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Former OU National Merit Scholars have launched a scholarship program to aid current and future students with financial needs.
Staff leadership for the newly formed steering committee will be provided by Craig Hayes, former director of the National Scholars Programs. Hayes said in a press release that he was approached by a group of alumni requesting his support. The committee includes former National Merit scholars Megan Schaunaman ,
Bishop Kelley High School teacher, and David Kendrick, former OU student body president and current CEO of MyHealth Access Network of Tulsa. “[The program] benefits the entire university and not just those who receive scholarships,” President David Boren said in the press release. More than 700 National
Merit scholars are enrolled at OU, according to its website. When they formed, the steering committee members of the program noted the impact these scholarships have. “As word spread about OU’s top ranking among public universities in National Merit Scholars, it reminded many of us of the pride we have in OU and of how special this
program was to us during our years at the university,” Kendrick said in the press release. Giving back the university is what Schaunaman said she had in mind. “OU helped me as a student, and I want to carry on that tradition and help future students,” she said in the press release.
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Jarrett Stowe paints the part of the apatosaurus fossil that was scratched at the Sam noble Museum of natural History on thursday. the apatosaurus is a permanent display of “the Clash of the titans” exhibit, which is free and open to the public this Saturday.
Baby dinosaur arrives in rare exhibit Sam Noble Museum now one of two in the world with baby Apatosaurus fossils showcased BLAYKLEE BUCHANAN Campus Reporter
Bigger isn’t always better at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. The museum is welcoming the smallest Apatosaurus in the world to the exhibit “The Clash of the Titans,” which also already features the largest Apatosaurus in the world, according to a press release. Museum director Michael Mares said in a press release that the exhibit is one-of-a-kind because the museum will be one of two museums in the world with a baby Apatosaurus on display.
Students help trace state’s past at former kill site
The fossils of the young Apatosaurus, for- Apatosaurus on display.” merly known as a Brontosaurus, were found in And Tregarthen said the addition does more Oklahoma, Mares said. than just provide further history. The fossils were collected by a Works Progress “I think it adds a whole new emotional eleAdministration team, led in 1930s ment to the exhibit,” Tregarthen by J. Willis Stovall, the Sam Noble said. Museum’s first director. The bones Members and invited guests at a gLanCe remained untouched in museum may attend the unveiling at 5:30 Dinosaur size drawers for nearly 50 years, musep.m. Friday by Richard Cifelli, um spokeswoman Jen Tregarthen associate curator of vertebrate the exhibit’s new said. paleontology. apatosaurus is 11 feet A donation from the WhittenThe free exhibit will be open long and 2.25 feet tall. Newman Foundation allowed the to the public with free admismuseum to finally piece together sion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Source: www.snomnh.ou.edu the baby dinosaur, according to Saturday. the press release. “The Clash of the Titans” is a “It’s going to bring a whole new dynam- permanent exhibit in the museum, so visitors ic to ‘The Clash of the Titans,’” Tregarthen can expect to see the dinosaur duo for many said. “Director Mares always wanted a baby years to come.
Lee Bement’s lab has an interesting choice of decor — bison skulls — adorning the walls and lining the long lab benches, where more skulls and bones rest for analysis. Bement, an Oklahoma Archaeological Survey employee, ran an archaeological field school during the summer for OU students and others interested in archaeology to excavate a bison kill site. “I have been doing this for 20 years, but my research tends to be attracted to buffalo kill sites,” Bement said. “That’s why there’s all this bison bone out there.” A bison kill site was a spot where ancient people corralled American bis on, als o know n as buffalo, to hunt and kill them. Students will hopefully return in the summer to look for more artifacts, Bement said. The particular site Bement is now analyzing in his lab is called Badger Hole in northwestern Oklahoma and contains remains of Folsom people from more than 10,300 years ago. Some of the earliest Oklahomans were of the Paleo-Indian Clovis Culture around 11,000 years ago, followed by the Folsom people he is now researching, Bement said. This lab is not the oldest site he has excavated but still from one of the early periods of Oklahoma’s history. “What we are looking at is how early peoples in Oklahoma were hunting animals, how they designed kill sites or hunts, what time of year they were making these kills,” he said. Anthropology senior Brandon Bleakley, one of the students who helped with the excavation during the summer, experienced camping under the stars, rain, rattlesnakes, scorpions and handson work to help dig up see BONES paGe a2
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Going to church and going to class are two vastly different activities, but at OU, the campus is big enough for both. Religion is largely intertwined with OU student life, but at many international universities students would
not even think about practicing their faith on campus. Jia Zhou, a Chinese student in mathematics, was first introduced to religion by her OU cousin. “She invited me to some of the Bible learning to share the experience with her friends from the church,” Zhou said. Zhou said she knew nothing about religion before attending OU, but now she’s glad to know more about it so she can make her own see RELIGION paGe a2
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Concession: Location of trailer still undecided Continued from page A1 a look at what other things we could do that we already had in house, and Mrs. Lien as one of our greatest assets, and she makes a traditional handmade egg roll that we wanted to try to do,� Athletics and Concessions administrator Keith Mackie said. Mackie said he and Food Services administrator Chuck Weaver decided to renovate an unused concession stand for the food stand. “We can start on one part of campus and either serve there for the entirety of that shift, or we can pick up and go somewhere else and serve that end of the community in that respect,� said Lauren
Today around campus The final day to file graduation application for Fall 2011 graduates. Applications should be picked up at the student’s College Office, filled out and taken to the Office of Academic Records, Buchanan Hall, Room 230. The final day to file as a candidate for spring 2012 for master’s degrees.
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said. “Also, I love having a host little brother to fool around with.â€? Kaczamr said he decided to join a host family, the Robertsons, because he wanted to experience special family events such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. “I know I don’t have to attend to all activities they offer us. This way, it’s not too time consuming, and I have great experiences.â€? Kaczmar said. “For Halloween we’re going to go pumpkin-carving and trick-or-treating.â€? And in some host families, the perks don’t stop with shared holidays. “I wasn’t expecting it, but they drive us every week to Walmart and offered to drive us everywhere. They also offered us a welcome gift with a lot of OU school material, candies and even postcards,â€? Kaczmar said. For Cyrielle Guillaume, a French foreign language student and AmĂŠlie Plot, a French law student, the experience was about more than a
Corrections The Oklahoma Daily has a commitment to serve readers with accurate coverage and analysis. Readers should bring errors to The Daily’s attention by emailing dailynews@ou.edu. In Friday’s edition of The Daily, a page 1 story about the Neustadt Festival incorrectly reported the date the NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature was awarded to Virginia Euwer Wolff. Wolff was awarded the prize Friday. In Friday’s edition of The Daily, a page B5 story incorrectly named the Union Programming Board and Campus Activities Council’s music festival. The event is the Must Stay Music Festival.
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few gifts. “When we arrived, they gave us everything their previous host students left: microwave, toaster, plates, silver wear ... a whole kitchen basically,� Plot said. The two French students even had the chance to contact their host family before arriving at OU. “A friend of ours was already in the family last year. She told them we would come, and they contacted us as soon as she left. After corresponding all summer, we had dinner with them the day right after we landed,� Guillaume said. Guillaume and Plot’s family hosts dinner and movie nights a couple times a month. “They try to implement movie nights. We did a western-pizza night last week,� Plot said. “We didn’t want something too time
oudaily.coM Link: Become a host family for a exchange students consuming and this is just fine. We see each other twice a month, more would be too much.� For one host parent, planning things like dinners and movie nights are just part of giving back to the international community. Mary Price, Friends to International Students board member, has been hosting students for four years and was motivated to be a host after she was an exchange student in France. “I was so impressed by the kindness that was shown to me. I wanted to repay this kindness,� Price said. Host families can choose
the nationality of the students they want to host. “I have family from Germany and France, so I chose mainly French and German students,� Price said. She said she tries to stay in touch with the students she has hosted and continues to maintain those relationships. “One of them calls us when she has problems because she knows we can help her; one of them is like a son to us. We love them all and they love us,� Price said. There are many reasons people decide to become a host family, but many desire to discover new cultures and meet students from across the world. “[The Robertsons] told me they will try to visit all their host children during a world trip. I’m looking forward to see them then,� Kaczmar said.
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Remember all cancer victims Our View: Fighting breast cancer is a worthy cause, but don’t forget about other deadly diseases.
problem wherever a crack appears. If organizations ran equally large campaigns for every kind of cancer, or every other deadly disease, then the public October is National Breast Cancer Awareness would quickly get fatigued with the constant inunMonth, which has brought a variety of benefit dation of donation requests and grim statistics. It events to campus, including the Women’s Outreach would actually lead to less action, volunteerism and Center’s Breast Health Awareness Month events funding overall. and the SHOUT panel featuring breast canBut even if each disease can’t have its cer survivors. own special campaign (at least not of the The Our View We think it’s wonderful that we have such is the majority same massive size as the breast cancer an opportunity to focus on breast cancer, movement), they still should not be comopinion of and to raise awareness and funding for furpletely ignored in the push to fight “trendThe Daily’s ther research into treatment methods and a ier” diseases. It would be easy for breast 10-member editorial board cancer organizations or event organizers to possible cure. But in the rush to cover every possible household item with pink ribbons, include information about other kinds of it’s important not to lose sight of the fact cancer, encourage donations to groups that that breast cancer is only one of the life-threatenbenefit all cancers or otherwise reference the need ing diseases that deserve awareness and research to fight these other kinds of cancer as well. support. Just a simple reminder that survivors and patients Breast cancer did see the most new cases among of all kinds of cancerous diseases are in this fight women in 2010, but there were also a little more together would go a long way toward equalizing the than 10,000 more new cases of prostate cancer in playing field. men, according to the American Cancer Society. We’re grateful to see a month dedicated to fightAnd both of those resulted in the death of less paing such a pervasive and dangerous disease, and tients than lung and bronchus cancer. we’re proud that students have brought so many Regardless of the number of new cases or deaths, events to campus as part of it. But it’s important every one of these diseases affects many Americans, that students don’t get so caught up in supporting putting patients and their families through a long one disease that they forget to spread the support to and painful process of suffering and fear. Why other suffering patients and families. should one disease receive more attention just beCheck out The American Cancer Society at www. cause it has garnered more celebrity endorsements? cancer.org to find opportunities to donate, volunOf course, we understand that all the world’s teer or advocate in support of all kinds of cancer. problems cannot be solved at once — sometimes, Comment on this at OUDaily.com one just has to start chipping away at a larger
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orority and fraterand vice president are in sororities, and the visibility of OPINION COLUMNIST nity members have sororities and fraternities is high. If greek students bea wonderful comcame certified allies, the level of recognition of GLBT munity-building opportustruggles at OU would rise dramatically. nity, thanks to the Women’s Becoming a Greek Ally is easy. Just like those who wish Outreach Center and the to become a Sooner Ally, aspiring students must attend LGBTQ Advisory Board. a three-hour training session. The training will cover hoGreek Ally, a program mophobia in the greek community, how to handle the similar to Sooner Ally, was coming out of a brother or sister and creating a climate Kate McPherson launched Tuesday. I’m very of acceptance. Training is free and will be facilitated by kmcpherson@ou.edu excited to see this initiaWomen’s Outreach Center staff and trained peer educative unfold. Like graduates tors who are members of the greek system. At the end of of the three-year-old Sooner Ally program, Greek Allies the training, students can choose to officially become make a commitment to help gay, lesbian, bisexual and Greek Allies. transgender students feel safe and supported at OU, and There’s no reason for there to be any perception that more inclusion is always a good thing. greek life isn’t welcoming to all students. Strong opinAs The Daily’s editorial board pointed out Sept. 19, ions exist about the inclusivity of greek organizations; homophobia is a serious problem in the firestorm surrounding Laney Ellisor’s America. Suicides of GLBT people made column earlier this semester is proof of that. the news too many times last year, both Becoming a Greek Ally will help combat AT A GLANCE nationally and locally — a Norman teenany idea that greeks hate GLBT people, not Greek Ally ager killed himself last October after a because the complimentary Greek Ally sign Norman City Council argument about and button dispel misinformation but beGreek Ally’s first training LGBT History Month. cause raising one’s awareness of sexual oriis from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. The intolerant climate of many places entation issues halts any hate that may exist. 15. The training is free, in our country was brought to light by It’s not enough for greek chapters to probut participants are asked to register by emailing these suicides. Several high-profile supclaim they are inclusive and then drop every lgbtq@ou.edu or calling the porters, including President Barack GLBT person during rush. All OU students, Women’s Outreach Center Obama, recorded videos telling young regardless of sexual orientation, should feel at 405-325-4929. GLBT people “it gets better” for the It comfortable rushing, and they should feel Gets Better Project. at home in the organization they pay dues However, it’s much easier to believe to. Actions, as the cliche goes, speak louder it gets better when you see and hear supporters on your than words. I hope the Greek Ally program empowers own campus. Greek Allies will have a unique opportunity members to speak up for what’s right during chapter and to show support. More than 4,500 students are part of the around their houses. greek system, and you’d be a fool to deny the powerful influence of greek life on this campus. Our UOSA president Kate McPherson is a journalism sophomore.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Football belongs on field, not in class As OU-Texas nears, I’m reminded again of the one thing I really detest about this university: the fact that football is the most important and pervasive thing on campus. The week of our first football game, one of the players was ineligible, but he got cleared to play. When his name was announced at the beginning of the game, the crowd of 85,000 went wild.
I couldn’t help but think, “Not only does this guy who almost wasn’t even eligible to play get the praise of 85,000 people on the football field, but he also gets it in my classroom — the place on campus that is supposed to be focused on students and their education.” You see, the first week of class, three out of my five professors took time out of class to
talk about OU football. Now don’t get me wrong, I love OU football. I am a season-ticket holder and will make my way down to Dallas this weekend for the game. So what’s the problem? The problem is by bringing football into the classroom, you completely demean students by making them feel like whatever they’re doing is less important than football.
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ith the asOPINION COLUMNIST sassination of Anwar al-Awlaki, the United States enjoyed a military victory at the expense of its constitutional principles. Awlaki, a American citizen of Yemeni deSteven Zoeller scent, was killed Friday stevenv.zoeller@gmail.com in Yemen, where he had been in hiding since 2007, by a Predator drone without any attempt at capture or any attempt at due process of law. Yes, he was a terrorist. But he was also an American citizen, which means he was entitled to certain rights. That fact alone should be a point of serious concern. So I’m not accused of playing down Awlaki’s crimes, let’s be clear that he wasn’t a good guy. In life, he was popularly named the “bin Laden of the Internet” for his vast online presence, which spanned popular websites such as YouTube and Facebook. He was a charismatic man, skilled at luring disillusioned youth to al-Qaida and motivating them to carry out acts of terrorism. Awlaki is commonly associated with the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, the attempted Christmas 2009 underwear bombing and the attempted car bombing of Times “It was wrong, Square in 2010. but at least It’s not hard to imagine a conceivable, that generic terrorist being hunted our government mercilessly for his connection those incidents. However, might hold captive to the fact that Awlaki possessed foreigners without United States citizenship makes his case surreal, to say appeal, but it the least. boggles the mind As officials reportedly told to know now that The New York Times in 2010, “it not even the title is extremely rare, if not unprecedented, for an American to be of ‘citizen’ can approved for targeted killing.” protect us now.” As constitutional lawyer Glenn Greenwald boldly said in his Salon column last week, “the due-process-free assassination of U.S. citizens is now a reality.” Such a proclamation as Greenwald’s might seem reactionary at first, but after one allows it to sink in, they will realize it contains nothing factually wrong. Simply put, the president of the United States ordered for an American citizen, like you or me, to be killed. Accordingly, he was blown up without due process. Whether or not this breach of the Fifth Amendment was justified is the subject of fierce debate on the blogosphere. Plenty of people take Greenwald’s position that the assassination was an outrage or at the very least an uncomfortable exercise of government power. Quite a few others, however, are willing to cut the Obama administration some slack. The latter crowd likes to emphasize that Awlaki was a clear and present danger, and like a man firing a gun in public, he had already surrendered his right to due process. This line of argument is at times persuasive, but not enough to ease the queasy feeling left in the stomachs of American citizens like myself. It was wrong, but at least conceivable, that our government might hold captive foreigners without appeal, but it boggles the mind to know now that not even the title of “citizen” can protect us now. At best, this sets an uneasy precedent and a further step towards authoritarianism. Don’t bother asking what this means at worst. Steven Zoeller is a journalism sophomore.
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Oklahoma soccer isn’t off to the conference start it had hoped for. The Sooners (5-8, 0-2 Big 12) fell to Texas Tech, 2-0, on Sunday in Norman after holding the shot advantage for much of the game but failing to produce a goal. OU lost its conference opener to No. 2 Oklahoma State, 3-0, on Friday. “We’re not finishing opportunities, and we’re having to chase games because we’re giving up an early goal,” OU coach Nicole Nelson said. “We’re creating a lot of opportunities, but the end product is not there. We have to score goals to win games.” The four-game losing streak is the longest for the Sooners since 2009, when OU dropped four conference games in the month of October. Last season, the Sooners found a way to neutralize every loss with a win in the next outing. “We have to finish the chances because we don’t get a lot of clear cut chances, and we just got to put them away at the end of the day,” junior forward Dria Hampton said. “The attack has to finish, but it’s tough to chase games, too.” The teams split a pair of early shots in the game, each following fouls. Hampton took a shot in the seventh minute that was blocked by the Tech defensive line inside the box. That seemed to be the story of the weekend for the Sooner offense, which failed to score a goal in either of the weekend’s games. “We just can’t catch a b re a k ,” j u n i o r f o r w a rd Caitlin Mooney said. “We started off the season scoring a lot of goals, and we just have to get settled down and start scoring.” The OU attack led all but the last 10 minutes in shots on goal, finishing the game with 14 shots. But it was Texas Tech that did all the damage inside the net. Tech’s Jessica Disabella scored on an unassisted shot in the 36th minute to give the Red Raiders the lead before halftime. Red Raider Jessica Fuston followed with a goal in the 66th minute following a
possible offsides call that didn’t go the Sooners’ way. But the team didn’t let that hurt its attacking opportunities. Midway through the second half, the Sooners put together an offensive attack that saw five shots and two corners in just over six minutes of action. Hampton and Mooney combined for five of the shots, while Petrikin’s header went wide. “It just takes one to really open the flood gates with this team,” Nelson said. “We put together a really sharp attack; the end product is just lacking. We’ll go back to work and do a lot of finishing this week and hope we can get that first one in.” On the defensive side, Sooner keeper Kelsey Devonshire was forced to make six saves during the game. After recording six shutouts each in her first two seasons at OU, the North Richland Hills, Texas, native has only been able to register one shutout this season (BYU). Devonshire also played 47 minutes in a shutout against A l a b a ma - Bi r m i n g ha m, splitting time with reserves Tori Rocke and Lisa Jett. With both weekend losses, Devonshire fell to 3-8 for the year. “We have to stay positive and encourage everyone,” Mooney said. “We have a lot of leaders on this team looking to step up. A lot of moments when we’re down, we get quiet. We just have to keep talking and keep motivating.” Ne xt u p, t h e S o o n e rs travel to face Texas at 7 p.m. Friday in Austin. Last year’s 2-1 win in double overtime was the first by a Sooner team in Austin. “We’ve had a rough two weeks, but it can only go up from here,” Hampton said.
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Junior defender Brianna Turang (3) chases down a Texas Tech forward during OU’s 2-0 loss to the Red Raiders on Sunday at John Crain Field. Oklahoma dropped its first conference games of the season to No. 2 Oklahoma State and Texas Tech during a weekend doubleheader in Norman.
“We really need to focus on a good week of training, fixing mistakes here and there and taking advantage of an opportunity to go on the road and beat a very good Texas team.” “We have the talent and the potential — we just need to put it together for a whole game.”
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Films impress at annual screening Life & Arts Columnist
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hat do a failed bank robbery, a haunting urban legend, an abandoned baby, a comical misunderstanding and a pair of missing teeth have in common? As unrelated as they seem, these elements describe the unique narratives of a collection of films screened this weekend at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art as part of the 13th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. This event, founded by director Nicholas Mason, showcases the extraordinary talents of filmmakers around the globe, artistically illustrating the concerns of their environment. Nearly 600 film entries from 48 countries were dwindled down to 10 finalists whose work proved to be most
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affecting. Each year, the festival organizers designate a week to screening the selected finalists’ work in places all across the world. Following the screening, audiences engage in a voting poll, selecting their favorite film from the series. This year,
the countries Sweden, Switzerland, Hungary, Egypt, Peru, Scotland, Canada and the United States took center stage. While rather concise and not especially lengthy, the films on display were brilliantly composed. Revealing elements of
biting humor, painful realism and intimate feelings, the screened films were nothing short of exhilarating. Each entry painted a vivid portrait of people, places and cultures not regularly given the time of day. Some of the more notable titles include “Martyr
Friday,” “Incident By A Bank,” “Mak,” “A Doctor’s Job,” “The Forest” and “David and Goliath.” These titles tackled a myriad of issues involving social injustice, criminality, the horrors and heartbreak of unwanted pregnancy, mental illness, abduction and the aftermath of the Holocaust. Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawky’s “Friday” about the 2011 uprising in Cairo was most impressive, demonstrating a strong visual sense and compelling storytelling. However, the festival was not dedicated to merely dismal and call-to-action affairs. The films “I Love Luci,” “The Legend of Beaver Dam,” “Dik” and “Sexting” inspired several honest, painful and uproarious laughs. Canadian directors Jerome Sable and Eli Batalion’s “Dam” was particularly side-splitting. The
film, in which a group of Boy Scouts who summon a malicious monster in the woods after chanting its name around a bonfire, takes a clever plot and peppers it with sharp visuals, grisly violence, campy humor and irresistible melodies. The festival proved art is a universal language that has the power to visualize and call attention to the troubles of the world. Each film, however brief, was a poignant slice of life, showcasing each culture’s heartbreak, resilience and compassion for humanity. The shorts premiered at the festival accomplished all the above with startling clarity. A gold medal will go to the first place winner, a silver will go to second place and a bronze will go to third place, according to the festival’s website. Laron Chapman is a film and media studies senior.
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MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2011 There are strong indications that the year ahead could be an extremely rewarding one for you both materially and socially. However, strive to lead a balanced life so that each area can develop in ways that complement one another. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Check your sources once again if there is something for which you’ve long been searching but haven’t yet found. Your persistent quest might finally reach a satisfactory end. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your views and opinions will have a greater impact on those whom you counsel than you may realistically expect. Don’t hesitate to give advice when asked.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Although you may have thought those financial seeds you recently planted had gone to the winds, you might be pleasantly surprised by signs of sprouting. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- New challenges can be conquered if you draw upon what you’ve learned from similar experiences in the past. Don’t hesitate to put this new knowledge to work. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you have something good to contribute, there is no reason why you shouldn’t make your presence felt. However, do so in ways that won’t make others view you as a right boor. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -Because hopeful, new conditions are stirring on the horizon, it is
important for you to stay in close touch with valuable contacts. You never know who might throw something your way. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you take it upon yourself to utilize all the assets at your disposal, you can get past any problems that might arise. It’s going to be up to you to capitalize on your advantages. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a gift of knowing instinctively how to put everyone at ease. Even though you won’t play favorites, each person will go away feeling he or she received special attention. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Instinctively you’ll know how to improve your material circumstances without expecting any miracles. You’ll understand that all it takes is dedication and perseverance. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- At this juncture, it’s safer to put more stock in your own judgment than in the views of others. Your ability to evaluate developments and draw conclusions is remarkably accurate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Financial prospects look exceptionally good for you, not because of luck, but because of your own ability to derive gains from multiple sources and endeavors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The answer to whether or not someone to whom you’re attracted is just as interested in you may finally come. You’ll quickly find the answer by simply spending time in each other’s company.
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