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Tobogganing targeted Talk of bans gets chilly reception. Page 2 46TH Year — No. 3
Superheroes unite at Tri-Con
was published in two instalments. They were released in Kitchener was in good 2010 and 2013. hands on Jan. 17 and 18, Throde was not the only as dozens of superheroes well-known writer in attenwere in town. Although they dance; Jen Frankel, novelist weren’t fighting crime, they and screenwriter, was there were having a good time, as well. attending the Kitchener“I grew up in London, Ont., Waterloo Tri-Con. but live in Toronto now, so it The convention, held at was nice to get back into the THEMUSEUM, featured 519 area,” she said. people dressed as characters Frankel has written many from comic books and video novels and short stories. games, complete with colour- She is most well known for ful wigs and props. Undead Redhead, about Anime, comic book and sci-fi a vegan zombie that only fans and gamers of all ages eats rotting fruits or vegewere encouraged to come out tables, which was featured and enjoy the two-day event. in an InnerSpace segment. The K-W Tri-Con took over InnerSpace is a Canadian sciall three floors of the building fi talk show on the TV chanwith vendors, novelists, short nel Space. story writers and artists all in Frankel has won awards for attendance. Gaming demos her writing and has entered and photo shoots with cosplay writing competitions across enthusiasts, dressed as char- Canada. acters such as Sailor Moon With cosplay competitions and Khal Drogo, took place and a masquerade, many fans as well. The band Cybertronic turned up at the K-W Tri-Con Spree performed on Saturday as their favourite sci-fi charnight. acters. The numerous writers who “It was great, it is always made their first appearance fun getting dressed up and at the event were happy with many people did,” said Dianne the fanfare they received. Da-Rosa, a cosplay enthusiast “This was my first time at who was attending her first Tri-Con and they had a pret- Tri-Con dressed as a female ty good turnout and a great version of Khal Drogo from venue,” said author Vanessa Game Of Thrones. Ricci-Throde. Da-Rosa was just one of Throde has written two nov- many fans who role-played, els: Dragon Whisperer, which smiling and posing for picwas published in 2009, and tures with fans of the televiAfter the Dragon Raid, which sion series. BY JORDAN JOHNSTONE
PHOTO BY Heather Stanley
Cosplayer Manda Cowled dressed up as Robin from Batman at the Kitchener-Waterloo Tri-Con at THEMUSEUM on Jan. 17. For video, go to www.spokeonline.com.
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Dianne Da-Rossa strikes a pose dressed as a female Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones at the K-W Tri-Con.
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Brent Boudreau dressed as Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan.
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FILBERT CARTOONS
Random questions answered by random students
What was the first movie to scare you as a child?
“Jaws. Back then I used to be terrified of sharks.” Cody Piper, first-year broadcast radio
We hope you enjoy our new comic strip This week Spoke introduces a new feature. Filbert Cartoons will be published every Monday on this page. The comic strip focuses on a scrawny grey skateboarding cat who wears a red headband. He is heav-
ily inspired by Sylvester and Calliou’s cat Gilbert. In the cartoonist’s own words: “Filbert Cartoons is written by an ominous figure who lives behind your closed shower curtain.
It used to live under your bed when you were a kid. Most people try to see the ominous figure, but it always disappears. I just leave my shower curtain closed.” – L.A. Bonté
Tobogganing targeted
“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I still won’t watch it.”
BY BETH CROUSE
Lisa Bennett, first-year broadcast radio
“I think it was Lord of the Rings because my parents didn’t allow me to watch it, and I watched it anyways.” Amanda Grandy, first-year early childhood education
“Pinocchio. The whole lying thing and it was scary that he wasn’t human.” Greg Ernest, second-year business marketing
“Gremlins. I still haven’t seen it since.” Emily Martz, second-year business marketing
“The old Texas Chainsaw Massacre because it’s a terrifying movie.” Nicole Button, first-year chain and operations management Smile Conestoga, you could be our next respondent!
With fresh white powder covering the ground, you may have the urge to reach for your toboggan and head for the hills, but depending on where you live, you may find those hills covered in signs informing you that tobogganing has been banned. The fear of injuries and ensuing legal proceedings have led several communities in Ontario to consider forcing people to abandon the snow-covered hills by cracking down on sledding, if not banning them outright. In Hamilton, the city has banned tobogganing in its parks since 2001 and anyone caught tobogganing on public property is subject to a $105 fine. However, the city was still sued in 2013 by a man who injured himself while sledding in 2004 in a park. Despite “no tobogganing signs,” the man went down a hill and hit a snow-covered drain ditch, sending him airborne. He ended up fracturing vertebra and spending months at home recuperating. A superior court justice awarded the man $900,000. In a CTV story, City of Kitchener bylaw enforcement director Shayne Turner said the city has no plans to ban tobogganing, however, it isn’t sitting idly by either. “We have put up signage that indicates the risk involved with tobogganing at McLennan Park,” Turner said. In Kitchener, McLennan Park is a popular destination for some serious sledding. Ruebekiah Emrich, a Kitchener resident and mother of two girls, thinks that banning tobogganing is ridiculous.
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On Jan. 17, two children, accompanied by their mother, prepare to sled on one of the smaller tobogganing hills at McLennan Park in Kitchener, despite rumours of a tobogganing ban. “Tobogganing is only dan- watching their children,” she gerous when it’s done dan- added. gerously, so putting a ban on “Children have been enjoykids having fun with such a ing winter activities like popular winter activity is out- sledding for years. It’s only rageous,” she said. recently since we’ve become a “I think this all comes down sue-happy society that people to supervision, or a lack of try to shift the blame to somesupervision. The responsibil- one else and ultimately end ity is on the parents to keep up spoiling things for everyan eye on their children and one. watch for any danger zones “During the winter there while their kids are enjoying are so few activities that chilthe outdoors. dren can do, especially ones “If one of my children were that keep them active and ever hurt, I would blame not indoors watching TV or myself for their injury, not playing video games so, basithe city. It’s my responsibility cally, making it illegal for to take care of my girls, not the children to do something the City of Kitchener’s.” that they enjoy and, for the Melissa Frey, a Waterloo most part, if done responsiresident and mother of a bly doesn’t result in injuries, young child, agrees that ban- would just be stupid.” ning tobogganing is a bad As far as signs protecting idea. Kitchener from legal action “I feel that activities like or deterring sledders, it’s tobogganing or swimming unclear how well they work when no lifeguard is present or what they would say. are done at your own risk,” “I feel a better option would Frey said. be to post signs (like they do “If you are injured while at malls) saying the city will tobogganing then no one is to not be held responsible for any blame except for the person injury or damage incurred as doing the activity or the par- a result of the activities perents who were responsible for formed there,” Frey said.
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PHOTO BY matt howell
Ryan Lamont, a second-year television broadcast student, takes a study break to look for some music to listen to in the ‘fishbowl’ computer lab. YouTube has been around since 2005.
YouTube turns 10 next month BY MATT HOWELL
It has become such an integral part of our daily routine that it’s hard to imagine life without it, and next month, it turns 10. YouTube was started in 2005 by three former PayPal employees in San Francisco, Calif., beginning as a venturefunded technology startup. The initial idea for it came after Jawed Karim could not easily find clips for two very different events; the infamous Janet Jackson Super Bowl performance, and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The first video was uploaded on April 23, 2005. It was titled Me at The Zoo, and showed Karim at the San Diego Zoo. That video can still be viewed today. The official launch took place in November 2005, and by July 2006, the company stated that more than 65,000 new videos were being uploaded every day, and that the site was receiving 100 million video views a day. Compare that with the four billion video views a day that YouTube reported taking place in 2012, and the increase is staggering. Music videos, people falling, dogs doing cute things and police brutality can all be found on YouTube. It entertains, but it has also become a vital tool for experiencing what’s happening around the world. The recent Ferguson, Mo. riots is a great example of civilian journalism where anyone with a smartphone can capture video of what is taking place at any given moment, and then share it instantly. Chris Martin, a second-year public relations student, uses YouTube on a daily basis. “I typically use YouTube for music. Aside from that it’s just the standard of checking out the week’s viral videos,”
Martin said. Bridget Caskenette, a mother of two young boys aged one and five, spends her downtime like many of us enjoying the realm of YouTube. “I usually waste countless hours watching a variety of videos from music, to Top 10 fact lists, to drunk people falling down. It’s an easy escape from reality to explore further and further into the strange people and talents you’ll find on YouTube,” Caskenette said. Besides being entertaining, YouTube has also become an essential promotional tool for artists of all walks of life. Bands can post live performances or homemade music videos to get their music out to the masses without being part of a record label. Filmmakers can post short movies they have created which can then be seen by producers looking for indie directors. On a deeper level, YouTube has brought the struggles of the world to our screens. Videos of terrible situations and experiences have been caught and thrown online for anyone to see. Its immediacy is vital in showing what some parts of the world are going through. Revolutions, warfare and oppression are being seen and shared with the rest of us. Martin also sees it as a fundamental tool to show what varying parts of the world go through. “It could have been largely responsible for the Arab spring revolutions that took place a few years ago. People in oppressed states finally had a first time live look at how the rest of us live our lives,” Martin said. Whether the use of YouTube is for entertainment or to highlight aspects of human nature, it has brought us all a little closer by getting us to see something through a different set of eyes.
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The fourth annual Iron Chef Waterloo Region competition, which will be held Feb. 5, provides excellent exposure for young chefs. Here, Conestoga first-year culinary arts student Kathleen Rooney portions out bacon prior to service. For story, check out the video at www.spokeonline.com.
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Don’t try for brownie points at work BY Nathan Brown
Two public works staff were fired by the City of Hamilton on Jan. 14 after they brought pot brownies to a public works yard, and shared them with an unknowing co-worker. These two workers, who were described as “seasoned” public works employees, had previously been suspended by the city on Dec. 22 because they were suspected of bringing similar banned baked goods to a public works yard. An article in the Waterloo Region Record said the 20-year-old worker who unknowingly ate the drugs had no idea what he was doing or where he was. The worker was driven from the yard and then taken to hospital by ambulance. The Record reported that the workers found responsible were fired for possession and use of illegal drugs on city property and in city vehicles. This brings up numerous concerns. City workers are everywhere, doing different things everyday from filling potholes to clearing ditches. What if these aren’t the only two doing this, or others are going to work high? If a city worker is on drugs and is operating heavy machinery to try and fix the city, he is not only putting himself at risk but the public as well. Hamilton police investigated the incident but decided there was “insufficient evidence” to lay charges. We believe that the employees’ firing should have only been the first step, with criminal charges being laid for deceiving and endangering their co-worker. Marijuana affects the body in different ways, whether it’s eaten or smoked. Although Dr. Mitchell Levine told CBC Hamilton that it is “extremely unlikely that a person could die from eating marijuana,” the city’s concern was that the unsuspecting worker was put in harm’s way. “The fear that can occur when you don’t know what’s happening to you can be a total panic attack,” Levine told the CBC. Also, a person is impaired and shouldn’t be using heavy machinery. It’ll be interesting to see if the City of Hamilton rewrites its definition of food, and outlines exactly what can be brought onto the premises. It will also be interesting to see what parameters are put into place so that this doesn’t happen to another unsuspecting employee. The views herein represent the position of the newspaper, not necessarily the author.
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Christmas bills combined with living and school expenses are causing stress.
New tobogganing concerns cause the winter blues
Looking back at my childhood, one clear memory stands out, tobogganing. Once the snow fell and covered the ground, I remember getting all bundled up in my winter clothes from head to toe, grabbing a Krazy Karpet and hitting the hills. During the winter months this was a regular routine. I knew the risks as I climbed the hill over and over again. But there are risks with everything we do. We risk our safety when we cross the roads, drive vehicles and when we leave the house. How can this be any different? But a growing number of cities, including Hamilton, have either banned tobogganing or are considering banning it due to concerns about liability and serious injuries. The fact that the City of Hamilton was ordered by a court in 2013 to pay Hamilton lawyer Bruno Uggenti $900,000 after he injured his spine on a toboggan after hitting a snow-covered drainage
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Opinion ditch, doesn’t help the “let us toboggan” cause. Despite a “no tobogganing” sign and a long-standing bylaw that prohibits any sports or related activities outside preordained sections, Uggenti took to the hill. He assumedly knew the risks as he had previously sustained injuries in a separate tobogganing accident in 2000. Orangeville has been the recent focus of media’s attention. The city has been accused, wrongly, of implementing a tobogganing ban because of a “no tobogganing” sign at a popular hill. In fact, Orangeville does not have a ban. The sign has been in place since 2009 and no local authorities are seeking to outlaw sledding.
The concern is that the popular, Orangeville tobogganing hill is uninsured for sledding. Despite the fact that there isn’t a ban, residents still turned out for a “sled-in.” But if cruising downhill with friends and family continues to be on thin ice, where will tobogganers go? Citizens find their own hills to toboggan on, but they may not be the safest. Maybe the municipalities should designate hills specifically for tobogganing, although they may still have to worry about legal actions. When I was a child, tobogganing was never a huge issue. I think parents should inform their children of the risks around tobogganing, supervise them and, if it comes down to it, make sure they wear a helmet for extra protection. And the courts shouldn’t award huge, or any, damages to injured tobogganers. We know the risks going in, just like we know them if we go skiing or snowboarding.
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Local airbrush artist becoming popular By NATALEIGH MCCALLUM
From a young age he was always able to draw. Growing up in England, his family never had much so he did pencil sketches to pass the time. But who knew he would come so far. Michael Brown, a 53-yearold Kitchener resident, has taken his lifelong skills of pencil sketching and turned it into so much more. The radio-controlled airplane fanatic was in the midst of building a Hellcat when he decided he wanted to design his own art on the side. “I wanted to put my own detail into the planes, some pinup girls on the front,” Brown said. Not knowing how to airbrush, he decided to go online and watch YouTube tutorials on how to do it. A newfound hobby and passion was born. “I never took any art classes,” Brown said. Now, the self-taught artist has done everything from airbrushing roller derby helmets to portraits of people. “When I started doing paintings, it was faces. But painting trees, grass and skies was something I never did,” he said. Not completely sure how his airbrush technique on land-
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Kitchener resident Michael Brown started out as an airbrush artist but later added oil painting of landscapes and scenery to his portfolio. For video, go to www.spokeonline.com. scapes looked, his wife Cindy took it upon herself to help him out.
“I went on Kijiji and looked up classes and I found a Michael Roth class,” she said.
But, when Brown showed up at the class, he was surprised to learn that instead of air-
brushing, it was oil painting – which he had never done before. The artist had to learn quickly, but managed to catch on. Now Brown, who creates all his work from home, has begun to sell his art. From custom pieces that are requested, to landscape oil paintings, he does it all. Recently, his work was displayed and put up for sale in the Elmira Home Hardware. Brown takes all his own photos and uses them as reference for his work. “I have a camera and I taught myself how to use it,” he said. “I don’t paint pictures with the thought that I am going to sell them to somebody else, I take pictures and paint them because I like the way it looks and I am looking forward to it. It inspires me and gets me excited. Sometimes when you’re doing commission paintings, you’re not excited. Yes, you’re getting paid to do it but it’s just not challenging.” Brown’s work sells for $300 and up, depending on such things as canvas size and the project itself. But, they are a sight to see. Take a peek by going to Brown’s art Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ pages/Michael-R-BrownArtist/409566779154129.
Above is Brown’s first roller derby helmet that he airbrushed. Below is his self portrait.
Brown made a splash in the art community with his airbrushing but later added oil painting to his repertoire.
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Barber gives advice
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Beer and beards are an unusual combination that wouldn’t typically mesh well together. However, they were a winning combination, at least for one night. On Jan. 14 THEMUSEUM hosted the Beer & Beards event in Kitchener. Approximately 15 people (who were predominately men) enjoyed some alcoholic beverages while being given valuable information about grooming beards and hair. Darren McDermott, owner of Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop in Kitchener, kept the audience engaged while giving out the useful advice. McDermott had hair care and skin care products on a display table, and passed them around. He also demonstrated how to properly use a straight razor. According to McDermott, it’s satisfying to give men advice on grooming their beards and hair. “It’s really gratifying, because a lot of men don’t know where to turn or where to start. So it’s nice to be able to give them some alterna-
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Derek Weidl, (from left to right), Janessa Good, Darren McDermot and Brando von Dino pose in front of a backdrop at a Beer & Beards event at THEMUSEUM on Jan. 14. tives that are easy and practical.” The fact that beer was served at the occasion was added incentive for people to attend. The crowd was genuinely interested while McDermott spoke, and he got everyone involved by asking them questions about their grooming routines. Event organizer Janessa
Good discussed plans for the next Beer & Beards event. “We’re looking to start it up in the fall again. So we’ll brainstorm again, and come up with some other ones, and continue the series,” she said. The next Beer+ Series event is on Feb. 11, titled Beer & Blooms. A Beer & Bingo event will finish the five-part series on March 25.
Quindao and Conestoga COMBINE FOR BUSINESS VENTURE
Photo by Carmen Ponciano
Quindao’s Electronics School in China and Conestoga College worked together to create a new program called business administration supply chain and operations where students in China can work toward a diploma from Conestoga College. For story, see video at www.spokeonline.com.
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Conestoga College continued to be frosty with a snow-themed party in the Sanctuary on Jan. 15. Ryan Freedman (left), the marketing director of the X-infused events, got the party pumping with DJ Scott Boone, aka BoonSkot. Go to www.spokeonline.com for a video of the event.
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Timely tips help you survive the Super Bowl The Super Bowl is only six days away and will feature the dynastic New England Patriots versus the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in a clash for football supremacy. Granted this is Canada so the Super Bowl isn’t the biggest deal in our sports culture but it’s pretty high up there, likely only to be unseated by a Stanley Cup coming to Canada, Olympic hockey gold, or the Jays or Raptors winning a championship. While the Super Bowl’s popularity can certainly be linked to our adoption of many features of American culture, it’s perhaps to be noted that just because it’s a major event, that doesn’t mean that it’s automatically fun. In fact, many football fans will acknowledge that, unless your team happens to be playing, the excitement one can find within the game is less than in many other games. All too often the game between the league’s two “best” teams is a little on the dry side. So, here are some tips to make Super Bowl Sunday a good time. If you’re going to a party, or at least gathering at someone’s house to watch the game as a group, don’t make the crucial mistake so many do by getting all dolled up: wear comfortable clothes! As a cursory glance at the Food Network’s online recipe list will tell you, you can expect to consume a lot of meat, a lot of cheese and a lot of beer. If that doesn’t make your belt tighten just thinking about it then you might be doing it wrong. It’s also important to keep some things in perspective. One of the things many non-football fans say about the Super Bowl is that they enjoy the commercials. This
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Opinion is simultaneously distressing and impressive. The average cost of an ad during the broadcast last year was $4.5 million (US)! Consider why businesses are willing to fork out that much money for a 30-second advertisement during the broadcast and what that says about our attention span as a society. Bet. But don’t bet on the game. Well, bet on the game if you want to, but also bet on more amusing things. The first blown penalty call, how many times the audio feed doesn’t work, the number of times an announcer says the word “tough” or “All-American,” who will produce the funniest or most provocative commercial or what the worst part of the half-time show will be. This will make the game or parts of it more compelling. Use a recording device! This can come in handy in any number of situations. Bathroom breaks, user controlled replays, skipping the half-time show; all of these things put the experience more into your hands than ever before and can improve your experience. Stay away from the Internet. This final piece of advice is relevant in today’s world where people find amusement in taking to social media and inciting flame wars with incendiary comments. If you need another reason to avoid the Internet when you can enjoy the company of friends and family then you’re in the wrong place.
DIRECT SELLING a growing industry
PHOTO BY NICOLE NEMETH
Selling directly to consumers can be a viable business. Above, Karem Kalin left her full-time job to sell Arbonne products. For story, see video at www.spokeonline.com.
PHOTO BY JOSH KENNEDY
Heidi Wheeler, volunteer service director for the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, stands at her booth at the Get Involved Fair on Jan. 15.
Students urged to get involved BY JOSH KENNEDY
Students at Conestoga College got the chance to see many different volunteer opportunities at the school’s annual Get Involved Fair. The event was hosted by Student Life and was held to showcase diverse on- and off-campus volunteer positions to students. It was held over two days and featured exhibits from internal clubs and Student Services, as well as community organizations. The main goal was to bring these opportunities directly to the students, especially when they are looking for ways to challenge themselves and meet others. “Studies have shown that students who get involved in their college experience are more successful at college,” said Laura Black, Student Life programmer. “Volunteering allows you to add to your professional portfolio, network,
connect with diverse populations, develop your skills and self-confidence, apply your learning and give back to the community.” The Get Involved Fair has taken place twice near the beginning of the fall and winter semesters at Conestoga since 2008. On Jan. 14 the fair consisted of booths from campus clubs and service areas. These included Student Life, First Generation, Campus Safety and Security, Marketing, Recreation Centre & Athletics, Conestoga College Residence, Conestoga Students Inc. and Conestoga Acres. Staff at the marketing booth welcomed high school students who were interested in coming to Conestoga after they graduate and gave them a tour of the school. “The thing I look forward to the most is interacting with the students who are willing to share their stories with
us,” said Kim Crackel, event and tour co-ordinator for the marketing department. The following day was for local community partners to showcase their volunteer opportunities. Those who attended included the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo. The Get Involved Fair is always a great way for people to reach out to one another. “It is very important to reach out to youth in the community,” said Jamie Hastings, a volunteer service worker at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. “The youth want to volunteer for a number of reasons, but most importantly, they do it to learn more about potential career opportunities.”
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Useless Facts
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horoscope Week of January 26, 2015
Aries
A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows why.
Libra
March 21 April 19
Cher’s last name was “Sarkissian.” She changed it because no one could pronounce it.
September 23 October 22
Aries, you are known to be inpatient. Don’t worry about the small things, there’s more important things to focus your energy toward.
The hard times are over and a new adventure is just around the corner. Embrace the good and the bad as it comes, you won’t regret it.
The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 672. Dibble means to drink like a duck.
Scorpio
Taurus
Dr. Seuss pronounced name “Soyce.”
October 23 November 21
April 20 May 20
Resolve any issues from the past in order to move on. Take your time and be patient. This week be optimistic.
Your stubbornness may make you a target this week. Try to be more flexible and good things may be within your grasp.
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Sudoku Puzzle
Sagittarius
Gemini
November 22 December 21
May 21 June 21
Gemini, you are known to be adaptable. Big changes are headed your way. Learn to adapt and accept things that can’t be changed.
Cancer
Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every row, every column and every 3x3 box accommodates the digits 1-9, without repeating any.
It’s a new year, which brings new opportunities. Expand your horizon. Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone.
Capricorn
June 22 July 22
December 22 January 19
Cancer, you are known to be self-absorbed. You crave comfort and attention from those around you. This week be independent.
Sometimes it’s better to keep things close to the vest. This week don’t reveal too much about yourself.
Aquarius
Leo
January 20 February 18
July 23 August 22 Those around you need encouragement for the stressful times ahead. Be supportive and good fortune may come to you.
Virgo
Aquarius, you are known to be stubborn. This may lead to bad tidings in your future. Learn to let go.
Pisces
August 23 September 22
February 19 March 20
Looking forward may be more beneficial for you this week, but watch your step. This week be observant.
Pisces, you are known to be accepting. Accept those around you for who they truly are. This may bring out the best in you.
The Stars have spoken.
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