnesota with an 1.187 OPS over the past nine games, but his combined career OPS against Toronto and Baltimore is just .647.
18. Pittsburgh Pirates
2019 record:8-6
Week 1 ranking:18
This week's matchups:2 games at Detroit, 3 vs. San Francisco
What to watch:The Pirates, who were 15-5 in interleague play last season, dive in against the AL for the first time this season Tuesday and Wednesday at Detroit. Pittsburgh's surprising pitching staff (2.69 ERA) faces a pair of teams hitting below .210 for the season.
19. Los Angeles Angels
2019 record:8-7
Week 1 ranking:21
This week's matchups: 3 games at Texas, 4 vs. Seattle
What to watch: Getting Mike Trout back from his strained groin, because after five homers and a 1.529 OPS in his first dozen games, nobody who doesn't pitch for a living wanted to see his hot start come to an end. He's supposed to travel to Texas, not a moment too soon for an injury-wracked Angels team trying to stay over .500.
20. Cincinnati Reds
2019 record:5-9
Week 1 ranking:27
This week's matchups:3 at L.A. Dodgers, 4 at San Diego
What to watch:Yasiel Puig hit his first home run as a Red on Sunday, just in time to get off the schneid as he faces his former teammates in his former home ballpark. Will a return to Dodger Stadium cure what has been ailing Puig's bat? As bad as Puig's season has been (.502 OPS), it's almost 100 points better than fellow former Dodger Matt Kemp (.405).
21. Detroit Tigers
2019 record:8-7
Week 1 ranking:23
This week's matchups: 2 vs. Pittsburgh, 4 vs. White Sox
What to watch:Tune in Tuesday to see how Matthew Boyd -- whiffing batters at an MLB-best 15.1 K/9 clip -- fares against the Pirates, who beat him badly in both of his previous starts against them. And then stay tuned to see if he draws the assignment against the White Sox on Sunday -- Boyd has an 18-inning scoreless streak against them ever since Chicago inflicted a five-run inning on him on Aug. 27, 2017.
22. San Francisco Giants
2019 record:7-10
Week 1 ranking:26
This week's matchups:3 games at Washington, 3 at Pittsburgh
What to watch:After suffering their third shutout loss of the season Sunday, the Giants have been held to one run or none in seven of their first 17 games, they're below the Mendoza line at the plate, last in the league in OPS (.572) and OBP (.259), and next-to-last in runs (averaging just 2.76 per game). All of that has combined to mute the excellent start from the pitching staff, whose 2.75 ERA ranks third in the majors.
23. Arizona Diamondbacks
2019 record:7-9
Week 1 ranking:20
This week's matchups:3 at Atlanta, 3 at Cubs
What to watch:Coming off a 4-5 homestand, the D-backs open a 10-game trip looking to build some positive momentum.Robbie Rayis scheduled to start Tuesday's opener at Atlanta, and though he has allowed three or fewer hits in three straight starts to begin the season, he also has 11 walks. Pitch count issues have prevented him from going deeper than 5 innings.
24. Texas Rangers
2019 record:7-7
Week 1 ranking:22
This week's matchups:3 games vs. Angels, 3 vs. Astros
What to watch:This figures to be a challenging week for the Rangers, who scored just four runs in suffering a three-game sweep at the Angels earlier this month, then tangle with the red-hot Astros. Texas' rotation, which was held together with bubble gum and shoestrings to begin with, could use some good signs from Shelby Miller, who is scheduled to make two starts, including Monday. His first two starts haven't gone well (5 IP, 8 walks, 3.18 WHIP, 9.53 ERA).
25. Toronto Blue Jays
2019 record:5-11
Week 1 ranking:24
This week's matchups:4 games at Minnesota, 3 at Oakland
What to watch:The combination of a slow start, an injury-wracked pitching staff and a long road trip may not sound like a great week to watch them, but the window for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get called up without being credited with a full season of service time should soon open. He already has hit his first home run at Triple-A Buffalo, so it's only a matter of time.
26. Colorado Rockies
2019 record:4-12
Week 11 ranking:17
This week's matchups:2 games at San Diego, 4 vs. Philadelphia
What to watch:Needless to say, the Rockies are in scramble mode, having lost 12 of 13 before German Marquez one-hit the Giants on Sunday. They're tied with the Marlins for last in the NL with 46 runs (which can't last, right?), and start the week with two games at the first-place Padres. Then they host the Phillies at Coors Field, where they still haven't won a game this season (0-5).
27. Chicago White Sox
2019 record:5-9
Week 1 ranking:25
This week's matchups: 3 games vs. Kansas City, 4 at Detroit
What to watch: Check out Tim Anderson 's see-ball, hit-ball approach while he's still hot: his MLB-high .500 BABIP while seeing just 3.27 pitches per plate appearance (185th out of 188 players). What the White Sox need to see is their rotation get turned around; their 6.78 ERA is second-worst in the majors, with both Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez combining to allow 31 runs in 29 IP.
28. Baltimore Orioles
2019 record:6-10
Week 1 ranking:30
This week's matchups: 1 game at Boston, 3 at Tampa Bay, 3 vs. Minnesota
What to watch: The O's might be mired in a 2-8 skid, but they've been more competitive than expected, Chris Davis finally did end his epic oh-fer, and they should get Alex Cobb back from the IL to shore up the rotation this week.
29. Kansas City Royals
2019 record:5-10
Week 1 ranking:28
This week's matchups: 3 games at White Sox, 4 at N.Y. Yankees
What to watch:Brad Keller is showing that his strong rookie season was no fluke, opening the season with four straight quality starts, five if you count back to last season. With a 1.8 ground ball/fly ball ratio that rates in the top five and a strikeout rate that's going up, he might take the injured Salvador Perez's place as a legit Royals All-Star.
30. Miami Marlins
2019 record:4-12
Week 1 ranking:29
This week's matchups:3 games vs. Cubs, 3 vs. Washington
What to watch:The lineup may be struggling to score, averaging just 2.9 runs per game, and they may not have won a series yet this season, but they finally reached five figures in attendance for a home game in both of their weekend games. Will the marquee power of the Cubs and Nationals keep that streak going? Having Trevor Richards and Caleb Smith going strong in the rotation might also help.
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So was he joking according to Jake Taper as they were both signing the book with the previous recipients – aparently Michelle got the prize too.
As for Jr.jr, he shows again how his sense of humor is like Jr
She may have held her sarcasm, but the Norwegian press certainly declared them arrogant for their general behavior including snubbing the king.
The king must master a special way of sarcasm, because On facebook Taper writes
at photo op, Norwegian royals express surprise at press scrum. Queen Sonia: "Are you used to this?" POTUS: "Unfortunately. "
Obviously, went over Obama's head. In the Guardian version of the story
44% of Norwegians believe it was rude of Obama to cancel his scheduled lunch with King Harald, with only 34% saying they believe it was acceptable.
Which proves Norwegians are way more tolerant than Americans. According to a CNN poll, 80% think he doesn't deserve the prize. Of course, this being CNN, one has to go to the PDF to get that number. They fudge answers to different questions in one sentence to avoid saying 80%
Nineteen percent of people questioned in the poll released Wednesday afternoon say Obama currently deserves the prize, with another 35 percent saying that it's likely he will eventually accomplish enough in office to deserve the award
The Daily Beast coverage, not unlike Wanda Sykes contains a Clinton comparison
Obama is the second sitting American president to visit Norway. Ten years ago, President Clinton traveled to the country at the invitation of King Harald. "When Clinton was here he was walking into cafes in downtown Oslo, shaking hands with Norwegians on the street," said Simonsen. "It doesn't seem as if we are going to experience something similar with President Obama."
To which a B0bot immediately replies, Giuliani style
Ten years ago, there was no 9/11, no global war on terror – as such Clinton could move about freely – walk the streets of Oslo and do what not. Today, the situation is different as the security imperatives of being a US president are vast…"
Niceties and protocol aside, the Guardian reports that
Peace activists opposed to the Afghanistan war are planning a 5,000-strong protest in Oslo.
Which should be the center of the event considering Obama already has more troops deployed than Bush ever did
Obama has now escalated deployments in the Af-Pak region to 98,000 US troops. So in Af-Pak and Iraq, he will now have a total of 222,000 US troops deployed, 36,000 more than Bush ever had – 186,000 was Bush's highest total.
Those numbers do not include the private contractors
The Pentagon released a report showing that Obama already had a total of 242,657 private contractors in action, as of June 30th.
In other Jr-jr.jr news, Bush is catching up in popularity to Obama
Perhaps the greatest measure of Obama's declining support is that just 50% of voters now say they prefer having him as President to George W. Bush, with 44% saying they'd rather have his predecessor.
Either that, or Obama is catching to W's "legacy"
So, once again, who is entitled to sarcasm again? Not Michelle.
In full self-congratulatory mode, the media covered this inaugural 35 times more than the last
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – President Barack Obama's inauguration generated an unprecedented 35,000 stories in the world's major newspapers, television and radio broadcasts over the past day — about 35 times more than the last presidential swearing-in — a monitoring group said on Wednesday.
And how did the teevee watchers react to all the hoopla? Well, in prime time that night,the
biggest story of the century so far."
according to Reuters came in after American Idol . MediaWeek
Led by American Idol, Fox got over the "hump" in winning fashion, with 5.72 million more viewers the second most-watched network, ABC. American Idol, of course, stood well above anything else on the evening, with 22.42 million viewers and an 8.9 rating/22 share among adults 18-49 from 8-9 p.m.
ABC was on the map care of two-hour special Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration, which averaged a healthy 12.58 million viewers (#2) and a 3.7/ 9 among adults 18-49 (#3) from 8-10 p.m.
I guess for the TV watchers it was the second biggest story of the century
As a bonus, Politico has a list of 10 Democrats Obama should watch out for
Some are there because they are really progressive – such as Barbara Lee or Henry Waxman – and therefore dangerous to Teh One.
Some, because their penchant for gaffes – such as Biden and…Michelle
She's glamorous, she's on message, she's the nation's favorite mom — and now she has nowhere to go but down. The press, which helped savage Michelle Obama for her "proud of my country" remark during the campaign, has since built her into a 21st century Jackie O. With the spotlight shining so brightly on her now, any misstep by the first lady — a slip of the tongue, a too-frank statement, any disagreement with the administration's positions — could reflect harshly on her husband.
In other words, the media teases : "we made her, we can take her down".
Yup. Unless they find another woman to deride.
They retire the number of outstanding athletes that leave a team. Michelle Obama had the job she held eliminated! Was she that irreplaceable? Or not maybe it was as needed as Caroline's job for NYC
She hasn't shown up for work very regularly over the last year or so, so when Michelle Obama's $300,000 job was cut at the University of Chicago Hospitals, it may have been hard to notice the difference.
I suppose, now that Michelle's Keep the poor out initiative has been implemented, the security guard can do her duties. because Michelle is taking her office buddy with her
President-elect Barack Obama announced this week that he plans to name Susan Sher to the post of associate counsel to the president, where she will work on legal issues associated with health care policy and provide legal advice to the first lady. It's a position she won't find unfamiliar: Sher is general counsel and a vice president at the University of Chicago Medical Center and has been a close friend and mentor to Michelle Obama for many years.
It will be fun in the White House, but bad news for the poor seeking medical care.
They also both worked on medical center initiatives that have become the focus of a Senate Republicans' inquiry into whether the nonprofit hospital has been "culling the least profitable patients from its emergency room."
After all, not all hospitals can hire security guards like Chicago Medical Center. Some can use legislation to help them doing that.
actual title from BBC News and the best of the season! Seems directly related to my previous entry, non? I think I shall use it often
Mrs Obama said "no", and was then heard to say: "He was sweet and pathetic."
Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor clarified after the programme that she had actually said "sweet, empathetic".
This brings us back to W.O.R.M
"Ponies, dude. Ponies! Get with the program!"
Isn't that great that now that Michele has got senior party handlers, there's a campaign spokesman ready to pull the W.O.R.M for her?
And , oops! Too bad I didn't take a screenshot of the good title – they changed it around since I last looked, now more Obama friendly – seems we're the mean ones – so there!
Hey, Michelle and handlers: you missed a spot when scrubbing (saved the article)
In an interview with Glamour magazine, Michelle Obama reveals that her husband, Barack, is so "snore-y and stinky" when he wakes up in the morning that their daughters won't crawl into bed with him.
Yeah, she didn't say "pathetic" – she just thought it
Anyway, I found a video of the whole thing – the remark is at the 22 minutes mark – there was chuckling as some of the women got "pathetic" as well – and then rapid W.O.R.M action on the set
as was the theme of the day
Anyway, Lyn Sweet at Chicago Sun Times gives it the blow-by-blow – the way I heard it too:
"Did you want him to be president," Walters asked.
No, said Obama. ""Please, don't do this. You know, I did not want Barack to go into politics because I thought politics was a mean business. And you know, I knew this man that I loved, he was sweet and pathetic, I thought. there was no way…….""
At that Walters the other hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd seemed to instantly realize what Obama did not–that you do not call a potential president of the United State pathetic, even if you love him–and they started kind of shouting at her, to sort of stop her before she does more damage and gives another quote that will be used against her…
Someone suggested that Obama really intended to say "empathetic."
Goldberg spelled out E M P A T H…
And then the W.O.R.M is stuck at the top of the article – with the author insisting it's what she heard – and what the women on the show heard too. Me too.


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U.S. hiring softened last month by enough to yank down a measure of national economic activity released Monday by the Chicago Federal Reserve.
The Chicago Fed national activity index eased to a positive 0.08 in March from a positive 0.27 in February. The index's three-month moving average, which tends to offer a clearer picture of the trend in economic activity than the volatile monthly reading alone, decreased to a positive 0.03 in March from a positive 0.16 in February.
The three-month average did remain positive for the fourth consecutive month. The index is a weighted average of 85 economic indicators, designed so that zero represents trend growth and a three-month average below negative 0.70 suggests a recession has begun.
One area proved particularly tough on the overall index. Employment-related indicators contributed just a positive 0.02 to the index in March, down from a positive 0.20 in February.
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U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by a much smaller 98,000 in March after rising by 219,000 in February. The payrolls report and the Chicago Fed reading somewhat contradict the employment breakout within the Institute for Supply Management index released earlier this month. It showed most manufacturers were adding workers or asking them to work longer, pushing up the ISM employment index to 58.9%, its highest since the middle of 2011.
Read: Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage on 'Sweat,' her Broadway play about factory workers in Trump's America
Stocks DJIA, +1.09% rose sharply Monday, largely ignoring spotty economic data, as a market-soothing first-round result in French elections sparked a global equity advance.


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