I purposely didn't congratulate Natalie Glebova on becoming "Ms Universe" - despite her being Canadian - because, well, who cares. Sure, women (and everyone else) should do whatever they want, but can't women think of anything better to do than parade around a stage, to be judged based on their appearance and - oy - poise? Instead, I'll congratulate Danica Patrick , the 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Last week, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Indy 500. She was the race's top qualified woman ever (4th), the highest placing woman ever (4th), and the second woman to win ROY since Lyn St. James won it in 1992. I think she is a descendant of my beloved A.E. . Another woman breaking new ground - both literally and figuratively - is Cheryl Rogowski, a farmer in Orange County, NY. In 11 years, starting with a crop of chili peppers seeded in her bedroom and planted in a remote field, Ms. Rogowski has transformed Rogowski Farm, raising 250 variet...
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