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WORLDLY NEWS
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Among the helpful civic classes the city government in Oakland, Calif., set up earlier this year for its residents was one on how to pick locks (supposedly to assist people who had accidentally locked themselves out of their homes), and lock-picking kits were even offered for sale after class. Some residents were aghast, as the city had seen burglaries increase by 40 percent in 2012. Asked one complainer, “What’s next? The fundamentals of armed robbery?” (In February, Mayor Jean Quan apologized and canceled the class.) Inexplicable
Solutions to Non-Problems: (1) Illinois state Rep. Luis Arroyo introduced a bill in March that would ban the state’s restaurants from serving lion meat. (2) Georgia state Rep. Jay Neal
introduced legislation in February to ban the implantation of a human embryo into a nonhuman. Rep. Neal told the Associated Press that this has been a hot issue in “other states.” Can’t Possibly Be True
We Must Kill This Legislation Because Too Many People Are for It: In February, the North Carolina House of Representatives Rules Committee took the unusual step of pre-emptively burying a bill to legalize prescription marijuana (which 18 states so far have embraced). WRAL-TV (RaleighDurham) reported Rep. Paul Stam’s explanation: Committee members were hearing from so many patients and other constituents (via phone calls and emails) about the importance of medical marijuana to them that the representatives were feeling “harassed.”
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Gary Ericcson, 46, was distraught in January at being charged with animal cruelty in shooting to death his beloved pet snake. He told the Charlotte Observer that he is not guilty, as the dear thing had already passed away and that he shot it only “to get the gas out” so that other animals would not dig it up after he buried it. He said he was so despondent (fearing that a conviction will prevent him from being allowed to have even dogs and cats) that in frustration he had shot up and destroyed a large cabinet that housed his Dale Earnhardt collectibles.
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Among the Americans (all males, as usual) who accidentally shot themselves recently: A 19-year-old man, with the AR-15 assault weapon he had just stolen (Independence, Ore., March)*. An angler, shooting salmon (Thurston County, Wash., October). An 18-yearold man, shot in the “groin” while cleaning his gun (Port St. Lucie, Fla., September). A 59-year-old poor-multitasker, who tripped and fell holding his shotgun while talking on the phone to his girlfriend (St. Matthews, S.C., September)*. A police officer serving an arrest warrant (shot in the buttocks) (Mercer Island, Wash., November). A 54-year-old man at a gun show, mistaken about whether his gun was loaded) (Des Moines, Iowa, January). A 22-year-old man, showing off and flummoxed by whether a bullet was still in the chamber (Stamford, Conn., September)*. An 18-year-old man, similarly flummoxed (and suffering the same fate) (St. Petersburg, Fla., January).
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Oxford Dictionary’s 2014 Word Of The Year Being named the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is a sure sign that a word has reached a critical mass, where its ubiquity within our culture is so widespread it can no longer go unmentioned. This year, that word is “vape.” The announcement on the Oxford Dictionary blog said they arrived at their decision after finding “a gap emerged in the lexicon” to properly distinguish the activity of vaping from smoking. Oxford Dictionary first added the word in August of this year, and defines vape in the verb form as to “Inhale and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device.” As a noun, it’s defined as “An electronic cigarette or similar device.” The origin of the term goes back to a 1983 article in New Society referencing a then-experimental form of “non-combustible” cigarettes. The definition’s wording focuses predominantly on the proliferation of electronic cigarettes or “e-cigs,” which simulate smoking by vaporizing a liquid form of nicotine. Of course, vaping is far from limited to just e-cig smokers, as dozens if not hundreds of vaporizer devices for smoking cannabis and cannabis concentrates have flooded the market in recent years. For Oxford Dictionary’s purposes, the use of the word in a marijuana context
is implied only, ostensibly tucked away in the “or similar device” distinction of the definition. According to the blog, you are thirty times more likely to come across the term today than even two years ago, and its usage has doubled in the last year alone. The term reached a peak in April of this year when the UK opened its first-ever “vape cafe” and protests were held in New York City against a newly enacted indoor vaping ban. Vape isn’t the only marijuanarelated word added to the Oxford Dictionary this year. ‘Budtender’ was also runner-up for Word of the Year (n. a person whose job is to serve customers in a cannabis dispensary or shop.) From the Oxford Dictionary’s press release: “The use and sale of cannabis is illegal under US federal law, but in the late 1990s various states began to legalize medical use of the drug, and in 2012 Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational use, joined in November 2014 by Alaska and Oregon. These changes in the law have led to changes in the lexicon; one new word that has arisen in US English is budtender, from bud (slang for marijuana) + tender (as in bartender). While not yet a familiar term in the general vocabulary of English, it is a widely recognized designation within the legal cannabis industry.”
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By FuQua Johnson Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing wonderfully. I really love this time of year in Colorado. I know the winter season is bearing down on us, but let’s just enjoy the beautiful time right now. The fall colors here are amazing because of the leaves changing. Seriously, take a hike or go for a nice walk and you can see it all. I also wanted to say thanks for anyone who donated or helped out with the flood relief. I understand many families were affected all over Colorado. I couldn’t donate any money but I found some clothes I don’t wear anymore and some coats for the winter. My girl and I helped package food for flood victims and helped organize donations that were coming in. It really was a sight to see how many people donated whatever they could. I understand money is always tight, but the generosity of people was overwhelming. We couldn’t keep up with the cars dropping stuff off. Thank you! So, with that being said, let us get on with the show. On a recent trip to Nature’s Herbs and Wellness, it was suggested to me that I try a new drink. To be clear, I understand the OMG company has been around for a while, but this particular drink was new. I was handed the OMG Sons of Sativa drink to try for this review. I really like the show “Sons of Anarchy,” so the drink name was awesome. It comes in a 200mg bottle, and the flavor was black cherry. It is a noncarbonated beverage, unlike some other medicated beverages I have tried. I really have started to enjoy strain-specific edibles for different purposes. I have enjoyed many indica edibles for the aid of sleeping
and pain relief at night, but I have really loved the sativa edibles for daytime activities. I generally try not to smoke my medication during the day because of work, so the strain-specific edibles are perfect for me. Many companies are now creating strain-specific edibles and drinks, so find the right edible for your occasion. Like I said earlier, I really enjoy the mountains this time of year. So my girl and I took our dogs for a wonderful trip up to the mountains to see the fall colors. We headed up to our condo in Breckenridge for the weekend and brought this drink with me. We took the dogs for a long hike and I mixed the drink with lemonade. Wow, it tasted just like a cherrylimeade and it was strong to boot. I was really glad I mixed it with the lemonade because it made it last all day long and gave me the medication in smaller doses. It was a wonderful, uplifting feeling with a nice heady feel to it. It was an awesome hike with my girl and the dogs. We took some great pictures of the Aspen trees changing and, of course, our huskies. My girl had little sips every now and then, and she told me she liked it and felt a little of the medication. She prefers to smoke her medication most of the time. At the top of our hike, we “solar burned” a nice bowl of Durbin and it was nice reward for making it to the top. You know what they say, “Hikers like it on Top!” Next time you are at Natures or Altitude, check out this beverage from OMG. I think they might have another flavor available, but I haven’t tried that one yet. If you are looking for a nice strain-specific beverage for the daytime, I would recommend this one. You
will enjoy whatever activity you will be doing. Just a warning, I would not recommend doing anything like driving a car or using machinery of any kind. I don’t want anyone to get hurt or injured. Safety first everyone!!!!
Coming up, I will be reviewing the science between Shatter vs. Wax hash and which one is better. I will do a lot of research for this one and I am looking forward to it. I will see you on the flip, and like always, medicate with care.
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RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA
How Americans see Marijuana Now
By Alvin Dy Canada is moving medical marijuana up to free enterprise. Over there, small growers are being phased out of the picture while big and regulated indoor farms give you legal and highquality medical marijuana. It just begs the question on how marijuana is now accepted in the United States. The United Nations question. We all know that Colorado and Washington are currently at the forefront of marijuana legislation. So much so that these two states are becoming the testing grounds for marijuana legalization issues. A flurry of reports on mainstream media has misinformed the public that the country is now violating the UN drug control treaties that it signed. This notion is just plain wrong. While the US government signed the treaty, this can only be seen to apply to national policies. In a federal system of government, separate states such as Washington and Colorado are not held liable or responsible for the agreements entered into by the federal government. Hence, there is really no legal way for the United Nations to force the federal government to challenge state laws on marijuana legalization. The UN also cannot punish the United States for the legal pot in two of its states. The bottom line? You have nothing to fear from the United Nations when it comes to marijuana legalization in your state. More states to push for legalizing recreational marijuana. With Colorado and Washington leading the way, legal
marijuana activists are looking to go state by state in the hopes that local citizens would vote to legalize marijuana. The likely suspects? Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and Rhode Island. Marijuana activist groups are saying that some states might be able to get recreational use of marijuana legalized as early as 2014. But for a majority, it might come during the 2016 elections. Why? It is expected that a lot more youths are going to come out during a presidential election to vote. And this will skew the numbers in favor of marijuana legalization. How are people reacting to marijuana legalization? More and more states are talking about marijuana legalization. Starting in 2014, lawmakers in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maryland, Hawaii and Vermont will begin talking about it. Maine, Nevada, Massachusetts, and Cali-
fornia are expected to follow suit by 2016. And just how popular is marijuana legalization with the voters? The Marijuana Policy Project estimates that they have more than 51% of the voters on their side waiting to see marijuana legalized. Granted, it is a small majority, but a majority nonetheless. Take the case of California. A recent survey released by the Public Policy Institute of California shows that 52% of Californians are now supporting marijuana legalization. Out of the likely voters, that number is higher at 60%. That means that come election time, 6 out of 10 people will vote to legalize marijuana in California. That is a big step, considering that in March 2012, only 45% of Californians were in favor of legalizing marijuana. This trend is seen at most other states that are considering legalizing all forms of marijuana.
What’s happening? A lot of factors come into play when you speak of people’s growing tolerance and acceptance for marijuana, recreational or otherwise. For one, medical marijuana is already legal in 20 states. Recreational marijuana is legal in two. No matter how you look at it, that would set the stage for higher tolerance for marijuana. Also, we are seeing a change in demographics. We now have a younger populace, with most people below 70 years old having most likely tried weed at some point of their lives. This means that they know first-hand that marijuana is not as dangerous as the government and other anti-marijuana groups are painting it out to be. Further, all these debates for and against marijuana legalization made people more aware about marijuana’s benefits. For example, before all these legalization talks, people just thought it was the dope heads and the addicts that wanted it legalized. Then they saw how marijuana benefitted the sick. More than that, they got to appreciate the economics behind marijuana legalization. All that money saved from enforcement and persecution. Added to that savings is the money coming in as revenue for the state as they tax the legal marijuana that they sell. All of these are coming together to make people more tolerant of marijuana. In short, as people get more information and the whole truth about marijuana and the issues surrounding it, they become more enlightened and start supporting marijuana legalization.
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Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870 Irving Reinvents Christmas It wasn’t until the 19th century that Americans began to embrace Christmas. Americans re-invented Christmas, and changed it from a raucous carnival holiday into a familycentered day of peace and nostalgia. But what about the 1800s peaked American interest in the holiday? The early 19th century was a period of class conflict and turmoil. During this time, unemployment was high and gang rioting by the disenchanted classes often occurred during the Christmas season. In 1828, the New York city council instituted the city’s first police force in response to a Christmas riot. This catalyzed certain members of the upper classes to begin to change the way Christmas was celebrated in America.
In 1819, best-selling author Washington Irving wrote The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, gent., a series of stories about the celebration of Christmas in an English manor house. The sketches feature a squire who invited the peasants into his home for the holiday. In contrast to the problems faced in American society, the two groups mingled effortlessly. In Irving’s mind, Christmas should be a peaceful, warm-hearted holiday bringing groups together across lines of wealth or social status. Irving’s fictitious celebrants enjoyed “ancient customs,” including the crowning of a Lord of Misrule. Irving’s book, however, was not based on any holiday celebration he had attended – in fact, many historians say that Irving’s account actually “invented” tradition by implying that it described the true customs of the season.
medical marijuana. It is after all a very lucrative market that moves more than a billion dollars every year. Canada currently has 37,400 medical marijuana users. By 2024, officials are expecting that this number will increase ten-fold. That is close to half a million people who are allowed to use medical marijuana to relieve or manage symptoms and diseases. A Christmas Carol Creation Also around this time, English author Charles Dickens created the classic holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story’s messagethe importance of charity and good will towards all humankindstruck a powerful chord in the United States and England and
showed members of Victorian society the benefits of celebrating the holiday. The family was also becoming less disciplined and more sensitive to the emotional needs of children during the early 1800s. Christmas provided families with a day when they could lavish attention-and gifts-on their children without appearing to “spoil” them. As Americans began to embrace Christmas as a perfect family holiday, old customs were unearthed. People looked toward recent immigrants and Catholic and Episcopalian churches to see how the day should be celebrated. In the next 100 years, Americans built a Christmas tradition all their own that included pieces of many other customs, including decorating trees, sending holiday cards, and gift-giving. Although most families quickly bought into the idea that they were celebrating Christmas
how it had been done for centuries, Americans had really re-invented a holiday to fill the cultural needs of a growing nation.
Christmas Facts Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. There are 21,000 Christmas tree growers in the United States, and trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold. Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days after the 25th, which is also referred to as the Epiphany or Three Kings Day. This is the day it is believed that
the three wise men finally found Jesus in the manger. In the Middle Ages, Christmas celebrations were rowdy and raucous—a lot like today’s Mardi Gras parties. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston, and law-breakers were fined five shillings. Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States on June 26, 1870. The first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in Captain John Smith’s 1607 Jamestown settlement. Poinsettia plants are named after Joel R. Poinsett, an American minister to Mexico, who brought the red-and-green plant from Mexico to America in 1828. The Salvation Army has been sending Santa Claus-clad donation collectors into the streets since the 1890s. Rudolph, “the most famous reindeer of all,” was the product of Robert L. May’s imagination in 1939. The copywriter wrote a poem about the reindeer to help lure customers into the Montgomery Ward department store. Construction workers started the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree tradition in 1931. These fun facts and tidbits brought to you by, History.com
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GROWER’S CORNER
Terpenes to The Rescue!
By Tucker Eldridge When standing at the counter purchasing a strain to help mitigate our ailments, one of the first reactionary things we do when handed a jar of cannabis is raise it to our nose and take a big whiff. This is because each strain contains a unique profile of terpenoids. These are aromatic hydrocarbon compounds that a large number of plant species produce as insect deterrents in their natural environments. Because of the wide range of ecological environments to which cannabis landrace strains are native, cannabis produces one of the broadest and most complete spectrums of these compounds of any plant species in the world. From a medical perspective, this is tremendous news! This is because outside of the already extensive medicinal potential of the cannabinoids present in cannabis, terpenoids provide for a number of additional therapeutic possibilities to improve the functionality of your medicine. What this means, is that this allows us the opportunity to use our own sense of smell to identify strains that may increase even further the effectiveness of our cannabis medicine. Here is a list of some of the more common terpenoids located within the cannabis plant: Borneol, also located in Artemisia species and cinnamon, smells strongly of menthol and camphor, both compounds it can readily be converted to. Also known as moxa in Chinese medicine, it is classified as a calming sedative used during recovery from intense periods of fatigue or stress. Strains with Borneol in them have a minty
or woody overtone to them as the borneol present converts to more aromatic compounds. Caryophyllene, found in large quantities in clove and cotton, contributes significantly to the overall flavor and spiciness of black pepper. It binds selectively to the CB2 receptors in the body, and has shown consistently to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This is thought to be by the same means that CBD causes a reduction in inflammation, through its binding to the CB2 receptors of the body. Cineole/Eucalyptol is the primary component of eucalyptus oil, and contributes to its overall smell and flavor. Also found in rosemary, it is effective in helping increase blood circulation, reducing pain, and is very effective in crossing the blood brain barrier. This final characteristic may contribute to the therapeutic potential of additional active components within the plant. Eucalyptus oil is considered intellectually stimulating, and it may be the contributing factor to the thought provoking aspects of cannabis consumption. Delta3Carene is a primary component of the resin of the cedar tree. It gives cedar wood
its smell and makes up a large percentage of turpentine as well. It is also the primary chemical used in aromatherapy to dry excess fluids such as tears, mucus or perspiration. It plays a large role in the drying of eyes and mouth often referred to as cotton mouth amongst cannabis consumers. Limonene is contained in significant quantities primarily in the rinds of citrus fruits. It contributes to the citrusy smell shared by all of these fruits, and contributes a number of medicinal properties to cannabis. Its synergistic relationship with other terpenoids allows it to be an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-depressant, and anti-carcinogenic. It also greatly aids in the absorption of other terpenoids and cannabinoids through cell membranes, allowing our bodies to most effectively allocate medicinal constituents where they will most effectively contribute to our overall wellbeing. It is also an adenosine agonist, which also contributes to its anti-stress and sedative properties. Myrcene gives off an earthy, green-vegetative like aroma, while occasionally giving off subtle mango aromas as well. It is found in abundance in man-
gos, hops, and verbena. The most prevalent terpeniod found in the cannabis plant, myrcene has shown to be an anti-microbial, antiseptic, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-carcinogen, anti-depressent, anti-inflammatory, and a muscle relaxer. It also affects the permeability of the cell membranes and blood brain barrier, allowing for an increased volume of THC to reach the CB1 receptors more readily. Alpha-pinene, which is found in pine needles, and beta-pinene, which is found in dill, parsley, and yarrow, combine to form the primary component of turpentine. Pinene has been shown to increase mental focus and energy. It also acts as an expectorant, and a bronchial dilator. These characteristics combine to form the feeling of smoke expanding aggressively within your lungs. It has also shown effectiveness as a topical antiseptic. It also easily moves across the blood brain barrier readily, and protects acetylcholine, resulting in improved memory. This counteracts the effects of THC, which leads to decreased acetylcholine levels. Armed with an idea of what each of these terpenoids smells like, a patient can use this information to select strains that more adequately improve the symptoms of their specific ailment. Each of these specific terpenoids works synergistically with the other medically active components within each strain to provide for a unique chemical profile, and therefore, a unique combination of symptoms they relieve.
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RECIPE FOR WAKE AND BAKE
CannApple Upside Down Cake Ingredients:
Total Time: 30min Prep:
Cana-Mel & Apples 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted CannaButter, softened 2 tablespoons honey 2-3 apples, Braeburn or Fuji, peeled and sliced to 1/4 inch Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cook: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Hard
This recipe uses BUD BUTTER / CANNABUTTER
1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted CannaButter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup whole milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 2-inch round baking pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper.
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Heat brown sugar, 1/4 cup CannaButter and honey in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into pan. Arrange apple slices over caramel mixture in 2 overlapping concentric circles to cover bottom of pan, starting on outside edge. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Beat 3/4 cup CannaButter and sugar in large bowl at medium spread for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with milk just until incorporated and smooth, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Carefully spread batter over apple slices. Bake 45-50 minutes or until cake is golden brown and pulls slightly away from sides and toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
SOLUTION
Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Invert onto wire rack, remove parchment. Serve warm.
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BUD-O-SCOPES HOROSCOPES AT A HIGHER LEVEL
CAPRICORN
(December 22 -January 19)
Stay in the background, where you can be an observer. The less said, the easier it will be to avoid trouble. Steer clear of anyone acting unpredictable or unreasonable. Do your best to secure your home, family and your important relationships.
SOCCER
AQUARIUS
(January 20 - Febrauary 18)
Let your creativity shine through in all that you pursue. Making professional changes may be daunting at first, but if you do your best, you will overcome any minor obstacles. Spontaneity coupled with good decisions will buy you time and positive recognition.
PISCES
(February 19 - March 20)
Spice up your looks and your life. A prosperous venture is apparent and should be considered. Contracts can be formulated and signed and a commitment made in both personal and professional pursuits. Aggressive action will bring good results.
ARIES
(March 21 - April 19)
Don’t let an argument with a friend, lover or colleague develop into something that is irreversible. Put emotions aside and take on a physical or mental challenge that will help ease stress. Focus on the positive.
TAURUS
(April 20 - May 20)
You will find out interesting facts from a friend or a neighbor. The information might not be directed at you, but you will benefit if you apply it to your situation. Personal and domestic alterations will turn out favorably.
GEMINI
(May 21 - June 20)
Look for any vocational opportunity that seems interesting. The time is right to delve into something that allows you to use your imagination and originality. Moneymaking propositions are apparent. Invest in your future. Ask experts for advice. Love is on the rise.
CANCER
(June 21 -July 22)
Sharing your thoughts and feelings can be liberating and can help you weed out any acquaintances who are bringing you down or holding you back. Let your intuition guide you to make the right choices. Be a leader, not a follower.
LEO
(July 23 -August 22)
Take action, make personal alterations or visit places or people that will motivate or inspire you to make a move. Change should be welcomed and considered an indicator to follow through with plans that can help you reach your chosen goals.
VIRGO
ASTRO MONTHLY
SAGITTARIUS Happy Birthday: Speak up and take over this year at group or organizational meetings. Make friends with influential people, and you will get ahead quicker. Make love and romance a priority by showing compassion and taking the time to listen and share with the people who mean the most to you. Make this a year to remember. Your numbers are 2, 10, 13, 25, 28, 36, 42.
(August 23 - September 22)
Engage in neighborly activities. Find out what everyone is up to and contribute your own suggestions. You’ll make new friends and improve your local environment. Collect or pay off outstanding debts. A favor will be granted, but find out what’s expected in return before accepting.
LIBRA
(September 23 - October 22)
You may feel like doing things differently or making an impulsive move, but you are best to wait and see what transpires around you first. Instability will force you to make changes to your plans.
SCORPIO
(October 23 - November 21)
Knowledge is key, so delve into research mode and absorb all you can. Don’t let an emotional issue that crops up slow you down. You are best to let go of your past sorrows and focus on your future.
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 - December 21)
Take better care of yourself. Focus on home, family and adding more comfort and joy to your relationships and your surroundings. A financial deal looks favorable and can help you raise your standard of living.
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