So6ix Magazine December 2009 by So6ix

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Morgan Woolard, an Oklahoma native, was recently crowned the new Miss Oklahoma USA 2010. She is a full-time honors student at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Sports Media. In the future, Morgan would love to travel the world working for National Geographic or pursue a career as a sideline reporter for ESPN. Morgan played volleyball at Lindenwood University for two years, and considers herself extremely athletic, active, and loves anything outdoors. The arts are very important to Morgan, and she thoroughly enjoys singing, writing, and painting. Her hobbies include traveling, sand volleyball, sporting events, random acts of kindness, and going to the lake with her family. Woolard is honored to represent Oklahoma at Miss USA 2010, and gives all the glory to God for bringing her this far.

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Born

July 19, 1984

Employment

Self Employed/Contract Oil & Gas Research

Favorite Movie

Lucky # Slevin Remember the Titans

Favorite Food

Talapia, Sushi, Steak, Thai Food, Pizza

Favorite Music

Any classic rock & hip-hop

Favorite Books

Open, I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

Favorite Bar/Restaurant

Sipango, Bin 73, Tana Thai, Okura Thomas was born east of Arcadia, Oklahoma, and grew up on a small ranch. After high school, he moved to Oklahoma City, and sought a career in the oil and gas industry, where he is currently employed. He loves being outdoors, and lists wakeboarding, snowboarding, and vacationing on the beach as some of his favorite activities. Thomas maintains a healthy lifestyle by working out, cycling, and playing basketball and flag football. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family and friends, and enjoys attending events in Oklahoma City.

stacey SAUNDERS

Born

April 19, 1988

Employment

Oklahoma State University Political Science

Favorite Movie Zombieland

Favorite Food

Chicken and Gnocchi

Favorite Music

Any classic rock & hip-hop

Favorite Books

Angels & Demons, Digital Fortress, Deception Point all by Dan Brown

Favorite Bar/Restaurant Red Prime or Cheevers

Stacey was born in Oklahoma City, but is currently attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. After she receives her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree, she plans to attend the University of Oklahoma law school. She jokingly calls herself a video game nerd, and says her favorite game is Fallout 3. As an animal lover, much of Staceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free time is spent playing with her four dogs and three cats. Stacey says that she has learned a lot in her life so far, and looks forward to her future and whatever it may hold. She lists her blessings in life as her family, boyfriend, and wonderful friends.

Happy Holidays!!! It’s time for the most festive time of year. What better reason do you have to stay healthy than to enjoy the festivities? Most of us get pre-occupied with parties, traveling, and shopping and begin spending less time taking care of ourselves. Don’t be a statistic of the New Year gym rush and keep up your program now. Outlined below are some ideas to help make the most out of your time for maximum results. For the Ladies… Burn Fat Try for a minimum of medium to high intensity fat burning cardio 4-5 times a week for 25 minutes. Elliptical trainer, stair stepper and treadmill are all great choices. If you gym offers classes, Spin and kickboxing will offer you some serious calorie burning. Get Toned Sorry…lifting weights is not just for guys! Building tone muscle burns fat and shapes our body. 2-3 workouts a week consisting of a full body workout with weights will do the trick. Keep your weight at a medium resistance with an average of 2 to 3 sets and 20 repetitions per exercise. For the Fellows… Look Lean. - Muscle looks great but not if it is covered with fat. Aerobic activity along with a clean diet will achieve a more athletic and lean look. Aim for low to medium intensity cardio 3-4 times a week for 30 to 45 minutes. Try walking the treadmill at a 10% incline with a 3.0 mph speed. Build Muscle

Split It up. Pick a different muscle group to work each day. This will allow for enough stimulation to the muscle to induce growth and strength. A four day split with about 4 exercises per body part with 3-4 sets of 8-15 repetitions should do the trick. Day 1: Legs, Abs; Day 2: Chest, Biceps; Day 3: Back, Triceps; Day 4: Shoulders, Abs Holiday time is surrounded with friends, family, celebration and TEMPTATION. None of us want a few weeks of holiday fun to ruin months spent exercising and watching what we eat. Before your next holiday party or get together have a strategy planned. Eat, drink and be merry….but be sensible and you won’t be regretting it come January 2010. 1. No skipping meals. Eat normally on the day of a party. “People who skip meals to save up calories tend to overeat everything in sight once they get there,” says Katherine Tallmadge, MA, RD, author of Diet Simple. 2. Cut back the trimmings. Shave calories, go easy when adding nuts, cheese, cream sauces, gravy, butter, and whipped cream -- additions that don’t add much to the meal, but can add plenty to your waistline. Try leaving your party satisfied not stuffed. 3. Chew gum. When you don’t want to eat, pop a piece of sugarless gum into your mouth. Not only does this work well when you are cooking but also to keep you from diving into a buffet of food. 4. Smart appetizers. Skip the fried options and reach for fresh veggies and fruit to munch on. Go easy on the dips and opt for salsa as a delicious alternative for vegetables. 5. Waistline friendly drinks. For most people alcohol is as big of a party of the holiday season as food is. Be responsible with your consumption and not add pounds with these suggestions; Rum and Diet Coke, Vodka and Crystal Light, Cosmos and Mojitos, Light Beer and Red Wine.

Ted Kennedy August 28 -77

Vern Gosdin, 74 April 28

Billy Mays, 50 June 28

Adam Goldstein August 28 -36

Ricardo Montalbán, January 14 -88

Dom DeLuise, 74 May 4

Karl Malden, 97 July 1 Army Archerd Sept 9 -87

Billy Powell, 56 January 29

Wayman Tisdale May 15 -44

Steve McNair, 36 July 4

Patrick Swayze Sept 15 -57

Paul Harvey, 90 February 28

David Carradine June 3 -72

Walter Cronkite July17 -92

Mary Travers Sept 16 -72

Ron Silver, 62 March 15

Ed McMahon, 86 June 23

John Hughes, 59 August 6 “Captain” Lou Albano Oct 14 -76

Natasha Richardson March 18-45

Farrah Fawcett, 62 June 25

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, 88 August 11 Soupy Sales Oct 22

Bea Arthur, 86 April 25 Les Paul, 94 Michael Jackson, 50 August 13 June 25

America has become a technology-driven society. We use it for work, play, communication, and even in our relationships. However, it seems that technology is becoming more and more of a threat to couples today. How many times have we heard the sayings “she keeps checking all my text messages,” or “he is constantly keeping tabs on my Facebook?” The most commonly used solutions to this problem are deleting your Facebook or Myspace accounts, deleting all text messages, or hiding things from their partner in general. This does not solve anything. In fact, it usually causes further suspicions. Trust is the real issue at hand. When people don’t trust their significant other, they tend to look for things that support their theory. This includes checking call logs, text messages, internet accounts, and so forth. They will take any little thing and turn it into something that fits their suspicion. What they don’t realize is that the angrier they get, and the more they accuse, the further their partner will be driven away. The other person will start purposefully keeping

a distance from them, which gives the distrustful partner even more to worry about. This psychological phenomenon is called the self-fulfilling prophecy. This occurs when a person worries so much that something bad will happen, and it eventually does, causing them to withdraw. Their greatest fears become a reality, even though they may not actually be true. If this is something that is occurring in your relationship, don’t try to solve it by getting rid of the surface material. Dig deeper; find out what is causing the lack of trust with your partner, and communicate with them. Don’t blame Facebook, Myspace, or your cell phone. It’s a problem of trust and needs to be dealt with at the root. You can’t let your fear of losing someone become a self-fulfilling prophecy, because the mind is a powerful thing and it can happen!

It has been said that the first kiss can set the tone for an entire relationship. In fact, being a good kisser is one of the essential requirements for having a good physical relationship. A kiss could mean anything from emotional affection, to passionate desire. What you are able to convey to your partner will depend upon the way you kiss him/her.

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First things first, make sure that you’re practicing good hygiene. Be aware of what you have eaten that day, or if you have smoked any cigarettes, this could also effect your breath. No one wants to kiss someone with a smelly mouth. If you’re a lover of onions, or just can’t wait to have a puff of that Marlboro, keep mints or gum with you. Ease into your kiss, especially if it is the first one. Give the other person time to feel completely at ease; the last thing you want to do is scare your partner. Try different types of kisses; there is more than one kind of kiss. Make sure that you are being attentive the other person’s non-verbal responses. Lastly, be confident. We all get nervous…..just go with the flow!

Different Kiss Types

Many people believe that there are only two types, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The realm of the kiss is very important. Below is a list you should familiarize yourself with. Try each of them at least once! Butterfly Kiss - Bring your face very close to that of your partner, then, flutter your eyelashes rapidly on the side of their face. Cheek Kiss - One of the friendliest kisses. It is usually adopted on the first date. Gently brush you lips across your partner’s cheek. Earlobe Kiss - Involves lightly kissing and sucking the earlobe of the partner. Since you are so close to the ear, don’t make too loud of noises. Eskimo Kiss - Gently rub your nose with that of your partner. Eye Kiss - As the name suggests, implies giving a tender kiss on the closed eyes of the partner.

French Kiss - The most sensual kiss amongst all. At times called the Soul Kiss, it involves the tongue along with the lips. In Hand Kiss - Raise your partner’s hand to your lips and brush them lightly across the tip of the hand.

Forehead Kiss - Meant to be the friendliest kiss. You simply brush your lips across your partner’s forehead.

Neck Nibble Kiss – Nibble your way up and down your partner’s neck. Finally, place a gentle kiss on his/her lips.

Freeze Kiss - Also known as Melt Kiss, is the one in which you put an ice cube into your mouth and kiss your partner, while passing the cube to his/her mouth with your tongue.

While doing the Shoulder Kiss, come from behind your partner, give a slight hug and then, kiss the top of his/her shoulder.

Try these techniques and take my advice, and you’ll be a great kisser for life.

December 1

Curious George Live The BOK Center

Hosty Solo J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

Matt Davis The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA

Oilers vs. Colorado BOK Center

West 51 Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716

Chance Anderson Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716 A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 2 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Thunder vs. Philadelphia 7 p.m. The Ford Center Matt Davis The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA Nick Gibson & Tony Pearce Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716 OSU@ Tulsa OU vs. Arkansas Norman A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 3 Scott Keeton J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

OU vs. Arizona Norman

Matt Davis The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA

405-377-7716

Kevin Pickett & Southern Rain Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716

A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

A Very Merry Pops Philharmonic Pops Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 4 Billy Sullivan J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Jacob Becannen & Mark Vollertsen Nonna’s Purple Bar 1 Mickey Mantle Dr 405-235-4410 Sweet Brenda & Sour Mash The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Thunder vs. Boston 7 p.m. The Ford Center Matt Bowlin Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254

December 5 Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Eric Moore J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 Martina McBride & Trace Adkins 7:30 p.m The Ford Center Matt Davis The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA JAGG Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254 JC Hopkins & the Dead Cowboys Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater

OSU vs. UTSA Stillwater

A Very Merry Pops Philharmonic Pops Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 6 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 7 Aaron Newman J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 The Thunder vs. Golden State 7 p.m. The Ford Center A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

A Canterbury Christmas The Canterbury Choral Society Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 10

December 8

Marvin Todd The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA

Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639

A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

Billy Sullivan J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

The Oilers vs. Texas The BOK Center

Scott Keeton J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 KISS The BOK Center Casey Smalley Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716 A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 9 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Marvin Todd The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA OU vs. Centenary College Norman A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

Toby Wayne J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 11 Pro-Ranked Track Roller Derby Cox Convention Center 7:00 PM www.ticketmaster.com Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639

The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 12

Evan Michaels Band Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254 Marvin Todd The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA Scott Ellison Willies Saloon 323 S. Washington Stillwater 405-377-7716 OU @ Utah

Trans-Siberian Orchestra The BOK Center

A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

Brother Sharp Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

Marvin Todd The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA

The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 13 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Thunder vs. Cleveland 6:00 p.m. The Ford Center The Oilers vs. Arizona The BOK Center Marvin Todd The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA OSU vs. Arkansas- Pine Bluff Stillwater A Tuna Christmas Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 14 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 15

December 17

Hosty Solo J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

Travis Linville J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

Daughtry The BOK Center

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 16 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Aaron Newman J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 The Thunder vs. Dallas 7:00 p.m. The Ford Center OSU @ Palo Alto Calif. My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 18 Aaron Newman with Lemma Tapwerks Alehouse & Café 121 E. Sheridan 405-319-9599 Billy Sullivan J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Thunder vs. Detroit 7:00 p.m. The Ford Center The Oilers vs. Amarillo The BOK Center Ashley Windham Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254 My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries

Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 19

The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 21 2009 Sonic All-College Basketball Classic OU vs. UTEP 5:30p.m. OSU vs. La Salle 7:30p.m.

Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Oilers vs. Rapid City The BOK Center

December 22

Kristen Stehr Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254

Mannheim Steamroller Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

OU vs. Northern Colorado Norman My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Nut Cracker Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 20 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Ford Center My Three Angels Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584 The Santa Land Diaries Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

Aaron Newman J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

December 23 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Civic Center Music Hall 201 N. Walker 405-297-2584

December 25 Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 The Oilers vs. Wichita The BOK Center

December 26 Doc Blue and the Blues Revue Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639 Billy Sullivan J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543

The Thunder vs. Charlotte 7p.m. The Ford Center Aaron Newman Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254

OU vs Gonzaga Norman New Years Eve Party Opening Night 7 pm to midnight Downtown OKC

December 27 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639

December 29 Hosty Solo J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 OSU vs. Pacific Stillwater

December 30 Hosty Solo J.J.’s Alley 212 E. Sheridan 405-605-4543 Otis Watkins Band The Biting Sow 405-232-2639

December 31 The Thunder vs. Utah 7:00 p.m. The Ford Center The Oilers vs. Mississippi The BOK Center Cody Jinks Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 310 Johnny Bench Dr. (405) 231-0254 New Years Eve Party The Looney Bin 8503 N. Rockwell 405-239-HAHA 2 Shows 7:30p.m & 10:00 p.m

Q.IRA.I amWhich planning on opening an would be better, and what is the difference between an IRA and a ROTH? …

Courtney, 28, The Village

Courtney, the first thing to realize is that both are a type of IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts), and the difference between the two is the way the money you put in and pull out of the accounts is treated when it comes to taxation. As a retirement account, Roth IRAs differ from regular IRAs in some important ways.

tax-deferred (you would pay taxes when you take the money later) in the traditional IRA. • As long as you keep your money in a Roth for at least five years and when you reach at least age 59 and 1/2, you can take the money out whenever and however you want, with no tax consequences. • There is no age limit with the Roth IRA. You can make contributions no matter how old you get and you are never required by IRS to take money out. With a regular IRA, you have to stop making contributions in the year in which you hit age 70-1/2 and you have to start taking required amounts then as well.

• There is an income limit on the Roth IRA. If you make too much money, you can’t contribute to a Roth. The limits start if your income is over $95,000 and you’re single, or over $150,000 if you’re married and filing a joint tax return, however as early as 2010 this will change.

Besides these basics, there are other factors to consider when choosing which IRA is right for you. Your financial advisor and tax advisor can assist you further in determining which would best meet your needs.

• The money in your Roth IRA grows tax-free (your using money you already paid taxes on) as opposed to

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cycles in 12 years. You don’t want to blow it Leo! Just because you have a prime opportunity does not mean you will make a better reality. All relationships require hard work, and in this last phase of 2009, you must not let your attention to detail slip.

Your karma is becoming ripe now, and this will be evident around the 25th when the Moon indicates that you will make contact with powerful elements of your past. Some event will happen at this time which exposes hidden memories, mysteries, or things long forgotten. These recollections will help piece together the jigsaw of your life. How often have you heard it said, or have you yourself said, “What’s life all about?” This time the favourable influence of the planets will give you a peak into the true answers to these questions. This is the final chapter of 2009 and with Mars and Jupiter doing their thing in the heavens.You will be thinking BIG – really big! Perhaps biting off so much that your jaws will get tired from chewing. In the first week, you must pace yourself and be careful not to promise more than you can deliver. You will be excited, the centre of attention, and will want to help everyone, friends and strangers alike. But keep your diary with you everywhere you go, as you may not be aware just how much you’re committing to this month. Mars and Jupiter oppose each other this month, so you must continue your dialogue with your partner to make sure your philosophies are in harmony with each other. This is of primary importance as I mentioned in the outset of the yearly forecast that this is one of the most notable relationship

Educational pursuits, which you would think would be winding down at the close of the year, will actually become stimulated after the 7th due to Mercury and Pluto arousing your curiosity. You’re interested to know more about people, even those you’ve known for a long time. They could start to be a little concerned about your sudden interest in the mystery of their past, their interests, and other deeper personality traits.

The full Moon on the 2nd suggests that you should take time out with the one you love, get away from it all, and reconnect with each other without the distractions of dayto-day life.A brief escape together would be ideal, if you can manage it, especially with Christmas on your doorstep. Stabilising your personal relationships will be high on your agenda in the last month of the year. Around the 4th, when Venus forms favourable aspects with Saturn, you’ll be interested in making sure that your future security emotionally is vouchsafed. Between the 8th and 13th you have a chance to revise some of your career objectives. Talk about your proposed changes with your loved ones before presenting your findings to your employers. It’s best not to do things in secret, as others may have different ideas and you don’t want to be alarming anyone with radical changes out of the blue. From the new Moon of

the 16th up until the 25th this will ensure open and harmonious communications, and relationships should be wonderfully satisfying for the festive season.

As the year draws to a close, Saturn will impact upon the horoscope of most Librans remaining in their Sun sign for at least 2 1/2 years. Important decisions will need to be made as you become more serious about your life and in particular your work. Just as a snake as sheds its skin, you too will start to find that certain aspects of your life now need to be jettisoned for you to be successful. Between the 3rd and the 9th, do what needs to be done and don’t feel obliged to explain the ins and outs of your own personal process. It really isn’t anyone else’s business.

Some decisions this year will be difficult because you realize that you can’t afford to spend any further time with those who are not as passionate about life as you. You must be with people who can share your vision, love, and intensity, which are all true Scorpio character traits. Leading up to Christmas, and in particular, around the 22nd, a journey will act as a catalyst in this respect. You will meet someone, perhaps from afar, who can meet these new standards and fulfill your needs.

A challenge for the year comes from the reverse motion of Mars at a time when you might be preparing for a wonderful holiday and preparing for fun. Just around the 21st you might discover that you haven’t quite finished off some chore or job, and this could leave you feeling worried, and possibly even anxious. There may be nothing you can do about this, so my sincere suggestion is to sort this out after the holiday, period. Switch your mind off ,and really enjoy the remainder of 2009.

This month is full of romance, mystery and possibly even intrigue as Venus enters your zone of secrets. You must look beyond the superficial elements of character; dig deep to find the true motivation in others. You’re likely to be swept off your feet by someone promising to fill your life with all those things you feel are missing, only to find later that you’ve been hoodwinked, or rather, you’ve invited someone to promise you more than they can actually deliver.

You will be pushing yourself rather hard until the 7th, when Mercury opts to enter a quiet and intense phase for a while. This doesn’t mean you won’t continue to be a mixture with lots of people surrounding you, but your mind is likely to be in drawn and you’ll be more conscious of others’ motivation, rather than the superficiality involved in partying and clubbing. You are indeed in a spiritual phase, which is continuing the thread of self transformation and a deeper understanding of your involvement with others.

Venus offers you some great luck between the 2nd and the 14th. For those of you hoping to express the creative side of your personality in work, it can happen now. Artists, musicians, and those in the performing arts, generally born under Pisces, will find the last month of this year truly uplifting. Negotiate a better deal for yourself around the 6th if you are not happy with your manager, your personal trainer, accountant, or others whose serve you. The advice is simple: get rid of them.

November ushered in the start of the Oklahoma State Basketball season. Coach Travis Ford in his second season with the Cowboys has three returning starters Obi Muonelo, James Anderson and Marshall Moses who finished last season with a 23-12 record. Sophomore guard Keiton Page will return to the court and will see more playing time throughout the season. The Cowboys also welcome transfer Junior Matt Pilgrim. According to the OSU Web site, Pilgrim, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward from Cincinnati, Ohio, spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Hampton University in Virginia. Pilgrim transferred to Kentucky prior to the 2008-09 season and sat out as a redshirt due to NCAA Division I transfer rules. Kentucky changed coaches and Pilgrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship was not renewed. Pilgrim comes to the Cowboys with a waiver from the NCAA allowing him to play without having to sit out another season, and he has two years of eligibiliy for the C ow boys.

Coach Ford has a lot of talent returning this season. Muonelo,

Anderson,

Moses and Page are all talented and good play all season from these young men will be the key to the Cowboys playing in March. The Cowboys were preseason ranked 21st in the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. The Cowboys opened exhibition play on Nov. 7 and defeated Central Oklahoma 89-80. They defeated Dillard on Nov. 10 in their second exhibition game 97-55. They defeated Seattle on Nov. 14, 86-64 and are undefeated so far. The Cowboys have yet to break into the AP or ESPN/USA Today polls; this will change if their win streak continues. They begin December play in Tulsa and have a couple of games at home before they travel to Palo Alto, Calif. to play in the Big 12/Pac 10 Hardwood Series. The Cowboys will be home to play Pacific on Dec. 29.

The Sooners opened exhibition play on

Coach Jeff Capel in his fourth year of coaching Sooner basketball, has many talented players this season to fill the void that forward Blake Griffin, the consensus national player of the year, has left behind. The Sooners also said goodbye to Taylor Griffin and Austin Johnson both were starting seniors last season.

Nov. 3 with a 93-53 victory over Brit-

The Sporting News named sophomore Willie Warren the Preseason Player of the Year. Last year he averaged 14.6 points a game and 3.1 assists per game. Warren will take over the leadership role and lead this talented squad this season.

The Sooners have home games Dec. 2,

Seniors Ryan Wright and Tony Crocker have a great deal of freshman talent including two McDonald’s All-American players to compliment them this season. Freshman players Andrew Fitzgerald, Tiny Gallon and Tommy MasonGriffin are already putting up good numbers and seeing a lot of time on the court.

and play Gonzaga on Dec. 31 in Spokane,

Mason- Griffin is a McDonald’s All- American true point guard. He averaged 22.8 points, 5.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 3.7 steals per game as a high school senior. He appears to be a fast and dynamic player who will be phenomenal on the court. Tiny Gallon is the other McDonald’s AllAmerican that is not all that “tiny”. The 6 foot 9, 296 pound forward averaged 16 points and 10.3 rebounds and was the nation’s No. 9 overall recruit by Rivals.com. Tiny will be a major asset to the Sooners on the court. The University of Oklahoma Basketball team was preseason ranked 17th in the polls.

ish Columbia. They defeated Mount St. Mary’s 95-71 on Nov.14 and defeated the University of Louisiana- Monroe 72-61 on Nov. 17.

Dec. 6 and Dec. 9. They will travel to Utah for an early game Dec. 12 and will play Northern Colorado at home on Dec. 19. They will take on UTEP on Dec. 21 in Oklahoma City in the All College Classic Washington.

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s seasons change, so does our skin, and selecting the right color of foundation can be a bit tricky. One of the biggest mistakes women make when applying make-up is forgetting about our skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitivity. Knowing your skin type, and being aware of the changes it makes, is essential to creating a primed canvas. A good and consistent skincare regimen will allow foundation to look natural. Washing with the right cleanser and exfoliating on a regular basis will help to prep the skin, and following with a moisturizer will help in the application process.

D uring the winter months, many of us become dry due to the harsh cold. Choos-

ing a foundation with a glycerin or water base will give the skin a more hydrated look. Stay away from powder foundations; they will only settle on dry skin and create a heavy, cakey look. For oilier skin types, the key is to first use a moisturizer with a gel base that creates a matte finish. Oil free foundations are ideal, and my advice is to use a loose, translucent powder with a large brush to set the make-up. Also, it is important to note that our hair follicles, or pores, grow downward. When applying any kind of foundation or powder, going against the grain will smooth big pores and fill them in for a flawless look.

Most of us are outside more during the summer, and as a result, the melanin in our skin becomes darker. Therefore, when winter is approaching, it is a good time to change the color of foundation to prevent the â&#x20AC;&#x153;face maskâ&#x20AC;? look. A good rule to follow is to test the foundation at the jaw line to make sure it matches the rest of your skin. Second, be aware that most department stores have fluorescent lighting, and the way the color appears inside may be completely different than the way it will look in natural lighting. Sunlight is always best to help determine whether the color is consistent with your skin tone or not.

Once the skin is primed, and the right color and coverage has been chosen, try a concealer that is a shade lighter under the eyes. This will highlight the eyes, and cover any dark circles you may have. Using a bronzer will help add some color to your face. Brush down from the forehead, as if the sun were naturally hitting your face and cheeks. This is a good technique to warm you up until summer comes again!

1 oz. Cîroc Vodka 1 dash of Grand Marnier 1.5 oz. cranberry juice .5 oz. fresh lime juice 1 mint leaves 1 oz. Moet & Chandon Champagne Shake Cîroc Vodka, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice and lime juice over ice. Strain into a chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with orange twist

2 oz. Nuvo (25 oz. per bottle) ice cube 2 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream

Serve chilled over ice in a champagne flute

.25 oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka .25 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Add Baileys Original Irish Cream, Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, and Godiva Original Liqueur. Shake with ice and pour into martini glass. Garnish with raspberry 1.5 oz. Cuervo Especial Gold (25 oz. per bottle) 1.25 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum 6 oz. hot apple cider 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar 1 slice of an orange

3 oz. hot chocolate 1 splash(es) triple sec 1 dollop(s) whipped cream .5 teaspoon(s) cinnamon In a cup with hot chocolate, add Cuervo Especial Gold and triple sec. Top with whipped cream.

Rub rim of a hurricane glass with half an orange and dip into cinnamon sugar to coat. Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and hot apple cider

.75 oz. Cîroc Vodka (25 oz. per bottle) .5 oz. Rumple Minze (25 oz. per bottle)

1 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream) .25 oz. Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey 1 egg 2 cup(s) milk 1 pinch of nutmeg Blend all ingredients (except milk) until smooth and pour into a heatproof mug. Add boiling milk, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

.25 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur (25 oz. per bottle) 1 teaspoon(s) white chocolate Liqueur (25 oz. per bottle) 1 teaspoon(s) white chocolate Add Rumple Minze, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur and Cîroc Vodka. Shake with ice and strain into a pre-chilled martini glass. Garnish with grated white chocolate.

Whether we want them to be or not, the Holidays are upon us once again. Christmas, as usual, is creeping its way into Thanksgiving’s calendar territory. You’re going to hear “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls” over and over, virtually everywhere you go for the next month or so. Since this is the way things are, and there’s no way to escape them until December 26, you may start thinking about which movies go best with a tall glass of eggnog. Here are my holiday favorites that keep me in the Christmas Spirit amidst all the chaos surrounding the holiday. 1. A Christmas Story Cliché, I know, but you have to admit that there was a time when all you wanted was a Red Ryder BB-Gun, and we all wanted to watch Ralphie beat up that kid with the braces. 2. It’s a Wonderful Life If you want to create memories with your girl or guy on a quiet December night, this one will make you laugh, then cry, then laugh again, and find yourselves hugging afterwards. 3. Eight Crazy Nights I threw this one on the list because it never, ever stops making me laugh. 4. Polar Express Everyone knows that a Christmas train showing up outside your house at night would be fantastic in every way imaginable. 5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Griswold’s + Christmas lights = tears of pure Christmas joy

hen we think about Christmas, several things come to mind: Baby Jesus, presents, Christmas trees, and, of course, Santa Claus. The hat, the beard, and the belly all make up one of Christmas’ biggest celebrities. We know what Santa’s job is, and we know what he looks like. The legend behind Santa Claus, however, is a lesser known story.

he tale begins almost 2,000 years ago, back nearly to the time of Christ. In a town called Patara, there lived a man by the name of Nicolas. Nicolas had a big heart, so big, that he became a monk and devoted himself to God and his religion. He was also a man who loved people. Nicolas was born into wealth, and the stories soon spread that he was a man with a very generous nature as well. Nicolas desired to aid those in need, and was quick to give money to the poor, the sick, and anyone he felt could use a little help.

icolas became known as the protector of all children when he rescued three young sisters from being sold into slavery. Their father was desperately in need of money, and had no other way to obtain it, so he had decided to put his girls up for purchase. Just in the nick of time, Nicolas offered their father the money he needed, and the girls went free. This is just one of the many stories of the kindness of Nick. It is no surprise that he became “Saint Nicolas” after his death.

he giving nature of Saint Nick melds with the giving nature of God, who gave us the baby Jesus so many years ago. This combination makes for the perfect holiday: Christmas. So celebrate and eat, spend time with friends and family, but remember the real reason for the season