the only person offered the job was patrick clark, very well known chef in new york. he was working at the hey adams hotel across the street from the white house but he was auditioning for the job because the clinton's and other staffers came over. he was offered the job but turned it down because it was a paycut. he was making a couple thousands at the white house and the white house job for the chef was 58,000. he had four kids so it was easy. >> host: that math and money thing is fascinating. how different administrations and different presidencies that you write about try to present an image of, you know, thrust in the economy like they are not wasting the taxpays thift -- and the extent -- even early. the whole issue with washington and there are people like thomas jefferson who were like whatever i am flying in a chef from italy and went all out and extravagant. >> guest: most people don't know this but before president truman presidents had to pay for their staff and entertaining food out of their own pocket. >> host: that is not too difficult because they were

runs the kitchen and gets a raise while she is at it but the only other person offered a job with patrick clarkvery well-known chef working at the hotel across from the white house but he was auditioning for the white house because the clintons would come over there and eat so he gets offered the job that turns it dow but turnee there was too much of a pay cut. at that time it was around 58,000 or something like that and he had four kids so it was easy math. >> the different administrations and presidencies that you write about try to present an image and the extent even early with washington then there are people like thomas jefferson like whatever that just go out extravagant. >> most people don't know this but before president truman, people had to pay for their staff entertaining out of their own pocket. they were often wealthy but the ones that were not, abraham lincoln and ulysses s. grant would do their shopping at the army commissary to make ends meet. >> the reason i ask about the staff and legacy, they fired the entire staff that had history there. >> i think that as alternative news.

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averaging 19 to only 5 points2nd quarter the warriors bench takes control patrick mccaw the ally-oop dunk from curry(mccaw: 10 points)ian clarkthe tough floater wariors up 12 at halptime(clark: 18 points 42 for the bench)3rd quarter klay thompson 3-pointer (thompson: 23 points, 5 threes) final: 112-87 warriors they host sacramento saturday chicago bulls at toronto raptorsrobin lopez swats the ball out of the hand of serge ibaka the two square up in the middle of a crowd lopez swings and misses ibaka who returns in kind barely connecting with the head of lopez.lopez and ibaka were ejected. but this one of the few brawls that actually included some real action raptors won 122-120 in overtime barry bonds is back with the giantshe has been hired by the team as a special adviser. he will attend a few days of spring training starting wednesday in scottsdale arizona he'll also visit the giants' minor league teams. he'll report to ceo larry baer bonds said the giants will "always be my family," and he looks forward to "spending time with the team, young players in the system as well as the bay area community." sharks at the minnesota

averaging 19 to only 5 points2nd quarter the warriors bench takes control patrick mccaw the ally-oop dunk from curry(mccaw: 10 points)ian clarkugh floater wariors up 12 at halptime(clark: 18 points 42 for the bench)3rd quarter klay thompson 3-pointer (thompson: 23 points, 5 threes) final: 112-87 warriors they host sacramento saturday chicago bulls at toronto raptorsrobin lopez swats the ball out of the hand of serge ibaka the two square up in the middle of a crowd lopez swings and misses ibaka who returns in kind barely connecting with the head of lopez.lopez and ibaka were ejected. but this one of the few brawls that actually included some real action raptors won 122-120 the architect the architect behind michael jordan's 6 titles in chicago has died...jerry krause the bulls' general manager during their 1990s dynasty passed awy at the age of 77.a chicago native krause took over as gm in 1985 and was responsible for surrounding jordan with the pieces that would propel the team to two championship three-peats in the 1990s. he also hired phil jackson and promoted him to head coach and orchestrated a draft day trade for cottie

clark. the eagles owner made it clear the eagles are building for the future and signed free agents to help their defense. they signed chris long to a two-year deal. patrickobinson gets one year. chris long was with the patriots last season and won a super bowl and had four sacks. he hopes for more with the eagles. and howie roseman didn't have a lot of cap room. he was looking for a good value. >> obviously, dad played at villanova and wife is from philly. he was excited to come on board as well. when we had the opportunity to add that kind of person and player it was just an opportunity to take for our football team. >>> look at carson wentz today surprising lucky teens at ymca. he is glad to see new receivers and appreciates the birds asking for his input on the players they're bringing in. >> it's definitely cool to know that they respect my opinion on things and that they want to, you know, build the thing in the right direction. it's also cool when they say they're going to do something and they go do it. it shows that i can trust the organization and like i said i think we are headed somewhere special starting soon. >> the flyers playoff chances on

clark. >> i'm pam cook. it's about 6: 30. >> you are wearing green -- thank you for representing.>> steve and i -- >> i'm the designated st. patrick's day person. >> i am wearing red. >> remembering everyone deployed. >> steve said he was happy to get dressed and out the door. >> at 3 am that's an accomplishment. >> absolutely. [ laughter ] >> this is my neighborhood bar. >> there's some green. >> we are heading to dublin ireland. last year i spoke to the owners. >> they were very nice and kind. >> don't they watch us? >> they were watching us on the laptop or something. >> yes. they held up a sign. >> it's windy over there. >> is there something going on over there? >> last time we looked it was raining -- this bar in dublin, ireland. we are cooler today -- for more -10 -- nap is 11 degrees colder -- it was all about fog and drizzle yesterday. starting off clear -- the fog won't last long heard the next system looks like it will run into resistance and it will be warm. down to phoenix and scottsdale -- 40s and 50s -- yesterday was almost all 50s. gilroy and morgan hill and boulder creek dipped to 41 and campbell 45. the system will

clark county and warren county schools in virginia are on a two-hour delay today. >>> the snow stick challenge is underway right now. >> pat asked people to go out and strike their best st. patrick's day pose in the snow and you answered. scores of people sent in their pictures. take a look. you still have time to send your pictures. just use challenge. the person with the best pose gets an official snow stick it's a hot commodity. the winner will be announced tonight at 6:00. >>> there wasn't a whole lot of snow to measure in the city yesterday, but trying to measure these temperatures, it's depressing. >> it is. it brings back that seasonal depression that i thought i got rid of. >> i thought so too. i was ready for spring. i had gone past winter. >> it was crazy last week. i had my flip flops set up and i had my winter coat next to it. it's crazy what's happening with our weather and this morning, talk about your morning commute, we have areas of ice out there this morning so a higher impact for your morning commute today because of those spots of ice. recess is probably going to be indoors because it's so frigid out for those areas. keep in mind it's icy out there in some afte

clark, that's the man on the screen. he says there is increasingly no sanctuary for ordinary american citizens. he'll join us in a moment and it is st. patrick's to 2 million will be turning out for the st. pat's parade here in new york city. starts in about, i think about an hour. listen to the music and we'll be back. ♪ ♪ ...you realize the smartest investing idea, isn't just what you invest in, but who you invest with. ♪ at angie's list, we believe there are certain things you can count on, like a tired dog is a good dog. [ dog barking, crashing ] so when you need a dog walker or a handyman, we can help you find the right person for the job. discover all the ways we can help at angie's list. >> we like dramatic video and we have this for you. this is mt. etna, sicily, active volcano, a bbc crew filming an eruption, caught in the explosion, versus steam, lava, molten rock shot into the air. eight people injured. you n't see muchbut that's what hpens when you get caught in a volcano when it's active. the bbc did get out, but had to run for their lives. mt. etna, one of the most active volcanos that you can see. 500 cities in america have decl