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MIRACLES AT SEAby Janet Spencer

We can’t always offer logical explanations for extraordinary things that happen on land or sea. Consider the follow true incidents:• In 1958, Chief Officer Francis Schremp was

on the freighter S.S. John Lykes off the coast of Bermuda when he was washed overboard by a huge wave. The next wave deposited him back on the deck.

• The same thing happened to John Craig of Scotland in 1956. When he was placed back on board, he called out to the skipper who was out in a lifeboat looking for him.

• In 1908, James Wilkinson was on the U.S.S. Minnesota, which was being followed by the battleship U.S.S. Vermont. In heavy seas during a typhoon, Wilkinson was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Tossed about in the ocean, he struggled to get back to his boat. Then a huge wave hurled him upwards and he felt something solid and smooth below him. Hands were gripping him and pulling him from the water. The waves that swept him from the Minnesota had deposited him on the Vermont.

• During World War II, the U.S.S. Uruguay was carrying 5,000 soldiers to Europe. Sergeant Cecil Davis was seasick, so he reported to sickbay and was installed in a bunk. A sudden storm arose, tossing the ship.

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MIRACLES AT SEA (continued): Suddenly there was a huge crash. Davis felt

himself rising into the air, then blacked out. When he awoke, he was lying on the deck of the ship. He didn’t understand why there was a board laying over him, or why he was bleeding. Standing up, he asked a passing sailor to take him to sickbay. There, a doctor started cleaning up his cuts— then noticed his dog tags. “What are you doing on this ship?” he asked Davis. “I came aboard the Uruguay with a lot of other GI’s.” “You’re not on the Uruguay,” replied he doctor in amazement. “You’re on the Sallimonia, a navy tanker. There are no soldiers on board.” Gradually the confusion was cleared: In the storm, the Uruguay was rammed by the Sallimonia, crashing into her side. Thirteen men were killed, and Davis was thrown from his bunk, falling through the ruptured floor of sick bay. He landed on the deck of the Sallimonia, changing ships while unconscious in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

COSMIC CURRENTS• During World War II, Marine Sergeant

Wallace C. Stich shipped a wooden box to his wife in Fairmont, North Carolina from his post in the southwestern Pacific. In the box were letters and trinkets. The ship carrying the box to the U.S. was sunk. The box was carried on the currents for several months. On March 6, 1946, it was found — on the coast of North Carolina, less than 100 miles from Fairmont. When Sergeant Wallace C. Stich arrived home a few weeks later, the box was waiting for him there.

• Charles Coghlan was born on Prince Edward Island in 1841. He became a successful stage actor and toured the world, but Prince Edward Isle was always his home. In 1899, during an appearance on Galveston Island, Texas, he became ill and died.

• Coghlan was buried in a Galveston cemetery. On September 8, 1900, a hurricane struck Galveston, flooding the town, killing 6,000, and swamping the cemeteries. Many coffins floated into the Gulf of Mexico. The coffin of Charles Coghlan was caught by the current. Seven years later, a fishermen from Prince Edward Island noticed a box in the water. He towed it to shore, chipped off the barnacles, and discovered the body of Charles Coghlan. He had floated to shore only a few miles from his birthplace. He was re-buried on his native soil with honor.

A TRUE STORY• The Mermaid sailed from Sydney, Australia

in October of 1829, heading for the other side of the continent. On the fourth day, a heavy storm struck. The ship was driven relentlessly into a reef that smashed her bottom. The captain shouted to abandon ship, and all aboard jumped into the water and began swimming towards a large rock 200 feet away. Everyone made it there safely, where they awaited rescue.

• The Swiftsure rescued them all on the third day and continued her course to New Guinea. Five days later, the Swiftsure was caught in a strong current and swept into the rocks. It broke up and the order to abandon ship was again given. All on board were saved and they were picked up later the same day by the schooner Governor Ready.

• Three hours later the Governor Ready

caught fire, forcing all on board to abandon ship once again. Everyone crowded into the lifeboats— and then along came the cutter Comet, which had been blown off course by a storm. The crew of the Comet loaded the crews and passengers of all three vessels on board, regarding them with suspicion. Obviously, one of them was cursed.

• Five days later a storm snapped the Comet’s mast, ripped her sails, and ruined her rudder. Once again, it was “Abandon ship!” The crew of the Comet loaded into the longboat and all the rest were left to cling to floating bits of wreckage. About 18 hours later, the packet Jupiter came along and collected every person. When they were all assembled on deck, it was found that not a single life had been lost. But two

days later the Jupiter hit a reef and sank. Fortunately, the ship City of Leeds was nearby and picked them all up, delivering them to Sydney, where the odyssey had begun. Five ships had been wrecked, but not a single life was lost.

• The coincidence continues. An elderly woman named Sarah Richley was on board the City of Leeds. She had become very ill. The ship’s physician could do nothing to save her. She had been bound for Australia from England to search for her lost son, Peter. She explained to other passengers that he had left home 15 years earlier to join the Navy. He had been stationed in Australia, and she had never heard of him since. In her illness, she called constantly for him. The doctor knew that her son had blue eyes and brown hair, so he searched the ship for a man of the appropriate age who had an English accent, blue eyes, and blond hair. He explained to the man that all he had to do was pretend to be the son of a dying and delirious old lady. “She’s from Yorksire, England, and her name is Sarah Richley—” He stopped in mid-sentence, noticing the look of astonishment on the man’s face. “I AM Peter Richley!” he exclaimed.

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The Right Way to Greet a Dog

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I met my neighbor coming up the walk

with her dog this morning. When I reached out to pet “Sassy,” she growled and nipped at me. My neighbor apologized and explained that Sassy cannot see well. I’m not sure that’s a good enough answer. She should have better trained her dog to respond in a friendly way to people. Don’t you agree? -- Stung in San Antonio

DEAR STUNG: No, I don’t agree. Dogs with vision or hearing problems can be startled easily, and often react instinctively with a warning growl and even a nip. Even if you know a dog well, when you meet, always greet the owner first, keeping your hands in a relaxed position by your side. If you want to pet the dog, ask the owner if it’s OK to do so. If the owner tells you to go ahead, call the dog’s name first to get its attention, then slowly present the back of your hand and let the dog sniff it. If the dog stays calm, gently scratch along its jawline and behind the ears. Don’t pat the dog on the top of the head, which can be seen as threatening. Owners should keep their dogs leashed at all times during walks. If someone asks to pet your dog, you can say no -- you don’t have to explain why. There’s a growing movement to attach yellow ribbons to a dog’s leash to indicate to others that a dog needs space. YellowDog, which started in Sweden, now has a U.S. branch. You can find YellowDogUSA on Facebook. Another good resource is DINOS (Dogs In Need of Space), which gives more details on what kinds of dogs need a wide berth, how to approach dogs and so on.

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For the first time since 2008, contribution limits have risen for one of the most popular retirement savings vehicles available: the IRA. This means you’ve got a greater opportunity to put more money away for your “golden years.” Effective Jan. 1, you can now

put in up to $5,500 (up from $5,000 in 2012) to a traditional or Roth IRA when you make your 2013 contribution. And if you’re 50 or older, you can put in an additional $1,000 above the new contribution limit. Over time, the extra sums from the higher contribution limits can add up. Consider this example: If you put in $5,000 per year to an IRA for 30 years, and you earned a hypothetical 7% per year, you’d wind up with slightly over $505,000. But if you contributed $5,500 per year for those same 30 years, and earned that same 7% per year, you’d accumulate almost $556,000 — about $51,000 more than with the lower contribution limit.

Keep in mind that if you have invested the above amounts in a traditional, tax-deferred IRA, you’ll be taxed on your withdrawals at your ordinary income tax rate. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are made with after-tax funds, but your withdrawals have the potential to be tax-free — provided you’ve had your account at least five years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½. (Not everyone is eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, as income limits apply.) If you have an IRA, you already know its advantages. If you aren’t investing in an IRA, you should be aware of these key benefits: • Tax-deferred growth — A traditional IRA can provide tax-deferred growth while a Roth IRA can potentially grow tax-free, provided you meet the conditions described above. To get a sense of just how valuable these tax advantages are, consider this example: If you put in $5,500 per year (the new IRA maximum) for 30 years to a hypothetical investment that earned 7% a year, but on which you paid taxes every year (at the 25% tax bracket), you’d end up with slightly more than $401,000 — about $155,000 less than what you’d accumulate in an IRA. As mentioned above, you will eventually have to pay taxes on your traditional IRA withdrawals, but by the time you do, you might be in a lower tax bracket. Furthermore, depending on your income level, some of your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible. (Roth IRA contributions are not deductible.) • Variety of investment options — You can invest your funds within your IRA in many types of investments — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury securities and so on. In fact, within your IRA, you can create a mix of investments that are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals. Of course, investing always carries some risks, including loss of principal — but the risk of not investing may be greater, in terms of not having enough assets for retirement. Here’s one more point to keep in mind: The earlier in the year you “max out” on your IRA contributions, the more time you’ll give your account to potentially grow. By reaching the new, higher contribution limits, and by fully funding your IRA as early in each year as possible, you can help yourself take full advantage of this powerful retirement savings tool.

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Get Ready to Reseed Bare Spots in Lawn

Q: I read a column of yours some months ago that said if you reseed bare patches of grass before the first winter

frost, the seeds will sprout in early spring. I did not get around to doing that. Is it still possible to reseed? -- Gladys in Knoxville, Tenn.

A: Yes, it’s very possible. In fact, with the wintertime pre-seeding method, the bare spots still usually need a bit more seed the following spring to completely fill them in.

Try to match the new grass seed with the type of grass that makes up your lawn. (You may need to take a sample of the sod to a professional landscaper or garden center.) Also, note how much sun the bare patch gets. You’ll want a seed that performs well in the available sunlight. Or, you can just pick up a sun-and-shade seed mixture.To reseed, clear the bare spot of debris and rake out loose or dead thatch. Use a pitchfork to puncture the soil, then spread the new seed according to package instructions. Be careful not to overseed, as that can lead to rot. Water the spot, but don’t flood it. Tamp the soil to press the seeds in, then scatter straw or grass clippings on top to keep birds from eating all the seed. Another option is to completely re-sod a bare spot. If the spot is fairly large with a lot of underlying thatch buildup, de-thatch the area so you have clear ground underneath. Purchase sod that matches the surrounding grass (this is where taking a sod sample into the garden center comes in handy). Measure the height of the new sod against the depth of the de-thatched bare spot. If the spot is too deep to ensure an even lawn, fill the bare spot with soil, tamped down firmly, until the difference is made up. Add a little more soil so that the new sod sits about a half-inch higher than the surrounding lawn; it will settle in the next few weeks. Lay the new sod pieces, packing them tightly together. Tamp them down lightly and poke a few holes with a pitchfork so the soil stays porous. Keep the new sod moist for the next two weeks so that the sod grows in well.In both cases, protect a newly seeded or sodded spot by marking it with stakes and string around the perimeter so that people stay off it while the lawn regrows.

HOME TIP: Clear away old mulch around trees and shrubsand replace with fresh mulch each spring.

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Hitting Singles Out of the Park It’s not that I wasn’t used to seeing my boss at the time give me a look of utter disappointment, but this time I was quick to recognize that it was more a signal of defeat -- hers. I didn’t wear glasses then, but if I did, this would have been a perfect moment to take them off, slide my chair around and emote some sort of empathy. “Got your (butt) handed to you again, didn’t ya?” I asked with a smug grin. “I’m getting killed out there,” she complained. “I go in front of the board, and I can hear their eyes glazing over. She gets up there and they go wild for her.”“Why’s that? It’s not like she’s stunningly attractive or anything like that,” I reasoned. “No, man ... you don’t get it,” she said, rolling her eyes. “She’s using all of these sports analogies! I don’t know any of them.” “This looks like a job for a sports writer!” I declared, stepped into the supply closet and emerged moments later dressed the same way but with a notepad and two pens. “Look,” I said, drawing a baseball diamond. “Tell me what she said at the meeting? That she was looking to ‘hit a home run,’ right?” “Come on, even I know that one. But she says things like ‘we’re not trying to hit a home run here, we’re just looking for a hit here.’ What does that even mean?” “It’s nonsense,” I said. “First of all, a ‘home run’ is a ‘hit.’ Also, the whole phrase is just another sports cliche. Even if she wanted to hit a ‘single,’ she could still excel at hitting singles if she ‘hits it out of the park,’ get it?” “No.” “Good. The next time she does that to you -- a term called ‘grandstanding’ by the way -- you just ask her to hold up. There are lots of ways to get on base. Is it a rope single? Was it a slow roller? Did you bunt your way to first?” She wasn’t getting it. “I don’t get it,” she said. “It’s business, and like any game, you go out there to win. What is this ‘only get a hit’ stuff? What is she ... afraid to succeed? Is she opening a restaurant? Is this a ‘soft opening?’” She smiled. She was stepping up. “Well, when it’s your turn to talk, you just tell the board that you don’t care what’s tossed toward your plate because your team’s not above taking bases on balls. What matters is getting to score.” “Perfect! Thanks!” Satisfied, I wrote a few turns of phrase down and handed her the paper. “There. Now go deliver your pitch.”She took the paper out of my mitt and walked towards the door, then paused to turn around. “I thought we were hitting, though.”

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in Kansas City.

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SPORTS QUIZBy Chris Richcreek

1. Who holds the pitching record for most consecutive batters struck out? 2. Name the last major-league team before the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies to win more than 100 games in the regular season and not reach the World Series.3. When was the last time before 2010-12 that Notre Dame won at least eight games for at least three consecutive seasons in football?4. Who was the last NBA rookie before Detroit’s Brandon Knight in 2012 to have at least 20 points and 10 assists with no turnovers in a game?5. How many times has Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin been the runner-up for the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP)?6. Who was the last NASCAR Cup season champion to drive a Dodge before Brad Keselowski in 2012?7. Who was the last teen to win a singles title in a Grand Slam women’s tennis event?

Answers1. The New York Mets’ Tom Seaver struck out 10 San Diego batters in a row in 1970.2. The 2004 New York Yankees won 101 games.3. It was 1987-93.4. Houston’s Steve Francis, in 1999.5. Twice (2008, 2009) before he won it after the 2011-12 season.6. Richard Petty, in 1974-75.7. Maria Sharapova won the U.S. Open in 2006 at the age of 19.

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LOCAL SPORTS with ERIC GOODMAN

Osweiler turning out to be a good gamble

By Eric Goodman

Multiple NFL draft big boards have a common theme. It’s a bad year to need a franchise quarterback, or for any quarterback, period. ESPN’s Mel Kiper doesn’t have a quarterback listed in his top 25, while ESPN’s Todd McShay only lists West Virginia’s Geno Smith in his top 32. Say what you want about John Elway “wasting” a second-round pick in 2012 on Brock Osweiler to help last year’s team, but it’s a gamble that might pay off considering the risk at the time. “At first, I thought the Broncos should draft Brandon Weeden because I had concerns about (Peyton) Manning staying healthy,” said former Broncos general manager Ted Sundquist. “In hindsight, it was a great pick because he likely would have been better than any quarterback in this current draft class and now he’s had a chance to marinate in the Broncos system.” Smart general managers look beyond the horizon line, projecting the next couple drafts to find a coveted franchise quarterback. No one knows if Osweiler will be that guy, but one more year of seasoning at Arizona State would have likely shot him up the draft board in a weak quarterback class. The Broncos would have never gotten Osweiler with the 28th pick in April. Just to refresh, here was the scouting report on Osweiler coming out of college: He has good arm strength, a quick release, good scrambling ability and quickness. He throws well on the run, is not afraid to get hit and will fit well into a pro-style offense. Another scouting report added, “Osweiler’s pure physical talent gives him a chance to develop into a Pro Bowl player.”The downside was consistent and succinct: He’s very raw, needs some work and lacks experience.The Broncos thinking at the time was that Osweiler was the light at the end of the tunnel after Manning retires. It’s too early to determine if that’s the case. Contrarians would argue selecting Osweiler was a train coming the other way if Manning gets hurt. Since it never happened, and Osweiler was easily a better option than Caleb Hanie, Elway’s gamble paid off. Another argument against taking Osweiler was about winning now. And Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David seemed to be the perfect pick for Denver a year ago. With D.J. Williams suspension and Wesley Woodyard fading at the end of the 2011 season, the linebacker corps appeared to be the weak link on defense. David had a nice rookie season in Tampa Bay, but Woodyard played at a Pro Bowl level. Many would argue a number of other drafted players could have made more of an impact than a guy who held a clipboard, but no player is more valuable than a potential franchise quarterback. I’m not saying he will be, just saying he was worth the risk in

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Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot-Pie Style

3 tablespoons margarine or butter1 turkey thigh (about 2 1/2 pounds), skin removed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 10 thyme sprigs 3 large celery stalks, each cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups (about half a 16-ounce bag) peeled baby carrots 1 pound medium red potatoes, each cut into 4 wedges 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (14 to 14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth (1 3/4 cups) 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream

1. In nonstick 10-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon margarine over medium-high heat. Add turkey to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scatter onion around turkey. Cook turkey and onion 6 to 7 minutes or until turkey is browned on both sides.2. Meanwhile, in 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow-cooker pot, place thyme, celery, carrots, and potatoes.3. Transfer turkey and onion to slow cooker. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine in same skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add broth and cream; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour broth mixture into slow cooker. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low setting as manufacturer directs, 7 to 8 hours or until turkey and vegetables are very tender.4. To serve, discard thyme sprigs. With tongs, transfer turkey to cutting board. Cut meat from bone into bite-size pieces; return meat to slow cooker. Cover slow cooker and heat through on high setting if necessary. Makes about 10 cups, or 6 main-dish servings.

¥ Each serving: About 355 calories, 16g total fat (5g saturated), 84mg cholesterol, 880mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 26g protein.

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COMFORT FOODS MADE FAST & HEALTHY! By Healthy Exchanges

Mexican Chicken BakeSunny Mexico -- where the warm blue sky is never ending and the “spiciness” of the food can be as “hot” or as “mild” as you want it to be. For us wimps who love the bold flavors but say “Hold the jalapenos,” reach for the mild salsa.

1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium, hot or extra-hot) 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauceSugar substitute to equal 1 tablespoon, suitable for baking 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese1 cup coarsely crushed baked nacho chips 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 1 (15-ounce) can cut green beans, rinsed and drained

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.2. In a medium saucepan, combine salsa, tomato sauce and sugar substitute. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring often.3. Evenly arrange half of chips in prepared baking dish. Layer chicken and green beans over chips. Pour hot salsa mixture evenly over beans. Evenly sprinkle remaining chips over top.4. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

„ Each serving equals: 262 calories, 6 g fat, 26 g protein, 26 g carb., 921 mg sodium, 3 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1 Starch/Carb. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

THE KITCHEN DIVABy Angela Shelf Medearis

Sweet Facts About Sweet Potatoes I’m often asked about the difference between sweet potatoes and yams. The sweet potato is not a potato or even a distant cousin. Potatoes are tubers; sweet potatoes are roots.True yams (from tropical and subtropical regions of the world) contain more starch and less sugar than sweet potatoes -- and they must be cooked before eating. African slaves in the South called the sweet potato “nyami” because it reminded them of the starchy, edible tuber of that name that grew in their homeland. The Senegalese word “nyami” was eventually shortened to “yam.” When the orange-fleshed, Puerto Rican variety of sweet potatoes was adopted by Louisiana producers and shippers, they called them “yams” to distinguish them from the white-fleshed sweet potatoes grown in other parts of the country. The yam reference became the trademark for Louisiana-grown sweet potato, and refers to sweet potatoes that are grown in Louisiana. There is a difference between sweet potatoes grown in northern states and those grown in Louisiana. Sweet potatoes produced in the northern states are mostly “firm” and tend to be drier and more mealy with yellow flesh. Folks in Louisiana enjoy the second type, “soft,” which is higher in natural sugar. Louisiana sweet potatoes are moister, and have a bright-orange flesh color. Most often, it is the “soft” type that is referred to as a yam. Sweet potatoes are stored in temperature- and humidity-controlled warehouses that extend their shelf life for the entire year. So the “season” for fresh yams is 12 months. Canned yams also are available year-round. Here’s some great information about the health benefits of sweet potatoes, and how to select, store and prepare them:--Orange, leafy green and red fruits and veggies, such as sweet potatoes, are full of beta-carotene/vitamin A, which regulates cell production and turnover for a smooth skin surface.--The CSPI ranked the sweet potato at 184 in nutritional value, more than 100 points ahead of a baked Idaho potato, spinach or broccoli.--Sweet potatoes provide twice the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A and more than one-third of the daily requirements of vitamin C.--Sweet potatoes are an important source of beta-carotene, vitamin B-6, iron, potassium and fiber. Sweet potatoes that are a pretty, bright-orange color are richest in beta-carotene.--Studies have consistently shown that a high intake of beta-carotene-rich vegetables and fruits, like sweet potatoes, can significantly reduce the risks for certain types of cancer.--Sweet potatoes contain virtually no fat or sodium.--When selecting fresh sweet potatoes, choose those that are smooth, plump, dry and clean. --Sweet potatoes should not be refrigerated unless cooked. Store at 55 degrees to 65 degrees F.--Always use a stainless-steel knife when cutting a sweet potato. Using a carbon blade will cause them to darken.--One cup of canned sweet potatoes equals one medium-size, cooked fresh sweet potato.--When using canned yams, add them at the end of the recipe because they are already pre-cooked.This recipe for Vietnamese Sweet Potato and Pork Soup showcases the flavors of the sweet potato in a spicy, coconut-milk broth.

VIETNAMESE SWEET POTATO AND PORK SOUP

1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound ground pork1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided1 (3-inch) piece lemongrass or zest of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cps) 1 quart chicken stock 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk1 tablespoon soy sauce Chopped fresh cilantro, basil or jalapeno pepper slices for garnish

1. In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork, onion, 2 tablespoons basil, lemongrass or lemon zest, garlic, jalapeno, ginger, cumin, cardamom, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook until pork is browned and onion is soft, about 10 minutes.2. Add sweet potatoes, chicken stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover, remove lemongrass (if used) and stir in soy sauce. Garnish with remaining cilantro, basil and jalapeno, if desired. Serves 4.

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• Clara Lemlich was born in 1886 in the Ukraine, but came to the U.S. in 1903 to escape violent uprisings. Within weeks, she found work as a seamstress in a garment factory in New York City, a job that was the very definition of “sweatshop”. Seamstresses worked 11 hour days, for 6 or 7 days a week, for wages of $3 a week. This did not come close to being a living wage, and garment workers were reduced to utter poverty while being treated like machines.

• Shocked at the conditions, Clara joined the newly formed International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. On Nov. 22, 1909, she rose to prominence at a huge rally. After listening to a host of male speakers spouting vague platitudes about solidarity, she demanded a chance to speak. Once on stage, she insisted that the time for speeches was over, and the time for action had come. “I vote we strike NOW. Who’s with me?” she shouted. Most of the workers joined her, in what became known as “The Uprising of 20,000”.

• Clara thereafter found herself in the role of a union leader, because she was bold, eloquent, pretty, and charming. She organized the strikers, led picket lines, and wrote articles for the newspaper. At one point she was hospitalized after being beaten by thugs hired to break the strike, and she was often arrested. Soon it was apparent that this wasn’t just a protest; it was more of a worker’s revolution.

• By spring of 1910, most of the garment factories had agreed to terms including better wages, shorter hours, and safer working conditions. However, one of the final hold-outs was the Triangle Factory.

!• The Triangle Factory manufactured women’s blouses, which were called shirtwaists. In March of 1911, the Triangle Factory caught fire when a carelessly dropped match ignited a blaze. The conflagration spread— and 146 garment workers died in the blaze, because all the exit doors were locked and

they could not escape. It was the deadliest workplace accident in the history of New York City. This put the national spotlight on working conditions and the rights of unions to demand changes.

• Clara added suffrage to her agenda, correctly guessing that until women were allowed to vote, the sweeping social changes needed would never come to pass: “The manufacturer has a vote; the bosses have votes; the foremen have votes, the inspectors have votes. The working girl has no vote. When she asks to have a building in which she must work made clean and safe, the officials do not have to listen…[U]ntil the men in the Legislature at Albany represent her as well as the bosses and the foremen, she will not get justice; she will not get fair conditions. That is why the working woman now says that she must have the vote.”

• When women were granted the right to vote in 1920, Clara turned her attention to other injustices: protesting the inflated food prices; fighting for the rights of tenants; joining the Civil Rights movement; protesting the Viet Nam war; joining the fight against nuclear weapons; and working on behalf of migrant farm workers. Confined to a nursing home in her old age, she helped organize the nurses.

• Clara died in 1982, having spent her entire life fighting for the rights of the downtrodden

Overcoming the Odds

CLARA LEMLICH

Goodman Continued

the second round despite the Broncos small window with Manning. And remember, if the Broncos didn’t take Osweiler or a quarterback in this year’s draft, was it worth the risk of having a rookie QB going into Manning’s third season in Denver? The other knock against the Broncos for drafting Osweiler was he was Elway’s son’s buddy. This might be one of the most ludicrous and shortsighted assessments of the pick. First off, Elway didn’t do Osweiler a favor. It’s not as if Osweiler was lucky to get drafted. The kid has talent, but Elway got to know him personally unlike any other scout or general manager. An were asked. What’s pathetic about the Osweiler situation is that he’ll have to play like an All-Pro to ever get the benefit of the doubt when he eventually does play. Some Broncos fanatics have a delusional belief if the team didn’t draft him, the franchise would be celebrating its third Super Bowl title. If the team only would

have taken a player who could have made an immediate impact, suddenly the Broncos would have beaten the Ravens following a

remarkable 13-3 regular season. I have no idea if Osweiler will be a bust or not, but neither does anyone else. And to rip picking a guy who’s a prototypical pocket passer with tremendous upside and athletic ability despite his lack of experience is shortsighted.Elway gambled on Manning staying healthy all season by taking Osweiler and he won. Elway gambled on a weak quarterback draft class knowing Osweiler would likely be the

best QB available if he stayed for his senior season and he won again. No one wants to see Osweiler play until Manning retires. And when that happens, Elway will be forced to go “all in.” So far, he’s won the last two hands he’s played, and the odds for his third one might be in his favor.

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• During World War II, U.S. draft-dodgers escaped to Canada and Canadian draft-dodgers escaped to the U.S. Authorities hired to track them down had trouble telling Canadians from Americans. But there was one small difference. In America, children are taught the alphabet with the final letter Z pronounced ‘zee’; but Canadians learn it as ‘zed’. When suspected draft dodgers were asked to recite the alphabet, the last letter would clearly tell their nationality. The same technique was used to identify draft dodgers during the Viet Nam war.

• In the 1200s the French occupied the island of Sicily. Their controversial governing methods caused the Sicilians to revolt many years later, and the French were massacred. However, many of the French had learned the local Italian language well enough that it was hard to tell them from the natives just from their accents. The Sicilians asked all questionable people to pronounce “cicero ceci”, which means ‘chickpeas from cicero’. In Italian, the phrase is prounounced with four “ch” sounds in rapid succession. However, in the French language, the “ch” sound had been replaced by the “sh” sound. If it was said as “cheechero chechee” the person walked away, but those that said “sheeshero sheshee” were imprisoned.

• When MacArthur was in the Philippines during World War II, Japanese spies would pose as Chinese or Filipino citizens in order to penetrate the defenses. Suspected spies would be asked to pronounce the word ‘hula-hula’. Chinese and Filipinos have no trouble pronouncing the ‘l’, but Japanese do not have the ‘l’ sound in their language and would therefore pronounce it ‘hura-hura’, thereby betraying their nationality.

• In the Bible in the Book of Judges, the

Betrayal by LanguageGileadites are at war with the Ephraimites. The Ephraimites looked the same and spoke the same language, so when the Gileadites had them trapped, it was hard to tell friend from foe. A Gileadite leader had every person pronounce the word for an ear of corn, which was pronounced ‘shibboleth’ by the Gileadites, but ‘sibboleth’ by the Ephraimites. Those who pronounced the word wrong were put to death.

• In the 1800s the Turks and Egyptians were at war. The Egyptians invaded the

Turk’s province of Syria, where many Egyptians were captured. The Turks did not want to kill any of their Syrian fellowmen, even if they were wearing the Egyptian uniform. Of course, all of the prisoners claimed to be a Syrian. Both Syrians and Egyptians speak Arabic. This time the password was ‘gamal’ meaning camel. The Syrians say ‘jamal’ and the Egyptians

say ‘gamal’. Only those who pronounced it correctly lived.

• In 1851, during Napoleon III’s coup d’etat, an aide reported to Count de St. Arnaud that a mob had gathered outside. The Count, who had been troubled with a cold, replied, “Ma sacrée toux!” meaning, “my damned cough!” The aide thought he said, “Massacrez tous”, which means “massacre all”. The phrases sound identical in French. The order to fire was given and hundreds lost their lives.

• In World War II, when Truman, Churchill and Stalin called for the Japanese to surrender, they responded with the word “mokusatsu” which meant they were reserving comment: “We’re thinking it over.” However, an inaccurate translator thought that ‘’mokusatsu’’ meant they were ignoring it. On July 28, the Allies decided to drop the bomb on Hiroshima as a result.

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