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The Wankel engine

Gas is so expensive I’d rather think about driving than do any actual driving. So today I’m going to ponder an intriguing invention known as the Wankel engine, so named for its German creator, Felix Wankel. The Wankel, also known as a “rotary” engine, is an elegant idea. The core...
Posted On Jun 01 2018 06:00
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Stepping on the coffee brake

McDonald’s and Winchell’s, are, of course, known for burgers and doughnuts respectively, but another thing they have in common is good coffee. I’ve planned many an errand on Saipan, and elsewhere, around getting my coffee fix at such places. For me, coffee is...
Posted On May 25 2018 06:06
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Can we put off procrastinating?

It used to be standard shtick in newspapers to, once a year or so, report on the antics of the Procrastinators’ Club of America. I don’t recall the exact jokes, but the gist would be something like a 1978 article announcing the imminent 1964 meeting of the club. That sort of...
Posted On May 18 2018 06:00
, By Ed Stephens Jr.

Germs

Here’s some health news: My pal Sparky has resumed his two-pack-a-day cigarette regimen. This means everything is back to normal on the flu front. If your doctor hasn’t gotten the word yet, don’t worry, you can just mention that Sparky said everything’s OK. You may recall that,...
Posted On May 11 2018 06:00
, By Ed Stephens Jr.
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