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Show Friday, February24, 2006 DAILY 4 ERALD. EUGENIA LAST, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006 ‘TAURUS(April 20-May 20): You will discover a whole new world if you travel. Your pro> gressive thoughts will enable you to build on an idea you have beentoying with. It’s a wonderful time to expand your professional andfinancial outlook.5 stars GEMINI(May 21-June 20): Don't overspendor give too generously to others. This is a time for restraint and budgeting. Focus on accumulating evenif it isn’t a top priority. Do not take what anyone tells you at face value.3 stars CANCER(June 21-July 22): Partnerships will be intense and exhilarating. Sudden romantic infatuations are apparent. Property andfinancial matters will bring about a new investment opportunity that you can’t turn down.3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug.22): You won't be givenall the facts. Keep your eyes and ears open. Someone may betryingto , put the blame on you. Uncertainty about your future should prompt youto look at your options. 3stars . VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take time to promote your ideas and youwill find yourself moving swiftly toward your dreams, hopes and wishes. Taking advantageof others’ not be your off arid your ideas on waste time with people who don’t get what you are trying todo. etre ny. ion. You are verde fore change. 2stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Catch up on The information you discover Wri canes your eon someone. Get into the swing of things and develop your own style and create your own fufury: tenpleamerk ote eee (8) Wife. (s) (CC) (TY) (8) (CC) of the season is awarded. slalom final; () (CC) (TY) (N) (8) (N) (CC) “te cae CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Christian Roberts, 21; Zane, 40; Eddie Murray,50; ward James Olmos, 59 Happy Birthday: Recognize your attributes and put them to work for you. Stay focused on your own goals. A creative venue will open your eyes toa new way of doing somethit that has been a real seller in the past. Struggle is apparent but it will also bring you added strength to finish what you start. Your numbers are5, 19, 21, 36, 42, 47 ARIES (March 21-April 19): A partnership is likely to end in disaster if you have been keeping secrets from one another. Get promises in writing before you decide to take action. Investigate people andsituations thoroughly before making a commitment.2 stars are Bierko intimidates the administra (s) (PA) (CC) ARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. apie Help those less fortunate Use your discretion and offer your time and knowledge, not your cash. You mayfind yourself in the middle of someone else’s dilemma if you meddle. Diplomacy will BeMi the utmost importance.3 st CAPRICORN (Dee. 22-Jan. 19): Your uncertainty at a personal levelwill be difficult for loved ones to comprehend. Your inability to speak about the way youreally feelwill work against you. Be honest about your concerns and your plans for the future. 3 stars AQUARIUS(Jan, 20-Feb. 18): Review your past — it will. shed light on the present. You are at a turning point and the decisions you makewill be crucial to your future. Set your course in a positive direction bycultivating what you do best. 3 stars PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20): Your clarity will help you make the right choice. Choose a direction thatutilizes your talents @ father than laboring over something you can’t changeor do. Letieee past. 4 stars day Baby: Youareintelieee intuitive and passionate about everything youpursue. Youarestrong-willed and possessive. in marriages. Eugenia’s Websites: astroadvice.com for fun, eugenialast.com for confidential consultations TODAYIN HISTORY Todayis Friday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2006. There are 310 daysleft in theyear. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 24, 1868, the House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnsonfollowing his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later ac_ quitted by the Senate. On this date: In 1821, Mexico declared its independence from Spain. In 1863, Arizona was organized as territory. In 1903, the United States signed an agreementacquiring. a naval station at Guantanamo Bayin Cuba. In 1920,a fledgling German Secretary of State Colin Powell and Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov pledged a constructive approachto dealing with Iraq, missile defenses and other points of policy discord. Fugitive financier MarcRich, whose 11th-hour pardon byformerPresident Clinton cai a waveofcontroversy, spoke outfor the first time, describing the pardon as a “humanitarian act.” Mathematician and computer scientist Claude Shannon, whose theories about binary code became the basis for modern mass communications networks,died in Medford, Mass., at age 84. Oneyear ago: Pope John Paul EAR MISS MANNERS Il underwent an operation to — For my high school insert a tube in his throat to political party heldits first reunion, I am planrelieve his breathing problems, meeting of importance in Muning to make nametagsfor hoursafter he was rushed back nich; it became knownas the the attendees that includes NaziParty, andits chief spokes-* to the hospital for the second a photograph scannedfrom oneinaemonth withflu-like man was Adolf Hitler. our yearbook.I’m hoping In 1942,the’Voice of America sym thatthis will ease the embarToday'sBirthdays: Actor Abe went on the air for the first rassment andhurtfeelings Vigodais 85. Actor Steven time. of not remembering or being Hill is 84. Actor-singer DomiIn 1945, American soldiers remembered by someone who nic Chianeseis 75. Movie liberated the Philippine capital sat behind you in homeroom composer Michel Legrand is of Manila from Japanese confor four years. 74. Actor James Farentino trol during World War II. Does Miss Manners apIn 1955,the Cole Porter musi- is 68. Actor Barry Bostwick prové,oris this too cruel is 61. Actor Edward James cal “Silk Stockings” opened at Olmosis 59. Singer-writer. for anyone whois hoping the Imperial Theater on Broadthat everyoneWill forget producer Rupert Holmesis way. whatthey lookedlike in high In 1980, the U.S. hockey team 59. Actress Debra Jo Rupp is school? 55. Actress Helen Shaveris defeated Finland,4-2,to clinch Also, what should I do 55. News anchor Paula Zahn the gold medal at the Winter about classmates who have is 50. Country singer Sammy Rupee Games in Lake Placid, changedtheir names? NorKershawis 48. Singer Mimally maiden names wouldn't chelle Shocked is 44, Movie a 1981, Buckingham Palace belong on a nametag, but announced the engagement of , director Todd Field is 42. would a high school reunion Britain’s Prince Charles to Lady ActorBilly Zaneis 40. Acbe a special case? Wouldit tress Bonnie Somerville is : Diana Spencer. be proper to say “Beth Baker 32. Rhythm-and-blues singer In 1981, a jury in White Jones,” even if Beth thinks Brandon Brown(Mista)is 23. Plains, N.Y., found Jean Harris of herself as Beth Marie Thought for Today: “It is the guilty of second-degree murder individual who is not interested * Jones? Or shouldit be “Beth in the fatal shooting of “ScarsBaker(Jones),” “Beth (Baker) in his fellow men who has the dale Diet” author Dr. Herman Jones,” or perhaps “Beth greatest difficulties in life and Tarnower. Jones, nee Baker?” Should I provides the greatest inery ito Ten years ago: ‘Steve Forbes give up andjust have everyothers.It is from among such won the Delaware presidential one write their own name individuals that all human failprimary. Cuba downed two on their badge? Or maybe I ures spring.” — Alfred Adler, small American planes thatit should dispense with namAustrian psychoanalyst (1870claimed were violating Cuban etags altogether, and shame 1937). airspace. « * on the person who doesn’t Five years ago; In an amicable go through their yearbook to first meeting held in Jerusalem, The Associated Press Apicture is worth a thousand awkward moments fined than to hurtfeelings, and no one seemedto realize that George hadforgotten their name. However, does Miss Manners have a moregracious solution? And what about when it’s me who has momentarily “blanked on anoldfriend’s name? Judith Martin Miss Manners GENTLE READER — Cast your mindbackto high school for a minute. Did you ever haveto take a test for which you wereunprepared, in a subject in which you were not particularly good? refresh their memory beforea aes For my husband’s college reunion, we worked out a code. If someone obviously remembered my husband, but he couldn't remembertheir name,he'd say, “Have you met my wife?” That was my cue to cheerfully shove out myhandfor a shake andsay, “Hi, I'm Kate!” That forced them to give me theirname withoutwaiting for George to makethe introduction. After hearing the name, George could usually follow with somesortof pleasantry about how “Anne was in my pophion more bio class.” Treasonedthatit was better to appear little unre- If you are past your fifth reunion,that subject, for the entire class, is people’s names, Well, not for the kid who parlayed his ability to recall the entire class’ parents’ namesandinterestsinto a political career, but for everyoneelse. So all the help you can give people in the way of nametags, pictures and introductions will be appreciated.(Full high school name with any current name change below —people can only readso fast.) hare Manners’s impression is looking better than one's‘high school picture is not what embarrasses people; it’s looking worse, Most importantly, go around introducing yourself to everyone else so that they can fake having remembered you all along. DEAR MISS MANNERS. — Mysonis marrying, and his father andI are divorced. Tnow havea femalelife partner (for 10 years); he (son's father) has not remarried. jat are the rules about where we are seated at the wedding andthe reception/ dinner? GENTLE READER — Miss Manners’s new rule isthat | parents and their attachments should be seated wherever they maybe expected iehavea readinner. Whether thatis near or far in your particular case, you know better than she. For a conflict-free wedding, send long,self-addresse: stamped envelope and $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092 and you'll receive “Miss Manners OnPrope! Wedding Planning.” E-eal your etiquettequestions to Miss Manners (who is distraughtthat she cannotreply personally) at MissMannersunitedmedia. com. Coffee klatch: Learn your coffee lingo and you'll be a pro when ordering Heloise Helpful Hints ear Readers: Here's a little Coffee 101, so you can sound like an ree whenyou step up to the coffee bar to place your ‘ isa cofbs fee that is concentrated, strong,rich-flavored and usually served in small demitasse cups.It is a basic ingredient for cappuccino,caffe latte and cafe mocha. By adding spices, milks and syrups, you can make your ‘own specialty coffee. A simple method for making an instant cup of cafe mocha you'll avoid all the hassle of cleaning up a coffee machine. There are other fun, quick coffee and tea recipes in my Heloise’s Flavored bscheysteedand Teas pamphlet. Send a long,self-addressed, stamped (63 cents) envel coffee, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. With spring coming just around the fe fee grounds and in your flower esu toes — Heloise Hard brown sugar Lemon juice DearHeloise:I recently needed 3 tablespoons of brownsiager for a sauce and found the sugarin rock form. In desperation,I broke off a STrocks” and grated them,down quickl; untill beeap with the 7 amount needed. It worked beautifully. — Carol B., Akron, Ohio Dear Heloise: When you have an extra supply of lemons, or they are plentiful and cheap and you wouldlike to conserve the juice,just squeeze,pour into ice trays andfreeze for future ee Then place cubes in share raid for botien Gnd cons. —P.S., Santa Paula, Calif. |
