6 Unusual High-Paying Careers
by Gabby Hyman
FindTheRightSchool.com
American job titles and responsibilities are constantly morphing to suit the economic and cultural transitions of our madcap age. Euphemisms are often the way recruiters dress up old job titles to narrow the field to specialists. A "hash slinger" is now termed a "culinary resource professional." Kidding aside, today's workers are often forced by marketplace realities to undergo at least one rapid job change over their adult lives. Many enroll at online colleges and trade schools to garner fresh skills that fit their experience and previous training.
Some of these hot new careers you may have never heard of are "green-collar" jobs. These jobs are on the rise as the business world responds to dramatic increases in energy costs and environmental regulation. And while disposable income seems threatened by a roller-coaster economy, other new careers are springing up to suit those who have cash to spend.
Here are six hot career fields you may not have heard of:
Eco Tourism Director
Traditional hospitality careers are increasingly marching to the ecotourism drumbeat. According to the International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is growing at three times the rate of traditional vacationing, increasing annually up to 30 percent. If you're just preparing for the field, seek an associate's degree in hospitality, travel, or tourism. If you're already aboard, why not train to manage a hotel, bed and breakfast, spa, or resort with a graduate degree in business or hospitality? The majority of lodging managers are self-employed professionals. Top earners in 2007 averaged $83,240 for the year.
Professional Hacker
Ever hear of a certified ethical hacker? That's the professional IT certification for a computer scientist that works as a security specialist, forensic investigator, or network defense architect for corporations, the government, and law enforcement agencies to help prevent hacking or to track down perpetrators. To get into the field, you'll need more than the hacking skills you tweaked together in your garage. Begin by earning a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology. You can get additional online college training in network security. The top 50 percent of computer scientists earned between $97,970 and $123,900 in 2007.
Pet Psychologist
Don't be so shocked. Even Sparky sometimes needs help to keep from gnawing through the neighbor's bed of prized roses. Once the local vet has ruled out physical ailments that can contribute to rude pet behavior, people who love their animals may need to call in a trained, certified behaviorist or pet psychologist. As with human patients, pets can be analyzed and taught to act contrary to destructive impulses. There are even certified applied animal behaviorists. To get into the field, you'll need a master's or doctorate degree in psychology, preferably with additional work in zoology and animal behavior. Salaries vary greatly by locale, but can be upwards of $90,000 a year.
Conservation Consultant
There are companies who are greatly concerned with increasing energy efficiency. And there are those with a conscience, striving to reduce their carbon footprint. When Yahoo! decided to go carbon-neutral by 2007, they hired a director of energy strategy and climate change. Combine your thirst for conservation with an engineering degree to prepare for this thriving field. The U.S. Labor Department predicts a hefty 25 percent increase in environmental engineers during the 2006-2016 decade. In 2007, the top 50 percent earned between $70,000 and $106,000.
Fashion Consultant/Personal Shopper
Among those who care about their appearance, many are born with amazing taste; some have to work for it. Fashion designers and consultants help those who can afford personal attention to transform their image. You can be the one to consult on hair, makeup, and fashion--and then be the one to take your clients shopping. Get career training through an associate's or bachelor's degree program in fashion design. Top earners in the fashion design trades in 2007 took home $121,640 on average.
Mobile Experience Architect
The cool streaming videos and eye-popping CD covers that get delivered to the screens of millions of cell phones and PDAs each hour are designed to make you spend money. Information architects create the structure and mind-manipulating patterns (site maps) of each mobile delivery. You'll need to learn about marketing, strategy, and user testing through a degree program in computer science, Web design, or business. There's even an IT certification for professional mobile architects. Salaries range into six figures.
As our world rapidly evolves, it's no surprise that the work landscape is evolving as well. You can prepare for and keep up with the changes by updating your training and credentials.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
SINGER, DANCER & ACTRESS EARTHA KITT IS DEAD
NEW YORK – Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, has died, a family spokesman said. She was 81.
Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently treated at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, died Thursday in Connecticut of colon cancer.
Kitt, a self-proclaimed "sex kitten" famous for her catlike purr, was one of America's most versatile performers, winning two Emmys and nabbing a third nomination. She also was nominated for several Tonys and two Grammys.
Her career spanned six decades, from her start as a dancer with the famed Katherine Dunham troupe to cabarets and acting and singing on stage, in movies and on television. She persevered through an unhappy childhood as a mixed-race daughter of the South and made headlines in the 1960s for denouncing the Vietnam War during a visit to the White House.
Through the years, Kitt remained a picture of vitality and attracted fans less than half her age even as she neared 80.
When her book "Rejuvenate," a guide to staying physically fit, was published in 2001, Kitt was featured on the cover in a long, curve-hugging black dress with a figure that some 20-year-old women would envy. Kitt also wrote three autobiographies.
Once dubbed the "most exciting woman in the world" by Orson Welles, she spent much of her life single, though brief romances with the rich and famous peppered her younger years.
After becoming a hit singing "Monotonous" in the Broadway revue "New Faces of 1952," Kitt appeared in "Mrs. Patterson" in 1954-55. (Some references say she earned a Tony nomination for "Mrs. Patterson," but only winners were publicly announced at that time.) She also made appearances in "Shinbone Alley" and "The Owl and the Pussycat."
Her first album, "RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt," came out in 1954, featuring such songs as "I Want to Be Evil," "C'est Si Bon" and the saucy gold digger's theme song "Santa Baby," which is revived on radio each Christmas.
The next year, the record company released the follow-up album "That Bad Eartha," which featured "Let's Do It," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
In 1996, she was nominated for a Grammy in the category of traditional pop vocal performance for her album "Back in Business." She also had been nominated in the children's recording category for the 1969 record "Folk Tales of the Tribes of Africa."
Kitt also acted in movies, playing the lead female role opposite Nat King Cole in "St. Louis Blues" in 1958 and more recently appearing in "Boomerang" and "Harriet the Spy" in the 1990s.
On television, she was the sexy Catwoman on the popular "Batman" series in 1967-68, replacing Julie Newmar who originated the role. A guest appearance on an episode of "I Spy" brought Kitt an Emmy nomination in 1966.
"Generally the whole entertainment business now is bland," she said in a 1996 Associated Press interview. "It depends so much on gadgetry and flash now. You don't have to have talent to be in the business today.
"I think we had to have something to offer, if you wanted to be recognized as worth paying for."
Kitt was plainspoken about causes she believed in. Her anti-war comments at the White House came as she attended a White House luncheon hosted by Lady Bird Johnson.
"You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed," she told the group of about 50 women. "They rebel in the street. They don't want to go to school because they're going to be snatched off from their mothers to be shot in Vietnam."
For four years afterward, Kitt performed almost exclusively overseas. She was investigated by the FBI and CIA, which allegedly found her to be foul-mouthed and promiscuous.
"The thing that hurts, that became anger, was when I realized that if you tell the truth — in a country that says you're entitled to tell the truth — you get your face slapped and you get put out of work," Kitt told Essence magazine two decades later.
In 1978, Kitt returned to Broadway in the musical "Timbuktu!" — which brought her a Tony nomination — and was invited back to the White House by President Jimmy Carter.
In 2000, Kitt earned another Tony nod for "The Wild Party." She played the fairy godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" in 2002.
As recently as October 2003, she was on Broadway after replacing Chita Rivera in a revival of "Nine."
She also gained new fans as the voice of Yzma in the 2000 Disney animated feature "The Emperor's New Groove.'"
In an online discussion at Washingtonpost.com in March 2005, shortly after Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won Oscars, she expressed satisfaction that black performers "have more of a chance now than we did then to play larger parts."
But she also said: "I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. After all, it's the general public that made (me) — not any one particular group. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have."
Kitt was born in North, S.C., and her road to fame was the stuff of storybooks. In her autobiography, she wrote that her mother was black and Cherokee while her father was white, and she was left to live with relatives after her mother's new husband objected to taking in a mixed-race girl.
An aunt eventually brought her to live in New York, where she attended the High School of Performing Arts, later dropping out to take various odd jobs.
By chance, she dropped by an audition for the dance group run by Dunham, a pioneering African-American dancer. In 1946, Kitt was one of the Sans-Souci Singers in Dunham's Broadway production "Bal Negre."
Kitt's travels with the Dunham troupe landed her a gig in a Paris nightclub in the early 1950s. Kitt was spotted by Welles, who cast her in his Paris stage production of "Faust."
That led to a role in "New Faces of 1952," which featured such other stars-to-be as Carol Lawrence, Paul Lynde and, as a writer, Mel Brooks.
While traveling the world as a dancer and singer in the 1950s, Kitt learned to perform in nearly a dozen languages and, over time, added songs in French, Spanish and even Turkish to her repertoire.
"Usku Dara," a song Kitt said was taught to her by the wife of a Turkish admiral, was one of her first hits, though Kitt says her record company feared it too remote for American audiences to appreciate.
Song titles such as "I Want to be Evil" and "Just an Old Fashioned Girl" seem to reflect the paradoxes in Kitt's private life.
Over the years, Kitt had liaisons with wealthy men, including Revlon founder Charles Revson, who showered her with lavish gifts.
In 1960, she married Bill McDonald but divorced him after the birth of their daughter, Kitt.
While on stage, she was daringly sexy and always flirtatious. Offstage, however, Kitt described herself as shy and almost reclusive, remnants of feeling unwanted and unloved as a child. She referred to herself as "that little urchin cotton-picker from the South, Eartha Mae."
For years, Kitt was unsure of her birthplace or birth date. In 1997, a group of students at historically black Benedict College in Columbia, S.C., located her birth certificate, which verified her birth date as Jan. 17, 1927. Kitt had previously celebrated on Jan. 26.
The research into her background also showed Kitt was the daughter of a white man, a poor cotton farmer.
"I'm an orphan. But the public has adopted me and that has been my only family," she told the Post online. "The biggest family in the world is my fans."
Andrew Freedman said Kitt, who was recently treated at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, died Thursday in Connecticut of colon cancer.
Kitt, a self-proclaimed "sex kitten" famous for her catlike purr, was one of America's most versatile performers, winning two Emmys and nabbing a third nomination. She also was nominated for several Tonys and two Grammys.Her career spanned six decades, from her start as a dancer with the famed Katherine Dunham troupe to cabarets and acting and singing on stage, in movies and on television. She persevered through an unhappy childhood as a mixed-race daughter of the South and made headlines in the 1960s for denouncing the Vietnam War during a visit to the White House.
Through the years, Kitt remained a picture of vitality and attracted fans less than half her age even as she neared 80.
When her book "Rejuvenate," a guide to staying physically fit, was published in 2001, Kitt was featured on the cover in a long, curve-hugging black dress with a figure that some 20-year-old women would envy. Kitt also wrote three autobiographies.
Once dubbed the "most exciting woman in the world" by Orson Welles, she spent much of her life single, though brief romances with the rich and famous peppered her younger years.
After becoming a hit singing "Monotonous" in the Broadway revue "New Faces of 1952," Kitt appeared in "Mrs. Patterson" in 1954-55. (Some references say she earned a Tony nomination for "Mrs. Patterson," but only winners were publicly announced at that time.) She also made appearances in "Shinbone Alley" and "The Owl and the Pussycat."
Her first album, "RCA Victor Presents Eartha Kitt," came out in 1954, featuring such songs as "I Want to Be Evil," "C'est Si Bon" and the saucy gold digger's theme song "Santa Baby," which is revived on radio each Christmas.
The next year, the record company released the follow-up album "That Bad Eartha," which featured "Let's Do It," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "My Heart Belongs to Daddy."
In 1996, she was nominated for a Grammy in the category of traditional pop vocal performance for her album "Back in Business." She also had been nominated in the children's recording category for the 1969 record "Folk Tales of the Tribes of Africa."
Kitt also acted in movies, playing the lead female role opposite Nat King Cole in "St. Louis Blues" in 1958 and more recently appearing in "Boomerang" and "Harriet the Spy" in the 1990s.
On television, she was the sexy Catwoman on the popular "Batman" series in 1967-68, replacing Julie Newmar who originated the role. A guest appearance on an episode of "I Spy" brought Kitt an Emmy nomination in 1966.
"Generally the whole entertainment business now is bland," she said in a 1996 Associated Press interview. "It depends so much on gadgetry and flash now. You don't have to have talent to be in the business today.
"I think we had to have something to offer, if you wanted to be recognized as worth paying for."
Kitt was plainspoken about causes she believed in. Her anti-war comments at the White House came as she attended a White House luncheon hosted by Lady Bird Johnson.
"You send the best of this country off to be shot and maimed," she told the group of about 50 women. "They rebel in the street. They don't want to go to school because they're going to be snatched off from their mothers to be shot in Vietnam."
For four years afterward, Kitt performed almost exclusively overseas. She was investigated by the FBI and CIA, which allegedly found her to be foul-mouthed and promiscuous.
"The thing that hurts, that became anger, was when I realized that if you tell the truth — in a country that says you're entitled to tell the truth — you get your face slapped and you get put out of work," Kitt told Essence magazine two decades later.
In 1978, Kitt returned to Broadway in the musical "Timbuktu!" — which brought her a Tony nomination — and was invited back to the White House by President Jimmy Carter.
In 2000, Kitt earned another Tony nod for "The Wild Party." She played the fairy godmother in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" in 2002.
As recently as October 2003, she was on Broadway after replacing Chita Rivera in a revival of "Nine."
She also gained new fans as the voice of Yzma in the 2000 Disney animated feature "The Emperor's New Groove.'"
In an online discussion at Washingtonpost.com in March 2005, shortly after Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman won Oscars, she expressed satisfaction that black performers "have more of a chance now than we did then to play larger parts."
But she also said: "I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. After all, it's the general public that made (me) — not any one particular group. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have."
Kitt was born in North, S.C., and her road to fame was the stuff of storybooks. In her autobiography, she wrote that her mother was black and Cherokee while her father was white, and she was left to live with relatives after her mother's new husband objected to taking in a mixed-race girl.
An aunt eventually brought her to live in New York, where she attended the High School of Performing Arts, later dropping out to take various odd jobs.
By chance, she dropped by an audition for the dance group run by Dunham, a pioneering African-American dancer. In 1946, Kitt was one of the Sans-Souci Singers in Dunham's Broadway production "Bal Negre."
Kitt's travels with the Dunham troupe landed her a gig in a Paris nightclub in the early 1950s. Kitt was spotted by Welles, who cast her in his Paris stage production of "Faust."
That led to a role in "New Faces of 1952," which featured such other stars-to-be as Carol Lawrence, Paul Lynde and, as a writer, Mel Brooks.
While traveling the world as a dancer and singer in the 1950s, Kitt learned to perform in nearly a dozen languages and, over time, added songs in French, Spanish and even Turkish to her repertoire.
"Usku Dara," a song Kitt said was taught to her by the wife of a Turkish admiral, was one of her first hits, though Kitt says her record company feared it too remote for American audiences to appreciate.
Song titles such as "I Want to be Evil" and "Just an Old Fashioned Girl" seem to reflect the paradoxes in Kitt's private life.
Over the years, Kitt had liaisons with wealthy men, including Revlon founder Charles Revson, who showered her with lavish gifts.
In 1960, she married Bill McDonald but divorced him after the birth of their daughter, Kitt.
While on stage, she was daringly sexy and always flirtatious. Offstage, however, Kitt described herself as shy and almost reclusive, remnants of feeling unwanted and unloved as a child. She referred to herself as "that little urchin cotton-picker from the South, Eartha Mae."
For years, Kitt was unsure of her birthplace or birth date. In 1997, a group of students at historically black Benedict College in Columbia, S.C., located her birth certificate, which verified her birth date as Jan. 17, 1927. Kitt had previously celebrated on Jan. 26.
The research into her background also showed Kitt was the daughter of a white man, a poor cotton farmer.
"I'm an orphan. But the public has adopted me and that has been my only family," she told the Post online. "The biggest family in the world is my fans."
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
DJ AM FILES LAWSUIT IN SOUTH CAROLINA PLANE CRASH
LOS ANGELES – A celebrity disc jockey who survived a fiery Learjet crash in South Carolina has sued several companies and the estates of the plane's pilots.
Adam Goldstein, known as DJ AM, filed his complaint for negligence and breach of contract Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Goldstein and punk rocker Travis Barker, who has also sued the companies, were the sole survivors of the Sept. 19 crash.
Barker sued on behalf of the family of his bodyguard, Charles Still, and the widow of Barker's assistant, Chris Baker, filed her own lawsuit earlier this month.
Goldstein and Barker were seriously burned escaping the plane. The pair plan to perform together again for the first time since the crash at an event in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. They perform under the name TRVSDJAM.
Goldstein's lawsuit seeks a jury trial, but doesn't specify how much money he hopes to receive for loss of earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages.
He is also suing the estates of the plane's pilots, Sarah Lemmon, and James Bland. A phone number for Lemmon's mother couldn't be located, and Bland's wife declined to comment Wednesday.
The lawsuit claims the plane's owners and operators acted in a careless and negligent manner and that Goldstein has been seriously harmed — physically and financially — by the crash.
Federal investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
Aviation authorities have said cockpit recordings indicated the jet's crew thought a tire had blown during takeoff. National Transportation Safety Board officials have said pieces of tire were recovered about 2,800 feet from where the plane started its takeoff down the 8,600-foot runway in Columbia, S.C.
The lawsuit names Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which in response to Barker's lawsuit said that it was too soon to speculate on what role tires may have played in the crash. Also named were Bombardier Inc., which manufactures Learjet planes and doesn't comment on pending lawsuits.
Clay Lacy Aviation, Global Exec Aviation and Inter Travel and Services Inc. are also named as defendants. A Clay Lacy representative said in response to Barker's suit that the company didn't operate the plane that crashed, but merely brokered the flight.
A receptionist for Global Exec Aviation said no one would be available to comment because of the Christmas holiday, and a phone number for Inter Travel and Services couldn't be located Wednesday morning.
Adam Goldstein, known as DJ AM, filed his complaint for negligence and breach of contract Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Goldstein and punk rocker Travis Barker, who has also sued the companies, were the sole survivors of the Sept. 19 crash.
Barker sued on behalf of the family of his bodyguard, Charles Still, and the widow of Barker's assistant, Chris Baker, filed her own lawsuit earlier this month.
Goldstein and Barker were seriously burned escaping the plane. The pair plan to perform together again for the first time since the crash at an event in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. They perform under the name TRVSDJAM.
Goldstein's lawsuit seeks a jury trial, but doesn't specify how much money he hopes to receive for loss of earnings, medical expenses, pain and suffering and other damages.
He is also suing the estates of the plane's pilots, Sarah Lemmon, and James Bland. A phone number for Lemmon's mother couldn't be located, and Bland's wife declined to comment Wednesday.
The lawsuit claims the plane's owners and operators acted in a careless and negligent manner and that Goldstein has been seriously harmed — physically and financially — by the crash.
Federal investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash.
Aviation authorities have said cockpit recordings indicated the jet's crew thought a tire had blown during takeoff. National Transportation Safety Board officials have said pieces of tire were recovered about 2,800 feet from where the plane started its takeoff down the 8,600-foot runway in Columbia, S.C.
The lawsuit names Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which in response to Barker's lawsuit said that it was too soon to speculate on what role tires may have played in the crash. Also named were Bombardier Inc., which manufactures Learjet planes and doesn't comment on pending lawsuits.
Clay Lacy Aviation, Global Exec Aviation and Inter Travel and Services Inc. are also named as defendants. A Clay Lacy representative said in response to Barker's suit that the company didn't operate the plane that crashed, but merely brokered the flight.
A receptionist for Global Exec Aviation said no one would be available to comment because of the Christmas holiday, and a phone number for Inter Travel and Services couldn't be located Wednesday morning.
Monday, December 22, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 23, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 23, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Reevaluate your motives. Social events will be rewarding.
You need to get out and challenge yourself.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
Do yourself a favor and leave your plastic at home. Work at
home if at all possible. Don't push your luck with authority
figures. It might be best to work on your own; if possible,
do your job out of your home today.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Get domestic chores out of the way early. You may want to
take a look at your direction in life. You will get along
well in social situations.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
You need activity. Make sure that new mates live up to your
high standards. You need to keep the peace and you will have
to bend in order to do so.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a
good time to make changes that they won't like. Don't expect
support from your mate. Opportunities for romance will
flourish through travel.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
This will be a good day for research and for sitting down
with some good, informative reading material. You must be
careful not to ignore the needs of the youngsters in your
family. Look into ways to better yourself through improving
your dietary habits and daily routines.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Competitive games will be your forte. A romantic dinner,
followed by a quiet evening with the one who is enticing you,
should be most satisfying. Do not let others exhaust you
financially.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best
circumstances. Secret affairs could cause upset. Minor health
problems may lower your vitality.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You can make excellent career moves if you are open to the
opportunities that exist. Heed the advice given by family or
old reliable friends. Don't bang your head against a wall.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part
with. Opportunities to expand your circle of friends will
result in possible new romantic encounters. Things may not
be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers
today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Get involved in volunteer work that will bring you
satisfaction, not an empty wallet. Self-deception about
relationships is a problem. Your competitive nature will
enable you to win any contest you enter.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Tempers will mount if you're too pushy at work or at home.
You can expect to face opposition on the home front. Make
plans to mix business with pleasure. Dinner with clients or
business associates should be successful.
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Reevaluate your motives. Social events will be rewarding.
You need to get out and challenge yourself.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
Do yourself a favor and leave your plastic at home. Work at
home if at all possible. Don't push your luck with authority
figures. It might be best to work on your own; if possible,
do your job out of your home today.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Get domestic chores out of the way early. You may want to
take a look at your direction in life. You will get along
well in social situations.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
You need activity. Make sure that new mates live up to your
high standards. You need to keep the peace and you will have
to bend in order to do so.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a
good time to make changes that they won't like. Don't expect
support from your mate. Opportunities for romance will
flourish through travel.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
This will be a good day for research and for sitting down
with some good, informative reading material. You must be
careful not to ignore the needs of the youngsters in your
family. Look into ways to better yourself through improving
your dietary habits and daily routines.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Competitive games will be your forte. A romantic dinner,
followed by a quiet evening with the one who is enticing you,
should be most satisfying. Do not let others exhaust you
financially.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best
circumstances. Secret affairs could cause upset. Minor health
problems may lower your vitality.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You can make excellent career moves if you are open to the
opportunities that exist. Heed the advice given by family or
old reliable friends. Don't bang your head against a wall.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part
with. Opportunities to expand your circle of friends will
result in possible new romantic encounters. Things may not
be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers
today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Get involved in volunteer work that will bring you
satisfaction, not an empty wallet. Self-deception about
relationships is a problem. Your competitive nature will
enable you to win any contest you enter.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Tempers will mount if you're too pushy at work or at home.
You can expect to face opposition on the home front. Make
plans to mix business with pleasure. Dinner with clients or
business associates should be successful.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
FOR THE LADIES! 4 QUESTIONS TO NEVER ASK YOUR GUY
1. "Am I better-looking/smarter/etc. than your ex?"
Would you want him to ask you that? If he answers yes to your q, you'll wonder if he's lying. If he says no, well, can your really handle that kind of truth? He's with you now, not her, so just don't even go there.
2. "Do you love me?"
Has he used the L word already? Well, there's your answer. If he hasn't--and you absolutely have to know where he stands--you might start by telling him how you feel about him, rather than putting him on the spot with a needy question.
3. "Can you lend me some money?"
A few bucks is fine, but asking for anything substantial (like a down payment on your car, a month's rent, etc) is unfair. You don't sleep with your bank teller, so don't borrow cash from your boyfriend.
4. "Are you cheating on me?"
If he's innocent, he'll resent the question. If he's guilty, chances are that he'll lie...and even when you have info to backup your suspicions, you better soft-pedal your accusation. If you're wrong, your relationship may never recover.
Would you want him to ask you that? If he answers yes to your q, you'll wonder if he's lying. If he says no, well, can your really handle that kind of truth? He's with you now, not her, so just don't even go there.
2. "Do you love me?"
Has he used the L word already? Well, there's your answer. If he hasn't--and you absolutely have to know where he stands--you might start by telling him how you feel about him, rather than putting him on the spot with a needy question.
3. "Can you lend me some money?"
A few bucks is fine, but asking for anything substantial (like a down payment on your car, a month's rent, etc) is unfair. You don't sleep with your bank teller, so don't borrow cash from your boyfriend.
4. "Are you cheating on me?"
If he's innocent, he'll resent the question. If he's guilty, chances are that he'll lie...and even when you have info to backup your suspicions, you better soft-pedal your accusation. If you're wrong, your relationship may never recover.
ART2HEART HOSTED BY COUP D'ETAT, SYBARITE & VOODOO RAY @ SLYART VS ROBOT CITY
FRIDAY DEC 19 WAS A CRAZY NITE. THE DAY STARTED WITH A FIRST DAY OF SNOW FOR THE YEAR. WHILE THE WEATHER WAS KINDA AND SHITTY THE VIBE AT SLYART VS ROBOT CITY WAS DOPE. IT WAS A PACK HOUSE BUT THE ROOM WAS ATTENDED BY A VERY SEXY, ATTRACTIVE AND TALENTED GROUP. I REALLY ENJOYED MYSELF DANCING TO THE MUSIC SELECTIONS OF ITRUTH AND FREI. TAHLIEM GOT THERE A LITTLE LATE FROM HIS PRIOR GIG BUT IT WAS ALL GOOD. SHOUT OUT TO PASCAL & FRANK WHO OWN SLYART VS ROBOT CITY STUDIO. THIS SPACE IS FANTASTIC. SHOUT TO RASU AND DAOUD OF COUP D'ETAT FOR HOLDING IT DOWN AND DINA AND ALLEGRA FOR HOLDING THE DOOR DOWN AND DOING THEIR PART WITH THIS EVENT.
I ALOS LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CAME THRU AND MADE IT A DOPE FRIDAY NITE JUMPOFF. HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOMIES!!!!
I ALOS LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CAME THRU AND MADE IT A DOPE FRIDAY NITE JUMPOFF. HAPPY HOLIDAYS HOMIES!!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
ARKANSAS FAMILY WELCOMES 18TH CHILD! ITS A GIRL!!
ROGERS, Ark. – An Arkansas woman has given birth to her 18th child. Michelle Duggar delivered the baby girl by Caesarean section Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. The baby, named Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar, weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
"The ultimate Christmas gift from God," said Jim Bob Duggar, the father of the 18 children. "She's just absolutely beautiful, like her mom and her sisters."
The Duggars now have 10 sons and eight daughters.
Jim Bob Duggar said Michelle started having contractions Wednesday night. She needed the C-section, her third, because the baby was lying sideways. Jim Bob said both baby and mother were doing well Thursday night.
"We both would love to have more," he said.
The cable network TLC broadcasts a weekly show about the Duggars, called "17 Kids and Counting." Chris Finnegan of TLC — which handles public relations for the Duggar family — said the show's name would be updated to account for the latest addition to the family. He said TLC also will air a show Monday on the baby's delivery.
Jim Bob Duggar is 43, a year older than his wife. Their oldest child, Joshua, is 20.
The other Duggar children, in between Joshua and Jordyn-Grace, are Jana, 18; John-David, 18; Jill, 17; Jessa, 16; Jinger, 14; Joseph, 13; Josiah, 12; Joy-Anna, 11; Jeremiah, 9; Jedidiah, 9; Jason, 8; James, 7; Justin, 6; Jackson, 4; Johannah, 3; and Jennifer, 1.
"Our whole family is excited about Jordyn's addition to our family," Jim Bob Duggar said. "She's just perfect in every way."
(This version CORRECTS the name of the Duggars' TLC show to '17 Kids and Counting,' not 'Seventeen and Counting.'))
"The ultimate Christmas gift from God," said Jim Bob Duggar, the father of the 18 children. "She's just absolutely beautiful, like her mom and her sisters."
The Duggars now have 10 sons and eight daughters.
Jim Bob Duggar said Michelle started having contractions Wednesday night. She needed the C-section, her third, because the baby was lying sideways. Jim Bob said both baby and mother were doing well Thursday night.
"We both would love to have more," he said.
The cable network TLC broadcasts a weekly show about the Duggars, called "17 Kids and Counting." Chris Finnegan of TLC — which handles public relations for the Duggar family — said the show's name would be updated to account for the latest addition to the family. He said TLC also will air a show Monday on the baby's delivery.
Jim Bob Duggar is 43, a year older than his wife. Their oldest child, Joshua, is 20.
The other Duggar children, in between Joshua and Jordyn-Grace, are Jana, 18; John-David, 18; Jill, 17; Jessa, 16; Jinger, 14; Joseph, 13; Josiah, 12; Joy-Anna, 11; Jeremiah, 9; Jedidiah, 9; Jason, 8; James, 7; Justin, 6; Jackson, 4; Johannah, 3; and Jennifer, 1.
"Our whole family is excited about Jordyn's addition to our family," Jim Bob Duggar said. "She's just perfect in every way."
(This version CORRECTS the name of the Duggars' TLC show to '17 Kids and Counting,' not 'Seventeen and Counting.'))
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Monday, December 15, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Monday, December 15, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Do the necessary chores and then do things that please you.
Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. Mingle with
those who have similar interests, and you should be able to
start something.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
You can discuss your findings behind closed doors with your
boss. Be an observer before getting involved. Your mate is
going to want and need some attention.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
This day was meant for love. Make creative changes to your
residence. Try making some changes to your appearance and
your attitude that will reinforce just that. Avoid any over
indulgences.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
You will reap the rewards for your kind actions.
Misunderstandings could cause confusion and upset. Don't
let your health suffer because of worry. Talk to someone
you trust.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Draw up contracts regarding your personal situation. You
are best to avoid confrontations. You must be careful not
to ignore the needs of the youngsters in your family.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You may win favors if you present your ideas and include
your family. Outbursts of passion may cause arguments with
your mate. Don't be too eager to give a piece of your mind
or even your opinion today.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You may be offered opportunities that will result in a higher
earning potential. Be discreet about your personal life or
whereabouts. Be mysterious. Think twice before you pursue
an unrealistic endeavor.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Your creative talent may well be recognized by others today
Passion is about the best way for you to relieve tension.
You will be able to borrow money in order to invest.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't give in too quickly. You can expect changes in your
living arrangements. You may be out of sorts if you have
been extravagant or have let children or friends take
advantage of you financially.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Female members of your family may be difficult to deal
with. You could lose a good friend because of it.
Organizations may cost you more than you can afford.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You'll find love and you'll get into tiptop shape at the
same time. Trips will be exciting. The personal problems
you may be having are interfering with your productivity.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Opportunities for advancement at work are apparent. A
long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your
thoughts. Social activities will be satisfying.
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Do the necessary chores and then do things that please you.
Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. Mingle with
those who have similar interests, and you should be able to
start something.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
You can discuss your findings behind closed doors with your
boss. Be an observer before getting involved. Your mate is
going to want and need some attention.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
This day was meant for love. Make creative changes to your
residence. Try making some changes to your appearance and
your attitude that will reinforce just that. Avoid any over
indulgences.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
You will reap the rewards for your kind actions.
Misunderstandings could cause confusion and upset. Don't
let your health suffer because of worry. Talk to someone
you trust.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Draw up contracts regarding your personal situation. You
are best to avoid confrontations. You must be careful not
to ignore the needs of the youngsters in your family.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You may win favors if you present your ideas and include
your family. Outbursts of passion may cause arguments with
your mate. Don't be too eager to give a piece of your mind
or even your opinion today.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You may be offered opportunities that will result in a higher
earning potential. Be discreet about your personal life or
whereabouts. Be mysterious. Think twice before you pursue
an unrealistic endeavor.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Your creative talent may well be recognized by others today
Passion is about the best way for you to relieve tension.
You will be able to borrow money in order to invest.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't give in too quickly. You can expect changes in your
living arrangements. You may be out of sorts if you have
been extravagant or have let children or friends take
advantage of you financially.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Female members of your family may be difficult to deal
with. You could lose a good friend because of it.
Organizations may cost you more than you can afford.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You'll find love and you'll get into tiptop shape at the
same time. Trips will be exciting. The personal problems
you may be having are interfering with your productivity.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Opportunities for advancement at work are apparent. A
long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your
thoughts. Social activities will be satisfying.
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Sixty percent of readers were completely or very satisfied with their service. That appears to be a substantial improvement over 2007, even though we made some changes to our survey this year, including expanding the number of cities we rate and the coverage areas within them.
The improvement means cellular satisfaction is now closer to the average among all services we rate; it had previously been among the worst.
What's behind this surge in satisfaction? There were fewer problems with connectivity, the ability to widely receive service that's free of static and dropped calls. Overall, 42 percent of readers reported that they had no major complaints about service, up from 29 percent in our previous survey. In particular, they were less likely to cite as a top complaint the automatic extension of their cell-phone contract as a result of changing their service.
Carriers have curbed such practices because of increasing competition and the threat of consumer-rights legislation in Congress. Added pressure came from more than 100 class-action and other lawsuits coast to coast, including one by the Minnesota attorney general, and several key court rulings favorable to consumers.
In apparent response to the legal and regulatory action, all the carriers have stopped automatically extending contracts when consumers make changes to their service plan. And now all but Alltel reduce early-termination fees of $175 to $200 as the contract term progresses.
One of the biggest concerns identified by our survey was the high cost of cell service, the top complaint for 14 percent of respondents. Since we surveyed readers in September, before the onset of the economic crisis, that might not reflect today's heightened concern for reining in costs.
Our analysis of the carriers' pricing uncovered a cost-cutter you might not be aware of: pay-by-the-minute, or prepaid, service. It's offered by all major carriers as well as providers such as Virgin and TracFone. Some prepaid plans could save you a lot, especially if you use your phone infrequently or want unlimited voice calling. (See How to buy a prepaid phone.)
Our Ratings (available to subscribers) show that Verizon ranks among the top carriers in every city we surveyed, along with Alltel where it was rated. (Verizon was awaiting approval to acquire Alltel as we went to press.) T-Mobile was statistically on par with the top carriers in almost two-thirds of the cities where we were able to rate it.
Overall, cell-phone service has become significantly better, judging by the annual survey conducted in September by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Contract terms for cell-phone service are less onerous, and there were fewer problems with call quality in this year's survey. The best carriers even came through after a hurricane hit one of our survey cities.
Sixty percent of readers were completely or very satisfied with their service. That appears to be a substantial improvement over 2007, even though we made some changes to our survey this year, including expanding the number of cities we rate and the coverage areas within them.
The improvement means cellular satisfaction is now closer to the average among all services we rate; it had previously been among the worst.
What's behind this surge in satisfaction? There were fewer problems with connectivity, the ability to widely receive service that's free of static and dropped calls. Overall, 42 percent of readers reported that they had no major complaints about service, up from 29 percent in our previous survey. In particular, they were less likely to cite as a top complaint the automatic extension of their cell-phone contract as a result of changing their service.
Carriers have curbed such practices because of increasing competition and the threat of consumer-rights legislation in Congress. Added pressure came from more than 100 class-action and other lawsuits coast to coast, including one by the Minnesota attorney general, and several key court rulings favorable to consumers.
In apparent response to the legal and regulatory action, all the carriers have stopped automatically extending contracts when consumers make changes to their service plan. And now all but Alltel reduce early-termination fees of $175 to $200 as the contract term progresses.
One of the biggest concerns identified by our survey was the high cost of cell service, the top complaint for 14 percent of respondents. Since we surveyed readers in September, before the onset of the economic crisis, that might not reflect today's heightened concern for reining in costs.
Our analysis of the carriers' pricing uncovered a cost-cutter you might not be aware of: pay-by-the-minute, or prepaid, service. It's offered by all major carriers as well as providers such as Virgin and TracFone. Some prepaid plans could save you a lot, especially if you use your phone infrequently or want unlimited voice calling. (See How to buy a prepaid phone.)
Our Ratings (available to subscribers) show that Verizon ranks among the top carriers in every city we surveyed, along with Alltel where it was rated. (Verizon was awaiting approval to acquire Alltel as we went to press.) T-Mobile was statistically on par with the top carriers in almost two-thirds of the cities where we were able to rate it.
Monday, December 8, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 9, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Help children complete projects they're having difficulty
with. Don't cause a scene, but when you get home let your
partner know how you feel and why. Anger could lead to
problems.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
You won't get the reaction you want from your mate today.
You can get your point across and make valuable connections.
Involvement in financial schemes will be followed by losses.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain
financial deals. Those you care about may oppose your ideas.
Don't blame everything on your mate.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with
colleagues or employers today. You'll look guilty if you
don't lay your cards on the table. You can make financial
gains if you are prepared to take a risk.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Social events may lead to a romantic interlude. This is a
great day for a family outing or just a drive. Be supportive
in order to avoid confrontations
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Don't be too quick to judge others. You can make amends
by taking them somewhere special. Seminars will provide you
with knowledge and amusement.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Partnerships will be successful. Avoid friction with your
mate. Try to do things with children that will enable you to
bond closer to them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Entertainment should include sports events or physical
activities. Your emotions are soaring and if you don't get
your way, look out world. Enjoy some socializing today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You will reach the most people if you speak out at an
organizational function. You have the stamina and
determination to succeed. Sign up for courses or join fitness
clubs.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Anger could lead to problems. Your lack of attention may have
been a factor. Try to curb your habits, or you could find
yourself in an awkward financial position.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You could overreact to emotional situations regarding your
relationship. You will enjoy events that lean toward theater,
art, or music today. Residential moves should be considered
carefully.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Opportunities for new romantic encounters will unfold
through the social events you attend. Try not to let your
emotions interfere with the completion of your work. Debates
will stifle passion and result in estrangement.
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
Help children complete projects they're having difficulty
with. Don't cause a scene, but when you get home let your
partner know how you feel and why. Anger could lead to
problems.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
You won't get the reaction you want from your mate today.
You can get your point across and make valuable connections.
Involvement in financial schemes will be followed by losses.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain
financial deals. Those you care about may oppose your ideas.
Don't blame everything on your mate.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with
colleagues or employers today. You'll look guilty if you
don't lay your cards on the table. You can make financial
gains if you are prepared to take a risk.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
Social events may lead to a romantic interlude. This is a
great day for a family outing or just a drive. Be supportive
in order to avoid confrontations
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Don't be too quick to judge others. You can make amends
by taking them somewhere special. Seminars will provide you
with knowledge and amusement.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Partnerships will be successful. Avoid friction with your
mate. Try to do things with children that will enable you to
bond closer to them.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Entertainment should include sports events or physical
activities. Your emotions are soaring and if you don't get
your way, look out world. Enjoy some socializing today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You will reach the most people if you speak out at an
organizational function. You have the stamina and
determination to succeed. Sign up for courses or join fitness
clubs.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Anger could lead to problems. Your lack of attention may have
been a factor. Try to curb your habits, or you could find
yourself in an awkward financial position.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You could overreact to emotional situations regarding your
relationship. You will enjoy events that lean toward theater,
art, or music today. Residential moves should be considered
carefully.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Opportunities for new romantic encounters will unfold
through the social events you attend. Try not to let your
emotions interfere with the completion of your work. Debates
will stifle passion and result in estrangement.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Monday, December 8, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Monday, December 8, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
You must avoid gossip and focus on what you have to do. Take
advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. You
can expect to face opposition on the home front.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
Difficulties with children will surface if you try to break
a promise you made. Try not to be too emotional with those
around you. You may find that your mate is well aware of the
circumstances.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Don't rely on others to do your work. When the work is
done, they may serve you for a change. Develop some of your
good ideas.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Use your own ideas to further your interests. There might be
one who is quite willing to take the credit for your work.
Double-check before you go out.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
The battle continues. Don't let your health suffer because
of worry. Talk to someone you trust. Your mind will be on
matters that deal with secret affairs.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Be careful not to get roped into uncertain joint financial
deals. Be discreet and don't reveal any personal information.
Be careful what you say
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Don't fall for damaging rumors, and refuse to get involved
in gossip. Your philanthropic contributions will bring you
praise. Problems with your partner could be reaching a high
level of concern.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
If you want to make your mark, try to get involved in projects
that will bring you some glory. You must not let others talk
you into doing things that will probably limit you financially
at a later date. Although upsetting, changes in your domestic
situation will be favorable.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't let your emotions get out of hand. If you can't trust
someone, question the connection. Social activity should be
on your agenda today.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
The knowledge you have will enhance your reputation. You need
to look into some private matters before you can proceed with
your plans. Do not trust others with important information.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Try to be patient and understanding. Jealousy may be a
contributing factor to your emotional ups and downs. Be
careful that you don't spend too much time with a person
belonging to someone else.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
You must steer clear of overindulgent individuals. Avoid
purchasing expensive items. Avoid lovers who already have
a relationship, even if it is a bad one.
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)
You must avoid gossip and focus on what you have to do. Take
advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. You
can expect to face opposition on the home front.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21)
Difficulties with children will surface if you try to break
a promise you made. Try not to be too emotional with those
around you. You may find that your mate is well aware of the
circumstances.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Don't rely on others to do your work. When the work is
done, they may serve you for a change. Develop some of your
good ideas.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Use your own ideas to further your interests. There might be
one who is quite willing to take the credit for your work.
Double-check before you go out.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
The battle continues. Don't let your health suffer because
of worry. Talk to someone you trust. Your mind will be on
matters that deal with secret affairs.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Be careful not to get roped into uncertain joint financial
deals. Be discreet and don't reveal any personal information.
Be careful what you say
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Don't fall for damaging rumors, and refuse to get involved
in gossip. Your philanthropic contributions will bring you
praise. Problems with your partner could be reaching a high
level of concern.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
If you want to make your mark, try to get involved in projects
that will bring you some glory. You must not let others talk
you into doing things that will probably limit you financially
at a later date. Although upsetting, changes in your domestic
situation will be favorable.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't let your emotions get out of hand. If you can't trust
someone, question the connection. Social activity should be
on your agenda today.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
The knowledge you have will enhance your reputation. You need
to look into some private matters before you can proceed with
your plans. Do not trust others with important information.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Try to be patient and understanding. Jealousy may be a
contributing factor to your emotional ups and downs. Be
careful that you don't spend too much time with a person
belonging to someone else.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
You must steer clear of overindulgent individuals. Avoid
purchasing expensive items. Avoid lovers who already have
a relationship, even if it is a bad one.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Thursday, December 4, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Thursday, December 4, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21-April 20)
You can make adjustments in your domestic scene today.
Someone important may be watching you from afar. You must
refrain from overspending on entertainment.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)
Keep your feelings to yourself if you want to avoid
embarrassment. You may find your self a bit frazzled if you
allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. Don't
expect anything for nothing and you won't be disappointed.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Insurance pay outs, tax rebates, or just plain luck. Don't
let your emotions take over. You can clear up important
legalities and sign contracts today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your
nerves. Make the necessary changes that will enable you to
advance financially. Look into projects that you feel would
contribute something to your appearance.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
You will be able to make changes regarding your living
arrangements. Opportunities to meet new lovers will evolve
through your interaction with groups or fundraising functions.
Don't spend too much on products that promise amazing
cosmetic results.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Only offer to do the things you have time for. Luxury items
will cost you more than you can truly afford. Try to include
friends and relatives in your activities. Good friends will
give you honest answers.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You may want to put your creative thinking cap on. Be careful
when dealing with investments. You could be disillusioned if
you let relative in on your emotional thoughts.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Keep your feet on the ground, if you can. Don't shy away
from potential mates they want to introduce you to. Use some
diplomacy to get your point across delicately.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You could be cornered, so be prepared to tell the truth. Get
into some activities that will help you in making new friends.
Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Try to bend but by no means should you give in completely.
Don't allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature.
Your diplomatic nature will help you in straightening out
unsavory situations.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You need to look into some private matters before you can
proceed with your plans. Problems with appliances or
electrical gadgets will drive you crazy. You may find that
purchases or entertainment could be expensive.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Don't be too quick to let friends and relatives know what
you're up to. Your home environment may be hectic, which
could result in emotional upset if you aren't well organized.
You are exceptional at presenting your ideas.
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ARIES (Mar. 21-April 20)
You can make adjustments in your domestic scene today.
Someone important may be watching you from afar. You must
refrain from overspending on entertainment.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)
Keep your feelings to yourself if you want to avoid
embarrassment. You may find your self a bit frazzled if you
allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. Don't
expect anything for nothing and you won't be disappointed.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
Insurance pay outs, tax rebates, or just plain luck. Don't
let your emotions take over. You can clear up important
legalities and sign contracts today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your
nerves. Make the necessary changes that will enable you to
advance financially. Look into projects that you feel would
contribute something to your appearance.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
You will be able to make changes regarding your living
arrangements. Opportunities to meet new lovers will evolve
through your interaction with groups or fundraising functions.
Don't spend too much on products that promise amazing
cosmetic results.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Only offer to do the things you have time for. Luxury items
will cost you more than you can truly afford. Try to include
friends and relatives in your activities. Good friends will
give you honest answers.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You may want to put your creative thinking cap on. Be careful
when dealing with investments. You could be disillusioned if
you let relative in on your emotional thoughts.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Keep your feet on the ground, if you can. Don't shy away
from potential mates they want to introduce you to. Use some
diplomacy to get your point across delicately.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
You could be cornered, so be prepared to tell the truth. Get
into some activities that will help you in making new friends.
Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Try to bend but by no means should you give in completely.
Don't allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature.
Your diplomatic nature will help you in straightening out
unsavory situations.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
You need to look into some private matters before you can
proceed with your plans. Problems with appliances or
electrical gadgets will drive you crazy. You may find that
purchases or entertainment could be expensive.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Don't be too quick to let friends and relatives know what
you're up to. Your home environment may be hectic, which
could result in emotional upset if you aren't well organized.
You are exceptional at presenting your ideas.
Monday, December 1, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 2, 2008
YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20
Don't be angry, but be on your guard. Don't count on your
friends to be loyal when it comes to doing things. Problems
with ear, nose, or the throat are likely.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)
You must make them stand on their own two feet regardless of
how much you want to make things better for them. Take a
close look at any contracts you've signed in order to be sure
exactly where you stand. Your diplomatic approach and rather
outgoing nature will enhance your reputation and bring you
the support you need.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
You should be trying to clear up legal contracts that have
been pending. You need to get out and have some fun to reduce
tension. Expect your workload to be heavy.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Don't push your mate if you want to keep this union going.
Your questions will help you ferret out secret information.
Plan to visit friends or relatives.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
You need to sit back and enjoy. Problems with peers is
apparent. Your mate may be distressed if you refuse to make
a commitment.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You need to be around friends and family. It's doubtful
anyone will try to stand in your way or cut you off at the
pass today. This is a great day to get out and enjoy an
entertaining evening with friends or lovers.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Your boss may not be in the best of moods today. Moneymaking
ventures may just turn your life around. Anger may cause you
grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You are best to work behind the scenes on projects that
require detail or precision. Hide your cards and learn to
say no. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate;
however, don't allow them to make unreasonable demands.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't overspend on items for your home. You will be popular
with acquaintances; however, loved ones could feel left out
and insecure. New emotional connections can be made through
business contacts.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Try not to allow others to burden you with additional
responsibilities. Emotional relationships will be plentiful
if you attend group activities. Your ability to communicate
with ease will win the hearts of those you are in touch with
today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Hobbies will be good for your emotional well being. You have
made an accurate assessment of the situation and have come up
with ideas that will save money. Set your goals and stick to
your guns.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts.
Travel and family gatherings should be in order. Do not
confront situations unless you are sure you have a good
understanding of the dilemma.
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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20
Don't be angry, but be on your guard. Don't count on your
friends to be loyal when it comes to doing things. Problems
with ear, nose, or the throat are likely.
TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21)
You must make them stand on their own two feet regardless of
how much you want to make things better for them. Take a
close look at any contracts you've signed in order to be sure
exactly where you stand. Your diplomatic approach and rather
outgoing nature will enhance your reputation and bring you
the support you need.
GEMINI (May 22-June 21)
You should be trying to clear up legal contracts that have
been pending. You need to get out and have some fun to reduce
tension. Expect your workload to be heavy.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Don't push your mate if you want to keep this union going.
Your questions will help you ferret out secret information.
Plan to visit friends or relatives.
LEO (July 23-Aug 22)
You need to sit back and enjoy. Problems with peers is
apparent. Your mate may be distressed if you refuse to make
a commitment.
VIRGO(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
You need to be around friends and family. It's doubtful
anyone will try to stand in your way or cut you off at the
pass today. This is a great day to get out and enjoy an
entertaining evening with friends or lovers.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
Your boss may not be in the best of moods today. Moneymaking
ventures may just turn your life around. Anger may cause you
grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You are best to work behind the scenes on projects that
require detail or precision. Hide your cards and learn to
say no. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate;
however, don't allow them to make unreasonable demands.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Don't overspend on items for your home. You will be popular
with acquaintances; however, loved ones could feel left out
and insecure. New emotional connections can be made through
business contacts.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Try not to allow others to burden you with additional
responsibilities. Emotional relationships will be plentiful
if you attend group activities. Your ability to communicate
with ease will win the hearts of those you are in touch with
today.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)
Hobbies will be good for your emotional well being. You have
made an accurate assessment of the situation and have come up
with ideas that will save money. Set your goals and stick to
your guns.
PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts.
Travel and family gatherings should be in order. Do not
confront situations unless you are sure you have a good
understanding of the dilemma.
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