THE RIGHT-OF- WAY RUMBLE
SUDOKU
INSIGHTS INTO INTERSECTION SAFETY
Sometimes, the most straightforward rules of the road cause the most confusion.
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
Let’s say you drive up to a two-way stop intersection right as a driver across from you does the same. Suddenly, they start flashing their lights at you and waving at you to go. Before, you only had to decide whether you had the right of way and check if traffic was coming in either direction. Now , you have to worry about whether the person on the other side wants you to go ahead of them or if they are trying to signal something else to you. What if you interpret their flashing lights as a prompt to go, but they suddenly change their mind? Oh, and you still need to worry about the possibility of traffic coming down the street from either direction. Now, add to this mental picture the possibility that it’s your teenage daughter or son trying to make those decisions in a matter of seconds. Unsurprisingly, accidents happen at two-way stop intersections across the country. We have one of these intersections coming out of my neighborhood, and it never ceases to amaze me how many people just don’t understand who has the right of way. I’ve seen drivers flash their lights at other vehicles to encourage them to go because they don’t know what to do. I’ve seen drivers stop on the main road and wave people across it. Drivers are just trying to be generous and polite in these situations. Still, the reality is that these actions create a more dangerous situation than if everyone just knew and followed the rules. Fortunately, this scenario is not as complicated as it may seem. The person who arrives at this kind of intersection first does not automatically have the right of way — the person going straight or turning right does. Anyone turning left must always yield to the vehicle at the other stop sign across the way. If you’re going straight or taking a right, you have the right of way. It’s that simple! –Kevin Mottley
Citrus-Herb Pork Roast
INGREDIENTS
• 1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3–4 pounds) • 2 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp pepper • 2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges • 1 cup plus 3 tbsp orange juice, divided
• 1 tbsp sugar • 1 tbsp grapefruit juice • 1 tbsp steak sauce • 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce • 1 tsp grated orange zest • 1 tsp salt • 3 tbsp cornstarch • Egg noodles, cooked
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut roast in half. In a small bowl, combine oregano, ginger, and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet coated with oil, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker; add onions. 2. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup orange juice, sugar, grapefruit juice, steak sauce, and soy sauce; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat and onions to a platter. 3. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan. Add orange zest and salt. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice. Gradually stir into the pan for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork and noodles.
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