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Show DAILY HERALD Friday, March 10, 2006 HOROSCOPE Bpiday-Evening...6.) EUGENIA LAST, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2006 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shannon Miller, 29, Jasmine Guy, 42; Sharon Stone,48; Chuck Norris, 66 Happy Birthday:This isyour time to find your way and to discover your true talent. You will be open to new ideas and willing to take a backseatif that is what's required. What you learn this year will be your guiding light. Money can be made,deals closed and the negativesituations in your life left behind. Your numbers are 4, 11, 19, 22,38, 40 ARIES(March 21--April 19): You've got more going for you than you realize. Don't be afraid to say what you think orto do as you please. You are heading in the right direction and, given time,others will follow and support your actions. stars TAURUS(April 20-May20): Keepthingsto yourself today. Bysharing your thoughts or intentions you can expect opy sition, especially at a personal level. Don't overreact to what is going on aroundyou.2 stars GEMINI (May 21-June20): You will be torn between what you should be doing and what you want to do. Don't give in to peer pressure. Do what's right and youwill feel good about yourself. Someone you respect will give you good advice. 4 stars CANCER(June 21-July 22): Get your to-dolist out and start chipping awayatit. You'll be surprised how much you can accomplish. Once done, you will feel free to enjoy yourself. 3 stars LEO(July 23-Aug. 22): Ap- proachtoday with a smile on your face evenif you arefeel- charge of your life. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Net- workall you can andyouwill get results. Travelif at all’possible — it could alter the way you VIRGO(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Nothing will be as it appears, so don’t jump into something without asking questions first. You will be drawnto someone who may be exaggerating about his or herposition. Back away swiftly if someonetries to take encounters a magician. (N)(s) (CC) Videos (s) (CC) Craig Fergu(N) (s) (CC) FR (N) (s) (CC). professional opportunity will be up for grabs. 4 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): (s) (N) (s) (CC) (N) (s) Socialize away from home to- day. The less interaction with the ones you areclosest to, the better. Someonewill try to put a damper onyour day. Avoid anyone whe tries to control Waveof the 21): Don't take unnecessary financial risks. Someone you care about may have a problem you cannot do anything about Your kindness and gary will makea difference. Now is ‘Songsof peace, love and and protest. (s) (CC) (N) (CC) you.2 sti SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec. (5) (CC) second solo from 1966. (s) (CC) in Las Vegas.(s) (CC) (N) (Ss), (N) of the Wintry (cc) (cc) Episode. not the timeto let anger overcomeyou.5 stars CAPRICORN(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mix business with pleasure and you will be able to write your ownticket. You can easily get others to see what you are trying to do andenlist the help you need, Your charm anddiplomacy will lead to an offer you can'trefuse. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Takecare oi personal business. Makechanges at home thatwill ensure things run smoothly. little compromising now will spare you grieflater on. Improveyour living conditions and youwill feel good about your future. 3 stars PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20): You mayhaveto put ina few hours ofintense workin order to enjoy apleasurable evening. Romanceis looking good. A chance to make or comeinto moneyora gift is apparent. Be careful while traveling. 3 stars inga little down.It won't be long beforethe joy you bring others helps turn your own day around.This is a good day to discuss personal plans.3 stars (s) (N) view your future. An unusual Birthday Baby: You are inno- vative, inventive andinteresting. You are dedicated,intuitive and resourceful. You aren't likely to deviate from the goals you've chosen. You are ener- eat, intellectual and fun to be with. Eugenia’s Websites:. astroadvice.com for fun, eugenialast.com for confidential consultations TODAYIN HISTORY Todayis Friday, March 10, Five years ago: President Bushtold Americans in his Saturday radio address that he Today's Highlightin History: On March 10, 1876, the first thought support fortax relief the 69th day of 2006. There are 296 daysleft in the year. successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephonetookplace in Boston as his assistant heard Bell say, “Mr. Watson, comehere.I ‘want you.” Onthis date: In 1629, England’s King Charles dissolved Parliament; he did not call it back for 11 ears. In 1785, Thomas Jefferson ‘was appointed minister to France, succeeding Benjamin Franklin. In 1848,the Senateratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, ending the war with Mexico. In 1864, Ulysses S. Grant became commanderof the Union armies in the Civil War. In 1880,the Salvation Army arrived in the United States from England.‘ In 1949, Nazi wartimebroad- caster Mildred E.Gillars,also knownas “Axis Sally,” was convicted in Washington,D.C., of treason.(She served 12 years in prison.) In 1965, Neil ees play “The Odd Coup! Walter MatthauindArt Carney, opened on Broadway. ie 1969, anes Earl Ray Memphis, Tenn., to the festssi of Martin Luther King Jr. (Ray later repudiated that plea, maintaining his innocence until his death.) In 1980,“Scarsdale Diet” author Dr. Herman Tarnower was shot to death in Purchase, N.Y.(Jean Harris, convicted of murder, served nearly 12 years in prison before being released was building, while opening the door to considering different sort of cut than what he had proposed and Democrats deplored. Oneyear ago: Lebanon's president reappointed staunchly pro-Syrian politician Omar Karamias prime minister. A - suicide bomberblew himself up at a funeral in Mosul, Iraq,killingat least 47 people. Former President Clinton underwent surgery in New Yorkto removescar tissue andfluid from his chest. Michael Jackson,clad in pajamas and walking gin- gerly, arrived one hour late to trial afterthe judge threatened to have him arrested him for tardiness;a back injury was blamed. Today's Birthdays: Talk show host Ralph Emery is 73. Blue- . grass/country singermusician Norman Blakeis 68. Actor Chuck Norris is 66. Playwright David Rabe is 66. Singer Dean Torrence (Jan and Dean)is 66. Actress Katharine Houghton is 61. Rock musician Tom Scholz (Boston)is 59. Producer-direc- tor-writer Paul Haggis is 53. Actress Shannon Tweed is 49. Actress Sharon Stone is 48. Rock musician Gail Greenwood is 46. Magician Lance Burton is 46. Actress Jasmine is 44. Rock musician Jeff Ament(Pearl Jam)is 43. Music producer Rick Rubin is 43. Britain’s Prince Edwardis 42. Singer Edie Brickell is 40. Actor Stephen Mailer is 40. ActressPaget Brewsteris 37. Country singer Daryle Singletary is 35. Rapper-producer Timbalandis 34. Actor Cristian de la Fuente is 32. Actress Bree Turner is 29. in January 1! In 1985, Konstantin U. Chernenko, Soviet leaderfor just 13 months,died at age 73. Ten years ago: Hezbollah ierrillas launched a waveof and rocketances on Israeli in seaetayState Warren Christopher, accusing China of “reckless” provocations against ‘Taiwan,said on NBC that U.S. eee weee try singer ie Underwood ee Emily Osment is 14 _ Thought for Today: “Show me aman who claims he is objective and I'll show you a man with illusions.” — Henry R. mete aie in lisher(1898-1967). The Associated Press Status reports can help family andfriends keep in touch ear Heloise: After a tragic accident, my friend has been ina comafor quite some time. I thought that yourreaders wouldlike to know about the ideaof posting daily status reportsof a friend or loved one on a Webpage.This type of Web page savesthe family from a great dealof stress and countless well-intentioned phonecalls. — Rick,via e-mail Rick,this is a helpful hint thatwill allow people to keep in touchandwill relieve the f from having to update everyone by phone, repeating the same info over and over again. Also, Hala good way toa nounce the birth of a baby so the new mother and baby can jet the rest they need, and yet friends and family can be kept current. Don’t forget to share photos! — Heloise Fast facts Dear Heloise: Here are four uses for a muffin tin: een — small mashed potatoes, reae Invert the tin to holdtaco shells upright while fi Great for making largeice cies for 8 cools speach — Elizabeth W., Huntsville, Ala. From slides to photos Dear Heloise: Idiscovered www.heraldextra.com/yellowpages Mom, via fax Jewelry hints that are gems Heloise Helpful Hints into prints and to archive them electronically. — Kristi Boehm,Spring, Texas Experiment with lighting, ‘surfaces and your camera optoe until you get the optimum cone from those slides! Clean keyboard DearHeloise:I have a hint that has workedfor me for years. To clean debris out of my computer keyboard, I unfold a paperclip andrun it betweenthe keys.It quickly: picksup hair and dust bunnies that get caughtin those tight spaces. — Michelle Riley, via e-mail Sound off this handy hint whengoing Local Businesses * aim ULL Se eng Ny oy help parents who have no one else to carefor their sick child and could keepthe healthy kids well. —A Concerned Working family slides into photos? ” Justproject eee‘on a white, nonreflective wall and take photos with your ‘agital camera (low or no room lights — Heloise). This is a very one way to turn old family slide: ‘ Dear Heloise: Why do someparents send their young children to day care when they knowthechildren are sick? It’s the parents’ responsibility first, but if day-care Potala’ would take a quick rature (the strips work ), orthe little pois ers sick? Ae, with the cost of ring a “sick lea" sl for itechildren could Dear Readers:If you're getting ready to shopforfine jewelry, make sure you know whattolookfor. Bonn real jewelry can bea little intimidating, so here are somehints 2zie you find that perfect STStart bydealing with a trained gemologist. Ask your jewelerif. he/sheis certified and has gemolegical training. 2. Buy the best quality you can afford. Many times, a smaller stone of higher quality is a better value. 3, Compare similar items when comparison shopping. Notall diamonds andother gemstones are created equal, thanks to Mother Nature. 4. Makesure your precious metals really are precious. Remember,there aredifferences betweenelectroplated, 18-karat and 14-karat ee If you don’t know the ence, ASK! 5. Be leery of big Anitem onsale could have been marked up many times its rakeddo before be- ing marked downtoa “sale price.” 6. Use caution when buying through the mail, online or by Whatyou see might not be whatyou get! — Heloise Hidden treasure Dear Heloise: When a loved one dies, please tell your readers to take their time and go through everything thoroughly. When myi ther-in-law husband took aren jeneaed and went through every inch of the property. He knew that his dadliked to keep money hidden around the housefor emergencies, Well, it was a good thing that my husband did, because hefounda total of morethan $10,000 hidden aroundthe house, barn, garage,evenin the toolshed andin the freezer as wrapped meat. So, leave no stone unturned! — Sylvia, via e-mail Fabric wrap DearHeloise: | like to wrap gifts with things that can be reused again. For a wedding gift, I founda pretty piece of lace fabric, and for the ribbon I used pretty beaded trim, also foundin myfabric stash. The fabric and trim can then be used again, maybe to cover a scrapbook or to make a small keepsake. Manythings already come in nice boxesandreally only need a ribbon and a smalltag to dress it up. Fabric scraps can also easily be madeinto rarene gift bags for re— Christine Leith, Falls Church, Va. Postcards DearHeloise:Fill in the address before writing a note on a postcard. You would be surprised how manypostcards without addresses we see at the postoffice. And then we are to blameforlosing it or notdelivering it! — Bill W., Marion, Iowa Handy spatula Dear Heloise: When someone has long nails, it might be difficult for that person to scoop up cream from jars of body and facial creams. A solution is to use a very small kitchen spatula so the cream does not get underthenails. —J.P.C. from New Jersey . |