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MONTANA

by Janet Spencer

Montana became the 41st state on November 8, 1889, so come along with Tidbits as we visit Montana! MONTANA WEATHER

• The town of Browning, Montana near Glacier Park holds the national record for the greatest drop in temperature in 24 hours, for a 100 degree drop on January 23, 1916. It went from 44° to -56°F (7°C to -49°C) • On January 11, 1980, when Great Falls set a new national weather record for quickest temperature increase in the shortest time, it took just seven minutes to go from -32° to 15°F (-35°C to -15°C). • Montana’s record low is -70°F (-57°C) and the record high is 117°F (47°F), for a temperature range of 187 degrees. No state has a temperature ranger greater than that. • Cooke City near Yellowstone National 787Hambley Blvd Park holds the state record for greatest Pikeville, KY snowfall in a single season, with 418 606-253-3035 inches (10.6 m) for the winter of 1977Soups, Salads, Sandwiches 78. However, the town of Summit near & Sweets Glacier National Park holds the record for greatest snowfall in 24 hours; greatest snowfall in four days; greatest snowfall in five days; and the greatest snowfall in one month when 131 inches (3.3 m) of snow fell in January of 1972. (Continued next page)

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Time for Medicare Open Enrollment Here we are again in the middle of the annual open enrollment for Medicare. Information abounds, but AARP especially is encouraging seniors to compare the cost of drug plans with an eye toward saving money. Here are some of the things you can do during the open enrollment: * Change from traditional Medicare to an Advantage plan, or vice versa. * Switch from one stand-alone prescription drug plan to another. * Drop Part D. * Sign up for a drug plan if you didn’t join one when you first enrolled in Medicare. * Change from one Advantage plan to another. You’ll be looking for convenience, cost, customer service and coverage. There are two easy (or at least easier than doing

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MONTANA SNOW • How long would it take to give a lift to the entire population of Montana in the state’s 65 ski lifts? About 13 hours at maximum capacity of 72,000 people per hour. There are 15 ski areas in the state, with a combined area of 14,000 acres of skiing and 548 downhill runs. • Martin City hosts the annual Barstool Races each February, where barstools must be mounted on skis to enter. • Red Lodge Mountain hosts the Cardboard Cup Classic each winter, during which cardboard contraptions hit the slopes and are awarded prizes for the most creative. • At Big Mountain near Whitefish each winter, they host the annual furniture race, where skis are attached to any snow-worthy item of furniture and ridden down the mountain. • Showdown ski area hosts mannequin jumping, where decorated mannequins are attached to skis and sent down the mannequin ski jump. • The city of Missoula sponsors the Frost Fever Festival every February, featuring snow football, snow softball, and snow volleyball. IT’S A FACT • Percent of avalanche victims in the U.S. who are men: 90% • Percent of Montana’s stream flow that originates from melting snow: 70%. • Miles of interstate in Montana: 1,200 • Miles of groomed snowmobile trails in Montana: 4,000 MONTANA STATE FLOWER • The Montana state flower is the bitterroot. It can live for over a year without water and can be revived even after being boiled, dried, or pressed. Its tenacity is reflected in its Latin name “Lewisia rediviva” with “Lewisia” being for Meriwether Lewis who cataloged it, and “rediviva” meaning “one who lives again.” (Cont’d next page)

it yourself) ways to pick a plan. 1) Go online to Medicare’s Plan Finder (www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan) and start by putting in your ZIP code for plans in your area under the general search. Below that is the personalized search, but only use that if you’re absolutely sure of your computer’s virus protection, because it requires you to put in your Medicare number. 2) Call Medicare directly at 1-800-633-4227 or contact your State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at www.shiptacenter.org. If you need to learn more, check the AARP site (aarp.org) for A Newcomer’s Guide to Medicare or AARP Medicare Part D Guide. Don’t forget that the open enrollment only runs through Dec. 7, 2015. Any changes you make will start on Jan. 1, 2016. Open enrollment is for those who already have Medicare. If you’re just now signing up for Medicare, there is a different enrollment window for you: three months before your 65th birthday, your birthday month, and three months after your birthday.

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A traditional fall dish for sauerkraut lovers! 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans Frank’s Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained* 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup Bisquick Reduced-Fat Baking Mix 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1. In a medium saucepan, combine undrained sauerkraut and water. Bring mixture to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine baking mix, baking powder and milk. Drop dough by tablespoonful into saucepan to form 4 dumplings. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until dumplings are done. 3. For each serving, place 1 dumpling on a plate and spoon 1 cup sauerkraut over top. Serve at once. Serves 4. *If you can’t find Bavarian sauerkraut, use regular sauerkraut, 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar Twin. * Each serving equals: 105 calories, 1g fat, 2g protein, 22g carb., 530mg sodium, 2g fiber. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetables, 1 Starch.

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NAME THAT STATE

1. Is the Book of 2 John in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From 2 Samuel, what king confessed his adulterous affair after being confronted by the prophet Nathan? Silas, Josiah, Jael, David 3. From Genesis 37, who dreamed that the sun, moon and stars bowed to him? Moses, Abraham, Aaron, Joseph 4. From Esther 7, who met his death on the gallows he had built for another man? Ahab, Elijah, Haman, Dathan 5. From Numbers 11, what personal assistant of Moses became jealous of Eldad and Medad? Isaac, Joshua, Job, Cain 6. From Proverbs 30, which is not listed as small, but exceedingly wise? Ants, Flies, Locusts, Conies, Spiders

Q: One of my all-time favorite actors is Sean Bean, and I saw that he is in a new TV series. I’ve looked all over but can’t find it anywhere. Can you help? -- Valerie D., via email A: I think you are referring to “The Frankenstein Chronicles,” which was developed for and aired on ITV in Great Britain. The series, which is set in 19thcentury London, consists of six hour-long episodes, where Sean stars as Inspector John Marlott, who is searching for a murderer who leaves behind a trail of mutilated body parts that have been assembled into complete human forms. A&E has picked up the series to air here in the States, although it has not yet released a premiere date. I’ll keep you posted as this story develops, and remember, you can always read late-breaking news via my Twitter feed (twitter.com/Celebrity_Extra) or on my Facebook page (search “Celebrity Extra”). *** Q: I was sad that Nine Inch Nails weren’t inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. Will they get another chance? -- Paul T., via Facebook A: They will, indeed, get another chance to solidify their achievements in rock. NIN are among the 2016 nominees, along with Janet Jackson, Cheap Trick, Los Lobos, Steve Miller, Chicago, The Cars, Deep Purple, Chaka Khan, The J.B.’s, Chic, N.W.A., The Smiths, The Spinners and Yes. The inductees will be announced in December, with a ceremony to follow in April. As usual, HBO will televise the show at a later date. *** Q: I saw a picture in a magazine of John Mellencamp with Christie Brinkley. I thought he was with Meg Ryan? -- Judy F., via email A: Meg and John were an item for more than three years, but they quietly split in August 2014. They reconciled in October 2014, but split up for good a few months later. Since September of this year, John has been seen stepping out with Christie, and the pair look to be in the first blush of new love -- Christie is even more beautiful and radiant than usual, if that’s even possible. They were both at the “Rock the Kasbah” premiere in late August, but the first time they were spotted out together was in September for dinner at The Bowery Hotel in New York City. *** Q: Is the “Gilmore Girls” really coming back? College-age me really hopes you say yes to present-day me. -- Dawn G., Owings Mills, Maryland A: The much-loved and much-missed (if my Facebook feed is any indication) comedy/drama series has indeed been revived, and it will air on Netflix. The online streaming network has been a godsend to fans of canceled TV shows everywhere, bringing back “Arrested Development,” “Longmire” and “The Killing,” to name a few. And soon, fast-talking sarcasm lovers everywhere will get to see what the girls have been up to since 2007 with four 90-minute mini movies.

• The only state that has more hiking trails than Montana’s 15,000 miles (24,140 km) of trails is California. • The only states that have more pick-up trucks per capita than Montana’s 361 trucks for every 1,000 residents are North and South Dakota. • The only state that has a higher rate of private airplane ownership than Montana is Alaska. • The only state that has an average daily wind speed higher than Montana’s 12.7 mph (20 km/hr) is Wyoming, averaging 12.9 mph. • The only state that has more acres of land being farmed than Montana’s 58.6 million acres is Texas, with 129 million cultivated acres. After Montana come Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. MONTANA POPULATION: SPARSE • When Hillary Clinton visited the state in 1993, she described it as “hyper-rural.” Nationwide, about 25% of the population lives in rural areas, but in Montana, 48% do. • The average population density across the state is 6.2 people per square mile. The only states more sparsely settled than that are Alaska and Wyoming. The national average is 75 people per square mile, and New York City has a density of 26,402 per square mile. • Montana’s least populated counties, Petroleum and Garfield, have only 0.3 people per square mile. The county seat of Garfield County is Jordan, known as the “lonesomest town in the world” because it’s the most isolated county seat in the contiguous U.S. The nearest airport is 175 miles (281 km) away, and it’s 115 miles (185 km) to the nearest railroad depot. • About 80% of Montana communities have a population of 3,000 or fewer, and there are only seven cities in the state with populations of over 10,000. The population of the entire state is just over one million. (Continued next page)

* It was early 20th-century American horror novelist H.P. Lovecraft who made the following sage observation: “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” * Those who study such things say that Americans spend about $1.65 billion every year on tattoos, and that 45 million Americans have at least one tattoo. * Ancient Aztecs believed that when a warrior died, he became a hummingbird. * In 1974, fast-food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken launched a new marketing campaign in their Japanese stores. Called “Kentucky for Christmas,”

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1. In 2014, Detroit’s Victor Martinez became the third A.L. player in history to have a season of 30-plus homers and less than 50 strikeouts at age 35 or older. Who were the first two? 2. Name the last majorleague playoff team before the 2014 Kansas City Royals to not have at least 100 regularseason home runs. 3. Who was the last player before Jacksonville’s Allen Hurns in 2014 to score on each of his first two NFL receptions? 4. Name the first men’s basketball coach to take five different schools to the NCAA Tournament. 5. Who was the first graduate from Harvard to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals? 6. In 2015, Alex Morgan became the thirdfastest U.S. female player (79 games) to score 50 goals in international competition. Who did it faster? 7. How many losses did heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier have during his 37-fight pro career.

it has had a lasting impact on the habits of the Japanese. More than 40 years later, the special fried chicken meal, which comes complete with cake and sparkling wine, is offered every Christmas. It’s so popular that those who fail to order theirs months in advance end up waiting in line for hours on Christmas Day to get their traditional holiday meal. * Scientists have identified fruit flies that are genetically resistant to getting drunk. It seems the insects have a certain gene that influences their susceptibility to the effects of alcohol; those with the inactive version of the gene are far less likely to get drunk. Those conducting the studies are calling the gene “happyhour.” * The average citizen of France drinks six times as much wine as the average American. * You might be surprised to learn that acclaimed American author (and noted recluse) J.D. Salinger once worked as an entertainment director for a Swedish cruise line.

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MONTANA GOLD

* On Nov. 10, 1775, during the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the Continental Navy. The date is now observed as the birthdate of the United States Marine Corps. * On Nov. 13, 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of “Treasure Island” and “Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is born in Scotland. He pursued a career as a writer, but his decision alienated his parents, who expected him to follow the family trade of lighthouse keeping. * On Nov. 15, 1867, the first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City, making up-to-the-minute prices available to investors around the country. Since the New York Stock Exchange’s founding in 1792, information had traveled by mail or messenger. * On Nov. 14, 1900, composer Aaron Copland is born in Brooklyn, New York. Copland was responsible for the creation of some of the 20th century’s most beloved and enduring works of classical music, such the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Appalachian Spring” (1944). * On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts it doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Today, an estimated 40 percent of all Americans can trace their roots through Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor. * On Nov. 11, 1978, on the Georgia set of “The Dukes of Hazzard,” a stuntman launches the iconic 1969 Dodge Charger named the General Lee off a makeshift dirt ramp and over a police car. More than 300 different General Lees were used in the CBS TV series. * On Nov. 9, 1989, East German officials open the Berlin Wall, allowing travel from East to West Berlin. The following day, celebrating Germans began to tear down the wall, the defining symbol of the Cold War.

• When six prospectors dipped their gold pans in Alder Creek in 1863, leading to one of history’s richest placer gold discoveries, they were hoping to find just enough gold to pay for their tobacco. Instead the $10 million worth of gold taken out of Alder Creek, which runs through Virginia City and Nevada City, would be worth about $2.5 billion today. • Today Montana ranks 5th in production of gold, behind Nevada, California, Alaska, and South Dakota. The Montana state motto “Oro y Plata” is Latin for “gold and silver” and the state seal displays a pick, plow, and shovel. • When a hotel was built in the state capital of Helena, enough gold was recovered from the excavation of the basement to pay for the construction of the entire building. • At a nearby gulch, miners pulled 700 pounds (317 kg) of gold from a two acre plot in a single day. • In the 1880s, Helena had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation, with 50. MONTANA FUN • The town of Drummond, Montana sponsors the annual Flapjack Race, where rules dictate that you must build a fire and cook an edible pancake, all while keeping your untied mule next to you at all times. • Bearcreek’s 50 residents hold Pig Races each summer. Pigs are tended by “sowboys.” • Missoula hosts the annual “Punkin’ Chuckin’ Contest” to see who can build a catapult to throw a pumpkin the farthest without using motors or explosives. The current record is nearly 4,000 feet (1,219 m). • Reed Point’s answer to Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls is the annual Running of the Sheep, including the Sheep Roundup, the Sheep Beauty Contest, and sky-diving (plastic) sheep.

Fall Leaf Play Romping in the rain decked out in rubber boots and raincoats is a happy pastime for Canadian-born Melissa Oliveri and her 5-year-old son Luca. And when the leaves change color, it’s even more of an adventure, especially when the falling leaves in their neighborhood are Melissa’s beloved maples, the symbol of her homeland. Pockets full of colorful maples are often the centerpiece of fun learning activities when they get home -- like creating an artful version of the Canadian flag. Noting the 11 points on the leaf, they sandwich it between pieces of adhesive-backed, selflaminating sheets and glue it to the center of a large sheet of white art paper. Melissa draws two vertical red lines from top to bottom on the paper, about two inches from the side edges of the leaf. Luca fills in the two borders with red markers, crayons or paint, and it’s ready to hang. Explore the magic of leaves and other nature finds where you live this week. Here are two more ideas: SWIMMING IN THE LEAVES If raking the yard is on your to-do list, set out your kiddie pool before you store it for winter, and fill it to overflowing with fallen leaves. Luca enjoyed active afternoons as a preschooler “swimming,” “splashing” and “kicking” in the contained space of crackly red and gold leaves, while Melissa and her husband got the raking done. PRESS AND FRAME First, press a variety of shapes and colors of leaves. Spread them out on smooth paper towels. Place heavy books on top and let the leaves dry for a couple of days. Remove books and gently remove leaves. Or, simply press them in pages of a phone book. Group them together in an inexpensive poster frame, and display in a prominent place in your home. If you have a collage-style frame with outdated or faded photos, remove them and frame different leaves in the square and/or oval sections of the matting.

1. MOVIES: What kind of fish is Dory in “Finding Nemo”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president served the shortest term? 3. HISTORY: What is the earliest written system of laws known to us? 4. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What 20th-century comedian once said, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies”? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country in South America? 6. LANGUAGE: What does it mean when someone “bloviates”? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How long is the Tour de France bicycle race? 8. FIRSTS: Who was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as “The Pine Tree” state? 10. TELEVISION: Which Muppet character lives in a garbage can on “Sesame Street”? swelling, but now the swelling is up to the knees in both legs. Does the back brace have something to do with it? -- L.B.

To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.

Could Back Brace Cause Swollen Feet? DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 83 years old. I was lifting a heavy end table back in November, and I heard a crack. I knew I was in trouble, as that had happened on the golf course many years ago. I went to the hospital and was there for six days. They took an X-ray, which showed moderate facet arthropathy, mild degenerative disc disease and a mild compression fracture at T12. I was prescribed a back brace, and have been wearing it for three months. However, both feet have begun tingling in the toes, and my foot is numb all the time. I have had periodic ankle

ANSWER: Facet arthropathy is a term used by radiologists to describe arthritis in the back. Degenerative disc disease is very common, if not universal, in 83-year-olds. Both can cause back pain. However, the “crack” you heard and the finding of a compression fracture are more troubling. A compression fracture of a vertebra is like what happens to a cardboard box if you put too much weight on top of it. The combination of a compression fracture, tingling and numbness is concerning. It’s time to go back and get re-examined. Compression fractures can lead to nerve compression. Kidney, liver and heart problems can all cause swelling of the feet, but I think the most likely cause may be that you aren’t elevating your feet as much as before because of the back brace. The booklet on back problems gives an outline of the causes of and treatments for the more-common back maladies. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 303W, 628 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the

recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you explain the condition known as “stone shoulder”? I am a man, 67 years old, and I believe I have it. I spent 45 years as a TV news photographer, handling heavy cameras, tripods, etc. -- B.J. ANSWER: “Stone shoulder” is a new one for me. Maybe you mean frozen shoulder, a condition also called “adhesive capsulitis.” It’s not a strictly accurate term, since the loss of movement the name implies is gradual. It starts with shoulder pain, often worse at night, lasting for months. Stiffness develops, and then the loss of shoulder movement can be severe. A careful physical exam by a regular doctor, a rheumatologist or sports medicine doctor, or an orthopedic surgeon can make the diagnosis. Often, the doctor will inject a steroid and anesthetic into the shoulder: The pain relief and improved movement within a minute make the diagnosis. I refer patients to physical therapy for a gradually increasing exercise regimen. Sometimes, additional injections are necessary. In your case, I would worry about a rotator cuff tear or inflammation, which you also might have acquired while doing your job.

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Noteworthy Inventions WILLIAM PERKIN

• Born in England in 1838, William Perkin was supposed to grow up to be an architect, which is what his father wanted. However, a youthful chemistry experiment with soda and alum caused William to become far more interested in chemistry than architecture. As a result, he attended the City of London School, one of the first schools to teach chemistry as a standard subject. William excelled. • In the mid-1800s malaria caused many deaths. The only remedy was quinine, painstakingly derived from the bark of the cinchona tree. • After hearing a lecture on the difficulties of extracting quinine, Perkin decided to try to synthesize quinine. He started with aniline, made from distilling the indigo plant, because he thought the chemical structure was similar enough to quinine that he could alter it. • After mixing in carbons and hydrogens extracted from coal tar, the result was a black sludge. Perkin threw it away, then washed his flasks out with water and alcohol but was interested to see that the sludge residue turned the water and alcohol purple. • Experimenting further, Perkin extracted the substance that caused the color, and sent samples to a friend in the dye business. The purple substance was effective at dying cotton and silk. • At the time, purple dye was obtained from mollusks and it took 12,000 mollusks to produce enough dye for a single dress, and it was not color-fast. Only royalty could afford purple clothing. Perkin’s dye was permanent, cheap, and easy. • William, who was only 17 when he made his discovery, subsequently decided to go into the dye business. In 1856, the Patent Office granted Perkin a patent for ‘a new colouring matter for dyeing.’ (Continued next page)

Do Charity Events Really Help Pets? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A local pet charity is going to hold a Halloween-themed pet walk, where participants bring their dogs in costume to parade along a local street. My question is, do these kinds of charity events really help pets in need? They just seem like chichi seeand-be-seen social gatherings without any real purpose. -- Dan in Long Beach, California DEAR DAN: Charity events can do a tremendous amount of good for pets in need. Besides donations of food, blankets and other items, most shelters and nonprofits need cold hard cash in order to function. These events can raise quite a bit of money. Many pet owners join in walks like these just for fun, and I think that’s fine. They’re proud of their pet and want to show it off, and it’s a great chance to socialize (as long as the dogs can handle large crowds). However, if you’re also concerned about how

your donation will be used, it doesn’t hurt to do some research first. What exactly does the charity support? (Some fund pet rescues or local shelters; others advocate for seniors and their pets, and so on.) How much of its funding goes directly to the cause being supported? You can find the answer through watchdog groups like Charity Navigator (www. charitynavigator.org/), Guidestar (www. guidestar.org/Home.aspx) or the Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org/). You also can check an approved nonprofit’s 990 tax forms from the IRS to see how efficiently donations are used. If you’re still skeptical, save those funds and donate them directly to your local shelter, where you can ask someone how that money is used, and it generally travels the shortest path toward helping animals in need.

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• The dye was a hit in France, where they named it ‘malva’ for the mallow flower, which is the same color as the dye. Chemists later altered this French name slightly, giving the dye its common name: Mauve. • William didn’t know anything about textiles or the large scale production of chemicals. However, 1857 the Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, began to wear mauvecolored gowns. In 1858, Queen Victoria wore mauve to her daughter’s wedding. Suddenly mauve was in demand. Since he was the only person who knew how to produce the dye, his success was assured. • William’s father invested his savings in order to build a factory, and the business was wildly successful. He continued his research, finding how to prevent cloth from being dyed unevenly by using a soap bath to ensure even application of the color. He found methods of creating light and dark shades of mauve. He figured out how to dye cloth in calico patterns. • His contribution to dye chemistry happened just as the Industrial Revolution was taking place. Cotton fabric could be manufactured and dyed very cheaply, making it possible for common people to buy better and more colorful clothing. • William became rich in short order, selling his factory and retiring from the business at the age of 36 to pursue other interests. • His discovery revolutionized the dye industry and sparked the birth of the synthetic chemical industry. Coal tar had previously been thought of as a useless by-product of the gas industry, whose only known use was for water-proofing boots. Perkin’s discovery laid the foundations for an industry that found uses for coal tar ranging from pharmaceuticals to perfumes to Saccharine. As a result of Perkin’s discovery, over 700 new compounds were found.

QUIZ: PASTA

• In 1920, so the story goes, an Italian man named de Lelio was concerned because his pregnant wife had lost her appetite. He owned a restaurant in Rome, so he concocted a dish of egg noodles covered with a rich delicious sauce to tempt his wife’s appetite. History does

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not record whether or not she liked it, but the patrons of his restaurant did. He called the dish after himself and began to serve it regularly. • Movie stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford were on their honeymoon in Rome and stopped in his restaurant for dinner nearly every night. They enjoyed his noodle dish so much that they presented him with a goldplated fork and spoon with which to stir his famous sauce. • Within a year the recipe was featured in a cookbook produced by the famous Rector’s Restaurant in New York, which helped popularize the dish in America. Hollywood movie stars continued to eat at di Lelio restaurant in Rome, and they insisted that their favorite chefs back home try their hand at the recipe as well. • Today the noodle dish, with a sauce made from butter, cream and Parmesan cheese, is popular across the U.S. The restaurant started by di Lelio is still in business. What was his first name, now attached to his famous pasta recipe? QUIZ: LUIZA’S PASTA • Luiza was born in Italy in 1871 and began singing at the age of three. She made her debut in opera in 1890 when the scheduled soprano failed to show up for a performance and Luiza stepped in, garnering immediate acclaim. She had a remarkable voice and toured the world. In 1905 she made her American debut in San Francisco, which became her favorite U.S. city. Answer: Alfredo, who named Fettuccine Alfredo. • As she grew older and stouter, Luiza’s voice declined somewhat. One of her husbands stole her fortune and she died in 1940 after suffering years of ill health and poverty. She is remembered today, not so much for her astonishing voice, as for one of her favorite dishes that is thought to have been named after her by a chef at the San Francisco hotel where she stayed. The dish consists of bits of turkey or chicken, swimming in a sauce of cream and wine, served over noodles. Name it. HECTOR’S PASTA • Hector worked in restaurant kitchens near his home in Italy from the age of 11. His family came to the U.S. in 1915 when he was 17, and he soon got a job as a chef in the kitchens of the prestigious Plaza Hotel in New York City. • In 1926 he opened his own Italian restaurant in Cleveland. His spaghetti sauce was so popular that diners often asked him for some to take home with them. As demand for his sauces continued to grow, he opened a spaghetti sauce

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Ode to Lamar Odom One of the weakest statements a person can make includes the very strong word “judgment.” Typically, it’s either uttered, or increasingly in this day and age, tapped out via e-mail or instant message, by people pretending not to judge you (but you know they are.) That, or it’s uttered by someone who has all but tapped out for a time and informs you that you are free to judge them. I once worked with an outstanding journalist who one morning walked into the office looking like a million bucks, sat down at her desk, flipped open her laptop, reached into her bottom right draw and pulled out a glass and bottle of Moscato. She poured herself a drink and without even looking over her pretty blond-tressed shoulder tossed a brassy, “you can judge me” out of the side of her mouth in my direction. Less than a year later she was dead by the same hand that poured that drink. Last month, Lamar Odom, an outstanding basketball player, almost died. By the time you read this, he may already be dead. I’m not an epidemiologist, but I’m guessing that the odds are stacked against him living very long without serious care. I don’t want to add to Lamar Odom’s despair by pointing out that his actions on reality TV and a four-day stay at a Nevada brothel will define him

far more than his career as a NBA champion. He’s a smart man. Also, I cannot claim to understand what his personal motivations were in going to this seeming extreme, since I have not talked with him and would not disturb him in any event. The majority of the world believes that ultimately only God can judge you. Atheists and sports/celebrity fan/stalkers just judge you themselves, I suppose. My judgment on Lamar Odom is that he’s a good man. I often employ sarcasm in this column. Not today. Lamar Odom decided to take a portion of his wealth and go have a little fun after being tortured by the Kardashian clan and their despicable reality TV cartel for years. I try not to loathe people, but it’s been a real test not to loathe the Kardashians. That he has survived this long is a testament to his strength. This is for you guys out there: If your wife filed for divorce, broadcast it on international TV, and defamed and disparaged you along the way, would you be upset? Assuming you would be, and that you had a friend there to ask what it would take to get you happy again, what would you reply? Well, Lamar Odom’s vision of nirvana was Kentucky Fried Chicken, T-bone steaks and women that he didn’t have to fight ex-boyfriends over and who didn’t feign interest for ratings on an obscure reality show that, sorry Kim and Khloe, nobody will ever care about or miss as soon as it’s gone. There still are women like Mary Tyler Moore in this world who people don’t remember. The Kardashians may have “broken the Internet” but trust me ... they couldn’t have broken onto the set of “That Girl” or even “Rhoda.” If you look down on Lamar Odom, leave him alone. He left sports, lost his spirit and survived. Who are you to judge? If you look up to Lamar Odom, extend your hand and help the man up. I certainly know which side I’m on.

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