{"conf": "spirit", "generated_at": "2026-04-26T08:00:02.954878Z", "threads": [{"num": 0, "subject": "", "response_count": 0, "posts": []}, {"num": 1, "subject": "introductions", "response_count": 76, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep  7, 1997 (14:48)", "body": "Hi. And welcome. I'm Terry Walhus. I'm flesh based in Austin, Texas. My interests are ham radio, fitness, reading, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and homebuilding. I started this conference. I started the Spring. I would like to talk about Mother Teresa's works, about Sangha, about good books on Buddhism, and other things. I hope folks discover this place and we get some interesting discussions going."}, {"response": 2, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Sep 24, 1997 (12:49)", "body": "\u001b[BGreetings from altitude, from the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Flesh-based, huh? I like. Spiritually I am centered but continuously integrating growth into my beliefs. As far as a particular religion, call me a Heinz 57. Interests include cycling, blading, reading, cooking, mountain climbing (new hobby discovered since I've been in CO) and a bunch of other things that might \u001b[Bput me into trouble with censorship rules and the powers that be! I enjoy learning, that's one of the reasons I became a teacher. Let's chat!"}, {"response": 3, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (01:11)", "body": "30+ who is generally a practicing Discordian, Southern Baptist on paper, and probably best defined as a Monotheistic Multideist. WER"}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (04:10)", "body": "Those \"other things\" sound fascinating."}, {"response": 5, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (10:22)", "body": "presently I am finding peace through folding my laundry into oragami swans..."}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (12:04)", "body": "Are you auditioning for Martha Stewart?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:01)", "body": "And if not, you should... WER"}, {"response": 8, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:12)", "body": "Hey guys, there's a lot more talent in this pint sized version... cooking, folding... we have only scratched the surface!"}, {"response": 9, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:30)", "body": "I thought that was the best place to scratch... WER"}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (21:29)", "body": "Where do we find the other versions? Quart? Gallon?"}, {"response": 11, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (22:26)", "body": "They might be metric, also terry! WER"}, {"response": 12, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Oct 24, 1997 (12:25)", "body": "Alright, enough. No liter, pint or gallon version. Just me, just my size. So there."}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Oct 24, 1997 (15:32)", "body": "Too bad."}, {"response": 14, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Oct 25, 1997 (01:28)", "body": "If there's just one, I might prefer here not there. WER"}, {"response": 15, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Oct 31, 1997 (11:55)", "body": "HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Forget the origins of the holiday... give me candy and freaky costumes anyday!!!"}, {"response": 16, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Oct 31, 1997 (16:22)", "body": "And Happy Halloween to you, too. (What about freaks with candy costumes?) WER"}, {"response": 17, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Oct 31, 1997 (17:52)", "body": "Available at your neighborhood Spencer's."}, {"response": 18, "author": "gud", "date": "Fri, Nov  7, 1997 (21:51)", "body": "Hey everyone, My name is Brian Castelli. I am 22 years old and a fifth year senior at the University of Michigan. I was raised Catholic, and attended parochial school for 12 years before coming to college. During my time here at Michigan, I've done some exploring, and don't really consider myself a Catholic any longer. I am a spiritual person though, and believe in some sort of spiritual evolution, I'm just not sure what form it will take. I really enjoy the Buddist view of things (that every thing is connect d) as far as energy goes. I'm always looking for interesting new perspectives on religion/spirituality. If you have any to offer, I'd love to talk about them. Hope to hear fro you soon!"}, {"response": 19, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Nov  8, 1997 (00:32)", "body": "Great to have you join the spirit conference. I hope to respond to your comments in some of the topics here. I've \"seeded\" it with some quotes from some writings and commentaries that I've secured permission to reprint."}, {"response": 20, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Nov  8, 1997 (02:00)", "body": "And who knows what I'll say, but I'm sure it will help skew you're perspectives! WER"}, {"response": 21, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Nov  8, 1997 (09:41)", "body": "Skewered perspectives are encouraged."}, {"response": 22, "author": "gud", "date": "Sat, Nov  8, 1997 (21:52)", "body": "That's one way you could describe my perspective! I've done a lot of skewering in the past few years. It seems to me that nature, although surrounded in chaos, strives to stay in balance. Every time that something alters it, it counters with a balance. This leads me to believe that energy (in all the forms it takes in nature) therefore strives for this balance. Evolution then, is just energy balancing out. Adaptations to stimulus along the way making sure things come out pretty much equal, with your strong surviving and your weak dropping off, but all the while occuring with a certain symmetry. Now whether there is one omnipitent being with a blueprint for this balancing act is a different story. What do you guys think?"}, {"response": 23, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Nov 10, 1997 (16:23)", "body": "No blueprint. Trying to keep yourself centered in an uncentered society is always a bit chaotic and I agree with the counter balance to the off-kilterness. Just be careful. Allow yourself to stay off-kilter for a bit every now and then for a new perspective. Sometimes loops are meant to be explored not just hopped through. I am considered the \"chaos factor\" to some and I feel growth is only possible when you step outside every now and again to see where you are going -- spiritually and otherwise. Oh! And welcome to the Spring!"}, {"response": 25, "author": "gud", "date": "Tue, Nov 11, 1997 (23:28)", "body": "I don't think you have a choice Wer, nature kinda takes care of that for you. But I don't know, you sound like a guy who might be able to defy the laws of nature. :)"}, {"response": 26, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Nov 12, 1997 (13:49)", "body": "*smile* after only a couple of postings and gud is on to you!"}, {"response": 28, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Nov 13, 1997 (14:23)", "body": "Do you have \"the fear?\""}, {"response": 30, "author": "gud", "date": "Fri, Nov 14, 1997 (00:40)", "body": "Yeah, it's gud, definitely not God...so there's nothing to fear! What's your philosophy Wer? I'd like to get at some of that wisdom you seem to possess. Not everyone can one-up nature :)"}, {"response": 33, "author": "fredpcc", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:08)", "body": "It does seem unlikely that discussion- serious or otherwise will occur with such delays in response ( I mean weeks not minutes) Any way I signed in so here is my 2cents worth. I'm a retired Research and Development person living in Mid America. I like to think of it as a rest stop on the yellow brick road (:-) Love to sail but have not since leaving Long Island NY Current activity includes American Society for Quality and Small Group Leader in Grace Church."}, {"response": 34, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:22)", "body": "We'll try and pick up the pace. We're getting a bit more critical mass here now. What subjects interest you the most?"}, {"response": 35, "author": "fredpcc", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:33)", "body": "Currently active in American Society for Quality, also in church work with small groups. The recognition of corporate America that individuals are important is an indication of an understanding that what Christ teaches makes a lot o of sense. The understanding is still vague in most mamager's minds"}, {"response": 36, "author": "fredpcc", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:37)", "body": "I have to get to my sunday school class preparation. Did most of it but need to polish it up. \"Talk\" some more another day."}, {"response": 37, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (01:02)", "body": "OK, come on back by and we'll talk some more."}, {"response": 39, "author": "meganb", "date": "Sun, Feb  1, 1998 (16:27)", "body": "I've just started an internet class w/A. Azevedo, who's active in the \"spring.' I'm checking out some of the \"hot spot\" conferences. I started practicing buddhism last year so thought I'd look at this conf. Other interests include: painting, photography, nutrition/herbs/homeopathic healing, france/learning french."}, {"response": 40, "author": "stacey", "date": "Sun, Feb  1, 1998 (18:55)", "body": "welcome megan! the health conference should interest you as well and cultures has a french conference what precipitated your move toward buddhism?"}, {"response": 41, "author": "meganb", "date": "Tue, Feb  3, 1998 (19:11)", "body": "Hi Stacey, Are the health & french conferences within the \"spring?\" If not, can you list their address sites? In ref to my move towards buddhism, I've been looking for a spiritual practice I could connect w/for over 10 yrs. I was raised Catholic & went thru the motions as a kid going to church, etc, but never felt a true connection. I read a number of books on spirituality & looked briefly into some diff. practices following college. I checked out buddhism about 10 yrs ago. It didn't feel right at the time so I didn't keep it up. This past year I've gotten into a rut and felt I should try it again. It feels great...the more I practice the more I feel my heart opening up and the more positive things I am accomplishing in my life. Do you follow a certain spiritual practice?"}, {"response": 42, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Feb  4, 1998 (16:24)", "body": "sounds great! yes, the conferences I mentioned are all within the spring. my spirituality is a mish mash of beliefs. trends have surfaced and grown through the years but I've never found a 'religion' that suited me. I have powerful ties toward buddhist teachings and really prefer to look to Nature as an entity. I find most of my answers to my inner questions and feel most centered when I can concentrate on the scope of existence. (kinda makes my life hiccups seem miniscule). Teachings and thoughts that move me to find perspective are what I follow... beyond that, I follow my heart! (and it gets me in plenty of trouble!)"}, {"response": 43, "author": "meganb", "date": "Wed, Feb  4, 1998 (20:13)", "body": "Even though I'm following buddhism now, my spirituality has also been a mish-mash of beliefs. I go with what feels right. How long have you been involved in this \"spring\" conference?"}, {"response": 44, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Feb  5, 1998 (18:27)", "body": "I started in another conference that Paul (Paul Terry Wahlus) introduced me to in early 1996. I moved from Austin to Denver in August of 1996 and was 'disconnected' for awhile. I only know a handful of the people in real life (IRL, if you ever see it again) but everyone I've met (IRL and virtually) has been great. All kinds of personalities exist (happily) here. Great thought pool, great support group (when needed). Sadly enough, I kinda go through withdrawl if I don't get to check in at least once a day!"}, {"response": 46, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Feb  6, 1998 (18:28)", "body": "Hey WER, great to see you here! Have fun exploring Megan!"}, {"response": 48, "author": "TIM", "date": "Sun, Nov 15, 1998 (12:11)", "body": "I was raised a Catholic, but, about the time that I graduated from high school, i started really studying the history of the catholic church in relation to it's teachings, and other religions which co-existed from time to time. I began to realize that the teachings of the Church did not bear close scrutiny. For a while I became disenchanted with organized religion in general, Then I found a religious group that preached no hierarchy. This I can live with."}, {"response": 49, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (16:27)", "body": "may I ask the name of this religious group?"}, {"response": 50, "author": "TIM", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (21:50)", "body": "Church of Christ. Each congregation is it's own entity. Anyone can come to worship, dressed as they are. Any baptized Christian can preach, or baptize people or take an active role in the running of the church. You don't have to be baptized by someone from the Church of Christ. In other words, if you were baptized by the Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, whatever. If you are baptized you are baptized."}, {"response": 51, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Nov 17, 1998 (18:38)", "body": "ditto with my church... church o the big rock atop a mountain bike, rollerblades, hiking boots..."}, {"response": 52, "author": "jgross", "date": "Fri, Nov 20, 1998 (13:47)", "body": "Stace, do you have your mountain bike, blades & hiking boots squashed under a big ol' rock? ya mean....are they under a boulder? Is Boulder, Colorado your church? Oh, so you mountain bike, skate, and hike in the underground tunnels under Boulder? ever done all 3 during one church service? any of your gods able to keep up with you? no gods? any goddesses?"}, {"response": 53, "author": "TIM", "date": "Fri, Nov 20, 1998 (15:03)", "body": "Excellent response!"}, {"response": 54, "author": "ratthing", "date": "Sun, Nov 22, 1998 (19:15)", "body": "i didnt even know this conference was here! just goes to show you. hi everybody!"}, {"response": 55, "author": "jgross", "date": "Mon, Nov 23, 1998 (18:33)", "body": "Ray, I didn't even know you were here in this conference. Almost a whole day so far. Ok, Ray, you can come out now..... your presence is affecting the essences that envelope us in here.... can't ya feel the whole atmosphere shifting.... it's getting sensuous, sultry, and oozing with schmoozing.... oh wait, now it's, uh, well....a warm blanket of love seems to be floating in... Ray! .....what are you doin'?"}, {"response": 56, "author": "ratthing", "date": "Mon, Nov 23, 1998 (20:48)", "body": "well, right now i am laughing at your post!"}, {"response": 57, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Nov 25, 1998 (14:05)", "body": "you sure it's not just because Stacey is hiding under the blanket? (especially since she is in SA right now!!!)"}, {"response": 58, "author": "ratthing", "date": "Wed, Nov 25, 1998 (14:52)", "body": "that's right, i forgot that she in is SA!"}, {"response": 59, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 25, 1998 (19:55)", "body": "I left a message with her family earlier about getting together next week when she comes to Austin. Hopefully, she'll get the message."}, {"response": 60, "author": "ratthing", "date": "Wed, Nov 25, 1998 (21:45)", "body": "keep me posted. i will be in dallas from tomorrow (25 November) thru saturday."}, {"response": 61, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Nov 28, 1998 (18:32)", "body": "I just got back from Austin and left a message with Stacey in San Antonio, a search for \"vura\" on infospace turned her up!"}, {"response": 62, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Nov 28, 1998 (18:32)", "body": "Told ya!!! Hear anything from her since it's Monday night and she leaves Wednesday?"}, {"response": 63, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec  1, 1998 (01:30)", "body": "Nope, I did try calling her San Antonio place a couple of times. Don't know how to reach her in Austin."}, {"response": 64, "author": "lovelife", "date": "Wed, Feb 10, 1999 (05:28)", "body": "Not sure how to respond. Most religions believe in a higher being. Most even believe that Jesus was a prophet even the Jews(who still cant get it right). I am not religious, I am a Christian. i go to church because i want to not because a Parish priest tells me ill die if I dont. I read the bible because I want to know more. Im even looking at other religions to see where they are coming from. But noone finds true peace without Jesus. And Jesus is the only one who cheated death. I am the way the truth and the light, no one shall go to heaven except through me. Its in the bible."}, {"response": 65, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Feb 10, 1999 (07:42)", "body": "Why can't, lovelife, the \"Jews get it right\"? Can you elucidate?"}, {"response": 66, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb 11, 1999 (18:48)", "body": "the Jews \"can't get it right\" because they were made deaf and blind to the coming of Christ so that the Gentiles could be \"saved\" as well... its in the bible"}, {"response": 67, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Apr 19, 1999 (16:00)", "body": "I would like to invite all visitors of this conference to the International Conflicts conference here on the Spring: http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/browse/InternationalConflicts/all This new conference is dedicated to the disputes between groups all over the world, be that social, cultural, political or ethnical differences."}, {"response": 68, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Apr 20, 1999 (23:31)", "body": "now, that was an interesting segue..."}, {"response": 69, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Apr 21, 1999 (04:26)", "body": "Wer, what is a segue?"}, {"response": 70, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Apr 21, 1999 (12:06)", "body": "a lead in to something else"}, {"response": 71, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Apr 22, 1999 (10:57)", "body": "Oh, another word for link! Hotlink, hyperlink or dynamic link, I wonder..."}, {"response": 72, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Apr 22, 1999 (12:03)", "body": "sort of..."}, {"response": 73, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Apr 22, 1999 (12:12)", "body": "more like an introduction, Alexander... segue: to make a transition directly from one section or theme, as of music, to another"}, {"response": 74, "author": "moulton", "date": "Mon, Jul 12, 1999 (10:07)", "body": "I grew up in Nebraska but now live in Boston. I was raised in the Jewish tradition, but I now study many spiritual belief systems, and reconcile them with logic and science. Lately I've been reading Thich Nhat Hanh, Daniel Quinn, Rene Girard, and Gil Bailie."}, {"response": 75, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Jul 12, 1999 (12:22)", "body": "Did you know Daniel Quinn is an Austin guy? I've heard a lot about his books, and I first heard about him from Art Rosenblum who flew into Austin one time in his rickety private plane, tryed to settle down at a hippie farm near Manor and instead got ripped off of his life savings of $5,000 by the community there, and returned to Philadelphia somewhat beaten up by the experience. Anyway, he had nothing but great praise for Quinn."}, {"response": 76, "author": "moulton", "date": "Wed, Jul 14, 1999 (11:31)", "body": "I love Quinn. He grew up in Omaha, not far from where I lived as a very young child. His autobiography is terrific."}, {"response": 77, "author": "phi", "date": "Sun, Sep 12, 1999 (22:18)", "body": "Hi. I'm Phil. I'm brand new to the Spring, after hearing about it on another conferencing system (the Well). Grew up religious, but now pursue spirituality outside of rigid walls and definitions. Inclined toward Taoism and Zen."}, {"response": 78, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Sep 13, 1999 (11:42)", "body": "Glad you're coming around here Phil, are you an Austin based person?"}, {"response": 79, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 14, 1999 (19:37)", "body": "Welcome to Spirit, Phil. Let us know something about you..."}, {"response": 80, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Sep 15, 1999 (13:17)", "body": "Phil, nice to meet you! Are you into that Pill of Immortality daoism? I always thaught that was really a neat idea... I'm also pursueing things, sometimes inside and sometimes outside walls, and often enough jumping up and down. (Gosh, I wish I had a cooler intro, but that's that current state, folks!) And if that ever gets too boring, I try pursueing some things THROUGH walls! (That's at least somewhat more spectacular...) Oh, lest I forget this, another Springizens welcome for you: Topic 7 of 65 [porch]: Ramble Response 642 of 644: Stacey Vura (stacey) * Mon, Sep 13, 1999 (16:58) * 1 lines WELCOME PHIL!"}, {"response": 81, "author": "ironfolk", "date": "Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (14:26)", "body": "Hello Terry and folks. I have never been on a chat line ever. I read about the Spirit conference in the dec. issue of utne and want to talk about HSP's. I am on Vancouver Island in Canada and It is Dec. 2000. Are there any Highly Sensitive People out there to talk to? Thanks."}, {"response": 82, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (14:39)", "body": "You may check out Paraspring conference - Wolf, the hostess of the conference is a sensitive and most interesting lady. Please make yourself comfortable and I extend aloha and welcome to Spring! (My conference is Geo...)"}, {"response": 83, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, May  3, 2001 (11:33)", "body": "We'd love to talk about Vancouver Island! Mady, come back!"}, {"response": 84, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Thu, May 24, 2001 (05:37)", "body": "MSN has a HSP message board ....and some links from there .. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 10, "subject": "Williams Meyers", "response_count": 11, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep  9, 1997 (09:46)", "body": "UPDATE III 9 September 1997 Dear Friends, Here's the latest: Still working as desktop publisher in the production department at Columbia University Press, I work with book designers in laying out books -- using the software program QuarkXPress on a Macintosh \"Power PC\" computer to do the on-screen \"electronic paste-up\" now required to prepare all the pages of a book (both typography and graphics) and perfect them in every detail before sending the book off (on disk) to be printed and bound. After taking two graphic-design courses in the spring, I came up with a small typographical portfolio that may be of some use in the future. I'll be putting together a basic book-design portfolio during the rest of the summer and the fall. By the end of the year I should be ready to take on some book-design jobs of my own. The design director at CUPress has been helping me out with this effort. I'm still sub-letting a beautiful apartment in Washington Heights, north of the George Washington Bridge, with a view of the bridge and the Hudson River. It's in a co-op apartment building which has limitations on the amount of time an apartment can be sub-leased -- but, providing I get the approval of the co-op board at the end of each year, I could still be at the same address for as long as another two and a half years. Whenever I have to move, I would want to stay in the same neighborhood. It's only seven subway stops away from the Columbia campus, where I work, and a relatively short commute each day. Also, of course, the rent level there is right for me -- and, by now, the neighborhood feels like home. All our family's kids seem to be doing well. Henry is happily married to Kitty in Washington, DC, and continues to take on increasing responsibility in the Environmental Protection Agency. Christine continues to work as a physician's assistant in a family-practice clinic in Seattle, but has been giving serious thought to doing volunteer medical work abroad. Genevieve will be returning in the fall to the California School of Arts & Crafts in Oakland for her second year of study toward a degree in art. Rose graduated from the Chicago Institute of Art two years ago and remains in Chicago, working in computer graphics. Mary's ashes, in the meantime, have dissolved into the Atlantic. Since her death, I have been a practicing Buddhist, and for the most part I study the teachings of the Dalai Lama as an educational aid to my own meditation. This year I took my two weeks of vacation in June in order to attend the Dalai Lama's three days of teachings in upstate New York; four days of teachings in Los Angeles; and the Peacemaking Conference in San Francisco, where Nobel Peace Prize laureates Josi Ramos Hortas of East Timor, Rigoberta Mencchu of Guatemala (her sister, actually, standing in for her), and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, among other major human-rights advocates (such as Harry Wu), addressed the issues of nonviolent conflict resolution among inner-city youth and the active use of civil disobedience to protest human-rights violations around the world. I also relate especially well to the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism as passed down through the Western mind of Prof. Robert Thurman, the preeminent academic authority on the subject, who conveniently teaches at Columbia University and lives nearby. I helped to get Prof. Thurman signed up with CUPress to edit a reference volume on Eastern religions, and am hoping to be able to work in some editorial capacity on that. I already edit his audiocassette albums for Tibet House, here in New York, and recently published an edited version of one of his Basic Buddhism lectures in the local (and L.A.) journal Free Spirit. That could lead to a book of such lectures, which we've been talking about with a friendly publisher. I'm also still connected -- hanging by a thread, as yet unbroken -- to the New York art-book publisher Stuart, Tabori & Chang, through my literary agent Sara Jane Freyman, with the proposal for an illustrated biography, The Dalai Lama of Tibet. The editor there asked in January for ten more pages, in addition to the three interior pages and cover painting originally submitted, to reassure her colleagues of our ability to sustain a dramatic and sequential narrative in an illustrated format. By September I hope to be able to turn in five new pages, inked and colored, for their review, in the hope that five pages, and not ten, will allay any anxieties or uncertainties about our capabilities. I believe the combined illustrative forces of my friends Dennis Janke, Marjorie Strauss, and Marc Greene should be enough to convince anyone on that point -- but production is a long-term, time-consuming task when there is no seed/support money and everyone must fit in the project, wherever possible, around the demands of their paying jobs. A contract with an advance would make a tremendous difference, but publishers are very cautious and conservative these days -- they're losing money as ne"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep  9, 1997 (09:53)", "body": "20 January 1997 To bring all my friends up to date at once, here's what's been happening with me: * I've been working long hours at Columbia University Press, working with designers in the production of books with QuarkXPress; I've also begun taking some classes in basic design & typography at the Fashion Institute of Technology in order to acquire and expand my own skills in book design. And I've been learning how to put this all presentably on a Web site with the assistance of my friend Marc Greene. It's been a long time coming, but the site is due for a major expansion soon, with a new art gallery, among other things. * The Dalai Lama of Tibet -- the Illustrated Life Story has been my major personal project for the last three years. My feeling for a long time has been that the book would be a hot and highly marketable item if it came out before the release of the upcoming movies about the Dalai Lama -- Kundun by Scorsese; Seven Years in Tibet by Annaud; and two or three others in the works, one by Oliver Stone. But the first two movies mentioned are due to be released by the end of 1997, and any book we return to work on now, should a publisher finally offer us a contract, would need at least two years to be produced and distributed. I would anticipate spin-off comic (or graphic-novel) versions of these movies, once the money has been generated to finance them. It's been frustrating for the last year and a half, having conceived of the idea originally and wanting to come out first with the best. Money has been a problem all along in getting the project moving. The first artist I asked to collaborate with me on the book -- Eva Van Dam, the Dutch artist responsible for the graphic novel called The Magic Life of Milarepa, which inspired this one -- demanded $500 a page to produce anything, even as samples to be included in a proposal. Not having great cash reserves, I had no choice but to look for someone else, then met Alex Grey, and in the forging of a new friendship, got his agreement to produce some sample art for interior pages (with the assistance, also volunteer, of Dennis Janke & Marjorie Strauss, of DC Comics); I also paid Alex a token $1,000 for a cover portrait of the Dalai Lama which could probably sell for ten times that much, and it's such a masterwork in itself that it has lent great weight to the proposal package that's been^Emaking the rounds of publishers, and has helped to keep the project alive. Now, after many attempts by my agent Sara Jane Freyman to find a publisher for the book, we finally have one -- Stuart, Tabori & Chang, \"the illustrated-book publisher\" in New York -- which has expressed enough interest in the project to invite all of us involved with it to their offices for a meeting about it. The editor, Erica Marcus, who called the meeting, liked the idea of a graphic novel based on the life of the Dalai Lama, but had some criticisms of the sample interior pages, particularly the typography, and asked that those pages be done over with some minor changes; and she also asked for eleven additional pages, not in color but finished in black & white -- dealing with the story of the discovery of the young Dalai Lama that brings Part One to an end. She asked for this additional material in order to have a sure sense of our ability to sustain a coherent narrative with a dramatic continuity that's engaging and powerful enough to sell a lot of books. Unfortunately, Alex is no more enamored of rendering sequential art than he ever was -- he just couldn't make the leap, though he gave it a good try -- and has no problem making the money he needs to support his family, being what he undeniably and most fundamentally is: a highly successful painter of visionary art. It was regrettable, I thought, that the art-book editor we met with did not have more appreciation of the potential offered by his being there in her office at all. I was already prepared myself to accommodate Alex to whatever level he felt comfortable with, valuing his collaboration to the greatest extent. But to produce eleven more pages of the Dalai Lama story -- which for Alex can be no other than time-consuming and highly meticulous work, yet with no sure promise of any financial compensation, just the promise to accept the book and push it at the acquisitions meeting -- is, under the circumstances of his life, understandably too much to ask. Even if I were to raise enough money to pay him the $500 apiece for those pages that Eva Van Dam was asking, I think he would probably still prefer not to do it. Having just finished a major work -- an altariece/triptych with seven panels, called The Nature of Mind -- he's hard at work now on his next book. Sara Jane told me after the meeting with the Stuart, Tabori & Chang editor that she thought Erica was right -- that more substantial material for the Dalai Lama story was definitely needed; that this was undoubtedly why the many other publishers who had expressed interest originally"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Feb  5, 1998 (23:25)", "body": "Latest from William: 3 February 1998 This is to let you know that Christine is in the middle of her eight-month trip through southeast Asia, and, after a month in India, is currently trekking in Nepal, with a home base in Kathmandu. She can be contacted there during the first two weeks of February and, wherever she may be on this trip (Thailand and Vietnam are next), by phone and e-mail: Telephone: 1-800-864-8000 206-548-0061# press 1 leave message E-mail: cmeyers38@hotmail.com Mail: c/o Heather Harder 502 South Fremont Avenue, Apt. 622 Tampa, FL 33606 Christine's friend Heather will be leaving on the 24th of this month to rendezvous with her in Bangkok. She will be bringing her any mail we send her. Christine sends her love to everybody and says she looks forward to getting back in August and visiting with us all soon after that. Love to all William"}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct  4, 1999 (12:21)", "body": "Something recent by William, who I haven't heard from for a while: http://www.newstrolls.com/news/dev/wmeyers/index.html \"This has been a century of war. Ever since the Great War delivered a traumatic blow to civilization\ufffds sense of permanence and security, the world has endured an unending scourge of increasingly genocidal wars. With the exponential growth of world population and the inevitable conflicts among self-serving and expansive nations, the triumph of militarism as the primary means of conflict resolution has been all but assured. Add a blind dedication to perpetual economic growth, and the result for all of us has been the devastation of life, habitat, and cultural heritage on a formerly unimaginable scale. Many of us have grown used to the enormities and pay little heed to the less than awesomely devastating while whole peoples and cultures\ufffdnot to mention species and ecosystems\ufffdare systematically destroyed. Yet some cultures and systems of belief have evolved to a degree of such beauty and complexity\ufffdand what sometimes seems to be a level of enlightened wisdom\ufffdthat we can\ufffdt help but take notice of their fragility, and feel moved to take some action to save them, because their destruction is simply too painful to watch.\""}, {"response": 5, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (13:30)", "body": "We do then to overlook these momentous shifts in species and plant life in the morass of sensationalism on the news."}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Apr 30, 2001 (01:19)", "body": "William, come out of the woodwork!"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Jul  9, 2001 (10:34)", "body": "William Meyers has surfaced! I got an email from him while on the road. William's thriving at Columbia University and just had a great time down in the St. John Islands in the Carribean. He's working on a new web site but it's under wraps for now. His new girlfriend is attractive and brainy, seeming to be quite his equal (or maybe even better half) though I haven't met her yet. I'm glad William has emerged from seclusion and depression. He seems alive again and full of incisive and sometimes biting comments that cut through all the trivia and hit at hard truths. He's beginning to look like the new and improved revised version of the William of old."}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Sep 19, 2001 (20:39)", "body": "William Meyers A Brief Biography The Fifties Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, son of a war veteran, he grew up in the post-war prosperity, attending the well-funded schools of the day, and graduating from high school in 1960 as a \"National Merit Scholar.\" The Sixties A scholarship to Columbia University led to his move to New York City, where he spent his four years of college, graduating \"Summa Cum Laude\" with a B.A. in English Literature in 1964. (For more information about his subsequent education, please go to: Resume). After a long trip through Europe, he returned to New York and worked for a year and a half as an assistant editor for a book publisher. A freelance writing assignment in Washington, D.C., led finally to a move to San Francisco, where he began to write and publish stories. The Seventies He turned his attention to editing the books of a spiritual teacher with a large following. The woman with whom he was living also became an active member of this following, and helped to fund the publication of its books. They soon married and had a child. When they went on to found an experimental collective community in the farmland of Tennessee, she helped to fund the purchase of printing equipment and the construction of a publishing house, where he worked as an editor and learned the fundamentals of graphic production. The Eighties After they left the farm -- now with three children -- and returned to California, his wife pursued her pre-med studies while he returned to work for various graphic-production houses in San Francisco. At the same time he attended night classes at the City College of San Francisco, taking specialized courses in typography, lithography, and printmaking. During the three years that his wife lived with their three children in Guadalajara, attending medical school, he went back and forth, importing the visionary art of an indigenous culture in Mexico for sale in California. He returned ever more frequently to work in California, finally managing a type & design shop in Marin County, north of San Francisco. The Nineties An internship for his wife at a hospital in Connecticut, and the establishment of her practice there later as a doctor, led to the reunion of their family in Connecticut and to his working again in New York City, where he was able to return to writing for magazines and editing books. He also returned to working in graphic production, in order to keep up with the revolutionary changes taking place in the printing industry -- now radically changed by the explosion of digital technology. As desktop publisher for Columbia University Press, he acquired the skills for working in both print and electronic media."}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 25, 2001 (00:14)", "body": "From: William Meyers To: tincanman99@aol.com, paul@spring.net, melvyn@freewwweb.com, mmc@well.com, moon93@aol.com, pgribbin@megs.inet.net, malysaght@aol.com, dfrohman@aol.com Subject: a subway ride Postapocalyptic Meditations 23 September 2001 Thursday morning of last week I was taking the subway to work as usual, about nine in the morning, down from Morningside Heights to our office on 62nd Street, across from Lincoln Center. The train was packed full of people, as it always is in the morning rush hour, and I found a nook in which to tuck myself, next to the motorman's small compartment, at thefront of the train. There was enough space around me there to hold up my copy of the day's newspaper and read the first paragraphs of the stories on the front page, but only by keeping the paper folded in half. BUSH ORDERS HEAVY BOMBERS NEAR AFGHANS; DEMANDS BIN LADEN NOW, NOT NEGOTIATIONS That was the headline on the Late Edition of Thursday's Times. At the 96th Street station, where the local train shares the platform with the express and much movement of people from one train to the other goes on, a moment of panic suddenly struck. Shouts of alarm, screams of terror grabbed everyone's attention in the car where I was still standing. Outside the window people were running past the front of the train and toward the 94th Street exit. Inside the car people were yelling, \"What's happening? What's going on?\" Outside on the platform, they were too busy trying to get away to hear anything but their own terrified voices. It occurred to me that at that moment, or any succeeding one, a blinding white flash and explosion could instantly obliterate me and everyone around me. I waited for that to happen, as one moment succeeded the next. The crush of beings outside the train kept struggling for the exit. Then the door of the motorman's compartment opened, and the motorman -- tall and commanding, studded with communications gear -- emerged to assess the scene. I was thinking, \"Just keep moving, man!\" But I couldn't utter a word. He spoke something into his intercom about how there was \"an altercation\" on the platform that needed to be investigated. Then he got back into his compartment and shut the door. I prayed that that would be the end of it and the doors of the train would close. The doors closed, and the train moved out. The south end of the platform slipped by, and the lights of the station fell behind us, overtaken by the darkness of the tunnel. People looked at each other in fear and relief. At some point before we reached the next station, 86th Street -- a local stop -- I realized how much adrenalin had been pumping through my body. Slumping against the door of the motorman's compartment, I closed my eyes and waited for the enormous rush of energy to pass. By the time we reached 66th Street, where I exited the subway, I was thinking that the story of whatever had happened back there would be emerging in the media soon and that I should be on the lookout and looking closely for it. The person in the token booth at 66th Street had no idea what had happened back up the line. It was still too early, I thought. What could have happened? What did \"altercation\" mean? Had a fistfight broken out? Had it been \"to the death\"? Did one or both of the fighters look Arabic? Had one of them pulled a gun, or a bomb, or a flask of anthrax? Nothing was reported later in the media. At least nothing came within range of my own sensors. Apparently it had been just another routine incident -- one of all too many that have been occurring in our lives here for the last couple of weeks. I think it would be safe to say that the stressload in Manhattan has been reaching a maximum tolerance level. But it's the new reality. -- Wm"}, {"response": 10, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (14:50)", "body": "Just got some printed stuff from William. But it's print!"}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Feb 17, 2004 (22:47)", "body": "His website is still at http://spring.net/wmmeyers/ but it's sorely in need of an update. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 11, "subject": "saving the world", "response_count": 44, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "marcury", "date": "Thu, Aug 29, 1996 (23:58)", "body": "Beats me. Snorg"}, {"response": 2, "author": "william", "date": "Thu, Sep  5, 1996 (01:52)", "body": "No one's interested in saving the world? Does that mean no one's aware of what's going on? Surely there must be someone out there who has a clue?"}, {"response": 3, "author": "william", "date": "Mon, Sep  9, 1996 (00:55)", "body": "How do we save the Headwater redwood grove for starters? (Does anybody know of any recent developments with that?) And, for the larger picture, how can we stop the ongoing devastation of the earth by clearcutting? A recent visit to the Northwest coastal forests revealed a situation beyond the worst imaginings. Defenders of the natural ecology have been chaining themselves to big trees, even spiking them to kick back chainsaws in loggers' faces. What's the answer?"}, {"response": 4, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Sep 14, 1996 (15:48)", "body": "The biggest solution to deforestation is the production of industrial grade hemp. What one also needs to remember about the US forest service is that it is part of the department of agriculture, so that needs to be fixed also. Demographical balance? You mean like One World Race, One World Government, One World Religion? I have to disagree. That would do the same to people and ideas that commercial farming has done to plant differentiation. Gotta run for now, peace, love, and sunshine."}, {"response": 5, "author": "william", "date": "Mon, Sep 16, 1996 (00:04)", "body": "Demographical balance means stabilizing the population of the world so that it doesn't consume and destroy the natural environment which gave birth to it -- and which still sustains it. Balancing the birth/death ratio (otherwise known as ZPG) would at least give the planet a fighting chance. Rather than encouraging world homogeneity, it would encourage cultural diversity and the preservation of native cultures, by lessening the rate of their absorption into a multinational economy of endlessly explosive growth. Industrial-grade hemp to take the load off the forests is a good idea, but one not likely to be realized for years to come, as the silly debate about legalizing cannabis goes on and on. The last of the virgin forests, meanwhile, are falling."}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Sep 18, 1996 (15:29)", "body": "Dismissing an idea because it would take years to achieve is defeatist. ZPG, or better yet, negative population growth will also not be realized in the immediate future because of religion. However, much like decriminalizing industrial-grade hemp, it is worthy of educating yourself and others about. On the topic, are you familiar with the Church of Euthanasia? Sounds like even if you disagree, you might get a kick out of their materials. They are on the web, but their address is lost in my head at the moment. WER"}, {"response": 7, "author": "william", "date": "Fri, Sep 20, 1996 (01:18)", "body": "You're mostly right about ZPG\ufffdbeing stymied by religion, but it's worthy of note that the Dalai Lama of Tibet -- our preeminent Buddhist -- has come out in strong support of planetary birth control. In light of Tibet's shrinking population and the forced abortions and sterilizations imposed on Tibetans by the Chinese, one would imagine it would be even harder for the Dalai Lama to throw his weight behind that. But he has -- short of abortion encouragement. Church of Euthanasia is a relevant topic. Buddhists, who believe in infinite future reincarnations, are down on any form of suicide, including by consent (a la Kevorkian), out of concern for messing up one's karma."}, {"response": 8, "author": "boyce2", "date": "Fri, Sep 20, 1996 (18:45)", "body": "What's so great about old-growth forests? How many of them is enough? Does anyone really know that ZPG is necessary? How can you know what technology will be developed in the future? How can you know what population that technology will enable the earth to support?"}, {"response": 9, "author": "mmc", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (13:39)", "body": "Good questions. The interesting thing about ecosystems like old-growth forests and rainforests is that they are so rich in diversity. A friend of mine is a biologist at the California Academy of Sciences, and he says that biologists estimate that there are literally millions of unclassified species of plants and animals. Since they're not classified, we have no idea what their role in the biosphere might be, or what beneficial uses they might eventually offer. Since we don't know, there's considerable risk in eliminating them before we find out. It's sort of like the Hippocratic oath, which suggests that, first, we do no harm. Paul Ehrlich, who wrote *Population Bomb* in the late '60s or so, was a persuasive apologist for ZPG back then. Since then we've added a couple of billion people and watched the planetary ecosystem deteriorate, losing a couple of species a day to extinction, experiencing global warming, hitting the wall on the green revolution, having trouble finding enough drinking water, etc. In order to enjoy the technological benefits that may be developed in the future, it's necessary that we *have* a future; and at the rate we're going, that's actually in question."}, {"response": 10, "author": "fig", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (17:05)", "body": "Certainly, one approach is to \"think globally and act locally.\" Doing so is necessary and makes a big difference. But in many cases, the greatest damage is being done on global scales through the use of industrial pollutants and industrial-level practic es. This includes our American love affair with (and addiction to) the internal combustion engine, China's ramping up to a coal-powered industrial economy, Brazil's wholesaling of the rainforest and the general political climate that forces most underdev loped countries to rely on subsistence farming practices that result in huge losses of arable land. We cannot reach most of the people who would \"act locally\" outside of the U.S. and the wealthy developed world. And if we could, they would think us typical arrogant Americans to try and deny them access to what little wealth they could gain in the short term at the expense of their immediate environment. So, we should look at making a huge difference here at home, first, because our lifestyle uses far more resources per capita than do those of Chinese or Brazilian or Ethiopian peasant farmers. I know first-hand the huge gap between what I consumed on the Farm and what I consume now. There is a happy medium level at which I could survive very well here. But how many Americans are willing to reduce their standards of living voluntarily? Not very many, I'll bet. Maybe if we use the media we have access to as a microphone to educate and illustrate, we can begin to get the point across that if we don't change what we have the power to change in our own backyards, those changes will be made for our children in the f uture in a much more brutal manner. Maybe we can use this medium to show how, in just over a century of industrialization, we have changed the course of Nature to a dangerous one for our children and grandchildren."}, {"response": 11, "author": "mmc", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (20:20)", "body": "When I was listening to Helen Caldicott on the radio last week, she said Australia had done a lot of work on photovoltaics, and that the economic factors had changed in the last few years, to the point where photovoltaics were feasible. She said she'd talked to some people at Los Alamos National Labs about using photovoltaics in the desert. She didn't say whether they'd thought it was a good idea. But that's the kind of technological assistance that we could offer to the developing world--of course, you're right that we'd need to adopt it ourselves first. But if we could have China skip the coal-fired and nuclear power plants and go directly to photovoltaics to power their rising standard of living, we could mitigate the negative impact of that many people increasing their demands for goodies. I used to think Al Gore would work in that direction. I'm not so sure any more. I know he understands the science behind energy and population and viability; but I think he figures the politics are against it."}, {"response": 12, "author": "fig", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (20:55)", "body": "Let's hope ol' Al was just waiting for a second term. (Of course, then, he won't want to ruin his chances to be president. Damn.) Whoever can get China to go along with a sane development plan will be one hell of a diplomat. Orville Schell, a China expert, seems completely pessimistic about the future there as new industry is creating pollution already on a monumental scale. And p ower generation is just a small part of it. The Yellow River and the Yangtse are on fast tracks to being ruined. Capitalist fever has struck bigtime and nobody wants to follow the Gradual School. This is a case of the U.S. getting what it always wanted diplomatically and now realizing how you have to be careful what you wish for. Where have you gone, Confucius and Bodhidharma?"}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 24, 1996 (07:07)", "body": "China and India represent, what, 2 billion out of 6 billion people. And each of these people has a yearly income of a couple hundred dollars. I don't know the exact figures. It's about a third of the worlds population and a tiny fraction of the worlds gnp and goods. If you take these massive numbers and add in expectations of a better life, like the one Clif has in Mill Valley or I have in Austin, then these coal plants have to rev up to provide electricity for all the tvs, computers, telephones, answering machines, refridgerators, microwaves, hair dryers, and other goods that have now become basic necessities. The answer is clearly in low voltage appliances (12 V), solar power, and wireless. China and India don't need massive power and telephone grids, they need cellphones and notebooks with wireless packet. And they need household appliances that use direct current powered by rooftop solar panels. This would make much more sense than coal plants everywhere (though boyce, being a nuclear expert, might recommend another alternative). I hope Gore win will in 2000 and come out of the closet. I hope that the \"closet\", in this case, is a man who cares about the environment as the book he wrote (assisted by Albert Bates) tends to indicate. But I also know that getting elected is the name of the game now and for the next four years he's going to be issuing sound bytes that turn into percentage points in the polls."}, {"response": 14, "author": "william", "date": "Wed, Sep 25, 1996 (01:20)", "body": "What's so great about old-growth forests? What's so great about old people? What's so great about highly evolved species? Or pure water? Or clean air? What's so great about high consciousness or clear light? Some things allow for more life and love, and some things allow for less. \"First do no harm.\" I read occasional pieces in the NYTimes about such things as the prison camps in North Korea and the genocide in Rwanda and the massacre of elephant families in Zaire (? one of those elephant countries in Africa) and wonder if we don't do collective harm as a species by simply existing. China will do nothing to ameliorate the effects of its conversion to fossil-fuel self-indulgence. There's no more recalcitrant a great power on the planet. Our only hope for future environmental preservation is to set so shining an example of how to co-exist wisely and compassionately with the rest of the world that it will be charmed -- yes, charmed and allured and\ufffdinexplicably compelled -- into joining us. I think Gore has the capacity to do that, but our capacity to endure the prevailing cynicism of another four years of Clinton is hard to imagine. Gore has had to backtrack so hard from his visionary environmental politics of the late 80s and early 90s in order to co-exist to Clinton that one wonders if he could ever reach up high enough to get it back. I was moved by his story of his sister's death from cancer, but I was also repelled by his political exhibitionism, and his willingness to do or say anythi g to sway the crowd. I'm voting for Ralph Nader and adding another iota of legitimacy to the Green Party."}, {"response": 15, "author": "boyce2", "date": "Thu, Sep 26, 1996 (14:03)", "body": "> The interesting thing about ecosystems like old-growth forests and rainforests > is that they are so rich in diversity. A friend of mine is a biologist at the > California Academy of Sciences, and he says that biologists estimate that > there are literally millions of unclassified species of plants and animals. > Since they're not classified, we have no idea what their role in the biosphere > might be, or what beneficial uses they might eventually offer. I doubt you'll find any biologist who believes that any unclassified species plays a crucial role in the functionality of the biosphere as a whole. As to what uses we may find in the future for these species, you're absolutely right, we may be shooting ourselves in the foot by eliminating them. But like everything else, you have to weight the potential costs against the potential benefits, otherwise we'd all have to stay in our houses for fear of stepping on the last belgian sand flea. > Since we don't know, there's considerable risk in eliminating them before we > find out. It's sort of like the Hippocratic oath, which suggests that, first, > we do no harm. Impossible. You can't live your life without doing harm to some other creature and impacting in some way some part of the biosphere. You eat, you breathe, you drink, all of these actions change the planet irreversibly, and make life harder for some species and more difficult for others; there's no way around it. That's why the question of RISK is so important, of each action we take we must ascertain the potential benefits, costs and the probabilities of the potential outcomes, and make an informed dec sion based on this information. > In order to enjoy the technological benefits that may be developed in the > future, it's necessary that we *have* a future; and at the rate we're going, > that's actually in question. Technological benefits will not only be enjoyed in the future, they will ENABLE the future of humans on earth. There's no way the earth, even in its most pristine past could have supported 6 billion hunter/gatherers for a year. Technology (primarily agriculture) has enabled this population growth. Future technology may make the earth capable of sustaining even larger populations. > When I was listening to Helen Caldicott on the radio last week, > she said Australia had done a lot of work on photovoltaics, > and that the economic factors had changed in the last few > years, to the point where photovoltaics were feasible. She said > she'd talked to some people at Los Alamos National Labs about > using photovoltaics in the desert. She didn't say whether > they'd thought it was a good idea. I'm consistently surprised that people who advocate environmentally safe power continue to suggest photovoltaics as an alternative. The fact is, no existing technology even comes close to nuclear power in terms of low environmental impact. They're small and clean. Even with 100% conversion rate, the photovoltaic plant necessary to replace a nuclear power plant would be enormous (tens of square miles). The environmental impact of keeping that large a surface area of the earth from ever again seeing the light of day is unknown, but it would certainly involve wholesale changes in the local biosphere. The plant necessary to build the photovoltaics would be considerably smaller, but the chemical processes therein aren't what you'd call clean, involving large volumes of caustic chemicals and toxic solvents. > What's so great about old-growth forests? What's so great about old people? > What's so great about highly evolved species? Or pure water? Or clean air? > What's so great about high consciousness or clear light? Old forests? I don't know, they're fun to hike through, if they're public land. But as far as substantive benefit to the biosphere goes, new growth might be better... Old people? They're fun to have around, they have all that wisdom and stuff. Plus there's their ability to enter into a social contract, and for that they get protected status, as all sentient beings do, at least in this country. Highly evolved species? In a word: sentience. Pure water? Doesn't exist in appreciable quantities, never has. Clean air? Sentient beings seem to like to breathe it, as do their pets. High consciousness? How high is high? Clear light? What the hell is clear light? > \"First do no harm.\" I read occasional pieces in the NYTimes about such things > as the prison camps in North Korea and the genocide in Rwanda and the massacre > of elephant families in Zaire (? one of those elephant countries in Africa > and wonder if we don't do collective harm as a species by simply existing. Bingo, but I'm disenchanted with the alternative... > I'm voting for Ralph Nader and adding another iota of legitimacy to the Green > Party. I think you'll find a world run by Luddites to be dirtier and more violent than you expected."}, {"response": 16, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Sep 27, 1996 (14:18)", "body": "Extropian, are you boyce2? Or just a very vocal technocrat? It was hard to tell from your responses and dis-(or just mis-)information. What is your ideal carrying capacity for the earth? How about the maximum sustainable population of humanity? At what point do negative returns start because humanity is too large a percentage of the biomass. There is a finite mass to the earth, therefore a finite amount of building materials for more biomass. Anyway, I gotta run for now, WER"}, {"response": 17, "author": "mmc", "date": "Fri, Sep 27, 1996 (14:58)", "body": "Terry said something about you being a nuclear engineer, boyce2? Do you count the fossil fuels used in mining, transporting, refining, transporting, disposing (oops, we don't really have a place to dispose of the stuff yet) of the nuclear fuel in your calculation that it's the cleanest power source in sight? Tens of square miles isn't such a big deal when you look at the Mojave."}, {"response": 18, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Sep 27, 1996 (16:10)", "body": "I may have misrepresented boyces calling, he's an ME grad student with a strong focus in nuclear energy. Photovoltaics appeal is the fact that it eliminates the onerous grid of wires that run all over our landscape and localizes energy at the household level. I would be curious about boyces response to the disposal issue."}, {"response": 19, "author": "boyce2", "date": "Sun, Sep 29, 1996 (21:16)", "body": "> Do you count the fossil fuels used in mining, transporting, refining, > transporting, disposing (oops, we don't really have a place to dispose > of the stuff yet) of the nuclear fuel in your calculation that it's the > cleanest power source in sight? In a word: Yes. Pick any other source, and you'll find it has similar associated costs. In general these costs are going to run higher because of the comparatively higher volume of machinery (in the case of wind and solar power) or fuel (in the case of coal, oil and natural gas). The only things that're even close in terms of cleanliness are geothermal and hydroelectric power, both of which are intrinsically limited by location and the amount of power that can be generated over time. The key feature of nuclear power as a low contributor to extraneous pollution (that coming from points in the fuel cycle other than the use stage) is the energy density of nuclear fuel. There is as much retrievable energy in a thimbleful of nuclear fuel as in a couple railroad cars full of coal. Hence mining costs, transportation costs, and refining costs are all proportionately smaller, as is fossil fuel use in each of these processes. > Tens of square miles isn't such a big deal when you look at the Mojave. That's true, unless you're an engineer looking to build what would be the largest engineered system ever designed, or an environmentalist looking to stop the devastation of tens of thousands of acres of pristine desert ecosystem, then it starts looking very big indeed. Oh, and another thing, those tens of square miles could replace ONE nuclear power plant, so you'd need 500 times that to service the electrical needs of the entire US. > Photovoltaics appeal is the fact that it eliminates the onerous grid of > wires that run all over our landscape and localizes energy at the household > level. I agree, the most promising use of photovoltaics, and solar power in general, is in the small capacity end use situation, the home. Industrial power almost certainly has to come from a more concentrated source than solar power, which at the distance of earth's orbit, is woefully diffuse. However, I doubt that we'll ever be free of the grid, it enables dependable electricity from disparate sources: energy security. You don't want to lose your hot water because it's overcast in the dead of winter. > I would be curious about boyces response to the disposal issue. Waste disposal? Sure, I can tell you anything you want to know about it. I submit that Yucca mountain, on the Nevada test site, is the ideal place for civilian high level radioactive waste. The surrounding desert is already so crapped up from decades of subterranean nuclear weapons testing that a couple million extra curies in a highly engineered repository is the pollution equivalent of peeing in Boston harbor. The issue at this point is purely political. Get this, the same Nevada legislators that don't want a waste repository, in the past have gotten bent out of shape at lans to curtail bomb testing on the same soil. Clinton will probably veto the current legislation aiming to establish the repository in Nevada in exchange for political favors from these legislators, as most Americans believe that putting high level waste in one national repository is far safer than keeping it onsite at 100 different facilities across the country. The technical problems are essentially solved, the political ones have proven to be more complex."}, {"response": 20, "author": "Mixu", "date": "Mon, Dec  2, 1996 (03:35)", "body": "Hmm... this is going to be a collected answer to the previous topics, since I've been away for some time... I think the world population isn't the problem at the moment, it is the consuming of goods. By producing the food ecologically, not economically, would enable the world to support at least 10 billion people. There aren't too many people, but too many cars, meat factories and modern fishing vessels. The problem of fresh water is another thing. Theoretically you could clean the water, but in practice it would be impossible. Water is as essential to life as oxygen, but we are wasting both of them carelessly. There's limited amount of both, and actually the amount of oxygen is decreasing, since some molecules gain escape velocity all the time. And, of course, there's the issue of energy. Our culture requires ridiculous amounts of energy in the form of electricity and heat. A Finnish researcher pointed out that using electricity for heating is a great fallacy, since the electricity is at first produced by heat. IT's like re-inventing the wheel. He also said that using fission energy to produce electricity is uneconomical because of the low gain ratio. According to him, the only plausible use of fission is heat production. In our discussion we found it quite strange that many scientist dislike nuclear power, and the situation with engineers is just the opposite... Saving of the world begins from your own head. After all, there are about 5.8 billion of those heads... The main point in the western countries is of course to cut down consumption. I find it strange, that the Chinese or the Africans live in poverty, while some of us have two cars, two houses and surplus of preprocessed food... Reminds me of Mahatma Gandhi. When a reporter asked him what was his opinion about the western civilization, he replied: \"I think it would be a good idea.\" Yes, it would."}, {"response": 21, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Dec  2, 1996 (19:06)", "body": "What a great Ghandi quote."}, {"response": 22, "author": "mmc", "date": "Mon, Jan  6, 1997 (17:37)", "body": "Indeed. Mika-Petri, do you have any ideas on how to move the \"advanced\" countries more towards restraint in their consumption? The U.S. made some token efforts under Jimmy Carter - tax credits for solar energy, for example - but I haven't seen anything since then."}, {"response": 23, "author": "bob99", "date": "Thu, Jan  9, 1997 (22:51)", "body": "What about the news reports of mutated frogs all over the country? For those who missed it, frogs have been showing up with one leg, three legs, or no legs. Other anomolies have been even more groteque. Is this an ecological problem? Is anyone paying attention or are the naysayers still in the ascendance?"}, {"response": 24, "author": "bob99", "date": "Thu, Jan  9, 1997 (22:51)", "body": "What about the news reports of mutated frogs all over the country? For those who missed it, frogs have been showing up with one leg, three legs, or no legs. Other anomolies have been even more groteque. Is this an ecological problem? Is anyone paying attention or are the naysayers still in the ascendance?"}, {"response": 25, "author": "bob99", "date": "Thu, Jan  9, 1997 (22:51)", "body": "What about the news reports of mutated frogs all over the country? For those who missed it, frogs have been showing up with one leg, three legs, or no legs. Other anomolies have been even more groteque. Is this an ecological problem? Is anyone paying attention or are the naysayers still in the ascendance?"}, {"response": 26, "author": "bob99", "date": "Thu, Jan  9, 1997 (22:51)", "body": "What about the news reports of mutated frogs all over the country? For those who missed it, frogs have been showing up with one leg, three legs, or no legs. Other anomolies have been even more groteque. Is this an ecological problem? Is anyone paying attention or are the naysayers still in the ascendance?"}, {"response": 27, "author": "Mixu", "date": "Fri, Jan 10, 1997 (10:56)", "body": "(TO mmc) Well, I am growing more and more cynical day by day. I fear that the only thing that really makes the \"advanced\" countries to cut down their consumption is the to-be invasion of the chinese and indian people. It is a sad vision, but I'm afraid it CAN happen (of course, that wouldn't be a problem in the USA - you are protected by the oceans...) When 3 billion people run out of food, they can get it by simply walking to somewhere where food exists. And they will walk over the previous inhabitants. Scary thought, isn't it?"}, {"response": 28, "author": "mmc", "date": "Thu, Mar  6, 1997 (13:21)", "body": "Not the kind of thing one wants to think about in this day and age. But not necessarily how things are going to happen, either. For one thing, the \"advanced\" countries have all these lovely weapons to keep the starving multitudes at bay. And who knows, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse may still have their mounts. Or, on a more cheerful note, perhaps China's birth-control policy will bear fruit and their pepole will bear fewer children. And there's always the dream that China will skip some of the unfortunate portions of the Industrial Revolution and move directly into the Information Age. Of course, they'll still have to figure out how to feed all their people, and the more they participate in the Information Age, the more they're going to want chickens instead of rice, which is going to be a problem. Maybe we should all get together and form a venture capital fund and start a company in Guangzhou making solar cookers..."}, {"response": 29, "author": "Everest", "date": "Sat, Jul  5, 1997 (15:19)", "body": "response to Boyce: old growth, new growth, I don't care, take your pick. Plants produce photosynthesis that supply all of us something to breath. Unfortunately, Boyce, has it occured to you that almost all of the logging and forest clearing are to create new land for human expansion, not to plant new trees? Forests also moderates temperature. In hot weather it keeps the surroundig cool, and in cold weather it keeps the surrounding warm. Just spend enough time between forests and a barren land or city and you will know. Forests also keeps our landscape from eroding, provides habitats for other life and creatures. And I believe that most biologist (if not all) think there is an incredible amount of \"hidden tresures\" in the rain forest, and therefore, do everything to preserve them. To say that we can continue to do whatever as we please because some solution will be developed in the future to sustain more human population is dangerous and fallacious. As one reader puts it, we must do something now to guarantee that we have a future. Who is to promise that a solution will be developed? What we do to remedy the deteriorating environmental situation today, we can see and benefit immediately, and that is what counts in the long run. The advent of industrial revolution had accelerated the rate at which we populate this planet and our consumption of natural resources. This planet has supported human for hundreds of millions of years, so don't sweat, it will \"somehow\" deal with the problems human created and continue to sustain human (and other life on earth)? Maybe, but I don't think it's a pretty scenario. In fermentation, as in jar of crushed grapes and some yeast, the yeast consumes the sugar and produce (or you can say \"excrete\") aldehyde, alcohol (and perhaps other things), but when the amount of alcohol becomes to much, it kills the yeast and your fermentation process stops. In a petri dish with agar as food and some bacterial culture, if you have various species of bacteria, some might kill off other, but in the end, those dominant strain still die out (or at least stopped expanding, maybe fall into dormant mode)when the agar is all gone. I am not a biologist (but reasonably good in biology back in school), but that's how I understand the nature world. I am for nuclear enengy, but at the same time, we need to \"roll back\" our lifestyle, reduce consumption, recycle what we can (including re-using things that are still functional). Save the planet begins in our own home and backyard. There are 6 billion people, if each one re-use or recycle just one item in their household a year, we have 6 billion fewer pieces of junk in our landfill (not counting other resources comsumed to produce the replacement for those 6 billion items). Well, in my book, 6 billio items is quite a lot, no matter how small the items are. On a different note: I think manufactures show be required to recycle what they produce, not just the end product, the the raw material they use to produce the goods, including those chemicals. And I think government should only give company license to produce something when all ingredients can be properly recycled or reclaimed. I cringe everytime I have to throw away those plastic contains with recycle number 3, 4, 5, or 6 because no company reclaim them for recycling. They are labled such supposedly for future use, when the technology (or more economical technology) becomes available. Why in hell are we making it if we don't know how to re-use it or reclaim it? And given the availability of #1 and #2 recyclable plastic, why don't governments just require company to use those two for the time being? Now I try my best to avoi buying things in plastic containers other than #1 and #2. I think it will also do good for most people in developed countries to visit poor countries to see how wasteful we are in our lifestyle. Charles"}, {"response": 30, "author": "Jason", "date": "Fri, Jan 30, 1998 (01:22)", "body": "I lean towards more of the Greenpeace/Edward Abbey school of thought when it comes to this issue. Opinions vary... Even if no direct action is taken at all, the potential for it exists. This, of course, won't change the lifestyles of billions of people. I do believe that we are as a species inherently destructive. I'd like to see widespread negative population growth. This, of course, will likely happen due to our own stupidity. More people=more environmental destruction. So far it's been a valid theory."}, {"response": 31, "author": "riette", "date": "Tue, Jun 23, 1998 (17:21)", "body": "I can't help but think that if there were a solution, it would be communism - but that didn't work, unfortunately. On the other hand, the USA is so good at capitalism - perhaps they could make it work?"}, {"response": 32, "author": "Roan", "date": "Fri, Feb  5, 1999 (04:40)", "body": "Actually, there is a force involved beyond the human mind, and it is what is powering the changes towards sanity. Ego based thought is a dead end for solutions. We didn't evolve to fail. We evolved for a purpose, and it is evident if social axioms are reviewed and rejected. First, We are Universe being aware of itself. Locally, we are this planetary ecosystem being aware of itself. We are not designed to destroy it or ourselves. All the stuff going on is much like a birthing. It is very intense and for the child, powerful. The struggle is between artifical and unnatural human GIGO systems and the force that evolved us. We are far more than we can THINK we are and can change in the blink of an eye. I have seen, personally, that force in operation, and to my amazement, saw thousands of human beings with all kinds of personal opinions and convictions change their mind in the face of something invisible but mind and heart changing. The world was at stake, although none of the people at the time knew it, and to save the world, all those people had to change their minds and do the right thing in the face of a life behind bars, and they did it! Observing this changed my life, and years later, as the rest f the story came to me from various sources, I realized what it was that I perceived. The idea that there are greater forces affecting Humanity than individual egos and cultural habits is rejected by almost everyone, but I know it to be true and see it now in a lot of what goes on in the world behind the scenes. It does not show in the media, but it does on the Internet. The Farm was right in there in the effects of that force. Yes, I think the birthing could fail, but it is unlikely. That doesn't mean we can sit back and wait for things to happen, because it still works through human behavior, through us. I am being a bit vague, I know, but I don't want to write a book on here. (g) Peace and Good Health, -Roan"}, {"response": 33, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Feb  5, 1999 (23:51)", "body": "go ahead and write the book... we don't mind"}, {"response": 34, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, May 10, 1999 (08:15)", "body": "You cannot \"save\" the world. It *is* and will be. Just different, either way. But you can't \"save\" it, unless you'd stop time. What would that gain? You would have saved the world from changing. Great. No changes. Just frozen like tha"}, {"response": 35, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, May 10, 1999 (14:45)", "body": "so our actions are unimportant in the grand scheme of things then?"}, {"response": 36, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, May 11, 1999 (07:06)", "body": "Who said that? Not me! I was just nitpicking on the phrase \"Save The World\". You can't do that, unless you'd freeze it in time to stop changes. Somebody else might be able to do that, but I'm surely not. The questions coming out of your question are: (a) Is there a Grand Scheme Of Things ?, and (b) Are our actions important or not? As to (a), I love conspiracy theories for their entertainment value, but I have no answer \"YES!\" to that question. Only another question: \"So what?\", or rather \"What difference would it make?\" Would I lead a different life if there were (or weren't)? Would I stop trying? From this results for (b) that our actions might not have impact on any scheme, but surely impact on our lifes and the lifes of those around us (even in virtuspace). In our social and ecological and economical environments, our actions of course are important (maybe a mikroimportance, but still). But I don't need a scheme to see that, whether or not it exists."}, {"response": 37, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, May 11, 1999 (11:53)", "body": "oh, I've always thought to scheme's the theme..."}, {"response": 38, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, May 12, 1999 (11:03)", "body": "Some people are into that. \"Scheming bastards\", they're called on tv. I wouldn't want to be called that. How about you? The theme might be: Make it to the end of the day with as little suffering as possible, while creating as little hurt as possible. You'll meet everybody again next morning. And you don't need any karma-story or superior being or the like to understand that concept (though it doesn't collide with that either, if you hold those ideas dear)."}, {"response": 39, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb  8, 2000 (22:41)", "body": "This is amazing stuff and a lot of idealism and even a little realism here and there. Right about the industrial hemp, negative population and all that. I think unless we abliterate the place, the ants and roaches will inherit the earth long after human kind has done their worst, if Hawaii is any indication..."}, {"response": 40, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Feb 16, 2000 (09:20)", "body": "See my comments in the Farm Net News topic about Karen Flaherty and what she's dowing these days."}, {"response": 41, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (13:30)", "body": "Missed ragweed again, doggone."}, {"response": 42, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (16:51)", "body": "Please explain - or is this in code??? *grin*"}, {"response": 43, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Apr 30, 2001 (01:18)", "body": "It's old Farmie code, Ragweed is a big annual harvest festival. There's a whole Farm jargon, Maggie, you do need a translator at times."}, {"response": 44, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 18, 2001 (15:12)", "body": "From the Farm's Phillip Schweitzer We got together Sunday morning in the meditation meadow, meditated, aumed, sang, read and talked. We learned that many of the Farm kids in new York have been volunteering at the site. Carol's daughter Kim is on the scene with her crew from Florida trained to search for victims using dogs. Michael Gavin's cousin is missing. We talked about our role, our commitment to peace and our desire to take the air out of terrorism rather than make war against civilian populations. We talked about our sorrows and fears, and what to do with anger. We talked about our draft-age kids. William and Deborah Devoursney's son David is in the Navy and just shipped out to the Middle east. We talked about US complicity in terrorism that leads to provoking such acts against America. We talked about oneness and we talked about death. Finally, we talked about the need for us to speak out, now, and that cooler heads, even in a small minority, can encourage other cooler heads to speak out and that by speaking out, writing letters and emails to politicians and the media especially, we can deflate some of the more irrational posturing for revenge. Bush is beginning to use the word \"crusade\" over and over and the Christian \"Right\" is saying things like \"kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity\" while blaming liberals, gays, lesbians and the ACLU (Jerry Falwell) or Clinton (Pat Robertson) and the Washington Times, the Moonie paper in DC is calling for the use of tactical nuclear weapons. Gratefully, other nations, particularly our allies in Europe are beginning to try to put the breaks on Bush's war machine (see attachment-A Pause to Ponder...). I think there is beginning to seep into this national nightmare a growing realization that, hey, maybe violence is incendiary, maybe violence breeds violence. After all, we've been spectators to the intractable wars in Northern Ireland and the Middle East for many years and now that we know what it's like for an Israeli or Palestinian or an Irish Catholic or Protestant day in and day out, maybe we're beginning to wake-up. When I was in Philadelphia the most popular rock station, WMMR, spent Tuesday and Wednesday playing songs of peace while the DJs talked about the futility of violence. Driving home, listening to NPR late at night, young folks called in and talked about their opposition to revenge and vengeance and so impressed the moderators that the entire tone of the program changed from saber rattling to introspective and intelligent discourse. You don't hear the families of victims crying for blood. As usual it's politicians and the talking heads and columnists. Not all. I think the vote in the House was 422 to one for giving Bush permission to politicians and the talking heads and columnists. Not all. I think the vote in the House was 422 to one for giving Bush permission to use any force necessary. The one was a California congresswoman (Barbara Lee-Oakland) who deserve a medal of honor. -P spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 12, "subject": "Mother Teresa of Calcutta", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Sep 13, 1997 (14:03)", "body": "Mitsu Hadeishi (mitsu@well.com) says it extremely well. Well, it is possible that Shakyamuni was a bit more of a politician than we might give him credit for---ultimately, he DID open up the teachings to women, but his initial reluctance could have been a sort of way to get people to accept it a little more gracefully than they might if he just sort of went against local cultural custom and just mandated it, so to speak. It's at least the kind of tricky gambit I could imagine someone like that would pull off---just the sort of reverse psychology my father always likes to pull, at least, so I kind of feel that it could have been a contributing factor to his stance then. Of course, the other view is simply that Shakyamuni, like all of us, still had to wrestle with certain issues of his own cultural conditioning, and was not entirely free of them (as are none of us, by necessity). I think people like Mother Theresa are very important to the world, but in a way the kind of compassion which she showed was in some sense the easiest to recognize, and despite all the hardships which she encountered, it was still in some sense an easy and straightforward sort of compassion. She once said that when she came to America she felt that the problem of dealing with people's suffering here was far more difficult, because in India she could simply give people food when they were hungry, or clothes when they were cold, but here, people already have enough food and clothing and need something else, their problems are much more complex. You know, in a way, an amoeba doesn't need Buddhism; we need Buddhism because we're so complex that our own power and ability create problems which are in some ways, ironically, much worse than the problems that creatures with much less intellect (or no intellect at all) suffer. Though we don't have to worry nearly as much about the problems they suffer, we're very good at creating our own, we build them up from the depths. I think the real challenge for us as we evolve is to do so in such a way that we maintain a connection with that original root at all times, even as we gain intellect and ability and so forth. You know? So, while I laud Mother Theresa and her work, I also laud the people who try to make our complex and varied civilization even at the more affluent levels, more livable, sane, sustainable, etc. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 13, "subject": "Steven Seagal, sacred vessel of Tibetan Buddhism and reincarnated lama", "response_count": 2, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Oct 17, 1997 (15:04)", "body": "Anyone seen the interview with Seagal in the latest Shambala Sun?"}, {"response": 2, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (15:07)", "body": "Nope. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 14, "subject": "Post Buddhism (the Buddha trascended vedanta - time for a change?_)", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (15:21)", "body": "What were you thinking? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 15, "subject": "Buddhist humor", "response_count": 13, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Sun, Feb 14, 1999 (13:14)", "body": "heh-heh...heh-heh...ok, ok, Terry - I wanted you to see a smiling, laughing Buddhist...;) Have some fun with \"Dharma the Cat\"; http://www2.one.net.au/~lourie/ Peace be, Annette"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Feb 14, 1999 (14:09)", "body": "I checked it out and that is a fun site."}, {"response": 3, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Tue, Feb 16, 1999 (22:36)", "body": "...then, again, it may be some deep-rooted emotion passed down via genetics from ancestors who had to eat rice three times a day..."}, {"response": 4, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Feb 16, 1999 (22:48)", "body": "but, then again..."}, {"response": 5, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (11:27)", "body": "ummmm... wer, were you about to comment?"}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (15:11)", "body": "nope, I did, but thanks for asking!"}, {"response": 7, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (21:34)", "body": "no problem...just wanted to give everyone a fair chance to chime in...any time...*grin*"}, {"response": 8, "author": "wer", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (22:03)", "body": "*applause*"}, {"response": 9, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Fri, Feb 19, 1999 (21:58)", "body": "Thank ya...thank ya very much.... All the pics I have of the Dalai Lama show him grinning like Cheshire Cat! :) Of course, this may be a generally happy smile. But people who have spoken to him or have interviewed him find that he has a very healthy sense of humor... ( I use the Dalai Lama as an example, because he is probably the most well-known Buddhist.) I think that each religious group has their own group of frowners! (Unhappy campers?)"}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb 22, 1999 (08:32)", "body": "Have you seen William Meyers Dalai Lama stuff, Annette? http://www.spring.net/~wmmeyers"}, {"response": 11, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb  8, 2000 (21:21)", "body": "How Deep Is Your Love? LONDON (Reuters) - A couple of Welsh Buddhists plunged to new depths Saturday to get married in a coal mine. Thirty guests were serenaded by a Welsh male voice choir before donning hard hats for their trip down a mineshaft in south Wales. They all carried gas masks and torches. ``We actually thought it was very romantic to be deep in the country that you feel so much part of,'' said bridegroom Mark Lee, hoping that love would flourish in a coal climate. His fiancee, Christina Golledge, took the precaution of choosing a machine-washable, burgundy-colored wedding dress and decided against attaching a veil to her miner's helmet. The couple, both practicing Buddhists, staged their wedding reception in a local pub where they stayed to watch the Wales-France rugby international on television. They are remaining above ground for a honeymoon in Thailand."}, {"response": 12, "author": "SaLLy", "date": "Fri, Feb  6, 2004 (05:43)", "body": "does anybody know the buddhists who married down a mine? contact me here please!"}, {"response": 13, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (15:22)", "body": "Uh, er, uh, married down a mine? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 16, "subject": "Gaps in Buddhism (how many people become enlightened these days?)", "response_count": 0, "posts": []}, {"num": 17, "subject": "Theistic Buddhism (limitations of Buddhism - why was Buddhism agnostic?", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (15:22)", "body": "It should. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 18, "subject": "Lost Buddhist traditions (heretical and lost Buddhism)", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (15:22)", "body": "Tough questions. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 19, "subject": "Esoteric Buddhism (non-Guatama or shingon)", "response_count": 0, "posts": []}, {"num": 2, "subject": "How is your practice?", "response_count": 11, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:03)", "body": "Tom Carr on long retreats: Madeline, thats what everybody thinks. The truth is that usually the hardest days of a retreat are the first two or three days while you are slowing down. After those first few days it gets much easier, and often gets wonderful beyond belief. Generally if you can do a two day retreat you can do a month long retreat. The only thing harder about doing a month than doing a day, is that on the first day of that month long retreat you can drive youself crazy thinking \"Oh no, what have I gotten myself into? How can I possibly sit here for a month! \", but doing it one day at a time the days tend to get easier and better."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:03)", "body": "More from Tom Carr: I did a 3 day weekend retreat up in the mountains (Southern Dharma retreat center in North Carolina) last weekend. Marcia Rose, from IMS was the teacher. I like her. This weekend she is here in Atlanta and I am doing another weekend retreat with her. This one is a retreat where you come home to sleep, so here I am, home from the retreat for the evening, logged into the Well. So hows my practice? Wonderful. Today it felt right. (Sept 9, 95)"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:04)", "body": "Tom Carr: Fri Sep 15 '95 (20:45) 16 lines Butt on cushion, hands on knees, breath in out, GOOD ! My practice is good. To tell the truth it feels better than sex. Lots of pleasure in my body, but very relaxed. Smiling a lot. The trick is to get to the cushion in the first place. I am so easily carried away by the energy of constantly seeking something, that even though I know better, I get caught up in the seeking and don't just STOP and BE, which is where my real satisfaction is. For instance tonight I almost went to hear some music, almost went to a book store, almost went out to eat with friends. Fortunately I avoided all these activities and came home and sat still instead and it was great. It helped me to tell my self \"Just sit for a minute\". Then I don't feel the pressure of actually committing a big chunk of time, but once I sit down it changes me and frequently I sit for a good while."}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:16)", "body": "And some more quotes from our prodigious quoted Tom Carr: Tue Jun 27 '95 (21:57) 7 lines This weekend I did part of a weekend retreat here in Atlanta. I sat about 4 hours Saturday afternoon and 4 hours Sunday afternoon. Sit, gong, walk, gong, sit, gong, hour after hour, I felt wonderful. Today I had to stand in a check out line an extra 5 minutes because of some computer foul up. I felt angry, irritated, horrible. Sat Jul 8 '95 (12:02) 3 lines I did a month long retreat years ago at Karma Choling. I was very nervous for weeks before I went, but once I got there and sat down, everything was great. Jul 8 '95 (22:45) 3 lines I think she is in Halifax now. I have been reading her book \"Start Where You Are\" and think its great. I would also like to do a retreat with her. Mon Aug 28 '95 (20:11) 14 lines > Truth is, I don't know if I would be capable of doing such a > long retreat Madeline, thats what everybody thinks. The truth is that usually the hardest days of a retreat are the first two or three days while you are slowing down. After those first few days it gets much easier, and often gets wonderful beyond belief. Generally if you can do a two day retreat you can do a month long retreat. The only thing harder about doing a month than doing a day, is that on the first day of that month long retreat you can drive youself crazy thinking \"Oh no, what have I gotten myself into? How can I possibly sit here for a month! \", but doing it one day at a time the days tend to get easier and better. Wed Aug 30 '95 (21:43) 18 lines I have gotten pretty tense the last few days for several reasons: I have been spending too much time at my computer. I have been involved in a zoning battle. I have not been getting any exercise because of a foot problem. I have not been sitting. Tonight I sat. I sat down and sat still and looked at the wall. For a long time I mostly thought about the rezoning, how money buys politicians, the real estate developers have lots of money, we don't have much of a chance to save the neighborhood, and so on. I stayed tense. Then I remembered. Something about how holding on hurts and letting go feels good. I relaxed a little. It felt good. I relaxed some more. Everything was lighter. So what am I doing here writing about it? Habit. Hopefully now I'll post this and go back to sitting. Sat Sep 9 '95 (19:23) 15 lines I did a 3 day weekend retreat up in the mountains (Southern Dharma retreat center in North Carolina) last weekend. Marcia Rose, from IMS was the teacher. I like her. This weekend she is here in Atlanta and I am doing another weekend retreat with her. This one is a retreat where you come home to sleep, so here I am, home from the retreat for the evening, logged into the Well. So hows my practice? Wonderful. Today it felt right. There was crystal clear certainty. There have been lots of times in my life that I wondered if I was wasting my time with meditation. Times I wondered if I was just fooling myself. Today it felt good. I felt certain that it was the best thing for me to be doing. I felt grateful and amazed. For several hours in the morning though, I couldn't stop thinking about a computer project I am working on. Fri Sep 15 '95 (20:45) 16 lines Butt on cushion, hands on knees, breath in out, GOOD ! My practice is good. To tell the truth it feels better than sex. Lots of pleasure in my body, but very relaxed. Smiling a lot. The trick is to get to the cushion in the first place. I am so easily carried away by the energy of constantly seeking something, that even though I know better, I get caught up in the seeking and don't just STOP and BE, which is where my real something, that even though I know better, I get caught up in the seeking and don't just STOP and BE, which is where my real satisfaction is. For instance tonight I almost went to hear some music, almost went to a book store, almost went out to eat with friends. Fortunately I avoided all these activities and came home and sat still instead and it was great. It helped me to tell my self \"Just sit for a minute\". Then I don't feel the pressure of actually committing a big chunk of time, but once I sit down it changes me and frequently I sit for a good while. Fri Oct 6 '95 (21:14) 6 lines My practice is pretty good. I am sitting every day. I am reading a little on Buddhism every day. I am behaving in a relatively decent way as I interact with other people. I am doing all right in bringing my attention back into the present moment throughout the day. All in all I feel good about my practice now. Wed Nov 8 '95 (21:11) 12 lines I was sitting, trying to meditate, but all these thoughts about computers, money, commitment to this project, commitment to that project, \"should I tell him I will do it or not?\", and so on and so on, my mind is just running like crazy and I am thinking how can I practice with all this mental chatter going on and then ..... Bang! the freeing thought, \"Relating to all this mental chatter _is_ the practice !\" So I re"}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:21)", "body": "more from Tom Carr: Sun Apr 28 '96 (19:58) This weekend, a Tibetan Lama, Kangyur Rimpoche, came to Atlanta and lead an Avalokiteshvara Empowerment. As soon as I sat down in the shrine room with Kangyar Rimpoche, I started getting real high. I noticed feelings in my body that were in some way connected with some of my neurotic patterns. It seemed so easy and obvious just to feel into those areas, release the tension, and dissolve into light. It is difficult, and maybe not a good idea, to try to describe peak experiences. I will just briefly say that the weekend was wonderful. By the end of today it felt like I could just let go and my body would turn into butterflies of white light and fly away in all directions. It was good. I have not spent much time with the complex Tibetan ceremonies. They just seemed too complicated. I have always been real attracted to the color and art of the Tibetan tradition, but preferred the simpler practices of sitting quietly, following my breath, and so on. After this weekend, I think I am going to start with the visualizations, mantras, just dive into all that complexity and see what happens. By the way, after the weekend of intense beauty, joy, light, freedom, enlightenment, and all that stuff, I drove home and noticed that my old neurotic tendencies are still here."}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:16)", "body": "Tom Carr: Last weekend I did a retreat with a Tibetan monk that included instruction in Guru Yoga and the empowerment that goes with it. Briefly, \"Guru Yoga\" is a meditation or ceremony that involves: Going for refuge to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Generation of Boddhicita (the motivation to become enlightened for the good of all sentient beings). A complex visualization that involves Maitreya and the Guru and other things. Various other visualizations inside the body. Mantras. Other stuff. I am not going to describe the whole thing here. I have been doing this at home and it is wonderful. I have been practicing a bunch. I feel very grateful and happy. Topic 146 [wonderland]: How's Your Practice? #491 of 976: Tom Carr (tomcarr) Thu Jul 4 '96 (21:23) 7 lines For about a year now, my focus in practice has been shifting from Vipassana to Tibetan forms. This feels just right. I am very attracted to the colors of the Tibetan forms. This shift has been possible partially because my study of NLP helped me understand what the visualizations are doing in a way that I am more comfortable with, that seemed more scientific and less mythical. Thu Aug 22 '96 (07:34) 8 lines Yes, I have noticed that people with lots of physical pain worry about this, but all you have to do is ask. Noboby ever points a finger at you or calls you chicken or anything. I often sit in the back of the room at Vipassana retreats and lean against a wall, or sit in a chair or do whatever is comfortable. I have tried just becoming aware of my pain, and that is probably somewhat useful in that it has kept me from panicing in real painful situations, but that is about it. I don't see relating to physical pain as a particularly useful practice for me. Tue Oct 1 '96 (21:24) 17 lines I started reading Jack Kornfield's \"A Path with Heart\" a few weeks ago. The first chapter goes into the \"loving kindness meditation\" as taught in the Vipassana tradition. I have done lots of Vipassana retreats where they almost always teach this meditation, so I had done it a little at the retreats, but never really got into it. I gave it another try after reading Kornfield's description though, and now I am very much into it. It is having a major impact on me. I always regarded it as a light weight thing, where as I was now I am very much into it. It is having a major impact on me. I always regarded it as a light weight thing, where as I was into the \"heavy\" stuff, emptiness, no self and such. Obviously I am kind of an immature, bullshit Buddhist, but growing. I feel great doing this. Images of people I was angry with 20 or 30 years ago, who I had completely forgotten, pop into my mind and I use them for the focus of the loving kindness on enemies, then they fade and another pops into mind. This is what I need to be doing. I am leaving in the morning to do a retreat. Will check back here next week. Love, Tom Mon Oct 7 '96 (21:47) 16 lines I'm back from my retreat. It was good. The leader was Thubten Chodron, an American woman who is a Tibetan Buddhist Nun. I liked her and would recommend her as a teacher. She has a center in Seattle, and has written some books, \"Open Heart, Clear Mind\" and others. She made some recommendations as to how we could maintain the state of mind we developed at the retreat. The recommendation that pressed the most buttons was when she said: \"If you are really the state of mind we developed at the retreat. The recommendation that pressed the most buttons was when she said: \"If you are really serious about spiritual practice, as soon as you go home, get rid of your TV\". I have been home 24 hours and my TV is still here. Last night I watched the Clinton Dole debate, but turned the TV off as soon as the debate ended. I am thinking about TV, movies, and spiritual practice. I really want to follow the elections, but maybe after they are over I will put the TV out in the garage for a month. Tue Oct 8 '96 (06:15) 7 lines I agree with you putterer. Also it seems to me that watching some news programs actually does increase understanding of how our society works. I am thinking of limiting myself to a maximum of 1 hour of TV news a day and 2 movies a month. If I can't do that, I will have to look at myself like aan alcoholic who has to get all the alcohol out of the house, and I will put the TV in the garage. I could still move it back to the house in an emergency. Tue Oct 8 '96 (15:03) 17 lines I watch the News Hour on PBS every weekday night. I know that you can read faster than you can talk so you can get more information from reading than from listening/watching TV. However in the live interviews and debates there are the facial expressions and voice tones that give extra information that I think make it worth while. I think it was what they call \"Auspicious Coincidence\" that just when I got back from the retreat, after driving for four hours and I think it was what they call \"Auspicious Coincidence\" that just when I got back from the retreat, after "}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:19)", "body": "Tom Carr: Sun Nov 17 '96 (20:27) 19 lines I haven't been sitting much lately because I am involved in a big romance. Sitting is good but this is better. Well that's only partially true and partially a joke. Truth is that this is my first serious relationship in almost 2 years and it really feels good and I have pretty much let everything go except work and being with her. I know this intense euphoric state is just temporary and eventually life will get back to normal. I'll start sitting, cleaning the house, reading books and so on, but right now all temporary and eventually life will get back to normal. I'll start sitting, cleaning the house, reading books and so on, but right now all I want to do is lie around with her and I intend to enjoy it. I may eventually start another topic on this, but I'll just mention briefly here that I don't think this relationship could be nearly as good as it is without the Buddhist practice I have done, and the changes it made in my world view. A Lama I study with repeated something over and over until it finally sunk in. He said \"True happiness comes from cherishing others more than ourselves\". Its true. Jesus said it too: \"It's better to give than receive\". As I become more concerned with my partners happiness and well being, and less concerned with my own, I get happier. Tue Nov 26 '96 (06:10) 14 lines People always seem to feel nervous when going into an unknown meditation situation. That nervousness is always unfounded from what I have seen. Its like we imagine there is going to be someone like an angry parent there who will shame us, say something like \"This is holy ground, how dare you fidgit you evil child\", and we will be traped there, sitting in agony as our nose itch drives us to madness and our legs scream in pain. It never happens that way. Spiritual practice is mostly pleasure and fun. The physical discomfort is never that big a deal. A retreat may It never happens that way. Spiritual practice is mostly pleasure and fun. The physical discomfort is never that big a deal. A retreat may involve the discomfort of a camping trip. There may be strong psychological discomfort, but that seems to be something we have todeal with anyway, and meditation allows a safe space to deal with it. . Feb 2 97: I mentioned this months ago. I was at the end of a meditation retreat. There was a discussion about how to maintain our spiritual life when we left the retreat. The leader said \"If you are really serious about this stuff, go back and get rid of your TV's\". I have been thinking about this for months. I didn't want to get rid of the TV before the elections because I wanted to watch all the politics, then I didn't want to get rid of the TV before Christmas because I wanted to watch Christmas on TV. Then I just didn't want to get rid of the TV. Tonight I got rid of it. It feels good."}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:26)", "body": "Tue Feb 11 '97 (07:05) 19 lines It's been about 10 days now since I got rid of my TV. I feel good about it. I think I was averaging an hour and a half a day watching news and interviews on PBS. That saved time is being spent roughly as 30 minutes extra sitting practice, 30 minutes extra reading (in which I take in more info than I ever did from TV news), and 30 minutes extra writing, doing odd jobs around the house etc. Getting rid of the TV did more than just save that 1 1/2 hours though. It caused me to take a new look at what I was doing with Getting rid of the TV did more than just save that 1 1/2 hours though. It caused me to take a new look at what I was doing with my time. For example, I generally enjoy reading good fiction more than I enjoy going to the movies, so how come I was spending more time at the movies ? Could it be that I was manipulated by advertising ? Anyway, I think I can drop movies for a few months and see if I think I am really missing anything. There are several other examples, but the point is that I am taking a look at my life and what I am doing with it. So much of my activity is unexamined habitual patterns. I am trying to examine those patterns. Getting rid of the TV was a good catalyst to start that examination. Practice? #810 of 976: Tom Carr (tomcarr) Thu Apr 17 '97 (07:19) 23 lines I quit drinking coffee recently because of a stomach problem. It was hard to quit. Coffee is pretty addictive when you drink as much as I did. I had been meaning to quit for years, but kept putting it off. I knew it was bad for me but I liked it and it seemed like so much trouble to kick the addiction, and I kept telling myself \"I'll quit someday\". It was the constant painful burning in my stomach that finally quit someday\". It was the constant painful burning in my stomach that finally motivated me to quit. Now that I have quit I feel better, both calmer and more energetic at the same time. This experience has me thinking about how I put off doing the things that I know are \"right\" but difficult until I have some painful disaster to motivate me. When I say \"right\", I don't mean morally correct, I mean things that will make me happier. Things that will make my life and others lives better. Lots of people have big spiritual openings on their death beds. There isn't much time left. I guess you realize that if you are ever going to open up, let go, surrender, call it what you will, you better do it now. There is something scary about opening up / surrender / letting go / enlightenment I think it is the right thing to do and plan to do it some day. Sun Jul 13 '97 (20:44) 15 lines About a week ago, I was spending too much time on the Well and too little time practicing. I was about to sit and then something came to mind and I said to myself \"I'll just turn on the computer for a few minutes, do this one thing and then sit\". A whole inner argument followed, one part of me saying I should sit, another saying to turn on the computer. I ended up turning on the computer. I heard an electrical crackle sound and then smoke started coming out of the monitor. I don't know what happened. I turned it off quick. No more monitor. No way to use the computer. I went to sit. I have been practicing lots more this last week without the computer. Very nice week. Today a friend gave me a monitor she wasn't using. I plugged it in. Here I am again. Fri Jul 25 '97 (06:22) 5 lines I am leaving in a few hours for a three day Vipassana retreat. Looking forward to it. Looking forward to getting out of Atlanta and going up to the mountains. I do lots of these short retreats, but have not done anything over 3 days in years. Think it's time for me to do 10 days somewhere, or maybe a month. Fri Aug 15 '97 (16:06) 12 lines I guess JudyB is now sitting a sesshin at Green Gulch. When she is away no one posts in Wonderland. Interesting what an effect she has here. Her posts are just a small percent of the total, but she must provide some kind of momentum that keeps things rolling. As for how my practice is .... I have a stomach problem that I have finally realized is created by stress at work. Thats an odd thing for someone like me who meditates every day. Maybe not so odd. Maybe my practice is stale. Maybe I have lost beginners mind. someone like me who meditates every day. Maybe not so odd. Maybe my practice is stale. Maybe I have lost beginners mind. I am doing stress reduction exercises that seem very much like meditation, and they seem to be helping my stomach. I am thinking a lot about why they are working and my regular meditation practice was not working."}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:28)", "body": "Tom Carr (the most recent chapter): ed Aug 20 '97 (06:38) 22 lines Last friday I wrote that I was doing stress reduction exercises that were helping a stomach problem, where as meditation had not worked. I was wondering why this is. I am not sure, but these are some thoughts. I started doing the stress reduction exercises right when I started focusing on the whole problem of stress at work. I started paying close attention to my stress level. Started telling myself whenever I felt stressed that the most important thing in my life was to be stress free, that the job my stress level. Started telling myself whenever I felt stressed that the most important thing in my life was to be stress free, that the job was relatively unimportant in comparison. Started doing more body awareness meditation. Started talking about the problem more. Started telling myself and believing that I could do something about the problem. All these things worked together to relieve stress. There was nothing wrong with the meditation I was doing, it just wasn't enough to solve the problem. I think most of us who have been practicing for any length of time have noticed that there is sometimes a tendency to believe meditation will solve all mental problems, but in fact it does not. For me this is a lesson that I have to learn over and over again. Meditation is wonderful, but lots of things are not easily effected by meditation and can be approached more easily with other techniques."}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:30)", "body": "I have posted the above words of Tom Carr with his kind permission as an example of a spiritual practice over time that is very inspirational. I wish I could give up tv and spend less time online. That is why I use Tom's practice as a good example for what I need to do in my own life. And I am looking forward to (hopefully) seeing Tom drop in here for an occasional comment or two. It may be outside his scope and I would understand. But I am grateful for him allowing us to see his practice over time as an example of where one's practice can lead."}, {"response": 11, "author": "zen", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (00:50)", "body": "from J. Weltman (jaxers@well.com): I had this really brilliant thing all figured out to say, and then my paste function wigged out - so, Mike : find D.T. Suzuki's \"Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism\" - first pub. 1907. You may find it in 1) a good University library or 2) good used bookstores. It's very helpful for all this subject - object stuff. Very clear. Nobody has yet addressed how the body figures in daily practice. I find that my work injuries can sometimes make my zazen a hell to be practiced with! I have a shoulder injury and a bad back. Whne these flare up - yipes! Yet I am committed to sitting consistently. How do you all deal with physical discomfort and/or pain in practice, sitting and sesshin? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 20, "subject": "Physical Buddhism (Tendai Marathon runners, Shinobi, and martial arts)", "response_count": 6, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (14:15)", "body": "Then concept behind martial arts in a buddhist/zen context as far as I understand it is that the last guy standing is of the truer, superior school: Prove spiritual advancement by showing the inferiority of the other person's concepts. Martial arts styles are simply applied concepts of spiritual or philosophical teachings. At least that how it looks like."}, {"response": 2, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (15:13)", "body": "Forget about natural physical gifts? It can't be ALL in the mind...can it?"}, {"response": 3, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (15:18)", "body": "As for your introduction...How does one know when one has killed GOD? Is that possible?"}, {"response": 4, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (14:00)", "body": "Killing God: Not in the Christian spiritual framework. But for the equation better gong fu = better understanding of the dao, look at how tiny Bruce Lee was, and how he whipped Chuck Norris in that ole movie! Sounds silly, but there you have the key: greater moral propriety and better grasp of the dao leads to better application, e.g. technique, and thus consequently to success against all obstacles, e.g. \"victory\". Note: The intro is by Terry. I wonder what Terry would say to my remarks. He's the scholar in this area."}, {"response": 5, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (14:06)", "body": "Thanks for your insight. I was hoping we would attract Terry's attention by posting in here! Perhaps when he takes a break from pounding nails he will join the conversation."}, {"response": 6, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 15, 2000 (01:20)", "body": "Vesak Day in Singapore The celebration of Vesak symbolizes in a single day the total concept of Buddhism - the birth, attaining Buddhahood, and Maha Parinirvana (the final great nirvana attained by Buddha through his own physical death). The day reflects upon a way of life lived according to some cherished Buddhist precepts. People are encouraged to open up their hearts to a peaceful and pious life, as Buddha's message has proclaimed to his followers down through the generations. Followers are reminded to rid themselves of disease and to be healthy - essential components for a full life. Buddhist devotees mark this day by going to the temple and meditating. They also fly the Buddhist flag and decorate their houses with lanterns. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 21, "subject": "How to meditate", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Jan 19, 1999 (10:32)", "body": "Ramon Sender Barayon ( mailto://rabar@well.com ) I've just taken a one-hour tour through the Firmage book. First part reads a lot like his childhood hero, Sagan. Second part gets into a thorough biography of Jesus -- well written, but haven't we read this before? Third part is an overview of UFO evidence, including the Majestic 12 documents that purport to be from the 1940s, with Truman's, Eisenhower's, etc. signatures -- or addresses. see http://www.thewordistruth.org/narr_article.cfm?id=765 ABout thirty pages of UFO reports through this century, followed by a lengthy analysis. At page 192 our author reviews how \"a secret this big\" could have been kept for so long,including a detailed look at how the OSS (WW II military intelligence) evolved into the CIA, and then how the NSA took over certain duties from the latter. And the NRO (National Reconnaisance Office) took over the development and maintenance of the spy satellites. Around page 204 he begins to delineate his basis hypothesis, that we earthlings have been taught and mentored by advanced extraterrestrials. He lists the 'seven graduation requirements' that a galactic civilization might require for planetary membership: 1) the ability of the species to act coherently. 2) to interact with advanced species without terror. 3) to understand new technologies such as gravitational propulsion, \"overunity\" vacuum energy sources (?), etc. 4) to use natural forces for only peaceful purposes. 5) to preserve all knowledge with fidelity and permanence. 6) to understand the vital role of religion (I would say 'spirituality') in human history. 7) to comprehend \"the sacred nature of truth, love, wisdom, knowledge and the awesome creative power of intent.\" Part III (p. 211) begins to analyze how well we have fulfilled the seven graduation requirements. An anlysis of the failure of consumerism finishes with this quote: \"The God of Society \"I am attacking the God held in constant view by the investor: unbounded consumerism is no longer a sustainable institution, and it can no longer serve the interests of humanity. \"Such a statement will be the equivalent of blasphemy to many. This fact is the single greatest clue that consumerism, its commandments of unrestrained growth, and its infrastructure on Wall Street have indeed become dangerously overpowering idols of Western society. \"Why else would so many be fearful as I simply write and publish a book?\" He then continues with a somewhat surreal (to me) overlaying of New Testament quotations with ET theories, and then moving on to Joseph Smith's mormonism (I gather the author had LDS ancestry). Part V, on page 247, is titled \"The Truth,\" and begins with his description of the delight of flying a UFO-type vehicle: \"The ship rises on artificial gravity, and floats like a leaf in a weightless pond of energy. You feel nothing. No acceleration. Within the field of warp propulsion, the energy of time is bent around the craft, to cause motion to occur with no inertial resistance. You literally fall towards your destination.\" The 'Conclusion' begins on p. 250. Here's a teaser. If anyone wants more, should I start a Firmage Truth topic? \" Scientists are close to discovering the physical nature of consciousness, and that origin appears startlingly fundamental to the nature of the Cosmos itself. There appears to be a very basic truth to the concept that the Cosmos is collectively conscious, comprised of a seething potential out of which individual beings of reality have formed, everything \"material\" simply a pattern of energy in time, deeply interconnected into one macrosystem at a quantum level. This has direct implications for the veracity of the ancient concept of the soul, and to a vanishingly young ability in each of us to communicate telepathically and to use the power of intent to literally create reality with our minds. Physicists are also close to discovering the means to derive energy and gravitational propulsion from this same seething vacuum energy. Serious contemplation and study is due to frame with great care the use of these fundamental new abilities.\" spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 22, "subject": "Chogyam Trungpa", "response_count": 10, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:37)", "body": "from Tom Carr (tomcarr@well.com): I have been reading a great book, \"The Double Mirror, a Skeptical Journey into Buddhist Tantra\" by Stephen Butterfield. Its about his experience in Chogyam Trugpa's organization Vajradatu."}, {"response": 2, "author": "americ", "date": "Sun, Nov  9, 1997 (19:50)", "body": "I remember being a graduate student when I first saw Chogyam Trungpa, just after he had come to the United States. My own teacher, Jacob Needleman, had helped make arrangements to bring him here and publish his book: Born in Tibet. Chogyam Trungpa gave a talk in one of our classroom. I did not understand anything of what he was saying at that time. He was wearing a turtleneck shirt, sports coast, and drinking a Coke. Not my image of a spiritual teacher. But as many, many years roled on he became one of my most important influences. I am thankful for the encourter."}, {"response": 3, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Nov 10, 1997 (16:27)", "body": "I saw the making of a sand mandala in Denver last year. The monks making it were painstakingly bent over their work seemingly oblivious to the spectators gawking about. The picture of concentration, control, precision. After hours, I begged the security guard to let me take one last peek (after a closed Denver Art Museum affair) When the guard walked me back the mandala monks were talking and eating and drinking party leftovers on a break from their work. Like you, I was surprised and shocked as if Tibeta monks were to be on such a level to deny the pleasures of conversation, drink and good chocolate truffles!"}, {"response": 4, "author": "americ", "date": "Mon, Nov 10, 1997 (19:29)", "body": "...clearly, enlightenment is not about a specific set of food, sex, sleeping, exercise, etc. practices..... subtle are the ways of truth, I suspect."}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov 10, 1997 (22:06)", "body": "I also saw some Tibetan monks doing a sand mandala at the Whole Life Expo in Ausin two years ago and it's part of the slide show we're running on our home page right now."}, {"response": 6, "author": "americ", "date": "Tue, Nov 11, 1997 (14:53)", "body": "om mani padmi hum...................."}, {"response": 7, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Nov 12, 1997 (13:50)", "body": "The unfortunate result of Denver's sand mandala is that is was preserved and now lives in the Denver Art Museum."}, {"response": 8, "author": "gud", "date": "Fri, Nov 14, 1997 (00:46)", "body": "It seems as if enlightenment is in a sense unlearning all the programming we have had, teaching us how to function in this existence. These monks seem to be doing this, getting as close to time when we were children, before all the concerns of the world were with us. Zen mind Beginner's Mind. This isn't an easy task though and each of us (because we are all different) has his/her own way to get there."}, {"response": 9, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Nov 14, 1997 (11:29)", "body": "Teaching us \"how to function in this existence\" or teaching us to simply exist in our function?"}, {"response": 10, "author": "americ", "date": "Sat, Nov 15, 1997 (14:19)", "body": "we just are what we are at this moment thoughts added onto that are still that spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 23, "subject": "reincarnation", "response_count": 14, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:50)", "body": "Question: Is belief in reincarnation is not limited to Hinduism and Buddhism. Many traditional cultures share that belief, and early Christianity also shared the belief in reincarnation. from Tom Carr (tomcarr@well.com): True enough, but so what ? There are lots of ideas that are common to traditional cultures that are not true. For example, the idea that they are the chosen people, the only civilized race, the master race, the only true people and so on. For example, the idea that the sun revolves around the earth. I could go on and on with a little research. The point is that just because lots of old cultures believed something is not evidence that it is true. This idea that there is some relevance to the fact that lots of traditional cultures believed in reincarnation pops up again and again in the discussion. I don't think it is relevant."}, {"response": 2, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (01:32)", "body": "About reincarnation: If we can ever scientifically prove it exists, wouldn't it abolish the death penalty? And what kind of weird spin would it put on life and consecutive life sentences? Imagine the machine we would want hooked up to Charles Mansion. WER"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (04:13)", "body": "I can barely imagine this scenario, kitchenmanager. And Tom Carr has a point, the fact that a belief is well established in history does not make it necessarily valid. There are many beliefs well grounded in history with very little basis in fact."}, {"response": 4, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (10:27)", "body": "WER, you've fairly \"freaked me out\" with your hypothetical situation... With religion as the oft referred to \"opiate of the masses\" it is no wonder multiple religious cultures have latched on to the idea that they may indeed return to a realm of familiarity after death."}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (12:05)", "body": "Stay calm, m'am, the spring freakout team in on the way."}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:09)", "body": "Sorry, stacey, but if I try to be serious and stimulate(simulate?) conversation and thought, it is usually with some off the wall worst case scenario, and this is the only problem that I have with reincarnation. And I know that faith is not validity, that's why I threw in the \"scientifically prove\" part, although some would consider that a belief system also... WER"}, {"response": 7, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:13)", "body": "No need to explain... being freaked out is a way to grow. I don't mind it."}, {"response": 8, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (14:32)", "body": "Oh, goody,... WER"}, {"response": 9, "author": "ddv", "date": "Tue, Oct 28, 1997 (13:33)", "body": "Hi, I'm new here and my main interest is the \"Zero\" topic, but I was exploring around and figured I'd say Hello. Zero has something which is very similar in nature to Reincarnation, it's called Regeneration. Regeneration states that we can be seen as a collection of patterns and that these patterns will reappear in other individuals. Regeneration doesn't need a \"seperate essence\" which represents the Self yet is not the body. I'm going to try to include a link to the page on Regeneration, but I don't know how HTML gets processed on this board. I'll include ascii text of the link just in case. Death http://home1.gte.net/dleeper/ZDeath.html Let me know what you think of the idea! =-= David de Void Homo Deus"}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Oct 28, 1997 (17:21)", "body": "html gets auto processed. just list the url like this: http://www.minds.org That's all you need. Of course the way you did it will work. Glad you're here!"}, {"response": 11, "author": "ddv", "date": "Tue, Oct 28, 1997 (17:47)", "body": "> Glad you're here! Thanks. Is there any way to have Sub-Topics within a topic? =-= David de Void Homo Deus"}, {"response": 12, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Oct 28, 1997 (19:15)", "body": "No, we're nonthreaded. Do you need a threaded playground?"}, {"response": 13, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (11:15)", "body": "Is that an innuendo?"}, {"response": 14, "author": "ddv", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (17:45)", "body": ": No, we're nonthreaded. Do you need a threaded playground? Well, I'm trying to figure out the best way to introduce some of Zero's ideas to people. It's new stuff, so people won't even know what to ask. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 24, "subject": "Buddhism on the web and the net (mailing lists)?", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:58)", "body": "From our oft quoted Tom Carr: Last night I got on America Online, and discovered that it has a much larger Buddhism conference than the Well. Some pretty interesting people there too. AOL looks like a pretty interesting place. I may leave the Well for a while and examine AOL. Tom, we hope you join us here, as we have potential for being wider distribution with no monetary barriers to entry. And our interface is very well-like."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:59)", "body": "site with some good links: www.traveller.com/~fcp/zen.html www.traveller.com/~fcp/wwwvl/buddhism-zen.html www.vena.com/synergy/lmb/wwwlinks.html"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:00)", "body": "We will be posting information on how to subscribe to the Zen-L and Buddha-L lists. as well as other lists. If you already have this information, please post it here! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 25, "subject": "t'ai chi chuan", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (15:19)", "body": "from Tom Carr: Started taking Tai Chi class. I did this years ago, but haven't practiced in years. It feels better now than I remember from the past. Very relaxing, flowing energy, wonderful. So this evening I did some Tai Chi and then sat for a while and then read Tao Te Ching and now I feel real good. Haven't read Tao Te Ching in years either. I feel so great now I was just wondering why I don't do this more often and spend less time going to movies and reading magazines and science fiction. There is an answer to that. Can't quite put it into words now though."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Jan  4, 1998 (12:59)", "body": "There are lots of t'ai chi instructors in Austin. Finding a good one would be the hard part. I'd start with that New Age publication they give away, New Texas or something and call the teachers. Find out if they learned it in a couple of weekends or spent years with a Chinese master (or Si Fu). I studied with Master Choy Kam Man who learned it from his father who learned it from several generations so felt pretty good about getting the \"real deal\". The one I took a class from at the Q did it too fast and didn't really ever become a t'ai chi master."}, {"response": 4, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Jun 17, 2004 (23:53)", "body": "Did you ever find a t'ai chi instructor, wer? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 26, "subject": "tantric yoga", "response_count": 13, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:46)", "body": "On Co-0p radio, they were saying we in the West look at this a sexual, but it means more like energy transferance. Tom Carr: In tantric practices they speak of \"divine pride.\" This is in fact seeing yourself as god. Sounds a little psychotic, and it can be. A difference between a madman and a saint though is while both think they are god, the saint thinks *you* are god too!"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:55)", "body": "A dakini is a woman who transfers her energy in spirit form in sex. And the Lama is doing his sexual tantra for the sake of those he does it with fundamentally. There are some stories of confrontation over this - and some stories of how he rescues in one case a Lama disciple who is not engaging sex in this way. Tom Carr (tomcarr) Thu Mar 13 '97 (06:07) 19 lines I probably had several purposes in asking the question about guidelines for student teacher sex in spiritual practice, but this is a big one: I think most of the time that a guru is having sex with his students, the motive is much more the guru's sexual satisfaction than a desire to help or teach the student. I think that by asking certain questions we can see which it is. Then we can avoid the whole argument about whether genuine good unselfish tantric sexual transmission exists and just say \"Well maybe it does exist but this probably isn't it because ....\" It seems to me the first test would be that, if the motive is teaching/transmission rather than guru gratification, the sexual attractiveness of the people the guru is doing it with would not matter. If the guru is doing it with a cross section of students; old/young, fat/thin, beautiful/ugly, then it might possibly be for real. If the guru is choosing to do it with the most attractive women in the sangha, you can bet that it has more to do with the gurus satisfaction than guru is choosing to do it with the most attractive women in the sangha, you can bet that it has more to do with the gurus satisfaction than with helping the student. Do you agree or disagree ?"}, {"response": 3, "author": "americ", "date": "Fri, Nov 14, 1997 (18:50)", "body": "A long time go I was interested in tantric teaching. Over time, the sex thing fades into more of an understanding of the flow of emotion energies that go through our body/minds. Thus sex is transcended to a broader level of work with these life energies. The reason we focus so much on sex in the beginning is that that is the area of greatest emoitional confusion in the earlier stages of life."}, {"response": 4, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (11:39)", "body": "I prefer hatha yoga. *smile*"}, {"response": 5, "author": "americ", "date": "Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (15:04)", "body": "These days....I just love silance."}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov 17, 1997 (18:22)", "body": "Who are the current day proponents of tantra yoga, in terms of existing spiritual groups?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (12:30)", "body": "Silence is glorious in the mountains. Akin to being inside an anechoic chamber, it's almost negative with relation to sound. And yes, those brief moments (when you hold your breath so as not to disturb the mood) are blissful."}, {"response": 8, "author": "americ", "date": "Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (13:05)", "body": "It is good to be reminded here. Right here in this techno-realm. I used to practice with one of my friends, doing 12 seconds of silance in all kinds of odd places. On the road...at the hot dog stand...over the phone...over the e-mail. One of us would ask: \"12 seconds?\" The other would respond: \"Yes.\" Then we would just attempt to stop whatever was happening within and outside. Just sitting; just being. 12 seconds??????"}, {"response": 9, "author": "Smiling", "date": "Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (14:15)", "body": "Sorry if this seems a silly question Americ, but how do you know when 12 seconds is up? Was one of you designated timekeeper? Did you alternate? I know that when I meditate, time loses measurability from having no frame of refernece. There are times when it seems like I have been in meditation for an hour and 10 minutes may have gone by and others when I am sure that it's 10 minutes and it is an hour. I realize that the silence is the important thjing here but I am curious about the aspect of coordinating that silence for a specific period with a partner. Karl"}, {"response": 10, "author": "americ", "date": "Tue, Nov 18, 1997 (21:21)", "body": "\"12 seconds\" is only the lowest level of \"time\" for attaining minimal concentration. This comes from one of the interpretation of Patinjali's _Yoga Sutra's_ No one keeps time, however. There is just a felt sense of when we have attained a moment of concentration. We take turns, but no one keeps track."}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 19, 1997 (10:33)", "body": "We were big on tantra yoga on the Farm. We talked about it often in Sunday morning services and most of the Farm marriages were into tantric yoga. I'll try and find the Monday night class quote."}, {"response": 12, "author": "americ", "date": "Mon, Dec 15, 1997 (15:24)", "body": "Yes...I would like to hear a Monday night class quote."}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec 16, 1997 (00:08)", "body": "I'll try and dig it up. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 27, "subject": "Buddhism and Cultism", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (18:05)", "body": "Tom Carr: Tue Jun 24 '97 (05:47) 39 lines Thanks everyone for the very interesting discussion. I'll give a little more detail now. This last weekend was the first time in about 8 months that I have sat for a whole weekend. There have been big positive changes in my life during that 8 month period, but I haven't been sitting much. The first day of sitting was hard, but on the second day I settled in and there was some kind of wonderful stillness and opening. As I wrote yesterday, from the conversations I had I have the impression that none of the newer members seen to have the cult mentality, and the older members seem quiet and defensive about it, and probably have matured to some degree. It is a great center, and the older members, quiet and defensive about there cultishness, work hard to keep things working. There is a certain energy in cultishness. The truth is that none of the healthier Buddhist groups around Atlanta have put as much time There is a certain energy in cultishness. The truth is that none of the healthier Buddhist groups around Atlanta have put as much time and energy into getting regular sitting going. I am a guilty as anyone. I go to other peoples events, but have never tried to put one on myself, and haven't been that helpful with all the grunt work that goes into running a meditation center or a retreat. So the positive experience of the weekend, plus the lack of anyplace else very good to sit in Atlanta, plus my strong attachment to the group from my experiences 10 years ago, lead to some confused feeling monday morning. That's when I wrote and posted the stuff that started this topic. Driving to work I kept thinking about it, kept asking myself: \"Do I want to get active with those people again\" The answer finally came back loud and clear \"No way, that would be a step backward\" And that's where I am now. What I really need to do is get to work with some people and try to get something else going here. There is a Vipassana group that meets in peoples houses, and I could try to contribute to the revitalization of that group. Or I could start my own group here at my house, or I could do what I have been doing for years, which is practice here by myself, and drive up to Southern Dharma, 4 hours north of here, for retreats."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (18:06)", "body": "Tom Carr (tomcarr) Wed Jun 25 '97 (07:17) 50 lines -> Tom - it's the teachings, not the teacher. It's *got* to be!!! I agree. I enjoy Chogyam Trungpa's books no matter what his life was like. In this case though, the question is more about the Sangha than the teacher or teachings. I would be completely comfortable practicing meditation and studying a variety of Buddhist teachers, including Trungpa. The problem is some basic neurosis that all the cult members seem to have. I'll try to describe it. There is arrogance. They seem to think they have found the ultimate spiritual teacher on the planet. They act like they think they are better than other people who haven't found this teacher. Someone who has been doing their particular practice longer than a newcomer to the Sangha just automatically assumes they are superior in wisdom and spiritual development. There is ignorance. Ignorance in the sense that they ignore all information which is in conflict with one central idea. The idea being that the Guru is absolutely perfect. Anything that conflicts with the idea of the Guru as absolutely perfect is ignored or explained away. There is dishonesty. It was amazing to watch the attempts to hide the facts about Trungpa and Ursel Tendzin. This dishonesty permeates the whole Sangha. Personal problems are hidden rather than dealt with. Lots of these people are pleasant and intelligent in other ways, but the cultishness is such a drag that I don't want to invest much emotional energy in forming relationships with them. When I was more involved with the group, I always felt sort of lonely. Communication could only go so far and then I ran into a block where if I just told the truth about what I noticed was going on, I would be attacked or shunned."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (18:07)", "body": "Tom Carr (tomcarr) Wed Aug 20 '97 (06:40) 19 lines I have been reading a great book, \"The Double Mirror, a Skeptical Journey into Buddhist Tantra\" by Stephen Butterfield. Its about his experience in Chogyam Trugpa's organization Vajradatu. Butterfield gives a balanced view I think. He explains the techniques well. Talks in detail about how they helped him. He doesn't demonize anyone. OTOH he does a great job in describing just what it feels like to know in the back of your mind that something is bullshit, but be afraid to say anything. As he describes things: \"I was never told the difference between confusion and heresy in so many words, but got the idea by the types of questions that were never asked...the audience laughs on cue, the staff members patronize you.\" \"In one question ... I was told by the head of the program, in front of everyone, that I had said enough ...the message was unequivocal: shut up and take these teachings as we give them, or go someplace else\". To his credit, after great inner struggles, he went someplace else. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 28, "subject": "Whole Life Expo", "response_count": 15, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct  6, 1997 (08:37)", "body": "The front page of the Spring at http://www.spring.com is currently featuring a slide show of some of the faces of the Whole Life Expo. Expect this to expand over the next few days."}, {"response": 2, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Oct  6, 1997 (10:46)", "body": "Tel me more, tell me more..."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct  6, 1997 (15:27)", "body": "Lots more to talk about, check back later tonight or tomorrow, I'm a bit pressed for time right now. And be sure to check out the revolving slide shows that will be running on our main page at http://www.spring.com . The slides change every 5 seconds. And there's something about the Divine Spark dive travel folks in the travel conference to check out. More to come . . ."}, {"response": 4, "author": "IrishSpirit", "date": "Tue, Oct  7, 1997 (22:44)", "body": "What do people think about when they hear the words witchcraft? Are people to close minded to open it up for discussion? Or do they just think that it's a bunch of BLEEEEEEEP!!!!!!1"}, {"response": 5, "author": "IrishSpirit", "date": "Tue, Oct  7, 1997 (22:44)", "body": "What do people think about when they hear the words witchcraft? Are people to close minded to open it up for discussion? Or do they just think that it's a bunch of BLEEEEEEEP!!!!!!"}, {"response": 6, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Oct  8, 1997 (11:09)", "body": "Witchcraft... I think of visiting Salem, MA as a young girl; broomsticks and cauldrons, my friend Leif (aka Mr. WICKA (sp?), non-invasive remedies; spirituality and of COURSE black cats! *grin* What do you think of and/or what would you like to discuss?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Oct  8, 1997 (21:31)", "body": "I think of Lila Rhea H, a bona fide witch, who helped me at Sematech, red haired, opinionated, self obsessed, and skinny as a witches broomstick. I could tell some tales, but, uh, maybe not."}, {"response": 8, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct  9, 1997 (13:21)", "body": "thanks for the self-censorship!"}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct  9, 1997 (20:43)", "body": "Yeah, I shut up just in time. What were we talking about?"}, {"response": 10, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Oct 10, 1997 (11:42)", "body": "rosehips, boulder... er, the place not a rock."}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Oct 11, 1997 (20:08)", "body": "Yeah, we were up in Ward, weren't we, picking rosehips in the snow. I'm watching my Whole Life Expo video. The people in the \"Nice Things\" booth are using these little hand shocker things to zap each other, and me. The thing looks like a giant syringe, it works on conducivity, you zap someone and touch them at the same time and you can feel a little shock where they're touching you. Click, click, click, click."}, {"response": 12, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Oct 13, 1997 (13:53)", "body": "kinky!"}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct 13, 1997 (17:40)", "body": "You should try it. I had a request over the weekend to put together sort of a new age matchmaking service on the web called \"Clear Minds\" and started building a site at http://www.minds.org The target audience for this service of Katrina's are the types of folks that attended WLE."}, {"response": 14, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Oct 14, 1997 (12:38)", "body": "I told some friends about it -- not sure if they made it or not."}, {"response": 15, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Oct  9, 1999 (13:39)", "body": "Kirsten Carter is doing a video for spring.net of today and tomorrow's WLE. We'll be running the past two years videos of WLE in the meantime and then Kirsten's video on Monday. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 29, "subject": "Zero:  Man is God", "response_count": 20, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (11:08)", "body": "Would this be considered a pagan religion considering the population of mankind? Shall we delve into sexism? Brings to mind the song, \"Saved By Zero.\""}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (11:38)", "body": "Let's delve away."}, {"response": 3, "author": "ddv", "date": "Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (12:53)", "body": "Hi. I'm the guy who started Zero. > Would this be considered a pagan religion considering the population of > mankind? It's a religion based on Atheism. Zero provides answers to questions about death, morality, self-identity, etc. without using the classical God or the supernatural. Because it's not based on faith, its answers can be used by people of any faith, or no faith. > Shall we delve into sexism? You wouldn't believe how many times I've heard that one. The slogan has been changed to \"Each Of Us Is A God\", or \"U R God\"."}, {"response": 4, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (13:05)", "body": "Hmmm... I AM GOD... I like the idea. Maybe not the responsibility. So not only is Man God, each is his own god?"}, {"response": 5, "author": "ddv", "date": "Mon, Oct 27, 1997 (14:09)", "body": "Yes, you are a God. A \"global God\" emerges from the population of the world, but that's really not the focus of Zero. Zero focuses on the individual. As for the responsibility, you're not responsibile for the whole universe, just for yourself and the things you care about. You and the important things in your life come first. In this sense, Zero's a \"bottom-up\" religion, while most classical religions are \"top-down\"."}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (01:15)", "body": "Hello, David glad you could make it in, and hope you'll look around the conferences some. WER"}, {"response": 7, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (01:16)", "body": ".......... Hello, too, stacey and terry, imagine seeing you here! WER"}, {"response": 8, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (11:18)", "body": "How does Zero assimilate the forces imposed upon Man as God? If you are responsible only for yourself are the forces of nature, other Gods and physical constriants considered irrelevant? Are they considered external or is everything regarded as an incarnation of the internal?"}, {"response": 9, "author": "ddv", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (16:19)", "body": ": How does Zero assimilate the forces imposed upon Man as God? If you are : responsible only for yourself are the forces of nature, other Gods and : physical constriants considered irrelevant? Are they considered external or : is everything regarded as an incarnation of the internal? Reality exists (sorry Buddhists), other Gods (people) also exist, as do the laws of physics. All of these constraints limit us in some way. But not as much as you'd think. For example, just because the laws of physics say I can't fly doesn't mean I can't fly. I can take a plane. As Gods we find ways around the things that get in our way. At this point I really have no idea what our real limits are. Will we be able to create life someday? To create universes? I honestly can't answer \"no\" to questions like this. The potential of each human being is amazing. =-= David de Void Homo Deus"}, {"response": 10, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Oct 30, 1997 (09:43)", "body": "And the potential of two human beings together?..."}, {"response": 11, "author": "ddv", "date": "Thu, Oct 30, 1997 (12:38)", "body": ": And the potential of two human beings together?... It depends. Often groups can do more than indivduals. No indivdual could beat the worst professional football team at football, no matter how good that individual was. And of course there's always love, which doesn't work so well with just one person. But sometimes one person can do things that a group, no matter how large, cannot do any better. Remember the joke about a manager assigning 9 women to make a baby in a month? Sometimes groups are important, sometimes they get in the way. By concentrating on the individual, we cover both cases =-= David de Void Homo Deus"}, {"response": 12, "author": "jgross5", "date": "Mon, May 18, 1998 (18:30)", "body": "I am the succubus of zero, and I now swerve into position. Oh, wait, there's an abscess on my formula. I must take a moment to consult with Wahabi the Crybaby. Okay, done. I am back down and off the camel. Eugh, what a fluid motion that was. I can talk untrammeled with a tambourine in my hand. And I no longer wanna be the succubus. I suck enough as it is. Frankly, and rankly, and blankly, I do confess to the notion that the individual is an illusion. Groups are too. Don't listen to me on this. I don't. But if we are stripped bare of all ideals, then we have eliminated the negative.....and that allows the positive. The positive is love. But love isn't love. And positive isn't positive. I mean, this stuff really doesn't have much to do with the use of words, y'know. Boy, I am really pooped. This took a lot outa me. Did you know I didn't know I was gonna say ANY of this? Well why didn't you tell me. Say sumthin' next time."}, {"response": 13, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, May 18, 1998 (19:01)", "body": "hey Leplep... looks like you blew a gasket there!"}, {"response": 14, "author": "jgross5", "date": "Mon, May 18, 1998 (21:08)", "body": "I think, I guess, it got too individualized. I really like, though, the idea of starting with nothing. In that nothing, or with it, that's the closest we get to spirit. So what is spirit? And what is zero? And man? And god? And nature? Are these things nothing and not real? Probably just another way of saying it doesn't have anything to do with thoughts and images. What does it mean to say: closest we get to spirit? That spirit is something good? Desirable? The way words run together and act on each other in the mind.....makes me wonder what's the meaning of meaning, too. What does it mean for the mind to be saying something like: beyond the mind? Is the unknown totally mixed in with the known and the real? Is the real very well known? Or is the real mostly just assumed to be real well known? My feeling is that if we start with the simplest, most real thing [what's going on in the present, the here and now], that what we see in that [the present], is where the spirit meets the really real. Yeah, but so what? What if the meaning there in that is actually so close to zero that it is zero?"}, {"response": 15, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, May 19, 1998 (17:54)", "body": "mathematically it certainly is possible."}, {"response": 16, "author": "BANDS", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (03:06)", "body": "PROPHECY... Before Bill Clinton leaves office on January 20, 2001, The Lord Of Hosts will utterly Destroy the United States and both its neighbors, with an all consuming fire that can never be quenched. Sound far fetched? Well it won't. Not if you consider the hundreds of supporting Scriptures found at: http://www.rt66.com/~bandsrpt/FAQ.html"}, {"response": 17, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (14:48)", "body": "And don't forget, Pete Rose will make it into the Baseball Hall of Fame, thanks to Second Chance Bill."}, {"response": 18, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (15:50)", "body": "Do you mean SC Bill has his hands in that pie as well as everything else he can get into? Oh dear... We ARE doomed!!!"}, {"response": 19, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (10:02)", "body": "Bill isn't about to leave the scene, he'll be making waves for a long time. I have the feeling Hillary will back out of the Senate race and be appointed head of the World Bank (doesn't require confirmation and it would help the Clintons raise some spare change)."}, {"response": 20, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 30, 1999 (21:46)", "body": "They'd better not reach into my pockets. The only hand allowed there is Terry's! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 3, "subject": "Christianity, Buddhism and other practices - similarities", "response_count": 2, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:38)", "body": "Tom Carr: Has anyone read Pope John Paul's comments on Buddhism in his book \"Crossing the Threshold of Hope\" ? I read a letter about this in the last issue of Tricycle, and then got the book from the library yesterday. The Pope is definitely not a big fan of Buddhism. Who has read this? What do you think?"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (00:59)", "body": "jaxers: Buddhists do not hold that there is a God or god(s) that have an essential self-existence and created or maintain the world. In fact, the Buddha set himself up against this essentialist viewpoint by downplaying the importance of the god-worshippers of his time. Buddhist cosmology is full of creatures and beings who inhabit various worlds and realms: this is an outgrowth of ancient, pre-Buddhist Indian cosmologies. In addition, Buddhism kind of adopted the \"gods\" of the cultures to which it went and in its legends had them converted to protectors of the Buddhadharma. However, personally, i find it more helpful to recognize the different cosmologies sometimes as just the cultural baggage of the various Buddhist societies we inherit the teachings from, and sometimes as symbols that, as in any culture, tell a story to us at a deeper level. But, as Merrill put it, the meditational deities that one sees in Buddhist statuary and thangka painting are archetype-symbols that emanate from formless awareness and serve a purpose as the object of mediation. They don't have any \"real\" existence. And, as Buddhism establishes itself in the West, i hope we can be open to the transmission of our own, \"homegrown\" versions of these symbols. Thus, as far as i am concerned, thus, there are no gods in Buddhism in any real way, yet there are any number we decide to invent! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 30, "subject": "Findhorn", "response_count": 0, "posts": []}, {"num": 31, "subject": "Louise beams", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (00:11)", "body": "Tell us more about this Mike and are there any further developments? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 32, "subject": "new age spiritual teachers and gurus", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Dec 29, 1997 (11:28)", "body": "Overheard: Ram Dass visited Wavy Gravy at Mt. Zion hospital, where Wavy was having some neck vertebrae fused but then caught pneumonia. Not funny! R.D. was mobile in a wheelchair, and able to communicate despite some remaining aphasia. Wavy's now recuperating at home. Please send him some get-well beamz! (He did sound very cheerful today on the phone!)"}, {"response": 2, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Thu, Mar 12, 1998 (11:34)", "body": "Terry, I thought I'd jump in here, so here goes! There is quite an increase in New Age Spiritual teachers, these days, as people are, seemingly, looking toward other aspects of their spirituality; some claiming to feel emptiness in the spiritual aspects of their lives. I, too, have had that same experience, and, have listened to many of the New Age Spiritual teachers. But, I do feel that people should be very careful, and listen very closely with their \"common sense\"; a lot of the alleged \"teachers\" are basically teaching common sense things, that, most of us are already aware of, but, the info has been changed around into some \"wonderfully cosmic revelations\". Not all of them do this - there are some legitimate teachers, out there; I just stress using caution and listening to your own inner voice and \"common sense\" gift, without getting jaded by a smooth talking \"teacher\"!"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Mar 12, 1998 (12:24)", "body": "I'd say you're right on with this. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 33, "subject": "Is a messiah coming?", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Dec 29, 1997 (11:32)", "body": "Recent News release from the Share group: LOS ANGELES, 25 November-At his first American press conference in 15 years, British futurist Benjamin Creme stated that Maitreya - World Teacher for the coming age- will be interviewed on a major American network before the end of the year. This will be followed by appearances on other networks around the world and, within months, will lead to a global satellite hook-up where Maitreya can speak to all people simultaneously-in their own language. Maitreya, according to Creme, is the great spiritual teacher expected by people of all religions, although they know him by different names: Christ, Messiah, Krishna, Imam Mahdi, Maitreya Buddha and others. In 1982 Creme challenged the world's media to cover this story as it was then just beginning to unfold. Although major media largely ignored Creme's challenge, citing lack of tangible evidence, small groups of journalists pursued the story over the years, making it possible for Maitreya to exert a growing influence in world affairs. Creme says that now, fifteen years later, evidence of Maitreya's presence is abundant and points to: a Release by Maitreya of amazingly accurate forecasts of world events, demonstrating his extraordinary insight and understanding of the Law of Cause and Effect. a Dramatic, unexpected and benevolent world changes, such as the fall of communism in the Soviet Union, the end of apartheid in South Africa, peace initiatives in the Middle East and Northern Ireland, and the growing power of the 'people's voice'. a Maitreya's 'out of the blue' appearances to religious groups throughout the world, many of whom recognize him immediately as their long-awaited teacher. a A continuous wave of miraculous phenomena including crosses of light, manifestations of Jesus and Mary in the clouds, weeping statues of the Madonna, milk-drinking Hindu icons, wells of healing water in Mexico, Germany and elsewhere, and other super-normal events. a Hundreds of letters sent to Share International magazine, of which Creme is Chief Editor, documenting personal experiences of Maitreya. Maitreya's upcoming interview, says Creme, will be an opportunity to present his priorities. His chief concern is the divisions in the world that allow 35,000 people a day to die from starvation and one-fifth of the world's population to live in absolute poverty. His next priority is to restore ecological balance and sustainable use of the Earth's resources. By creating awareness of what is actually taking place in the world, by awakening human compassion, and by galvanizing us into action, Maitreya, says Creme, will help us completely transform the world over the next 15-20 years. One example of what we can expect, Creme predicts, is a new science-the Technology of Light-which will provide all the power needed on Earth and make possible the regeneration of human organs. Creme described the extraordinary heart-felt response of people everywhere to Princess Diana as a prelude to the experience on Maitreya's 'Day of Declaration'. \"Every individual will feel as if he has embraced them personally,\" says Creme. \"A new livingness will begin from that moment.\" Note: The exact timing of this interview will be arranged, at the appropriate moment, between Maitreya and the program's producers. The identity of the network may not be revealed ahead of time. We do not expect that Maitreya will be introduced under that name, or as 'the Christ', 'the Messiah', etc. Background information is available at: http://www.shareintl.org http://www.shareradio.org gopher://gopher.shareintl.org:7004 http://www.mcn.org/1/miracles SHARE INTERNATIONAL / PO Box 971 / N. Hollywood, CA 91603 USA 818 785 6300"}, {"response": 2, "author": "fredpcc", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:22)", "body": "Aufwiedersein"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Jan 11, 1998 (00:23)", "body": "Welcome to you. And good day."}]}, {"num": 34, "subject": "Suzuki Roshi - Zen Master", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Jan 19, 1998 (05:03)", "body": "Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 11:12:13 +0900 (JST) From: bdemond@sums.shiga-med.ac.jp (Brad DeMond) A note to the discussion about _Zen at War_: I was having coffee with a friend in Kyoto last week. He teaches at a university here in Japan and knows Brian Victoria. According to him, the original manuscript for _Zen at War_ was about 30% longer than the actual published book. The publisher said they only had enough money for about a 200-page book. The section that was not published included questions Brian Victoria raised and his discussion about what the history of Zen and militarism, detailed in the work, meant to Buddhists in general and Zen Buddhists in particular. I also tried Amazon.com this morning to order the book, without success. I'll try the URL given by the moderator. Regards, Brad DeMond Shiga, Japan --- To unsubscribe send the one-word message \"unsubscribe\" to zenbuddhism-request@viva.com Send questions to owner-zenbuddhism@viva.com ********************************************************* From: \"Stuart Lachs\" Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 23:03:25 +0000 > [snip] > Are you quite sure that it really is \"just published\" and not > \"scheduled to be published\"? > [snip] > Jiho Sargent > [snip] Dear Jiho , Yes, the book is definitely published (actually was published as of 12/1/97 ) as I received my copy the 2nd week in Dec. by calling the publisher directly. Weatherhill's phone # in New York City is (212) 966 - 3080 , their 800 # is 788-7323 . The book is an important read as it shows Zen's almost complete embracing of Imperial Japan's militaristic expansion throughout the greater Pacific area . What seems particularly disturbing to me was the interpretation given to Buddhist and /or Zen ideas and terminology to fit in with Japan's imperialist policy. Also disturbing is the not so pretty picture given of Harada, Yasutani, Yamada Mumon and Soen Shaku roshis as well as D.T.Suzuki, the Japanese Zen teachers who were most influential in bringing Zen to the west. The book raises many questions for me. I hope it will generate some/much discussion. Sorry for any trouble you have had,but I'm sure the read will make up for it. Take care, Stuart > -----------------moderator's comment --------------------------- > > AMAZON.COM's database provides the following information: > > *** > Zen at War > by Daizen Victoria, Brian Victoria > List: $19.95 > Our Price: $15.96 > > Not Yet Available: You may still order this title. We will ship it > to you when it is released by the publisher. > > Paperback published by Weatherhill > Publication date: November 1997 > ISBN: 0834804050 > *** -=============================================- Dr T. Matthew CIOLEK tmciolek@coombs.anu.edu.au Head, Internet Publications Bureau RSPAS, The Australian National University ph +61 (02) 6249 0110 fax: +61 (02) 6257 1893 http://www.ciolek.com/PEOPLE/ciolek-tm.html -=============================================- --- To unsubscribe send the one-word message \"unsubscribe\" to zenbuddhism-request@viva.com Send questions to owner-zenbuddhism@viva.com"}, {"response": 2, "author": "LaughingSky", "date": "Wed, Feb 25, 1998 (22:16)", "body": "Great, Terry! I always remember Suzuki Roshi's quote, in the beginning of Stephen Gaskin's book, \"This Season's People\"; \"Life is like stepping onto a boat which is about to sail out to sea and sink\". Food for thought, eh? :)"}, {"response": 3, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Mar  6, 2001 (11:02)", "body": "Tassajara is one of the most beautiful and well kept places on the planet, this is a photo from Judy Bunce's web page. www.well.com/user/judyb/Tassajara/Tassajara.html spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 35, "subject": "Scientology - the cult", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Mar 11, 1998 (14:30)", "body": "From: heldal@online.no (Andreas Heldal-Lund) Newsgroups: alt.religion.scientology Subject: NEWS : Cult lawyer Moxon in Norway! Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:04:31 GMT Yes! After 16 months they finally reacted! Today my lawyer in Oslo (capital of Norway, 370 miles from where I live) had a meeting with the lawyers Kendrik L. Moxon and William M. Hart from USA, and Kjersti Dorstad and Lars Erik Alfheim from the cults Norwegian lawfirm. All lawyers on the opposite side of the table was reported to be calm and rational, except for Moxon who seemed to be a bit \"dim\".... My lawyer made it absolutely clear that both of us would continue our fight against their cult until they were thrown out of Norway. Even if we on some issues regarding copyright would agree with them in the future, we would still look for new activities to inform the public of their activities in this country. The impression was that the cult wanted to settle this out of court. My lawyer gave them my statement that I hosted none of the claimed secret scriptures on my web pages, only quotes well within the right of fair use. The cult lawyers said this was not true and has now presented a list of files they wanted me to remove. I just got this list by fax from my lawyer and this is it (errors in links and the comment are like they are seen on the list): http://home.sol.no/Ebclam/archive/OT http://home.sol.no/archive/OT/inline.html http://home.sol.no/archive/OT/oti2.gif http://home.sol.no/archive/OT/otiii21.gif http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/OT/all.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/grade_v.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-691210.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-631210.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-631407.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/lec-hel.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/lec-bli-html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-732301.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/lec-demo.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-740112.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned1.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned2.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned3.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned4.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned5.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned6.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/XENU/ned7.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HUBBARD_WAS_XENU.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-640812.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-650401.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-652401.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-681109.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-681109.html (There are 2 with the same no.) http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-702102.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/HCOB-702109.html http://home.sol.no/~bclam/archive/nochrist.wav [LIST END] Problem is; this account is not mine! They've wasted a trip to Norway, a meeting with 5 lawyers - ON THE BASES OF AN ERROR!!!!!! HAHAHA!!!! How stupid is it possible to be? Isn't Scientology ment to make you more able, if so, at what level did these cult lawyers start at???? Many of the links are also full of errors, didn't they even check them first? And how can a file with identical name be in the same catalog on the disk? I don't think Moxon liked the fact that my lawyer did all this pro bono, knowing that he is dedicated to fight them at any cost. We are welcomming them to sue us as much as they want. And if they sue me I may move to Oslo which will make me much more efficient since I will be living close to their offices. I'll be back as soon as there are more news. The list of files from the cult is according to them not exhustive. I wonder what else not belonging to me they want me to remove. :-) PS MOXON: At least I hope you got a first class seat for the long trip. Have some free drinks on me. HAHAHA!! Yours faithfully, Andreas Heldal-Lund - Adm. TOXE CXI _______________________________________________________ OPERATION CLAMBAKE --------------> http://www.xenu.net/ S T O P T H E C U L T O F S C I E N T O L O G Y spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 36, "subject": "Sufi Order and Sufi Dancing", "response_count": 2, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, May 17, 1998 (11:20)", "body": "If you're in Austin, here's the info on the local group: We offer classes in spiritual training, Sufi dance & walk, and spiritual healing, as well as a Universal Worship service, which embodies the truths found in all the world's religions. Our events are open to people of all faiths and denominations. Our events in Austin are: Healing Circle, 1st Thursdays, 7:00 pm, call 707-2144. Sufi Meditation Class, 1st Thursdays, 7:30 pm. call 326-3535. Sufi Dancing (Dances of Universal Peace), 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 pm; call 474-8981. Universal Worship, 2nd & 4th Sundays; Sunday Sharing, 10 am; Service, 10:45 am; Childcare and Children's Activities, 10 am - 12 noon; call 280-0689. For further information, please call the Sufi Order of Austin Information Line at (512) 302-6773. Listen to our monthly event schedule, leave a message for us, and/or leave the name of anyone who has consented to be added to daily healing prayer list."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, May 17, 1998 (11:22)", "body": "spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 37, "subject": "Why Christianity is not Religious", "response_count": 16, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Sun, May 24, 1998 (11:02)", "body": "Spellings: Religion n. - D.O. Christianity n. - D.O.N.E."}, {"response": 2, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, May 25, 1998 (19:11)", "body": "go on..."}, {"response": 3, "author": "jgross5", "date": "Mon, May 25, 1998 (19:39)", "body": "Religion n. - \"doo-doo doo-doo...doo-doo doo-doo\" (TZ theme) Christianity n. - \"Your Ghost\" (Kristin Hersh) Sorry, Mike but I looked both definitions up in Websters and i swear to god that's what it had as entries for those two important words"}, {"response": 4, "author": "autumn", "date": "Mon, May 25, 1998 (19:39)", "body": "OK, I give up, what is TZ?"}, {"response": 5, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, May 28, 1998 (01:20)", "body": "Twilight Zone"}, {"response": 6, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Tue, Jun  2, 1998 (06:13)", "body": "The dictionary definitions, as we have been finding out in Philosophy, are not always what the common interpretations are. In general, I believe most people view Religion as something that has to be \"done\" - a set of rules, and things that you have to do in order to gain your salvation/higher level/better karma etc. etc. However, the Bible is the complete opposite of this. \"For God gave his only Son, Jesus Christ, that whoever believes in Him should not die but have eternal life.\" (John 3:16). ccept the sacrifice of Jesus, and all one's sin is dealt with. All of us here today could turn around and live perfect lives from here on in. However, in God's eyes, this still doesn't remove all of the past stuff - there is no way we can \"atone\" for that, is there? That is why Christianity is done not do ."}, {"response": 7, "author": "riette", "date": "Tue, Jun  2, 1998 (07:31)", "body": "So what you're saying is: without sin there would be no repentance, without repentance there would be no forgiveness, and without forgiveness there would be no salvation. Which comes down to SIN AWAY!!"}, {"response": 8, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Jun  2, 1998 (18:04)", "body": "maybe religion ISN'T all bad. *smile*"}, {"response": 9, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jun  3, 1998 (11:42)", "body": "nope, more like confusing Christianity with being a Christian... (it's all in the semantics)"}, {"response": 10, "author": "Kristina", "date": "Wed, Jun  3, 1998 (11:42)", "body": "Jesus told St. Peter that \"whoever's sins you forgive, they are forgiven.\" The Catholic has the sacrament of Confession in order that people may be forgiven the sins they have committed and make up for them."}, {"response": 11, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jun  3, 1998 (11:42)", "body": "If the wages of sin are death, and God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life, and Jesus Himself said, \"He that believeth on me hath everlasting life,\" what is it that any Christian can DO, besides believing in Jesus Christ as their personal savior, to \"make up for their sins\" that hasn't already been done if you truly believe?"}, {"response": 12, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Sat, Jul  4, 1998 (13:09)", "body": "umm...nothing"}, {"response": 13, "author": "Kristina", "date": "Sat, Jul  4, 1998 (20:29)", "body": "Yes, there is something you can do! It also says in the Bible that faith without good works is nothing. Just believing that God is you Savior is not going to save you! You can't honestly believe that faith alone can save you?!?!"}, {"response": 14, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Sat, Jul  4, 1998 (20:53)", "body": "well, you've raised an interesting question, Kristina. The phrase \"faith without works is nothing\" (can't remember the exact quote, nor the reference for it off the top of my head) is mis-leading. If there is real faith, then there is no \"faith without works\". I guess I should explain that: \"works\" (typical Christian word that, like \"fellowship\" :) are set down as part of the Christian faith just as much as loving one's neighbour or not being an adulterer. There is no more space for \"faith without works\" than there is for \"faith with adultery\". Both of these things are essentially \"outlawed\" (I can't think of a better phrase at 1.48 a.m.), and anyone who professes faith without repenting (i.e. *turning away*) from these things is not truly faithful. [this is not the same as saying that \"you've got to be perfect to get in\", however. there is plenty of scope for people who are looking, and plenty of time for them to try and deal with the sin in their lives; there is also space for sinners, but only sinners who are trying, really trying, to get away from whatever their weakness is. sorry about the sidetrack there, but i felt a need to stick that extra bit in.] so, the phrase \"faith without works\" is inherently misleading. there is no such thing."}, {"response": 15, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb  8, 2000 (22:59)", "body": "And...that is the last word on this subject?!"}, {"response": 16, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Jun 30, 2001 (11:25)", "body": "Mmmm ... good one Mike. Hadn't read this topic before. I find it difficult when people ask me 'are you religious' , or even state 'you must be religious' ...because I'm not. To me religion is all about compulsion, duty, rules ..it feels dead and confining. My faith is alive, love, appreciation for what Christ has done for me, wanting to give something, it's stil there even when things seem hopeless ...considering your thoughts Mike. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 38, "subject": "BodyChoir", "response_count": 8, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "jgross", "date": "Thu, Aug 20, 1998 (20:23)", "body": "Terry, hola anything new on the special event, SilkDance? I clicked on both url's and received a message that they couldn't be located.....so the websites are still in the planning stages? or I could access them if I did something different besides just click on them? thank ya"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Aug 21, 1998 (10:31)", "body": "A lot of things are in the planning stage, including SilkDance, but we are planning to get a bunch of BodyChoir folks to make a video, and they'll all be wearing silk. Stay tuned, leplep."}, {"response": 3, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Aug 27, 1998 (16:19)", "body": "the whole experience sounds fascinating Paul... a sensual yoga merged with interpretive dance."}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Aug 28, 1998 (17:16)", "body": "We've started stocking up on silk products for our new commerce site, http://www.silkclothing.com and http://www.silkcloth.com (can't go there yet though). Stay tuned!"}, {"response": 5, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Mon, Sep 28, 1998 (17:39)", "body": "Are you still going to BodyChoir, Terry?"}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 29, 1998 (20:53)", "body": "Yep, I went this week. Did you ever see the video play on our site?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Tue, Sep 29, 1998 (21:34)", "body": "I didn't, unfortunately..."}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Jul  4, 2001 (14:23)", "body": "I saw a bunch of Body Choir folks at Leighton Hodges party last night, they're on the permanent guest list, along with Bob Nagy, ageless Connie Coulton, Maria and Paul, this is getting to be a time warp. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 39, "subject": "Viridian List", "response_count": 136, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 29, 1998 (08:48)", "body": "Earlier this month, science fiction author Bruce Sterling announced the creation of Viridian, a new technocultural art movement. Sterling's goal? Nothing less than saving the world from environmental Armageddon. Sterling says he won't actually launch Viridian until Jan. 3, 2000. The new millennium, he believes, will be eagerly receptive to new ideas. (Why Jan. 3? Well, on Jan. 1, everyone will be hung over, and on Jan. 2, nobody's computer will work.) In the meantime, Sterling is working out the basic principles of the movement, and has set up a moderated mailing list for the \"Viridian Greens\" to hash out the details. What's it all about? Greenhouse warming, says Sterling, is undeniable to all save fools and fat cats, but previous \"green\" environmental attempts to change the world have failed. Sterling's answer is to concoct a new esthetic -- one that values healthy design, eschews 20th century-style waste and flourishes through distributed, collective, networked development. Sterling has dubbed himself the movement's \"mad Pope-Emperor.\" The whole scheme sounds suspiciously similar to the plot of a Sterling novel -- but like Sterling's works, it's audacious, funny and eloquent. Interested mailing list subscribers can e-mail the man himself, at bruces@well.com. -- Andrew Leonard SALON | Oct. 27, 1998"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 29, 1998 (09:05)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Oct 26 12:42:15 1998 Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:42:15 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00005 X-UIDL: 1e200ae03c3852d34df65709e47a5514 Key concepts: Viridian aesthetic; distributed networks; mobiles; Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Attention Conservation Notice: This is art criticism. There are over 900 words of it. Sources: an original composition Links: www.sfmoma.org/EXHIB/calder.index.html www.nga.gov/exhibitions/caldwel.htm There are two approaches to the problem of establishing a Viridian aesthetic: the top-down approach, and the bottom-up. The top-down method consists of issuing historical analogies, broad statements of principle, sweeping aphorisms, and so forth, and trawling these verbal devices over the landscape in the hope that they will net something useful. The bottom-up approach relies on assembling specific examples, whose aggregate might suggest an emergent future sensibility. Since we Viridians have an expiration date looming, we will try both approaches at once. Our first candidate for specific analysis, the first tree in our Viridian forest as it were, is the \"mobile,\" invented by twentieth- century artist Alexander Calder. Following our \"underside-first\" principle, we will start by listing the aspects of Calder's mobiles which are NOT of a Viridian sensibility. Only then will we relate the aspects which seem to have promise for the early 21st century. NON-VIRIDIAN ASPECTS OF CALDER'S MOBILES Alexander Calder is by no means a contemporary artist. He was born a full one hundred years ago and died in the 1970s. Mobiles have two basic elements: colored cut-out shapes, and the jointed network of stiff wires that attach them. Calder's shapes are flat and metallic, and generally painted in Mondrian-like, industrial, primary colors. Calder sometimes employed gimmicky, dated shapes reminiscent of bad Space Age coffee-tables. Calder sometimes attached mobile elements to representational objects, such as wire-framed fish and performing seals. Compared to the eerie majesty of the best abstract mobiles, this overly cute, toylike practice gives one a cloying sensation. Desktop and floor-mounted \"stabiles\" are much less visually effective than air-swarming, ceiling-hung mobiles. Unless that is, the stabiles are built on a monumental scale, so that they can loom astoundingly over the viewer. The movements of mobiles are determined by laws of gravity and local air currents, rather than some more sophisticated interchange among the moving elements. As art objects, mobiles are somewhat difficult to assess, because they are both sculpture and performance. They present different visual experiences under different environmental circumstances. VIRIDIAN ASPECTS OF CALDER MOBILES They were invented and built by a world-class avant-garde artist with a degree in mechanical engineering. Calder mobiles are strongly biomorphic in both shape and motion. They are thriftily built of cheap, recycled materials. Mobiles move silently and tirelessly through the use of ambient, renewable energy. Mobiles are sensitive indicators of local environmental conditions. Mobiles scale up well, although the truly colossal mobiles require some modest aid from electric motors. The term \"mobile\" was coined by Marcel Duchamp, a rather sphinxlike, timeless figure. Thanks to Calder's iterative balancing technique, a mobile's simple network contains a great deal of subtle embedded judgement. Thanks to this, the movement of a mobile is not mechanically repetitive, but pleasantly lifelike and unpredictable. Calder mobiles are distributed, collaborative networks in action. Although mobiles can be quite large in volume, even monumental, they are very sparing in their use of materials. They are dependent on open space, voids, and transparency; less mass, more data. Mobiles have a life-affirming sense of humor. It's hard to imagine a grim, fanatical mobile. CONCLUSION. There has been little formal innovation in Calder mobiles in recent decades. They remain well-known as one of the few art forms invented by an American artist (though he had to go to Paris to do it). Mobiles have always enjoyed a cult following, but in terms of technique they have become a Modernist backwater. However, there exists the possibility of profound advancement in the design and construction of mobiles. Calder himself built his mobiles with string and tinsnips, snipping a bit here and there and shortening the wire until he felt he had the balance right. It would not seem difficult to automate this hands-on process through computer-based balancing algorithms. This offers the attractive prospect of monumental CAD-CAM mobiles containing hundreds or thousands of perfectly balanced, interacting elements. Mobiles could become vastly more sensitive and responsive if they abandoned the wire and sheet-iron of the 1930s. Thermosensitive wire and polymer might change color and movement with temperature"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov  2, 1998 (10:10)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Fri Oct 30 13:29:22 1998 Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:29:22 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00007 X-UIDL: 8bce68de3a736cc31614e2890cb127ed Key concepts: Floods; unnatural disasters; safety checklists; recovery procedures; literary criticism Attention Conservation Notice: A continuation of Note 00006; grimly accurate; bureaucratically thorough; contains tedious, gritty minutiae about one of life's worst experiences Sources: University of Minnesota Extension Service Home Page Links: http://www.extension.umn.edu/Documents/K/A/afterflood.html (((My comments are in triple parentheses == bruces))) Safety Rules and Recovery Procedures After a Natural Disaster 1. See that your family is safe from flood crests, fire, or falling buildings. 2. Cooperate fully with local authorities, rescue squads, and local Red Cross chapters. 3. Help locate shelter, food, clothing, transportation, medical supplies, and medical help for victims. 4. Obey health regulations for personal and community protection against disease epidemics. Report any violations. (((The problem of looters rarely receives mention, even though looters are omnipresent in post-disaster situations. (The most eager and immediate looters are children.) It is simply *assumed* that all citizens are cooperative, fully socialized, responsible Samaritans. Until #4 that is, when they are suddenly urged to become vigilant informants against health violators. Such is life when authority breaks down == full of upbeat pretense.))) 5. If premises have been flooded, flush plumbing fixtures with buckets of water to be sure they are open. Have health authorities inspect sanitary disposal systems. Water may have backed up into the septic tank, which in turn backs up into the plumbing system. This could be a health hazard. (((The gush of one's own sewage is one of many small humiliations; but fail to deal with this, and you risk dysentery or worse.))) 6. Do not use water from private supply until health authorities have tested it. Boil drinking water 10 minutes or chlorinate by adding 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach per gallon of water. 7. Do not use food that has come in to contact with flood waters. Some foods can be salvaged if properly packaged. Consult local health officials if in doubt. (((Good advice. Now imagine yourself in a situation where these \"health authorities\" and \"local health officials\" are corrupt, absent, drowned, or simply nonexistent. Though CO2 is mostly an industrial G7 emanation, the effects are worst in areas where the world remains most nearly natural.))) 8. Sanitize dishes, cooking utensils, and food preparation areas before using them. (((A Belle Epoque sees no difficulty in *finding* food after a disaster.))) 9. When entering damaged buildings, use flashlights only, not matches, torches, or any open flame. Watch for nails, splinters, holes in walls or floors, wet or falling plaster, undermined foundations, and gas leaks. 10. Do not use electrical system until it has been checked by an electrician. (((Presumably electricians are thick on the ground in your area.))) 11. Wait until any flood waters are below basement level before trying to drain or pump the basement. (((Health hazards, bad water and personal ruination don't make people any brighter.))) 12. Start clean-up as soon as possible. Thoroughly dry and clean house before trying to live in it. Delay permanent repairs until buildings are thoroughly dry. (((\"Demand the Impossible\" == Situationist International))) 13. Control rodents and insects. (((Before they control you.))) 14. Remove sediment from heaters, flues, and motors before using them. To speed drying, start stoves and furnaces as soon as they have been checked for safety. (((Removing sediment from a motor must be an interesting process, especially in a design world where more and more big- ticket items are impossible to open or service.))) 15. Take all furniture and rugs outdoors to dry. ((( A handy practice for those nonexistent looters.))) 16. Dry and air bedding, clothing, and rugs as soon as possible to prevent mildew. 17. Set priorities. Accomplish most important tasks first, and avoid physical over-exertion. (((It's very human to \"set priorities\" as task number 17, when you're already worn out from labor.))) 18. Be sure children are safe and are being cared for at all times. Never leave young children alone or allow than to play in damaged buildings or areas that might be unsafe. (((The rain falls on young and old alike, but surely the author of this superior injunction has never taken charge of young children. A wrecked house is the very definition of attractive nuisance, and there's no better time to escape your parents than when they're losing everything they own.))) 19. Give special attention to cleaning children's toys, cribs, playpens, and play equipment. Boil any items, for 10 minutes, that a toddler or baby might put in his mouth. Discard stuffed t"}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov  5, 1998 (15:21)", "body": "Topic 189 [mirrorshades]: Viridian List Archive #17 of 17: Bruce Sterling (bruces) Wed Nov 4 '98 (09:18) 329 lines From bruces@well.com Wed Nov 4 10:48:45 1998 Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 10:48:45 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Note 00010 X-UIDL: 586e4db759e130de0dc8554824217fc4 Key concepts: Viridian Commentary: Viridian cuisine; Viridian domain name; propaganda tactics; Viridian Principles of Design; flood recovery; PEM fuel cells; Viridian ranking Attention Conservation Notice: Comments to the Viridian moderator are ruthlessly edited. I question whether you should read these comments from your fellow Viridians. Can these sources be trusted? Who knows their real agenda? These people could be anybody, even you. From: jon@lasser.org (J. Lasser) I was just picking up another computer book (*The Perl Cookbook* from O'Reilly and Associates, written by Tom Christiansen and Nathan Torkington). Imagine my surprise when I read Larry Wall's introduction: \"Cooking is also one of the oldest of the arts. Some modern artists would have you believe that so-called ephemeral art is a recent invention, but cooking has always been an ephemeral art. We can try to preserve our art, make it last a little longer, but even the food we bury with our pharoahs gets dug up eventually.\" (p. xxi) This fulfills (literally!) the \"Eat What You Kill\" dictum, the \"embrace of decay\" (what else would blue cheese be?), \"Planned Evanescence\", and \"Viridian Inactivism.\" Depending on tastes, cooking can also be compatible with the following Viridian principles: \"The Future Is History,\" \"History Accumulates,\" \"Look at the Underside First\" (look at the growth of organic foods for a cautionary tale), \"Design for the Old,\" \"Superstition Isn't Inspiration,\" \"Do Less With Less,\" \"There's No One So Green as the Dead,\" \"Make the Invisible Visible,\" \"Less Mass, More Data\" (try nouvelle cuisine), \"Seek the Biomorphic and the Transorganic,\" and \"Datamine Nature.\" Cooking is not clearly incompatible with any thus-far stated Viridian principle. Of course, it's not hard to imagine an anti-Viridian meal == for example, a steak raised in a burned-over rainforest. From: weasel@gothic.net (Darren Mckeeman) If you're going to have a movement, it's not going to do to have your URL on someone else's server. We need our own domain name to go with the Viridian image. Based on my own experiences, I'll go so far as to suggest a 'presence' package: 1) A domain name (www.viridian.org) 2) An image package (I can't help you there -- I'm all thumbs) 3) a propaganda campaign to get 'Viridian' into the public eye 4) a document storage method (otherwise known as designing a useful website). The first two items are easy. First, find a graphic designer. You can trip over them in doorways here in San Francisco. Then you get someone to donate web space. This, too, is easy here in San Francisco. The second half of my list will take some work and a small investment -- maybe $20 per flunkey. Yes, it takes volunteers to properly lead a propaganda campaign. The Viridian Movement needs some memetic form of propaganda, such as peel-off stickers. I suggest brilliant neon-green stickers with our web address. We can send a roll to each person on this list for them to start plastering bus stops, cars, bathroom stalls, garbage cans, personal computers, street signs, etc. Human beings love to deface property -- let's give in to our own inner nature! Of course, this might appeal more to kids than to old people. From: richardd@reeseco.com (Richard Dorsett) Viridian Publishing: I believe one of the most important things we should strive to change is the nature of publishing. Whole forests die so the lumpenproletariat can read about Rosie O'Donnell's new diet. The notion of chopping down trees to produce romance novels, wrestling magazines and tabloid newspapers is especially repugnant. This idea is, of course, openly elitist. I propose a ban on the use of physical paper to produce any document that does not meet the strict aesthetic standards of the Viridian Council. Of course, I realize that our sublime edicts will have no authority whatsoever in the \"real\" world, but by issuing press releases (on-line, of course), and calling into play \"reputation economics,\" we can focus painful attention on publications that are absolute wastes of paper. As the Viridian Greens gain respect for our many fresh ideas and futurist design scenarios, people will heed our edicts. \"Books\" will once again become precious art objects, designed to appeal to the eye, the hand, and the mind. Magazines, perhaps printed on pure hemp rag paper, will once again become things of beauty, following the lead of the artists and designers of the Belle Epoque. We can start by creating an award to give to publishers outstanding in their greed and bad taste. I suggest a fine parchment with a photograph of the Tunguska blast site or Mount St. Helens, showing disaster areas with trees laid flat"}, {"response": 5, "author": "tami", "date": "Fri, Nov  6, 1998 (05:43)", "body": "most interesting. I came back to Texas expecting my house to be flooded away. It wasn't so I am now following a different path than the one I anticipated. I have decided to set priorities now. Belongings stay in storage, trade in floodable house for a travel-type trailer that has a better chance of aver. I like the fuel cell idea. Alot. I need to live more simply. If I accumulate less, I have less to lose. Always carry Lysol, bleach and detergent. It's a start?"}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Nov  6, 1998 (09:18)", "body": "What's your favorite bleach?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Nov  8, 1998 (11:47)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Fri Nov 6 17:56:19 1998 Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 17:56:19 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00011 X-UIDL: 2d652495059a63eb444b7afaa26758b8 Key concepts: Viridian mascot; design contest Attention Conservation Notice: A Viridian design contest is proposed. If you choose to take part, it may soak up considerable attention and even physical labor. Viridian Notes 1-10 have established our basic Viridian interests. We will remain preoccupied with general design principles, near-term trend-spotting, and specific critical assessment of artifacts in the arts/technology/sciences. We want to collate our findings in some coherent statement for January 3, 2000. But mere words in a row can't be the be-all and end- all of a design movement. We also need to design. Mailing lists are well-designed for zapping sermons. But the net's wiring lacks tensile strength. It's hard to tug the net so deftly that people will stand up in response, leave their monitors, and do something creative. Especially when they're not being paid. This is an interesting challenge in net-culture. It is no doubt fraught with all manner of unseen potholes and troubling downsides. But we must start somewhere. So, we will start small. Very small. Microscopic, even. The first Viridian design project is a graphic logo, the first official portrait of our own lovable Viridian mascot: \"Big Mike, the Viridian Bug.\" Big Mike is a micro-organism, probably a decay and recycling agent of some kind, who has the word \"viridian\" written across his back. \"Big Mike\" is meant to feature on Viridian coffee- cups, mouse-pads, websites, aristo-digital jewelled cuff- links, teenage cyber-vandal adhesive stickers, and so on. While we don't plan to go directly into multinational manufacturing, we Viridians can manage some modest, nonprofit, hobbyist efforts along this line. It's not for nothing that the Viridian list emanates from fringeware.com, a retail outlet for cyber-slacker gizmos and tchatchkes. REASONS WHY \"BIG MIKE\" IS NOT VIRIDIAN A designed logo is a piece of intellectual property, meant for purposes of corporate identity. There is something inherently troublesome and contradictory in using a logo in a not-for-profit, non-incorporated, private context. Especially when you have no intention of making a profit through use of the logo, and *no intention whatsoever of ever paying its creator any royalties for the use of the image,* no matter how many times it gets used or what weird places it ends up in. Ever since the human race first discovered micro-organisms through improved scientific sensors, we have been carefully trained to regard them as dangerous, unglamorous and icky. Though they are very responsive and do a lot of highly sophisticated \"processing,\" microbes aren't real big on thought processes of any kind. Given the chance, certain species of microbes have repeatedly wreaked unparalleled genocidal havoc. Microbes sadly lack a dashing Pope-Emperor figure. REASONS WHY \"BIG MIKE\" IS VIRIDIAN Cloned sheep may grab all the headlines, but the real workhorses of the coming biorevolution will probably be genetically warped microbes. A microbe is an invisible entity made visible through sensor technology. Microbes do most of the heavy lifting in the ecosystem. Microbes are the world's most senior form of life, but they don't get old. They just keep refreshing themselves by splitting in half. Microbes seem to enjoy swapping packets of genetic information among themselves, rarely bothering to undergo any of the tiresome organizational formalities of actual sex. When times are right, microbes seethe forth suddenly in untold numbers and transform everything they touch. When that's over, they dry up and go to sleep, practicing \"Viridian inactivism\" for centuries on end. Microbes don't require budgets. Microbes travel freely on dust specks and patches of damp, and are notoriously indifferent to national borders, religion, ethnic background, language barriers and other annoyances. As for gender, microbes don't have any. Human beings are seething with large, variegated microbe populations inside and out, and they strongly effect our metabolism and our daily lives whether we realize it or not. Microbes \"Eat What They Kill\" and are largely responsible for the fact that \"There Is No One So Green As the Dead.\" Microbes spin out a lot of variants, make repeated iterative mistakes, and evolve rapidly in response to environmental challenges. Genetically engineered microbes are transorganic, biomorphic and their industrial use requires one to datamine nature. Germs are the glamorous coming thing in the way-new, gooey, squishy, seething, wriggling, wetware revolution. ******************************* \"Big Mike's\" Design Parameters ******************************* Big Mike has a flat black and white 2-D version, suitable for ink and paper, and a color 3-D version suitable for websites and video. You can desi"}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov  9, 1998 (13:12)", "body": "Mitchell Porter has created an html Viridian index at http://www.thehub.com.au/~mitch/V-Notes/ViridianIndex.html"}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Nov 10, 1998 (08:48)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Nov 9 21:20:25 1998 Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:20:25 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00012 X-UIDL: 68fa937c1b6526302ac433955cf07628 Key concepts: Web links, Viridian ranking Attention Conservation Notice: There is very little content in this Note. It consists of a long list of links that may or may not be of interest, plus the second Viridian Ranking. Links: it's mostly links Someday it may be useful and constructive to have a list of official Viridian-approved links. Or will it? People on the Internet link with such carefree abandon that it makes one wonder. Links are perceived somehow as an unalloyed good. This is a sign of danger in any technological development. A link unaccompanied by critical assessment is a little attention-bomb. For our successors, the novelty of links may fade; the kudzu-like mess of links may seem stale or even poisonous. Giving someone a list of hotlinks might be seen as vaguely passive-aggressive, as if you had crammed his doors and windows with endless stacks of free encyclopedias and giveaway floppy disks. Thanks to the kindness of alert correspondents, we have accumulated many Viridian-associated links. But what do they all mean? And how do they feel? And what is their real context? Are they really worth our while? What do they promise for the future? Who will tell us about all this? Investigate these links, if you will. Think about these questions. Write us a careful and heartfelt assessment. Be frank! If your criticism makes the list, you will earn a star >* the top of the Viridian ranks. http://www.02.org http://www.oecd.org/subject/sustdev/oecdwork.htm www.carfree.com www.biothinking.com www.agewave.com www.bridgedesign.com http://www.hoechst-forum.uni-muenchen.de http://www.va.com.au/photobots/PhotoBots.htm http://environment.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa110198.htm www.millennium.ru www.gadget.co.za www.media.mit.edu/~rhodes/RA www.well.com/~mgoldh http://slashdot.org www.rprogress.org http://www.users.interport.net/~jam/sld001.htm http://www.sirius.com/~schizo/demo/start.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/10/981030082447 . htm http://www.nyu.edu/publicaffairs/newsreleases/b_NYU_S4.sht ml http://www.sunday - times.co.uk:80/news/pages/Times/frontpage.html?1029057 http://www.nytimes.com/library/review/110198america - energy-review.html http://www.pnl.gov/news/1998/98mthf.htm http://www.scientificsales.com/balloons.htm http://www.zamg.ac.at/~map-pbl/home.htm http://www.fooledya.com/balloon/ http://www.af.mil/news/airman/0298/bombsb.htm http://www.loe.org/html/headlines/coffins.html www.realgoods.com http://arch.virginia.edu/Dean/ http://www.virginia.edu/~sustain/ http://www.arsdigita.com/services.html www.europeangreens.org http://dailynews.yahoo.com/headlines/wr/story.html?s=v/nm/ 19981104/wr/paper__1.html www.seedsource.com http://www.energy.rochester.edu/cogen_europe/ http://www.ad.ic.ac.uk/estates/projects/chp/descrip.htm http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/msad26oct98_1.ht m http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/global/global.html The Viridian Ranking System has been hand-created with a vintage fountain pen and fine art paper. Scars, flaws, and imperfections add character and are an inherent part of the product. jim@smallworks.com^^^^^^^^* jon@lasser.org^^^* rsewell@cix.compulink.co.uk^^^* rinesi@espacio.com.ar^^* LangiG@parl.gc.ca^* weasel@gothic.net^* richardd@reeseco.com* jonl@well.com^^^^^ dhlight@mcs.net^^^^ cthomas@10fold.com^^^ Ian.Griffin@Corp.Sun.COM^^^ Cooper409@aol.com^^ geert@xs4all.nl^^ pacoid@fringeware.com^^ rdm@test.legislate.com^^ robot@ultimax.com^^ SeJ@aol.com^^ tbyfield@panix.com^^ thack@design-inst.nl^^ TuckerV@frogdesign.com^^ ASKornheiser@prodigy.net^ Basilisk@mcione.com^ bobmorris@mediaone.net^ ccraig@ucsd.edu^ c.ted.ballou@intel.com^ dave@va.com.au^ dc@technomedia.com^ dlandry@rohan.sdsu.edu^ gagin@inter.net.ru^ gail@well.com^ ggg@well.com^ gordy@nytimes.com^ infinite@beaming.com^ jrc@well.com^ kallen@physics.ucsd.edu^ kaiser@acm.org^ klilly@neog.com^ mann@cse.unsw.edu.au^ melcher@unix.nets.com^ merlan@visa.com^ nehrlich@sfis.com^ philg@martigny.ai.mit.edu^ quest@inetarena.com^ roger@bayarea.net^ sblack@library.berkeley.edu^ steffen@eskimo.com^ steven@iisl.co.uk^ sdhurley@ican.net^ udhay@pobox.com^ WarrenE@aol.com^ wex@media.mit.edu^ whh@uclink4.berkeley.edu^ whiz@ricochet.net^ Bruce Sterling (bruces@well.com) Type links and press at the OK prompt and you'll get those links in hypertext. It's at http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/links.html"}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Nov 10, 1998 (10:46)", "body": "I emailed bruces about adding this url to the list."}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (07:37)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Tue Nov 10 18:45:34 1998 Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 18:45:34 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List mailto://viridian@fringeware.com From: Bruce Sterling mailto://bruces@well.com Key concepts: Web links, link criticism, automoderating groupware Attention Conservation Notice: Although it is rather long, this Note may save some of your attention if you were bravely preparing to examine the long list of links in yesterday's Note 00012. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian/ http://www.thehub.com.au/~mitch/V-Notes/ViridianIndex.html http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/links.html http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/public/read/cultures/18 Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif From: steffen@eskimo.com^* (Alex Steffen) Re: Viridian Note 00012 Bruce-- I took a quick stroll through the links you sent, and while many of them are of potential interest, I would personally find it much more useful if links were used to provide material to fuel conversations directly. For instance: \"Check out this OECD site. They're doing amazing things with taxes and resource pricing. Is there a way in which Viridian design could influence the way people think about taxes (on the principle of 'Make the Invisible Visible')?\" Then I could know better how (or if) I wanted to absorb this link into my info flow, which is already eating away at the thin levees of organization I've built to contain it. \"No Info-Dumping\" should be a Viridian principle. Let's have less information, elegant information, useful information, passionate information... not just more of it. I'd rather get a haiku than a dissertation any day. (((bruces remarks: I couldn't agree with you more, Alex, but who exactly is supposed to be \"mining the haikus\" out of all those info-dumps? Meaning and passion are not invisible goods. Your info-levees merely export your flood of data downstream to the rest of us.))) From: SeJ@aol.com^^* (Stefan Jones) It might be of benefit to give links various Viridian ratings: Import (5 - Astounding, of immense interest; 0 - Not worthless, but certainly not a priority). For instance, a RealTime archive of Rush Limbaugh, shaken by news of Honduran disaster, losing it and turning into a Green on-air, would rate a 5. Technical reports on a fuel cell, when other more accessible articles have already been listed, might rate a 1 or 0. Timeliness (5 - Ephemeral, read IMMEDIATELY, 0 - Will be there forever) For instance, http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/global/global.h tml is a series of daily entries about the Buenos Aires global warming conference. It's rated a 4 because it will be around only a week or so. Aproposity (5 - Dead-on related to Viridian interests, 2 - Tangentially related, 0 - No direct relation to Viridianism) For instance http://slashdot.org rates a 0; it's a great site, but not apropos. On the other hand, if slashdot.org ran an article on mailing list \"automoderating groupware,\" you might mention it in a Viridian post. Commercial intent (5 - It's an unabashed plug, and perhaps suspect; 4 - It's got a good description of the product, plus a way to buy it; 0 - It's a fair and unbiased review.) Realgood.org might rate 4; old-time Whole Earth Reviews a 2. (((bruces remarks: this puts a cheering facade of mathematical rigor onto our problem, but we still require invisible munchkins to do our critical assessment work and supply us with passion and meaning. Viridians can expect to hear a great deal more in future about the concept of \"automoderating groupware.\" If \"automoderating groupware\" worked, the Pope-Emperor could put his feet up and save the world by remote control.))) From: jon@lasser.org^^^** (J Lasser) Re Note 00012: \"Someday it may be useful and constructive to have a list of official Viridian-approved links. Or will it?\" Of course it won't. Rather than Viridian-approved links, we need an annotated Viridian bibliography. Consider my friend Ed's site. http://homepage.usr.com/c/critconst/ \"The Critical Constant\" is a weekly net-based science publication different from most others. While most of its articles are summaries from _Science_News_ and _Science_, they're written for an intelligent audience which understands scientific concepts and methods, but has no time for the inner workings of the scientific community. Short, well-written, and with humorous headlines, \"The Critical Constant\" tells readers what they should know about the world of science. A sample, from issue 12 (archived at http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/4942/i ssue12.html): \"Scars on the sky may burn us alive! \"Jet airplanes leave contrails, those fluffy mini-clouds of unspeakable smoke and oxidized filth. These hang in the sky, either until they unite with water droplets and fall, or until they spark the formation of cirrus clouds. Cirrus clouds, for their part, warm the Earth. A preliminary estimate suggests that 0.1C to 0.3C of the last 30-odd years' warming might be du"}, {"response": 12, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 12, 1998 (09:45)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Wed Nov 11 17:45:37 1998 Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 17:45:37 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00014 X-UIDL: 9f257fe7e8ce0551ad5cc12117ed79ff Key concepts: MIT Media Lab, Remembrance Agents, just-in- time information; context-aware applications; history-rich digital objects; link criticism Attention Conservation Notice: it's a way-cool, thought- provoking rap about some digital vaporware that doesn't actually exist in the marketplace Links: http://www.media.mit.edu/~rhodes/RA http://www.bespoke.org/viridian/ http://www.thehub.com.au/~mitch/V-Notes/ViridianIndex.html http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/links.html Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html From: wex@media.mit.edu^* (Alan Wexelblat) X-NSA: radar terrorist supercomputer Qaddafi SEAL Team 6 Regarding Note 00012 and the link to: http://www.media.mit.edu/~rhodes/RA I figure I should comment on this one, since Brad Rhodes works in the office next to me. RA is the Remembrance Agent, an implementation of a class of software agents with interesting ideas/properties. The Remembrance Agent works as a form of computerized associative memory, a non-conventional information retrieval agent. The Remembrance Agent is long-lived, background-operating, and watches your current context. One of our Media Lab sponsors, British Telecom, has adapted it to work on PCs with Microsoft Word. In the version on the Web, it's an Emacs editor buffer in which you might be reading email, writing a paper, or whatever. The principle is the same. As you work, the Remembrace Agent watches your context and uses keywords extracted from that context (the current paragraph, the last page you read, etc.) to make queries against a database of information you've given it. This database could be your personal email files, the Science Citation Index, the CIA World Fact Book, etc. If there are any interesting hits from these queries, a small summary of them (usually 1 line) is shown in a separate window. You can ignore this window and keep working, or if something catches your eye, you can click on it to get the full text of the Remembrance hit. Another Remembrance Agent (not yet publicly released) is called Margin Notes. It operates as a Web proxy server. It annotates Web pages for you on the fly with potentially appropriate hits from your databases. These annotations are contained in small boxes placed on the right of the Web page, simulating the effect of \"notes in the margin\" of a paper-based book. Key phrases to remember for this work and other work in our group (including my own Footprints tools) are: just-in-time information; context-aware applications; history-rich digital objects. My own work on digital interaction history relates to the \"Avoid the Timeless, Embrace Decay\" idea. In a digital context, I believe it's erroneous to state that \"History Accumulates.\" Draw your own connections. (((bruces remarks: thank you, I will. In the next century it will be a self-evident truism that cyberspace rots. Software decays in an unconventional, nonphysical way, but it definitely decays and the social, commercial and technical consequences will become more and more painful and obvious with each passing year. Tools that emphasize software decay and digital historicality are of intense Viridian interest. A software agent that partially automates human historical awareness would be a particular Viridian darling == if it were ever out of beta.))) Alan Wexelblat MIT Media Lab - Intelligent Agents Group http://wex.www.media.mit.edu/people/wex/"}, {"response": 13, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (17:09)", "body": "man, that is an impossible amount to scroll through while telnetting. (I mean physically imposible)"}, {"response": 14, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (22:06)", "body": "have you read read | more ?"}, {"response": 15, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (22:07)", "body": "Or r | more That will pause every screen."}, {"response": 16, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 18, 1998 (11:59)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Thu Nov 12 08:12:29 1998 Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 08:12:29 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00015 X-UIDL: 4e34d4cc61a1d77f6bc2483a49033e88 Key concepts: Weather Violence, permanent corporate brands, air conditioned clothes, genetic bamboo, reflective algae, orbiting solar mirrors, floating aircraft hubs Attention Conservation Notice: This is highly imaginative, wacky sci-fi speculation. It serenely ignores real-world problems in technical development, such as start-up costs, return on investment, technological lock-in, lawsuits, labor unions, and corporate dominance of the political process. It offers no hard evidence to back its wild claims; there's not so much as a single cocktail-napkin calculation here. Maybe it's irresponsible, but I dote on this kind of thinking, I find it spiritually refreshing. Links: http://www.well.com/user/mgoldh/ Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html From: mgoldh@well.com* (Michael Goldhaber) Dear Viridian CEO Bruce, The whole thing is a terrific idea, I certainly hope it keeps going. A few points. The term \"Global Warming\" needs improvement. \"Global warming\" sounds much too comfortable. The core demographic of Viridian old people might imagine themselves spared the need to move to Florida. It's not mere \"warming.\" It would be better described as \"Global Storming\" or perhaps \"Violent Weather Crime.\" In this vein, explicit examples of \"Criminal Weather Violence\" might help. One small item from the 11/03/98 New York Times: the dense atmospheric smoke from burning rain forests causes more powerful, positively charged lightning, instead of the usual negatively charged variety. This violent lightning can result in more forest fires, hence more smoke. This might create a chain reaction of accelerating Weather Violence. Why get all excited about phantoms like the failure of Social Security in 2030, when all us 30-60 year olds have the exciting prospect of genuine calamity? Why favor evanescent design instead of Permanent Good Things? Corporations believe their brands to be eternal, and like nothing better than the idea of having their brand-name in the landscape forever. Permanent Good Things would definitely have cachet. A diamond is forever, as is a Coach bag, and a Brand X something-or- other. You could count on leaving this brand-named gizmo to your grandchildren because it will keep working so well and use such a tiny amount of energy! Evanescent things require energy to make, and then are gone. Not so cool! Banning the production of dumb books, as an earlier comment suggested, has zero appeal. Converting forest biomass to books is a damn sight better than burning the forest, because it sequesters CO2. Burning books, even ones you don't like, would be very bad. Likewise, plastics are a better use of fossil hydrocarbons than fuel. Here are some suitably far-out Viridian tech suggestions. Genetically engineer bamboo and grow it on-site as walls and supports. Fast-growing vines for roofs. Bioluminescent leaves for light at night. Direct photosynthetic conversion of sunlight into usable energy Sunlight is converted into infrared that is then trapped on our overheating planet. Increasing the earth's reflectance can diminish that problem. Engineer a fast-growing floating alga that would produce white foam over large sections of ocean, for instance. This alga would likely block life-giving light from the ocean depths and starve many surface seabirds, but those might be the least of our problems. You might filter the sun's rays somewhere between earth and sun. A number of sun-shields, each a mere hundred miles in circumference, placed in solar orbit might do the trick. The eventual goal is human ability to control global climate deliberately. Climate control may seen absurd, but climate control is also of course the implicit goal of the Kyoto Accord and Rio treaties. It's probably easier to award government contracts for giant orbital mirrorshades than it is to get everyone to burn less. The most fecund Viridian approaches find ways to gratify our desires with less fuel use. As we are now delighted to carry phones with us, walkman gadgets, portable computers and all the rest, let us go one simple step further and air-condition our clothes. This obviates the need for fuel to heat and cool large volumes of space. Furthermore, everyone can enjoy their favorite temperature without conflict. That leaves lighting and especially transportation as our fuel hogs. The former principle of \"Just-in-time production\" must be augmented by the proposed Viridian principle of \"Where-You-Are production.\" Make what you want, on the fly, from cheap materials at hand, using general-purpose tools powered by imported recipes and software. We want efficient, elegant means of travel. A"}, {"response": 17, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 18, 1998 (12:01)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Tue Nov 17 21:49:29 1998 Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 21:49:29 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00016: Bio-Refineries X-UIDL: 4d65d811e93d7dd67d981dca5310f761 Key concepts: bio-refineries, ethanol fuel, genetic technology, microorganisms, cellulose, garbage, CO2 Attention Conservation Notice: it's somewhat technical; there are speculative elements added; it's hard to prettify a report about big rusty factories eating garbage Links: none Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike From: dhlight@mcs.net^^^* (David Light) David Light remarks: I thought a reminder of cheerful biotech trends was in order. The interesting thing about this recent New York Times ethanol article (as opposed to the 100 others I've skimmed over the last 20 years) is that serious things are being financed with (mostly) private capital at a time when oil prices are in the basement. \"Plant Will Make Fuel Oil From Agricultural Garbage\" By MATTHEW L. WALD (((bruces remarks: I have cut the living daylights out of Mr Wald's fine article and added a number of comments of my own.))) \"ENNINGS, Louisiana. The plant was opened in 1977 to refine crude oil into gasoline, but when that proved unprofitable, it was converted in 1981 to run on molasses, and then in 1987, on grain. Bankruptcy followed.\" (((The bankruptcy of *all* oil refineries is on the 21st century's agenda. We might replace them through clever design, or we might simply run out of oil, but oil refineries are goners either way. It's wise to consider alternative uses for all this refinery hardware.))) \"Now, with rust on its tanks and pipes and grass growing through the gravel on its paths, construction workers are converting it yet again, to make fuel alcohol from agricultural garbage. (...) The new owners of the plant here, BC International Corp., with a subsidy from the U.S. Energy Department and help from a genetically engineered, patented bacterium, hope they are on the cusp of a new era.\" (((Staggering back from the brink of the grave, a rust-eaten, Gothic, Cajun oil refinery becomes home of gene-spliced voodoo gumbo. It's a new era all right -- the Dawn of the Dead.))) \"'It is a bio-refinery,' said Stephen Gatto, president and chief executive of the company. (...) \"'The input costs are close to zero,' said Dan Reicher, assistant secretary of energy. 'In some cases they are less than zero, because people are paying to get rid of these materials.'\" (((The economics of \"less than zero\" costs have a nice Internet IPO feel to them == \"We're selling dollars for ninety cents each, and making it up on market share!\"))) \"And if it works, he said, the technology could also reduce the accumulation of gases in the atmosphere that are thought to cause climate change, and could lower smog. (((It'll be a sign of intellectual life in American journalism when this \"thought to cause\" phraseology finally vanishes. Yes, the climate is changing, and yes, gases are doing it. Cigarettes cause cancer. Politicians have sex. Let's move on.))) \"The plant here in this south-central Louisiana town will run on bagasse, a part of the sugar cane plant usually considered useless, as well as on rice hulls, a currently useless part of the rice plant. Later, it may digest sawdust as well.\" (((The American sugar industry is notorious for its price supports. Rice hulls and sawdust, however... as feedstock for a value-adding process, those are hard to beat. There are few nations on earth untroubled by rice hulls or sawdust. Or both.))) \"Around the country, energy experts have their eyes on clippings from suburban lawns, prairie grasses and other woody materials, as fuel for the new process. (...) In the current generation of ethanol plants, the fuel is the corn kernel; plants using the new technology could digest the cob and the stalk as well. (...)\" (((We should definitely keep a wary eye out for any entity that digests corn, plus its cobs, plus its stalks.))) \"These materials are made of cellulose, which contains large amounts of sugar, the basic ingredient required for alcohol production. But the sugar in cellulose is in a chemical form that traditional fermentation processes, which use yeast, cannot digest. (...) BC's plant uses a bacterium, KO11, also used in the pharmaceutical industry, to break down the sugars. \"The natural bacterium on which KO11 is based likes to eat sugars and produces a chemical called acetic acid. But then came gene splicing. Dr. Lonnie Ingram, a microbiologist at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, borrowed four genes from another organism, Zymomonas mobilis, to make the bacterium produce alcohol instead. \"Around the country, researchers are working with Z. mobilis to find other approaches, but BC I"}, {"response": 18, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Nov 18, 1998 (18:58)", "body": "arrggh! stop posting the huge ones Paul! just gimme the URL! (Thanks for the info though!)"}, {"response": 19, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 19, 1998 (09:56)", "body": "Since when can't you handle a huge one?"}, {"response": 20, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 19, 1998 (13:58)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Wed Nov 18 15:32:29 1998 Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:32:29 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00017: Viridian Aphorisms X-UIDL: e267adef767aa80bbc2df207633fec85 Key concepts: aphorisms, slogans; Viridian Ranking Attention Conservation Notice: Though aphorisms are laudably small in bandwidth, they can occupy shocking amounts of attention, perhaps haunting you for life. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian/ (See Note 00011 for details on the\"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest. See Note 00002 for details on the Viridian Ranking System.) Source: Most of these aphorisms come from THE VIKING BOOK OF APHORISMS by W. H. Auden and Louis Kronenberger, first assembled in 1962. Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ ****************** VIRIDIAN APHORISMS ****************** (((bruces remarks: we Viridians won't have time to accumulate our own wisdom of the ages, but we can certainly take the wisdom already to hand and put our own vivifying spin on it. \"An epoch doesn't so much reinvent itself as reimagine its heritage\" -- STERLING))) It takes time to ruin a world, but time is all it takes. FONTENELLE A historian is a prophet in reverse. SCHEGEL Persistent prophesy is a familiar way of assuring the event. GISSING Our ignorance of history makes us vilify our own age. FLAUBERT Historical textbooks always seem to make three claims about the era they are dealing with: it was a period of change; it was essentially a transitional epoch; and the middle classes went on rising. EAGLETON Each generation criticizes the unconscious assumptions made by its parents. It may assent to them, but it brings them out in the open. WHITEHEAD The historian must have some conception of how men who are not historians behave. FORSTER Progress is the mother of problems. CHESTERTON The obscurest epoch is today. STEVENSON >From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned. KANT Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in the world. PAVESE Long years must pass before the truths we have made for ourselves become our very flesh. VALERY To know oneself is to foresee oneself; to foresee oneself amounts to playing a part. VALERY How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares, were there any danger of their coming true. LOGAN PEARSALL SMITH Among all human constructions the only ones that avoid the dissolving hands of time are castles in the air. DE ROBERTO (((More to come. People who send us a good Viridian aphorism will earn a chevron. bruces))) **************** VIRIDIAN RANKING **************** The Viridian Ranking System has been hand-created with a vintage fountain pen and fine art paper. Scars, flaws, and imperfections add character and are an inherent part of the product. jon@lasser.org^^^** rsewell@cix.compulink.co.uk^^^** jim@smallworks.com^^^^^^^^* dhlight@mcs.net^^^^^* rinesi@espacio.com.ar^^* SeJ@aol.com^^* steffen@eskimo.com^^* wex@media.mit.edu^^* whiz@ricochet.net^^* LangiG@parl.gc.ca^* weasel@gothic.net^* hinne@spaceways.de* jzero@onramp.net* mgoldh@well.com* pinknoiz@pinknoiz.com* r1ddl3r@bp13.u.washington.edu* richardd@reeseco.com* tux@powerbase-alpha.com* jonl@well.com^^^^^ Ian.Griffin@Corp.Sun.COM^^^^ Cooper409@aol.com^^^ cthomas@10fold.com^^^ tor@araneum.dk^^^ bobmorris@mediaone.net^^ bperry@shore.net^^ geert@xs4all.nl^^ pacoid@fringeware.com^^ pjd@cne.gmu.edu^^ rdm@test.legislate.com^^ robot@ultimax.com^^ tbyfield@panix.com^^ thack@design-inst.nl^^ TuckerV@frogdesign.com^^ ASKornheiser@prodigy.net^ Basilisk@mcione.com^ ccraig@ucsd.edu^ c.ted.ballou@intel.com^ dave@va.com.au^ dc@technomedia.com^ dlandry@rohan.sdsu.edu^ gagin@inter.net.ru^ gail@well.com^ ggg@well.com^ gordy@nytimes.com^ infinite@beaming.com^ jrc@well.com^ kallen@physics.ucsd.edu^ kaiser@acm.org^ katie@wtp.net^ kirk@mcelhearn.com^ klilly@neog.com^ Matt@MediaServ.com^ mann@cse.unsw.edu.au^ melcher@unix.nets.com^ merlan@visa.com^ mwiik@brysonweb.com^ nehrlich@sfis.com^ philg@martigny.ai.mit.edu^ quest@inetarena.com^ roger@bayarea.net^ rthieme@thiemeworks.com^ sblack@library.berkeley.edu^ shassinger@dev.tivoli.com^ steven@iisl.co.uk^ sdhurley@ican.net^ StJude@aol.com^ tdav@wam.umd.edu^ tenev@digbody.dux.ru^ udhay@pobox.com^ viridian@access.spring.net^ WarrenE@aol.com^ whh@uclink4.berkeley.edu^"}, {"response": 21, "author": "TIM", "date": "Thu, Nov 19, 1998 (14:01)", "body": "I think that you ought to open a new conference for this viridian list stuff. It's taking this one over."}, {"response": 22, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 19, 1998 (14:02)", "body": "Well we could unlink it from cultures, where it now lives."}, {"response": 23, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Nov 22, 1998 (09:06)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Nov 21 17:27:19 1998 Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 17:27:19 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00018: the Viridian Model Family X-UIDL: 3ffe4a80ccfc9ea6f689e63e3b526b0f Key concepts: propaganda, self-referentiality, model family Attention Conservation Notice: Propaganda theory, and pretty good theory, too. Lacks specifics. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian/ Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ http://www.ioc.net/~bini/bigmike.htm From: steffen@eskimo.com^^^** (Alex Steffen) Bruce: Big Mike is cool. I'm personally eager to have a microbe mascot gracing the many consumer products of which I have need. However, to be serious about propaganda, we need an Everyman-Hero figure, and, especially, a Model Family. I once did a college paper analyzing common propaganda motifs regarding lifestyle and culture. The \"model family\" is a major propaganda motif because it works. People are absolutely dying to be told what their lives ought to be like. This comment is not meant to asset my own moral or intellectual superiority. It's human nature. We learn by modeling the behavior of others, not just in childhood, but throughout our lives. In the absence of strong models in our direct experience, media supplies them. There's an interesting intensification of this process going on in contemporary culture, for three reasons. First, we have many more fundamental choices than our recent ancestors, in the cultural, career and consumer worlds. It's harder to make up our minds. Second, our systems of aesthetic judgement and moral instruction have broken down. Who sets the standards for artistic beauty? In 1900 you probably could have named ten people in charge of the job. Third, there is intense propaganda competition between companies providing lifestyle accoutrements. They compete so intensely to advertise their way into our worldview that the concept of a noncommercialized human life has disappeared completely. In short, people are starved for a vision of the good life. Viridianism could give this to them, flat out. However, we live in an age of irony. A frontal, 20th- century-style propaganda assault (like those used by the Nazis, Stalin and Henry Ford) won't work. We can't simply proclaim products to be cool. People have to be let in on the joke, allowed to realize that they are participating in a social mores change movement. What's cool about Viridian luxury is not just that it's more beautiful, fun and classy than the way that mere proles live. Not is it about the heady rush of self-love you get by being a good eco-citizen Earthling. Viridianism about understanding sustainable design, fashion trends, and propaganda as a participant as well as a consumer. You become both subject and observer, in a healthily ironic and self-referential way. So the Viridian Model Family, unlike the model family of the New Deal agricultural agitprop films, is not merely the symbolic vanguard of a better way of life. They understand how odd and amusing this concept must be. They crack jokes to the camera as we learn how to live our self-aware, hedonistic eco-lifestyle. We respond in real time and craft the script as we go. Alex Steffen (steffen@eskimo.com) (((bruces remarks: Point taken. So who are these people, and what do they look like? How do they feel, and what do they mean?)))"}, {"response": 24, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 25, 1998 (07:54)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Tue Nov 24 11:55:28 1998 Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 11:55:28 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00019: Viridian Domains of X-UIDL: fb4db095c088336c75e3174e33235b90 Interest Key concepts: Viridian categories, Viridian internal politics, automoderating groupware, anarchy, symbols, Burning Man, Los Alamos National Laboratory Urban Security Project, disaster response, art projects Attention Conservation Notice: Mark Beam, who was the host for the first Viridian speech at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, is getting a few various matters off his chest here. Some knowledge of the San Francisco art scene might aid reader comprehension. >From infinite@beaming.com^* (Mark Beam) Links: http:www.burningman.com http://geont1.langov/urbansecurity.htm http://www.wired.com/news/technology/story/16077.html http://www.beaming.com Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ http://www.ioc.net/~bini/bigmike.htm Mark Beam writes: ((and bruces comments in triple parentheses))): As the proud host for the formal physical launch of the Viridian Movement and the eloquent proclamation documented in Note 00001, I offer these first observations. Viridian postings should be categorized for future reference. Viridians with certain disciplinary expertise should gather items of wisdom within a particular domain. A disciple of economics, of energy, of networks, a minister of propaganda, etc., could supplement the ideas arising from the list by adding a more comprehensive approach.. Here design becomes crucial, political and dangerous. (((Absolutely, brother.))) Key junctures that link Viridians together could grow future self-organizing limbs. To do so without some form of human delegation may be possible, but would seem to require initial filtering, sophisticated object oriented databases and search engines. (((Even more absolutely! Bring on the all-wise automoderating robot! While you're at it, let's run it for public office.))) Disciples or ministers, recorders etc. would not entitled to any political capital within the movement, other than true Viridian currency == Viridian reputation capital. This top down approach would be balanced by having Viridians assigning emphasis/aesthetic guidance in the particular areas both in the formation of categories and in discovery by example (bottom-up). (((It sounds so plausible, poetic, and beautiful, doesn't it? ))) Regarding visually effective design principles criticized in Note 00005, I am reminded of Larry Harvey's two basic principles of spontaneous human organizationm established over years of experiments in the Nevada desert. 1) Distribute people randomly, and they will spontaneously generate some order, first by forming circles...not squares or triangles... but circles around a point of interest. 2) Points of interest (attention) are created by a) Movement of axis in space- i.e. hold something up high, (a mobile?), or b) Movement of space around axis- (i.e. a mobile?). What Viridian icon do we hold up high or put in motion? (((How about Larry Harvey himself? But wait a minute == I've actually met this \"self-organizing anarchist\" Larry Harvey, and as the Pope-Emperor of the Burning Man festival, Larry works harder at organization than anybody I've ever met.))) What does it mean to hold something up high, or to put something in motion in Viridian terms? What does this mean in other less networked, but high CO2 emitting countries? Our visual icon should have global appeal. Existing infrastructure to leverage: The Los Alamos National Laboratory has created the Urban Security Project, using centralized computer systems to help cities respond to earthquakes, chemical or biological attacks, and other unforeseen disasters. (((Now you're talking! We need to rent one of those Urban Security babies and put it in charge of the mailing list.))) The researchers are currently looking at what happens in these emergency situations to transportation, energy distribution, weather, infrastructure, water distribution, ecosystems, economy, geology and demographics. (((See, it's got the problem all broken-down into convenient Viridian categories already!))) The program is designed to help cities anticipate problems in their emergency response systems and make changes to improve their overall readiness. (((Security systems like this are of intense Viridian interest. What are \"cities,\" if not the people in the cities? Systems of this sort should be promulgated worldwide and made publicly available as a matter of course. Every environmental hazard in one's own environment should be made visible to you at the click of a web button. Not "}, {"response": 25, "author": "udhay", "date": "Thu, Nov 26, 1998 (04:07)", "body": "Are all the people on the list at fringeware here as well ?"}, {"response": 26, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Nov 28, 1998 (18:19)", "body": "No, Uday, I think they are spread around the country. Thanks for checking in, hope you check back!"}, {"response": 27, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec  1, 1998 (01:49)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Nov 30 21:35:30 1998 Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:35:30 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00021: The World Is Becoming X-UIDL: 644167522b02ca5741290a1ca28b0c2f Uninsurable, Part 1 Key concepts: Weather violence, insurance costs Attention Conservation Notice: Grimly accurate, can cause feelings of despair; comes in multiple parts; is mostly about insurance, one of the world's dullest topics Links: http://www.munichre.com/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/warnings/waterworld Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/graphics/bigmike.gif http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ http://www.ioc.net/~bini/bigmike.htm http://www.pcnet.com/~thallad/mike.htm The \"Big Mike\" contest will end in one week. Source: Associated Press wire service, Austin American Statesman page A7. Saturday, November 28, 1998 \"World's Weather Losses Will Set Record This Year\" \"Much damage is human-inflicted, report says, citing deforestation as key factor\" by Donna Abu-Nasr, Associated Press \"WASHINGTON == Violent weather has cost the world a record $89 billion this year, more money than was lost from weather-related disasters in all of the 1980s, and researchers in a study released Friday blame human meddling for much of it. \"Preliminary estimates put losses from storms, floods, droughts and fires for the first 11 months of the year 48 percent higher than the previous one-year record of more than $60 billion in 1996. \"This year's damage was also far ahead of the $55 billion in losses for the entire decade of the 1980s. Even when adjusted for inflation, that decade's losses, at $82.7 billion, still fall short of the first 11 months of this year. \"In addition to the material losses, the report said, the disasters have killed an estimated 32,000 people and displaced 300 million == more than the population of the United States. \"The study is based on estimates from the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research group, and Munich Re, a reinsurer based in Frankfurt, Germany, that writes policies to protect insurance companies from the risk of massive claims that might put them out of business. \"The report says a combination of deforestation and climate change has caused this year's most severe disasters, among them Hurricane Mitch, the flooding of China's Yangtze River and Bangladesh's most extensive flood of the century. (...) The most severe 1998 disasters listed in the report include Hurricane Mitch, the deadliest Atlantic storm in 200 years, which has caused more than 10,000 deaths in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador, and caused damage estimated at $4 billion in Honduras and $1 billion in Nicaragua. (...) Central American nations have experienced some of the highest rates of deforestation in the world, losing from 2 percent to 4 percent of their remaining forest cover each year, said the study. \"The costliest disaster of 1998, according to the report, was the flooding of the Yangtze River in the summer. It killed more than 3,000 people, dislocated about 230 million people, and incurred $30 billion in losses. (...) \"Figures include infrastructure losses and crops but not long-term effects such as increased health costs and environmental damage. Prices in 1998 dollars.\" Bruce Sterling remarks: This is, needless to say, a remarkably grim report. The year is not yet over, but the evil weather of 1998 has already caused more global havoc than was created in the entire 1980s. Worse yet, it's a fifty percent jump from a mere two years ago. The trend for two years hence, and ten years hence, is anything but reassuring. Still, it's pleasant to have some stark facts and figures on the subject of just how badly off we are. \"A decade's worth of weather damage in a single year\" -- that is a useful and provocative soundbite. This is not armageddon. We will not be suddenly rendered extinct because of our misdeeds with C02. Thirty- two thousand dead people are a remarkably modest number of dead, considering that the planet boasts about 6 billion people now. Even a country with the limited organizational resources of China lost a mere 3,000 lives when floods displaced a full 230,000,000. Even $89 billion dollars is a modest sum compared to the wealth destruction entailed in the Asian financial crisis. But flooding is expensive. Hence the concentrated interest of Munich Re, the German insurance group. Munich Re were first brought to my attention by David Light (dhlight@mcs.net^^^^^*). Munich Re, also known as Munchener Ruck, would seem to be a remarkably interesting enterprise, for an insurance firm. In the next Viridian Note, we will examine some of Munich Re's analytical tools, and the company's expert conclusions on the subject of gl"}, {"response": 28, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Dec  3, 1998 (08:06)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Wed Dec 2 21:39:25 1998 Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:39:25 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00022: The World Is Becoming X-UIDL: 74334706074459f5132b0d56c78f5e99 Uninsurable, Part 2 Key concepts: Weather violence, insurance costs Attention Conservation Notice: Highly speculative; is over 1,600 words long; is still about insurance, which is still one of the dullest topics in the world Links: http://www.munichre.com/ Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/viridian/logos.html http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ http://www.ioc.net/~bini/bigmike.htm http://www.pcnet.com/~thallad/mike.htm As we were stating earlier in Viridian Note 00021, the German insurance company \"Munich Re\" is in the business of assessing weather violence. I'll let The Times of London address some of MunichRe's financial conclusions: Source: The Times of London, November 9, 1998 \"Climate disaster map pinpoints 'no-go' areas for insurers By Nick Nuttall, Environment Correspondent in Buenos Aires \"Vast areas of the world are becoming uninsurable as global warming triggers devastating and costly rises in sea levels, as well as droughts, floods and increasingly violent storms. \"Experts fear that some nations, especially those in the Caribbean, parts of Asia and the Pacific, face greater economic hardship. They believe insurance cover, vital for attracting inward investment to develop tourist resorts and protect homes and businesses, will become prohibitively high. In some areas it may disappear entirely as insurers protect themselves from multibillion- pound claims. \"The increasing concern (...) has been heightened by the first map to pinpoint regions where natural and man- made climate change will hit hardest. \"The climate disaster map, which is circulating among the world's major insurance firms, has been compiled by scientists and researchers at Munich Re, one of the world's largest re-insurance companies. \"Dr Anselm Smolka, of Munich Re, said the map, which couples the impacts of climatic events caused by El Nino with those predicted to result from more atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, was plotted using information from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and centres such as the Max Planck Institute. \"Dr Julian Salt, a disaster assessment expert with the Loss Prevention Council, which advises the Association of British Insurers, said yesterday that the new research was 'concentrating the minds' of insurers worldwide. \"'It shows where there is increased risk on top of all the natural hazards. We are fast approaching the situation where some parts of the world are becoming uninsurable,' he said. The map shows where rising sea levels and more frequent storms may swamp islands in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and the Pacific and where reductions in rainfall, such as over the grain-growing areas of the US, can be expected. (...) \"Dr Salt said that publicly insurers will reject suggestions that insurance may be removed or premiums will rise. Privately, however, these 'politically charged' options are being considered, he said. \"He said that in countries such as the Maldives, vulnerable to increased storms and rising sea levels, global warming could affect tourism, the primary industry. \"Andrew Dlugolecki, a key member of a UN Environment Programmes insurers' initiative, said there was an urgent need for new, imaginative ways of covering vulnerable regions and nations. \"'I am quite certain that there are some areas which will be unprotectable and may disappear. A major problem is brewing,' he said.\" ********** Bruce Sterling remarks: I hope the august Times will forgive me for quoting their remarkable article at some length. We Viridians need not be overly concerned as to exactly how many billions of dollars are \"lost.\" Financial projections are very soft and elastic, basically irrelevant to our interests. Furthermore, we don't know how quickly the seas will rise. Nobody does. Viridian central interests are different: what does this mean, and how will it feel? How will this experience change the twentieth century's outdated vision of human life on Earth? It would presumably help to have a good long look at the disaster maps. Since they are designed for insurance agents, they are almost certain to be ugly graphic disasters, but I've ordered one anyway. I'm eager for a personal view. For those who would like to join me, here is a Teutonically thorough price list, direct from Munich Re. \"If you are interested in our publication 'World Map of Natural Hazards' we can provide you several products: \"Special publication with catastrophe catalogue and folding map, Price DM 20 \"Wall map (122 cm x 86 cm) with specia"}, {"response": 29, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec  8, 1998 (13:03)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Dec 7 19:48:57 1998 Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 19:48:57 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00025 X-UIDL: 7e2174b69e51c1e8e6c74577abcb39fc Key concepts: energy policy, German Greens, Munich futurism, Soviet nuclear plants Attention Conservation Notice: It's about German politics. It might use terms such as \"Forschungsgruppe Zukunftsfragen.\" Links: http://www.gruene.de/ Entries in the \"Big Mike\" Viridian Design Contest: http://www.pinknoiz.com/viridian/logos.html http://www.spaceways.de/BigMike/Mike.html http://weber.u.washington.edu/~r1ddl3r/bigmike.html http://powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/ http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades http://www.57thstreet.com/viridian/ http://www.ioc.net/~bini/bigmike.htm http://www.pcnet.com/~thallad/mike.htm http://www.golden.net/~eli/viridian/ http://ucsub.colorado.edu/~smcginni/big-mike/big-mike.html and http://www.karmanaut.com/viridian/big.mike/ Attention warning: 3D \"Big Mike\" animation may confuse some browsers. From: hoechst.forum@lrz.uni-muenchen.de* (Doug Merrill) Doug Merrill remarks: How Viridian are the German Greens? The short answer is, unfortunately, not very. The German Greens, while certainly enjoying a taste of power, and providing Europe with its only interesting foreign minister, are coming face to face with real power, as your remarks on the non-phaseout of Swedish nuclear plants point out (Note 00020). So far, real power is winning. Real power is winning in some cases because it represents responsibility, common sense and the will of the people. Example: keeping Germany in NATO. Real power also wins where it merely represents common sense and the will of the people. Example: not making gasoline in Germany cost three times as much as any other country in Europe. And in some cases, real power is winning from the will of the people alone. Example: no speed limits on the autobahn. One of the reasons that the Greens are not very Viridian is that large chunks of them are still quite technophobic. At the grass roots level, many German Greens believe that technology is inherently dehumanizing, and they pretend that they can just say 'nein danke' to the whole thing. Greens are good at picket signs, and they're getting better at parliaments, but they're not going to invent anything that changes the world. Furthermore, after so many years in opposition, they're much better at stopping things than advancing them. A Viridian era needs more. There are, however, some good signs. The Greens are showing more discipline than their industrial-era coalition partners. The Greens are willing to take on sacred cows. And the Greens are showing more signs of learning than the other parties. All of these traits give them Viridian potential. At the level of specific policies, however, expect progress to be slow. Changing a third of Germany's energy sources in eight years is ambitious, headline-grabbing, and almost certainly impossible. This is a country that took the better part of ten years to extend permissible shopping hours by ninety minutes. Germany has just significantly modified its citizenship laws for the first time since a Kaiser ruled in Berlin. Besides, the only thing Germany would replace nuclear power with right now is more carbon-based fuel. (It's one thing for the Swedes to buy wind power from the Danes; it's quite another trying to run the world's third largest economy on windmills.) Another test of Green strength would be phasing out subsidies to coal miners. German taxpayers support a tidy living for German miners, paying lots of marks to keep up an industry that's both loss-making and polluting. But miners are heroes to social democrats, so the Greens probably lose this one as well. Germany will probably introduce some form of 'eco- tax' this coming year, probably a consumption tax on fuels somewhat like the BTU tax that died such a painful death in the US. An eco-tax has become fashionable in the very German duty- and guilt-ridden sense. It's not attractive, it's simply understood in the orthodoxy that this is something you have to do. This may be politically effective, but I find it unappealing. (I'm also already paying 45% taxes on a researcher's salary, so the notion of any further taxation offends me terribly.) Guilt doesn't strike me as very Viridian. Those are the key points. I'll see if I can get a digital picture of Munich Re for you, to go along with those sexy articles on insurance. best, Doug Merrill Research Group on the Global Future Center for Applied Policy Research University of Munich hoechst.forum@lrz.uni-muenchen.de Bruce Sterling remarks: How very useful and interesting. Thank you very much. Now, for further insight on the European energy policy scene, we quote a recent installment of the column \"Europe This Week\" by veteran British journalist Martin Walker. Source: Manchester Guardian Weekly. November 29, 1998, page 6. \"To begin wi"}, {"response": 30, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Dec 13, 1998 (22:02)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Dec 12 12:17:16 1998 Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 12:17:16 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00028: Viridian Gardening X-UIDL: ca936c2890a92a1b6459f50ec175df9f Key concepts: Gardens; aging populations; Viridian Inactivism; horticulture; allotment movement; urban decay; xeriscaping Attention Conservation Notice: The term \"Gardening\" may be too dull to engage anyone's interests. Presumptuous and patronising assumptions regarding the tastes of the elderly. Elements of fiddling while Rome burns. Links: http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/close/xpz05/ http://www.the-hastings.demon.co.uk/herenow/here20/5.html http://www.slug-sf.org/ http://www.gn.apc.org/rts/sp'96/newsp.htm#G15.7.96 Danny O'Brien remarks: Gardening is an obvious Viridian pursuit. It's ephemeral; it is a labour-intensive act that somehow manages to convince its practicers that they are relaxing; and anyone who has lovingly tended a compost heap has truly grasped the principle of \"Embrace Decay.\" For sundry reasons, gardening is also a massive attention sink for retirees. Could gardening be tuned even further to comply with Viridian principles? The ALLOTMENT MOVEMENT in the UK is a political tradition dating back to the enclosure acts of the 19th century. After protests by the suffering working class, concerned politicians allocated small patches of land that could be rented cheaply by dispossessed commoners. These smallholdings still exist today == they're generally hidden away in urban areas, are around 30- 300 square yards per plot, and are supplied with water and supplies for growing foodstuffs. They've recently enjoyed a boom that tracks the ageing of the British population. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/close/xpz05/ http://www.the-hastings.demon.co.uk/herenow/here20/5.html (good Viridian URL, that) Encouraging gardening to spill out from the private gardens of the gated aged, and into small micro-plots scattered across urban environments, would provide a number of advantages: * Conspicuous conservation * Personal stewardship of public space, which looks to be a Viridian meme * Prevents the isolation of the affluent, powerful older age groups * Useful as a reinforcer of climate indicators: a sparse network of small plots, provided with enough amateur sensors (human eyes and ears, even), would provide a useful set of local pollution sensors as well as re-enforcing climate change indicators to its patrons. As it is, both the allotment movement and the nearest equivalent I can discover in the US, the Urban Gardening movement ( http://www.slug-sf.org/) , suffer from one major limitation. They're both, currently, chokingly dull. The whole topic stinks of granola. May I suggest an investigation into the possibilities of a mutated Allotment movement: namely, Guerrilla Gardening (alternate titles: Biosquatting, Random Acts of Forestation). This would involve small groups of Viridian non-activists selecting a disused location, and targetting it as their \"allotment.\" The organisation of the gardeners would be as a paramilitary cell: individual members of the cell would not necessarily know the identities of other members, nor how many plots were in existence. Tasks would be minimal: work would be shared between enough inactivists for it to demand little, and degrade gracefully if apathy killed off a chunk of the participants. All they would see is that, for minimal involvement, an area of the public landscape would go from a barren lot to blooming greenery. And, of course, with some suitable appearance of \"Big Mike,\" the area would also become an advertisement for the Viridian movement. The unofficial tending of a public space may well lend itself to decentralised management, with limited involvement by the forces of law-enforcement, while nonetheless carrying the cachet of an illicit prank. ********************************* Why \"Guerrilla Gardening\" is Not Viridian ********************************* The gardening instinct among senior citizens is already super-served by their own fine gardens. \"Guerrilla\" element unashamedly stolen from youth movements ( http://www.gn.apc.org/rts/sp'96/newsp.htm#G15.7.96) . The tacit encouragement of unrestricted bioengineering may be contrary to Viridian precepts. Recreational fiddling with fringes of urban ecology may be poor use of time and attention. The revitalisation of the urban center is a \"problem\" that may have already bottomed-out in developed countries. Developing countries may lack the necessary affluent, aged, middle class. It might be better to explore other potential horticultural extensions. (((Bruce Sterling remarks: I concur that gardening sounds mighty dull, but trying to jazz it up by making gardening illegal merely attracts the kind of sad yahoo who is reflexively fascinated by anything illegal. If anyone is going to form militarized cells and throw weed seeds around, it ought to be *cops and soldiers.* Cops in partic"}, {"response": 31, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec 15, 1998 (22:03)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Dec 14 22:59:27 1998 Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 22:59:27 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00029: The Interfund X-UIDL: f29b7f334149a7b5bbd38b60a646d8fe Key concepts: art movements, Internet, reputation economics, arts grants, Europe, Interfund Attention Conservation Notice: It's not about Viridians. It's about a group of European digital artists with a strange entrepreneurial scheme. Writers' original language not English. Written in postmodernese. Of interest mostly to net.organizational specialists. There's a manifesto tacked on at the end. Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ (((Parenthetical comments by bruces@well.com))) Source: Syndicate list; Xchange list; nettime list; Rasa Smite Diana McCarty Eric Kluitenberg [Interfund] - Create Your Own Solutions Interfund meeting @ Xchange Unlimited, Riga November 29, 1998. During the Xchange Unlimited Baltic New Media Culture Festival in Riga, a meeting was held to discuss the creation of the Interfund. The participants were Diana McCarty, Rasa Smite, Manu Luksch, Pit Schultz, Eric Kluitenberg, and others. * What is the Interfund? The Interfund does not actually exist yet. (((Beta pre-release! I love it already!))) The Interfund should be many things at the same time, a self funding project, a tool to create open spaces for sovereign experimentation in the digital networks. Neither a network nor a community, it should be a means for collaboration and exchange. (((Fabulous! It sounds divine!))) The Interfund was envisioned in Riga as a co-operative, decentralised, non-located, virtual but real, self-support structure for small and independent initiatives in the field of culture and digital media. (((Sheer poetry! I couldn't have said this better myself!))) What follows is a summary of the ideas that were discussed and the problems raised in connection with the possible shape of the Interfund. (((Uh-oh...))) First of all, the Interfund is an idea to create better ways to access funding and create funding possibilities of itself. The Interfund can also act as a redistributor of financial resources from the affluent enclaves to the impecunious. Funding and financing, however, is only one of the tools the Interfund will employ to achieve its aims. (((Wait a minute -- you're giving away *free money* in your movement, and you expect this to be just *one* of your problems?))) The Interfund should rather act as a \"Resource Pool\", shared by each of its members. These resources encompass a wide range of tools: * knowledge & know-how * skills (a.o. translations in local languages) * software * open source development * access to servers, especially for streaming media in the net * reserving bandwidth and protocols (for example the registration for web multicasting, domain names, etc.) * support in dealing with official structures; = finding appropriate funding for projects = visa requirements = official letters of support, both in English and the local language = official invitations = official endorsements; * access to surveys and information sources about activities in the field of culture and digital media. One practical way in which actual funding might work is that the Interfund creates its own capital to give micro-funding to individual projects. The organiser can then claim that the project in question is supported financially by the Interfund (complete with a letter of acceptance by the \"board\" of the fund). Funding may be as little as US$ 10 for a project, but can help to create interest from official institutions and structures. (((A really clever idea here. They want to game the international art world by using a tiny amount of actual capital to create impressive, net-based, Interfund-conveyed, reputation capital. \"Hi, I'm from Riga and I was sent here by Interfund! Look at this gold-plated, 256-color *Letter of Acceptance!*\" \"Really?! Wow! Let me see what the conference can do for you in the way of picking up that hotel tab!\"))) Moreover the actual amount of funding by the Interfund need not be specified in all cases. (((The tactic's even more effective when you boldly lie about it!))) The possibilities for acquiring donations (not sponsorship) to extend the financial basis of the Interfund will be an area of attention. (((Boy, I bet it will! Attention galore! We call that stuff \"accounting\" here in the USA.... So, are you bold pirates taking Yankee funds? The Pope-Emperor is totally down with your daring scheme! I got one of our goofy new 20- dollar bills for you, right here!))) (...) (((considerable pious Euro arts/culture jabber deleted))) * Form: Though the Interfund will not have a fixed physical location, it should become a real virtual organisation (it is not a simulation). For this purpose a letterhead and design for the Interfund will be developed, as well as a web-site, e-mail address, a logo.... and... (a local Latvian spe"}, {"response": 32, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Dec 16, 1998 (20:52)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Wed Dec 16 15:19:37 1998 Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 15:19:37 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00030: The View From Ecotopia X-UIDL: e5c06c0962b15a07fe19ed8e2abbca0a Key concepts: Weather violence, clean energy, industrial policy, Washington State, media coverage Attention Conservation Notice: It's about regional American politics and state-centered industrial policy. Grim assessment, can cause feelings of despair. Direct from Wonkville. Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ Sources: Seattle Times, Thursday, December 3, 1998; patmazza@teleport.com^^^* (Patrick Mazza) Patrick Mazza is senior writer-researcher for Atmosphere Alliance, an environmental/industrial policy group based in Olympia, Washington. The book NINE NATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, by journalist and urban theorist Joel Garreau, once described Mr. Mazza's area of the continent as \"Ecotopia.\" Green political sentiment is powerful in the Pacific Northwest, and better yet, they have big, sophisticated, cybernetic industries that aren't tied at the wrists and ankles to smokestacks. Mr. Mazza has some interesting insights and approaches to offer us. (((Parenthetical comments by bruces@well.com.))) Patrick Mazza remarks: The European insurance companies have been out in front on climate change, while we have not heard much from U.S. companies. Reason? Federal flood insurance. Here, we socialize the losses, insure the uninsurable, so they can build again on their floodplains. (((\"America: More Socialist Than Europe.\" Call the newspapers.))) Here, in the heart of the problem, the USA, the source of 1/4 of the world's greenhouse gases, our wealth masks the consequences. The feedback loop does not connect. It does in places such as Bangladesh and Central America, where the perception that this is a stable, safe world is long gone, if it ever was there in the first place. But it is not the perceptions of those people that count. It is the perceptions of the people here, in the insulated rich world. (((Well put, though it's not our \"perceptions\" that are emitting the carbon dioxide. Mostly, it's our wall-plugs and gas pedals.))) So what will break the spell? Perhaps an Andrew, Hugo, Mitch and Camille hitting the US mainland in one year. Perhaps a several year drought in the Midwest that, as it did in the late '80s, reduces US grain production below consumption. Grain reserves around 1995 were at a record low, and accelerating global population keeps pressuring them. (((Last time the carbon-dioxide spell was broken was during the Great Depression, when there was a sustained dip in CO2 emissions because everybody was broke and in the streets. If we are enduring biblical catastrophes and famines of the kind you are suggesting here, we're not going to be sustaining today's booming consumer economy. That will be over. We'll be living in a post-catastrophe emergency regime. Paradise for eco-regulators maybe, but no picnic for the rest of us.))) The new stats for the 97-98 El Nino are $33 billion in losses (something like 1.3 percent of Gross World Product), 20,000 deaths, 120,000 injuries and 5 million displaced. It caused apocalyptic fires in Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico and Florida, droughts and killer heat waves in Texas and Africa, monstrous flooding in Peru. Sometimes in the media reports the El Nino connection was made. Sometimes it wasn't. But only rarely was the possible connection between El Nino and global warming drawn. There is a crucial disconnect, a place the feedback loop is being broken. The media holds a critical responsibility for alerting the public to the connection between the weather disruptions it reports and the probable connection of the overall pattern to greenhouse gas emissions. It is failing. A movement of artists and communicators must fill that gap. (((This connection isn't hard to find in the media. It's all over the place (though I can't help but notice that the various media-cited 1998 catastrophe statistics vary by whole orders of magnitude). I suspect that the tactics of the GCC will shift soon, from their current bland denial of global warming, to the vigorous assertion that global warming is real and is *good for us.* Farfetched? Wait and see. (((Speaking as an \"artist and communicator,\" I would like to take this moment to formally declare myself \"the media.\" We've all got modems, there's a new century at hand, so let's put our cards on the table and all be \"media\" from now on. Every attack I've ever seen against \"the media\" involves people who are already \"media\" by any sane definition, and who are anxious to seize more attention and bandwidth at the expense of rival users of \"media.\" Louche, irresponsible, scandal-hungry, trivial, stumbling blindly toward catastrophe, firmly in the pockets of corporate interests == that's not \"the media\", that's an honest portrait of"}, {"response": 33, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Dec 17, 1998 (18:34)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Thu Dec 17 16:41:16 1998 Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 16:41:16 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00031: Self-destructive Jungles X-UIDL: 40cc4519cfe3966095137656592114f2 Key concepts: drought, dying forests, burning forests, El Nino, CO2 load in biosphere, Chiapas Smoke Plume Attention Conservation Notice: Confuses the issue. Oxymoronic. Paradoxical. Terrifying. Hopefully, rather farfetched. Links: http://www.goes.noaa.gov/mexicofires.html http://pooh.esrin.esa.it:8080/ew/mexico.htm Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html Sources: Hanqin Tian, NATURE magazine ( http://www.nature.com) ; Article by Joseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press Austin American Statesman, Dec. 17, 1998 \"Forests add greenhouse gases during El Nino, scientists say\" By Joseph B. Verrengia \"Instead of inhaling extra carbon dioxide, Brazil's rain forest does the opposite in an El Nino year, exhaling millions of tons of the heat-trapping gas and potentially adding to global warming, scientists say. \"The rain forest, under normal conditions, acts as the 'lungs' of the planet. Its thousands of square miles of trees release oxygen and absorb as much as 700 million tons of carbon dioxide a year. \"But when global climate conditions are scrambled by El Nino and the rain forest becomes parched, scientists from the Woods Hole Research Laboratory in Massachusetts determined, the Amazon Basin produces as much as 200 million tons of excess carbon dioxide a year. The calculation by Hanqin Tian and others are published in today's issue of the journal NATURE.\" (...) \"In the Amazon, it (((El Nino))) causes severe droughts. Under such drought stress, the rain forest can't adequately photosynthesize and store carbon dioxide, Tian said.\" (((This grim discovery makes perfect sense, once you think about it. No water, no photosynthesis. No rain, no green. Simple as that. And what does the Amazon jungle do then? It coughs up a couple of hundred million tons. (((So much for the divine wisdom of Mother Nature. Could it be that Gaia is even more wacky and shortsighted than we are? Is she blindly willing to choke on her own spew just like the G-7 Advanced Industrial Nations? Well, why not? All the inhabitants of the biosphere have a perfect moral right to pitch right in and screw things up with us hominids. (((Upon digesting this appalling news, I suppose we could swiftly muster the Kevin Kelly Memorial Bulldozer Brigade (see Viridian Note 00024) and dash out there to saw the jungle down before it does us even more harm than Exxon-Mobil. But (a) we'll lose the benefit we get if we ever get another year that isn't an El Nino, (b) we probably need the oxygen even more urgently than we don't need the carbon dioxide, and (c) we needn't bother, because a parched rain forest will spontaneously *burn.* Combustion is when forests really spew the soot, and they do themselves a level of harm that lumberjacks can only envy. This blazing activity does not require any surprise discoveries by Woods Hole, and in fact it couldn't be more obvious, as the links in this Note suggest. (((These links, http://www.goes.noaa.gov/mexicofires.html http://pooh.esrin.esa.it:8080/ew/mexico.htm show writhing Mexican jungle smoke covering my home town, as revealed by both American and European satellite sensors. I am looking for the *prettiest* and *most graphically compelling* online picture of the 1998 Chiapas smoke plume. This is defininitely one of those core Viridian graphic documents that we Viridians need to be meditating upon, in our ivied, lingering, contemplative fashion. Please send me the address of the \"most Viridian-looking\" plume map or photo you can find on the web, and you will receive a chevron. (((What does this news mean? Well, perhaps nothing much; it may be news to us humans, but El Nino is not an entirely new phenomenon, and presumably Brazil has been belching up natural carbon for millennia. But not, perhaps, with today's unprecedented levels of psychotic enthusiasm, where vast swathes of dying jungle might conceivably auto-alter the planet climate, in a shrieking biofeedback, in a dysfunctional Gaian auto-da-fe'. Let's just bookmark this one as a small but distinct possibility: we could cease all human C02 emission tomorrow, and still find ourselves forced to spend the next thousand years trying to keep Mother Nature from ripping her hair out and immolating herself.)))"}, {"response": 34, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Dec 21, 1998 (11:10)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Dec 19 10:37:36 1998 Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 10:37:36 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00032: The Viridian Refueling X-UIDL: 559e2642910641265bde1e194cecc5cd Project Key concepts: fuel cells, Proton Exchange Membranes, decentralized energy networks Attention Conservation Notice: Of interest mostly to technical specialists. Written in engineering jargon. Contains even more black humor than Note 00031. Links: http://www.thehub.com.au/~mitch/V - Notes/ViridianNote00010.html http://www.plugpower.com/ http://www.gate.net/~h2_ep/10kw_pem.htm http://www.anl.gov:80/OPA/news95/news950808.html http://mhv.net/~hfcletter/letter/december98/feature.html Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html From: eric@sac.net* (Eric Hughes) In Viridian Note 00010, Jim Thompson wrote about fuel cells. Here's his two-sentence description: \"Basically, a fuel cell is like a battery where you put in some low-grade hydrocarbon (ethanol, methanol, kerosene, LP Gas, Natural Gas, diesel, methane). You get DC power out, with pure water and heat as the by-products.\" So far, so good. But then I wondered. Carbon goes in, but no carbon seems to come out of the cell. Something's missing. Here are some results of my looking around for it. 1) The Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell uses hydrogen (or hydrogen rich gas) as a primary fuel. There's no carbon in, so no carbon out. That's good, but there's no hydrogen fuel infrastructure today. 2) More practical fuel cell packages (Plug Power's for instance) generate hydrogen by converting it from a hydrocarbon fuel. These conversion devices are generally called \"fuel reformers.\" Unfortunately, fuel reformers do pollute. They appear to pollute in a less noxious way than combustion pollutes, but they still make carbon dioxide. These points are not at all obvious on websites attempting to sell fuel cells. A cell with a fuel reformer is a combustion process after all. Combustion in the presence of a catalyst is cleaner than combustion inside an engine cylinder, but in terms of carbon loading of the atmosphere, it's identical. The eventual output is oxides of carbon. And what about possible nitrogen oxide emissions? And what about impurities in the fuel? You can bet that the CO -> CO2 converter is not 100% efficient; and carbon monoxide happens to be a potent greenhouse gas. Answers are by no means easy to find in a first-pass investigation of various fuel-cell websites. Here are some tentative conclusions. (1) Until we somehow build a hydrogen infrastructure, fuel cells will be a marginal improvement on internal combustion. However, fuel cells might finesse the system- bootstrap problem toward a true hydrogen economy, by creating an installed base of hydrogen demand, which also works on fossil hydrocarbons. Once the fossil fuels go, someone can figure out better sources of hydrogen supply. (2) Spreading out energy generation through use of fuel cells is a big systemic win. It greatly reduces energy distribution cost and lost efficiency. Fuel cells may have certain long-term problems, but they spread the network's power away from the center, and toward distributed endpoints. This is good. We can make the analogy: new power is to old power, as internet is to telephone. In my self-appointed capacity as pro tem. Viridian Minister of Science (duration: 1 message), I now suggest the possible development of a Viridian Fuel Reformer. This device would have the following characteristics. Like oxidizing fuel reformers, the Viridian Fuel Reformer will accept low grade hydrocarbon inputs, typically biomass. However, the VFR does not produce carbon dioxide gas. Catalytic oxidation reformers strip hydrogen ions (i.e. protons) off carbon by binding the carbon to oxygen. The Viridian Fuel Reformer will strip off hydrogen by binding carbon atoms *to each other.* Now this requires energy, so the fuel conversion ratio for Viridian converters will be lower. We admit this problem; but we have a higher aim. When you bind two hydrocarbon chains to each other, a hydrogen atom and a single longer hydrocarbon results. This is the reverse of the standard \"cracking\" reactions used in oil refineries. The Viridian Fuel Reformer is a relentless fuel *fossilizer.* The Stage One VFR outputs heavy hydrocarbons and leftover fuel impurities. In other words, it exudes a heavy, viscous black gunk that looks and acts very much like crude oil. The Stage Two VFR strips even more hydrogen from this goo, and leaves big dirty lumps of congealed carbon, in a solid form much like coal. In the fine tradition of satirical mimicry, the future Viridian Hydrogen Economy will dispose of its waste products by *dumping them back into the earth.* Waste \"oil\" will be carefully pumped into many convenient underground reservoirs, already forme"}, {"response": 35, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec 22, 1998 (10:08)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Mon Dec 21 21:04:38 1998 Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 21:04:38 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00033: Viridian Aesthetics: Andy X-UIDL: d5a3d83f35245e7ee7a966e8cf4ea931 Goldworthy Key concepts: Viridian aesthetics, Andy Goldsworthy Attention Conservation Notice: It's art criticism. Links: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian/issues97/feb97/g olds.html http://www.artsednet.getty.edu/ArtsEdNet/Images/I/knotweed ..html http://cgee.hamline.edu/see/Goldsworthy/see_an_andy.html Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html (((See Note 00027 for instructions on this contest.))) Our newly-coined Viridian Motto: \"Gimme Chevron\" Bruce Sterling remarks: The difficult question of \"what looks Viridian\" is central to our interests. We now examine the work of British artist Andy Goldsworthy. Andy Goldworthy (1956 -- ) is a British artist resident in Scotland. His artwork occupies a rather ill- defined and unique area, uniting sculpture, performance art, gardening, nature studies, and photography. He has done installations in a museum context, large-scale landscape engineering, and sculptures. He also does posters and books. Most of his work, however, is site-specific. Goldsworthy wanders barehanded into some chosen site out- of-doors (including France, Australia, Japan, the USA and even the North Pole) and artfully rearranges whatever he finds at hand. Goldsworthy's \"media\" have included mud, sand, sticks, thorns, rocks, boulders, leaves, flowers, feathers, bones, reeds, bark, branches, snow, rain, ice, and his own spit. After assembling the temporary sculpture and waiting for proper lighting conditions, he carefully photographs the ensemble, and then leaves it to decay. ************************************* Why Andy Goldsworthy Is Not Viridian ************************************* He doesn't loudly and publicly complain about carbon dioxide. His work is not \"transorganic;\" it looks very pastoral and edenic, until you realize he's done something extremely remarkable to the landscape through rearranging stray flowers and twigs by using his hands and teeth. His art is biological rather than biomorphic (except for that memorable episode when he artfully stacked up those rusting steel plates in the deserted, weed-grown foundry). ******************************* Why Andy Goldsworth is Viridian ******************************* He has enormous artistic talent that commands awestruck attention. His feeling for coloration and graphic composition are especially impressive. Though his approach might sound odd or gimmicky in mere description, his work is always striking, often dramatic and sometimes majestic. His art doesn't appear \"technological,\" but would be impossible without the mediation of cameras. Most of his work is temporary; the usual aim is photographic documentation of some crucial instant, not a permanent transformation of the landscape. His art embraces decay. He is particularly insistent about this. He datamines nature. He makes the invisible visible. He is very aware of historical process and refers to it repeatedly in his writings. He \"walks through walls of knowledge guilds\" by combining approaches of several art genres in a unique, historically rooted, but strangely timeless art practice. His work is biological, not logical. Through iterative actions, and an intuitive, interactive, hands-on approach, he creates a tableau that could not be pre-designed from a standing start. A Goldsworthy photograph displays human will, great persistence, great beauty, and intentionality, but not rational planning. The result does not resemble engineering, the imposition of human plans on raw materials. Instead, it resembles teleology: twigs and branches suddenly become dramatic actors, boulders find themselves clad in finery, pebbles somehow look the way that pebbles have \"always wanted to look.\" Rational analysis can't follow him, but he is going to some very interesting and effective places: this is genuine and powerful art practice. His work is not confrontational, deconstructive or subversive. It is innovative and serene. In his books and writings, Goldworthy has many interesting things to say about his sensibility and approach. Andy Goldsworthy: \"I am not playing the primitive. I use my hands because this is the best way to do most of my work. If I need tools then I will use them. Technology, travel and tools are part of my life and if needed should be part of my work also. A camera is used to document, an excavator to move earth, snowballs are carried cross country by articulated truck.\" Goldsworthy is not a decorative artist or nature sentimentalist: \"It is easy to make a mess. I want my work to be taut and am not interested in making weak arrangements of nature in the pretence of being sensitive.\" He is inter"}, {"response": 36, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Jan 25, 1999 (11:04)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Jan 23 19:20:22 1999 Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 19:20:22 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00043: the Viridian Electrical X-UIDL: c0cb991f59d314c94c2397ed9d50ea5a Meter Key concepts: imaginary products, electrical meters Attention Conservation Notice: It's another whimsical \"product\" that doesn't yet exist, but might end up in a Viridian catalog someday. Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html http://www.erols.com/ljaurbach/ http://www.empathy.com/viridian/ http://www.spaceways.de/Viridian/Viridiantype.html http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/viridian.html http://way.nu/greens/typography.html http://abe.burmeister.com/viridian2dot1.html http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/viridian/ http://www.msys.net/reid/main.html This contest embraces decay on January 31, 01999. For contest instructions see Note 00027. \"The Viridian Electrical Meter\" Concept: SeJ@aol.com^^^^** (Stefan Jones) Ad copy: bruces@well.com (Bruce Sterling) \"One of the most offensive artifacts of the twentieth century is the standard household energy meter. This ugly gizmo clings like a barnacle to the outside of your home, readable only by functionaries. Clumsily painted in battleship gray, this network spy device features creepy, illegible little clock-dials, under an ungainly glass dome. Look a bit closer, and this user- hostile interface deliberately insults you, with a hateful anti-theft warning, and a foul little lockbox. \"This crass device is designed to leave you in stellar ignorance of your own energy usage. It publicly brands you as a helpless peon, a technically-illiterate source of cash for remote, uncaring utility lords. \"But today, thanks to the Viridian Electrical Meter, the tables are turned. The Viridian Meter is not some utility spy device, but a user-owned art object! Based on the popular 'plasma globe,' this interactive meter/installation will grace any 21st-century living room. The attractively sizzling 'Magic Sphere' perches on a beautiful, visionary plant-stand, inspired by noted designers Hector Guimard and Albert Paley! \"The Viridian Meter is pre-set with the standard demographic energy consumption of your biome and climatic area. Network brownouts and spikes produce visible, spitting anomolies, quickly warning you to protect your valuable household gizmos from the incompetent vagaries of the local utility. When your home's energy use grows excessive, the plasma-globe arcs up with a warning red crackle. Best of all, feeding energy from your home into the grid causes the Viridian Meter to reverse its polarity, displaying its internal aurora in a cool, lovely green! Guests in your home will soon see that your solar panels (and/or fuel cells and windmills) free our planet from the nasty burdens of fossil-fuel. When your child comes home from school, all long-faced about environmental decline and horrific weather anomalies, your conscience will be certifiably clear! 'See our Meter, honey? Look! It runs green!'\" Stefan Jones (SeJ@aol.com) Bruce Sterling (bruces@well.com)"}, {"response": 37, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jan 26, 1999 (19:41)", "body": "I want one!"}, {"response": 38, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 29, 1999 (11:06)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Thu Jan 28 18:32:01 1999 Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 18:32:01 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00044: The Viridian Service X-UIDL: 06b7871e52d457994b7db7c37d004a9a Station Key concepts: imaginary products, electric cars, gas stations, electric vehicles, upscale consumption patterns Attention Conservation Notice: It's yet another whimsical \"product\" that doesn't exist. We may fill a catalog yet. Even though they're not real products, this is *still* going to end up being a lot of work for somebody. Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html http://www.erols.com/ljaurbach/ http://www.empathy.com/viridian/ http://www.spaceways.de/Viridian/Viridiantype.html http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/viridian.html http://way.nu/greens/typography.html http://abe.burmeister.com/viridian2dot1.html http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/viridian/ http://www.msys.net/reid/main.html This contest embraces decay on January 31, 01999. For contest instructions see Note 00027. Concept: SeJ@aol.com^^^^*** (Stefan Jones) Ad copy: SeJ@aol.com^^^^*** (Stefan Jones) Viridian Service Station: \"Get Charged!\" Starting at a single location in a former Blockbuster Video store, the \"Get Charged!\" chain of upscale electrical car charging stations have spread across the nation in the span of a few years. Besides providing fast, convenient charging and routine maintenance of electrical vehicles, \"Get Charged!\" locations feature lounge areas whose decor, cuisine and beverage offerings are aggressively targeted at an upscale consumer who is environmentally conscious, yet unwilling to accept a diminished quality of life. The first \"Get Charged!\" location in East Palo Alto, California was chosen to service both the local market of upscale consumers and environmentally hip Bay Area residents commuting between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Using clean electricity from a windmill farm in the Altamont Pass, and providing shuttle service to nearby major employers in its own fleet of electric minivans, the station quickly won good grades from the area's vocal environmentalist contingent. However, the location did not \"come alive\" until the opening of its signature Greenhouse Lounge(TM). Part indoor nursery, part art gallery, part cyber- espresso bar, the Greenhouse Lounge quickly attracted a regular clientele. Indeed, the bistro was soon overrun by people arriving at \"Get Charged!\" Franchise #1 in cheap, ugly, gasoline powered vehicles. Thereafter, patronage was strictly limited to the owners and passengers of electric cars. When a major venture capital firm made the location its preferred lunch spot, sales of electric vehicles in San Mateo county doubled in the space of a month.... (((Our story continues with a stirring sidebar concerning a legendary tech discovery taking place in the Greenhouse Lounge; Stamford geeks show off solar energy / biomass hack; VCs at next table immediately buy into it)))) (((Readings, signings by authors take place at Lounges))) ((((Lounge as multimedia showplace for video display, imaging hacks)))) ((((Showrooms become upscale version of Greek diners that sell \"starving artist\" paintings right off the wall.... At other \"Get Charged!\" franchises: Solar, biomass, hydrocarbon fuel cells.... I'd like to write more about this, but I'm getting into a creepy, enthusiastic, MBA student sort of mood... I'll just have to stop now... You'll have to spin it for yourselves.))) Stefan Jones (SeJ@aol.com)"}, {"response": 39, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Feb  6, 1999 (11:05)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Fri Feb 5 19:12:04 1999 Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 19:12:04 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00047: Viridian Imaginary X-UIDL: 0492c31693795a40d8d304a6d9cbf4c3 Products Exhibition Key concepts: Viridian Imaginary Products Exhibition, Viridian Teakettle Contest Attention Conservation Notice: This proposed scheme is particularly ambitious and time-consuming. Entries in the Viridian \"Fungal Typography\" Contest: http://members.aol.com/stjude/ http://www.saunalahti.fi/~jtlin/viridian/ http://www.wenet.net/~scoville/Viridian/viridiantext.html http://www.erols.com/ljaurbach/ http://www.empathy.com/viridian/ http://www.spaceways.de/Viridian/Viridiantype.html http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/viridian.html http://way.nu/greens/typography.html http://abe.burmeister.com/viridian2dot1.html http://rampages.onramp.net/~jzero/viridian/ http://www.msys.net/reid/main.html http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/nancy.html http://www.netaxs.com/~morgana/fungus.html http://www.golden.net/~eli/viridian/ http://ucsub.Colorado.EDU/~smcginni/viridian/vfont.html The winner of the Viridian Fungal Typography Contest is: Hinne Burmeister (hinne@spaceways.de^^^^*) AKA: DJB, Django Blades, Denon Kleo, THE Sound! Inhabitant of Projekt Kochstrasse Member of Comite de Musique Deluxe (CMD) Co-founder of SPACEWAYS Management & Production On mature consideration, Hinne Burmeister's entry at: http://www.spaceways.de/Viridian/Viridiantype.html was judged \"Most Fungal.\" Hinne Burmeister has been sent a well-deserved copy of the contest prize book, *Hot Designers Make Cool Fonts.* And now, for the details of our third Viridian design contest, which is our most ambitious yet. As we all know, the Viridian Design Movement does not in fact exist. The long torrent of rhetoric consuming your attention to date is a mere *beta pre-release* of a *possible* 21st century design movement. Real design movements ship. They create actual designed products. A real-world Viridian product design company would be a very fine thing. I even understand how one goes about founding and running such an enterprise. It has a lot to do with tedious minutiae such as \"prototyping,\" \"licensing,\" \"sourcing,\" \"pricing,\" \"distribution,\" and \"advertising,\" not to mention employee relations, taxes, incorporation, trademarks, patents, and return-on-investment. Running a commercial manufacturing firm is an attention-vampire of the first order. Becoming the CEO of a design firm is just not within the Pope-Emperor's realm of possible activity. However. Real designers also throw public exhibits where they gallantly show off their wares. Here we perceive some interesting Viridian potential. While we can't manufacture and sell commercial products, creating fake *mockups* of *imaginary Viridian products* might well be within our grasp. Sometime in the year 02000 (assuming we make our ideological deliverables on January 3), we might conceivably create and throw a public Viridian exhibit, a futurist conceptual-art parody of a real design show. This \"Viridian Imaginary Products Exhibit\" would be open to the public. It might be rather similar in spirit to the \"Art of Star Wars\" show, where everyone knows that the rayguns and blast-shields aren't real or functional, but they all go anyway, just because everything looks so cool. Finding a friendly gallerist and a suitable display space is not beyond our ability. This effort would be time-consuming; it would require funding, budgeting, coordination and a lot of organizational overhead; but not crushing amounts. Best of all, the project would be swiftly over with. The central challenge here is finding Viridian product designers, and, especially, some hands-on Viridian model- makers. People, in other words, who can dream this stuff up, and successfully fake it for us, so that physical Viridian objets d'conceptual art can be shipped to some central locale for public display. To manage this proposed event, we would have to assemble a core \"Star Chamber\" of inner-circle Viridian volunteers. This means investing large amounts of creative effort and attention. We would endeavour to supply some glory and prestige to volunteers. Your name would prominently pasted on the vitrine, you'd receive some groovy citation in the accompanying glossy catalog.... And, who knows, there might be weird and the designer/builder team could sell the model afterwards for a hefty sum to some crazed sci-fi collector. There might be some modest sums of expense money involved in throwing this event, but I can almost guarantee you that the money would not make it worth your while. Is such an event in fact possible for us? Well, we'll never find out without experimenting. The third Viridian Contest is meant to winkle out public-spirited people who might have what it takes to put such an effort together. Hence, the Viridian Teakettle Contest. Teakettles are, of course, highly cliched designer objects"}, {"response": 40, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Feb  7, 1999 (23:51)", "body": "hey, Terry, how do I get on this list?"}, {"response": 41, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb  8, 1999 (07:02)", "body": "Email bruces@well.com and ask him to put you on the list."}, {"response": 42, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb  8, 1999 (07:53)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Feb 6 21:27:37 1999 Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 21:27:37 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00048: Viridian Aphorisms X-UIDL: 11ac57c85ba2fb5a007870f552af9006 Key concepts: Viridian Aphorisms, Viridian Ranking System Attention Conservation Notice: it's mostly the moderator's housekeeping, except for the customary attention-grabbing wit and wisdom that we swiped from famous people. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian The proudly Danish website adding new functionality and rumbling toward a digital-art launch http://www.thehub.com.au/~mitch/V-Notes/ViridianIndex.html Mitchell Porter's Australian archive kept impressively up- to-date http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades Antediluvian Sterling homepage undergoing dusting and cleaning. Now in the automated business of selling various books. Increasingly infested with Viridian graphics, takes forever to load. Massive Improvements Real Soon Now. MODERATOR'S NOTE. My travel schedule is very heavy this month and through early March. Expect Viridian traffic to slow drastically. This is not a malfunction; do not adjust your set. I am in possession of some excellent Viridian material, and will likely set a blistering pace of editing and distribution, when and if I return. Viridian Aphorisms Contribute a useful Viridian aphorism, and you will receive an attractive chevron > \"Even the voice of conscience undergoes mutation.\" Stanislaus Lec \"That which we call sin in others is experiment for us.\" Ralph Waldo Emerson \"Think. It ain't illegal yet.\" George Clinton \"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent.\" E. F. Schumacher \"What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite.\" Bertrand Russell \"Most of the evils of life arise from man's being unable to sit still in a room.\" Blaise Pascal \"The natural environment is doctored up continuously and warped by the acts of the human brain.\" Richard Neutra \"Those who will not labor mightily on their own behalf shall be given other masters.\" Xenophon \"If you can talk brilliantly enough about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered.\" Stanley Kubrick \"It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.\" Winston Churchill \"Nothing has an uglier look to us than reason, when it is not of our side.\" Lord Halifax \"If we were not all so excessively interested in ourselves, life would be so uninteresting that none of us would be able to endure it.\" Schopenhauer \"Man does not live long enough to profit from his faults.\" Jean de La Bruyere (((Since I have often been asked, allow me to reiterate the difference between a \"star\" and a \"chevron.\" You receive a star when some personal work of your own is published before the entire Viridian list. You are on public display and courting a public reaction; therefore, you \"star.\" A chevron acknowledges some helpful Viridian act which does not appear publicly.))) VIRIDIAN RANKING SYSTEM The Viridian Ranking System has been hand-created with a vintage fountain pen and fine art paper. Scars, flaws, and imperfections add character and are an inherent part of the product. SeJ@aol.com steffen@ems.org jon@lasser.org whiz@ricochet.net ljaurbach@erols.com rsewell@cix.compulink.co.uk eli@golden.net jzero@onramp.net morgana@netaxs.com sethmc@turcotte.colorado.edu tor@araneum.dk dhlight@mcs.net jim@smallworks.com patmazza@teleport.com wex@media.mit.edu tbyfield@panix.com WarrenE@aol.com hinne@spaceways.de lstinson@empathy.com rinesi@espacio.com.ar cisler@pobox.com mgoldh@well.com pinknoiz@pinknoiz.com dlandry@rohan.sdsu.edu danny@spesh.com hoechst.forum@lrz.uni-muenchen.de infinite@beaming.com jonny@way.nu me@karmanaut.com tux@powerbase-alpha.com abeb@erols.com eric@sac.net LangiG@parl.gc.ca r1ddl3r@bp13.u.washington.edu StJude@aol.com weasel@gothic.net acotter@nonsensical.com jeffk@well.com jtlin@saunalahti.fi MICHAEL.HARTLEY@one2one.co.uk redbird@jump.net reid@well.com richardd@reeseco.com scoville@hooked.net stewarts@stewarts.org thallad@pcnet.com jonl@well.com Ian.Griffin@Corp.Sun.COM pjd@cne.gmu.edu rdm@test.legislate.com shassinger@dev.tivoli.com TuckerV@frogdesign.com xiane@entech.com bobmorris@mediaone.net Cooper409@aol.com mitch@thehub.com.au shalizi@santafe.edu bperry@shore.net bsiano@cceb.med.upenn.edu cthomas@10fold.com jrc@well.com kallen@physics.ucsd.edu kirk@mcelhearn.com mheat@mha-net.org rnedal@olimpo.com.br richyoung@hotbot.com robot@ultimax.com sbweintraub@lbl.gov yzl@ucdavis.edu ab006@chebucto.ns.ca alexander_schuth@yahoo.com ASKornheiser@prodigy.net AtKisson@aol.com bonkydog@sirius.com dave@va.com.au dsenft@bcj.com geert@xs4all.nl gordy@nytimes.com kamenr@river.org katie@wtp.net Matt@MediaServ.com nehrlich@sfis.com pacoid@fringeware.com roger@bayarea.net rthieme@thiemeworks.com SpitzleyD@state.mi.us thack@design-inst.nl tick@sidehack.sat.gweep.net Adam@e-ga"}, {"response": 43, "author": "MikeLynn", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (03:21)", "body": "Anyone seen the listing of the Viridian Greens in the 'Wired' column of Wired Magazine's latest issue's Tired/Wired list ?"}, {"response": 44, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (08:05)", "body": "Nope, I assume it's \"wired\" and what is it's \"tired\" counterpart?"}, {"response": 45, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (21:54)", "body": "Tired? That would be the Luddite Greens. Technology is the only thing that can extract us from our current predicament and still allow something resembling our current leisure-rich lifestyle."}, {"response": 46, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (23:06)", "body": "Long Live Technocracy!"}, {"response": 47, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Feb 26, 1999 (13:18)", "body": "Huh, thanks fer the invitation to this here place, Terry - where's the fridge? Or, in other words: Haven't heard anything from the fearless viridian leader. Is he still in front? Or wherever, as front is 20thCent-think, right? Or rather, not (as right is a political concept, which is very much 20thCent in flave)? Uh, all this makes me dizzy. May I have some more of it?"}, {"response": 48, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Feb 26, 1999 (13:27)", "body": "spin the other way now Alexander... it'll get you dizzy in the other direction too!"}, {"response": 49, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Feb 26, 1999 (14:21)", "body": "Bruce? He's traveling for a while. Expect a flurry of updates soon though."}, {"response": 50, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 27, 1999 (11:57)", "body": "yee-haw! and welcome, Alexander!"}, {"response": 51, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (16:23)", "body": "Thanks for the friendly welcome, here, too. Hey, Stacey, hey, Kitchen - how come you're whereever I go in this here Spring? Uh, Stacey, the award goes straight to you - first person here to figure I'm dizzy in more than one direction. Terry, Does The Fearless Leader hafta tour for his book (again), or is he having fun? ;=}"}, {"response": 52, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (16:52)", "body": "*grin* WER and I (and I speak for him allthe time so don't fret!) are unshakable forces within the Spring... ummm... or maybe we're the shakiest forces within the Spring... how 'bout we're forceful within the Spring and like to shake... ...like shakes taken by force? Alas... perhaps there is no answer to the question \"why are WER and Stacey everywhere\" perhaps there is only the fact of our large base of existance."}, {"response": 53, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (21:11)", "body": "They're ubiquitous. Book Tour? Would hafta write a book first. But keep the rumor circulating anyway. Glad you're checking out the Viridian list, what do you think of the content and concepts so far? Can you explain it to us all?"}, {"response": 54, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (22:25)", "body": "think Alexander and you have currently got you and Bruce Sterling confused... (whereas Stacey and I are always confused everywhere...)"}, {"response": 55, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Mar  4, 1999 (07:38)", "body": "Stacey is Bruce Sterling."}, {"response": 56, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Mar  4, 1999 (10:01)", "body": "ah ha!!!"}, {"response": 57, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Mar  5, 1999 (09:27)", "body": "Well, seems not only this here reader got the dizzies... Sorry to confuse you, Terry, but with Fearless Leader I meant Stacey Sterling. and with book I was referring to Distraction. Or Bruce Vura. Or else. Also read below: * Glad you're checking out the Viridian list, Well, how could I refuse your invitation? I'm on the mailing list, too, so I wouldn't want to miss the fun on this one. *what do you think of the content and concepts so far? Hmh, you really care about what I think? It takes long to load. Newest stuff should load topmost first, maybe. Somehow, there should be a distinction between the papal transmissions and our completely irrelevant mumblings. *Can you explain it to us all? Listen, buster - any time I feel like making a complete idiot of myself, I'm gonna do it. But I don't let anyone push me on that one. ;=} Honest, what or who do you think I am? It's very kind of you to ask me, as this somehow indicates that from whatever facts you collected from my rumblings on the Spring, you dedicated I would have something to say. Maybe even something meaningful. Well, I don't. Sorry."}, {"response": 58, "author": "visitor", "date": "Fri, Mar  5, 1999 (10:04)", "body": "and, I have nothing to post and I'm going to post it just once."}, {"response": 59, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Mar  5, 1999 (16:26)", "body": "Aaaaaaaa- men!"}, {"response": 60, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (10:58)", "body": "Catch the party invite at the end! Bruce Sterling (bruces) Mon Mar 8 '99 (15:29) 210 lines From bruces@well.com Mon Mar 8 17:08:46 1999 Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 17:08:46 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00051: Viridian Commentary X-UIDL: 9f17f04fd746fcf64311a06b7a3c1672 Key concepts: pedal-powered buses, hurricane names, wind- up browsers, table-of-contents Viridian Notes 00025-00050, party invitation to Bruce Sterling's house Attention Conservation Notice: It rambles a lot, but you get invited to a nice party with free beer. Entries in the Viridian Teakettle Design Contest: http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/teakettl.html http://www.dnai.com/~catnhat/teapots.htm http://www.interlog.com/~shamann/ This contest ends March 20, 01999. From: tor@araneum.dk^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^* Subject: Pedal-powered bus Subj: All ABOARD THE PEDALBUS -WORLDWIDE COLLABORATION Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 10:26:49 AM Bagelhole1 ( http://bagelhole.hypermart.net/) , under construction, calls for collaborators, globally, to share ideas as to the best ways (design, mediums, etc) we can think of to build a bus for about 50 people, that is a hybrid, run both by pedal power and electrical (generated by the pedal power and the turbine on top), equipped with sail. There would be a driver who steers, changes gears, and brakes. Music, perhaps, to inspire the pedal/passengers, maybe made from bamboo partially. All passengers ride/pedal for free, of course. Electric kicks in, when there are not enough pedal/riders. Every city could have such a bus to bring attention to people to aid in soliciting low-tech, homemade style ideas for self-sustainability, thinking in terms of small neighborhoods, in mutual co-operation with each other, as a way to really kick off community contingency preparation, globally. This needs to be done very quickly. So please heed, if you hear the call. bagelhole1@aol.com (((bruces remarks: I rather like this nutty, innocent scheme, as long as we can make sure that these giant urban rickshaws are restricted to highly-developed countries, and powered exclusively by rich, well-educated, overweight people.))) From: cascio@well.com^^ (Jamais Cascio) Subject: Weather Violence Terminology >From the Rachel (rachel.org) newsletter #634: \"We favor the idea, floated early last year, to stop naming hurricanes after individual humans and start naming them after oil companies. In place of Hurricane Alice or Hurricane Hugo, we would have Hurricane Mobil and Hurricane Exxon. A headline like 'Exxon Kills 10,000, Leaves 50,000 Homeless' would have a certain salutary ring of truth to it.\" (((bruces remarks: Yes, of course, but.... \"Shell\" would get off lightly due to the alphabetical listings, while the new \"Amoco/British Petroleum\" hybrid would catch more than its fair share of abuse.))) >From wex@media.mit.edu^^^^^^^^^** (Dr. Alan Wexelblat) Subject: Wind-Up Browsers for Ten Dollars These people don't know it, but they are Viridian... To: mas-students@media.mit.edu From: Joe Jacobson Subject: Windup Browsers Seminar Seminar - MAS 968 (H level) Fridays 10-12, E15-468H Design of Information Appliances for the Third World: Windup Browsers The WIND-UP Browser seminar will be geared towards designing and building an information appliance for developing nations. The sole constraints are that 1] It must change the world 2] It must have a manufacturing cost of $10. Week 1: Introduction to the Problem Assignment: Map of literacy and access to information around the globe Week 2: Introduction to low cost information technologies Full survey of everything in existence from displays to radio receivers to hand-crank generators that could be cobbled together to make a $10 device. Week 3: In class design session of self contained reader Week 4: presentation of self contained reader. Week 5: Economic models - how can third world peoples supplement their income: Contract programming, inventing etc. over the web. Week 6: In class design and presentation of an economic model for supplemental income. Brainstorm on how to build 1 Billion wind-up browsers. Week 7: In class design of linked information device Week 8: Presentation of linked information device Week 9: Final project. (((bruces remarks: Here's another stirring step-forward for the philosophy that wants every Saharan Tuareg to carry his own solar-powered satdish and boombox. A ten- dollar browser will change the world, all right == it'll change the world to a place that will gladly pay ten *million* dollars for any device that will *eliminate* web browsers, in say, a five-mile radius.))) From: pdo@metamajik.com^* (Paul D. Ouderkirk) Subject: Re: Correction to Viridian Note 00045 Bruce Sterling wrote: \" The US Armed Forces can no longer fully command their own dedicated industrial base == they're forced to use common off-the-shelf stuff now, the poor wretches even have to run battleships on Windows 95....\" If you're referring to that Navy "}, {"response": 61, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Mar 12, 1999 (03:18)", "body": "Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:22:40 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Add to Address Book Reply-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00052: Human-Assisted Wildlife Migration Key Concepts: Emergency global heat strategy; multinational ecostructures; Post-Pleistocene landscape designs; totemic ambassadors; distributive intellect; decentralized aesthetic appreciation Attention Conservation Notice: Peter Warshall, editor of Whole Earth Review, wrote us this Note. You're not likely to find a Viridian screed more \"whole-earthy\" than this one. Entries in the Viridian Teakettle Design Contest: http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/teakettl.html http://www.dnai.com/~catnhat/teapots.htm http://www.interlog.com/~shamann/ This contest ends March 20, 01999. From: pwturtle@well.com* (Peter Warshall) Sources: Among others, Whole Earth magazine's issue on modern landscape ecology (Number 93). Many net sites for groups (see issue) that monitor greenhouse changes and impacts on our extended selves == the animal kingdom. Email becomes ecological. Ecostructures equal infrastructures. Prophesy includes Monarch butterflies, jaguars, unlimited ducks, and a sub-movement == the Cerulean Movement. Beauty and paying attention lead to conservation. Citizen science is already happening. Kids and oldsters are tracking the great heating of the planet by tracking NAFTA zoology. Monarch butterflies that move from Canada to Michoacan are tracked by kids and volunteers who tell who's arrived or departed on the web. They spot the hottest spots where the milkweeds (Monarch fueling stations) have gone extinct and fragmented the tri- national corridor. They monitor the results of the World Trade Organization (without saying it). So when the US stops genetically engineered soybeans from being labelled as such, and GE soybeans spread through the soy/corn belt, and milkweed in the fields or along the roadways is herbicided with RoundUp, they know, and the news surges over the net. The same for ducks that travel from Canada to Mejico. And wood warblers. But, global warming is sending the subtropical critters north. Armadillos in Texas, jaguars in New Mexico/Arizona, elegant trogans, coatimundis...all heading north with the heat. Ecostructure is to nature, what infrastructure is to humans. It's the corridors and composition of the corridors that help trees or animals move with the heat. Jaguars used to be as far north as the Grand Canyon. That mom and cubs are stuffed in New York, in the American Museum of Natural History (1905). Jaguars used to be in Louisiana. Now, with the heat and forest fires and clearcutting, they're heading north and need corridors. So old fart ranchers and hunters and multiple-aged maniacal naturalists have tracked the ecostructure needed and are preparing for 2012 and beyond. Supplying a space to move that is Viridian, since jaguars and coatis have a hard time in sand dunes. Add to this, the Cerulean Movement which knows that the greenhouse effect will raise the seas and mudflats and lagoons will drown. So, the NAFTA effect on shorebirds who will find few places to land and fuel up by pick, jab, and stab at spineless inverts. No ecostructure. Either they will become albatrosses or perish. The NAFTA critters include greywhales and sea turtles. They used to include steelhead and sea otters. In short, the webbing of the Earth (ecostructure) parallels the webbing of the human invention (roads, wires). No college scientist nor the NSF can track these changes in grounded and oceanic ecostructure and movements. It's beyond the scope of satellites. Yet the non-humans carry the news. They are allies of the prophets. By believing in their intelligence, the future can be known. To do all this requires a distributive intellect and integrated decentralized observation network. Its only citizens in love with looking and feeding their love (an aesthetic if there is one) into the net that is cheap and joyful. A new viridian science that will allow focused finances to see the landscape breaks and gaps and heal them. This movement too has an automatic end. Stop global warming, connect the dots, and end the movement. Peter Warshall, Whole Earth Quarterly 1408 Mission Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 USA Phone 415-256-2800, ext. 224 Fax 415-256-2808"}, {"response": 62, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Mar 15, 1999 (01:36)", "body": "interesting little piece there...hmmm..."}, {"response": 63, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Mar 15, 1999 (11:50)", "body": "Someones thinking about ecostructure. Registrant: Matrix Group, inc. (ECOSTRUCTURE-DOM) 4701 Keswick Road Baltimore, MD 21210 Domain Name: ECOSTRUCTURE.COM"}, {"response": 64, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Mar 16, 1999 (20:10)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Sat Mar 13 23:32:14 1999 Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 23:32:14 -0600 (CST) To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note OOO53: The Ecosystem Game X-UIDL: af47508cf91b9df9d6fd34d440d9b49b Key concepts: imaginary products, computer games, ecosystem design Attention Conservation Notice: This imaginary product does not exist, but this long, fake product-pitch is worked out in such scary, meticulous detail that the whole screed seems quite convincing. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian Tor Kristensen remarks: I've added searching functionality to the Viridian archive! An easier way to find that kernel of wisdom from 12 messages back. Entries in the Viridian Teakettle Design Contest: http://www.xensei.com/users/stewarts/teakettle.html http://www.dnai.com/~catnhat/teapots.htm http://www.interlog.com/~shamann/ http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/teakettle.html We have a Russian entry on the way... This contest ends March 20, 01999. The EcoSystem Game by Alex Steffen (steffen@ems.org^^^^^^^^^^^***) Okanogan County, WA The hottest computer game of the year isn't about blowing apart zombies with a shotgun, or trying to land a virtual lunar shuttle on the deck of an aircraft carrier in pitching seas. No, the latest sensation in the gaming world comes down to a 26 year-old biology PhD candidate standing up to her hips in a mountain stream, skimming bugs of the surface with a mesh net. \"I'm doing an aquatic insect count,\" the biologist, Sarah Greene, explains. \"This will give us a rough estimation of how healthy this habitat is, whether or not it's providing sufficient food for wild salmon.\" By itself, counting bugs is not very exciting. It's what happens to the count that has made this odd game a hit. You see, in this game, \"EcoSystem\" the \"board\" is a real place == a three-hundred-fifty-thousand acre system of valleys here in rural Washington, in a county larger than the state of Connecticut. The actions of the \"players\" == tens of thousands of paying customers from around the planet == control all the management decisions for this vast tract of land. It's a real-world, real-time, high-tech videogame, where things are actually born and eaten, flourish or dwindle, based on the players' mouse-clicks == and often in front of their very eyes. After identifying and counting the insect population, Greene feeds the information into a computer, which tabulates the data and puts it up on the game's website. There, it is added to and cross-referenced with literally millions of other pieces of information to present a picture of how the EcoSystem is doing. Some of the information is arcane, like Youst's bug count. Some is more personal, like another grad student's daily observations and video about the habits and behavior of the valley's only spotted owl brood. Members post thousands of queries about this data, make notes on GIS maps, make and debate motions about how to manage the land, even plot coups and counter-coups in the management regime. Debates often become quite heated, such as a recent quarrel over whether to introduce a pack of wolves into the valley (the wolf-fans won). In exchange, the EcoSystem team is able to meet three of its goals: the preservation of a vast tract of land (ranging from logged-over scabland to a few isolated patches of ancient forest) at a time when public money for wilderness preservation has all but dried up; the restoration of portions of the ecosystem using experimental techniques; and the chance to study the workings of an entire ecosystem in a level of detail never before attempted. This last is due largely to the availability of large numbers of grants through the company for graduate work in the area, but EcoSystem president Jack Muir says none of the project would be possible without recent advances in computer and telecommunications technology. \"Not only do we have hundreds of employees and thousands of customers, all connected via networks,\" Muir says, \"but we also have thousands of remote sensing devices of all different kinds, all going 24-7, measuring a wealth of data which has never been practical to consider before.\" But technology has made the game possible in a more direct sense as well. Part of the $30,000 entry fee to play includes the interface screen and equipment, a large flat-display screen which receives a direct feed from the valley, allowing players to show off pictures from any number of robot cameras (the camera on the owls is particularly popular), as well as track any number of information streams. The EcoSystem, many players say, is a part of their daily lives. To some this might sound boring, but most of the players this writer spoke with claimed it was quite the opposite: some say they experience a deep connection to the EcoSystem which they feel for no other land. Others recount powerful on-line experiences, such as the time cameras captured the wolf pack bringing down an elk and thousands across the w"}, {"response": 65, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Mar 17, 1999 (10:44)", "body": "And now for something a bit different but relevant in an oblique way, from Justin Hall's diary: we wandered over somehow to bruce sterling's house - he'd invited the near-whole of south by southwest to his 1912/frank lloyd writey custom designed/build admirable family pad. respected but unread pat cadigan science fiction author i should know better, bruce sterling holding court in his office, showing off computer crime books, ru serius and his wonderful welcome-matt-flinging ladyfriend eve, demi-stars and the 13 year old dj, who may have put on eminem more than once, though it may have been carl. adam powell told me about fugazi with the most incredible fervent look in his eyes, as he is want to do describing a trip to eat a burrito. paul with recent videos of me gathered persistenly at http://www.spring.net/ threw out occasional questions, still in his rather large but not laden vest-of-many pockets. jon lebkowsky i've felt somehow has been most host-behind-the-scenes all along and he was there looking quite impish in eyebrows and friendly in his belly, smiled much and suggested i think seriously about repurposing my web ramblings into a sellable book. his tome on netpolitics should be rescued from academic press in time for a presidential-era publishing this november if possible i suggested. joey anuff of suck did the usual rib-tickling rundown of myself or whoever availed. the woman from the ACTlab here described the collaboratively written opera she'd organized and had just seen performed. never having done opera before she was prompted by sandy stone to do something new first and therein find the necessary knomwledge. bruce sterling's youngest daughter of maybe 3 was eating candy necklace beads that had been already separated from the string. i sat near her on the wooden stairs and tried mimicry to initiate play - she had none of it and steadily rolled away from my ovations of friendship, beginning a slow moan that threatened to become a cry. a guy who's name slips me and i'm too tired to find his card had long red hair and a longer attention span than i for the subject at hand between us - managing web site collections of links. another fellow, jeff? can't recall; he mentioned wanting to auction me off on ebay. joey said a famous VC had auctioned off an hour of his time there and i should try that too. of my party carl david and ariana were leaving after 10 minutes. they invited my departure as well but i could not stand to leave a nice group gathered here under a writerly umbrella for casual chatting in pleasant audible surroundings so i abandoned any party hopping for 90 minutes wandering happy at the sterlings. his office was lined with books, many his, many cyber, much eclectica. sterling has a quite old mac (fewer wiz bang - maybe more work), while his daughter of 3 has a powerful PC that he is sure to be kicked off of if she catches him on it when she has work to do. over his desk, much like howard, strikingly like howard, sterling had a large ganesha. at first he dodged acknowledging the significance, but he came to share a dream of a visitation by a three foot high rat in some clothes the day he cleaned and installed the large painted statue (rat being the messenger of ganesh and the title of a story by a fellow i did not note and do not recall). later i paused in the kitchen a moment to say thanks yous ands goods byes to him my host. i introduced myself and sterling mentioned my hair change. somehow origin came up and he mentioned that garriot was an astronaut's sun who had famous halloween parties every few years. there was a large hammock outside between the house and my ride. i jumped in, it was a broad sweep, many feet between the anchors. amidst my late-evening breeze riding sterling ran by and snatched up an attached rope to pull me to exciting heights cackling something resembling \"appropriate use\""}, {"response": 66, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Mar 17, 1999 (12:59)", "body": "Huh, see, Wer, that's what I call something to say. Wished I'd been there, though, and could have watched people. Well, I got treated to a Granfaloon Bus concert on Monday, so I did have some life, too."}, {"response": 67, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Wed, Mar 17, 1999 (19:21)", "body": "Definitely a good party. I dropped in for a couple of hours, talked Telcomm with a couple of guys formerly of Motorola, chatted with Paul, then got in an involved coversation with a chap from Australia comparing/contrasting Amerind/Aborigine treatment by the US and Australia, and media portrayals of the same relations over the years. I've decided to sell my soul if that's what it takes to be as good at throwing parties as the inimitable Mr. Sterling."}, {"response": 68, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Wed, Mar 17, 1999 (19:25)", "body": "Ooops - also forgot a brief discussion with our host re: debating Viridian Manifestos. I'm getting in on the ground floor of a virtual community based in the UK, and I'm mining every interesting topic I can for ideas for a debate forum. Any Viridian concepts that you guys consider especially arguable? I'm looking for ones that are controversial and mind-grabbing."}, {"response": 69, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Mar 18, 1999 (00:50)", "body": "you ought to talk to Mike since he's our \"resident\" Englishman..."}, {"response": 70, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Thu, Mar 18, 1999 (01:00)", "body": "OK. Mike? Any ideas as to provocative concepts for discussion on the other side of the pond? I like the idea of a \"Truth and Reconciliation Commission\" for polluters, a la South Africa."}, {"response": 71, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Apr  8, 1999 (02:34)", "body": "explain, please..."}, {"response": 72, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Thu, Apr  8, 1999 (21:45)", "body": "Sterling suggested something along these lines in one of his first Viridian mailings. Basically, like Mandela's government, a commission would be set up to hold hearings, getting all the information possible on major polluters. Cooperation with the commission would reflect favorably on those who did so, according to the amount of information they were willing to give. In some cases, immunity from prosecution would be granted, but not automatically. This would serve to bring into the open all the dirty little secrets of all of the corporate polluters, in a framework that encourages openness and some sort of reconciliation without simply delving into the realm of bloodthirsty vengeance. It *seems* to be working so far in South Africa, but time will tell...."}, {"response": 73, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Apr  9, 1999 (00:35)", "body": "kinda partial to bloodthirsty vengeance myself...thanks for the details!"}, {"response": 74, "author": "AdamLipscomb", "date": "Sun, Apr 11, 1999 (19:47)", "body": "Don't get me wrong - vengeance is good, and I'm sure enough polluters will refuse to cooperate to satisfy our bloodlust... But this way, we can at least get more information. Information that will help prosecute other polluters...."}, {"response": 75, "author": "wer", "date": "Sun, Apr 11, 1999 (22:52)", "body": "hey, I understand! more of the transparent society kinda stuff..."}, {"response": 76, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Apr 15, 1999 (13:46)", "body": "Subject: Viridian Note 00060: Viridian Strategy Key concepts: catalogs, design shows, imaginary products, fundraising, money and organizational problems Attention Conservation Notice: If you read these notes because they're funny and they have weird news clippings, then you'd better skip this one. Links: http://www.arts-cape.com/softearth/ A woman who makes pottery out of deep-sea abyssal mud. Teakettles anyone? After the Viridian Teakettle Contest, I have had some time to ponder Viridian imaginary products and possible Viridian events. I believe we Viridians have hit a nerve with this imaginary products theme. The response is strong. Viridian Notes with \"imaginary products\" provoke a lot of list feedback. They also stir up media interest. Grim reportage of melting Antarctic ice packs is all well and good, but we're preaching to the converted as we track the climate news. These made-up gizmos of ours, by contrast, really seem to suit the contemporary temperament. It's an age which is profoundly weary of ideology and hates to face the facts, but it's still touchingly eager for a technical fix, especially if it's personal, intimate, and can be FedExed in with a single website click. So I'd like to see the Viridian Movement invest some serious effort in this promising direction. Expressing one's desire for righteous knicknacks is an effective political tactic, much less shopworn than protest signs, peptalks, or dire prognostications. I believe our tactics here should echo those of the Canadian publication ADBUSTERS. ADBUSTERS violently loathes the advertising industry and all its works. A typical ADBUSTERS fake ad is \"Joe Chemo,\" a chainsmoking camel undergoing chemotherapy. The uniform subtext of all ADBUSTERS fake ads is that you, the viewer, are a victim of mental pollution and corporate false-consciousness. ADBUSTERS tries to hammer you into a more socially- advanced awareness by revealing the machineries of consumer manipulation. This is doubtless a virtuous and useful message, but there's already a group energetically doing this, ie. ADBUSTERS. Given our limited resources and innate Viridian Inactivism, we lazy Viridians could never out-do ADBUSTERS. However, I think we could detourne advertising in another way. Our Viridian version of fake ads should strongly suggest to the viewer that he lives in an *entire culture* which is so crass, so crude, so filthy, and so lacking in refinement, that he or she is being *cruelly denied* these very valuable and attractive consumer items. Viridian Imaginary Products should look as luscious, guilt-free and enticing as possible. They're utterly wonderful -- cheap, too! So, we Viridians do NOT want to urge the pampered consumer to behave in a more adult, reponsible fashion, consuming less, consuming correctly, and spending more time in (for instance) sprout-eating and transcendental meditation. No, our basic intent here is to provoke a trance-rupturing *consumer tantrum.* Our intent with these fake ads is to *push the contradictions* -- to exacerbate an atmosphere of *consumer hysteria.* We Viridians want consumers to be instantly afflicted with a terrible, tantalized greed for these marvelous items that they *simply cannot possess.* This is because Viridian imaginary products are, by their very nature, products inherent to a *superior and more advanced 21st century civilization.* Stupid 20th-century cultures vilely smothering in their own CO2 trash cannot manufacture items this cool. Desire that item, therefore, and you find yourself, will-nilly, desiring some better culture. As an important corollary, we want actual, contemporary product manufacturers to suffer severe pangs of future-shock and competitive anxiety when they see our imaginary ads. That's because our imaginary ads make all their actual, real-life, coal-powered products *look really bad and ugly.* Now, if we had a sufficient number of these imaginary ads in production, we could assemble an entire Viridian Imaginary Products Catalog. I surmise that this publication would look and act rather like a SHARPER IMAGE catalog, only, well, very Viridian. This catalog would be a visionary work of science fiction (without of course, identifying itself as \"science fiction\" in any way). In order to get it into as many hands as possible, we would sell it commercially. It would probably be retailed in alternative bookstores, fanzine outlets, by mail-order, and so forth. If this publication created useful interest and did not bankrupt our so-called organization, then a Viridian Exhibit would be in order. We would create mock-ups and models of our Imaginary Products, and take the show on the road. Like the magazine, this would be a commercial effort. Entry fees would be charged in host galleries, and, to cover our costs, it is quite likely that the fake products would be auctioned off to eager sci-fi collectors at the end of the event. Should we reach this exalted, ambitious stage, many further opportunities beckon. Pers"}, {"response": 77, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Apr 16, 1999 (13:46)", "body": "Now this sounds like fun. You gonna run any of the ads in SUPERSTAR, Alexander?"}, {"response": 78, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Apr 16, 1999 (14:08)", "body": "Haha, somebody just mailed me and wrote ------------------------------------- To: alexander_schuth@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Viridian Note 00060: Viridian Strategy / superstar I definitely like the idea of these \"ads\" being translated into German and printed in Superstar. It's a great notion. -------------------------------------"}, {"response": 79, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Apr 16, 1999 (14:36)", "body": "see!!!"}, {"response": 80, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Apr 16, 1999 (14:56)", "body": "Well, I volunteered that... Somebody liked it... Pretty much the idea behind the whole thing..."}, {"response": 81, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Apr 29, 1999 (03:41)", "body": "--- Bruce Sterling bruces@well.com wrote: Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 15:16:54 -0500 From: Bruce Sterling bruces@well.com Subject: Viridian Note 00062: What I Did for Earth Day Key concepts: Earth Day, solar power, politics, Austin, Texas, carbon dioxide ascii symbolism, Earth Day 2000 Attention Conservation Notice: It's political. There's a lot of it. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian The Viridian Products listing at bespoke.org has recently doubled in size. Entries in the Viridian Power Banner Contest: http://www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~rmharman/img/viridian/warn.fossil.gif http://www.subterrane.com and http://www.netaxs.com/~morgana (note dino animation at bottom of page) This contest expires May 31, 01999 Today was Earth Day 1999. My home town, Austin Texas, opened a new solar facility, its third and largest. This is the biggest solar generating unit I've ever personally seen. Black tilted wings of glassy silicon cover maybe a quarter-acre at our new airport, and they can generate a hearty 111 kilowatts in the blistering Texas sun. I attended the formal opening. It was a windy, clouded day. There was a crowd of about forty there to help snip the ribbon, most of them city functionaries. The mayor gave a brief speech extolling Austin's high-tech, quality of life, competitive advantages. He's an okay mayor. I've seen quite of few of them in my 27 years here. We Austinites have done a lot worse than this guy. Austin has a city-owned electrical utility. If you volunteer to pay extra each month on your city electrical bills, you can buy 50-watt \"blocks\" of solar power. Therefore I do -- I splurged and bought 200 watts, or somewhat less than 4 light-bulb's worth. About one thousand other earnest volunteers also pay extra for solar. Thanks to these and other laudable fringe initiatives, the City of Austin now has 450 peak kilowatts of green, renewable power. That's about one percent of our local capacity. It may not sound like much, but the national American average is two-tenths of one percent, so (if you are another Yankee) that probably makes us at least five times more virtuous than you. And gaining. The chief of our local utility, also there, shouted into an ironically power-dead microphone that his outfit is moving forward \"aggressively.\" This city is spending a full million dollars a year on renewable, sustainable power. By 2005, therefore, we'll possess a full *five percent* renewable! What does this mean? Well, imagine that this piece of electrical email (Viridian Note 00062, direct from green, high-tech Austin Texas) had truth-in-labelling about its sources of power. As whiz@ricochet.net^^^^^^*** artfully suggests: \"All emails sent using a server not specifically known to use a renewable energy source ought to have a border of CO2 molecules following the message, thus: 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 \"And perhaps a short written statement above, like: 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 THIS SERVER USES POLLUTING POWER, CONTRIBUTING TO GLOBAL WARMING. 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 or a simpler: 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 BEWARE! SMOGGY SERVER! 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0\" Whiz has a fine idea, so let's extend his suggestion further. If one of his vile CO2 molecule ascii symbols represented one percent of the electricity I used to compose this heartening piece of Earth Day news, the result would look like this: Subject: Viridian Note 00062 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 * 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 While five years and five million dollars from now, it will radically improve to *this!* Subject: Viridian Note 28765 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 * * * * * 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 0=o=0 Still, it's surely better to light even one solar candle than to merely curse that black, oily darkness. Meanwhile, in national Earth Day news, the CO2 issue stumbles front and center in the gerontocratic green contingent: 04/18/99 1st leader to he"}, {"response": 82, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Apr 29, 1999 (03:42)", "body": "Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 19:37:43 -0500 To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00063: Real-World Projects Key concepts: imaginary products, ad campaigns, Viridian Curia, solar power banners, Viridian commentary, organizational problems Attention Conservation Notice: It's mostly about products that don't exist. Lots of rambling. Links: http://www.bespoke.org/viridian http://www.solarsolar.com Entries in the Viridian Power Banner Contest: http://www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~rmharman/img/viridian/warn.fo ssil.gif http://www.subterrane.com http://www.netaxs.com/~morgana (note dino animation at bottom of page) http://www.phuq.com/viridian http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/vandewater/banner.gif http://humlog.homestead.com/viridianart/index.html http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/banner.html This contest expires May 31, 01999 On the subject of solar banners, Cor Van de Water (deleau@freemail.nl*) remarks: \"I have my own web pages, although not my own server. I also do generate my own power. The Solar system that I am powering my home with is on display on my web pages. Last 40 days I (my solar system) generated 250 kWh while I (my appliances at home) used only 200. The rest is surplus, back into the grid. Theoretically this could be used by the server that my web pages are on, resulting in a green- powered site. Although in practice I think it is just my PC, where I make my web pages, which is powered 100% green AND the neighbour's dish-washer (or something like that). Anyway, I did make a banner (actually for Linkexchange) where I feature some solar cells and the address of my page, supported by the slogan: \"No time to waste PV\". If you want to look at the banner: http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/vandewater/banner.gif My solar pages are located at: http://start.at/solar Kind regards, Cor van de Water the Netherlands\" (((bruces remarks: This is yet another fine example of the Viridian practice known as \"predicting the present.\"))) Roger Weeks (roger@bayarea.net^^^?) offers a new idea for a Viridian Imaginary Product: \"I'm working on another idea for the Imaginary Products catalog == the Viridian Home. Not all of the ideas are conceptualized yet, but it features the following: \"Rain-collection system that serves as the primary irrigation and water source. \"Septic tank is fitted with microbes that eat waste and output pure H2O. \"The house is a single-story set into a hill, with indigenous flora planted on the roof. This keeps the house cool in summer and blends into the landscape. \"Wind-up washer and dryer. \"Power is supplied either from solar, wind, or fuel cells. \"Construction is from entirely recycled cellulose or other fibers. \"Walls are extremely thick, at least 18-24 inches, again for insulation. \"Skylights provide all daytime light. \"Nighttime lights are provided by bacteria or fungi that give off natural light. Ideally, these would be the same microbes that eat waste. Perhaps their other byproduct would be light. \"No cathode ray tubes. All displays in the model Viridian house are smart ink displays. \"Wireless or satellite data connections to the world net. No copper cable or telco lines in the future. \"We should get someone with 3D design skills to mock up a demo. This would make a great Viridian gallery piece. Visitors could walk marvelling through a 3D full-size house that *they can't purchase.*\" Bruce Sterling remarks: I am eager for more suggestions along this line. We have now assembled a group of Viridian Volunteers, known as \"the Viridian Curia,\" who want to work on Viridian imaginary ad campaigns. Members of the Curia are the highest-ranking Viridians, and have their elite status denominated by a Viridian \"bishop's crook\" by their log-in name. If you would like to join the Curia and engage in the rough-and-tumble of undertaking ad projects, send me your snailmail address, and a 100-word biography indicating your areas of creative interest. Note that there are about thirty Curia members already. Manpower is not our problem. Here is a summary list of Viridian Imaginary Products suggested to date. I've not yet decided which project will be first, how to divvy up authority within the Curia, how to coordinate volunteers, what to do with the \"ad\" when we have it, or how to pay for any of this. This is why Viridian life is rich and full. Perhaps we will divide the Curia into rival design teams, depending on popular response to potential products. Attention please, Curia members: if you find any of these notions particularly attractive, let me know and I will make careful note of it. The Viridian EcoSystem Game (Note 00053) The Viridian Alcohol Cellphone (Note 00042) The Viridian Electrical Meter (Note 00043) The Viridian Service Station (Note 00044) The Viridian Teakettle (we have our design; this is a model-building project) The Viridian Model Home (Note 00063) The Viridian Model Family (Note 00018) The Viridian Genetically Reconstituted Mammoth-Fur Sweater Viridian \"Fungal B"}, {"response": 83, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, May 27, 1999 (03:20)", "body": "Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 22:33:59 -0500 From: Bruce Sterling Subject: Viridian Note 00068: Household Localizers Key concepts: housekeeping, ubiquitous computing, tangible cyberspace, digital localizers, anti-theft tags, ACM SIGCHI 99 Attention Conservation Notice: It's not a custom-written Viridian note, but a brief speech recently delivered to 2,500 computer-human interface designers. Links: http://www.acm.org/sigchi/ The Viridian Library: http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/viridian/ Entries in the Viridian Power Banner Contest: http://www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~rmharman/img/viridian/warn.fossil.gif http://www.subterrane.com http://www.netaxs.com/~morgana (note dino animation at bottom of page) http://www.phuq.com/viridian http://www.freeyellow.com/members6/vandewater/banner.gif http://humlog.homestead.com/viridianart/index.html http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/banner.html http://www.stewarts.org/users/stewarts/sunservr.html http://www.dux.ru/digbody/viridian/vir.htm http://members.aol.com/stjude/viridian http://www.id.iit.edu/~chad/viridian/viridian_banner.htm http://www.dnai.com/~catnhat/viridianbanners.htm and http://www.erols.com/ljaurbach/Banners.htm This contest expires May 31, 01999 Presentation at SIGCHI 99 Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA May 18, 01999 by Bruce Sterling For my mercifully brief presentation today, I'd like to talk in a rather unromantic, practical way about the interface between humanity and its stuff. My humble topic is that ancient curse, humanity's most basic task: housekeeping. First, let's try to get the technological big picture, and then we'll get into some practical, everyday implications. I'll use myself and my own life as a cogent example here. I think I'm rather typical of most SIGCHI attendees in that I now have two classes of possessions: actual possessions, and virtual possessions. Over the last twenty years, I've gotten my hot little hands on much more of both classes, but mostly, an explosive increase in the second class, virtual stuff. I own a hell of a lot of virtual stuff now. A Guatemalan family of four could live an upwardly mobile life on the revenue I spend on data flows. Especially if you count my cable TV, phone bills, Internet hookup, software, modems, PCs and the household security system. So, if there's a difference between my two classes of possessions, it isn't the money involved. No, the truly remarkable thing about my virtual stuff is its anomalous relationship to property law. Is it my property, or isn't it my property? Who knows? I sure don't know. I've got virtual stuff that is freeware, it's shareware, it's cut- and-pasted from heaven knows where. It's personal, it's public, I made some of it myself, and every flavor of so on. Even the stuff I bought direct from Steve Jobs and Bill Gates doesn't actually belong to me. It came almost mummified in complicated shrinkwrap declarations, so even though I paid real money, carried the box home, and installed the contents myself, I don't actually own this stuff. I kind of license it, or rent it, apparently. The Software Publishers Association says that I'm to regard this purchased virtual property as something like a chair. I'm supposed to believe that software is a physical, sacred property that will stay in one place and under one legal identity, forever. Or until release 2.0, whichever comes first. Even though, for instance, I used Netscape for years, when it was college freeware, and then a booming corporation, and then open-source code, and then a division of AOL, and then, probably, nothing at all but a memory, except that I'll still be using Netscape, because I'm really lazy. Here's my pitch in a nutshell: I can't imagine virtual property becoming anything much like a chair. Butt I can easily imagine chairs becoming much, much more like virtual property. This idea is probably best filed under the grand conceptual heading of \"tangible cyberspace,\" i.e., the process in which the products, programs, and innate nature of virtuality spill out of the computer screen and infect the physical world. People used to talk about \"wiring the home.\" This is old-fashioned rhetoric now. Turn the term inside out, and it becomes \"sheltering your network.\" It all becomes clear if you postulate that the net always comes first. My physical possessions are an aspect of the net. Today, right now, if you objectively compare my virtual possessions to my actual possessions, it rapidly becomes obvious that my actual possessions are violently out of control. I have all kinds of searching and cataloging devices and services for my desktop machine, and for the Internet. But I've been known to hunt for my socks or my car keys for almost an hour. My house is an awful mess, because my actual possessions are very stupid. They don't know what they are, they don't know where they are, and they don't know where they belong. All this could change with"}, {"response": 84, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Jun 29, 1999 (14:06)", "body": "Subject: Viridian Note 00073: Viridian Commentary Key concepts: household localizers, the coal-burning net, energy consumption practices Attention Conservation Notice: Who are these people? Viridian commentary is ruthlessly edited for reader convenience. Entries in the Viridian Couture Contest: none This contest expires July 21, 01999. Links: http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/ From: Pete Kaiser (kaiser@acm.org) Subject: Re: Viridian Note 00068: Household Localizers \"Bruce: \"Your household localizers actually have existed for years, even though they're rather large and they cost more than ten cents. I have experience with one variety, the ones called 'active badges,' developed by Olivetti at its Cambridge (UK) research lab and elaborated by Olivetti and Digital Equipment. \"The classic active badge has about the area of a credit card and is about 8mm thick, in a housing of black plastic. It has a single button on the front, plus an almost unnoticeable little infrared emitter and a similar little receiver. Inside is a battery and a tiny circuit consisting mostly of a unique identity number in ROM. The badge responds with that number when it gets a signal, or when the button is pressed. \"Every second or so a ceiling-mounted box emits a low- powered infrared pulse, and every active badge in range responds with its identity. The box then emits a message that says \"I'm box A, and I have these badge identities in range: x, y, z, ...\". A computer collects that information and, on request, can tell you \"Bruce Sterling [wearer of badge x] is in his living room [near detector box A].\" \"People can be tracked all over a campus or factory; and since the computer knows where you are, it can see to it that your incoming phone calls ring where you *are.* Suppose you don't *want* people to know where you are? Simple: you hide your badge in your pocket, and you become invisible to the system. \"You can also glue active badges to valuable pieces of equipment, or better yet, build badges into their housings. \"This technology is quite old. When last I was in contact with it, they were trying to make the devices smarter and smaller. \"So much for the Oh-Wow! factor. Active badges haven't been a market success because, it turns out, people don't *want* to be locatable all the time. People want to be able to be unlocatable without explicitly signalling that they're unlocatable, for reasons that may range from the mundane (using the toilet) to the clandestine (eating at restaurants instead of the company cafeteria). \"We have to think seriously about whether we really want to know where all our stuff is. Suppose one's spouse discovers the existence of certain small, prized objects you've kept hidden since you bought them out of the petty cash. \"What would be the real repercussions of knowing where everything is? There must be any number of second and third-order social problems that we would never discover without performing the experiment. \"Finally: real Viridian localizers would be intrinsically part of the objects localized, and would have more than one function. In many cases, like the Viridian teapot, the tags would grow along with the object, or form within it like the crystalline interior of a geode. They might cover the exterior like tiny buds. The same for locator detectors. After all, biology is much better at producing emitters and detectors than we are at designing them from scratch.\" (((bruces remarks: No wonder these clunky \"active badges\" were a market failure: why the heck should I pay one thin dime to let *Olivetti* know where *I* am? Furthermore, if some political regime dares to put an Orwellian locator dog-tag on me, then it's obviously time to raise the black flag and start shooting. This \"market problem\" is a straightforward power question of who owns the means of information. Power may be subtler nowadays, but beware any digital consumer-marketing company that blithely offers to cheaply catalog everything you possess.))) (((Viridian Note 00070: The Coal-Burning Net, on the subject of how much CO2 is produced by the Net, aroused much response.))) From: Peter Denning (pjd@cne.gmu.edu) \"In Viridian Note 00070, you quoted a Forbes piece quantifying the electrical consumption of computers. I've seen one or two other papers recently of the same ilk. Many years ago, when people proposed founding paper journals about the coming age of paperless offices, I said 'The only difference between a computer and a book is the age of the trees.' Others heard that as a quip, but now they are measuring it. From: Charles Raymond (craymond@northweb.com) \"I've never read Forbes magazine, but after this Viridian Note, I don't think I ever will. *My* power is generated solely by moving water. Sixteen concrete- enclosed turbines, half of the project. The other half serves Ontario. \"I have to wonder how many cubic tons of poison gas, liquid and solid pollutants are produced each month for the production of Forbes magazine. Not to mentio"}, {"response": 85, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jul  2, 1999 (02:53)", "body": "From bruces@well.com Thu Jul 1 15:24:56 1999 Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:30:34 -0500 To: Viridian List From: Bruce Sterling Reply-To: Errors-To: Subject: Viridian Note 00075: Kyoto Politics X-UIDL: ab75fafc2d1e207a2094d0ae29b9b219 Key concepts: inadequate government, Kyoto Protocol, US Senate Attention Conservation Notice: it's entirely and utterly political. There are 1,300 words of it. Links: Alliance to Save Energy http://www.ase.org/ Senator Thad Cochran, Republican from Mississippi http://www.senate.gov/~cochran/ United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (includes full text of Kyoto Protocol): http://www.unfccc.de Republican Senators Resent Clinton's Temerity on Kyoto: http://www.senate.gov/~rpc/releases/1997/Gwupdate-mw.htm Kirk Fordice, Governor of Mississippi, on Kyoto Protocol: http://www.govoff.state.ms.us/pr051998.htm Horrific EPA graph of growing climate temperature anomalies: http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/news/j-dlo_pg.gif Entries in the Viridian Couture Contest: None. Greenhouse heat wave in effect, Viridians reduced to shabby sombreros and gym shorts. This contest expires July 21, 01999. In Viridian Note 00074: \"Browning the US Govt,\" we described how Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi tried to stop the President of the United States from mandating less CO2 use in the federal government. On the face of it, the Senator's act seems incredibly stupid, vindictive and pointless, and was promptly denounced as \"unbelievable.\" While politics are of tangential interest to the Viridian movement, it's important to understand why the US government has become so dysfunctional in climate issues. Why have even simple, \"no-brainer\" reform efforts that actually *save taxpayers money* become areas of partisan confrontation? Why did Thad Cochran do this apparently ludicrous thing? Let's speculate, shall we? It would be too simple to denounce Senator Cochran as a corrupt puppet of the carbon-mining industries. This kind of polarizing demogoguery is boring and counterproductive. It's been done to death. Obviously the carbon industries are major players in the energy process. It could scarcely be otherwise. For instance, the recent Interior Appropriations Bill (which Senator Cochran deliberately amended in order to frustrate the President), contains about 300 million dollars in Energy Department federal subsidies for oil and coal. But the carbon industries don't own Thad Cochran. Mississippi isn't Kuwait. He's never been an out-and-out oil man, unlike, for instance, George Bush. There's some oil and a whole lot of foul, soft-lignite coal in Mississippi, with mining representing maybe 2 percent of the state's economy, but Senator Cochran's main legislative interest is catfish farming. Maybe the guy is just incomprehensibly mean-spirited. Perhaps he hates Bill Clinton so much that, like many Republican zealots, he's willing to slash his own wrists to bleed on Clinton's shoes. But no. Thad Cochran is a former Eagle Scout, a white-haired Baptist lawyer from Mississippi whose demeanour is commonly described as \"courtly.\" Cochran is the senior Senator from Mississippi, a career pol who wins his re-elections by large, cozy margins. Cochran pre-dates the savage trench- warfare epoch of his junior Senator, Trent Lott, and the politically extinguished Newt Gingrich. The Senator has been in power a long time. He is not childish, and he doesn't make trouble merely for trouble's sake. The Alliance to Save Energy artfully suggests that Senator Cochran is attempting to fleece the American taxpayer while stuffing fat back into the government. If mere pork was the goal, Senator Cochran would be doing what he specializes in doing, i.e., rural Mississippi water projects. No, Thad Cochran has two basic reasons to do what he did. Defending the Senate's privileges, and ideological pressure. First, the jealous Senate. In introducing his amendment, the Senator irately declared that the President's action was a \"thinly disguised effort to implement the Kyoto Agreement.\" Why does he consider this a bad thing? Because it makes the Senate into a potted plant, that's why. The Senate believes it has already successfully dealt with Kyoto. The Senate, in the bipartisan persons of Senators Byrd and Hagel, carried out a maneuver, back in 1997, called \"putting the treaty in the parking lot.\" The Senate didn't want a straight-up, confrontational vote on the Kyoto treaty, because this might cause political stress. So, they simply stuck the treaty into permanent limbo, by passing the \"Byrd-Hagel Resolution.\" This resolution states, more or less, that the US Senate is not going to consider the Kyoto Protocol unless it's firmly established from the get-go that the United States comes out on top in the UN negotiations no matter what. Byrd-Hagel is a silly resolution, but the text of the resolution isn't really important. The resolution's formal text is just vapid rhetorical dogfood for various economic and military American interest groups. "}, {"response": 86, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Jul  3, 1999 (02:53)", "body": "Comments?"}, {"response": 87, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jul  9, 1999 (12:08)", "body": "Key concepts: lobbying groups, political power structure in USA, Viridian Notes Table of Contents 00001-00075 Attention Conservation Notice: It's political. It goes on quite a while. Entries in the Viridian Couture Contest: http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/computercasual.html http://humlog.homestead.com/viridianart/Fashion0110.html Prada's Fall 99 \"EcoWarrior\" get-up, pirate-scanned out of July 01999 issue of VOGUE: http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/viridian/contest5.ht ml (((Thanks for showing us how the pros do it, Miuccia! Everybody go click the banner ads in gratitude at http://www.vogue.com!)) ) Links: http://www.wholeearthmag.com Summer 1999 issue of Whole Earth magazine has lead article on \"Viridian Manifesto\" http://www.bespoke.org/viridian Tor Kristensen remarks: \"The links in the bespoke.org Viridian Notes are now active (clickable). Please notify the Viridian public that I need an Archive Administrator to update the Viridian archive while I'm in Alaska. It's dead simple. Copy, Paste, Click 'submit.'\" Tor Kristensen tor@araneum.dk^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^***? Sources: FORTUNE magazine December 01997 When you're baking in inhuman heat beneath an angry sky, just as, for instance, millions of inhabitants of the East Coast of the United States are doing as I write this, the carbon dioxide problem can seem monstrous and unstoppable. After all, the planet's entire atmosphere has been soiled. There's no place left for anyone to hide. It's easy to feel helpless and to become very paranoid. No entity anywhere seems to be helping climate matters much. Especially in politics. The National Wildlife Federation's *Conservation Directory* (44th edition) lists no fewer than 3,000 government and private environmental groups, in the USA and Canada alone. Many of them have been beavering along in the halls of power for decades now. Yet we're still roasting in our own exhaust spew, just like the turkeys we are. But in fact, to date, CO2 has never become a central political issue. The Kyoto treaty is buried under the US Senate's carpet. Even the political anti-Kyoto forces, (and there are plenty of them with plenty of funds) are very much fringe amateur small-fry, power-politically speaking. Before I tear into the anti-Kyoto groups as if they were causing the end of the world (as in point of fact they may be), it's useful to put CO2 politics into a broader political perspective. We'll stick to an American political perspective for the time being, because I haven't found good data yet for other juridictions, and the Americans clearly play a major, starring role in the planet's CO2 crisis. Who actually runs the American political system? Could it be CIA/NSA/FBI? The Military-Industrial Complex? Freemasons? The ultra-rich? The Skull and Bones Society? The 4,312 guys on the grassy knoll who shot Jack Kennedy? Alas no! In December 01997, FORTUNE magazine took the trouble to conduct a formal poll of members of Congress, Congressional staffers, and White House officials. The magazine, aided by two professional pollsters, asked 2,200 politicians to rank American interest groups in terms of their political clout. These were America's top politicians, talking about the people who tell them what to do. Who can get their way from the US government? Who do American politicians fear to cross? Who really compels their political attention? Interest groups have their ups and downs, just like all other aspects of industrial democracy. It's only a year and a half since the FORTUNE poll though, and we're still in the same Administration. So this is a viable snapshot of the American political landscape, seen from the top of the system. FORTUNE did the ranking, but I'm doing my own helpful commentary. I hope that non-Americans may find this list of particular use. 1. American Association of Retired Persons Old people who vote faithfully and have plenty to gain and lose by government subsidy. 2. American Israel Public Affairs Committee Wealthy, discreet alien sympathizers with a focussed agenda. 3. AFL-CIO Largest labor union. Historically dominates Democratic Party. 4. National Federation of Independent Business The small-business lobby. 5. Association of Trial Lawyers of America The privileged legal caste. They know how legislators think and act because many of them are future, current or former legislators. 6. National Rifle Association of America Notoriously zealous American armed-populace freaks and the industries that supply their ammo. The classic single- issue pressure group. 7. Christian Coalition TV-satellite evangelical empire. Good at grass-roots attacks on Republican party structure. 8. American Medical Association The privileged medical caste. 9. National Education Association Huge numbers of government-employed teachers. 10. National Right to Life Committee Abortion zealots. 11. National Association of Realtors Huge real-estate industry is highly vulnerable to changes in federal tax structure. 12. American Bankers Associati"}, {"response": 88, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 26, 1999 (18:32)", "body": "Below is of interest for gamers, game designers, and anybody residing in virtual communities or virtual community builders (= YOU!). ************************************************************ Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:36:01 -0500 Subject: Viridian Note 00090: Design Principles for Virtual Worlds Key concepts: virtual communities, computer gaming, virtual politics, virtual economics, violence, automation, virtual personae, entertainment industry Attention Conservation Notice: Almost 3,000 words. Of interest mostly to net.organizational specialists. Written in subcultural jargon of computer gaming industry. Unlike most tracts on virtual community, reflects actual, sustained, hard-won experience with its subject matter. Has little to do with CO2 emissions, except that 125,000 computer gamers whacking imaginary dragons with imaginary swords are emitting a lot of actual carbon dioxide. Entries in the Viridian Summer Health Warning Contest: http://www.earthlight.co.nz/~bretts/vs.html http://www.tux.org/~lasser/viridian/ http://www.subterrane.com/heat.htm http://www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~rmharman/img/viridian/sun.bmp http://humlog.homestead.com/viridianart/HEAT.html http://members.tripod.com/~MSpong/viridian/heatdeath.html http://www.premierestedivolt.com/HEAT.HTML http://www.radix.net/~kreinsch/viridian/heatkills.html http://www.provide.net/~herrell/heat.html http://www.gothic.net/~weasel/viridian/ http://home.earthlink.net/~keim9/heatwarning.htm http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/viridian/viridianhea t.html http://www.octa.net/heatposter.html http://www.boston.quik.com/kitsune/gfx/heatwarn.jpg http://jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu/~djb14/viridian/heatkills.htm http://www.artlung.com/viridian6/ http://www.well.com/~smendler/heat.html http://www.greenbuilder.com/viridian_heat_load@148K.html http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/heatkills.html http://www.cs.brown.edu/~pal/viridian.html http://www.potatoe.com/viridian/poster.html http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/3203/viridian_heat.h tml This contest expires on September 1, 01999. Links: http://www.ultimaonline.com http://mud.sig.net/raph/gaming/ (((Raphael Koster (rkoster@origin.ea.com*) was lead designer for Ultima Online, an interactive virtual world with over 125,000 subscribers. He and his colleagues have come up with a set of principles and rules of thumb for managing these complex interactive environments. == bruces))) The Laws of Online World Design by Raphael Koster These are taken from both experience and from the writings of others. Many who have done this sort of game design take some of these rules for granted, but other rules may be less intuitive. Many of the laws here were actually stated as such by others, and not by me. A Caveat Ola's Law About Laws: \"Any general law about virtual worlds should be read as a challenge rather than as a guideline.\" You'll learn more from attacking it than from accepting it. Design Rules The secrets to a really long-lived, goal-oriented, online game of wide appeal: * Have multiple paths of advancement (individual features are nice, but making them ladders is better); * Make it easy to switch between paths of advancement (ideally, without having to start over) * Make sure the milestones in the path of advancement are clear, visible, and significant (having 600 meaningless milestones doesn't help); * Ideally, give your game a sense of limitless significant milestones (try to make your ladder feel infinite). Modes of expression You're trying to provide as many modes of expression as possible in your online world. \"Character classes\" are just modes of expression, after all. Persistence means it never goes away Once you open your online world, expect to keep your team on it indefinitely. Some of these games have never closed. And closing one prematurely may result in losing the faith of your customers, damaging the prospects for other games in the same genre. Macroing, botting, and automation No matter what you do, someone is going to automate the process of playing your world. Corollary: Looking at what parts of your game players tend to automate is a good way to determine which parts of the game are tedious and/or not fun. Game systems: No matter what you do, players will decode every formula, statistic, and algorithm in your world via experimentation. It is always more rewarding to kill other players than to kill whatever the game sets up as a target. A given player of level x can slay multiple creatures of level y. Therefore, killing a player of level x yields (n)y reward in purely in-game reward terms. Killing players will therefore always be more rewarding in game terms than killing monsters of comparable difficulty. However, there's also the fact that players will be more challenging and exciting to fight than monsters, no matter what you do. Never trust the client. Never put anything on the client machine. The client is in the hands of the enemy. Never, ever, ever forget this. J. C. Lawrence's \"do it everywhere\" law: \"If "}, {"response": 89, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 26, 1999 (21:47)", "body": "1998 must have been an year to forget...or from which to learn. How miserable."}, {"response": 90, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Aug 27, 1999 (16:47)", "body": "Yeah, but what about the ideas on how to motivate people in MUDs? That's the industry's experts, and they tell us what makes places like that - and the Spring, which is basically a bit like online roleplaying, too - work over a while (and in their cases, SPEND MONEY!)... Springfolks, comment!"}, {"response": 91, "author": "moulton", "date": "Sat, Aug 28, 1999 (10:51)", "body": "ideas on how to motivate people in MUDs? Bring a Candle, Not a Sparkler"}, {"response": 92, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Aug 31, 1999 (04:12)", "body": "Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 18:07:40 -0500 Subject: Viridian Note 00093: The Deep Hot Biosphere Key concepts: non-biological petroleum, chemosynthetic bacteria, deep hot biosphere, Thomas Gold Attention Conservation Notice: Geologists have somehow managed to ignore this heretic for thirty years, so why should we be listening to him now? Provokes cognitive dissonance of the first order. Paradigm-rupturing. Entries in the Viridian Summer Health Warning Contest: http://www.earthlight.co.nz/~bretts/vs.html http://www.tux.org/~lasser/viridian/ http://www.subterrane.com/heat.htm http://www.ugrad.cs.jhu.edu/~rmharman/img/viridian/sun.bmp http://humlog.homestead.com/viridianart/HEAT.html http://members.tripod.com/~MSpong/viridian/heatdeath.html http://www.premierestedivolt.com/HEAT.HTML http://www.radix.net/~kreinsch/viridian/heatkills.html http://www.provide.net/~herrell/heat.html http://www.gothic.net/~weasel/viridian/ http://home.earthlink.net/~keim9/heatwarning.htm http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/viridian/viridianheat.html http://www.octa.net/heatposter.html http://www.boston.quik.com/kitsune/gfx/heatwarn.jpg http://jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu/~djb14/viridian/heatkills.htm http://www.artlung.com/viridian6/ http://www.well.com/~smendler/heat.html http://www.greenbuilder.com/viridian_heat_load@148K.html http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/heatkills.html http://www.cs.brown.edu/~pal/viridian.html http://www.potatoe.com/viridian/poster.html http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Village/3203/viridian_heat.html http://way.nu/greens/heat.html http://users.erols.com/ljaurbach/Kirkwood.htm This contest expires very soon: September 1, 01999. Viridian Individual Projects: http://www.radix.net/~kreinsch/viridian/themeproject.html http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/everydayobject.gif http://www.powerbase-alpha.com/bigmike/vrml http://www.spiritone.com/~terenced http://www.bomoco.com/Viridian/viridian.htm A new Viridian Individual Project by Will Munslow (anubis@deming.com^^**): http://www.nicotinetea.com (((Will Munslow remarks: \"I was fiddling around with Perl and ripped off some nice scripts that I reworked. A small Viridian Version of slashdot.org. Dunno if anyone is interested, but if the amount of information headed to you is as big as I expect, people might enjoy having a different place to display it.\"))) *Viridian T-shirts for sale, $15 each http://www.bomoco.com/Viridian/curia/curia.htm http://www.bomoco.com/Viridian/curia/zebrabothsides.gif We're Shipping the First Ones Out the Door Right Now. ***************************************************** *The Deep Hot Biosphere:* \"a renowned scientist's revolutionary theory of a vast subterranean habitat and its significance for life's origins on our planet and the possibility of live elsewhere in the universe\" by Thomas Gold Copernicus, Springer-Verlag, 1999. ISBN 0-387-98546-8 http://www.copernicus-ny.com Well, this new book of Thomas Gold's is getting a lot of play. I just read it. All 208 pages of it. And I'll say this for it: if it's true, it's certainly is revolutionary. Here's the pitch. \"Fossil fuels\" aren't fossils. They don't come from squished dinosaurs or ancient buried vegetation. Hydrocarbons like methane and crude oil are inherent planetary substances. They're basically the same material as the \"carbonaceous chondrites\" seen in asteroids, or the methane and ethane seen in Jupiter and its moons. The earth is heavily loaded with various primeval oils and tarry goos, which have been slowly cooked out of its crust over the eons by radioactive heat from the core. Here's where it gets weirder. The substances we know as oil and natural gas have been streaming up toward the planet's surface since the planet first formed. When this hydrocarbon muck is still about ten kilometers down, it gets caught within pores of the stone by primeval archaic bacteria. These bugs live inside rock, they eat this primeval asteroid goo, and they turn it into the stuff we call \"coal\" and \"crude oil.\" They are chemosynthetic organisms, and they thrive in extremely high, oxygen-free temperatures, in vast, impossible numbers. They're probably the original form of life on Earth. Primitive earthly life probably started inside the Earth, in these flowing high-energy streams of goo and muck, long before the surface was colonizable. Oil and gas looks like organic products to a biochemist, but that's not because they are fossilized. It's because they've been basically fermented by a previously unsuspected ecosystem of archaic bacteria. These ancient bugs basically saturate the entire rocky crust of the planet. By weight, they're probably eighty percent of all living things on Earth. And that's just the start of Gold's theory. These primeval bugs give off enough fizzy foul-smelling gas to break rocks and start earthquakes. Most metal deposits: gold, zinc, silver etc == are not caused by flowing water or lava, but by flowing hydrocarbons filtered and transformed by bugs. Even though coal sometimes has foss"}, {"response": 93, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 31, 1999 (10:50)", "body": "How very curious. Think I just might run some of this past a real Geeologist to see what he thinks of this theory. I hope this guy did a lot of footnoting, because it is easy to make statements. Backing them up is quite another thing."}, {"response": 94, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Sep  2, 1999 (11:14)", "body": "Let us know what the geologist thinks. I guess the implications are that oil is forever?"}, {"response": 95, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, Sep  4, 1999 (11:17)", "body": "If using this stuff is bad, and the supply of them is (nearly) infinite, doesn't that make even worse news? Marcia, have that rock-science-son of yours investigate the matter!"}, {"response": 96, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  6, 1999 (21:42)", "body": "It is a good thing I telnet on occasion. It makes me go through all new posts includeing this one which I had forgotten. I willpaste him the article athis office tomorrow. (please excuse the poor typing...)"}, {"response": 97, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  7, 1999 (18:38)", "body": "I asked son David (the Geologist) to comment on the review of Gold's book. Terse and to the point, he said: \" I have heard of (the book) before and I think it is horse pucky.\""}, {"response": 98, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Sep  8, 1999 (14:31)", "body": "Thanks for this funny quote, hehe... \"Pucky\" - is that Hawaiian or Geologistian ? The reviewer makes a point of showing that this author has been thought wrong often... Circumstances proved that not be be correct at times... I wish we could some opinion from a knowledgeable person who had actually read this - HEY TEXANS! Y'all have dem oil-science boys, right? How about it?"}, {"response": 99, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep  8, 1999 (14:46)", "body": "For what it's worth, David's main job is purging old gas station sites of residual oil and petroleum in the soil after the leaky tanks and other stuff was removed. He does know about oil and things related to it, but not these critters. \"pucky\" is a euphemism clean enought ot send to his Mother...self-invented, I think."}, {"response": 100, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (01:27)", "body": "Mmm, viridian horse pucky revealed. Any details?"}, {"response": 101, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (01:45)", "body": "None yet...just a quick note from his cubicle at work. Will try to pry more out of him over the weekend."}, {"response": 102, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (09:06)", "body": "I love would love to hear a detailed critique of that piece. It's so radical in it's implications and to the unknowing it may have a certain plausibility. I mean, what is the evidence that dinos decayed in to oil?"}, {"response": 103, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (12:47)", "body": "Right, Terry, it makes us ole conspiracy theoretists-cum-fanatical-viridina-pose really nervous, like \"I want to believe!\", and \"The Truth is down there!\". The up-side is: Don't worry, there'll be enough as long as you and your kids live. The down-side: Keep using this, and you're not gonna live as long as you thought... Neither might the kids... But there is fun stuff out there IN ABUNDANCE (like the French-developed car running on compressed air...). From Pointcast: The Little Engine that Might by Leander Kahney 3:00\ufffda.m.\ufffd\ufffd9.Sep.99.PDT -- Taking on the world's giant energy business, a tiny startup is set to launch an engine that requires no fuel, produces no pollution, and is free to run. Naturally, the experts think it's too good to be true -- although they can't exactly say why. [I LOVE that line... A.] --------------------------------------- See also: Plasma-Powered Trip to the Stars --------------------------------------- Entropy Systems, a seven-person startup based in Youngstown, Ohio, is scheduled to launch the Entropy engine early next year, said the technology's inventor, Sanjay Amin, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of the company. The Entropy engine acts like a heat sponge, absorbing heat in the atmosphere and converting it to power, Amin said. Since it consumes no fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, or electrical power, it produces no emissions, directly or indirectly. Its only byproduct is cold air. Initially, the technology will be used to create an outboard motor for small pleasure boats, simply because it's the easiest market to break into, Amin said. But as it is developed, the technology could be used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, generators -- even automobiles. \"There's no reason it can't power a car,\" Amin said. So far, Amin has built a prototype, which he said generates one-tenth of one horsepower. The outboard motor -- yet to be built -- will produce between two and three horsepower. It will be roughly the same size as a conventional outboard motor and only marginally more expensive. But, apart from routine maintenance and lubrication, the engine will be free to run. Named after the unit in physics that describes the amount of available energy in a system, the Entropy engine consists of a central chamber, filled with air, that has a piston in the center, Amin said. The engine operates on a cycle. First, a starter motor spins the engine to a high speed, which pushes the gas to the edge of the central chamber, as in a centrifuge. As the gas moves to the edge, it creates a partial vacuum in the center that draws the piston out, compressing the gas. In the second part of the cycle, the engine is slowed, and the gas redistributes itself throughout the chamber, which increases the pressure on the piston. Heat trapped in the gas is converted into the energy that moves the piston, which cools the air in the engine chamber. The engine will run year-round in any climate, even sub-zero temperatures. Although it operates better in warmer climates, it will work in any environment above absolute zero (minus 273 degrees Kelvin). \"In physical terms, even ice has a lot of heat,\" Amin said. Amin claims to have patented the technology in the United States, Australia, and Europe. He said he has published a book on thermodynamics and in 1996 received an Engineer of the Year award from the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin. Always obsessed with engines, Amin built steam engines as a teenager. He has devoted more than a decade to the Entropy engine. He began by looking at gravity as a power source, which eventually led to the idea of using atmospheric heat. The technology was developed in part when Amin was studying at Youngstown State University, which helped launch the fledgling company. Bill Dunn, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, said that while he hasn't seen the engine in action, he has examined the materials on Entropy's Web site. He said the logic appears sound, but the outcome -- free power -- doesn't make sense. \"It's the end result -- that you can create power from heat at ambient temperature -- that flies in the face of the basic laws of physics,\" said Dunn, who acknowledges that he hasn't devoted time to figure out why the engine shouldn't work. \"To track down where his thinking may be flawed is a difficult thing to do,\" Dunn said. In Amin's favor, Dunn noted that he has attracted backing from \"some very intelligent people.\" Hedging his bets, Dunn said breakthrough technologies have frequently been greeted with skepticism. \"Every time someone suggests something like this, you should at least give them the benefit of an open mind.\" Iain MacGill, an energy campaigner at Greenpeace, said that because vehicle pollution makes up about a third of US greenhouse gas emissions, a pollution-free engine would be an incredible breakthrough. Nevertheless, it sounds to him like fiction. \"It's got a flavor of 'too-good-to-b"}, {"response": 104, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (12:49)", "body": "BTW, THAT Sterling was only a pastor, Austin's is Pope-Emperor of a world-wide movement. Just FYI."}, {"response": 105, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep  9, 1999 (16:12)", "body": "Geez, you don't get much higher in the order on this Earth that the Pope-Emperor. I AM impressed!"}, {"response": 106, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Sep 10, 1999 (19:44)", "body": "To absorb heat from the atmosphere, the engine has to be cooled below ambient temperature. To cool it requires the refrigeration cycle performed by the \"starter motor.\" But the starter motor will need to be powered from some conventional source of power, and will draw more power than the rest of the system produces. There just ain't no way to get free energy."}, {"response": 107, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, Sep 12, 1999 (05:55)", "body": "Do you know the principle of the Sterling engine? Creates power from temperature differences... No other fuel, just air-filled cylinders. This technology is 19th-cent., current use is - to my best knowledge - as heatsink or cooler in satellites (possibly by exploiting the heat to have it slush around coolant)."}, {"response": 108, "author": "moulton", "date": "Mon, Sep 13, 1999 (10:52)", "body": "You need a natural source of temperature difference. This can be based on the temperature difference between the air and the ground, which relies on the way the sun's heating work. That makes it a kind of solar energy. Most thermodynamic engines burn fuel to create the hot zone. The problem with relying on natural temperature differences is that the differential temperatures aren't very far apart, so the differential pressures (needed to move pistons) isn't very great. Still one can build a small Sterling engine, perhaps enough to power a fan."}, {"response": 109, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Sep 15, 1999 (12:55)", "body": "Yes, you can order working miniature Sterling machines to show off on your desk, powered by a small flame. You can also power Sterling machines by using sun's power, collected with a convex collector mirror. But Amin's idea is like that somehow turned inside-out. Once it's started, the compressed gas creates heat, that causes the gas to expand again. And the starter could be a crank or rope, like lawn-mowers or small boat-engines. Hmh, Terry, drag out Ray to take a look at this, please."}, {"response": 110, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (00:19)", "body": "Trust me. I have a Ph.D. in engineering. I actually sweated my way through Thermodynamics back in college. Once you stop pumping in energy with the starter motor, the thing comes to equilibrium and stops moving. You push on the piston and compress the gas. The gas pushes back. You let go of the piston, and the gas pushes the piston out, expands, and cools. End of cycle. Nothing happens after that unless you push on the piston again. Which is where the energy is coming from."}, {"response": 111, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (00:24)", "body": "There is, in fact, no perpetual motion machine, then?!"}, {"response": 112, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (00:33)", "body": "Not one based on thermodynamic cycles, no. They need a supply of thermal energy. But the motion of an electron in orbit about a nucleus is a perpetual motion system. Of course like all such perpetual motion systems, you can't extract energy from it."}, {"response": 113, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (00:41)", "body": "Oh yes, there's the rub. That your degree says you have searched for the highest knowledge does not mean you have managed to find every bit of it...that is still out there awaiting discovery!"}, {"response": 114, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (13:02)", "body": "Barry, thank you for your patience. Hmh, I know your arguments are valid, but this idea has one thing that makes me unsure about writing it off 100% - these folks seem to be into engineering, too, and still they think they might have something there... Not that I want to compare this to Einstein or Freud - who were nutcracks, too, for their contemporaries -, but - what if it works? Could gravitational pull or centripetal forces be the missing link?"}, {"response": 115, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Sep 16, 1999 (21:13)", "body": "If you set up an engine in the ambient, you can draw energy out of it based on fluctuations in the ambient over time. For example, there is a perpetual clock that works by drawing energy from the day-to-day fluctuations in the barometric pressure. It has a sealed chamber with a diaphragm that moves in and out with changes atmospheric pressure. This motion is enough to power the clock. An engine with a thermal mass that stayed at the average temperature could operate by sinking one side of the piston into the thermal mass and letting the other ride in the open air. If the air temperature fluctuates faster than the rate of cooling of the thermal mass, you could power a small Sterling cycle engine. But this is not true perpetual motion. It's based on the diurnal heating of the earth between day and night, so it's a form of solar energy. Ocean buoys can draw energy from the bobbing waves. That's how they sound their wails, for example. Air is drawn in and out of a chamber as the bob. There is lots of ambient energy that one can draw on, but only for small amounts of power, perhaps enough to power a clock or some electronics."}, {"response": 116, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Sep 17, 1999 (07:55)", "body": "By the way, if the notion of measuring energy seems inaccessible, take a look at the movie \"Apollo 13.\" It has a great scene where the engineers are trying to figure out how to power up the capsule for re-entry without exceeding the energy budget of the available power -- something like 8 amps as I recall. Budgeting for energy is like any kind of economy. You can't spend more than you got. It's just one of God's laws."}, {"response": 117, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, Sep 18, 1999 (16:04)", "body": "Huh, and you went into engineering because you can't stand laws, right? ;=}"}, {"response": 118, "author": "moulton", "date": "Sun, Sep 19, 1999 (11:16)", "body": "I love discovering God's Natural Laws. I have no love for those laws of man which are instituted by algolagnic control freaks who delight in damaging people who break them."}, {"response": 119, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Sep 20, 1999 (13:43)", "body": "algolagnic?"}, {"response": 120, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Sep 20, 1999 (13:46)", "body": "For me, the \"laws\" of nature and the \"laws\" of societies both are simply agreements on how to handle things. Compromises. And history has shown that both categories can be changed upon short notice, and that some offers are only good while supplies last. The problem is that most people think them unchangeable. They aren't, though."}, {"response": 121, "author": "moulton", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (09:01)", "body": "To the best of my knowledge, no human agreed to the Inverse Square Law of Gravity, or Maxwell's Equations. Those were recently discovered, not legislated. Algolagnic means to derive emotional gratification by inflicting pain and suffering. It's commonly found in competitive cultures such as ours."}, {"response": 122, "author": "moulton", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (09:04)", "body": "I seek not merely to edit the laws of man. I seek to abolish the belief that society is well-regulated by means of rules and laws enforced by sanctions and punishments. There is good scientific reason to believe that such a regulatory mechanism is ineffective at best and counterprodutive at worst. Moreover, there are superior regulatory models which are proven to work without inflicting deliberate self-damage on the system."}, {"response": 123, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (12:41)", "body": "By now, I know about your position re: changing the system (a bit at least), but I don't see what you believe why these things were accepted first place, and what became of these reasons. I understand from your post above, that you don't take offense with the concept of laws themselves - perhaps they are even a valuable invention in your mind? -, but that it's the enforcement that upsets you (besides obviously ridiculous and unjust laws, of course). I feel that both the content of laws as well as consequences of not abiding these rules are subject to change by cultures. E.g. is it perfectly okay to kill people in the US or Japan that where senteced to death penalty. These cultures think de th penalty is okay and has its place in their culture. What we know is, it's a very old tradition that's being kept up there, but has been abandoned in other countries, which have abolished the death penalty. Change is possible if a society changes their set of values. Right now there is e.g. a discussion in Germany to revise sentences for crimes against things and against people. If you steal somebody's car, here you're punished harder than if you'd beaten him up. This still reflects feudal times, where he possessing classes were protecting their stuff, but people now feel attacks upon health and honour are worse than against possessions. More changes to come... When I said that the laws of nature are not unchangeable and eternal, I mean e.g. that there have been many \"discovered\", or rather, \"invented\". Think of cosmology, how that changed. And at any time, scientist were sure to know the \"obvious\" truth, which everybody accepted until some bloke came up with Truth 1.5 or even 2.0, and Bang!, the world was not the center anymore, mankind not the crown of creation, the universe infinite or not... Nothing faster than light, or at least nearly nothing, etc. Science interprets not \"nature\" or the \"truth\", but the subjective image of how things appear to us - filtered through our sensoric means and neurological processing, and describes them in a vocabulary agreed upon by usage within the scientific community. These things are approximations, working models, until some fault is found, and other explanations are accepted. Science is to nature what laws are to a society's morals: Approximations that mimick observations, and either are with a time-lag revised when obvious and urgent need be, or ignored and kept unchanged, even after having survived the cause they served. Hmh, what do you say?"}, {"response": 124, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (15:38)", "body": "I say our system of laws is immoral, unethical, unjust, corrupt, evil and tacky."}, {"response": 125, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (16:22)", "body": "Ok, lemme see \"our system\" is the problem, not the \"laws\", or at least the concept of laws as such?"}, {"response": 126, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (23:57)", "body": "The concept of goals or guidelines is fine. The concept of rules, laws, or foul lines which entitle the state to visit authorized and sanctioned damage is not fine. It's an idiotic idea which doesn't work and causes a world of hurt. Whoever is praying to the god that invented that system is praying to a false god."}, {"response": 127, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (00:09)", "body": "Perhaps that god is the one created in his own image - the image of the worshipper, that is, rather than the reverse!"}, {"response": 128, "author": "moulton", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (07:48)", "body": "The irony is that of all the various gods in our culture, the one who gave us rules and laws enforced by state-sponsored sanctions and punishments is one whose name we do not know. We do know the name of that god's chief prophet: Nicholas Machiavelli. But more people pray to that unnamed god and practice that god's religion than follow the alternative (and logically superior) models of Moses, Buddha, or Jesus."}, {"response": 129, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct  3, 1999 (23:22)", "body": "too true to argue with you on that point! ( also pertinent point about Machiavelli and his results...we are still contending with them, are we not!"}, {"response": 130, "author": "moulton", "date": "Mon, Oct  4, 1999 (10:21)", "body": "I just wish we could get Machiavelli's religion designated as one, so that we could then invoke separation of church and state, and outlaw that pernicious brand of state-sponsored religion. Perhap's the name of Machiavelli's god is Molokh. That god once held sway in Gey-Hinnom, the rubbish dump south of the old city of Jerusalem, where worshippers of Molokh sometimes sacrificed their disobedient children by burning them in the hellfires of the rubbish dump."}, {"response": 131, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct  5, 1999 (19:38)", "body": "What a brilliant idea (not the Molokh one)...I am delighted with the idea."}, {"response": 132, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Oct  7, 1999 (08:51)", "body": "The neat thing about Machiavelli's religion is that, unlike other theologies, this one can actually be disproven by scientific research. There is overwhelming empirical evidence and theoretical analysis to show that his method of social regulation is ineffective at best and counter-productive at worst, leading to a world of suffering. But we kinda knew that, now, didn't we?"}, {"response": 133, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct  7, 1999 (13:34)", "body": "It would seem that we should have been aware of this long ago. It is counter-productive, indeed, but his followers blindly procede in the direction in which he pointed them all those years ago. As we spiral downward we seem unable to do anything about it...or, worse, accept it as the way things must be! (And, yes! We did kinda knew that all along...)"}, {"response": 134, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Oct  8, 1999 (14:41)", "body": "The interesting part of this analysis is that it ties together deep thinking from systems science, theology, psychology, and literary analysis. I tumbled onto this confluence of thought by way of a book by Gil Bailie, _Violence Unveiled: Humanity at the Crossroads_. I had just finished reading it when the Columbine school shootings occurred, so I took the opportunity to apply the theory to that tragedy. But it actually applies more broadly to competition, conflict, drama, and violence throughout the cu ture. Anyway, my first essay is called Thinking About Violence In Our Schools ."}, {"response": 135, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jul  3, 2001 (13:39)", "body": "This subject is still on going ....I found the following of which I will put the synopsis here and leave you to follow the link to get the whole article. http://www.gorp.com/gorp/interact/guests/viridi.htm The Manifesto of January 3, 2000 Part 4 By Bruce Sterling A brief sketch may help establish some parameters. Here I conclude with a set of general cultural changes that a Viridian movement would likely promulgate in specific sectors of society. For the sake of brevity, these suggestions come in three parts. (Today) is the situation as it exists now. (What We Want) is the situation as we would like to see it. (The Trend) the way the situation will probably develop if it follows contemporary trends without any intelligent intervention. The Media Today. Publishing and broadcasting cartels surrounded by a haze of poorly financed subcultural microchannels. What We Want. More bandwidth for civil society, multicultural variety, and better-designed systems of popular many-to-many communication, in multiple languages through multiple channels. The Trend. A spy-heavy, commercial Internet. A Yankee entertainment complex that entirely obliterates many non-Anglophone cultures. The Military Today. G-7 Hegemony backed by the American military. What We Want. A wider and deeper majority hegemony with a military that can deter adventurism, but specializes in meeting the immediate crises through civil engineering, public health and disaster relief. The Trend. Nuclear and biological proliferation among minor powers. Business Today. Currency traders rule banking system by fiat; extreme instability in markets; capital flight but no labor mobility; unsustainable energy base What We Want. Nonmaterial industries; vastly increased leisure; vastly increased labor mobility; sustainable energy and resources The Trend. commodity totalitarianism, crony capitalism, criminalized banking systems, sweatshops Industrial Design Today. very rapid model obsolescence, intense effort in packaging; CAD/CAM What We Want: intensely glamourous environmentally sound products; entirely new objects of entirely new materials; replacing material substance with information; a new relationship between the cybernetic and the material The Trend: two design worlds for rich and poor comsumers; a varnish on barbarism Gender Issues Today: more commercial work required of women; social problems exported into family life as invisible costs What We Want: declining birth rates, declining birth defects, less work for anyone, lavish support for anyone willing to drop out of industry and consume less The Trend: more women in prison; fundamentalist and ethnic-separatist ideologies that target women specifically. Entertainment Today: large-scale American special-effects spectacle supported by huge casts and multi-million-dollar tie-in enterprises What We Want: glamour and drama; avant-garde adventurism; a borderless culture industry bent on Green social engineering The Trend: annihilation of serious culture except in a few non-Anglophone societies International Justice Today: dysfunctional but gamely persistent War Crimes tribunals What We Want: Environmental Crime tribunals The Trend: justice for sale; intensified drug war Employment Today: MacJobs, burn-out track, massive structural unemployment in Europe What We Want: Less work with no stigma; radically expanded leisure; compulsory leisure for workaholics; guaranteed support for people consuming less resources; new forms of survival entirely outside the conventional economy The Trend: increased class division; massive income disparity; surplus flesh and virtual class Education Today: failing public-supported schools What We Want: intellectual freedom, instant cheap access to information, better taste, a more advanced aesthetic, autonomous research collectives, lifelong education, and dignity and pleasure for the very large segment of the human population who are and will forever be basically illiterate and innumerate The trend: children are raw blobs of potential revenue-generating machinery; universities exist to supply middle-management Public Health Today: general success; worrying chronic trends in AIDS, tuberculosis, antibiotic resistance; massive mortality in nonindustrial world What We Want: unprecedently healthy old people; plagues exterminated worldwide; sophisticated treatment of microbes; artificial food The Trend: Massive dieback in Third World, septic poor quarantined from nervous rich in G-7 countries, return of 19th century sepsis, world's fattest and most substance-dependent populations Science Today: basic science sacrificed for immediate commercial gain; malaise in academe; bureaucratic overhead in government support What We Want: procedural rigor, intellectual honesty, reproducible results; peer review, block grants, massively increased research funding, massively reduced procedural overhead; genius grants; single-author papers; abandonment of passive construction and the third person plural; \"Scien"}, {"response": 136, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Aug 30, 2001 (17:21)", "body": "For release: 29 August 2001 SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN CENTERS TO BE EXPLORED AT PARADOX CONFERENCE 21-23 SEPTEMBER New Ideas About Energy Consumption, Cultural Values and Reinventing the \"American Dream\" to Challenge Policies of the Bush Administration Phoenix...24 August...Sustainable alternatives to the \"short-sighted\" steps of the Bush administration will be explored at the 21-23 September Paradox Conference by Paolo Soleri, Ph.D., philosopher and pioneer of more livable, environmentally-intelligent cities; Joe Firmage, scientist and technology entrepreneur; and Paul H. Ray, Ph.D., co-author of the influential book The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing the World. The third in the biannual Paradox series, the September program continues the ongoing inquiry into the paradoxes in the increasing interplay between physical and cyber reality. This year's conference focuses on \"Third-Millennium Habitats\" that integrate sustainable habitats, cyberspace and new forms of community. New- and old-economy business executives, architects and urban planners, cybernauts and students are expected to attend. Dr. Soleri to Address the Need to Redefine the \"American Dream\" Paolo Soleri, Italian-born architect and associate of Frank Lloyd Wright, is hosting Paradox III at his Arcosanti habitat 65 miles north of Phoenix. A self-contained community in the Arizona desert, Arcosanti embodies Dr. Soleri's theory of \"arcology,\" or the marriage of architecture and ecology to create urban habitats that conserve resources and blend harmoniously with the environment. \"Unless we moderate, unless we reinvent the 'American dream,'\" Soleri explained in a 26 July interview with The New York Times, \"then it's not going to be a dream. It's going to be doomsday.\" Soleri estimates that if the standards of the American dream were applied to every nation, the resources of 19 earths would be required to maintain the resulting levels of consumption and pollution. \"The American Dream physically embodied in the single family house has to be reinvented in terms which are coherent with the human biospheric reality.\" Mr. Firmage to Explore Alternative Energy Resources \"Technologies are possible that could make daily use of energy nearly free within perhaps 20 years, but they receive almost no R&D funding\" states Mr. Joe Firmage, a panelist who has made significant investments in the development of alternative energy resources. \"The Bush administration's energy plan does little to address efficiency and renewable programs; yet, it includes a two-billion-dollar subsidy for the coal industry.\" \"In short, capitalism does not see the value in innovations that would drop prices to nearly zero, since such prices would decimate revenue lines of P&Ls,\" says Firmage, who will discuss potential breakthroughs in green-energy technologies. \"Energy-generation industries have been controlling supply to prop up profits for decades; meanwhile, the price of subsistence-level energy consumption exceeds the earning power of much of the world's population.\" Firmage is founder of Motion Sciences Organization and co-founder and chairman of International Space Sciences Organization (ISSO), established in 1998 to sponsor research and development of new technologies derived from the emerging principles of modern physics. In 1995, Firmage founded USWeb, the world's largest Internet professional-services company. Until 1998, he served as CEO and chief strategist of the three-billion-dollar company and received recognition as Ernst & Young's 1997 \"Young Entrepreneur of the Year.\" Dr. Ray to Examine the Values of a New Civilization \"Our civilization is in the midst of an epochal change, caught between globalization, accelerating technologies and a deteriorating planetary ecology,\" concludes Dr. Paul H. Ray in his book, The Cultural Creatives, which examines the growing number of people who want to see deep changes in the cultures that have evolved in industrialized nations. \"A creative minority can have enormous leverage to carry us into a new renaissance instead of a disastrous fall.\" Ray will lead a panel discussion on the need to develop shifting cultural values. He explains: \"Seventy percent of all Americans and 70 percent of all homebuyers in America are unhappy with suburbs as they are. They ask, 'Why can't we have good, sustainable urban places that we want to live in?'\" Ray, who is CEO of Integral Partnerships LLC consulting firm, started his career in urbanism: sociology, planning and policy analysis. As former chief of policy research on energy conservation for the Canadian Government, he headed the largest evaluation-research project conducted in Canada on home energy conservation. He has led over 100 values-oriented research projects in such areas as housing, ecological sustainability, energy, cars, food, recreation vacation travel, finances, health, good causes, media, altruism, and innovation. Project sponsors have been mostly foundations, s"}]}, {"num": 4, "subject": "great Buddhist books", "response_count": 34, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep  7, 1997 (14:49)", "body": "My two favorite books are the I Ching and Zen Mind, Beginners Mind."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:36)", "body": "From Tom Carr: J. van de Wetering wrote another book \"A Glimpse of Nothingness\" about an American Zen community. I read it years ago and really liked it. He later wrote a series of detective mystery books. I never read them but a friend told me they were good. I don't remember if the detective was a Buddhist or not. One of my favorites is \"How the Swans came to the Lake\" by Rick Fields, about how Buddhism came to America. Also I would recommend to practice a lot. That contributed more to my understanding of Buddhism than reading. Reading was much easier for me so I had a tendency to read a lot and practice a little. This is sort of like reading lots of books about exercise techniques and muscle development but never exercising."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (17:37)", "body": "Tom Carr: Wed Sep 13 '95 (16:41) 6 lines . . . as I was reading your post just now I had a strong flash that you might get a lot from reading a guy name David Reynolds, who is into a sort of Japanese, Zen influenced psychotherapy that he calls \"constructive living\". He had a magor influence on me. Two of his books are \"Pools of Lodging for the Moon\", and \"Playing Ball on Running Water\". Are you familiar with him ?"}, {"response": 4, "author": "zen", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (00:51)", "body": "from J. Weltman (jaxers@well.com): The WISDOM catalogue of Buddhist Books: 361 Newbury St. Boston, Mass., 02115 617-536-1897 (voice) Very LARGE and thorough Collection - including rare choices from the Pali Text society."}, {"response": 5, "author": "ddv", "date": "Tue, Oct 28, 1997 (11:18)", "body": "Dharma Bums - Jack Kerouac"}, {"response": 6, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Oct 29, 1997 (11:14)", "body": "i concur."}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jan  8, 1998 (23:25)", "body": "Have you tried Half Price Books? Or BookPeople?"}, {"response": 10, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  2, 1998 (02:17)", "body": "Currently reading the Te of Piglet, finished the Tao of Pooh on Tuesday"}, {"response": 11, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Jul  6, 1998 (16:00)", "body": "I did not think the Te of Piglet was nearly as worthy as the Tao of Pooh."}, {"response": 12, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (03:03)", "body": "of course not, for he is a Very Small Animal... I'm waiting for The Etiquette of Eyeore..."}, {"response": 13, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (15:25)", "body": "*smile* how about the Esteem of Eyeore (since he surely has none of his own!)"}, {"response": 14, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (18:39)", "body": "you know, I think that that is probably Quite A Good Suggestion..."}, {"response": 15, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (18:40)", "body": "(just out of paranoid curiosity...you upset with me about something?)"}, {"response": 16, "author": "stacey", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (19:10)", "body": "no... should I be? *grin*"}, {"response": 17, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jul  8, 1998 (21:45)", "body": "not sure...tis why I asked..."}, {"response": 18, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (14:58)", "body": "I would ask what you have done that could've upset me but... I am sure you could think of something! *laugh* (may I ask though, what gave you that impression?) (or was it perchance, just a cybersensation?)"}, {"response": 19, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:13)", "body": "hehe... (I dunno) (maybe...)"}, {"response": 20, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:13)", "body": "Hello Mr. Eyeore!"}, {"response": 21, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:21)", "body": "I been waiting on that one! How about, for the next title, The Enzo of Eyeore"}, {"response": 22, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:29)", "body": "and I have been selfishly refusing to give you the satisfaction (until just a bit ago, of course)"}, {"response": 23, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:36)", "body": "tis not always selfish...sometimes it is quite enjoyable to have one's satisfaction delayed..."}, {"response": 24, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:42)", "body": "WOO WOO! i HEAR you!"}, {"response": 25, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:55)", "body": "if only...although, possibly in this case, we're delaying about as much as we can, huh? *wink* craving another tiramisu yet?"}, {"response": 26, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (15:57)", "body": "serving any in August?"}, {"response": 27, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (16:00)", "body": "why, yessum, I believe so..."}, {"response": 28, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (16:01)", "body": "please save one (or three!) for me!"}, {"response": 29, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (16:04)", "body": "got it...any other reservations?"}, {"response": 30, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (19:09)", "body": "no... but you need to give us the info on your days off so's you can come to the swim party at Paul's!"}, {"response": 31, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Jul  9, 1998 (23:49)", "body": "don't you have to give me a definite on when you're going to be here first?"}, {"response": 32, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Jul 10, 1998 (14:42)", "body": "ummm.. that will come AFTER the tix are purchased... *dumb grin*"}, {"response": 33, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jul 10, 1998 (14:50)", "body": "then what do you want from me, woman? (well, besides a mushroom marsala, some tiramisu, and a rw massage...) (oh, yeah, and a better all around mood...)"}, {"response": 34, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Jul 10, 1998 (15:05)", "body": "that would be about it... (see how easy I am to maintain?)"}, {"response": 35, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jul 10, 1998 (15:10)", "body": "yep, just preventive maintenance...that way, there's more money available for my repair bills..."}, {"response": 36, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Jul 10, 1998 (18:02)", "body": "(i just had a fabulous skate... to the foothills... hot and sweaty for an hour and then the cloud cover arrived (briefly) and i felt as if someone had dipped me in a pina colada Slurpee... yum!) i feel good. my spirit feels light and whole and honest and strong... spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 40, "subject": "rumi", "response_count": 35, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (08:43)", "body": "Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi (1207 -1273) is one of the world's greatest mystic poets. While a Sufi (and FOUNDER of the Mevlevi order of Sufi Dervishes, imaged in the West as \"whirling dervishes\") he was renowned and respected among people of all faiths. His path is one of Loving, Devotion, Longing and Union."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (08:43)", "body": "The way of love is not a subtle argument. The door there is devastation. Birds make great sky-circles of their freedom. How do they learn it? They fall, and falling, they're given wings. --Rumi, from \"Birdsong\", p. 13"}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (08:45)", "body": "It appears that most of the selections being proffered here are from the recent Harper San Francisco publication of THE ESSENTIAL RUMI, translated by Coleman Barks with John Moyne (ISBN 0-06-250958-6; hardcopy; $18), the first definitive one-volume collection of the enduring popular spiritual poetry by this extraordinary thirteenth-century Sufi mystic. Until the age of thirty-seven, Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) was a brilliant scholar and popular teacher, but his life changed forever when he met the powerful wandering dervish, Shams of Tabriz -- of whom Rumi said, \"What I had thought of before as God, I met today in a human being.\" From this mysterious and ecstatic friendship came a new plateau of spiritual enlightment -- an encounter with the inner Friend, the soul, the Beloved. Rumi expressed this potent experience through an enormous outpouring of spectacular ecstatic poetry. Translator Coleman Barks has published several books of Rumi's writings over the past twelve years. He teaches poetry at the University of Georgia and lives in Athens, Georgia. But just for the sake of variety, I thought I'd offer Rumi's \"The Name\" translated by Robert Bly for his anthology NEWS OF THE UNIVERSE: POEMS OF TWOFOLD CONSCIOUSNESS (1980:268): You should try to hear the name the Holy One has for things. There is something in the phrase: \"The Holy One has taught him names.\" We name every thing according to the number of legs it has; the other one names it according to what it has inside. Moses waved his stick; he thought it was a \"rod,\" but inside its name was \"dragonish snake.\" We thought the name of Blake was \"agitator against priests,\" but in eternity his name is \"the one who believes.\" No one knows our name until our last breath goes out."}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (08:47)", "body": "Whoever is loved is beautiful and the converse not necessarily true Lovableness is the root principle from which beauty grew. 'There are girls more beautiful than Layla', they told Majnoon 'But I don't love Layla for her form' responded Majnoon 'Layla in my hand is like a cup 'It is the wine within I am in love with 'You have eyes for the beaker, 'Of the wine within you are unaware', said Majnoon 'A golden goblet studded with precious stones Containing vinegar 'Or something else other than wine Would be of no use to me 'An old broken gourd of wine Is superior to such a golden goblet And hundreds like it, said Majnoon For a man to tell the wine from the beaker He must be moved with passion and yearning Take two men, one hungry the other full The man suffering from hunger Perceives a living nourishing soul in a piece of bread The man full of food merely conceives the shape of the bread."}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Nov 11, 1998 (08:48)", "body": "a new documentary being screened at the KPFA Holiday Crafts Fair, S.F. Concourse Exhibition Center: Sunday, Dec. 13 noon: Rumi: Poet of the Heart (56m) - A luminous portrait of the astonishing 13th century Sufi mystic and poet, with Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Simone Fattal, Hamza el Din, Jai Uttal, and others. Narrated by Debra Winger. Directed by Haydn Reiss - 30 min discussion following, with the filmmaker"}, {"response": 6, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Nov 12, 1998 (10:07)", "body": "more, more, more!"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 12, 1998 (12:02)", "body": "here's another good one: The Question: One dervish to another, What was your vision of God's presence? I haven't seen anything. But for the sake of conversation, I'll tell you a story. God's presence is there in front of me, a fire on the left, a lovely stream on the right. One group walks toward the fire, into the fire, another toward the sweet flowing water. No one knows which are blessed and which not. Whoever walks into the fire appears suddenly in the stream. A head goes under on the water surface, that head pokes out of the fire. Most people guard against going into the fire, and so end up in it. Those who love the water of pleasure and make it their devotion are cheated with this reversal. The trickery goes further. The voice of the fire tells the truth, saying I am not fire. I am fountainhead. Come into me and don't mind the sparks. If you are a friend of God, fire is your water. You should wish to have a hundred thousand sets of mothwings, so you could burn them away, one set a night. The moth sees light and goes into fire. You should see fire and go toward light. Fire is what of God is world-consuming. Water, world-protecting. Somehow each gives the appearance of the other. To these eyes you have now what looks like water burns. What looks like fire is a great relief to be inside. You've seen a magician make a bowl of rice seem a dish full of tiny, live worms. Before an assembly with one breath he made the floor swarm with scorpions that weren't there. How much more amazing God's tricks. Generation after generation lies down, defeated, they think, but they're like a woman underneath a man, circling him. One molecule-mote-second thinking of God's reversal of comfort and pain is better than any attending ritual. That splinter of intelligence is substance. The fire and water themselves: Accidental, done with mirrors. Rumi"}, {"response": 8, "author": "Moon", "date": "Thu, Nov 12, 1998 (13:14)", "body": "Terry, I could not believe my eyes when I read your Rumi Topic, I am such a big fan of Rumi!!! Persian poetry is wonderful and so wise! Don't you just love Mula Nasrudin's tales?"}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 12, 1998 (20:42)", "body": "I love them."}, {"response": 10, "author": "TIM", "date": "Sun, Nov 15, 1998 (12:17)", "body": "Fascinating. All I know about dervishes is that the practice of their religion was banned for a long time and only recently allowed again."}, {"response": 11, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, May 21, 1999 (15:06)", "body": "I'd like to second Stacey's response in #6, \"more, more, more!\""}, {"response": 12, "author": "Moon", "date": "Fri, May 21, 1999 (19:53)", "body": "It is hard for me to see Rumi and not participate. Even though you tie a hundred knots--the string remains one. (Rumi) Love, Love alone can kill what seemed dead, The frozen snake of passion. Love alone By tearful prayers and fiery longing fed, Reveals a knowledge schools have never known. (Rumi)"}, {"response": 13, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, May 21, 1999 (21:15)", "body": "thank you for that piece, moon dreams! please come back again and again...."}, {"response": 14, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, May 22, 1999 (16:47)", "body": "In the windows of the ICE Reflections of my town. Somewhere else Something has happened."}, {"response": 15, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, May 22, 1999 (17:10)", "body": "alex, you rumi?"}, {"response": 16, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, May 29, 1999 (06:03)", "body": "Me Alexander."}, {"response": 17, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, May 29, 1999 (11:01)", "body": "*grin*"}, {"response": 18, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, May 29, 1999 (12:56)", "body": "*smirk*"}, {"response": 19, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, May 30, 1999 (14:00)", "body": "I thought that the 'splain Alexander topic was in screwed..."}, {"response": 20, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, May 31, 1999 (04:08)", "body": "(Oh my, Wolf, help me! Wer's onto my case these days!) Yo, Wonderboy, since we got that job we've gotten mighty cheeky! Well, suits me fine, to be honest... Rather see us two shadowfencing than you shredding your nerves..."}, {"response": 21, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 12, 2000 (20:12)", "body": "Rumi is incredible. I had never heard of him until I posted Moon Dreams' condolences to Terry...and asked her what a Rumi was. She told me and I came here to find out more. Incredible! I am off on a journey to heal my soul... Thanks, Moon!"}, {"response": 22, "author": "moonbeam", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (13:02)", "body": "Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat. My shoulder is against yours. you will not find me in the stupas, not in Indian shrine rooms, nor in synagogues, nor in cathedrals: not in masses, nor kirtans, not in legs winding around your own neck, nor ineating nothing but vegetables. When you really look for me, you will see me instantly -- you will find me in the tiniest house of time. Kabir says: Student, tell me, what is God? He is the breath inside the breath."}, {"response": 23, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (13:21)", "body": "That is wonderful for this morning fraught with concern and loss. Thanks, Nan. We need to know that and to be reminded every so often. *hugs* How are you doing?"}, {"response": 24, "author": "moonbeam", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (15:22)", "body": "I'm better than yesterday, thanks, Marcia. The sun came out briefly this morning; now it's raining again. This high desert's nearly as lush as a rainforest after our wet weekend -- I'll need to get some goats in to graze my backyard before I can push a lawnmower through it."}, {"response": 25, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (15:32)", "body": "Watch out for the tigers in that tall grass! I have been noticing you have been having some really wet weather! Days will be up and down - I miss my Dad, and he died nearly 15 years ago... *hugs*"}, {"response": 26, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (15:34)", "body": "Get sheep...they smell less terrible and do a nicer job on your lawn. Goats will eat the grass roots and all! Besides, Wool sweaters are nice *grin*"}, {"response": 27, "author": "moonbeam", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (16:06)", "body": "Really? I married into a cattle ranching family that considered sheep \"range maggots\" -- but gave goats an OK. Guess they liked cheese more than wool? ;)"}, {"response": 28, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (16:54)", "body": "Oh... Yes, I've heard about the problems, and OKLAHOMA! (the musical) addressed the subject, too. Cheese will keep your insides alive as you freeze to death for lack of sweaters. (I've had goat jerkey from feral goats here - not great!"}, {"response": 29, "author": "moonbeam", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (18:31)", "body": "Oh, good points. ;) Not to mention the goats would prolly eat my picnic table."}, {"response": 30, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (18:49)", "body": "...and eat your flowers and anything you might like to line-dry or air fluff not on the power grid... They are the ultimate browsers - anything is edible and ALL of whatever it is. They have been responsible for more than a little damage to native plants and the disappearance of some entirely due to their voracious and all-inclusive appetites. They are NOT my friend!"}, {"response": 31, "author": "Moon", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (20:22)", "body": "Rumi... where are you? ;-) Mula Nasrudin are you following this?"}, {"response": 32, "author": "moonbeam", "date": "Tue, May  9, 2000 (01:38)", "body": "On the Deathbed Go, rest your head on a pillow, leave me alone; leave me ruined, exhausted from the journey of this night, writhing in a wave of passion till the dawn. Either stay and be forgiving, or, if you like, be cruel and leave. Flee from me, away from trouble; take the path of safety, far from this danger. We have crept into this corner of grief, turning the water wheel with a flow of tears. While a tyrant with a heart of flint slays, and no one says, \"Prepare to pay the blood money.\" Faith in the king comes easily in lovely times, but be faithful now and endure, pale lover. No cure exists for this pain but to die, So why should I say, \"Cure this pain\"? In a dream last night I saw an ancient one in the garden of love, beckoning with his hand, saying, \"Come here.\" On this path, Love is the emerald, the beautiful green that wards off dragonsnough, I am losing myself. If you are a man of learning, read something classic, a history of the human struggle and don't settle for mediocre verse. Kulliyat-i-Shams 2039"}, {"response": 33, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 10, 2000 (23:18)", "body": "* s i g h *"}, {"response": 34, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Aug 19, 2000 (19:49)", "body": "Rumi Festival 2000. September 27- October 1 Chapel Hill, NC. A celebration of Love, Peace and Harmony expressed through Music, Poetry and Dance honoring the birth of the great mystic poet Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi. This year we celebrate women as spiritual teachers. Come and spend 5 wonderful days with incredible sheiks and sheikas from around the world all gathered at Camp New Hope, near Chapel Hill, NC. There will be evening performances by Mercan Dede, Latif Bolat , Amir Koushkani and Thomas Raincrow and the Boat Rockers to name a few. For detailed information please go to our web site www.Rumifest.org or call Demir Williford 919-929-2744, 919-274-0433. (thanks for sending this info to me, marcia, sorry it took so long to post it)"}, {"response": 35, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug 20, 2000 (14:24)", "body": "Rumi suddenly has gotten to be a hot topic. He was even the subject of a Jeopardy question the other night! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 41, "subject": "IF JESUS IS GOD", "response_count": 2, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "TIM", "date": "Mon, Nov 16, 1998 (23:11)", "body": "And your point would be????? God destroyed children. THIS IS FACT. Why should Jesus deny it."}, {"response": 2, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (22:58)", "body": "Yep, even allowed His own son to get killed so that He could become a nice, benevolent god and be forgiven His wickedness... spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 42, "subject": "spiritual websites", "response_count": 13, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Jul  4, 1998 (20:53)", "body": "From the website http://www.openmindopenheart.org Editor's Choice: Surfing the Waves of the Future All the rest of this is quotes from the site META NAME=\"21st Century Renaissance Journal, American Zen Society Press\" CONTENT=\"A worldwide community of friends openly investigating and sharing the Arts and Sciences of Living, traditional and contemporary, mystical and scientific, East and West, North and South.\" \"There is, of course, only this present moment. However, some of these may very well give you an idea or two of what is possible, and even likely, to develop in the days and years to come.... So, on to the exploration of this One Great Mind. I know of no better point of departure than Art D'Adamo's http://www.voicenet.com/~dadamo/swb.html \"Science Without Bounds.\" There is nothing flashy about this one, so don't expect a sound and light show. True to his subject, however, Art is direct and straightforward, with an inquiring mind that will thrill and inspire you. Give it your full attention and you will be richly rewarded. http://www.w3.org/pub/DataSources/bySubject/Overview.html WWW Virtual Library, founded by Tim Berners-Lee (one of the co-inventers of the Web itself) and maintained by the very cordial Arthur Secret, remains one of the largest, most intricate and most facinating browing rooms in the universe. In the interest of tooting our own horn, we have been invited to put together a \"21st Century Renaissance\" category for WWW Virtual Library, in which we will delve into into the great quickening of the last few years, and perhaps what is to come, especially in terms of human evolutionary potential. And, Egads, it's finally here! Yes, the \"Misinformation Superhighway,\" http://www.PythOnline.com/ Monty PythOnline is up, but it still requires a lot of patience, especially if you have less than a 33.6 modem. (How much is a smile worth to you?) What's more... http://www.dzogchen.org/interviews/inqmind.html Dzogchen: \"We are all Buddhas.\" http://www.openmindopenheart.org/UnityArden/ Christ Consciousness-in-Action http://www.kfa.org/ Krishnamurti links worldwide http://www.pacificrim.net/~nature/.www.html Project Nature Connect: Wellness for person, planet and spirit http://www.shambhala.com/index.shtml SHAMBHALA Books http://www.parallax.org/scripts/parallax/static.pl?file=plum_village.html&id = Vietnamese Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh at Plum Village, SW France http://www.mnet.fr/nlp/nlp.htm NLP and the Existential Quest http://www.wisdomtalk.org/ Online Noetic Network http://world.std.com/~cimc/personel.html Cambridge Insight Meditation Society http://www.gn.apc.org/gaiahouse/index.html Gaia House http://www.dharma.org/ims.htm Insight Meditation Society http://www2.hawaii.edu/~tsomo/welcome.html Daughters of the Buddha.\" http://www.hooked.net/~csangha/ CyberSangha: The Buddhist Alternative Journal http://www.dharmanet.org DharmaNet's Gateway to Buddhist Resources http://www.tricycle.com/ TRICYCLE BUDDHIST REVIEW http://www.spiritrock.org/ Spirit Rock http://ddi.digital.net/~egodust Pathways to Metaphysics http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~ppp/hp.html Kant on the Web http://www.epix.net/~miser17/Thomas.html The Gospel of St. Thomas http://members.aol.com/Heraklit1/index.htm Scientific Pantheism http://www.smartlink.net/~joepro/ The Philosophy of Conscious Energy: On Pierre Teilhard de Chardin http://www.well.net/mwec/home.html The Whole Earth Catalogue Home http://www.learnthenet.com The Learn the Net team http://origin.org/ucs.cfm United Communities of Spirit http://www.westegg.com/einstein/ Einstein Online http://www.netwizards.net/~nike/rec/sg/ The Spiritual Foundation of Recovery http://www.lovemore.com Loving More http://www.forthrt.com/~chronicl/archnov/review.htm#50 Aesclepian Review of Sex, Ecology and Spirituality by Ken Wilber http://www.infoasis.com/people/grof/HBinternet.html Stanislav Grof, M.D. http://mosaic.echonyc.com/%7Emysticfire/NIPeople.html Mystic Fire People http://www.gangaji.org/ Satsang with Gangaji http://www.maui.net/~parvat/poonjaji.html H.W.L. Poonjaji http://www.anamchara.com The House of Breathings http://www.dreamnetwork.com/ DREAM NETWORK Online http://www.drruth.com/ Not that you had any questions about sex, but just in case, ASK DR. RUTH http://www.shambhala.com/wilber/ Ken Wilber Online http://life.net/unity Unity Palo Alto Community Church http://www.livingessence.com/relaxingbk/book.html Arjuna Nick Ardagh's new book http://www.dharmadialogues.org Dharma Dialogues with Catherine Ingram http://web.one.net.au/~skybas/home.htm Satsang with Isaac Shapiro http://www.livingessence.com/ Living Essence Foundation http://www.dyad.org/ The Dyad Way http://www.openmindopenheart.org/Gangaji.html An American Buddha from Clarksdale, Mississippi http://www.jps.net/here/neelam/ Neelam: Fire of Truth http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/umbada/ Nonduality http://users.mullum.com.au/vartman/ Satsang with Vartman http://www.infoasis.com/people/leela/ The Leela Foundation http://home5.swipnet.se/~w-55704/sa"}, {"response": 2, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Fri, Jan  1, 1999 (14:54)", "body": "arghghrhghrhgrhraghhgrhghrnhhnhhhnhrhnghrnghrhgruuu....too much information :)"}, {"response": 3, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Jan  1, 1999 (15:10)", "body": "I concur!"}, {"response": 4, "author": "jgross", "date": "Fri, Jan  1, 1999 (16:48)", "body": "I like how they're all in one spot. I can go back to it as a resource. Do a little at a time with it, if I feel in the mood to check any out. The funny one for me: http://www.asweb.com/html/holistic_medicine.html Ankylosing Spondylitis I have that disease. People with rheumatoid arthritis often get it."}, {"response": 5, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jan 12, 1999 (23:57)", "body": "tis true, Jim...my favorite spiritiual website is, of course, http://www.spring.net"}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (10:17)", "body": "From Ramon Sender Baryon: Saturday's 1/9/99 San Francisco Chronicle ran a page one article on Joe Firmage, CEO of USWeb, an internet consulting firm. He resigned his position in order to devote himself to promoting his GAIA-based theories of the future, triggered by an alien encounter. His website at http://www.thewordistruth.org/truth.cfm is absolutely fascinating. Try clicking twice on any of the phrases on the page, and they will take you to some very interesting details. or for a taste, try: http://www.thewordistruth.org/teaser/clue5.html"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Feb 19, 1999 (09:30)", "body": "http://www2.bluemountain.com/eng3/iching/ICGoracle.html is an online i ching. Anyone every toss the coins or yarrow stalks?"}, {"response": 8, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Feb 19, 1999 (09:52)", "body": "mine just said, Meeting: Shows a female who is bold and strong. It will not be good to marry such a female."}, {"response": 9, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Feb 20, 1999 (18:44)", "body": "every sb ever"}, {"response": 10, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Feb 21, 1999 (01:07)", "body": "just now, mine was... Unfulfilment: Intimates progress and success. We see a young fox that has nearly crossed the stream, when its tail gets immersed. There will be no advantage in any way."}, {"response": 11, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Feb 21, 1999 (14:23)", "body": "and this morning's is... Advance and Arrival: There will be great progress and success, while it will be advantageous to be firmly correct. In the eighth month there will be evil."}, {"response": 12, "author": "paul", "date": "Sun, Jun 13, 2004 (15:47)", "body": "What they say about this topic at http://www.adamford.com/swb/comments.htm There is nothing flashy about this one, so don't expect a sound and light show. True to his subject, however, Art is direct and straightforward, with an inquiring mind that will thrill and inspire you. Give it your full attention and you will be richly rewarded. - http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/public/read/spirit/42"}, {"response": 13, "author": "paul", "date": "Sun, Jun 13, 2004 (15:48)", "body": "More from the above site: Science Without Bounds A Synthesis of Science, Religion and Mysticism Welcome Comments Contents Download Purchase Acrobat Other Sites One of the best on the Internet . . . for quality, accuracy of content, presentation and usability. - Britannica Presents Internet Guide Awards Style is tight, clean and refreshingly free from scientific, mystical, philosophical and theological jargon. . . . It's the kind of book where you'll need to stop and do 15 minutes of deep thinking and pondering every few pages . . . Outstanding book, engrossing, a classic - Wendy Christensen, Inscriptions, the weekly e-zine for professional writers, (InscriptionsMagazine.com) Selected by The McKinley Group's professional editorial team as a \"3-Star\" site . . . a special mark of achievement in Magellan, McKinley's comprehensive Internet directory of over 1.5 million sites and 40,000 reviews. Found it very intriguing. A lot of your ideas had me nodding my head in agreement. - Karl B. I was astonished to read your book non-stop over 7 hours last night. It was the best synthesis of the collective understanding I have read in my 48 years. - S. R. I'm impressed by the breadth of your understanding and the amount of work you've obviously put into it. - R.W.K. There is nothing flashy about this one, so don't expect a sound and light show. True to his subject, however, Art is direct and straightforward, with an inquiring mind that will thrill and inspire you. Give it your full attention and you will be richly rewarded. - http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/public/read/spirit/42 . . . synthesizes notions from the diversity of religions as well as from writings covering a wide span of time, from ancient to modern, and incorporate perspectives from the full specturm of scientific and mystical thought. Very well presented. - http://www.wbern.firstream.net/nlp1.htm This is one of the most comprehensive books on the way religion and science sees GOD. If you have ever been interested in where you came from but without the claptrap of the church, you MUST read this book that you can download off the internet. - http://www.caffeine-studio.co.za/shaman/Links.htm Wow! This is about all I can say at the moment. - Ella B. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 43, "subject": "today's horoscope", "response_count": 1282, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Jan 12, 1999 (10:15)", "body": "For all you Sag's InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius A sense of unexplained mystery might hover throughout your day. It may or may not be real or easily solved. Ignore it for the moment. Your imagination may not be the most comfortable place to be right now, but it's still more interesting than the alternative. Since you might be feeling slow anyway, think about what your inner voices want to tell you. You may need to request time alone to deal with something you thought you had gotten over a long time ago. Do you need to check in with someone? Act on these feelings tomorrow if you still have them."}, {"response": 2, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jan 12, 1999 (23:55)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of January 7, 1999 The ancient Greek word klimax had several meanings. My favorite: a ladder to heaven by which a dreamer's soul arrived at an erotic tryst with a divine being who imparted precious secrets. I bring this up, Cancerian, because I believe the fates will bestow the gift of a klimax on you this week. I hope you'll keep a pen and notebook by your bed so you can scribble down a record of your electrifying rendezvous right after it occurs. I swear it'll become a metaphorical talisman for you, the symbol of a new chapter in your mythic quest for intriguing love."}, {"response": 3, "author": "wer", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (01:39)", "body": "SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of January 7, 1999 Even if you're not a starving artist, you're on the verge of a coup that every starving artist dreams about. It's the arrival of an X-factor that could help you get funding or hike your ratings or attract a booster. And get this: You may only have to sell out a little bit in order to claim your prize, perhaps not at all. In fact, the deal probably won't come together unless you're at least 90 percent faithful to maintaining your integrity. So make your wares more visible, Sagittarius, but without resorting to vulgar hype or exaggerated claims. With quiet confidence, promote the simple truth about what a miracle you are."}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (07:17)", "body": "Check that out Ree Head!"}, {"response": 5, "author": "PT", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (15:50)", "body": "Wow, wer, where are you getting this stuff?"}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (15:52)", "body": "http://www.realastrology.com/"}, {"response": 7, "author": "PT", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (16:01)", "body": "Thanks, I'll have to check that out."}, {"response": 8, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (23:01)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of January 14, 1999 I'll confess a deep, dark secret from my own past if you confess one from yours. Me first? OK, In the 1980's I wrote a sexed-up astrology column for Gentleman's Companion, a porn magazine edited by Larry Flynt's wife Althea Flynt. What's worse, I secretly enjoyed it. Now it's your turn, my fellow Cancerian. Find a good, kind listener you can trust with your shame, and share your terrible burden. You'll be amazed at the psychic energy it'll liberate."}, {"response": 9, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jan 13, 1999 (23:03)", "body": "SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of January 14, 1999 These days you have an unusually strong talent for spotting vulnerable chinks in the armor of allies and enemies alike. On the other hand, your allies are highly inclined to see the best in you and your enemies are liable to overestimate your strength. So are you going to milk these odd blessings for all they're worth, Sagittarius? No, not unless you're willing to risk one hell of a backlash in a couple weeks. But you can safely milk them for about half of what they're worth."}, {"response": 10, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jan 14, 1999 (06:35)", "body": "These are wacky."}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jan 14, 1999 (06:50)", "body": "InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius The reality that you've been eluding finally catches up with you. You may be pleasantly surprised at how palatable it can be. Are you sure you didn't suspect that one of your followers holds a special affection for you? You may not need to make a decision now, but at least you know the possibility exists. Once again you manage to turn a normal day into an exciting journey. The only difference from the last few days is that now you feel more responsible for your actions. If you're already behaving like a saint, so much the better."}, {"response": 12, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jan 14, 1999 (08:26)", "body": "And here's Sag's from the local http://www.astrofish.com Kind of a local slant on 'scopes . . . Thursday, 14-Jan-99 07:18:55 CST I was doing my humble duty and hauling the trash out to the back of my truck this morning, and I thought to myself, \"Self, this is an excellent metaphor for Sagittarius for this week.\" Now, what you need to remember this week is to put a tarp over all that trash which is riding around in the back of your truck. You might want to make a detour or two before you get to the dump. And nothing is worse than having all your trash, the stuff you were trying to throw away, get scattered all over the highway. Worse, is finding it on the mythical Main Street. I just worry that my garbage might wind up on Congress Avenue, here in town. So do a little follow up on your trip to the dump, and make sure you don't scatter too much trash before you get there. Some obnoxious person might find your address and then it's a scene from a song, just like \"Alice's Restaurant.\" ... and the grumpy sister down the road in Cedar Creek just called a few days ago to complain about a pizza box in my trash. Jennifer denied it and so did the rest of my room mates."}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Jan 14, 1999 (08:30)", "body": "And from the same site, here's Cancers: Does the term \"flame\" mean anything to you? I'm not talking about the term \"flame\" as in searing heat of a BBQ lit flame. No, and I'm not talking about the pejorative use of the term of \"flaming\" as in respect to a person's apparent sexual orientation, either. Nope, the flame I'm talking about is reserved for a virulent form of written communication, oftentimes referred to as \"flame mail.\" Flames get fanned into a roaring fires, and often as not, over some stupid little idea. So this is a week to be careful with that communication because I know you're right, you know you're right, it's just that third party who seems to be a bit obdurate. Don't fan their flames, if you know what I mean."}, {"response": 14, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (00:13)", "body": "so you read XL today too, huh?"}, {"response": 15, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (06:40)", "body": "Yep, you saw my comments about the Spring being ignored in Gregory's pebbles awards for local websites. Did you write your protest letter yet? Has anyone? In case you forgot, it's: Gregory Kallenberg - gkallenberg@statesman.com This is the one and the same Gregory Kallenberg who once wrote: \"If you're looking for the best online gossip and chat in Austin and surrounding areas, you shouldn't miss Spring.net. On his site, you can talk about anything from art to Internet to sex. It's edgy and cool.\" - Gregory Kallenberg, tech culture column, XL, Austin American Statesman, 8/27/98."}, {"response": 16, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (06:47)", "body": "InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius All at once, you might lose your sense of humor. An act or a word could hit too close to home, and it is no laughing matter. As long as nothing too serious has happened, you will be yourself again soon enough. If a financial setback, however minor, seems to color everything a shade of gray, try to console yourself by thinking about the other things in your life that matter. The people in your life are determined to get some of your attention even though you think you want to spend the entire weekend moping about money, . As long as the gang doesn't insist on going shopping, you should have a good time. Well, scratch that weekend at Highland Mall off my schedule. Riette, watch out for that gang of shoppers!"}, {"response": 17, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (10:09)", "body": "yes, Terry, I did..."}, {"response": 18, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 15, 1999 (10:16)", "body": "Thanks! What about the rest of youse!"}, {"response": 19, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jan 16, 1999 (12:46)", "body": "(the url above for astrofish should be http://www.astrofish.net/ )"}, {"response": 20, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Jan 16, 1999 (19:53)", "body": "They change their scopes once a week instead of daily."}, {"response": 21, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Jan 17, 1999 (03:24)", "body": "HOROGIRL's Horoscopes for 1999 CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20). It may not be the most romantic year of your life, but hey--at least you're not suffering like some of the other signs. News for this week is good for your finances---and how they reflect the real you! You are all set for a huge professional push, and this week gets you going. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 18). This year, You want to go wild---and that seems like a good idea, but be sensitive to a few times throughout the year when that will backfire on you ROYALLY. This week, you are the love-bucket. Fill 'er up! PISCES (February 19 - March 22). You're more focussed on getting work right, rather than love---at least for a pisces. That's your saving grace this year. It's true for the whole year, and never more so than this week. Use the early part of the week to get your support in place, before you do a Garbo, and retreat to your solitude for the real work. ARIES (March 23 - April 20) BE ALL YOU CAN BE---but don't eat all you can eat. Jupiter is in your sign this year, so you'll rock. Jupiter rules everything BIG---so think big, act big, plan big, but be careful with what you eat, or you'll BE big. Sky's the limit---as long as you don't totally piss people off. You've got a choice, be your own egotistical bad self, all by yourself, or work it a little, and make room for someone else's viewpoint in your world view. TAURUS (April 21 - May 22). Hide under a rock. Wait, no, don't hide under a rock. Whatever you do, wear a seatbelt. This could be the year you take off---but what a year it will be! Oh yeah, and--rely on your friends. Don't fight them. You're a lover, not a fighter. Remind yourself of this often, over the course of this next year. You've got a couple of REALLY wild years ahead. This week, your career gets back into the swing. GEMINI (May 23 - June 21). Power struggles, baby. They're exciting, right? Yeah, and life changing, and dangerous. Just bear all that in mind. It's a weird one--year, not week---for you. Lots of work, that may seem to be exactly what you DON'T want to do----and may SEEM to be out of keeping with your plans for yourself, and your ideas about yourself. Don't be so sure. Relationships are big, though,and even if the year is weird, YOU are are at an unusal creative peak. This week is a juicy one, so enjoy. CANCER (June 22 - July 22). Just be glad you're not a Taurus, this year. Money is a big focus this year, so pay close attention to your resources, and how they fit into your plans. Don't lend money to one night stands. In fact, you might not even want to lend money to your husband or wife, this year. Love and money don't mix well for you this year. This week is a good time to start. LEO (July 23 - August 23). One word for the year: ouch. Remind yourself that sometimes it hurts a bit to get a splinter pulled, or some other necessary minor evil cleared, (which frees you up). Big success is definitely available to you---huge success. But there are a few splinters in your butt along the way. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23). You'll probably manage the turmoil and tumult of the year better than most. Bless you. My only warning has to do with love/sex/friendship: Don't make a \"brother\" or \"sister\" into a lover, this year. And vice versa. This week, enjoy the love at home AND at work. Its a little creative bliss factory. Time to get to work on things you love! LIBRA (September 24 - October 23). How to balance the need for excitement and dramatic flair, with your long term desires? Some of you will just do it by having the wildest year imaginable. That's one way to avoid answering the tough questions. But the REAL male and female libra mensches out there will do it by having the hottest, most challenging, most rewarding, and most stimulating one-on-one relationship of your life. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 23). Yikes. Watch your temper, and the temper of others about you. That doesn't mean supress it. But whoa. What an explosive year. Be grateful for your true friends. And try not to pick fights with them. That goes for lovers, too. Learn how to fight fair, and then you can fight all you want. This week, it's not really a problem, though, so just enjoy that! SAGITTARIUS (November 24 - December 21). Oh, just go wild this year. Who cares-- it's the last year of the millenium. Keep busy and keep working. It's another crazy year for you---but you're getting used to that, and that's a GOOD thing! This week, you'll mostly have fun, running around like crazy."}, {"response": 22, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Jan 18, 1999 (11:49)", "body": "Here's mine and Ree Girls.. the Sagfolks. (what are some other signs here besides wers Cancer?) InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius Everyone has a good heart and an open mind today. It could be because your presence makes them feel valued. Or because your words carry the weight of truth and the softness of compassion. You feel safe among strangers you might normally fear. In fact, you wonder why you ever worried about them. All people are filled with the glow of their humanity. Nobody has anything to hide. You might be called upon to make a speech -- whatever you choose to say, you will impress them. An acquaintance feels drawn to deepen your relationship."}, {"response": 23, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Jan 19, 1999 (10:43)", "body": "Sagittarius Keep your mind and schedule open. Leave blanks to fill in in your little black book and time available to schedule some fun. You are quick to comprehend and apply new ideas. These could be yours from your brain or from the masterful minds of others. Ignore your mother's advice and talk to strangers. Start up a random conversation in order to figure out someone's story, but make sure you have their permission or it could seem a bit strange. Go someplace different and pretend to be someone else."}, {"response": 24, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jan 19, 1999 (22:52)", "body": "now that one I like...especially in the context in which it is being presented!"}, {"response": 25, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jan 22, 1999 (09:43)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of January 21, 1999 One approach you could take, I suppose, would be to seize the Devil by the nose with red hot tongs and make him promise to never, ever tempt you again. Unfortunately, though that may be effective in the short run, it's likely to result in him seeking revenge at a later date. A better angle, in my opinion, would be to negotiate with the Devil. Tell you'll agree to be thrown into an uproar by certain selected temptations as long as they have the potential to make you wiser, sexier, and funnier."}, {"response": 26, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Jan 22, 1999 (09:44)", "body": "SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of January 21, 1999 Today, Sagittarius, wear rags and sprinkle dirt on your head to signify your insignificance and humility. Tomorrow, bedeck yourself with silk and crown yourself with a garland to express your profound diginity and divinity. The next day, combine the adornments of the previous two days and celebrate the raging contradiction that is your life. Maybe then you'll be receptive to my belief that the best way to pursue your dreams is to cultivate a passionate indifference to the question of whether you are an unimportant nobody or a glorious hero."}, {"response": 27, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jan 22, 1999 (14:19)", "body": "But, I always wear rags ..."}, {"response": 28, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jan 23, 1999 (15:00)", "body": "well, sounds like you need some silk ones, as well..."}, {"response": 29, "author": "autumn", "date": "Sat, Jan 23, 1999 (18:37)", "body": "Scorpio here."}, {"response": 30, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Jan 24, 1999 (14:22)", "body": "SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Week of January 21, 1999 A private citizen, James Swann, once paid off the entire national debt of the United States out of the goodness of his heart. It was back in 1796, when the sum was puny compared to today's $5.6 trillion. Still, I think we could approach a similar feat in 1999 if a whole gang of America's top plutocrats pitched in. Now it so happens that this is an excellent time for Scorpios of all stripes to overflow with charitable contributions, whether it be of the financial or emotional kind. Therefore, I call on Scorpios Bill Gates and Ted Turner to get the ball rolling. Pony up $50 billion between you, dudes, and we'll be almost one percent of the way home!"}, {"response": 31, "author": "autumn", "date": "Mon, Jan 25, 1999 (23:33)", "body": "Ugh! My karma is about finances??"}, {"response": 32, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Feb  1, 1999 (00:53)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of January 28, 1999 My left brain pontificates, \"You're not performing your duties in a manner consistent with the task of becoming a more efficient and useful social unit.\" But my right brain screams, \"Explode the goddamn mold, wild maestro! Bust out of your straitjacket and jam it in the jaws of the neurotic guard dogs! Spit into the winter wind! Moon the wrongfully privileged!\" Meanwhile, my north brain coos, \"Please carry out your duties in a manner consistent with the task of quietly dismantling the goddarn mold.\""}, {"response": 33, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Feb  1, 1999 (00:56)", "body": "SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of January 28, 1999 If you're offended by vulgar metaphors, even those designed to shock you into being more ferociously true to yourself, stop reading now. This horoscope contains graphic testimony from a Sagittarius reader. \"Years ago,\" says Janet from Austin, \"a therapist told me that eventually I would hear a Big Pop. It would come, he said, when I got my head out of my ass. Now, finally, I think I'm close to fulfilling my shrink's prediction. Why? Because I realize how my beloved Jupiterian expansiveness has hurt me. I see that I'm a great problem-solver for everyone else except myself; I help the whole world but neglect to help poor old me. Tell me I'm ready, Dr. Brezsny. Tell me the Big Pop is imminent.\" (Dear Janet: It is, for a majority of your tribe.)"}, {"response": 34, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Feb  1, 1999 (00:58)", "body": "SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Week of January 28, 1999 Psychologist James Hillman says images have an uncanny power to hurt or heal. In that spirit, I offer you a dream I had; may it cure your smoldering dementia. In the dream, you're a mad scientist, clad in purple frock coat and orange pants, who has just run out of your laboratory clutching test tubes full of bubbling green liquids. You seem exasperated, at wit's end. You turn your face up and yell in the direction of heaven, though your words sound like gibberish. In response, the giant hand of God reaches down from the clouds to offer you a boon. The fingernails on the divine hand are painted cherry red and there's a blue band-aid partially covering a booboo on the wrist. And the gift? It's a miniature pink ferris wheel with six yellow canaries riding in the cars."}, {"response": 35, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb  1, 1999 (10:21)", "body": "That Sag 'scope is awesome, does that apply to you as well, Ree Ree?"}, {"response": 36, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (02:04)", "body": "cancer for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Priorities change over time, and refusing to review them can leave you trapped in a time warp. Eliminate what's obsolete to make room for the new. You're plenty competent in your career, but your unpopularity with a superior could block your progress. Someone who wants to be kissed where you won't put your lips can be appeased by other means."}, {"response": 37, "author": "autumn", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (01:42)", "body": "I don't even GET mine! I'm sure all that imagery is supposed to be significant..."}, {"response": 38, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (02:41)", "body": "InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius Your job description or your role around the house may not allow much room for flexibility. You don't have to be so boxed in, though, think about what you'd like to change in your immediate environment. If you plan well enough, you can get the wheels spinning in the direction of your choice. You can control your course better than anyone else. You work efficiently, although perhaps without much joy. Could you be diminishing your own accomplishments or not rewarding yourself for a job well done? It would help if you felt your efforts on the job were worth something more than merely a paycheck. What type of work would make you feel good? Answer. Quality assurance in a bikini factory."}, {"response": 39, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (15:20)", "body": "Gemini: Wednesday, February 3, 1999 The sun is in Aquarius and the Moon is in Virgo. You can learn an enormous amount today, possibly through a conversation with a foreigner. It looks like there's some sort of distance involved. Either you're calling long distance, or the person is from far away, or you're actually getting this information in a college setting. That's one of the other possibilities, since travel, foreigners and colleges are all covered by the same area of the chart. At any rate, It looks like the information is there. All you have to do is soak it up. Later, there will be a conflict that's not so easily resolved. Things won't come together, but don't despair. A separation may actually be better for all concerned right now, leading to growth and new insights. On a scale of 0 (most challenging) to 10 (easiest), here are your levels for today: Love: 5 Work: 6 Communications: 7 By Linda Black, Tribune Media Services syndicated columnist. (oh no, they're gonna send me back to the desert!)"}, {"response": 40, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:37)", "body": "maybe the distance thing just involves us here on the Spring, Wolf..."}, {"response": 41, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:40)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of February 4, 1999 My dictionary of symbols says that the king's highway is an ancient term that means an undeviating path leading straight to the source. It represents a vigorous and high-minded approach, and in most situations I would recommend it to you. Not now, though. I believe that on your current mission, you would go astray if you took the king's highway. Only a scruffy, winding path will teach you all you need to know to take full advantage of the treasure you'll find at the end of your journey. Let's call this crooked course the trickster's highway."}, {"response": 42, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:40)", "body": "maybe....could read anything into it, huh? and folks have been pretty scarce around here."}, {"response": 43, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:41)", "body": "GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Week of February 4, 1999 I'm sure that at various times in the past, you've had your heart stolen and your mind blown. But have you ever had your mind stolen and your heart blown? Speaking of amazing sensations, you know the funny-bone feeling that's usually localized in your elbow? This week you'll be visited by a psychic, head-to-toe version of it. There's one other boggling sensation in the works, too, but in order to get the full benefits of it, you'll have to make yourself outrageously receptive. Have you ever taken an out-of-body jaunt while you were still more or less awake, giving you glimpses of gorgeous new temptations that ultimately inspire you to rise above your satanic self-denial?"}, {"response": 44, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:42)", "body": "SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Week of February 4, 1999 Joseph Campbell said that in fairy tales, protagonists who drop the reins as they ride their horses are symbolically giving in to instinct. And since I dreamed of you doing exactly that last night, I'm quite concerned. While such a surrender might be healthy at times, it isn't now. You urgently need to go against the flow of your natural patterns and ancient habits. In fact, your creative energies will flourish in March only if you sublimate and transcend like mad during the next two weeks. So please try to correct the problem some night soon: Dream of keeping a firm grip on the reins--or, if you happen to be driving a vehicle, on the steering wheel."}, {"response": 45, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:43)", "body": "(and back to your bikinis, Terry...) SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of February 4, 1999 Events this week will make a man out of you--if you're a woman. And they'll make a woman out of you if you're a man. I'm exaggerating a little, of course. The transsexual crossover I'm talking about will be happening in the deep dark closet of your psyche. Nevertheless, it won't be a mere abstraction. Your body will undergo actual chemical alterations. And woe be to you, by the way, if you think there's something bizarre about activating more of the qualities of the opposite sex. You now have a very sexy opportunity to become a more complete and attractive human being."}, {"response": 46, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:44)", "body": "(and yes we have, Wolf...)"}, {"response": 47, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:46)", "body": "that one you posted for gemini sounds pretty interesting....."}, {"response": 48, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:48)", "body": "doesn't it just! thought you might like it..."}, {"response": 49, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:48)", "body": "ooooo...i can't stand all the tingly sensations..... (good to see you wer!)"}, {"response": 50, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:51)", "body": "I made Wolf ting-gle... (you, too!)"}, {"response": 51, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb  3, 1999 (16:52)", "body": "*giggle*"}, {"response": 52, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Feb  7, 1999 (13:28)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerians will find this to be a good day for fun and creativity and perhaps for some delicious romance, too -- get ready. Those involved with sales and marketing will get good responses from campaigns and advertising, while all Cancers will have a day in which even the most complicated or difficult message is easily delivered. If you are married or in a committed relationship, either you or your partner may be feeling uncomfortably possessive, which is creating many problems. Try to keep your head down and move on, staying where you are will do no one good."}, {"response": 53, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb  8, 1999 (09:52)", "body": "InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius The range of possibilities is overwhelming. Everywhere you look, there's something else to distract you. If you overindulge your daydreaming, it's going to slow you down. Your mind might wander so far, you could get lost. It's good to dream, but it's better to get your work done and fulfill your responsibilities first. Shift gears and match speed with reality. The world out there is every bit as good as you could imagine. Communication is key to enriching your relationships with those who are close to you. Your art or creative means of expression helps others get to know you and accept you with all your unique facets."}, {"response": 54, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (22:50)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have bent over so far backwards for others that you are staring at the ceiling. Just lie there and collect your resources for a long, refreshing moment. Soon it will be time to stand up for yourself. Giving too much will leave you empty, so make a promise to yourself to indulge in something wonderful right now. A tension is being strung between your work life and matters that are important to you on the home front. You must strive to balance the two or the situation will worsen."}, {"response": 55, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Feb  9, 1999 (22:51)", "body": "will get back to ya'll on that one..."}, {"response": 56, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Feb 10, 1999 (07:43)", "body": "I'm still working on yesterdays."}, {"response": 57, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (03:33)", "body": "Riette and Terry's SagScope for today: InfoSpace Horoscopes Sagittarius You come back down to earth after your last round of festivities. Your spirit is still jovial and expansive, but the incoming Capricorn Moon gives you a purpose and a plan. You've had a good time and have been able to relax. It is good to release some of that pressure you have been under. This could be one of your best days ever. A good day to plan for the future. If you are going on a journey, make sure your passport is in order. Visit distant countries, and make new friends."}, {"response": 58, "author": "autumn", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (11:16)", "body": "(mental note for March: transcend! evolve!)"}, {"response": 59, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (13:23)", "body": "Cancer (June 22 to July 22) You can look forward to seven days and nights of diarrhea...and a lifetime of drinking Pepto-Bismol."}, {"response": 60, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (13:34)", "body": "oh my."}, {"response": 61, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (13:55)", "body": "infoseek gemini: The Sun is in Aquarius and the Moon is in Capricorn. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is going into Pisces today. This should be kind of interesting, since Pisces is in your Solar Tenth House of career and success. Many people are successful in something that they find rather confronting. For example, you would be most successful quite probably in a career where you take care of others. You're good with communication skills, so you might not have thought of that, but healing is the real avenue you could find most satisfying. Give it some thought."}, {"response": 62, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (14:13)", "body": "alright already... gimme Aries somebody!!!"}, {"response": 63, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (15:46)", "body": "infoseek aries: The Sun is in Aquarius and the Moon is in Capricorn. You're getting a lot luckier today. Jupiter, the big planet of good luck, is going right into your sign. That's the good news. The rather tricky situation that's developing is that Mercury, the planet symbolizing the mind, is going from analytical Aquarius into emotional Pisces. Now, when Mercury is in Aquarius, it helps you figure things out more quickly. You tend to be sort of an analytical type, so that's just more power for your natural tendencies. But when Mercury is in Pisces, it's teaching you how to be sensitive, warm, cuddly and intuitive. Those are all nice qualities to have, but when you're racing full speed ahead, you might be more likely to forget all about them. That'll be your biggest problem today, so watch out for it. (your welcome stacey! *grin*)"}, {"response": 64, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (18:54)", "body": "THANKS! but it's not right... i'm RARELY analytical and ALWAYS emotional!!"}, {"response": 65, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Feb 12, 1999 (21:26)", "body": "oh what do the stars know anyway? (mine makes me superficial and flighty--i'm NOTHING like that in real life *giggle* (ok, not superficial)"}, {"response": 66, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (00:45)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of February 11, 1999 Wild-hearted Mars plunged into your House of Erotic Intrigue two weeks ago, and will be swirling around in that sensitive area for an unprecedented five months in 1999. (The last time Mars made such an intense and prolonged visit here was the first seven months of 1984.) I predict that in response, most of you Cancerians will be consumed by one of two fates. Some of you will fall prey to the idiotic notion (propogandized incessantly by pop music) that love is more meaningful when it's interwoven with jealousy, deception, and obsession. Others of you will explore scarily sacred depths of intimacy with partners you'll learn to trust more than you thought possible. Decisions you make this Valentine season will have a major impact on which path you ultimately take."}, {"response": 67, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (00:46)", "body": "ARIES (March 21-April 19) Week of February 11, 1999 My Valentine's gift to you is to help you boost your sense of how attractive you are. To start, close your eyes and visualize the most alluring person you know. He or she is standing in front of you, wearing whatever you want or nothing at all. Now imagine that this gorgeous angel is gazing at you with tender desire. Bask in that aura for a while, then add to the scene another equally stunning person, also giving you goo-goo eyes. Insert still another raving beauty or irresistible hunk, and another, and another. Don't stop until you have arrayed before you in your mind's eye ten enticing people of your favorite gender--and they're all glowing with sweet hot love for you."}, {"response": 68, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (00:49)", "body": "GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Week of February 11, 1999 I have a special togetherness exercise for you and your Valentine. It's called Siamese Twins. First, go to a thrift store and buy a jumbo unisex outfit, like a Godzilla-sized sweater and sweat pants with a 60-inch waist. At home, strip down to your underwear, then squeeze yourselves into your joint costume. Each one of you will be able to have only one arm waving free, of course. The other will have to be wrapped around the torso of your sweetheart beneath the sweater. Similarly, each of you gets one pant leg for both your legs. Once you're ensconced, spend two hours and 22 minutes working as a single, coordinated unit: Tie shoes, prepare tea, play hopscotch. Careening crazily till you fall down is highly recommended; let's see how good you can get at lifting yourselves up when you're like a turtle on its back."}, {"response": 69, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (00:50)", "body": "SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Week of February 11, 1999 Polls reveal that almost three-fourths of all people think everyone else is having more fun than they are. For Scorpios, the percentage is even higher, an incredible 88 percent. Given your preference for intensity over contentment, and deep meaning over nice gestures, your suspicions may actually have a factual basis much of the time. I can assure you, however, that they are utterly without foundation right now. Every cosmic omen is screaming to me that this Valentine season should begin one of the happiest, most pleasurable periods you've known in years."}, {"response": 70, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (00:51)", "body": "SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) Week of February 11, 1999 Which will it be this Valentine season, boss, war or love? You can't have both. Will you devote your considerable resources to designing an ingenious and covert form of revenge? Or will you channel that same energy into conjuring a breakthrough in your ability to blend compassion and lust? To define the question from a different angle, will you exultantly spew out projections of ugliness on your beloved enemy, or will you diligently hunt for the missing keys to awakening your beloved's secret fire?"}, {"response": 71, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (01:20)", "body": "Cancer's Year Ahead: You excel in snuggling. But in 1999, you'll get a crash course in sex from Mr. Libido (a.k.a. Mars). There will be a strong emphasis on hands-on experience. Classes go from January 26th to March 18th. After a review period from May 5th through July 4th, lessons resume until September 2nd. Your required reading is the Kama Sutra and The Joy of Sex. You'll have lots of homework, so get ready to burn the midnight oil."}, {"response": 72, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 13, 1999 (14:47)", "body": "Cancer's for the WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 13 Don't be frustrated by the slowness of a revelation. Information that comes incrementally is more easily encoded. Mind your motives and your integrity with regard to a partner. Disappointment is no excuse to break the rules. Practice better economics so that debits don't exceed credits. A Sunday frolic with a loved one provides overdue fun."}, {"response": 73, "author": "autumn", "date": "Sun, Feb 14, 1999 (21:44)", "body": "Love those cosmic omens!! Yessir, this is going to be my millenium, I just know it..."}, {"response": 74, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Feb 15, 1999 (22:49)", "body": "Cancer for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 An unexpected disruption may dash your plans\ufffd-- but you're good in a crisis, because you're quick on your feet. The need to dance to someone else's tune makes you appreciate your own choice of music. Beware of blind optimism. Look before you leap into a seemingly great opportunity. It may not sustain the weight of your expectations, and could collapse under heavier scrutiny."}, {"response": 75, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (01:21)", "body": "cancer's for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 It's a beautiful day to frolic in the recesses of memory and imagination. In other words, you need a break from reality\ufffd-- perhaps to repair a broken heart or spirit. Creativity you can't contain may lead you to investigate a new career. The steps necessary to make the transition aren't as onerous as you think. A flurry of worry dissipates as you indulge in recreation."}, {"response": 76, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (17:00)", "body": "Gemini: 17 Feb 99 The Sun is in Aquarius and the Moon is in Pisces. Your assignment for today is to listen carefully. It looks like someone is trying to teach you something, but the lesson may not come through words alone. You're also being taught by example. A person you admire very much is quite likely to do something you find difficult. The clue here is that this person finds it easy. If you see something like that happening, pay attention. You can mimic what the other person does, even if you can't quite explain it. Imitation, besides being the very best form of flattery, is also an excellent way to learn."}, {"response": 77, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (18:46)", "body": "so, what didja learn?"}, {"response": 78, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (20:01)", "body": "that they're sending me off into the wild blue yonder again in spring."}, {"response": 79, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 17, 1999 (22:54)", "body": "same bat-place, same bat-station?"}, {"response": 80, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (11:54)", "body": "nope, better locale, but still, i'll miss my baby girl's 6th b-day. she'll never forgive me :("}, {"response": 81, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (11:59)", "body": "gemini, 19 feb: The Sun is going into Pisces and the Moon is in Aries. The Moon's transit through Aries today should let you know who your friends are. They're the ones who are bringing you good luck, but also a little stern coaching. If you get off track, one of your friends is bound to let you know about it and reel you back in. That's important, because sometimes you get sidetracked. Today, that's not a good idea. As the Sun goes into Pisces, where it'll be by tomorrow, your career opportunities start opening up. You're going to have to have done the homework, though, or you won't be ready when opportunity knocks. Today, practice."}, {"response": 82, "author": "autumn", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (14:58)", "body": "Sorry to hear that Wolf, it would break my heart to miss one of my children's birthdays. Where are you going?"}, {"response": 83, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (17:14)", "body": "that horoscope for us twins should've read 18 feb. autumn: out in the middle of nowhere, basically."}, {"response": 84, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (19:05)", "body": "Maine?"}, {"response": 85, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb 18, 1999 (19:06)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of February 18, 1999 After a long and semi-brilliant reign as your kick-ass guide, one of your major influences is about to lose more than a little of its hold on you. This is a stealthy turning point that's best faced on an empty mind, so please wash your brain thoroughly. The fertile new imprints that are on their way will be much more effective in inspiring brainstorms if you're not being a nice, polite Crab trying to stay loyal to the memory of your old teacher."}, {"response": 86, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Feb 19, 1999 (14:23)", "body": "cancer's for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Don't inhale a superior's hot air. You may be impressionable, but you're not blind to the writing on the wall. Your challenge is to be a rock of stability amid a bit of a tremor. No one is better situated to look out for number one than you. Heeding your intuition means shunning those with murky motives. Follow a pleasure-seeker to a place of glee. A novelty item tickles your funny bone."}, {"response": 87, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Feb 19, 1999 (15:48)", "body": "Gemini, 19 Feb. The Sun is in Pisces and the Moon is in Aries. Don't dash off and do something today just because of a friend's suggestion. Better check and make sure that's what your client or your boss wants. What your friend thinks is appropriate might be completely different. Unless your friend is paying your salary, his or her opinion is, well, an opinion. Sorry, but that's all it amounts to. You can do projects like that on your own time, but if you're on company time, better check and make sure you're on the right track before you race off in a new direction. The odds are better you'll be asked to do something you've done before. Even if that seems confining, if that's how you pay the rent, that's what you ought to be doing. what? now's NOT a good time to give up my retirement paycheck for a job at wally world?"}, {"response": 88, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 20, 1999 (00:22)", "body": "that implies that there is a good time for that..."}, {"response": 89, "author": "autumn", "date": "Tue, Feb 23, 1999 (11:51)", "body": "(Still LOL at wer saying \"Maine\"...)"}, {"response": 90, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (02:27)", "body": "at least someone currently finds me useful..."}, {"response": 91, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb  7, 2036 (02:48)", "body": "Cancer's for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 A colleague who commands considerable respect admires your work ethic and wants to see you succeed. A great undertaking requires all the help you can get. Seek advice to nourish egos and expand your team. A little finesse and subtle leverage return positive energy and momentum. Champion change while you alternately entertain friends and exchange issues."}, {"response": 92, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (09:26)", "body": "Gemini, Feb 24 (now this is indeed sad) \" \" and that's about the extent of infoseek's horoscope for gemini's today."}, {"response": 93, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (18:27)", "body": "at least it's not bad! (maybe it was abducted by aliens...)"}, {"response": 94, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (18:29)", "body": "Cancer's for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Eureka! A jackpot of good karma is at the other end of your rainbow of sublime kindness. You share in someone else's fair fortune, and you're also the beneficiary of returned favors. An emotional upheaval may diminish your productivity at work. Be professional, especially if you've made the mistake of mixing career and romance. You can save face despite a disgrace."}, {"response": 95, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (18:29)", "body": "and for you, Wolf, Gemini's for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 The influence of a friend with a heart of gold puts you in touch with your better instincts through charitable activities. Good deeds lead you to good people and luck. A partner who is riding an emotional roller coaster needs some peace and tranquility. Don't reflect any agitation you may encounter. Instead, set an example for equanimity."}, {"response": 96, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (21:04)", "body": "oh, that can't be mine, it's implying i have friends.....*grin*"}, {"response": 97, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Feb 24, 1999 (22:26)", "body": "mine do that to me sometimes, too!"}, {"response": 98, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Feb 25, 1999 (18:02)", "body": "well, good thing all of us with no friends hang out here together *smile*"}, {"response": 99, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Feb 25, 1999 (18:42)", "body": "something like that..."}, {"response": 100, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Feb 26, 1999 (18:31)", "body": "gemini: 26 feb 99 The Sun is in Pisces and the Moon is in Cancer. Today could turn out to be a challenge, not just for you, but for everybody. It looks like it starts out with a breakdown in communication. Somebody says one thing, but other person hears something completely different. This is not all that unusual, actually. It happens all the time. But today, you might be amazed to see how big a spread there can be between what was said and what was heard. Keep that in mind if you're giving any kind of instructions or orde s. You might even want to have people repeat back to you what they heard, so you can put in the correction earlier rather than having to deal with the messes later. repeat after me....."}, {"response": 101, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Feb 27, 1999 (00:12)", "body": "Cancer's for WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 27 Follow an enchanting friend to a gathering despite your intolerance for small talk. If anyone there can stimulate your intellect, you'll find that person. Your social grace may remind an inattentive mate that you've got other options. Eviscerate your regret for a missed opportunity by pursuing it. Overspending could create another headache. Prevent additional stress."}, {"response": 102, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Mar  1, 1999 (20:07)", "body": "Gemini, 1 Mar 99 You may not know if you're coming or going today. And if you don't set priorities early, you're almost certain to be doing the one when you should be doing the other. Everybody's got an opinion about how things should be done. You can listen, but make your own choices. the first part was true. this day flew by. oh, and now that i read more, the whole thing was true. i felt like i was being pulled in too many directions and got a ton of advice on how to lose weight."}, {"response": 103, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Mar  1, 1999 (22:05)", "body": "cancer's for MONDAY, MARCH 1 Plan an exotic excursion with a loved one. A luxury cruise or a Mediterranean vacation would give you plenty to look forward to, though it's more important to repair to a place of peace and privacy. A control freak may want you to perform a task in a particular way\ufffd-- even though it's not what works best for you. Instead of arguing, agree; then do your own thing. could've used the peace and privacy, but the only control freak around me today was me..."}, {"response": 104, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (10:29)", "body": "*laugh*"}, {"response": 105, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (19:15)", "body": "Gemini: 2 Mar 99 Choose a leader who's got the objective clearly in mind. You'll not only be more successful, you'll make your life a lot easier. Your best choice is one who consistently says what you want to hear, and does what he or she says. If you know somebody like that, give this person your support. i know no one like that....guess i'm screwed!"}, {"response": 106, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Mar  2, 1999 (20:39)", "body": "then get yo'self to the proper conference! cancer's for TUESDAY, MARCH 2 Draw up a list of small tasks that, when completed, will make you feel on top of the world. Entertaining at home may be burdensome right now, but you will love the shine that hosting gives you\ufffd-- not to mention the afterglow. You'll have more romantic opportunities than usual, so you can afford to be extraordinarily selective. But don't dismiss prospects because of cosmetic flaws; get to know them before ruling them out. ...?!?!?..."}, {"response": 107, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Mar  3, 1999 (19:03)", "body": "cancer's for WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 This may be the day to seek an exclusive arrangement if it's not premature. Sensitivity to past complaints of being too controlling may discourage you, but if love is rocking and rolling, it's time to take it to the next level. Emotional turmoil reflects growing pains. The key to enjoying adversity is to recognize its humanizing lessons. oh, bother....."}, {"response": 108, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Mar  4, 1999 (20:41)", "body": "cancer's for THURSDAY, MARCH 4 Memos bring more work, but you're prepared to do it all and to do it well, because you're the taskmaster from heaven. An apprentice needs tutelage, and your eminent efficiency makes you the obvious role model. Just try to be patient. Hold the line against depression by getting out of the house. Shun electronic creature comforts to explore friendship and romance. yeah, right..."}, {"response": 109, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Mar  4, 1999 (21:04)", "body": "Gemini, 4 Mar 99 You are looking very good today, and most likely making a great impression. But again, that could lead to trouble. Looks like everybody wants your time and attention. Instead of picking A or B, a third option that shows up today could be your best choice. yeah right. i have no options. the more you do, the more they give you to do. i doubt impressions of the good kind are being made as it seems i don't have enough to keep myself occupied as it is...."}, {"response": 110, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Mar  5, 1999 (10:31)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22) Week of March 4, 1999 If you were a cow, it would be prime time to move on to new grazing lands. If you were a monogamy buff, you'd now have temporary permission to let your eyes wander far and wide to find out what you're missing--and what you're not. If you were a journalist, it'd be a perfect moment to stop forcing the raging ambiguity of real life into neatly packaged news-bites. If you were an immortal god-like being who had impulsively taken on a human form as an experiment only to have forgotten your origins, you'd be on the verge of remembering the truth."}, {"response": 111, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Mar  5, 1999 (16:18)", "body": "*laugh*"}, {"response": 112, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Mar  6, 1999 (00:37)", "body": "cancer's for WEEKEND OF MARCH 6 Be careful not to overextend your helping hand. Reach deep into your heart but not into your pocket, since a troubled soul may need managed care more than money. A lazy, solitary Sunday may provide too much time to fret over woes. Use it instead to discover the heart and mind of a lover. Intimacy is only an embrace away. no comment 'cept, \"ain't gonna happen\"..."}, {"response": 113, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Mar  6, 1999 (16:38)", "body": "Infoseek Gemini, 6 Mar 99 Conditions are perfect for working with a team on a big project. Know anybody who's putting up a barn? Doesn't look like you'll make much money this weekend, but the contacts and the good impression you can make will be more valuable. Put on a good show - you're being watched! sounds like an \"x file\" to me...."}, {"response": 114, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (17:09)", "body": "look everyone, Stacey is writing my horoscopes now! Cancer's for THURSDAY, MARCH 11 You're inclined to reminisce, perhaps because the past seems like a better place. A change of circumstance (and possibly, venue) is overdue. Relocation may sound dreadful because you feel locked in by possessions and partnerships, but agitate the status quo and see what shakes out. Life is too short not to move forward."}, {"response": 115, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (17:22)", "body": "woo woo! it's my day job..."}, {"response": 116, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (17:29)", "body": "Ah..."}, {"response": 117, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (17:39)", "body": "well... when I'm not working this one! so... gonna take the advice?"}, {"response": 118, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Mar 11, 1999 (18:07)", "body": "*shrug*"}, {"response": 119, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Mar 16, 1999 (00:15)", "body": "cancer's for TUESDAY, MARCH 16 The workday may wear you down enough to make you want to spend the night with sitcoms. But why watch alone? TV land isn't such a waste when you've got a viewing mate. Your willingness to follow the evidence to the truth may prompt an emotional trauma, but it will liberate you in the long run. Reconnect with old friends for a new beginning."}, {"response": 120, "author": "autumn", "date": "Tue, Mar 16, 1999 (21:43)", "body": ""}, {"response": 121, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Fri, Mar 19, 1999 (00:39)", "body": "Cancer's for FRIDAY, MARCH 19 You and some old friends will relive good memories and plan for a festive weekend. Happy hour may extend into three, your lucky number. Not doing well with love? It may be due to neglect. Assure a partner that you'll compensate for your absenteeism with special plans for tomorrow or Sunday."}, {"response": 122, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Mar 30, 1999 (23:45)", "body": "Cancer's George horoscope for the month of March (which, of course, is now over and I apparently missed the whole thing...) Mid-month heralds, \"Onward to a more dynamic participation in life.\" More than \"success,\" art is now at the core of your life. This generates enthusiasm, which provides a much better life fuel than bitterness. Emodying your music, spinning your pots, and dancing your paintings will make you wealthy. Then creative expression gives rise to happy ambition."}, {"response": 123, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, Apr 17, 1999 (07:11)", "body": "\"Spinning your pots\" - are you a Cancer? Will you stick to cooking?"}, {"response": 124, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Apr 17, 1999 (14:24)", "body": "Eternal questions, Alexander... (yes, I be a Cancerian (well, amongst other things...))"}, {"response": 125, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, Apr 18, 1999 (14:45)", "body": "So, do you also do lobsters and crabs? Or do you avoid the totem thing?"}, {"response": 126, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Apr 18, 1999 (15:44)", "body": "contrary to popular belief and some published reports, I have never had sex with any inhabitant (former or current) of the sea..."}, {"response": 127, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, Apr 18, 1999 (16:03)", "body": "Oh, excuse my English! I was trying to ask \"Kind Sir, do you prepare Frutti di Mare of the Cancer kin, or do you respect your totem and exempt is from being source of culinary exaltation?\" I just didn't feel like typing so much."}, {"response": 128, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Apr 18, 1999 (21:14)", "body": "understood...and no, I cook what I'm told/requested..."}, {"response": 129, "author": "autumn", "date": "Tue, Apr 20, 1999 (00:02)", "body": "I personally refuse to eat scorpions. It would practically be cannibalism, after all."}, {"response": 130, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Apr 20, 1999 (09:28)", "body": "But would you prepare any, say, for Wer?"}, {"response": 131, "author": "autumn", "date": "Thu, Apr 22, 1999 (01:15)", "body": "I'm afraid that would conflict with my beliefs and my credo in general."}, {"response": 132, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Apr 22, 1999 (05:52)", "body": "Wow, what a sweet thing to say! Bet it would make our fave Wer blush and giggle like a texan school girl in intermediate! \"Guess what, y'all, and then she said I'd conflict with her beliefs and her credo in general! Far out, dude!\" ;=}"}, {"response": 133, "author": "autumn", "date": "Sun, Apr 25, 1999 (23:28)", "body": "Ha-ha! I never really pictured Wer as a \"Far out, dude!\" kind of guy. Sounds more like surfer than bluegrass. Well, Wer, am I right?"}, {"response": 134, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Mon, Apr 26, 1999 (00:29)", "body": "for the most part..."}, {"response": 135, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Apr 26, 1999 (10:54)", "body": "I've got WER classified as the reluctant intellectual with a deep, dark romantic side..."}, {"response": 136, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Apr 26, 1999 (11:19)", "body": "Deep dark, he'd agree to right away, I bet. Some other stuff, too, some not. But Wer, how would you phrase this, if you were a Texan schoolgirl of intermediate level? Or a Freshman (haha!)?"}, {"response": 137, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Apr 27, 1999 (02:15)", "body": "instead of Far out, Dude, it would probably be more something along the lines of Can you believe that? It's just, so, creepy! Wanna go by the library after class? (only reluctant because I've been told one too many times to quit being so damned patronizing...well, that and the procrastination)"}, {"response": 138, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Apr 27, 1999 (07:57)", "body": "That and the WHAT?"}, {"response": 139, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Apr 27, 1999 (08:23)", "body": "(Oh, and I would, Wer, they have this rad old Devo record I don't have! I borrow it for a week every month...)"}, {"response": 140, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, May 16, 1999 (13:51)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be careful not to overwork yourself to the point of exhaustion. If you get overloaded, there's no shame in seeking help from co-workers to finish a project. The task may be possible, but perhaps your approach is the wrong one. Disregard the negative voices in your head, and instead, listen to other people's ideas. Don't be afraid to start over. The finished product is what is important in the end. No one will remember the hours put in, so it might be advisable to do the best job you can in the shortest amount of time. Don't agonize."}, {"response": 141, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, May 16, 1999 (18:32)", "body": "What'd I say? What I say, man! Classic 80/20 rule meets team-players. Just what I say all the time..."}, {"response": 142, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, May 23, 1999 (14:50)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22): A good day to analyze your emotions. Honesty in a relationship stirs the dust in an exciting little breeze. Communication will also be clear and concise. Words are charged with subtle power. You have carte blanche access and don't need to be invited in by knocking at the door. Cancer enjoys the privilege of unlimited access to the people who are nearest and dearest. Show your appreciation while you're thinking of it. Start a kindhearted exchange and see what comes back to you."}, {"response": 143, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, May 24, 1999 (09:17)", "body": "Well, do it!"}, {"response": 144, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Jun 27, 1999 (14:44)", "body": "and this one's for my birthday... CANCER (June 21-July 22):Even well-meaning people can become a nuisance. If you are feeling annoyed, tell everyone to go away and shut the door quietly but firmly. Pampering yourself for a day might make all the difference. Little things will take you far. Stick with the simple and familiar as the world around you grows more complex. If you seem to learn slowly, it's only because you're getting a better grasp on the material. It's okay to retreat. Just because you choose not to participate doesn't mean that you're surrendering. Have the wisdom to steer clear of energy-draining matters that don't concern you."}, {"response": 145, "author": "stacey", "date": "Sun, Jun 27, 1999 (21:15)", "body": "haapy birthday!!!!!!! err... happy I mean!"}, {"response": 146, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Mon, Jun 28, 1999 (06:10)", "body": "I mean, too!"}, {"response": 147, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jul  3, 1999 (06:26)", "body": "but we love you anyway!"}, {"response": 148, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Jul 11, 1999 (11:44)", "body": "CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expect a few orderly, heartwarming days under the Cancer Moon. Your plate is full, but there's enough to share with everyone. Taking care of others brings you delight and satisfaction. Your home is neat as a pin, and you are busy fussing with pillow fluffing and home cooking. Making the time to repaint or redecorate will feel very fulfilling to you. You are at bat for someone who is very close to you, and your support and testimony makes all the difference. Family takes precedence over all else."}, {"response": 149, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Jul 12, 1999 (15:48)", "body": "sounds like a good one..."}, {"response": 150, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jul 13, 1999 (00:10)", "body": "the problem is...a good one for what?"}, {"response": 151, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 13, 1999 (01:34)", "body": "Wolf and I are both Gemini. When was your day? Mine's the 31st of May"}, {"response": 152, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jul 13, 1999 (02:29)", "body": "and this was the 12th's... CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try not to be too fixed in your opinions, but look for other alternatives. Now is a good time for moneymaking activities. Intangibles have their place, but sometimes you need more than just ink on paper. There's no crime in being comfortable, but moderation is the soul of elegance. When attacked in jest, defend yourself with laughter. You may be laughing alone if the joke isn't obvious to anyone else. Your social life is enhanced when you respect unspoken boundaries. A small gesture of kindness can restore someone's faith in you."}, {"response": 153, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jul 16, 1999 (09:42)", "body": "My 'scope and Ree's for aujordhui (any other Saggies in the crowd?) Sagittarius You may have some difficulty dealing with others today, Sagittarius, especially a boss or client. Whether or not he knows it, an authority figure is driving you crazy. Try to keep a level head even though inside you're steaming mad. Pay close attention to anything pertaining to finances. Don't rush into anything you aren't sure of. Read between the lines in legal or travel matters. Attention to detail is a must when dealing with contracts of any kind. At the end of the day, relax with a good book or rent a comedy. This is a good day to find something that makes you laugh long and hard. InfoSpace.com Horoscopes (my boss was super nice to me when we got to work this morning, then he took off . . . any suggestions for good comedies?)"}, {"response": 154, "author": "moulton", "date": "Fri, Jul 16, 1999 (12:23)", "body": "Almost any Woody Allen flick. :)"}, {"response": 155, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jul 16, 1999 (21:01)", "body": "Now that evening is setting in and I've been to work unscathed (actually got a lot done), I built a bookcase wall in my house (14' long), shocked the pool (no moonlight dips tonight), I shall set forth in search of a repast and perhaps a comedy."}, {"response": 156, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul 16, 1999 (21:37)", "body": "My fav is \"Zelig\""}, {"response": 157, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (00:02)", "body": "repast?"}, {"response": 158, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (00:07)", "body": "The man needs a full tummy to take on Woody Allen!"}, {"response": 159, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (09:00)", "body": "Never made it to the movies, but the repast at Central Market in the outdoor cafe with music was very fine. It's morning and I just got done vacing the pool to waste and the waters clear and warm for a weekend of fun. I'm glad we have weekends!"}, {"response": 160, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (09:51)", "body": "weekends...*sigh*"}, {"response": 161, "author": "moulton", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (10:33)", "body": "Bon Dipetit!"}, {"response": 162, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (10:43)", "body": "buona fortuna!"}, {"response": 163, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 17, 1999 (18:11)", "body": "Okole Maluna (bottoms up!)"}, {"response": 164, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Jul 19, 1999 (18:41)", "body": "???? Yeeee-Haaaw!"}, {"response": 165, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Jul 20, 1999 (12:51)", "body": "Sagittarius Your fire burns low today, but an ebb in energy doesn't have to slow down your rich internal life. If the company of others seems abrasive, spend a quite day completing solitary tasks at your desk and a quiet evening alone. If you don't live on your own, you can still get quality time with yourself. Take a long bath and go to bed early with a good book. Since you may not be of much use to anyone else, take some time to figure out what it all means. If you can get away, a leisurely drive or a short trip might be the answer. Sounds like a low key to me."}, {"response": 166, "author": "autumn", "date": "Thu, Jul 22, 1999 (23:01)", "body": "Sounds like heaven!"}, {"response": 167, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jul 27, 1999 (21:32)", "body": "Cancer: There's always a little period AFTER a Mercury retrograde that is, at best, a little unsettled. And guess what? You get to feel this one more so than other signs. Not that it has a lot to do with you, but it does. I was in El Paso once, having a cigar after a fine meal of barely charred dead cow parts, and I got this little glint in my eye. Slightly offbeat, slightly mischievous, slightly off center. It was the cigar, I'm sure. You're just like I was that night, only, your buzz from the cigar is going to feel like it lasts all month long. An extra cup of coffee, a mild soporific substance, a little up, a little down, and your head bursting with ideas. Try and pull all this together. I did what I do best in a situation like that, I went back to the motel and watched Xena on the cable TV. It's about all that was on. But there's more than reruns on your cable TV -- you can do a lot more with strange ideas floating through your cranium."}, {"response": 168, "author": "moulton", "date": "Tue, Jul 27, 1999 (23:28)", "body": "Now if you had been wearing your Tony Lama boots... :)"}, {"response": 169, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Jul 27, 1999 (23:38)", "body": "was wearing my Justin Ropers, actually, when I posted that...not sure what the gentleman was wearing who wrote it... it's my August horoscope from http://www.astrofish.net/"}, {"response": 170, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (00:44)", "body": "Flavor: Just about any flavor will do, but junk food, or its all-natural equivalent, will get their attention quickest. Grocery store: Gemini is [are] ruled by Mercury. Mercury goes around the Sun every 88 days. Get the picture? Fast moving planet, and most Gemini's tend to be fast moving as well. Imagine a shopping cart with motorized wheels, like a skateboard with an outboard motor on it. The Gemini will flit through the store, looking at everything, but lingering no place in particular. Gemini\ufffds have some mighty strange eating habits. I knew Vegetarian Gemini once, truly a macrobiotic \"careful of what you eat, no animal products, nothing with a face\ufffd type. What made this person typically Gemini, was, in the heart of \"nuts and fruits\" (California), this particular Gemini would eat meat. Big, rare, chunks of cow, obviously under done. Now, take this information and go to the grocery store with your Gemini friend. They will look at everything. I mean, everything. Nothing is beyond their intellectual grasp. Music: Gemini's have a strange penchant for the classics. Just about every Gemini I know has some classical music in their collections. I wonder if they really have the attention span necessary to listen to a symphony all the way through, or if they really listen to all that opera. However, this classical stuff will be intermingled with some contemporary material as well. Something with a beat. Trying to narrow down a Gemini's sense of musical taste is a little difficult. However, an upbeat flute solo, or \"The flight of the Bumble Bee\" really evokes what a Gemini might be all about. Walmart after midnight: One word -- exhausting. A Gemini is \"hell-on-wheels\" when it comes to going into the super discount late night store. Nothing is safe. They will play with the toys in the children's department, they will take a quick spin through the clothes, maybe try on some shoes, ask questions of the poor late staff people, and keep on going. This place is less of a store and more of a playground. Of course, a Gemini frequently approaches life that way. Brick wall: Gemini is the original adaptable sign of the zodiac. They will tackle this brickwall with a certain zeal and commitment to making sure that the goal is realized, that the wall is breached. However, in typical Gemini fashion, a fixed obstacle that doesn't yield immediately to one of the 43 different efforts by the Gemini soon loses the Gemini's attention. They get bored and wander off in search of other adventures. Of course, they did try more routes to get around that wall than any other sign. One of us might pick up where the Gemini left off and find a good solution. Bait: Gemini: Jointed Minnow -- Nothing works better on the Gemini than a super-long, jointed-minnow. It's pretty much a top water lure, and the Gemini needs some flexibility. So a lure with some flexibility is needed to make the Gemini happy. But unlike the plastic jobs which are way too \"flexible,\" the jointed minnow lure is big enough to present the Gemini with a challenge, and it offers enough rigidity that the Gemini will surely stay hooked. Revenge: The easiest way to get revenge on a Gemini is to be boring. It drives a Gemini insane. Best of all, boring for a Gemini can happen in three minutes or less."}, {"response": 171, "author": "roarksmuse", "date": "Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (01:44)", "body": "Hello everyone, I just joined, am a VIRGO, and want you, Marcia, to do one for me. It seems that people put their own horoscope for the day down. but, I know me, and think it may be interesting to see an interpretation from another soul. Is that possible?"}, {"response": 172, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (12:05)", "body": "OK, will do that. Then you must pop over to Geo and say something, please! http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/browse/Geo/all After all, you are into gardens, and that should fit into one of my topics!"}, {"response": 173, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 28, 1999 (12:20)", "body": "First I need to know what sort of horoscope you want - the straight stuff or the off-the-wall stuff from astrofish? Then I will be more than happy to post Virgo for you."}, {"response": 174, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (02:00)", "body": "VIRGO Thursday, 29-Jul-1999 00:51:25 CDT You know, I've got to come up with some better musical allusions. I'm doing my best to stay with the younger set. I can't keep make references to music which really shows my age. Or movies that are long out dated and nothing more than a faded memory or a video cassette. So I won't talk about Jaws, or the theme song. However, Venus, who was supposed to be kind to you, has decided to take a minute vacation from her good ways, and stir up a little trouble for you. It's not bad. Well, it's not too bad. She's just doing a retrograde thing which means the romance thing needs to take a little bit of a breather right now. Of course, it's been a weird summer for love, anyway. Styles from long ago have risen from the dead, and with both Venus and Mercury in a tailspin, I would suggest that you have somebody who will appear at your doorstep this week, looking like they still need to be buried again. Imagine a week of \"Night of the Living Dead.\" http://www.astrofish.net/"}, {"response": 175, "author": "roarksmuse", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (05:43)", "body": "Cool. Whatever is fine. The last one you wrote, just above my response, is the type that I have in mind. I just looked at astrofish.com a little. I will get back to it (you see the time of night I work). and I promise to go to Geo. thanks"}, {"response": 176, "author": "roarksmuse", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (05:48)", "body": "Oh, Marcia.... Venus took a long vacation from me a long time ago. All is need now is to have a 'night of the living dead'. I'm the living dead in that department. ha ha ha"}, {"response": 177, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (11:59)", "body": "You cannot know how sorry I am about that...I will hunt up a better one for you for today or tomorrow as I have time. The long one about Gemini came from astrofish, but I could not find a long one for Virgo... Where do you live that your nights are later than mine - but perhaps you are wise and do not indulge in this at your place of employment. Since you have been to Geo (I've noted your posting but have not been there yet this early morning) you might know that I live in Hawaii."}, {"response": 178, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (16:00)", "body": "GEMINI The Twins may be at a crossroads this year, and you could benefit from some sound Astrological advice. Finding yourself ripe with romantic desires, you are more assertive in this department than you've been in a long while. Whatever (or whomever!) you want is yours, and you are riding on the wave of a very assertive, confident, and powerful spell. Getting what you want and being incredibly direct aren't generally common areas for you to excel in, so you are enjoying this time in the driver's seat. Other things to keep in mind this year include not stepping on everyone's fingers and toes on your climb to the top. Remember that it is the people beneath you who are holding up the pyramid, and to shun them brings you closer to your own failure. When planning travel throughout the year, try to maintain as much flexibility as you can. Itineraries may not go exactly to plan every time, and sometimes tangents and back roads can be the most exiting highlight of a trip. Stay in touch with your surroundings, and don't put too much of a burden on yourself. Remain open to odd suggestions and fleeting opportunities. Everything may not always go your way, but it is unlikely that you will get bored. Fluctuations may occur in your day-to-day cast of characters. There may be some great changes made in the roles of the people who are closest to you, either personally or professionally."}, {"response": 179, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (16:04)", "body": "Gemini May 21 - June 21 You may be forced to get along with someone new, or perhaps some long-standing ties will be severed. This is a period of new starts and fresh beginnings for everyone involved. Turning your focus inward and maintaining your own strengths and well-being will prepare you for these new adjustments. In January and February, your friends may become more of a liability than an asset. Other people are demanding more of your time and efforts than you feel comfortable giving. Take these requests in stride and make your feelings known, bluntly but kindly. Time will take care of some situations. Around this same time period you will be experiencing bliss in your career development or current employment status. A raise, a promotion, or increased benefits will fall into your favor. Pat yourself on the back! You deserve it. As the Planets shift around March through June, your perspective on the friends in your life will change. You're feeling more philanthropic in general, and the friends who were once dragging you down are now a great asset to you with their stellar advice and support to help you achieve your goals. Gemini May 21 - June 21 April will really be a time for you to shine, so The Twins had better make the most of it. People are listening to what you have to say, so choose your phrasing and your battles carefully. You are at the center of every social instance, and other people are stunned at your charm and your wit. In the game of life, you are winning, and your energy level is about as high as it can be. Partnerships fall center stage again around September and October. This time, everyone is working out a compromise that is comfortable for all those involved. Mutual growth, development and a stronger closeness are everyone's gifts for learning how to get along. In November and throughout the end of the year, you are riding the crest of love and appreciation for love and humanity. Spirits are high, and you are enjoying yourself and life's offerings immensely. Have a good time, and seize a moment or two to be thankful for the wonderful year and the turn of the new millennium. The year 1999 for Gemini from http://astrology.net/"}, {"response": 180, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (16:10)", "body": "http://4YourHoroscope.com/Weeklyvirgo.html WEEKLY _ VIRGO Expect to be charmed by someone new at work Monday. Lose the conservative bent on Tuesday: Follow that wild streak that's got you buzzing for excitement. By midweek, you look for new ways to handle routine life tasks. Seek a new way of going about your daily tasks -- Add some spice to your life! Remember that your recent inspiration for a little housecleaning doesn't necessarily mean that others are quite as eager to stir things up in their own lives. Try not to be overly harsh when asked for advice from others. 'Easy does it' should be your motto on Sunday."}, {"response": 181, "author": "roarksmuse", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (21:27)", "body": "that one fits! I do plan to do a little housework, differently and put some spice in my life and people do ask for advice. I look at horoscopes. however, where I look, they usually don't fit or are so vague to me. I live in Chicago and I'm usually up at night. (my days and nights have gotten turned around, but I am trying to reset my clock.) Currently, I do freelance editing or that sort or stuffy -- and writing. are you a geologist?"}, {"response": 182, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 29, 1999 (22:13)", "body": "No, my son is. I would have been one but the math and I did not get along...so I married a University Professor and did research and editing for 25 years. It would help me to know if you are male or female...understanding your horoscope and all that. I have never had any use for them, actually. My background is science back three generations, so it is strange for me to do this. I put that Gemini stuff down because I am like so much of it...it was so funny!"}, {"response": 183, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Jul 30, 1999 (18:30)", "body": "gemini is really a lot of fun, but because we're restless, we can appear moody or superficial. and it's great to know another gemini because feelings don't get hurt when we crave some space! i know two pisces and all i can say about them is they have a strong selfish streak. i'm not saying they're terrible people (my mate is one)."}, {"response": 184, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul 30, 1999 (19:39)", "body": "Absolutely...I understand what you are saying. My SO and son are both Taurus. Heads so set in concrete you could build a structure on them...and an ex who is a Cancer. In interest of Harmony and Love and Peace, I shall say no more about that. *grin* but I am not wearing the Alexandrite for my ex!"}, {"response": 185, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Jul 30, 1999 (22:43)", "body": "of course not, it's for you!! my daughter is an aries and i get along beautifully with her. my son is the other gemini (jun 17) and sometimes, we but heads...i dunno..great great kid, though! both of 'em (my little babies growing up so darned fast *sniff*)"}, {"response": 186, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul 30, 1999 (23:22)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, I know...I know...*sniff*...but your Gemini will become a man, like my Taurus did and I adore him and he me...it is just a phase!"}, {"response": 187, "author": "roarksmuse", "date": "Sat, Jul 31, 1999 (01:51)", "body": "You know I got lost here somewhere. I guess I started talking over in the other topic and they all begin to run together for me. I am so sorry. My daughter is a Gemini, but I had tried for a Taurus (May 26). she has a lot of Tauras in her though -- the strong headed, tenatiousness, etc. You know, it is a shame, but because I tell myself she is more Taurus, I never found out about Geminis. Is that awful or what?"}, {"response": 188, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 31, 1999 (02:12)", "body": "go back a few postings and read about Gemini's.. I think it is 170 which has all the characteristics of Gemini people."}, {"response": 189, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Aug  1, 1999 (19:26)", "body": "really need to get a hold of the birthday book. it goes into the different phases of each zodiac sign based on the day of your birth. the character traits are broken down even further. because your daughter is an early gemini, she'll show traits of taurus. the book is pretty big and i found it at sams. it has a blue cover with lots of bright celestial beings on the front (sun, moon, stars, etc.)"}, {"response": 190, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Aug  3, 1999 (12:50)", "body": "ooh...a book..."}, {"response": 191, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug  3, 1999 (12:53)", "body": "...a book with Celestial Seasonings on the cover - food for thought?"}, {"response": 192, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Aug  3, 1999 (13:08)", "body": "something like that..."}, {"response": 193, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Aug  3, 1999 (15:23)", "body": "*giggle*"}, {"response": 194, "author": "quimby", "date": "Mon, Aug 23, 1999 (20:06)", "body": "I'm gonna check out your place again there, Marcia, I mustve missed this. I'm a Libra, cusp of Virgo, moon in Cancer, actually a double Libra. I never really paid too much attention to the predictive aspects of astrology but the descriptive are generally so right on the money, with an enormous number of people I've looked up. Anyway, what this means, sports fans, is that I have a bunch of Virgo and Cancer traits. So I read all three in the newspapers. Bound to find something hopeful..."}, {"response": 195, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 23, 1999 (20:13)", "body": "Is there anything better (or is it worse?) than a double Gemini? That is what I am, and though I never had anything to do with this \"non-science\" topic in real life, it sometimes gets pretty close to what I am really like - more than I would like to admit, actually! Read the newspaper ones until you find the one you like and make it your own. That is the system under which I operate."}, {"response": 196, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (10:04)", "body": "Sagittarius Being part of a group means being part of its process. Your input is a valued resource when it comes to making a decision. Problems can be solved without involving members of the legal professions. Just because you take the intellectual high road doesn't make you a stick in the mud. Energize the masses with your brilliance. People who are stalled always appreciate a push to get them going. The Libra Moon brings out your extroverted side. Find a social whirl and leap into the center of the vortex. You never know who you might end up going around with."}, {"response": 197, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (12:18)", "body": "what's mine?!??! (ramming my head against Paul's leg...)"}, {"response": 198, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (13:00)", "body": "Is your sign doggie, ascendent kitty?"}, {"response": 199, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (15:31)", "body": "Ok, the czarina of woo hoo's scope: Aries September 21, 1999 Friendship and bonding with others is the keyword, Aries. Today you and your friends are the steel magnolias of the bunch; tough, beautiful, and unwilting. Show everyone else how it's done. Be sure to plan accordingly, though, or you may find yourself looking foolish. Even if you feel invincible, be sure to factor human weakness into your plans. If you've been putting off contacting someone you've lost touch with, today is the day to get on the phone or write a letter. This would be a perfect day to plan a reunion with friends you haven't seem for a long time."}, {"response": 200, "author": "stacey", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (16:04)", "body": "wow... wish I woulda had more notice... (THANKS Paul!)"}, {"response": 201, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Sep 21, 1999 (16:10)", "body": "There's still time!"}, {"response": 202, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Sep 23, 1999 (10:56)", "body": "OK Stacey and other Aries folks: September 23, 1999 Put your schedule aside and roll with the waves today, Aries. The Moon has entered into Pisces, which could cause some confusion for your Sun Sign. No matter how carefully you may have planned your day, something is likely to come along and change it all. Do not be surprised if you end up on a completely different course. This isn't a good day to try anything new, especially if you are unsure of what the outcome might be. Avoid conflicts with those close to you. Think before you speak, and take other people's feelings into consideration. Hang onto your temper."}, {"response": 203, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Sep 23, 1999 (13:15)", "body": "holdin' on to temper as I float down the river of life, going with the flow of course and bitin' my tongue... (how'm I doin?)"}, {"response": 204, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Sep 23, 1999 (14:25)", "body": "Don't do it, Stacey!!! Stop it!!!"}, {"response": 205, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Sep 23, 1999 (15:41)", "body": "Woo WOO!!!!! Freedom... vindicated by another... YEEE HAW"}, {"response": 206, "author": "infospryte", "date": "Tue, Sep 28, 1999 (15:19)", "body": "ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stifle that impulse, Aries, unless you can direct it and transform it into constructive activity. Your emotions could be running high, so don't let them run away with you. Today is an excellent day to mend some family fences that may be in need of repair. The reason may be that famous culprit, money. Was it really worth arguing about? It wasn't, as you know now, so reach out, and show some generosity of spirit. You will sleep much easier, and hopefully share some bodily contact with your mate or partner. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You sign is noted for its perseverance, but today you may feel like letting down your guard about a resolution to rein in your spending. Turn this extravagant mood into giving special consideration to those you work with. You could be surrounded by some touchy tempers. If the cause is work overload, offer a helping hand. This evening is a time to kick back, relax, and treat yourself. If you've been on a diet, indulge a little. You can always catch up by cutting more calories another day. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Something or someone from your past could come back to haunt you today. Don't get spooked, and don't sweep the situation under the carpet. If there is a confrontation, use your excellent judgment to keep it as unemotional as possible. Partnered Geminis or those with steady romantic relationships may find that their mates need to talk about a job problem. Here, too, help your significant other see where he or she may be overreacting. You know about that, don't you? CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have so many odds and ends to deal with today that it could make you crazy if you don't approach it all with a plan. Make an agenda and stick with it. Your to do list could contain domestic chores as well. Don't give in to moodiness. It could make you nag at a mate and/or children. Just gently insist that they do their share. Cancerians tend to feel stress rather easily. By bedtime, your mood should have improved, and you will be able to sleep like a top. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are such a leader that sometimes you don't know how to follow orders. On the job, you could have some additional responsibilities heaped on you today. Don't fight it, Leo. Just tackle it. While literal gambling may not be your problem, you are sometimes prone to take a flyer. Watch that impulse today, because what you see may not be what you get. Overconfidence could backfire on you now. Before you make a move, discuss it tonight with your mate or partner. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of your best traits, Virgo, is your analytical ability. Call on it today to gently pull apart the many threads of a possibly confusing situation. If you must correct someone in your professional or personal sphere, do it with compassion and empathy. Your nagging side could creep in on you and alienate someone. Virgos who are happily partnered should make special efforts not to disturb the domestic peace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may come up against that familiar conflict between love and duty today. You may be called on to put in extra hours. It is not a calamity, as you will see later on. A mate, live-in, or romantic partner will welcome you with open arms and be appreciative of your willingness to \"work hard for the money.\" He or she may even give you a special something with an \"I love you\" message written all over it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You don't like to feel out of control, and your response sometimes is to become overly controlling. If you take that tack today, someone around you might rebel. You could discover just how much that person resents that type of behavior. If it is a mate or partner, reassure him or her that you know he or she is an adult and does not need you to play cop. Later today, emotional scenes will be forgotten, and you will enjoy the warmth and serenity of your own, personal \"safe harbor.\" SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your workday should go pretty much as expected, but Sagittarians in romantic relationships could get a surprise this evening. Your partner may act or speak rather impulsively. No one should be more understanding of this than impulsive Sag. In some cases, this will move the relationship forward. That's a good thing, too, Sag, because that person seems to be made from the same mold as you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you put too much emphasis on getting ahead today, Capricorn, you could find yourself not getting along too well with your main man or woman. After all, he or she wants to be at the top of your list of priorities. This evening, dip into that stash you've put aside and treat him or her to a super evening of dinner, wine, and all that good stuff that comes after, such as \"sexual dessert.\" AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarians can be quite self-willed if they think their independence is threatened. Don't get your back up if there is some shifting around in the workplace that doesn't suit you. Your financial picture is bright, and wit"}, {"response": 207, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Tue, Sep 28, 1999 (17:13)", "body": "I would love to drop out, but my \"financial picture\" is a disaster! Am I lucky, that I don't believe in this stuff?"}, {"response": 208, "author": "infospryte", "date": "Wed, Sep 29, 1999 (15:00)", "body": "ARIES (March 21-April 19): Wherever you are or wherever you go today, variety is the keynote. On the job, this may be a blessing for you antsy Ariens. You may also be up for a change in your romantic life. Later today, when you and your main man or woman meet, you may look at him or her more critically than usual. Permanently partnered Ariens need not be overly concerned. Solo Ariens, however, may reassess their situations and decide that something is missing. You might prefer to have someone who is as swift on the uptake as you ar . If you have to let someone down, do it gently. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today is one of those days when you know immediately what to do and how to do it. Consequently, you should be pleased with yourself. Higher-ups may take note and put an \"A+\" next to your performance evaluation. In addition to this good news, prepare to have an excellent and easy exchange with someone. Whether it's your regular guy or gal or someone new, expect a coming together of minds and hearts -- and possibly, when night falls, of bodies. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be in a rather foul mood today, Gemini. Though it is not usually your nature, you may behave rather temperamentally. For the sake of appearances, try to shake it off when you interact with others on the job. For the sake of your most important partnership, don't make any promises unless you are absolutely sure you can keep them. By the same token, don't let your partner propose a contract that he or she can't honor. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today is a day when Cancerians may be asking themselves questions such as, \"What's it all about, really?\" or \"Is this all there is?\" Don't confuse yourself by digging too deep. Instead, take advantage of the good possibilities the day offers for relating to the most important person in your life. Your partner would be an excellent person to brainstorm with about some of your concerns. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could wake up today and ask, \"Where's the party?\" We wish we could promise you one from dawn till dusk, but unfortunately you have many tasks to complete today, and they will keep you running in many different directions. Don't get frustrated, Leo. Instead, adjust to the situation. Later on, both you and your favorite person can party all you like. You'll probably be in a crowd of like-minded people when you do so. Enjoy, but don't overdo. Tomorrow is not only another day; it's a busy one. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): By day's end, you may be asking, \"Is there no rest for the weary?\" Yes, you really had to plug away today but don't feel that your efforts were not appreciated. A person in a position to influence your future had his or her eye on you. Tonight, retire to your own little nest, put your feet up, and enjoy some quiet time, with or without your partner. If you prefer to be solo, your partner will understand. Everyone needs time to wind down and your mate or live-in knows by now that Virgo can get especially u tight when stressed. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Librans have a special way to calm jittery nerves, which are likely during this hectic day. You are good at separating facts from feelings, however, so you are not apt to blame anyone. This evening is an excellent time to feed your soul with something beautiful. Try to work in a trip to a museum, if you can manage it. Perhaps you could listen to great music on that super sound system that's a Libra \"must have.\" Just space out and dream. If you feel like it, and your partner is receptive, share your dreams Even if they seem a bit fanciful to you, your partner may just say, \"Of course, why not?\" You are so talented that you could do anything. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): For some time now, more than a few Scorpios have been thinking about a change of place -- residential place, that is. Today you could happen upon some information that opens new doors, financially speaking. Your economic picture has not been bad, but now you see how to make it better. This evening, you and the person with whom you share living space should figure out just how much house (or apartment) you could afford. You may be surprised. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are asking yourself, \"Why am I working so hard for so little compensation?\" the answer lies in Sag's need to be creative. Whatever position you hold, it is made sweeter by the opportunity to have your ideas listened to. Even if you don't always get the go-ahead to put them in action, at least you know you are making some kind of mark. This evening, you and your special person could bat around some ideas about your personal situation. You often need an anchor, and your partner fills that need. Don't resent practical suggestions. Just adapt your plans to them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is a day when single Capricorns could meet a new person who is \"marriageable material,\" as they used to say. This person is interesting and easy to relate to. It's not \"tough sledding\" like it sometimes is. Ju"}, {"response": 209, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Thu, Sep 30, 1999 (10:15)", "body": "\"Romantic live\", he?"}, {"response": 210, "author": "infospryte", "date": "Thu, Sep 30, 1999 (12:34)", "body": "ARIES (March 21-April 19): Despite your day job, you are going to have to work pretty hard to keep your domestic arrangements from going off the track. It's just one of those days, and it may even start out with some sharp words. If you handle it in your deft, sure way, you could earn bragging rights with your mate or partner, who may not be able to cope. Don't, however, make the mistake of criticizing him or her. Enough good stuff is in the air to make you empathetic and able to spend a low-key but completely relaxing evening, whe her it's just with him or her, or among friends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sudden, unexpected events could keep you on your toes today, Taurus. One of them, perhaps an unexpected visit, could put you in touch with a new and exciting person who has something special to bring to the table. If the day's events throw you, you could restore your own harmony by cheerfully acquiescing to altered plans or arrangements. Later tonight, don't ask for any major concessions on the part of your mate or partner. Without meaning to, he or she could make a promise that can't be kept. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Great day in the morning, Gemini! You love variety, and today could bring so much of the \"new\" that you may feel mentally or emotionally overloaded. The cure is to stick with the known as far as possible. Put that new stuff in your pocket to mull over on a less exciting day. You or someone in your immediate surroundings could make a minor mistake. Don't blow up. Just cool down and stay away from pressure-filled social situations. Try to meditate and get in touch with your inner self. That way, you will en the day on a positive and even contented note. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today is not a day to look back, because if you do, you may look back in anger. Instead, concentrate on the future, both your own and that of the people closest to you. Don't hold back your real feelings. It is important to tell others, in the calmest way possible, what you feel and why you feel that way. You may be surprised at the positive reception you get and at how much others are willing to concede to you. As is usual with Cancer, doing for others is the best thing you could do for yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This morning, brush that mane (or buzz cut, or whatever you wear) until it shines, Leo. You are going to get plenty of attention today. You love the spotlight, but don't hog it. Step aside and let others strut their stuff and do their thing. Your desire for independence may be strong, but remember that relationships are two-way streets. Your main man or woman may also be feeling the desire to be autonomous. With a generous heart and compassionate feelings, you two could reach a compromise that works for b th of you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a magnetic sparkle today, Virgo. It's a great time to branch out into new activities, hobbies, or groups. A dynamic quality infuses everything you do today. Solo Virgos should keep on the lookout for interesting potential partners -- it's startup time. Partnered Virgos may find that domestic matters are in a bit of a muddle. Of course, that never stopped a true Virgo. Use your own \"radar\" to scope out the problem and solve it. By nightfall, all will be calm and serene. Resolve to not let things g t away from you again. You could persuade the most recalcitrant mate or partner to go along with your program. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your sign sometimes plays it rather close to the vest, emotionally speaking. Don't let that tendency hold you back today. If you feel frustrated because you sense that your hands are tied, relax. That's not the reality, only your fantasy. Tell whoever you believe is restricting you -- boss, mate, or child, perhaps -- that you need more space, some room to spread your wings. Indulge a secret wish to start some kind of creative activity. A good start is to put your thoughts in a journal, and keep doing it e ery day. Encourage the man or woman who is your most important person to do so as well. Then you will have full emotional disclosure. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have decisions, or one crucial decision, to make. Today you have a great opportunity to weigh both sides of the issue and come down firmly on one side or the other. Though you are great at swaying (manipulating?) people, do not play the heavy. Consider having a joint discussion with everyone whose interests are involved. It could resemble a group therapy session, with the result that all concerned end up in synch and in total agreement about what needs to be done. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your sign is not fond of dramatic scenes, but you may find yourself involved in one today, at work or at home. If you bring your sense of humor to bear on the situation, you will do everyone a big favor. Sagittarians have a wonderful ability to get everyone to see how absurd many of life's so-called crises really are. Tonight put the ball in your partner's court and let him or h"}, {"response": 211, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (14:33)", "body": "My financial picture is bright? I have a romantic life and even have money left for vacation? CRAP! Aquarius Allday Horrorscope: Whatever professional life you have or think you have, it ain't no good in the eyes of everybody else. No matter how hard you try, that's just all it is: trying. Your financial picture: You spent all day looking, but couldn't see it. So in this respect, your finances are way cooler than your job. This evening, your partner may indicate that he or she is also feeling hemmed in. You could confidently think about either a move or a vacation. Your partner will welcome a re-patterning of the relationship into something more suitable for both of you, e.g. by adding some interesting unexpected things to your resume. Discuss how to get away from it all and put and end to it. If somebody tells you his or her love life sucks, try to hold back and don't beat the braggarts up! You know you could always get a comparable or better position; pure chance it didn't work out. Tip of the Day: Be careful when leaving your house! There's more folks like you out there, and then there also are Scorpios..."}, {"response": 212, "author": "infospryte", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (14:34)", "body": "ARIES (March 21-April 19): You've been setting your sights high lately, Aries. Some Ariens are getting more education to further themselves. Try to maintain a cheerful attitude today when home or domestic responsibilities weigh rather heavily. Fortunately, your mind is sharp and your wits are keen, so dealing with it all comes easily. When it comes to those high aspirations, you will reach your goal in less time than you think. The best part is that your mate or partner is cheering you on. Just think what it would be like if he or he didn't see things the way you do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today, things are the way you like them, harmonious and relatively calm. You do, however, have to distinguish between taking a break and just plain goofing off, whether at work or at home. Many Taureans have embarked on home renovation or redecoration projects. Today, true inspiration could strike. You and your mate could see a way to make changes that are creative and positive, but not exorbitantly expensive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are a very social type, Gemini, and today you may find yourself getting involved with a new group, perhaps one that deals with matters in your own community. Your mind is also on romance. If you are single, you have just opened the way to meeting someone with whom you could form an interesting relationship. Married Geminis should involve their mates or partners in whatever new activities they get into now. \"Teamwork\" is another watchword for the day. This evening, you may have to adapt to the mood of our significant other. Don't worry, he or she will reward you for it. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A fresh burst of energy comes to you today, and it's a good thing, too. A work associate or a partner may be so overloaded that you are asked to pitch in and carry some of the burden. It may try your patience, but think of it as earning points that you can cash in at a later date. The more cheerfully you take things on, the more delightful your evening will be. You need a break, and your special person may suggest a night on the town. Enjoy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You don't really feel like working today, do you? Fortunately, you are such an excellent organizer that you should be able to whip through what needs to be done in record time. Afterward, your time is your own. Perhaps you could spend it with an old pal. Leo enjoys the thrill of the hunt for something new and smashing to wear, and with a buddy to egg you on, it could be a most productive trip. This evening looks like an occasion to stay in and kick back. You and your main man or woman could reconnect afte the long workweek. You will probably agree on the program, as all looks harmonious on that front. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could experience some kind of emotional upheaval today in your orderly life, Virgo. It could leave you feeling a bit anxious and insecure. Try to lay it at the door of someone who is acting in a rather erratic way. It's that person, not you, who should be worried. Later on, Virgos with partners should discuss with them what happened. What you need is an objective point of view, and then some real fun. Hang in at home with a great tape on the VCR. Then, let your partner comfort you in bed. You need the release. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You generally get what you want -- with charm and pleasantness, that is. If that doesn't work today, don't get frustrated, and above all, do not force the matter. Things will work out your way in due time. Because Librans are usually so willing to go along with others' wishes, it is easy to forget that Libra is a cardinal (forceful) sign. In your personal life, this will be an evening of harmonious and productive conversation with your one and only. Be your own sweet self, and you will end the week on an p note. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have you forgotten that promise you made to yourself a while back about doing some serious travel? By now, most Scorpios should have been able to squirrel away enough cash to make that possible. Today is an excellent day and evening to dream about and plan to see some of those faraway places. If you are one of a twosome, take both of your druthers into account, though it looks as if total agreement is on your itinerary. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You suspect that something is going on in the workplace, and you are dying to know the secret. If you are cheerful and cooperative with everyone, sooner or later it will slip out. You may be disappointed, however, because it has no impact on your situation, but at least your curiosity is satisfied. You should be more curious about how to make your money grow. Tonight is a good time to sit down with your one and only and talk about the assets you have and how you could make them greater. With expert advice it could be done. At all costs, steer clear of get-rich-quick schemes. They rarely pan out, as you may already know. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you are among those Capricorns who are a bit "}, {"response": 213, "author": "infospryte", "date": "Fri, Oct  1, 1999 (14:38)", "body": "Monthly Overview of Astrological conditions for October: Venus is a morning star, which is kind of a strange thing to call a planet of love and peace, but that's the old terms for you. And Mars is visible most of the evenings, popping up long after sunset. Mars moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn this month, and a Retrograde Jupiter slides backwards into Aries this month. So we've got Fire, Air, Earth and Water, all up yonder. Aries: This is part of that Lucky Streak I told you about a long time ago. I hoped you were paying attention then. It's like a little echo, though, it's not like it's a brilliant stroke of luck. It's not like it's the biggest streak that you're ever going to stumble into, but this month, Jupiter does slide back into your sign. And that's going to bring a few minor keys of luck. Not big wins, but something more like a haunting melody. There's this one singer who is classified as country by most, but his work is not really, strictly speaking, country or western. But it's not rock, either. Haunting melodies and lyric refrains mark his work. That's what this month is like, it's something that you can't quite give it a name, but it's refreshing and uplifting, for the most part. Of course, there are some blues overtones to it as well, but what's a good month without a few days when you feel blue? Besides, the rest of the month you'll be swaying in a positive way to those haunting strains that you can't quite place, but you do know that luck is back on your side. Taurus: It's been laughed at by the popular press and the general media of the times, but there was period when a bomb shelter was considered an important addition to one's backyard. In fact, we still use a similar structure here in Texas. It's alternately called a root cellar or a storm shelter, and it's a place to hide when the turbulent Texas weather spins up to full force. Now, the weather isn't going to be that odd, and the hurricane season should be over. But there is still a personal hurricane blustering in on your own space, something being whipped up by the heavens right now. This storm front looks like it's work related, at least to me, and it looks like the best thing you can do for most of the month is to hide out in that storm cellar. A little underground refuge might be the easiest way to weather out this month. Too bad we can't all join you down there for the duration of the month. I'm pretty sure a Taurus cellar is well-stocked with plenty of gourmet items. Gemini: Mars and Pluto are in Sagittarius for most of this month. Well, Pluto, he's there for a long time yet. But Mars does move on before too long. However, before anything is accomplished, you are going to find that the influence of these two planets is very similar. Both excite you. The problem with being a Gemini, though, is that you are already pretty excited. So these two planets are going to be pushing you to new heights of Gemini excitability. It's going to be interesting, one way or another. I'd start planning on some kind of wonderful Halloween celebration, complete with a good costume for yourself. Perhaps you should plan on frequent costume changes, as is befitting your mercurial nature, and try playing more than one role. I know you can do it this month. You've got that martial beat thumping in the back of your head, just like the beat coming from a passing low rider with the volume up a little too loud. Cancer: The sound of a small outboard motor, tooling across the lake is a special noise. And early in the morning, it's particularly reassuring, the wet air of the lake blasting in your nostrils, the air soft and damp, your hair blowing in the wind... it's a beautiful picture. Just once this month, as a good Cancer person, the moon is going to make you feel wonderful. And even if you're not actually motoring across the lake, you're going to find that it feels like you're doing this. You get that easy, breezy feeling once this month. Now, take that wonderful feeling, bottle it up and seal in a jar, good and tight. You're going to want to be able to refer back to the good days when the bad days come. I'm not promising that the whole month is good, but there's more that's good than bad. And on the days when the month just seems like it will never work out right, open up that jar of good feelings, and suddenly, you're swept away again, floating across the lake, that little motor pushing your boat along. Leo: Two words hit my mind right now, \"good month.\" The words actually sort of rattle around in my brain, knock a spare cobweb loose, and then go dashing out my left ear. But you get the idea. Most of this month is looking pretty darn good for you. It doesn't really involve any one particular area of you life, there's lots of wide open places where things are going to be good. It's been suggested that my brain is like those wide open spaces. There's just one little caution coming up, and that's about this whole Samhain thing. In plainer terms, it's called"}, {"response": 214, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (11:08)", "body": "Ok. So I'll go to the fields, waiting for the big pumpkin-spirit to arrive...?"}, {"response": 215, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (15:58)", "body": "Like Charly Brown?"}, {"response": 216, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (23:00)", "body": "More like Linus...?"}, {"response": 217, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct  2, 1999 (23:07)", "body": "http://www.astrofish.com GEMINI In traditional astrology, stuff that dates back before the Romantic Period in literature, you've got a busy week with a few business related deals pending. Sort of like negotiating with the bank to buy a new bass boat, a top of the line Skeeter to float you into the new millennium. Now, here at World Headquarters, we've done a little research with your chart, and we have to wonder about this old fashioned astrology. It looks like this is NOT the week to buy the bass boat. Rather, you can be concentrating on something a little bit better, like a particular person who has caught your eye. That's why the fishing metaphor, and bass boats are important this week, but it looks a lot like you are more interested in the salesman than the boat itself. Unfortunately, these passing influences make you wonder a little bit this week. While I like the idea of the new boat, I have to wonder whether you're really in need of it right now. Flirt with that sales clerk, and see what kind of deal you can work out, and I think you know what I mean. CANCER Saturday, 02-Oct-1999 22:06:32 CDT On several of my old business cards, my voice mail number [512/209-2200] is listed as \"Rodeo Voice Mail.\" The first level of confusion comes from folks who ask, \"What's Radio Voice Mail?\" It's Rodeo, not Radio. I always assume that folks can read. Might be a bad assumption. Might be a bad assumption for both of us this week, Cancer and Kramer. \"Rodeo Voice Mail\" means that you've got a few seconds to leave a message before you get bucked off. It's like that this week, you've got an important message, but you don't have a lot of time to deliver this information. So pay attention to the clock, and realize that 30 seconds is about all that your window of opportunity will afford you. Hey, it sure beats an 8-second ride, if you know what I mean. 8 Second Ride was last week's news."}, {"response": 218, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Tue, Oct 19, 1999 (14:08)", "body": "Mmh, I wonder if there are no new entries, because I commented to them or because I stopped commenting them....?????????????????????"}, {"response": 219, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Oct 19, 1999 (14:30)", "body": "One wonders indeed... though one, of course, doesn't believe in 'em, nor ever reads 'em... ;=}"}, {"response": 220, "author": "Isabel", "date": "Tue, Oct 19, 1999 (14:42)", "body": "I don't believe in horoscopes that's why I want to read them to make fun of them, You know? ;-] You old know-all!"}, {"response": 221, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Oct 19, 1999 (18:00)", "body": "Know-all yerself!"}, {"response": 222, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 19, 1999 (21:20)", "body": "For my part, I do not believe them and they usually have an uncanny knack of hitting me right between the eyes. However, I have been talking to myself a lot on Spring lately, and there is just so much stuff I can look up on the web all by myself. I think Geo, History and a bunch of other stuff needs more of my time than this topic. Be my guest. Until the usual posters get back from Hiatus (it is a popular place lately) it will have to rely on someone else..."}, {"response": 223, "author": "Irishprincess", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (00:19)", "body": "Here's some stuff I found on a website called \"The Celtic Heart.\" I had no idea that a Celtic astrology chart existed, but so it does and it's very interesting. I'm going to post it in sections, since it's quite long. BETH; Dec. 24-Jan. 21 Tree: Birch Symbol: White Stag Those born under the sign of Beth have a gift for creating amazing and wonderful things. The lunar influences surrounding this sign bestow abilities and talents for building things that last and are of great value. Beth people have tenacity, practicality, good judgement and patience. There is great charm here and success comes easily when self-criticism ceases. The Birch is flexible, steady, rooted in strength as it reaches toward the limitless sky. Beth is the first letter of the Ogham alphabet. The great Celtic stag carries the spirit of the first forest. His power brings connection with unseen possibilities. Stag energy is full with gentleness, loyalty, and courage. Honoring intuition brings success. LUIS; Jan. 22-Feb. 18 Tree: Rowan Symbol: Dragon Those who are born under the sign of the Celtic month Luis are blessed with quickness of mind, inspiration, and a gift for communication of all kinds. Rowan's legendary ability to absorb a bolt of lightning has made it a tree of inspiration and power. The mighty Rowan is a reminder that nature and the land have powers to inspire and guide you. Special care must be given to honor both the realms of practicality and inspiration. Dragon is a protector of the great Celtic treasure. The ancient Fire Drago keeps the secrets and visions of the bards. The great treasure of the Dragon is the magical wisdom of the Druids. The great Celtic Festival of Fire, Imbolc, is Feb. 2."}, {"response": 224, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (00:25)", "body": "Oooh Neat, Amy!!! Thanks!"}, {"response": 225, "author": "Irishprincess", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (00:46)", "body": "NION; Feb. 19-Mar. 18 Tree: Ash Symbol: Merfolk The sign Nion brings gifts of understanding, intuition and empathy to those born under it. Many great bards, poets and magicians are associated with this lunar sign. Gwyddion, the greatest storyteller of ancient times, possessed all the magical gifts of Nion. The mighty ash brings inner strength, a peaceful spirit, and the ability to overcome all obstacles. Ash is one of the most sacred trees to the Celts. The Merfolk inhabit the seas, appearing to humans on rare occasions. Celtic legends tell of an ient times when the Celts lived in a mystical land beneath the waves. The Merfolk bring the gift of memory and vision to those born under the month of Nion. FEARN; Mar. 19-Apr. 15 Tree: Alder Symbol: Falcon Fearn is rich in mystic tradition. Boldness, independence, and dynamic action are all part of the character of those born under the sign Fearn. The legendary hero, Bran, is strongly associated with the red branch of the alder tree. The redness of the alder is a reminder that sometimes, intense spirit need to be tempered with thought. This is a time of year when baby animals are born and the world is renewed. Falcon flies over the land and surveys all that is new, all that is possible, and all that wi l be. Those born in the month of the ash share keen insight of the Falcon. The Celtic spring festival of the Vernal Equinox is on Mar. 21. SAILLE; Apr. 16-May 14 Tree: Willow Symbol: Sea Serpent Saille is a sign of Earth mysteries, psychic gifts, and healing. From earliest times, the willow has been a sacred tree. Willow's deep roots connect the Faery realm with the land of the Celts. People born under this sign often possess a gift for seeing what others may miss seeing. Saille people often have a long, clear memory. Willow trees are associated with Danu, Ceridwen, and the Druids. An ancient sea serpent swims to the remotest depths of the sea, and like the willow, brings hidden knowledge t the surface. Cirein Croin, the Scottish sea serpent of legend, is said to be the largest of all living creatures. May Day, the ancient Celtic celebration of Beltane, is May 1."}, {"response": 226, "author": "Irishprincess", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (00:47)", "body": "Here's some stuff I found on a website called \"The Celtic Heart.\" I had no idea that a Celtic astrology chart existed, but so it does and it's very interesting. I'm going to post it in sections, since it's quite long. BETH; Dec. 24-Jan. 21 Tree: Birch Symbol: White Stag Those born under the sign of Beth have a gift for creating amazing and wonderful things. The lunar influences surrounding this sign bestow abilities and talents for building things that last and are of great value. Beth people have tenacity, practicality, good judgement and patience. There is great charm here and success comes easily when self-criticism ceases. The Birch is flexible, steady, rooted in strength as it reaches toward the limitless sky. Beth is the first letter of the Ogham alphabet. The great Celtic stag carries the spirit of the first forest. His power brings connection with unseen possibilities. Stag energy is full with gentleness, loyalty, and courage. Honoring intuition brings success. LUIS; Jan. 22-Feb. 18 Tree: Rowan Symbol: Dragon Those who are born under the sign of the Celtic month Luis are blessed with quickness of mind, inspiration, and a gift for communication of all kinds. Rowan's legendary ability to absorb a bolt of lightning has made it a tree of inspiration and power. The mighty Rowan is a reminder that nature and the land have powers to inspire and guide you. Special care must be given to honor both the realms of practicality and inspiration. Dragon is a protector of the great Celtic treasure. The ancient Fire Drago keeps the secrets and visions of the bards. The great treasure of the Dragon is the magical wisdom of the Druids. The great Celtic Festival of Fire, Imbolc, is Feb. 2."}, {"response": 227, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (00:56)", "body": "I dunno...that Apr 16 - May 14 is my son, and he is absolutely a brick when it comes to psychic things and healing arts - but he has done it for me when I lost it on a lava flow and thought I was gonna die...he took me aside, sat me down and talked to me till I gathered myself back togehther. Perhaps there IS something here!!!"}, {"response": 228, "author": "Irishprincess", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (01:14)", "body": "UATH; May 15-June 12 Tree: Hawthorn Symbol: Chalice Those born under the sign of Uath are often able to charm those around them without effort. Talents are many for those born at this time of year including a flair for the dramatic and a strong sense of self. Uath favors actors, artists, dancers, and politicians. Skill at subtle negotiation and diplomacy are also common. Hawthorn stands quietly in strength and knowledge. The chalice of Celtic legend, the Grail cup, and Dagda's inexhaustible cauldron, are all symbols of the gifts that flow to those who are worthy. Chalices and cauldrons represent the ancient caves and wells of Ireland, from which all good things flow freely to those who honor the land. DUIR; June 13-Jul. 9 Tree: Oak Symbol: Horse Duir is the month of the great oak. It is from this tree that the Druids got their name. The word Druid means \"oak knowledge.\" People born under this sign have a natural affinity for religious or spiritual matters. Healers, artists, and visionaries are often born in Duir. The oak stands strong and wise as the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, passes on June 21. Those born in the month Duir who study and learn skills are capable of deep understanding. The horse is the great love of the Ce tic people. Tales of the strength, courage, beauty, and faithfulness of the horse fill Celtic legends. The horse's balance of strength and beauty is celebrated in Epona. TINNE; Jul. 10-Aug. 6 Tree: Holly Symbol: Lion The month of Tinne is a time of putting things in order. Those born under this sign have a special gift for figuring out difficult problems and puzzles. They are often people of great patience and kindness, who delight in mental games. Tinne people are often lucky. Tinne's plant is holly. Holly is favored in Celtic religious and festive celebrations. The holly's sharp leaves are a reminder to temper kindness with caution. The lion, like the cat, is a symbol of skill, intuition, strength, and agilit . The Irish say, \"Nature shines through the cat's eyes.\" The energy of the great cat balances the generous, giving nature of those born in the month of Tinne. The Celtic harvest festival Lugnasadh is celebrated on Aug. 1."}, {"response": 229, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (01:19)", "body": "Here I am in telnet and you have posted our birthdays...oh my...and others as well...gasp! very interesting...I shall email you shortly...as soon as I get back to windows!"}, {"response": 230, "author": "Irishprincess", "date": "Sat, Oct 30, 1999 (23:39)", "body": "COLL; Aug. 7-Sept. 2 Tree: Hazel Symbol: Salmon Coll is the month of Hazel, the Celtic \"Tree of Wisdom.\" People born in the month of Coll have a gift for intuition and great wisdom. They often make excellent scholars, poets, and scientists. Inner journeys are the key to unlocking the special gifts of Coll people. Hazel branches are used as divining rods to uncover earth's hidden springs. In Celtic legend, salmon ate the Nine Hazels of Wisdom and knew all things. A Druid told his servant, the boy Fionn MacCumaill, to cook the salmon, but not eat a bit of it. Fionn burned his finger when he poked the salmon and licked it to cool the burn. At that moment, all knowledge left the salmon and entered Fionn. MUIN; Sept. 3-Sept. 30 Tree: Vine Symbol: Swan Muin heralds a time of full ripening and pleasures of the senses. Those born in the month of Muin are expressive and feel emotions strongly. Often they are engaged in lifelong pursuits that benefit others. A love of beauty, home, and companionship are often major influence on decisions. Vine twists and spirals through the life of Muin people, connecting all things. Close lifelong friendships are common for people born under this sign. Swan stories are an important part of Celtic tradition. For gene ations, Celtic bards tell many a tale of those who took the form of graceful swans. This creature is closely connected with enchantment and the Faery realm. Autumnal Equinox is celebrated on Sept. 23."}, {"response": 231, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (18:22)", "body": "hey... what astrological genius has fallen down on the job???? Hey baby... what's my sign say??"}, {"response": 232, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (19:49)", "body": "I think most interest in horrorscopes devolved into ParaSpring or just got shuffled aside. Anyone know why this Gemini has bronchitis? What's your sign, Oh Great Pasquina?"}, {"response": 233, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (09:55)", "body": "Sagittarius What seems like a good idea to you makes no sense to someone else. Creativity can get you around obstacles, but it can also create them. You get your way with a convincing explanation, but people believe you because of the positive aura you project today. By having fun with work projects that are usually a bore, you get a lot more done than others around you. Keep that positive feeling going after work, and someone will be instinctively drawn to you in a romantic way. Right on! On the money today."}, {"response": 234, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (09:59)", "body": "And now, Infospace gives you Aries: You are inspired to take the initiative -- in fact, you are compelled. Self-fulfilling prophecies begin and end with you. Your destiny rests lightly in your hands. The best way to steer things in a positive direction is to stop planning and start doing. Action is your best friend today. Don't sit around and wait for others to take the lead. Be a pioneer and others will follow in your direction. Propose an idea at work -- your enthusiasm will help in all your endeavors. Gemini: Socializing with coworkers may be on the agenda for today or tonight, and the results should be promising. Let your hair down and have a good time -- anything is possible! You'll find that opening up to other people today will reap rewards for you. By giving a bit of yourself, others will find it easier to open up to you. You will discover things about your coworkers you never expected. That will be all it takes to turn a coworker into a friend. Cancer: You need to think creatively to get around an obstacle that will not be moved. Confrontation is more than useless at this point. Ignoring the problem or waiting it out might be options for the very patient. Time has a tendency to shed new light on these situations, so try to keep your emotions in check and deal with this tomorrow when the Moon moves into Taurus. Don't go to your boss with problems today -- just complain about them after work and sleep it off. You'll feel much better tomorrow. What other signs do folks have that may not be covered by these four?"}, {"response": 235, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (10:05)", "body": "Woo Woo! I'm a pioneer!"}, {"response": 236, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Dec 17, 1999 (10:06)", "body": "So what self fulfilling prophecies are you going to make?"}, {"response": 237, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Dec 23, 1999 (12:38)", "body": "\"You gonna be rich or else, kid!\""}, {"response": 238, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Feb 22, 2000 (14:40)", "body": "And up to now, it really worked or else, too!"}, {"response": 239, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb 22, 2000 (15:50)", "body": "Is there more stress on \"really worked\" or \"or else\"???"}, {"response": 240, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (19:11)", "body": "Too much stress to think about it seriously, I'm afraid. ;=}"}, {"response": 241, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Feb 23, 2000 (23:47)", "body": "Oh, Alexander! *H u g s*, I am so sorry!"}, {"response": 242, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (12:22)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You find yourself looking forward to the weekend with a great deal of expectation as well you should. An old love will be back in town today and with a very few words you convince this person to stick around...at least until the wedding bells ring for you two. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Woeking or constantly studing all the time can get you down before you know it. This would be a good weekend to plan some exciting adventures with good friends. Today would be excellent for rounding them up and mak- ing your plans. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Spring break is here, almost; it is time to get your travel plans arrainged. Make it a safe week and try to keep your activities down to a mild roar so you will be able to relax and get yourself prepared for the rest of the year. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Being the loving nurturing person that you are, both female and male, you find that people who need this type of understanding is drawn to you today and since this is what you like to do, you are prefectly comfort- able in raising their spirits and self-confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Negative Leo may try to ease in today but you soon become aware of your actions and your attitude and put a quick stop to it. Positive Leo is a joy to behold as he/she cannot accomplish enough to suit them and always makes someone happy. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be feeling a little critical today about the accomplishments of someone close to you but when you stop and think about it, that person has done quite a job considering the lack of skills he/she had to work woth. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your loving disposition will come to the fore today when you get a fright about a loved ones health sit- uation and life expectancy. Not to worry though as this person has had the best of care and will be very likely to pull through. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) After so many emotional ups and downs this week you will find today to be unexpectedly relaxing and calm. Things will go off exactly as you have them planned and higher ups will see eye to eye with you on busi- ness situations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Back home from the hospital may seem strange for you at first as the new rules you have to follow are so alien to you. Take heart, you will soon be your old self again and wonder how you could ever have been that sick in the first place. ;-} CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The weekend coming up will be a good one for getting the nose off the business grindstone and invest some of your time with those who love and need you. Plan some activities with the family and try not to think of work pending at the office. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may be in your helpful Hanna mode today but be very sure that the person you plan on helping actual- ly wants your help enough to ask for it or you could suffer a rebuff for you efforts. Everyone who needs help doesn't always appreciate it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take off for a warm spot this weekend so the fishes can enjoy some water sports and fun. You need the relaxation of doing nothing but what you want to do for a few days. That will bring you out of the winter depressions and back into the sunshine."}, {"response": 243, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (18:34)", "body": "Not!"}, {"response": 244, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (18:47)", "body": "hey, that's what i was gonna say!!"}, {"response": 245, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:15)", "body": "Should I unsubscribe and let you post it? I am always concerned as you have a job and family which needs you whereas I just have The Spring =) It's up to you, entirely since this is your kuleana, you know!"}, {"response": 246, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:16)", "body": "who are you talking to? (terry, i would guess)"}, {"response": 247, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:22)", "body": "Nope - Wolfie! I thought you were going to post the same horoscope I posted. Did I misinterpret again?"}, {"response": 248, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:25)", "body": "Does Terry really read this stuff? Nah! Lofty individual that he is, he does not have the time nor the inclination to peruse the mortal ramblings of the mortals with whom he shares his bandwidth *smiling naughtily*"}, {"response": 249, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:31)", "body": "sorry *grin* no, i just figured we'd leave it in paraspring."}, {"response": 250, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:38)", "body": "I read it!"}, {"response": 251, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 10, 2000 (19:57)", "body": "oooh! (I knew you would - on your palm pilot? And are you on break from hammering and such? Does the boss know *wink*)"}, {"response": 252, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Mar 11, 2000 (13:28)", "body": "YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Saturday, March 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A chance encounter with an attractive person from long ago has the potential to completely change your thinking, thus your path through life. Be sure that you have all your work caught up as you will not want to waste a minute of your weekend on such mundane things. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Gather up your love and make an adventure out of a short trip to the mountains or the seashore. Kick back and enjoy life today since you are well deserving after such a stren- uous week on the job. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you break in your quite mode and it will take a little doing for you to loosen up and enjoy yourself. A loved one is ready to say yes and now the rest is up to you, time to put aside your wishy washy thinking and come right to the point. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Love comes knocking on your door today but do not be in too big a hurry to jump into an affair before all the facts are in...some people can be trusted, others can't. You might be better off in keeping this one as a friend only or throwing him back into the sea. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The roaring lion may make the decision to get roaring drunk today but don't! That could be the worst decision of your life and cost more than you can even imagine at this point in time. Stay sober and alert today if you would keep you and yours safe from harm. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Getting a good early laugh by land line from a loved one starts your day off on a good note that you carry with you all day long. Employees notice your upbeat attitude and adjust theirs subconsciously, thus making for a good day for all. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A sweet disposition is all that will win the new interest over to your way of thinking today...love. People will be looking to you today for help and advice and you give these in such a generous manner that your popularity in- creases by a hundred fold. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Demanding your own way is not the way to get it from this particularly stubborn person you are wedded too. Sugar catches more flies than vinegar and this is a good time to pour some of it on. Be sure you don't say things you don't mean as this person will know. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A change of scenery today could go far in changing your mood and outlook on life in general. Try the seashore and if that is too far away, the mountains would make a good choice. Even a walk down a quiet country road can help out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) An ill child shows all the signs of keeping you cooped up for the day and the weekend. Don't worry, children can improve overnight and you may yet get a chance to do some of the things you have been planning, such as your yard preparations. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If the weather permits, this would be a good day for taking a nice leisurely walk and just soaking up the sunshine. Try not to let your mind dwell on anything unpleasant today as you recharge your batteries and get prepared for the weekend to come. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A good friend gives you some excellent advice but you find it hard to take as it is not what you really want to do. the choice is yours; do what you want to do or do the thing that will be fair to everyone involved."}, {"response": 253, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 13, 2000 (12:20)", "body": "(Yesterday's was a no-show...sorry!) Horoscope for March 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) One of those rare, storm free days when you have all the emotions under control and everything seems to run smooth for you. You will find it easy today to convince others of things that they have not previously shared your viewpoint on. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your credit card has come through just in time for you to catch some sprintime bargains. Be careful not to max out the card right away. If you do fill it up now, it becomes just another monthly debt. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you get the ok from your partner to go ahead and make the necessary changes you knew would be needed shortly and you already had planned out and ready. This would not be a good day to take any risks, either small or large, as every- thing holds the possibility of loss today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A domestic dispute has you ready to walk away but you lean more in a practical manner in making up with your spouse. Love is in your heart and down to earth basics is in your mind; express the love and not the mind if you hope to win this one. A raise, promotion, or bonus could be yours on this day. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Daydreaming at work is not recommended today as it could possibly cause you to have a small accident if you work around any type of machinery, by becoming absent minded at the wrong time. Creative, and inspired ideas are yours today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is a good day for shopping but not a good day at all for gambling pursuits as there could be losses in risk tak- ing for you. Domestic activity should be of great interest to you tonight as your spouse may have some wonderful news. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you are interested in the arts or have anything to do with the printed page, this appears to be your day for inspiration, and even contracts as your ability to express yourself is high today. Talking with financial managers and partners are also favored. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today take everything you hear with a grain of salt, (take a show me attitude), as there is a high pro- bability of deception in your affairs now. This is also not a good day to put any credence into rumors you may hear about anything. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Dealings with the public is favored today as your charisma is strong, and you will have a greater response to your ideas than you have had in the past. You will have a small domestic dispute in the evening after a smooth day at work. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your mind will be centered on study or research today and you find you have a breakthrough even if it is only an inspired form of work, or method of research, that will get you to finished faster. Talking with leaders and managers will be gainful for you today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A good friend has been keeping an eye on your ongoing project, and he or she has some definite ideas that he/she wants to share with you. Take a few minutes of your valuable time to listen to this person, it will pay off to heed the advice. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) An unexpected, guest shows up out of nowhere for the week and you find yourself pressed for time but you do not let this trouble you as you make room. Children may feel out of sorts and a little mean today but you deal admirably with them."}, {"response": 254, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (12:36)", "body": "Horoscope for March 14 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't be too hard on yourself today as others don't blame you near as much as you blame you. Walking around feeling depressed is just not your style so you soon snap out of it as you fight your way to the winners circle. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) So, you are a little eccentric today but you have your own ideas about how things should be done. Your ideas are not those of others as you march to your own drummer not theirs. Pay no attention to the slumbering herd as you are among the wide awake inventors of the future. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) When it is called for Gemini can just drop everything and walk away, and today you elect to leave certain things behind no matter how much you care about them, and in the long run you will see that this is the smartest move you have ever made. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Getting all your accounts up to date is of importance to you now, to let you know where you stand and whether or not it would be wise to rock the boat by changing a few things. If your business has grown sufficiently it would be a good idea to invest in a year around accountant. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Working as a team may be appealing to you as but in order for your team to function well you must exercise those leadership abilities that you are so well known for. Don't let someone get you down today as there is always one around. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Unsettling news today may not be good for letting you know where you stand on certain issues, the situation is too iffy to do any real evaluation on it. Friends understand your feelings and try to help you out, this is something best handled with your own judgment. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) There is a feeling of expectation in the air at due to a coming event, so if you hang around the water cooler today try to keep an ear open and you will be surprised at the helpful information that you may be able to pick up in this way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is not a good day to bet on anything or even buy lottery tickets, in fact it is a day best spent in bed. Not that anything awful seems slated to happen to you in the duration of your day, but I would say that today you will fall under 'Murphy's law'. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your inner strength sees you through a trying day with most of the hurt on the inside and not showing to the world. You will soon see the right way to go to the heart of the matter and gain the victory. Follow your psychic faculties to the limit. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A wonderful day for you just overflowing with love and happiness as your true love returns with love and for- giveness in his or her heart. A resolution to change your ways will keep you steadfast and true from here on out as you now know who you want. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you will wear a happy grin all day long. It is just one of those days where everything seems to go right and you couldn't lose if you tried. This could be a good day to try your hand at a few lottery tickets; just don't go overboard. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A sensitive situation has you involved with an ex and exploring this problem together seems strange. It is perfectly natural to feel an attraction for this person as at one time you were madly in love and you have the children to prove it; best not to pursue this"}, {"response": 255, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (20:30)", "body": "what am i gonna drop and leave behind? (gemini)......have i done it and will know tomorrow? oh, wait! i know, my stitches were removed!!!"}, {"response": 256, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (22:23)", "body": "For March 15th ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Using your natural abilities will help you in your negotiations early today. Unexpected surprises from the strangest areas could be yours so don't be surprised at anything. Being a progressive thinker in your business world serves you well all day. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Keep up a happy front today even if your heart is not in the mood for it. Sometimes we can even fool ourselves long enough to get through a trying situation. Children are wonderful today and you are so proud of them. Think up a good reward. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today is a hectic for you as you can barely catch your breath between chores. Don't let yourself get overtired, take a break before you are so exhausted that you require it. Domestic problems may be over tonight as you come up with an inspired compromise. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A good day for everything connected with your job, everything from finding a new job to obtaining a raise where you are. Be careful that you do not let a coworker draw you into a personal quarrel, always try to sray out of the middle. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) No one will be able to win at the one-up-man-ship game over you today as you have the ability that your esp gives you to see right to the center and beyond on all issues. Trust your instincts today, they are right on track. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) An important day coming up for you today and it will be exceptionally good in the original ideas department. Your ideas are incisive and cutting edge today and it seems you can do no wrong! Enjoy yourself as days like this are rare! LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A particularly irritating family matter may be bothering you and you almost let it interfere with your work. Luckily you catch your attitude in time and change it. Keep smiling until you finish out the day, then you can give your problem mental house room. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) In financial dealings today you are a canny thinker and you are one step ahead in the negotiations. A major move may be on your mind today and there is not enough hours in the day to take care of everything yourself; why not delegate the jobs? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Manipulating another person is never a good idea as the person being used may put up with it for a while but sooner or later will rebel. You may be left holding the well known bag or nursing a broken heart. Live and let live. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Nostalgia may be brought on today by hearing an old tune or just seeing someone that resembles another. Getting depressed is not going to help matters, look on the bright side, you will be making a trip back home soon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Buying a new computer is an adventure for you today as you get to see all the new things that have been added since you last purchased one. Some of you may find a very good buy on the remanufactured ones offered by a lot of computer stores. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A surprise party thrown for you by friends and loved ones are happily accented today as you spend most of the day as the center of attraction, something you enjoy being. This would be a perfect time for that overnight visit to Grandmas."}, {"response": 257, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar 14, 2000 (22:27)", "body": "Hmmm...wonder what I was supposed to leave behind....(two guesses and the first one doesn't count!) It is a good one for the 15th for Cancers to read!"}, {"response": 258, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Mar 16, 2000 (13:45)", "body": "March 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) All of your chores will be here tomorrow so go ahead and hit the sofa for some rest and relaxation! Rest as much as pos- sible today, but don't neglect any important affairs that per- tain to your family. They should be very few of them, so fret not. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Relaxation is in order today but don't count on it. Your demand is high because you are such a good sport and your friends always want you around. Take a little time tonight to rest and be ready for a demanding work day tomorrow. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) It is time for that heart to heart talk with your spouse about the way the finances have been handled lately. En- list the spouses cooperation in cutting down on the frivolous spending so you can save enough for that down- payment you need. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You must take a firm stand today on some moral issues that concern the family. Firm up their confidence in God, for you know better than most that the family that prays together stays together. You know how to plan things with, not for, them in order to get their cooperation. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Try a small courtship to strengthen up your love and your vows today. Get a baby-sitter, if needed, and treat him/ er to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Evening brings a few problems With a friend, But you manage to clear things up quickly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be called on in the role of trouble shooter today at work and you can handle it well alone but in this case I would stand firm for an assistant to be given you. Remember, if you stick your two cents in, have someone there with equal or better stuck right in with you. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Either you and your spouse are expecting a baby, or you have relatives who are. The happy event should begin sometime today. Remember to keep calm and not faint, as the doctor needs to spend all his time with the mother and not with you!!! SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) An elderly relative may need your help today. Maybe just to visit or, if in another state, wants you to call them. This person could have something important to tell you. Loved ones benefit greatly today if you make the time to show them how much you really care. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There are so many good things you will miss out on if you wind up angry with someone today. Be your happy self and let the love show. Take the family out for a treat or a visit with the relatives. Don't take everything to heart, it's not aimed at you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Feeling rested after your vacation will enable you to put in a good day on the job. A nice restaurant at lunch time is in order for today, then a quiet afternoon with the family as you plan your up coming trip. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Some of you may find a very good buy on the internet. Take a while this afternoon to plan your future job strategy or the approach you will use when you ask for that raise. Children need your guidance today so be alert to what they are asking of you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your advice is very useful and well received today so don't let any one talk you out of helping. You accomplish more than you thought you could at work today. Get involved with your local youth group. You are, as usual, brimming over with bright ideas and plans."}, {"response": 259, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 17, 2000 (13:52)", "body": "YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Friday, March 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your optimism is high during the morning hours but you may start to feel fairly annoyed as you find your plans being changed by other people. Don't let it get you upset, just grin and keep on going. Later you can go home and stick your feet up and forget the whole thing. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Wanting to do your thing and go your way is a common among most people and doubly so in the single person in the single person, but if you are married you should tell someone how and where you can be reached due to emergencies. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you may remember parts, or even all, of a particu- larly vivid dream. This could be a warning dream so take the time to meditate on it to find out what your sub- conscious is trying to tell you; you will not regret the time you spend on this one. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Planning a short trip may keep you occupied for most of the day but be prepared for a little disappointment when some of your plans are changed; best not to set them in cement. Get together with the family and make every ef- fort to please them. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Roll up your sleeves and get out there with the rest of the workers, they may need to see you as one of the guys and not just as the boss; you could see some tense sit- uation evaporate if you do. Others will find that pitch- ing in and helping will give their esteem a big boost. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Getting on the team is the only thing that will succeed today and you are aware of this and pull out all the stops to interact creatively with a coworker to meet a close deadline. A minor traffic accident is possible if you are not alert today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Feel like going to the shore on a quit it and go whim? Then do it, you haven't done anything spontaneous for a long time and it would do you a lots of good. This is a beautiful day and you are much too alert to spend it indoors. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your latest plans for a new business is turning around in your brain like a jewel. Take that idea, polish it up and watch your success! Try not to work yourself in- to exhaustion as then you will lose your 'edge'. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your day at work should prove to be interesting due to an unexpected surprise in the afternoon. The time for community planning is here and you are asked to head up your local committee, just be sure that you can spare the time before you say yes. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The best thing to do is to admit ones mistakes and go forward, so try not to sweep mistakes under the rug today, yours or a pals, as the rug could be moved and the damage then would be three times as bad. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If you are socializing with big wigs today be on your best behavior. Someone you connect with could become important to your personal business affairs, or even a silent partner. Change some appointmentss today if necessary to attend. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Hold on to your hat, because the day is really going to be exciting! Look for possible new promotions, or new friendships! You also may encounter someone in need. Don't turn them away as you may bring on some bad vibes."}, {"response": 260, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Mar 18, 2000 (13:09)", "body": "Horoscope for March 18, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be on guard when making purchases today. You may have a lot of money, making you wasteful. Or, you may have little money, making you settle for less than the best. Target your expenses carefully. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your social connections open up today. Emphasize the personal touch. You can be charming if you put your mind to it. There are clubs and organ- izations you surely deserve to belong to; apply for member- ship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look past your current employment to avocational interests. You may have some hobby which could bring in extra income or increase your prestige. Start looking into this today for your later years. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Expand your contacts with organ- izations and societies which promote your interests. You're needing the society of like-minded people, so join a club and feel connected! LEO (July 23-August 22): Your career gets a boost today. You may get good news about your taxes if you've on the ball, perhaps even a refund. It's a good time to plan on maximizing your employer's benefits. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Your empathy serves to create strong bonds today. Insofar as you are congenial and friendly, you can strongly and positively influence the lives of friends and strangers alike. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): You're apt to be of great help but be left unappreciated. Be content that you're making things look easy, and not contributing to anxiety. Your kindness registers an impression for later. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): This is a good time to build, repair or strengthen bridges between yourself and friends. Emphasize the good times and express your willingness to have more. Proposing, even marriage, is good. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You are feeling optimistic today, and you're especially inclined to make a window of opportunity count for something. You're wil- ling to defer a good time until after you've taken care of business. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Spend quality time with your children today. They would benefit by a romp in the park or a visit to a local museum or attraction. Let your own inner child have fun while you're at it. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Self-worth is very important to you. You can understand that inner quality is more important than how much you possess. A self- improvement course will work wonders for you. PISCES (February 19-March 20): You have a low tolerance for frustration today. This is a good time to get away from it all. If on vacation, you've chosen a good week- end for it. If you can't get away, create a retreat at home."}, {"response": 261, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 20, 2000 (13:06)", "body": "For March 20, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is highlighted today. Troubles arise from too much dependence rather than having well-defined roles and realistic expectations. When boundaries get blurred, there is less clarity of function. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your generosity tends to be ill- conceived today. You tend to take on more work, when others need to be given more responsibility. You could wind up giving until you're emotionally and physically exhausted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind is probably far away from where you are now. Beware of day-dreaming too much. Can your fantasies of a vacation be turned into reality? Start planning your dream trip. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pitfalls in your tax return can be uncovered if you go through it again. Review investment options at your bank. You're feeling exploratory, though watch out for a tendency to be too impressionable. LEO (July 23-August 22): Your day-dreams and fantasies are close to the surface today. You're apt to treat people according to your wishful thinking, rather than as they are. Stay close to reality. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Life seems like a big barter system today. Everyone uses everyone else; and you must buy into this to get what you want. Or, you can introduce love and fairness to start setting things right. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): You tend to put emphasis on popularity, and to rely on that to carry you through the day. Maintain your advantage with definite accomplishments, despite your inclination to let them slide. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): A distorted perception of your importance can lead you into making bad decisions. Put wishful thinking aside; don't dwell on your sense of self- importance. Emphasize doing what's right. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You are too open to outside influences, so you need to be wise and deliberate about whom you allow to influence you. Allow only positive thoughts and images to run through your mind. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You may certainly feel you're not getting paid enough for what you're doing today. Money isn't the issue, but your ability to adapt and stay spiritually focused. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): You're feeling basically trusting today. People tend to pin their hopes on you, and it's up to you to live up to them or declare them invalid. PISCES (February 19-March 20): You try to lessen friction by trying to please, but this may set the stage for being taken advantage of. Protect your interests first instead of trying to help too much."}, {"response": 262, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 20, 2000 (22:50)", "body": "March 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Stay in control today. Don't make a big purchase on a whim and then have to struggle to make ends meet for months to pay it off. Learning to sucessfully manage your income is one of the hard lessons that Aries must learn to succeed in life. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The dancing or fencing lessons are starting to pay off in lower weight and more poise and gracefulness, keep at it. Sign a child up for some karate lessons today to help him/ er learn self control and give them the ability to defend themselves. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Sports is a big thing for you and you like them all! Just be careful you do not neglect someone special while you are glued to the tv set. If you are a player you may see an interest shown in your abilities by those who count. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You and your spouse may be thinking of adopting a child or becoming foster parents. This is a wonderful idea as long as you have lots of love to offer and a stable home environment. The rest of the family is pleased with your decision. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) If you are in the services there is a chance that you will get your orders for transfer overseas today. Don't worry, this will be a place where you can relocate your whole family and really enjoy the tour of duty. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone close to you may be having some problems but seeing this person every day may cause you not to notice. Look closely and and be more observant so this person knows that he/she can lean on you. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't take it lying down! This is not the right day to give in to others when it is going against your best interests. Give as good as you get today and you will see a marked rise in respect from a certain person. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Taking a bad attitude with a loved one is not conducive to making the relationship last very long. Be the eagle today and soar above the lower, baser urges of humanity and spend your time building people up, not tearing them apart. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A shakeup at work could leave a good opening that you are just right for. Stand up and ask for it as that is the only way you will get it, hurry though, as someone could beat you to the punch. A good night for relaxing in front of the fire. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) So, you may have got dumped. So what? It happens all the time and this time you are lucky that it happened to you because yes, a lot of the rumors you heard were true. A new love will be entering your life just any time now and then you will understand just how lucky you are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may be all ready for the parties to begin but your other half could be in the mood to stay home and cuddle. It would be wise to get in the cuddling mood yourself as there have already been enough parties to make things a little shaky at home. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today you put aside all other thoughts when a friend or loved one comes to you for haven and help. You go all out and let this person move in. Remember there is another half of the match running around mad as can be. First sign of trouble dial 911."}, {"response": 263, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar 21, 2000 (21:09)", "body": "YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Wednesday, March 22, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may make some friends or meet a potential mate as you spend the day socializing. Look for some major personal developments today to bring on major changes in your life, all for the better, as your luck is still holding. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Delays, snafus and mixups plague you today as nothing seems to get anywhere on time or to the right person. Quitting early, if you can get away with it, seems like the best idea going. Tomorrow will be better. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Just because you are on cloud nine over your great good luck don't let it get the best of your good sense, you could come up with some wild ideas at this point and that would set the business planning back. Be sure you calm down and listen to wiser heads. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Problems that have kept you upset lately finally get cleared up and you are in a fantastic mood, you know now that you are on the right track in your affairs. Family and friends plan a surprise tonight and you will be the honored guest. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are in demand now and the world just can't get along with- out you even though you may be counting on a laid back day when all you want to do is rest; resting is a great idea if anyone would let you. Try \"disappearing\" for a while today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Some minor setbacks and disappointment today but you manage to make the most of the day by turning events to your advan- tage. The family needs to be added to your list of must do as they need more of your company. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Gambling is addictive but you are not much drawn to it unless you think you have got an edge, well that edge can get dull leaving you with empty pockets, a thing you cannot abide. Think it over and you will not even be tempted. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You should be extra careful in any business move you make today as everything is a gamble and lady luck is fickle. The less you let others know of your business the better it will be for you in the long run. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The only way to make big career move is to aggressively go after what you want, if you play it too cool you will see others getting there ahead of you. A loved one may be plan- ning a trip, be sure all the safety points are discussed first. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Take some time out and be by yourself for awhile today if you have been socializing a bit much lately. You need to get your thoughts back together. Romance is more likely without a crowd around so take your love to a nice se- cluded restaurant for dinner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't go off on a tangent and do something out of character for you today, as it won't pay off. You will receive some welcome news from an investment today and that will be your light at the end of the tunnel. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The praise you receive from someone today will be hard won as you have given this project every minute you could spare for months. Your charm and wit today will win you a positive response to an age old question."}, {"response": 264, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Mar 23, 2000 (12:23)", "body": "Horoscope for March 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is not a good time to allow friends to become indebted to you on a personal basis, but if you have already, you will have trouble collecting. Your work will go slowly today due to interferences of family members, this is not good for your business. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) When that overly attractive love tries to \"start the relation ship\" up again it will be best if you turn a deaf ear. Of course, some people want to be used so you could make up, but it will only mean more heartbreak. Invite some real friends over tonight. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A friend who may give the impression of being weak comes through strong for you today when you need him the most. You may also meet with some unexpected expenses that threaten to overwhelm you, but you manage to stay ahead of the bill collectors. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Some mean things may be said behind your back today but an unexpected person defends you. A slip on the job could result in a minor injury today if you do not stay alert in all things. Your secret admirer comes out of hiding. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With your psychic level at its peak, morning hours are filled with possibilities of moving up a few notches on the job. Although things tend to slow down in the after- noon, you are still moving right along while the others are falling behind. Promote your interests. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You don't like to have to ask, but in this case you may have to as a difficulty about money could cause you some anger when a friend denies owing you at all. A loyal friend comes to your rescue tonight when someone starts an untrue rumor about you. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Finish what you have started before you can expect to see any increase in income from this project, this is a good day to work on it and finish as you will have all the peace and quiet you need. Work on it, don't think about working on it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Some major problems could be yours today if you adopt a devil may care attitude. Do your own thing but don't hurt, or ignore others, in the process; this could lead to dif- ficulties, especially marital. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You should try very hard not to be to critical of a small child as he/she is too young to understand that you only mean it in a constructive way. You have a good day at work, scoring quite a few points with your boss. Evening may bring a few disagreements. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) People today may have ideas that are terribly different from yours, but they still deserve their turn to be heard; use tact and tolerance in all your dealings at work and at home. Encouragement comes from unusual places. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may find that your new schedule has caused the secretary to become confused and give out erronous information. Don't worry, it won't happen again as your schedule should now be steady and known to all. Don't take your frustration home to a loved one. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Finish a creative project today as the boss has been pacing the floor waiting for it. Through the actions of someone who is highly excitable you find yourself in a quandry regarding personal plans. Relax, you may miss meeting someone that you would really rather not see."}, {"response": 265, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 24, 2000 (12:26)", "body": "March 24, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Take bold action where necessary today to insure that your ideas are at least placed under consideration at work. Your ideas are fresh and innovative enough to be of a big help to the company. Someone offers you some advice today; think it over. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You will see an increase in your net worth today with the purchase of some stock that no one else had faith in. Your family and friends are proud of your tactical insight into the market. Children may exhibit some temperament in the evening. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Major changes is on the horizon for you today, whether for good or bad will have to be decided by you and your actions, but I would say it is for your good in the long run. Your mood may be slightly down today but don't let it make you snap at others. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You are usually a very private person and can well follow your own path because you know where you want it to lead you. Understanding others and staying one up keeps you a step ahead of the competition, so your future is assured by your actions today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Try to be lenient today with everyone. If you are too bold or aggressive today it could cause you some major embarrass- ment as well as a major loss of prestige and position in your company. Don't become an overlord. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Working within your budget is going to be hard for you today but well worth the effort, not just in business, but in per- sonal as well. Watch your credit card charges today as they could get out of hand! Keep financial dealings to a simpli- fied minimum. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a good day to add up all the things that have been eating up your ready cash and then cut out the things that you can live without. You will be surprised how well this works, even in affairs of the heart; translate cash as love. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Set your priorities today concerning business and pleasure and get the family to respect your time 'at work' even if your work is at home. To prosper you will need some ground rules, make the necessary rules for your personal work habits. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A teenager could be giving you trouble right now, but the rules you lay down today will pay off later. An error made in the past will come back to haunt you today, but you get that straight and have things back to normal before the day is out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The world is ready for those good ideas that you have been mulling over lately. An investment you made late last year begins to pay off today as you get the good news from your bookkeeper. Keep up the good work. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) We must all make a few of our own mistakes from time to time in order to grow and change, this could be the uni- versal motive behind a certain event that transpires to- day in a friends life. You may not be able to help but you will try. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A friend comes to you for solace and advice, and your first reaction is to think that you don't have the time to deal with someone elses problems when you have your own to muddle through, but you realize that it is you that God sent him/her to, and you manage to help."}, {"response": 266, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Mar 25, 2000 (13:48)", "body": "March 25, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Assembling furniture may not be your type of thing but you have willing hands to help you today and the job is soon finished. Don't forget to express your appreciation and give credit where it is due. A good all around day for Aries. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Being the bull in the china shop could get you in hot water with someone special if you go bumbling around in the middle of other peoples problems. Taking care of your own will be a full time job today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The devil made you do it may be a valid excuse today as the \"twin\" half could be exactly what caused you to make the error that started all the fuss in the first place. Make your decisions firm today and stick to them. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Finishing up those projects today could be your main focus unless of course you are into do it yourself car repair in which case you will be very busy running down parts and operating on your vehicle. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Being the boss should not be as important as getting along with others on an equal basis is today. Bossy people are shunned by most and it is not conducive to a a longterm relationship. Take a deep breath and go out and have some fun. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You respond to someones need today and lend a helping hand, fortunately (?) this catches you in your goofy mood and keeps half the people roaring with laughter and the other half just roaring at you; all in good fun though. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may be in a dead end job with no chance of advancement and have been searching for a new position with an upwardly mobile company. The offer you get today promises to be the way to go. A loved one is with you one hundred percent on your change. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It would be a good thing to keep a low profile today. At least until a certain person calms down. There could be some disquieting episodes at work but you handle them ith your usual tact and diplomacy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Be careful until your ship of fortune is tied firmly to the dock. No one knows your business better than you do. Assign key people to handle the parts that are running smoothly and you handle the rest. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are not as gullible as someone may think and you are able to recognize a con job when it is tried on you and send them packing. Be cautious on the job today as there may be a few minor mishaps. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your love life should be noticeably picking up. If you are single you are slated to meet mr./ms right and married people will feel more drawn towards a loved one. You will do well at work, and will have a lot of great new ideas. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take advantage of your enhanced reasoning ability by addres- sing the most unpleasant areas of your life that require a logical approach. Pay attention to the hidden messages in the songs of children, many gems have been mined like this."}, {"response": 267, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Mar 26, 2000 (10:49)", "body": "wow, mine was close for yesterday. i was in such a foul mood......snapped at everybody...."}, {"response": 268, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Mar 26, 2000 (14:36)", "body": "Sweetie, you have had a really rough week...You had every reason be snap. *hugs*"}, {"response": 269, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Mar 26, 2000 (14:37)", "body": "that's what happens when you change your syntax half way through a sentence... You had every reason to be snappy last week...I hope they all realized why."}, {"response": 270, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Mar 26, 2000 (16:07)", "body": "Aries : It's the beginning of the Aries Birthday time, starting this week. Spring Equinox, the beginning of the astrological new year, the start of great things. The inception point for this whole new stuff thing. It's a great idea, and it looks really good on paper. But in Texas, even though it's supposedly \"spring\" time, it's beginning to look a little like summer according to some definitions, and that idea applies to you as well. Things are heating for Aries. Now, Mars is leaving this week, which should help improve your focus. You're not going to be quite as scattered as you have been. You're also going to feel a little tired at times, like there's just a little too much excitement going on right now. Reminds me of weekend when I was supposed to be \"off.\" It started on Saturday morning, and the pressure never let up, folks coming and going, my front door should have been a a revolving door, and I wore out a pair of boots just trying to keep up. It's going to be like that for you this week. Relax? It's a great idea. Won't happen, though. Taurus : Slowly, surely, steadily, Mars makes an entrance in the Tropical Zodiac Sign of Taurus this week. Seemingly good, too. But appearances can be deceiving, and a little extra caution is urged this week. In fact, I should have some sort of Mars Refrain worked out by now. He's an active planet, and he's going to push you to excel this week. He's also going to start trying to finger your buttons. The buttons I'm referring to are the emotional ones. He's going to reach for every last little button that he sees, and he's going to try to fire off whatever he can. Better get used to this Martian energy, because it's a common theme for a little while. Sooner or later, you're going to feel like he's right there. All I can suggest is to move like Mars does, with a degree of stealth this week. Gemini : There are some days when \"instant gratification\" just takes too long. You've got a week which is filling up just like that. Now, the good news is that there is a group of some of your co-workers, associates and friends who are willing to get together and go play. This is an important concept right now. But the problem with an important concept like \"play\" is that it just doesn't happen fast enough for your tastes. And when you're dealing with a group of folks, not all of them are going to be Gemini, and the ones who ain't Gemini just don't get your need for speed. \"There's an efficiency quotient in this, you know.\" Right, that means that you are moving at a typical Gemini rate, and the rest of the crowd is meandering along, and according to your definition, wandering around aimlessly. It's irritating, to say the least. Be patient with the rest of us this week. You'll get some of that instant gratification yet, but it won't be happening quite as fast as you like. Cancer : I like working with a chart like you've got this week. It's really a simple message. It involves one of your least favorite activities, unless you're involved a job that you really like. It's all about work this week. There is nothing else that is really peeking through the your own, personal heavens. I know that at least one dear Cancer Reader will write in and complain about this, but I'm just trying to stick the astrological basics as I understand them, and work is that central issue \ufffd this week. We'll be happy to discuss other options in another week, but this week, you need to plan on spending as much time as possible in your boat if your a fishing guide. The little problem right now, if you are a fishing guide, is that the usual places where you find work, that would be fishes, are going to have less than the usual yield. But concentration on this work related theme this week has some serious long term benefit. That's the point. Leo : Good times are right ahead. Good times and stupid people. Ever notice, no matter where you go, the most moronic of drivers seem to follow you there? I moved from North East Texas to Central Texas, and those drivers all seemed to follow me. I was visiting El Paso, and the drivers out there, obviously, weren't from there. I could tell by the number of drivers who didn't know how to drive. So you're going to get followed around by a lot of people this week who seem to be a little on the ignorant side. That's the polite way to put it. Of course, I've never been politically correct myself, I don't know why I should start now, but you're getting the idea... yes, they are following you. So you're feeling pretty good this week, and there are number of confrontations which present themselves to you. Instead of yelling at the person, instead of that one finger salute, try something a little different. Say a prayer. Pray for them. Pray that they find some brains and common sense soon. It's the best thing you can do, and you don't want to ruin your good attitude. Virgo : Things are getting better and better, moment by moment. Okay, for the Virgo who must have this measured correctly, i"}, {"response": 271, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Mar 26, 2000 (23:07)", "body": "March 27, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Stand your ground today as long as you firmly believe in what you are advocating and you will enlighten those who don't know any better. Your patience will be the one thing that most people can't fight against. Family and friends stand beside you on this. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Another Taurus in your life today will be just a little bull headed so don't try to change his or her mind today. If it is sensible and not expensive just go ahead and do it first, argue later. Works some of the time; then there is always a compromise that can be made. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may be interested in everything except your job today but do try to keep your mind on the job and don't let opportunities slip by you. Your home based business should see an increase shortly and then there will be less worries and more money. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A very tense day for you as it starts with a domestic quarrel before you leave home and gets worse from there. Try not to get upset with someone in the work place as this would not help your standing with the firm. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don't hesitate to accept a good offer today, it could make your future. Going on a trip today to please a loved one is a good thing for you as you are likely to meet someone who has been waiting for a potiential partner with your ideas to come along. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you should let your heart reach out for love. You are in need of some emotional healing which you will find in the loving arms of someone special as you meet the adver- sities of life which at this time may seem overwhelming, but they are not. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Haunting memories of a past life may be revealed to you in something you run across today as you engage in pursuit of the past through exploring ghost towns, caves, antique shops or various other activities. No matter which one you choose to do it will bring on memories. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You have been trying to pin down a loved one to a committment and today you manage to do it. The expectations of your loved one could be such as to have you in the throes of regret by nightfall. In this case you might be better off looking for a new love. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Security is your main concern today don't let poor planning cause you to lose all that you have fought so hard to win. Shopping for a new home may take a lot of your time today. Finding a one is never easy but perseverance will win out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are highly psychic this morning and you have the work going right along in no time. Reading people today may offer the opportunity to offer forgiveness that you couldn't in the past; do it and make a loyal friend for life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Find the hottest deals you can get today, drive hard bargains as money is tight and wasting it just won't do. This would be a good day to call in the carpet cleaners and let them do their thing to help you get ready for Springtime. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are surrounded today by an air of love and serenity. That is how you perceive the world even if you know a whole dif= ferent truth. keeping up this appearance will allow you to take advantage of some breaks that are likely to come your way today."}, {"response": 272, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Mar 27, 2000 (22:14)", "body": "March 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Think things over throughly today so your natural ability to lead in certain situations can give you the edge you need to stop trouble in it's tracks. Your natural charm keeps you in demand to the opposite sex. Don't let that special person down. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You will make some new friends today who will turn out to be some of your best buddies. Love is on your mind so go ahead and pop the question. If you're a gal you are going to feel like accepting. Both should think it over carefully but it looks good. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A marital upset of your spouses should get your immediate attention, keeping things calm at home should be your num- ber one priority today. Being a loving spouse can go far in in building confidence in your love. A child may need to have a talk with you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Taking care of business should be uppermost on your mind today. The business you began a months ago show signs of gaining popularity. Involve the family for a really re- sounding success. You give your employees a chance today to \"show what you've got\". LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Getting the chores out of the way is important to you today, both the old ones and the new ones, as you get ready for springtime to arrive. You could unearth something special to you today while cleaning out an old storage shed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is not a day to let waste away so buckle down to some hard work and get caught up with things that may have been let go. Do not get enamored of an exciting new person that you have just met as this could lead to infidelity and then to the divorce court, if you are already committed to some- one. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Someone may contact you today and the news may not be welcome but with your sense of outrage stirred up you will be able to right a very bad wrong to someone you care about. Children take up a lot of your time and thoughts today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Children make the best teachers as they are more open and less likely to lie to save someones feelings. You may be surprised what you can learn today about yourself. No need to get angry, just meditate on it and you will see how to change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Problems that beset you today should be handled quickly while they are small and not later after they have become mountains. Put your interest in plans for your upcoming vacation so you can relax. Dinner and a movie sounds just about right tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) People dropping in on you today spells some good times had by all as you really know how to have a party. Evening could bring some depressing news but with your strong sense of self you are able to overcome these emotions in no time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Wedding bells approach you today and you may not realize it as the introductions have just been made. This is the one so be prepared and remember, you heard it here first. Candy and flowers say a lot. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A child may need your help but you have to draw the story out for he/she does not want to disturb you with their problems. Some minor upsetting things as the day wears on but nothing you can't handle. Take the evening to rest."}, {"response": 273, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Mar 29, 2000 (13:04)", "body": "March 29, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Temptation may torment you today but you should perserver and keep clear, heeding your conscious on this matter. Be careful how you handle a sticky situation, you should take some time to listen as well as talk. A good night to have dinner out. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Spend some time relaxing today to bring back your inner equilibrium. Home is where your love is, but you may need to get away for a while to find peace. A lucky day for you, and a great one to play the lottery. Lady luck is fickle so be careful. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Do a little reading in your spare time. Chances are good you will read something that will inspire you. Do not confront a loved one today, as it may have serious ramifications. Friends will come to your rescue tonight. CANCER (June 22-July 22) With strong determination you to finally get the recognition you deserve. keeping the peace in the family helps you keep your mind on the job at hand. Your love life is also on the up side; for the married this means a rediscovery of one another. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) today you are the impatient Lion and you may say things you do not really mean. Be careful around sensitive people un- less you are ready to trash that persons friendship. At work you will be recognized for your accomplishments. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A possible love affair with someone that you recently met is possible. This is a good day to make a major purchase. Get some sound advice about the electronics you want and use your logic. Time seems to fly for you as there will be lot of activity today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Play it safe when it comes to financial deals. Hasty decisions could be your undoing. Today you should take the time to smell the roses, spend some time outdoors, with a loved one. If you do not find a way to relax you may find your nerves getting the best of you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today will be filled with adventure for you if you let it. Don't take things too seriously although some minor dis- turbances will call upon your higher logic. Take care to make the right decision, things you do today will have a long term effect. AGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a great day to start a new business venture; look deeply at the situations going on around you and you will get some worthwhile ideas luck is also in the air for you and it would be a good idea to buy some lottery tickets. Do not over indulge. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Take some time to spend outdoors. Positive things are sure to occur for you today. The stock market may be your thing; you will do well with your investments today. Your love life is looking up as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Job situations could stress you out today if you do not adopt a more thoughtful attitude toward things. Although, you shouldn't take yourself or others too seriously. Your bright ideas about money pays off for you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Give in to the temptation to start a new romance although today should also be fine for nurturing the one you have. Today looks good for you from a personal point of view. This is more likely to spring from things you do rather than sheer luck."}, {"response": 274, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Mar 30, 2000 (12:12)", "body": "April Astrology Overview Astrology Overview: This month has a doubling effect because the only guy who is really firmly in apparent retrograde motion is Pluto. Venus makes tracks hauling herself through Aries this month, and by my calculations, she actually enters Taurus, around the very end of the month (closing minutes, photo finish). So the doubling effect is that we start out with three objects in Taurus at the beginning of the month and we get six in Taurus at the very tail end of the month. Saturn is also approaching a point where he does a tight little square dance with Uranus, and that's going to make for some interesting calls on the dance floor of life. At the beginning of the month a lot of planets are visible, right after sunset. Early in the month is the best time to see this, over yonder in the western sky. More information about how these planets will double up on you is available through the web site: http://www.astrofish.net Aries: This month doesn't kick off very well, but it sure does pick up speed in a hurry. There's a great example with Texas weather, for the longest time, the days are warm but not hot, the nights are cool, and one begins to get lulled into a place where it just feels like this is a very earthly paradise. Then, one day, the wind stops blowing, the clouds are no where to be seen, and it's just plain hot. The thermometer dances up close to a 100 degrees, and the wind which was so refreshing with its moisture just leaves a sodden, humid quality to it all. It's like a summer day in Houston. Or Dallas. It's not pretty. It's not nice. It's just plain hot and humid. At least it's a wet heat. It goes from paradise to something that closely approximates a sauna, almost over night. \"Thank your lucky stars,\" I should say. This is due to Venus creeping into your sign. To be honest, she's making good time and hardly spends three weeks with you. But she does impart that sort of lazy attitude this month, that feeling that all you want to do is sit on the porch, in the shade, and watch the ice tea glass sweat. What's going to work this month is to make sure that you've got plenty of caffeine based ice, maybe throw a little honey in it too, and garnish it with a spring of mint which is growing on the patio. It tastes good, the sweetness rolls off you tongue, and the mint adds both color and flavor. You're going to need to make sure that Venus doesn't dehydrate you this month. Taurus: When the official time of \"Taurus\" gets here, you've got a boatload of heaven sent influences just rollicking through your sign. It's like living in a student ghetto -- student barrio in Texas -- and it's like your neighbors are having a party. Folks are hanging off the balconies, there is much yelling and screaming, and sometimes you hear a dull thud as a body slams into the the wall. It's all in good fun, and that's what's so important that you remember this month. All in good fun. Got that? Sure. It's easy to remember what it was like when you were wild and crazy, and now you've got the same thing happening in your life, only it's now next door, and.... and you get the idea, right? There's a party next door, and even though you think you should call the police, it would be ever so much more neighborly just to step outside, step over the couple mimicking a love scene in a movie, step over the bodies, and politely ask them to tone it down. Duck as a beer bottle comes flying out of the door. That's the trick. That's the idea. This is brought on by a number of planets in your sign, and I'll promise the planets are going to make it so you get a lot less sleep than you feel like you need this month. And there's no rest in sight. But instead of joining the party, it might be a good time to just pull a pillow over your head. Mars is causing irritations, and he's going to act as a little trigger all month long -- determined to make you lose your cool. With all the influences swimming around you right now, that's not a good idea. Gemini: At the risk of invoking one too many cliches and having my license pulled, I'll just warn you straight up: it's always darkest before the storm. That's how the expression goes, isn't it? In practical experiences, there's an eerie calm which settles in right before the first of the rain drops fall. That's what this month is like, that quiet time, that moment when the wind stops whipping everything around, that moment when the sky is full of dark rain clouds, and it's so bleak even some of the automatic porch lights are coming on. There's been a ferocious howl, during the first part of the month, and you were trying to yell over the noise of the wind -- other peoples' voices -- and now it's dead calm. Frightening, isn't it? A Gemini stuck in a vacuum like this a scary thought to begin with. Now add some silence to that, and it gets worse. There's going to be a great, torrential downpour. The little creek will become a swollen, raging torrent. The high water mark will be reached in a"}, {"response": 275, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Mar 30, 2000 (12:19)", "body": "Daily Horoscope for March 30, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Take things one at a time and all will work out for the best. Being extravagant today can cause you some worries today if you are not careful to curb those urges. Put off any shopping due to your present mood, better to stay home today and shop another time. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your heart is filled with love today! Be sure it does not distract you from important matters. Someone will come to you with an idea that may cause you great excitement and you know that is the method you have been searching for. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be seeing old friends today when you receive some unexpected news. Take a moment to check out this news be- fore acting on it. Put away worries and use this time to unwind. Ignore a small marital quarrel today and it will go away. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Nostalgia is in the air for you today and you will find yourself renewing old friendships with people from your school years. It will be fascinating to see how much everyone has changed. Domestic disputes can now become a thing of the past as you renew your vows. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Dig deeper today than you normally do and the truth will out. Once you see the truth you will also know who the bad guy is. Friends will try to talk you out of a career move but this is something that only you can decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Loving someone is an unaccountable force that would just naturally allow you to let this person back into your life; so if you are wavering, ask yourself if it is real love? Conditions improve and you decide to stay with the firm. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Sibling unrest will be the order of the day in your home but you have the matter well in hand and the kids will be friends again before the day is out. Take a few minutes in the evening to spend some quiet time with a good book or a t v show, unwind. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You have a hard time keeping up today as you are feeling a little peaked; see your doctor soon for that checkup you have been putting off, and it will serve to relieve your mind as well as help you feel better. Spend the evening relaxing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You are the only one that can succeed for yourself so all the advice in the world will not help you unless you feel it is right. Family and friends give you very little time to think today so the best thing to do is go off alone. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your children will find themselves in a turmoil and it will be extremely hard for them to make a decision today. You are the role model here so you must set the example in all you say and do. You are tempted to follow the path of least resistance; don't. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Aquarius should not get too stubborn today as that could lead to some arguments with people you love, compromise will be your bestbet to restore the peace. Teenagers may run you ragged but you givefreely of your time and energy. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't let the disagreements with your spouse cause you undue stress and anxiety as you have done all you can do and the problem will be over soon. Take a write up at work seriously today as no one is irreplaceable."}, {"response": 276, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 31, 2000 (14:33)", "body": "March 31, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Events triggered by people beyond your control will keep you on edge today. Your ability to control your world is called into question today but soon you will be back on top of everything again. Slowly things turn in your direction. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) With your personality you are not cut out to be a patient person. Today you grab for all the fun you can get when you and your friends get together. Travling to a sunny spot on vacation is just the thing to do, but keep the fun sober and clean and arrive alive. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Dual Gemini may be hit with dual troubles today, One person wants a committment and the other only wants to remain friends! The one you really want is the friendly one!! Let the first one down easy as you know in your heart it will never work, and that is the kindest thing you can do. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can make a difference in someones life today, gaining the whole hearted love and the liftime friendship which, in the past, had been lukewarm at best. Weekend fun plans will keep you both busy as can be. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone who has loved you for years and was afraid to speak now finds the freedom to make the expression clear, don't be too shocked. Your brothers and sisters needs more of your time today and you find a special joy in being with them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Take care of your health today as you are ripe for a new virus that is out. Could be just pollen, but check it out to be sure. An older member of your family, perhaps a father, invites you out of state for a visit and you start making your plans . LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You believe in sharing good times and good fortune and today is great for that after a great week at work. Don't let anyone change your future plans and dampen your spirits. You are on the right track with your money making ideas. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Give yourself a well earned reward today and buy some- thing decadent just to please yourself, forget the neighbors, let them get their own!;-). Be sure to take along your spouse and buy him/or her something but not as expensive. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You feel ill at ease today around someone you know is only there for selfish reasons, the only concern she ever shows is for her own brood. This opens your eyes and you put a stop to the sponging that has been going on lately. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Getting involved in politics could cause quite a stir at this time. Try to keep your plans a secret as long as possible and then spring it on everyone. A person you meet today could become the power behind the throne. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) An abuser, whether spousal or child abuse never changes without some some long term mental and emotional help from a professional. If this person has not had that then don't allow him/her back into your life, you could die to regret it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Someone close to you will confide some deep dark secrets to you today and you are amazed. You have wanted this person to open up to you but you did not beleive it would ever happen. Be sure you keep the confidence...every word of it."}, {"response": 277, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr  1, 2000 (12:20)", "body": "April 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your connectivity to the things that are happening around you will keep you in the lead. Plan an evening get together with family or a loved one so you can just relax and unwind. Your nerves will be delighted. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Someone tells you a secret and you are tempted to tell some- one else but after thinking it over you do not gossip as it would quickly get back to the person and you will lose a friend you have had for years. Family matters occupy your time in the evening. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Participating in fundraising affairs today will give you a chance to interact in closer contact with good friends and raise your inner self-esteem that has been flagging a lit- tle lately. Heading up a fund drive is always fun for you but be sure you don't spread yourself too thin. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You do some great work today as your thinking is highly original. You finally discover that special item that you have searched for and it is not too dear in price. Get it now as you may not be able to locate it again. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be shopping around for a computer so be sure you shop with a reputable company and keep alert for some others who would take advantage of your novice status. Take a friend with you who knows computers and prices. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Being temperamental today especially with a loved one is not the thing to do. If you are tired of this job then look for a better job before you give your notice. It is easier to find a job when you have a job. Why? I don't know. . LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is an important day for you and forgetting to ac- complish even one of the pending tasks could get quite expensive for you. A good day at work where everyone gets along with everyone else. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may go all out today to help someone and this takes a lot of tact as even getting this person to accept help will not be easy. You may have the power to make people do things your way today so use it wisely and not do everything to your own good. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Domestic matters may have you out of sorts, but be sure you don't take them to work with you. Take care that you do not step on too many toes at work today as this is not a good day for confrontations; you would only be perceiv- ed as being argumentive if you do. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) In business today you should use a good measure of your intuition to keep ahead of your competitor. You will meet someone today who will try to sweep you of your feet and this is where you will need the intuition the most; watch out for number one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) That investment opportunity that has been offered you sounds too good to be true and it probly is. Invest- igate it throughly before you grab it. Your day should be unusually quite and your progress sure and steady. An all around good day for you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A lover returns your affection and this could mean a Spring wedding coming up. Negotiations are in your favor as long as you keep your eyes on the target you are aiming for. Don't let your attention to details get sidetracked."}, {"response": 278, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Apr  2, 2000 (23:35)", "body": "April 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) There could be a lackadasical air about you today, but try not to let this get out of hand and you will be able to interact well with others. Your thoughts are on success and this depends on the push you make in that direction. You should feel great today, TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You want everything to go smoothly in your marital relation- ship and are prepared to work for it. redoing your home or having positive people in to visit will go a long way in lifting your spirits right now. Today an emphasis on harmony will be of benefit. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Some individuals may kick start a new hobby that they will find gratifying and lucrative. This could even turn into a sideline or a full fledged business. This is a good time to meditate in order to get in touch with your deepest feelings. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your attention could be directed towards your immediate environment today as you come up with several ways to make it better. Interacting with people you deal with on a daily basis, such as co-workers will go well as long as you look on them as peers and not underlings. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Try to be aware of any over possessivieness today as you could drive someone away with that attitude, especially someone who is very important to you and your life. This is a period in which you are able to make good strides in the area of personal relationships. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your business should be very important to you and maybe, with a lot of thought you will be able to find answers the answers which you have been looking for. You should have enough energy to pursue your goals today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today is favorable for learning something new; try enrol- ling in your local college or signing up for a seminar. Possibly you will meet people who come from distant points on the globe and share your news and views. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may feel inclined to pursue a new hobby which will be good for stimulating your mind and getting the ideas flow- ing again. Some individuals will find that their creativity is directed to an area of the humanities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don't try to change a loved one too drastically after the vows are made as some of these things that you would change were what drew you together in the first place. You should learn to live and let live. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) When people cooperate with you today learn to show your appreciation in approiate ways. Don't lose contact with those that have helped you in the past as they may also be helpful in future situations, by remaining in contact you are not termed a \"user\". AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If your daily obligations keep you from taking time for your self, you should try to find the time to spend on your loved ones and friends, which will allow you to create the balance between your own needs and the needs of others. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today your relationships will take on more importance and meaning for you, especially your relationships to the opposite sex. An existing affair can become more important to you. This is the time to rethink your be- havior towards others and bring understanding into your partnership."}, {"response": 279, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr  3, 2000 (23:38)", "body": "April 4, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't hang around places that your conscious tells you that you should not be there. Heed your inner voice today if you would keep yourself out of controversial situations. A good day for quiet, private pursuits. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Some good news from a distant relative makes you very happy today as things are turning out just as you had prayed they would. Give some extra attention to the family today, if you have one, or friends if you do not. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can't close your eyes to trouble and condone certain actions one day and jump on the person the next time for the same offense. That is no way to teach someone under your charge or care. Doing so can cause a loss of re- spect and esteem in that persons eyes. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Have a care today when interacting with family or friends as they are not much inclined to give you sympathy when you pout or sulk. Put those feelings from you and, like my dear old Mum use to say, \"hold your head up if you die hard and grin and bear it\". LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Lions should guard against the traits of all for self today, (most of you have overcome this since childhood), and think and work of and for the good of others. A way to do this is to work to help the underprivileged in your area. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The thoughtful acts you have performed for others lately will long be remembered by those who know you well. You are a good example of a caring individual. Don't let your criticism get you in trouble with someone you love. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The job that you gave up everything for and left town to take is working out well for you. Soon you will be able to purchase your new home and send for your loved ones. Making new friends is easy for you as people naturally lean on you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) As a Scorpio your well recorded 'drives' will be channeled in the direction of your work, and accomp- lishing the goals that you have set for yourself. With unswerving attention to the job at hand you make great strides in that direction today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A wandering eye will not get you into trouble today, as long as it is only your eye that wanders! If you step over the line today the repercussions could reach all the way to the divorce court and that is a big price to pay for a little bit of fun. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Having friends is about one of the most important aspects of life...but, you have to be a friend to have one. When your friend needs some help from you, and it is something that you can do or af- ford, you are honor bound to help out as much as possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Trying to be Earth Mother or Universal Father to everyone you meet that is in need will soon drain both you and your resources; learn where to call a halt. You can do this by taking a more logical approach rather than always leading with your heart, (or your chin). PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Putting yourself in an awkward situation today may be easier that you think; open mouth, insert foot, (hello, toes!). Be careful what you say today and who you say it to, make no promises that you are not dead bang sure that you will keep."}, {"response": 280, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Apr  4, 2000 (20:11)", "body": "this is a true statement (gemini) and one i can be found guilty of. luckily, the pisces AM takes care to make sure i'm aware of the fact that i do this. and yes, he also sticks the foot in the mouth during this process. and he did make a promise to me, let's see if he keeps it *wink*"}, {"response": 281, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr  5, 2000 (07:11)", "body": "Anyone feeling like grabbing and posting today's 'scope (what a delegator, right?)."}, {"response": 282, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr  5, 2000 (14:38)", "body": "April 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may not think a certain person is listening when you offer your helpful advice today but they really are. You would be surprised at how much your views are respected about this matter. You have changed a life and may never know it. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A good day to go over the family finances with your spouse. Don't get sidetracked as you need to iron out some of the more nagging problems that keep cropping up for your two. Don't forget how well it works to compromise; a miracle of negotiation! GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Todays relationship developments with a loved one may not be all that you had hoped for and you have decided to call it quits. Talking a with friend is a welcome outlet for your pent up emotions because you can tell a trusted friend when you can't tell to anyone else. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The less you worry the better things will be, dwelling on problems have a way of drawing that very thing or action into your life. Today your mind will be focused on job related worries and concern over your future with the present company. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a day designed for relaxation, and with you in mind. You are in for some delightful times today as you and the family load up the car and take off to spend those vacation days you have been anxiously awaiting in the sand and sun. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Getting things finished today looks like a piece of cake since you are spending the day alone in peace and solitude. Don't bank on it! Visits from friends and relatives will plaque you most of the day if you allow it. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You and your spouse work well together today after the battle is over. It is only a minor tiff and is soon settled. The family should spend some time together and share some good times. Enjoy the day, there is no reason not to. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is a good time to make a major purchase for your family, such as a family car, and you are likely to come across some good bargains today. Evening will find you having dinner with friends as you celebrate the birth of someone close to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A social function today is a great success for you as you are introduced to someone who will prove to be important to your life. You may find that things go your way today and people are quick to agree with you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Get the heavy work load out of the way this morning so your decks will be cleared for handling all the small nagging little things that you are designated to, (oh, goody!), take care of today. Take heart you are only there for eight hours. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Try to save a little time alone for yourself today. You will find that as you treat people that is the way they will treat you in kind; the old golden rule still works. Pointing a finger at others causes four of your own fingers to point back at you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Stick with your usual plans for your business practices and making new goals for yourself that you are able to meet. Financial arrangements should work out in your favor today. Try not to go too deep into debt."}, {"response": 283, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr  7, 2000 (13:22)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't let yourself become aggravated with someone today be- cause in your state of tiredness and nerves you will not be able to control the harsh words that you will both regret. Afternoon will find you slowing down a little and your nerves leveling out. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) With so many supportive people around you, you are not likely to stay in your present depressing state of af- fairs for very long. A ray of hope enters your life today and you at last see light at the end of your tunnel. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Keep informed about the progress of a someone to whom you may have more than the usual interest in, especially a handicapped person. Your position at work is secure so any thought about going out and finding another should be dropped. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Finishing up projects or chores one at a time today may be the thing that keeps you out of trouble at home. Use your intuition to help someone through a bad time today. Clean up your act before the chickens come home to roost. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be careful how you verbalize your feelings today as others will be super sensitive, but not to your own particular personal problems, and why add loss of friendships to your burden? Things take a turn for the better in the evening. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You are the type to bounce back on your feet in the face of adversity and loss so that the losses are kept at a minimum. There is nothing you like better than a chal- lenge, unless of course, it is overcoming a problem. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Getting everything necessary taken care of early today has given you a much appreciated breather from the pres- sures of your day. This would be a good day to put that spare time to some good rest and relaxation. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Getting used to a new job will take some time so don't expect miracles right off the bat from an employee who may be having some difficulties at this time, and even though you wish too help, you are only able to point this person in the right direction. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) At this late date, the issue of moving should be put on the shelf until after income tax season just to be sure the move will not do you in financially. Career decisions you make now could have lasting effects. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Best to avoid people for most of the day that does not seem to have their head on straight. A quarrelsome, disagreeable friend may not be simply a boor, he or she may have some personal problems that they cannot talk about. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You have spent a lifetime helping others and find today that you are the one in need of help, but you are not the type that will ask for it. An intuitive friend will see your problem and put forth the effort to help. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Even though you are disappointed by your invitation being turned down by a special person why not ask a relative to accompany you to the luncheon? He/she may be more than happy to come and take part in your honors. Copyright 2000 by Pulse Direct, Inc. All rights reserved."}, {"response": 284, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr  7, 2000 (23:55)", "body": "April 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) As we approach the millennium you will find your psychic powers increasing your awareness to a point of practically reading other peoples minds. This could cause some a measure of fear so it would be a good idea not to let them know how well you can actually do this. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Financial meetings and business associates will demand most of your time today as you get everything prepared for your debut on the web with your very own business. Meeting with like minded individuals will also give you a boost. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today there is a good chance that you will meet a person that is interested in not only investing in your business but is also great at bookeeping and can be invaluable to you and your company. Out of town visitors will warm your heart tonight. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Friends and relatives may tend to take advantage of your good nature and your pocket book if you don't wise up fast. There will be some who really need help and you are smart enough to see which ones they are and you act accordingly. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The round of job applications that you and your spouse have been putting in finally pays off as you are notified to come in for interviews. When the dust settles you will have seve- ral offers to choose from. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A teenager looks on you as his/her mentor and role model so this is an ideal time to step into that position and rescue this person from his/her ways. It is never too late to stop a habit and you will definitely make a difference. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Give everybody a break and close up shop early today. The epitome of logical thinking and organization should never be guilty of last minute planning!! You will have a day full of surprising developments at work. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your vacation may catch you in the right mood as you will be taking a special trip with the family or friends. A minor problem, perhaps a spat with the loved one may threaten to cut your trip short but you find an ingenious way to solve it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Nose to the grindstone will go far to convince the powers that be that your job is very important to you. An in- tended move is best handled today when you will be able to find many willing hands to help you out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Try stating right out what you can and cannot do, or will or will not, as this clears the air for you to move for- ward with your life and your ambitions. Making promises you can't keep just to restore the peace would be the worse thing you could do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A day of problems that you could probably have done with- out but, you must cope and cope you do. Employees could be a source of irritation for you. You could be in for a 'Peyton Place' type of situation if you let them go unchecked. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your new business is off to a flying start but you are going to have to get more organized with record keeping. Advice is cheap today so be sure you examine it well be- fore you take it as gospel and go with it; you have some good ideas of your own, use them well. Copyright 2000 by Pulse Direct, Inc. All rights reserved."}, {"response": 285, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 10, 2000 (00:56)", "body": "April 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today Lady Luck has a big smile for you as for as work and job related matters go, most everything could very well go just the way you want it. This could be a wonderful evening for pledging your love to that special someone that you plan to have around for a long time. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You and the spouse will feel especially close to one another and, believe it or not, the kids will be good as gold. This is a great day to apply for financing of all kinds since your magnetism is so strong that people have a hard time saying no to you today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is a day of progress, especially regarding work. Today an unusual job offer could be very interesting to you but it will mean moving to a new state. Chances are that is exactly what you have been wanting to do and if so...go for it! CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today being away from home at the wrong time could cause you to miss a very important call. A vague feeling could bother you when asked to go somewhere; don't go...listen to the in- ner voice and you will wind up much better off for it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Creative work is met with approval today and some may even find a raise coming their way. Making plans for a special outing has you all agog. You are quick on thr up take dur- ing some business negotiations today where you will shine. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A hunch you have today concerning your financing couldn't be more on target. Try to go with the best equipment you can afford if you can, as the older things are more likely to break down. Children demand, and get attention tonight. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Being resourceful in your defeating a problem is the right thing today and you will prove to be successful. You and your spouse are in tune today as you make some long range plans for your future together. A nice evening for a quiet, private dinner. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) If you are into the stock market then this would be a good time to listen to the inner man (or woman), if you are told 'no', it would pay to listen. Your psychic abilities are extra strong today and this could lead you to some really good investments. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Though you find yourself overly busy with your home based business you will find that you need some quiet time alone to work out some of the rougher spots. Evening favors mak- ing plans with your spouse for buying a home. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This mornings business proceeds at an acceptable pace as you bring just the right motivation to your employees. This will extend into your interactions with a teenager; just be sure you do not let this person know that he/she is being manipulated. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Business moves are favored now and your career will take a leap forward due to some behind the scenes help that you are unaware of. You and a loved one could be making travel plans today and those matters will progress smooth- ly as you are both in agreement. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your are keenly aware that others have feelings and needs today and you are amazingly sensitive to these as you interact with them. Metaphysical things and books will capture your interest today as you stumble on a few that you have never seen before."}, {"response": 286, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Apr 11, 2000 (14:49)", "body": "April 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your energy levels aren't as high as they might be and you would rather stay at home because the situation at work has gotten so out of hand that you are afraid that conflicts will erupt which you don't feel up to right now. At present you are more apt to criticize, which doesn't make you especially popular with your colleagues or with your boss. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today the opportunity is greater for making new friends. Relationships with those close to you are likely to be more harmonious and so this is a good time to engage in social activities, particularly at your home. This is also a good time to work on any unresolved area of your emotional life, as you should be more accepting of being able to address any issue here. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your sexual energy may be higher than usual. You might be drawn to others as you do not want to feel isolated. Any- one with whom you counsel with is a strong candidate. However, try not to overdo the need to appease certain people. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today can initiate a struggle between the conscious will and the spiritual will. Try to get in touch with your higher self and create a balance with your conscious will. Above all, be honest, consistent and humble as the situation demands. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This could be a day of some contrast. One moment things seem OK, but the next, they are turned around creating confusion and uncertainty. Others may see some of your statements as idealistic perceptions that are impractical. Certain in- dividuals are prone to manipulation and it induces a greater self-deception, either by yourself or others. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Conflicts can develop which you may not be able to handle. It may be that you tend to escape in daydreams and feel like you need to \"numb\" yourself. But don't panic, if you have never had problems with drugs or alcohol, you aren't going to develop any now. This is merely a description of a general tendency. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Generally one can say that your present perspective tends to exclude others. If that is true you should withdraw today and devote yourself to studying Astrology or some other type of alternative science which serves to provide insights into oneself. Grant your body a day of rest. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) At this point your will and life energy will meet up with your emotional world and you will find out to what extent your ambitions are in tune with your feelings. You will have a few days to check out your subliminal emotional level. But never fear, this is not anything Earth shat- tering. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Other people may confront you in order to test your comfort level between your inner character and outer temperament. Many different kinds of events may occur, but if your self- esteem and self-awareness is sufficient, you are unlikely to experience conflict with others. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may find yourself taking part in some public or family affairs. Within such a group, you could play a leading role. This is an important time for cooperative matters. There is also a possibility that you will encounter an individual that can assist in furthering your spiritual growth. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You should feel good today, both psychologically and physically. This combines to form a renewed optimism, greater cheer and humor. Hence, you are ready to take in new experiences of life. For some, it may involve the law, whether man made or natural. Take care not to over indulge in this energy. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today strong ego powers are at work. These could be useful for a new project and should be put to constructive use. Physically you are in good shape and should engage in some type of physical activity to avoid becoming nervous and edgy because this can lead to senseless arguments"}, {"response": 287, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 12, 2000 (00:09)", "body": "April 12, 2000 - Wednesday ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A time to use restraint, particularly if your inner desires have a tendency to be in conflict with your ego. Today is a test of how you project your motivations. Therefore, people will enter your life, or events are likely to occur, that will test this validity. If assertion is called for, it should only be used when absolutely necessary. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) As always, a loving assertion is far better than any irate over-assertion. If necessary, channel excessive physical energies through exercise. Meditate or exercise to obtain a balance between the mind, body and spirit. Martial arts and Tai chi are an excellent exercise. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Being overwhelmed by your own energy, you feel nervous and edgy as circumstances prohibit their adequate expression. It may be that you are too concentrated on yourself. It would be nice if you would take part in communal activities and place some of your excess energy at the disposal of friends and family. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you are feeling great and are looking out at the world optimistically. Everything you have to do today will be a success because it is just that kind of day. Things will center around expansion today. At the mom- ent you probably want to do something extraordinary and are dreaming about exotic places. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today should prove interesting in experiencing new adventures and new friends. Such activities can be enlightening and exciting, which could lead to some creative changes in your lifestyle or immediate environment. This could invoke an intellectual, or feeling free, influence. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you should get out and do something completely averse to your usual style, because you are ready for it. This is just the kind of thing which is needed. It should remind you that the positive and unexpected things in life are there to be enjoyed. Flexibility should be the motto. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you generally make a positive impression on every- body making it easy for others to get along with you. Spend the evening in pleasant company and watch out that you don't show your conceit, although today no one will hold it against you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You have your own variety of \"healthy egotism\" and you could meet up with influential people who will support you. This will enable you to approach your work with plenty of confidence whereby you won't hide your light under a bushel. This radiance will help you make an impression at public appearances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Physical activity is advised in order to channel height- ened physical energies. Your desires and conscious will are more in harmony at this time, so you should be able to work well with other people. Although your assertive- ness will be strong, it is unlikely that you want to become aggressive or agitated. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may be subjected to a test of your confidence or that which motivates you. Improper motives may be challenged, yet proper motives will be reinforced. A challenging ef- fect could be felt if you have been holding back on doing something. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This could be a day of high mental energy with lots of talking or writing. The interchange with most people should be quite successful. Any important ideas that you have will be presented with greater clarity. This is a good time to perform an audit on your activities and goals. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Are changes necessary and do you need to enlist the assistance of others? Unless contradicted elsewhere, this is a good time for negotiating favorable deals and travel. Attendance at a literary event could prove to be stimulating due to your receptivity with study right now. Copyright 2000 by Pulse Direct, Inc. All rights reserved."}, {"response": 288, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 12, 2000 (23:08)", "body": "April 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your imagination and inspiration is likely to be more active. There could be feelings of empathy which you might not even recognize if the energies you absorb are melded with your own psyche. If possible, try to avoid taking drugs or alcohol for a day or so. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The event or experience in which your emotions are revealed in public is more likely during this day. Of course, it is far better that such emotions are well received, so if you have a tendency to react, try to be more responsible for your emotions. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This can be a time when your feelings are more aroused concerning social issues. You may not be aware of the significance of such changes, but others may. Some individuals may act in a more unconventional manner, wanting to know the truth about the feelings of someone else. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today your creativity and loving way of caring about people will be emphasized. Although you appreciate being the center of attention, you don't just take, but also like to give. Today you should be feeling great and be getting a lot of attention especially from members of the opposite sex. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) At times, certain unconscious feelings may surface that causes you to act in a more secretive manner, in order to hide certain feelings from others. This occurs if you sense that others will not accept you if they found out. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Certain feelings of nostalgia may have a focus during these few days. If this is so, it is a good time to meditate in order to get in touch with such feelings as to why they are so strong. On the other hand, you may want to simply relax in the quite of your home. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a time when you may discuss and explore the deeper emotional needs of you and your partner. This may occur due to a variety of reasons, from a desire to be closer or because of some conflict. The overall goal here is essentially to enhance the balance in a relationship. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You should have a heightened sense of good feelings during this day. This might extend to an avoidance of adventure or serious activities, in preference for being comfortable in a nurturing environment. You are more likely to seek warm, affable people. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you will need to exercise some degree of care with your level of physical work. There may be little gains made with a lot of effort. You will also need to exercise some degree of patience, particularly if you have been accumulating any stress or frustration with your job, home or relationships. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may experience an emotional period when you feel noticeably in tune with the life around you. As such, you are more able to become emotionally involved in what you are doing. This is a great time to naturally get in touch with your deepest feelings, perhaps through meditation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Contact with other people are favored today, especially members of the opposite sex. This is because you are more at ease. Therefore, it is a good time to engage in social activities, particularly within the home. Your feelings and vitality are in greater harmony, so you should be able to perform a little better than usual. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You can be vulnerable to emotional upheavals that threaten or test your inner security. Avoid trying to control some- one else's emotions. If your emotions are over stimulated, you are liable to outbursts of feeling. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 289, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 14, 2000 (15:19)", "body": "April 14, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today harmonious powers are at work which could be useful for a new project. At the moment you have a lot of good ideas for putting them to constructive use without creating stress. Physically, you are in good shape and you won\ufffdt let the day go by without physical exertion. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may be too wrapped up in your own objectives that if you are too introspective, conflicts with others may arise, especially with managers or those in authority. If conflicts do arise, try to learn from the situation. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you are creative and are unusually friendly and don't mind being the center of attention. To avoid taking too much you make a special effort to give as well. This would be a good day for a party. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A time when you should find it easy to reach agreement with others. Some new friends or romance is possible. Your popu- larity can be enhanced. With this kind of flow, it is a good time to patch up any outstanding difficulties in any relation- ship, but only if you remain conscientious and open. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your spirited mind will stimulate your imagination allowing you to catch on to, or express ideas. The freedom side wants to balance individuality against the expectations and needs of others. Creative changes in lifestyle and in your im- mediate environment can be initiated at this time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your confidence and vitality could be high today. You will be able to organize and gather resources as required. As such, your relationship with managers and peers also shows some favor. Your personality can be utilized to the full, especially if it is undemonstrative. Your direction should also be clearer. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This day is especially suited for setting your own goals and starting to realize them. You have your own variety of \"healthy egotism\" and you could meet up with influen- tial people who will support you. This will enable you to approach your work with plenty of confidence. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This could be a day in which any ideas that you have will be viewed with greater clarity. This high mental energy should enable a successful discourse with most people. Writing is also favored, so if nothing else is pressing, write a letter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Attendance at a literary event could prove to be stimulating due to your receptivity with study right now. Today is a good day to confide in others, and therefore you will communicate with others more than usual, but will do your best to avoid stress. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This is not a time to gamble, for you could easily over- ndulge yourself. Therefore, try to maintain a balance during this time. Look for warning signs that you may be stepping over the line. Act with optimism and humility. Today you feel your strength, but don't see the world very positively. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Just because you are good at convincing others that you are able to handle everything, doesn't make it true. Sometimes you may seem arrogant and act too spontaneously because you are too sure of yourself. Even if you find it difficult, it is important to allow other people enough space or one day you will pay the price. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be confronted by people who challenge your objectives in the outer world. Conflicts with others may arise, especially with managers or those in author- ity. If conflicts do arise, try to learn from the situation, and don't be too demoralized. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 290, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 14, 2000 (22:45)", "body": "April 15, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A time of transitory introspection, inhibition, or even depression if you are not sufficiently in touch with your feelings. Somehow, the universe presents you with situations that will test the level of your consolidated emotions. This is a time for serious thinking and meditation. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may experience a higher than average perception due to quicker thinking. Your ability to reach decisions, and ersuade others, will be heightened. This is a good time to verbalize your inner feelings with greater ease. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your emotions may be more consolidated, so it is easy to help those in need and provide good advice. Your patience seems to be higher, so you should be able to accomplish much more. This is a good time to meditate on your inner development. CANCER (June 22-July 22) For a few hours, you may become moody and possibly say things without forethought. If you feel restless, do not worry, for this is a time for psychological and emotional readjustment. Perhaps you need to balance the rational and emotional mind. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a time that may test your feelings of independence. You may feel that some people are trying to clip your wings. Some of these transits may invoke a reaction towards some form of philosophy, or even invite questions. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This may be a good time to withdraw into the personal security of being alone with a close friend or lover. This is because you may over react to the emotional influences of the outside world. Within your personal space, get in touch with your emotions. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a time to take care that you do not overreact emotionally to others, particularly with women. The conscious will of the Sun confronts the emotions depicted by the Moon. Thus your actions could be over- active if there is insufficient balance between your emotions and your conscious will. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It may be that you should be wary of your intuition during this transit. Thus, postpone decisions until you can be sure of them. If this is a confusing time, meditate on clarity. Sometimes, new experiences and perceptions arise. A sense of wanting to get involved in some new venture may occur. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may feel the need for some excitement and fun. This is not usually over-the-edge, so it is possible to more readily influence others. Your originality, inventiveness and creativity can be higher than usual. This can be a time of constructive change. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Mood swings or emotional tension will unsettle you if sub-conscious impulses seem to re-emerge. Try to avoid lobbing emotional hand grenades, or over reacting, as you can easily be the emotional loser in any dispute. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) For a brief moment, you may experience impulsiveness, irritability, or irrational feelings. It is as if you seem more prone to take offense and become easily frustrated. Before reacting, try to determine if you are just more sensitized. Meditate on loving kindness. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You should be more cheerful and generous right now. Cooperation with others is easier and perhaps you feel like being with close friends. This transit can assist in providing a greater understanding of other people."}, {"response": 291, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Apr 16, 2000 (23:45)", "body": "April 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) For a brief moment today, you may experience impulsiveness, irritability, or irrational feelings. It is as if you seem more apt to take offense and become easily frustrated. Try to stay reasonably calm. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you will have a brief period of emotional happiness, with a keen sense of anticipation. You may also feel a lit- tle more optimistic than usual as you are able to interact more easily with your peers. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your feelings are vibrant and probably need appeasing! Therefore, this wonderful energy is favorable for ro- mance and love. Any long term relationship will probably be destined for success as your choosing the right time and the right person will be better than most today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) There could be a feeling of wanting to break free of any negative emotions today. The more emotional individual may experience mood swings. If you feel emotionally tense, go for a walk. Focus and discipline may be difficult for a few hours. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a time to avoid acting maliciously towards someone you consider warrants it. It is also a time to avoid un- savory areas and angry people. It won't be easy to get along with you during this time because you think you have to con- trol everything, Try to adopt a more live and let live at- titude. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Certain challenges may briefly arise in your family or with those whom you share an intimate relationship. These people are not deliberately antagonizing you, it may be that you are more sensitive to certain statements or actions today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your inner feelings may need special attention right now, and you may express your emotions excessively in close relationships with others. This transit could indicate some extravagance, so take care with purchases and food or drink that you take. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This may be a good time to withdraw into the personal security of being alone with a close friend or lover. This is because you may over react to the emotional influences of the outside world. Within your personal space, get in touch with your emotions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you could encounter difficulties if you work towards realizing your personal goals without re- gard to its effect on others. If your ego gets to be too big, others will make sure you pay the price for it. Even if you have a lot of self confidence at the moment. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If your desires and conscious will are in balance, you should be able to work towards objectives and work well with your peers and those in authority. This is also a time to re-assert any position of authority that you have, both personally and/or with certain people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Through cooperation, high energy and the joy you bring to work, you can serve as an example to your co-workers. You have the potential to take on pro- jects which you have been wanting to do for a long time. Then you will stand behind your activities completely. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) At present you have unbelievable energy reserves at your disposal. It should not be difficult for you to assert yourself or at least prevent yourself from being exploited or oppressed. If you don't give your energies free reign at the cost of others, there shouldn't be any problems within your group."}, {"response": 292, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 17, 2000 (23:30)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may have some confusion or unpredictable experiences today so try to test understanding and appreciate where others are coming from. If assertion is called for, it should only be used when absolutely necessary. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) As always, a loving assertion is far better than any irate over-assertion. If necessary, channel excessive physical energies through exercise. If you are only out to assert your ego, people will avoid you and you will end up feeling dissatisfied. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Make sure that you get a chance to relax. That would help you because if you let your relationships get too intense, conflicts can develop which you may not be able to handle. It may be that you need some time to yourself today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you should get out and do something completely averse to your usual style, because you are ready for it. This is just the kind of thing which is needed for you to fulfill your goals. It should remind you that the positive and unexpected things in life are there to be enjoyed. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your vitality is likely to be higher than usual today. This is a good time to assess your activity in certain projects and goals. Those that are not worth pursuing may need to be re-structured or abandoned. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today is a good day to confide in others, and therefore you will communicate with others more than usual, while doing your best to avoid stress. Seeing your position clearly helps you to explain it to others. You work better because you have no problems drawing on your power of concentration. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Todays conflict emanates from someone in authority, and you may perceive this individual as misusing their power. It is important to remain calm and diplomatic. You may also be tested on some past event, or the reliability of a mechanical device. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The opportunity to act on personal desires may need some self-control. Thus, you will benefit from the assistance of others. Your desires and conscious will are in balance, so you should be able to work well with other people. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today strong powers are at work which could be useful for a new project. At the moment you are having a lot of good ideas for using them. Your own physical energy is abundant and it would be a shame if it wasn't adequately expressed. You are not just concerned with asserting yourself so others will enjoy working with you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Disruptions are possible today, whether they are mechanical breakdowns, restrictions or disagreements. A few people may be accident prone, but it is important to know that we create accidents, they don't just happen. The reason may be obscure but you can find the answer within yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If you think that the offer from a friend to do something unusual today doesn't fit in with your usual way of doing things, then think twice before declining, because inside you crave to break off with conventions. Be aware that this is all about flexibility. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The kind of experiences that you may be subjected to today can depend on a variety of factors. Events that occur tend be either a test, or, an initiating energy designed to invoke change. Today your daily exercise run might take you into a new romance."}, {"response": 293, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 17, 2000 (23:32)", "body": "These are for week ending 04/21/2000 Copywrite Notice These horoscopes are the exclusive property of Astrology Online and may not be used by any one (other than for viewing purposes on this site) without the express, written permission of owner. All infringements of this copywrite will be pursued to the limits of the law. Hit \"Refresh\" or \"reload\" on your browser if date is not current. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 19) Your emotions can be a little more forceful during this brief transit. Because of this, you may be more self-centered, which can lead to some difficulties in relationships. On the other hand, if you are in touch with your emotions and your self esteem is high, there should not be any significant stress or emotional challenge. Your dreams could help you through what may prove to be a worrisome week. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) For a brief moment, you may experience impulsiveness, irritability, or irrational feelings. It is as if you seem more prone to take offense and become easily frustrated. Try not to over react, and if you do, cool down and calm your feelings, don't forget to appologize while you are at it. Meditate on your dreams this week as you may come up with some surprises!. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your emotional feelings are likely to be heightened in a comfortable way. Being around people who possess a certain degree of emotional sensitivity should make you feel contented. This company is more likely to be of the opposite sex, who will find you more responsive during this brief transit. Dreams are fuzzy and not too informative. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) One of the common effects of this transit is a light dose of paranoia. You seem sensitive as to whether people like you, or feel guilty or inferior in some way. If you are experiencing a longer term emotional transit, this brief transit could initiate the vulnerability that leads to tears. Avoid drugs and alcohol! Pay close attention to your dreams as they are vivid this week. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You could be a little more erratic, eccentric or rebellious during this week. This may be due to the fact that your mind is quicker than usual, which could result in some impatience. Feelings of de ja vue can occur during this this week. You should be able to interact well with others. Your dreams will keep you entertained for the week. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Although much will depend on your general emotional state, your emotions should be working well with your physical energy. If your feelings are already well integrated with that of your conscious mind, your relationship with other people should be congenial. Your physical vitality may be suffering. As such, avoid surgery or excessive use of that part of the body which is ruled by your natal Sun sign. Pay attention to a dream about midweek, it could answer your question. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) This rather brief transit could be marked by some individual, perhaps a woman, who seems to be working at cross purposes. It is not as though this individual is deliberately antagonizing you, the universe is simply presenting a challenge. It could be that you need to apply the necessary patience and attention. Avoid becoming impulsive and illogical. Dreams are of a precognitive nature. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) During this time, your attention may be focused on items of a personal nature and the things that you value. You may find yourself becoming more involved in discussions concerning one's sense of values. If Mercury is under stress in this house, you should defer most forms of purchases. This is because your mind may not be clear of all of the necessary facts. Your dreams can lead the way to success if you meditate on them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Your mind could be directed towards business around the home, so communication with others may be dulled somewhat. You may have nostalgic thoughts regarding certain events. As your thoughts are directed inwardly, it could be a good time to link past conditioning to your present situation. You may experience a more vivid past life under hypnosis. Pay attention to your dreams as one may introduce you to your guardian angel. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Your mind could be directed more towards recreational activities this week such as games and entertainment. Your communication may even be more direct than usual, so be careful that you do not tell it too much \"like it is,\" and offend other peoples' sensitivity. Be sure to maintain a listening ear to people, and avoid over projecting your thoughts. A few good dreams that you will be able to remember. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This week is a good time to test understanding with partners and close friends regarding any matter at hand. The benefits not only provide the balancing energy of this house, but also stimulates your mind in a conducive manner. Negotiations are also favored, as are contracts, providing you keep a cool head during the process. Your dreams may give you a good stock market tip"}, {"response": 294, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 17, 2000 (23:42)", "body": "Guess I won't be posting those weeklies anymore...I just read the comment at the top and I don't want to be raided..."}, {"response": 295, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (10:23)", "body": "Business around the home, I'm heading to my rent house right now. I'll have to read the rest of Spring from there."}, {"response": 296, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (10:26)", "body": "The Quail house that is, trouble brewing. Situation."}, {"response": 297, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (14:24)", "body": "Fingers crossed for you, Terry...sending beams and good vibes of Aloha and peace. Keep us posted. I worry about you!"}, {"response": 298, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (21:21)", "body": "It's sorting itself out ok so far, you already know because we talked on dialpad a bit ago."}, {"response": 299, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (21:44)", "body": "Yes...I am much relieved to know that. Make that little room into a chapel or library...gotta change the vibes in there!"}, {"response": 300, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (21:48)", "body": "Yep, well, we'll just take our time and make a good pick."}, {"response": 301, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 19, 2000 (21:58)", "body": "Good. It must be very difficult to figure out what is inside the character of new renters..."}, {"response": 302, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Apr 20, 2000 (00:39)", "body": "April 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Generally, there can be a need to project your sense of will unheeded, often in the form of recreation and pleasure. How- ever, it is important that you maintain your sense of duty. This is a good time to meditate in order to get in touch with your deepest feelings. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Due to a natural charge of energy at this time, the opport- unity exists to succeed more easily than at other times. This does not imply that you should ignore your limitations and abilities, for if you are misguided on this, you will quite likely fail. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A slight unpredictable event can occur, which can place a snag in your plans. You may feel some level of guilt, or have your conscience nudge you. This can be a time of constructive change. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your feelings can be a little more intense and energized right now. You may feel like watching a mystery movie, or perhaps discussing something related to the mysterious and supernatural. An unusual event may occur that colors your perception. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may unconsciously stir certain feelings in someone else. Be sensitive to the emotional needs of others, and if neces- sary, be consistent. Try to be aware of being too accepting. This is also a great time to socialize. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You should have a heightened sense of good feelings today. This might extend to an avoidance of adventure or serious activities, preferring to be comfortable in a nurturing environment. You are more likely to seek warm, affable people who will find you responsive. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Take care that you do not engage in certain excesses. This should not be a difficult day, but there can be the occasional conceited, cocky or vain mannerism shown. Only make promises when you know you can keep them. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Sympathetic feelings and greater affection are typical for today. This, together with having a more cheerful manner will favor the entertaining of others in your home. New experiences and perceptions arise. A sense of wanting to get involved in some new venture may occur. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is also a good time to work on any unresolved area of your emotional life, as you should be more accepting of being able to validate and address such issues. You could feel the need to become emotionally involved in what you are doing right now. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A moment of extroversion. For an hour or two, you could project your emotions more prominently. Much of how today goes depends on the extend to which you can normally handle your emotions. The greater your ability to deal with your emotions, the more you will be able to relate to the feel- ings of others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may experience an emotional period when you feel notice- ably in tune with the life around you. As such, you are more able to become emotionally involved in what you are doing. This is a time to naturally get in touch with your deepest feelings, perhaps through meditation. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may feel extravagant and a little proud today. Portray honest feelings, and only make promises when you know you can keep them. Harmonious feelings and greater affection are yours for the asking. You might feel more nurturing and even consider some redecoration. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 303, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 21, 2000 (19:28)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is often a time when you can readily project yourself well within some group or family circle. You should feel close to certain individuals today and enjoy some joint activity. If you are ready, and other factors support it, you will likely encounter an individual that can assist in furthering your spiritual growth. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you have something to confide and therefore will communicate more than usual. You can see your position clearly and explain it understandably to others. You will work effectively because you have no problem draw- ing on your power of concentration. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Because you may be prone to egotism and should watch out especially that your colleagues and your boss aren't taken back. Don't be too demanding, but always be aware of the value of your skills. It may be best to stay in the background and put off impending decisions. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Financial matters are also favored, either negotiating or finalizing outstanding deals. You will gain great satisfaction in beautifying or enhancing your immediate environment as well. Today you are feeling great, which has something to do with the charming way you treat members of the opposite sex. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Generally one can say that your present perspective of reality tends to exclude others. If that is true, then you should withdraw for today and devote yourself to the study of Astrology or another kind of alternative science, which will bring you insights. Grant your body a day of rest. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) As the center of attention, you treat everyone especially affectionately. Go to the theater or a concert, buy your- self something nice. Today you won't be prone to overdo things. This would be a good day for a party, where you can meet people in a relaxed atmosphere. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If this is a day in which the plans of other people conflict with yours, it is likely that you are being tested. Often, the conflict emanates from someone in authority, and you may perceive this individual as misapplying their power. It is important therefore, to remain calm and diplomatic. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is a good day to break some of the veils between physical reality and the greater reality in order to gain some spiritual understanding. You sensitivity and sense of altruism will be higher than usual. Certain empathic feelings may also be experienced. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today your family and home environment will be a source of strength to you. Recognition of the value of a plea- sant home may motivate you to visit your parents. The search for the warmth of trusted people stifles your desire to appear in front of large crowds or to brag at work to attract attention to yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Probably this is a great time to assert yourself against competition or to call attention to your strengths, al- though you prefer to sit back and observe what's going on. Maybe you will get close to your family and go on an outing together. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you will need to exercise some degree of humility so as not to allow your thinking to dominate a situation. By eing receptive and compromising, you will be able to work better with others. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) If this is a day in which power struggles arise, or a breakdown in a relationship occurs, it is possible that you have insufficient balance in these areas. It is important therefore, to understand the nature of this, rather than allow some unwise action to impede your growth."}, {"response": 304, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Apr 21, 2000 (20:22)", "body": "Hmmmm. Not very relevant today."}, {"response": 305, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 21, 2000 (20:57)", "body": "Mine has lately...amazing! How did they know?! And the men also involved had theirs played out with the transit negativity for one and support from the other one. Excellent results all round for me. Got something settled which should have been settled a year ago or longer...!"}, {"response": 306, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (10:32)", "body": "Good!"}, {"response": 307, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (13:48)", "body": "...Yup! It will not easily go away, however; we \"discussed\" it heatedly last night about time to go to sleep and was not a fun time. The guy has lousy timing, but he is making me more and more independent of need to have him around. Who needs the aggravation. Life is too short!"}, {"response": 308, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (15:30)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) The reason may be obscure, and it might be necessary to consult a psychic or an astrologer to understand the bigger picture of why certain events occur. An even better way is to find the answer within yourself, as we all have the ability to tap into a greater consciousness of understanding. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) With meditation and inner understanding, you will gain much insight. Your inspiration is also likely to be more active as a result. This is a good day to break some of the veils between physical reality and the greater reality in order to gain some spiritual under- standing. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) During the course of the day you should receive plenty of opportunity to stock up on positive karma. In ad- dition, your present constitution is conducive to research in a field such as Astrology. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you feel your strength, but don't see the world very positively. Actually you are capable of devoting yourself to useful consideration, but let yourself be tempted to push this off onto others. things will center around expansion. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Just because you are good at convincing others that you are able to handle everything, doesn't make it true. Sometimes you may seem arrogant and act too spontaneously because you are too sure of yourself. Even if you find it difficult, it is important to allow other people enough space. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Physically, you are in good shape and you won't let the day go by without physical exertion. Even if it is strenuous you get a lot of enjoyment out of it. At the end of the day you will look back and wonder how you managed to accomplish so much without get- ting tired. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Todays events can induce a rebellious tendency, particularly if any selfish interest is shown by those in authority. Part of this may be to test the way in which you can influence change in such matters. If you find yourself fighting against your conscience, due to an over or under reaction, meditate on the issue. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The Moon also stands for the situation at home. Thereby you are in touch with your emotions and have no problem expressing your feelings to others. Today will bring a short period in which your emotional base with respect to the way you lead your life will become conscious SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your confidence at work should be good today. As such, your relationship with managers and peers also shows some favor. Your personality can be utilized to the full, especially if it is undemon- strative. Your direction should be clearer also. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This day is especially appropriate for setting your own goals and getting right on whatever it takes to put them into practice. You have your own variety of \"healthy egotism\" and you could meet up with influen- tial people who will support you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) At present you are more apt to criticize, which doesn't make you especially popular with your colleagues or with your boss. There may be a danger of taking your position too serious and then neglecting to take the rights of the people around you into consideration. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This could be a day when a compromise is needed. Your will-power may be lacking. You may feel more restricted today in expressing affection to others and seek self- gratifying pleasures to the exclusion of others. A chance of promotion is in the air today. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm -----------------------------------------------------------"}, {"response": 309, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (15:33)", "body": "Not much here for me today. I'll just bathe in the Spring and hope I get congenial company to join me..."}, {"response": 310, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (17:18)", "body": "Well I ordered DSL for the Quail house today. 1.5 gb up and down. This should work out great for running some of our own servers. I added a new roomie who's a marketing guy for an Austin Internet startup and I'm planning on dividing up the living room in to cubicles so we could start our own home based Internet businesses. The Quail Creek geek coefficient just went way up."}, {"response": 311, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 22, 2000 (19:28)", "body": "Geeks rule! Great news! (Some of my best friends and a son of mine are geeks!)"}, {"response": 312, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Apr 23, 2000 (21:40)", "body": "April 24, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A good day for romance and planning your wedding for some of you. Others will find a new found closeness with a loved one. Keeping your cool in a ticklish situation today could be a piece of cake for you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good day to back up and be bull headed about ideas other people like but don't sit well with you. Try to give them the opportunity to prove the ideas merit be- fore throwing the baby out with the bath water. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You should make a firm decision today and stick to it as being wishy washy could bring you some losses, both financial and romantic. Plans you had for today must be changed and while this will not sit well with you, you find that rolling with the flow will be beneficial to you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Fantasizing what you would like to do is not going to accomplish anything worthwhile today. Best to get your- self kickstarted and go for it in realtime. Because you are a nurturing, caring person you may find yourself the center of attention around children today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today you may meet someone who will trim your claws down to size and turn the lion into a lamb...and he/she can do it all with a simple smile. You may have an enemy at work and it would be best to nip any potiential problems in the bud today simply by walking away. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Some of you may have reached a turning point in your lives whereby you will reassess your spirituality and your spiritual values. Perhaps by trying to educate the public so that more people will have choices and can learn to make them more intelligently. Others may prefer to be the student. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are firing on all cylinders today and making good decisions is a snap for you. Don't get too sure of your- self though as a decision made without some thought could backfire on you. Your martial problems should be resolved before nightfall. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) While you are not usually the altruistic type today you will find much pleasure in aiding someone to reach the goals they have laid out for themselves. Shopping could be a good move today as you are bound to find some decent bargains on things you have been wanting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Turning on a good friend out of jealousy today would be a big mistake, it is not the friends fault and he/she may be entirely innocent of any wrong doing. Checking out the rumors, not believing them, is the way to go. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today do not let the sun set on your anger with a loved one. Make amends where possible or try compromising to end it. A simple apology just might work miracles in this situation. Concentrate today at work on the task at hand, not your domestic problems. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A mistake in judging the problems of someone and their unwillingness to be helped may have you feeling down today. You have to remember that you will not always be able to make a difference, sometimes you must stand by and watch. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Wondering what happened to a recent romantic affair will cause you to reassess the way you lean on people too much. Some signs like this while others want a partner to stand up and be counted. Try to control any clinging vine ten- dencies you may have. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 313, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (08:14)", "body": "Jeaslosy?"}, {"response": 314, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (09:02)", "body": "Cancer You tried to take the easy way out and look where it's gotten you. All your maneuvering has put you into an even tighter spot. If you had simply stuck to the original plan, you'd be far ahead of the others by now. It may be time to give up your strategy and make a vertical exit from the game. All hope isn't loss, however. A new opportunity arises. Tonight, let yourself have feelings -- denying them will only make things worse. Sagittarius You enjoy the positive energy for one more day, Sagittarius. No matter where your treasure hunt takes you, the greatest prize of all lies within. Make your own luck. Stage your own circus. You have everything you need, which frees you to reach for what you want. Friendships mean a lot to you during this time. Make an effort to let your friends know how dear they are to you. Throw a dinner party or send out cards -- it's the thought that counts right now."}, {"response": 315, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (13:45)", "body": "Yeah, Cancerean, let your emotions be known to others who wonder if you still have any. Cannot imagine the Sagittarius I know having any Jealousy other than from others jealous of him...! If I change my plans for today I stay home from softball and play on the Spring. I'd druther do that anyway..."}, {"response": 316, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (18:37)", "body": "You give me too much credit, Marci. I've had a few jealous moments in my life."}, {"response": 317, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Apr 24, 2000 (23:40)", "body": "Not at all... it must have been in your green youth. I could not imagine you that way now. (Cannot just be me who sees you in that shiny armor!) April 25, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you will offer aid and comfort to a seriously ill friend. You may not be able to make a difference in the situation but you will make that person happier from your having visited. A good time to take the evening for resting. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Go out of your way today to touch someone who may need some heartfelt encouragement. You are good at bolstering other peoples confidence and today you even manage to boost your own self esteem a couple of notches. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The love of your life has just laid down the law to you and it makes you angry. Try to be understanding of where your partner is coming from rather than giving a childish display of anger. You will earn not only greater respect but also some peace and quiet. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may have been burning too much midnight oil and not get- ting enough rest. Try to make your nights earlier if you can, but if you must work long hours then you should insist on being allowed to sleep a proper number of hours as your health is all important. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A confusing day for you as you seem to misunderstand what people are saying and their motives, try falling back and regrouping today as you listen more than talk and in that way things will not get so muddied up. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A health problem may have you and the family worried, but chances are good that the final tests will tell a positive tale and give you a clean bill of health. Try to concentrate on your goals and your work at hand as you go about your daily routine. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today some of you may have a heavy heart over the plight of a loved one, but you should try to bear up as there are others weaker than you that will need your strength in the next few days. Others will find this a good time to push for a job promotion or a raise. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You find yourself extra popular today as friends and even neighbors seek you out for help or advice. Go out shopping or browsing the local museums and art galleries so you can soak up the peace and calmness they offer. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Friends and family gather around you in love as you help to celebrate your wedding anniversary. Go out on the town and make a night of it as you revisit some of your favorite places from way back when. This is a chance for you two to get closer together. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A change in your work relations could have you out job hunt- ing today so be careful what you say and who you say it to. Stay cool and the changes that are being implemented should work out fine for you. A quiet evening at home is in order. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Is your visitor/freeloader still hanging on? This is the day you should tell it like it is as this person is never going to amount to anything if he/she is allowed to ride your pocketbook the way he/she has been doing now for weeks. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is the day that your intuition kicks in big time and you find that you know things that are going to happen before they do. This would be a dandy time to pick some numbers for the lottery as games of chance are favored today. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 318, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (07:56)", "body": "It's not my wedding anniversery."}, {"response": 319, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (14:10)", "body": "I thought it peculiar that they put something as movable as a wedding anniversary in a horoscope...must be a just ordinary day for you otherwise, which is not a Bad Thing!"}, {"response": 320, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Apr 25, 2000 (14:42)", "body": "Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily The Capricorn Moon straps you into the seat of power for the next few days. You're ready to look the other way when a fair weather friend catches a ride on your good fortune. For now, there's enough to share. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Jupiter frowns and wags a mighty finger. You've gone over the line again. Fitting in seems like a punishment. You're free to think whatever you want, but it shouldn't influence your behavior right now. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily The natural world has a model for any situation that you could imagine. Look for the symbols, but don't let them do your thinking for you. A third party is highly impressed by how you handle things. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Disaster may not be inevitable, but you need to move with extreme caution. Get the highest value for each dollar that you spend. Look for the ideal upward trend to lift you out of here. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Perspective is an awesome tool when it works in your favor. The Capricorn Moon magnifies your little effort until you look like the star of the show. Share the glory, and nip any resentment in the bud. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily A former equal now seems to be the master of your fate. This is less fun than it used to be. You can leave at any time, although there's no guarantee that you can get back in if you change your mind. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Your position, though highly charged, is oddly neutral. You have time to make a decision -- if you're quick about it. Understand what you're doing before you try to explain it. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Enthusiasm is a fine thing, but it can produce some odd behavior when seen from the outside. Not everyone is having as much fun as you are. Put another person's needs ahead of your own. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The Capricorn Moon turns the tables on you in delightful ways. The matchmaker is matched with the candidate of his or her dreams. The biggest surprise is how surprised you are. This seemed so obvious. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Look for a ray of sunshine that will dissolve the black cloud over your head. Even a partial solution is better than none at all. Your home should be a source of security and contentment. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Even if it's someone else's idea or decision, you're the one who makes the wheels turn. Be a hero in your office or neighborhood. Hard work looks good and feels fine. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily There are no gray areas under the law. According to the Capricorn Moon, you're either doing it right or doing it wrong. Postpone a shopping trip that you can't really afford."}, {"response": 321, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 26, 2000 (13:18)", "body": "April 26, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A hard driving life style may be tiring you out. Try to cut back on some of the projects that you have taken on so wil- lingly and have a complete medical checkup...by the way, taken any vitamins and minerals lately? TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may come across as the bull in the china shop in social situations today but on the dance floor you stun them all with your grace and poise. A bad dream may have you worried today but it is probably nothing more than the heavy meal you had the night before. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you make several starts and stops due to the fact that you cannot make up your mind and stick to it. Why not just putting all the decisions on the shelf today until you are feeling more positive. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Searching out the perfect fishing spot may be the most serious thing on your mind today as you enjoy a time of peace and leisure. Take along a good friend or your child to double your fun and enjoyment in your favorite sport. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A round of financial meetings may have you down today but the evening will bring you a nice surprise...so don't pass up the opportunity to attend that party for one of your favorite people tonight. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today is a day of forward looking for you as you near your goals of being your own boss, totally...You give your notice at work and then turn your attention to your favorite pass time, making money on the web. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A loved one may have you confused as the signals he/or she is sending is not consistent with the things being said. Best to let time sort this out before making a hard and fast commitment to this person; this one could be too insecure for you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Go easy on the spending today as you could blow the bank balance before you know it. Save some for a rainy day in case the clouds are gathering. A good friend may ask you for a loan today and since this person has always been good to repay you make the loan. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A moments indiscretion could tear down a lifetime of building that you have put into your relationship with someone, so if you haven't done it and you are only tempted, think twice, and then walk away. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Capricorns staid manner may not sit too well with a new love interest so it is best to re-evaluate the situation and look for someone who will be more appreciative of your wonderful characteristics. You have too much to offer to settle for less than the best. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Working with wayward youths in a group can bring the emotional fulfilment that you have been seeking as your guidance can make a difference in young lives. Make 'action' plans as this type of youngster likes to be doing something. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A new wardrobe for the Spring and Summer seasons is just the pick me up that you need today, so this would be a good day to spend going through the stores and finding just the right things...you know, shop 'til you drop. ----------------------------------------------------------- These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 322, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 26, 2000 (13:26)", "body": "April 26, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Stay active and productive while you still have the maximum effect. If someone outside the loop wants your time, make an appointment for later in the week. You can't stand wasting any of the opportunities now available. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Maybe you're sick and tired of the current order, but how much better would chaos be? Find a balance between the necessary and the enjoyable. If you can't move forward, at least don't go back. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're like a messenger from another time or a different world. Novel ideas have practical applications in the lives of people who've never had your experience. They'll accept you once they stop laughing. Airies (March 21 - April 19) Daily Myth serves a positive function for a community struggling with harsh realities. Your choices may be limited, which makes the correct one all the more obvious. Don't hint at weaknesses to a watchful enemy. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily People understand that you're more than a resume or a recommendation. Fulfill the promise of your early potential. It's time to show that you're as skilled as you are lucky. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily If you're easily disappointed, maybe you expect too much. Others will do as they please, whether or not that pleases you. Work alone, and you'll have fewer complaints. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily A sudden jolt awakens you from your sleepwalk. Welcome back to your life, which is already in progress. Pick up the pace before someone else bumps into you. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Appearances are particularly important. Put a little spin and polish on your naked emotions. An employer, client or law enforcement official would prefer not to see anything out of the ordinary. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Your hands are nimble, and your eyes are quick and bright. You have the materials to create something even better than your plans require. Let the definition change with the events that shape it. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Good intentions and high hopes get you through a slow, dreary time. Everyone understands that a promise isn't the same thing as a delivery. You're sure to be honest today -- whether you like it or not. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Have fun proving yourself to people who will surely be impressed. You know the routine well enough to add a subtle dash of drama. This is one day's worth of praise that you can take to the bank. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Remember that childhood motto: 'Take what you want, but eat all you take.' Today's lesson has more to do with efficiency than moderation. Your goal should match your ability to reach it."}, {"response": 323, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Apr 26, 2000 (19:51)", "body": "Sure, ok."}, {"response": 324, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Apr 26, 2000 (22:44)", "body": "April 27, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) It is important that you maintain your sense of duty today. If you have children, there may be a greater emotional involvement in which you take the time to explore your relationship with them. Relationships with others take on a more fun-loving form. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may feel inclined to pursue a new hobby, or even enroll in a new class. So long as your mind can be stimulated. Some individuals will find that their intellectual stimu- lation is directed to an area of the law that involves some sort of principle. This law may be man made or natural, although the latter is more likely. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is a time when you should consider your role and activities among your peer group, the community or at work. Due to a natural charge of energy at this time, you may well succeed easier today. This energy does not mean that you should ignore your limitations and abilities. CANCER (June 22-July 22) If necessary, this is a good time to meditate on who and what you are, and to project yourself with a sense of purpose. This is also a time to have faith in who and what you are. So meditating on this, as well as bridging your internal levels of consciousness, will assist greatly. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Should you feel a need to exhibit certain personal items, it should be done with humility and a sense of sharing your pleasure. You could find yourself applying an extra effort into reinforcing some form of financial or material security, but you should not deny spiritual needs for material needs. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Try to personalize your relationships with certain people in a balanced way. By listening to and understanding others a greater harmony can be realized. There may be a sense of restlessness however, in which there is a need to study something new or a subject more seriously. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today tends to be a time during which are beset with nostalgia, which causes you to want to be with those who share your intimate personal life. If you have been unable to settle down, you may find yourself setting up a sound base for future activities. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Emotions may be numbed during this transit, making you feel somewhat isolated and lonely. It is better to concern yourself right now with the practicalities of life and work, rather than your emotions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you will be concerned with meeting obligations and accepting responsibility. This puts you in a position to take on the tasks which you usually try to avoid. This will earn you recognition from your boss and others, even if you don't try to call attention to yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The kind of experiences that you may be subjected to today can depend on a variety of factors. Events that occur tend be either a test, or, an initiating energy designed to invoke change. A few people may be accident prone, but it is important to know that we create ac- cidents, they don't just happen. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your confidence could be high today. You will be able to organize and gather resources as required. Your relation- ship with managers and peers also shows much improvement. Your direction should also be clearer. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today you are feeling great and are looking out at the world optimistically. Everything you touch today will be a success. Changes will center around expansion. At the moment you probably want to do something extra- ordinary and are dreaming about exotic places."}, {"response": 325, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Apr 27, 2000 (06:43)", "body": "A real get down and get your hands dirty scope for today, sounds about like what today is cut out for."}, {"response": 326, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Apr 27, 2000 (14:10)", "body": "Mine sounds like my typical day on the Spring!"}, {"response": 327, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Apr 27, 2000 (14:19)", "body": "April 27, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily The picture blinks and wavers. A deadline approaches by the end of today. If you can force an eleventh hour victory, you'll secure a place in the history books. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Your rebellious spirit grows stronger with each passing hour. Maybe you can upset the apple cart and get away with it. The long term consequences aren't as important as the immediate satisfaction. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Faith is a common undercurrent even as the surface conditions change. As Bob Dylan sang, 'You don't need a weatherman to tell which way the wind blows.' Watch and wait from your position of strength. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Covert action may be necessary. You spot an opportunity that could vanish before you handle all the required paperwork. Desperation is a positive force when it changes things for the better. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily An apparent stroke of genius needs a second pair of eyes to determine if it's really worth anything. Stay confident even as you recognize that you can use some help. The real collaboration is about to begin. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily The tide is turning in your favor. You notice that an annoyingly familiar restriction has now vanished. Seize the change and quickly apply it to something positive. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Since you last checked in, a few more faces have appeared in the picture. Your role in a relationship has changed. Choose novelty over dismay. Have some fun with this while you're getting used to it. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Relax, tidy up and sigh with relief. An intrusive observer has evaluated your performance and moved on. Instances like these help you appreciate your freedom once you get it back. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The futurist nudges reality toward his or her ideal version. The perfectionist dreams of improving on that which needs no improvement. You're as restless as you are happy. It's a winning combination. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Sooner or later, grumpiness gets boring and goes out of style. If you don't figure it out for yourself, someone is sure to tell you, and maybe not so gently. Go to bed early and read yourself to sleep. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You have permission to make the improvements that seem so obvious and necessary. While you don't have to dedicate your work to those who made it possible, show the proper gratitude. At last you're free to get started. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily In memory, even a long hard bear hug becomes just a fleeting embrace. People come and go, but you carry your values with you on an unbreakable string. There's always a new challenge for your special skills."}, {"response": 328, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Apr 27, 2000 (23:36)", "body": "April 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today could bring you some good news regarding the health matters of a dear friend. You will have to work harder than usual today just to stay even but you manage quite nicely. Take a breather tonight and go out with a special someone just for fun. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Creative urges are still with you and you come up with a great idea for a web site. Don't let lack of skills hold you back, get some books and just start in doing it, it is easier than you think! Walk away from a spat with a loved one tonight. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Constantly changing your mind, or the on again off again syndrome, will not win you new friends, keep old ones, or influence people! :-) Make decisions and stick to them even about purchases...hey, you can always take them back later. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Getting settled into your new home has been a hassle for you but things will be looking up today and you may even be able to relax. Others will find irrita- tions on the job abating later in the day, and even- ing is rife with romance. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Getting your group together and making sure everybody is ready for the big weekend trip is your responsibility today but this is the kind of thing you shine at as your leadership qualitie is one of the best things you have going for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Handing in your notice after all this time with the company, and going into business on your own, may seem just a wee bit scarey, but if anyone can make it work it is you. Keep spending down to a minimum until the dust clears and you are sure of your income. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The right one has finally come along and snared Libra the lover. Now the shoe is on the other foot and you are doing the pursuing, not the other way around! This will be an ideal match for you as he/she will keep you on your toes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may not get that promotion that you have been seeking but the chances are good that an even better one will soon be open and the boss is secretly saving you for that position. Try not to be disappointed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It's been a long week and you can hardly wait for evening to come so you and friends or family can take off for your weekend getaway that has been in the works for a few days. Be sure to have the car checked before leaving so nothing will mar your fun. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) An elderly relative may have need of you this weekend and it would be a good thing to plan a visit. While you are gone you can go out in the evening and enjoy yourself with some old acquaintances. Make it a relaxing weekend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You can't help being a helpful type of person as your enjoy- ment comes when others finally solve their problems. Today, though, you should spend some time on resolving your own martial problems that have been going on before they become set in cement. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A person greatly esteemed by you may do something today that undermines your good feelings about him/her. Don't take it to heart, after all, we are all human and make mistakes...Angels have wings and are in heaven. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 329, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Apr 28, 2000 (08:26)", "body": "Wow, the weekend getaway that I haven't even planned. It's more like weekend stayathome."}, {"response": 330, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 28, 2000 (11:38)", "body": "perhaps it is to getaway from routine - though you do not seem to have one! You are Spring's Free Spirit! April 28, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Being safe spares you the trouble of being sorry. If there's any delay, it's because someone is fixing what should never have gone wrong -- but did. Maybe you should start looking for other flaws in the system. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Friday is the perfect time to rule the world. Your reputation helps make your strange ideas more believable. For the next few days, there are no foreigners or aliens. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're in an odd state of internal wealth, and you want to share it with everyone that you see. However, this is no guarantee that anyone will understand a word you say. Your heart is too big to be hurt by rejection. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Your dreams are bigger than you are, especially when others share them. Your voice is loud and you have a convincing vocabulary. You may be having a greater effect than you realize. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Expect a few peculiar, frustrating days. As long as you maintain a sense of humor, you'll find plenty of reasons to laugh. Perhaps it would be better not to consider the alternatives. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily The development phase is here, and the fun is just beginning. You whip up a unique blend of specialized knowledge and wildcard good luck. Leak a rumor or two to heighten the anticipation. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Others respect your need for solitude. Cancer knows how easy it is to get happily lost inside and never come out. Remember that, once you're ready for it, the external world holds endless riches for you. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Your only choice is honesty. Of course, saying what's on your mind could get you into as much trouble as lying about it. A loved one may have a surprise of his or her own. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily There are some things that even Virgo doesn't know how to do. Coworkers are supportive, and mistakes are instructive. You can brag about this after you've gotten through it in one piece. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Be brave in friendship and romance. Your perfect match is out there somewhere, whether or not they know that you're looking. A much anticipated flower finally blossoms. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily There's no direct, easy route to your destination. If you try to go in a straight line, you'll soon be off the road in some rough country. The good news is that you don't have to be alone in your search. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You're the bolt of lightning that drops from the sky on a calm, uneventful day. Whether or not they'll admit it, some people have been waiting for you to shake up their lives. Let the show begin."}, {"response": 331, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Apr 28, 2000 (11:44)", "body": "May Astrology guide The biggest of the astrological news occur at the beginning of the month as the spring time (Northern Hemisphere) breaks open with a rather large planet alignment -- seven of them -- all of the \"inner\" planets are going to be in one place, one slice, one thirty degree quadrant of the sky, for the briefest moment of time. What's this going to mean? It took minutes of meditation, a sojourn to Lockhart, Texas (BBQ Capitol of the World -- oh the things I do to write a decent horoscope), and a little bit of study to work this one out. The only planets who are not in Taurus would be Neptune and Uranus, in Aquarius, and the lone planet player, Pluto, over yonder in Sagittarius. For the folks so inclined, the important celestial sight doesn't really occur until the latter part of the month, after the planets sort themselves out a little bit. The important thing to see happens right before sun up as the Jupiter and Saturn conjunction is visible, and especially bright, in the last few days of the month. But their effect? It will already be happening by the time you see them. Aries : There is a tendency, especially with everything piled up in Taurus, to give into the typical (perhaps an incorrect assumption) that the things you use to define yourself, your material possessions, are more important than you really understand. Or maybe you're too attached to some things, and this is something that bears a little bit of close scrutiny. In the book that I've got, the quote is attributed to Tom Robbins, \"There's a certain, Buddha like calm that comes from having money in the bank.\" And that's the problem with this month, if you're sitting in a good position with material assets, you're one happy camper. And if you're not sitting happy, then you're sad. But money isn't everything. And material possessions don't really define who you are. So there you have it. You're going to go around and around with this riddle for the better part of the month, at one time or another. Jupiter is giving you a new cycle, but Saturn is laying down the law, as it were. At the end of the month, by the time the planets are really shaking things up, what you use to define your personal \"wealth\" is likely to be a lot different. And if you are so inclined, you know how to reach me in order to share some of your new found assets. Taurus : \"Spiritual Renewal\" is a handy buzz word for this month. It's also an escape clause, like a cheap way to avoid what's really at hand right now. So let's look at this month's planet line up: the beginning of the month finds the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus Mars, Jupiter and Saturn lined up in your sign. By the end of the month, a new cycle has started and yet, you still have Jupiter and Saturn doing their \"up close and personal\" thing in your sign. It means it's the start of a new cycle. While Saturn often restricts movement, Jupiter enhances it, so you're going to be pushed and pulled at the same time. Months like May, Year 2000 (conventional calendar) are a good time to consider why I like living in a trailer so much. I could, at a moments notice, hitch the trailer up to a truck and be gone. No that this is a likely scenario for me, or for you, but the idea is appealing. So I'm not sure that you really want to uproot yourself right now, my trailer has a patio, landscaping, a permanent mailing address, a couple of phone lines, you get the idea... and in a similar vein, you're rather firm about what you stand for, too. So I don't know that you're really going to \"move\" but you are going to reconsider the position of the place you're in. Consider a special form of Taurus-only \"spiritual renewal,\" but come up with your very own definition. Gemini : Just about every Gemini chart I have ever looked at has some planets arrayed in other signs. Like the sign right before you: Taurus. So even though there's this great upheaval of celestial events in Taurus, my wager is that you're not going to get the worst of this, not by a long shot. And there's also something nice about the Gemini lightening quick adaptability. Remember, there are those who have called you \"flaky\" in the past, and those very same detractors are going to wish that they could be as highly mobile and adaptive as you're going to be. The first of the big stuff in Taurus doesn't upset you too much, but as the month develops, first Mars, then Venus, then your little ruling orb, Mercury, all come slamming into your space. It's a good sign because the long term effects of the Taurus pile up suddenly kick into high gear for you. Time to do something about what's going on. And once again, my most excellent Gemini, your innate and adaptable nature is going to be called upon in order to save the day [this month.] Cancer : The first time I was gripped with stage fright, I discovered that a unique blend of herbs, spices and suitable mind altering substances helped ease my pain. I'm afraid the blend didn't do much for the show, and ever since, I've been "}, {"response": 332, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (12:05)", "body": "April 29, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are creating tension by worrying about deadlines and results. Let all that go and focus on taking action moment by moment. Before too long, you'll be finished. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are looking to better yourself and improve your circumstances. Today, stay close to people who can help you directly, or associate with people whose example will show you how to succeed. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your 15 minutes of fame are a test to see how you handle it. It's too soon to overestimate your importance. Cultivate a good image and then grow into it as a reality. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Job and career issues can be on your mind today. You may be considering whether you're in the field that's giving you happiness and fulfillment. Counseling can help you zero in on the changes you must make. LEO (July 23-August 22): Financial downturns can hit you hard today. Investment losses may become more apparent now. Some may be pressed to pay money due on income taxes. Don't splurge because your money is needed elsewhere. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Expect a shift in relation- ships today. Your usual associates go into the background as different ones become important. It's important to be exposed to new groups without jeopardizing old associations. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): You experience trouble co- ordinating team efforts today. Someone's not pulling their weight leaving you to do more. You may have to take cor- rective action instead of letting it go. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): The right moves can increase your valuable contacts. Move closer to the people who are important to you. Let bygones be bygones and restart from a positive perspective. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You're apt to suffer a break with the past. This may be little more than breaking a bad habit, but for some a personal relationship could end. Fill a sense of emptiness with something new. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You're prone to rest on your laurels and coast on your good luck. Use this as an elevated baseline for even greater achievements. If you can get motivated, you can work wonders! AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Heed your intuitions about revamping your budget. Make your finances support your long-terms goals, which are themselves undergoing redefinition. Save your money, even if you can't say what for. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Respect for your position can be at stake today. Give a good example of the right use of power to increase respect. Abuse of power, just because I can, only confirms any simmering resentment. ------------------------------------------------------------ These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They are intended to indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life. --- By D.Donovan Kinsolving United Press International"}, {"response": 333, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (12:09)", "body": "April 29, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily An old agreement was struck before the current data came to light. Strategy is once again an issue. Not everybody is happy with your need to be realistic. Choose your words carefully. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You're highly visible and an obvious example. The official channels are bypassed. Take your discoveries straight to the people. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily It's not what you're saying but your style of delivery that has people so confused. Render all those ideas into a form that doesn't require your conversational explanation. You relish the thought of working in solitude. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily A debate is not an argument. Friends engage in intellectual sport just to broaden their minds. Once you pass the field test, it's easier to be ready for the real thing. (April 20 - May 20) Daily You may make a bigger mess than you can afford. Just a few wise decisions save your dignity and sanity. As strange as the future may look, you still control your own little corner of it. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Someone is easily persuaded, and that person will never look back from this momentous day. If you're the convert, you make your choice with clear eyes and an easy heart. The same old world is suddenly new and better. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You need your space and will take unusual measures to secure it. If friends and neighbors won't leave you alone, go to a place where you're unknown. A change of scenery might even bring you out of yourself. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Life becomes easier when you accept that circumstances are beyond your control. Surrender gives you the freedom to improvise. Everyone around you is treated to a wild ride. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Watch how you act, because it might send a different message from what you're saying. You're allowed to leave if things get ugly or impenetrable. There are better times to start over, but you can still do it now if you really want. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Education and the creative urge are inseparable. Small groups of people are the living embodiment of a work in progress. You can read volumes of human history in every face that you see. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You're almost ready to admit defeat. The people best equipped to help are the ones whose help you least appreciate. It's time to set aside those moth-eaten old grudges in the name of practicality. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily All reasons and excuses are perfectly acceptable. You're here to encourage, not to judge. You start to see light shedding its light on the advantages and options at your fingertips."}, {"response": 334, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (14:00)", "body": "My Birthday is Macaroon day - and I am allergic to coconut *sigh* MAY IS... May is... Better Sleep Month. May is... National Salad Month. May is... National Egg Month. May is... National Barbecue Month. May is... Date Your Mate Month. May is... Fungal Infection Awareness Month. May 1 is... Mother Goose Day and Save The Rhino Day. May 2 is... Fire Day. May 3 is... Lumpy Rug Day. May 7 is... National Roast Leg of Lamb Day. May 9 is... Lost Sock Memorial Day. May 11 is... Twilight Zone Day. May 13 is... Leprechaun Day. May 14 is... National Dance Like A Chicken Day. May 15 is... National Chocolate Chip Day. May 19 is... Frog Jumping Jubilee Day. May 23 is... Penny Day. May 24 is... National Escargot Day. May 26 is... Grey Day. May 29 is... End Of The Middle Ages Day. May 30 is... My Bucket's Got A Hole In It Day. May 31 is... National Macaroon Day."}, {"response": 335, "author": "CherylB", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (15:46)", "body": "May 31st is also the anniversary of the Johnstown Flood, which happened on May 31, 1889."}, {"response": 336, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (16:13)", "body": "I guess I should celebrate by drinking Susquehanna River water and eating macaroons. I dated a guy from Johnstown while I was in college and my ex is now living in its flood plain in central Pennsylvania. They have short memories there! But, I have seen the levees they built and the steel flood gates. Most impressive."}, {"response": 337, "author": "CherylB", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (16:35)", "body": "Not a good way to celebrate your birthday, unless you want to great the month of June being indisposed; i.e., sick. You're allergic to coconut, and they still let you live in Hawaii? That's almost as bad as being lactose intolerant, hence never eating cheese, and living in Wisconsin. So Marcia, on your birthday maybe you could eat some pineapple and spam, with a few macadamia nuts later. That way when the month of June arrives you can quote Browning, \"...God's in his heaven/All's right with the world.\""}, {"response": 338, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (16:46)", "body": "There you go! The perfect solution. Actually, I can eat coconut, Hawaiian style with no adverse effects. They grate young coconuts whose flesh is just firm enough to do so, and squeeze it through cheesecloth to obtain true \"coconut milk\" (the stuff you pour out of an older coconut is coconut water!) The \"milk\" is thickened with arrowroot or cornstarch and flavored with a little sugar and vanilla. Left to set in the fridge, it is a lovely cool refreshing way to end a luau meal. I shall eat it that way. Oh, it also makes a super topping for a cake!"}, {"response": 339, "author": "CherylB", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (16:51)", "body": "You can top your birthday cake with it!"}, {"response": 340, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (17:03)", "body": "Indeed! Or someone can buy me one like that. They are a specialty of a local bakery and so tender and moist as to make it melt almost before it gets into one's mouth (and I am getting hungry!)"}, {"response": 341, "author": "CherylB", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (17:09)", "body": "The resident hairy chest pounder, perhaps?"}, {"response": 342, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Apr 29, 2000 (17:12)", "body": "That was my thought, but considering he is borderline diabetic, we just do not keep sweet things around the house. However, I might opt for a nice juicy prime-rib dinner out and a piece of Haupia (that's what it's called) all by itself."}, {"response": 343, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Apr 30, 2000 (11:37)", "body": "Cancer You're happy to mind your own business, but it's hard not to be curious about others. It may be impossible to shut your ears when the person in the next room is talking on the phone, but that's a good time to get up and take a break from what you're doing. Eavesdropping can cause a lot of misunderstandings when the Moon is in Pisces. When you presume to know what someone else is thinking, you may be right. Let go of an old grudge once and for all. Sagittarius You've been working extremely hard lately, Sagittarius, and today you feel like slowing down the pace a bit. As the Moon moves through the house of Pisces, give yourself permission to be lazy! Go to the movies or rent some good videos. Mix in some new experiences with old ones whose lines you know by heart. You're perfectly happy alone if you can't find others willing to play your game. Get to bed as early as possible to prepare for the week ahead. InfoSpace.com Horoscopes"}, {"response": 344, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Apr 30, 2000 (14:14)", "body": "You never post Gemini...why? Wolfie and I are both gemin....*sigh* I am happy that you include Caner, though...*smile* Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your latest creative project is on the right track. Others are eager to see what you're doing, even if it's not ready for prime time. Today's feedback helps you steer even closer to where you want to be. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Even you can feel the ripples of what was supposed to be someone else's change. Live with what's happened, and thrive on what it brings you. The Pisces Moon can still be your friend. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You feel divine. Not everyone subscribes to your godlike powers, but they certainly recognize that something great is going on within your personal space. Rather than helping others, it's time to help yourself. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily The intangible plays a significant role in your life. A skeptic is harder than usual to convince. Patience is a virtue that, if you don't have it yet, you'd better quickly cultivate. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Your dreaming and waking worlds intersect in a glorious, timeless moment. There's no point in congratulations or blame. Everyone around you gets to taste the strange and wonderful. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Gemini, normally confident, is wavering. The Pisces Moon makes you doubt your instincts. Others question your sincerity. Do the least acceptable amount until this phase passes. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You can find a million excuses to have fun. Grab the nearest, best offer, and run with it. Yes, it's okay to run with it inside the house, if that's where your mood takes you. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily As the muddy water settles, you see that you've been exploring a shallow pool. Make your excuses as diplomatically as possible. You really should be spending your time on something that matches your talents. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're moved by wild forces, which is fine if you like wild forces. Accuracy happens more by accident than by design. As long as you're in Rome, you might as well do as the Romans. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily The community becomes an element of your self-image. It really matters what other people are thinking. The Pisces Moon interrupts what had been a smooth flow of events. Prepare yourself for the next few days. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Reality crashes through the door before you're ready. Miracles happen in their own time. Come as you are. Nobody will notice whether or not you're presentable. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Check your stock and update your files. The information that you thought was current is now strictly old school. Someone may explain it once, but don't expect much patience from those in the know."}, {"response": 345, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  1, 2000 (01:15)", "body": "May 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Keeping a low profile today will work for most people but not you. This is the time you need to get out there and sell your abilities to the highest bidder, in other words this is an ideal time to upgrade to a better job or a newer position. Sometimes just the seeking of new employ- ment will cause the boss to 'get up off the dime' TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You have the capabilities it takes to go far in your line of expertise and you make the most of your opportunities today. On other fronts, someone out there may be thinking they are too old to learn something new, but that is far from the truth, the only important thing in this enter- prise is your sharp, active mind. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You have studied the net, the businesses, html coding, and finally found an idea that you feel you can excel in only to realize the thing has been 'done to death'. That does not matter, your ideas may be better than anyone else's, you can take a small idea and enlarge on it; competition only whets your appetite for excellence. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Don't spin your wheels today with a loved one as it is almost a sure bet that you will not be given 'house room' in his or her thoughts, wait until the excitement dies down and then you will be able to calmly talk out your differences. Patience has its own rewards. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Parting company with a partner could get disastrous for your finances and the business so maybe it would be a better idea to concede a few points instead of losing the ball game. You may even grow to like the ideas he or she presents you with when you remove antagonism from the picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) A new partnership could get off on the wrong foot if you do not draw up some papers to legalize it. Leaving some- thing like this to chance could be disastrous for a sur- viving partner. New designs and ideas are beginning to take hold and you will soon see some positive results. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A personal relationship may have you stressed to the max., and this would be a good day to plan to take a short trip over the coming weekend in order to get some distance between you and your problem. Once you can see the forest and not just a few trees, you will have it well in hand. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You are full of charm and wit today and you will find people are more open and receptive to you and your ideas. Make the most of this day by going after what you want in the job market, for today you will get it. Home based ideas also look good. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A weekend getaway is favored for you and a loved one. If a loved one can't go, ask a friend to go along and double your fun. Work today is mainly routine and you could get off fairly early which will give you a head start on this beautiful weekend. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Following your intuition will be a wise thing to do today as a strong urge, or feeling that you really should be somewhere, could put you in the right place at just the right time. If you are single this could lead to a wonder- ful romance and lifelong love affair. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A small tiff on the job may put your employment in jeopardy but the truth wills out and you are cleared. Evening will bring a small disappointment that will lead to a greater satisfaction if you follow your heart on this matter. Listen to a friend tonight. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Unexpected help from behind the scenes go in your favor today as you are given an on the spot promotion due to the actions of a certain person. A loved one will need all your attention tonight to keep him or her from mak- ing a life shattering mistake. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 346, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  1, 2000 (13:12)", "body": "May 1, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You surprise someone who expected little of you. For now, it's fun to play a game that you know you'll always win. Once the first flush of victory wears off, consider a challenge more worthy of your skills. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Stand up and put your foot down. Things have gone far enough in a direction that you don't like. The first step won't be easy, but you can't afford to wait another day. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily There's music in the water and magic in the air. You have unlimited access to the people, objects or activities that you find most precious. Your biggest secret is that there's no secret at all -- just try to explain that one. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily It only looks as though you're doing nothing. Stealth and strategy are vital if you hope to accomplish anything. Others will accept self-interest as a motive, as long as you're reasonable about it. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You feel like dancing around the May pole, festive ribbon firmly in hand. Regeneration begins with a shared ritual. Doing what's absolutely necessary can still be fun. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Education has its place, but knowledge without perspective can lead to mistakes. Now that you've decoded the secret message, it's time to figure out why it was sent. If others don't care, you may be on your own. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily A great mystery beckons. Through curiosity and daring, you're ready to boldly go where no Crab has gone before. Despite all the excitement, you stay calm and comfortable. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Leo's week begins in a sour mood. You can't see why there's such a big fuss. As you separate the real from the counterfeit, remember that other people are allowed to have their sense of wonder. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The fruits of your labor are truly a bumper crop. The harvest is far too big for one person to handle. Expand your operation cautiously. This bounty could fade away just as quickly as it appeared. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily How can anybody work when the workers are all busy celebrating? Like the other Fire and Air signs, you see others as little more than wet blankets. For now, stop complaining and take care of yourself. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Now that it's May Day, Spring is unquestionably here. The natural world teases you with its brilliance and wealth. Surrender to the animal within you. Your gifts will soon become obvious. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Be careful what you lose. If something disappears, it could be a sign that you were never meant to have it. It's important that you seem competent and in control to the person who evaluates your behavior."}, {"response": 347, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (14:45)", "body": "May 2, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your problem is still with you, but now you can see what's causing it. Instead of giving way to anger or regret, swing into action. You'll be most effective if you stop when you get tired. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Turn those persuasive powers on your own stubborn prejudice. You may have more in common with an opponent than with an ally. Live the life that someone in a previous age would never have dared. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily It's hard to think about the future when the present is so overwhelming. Still, the consequences of your actions should be obvious. Don't let blind passion play its tricks on you. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You feel enormously better as the shadows drop away. Success attracts success. Your plan is wide open for any profitable variation that makes a natural fit. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Fight the trend toward faster, cheaper and more. You're interested in quality instead of sheer volume. Resist the pull of the Aries Moon and do it your way. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You have a lot on your mind, and you're willing to apply it in the most useful way. Professional projects flourish in a relaxed, friendly climate. Students are receptive to complex new ideas. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily It seems as if you're pushing against a door that won't open. Consider changing employers or vendors, but wait before acting on this idea. Things may change when someone senses that you've had enough. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Forgive yourself for a secret victimless crime. The sooner you move on, the more excellent opportunities you'll encounter. As you move, you might notice that others are beginning to follow. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You've let an old mistake occupy the center for too long. In your case, setting things to rest will require a few apologies and explanations. Talking it out helps improve your own understanding. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily The Aries Moon spotlights an important relationship. Unsaid words must finally be spoken. Be optimistic, even in the face of defeat or embarrassment. The best outcome is still possible. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Freedom is a two-edged sword. You'd be wrong to assume that someone else would do exactly the same thing if he or she stood in your shoes. An ongoing dialogue helps everyone understand a little better. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You can be a little selfish and still be cute. People assume that your quirks and flaws are just part of the show. Apologies may be necessary around other Sagittarians, but otherwise you're golden."}, {"response": 348, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (14:50)", "body": "May 2, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're feeling squeezed today, but only if your haven't laid the basis for having options. Your motives are tied in to your ability to achieve; seek to be of service first. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Selfishness feels like it's not enough today. Heed your call to join with something higher than yourself. You sense that what you alone have is not enough; pooled resources are more effective. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be certain that your companions are supportive of your intentions today. The wrong company can just as easily side-track you away from what you know you must do. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can find that your own goals and priorities deserve to be placed above others' today, not from selfishness but from intrinsic merit. The more people who benefit from your actions, the better. LEO (July 23-August 22): You are called upon to make personal sacrifices for a greater good today. A private relationship can suffer when you're called away for professional reasons. Make your exit as gracious as possible. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): The hold of the past can begin loosening up today; you can at least get an idea of where you should be headed in life, but it requires breaking away from the familiar into the unknown. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Government at any level gets your attention today. You scrutinize how elected or appointed officials exercise their power. Are they performing their duties wisely, or at all? They answer to you. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Your financial investments are important today. Be careful how you're handling someone else's money, either directly of through a loan. Invest another's money as if it were your own. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Conscientiousness and dependability are virtues to cultivate today. Your health and diet should be attended in order to promote your vigor and effectiveness in all areas of life. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Your influence on your children should be subtle but firm today. Let them make their own decisions, but be ready to help them if they get into trouble. Be a helpful guide, not an overseer. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): It's no time to wait for others. When you see something needs to be done, take responsibility and do it yourself. Establish your own ground- rules and procedures instead of being told what to do. PISCES (February 19-March 20): You feel like there's no time to lose today, but don't the rush interfere with your common sense. Your intensity can make you skip steps, rush too far ahead unprepared, or endanger your health. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 349, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (18:34)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't look a gift horse in the mouth today, just count your blessings and say thank you. Family comes first with you today, and all the other days as well, and you take the necessary time to help a family member; that makes a big difference in their life. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Speaking of horses, you may have an occasion to make a bet today but you will be wise to turn it down as this does not seem to be your lucky day for games of chance, or risk taking. Friends will come to your rescue after nightfall. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The twins are wading in high cotton today as some of the investments you made a while ago begins to pay off for you; at last your ship is on the horizon. A friend is going to need you and your white horse tonight, so like Sir Galahad, or Joan of Arc, you show up in the nick of time. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) It will take courage to hold up and withstand some of the things that life and/or Mother Nature can throw at you and you do very well in holding your own today. Remember that to an adult a child's problems are next to nothing, but to the child they are nearly devastating, help where you can. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Keep up, and add to, yesterdays good work and head start that you have given yourself, your excellence has not gone unnoticed by your superiors. Tonight would be a good time for a social get together with some friends and spend the evening just enjoying yourself, let the worries wait. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) If you be a good person in your own right, which you are, the only thing anyone can say about you will be good things and what a powerful witness for you unto God that will make. Try to catch up with work early tonight and spend some rime with the family. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Travel will figure prominently in your plans today but don't be surprised if your itinerary gets changed about just a bit by your passenger. Friends will be over to see you off and wish you luck. A telephone call sets you on the way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A quarrel at work could cause some hard feelings and bad working conditions unless you step in and set things right again. Your leadership shines through when they are more than glad to follow your directions. A situation at home may also call for your special touch. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You have always prided yourself on being a friend in need and a friend indeed whether or not you were shown the same consideration yourself. Today you long for something more, some little thing that will show some people are glad of, and appreciate your help; a simple thank you would do the trick. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Don't let worries and money problems bog you down and stall your engine of progress. It is time to think of career moves, job opportunities, and/or higher learning or a training update. Don't despair, you have a lot of potential so live up to it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Depression only does one thing for the person who is carrying it around on their shoulders, it makes them depressed. Now, have you ever seen a more useless thing to haul about? Shake it lose and get on with the rest of your life. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Broken hearts do hurt, and sometimes they last a lifetime. The lifetime ones last only because the person allows the pain to hang around and bedevil him or her. Love has to be a two way proposition for it to work out as a permanent thing and I bet you can find it, soon, if you don't quit looking. http://www.astrology-online.com/daily.htm"}, {"response": 350, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (19:06)", "body": "Hmmm...curious one: Gemini (May 21-June 21) Image: \"In a sunny park, 3 young girls playing jump rope\" Message: Celebration, belonging, trust. Social messages and new group invitations are on the rise this week, Gem. Sunday through Tuesday watch for friends or co-workers to quickly establish new social routines and explore fresh forms of entertainment. This is a strong time to begin new friendships, Gem, or take on extra educational course work. Many Geminis will now, and over the next 6 days, experience a steady broadening of social options. Don't hold back, Gem: recent home tensions or family stress are now due to fade. Late Wednesday afternoon watch also for a rare financial opportunity or dramatically expanded business project. Some Geminis, especially those born early in June, will now be asked to double their efforts in the workplace. Don't hesitate to adopt new attitudes and duties, Gem: others will this week expect a quick and decisive response to new proposals."}, {"response": 351, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (19:08)", "body": "For the week of May 1-7, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Image: \"At a busy mint, a silver press stamping out coins\" Message: Creating wealth. This week, Cancer, subtle new career options may arrive. Pay close attention to the hints, gestures or quick announcements of authority figures. Over the next 5 to 6 days many Cancerians may be asked to adopt a more public approach to business relationships or address new marketing and advertising concerns in the workplace. Wait for added information or assignments to arrive later this month, Cancer: much of this may develop slowly in the weeks to come. Late Tuesday morning watch also for a powerful wave of romantic attraction and business creativity to arrive. Some Cancerians, especially those born prior to 1974, may now experience a dramatic need for unique thinking or artistic awareness in the workplace. Romantic relationships will also be affected, Cancer: before next week expect loved ones to now plan unusual events or quietly seductive evenings. An exciting week, Cancer: enjoy! For the week of May 1-7, 2000 Libra (September 23-October 23) Image: \"At a summer festival, clowns, jugglers and giggling children\" Message: Joining in. Love affairs and subtle flirtations will have a strong emotional appeal this week, Libra. Fresh social attitudes or public romantic overtures will now draw friends or potential mates into your inner circle, Libra: expect quick invitations and renewed social interest over the next 5 to 6 days. Some Librans, especially those born before October 15th, may also experience the return of a past colleague or cancelled work project. If so, Libra, expect fast money complications here but long term success. In the coming few weeks, LIbra, business success and workplace respect can be gained by attending quickly to the unfinished projects of the past. Past financial issues or firmly set policies may also have a strong influence: watch for key officials to now publically challenge new ideas, suggestions or requests. Expect surprising reversals, Libra: important decisions from authority figures may now be delayed. For the week of May 1-7, 2000 Sagittarius (November 23-December 21) Image: \"At a crowded church service, a crystal bell gently ringing\" Message: Hearing the truth. For the next few days, Sage, private moments in key relationships may be both intensely seductive and emotionally confusing. Expect loved ones or new romantic partners to offer scattered passions and mixed social signals: vulnerability, self reflection and powerful attraction may now be a theme. Remain patiently attentive, Sage: at present, others may need to clarify their actions, plans or social obligations. Tuesday through Thursday also accent quick family changes or home discussions. Key areas of concern may be competing social plans between relatives, cancelled events or ongoing changes to home routines. Before next week rest and gain perspective, Sage: minor power struggles in the home or long held romantic doubts will soon fade. http://www.mysticstars.net/files/weeklies.html"}, {"response": 352, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  2, 2000 (22:47)", "body": "May 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good day for attending to financial affairs and finalizing loans. You will experience a certain amount of superiority to those around you but be very careful that it remains your secret, else you will put people off from you that you need as boosters. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) The irresistible force finally meets the immovable object today as you stand your ground and get your points in and across at the same time. In this case a firm stand is the only thing that is ever going to work, that or packing up and leaving. You must make the decision. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Life does not have to be so confused and confusing, take a page from a great author and \"simplify, simplify\". Intrigue is fine if you are a spy, but it can get pretty boring to a spouse who already suspects you of cheating; best to cool the cloak and dagger stuff for a while. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Always helpful to other people and don't feel that the powers that be will help you? Try closely following your dreams and the symbolism found in them for your own help and guidance, you will be amazed. It is done unto you even as you believe. Simple fact. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) It is not like Leo to complain but today you seem to be locked in to it. Friends may not want to stick around and help if they hear only a stream of complaints. Change the subject and keep the help for your pet project. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) A promise made a couple of months ago is now due to be fulfilled so don't hesitate as this person is nervous enough about what the near future may hold, and at the present time yours is the only lifeline that has been offered. You follow through and set this persons mind at ease. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) It may not be too late to convince someone that you deserve a second chance as this person is truly in love with you, and if you make your statements of promise with love and caring then you will see a wonderful transformation; this time keep your promises. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your web design ideas are smokin' and this is a good time to implement them as action is called for at this stage of the game; new ideas will come as needed. Others will find they have very creative ideas on ways to increase their incomes at this time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Family problems take precedence over all else today and you go a long way toward solving most of them. Some problems must be worked out and solved by the owner of the situation, no matter how much you want to help you will not be able to. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Helping a friend stay out of trouble is the main thing that concerns you as you set about changing things for this person; remember, this person must desire all the changes you are helping to bring about or all your efforts will dissolve away like quicksilver through your fingers. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A happy day for you as you greet a family member that you have not seen for years. You are more than happy to see this person so you open your home to him or her for as long as they care to stay. All the news from home puts the icing on your cake. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) An old flame rekindles the sparks in your life and you dare to hope again about this person. The chances are good that this time is right for the two of you to make a go out of what is most assuredly a big case of romantic love, on both sides."}, {"response": 353, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, May  3, 2000 (05:46)", "body": "Wonder what today's will be?"}, {"response": 354, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May  3, 2000 (14:01)", "body": "look above...and here is another: May 3, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily It's strategically wise to expect the worst, but your imagination could take you too far. Get some perspective from a loved one. Daylight adds rich highlights to dark colors. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You can work your magic with the simplest of materials. You feel like revealing your secrets, even if the world isn't quite ready to hear them. Be aware of other people's comfort levels. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You busily await something that might not be ready to happen for a long time. Look rationally at the choices that are now available. By tomorrow, this decision may have been made for you. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You think that you know what's best for everyone. Maybe you're right, but there are kind and gentle ways to show it. Instead of intimidating, lead by inspiration. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're not exactly in hiding, but neither are you taking on any new business. In order to finish what you've started in a proper and timely manner, your focus must be unwavering. The fun part comes later. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily A traveler returns with exciting souvenirs or videos. All at once, an embryonic hypothesis is confirmed. Move into a new medium while it's still receptive to outsiders. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You're stuck in the midweek doldrums, far from land with no breeze. If you have the choice, you might want to take a nap. Without this convenience, you might as well grab the oars and start rowing. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Students and teachers are roles that go far beyond the academic setting. The world seems flooded with knowledge. Giving and receiving manifest in all kinds of relationships. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You've been here before, and that makes your comfortable. Your comfort has a price, however. One small annoying change now is worth several big, painful changes further down the road. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily A change in perspective shows that your goal is no closer than it was before. It's time to draw on resources that you wouldn't normally use. Remember the lessons about how to handle a tricky new magic. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Wrap your strange reasoning in the most polite terms that you have. You'd be wise to avoid all delicate subjects for a little while. Work alone, if that's what it takes to smooth the bumps. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Creativity is an equal opportunity employer. Stick with the crowd that can work and play at the same time. You don't want to step on anyone's toes, although accidents do happen. Watch out where you dance."}, {"response": 355, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, May  3, 2000 (15:37)", "body": "OK, I'll watch where I dance."}, {"response": 356, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May  3, 2000 (15:42)", "body": "Always the tactful gentleman...*smile*"}, {"response": 357, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May  3, 2000 (22:01)", "body": "May 4, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you may find Murphy\"s law kicking in as you seem to pass under the umbrella of forgetfulness. Getting lost searching for someplace may also befall you. All in all, a good day to stay home. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Thought of a reform is taking place in your mind and you may miss out on the fun if you pursue it. A friend from out of town drops around and you talk him out of staying in a motel. It is easy to have fun when your heart is in the right place. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Keep yourself feeling good by concentrating on a full excerize regimen and diet so that you will look well for the employees. You may recieve sums of money today from and unsuspected source. A good day to start your shopping spree for Christmas . CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer gets a break today in the love category as the person that you have been seeing is ready to answer in the affirmative ; go ahead an pose the question. Give your budget a break today and put that shopping trip off for a day or two when you are in better con- trol of your finances. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be sure to put romance high on your list of priorities today as you make time for all the things you must cram into one busy day. Children may give your heart a rough time today you will find that things are not as bad as they looked at first. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Working through your personal goals today could keep you busy right up to the afternoon. Some of the goals will have to be raised as there are a few that you have reached already. Be kind to strangers today, it pays in the long run. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A long drive in the country or a relaxing day with a good book could be just what the doctor ordered for you today in order to settle your nerves. A business partner can be picky today but you stand your ground and this person sees your point of view. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is not a good day to initiate changes in the work place or to be critical of family and friends. They won't like you for it and you could wind up spending the whole day alone with your thoughts. An old flame burns brightest the second time around! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don't be a volunteer at work today as you have more than enough of your own work and responsibilities and do not need to take on a coworkers. Today is an ideal time for doing things together as a family, all members will benefit from the special closeness this offers. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you will find that the classes you have been taking along with your diligent study habits begin to pay off for you in a big way. Try to project a positive attitude at work today and you will have the boss eating out of your hand. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Making a public statement today about private matters may not sit too well with someone so be sure you talk it out before going public. Keep up your savings ac- count even though Christmas spending puts a dent in other finances; don't be tempted to spend too much. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The extra cash you get today could be quickly spent if you are not conservative from the get go. You find your- self in a great mood today as your personal progress serves to bouy your spirits and your outlook on life in general. A Capricorn lover can be grumpy tonight."}, {"response": 358, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May  4, 2000 (14:48)", "body": "May 4, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Open your eyes to the miracles that constantly happen around you. You need to reinvent the art of having fun, and the sooner the better. Surprise the daylights out of people who are sure that you've forgotten them. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily For those unclear on the concept, more words won't help. Stop talking so much and find another way to demonstrate your point. Be aware, too, that you might have to admit defeat in pursuit of a lost cause. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Sing along with an unfamiliar tune. The road beneath your feet becomes clearer and smoother with each step. Compose love letters in your head, quoting them occasionally to friends and strangers alike. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You're restless, but in a good way. You're ready to help things change by any means at your disposal. Today's energy is worth a lot to the people who will benefit from it. You can probably charge a higher rate. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You can make the story come out any way that you please. Illustrate with your best colors. Underline with your favorite music. All your characters will soon realize who's really in charge. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You feel excluded from a development that excites others. If you want to keep up, you should be familiar with the subject matter. The wording may have changed, but the rules are still the same. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily The Taurus Moon puts you at or near the center. Your wit is quick, and your appeal is universal. Use your subtle forces to guide an aimless drift. People may feel your influence without being aware of just what you're doing. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Bite your tongue. Curb your appetite. The Taurus Moon brings you a message of restraint. Although you know your subject thoroughly, only a succinct overview is necessary to make your point. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Your spirit stirs, or maybe it's your inner philosopher reflecting happily on the way things are going. You're satisfied with the way you look. You win an influential seal of approval. There's a good reason for all this. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Generosity can be exhausting. You may be living in and for this moment, but what about the one that comes next, and the one after that? Save something for yourself so that you can give again on another day. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Your actions affect more people than you may realize. Try not to be offended by an event that steals your thunder. The Libra presence in your Starcast demands that you take a broader view. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You're faced with a wall of stubbornly crossed arms and a hall of locked doors. The Taurus Moon impedes your progress in almost every way that you can imagine. If possible, think about something else for a while."}, {"response": 359, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, May  4, 2000 (16:20)", "body": "OK I will think of something else when I take care of few things today."}, {"response": 360, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May  4, 2000 (18:29)", "body": "Not much of a horoscope is it?! Find a good book, post on the Spring (Yay!!!)or DX - I posted information about it just this morning... You have great options. I am going to the All-Sports Banquet this evening, the Baseball one on Friday after the game, then to Kona to watch them play there. Busy time in Hilo!"}, {"response": 361, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, May  5, 2000 (09:08)", "body": "How do you hop around all these islands? Boat? Plane? Outrigger?"}, {"response": 362, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May  5, 2000 (14:31)", "body": "Plane is the only intrastate highway we have. They run regular schedules, but it still costs about $100 to get to and from Honolulu from Hilo. On each Island, car is the only way. Outrigger?! The Molokai channel is one of the roughest places in the world for boats. So is the Alenuihaha channel between us and Maui due to the high mountains on either side. May 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Keeping a low profile today will work for most people but not you. This is the time you need to get out there and sell your abilities to the highest bidder, in other words this is an ideal time to upgrade to a better job or a newer position. Sometimes just the seeking of new employ- ment will cause the boss to 'get up off the dime' TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You have the capabilities it takes to go far in your line of expertise and you make the most of your opportunities today. On other fronts, someone out there may be thinking they are too old to learn something new, but that is far from the truth, the only important thing in this enter- prise is your sharp, active mind. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You have studied the net, the businesses, html coding, and finally found an idea that you feel you can excel in only to realize the thing has been 'done to death'. That does not matter, your ideas may be better than anyone else's, you can take a small idea and enlarge on it; competition only whets your appetite for excellence. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Don't spin your wheels today with a loved one as it is almost a sure bet that you will not be given 'house room' in his or her thoughts, wait until the excitement dies down and then you will be able to calmly talk out your differences. Patience has its own rewards. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Parting company with a partner could get disastrous for your finances and the business so maybe it would be a better idea to concede a few points instead of losing the ball game. You may even grow to like the ideas he or she presents you with when you remove antagonism from the picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) A new partnership could get off on the wrong foot if you do not draw up some papers to legalize it. Leaving some- thing like this to chance could be disastrous for a surviving partner. New designs and ideas are beginning to take hold and you will soon see some positive results. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A personal relationship may have you stressed to the max., and this would be a good day to plan to take a short trip over the coming weekend in order to get some distance between you and your problem. Once you can see the forest and not just a few trees, you will have it well in hand. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You are full of charm and wit today and you will find people are more open and receptive to you and your ideas. Make the most of this day by going after what you want in the job market, for today you will get it. Home based ideas also look good. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A weekend getaway is favored for you and a loved one. If a loved one can't go, ask a friend to go along and double your fun. Work today is mainly routine and you could get off fairly early which will give you a head start on this beautiful weekend. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Following your intuition will be a wise thing to do today as a strong urge, or feeling that you really should be somewhere, could put you in the right place at just the right time. If you are single this could lead to a wonderful romance and lifelong love affair. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A small tiff on the job may put your employment in jeopardy but the truth wills out and you are cleared. Evening will bring a small disappointment that will lead to a greater satisfaction if you follow your heart on this matter. Listen to a friend tonight. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Unexpected help from behind the scenes go in your favor today as you are given an on the spot promotion due to the actions of a certain person. A loved one will need all your attention tonight to keep him or her from mak- ing a life shattering mistake."}, {"response": 363, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May  5, 2000 (14:37)", "body": "May 5, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You want to be informal, unusual or just plain silly. Someone who loves you does whatever it takes to make you happy. Those who must work today may not accomplish much, but it won't seem to matter. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Give someone a reason to be proud of you. Parents or older relatives are happy when you honor a principle important to them. Say the words that are in your heart. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Imagine what you can do next with what you know right now. You're in good company these days, and that means lots of help when you need it. Host a dinner for your friends, and toast your new venture. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Be fair, and be cheerful about it. If someone wants to share the profits, make sure that he or she does an appropriate amount of work. Once a basic agreement is in place, there's no further need to discuss it. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily On this particular Cinco de Mayo, it's the Bull who gets to walk away in victory. Against all odds, you've withstood trespass and oppression. Now it's time to kick up your heels and have some fun. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You don't know whether to laugh or tremble. If you can recognize both the humor and the fear, you have a choice about how this new turn of events will affect you. Remember what you do best, and do it again. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Occasionally, just talking about something makes it better. A friend easily corrects a problem that he or she hadn't noticed until now. The best answers are the obvious ones that everybody usually ignores. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily While an apology might be necessary, there's no reason to damage yourself with the gesture. Excessive drama is sure to undercut your credibility. Anyone who expects total perfection is being unrealistic. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're eager for more of what excites you. Knowledge is addictive, but don't forget to take comfort in simple physical pleasures. Begin your weekend with a small celebration. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Ask yourself a few questions, and really listen to the answers that come back. There's someone in your life who may not be setting the best example for you to follow. Nourish yourself from only the purest sources. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Loyalty carries powerful emotions on its back. Self-sacrifice is easily justified before you feel its sting. A few moments of levelheaded thinking might save you many regrets later on. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Start with little changes. Feeling better about yourself makes a big difference. Even if the world refuses to turn the way you'd like it to, you can still be happy."}, {"response": 364, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May  6, 2000 (12:01)", "body": "May 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) All of your work will be here tomorrow and being tired out today makes you take to the sofa for some creative t.v. watching! Get as much rest as you can, but don't neglect any important matters that pertain to your family. They should be very few of them, so fret not. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Yesterday may have been too strenuous for you and used up all your energy. Relaxation is in order but don't count on it. you are in constant demand because you are such a good sport that your friends always want you around. Take a little time tonight to rest and be ready for a demanding work day tomorrow. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) It is time for that heart to heart talk with your spouse about the way the children have been reacting to authority lately. Enlist the spouses cooperation in standing firmly together, a united front, so they can not play one against the other to get their own way: remember that old game?. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Family matters should be paid close attention to today. Firm up their confidence in God, for you know better than most that the family that prays together stays together. You know how to plan things with, not for, them in order to get their cooperation. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Take this time to strengthen your marriage vows with candy and flowers. Get a baby-sitter, if needed, and treat him/her to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Even- ing brings a few problems about your work, so try to get all your contracts cleared away before quitting time rolls around. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You may be asked to solve a knotty problem at work all by yourself, but it would be best if you insist on shar- ing ideas with another as this could be touchy, you could be blamed if your solution failed. Remember, if you stick your two cents in, have someone there with equal or better stuck right in with you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Children are your main attention grabbers today. Either you and your spouse are expecting a baby, or you have relatives who are. The happy event should begin sometime today. Remember to keep calm and not faint, as the doctor needs to spend all his time with the mother. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A parent may need your help today. Maybe he or she just wants to see you or, if in another state, really wants you to call them. This person could have something important to share with you. Loved ones benefit greatly today if you make the time to show them how much you really care. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You could get into one of your moods today, but don't! There are so many good things you will miss out on if you wind up sulking all day. Be your happy self and let the love show. Take the family out for a treat or a visit with the relatives. Don't take everything to heart, it's not aimed at you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You should be well rested after your weeks vacation and able to put in a good day of creative work on the job front. A nice restaurant at lunch time is in order for today, then a quiet afternoon with the family as you plan your fun activities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) With yesterdays disasters over, you can concentrate on more mundane affairs. Take a while this afternoon to plan your future job strategy or the approach you will use when you ask for that raise. Children need your guidance today so be alert to what they are ask- ing of you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Your input is very useful and well appreciated today so don't let any one rain on your parade. You can accomplish more than you thought you could. Get in- volved with your local youth group and help them plan their holiday activities. You are, as usual, brimming over with bright ideas and plans."}, {"response": 365, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May  6, 2000 (12:05)", "body": "May 6, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're wasting time trying to impress someone who just doesn't care. This is the wrong moment to force a transformation. Your natural talents will attract all the admirers that you need. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily There's an uncanny similarity between your life and someone else's. When the Moon is in Gemini, strangers become intimate as quick as thought. You're even able to describe the experience to an outsider. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're intrigued and suspicious when an associate tries to carry business beyond the workplace. Question any urgent claims. Put a matter on hold in the absence of a clear answer. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You're eager to have an experience. Be safe, and read the directions at least twice before beginning. The dominoes may fall a lot faster than you expected. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Question the intent of an overly interested stranger. Advice that flies in the face of everything that you know is probably bad advice. Continue what you were doing before a rude interruption took you away from it. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You are your own work of art. Move with high speed and absolute confidence. You're at home in any conversation or romance that the Gemini Moon tosses in your direction. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You're impatient with delusional people, even though patience is just what you need. The mind is a powerful tool and should be treated as such. You probably have a few dreams of your own that others might not understand. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You know the secret inner workings, but every so often it's fun to let yourself be dazzled by the overall effect. Transcend the usual. Brush shoulders with the infinite. The Gemini Moon lets you be bright and breezy. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Everyone has definite ideas about how you should do your job. As the only person who's actually going to do anything, you're free to ignore all advice. There may still be a few useful parts in the discard pile. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're in an accepting mood. You could find a new friend or a new home by the luckiest of accidents. A discussion that starts out of thin air covers a wide territory and lasts for ages. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You react unexpectedly to a surprise. Now that you've started, you might as well keep on going. The change is afoot, and there's no telling where it will lead you. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You have a lot to consider, and only a little time. Start with the bottom lines of 'yes' or 'no,' and work backward. After this marathon is over, you'll deserve a short rest."}, {"response": 366, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May  7, 2000 (12:47)", "body": "May 7, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily It's easy to ask for favors, and hard to know when you should stop asking. Standing alone is probably much less work than you think. You'd much rather tell jokes than become one yourself. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You connect with others on many levels. Romance begins or expands. Dialogues spiral skyward in wild new gestures and examples. Everybody is a genius in one way or another. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily A deep issue rises to tower above you. Your personal life gets a little too loud for those not directly involved. Make your apologies or not, as you see fit. You're about to become very busy. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily When imagining the future, be sure everybody is clear that this is just a game. Consider the more creative ways to use a computer. Have someone show you a few things that you can't figure out alone. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're nudged along faster than you want to be going. Obligations come in all shapes and sizes. Know what you're getting into before you put it on your charge card. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily An astounding weekend continues with one victory after another. You might as well spread some of this magic, since you have so much of it. Find creative ways to advance the people who you support. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Seek help. Without preaching and without conditions, someone is sure to give you what you need. Human decency overrides all the needless details that often become attached to the simplest interactions. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily If you don't have to work, let yourself fall apart into giggling little pieces. If something is expected of you, blow everyone away with your expertise. Either way, there's a cause for celebration. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily There are many complaints, but no one to blame. Stay out of the way in case someone points an irrational finger at you. Show your good intentions by working alone and doing your best. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Everything gets a little mixed up, but nobody minds. It's ensured that your experience is immediate and gratifying. Once you're done, let another person have his or her turn. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Money plays an alarming role in the shaping of reality. Even if you don't like what you see, you may be powerless to make a difference. Live your life as honorably as you can. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily The net has disappeared from your trapeze act. You know your strengths as well as you know your own weaknesses. Now that you're committed, cast aside your doubts and go for it."}, {"response": 367, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May  7, 2000 (22:59)", "body": "May 8, 2000 Response 207 of 207: Marcia (MarciaH) * Sun, May 7, 2000 (21:56) * 108 lines May 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Deceptive trends today should cause you to be more protective of your assets, and play your cards close to your vest in love matters. Take care not to give a peer a short answer today as this could topple your image in the work place. A spouse could benefit from some extra attention. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Guard against any form of carelessness on the job today and be extra careful around machinery as there exists the possi- bility of a small accident that being alert can prevent. This is not a good day to volunteer for extra work because you may take on more than you can handle and all your pro- jects would suffer because of it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Avoid all confrontations today as this is a day when you can't win. On other fronts, such as the performance of your work duties, you more than prove that you are a winner in that area, so much so that you may just get that raise you have been wanting. Celebrate with dinner at a nice restaurant. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) This is a good day to shop around for some new reading material: novels, magazines, etc.. While you are out and about you could run into an old pal that you lost touch with and spent the afternoon catching up with all the changes in each others lives. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A seminar about self control and mind control may be of great interest to you right now, and you should go ahead and sign up for it as you are intelligent enough to separate the truth from the hype and thus get more out of it then most others. Your favorite charity drive starts today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Alcohol and driving do not mix and you have a friend or loved one that may be in danger, so this is a good day to keep your ear to the ground regarding this matter. Keep alert at work today as there are those who would be glad to see you stumble so they can be your replace- ment. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Be cautious with your spending today, especially in the area of luxury items for the home. You could overspend before you know it. A friend needs to have a long talk with you and you should listen carefully and not let your temper flair; all that will be said, will be said with your welfare in mind. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You have very extravagant urges today and could run to excesses if you are not on your toes all day. A loved one needs to be told of all your plans, not just part of them. You court disaster with this attitude when the whole thing is known; without proper preparation the chances are good you won't be agreed with. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Careless today could cost you if you accidently mislay something that you value highly. Your intuition will be a big help to you on the job today as you seem to know what people want, or what they are going to say, before they ask or say it. This could be unnerving to others so play it down. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Money is the root of all evil or so they say. Today you may feel that this is so as you and the spouse always seem to be on the outs over it. A quiet discussion with all the cards on the table, and then a working game plan, can go far to put a cork in a lot of arguments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Don't get overly sensitive today when someone gives you some criticism; you can learn a lot from it if you really listen to what is said; believe me, you will be glad you did in the long run. Children are little Angels tonight which lets you get some needed rest. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) This is a great day for completing those financial arrange- ments that you have had in the works for you very own business. It is also a good day to seek financing on all major purchases as people feel drawn to you as you have an air of responsibility about you which makes you seem very trustworthy, (which you are)."}, {"response": 368, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (13:36)", "body": "May 8, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your conscience drives you harder than any external authority figure. You believe in personal responsibility and group initiative. Your public life is a mirror of how you conduct your private affairs. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You'll do it your way no matter what anyone says. The next few days might be hard if you start feeling persecuted for your decision. Remember that you're trying to prove a point here. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily The Cancer Moon shows you the beautiful, eager child in every adult face that you see. You can mix anything into an amalgam far better than the ingredients. Be proud of your rare abilities. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily What should be clear and obvious is now confusing. You're tuned into an emotional content that was unimportant last week. As far as you're concerned, the joy and suffering should be equally distributed. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You have a fresh, wholesome perspective. Discover something that you always knew but never really noticed. Put your heart into any activity that involves people, food or a sense of belonging. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You avoid a classic mistake when you spot its early warning signs. Be vigilant and empathic. If you must feel someone else's pain, understand it instead of getting lost inside it. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Your week begins with a flood of personal warmth. Not only can you do what you want, but you're recognized for it. Host a special lunch or dinner to celebrate your good fortune. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily The past coughs up a forgotten issue. Yesterday's mystery is now a vital clue. Be careful not to strike a nerve as you probe an old wound. Proceed with the utmost delicacy. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You've kept your ear to the ground, and you know that good news is afoot. As the word becomes official, you're at the head of the line, waiting to receive your share. Be sure to look the part that you hope to play. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily The firm grip of a handshake agreement fades from memory. Someone is persuaded by a new sensation that drowns out the old. Get the whole thing in writing before you go any further. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Great things happen when someone steps back and lets you do your job. Your perspective lets you influence the outcome of events that are happening far away. Laugh easily and love sincerely. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Honesty and generosity blow holes in a lame excuse. Somehow you've made things worse just by trying to be nice. Don't let another person's bad trip poison your day. There's a graceful way out of this."}, {"response": 369, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May  8, 2000 (23:07)", "body": "May 9, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you could see the beginning of a new love affair. You have so much going for you that you find it easy to attract that special someone. A new job may have you learning some- thing that is all news to you but you will be able to master it. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The fun loving ways of the Gemini you just met will be very attractive to you but before you get too involved with this one you must remember that Gemini doesn't like to make hard and fast comittments. You could be looking at a raise or even a career move today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You could have a run in with a leo today and the winner will be a toss up, of course if the lion is your mate then arguing will not be the best solution to your problem. Being able to compromise can keep down some fights but you should not be the only one doing the compromising. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Children could be a worry for you today as you feel someone is not doing all that they should do to help a child. This is something you have no control over and it is best for you to put it out of your mind and into Gods' hands as He can handle it far better than anyone else can. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A good day filled with love and sunshine for you as you and your true love take off for the annual vacation to one of the fun spots for a glorious two weeks. Be sure that the car is tuned up and everything checks out if you plan to drive. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may have a hard time explaining some of your recent actions to a loved one as the check book is balanced and some extravagant spending show up. Liking the finer things in life is good but when you are a team both parties should agree on the spending. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are great at putting things off and you shouldn't, go ahead and make the appointment. Employee troubles you have experienced in the past few days have finally been resolved and you are more than happy with the outcome. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Before you take an action you may regret try to determine if there is anything worth saving in your relationship and if there is then try to convince the other party to attend marriage counseling with you. It will go far toward solving your problems. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The new business is working out for you as you like being your own boss but don't let the ego get too big as there are still investors and even clients that you must take into consideration on all your decisions. Today could offer some surprises for you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) No matter which seminar you choose it will never be as easy to make the level of income that is advertised. Be sure you are ready for hard work before you actually buy into any of these systems. It might even be advisable to keep your present job. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A certain person may be getting on your nerves today and if it is at all possible then you should avoid this persons company until this latest quarrelsome mood vanishes. You will be asked to participate in a community fund raising drive and it is for a good cause which you champion. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today You have figured out how to do your work faster so you will begin to see real progress before you know it. Your 'day' job is going well and there may be a raise in sight for you. Love interests are about normal as you have little time to spend on romance."}, {"response": 370, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May  9, 2000 (13:06)", "body": "May 9, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You may be facing the chance of a lifetime. Ignore the doubting little voice that tells you to wait until tomorrow. Anyone who truly loves you will come to support this decision sooner or later. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Reality is pliable in the hands of people with powerful motivations. The stories that you tell yourself may seem ridiculous to someone else, and vice versa. If you need reassurance, stay home or travel to a familiar place. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Think with your senses. This is a time of wonder and major creativity. Results are for other people. You're in love with art for its own sake. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily More and more, you want to escape from what is turning into an oppressive situation. Beware the impulse to do a hasty, imperfect job in your desire to be free. A mistake could prolong your discomfort. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily The path that you began to walk yesterday is definitely the right one. Put your best foot forward. There's a common, genuine wisdom in the air. Breathe deeply. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily It's easier to wait for improvements if you're patient. This transitional phase has its attractions, fleeting as they may be. Instead of clutching at the good things, let them pass through you. Something even better is on the way. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Be assertive and compassionate in the same breath. You've got a few days to remake the world as you think it should be. Let your instincts lead as you grant your own wishes. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Male and female energy circles in a slow, uneasy dance. Your heart could be either a true friend or a false guide. Whether faced with relationship issues or some individual dilemma, Leo's light is restless these days. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily It all comes down to a matter of good friends and appropriate staffing. Honor someone for doing a better job than expected. Everyone deserves to be treated like family. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Changes drift instead of sweep. If you go too fast, you might miss something. Instead of doing business as usual, listen to what your intuitions are telling you. Early intervention is always better. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Although you won't let others think for you, you're sensitive to their needs. The stars suggest that you're ripe for a leadership position. Events steer you as much as you determine those events. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Talk is cheap, but in most cases it won't pay the rent. Your comfort level is challenged by the reality of your surroundings. Accept that a different approach is necessary. Your mood will take you where you need to go."}, {"response": 371, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 10, 2000 (13:44)", "body": "May 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A good day for enjoying the company of good friends. Attend a meeting together or go to a movie and dinner. Work should be a little slow but you are adept at inventing interesting things to keep you occupied so that you look busy while everyone else is idle. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Getting it together and pressing forward to your goals should be your main focus today as you put aside per- sonal problems for awhile and just let the creative ideas flow. Friends will take your mind off things if you meet them half way. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If you are not careful today you could change your mind just one too many times and the person you are trying to impress will count all the changing to weakness and not to consideration. Stick to your present plans, they are the right ones anyway. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It is a hard life and depressing if you allow it to be. Today you must learn to shake off the poor old me feel- ings and meet the world head on with confidence. By doing this you will find that things really do go right for you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today you will enjoy your fifteen minutes of fame as the spotlight of opinion is turned on you and you bask in the approval you feel all around you. This is possibly because of a certain accomplishment, or a creative idea that you pushed through to completion. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Problems with internet mail may have you up in arms but the only thing you can do at the moment is sit back and wait...you can always change it if it becomes necessary. Others will find a few annoyances at work that you find hard to resolve today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you would have a successful partnership, either love or business you must be very careful that you listen to the other persons views on things, they deserve to be heard as well as you. Children make you proud today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Although you feel highly successful today try not to let it go to your head and come out as arrogance, you could estrange some very important people who had a lot to do with your success. Give credit where credit is due. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A friend in need is a friend indeed and today you become that friend indeed when you go to the rescue of a good pal and help him out of some legal problems. If you are not a lawyer yourself you may even hire one for him. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Being hardheaded today could very well make you a very lonesome person as someone tries to get a point across and you may not want to hear it or acknowledge it as the truth. A change in attitude is definitely in order for today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Babysitting is fine but you have to know when to draw the line or you may never get a free moment to yourself. You have to let the parent know where the lines are drawn and the precise times you expect to see them at your door, front and center. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A shopping spree is just what you need to take your mind off of certain things, if you can't afford it then take a few hours walking in the mall and window shopping...it's good exercise and you can walk off a lot of tension."}, {"response": 372, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 10, 2000 (13:56)", "body": "May 10, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're easily confused today. You want to be strong-minded, but you'd embrace the love that could reduce you to a babbling fool. Welcome to the human dilemma. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily As Eliza Doolittle sings, 'Words, words, words, I'm so sick of words.' Shut off all dialogues for now, whether they're interpersonal or internal. A change of pace satisfies your body and refreshes your soul. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You sense an ending, but you're not sorry to see it go. It's time for someone else to enjoy the rich world that you've tasted. You're ready to integrate that touch of divine madness with the comfort of your daily life. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You feel a familiar sense of awakening. You're on the edge of something wonderful, just as you were about a month ago. This time around, take it farther and make it last longer. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Practitioners of tai chi can do some of their best work during this strategically placed moment. Counselors are especially convincing to those in need of advice. A change made now is a change for the better. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Ready or not, clarity happens. If the moment catches you off guard, others are probably too preoccupied to notice. You gain a distinct edge when you're the first one to get your balance. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily It's time to wrap up your masterwork before your focus drifts. Leave bookmarks and make adequate backups. Your physical needs grow louder, and will soon demand satisfaction of their own. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Maybe your problems are resolved, or maybe they still need work. In either case, set them aside and let your sunny old self shine through the fog. You can't be too serious for too long -- life is too short for that. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Charm and persistence attract attention, even if others are more eloquent. Once you make someone laugh, he or she will remember you for a long time. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Complaining helps, but only to a point. Unless you're ready to get your own hands dirty, no one else is going to do the work for you. Accept the responsibility with pride. Happiness will soon follow. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Some people are shy around others who radiate power. If you're the big wheel today, be careful about rolling over the feet of those who crowd around you. The dream is sweeter when many can share it. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Beware of goading someone in a volatile emotional state. The man or woman who you anger today will be slow to forgive you. Instead of feeding a grudge, use your powers to nurture a positive change."}, {"response": 373, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 10, 2000 (14:35)", "body": "What's The Fuss About The Cusp? People born on the cusp often feel that they are simultaneously influenced by both signs on or near their day of birth. And there is more than a grain of truth in that. But generally speaking, except in the most rare of circumstances, one is most influenced by the sun sign on the day in which s/he was born under. If you feel more like a Taurus than a Gemini, check your natal chart. Your planets may have been aligned more closely with Taurus than Gemini on that particular day. (Check also your moon sign - it gives a good indication of your soul's motivation.)"}, {"response": 374, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 10, 2000 (21:41)", "body": "May 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your friendships could bring you some unexpected benefits before the day is over. Don't get so wound up in self and the immediate happenings that you neglect to be considerate of a partners feelings. A financial matter should be resolved today and the results will be just what you wanted. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) The morning should be very productive on the job for you as you put forth new ideas with enthusiasms and logic. Later on in the day you may be met with open opposition from someone who has been in competition with you for a long time. Never fear, your points make the most sense and so do you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A teenager or a child is showing some positive improvements in the academic arena and this gives you a feeling of happi- ness that hangs in there all day. You should be hearing good news from a publisher or other, in regards to a contract which you have been waiting for. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) The property sale is in the bag and you get the good news today. The other side of the coin, the property you wish to buy with the proceeds are also within your reach. Friends will be more than happy to help you spend part of your money but in this case, leave it in the bank and go 'dutch treat'. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your career plans are right on track today, but be prepared for a change in the method as you find a better way to the same goal, remember, you do not have to reinvent the wheel, sometimes the easy way really is the best way. Take a loved one out to dinner, you will both benefit. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is a fine day for getting with the contractors and planning the completion of your renovation project. Financing is easy for you to come by today, so take some time to get that chore in hand. Be sure to check out any changes in plans you have with the spouse, this will save a quarrel later on. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) If a lover or a spouse seems preoccupied today it would be best to let them alone until he or she is ready to confide in you. Tonight may bring a change of plans in you pleasure pursuits but you will find that it is for something even better. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You may be fighting a blue mood today but you will be able to keep it out of sight so it does not show at work. Being blue is something that happens to a lot of people for various reasons and you have your turn at it. Your problems with a loved one should be over soon, thus alleviating your blue mood. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A friend who turns you on to a proposition may not realize that it is worthless, and may even give you the hard sell, do both of you a favor and check it out thoroughly before you leap into it. Life just got better when you hear that a certain person is back in town. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You come up with a lucky break today where your job is concerned; just when you thought everything was lost providence steps in and takes a stand. Do not be too surprised tonight when a quarrel erupts with a good friend as this has been festering for awhile, try to keep your cool and just walk away. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Afternoon and maybe morning delays will hinder your job performance today but you have a solid reputation with your company so an off day once in a while won't be held against you. Family matters maybe what is affecting your performance, and if this is so, it would be best to meet them head on and get them out of the way; compromise works wonders. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) While your finances are looking up, you will find some unexpected expenses also crop up today to give you an 'excedren #5'. You manage to make it through a very hectic day and find the spouse has planned some quiet entertainment for the evening and you are ready to relax. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 375, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 11, 2000 (17:43)", "body": "May 11, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily The reason for why something must be done transcends your feelings about doing it. Share your resources, but don't share your problems. Someone may come along and surprise you for the better. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily If you're wise, you won't push for more than you already have. You've built yourself a fragile pleasure palace. Erratic behavior could bring the whole thing crashing down on your head. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Today's kettle of fish isn't really your fault. A change of personnel provides some relief. If you don't already know enough to keep this from happening again, you'll soon learn how. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You're truly courageous when your heroic acts seem completely normal to you. Partners join your venture as they see how much fun you're having. Give credit where it's due. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Defuse a bomb with a deftly humorous snip. You're still on dangerous ground, but at least you're not alone. Watch out for people who should know better -- if only they'd think clearly. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily These days you're some kind of trickster. People will laugh even if they don't get the joke -- or if the joke is on them. See how you can improve your environment instead of simply enjoying it. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You're happy with your pace, but there are some who can't keep up. If you want to keep this team running, you may have to do more than your share. This kindness will be repaid further down the road. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Your vague, impossible hopes solidify into something that looks a lot like reality. A full house of fans cheers you on, convinced of your success. You can do this. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The same numbers add up to something different this time. Your tone of voice betrays your true emotions. Move quickly if you hope to maximize on what's happening. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're elected as leader, but you're a democrat, not an autocrat. It would be wrong to make a move without the approval of your public. The good news is that your ideas are generally welcome. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You're not having as much fun as you think you should be having. Your critics are unprepared to offer much sympathy. Beware of high expectations that set you up for a disappointment. Reduce your stress at the source. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily If you're going to make waves, you'll need an accomplice. Round up all the usual suspects to ease your selection process. Partnership has never been more special."}, {"response": 376, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, May 11, 2000 (19:51)", "body": "OK I'll go out and make some waves tonight. Are you ready?"}, {"response": 377, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 11, 2000 (23:12)", "body": "...whenever you are...! May 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A good day coming up that will offer you more financial increases than you have been seeing. The opportunity of a better job is likely to be your ticket to easy street. You may have a few personal problems that will plague you but you get them ironed out in no time. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Taking care of business and keeping the nose to the grindstone pays off today. Others will find the arena of romance to be where they shine and yet they too will make strides in the business world. Children may offer some problems for you, but you are fully capable of taking care of them to everyones liking. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may be your own worst enemy today as you find yourself going against your better judgement in a matter that may bring you heartbreak, follow your heart, it is the safest route to happiness. Don't ignore a friend today who needs some financial help. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you should try to finish up those renovation jobs that you have going, or at least hire a contracter. It may even be a good idea to take a week off now in order to complete these long standing tasks. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) An old love returns and you are off in a whirl of joy and bright lights. Be careful that you do not neglect important jobs and issues while in your daze or it could hurt you financially. Older family members may have a hard time getting in touch with you today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today is great for working at home and completing your newest enterprise. In the heat of invention you may not listen to carefully to those around you, just be careful that it is work and cannot be viewed as neglecting them. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Starting a new life with another person sounds easy on the surface but as long as you try to be as considerate as possible, even during an argument, everything should work out. Married Libras will feel a renewing of love in their partnership. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your finances may be looking good but that is no excuse to be a big spender, oh yes, it will bring you loads of friends but they will disappear as soon as your money is all gone, so put it in the bank, you never know just when you will get hit with a 'rainy' day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Family members may be at odds with one another today and you will have to be the peacemaker, go ahead, you are good at keeping the peace. A teenager may be about to get into some serious trouble but you will be able to talk him or her out of it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don't kick your heels up too high today as you want to save your energy for on the job. Making a good impression with the boss is all important as promotions are in the making and you are being considered. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is a good day to carefully guard against those who would take advantage of your good nature, Hopefully most of you have mastered the art of evaluating the motives behind the actions of a select few. Spend some time relaxing today. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Being distant with a person who has hurt your feelings will not solve the problem you are holding inside. This person must be told what he/she has done wrong and given the chance to apologize. Don't ever let the sun set on your anger."}, {"response": 378, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, May 12, 2000 (08:10)", "body": "I would be surprised if I had to get a teenager out of trouble today. But there's always a slim chance."}, {"response": 379, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 12, 2000 (13:52)", "body": "Maybe you'll get lucky... (doesn't sound like something you would do, actually!) May 13, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Put on your blinders to keep you focused on the straight line that you must walk. If someone has more than you do, it may be that he or she is entitled to it. Prove yourself worthy of your own kind of reward. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You may feel trapped and want to escape. Your departure will have its consequences, but perhaps your moment of relief will make them worthwhile. Remember to explain yourself to the people who care. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're quick to suspect someone whose motives are unclear. Avoid any transaction that doesn't directly concern you. Face your own challenges without distraction or interference. A focused mind makes all the difference. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Wrap up your week with a demonstration of everything that you've been talking about. A modest sideshow becomes the main act of the circus. Your training makes the impossible look easy. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You may not be able to change someone else's mind, but you can be comfortable in your own. Something big and exciting is ready to pounce the moment that you step outside. Indoor sports are preferable at this time. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You should appreciate your luck while you have it. Others will believe you when they get a glimpse of your success story. Personal power comes with a cosmic rule book -- be sure to read it before operating. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Being early means that you'll have to wait. Your enthusiasm may lead you to the upper edge of your budget. Honor the promise that you made to yourself during some less happy moment. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily The weekend starts the instant that you open your eyes. Work is impossible, unless your job is play-oriented. Love is everywhere, tickling your fancy without a shred of mercy. Happy songs are written about days like this. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're not sure of where you're going. Some people seek general guidance, while others want specific directions. Indecision has its possibilities, as long as everyone is patient about the delay. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're here to have fun, make friends and maybe learn something in the process. You're a master craftsperson at the art of living. A quiet magic is at work in your romantic affairs. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Your business seems to exclude much of what's random and fun. Let others have a good time if they're not getting in your way. Lighten up before you disappear into your own darkness. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Gambling is a game for winners. During times of plenty, everyone gets a piece of the pie. You embark on a ride that you'll remember for a long time to come. Your smile keeps you warm in any weather."}, {"response": 380, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 13, 2000 (00:17)", "body": "May 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Dealing with an opinionated person today could cause a few sparks as you are highly opinionated yourself. A new goal may seem tempting and you are ready to scrap the one that you have been working towards for something that sounds more exciting to you, but it would be wise to take a lot of time to think before you take such a drastic step. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today your financial prospects take a turn for the better even though you may think differently because of a financial matter that has been a headache trying to solve; this will see an agreement come forth today that all parties can live with. Keep a cool head. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today you get a chance to display your executive ability and you excel in the job. This could mean a big promotion with a substantial wage increase. Your intuition is very strong today, you must be careful that you do not freak people out by answering questions before they are asked! CANCER ( June 22-July 22) You and a spouse, or other loved one, click like mad today as you are finally tuned into the same wave length and the vibes are flowing. The esp is really strong between the two of you and past grievances are forgotten in a new found loving interest in one another. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A change in position may be in the stars for you today, maybe even a change to a whole new company! You are always in there plugging and you manage to make the best deal possible for yourself. Investment interests are also look- ing prosperous today, you are likely to see a return on your capital. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is a good day to take your loved one out to a movie, or a concert, and soak up some culture along with some peace and quite after a busy week at work. Plan some fun activities with the family if there are children in the home, preferably where you can keep the seat of a com- fortable lounge chair warm. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Try not to get involved in an argument with a person whose has his or her mind made up, especially if it is a spouse or you will have a long term, running fuss on your hands. A good compromise beats an argument any day, and almost insures that you will wind up getting your own way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Even though you and a partner may see eye to eye on every- thing else don't expect a quick agreement on your latest idea which involves spending funds that have been allocated in another department. Your ideas are sound, and with cool logic you will be able to get this across. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) This is not a good day to have a confrontation with an authority figure as you may not come out of it looking good. You have a hunch today that is right on the money but it must be presented with confidence, not aggression. You and your spouse finally get your problem solved. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Look for a breakthrough today on the problem that has had you stymied for so long, the solution will amaze you in its simplicity. Take the afternoon to round up the kids, or your friends, and head for some fun in the sand and the sun, this is a perfect day for it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Friends may seem difficult to interact with today but don't blame them, it could be that you have your mind on ten thousand other things and it puts you out of sorts. Try spending some time alone to get your thoughts back in control and you will find that the problem you thought was so world shaking really isn't a problem after all. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Someone you think you know well may be manipulating you, or trying to. Don't fall for the line they are handing out today; show him or her that you are too smart to be used. Evening brings romance to the single, and a new found closeness to the married. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 381, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 13, 2000 (00:54)", "body": "May 13, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) You can make money through your own creative efforts. Your good ideas and ability to discuss your intentions with those who can assist you will ease your plight. 4 stars"}, {"response": 382, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 13, 2000 (16:55)", "body": "May 13, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're rich with the fuel that runs your engine. A phone call or email to or from another part of the world brings you a global perspective. Get to work, happy in the knowledge that you're doing your part. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Your sense of duty gets the better of you. Even if you envy the pleasure seekers of the world, those feelings don't interfere with what you have to do. Everything has its time and place. You can wait. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily An exciting risk has a dark side. Before putting yourself in unnecessary jeopardy, consider the consequences of failure. Reasonable people will understand if you walk away from a challenge. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily This is the wrong moment for false claims and hoaxes. The Virgo Moon is here to hold you accountable for every word that you say. Know your limits, and admit to them when challenged. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily The crowd knows best, especially when they're your friends. Play along with a popular fiction, and maybe you can find a place for it in your life. The prize goes to the person whose style is the most winning. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Follow a good example. Understand a new method or philosophy before adapting it to your own purposes. Family or longtime friends may not approve of your changes. There might be a better time to make a sudden move. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Mental or spiritual stimulation is high on your list for this weekend. There's always room for a few more good people. A touch of celebration can inform and enhance your usual life. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Your soul could use a bit of searching. The Moon invites you into Virgo's house for a tune-up. All the usual seductions will be there later, whether or not they still hold their appeal. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The most inspiring words to Virgo are, 'Get your house in order.' While you may not be perfect, you're pretty darned good. Anyone who doesn't love you for your flaws is just a waste of time. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're challenged, but maybe not in a good way. The tug-of-war between Mercury and Venus precipitates a crisis of esthetics. You might have to choose between instant gratification and long-term satisfaction. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily If there's a social event in your weekend, expect an important connection to happen. A stranger comes to the forefront, or an old acquaintance steps into a new light. A common bond connects the past to the future. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You may be special, but there are limits. The rules are in place for everyone to observe. Instead of wasting your energy challenging the system, be creative within it."}, {"response": 383, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 14, 2000 (14:00)", "body": "May 14, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're cast in a power suit that perfectly matches your ambitions. Result-oriented people can expect a great day. Those who want to relax will feel wonderfully grounded. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Others are still playing, and you're still working. This is getting old, isn't it? Keep your reasons in front of you before the doubts start eating away at your resolve. You will be rewarded for this sacrifice. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Thinking too much only brings you around the circle one more time. Nonlinear logic and intuition don't stand up under cross examination, but there must be something to them. Sooner or later, nature takes its course. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Even if you aren't happy with yourself, someone thinks you're special. Perhaps many love you. It's okay to rely on others for a pat on the back. By tomorrow, you should be your strong, familiar self again. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Happy times await you. You're filled with youthful energy, no matter what your calendar age. If you have something to say, deliver the message in a song or a dance. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Seek the quiet of your own thoughts instead of trying to be heard above public noise. Home improvement projects are both meditative and practical. You'll have something to show for your efforts by the end of the day. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily It's a myth that Cancer always hides in their shell. You let it all hang out, flying your flag for the world to see. If people think that you're being loose and dizzy, just let them try your sharp mind in a battle of wits. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Think twice before throwing away some of that disposable income. Instead of laying out the cash, create something that works or looks just as good. It always helps to remind yourself how useful you can be. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The stars have sent you an excellent day. You're relaxed, efficient and easily impressed by people who know what they're doing. Showcase your own skills, as well. This is one moment when everything works. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Productivity seems out of the question. Mind someone else's business if that's what it takes to rescue you from your own thoughts. Even shallow amusement is better than complete boredom. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Anyone who gets your attention receives a great gift. Your small acts of kindness establish you as a valued community member. A secret plan still has lots of room for last minute changes. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your guiding light is obscured by fitful clouds. A moment of darkness is a poor excuse for striking out blindly. You can probably guess which decisions you'll later regret."}, {"response": 384, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 14, 2000 (22:25)", "body": "May 15, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A good day for you today and if you play your cards right you could wind up with that position you have been after. In the arena of love Aries shines today, but be careful not to be so aggressive that you scare your future spouse off before you have had a chance to win him or her over. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) In the spirit of Springtime your love blooms like the flowers. This is a wonderful day for doing your lawn chores and spruce up jobs around the home place. Others will find their working conditions to be improving with the firing of a particularly depressing coworker. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Changing horses in the middle of the stream today could be your undoing so try to stick to a decision once you have committed yourself to it. Children may need some extra time tonight and if you have not had that all important talk about drugs now would be a good time. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Home and family comes first with you and you gather all your resources today to move them into a new home; you will find this to be the best move you have ever made. A new career that failed to get started may get a boost today and you set your goal to a level you can reach. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Fighting over unimportant little things is not the wisest thing to do because even if your spouse wins, you will build up a lot of resentment in the relationship. Don't be too quick to jump on a coworker today as this person is working as hard as he/she can. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Your attitude towards someone who works hard for you leaves a lot to be desired, especially when she is ill. Try being more compassionate, and letting the person know that you care about her and not just how much she can do for you. Your business outlook brightens up today. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A new love has you in a daze and you are walking on cloud nine. Time to come down to earth to make a few decisions, you need to evaluate the relationship and where it is headed so you can make some informed decisions concerning your future, no one ever gets younger. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Scorpio, the lovers lover! Today you will meet your match in the department of romance who will sweep you off your feet. This could be the one that will finally settle you down and make you think of home and slippers. If you are already married you will find your love will blossom anew. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Family members do not always react the way you would like them to no matter how hard you push. Maybe it would be a good idea to just back off and let them live their own life while you concentrate on you for a change. It' time you go out and do some of the things you have always wanted to do and let the rest go their own way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Reliable Capricorn may be ready to chuck it all and go out and kick up a rumpus, go ahead, you deserve to have a little fun, especially if the rest are going to treat themselves, (on your pocketbook), to a day of fun and leisure. Be careful not to change your image at work though, that could spell disaster. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Since your forte is entertaining you will shine today as your party for the soon to be wed gets under way. Family and friends pitch in and help you get the house and the refreshments ready for the afternoon. Love is definitely in bloom and this may give someone close to you the right idea. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) It has been a long time in getting here but your time has finally come. The day ahead is filled with good things for you, such as a raise at work, meeting a new love, having your investments pay off, etc.. All in all, a very good day when luck dogs your steps. ------------------------------------------------------------ These original horoscopes are based on planetary aspects and configurations for each sun sign. Though everyone is unique, and we are not stereotyped into 12 classes, the general mood and theme of your horoscope tends to apply to your daily life. By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 385, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 15, 2000 (13:06)", "body": "May 15, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You can still win by laughing last, even when the joke's on you. Famous examples are rich with meaning. Impossible odds seem like a personal challenge to be answered later, in your own time. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Your voice is loud with excitement, not anger. Be patient with those who have yet to catch the bug that has infected you. You're a flurry of motion, to say nothing of a blank slate for wonderful new ideas. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily A touch of self-delusion gets you through a difficult time. As long as you act responsibly, you can give any reason for it. Ignore those who try to tell you what you already know. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You have the advantage, but it's a precarious position. You'll make ripples whether you stand or fall. Treat others with dignity, even if you don't completely trust them. It's important to keep the peace. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Now that others have done all the work, it's your job to make it look good. Add a touch of warmth to a cold, lifeless situation. Your smile helps it all come out evenly. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily The view from the top is just stunning. The Libra Moon gives the Twins a double shot of their usual energy. You could easily overwhelm someone who isn't ready. This effect will probably work to your advantage. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You're the first one at the table, and you may have a long wait before anyone else shows up. Others are still struggling with their own issues. Be brave and wise enough to quit when necessary. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You're above the problems faced by those with water and earth signs. The Libra Moon feeds your fire. Financial managers and personnel experts are unbeatable. All Leos shine in their chosen professions. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Don't blame someone for misunderstanding you. Your unconventional logic or eccentric reputation could be getting in the way. Tune into the prevailing consensus reality before going any further. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're popular because you make sense and inspire hope. Some like your management style, and others are attracted to you as a human being. You're a guaranteed winner for the next few days. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Is everyone ignoring you? If so, you have that much more freedom to experiment and make mistakes. It's also a good time to blend in with the crowd if you lack the energy to do exceptional things. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your motives are above reproach, and your heart is soaring. Even the people who ask hard questions will be satisfied with simple explanations. This Monday is more gold than blue."}, {"response": 386, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, May 15, 2000 (13:47)", "body": "Great, Gold Monday!"}, {"response": 387, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 15, 2000 (14:01)", "body": "Can't beat Mondays which are predicted to be gold! Mine is nebulous, as usual, but I do have a new confrence to play around in till Wolfie gets home...*grin*"}, {"response": 388, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 16, 2000 (00:32)", "body": "May 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Old friends are wonderful but new friends are a joy to welcome into your life because as the old saying goes, 'you can never have too many friends', and today you will be introduced to people who will instantly click with you and become close pals as time goes on. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You may get a pleasant surprise today at some unexpected career developments that will definitely be to your advantage, even if it is not at first apparent. Worry only turns your hair gray and never helped anyone, so try to do less of worrying and more constructive planning. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A juicy investment offer drops in your lap today and you pluck it like the plum it is. On the job front you will have less contention from employees than has been the case lately. Marital squabbles should let up today as you and the spouse make a mutual agreement. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Partnership relations are looking good today as you and your partner reach a mutual agreement concerning the business. A spouse also figures in this decision but he/she reserves opinion on the matter. An afternoon just made for kicking back and enjoying the finer things of life. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) It's not a good day to plan on entertaining at home, if you must entertain do it at a restaurant or other fun place, it will be more successful in the long run. Parents may demand some of your time today and you gladly give it to them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) The weather is hot, and people that work in the heat may be a little more irritable today than normal and it would be wise to keep the criticism down to a whisper, tomorrow is another day and you can wait. Being hit with the bureaucrats in the afternoon does not do your temperature any good either. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Spending a lot of time entertaining a certain person may put a strain on your finances and you could be caught short in an emergency if you don't cool it for now. Taking a little time to stay home tonight would be a splendid idea since you have a lot of chores that needs catching up on. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Today you get a chance to prove just how high the majestic eagle can fly as you assume control of your company or district. Fair play and christian business ethics will keep you on the top of the heap for many years to come. Your spouse is the ideal person with whom you should celebrate your good fortune. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) The financing that you have been dickering over is finally in your pocket along with a signed contract for the home you want; congratulations. While you plan your move don't forget to keep the spending as tight as possible because there are always one or two unexpected expenses associated with moving to a new location. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Today flexibility will have to be your middle name as plans are changed and nothing goes right, at least not the way you planned it, as people ignore your wishes and follow their own agendas. Don't give them a second thought, just do your own thing today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Today is your day for original thinking and some of the ideas you come up with are brilliant, even the boss thinks so as he immediately makes one or two a mandatory routine for all employees. Take your spouse out for dinner, romance is in the air. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Be careful that you do not antagonize someone at work as it may just be the person that you will later need to cover for you. Advice a well meaning friend gives you tonight may not be appropriate for your situation, so listen but don't take it."}, {"response": 389, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 16, 2000 (22:38)", "body": "May 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may think the lender has lost your application but don't worry, today you hear the good news that it has already been approved and you are on your way to the real estate dealer. Moving day is coming shortly so be sure you have everything ready to go. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) The lawsuit that you have been involved in has been decided today and it is in your favor. After so much hard work you finally reach the goal that you had set for yourself a long time ago and you get some friends together and have a celebration. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Sitting around mooning over the past never changed anything and today is no exception to that rule. You know this so you set out to make amends and find that is all this person really wanted you to do. All work is never good and so you start to spend more time in mental pursuits of love, culture, and friends. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) A small physical problem may be bothering you and this would be an excellent time for you to go and have that checkup to make sure it is nothing serious. It is hard to be energetic and indisposed at the same time. You others will find your energy is very high today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are having a lucky day so buy a couple of lottery tickets and keep your fingers crossed. Your luck will also extend to romance if you are single and you find yourself asking the big question. Wedding bells will soon be in the air for you or for a close member of your family. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is not the right time to try to get close to a skeptical Leo but you could try again later with more success. This is a good time to spend with your families as all of you will benefit from the added closeness. Children need more of your time than you have given lately. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Be aware of the feelings of the people around you today as they run high and you could hurt someone without knowing it. Being considerate in your speech and thinking first will save the day. A spouse may not be too happy with the way things have been going lately but you get it taken care of early. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Keep your feet well anchored today as there is a scam artist out there just made for someone who may be too trusting or not awake and smelling the coffee. An Aries may try to sweep you off your feet, but this is not an excellent time for romance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Travel figures importantly now in your life as you contemplate the new job and what it will mean to you. Be sure you look carefully at all your options and requirements so you will choose the best for you and your family. Friends or instructors can be of benefit to you in this matter. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Someone who wishes to be a silent partner really wants to be silent. Do not try to get them involved in decision making as you could lose the partner. Today you will be guided in a matter involving your spouse and home. Pay strict attention to the small voice within. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Before signing any agreements you should seek professional help from an attorney. scam artists are common and some will leave you no recourse as they are barely within the letter of the law. Get all promises in writing because salespeople are prone to amnesia later on. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) In your realm of experience you have little competition so bask in the limelight you have earned. A social function missed tonight could be damaging to your affairs so it will be best if you attend this particular one. Good news is coming your way from out of town."}, {"response": 390, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 17, 2000 (20:36)", "body": "May 17, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily A touch of passion transforms an annoying task into a personal quest. Time is your friend, a valuable resource wisely managed. By day's end, the connections are falling into place. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Your appetite gets the better of you. Others are willing to forgive and in some ways indulge you, but recognize this as an exception rather than as the rule. Tomorrow it will be your turn to accommodate someone else. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You may be emotionally vulnerable, but courage will see you through. If you're expecting a crowd, try to be early. Great things happen to those who deserve them. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily An unstable situation tilts in someone else's favor. Hold onto what you now have so that it won't slide away from you. Self-preservation can look a lot like selfishness. Be sure that you know the difference. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily There's a lot here to learn and enjoy, but still so much to accomplish. A happy development energizes you to do better than you've already done. This is a day that could live long in memory. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're the first to read the writing on the wall. Unsettled, exciting times lie ahead. As long as you're comfortable and confident, this is one ride that you're really going to like. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily By cunning or by force, you'll find your way out of this mess. You'll get back on track later in the day. Some might frown on your unorthodox methods. You'll just have to live with that. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Colleagues and clients may be unaware of your hand behind the scenes of a perfect event. Modesty helps your image even more than blowing your own horn. Savor the feeling while you have it. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily It's time to bring aboard a coconspirator. You know many qualified people who can help in the areas where your own experience doesn't reach. There's an approaching deadline that you want to meet, if not beat. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily There's more to life than looking pretty. Put your charms to good use -- or excel in an area that has nothing to do with appearances. You're a person of many talents, and all of them are crying out for some exercise. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily The weight falls slowly but surely from your shoulders. Stand upright with new energy and resolve. You may need to fight for what you want, but in the process you're likely to gain something even better. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily This is the test drive where the rubber meets the road. Now you're too focused on the present to worry about the outcome. It's a little late to readjust the details anyway. Trust the work that you've already done."}, {"response": 391, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 17, 2000 (23:35)", "body": "May 18, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) How do you like the way your day is starting? Hold on to your hat, because the day is really going to be exciting! Look for possible new promotions, or new friendships! You also may encounter someone in need. Don't turn them away as you may bring on some bad Karma. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You could be socializing with business people today, if so be on your best behavior. Someone you connect with today could become the backer, or even a silent partner, in your new business venture. Don't be surprised to find yourself having to change a few appointments around today as some- thing important comes up. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Try not to sweep mistakes under the rug today, yours or a pals, as the rug could be moved and the damage then would be three times as bad. Your spouse is feeling slightly confused and needs to have a serious talk with you about the family; be sure you make a lot of time for this. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Your day at work should prove to be both productive and interesting not to mention an unexpected surprise in the afternoon. The time for charity organization is here and you are tapped to head up your local committee, just be sure that you can spare the time before you say yes. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Feel like running an extra mile or going to the shore on a quit it and go basis? Then do it, you haven't treated yourself to a spontaneous outing for a long time and it would do you a world of good. This is a beautiful day and you are much too happy to get out of sorts with any- one today so don't let some ones actions spoil this mood for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Your latest plans for a new business or web site is off and running and it has all the earmarks of success that your previous efforts enjoyed. Try not to work yourself into oblivion as then you will lose your 'edge' and you will see creativity and originality go down the drain. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Practicing teamwork is the only thing that will succeed today and you are aware of this and pull out all the stops to interact creatively with a coworker to get the job down and out on time. A minor fender bender could be yours for the asking if you are not alert today dur- ing the entire time you are driving. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Take off your shirt, if you are a man, and get out there in the dirt with the rest of the construction crew, they may need to see you as one of the guys and not just as the boss; you could see some tense situation evaporate if you do. Others will find that pitching in and helping the 'hired help' will give your esteem a big boost. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Planning your vacation or a short trip may keep you occupied for most of the day but be prepared for a little disappointment when some of your best plans are changed or canceled; best not to set them in cement. Get together with the family and make every effort to include all their likes and dislikes. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) On awaking today you may remember some parts, or even all, of a particularly profound dream. This could be a warning dream or one of guidance so take the time to meditate on it to find out what your subconscious is trying to tell you; I assure you you will not regret the time you spend on this matter.. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Wanting to do your own thing and go your own way is a common need among most people and perfectly acceptable in the single person, but if you are married you should keep them apprised of your plans but do tell them of your need to spend some time alone; your spouse will understand. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Your productivity is high during the morning hours but you may start to feel fairly annoyed as you find your plans for the afternoon being changed one after the other by other people. Don't let it get to you, just hang in there and at quitting time you can go home and stick your feet up while you relax in front of the television."}, {"response": 392, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 18, 2000 (13:13)", "body": "May 18, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Humanity and unity are at the heart of whatever you think and do. You're the bridge that spans the gap, the switch that closes the circuit. Help others do the things that come to you so easily. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Words are strong medicine that should be used only for good. If you accidentally hurt someone, there's nothing that you can say to make it better. Be quiet -- maybe there's something that you can do instead. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're thrown at the feet you at the object of your desire. The normal rules seem to be for someone less powerful and restless than you. When you look back, you'll wonder why you didn't see this miracle coming sooner. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily It's not always easy to do what's necessary. The urgency of your actions might rub someone the wrong way. An accident takes on a hidden meaning. Apologies take time away from something more important. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily At this point, it's exciting to be out of control. Passion alone keeps you moving. Your luck is still holding, but for how much longer can you count on it? Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily If you plan to do anything questionable, be sure that there are no witnesses. Someone may challenge you, in which case it would be best to stop. You could come into the wrong kind of fame. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Pay attention in case your moment of truth comes without fanfare. The universe may deliver the punch line, but you're the one who controls the rest of the joke. You'll do a lot for the sake of love. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You may have to settle for something unsatisfactory. You owe a debt of loyalty to someone who doesn't share your sense of esthetics or fun. Save your anger for a better reason than this. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're smart as a whip and sharp as a tack. You can find anything, no matter how small or how lost. Your apparently super powers are just a wise combination of the normal skills that everyone shares. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You may be everyone's friend, but you're nobody's fool. If you see the signs of a shortage, save something for yourself. Investigate the root causes to find out just who is responsible. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily At last you come into your own. Whatever energy you need to pursue your desires is unleashed. If there's danger in having fun, then you're drawn to the dangerous life for the rest of the week. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your environment or the company that you keep could be limiting you. Change personnel or location, and see if that breaks your creative block. Somewhere inside you is a film waiting to be made."}, {"response": 393, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, May 18, 2000 (14:57)", "body": "Yes, that film!"}, {"response": 394, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 18, 2000 (16:26)", "body": "*rubbing hands in anticipation* Shall I pop the popcorn yet? Subject? I'd even settle for your trip to the hill country again - and again. Can't you make a Terry power tape and run it? All worthy-of-the-name Firthians have their own Darcy power tapes which have been used so many times that they have to be remade from time to time. It would work for you, too. I am first in line!"}, {"response": 395, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, May 18, 2000 (22:13)", "body": "How can I get some of these Darcy tapes?"}, {"response": 396, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 19, 2000 (19:49)", "body": "You gotta make 'um buy the laborious method of two vcr's or have someone send you theirs *smiling graciously*"}, {"response": 397, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 19, 2000 (19:52)", "body": "How do I get some of the terry pix from your video? (Whatcha gonna do with the Darcy tapes?) ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your busy week is winding down today and you have your sights set on the open road. This is a good plan and you should not let anyone change your mind, hey, invite them along to share in the fun! Picking up hitchhikers can be very hazardous to your well being so it is best not to do this, no matter if it is a man or a woman. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A fairly smooth day at work when things just seem to fall into place for you and you get your work out early. Evening will see you in a possible dither over the escapades of some teenagers, yours or ones that belong to someone else. You can be counted on in a pinch and you prove it tonight. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) An ongoing marital quarrel comes to a head today and nothing you do seems to be right, if you have went the extra mile and sought counseling for the two of you, and cooperated in every way you know how to keep your marriage intact and nothing works, then it is possible that you would be better off calling it a day and opting for a little happiness of your own. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Night fishing sounds like a great idea to you but your family may be a little tired of being left alone so why not forego that treat for yourself and plan some fun outing for them, the do deserve it and you let your love shine through by doing this. This is also a good day for catching up on your social obligations to friends. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) If you have not already started your diet and exercise routine then this would be a perfect day to do it. Enlist a few friends that may also need help in that area and go out and join your latest spa, or dance class. you won't be sorry. Get yourself a little r and r tonight. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) If you are a single person don't plan on staying that way too much longer as a person you will meet casually today will soon become the most important person in your life. Others will find themselves making new friends and enlarging on the friendships they already enjoy. Married ones will find they are enjoying their spouses company more than ever. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) You should conduct yourself in such a manner today as not to invite criticism or possible lawsuits, losing your temper could be your undoing, so stay cool and collected at all times. The boss may not be in a good mood today so put off asking for favors until next week. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A person needs to know and understand their own limit- ations, so don't walk out on a limb today as you could saw it off behind you with well meant promises that you are unable to keep. This would be a good day for clearing away the debris in your life by rectifying some mistakes that you have made in the past. A good friend also becomes your confidant tonight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Work is a little on the slow side and you have time today to put your creative ideas out there for a test. Don't be afraid to ask that all important ques- tion of your loved one tonight as romance is blooming, love is in the air, and he/she is in a very receptive mood; your answer is sure to be yes! CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Being compatible with your mate is all well and good but in any union there has to be give and take, more give than take, on both sides. Even if you are compatible signs, try to remember that your love is an individual and will act as his/her personality dictates; other than that, you should have a great marriage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) The end of a nerve wracking first week on the job. Relax, you should do quite well in that position, it was made to order for you with your capabilities. Put all this out of your mind while you prepare to let loose and really enjoy yourself tonight, chances are, if you are not already married, that you will meet a new romantic interest at a get together later tonight. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) This is a good day to clear away the clutter in your financial accounts and catch everything up to date, don't wait until the last minute and then scramble to balance the books. Being too possessive with a loved one will not be in your best interests, so why not take a page from Confucius, \"if you love it let it go, if it is yours it will come back to you; if it does not come back to you, it was never yours in the beginning\"."}, {"response": 398, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 19, 2000 (19:58)", "body": "The above and the following are for May 19, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Even though this is supposed to be a consensus, it's clear that you know more than most. Either educate others or simply take over. Most people are likely to accept your expertise once they recognize it. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily The bigger and more complex the system, the more likely it will have holes and glitches. Start small. Stabilize carefully. Seek out other rational thinkers to ensure that the whole thing works for everyone. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Surprise your critics and delight your fans. Your private side is about to make its public debut. Anything can happen, and you'll do what you can to be sure that it happens to you. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily IThere's no reasoning with someone who's convinced that he or she is right. Unless you want a discussion to become a battle, it's time to retreat. Remember how ridiculous this looks so that you won't do the same thing. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Timing and style are everything. A presentation works the best when you really know your subject. You're handed you just the moment that you've anticipated. This would look great on film. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You get the right messages from all the wrong places. For now, the best strategy might be to confuse your opponent. Be prepared to deal in other ways with someone too smart to be fooled. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily End the week with a sweet reward. Transformation is all joy and no pain. People are giving a lot to make this easy for you. Resolve to return the favor sooner, rather than later. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Your usual level of ornamentation is unnecessary or impossible for now. If you have no time for the finishing touch, others will be impressed by the real you. Learn a small but valuable lesson. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Your reputation precedes you. Your senses are heightened, your mind cleared. New stories contain familiar elements. Shout out the answer as soon as you know it. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily At last you understand the secret formula. You're so happy with your progress that you just want to keep on going. Find a delicate way to exclude those whose participation would only make matters worse. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Forget how you got here and just enjoy the view. You have the gift of attracting the person or people who you want most. Pluto and Mars gang up to make the good times roll. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You say, 'I can't,' when you really mean, 'I won't.' Clarify your boundaries to the person who keeps pushing at them. You already know the lesson that someone thinks you should be learning."}, {"response": 399, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 19, 2000 (23:53)", "body": "May 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This will be a glorius day for you if you just relax and go with the flow, don't make any unsatisfied waves and you will find that you end the day with all your wishes and needs, (within reason), satisfied. A good friend is planning a move out of town but you talk common sense to this person and change his mind. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You should accept one of your invitations and go out for some fun tonight. Just be sure to keep the spending down to a mild roar as you may find yourself caught short for tomorrows emergency. Remember to keep a handle on the drinking also, don't forget your designated driver. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Study a new financial proposal carefully before signing anything and don't be afraid to challenge any thing you don't like about it. Afternoon should be spent in quiet pursuits as your nerves need settling down at this point. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) This is one of those days when you would just like to kick around by yourself and enjoy the fruits of your own thoughts for a change. Going shopping alone can afford you this very opportunity, but you may have to slip away to do it. Let someone else babysit today and tomorrow you will feel like a new person. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Tempers may flair today over something that you may consider trival but the other person sees it as a major thing in their life. Instead of letting your temper get the best of you why not put yourself in the other persons shoes and try to under- stand why the matter carries such weight. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Planting 'flowers' in an older persons 'garden' will be to your advantage in the long run. While you are helping to complete anothers life today you will be enriching your own. Fair treatment is all this person has ever asked from anyone and you are the one person that understands this, and does this, to the fullest. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Today your sensibilities are fine tuned to the artistic pursuits of pleasure as you take in a local concert or even visit the museum or art gallery. Take along the family, especially children who are old enough to absorb the culture you will be offering them. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You could be beset with a myriad of stress today related to your business or personal enterprise but if you try to stay 'with it' you will come through better than you started. Take advantage of the evenings plans and relieve your stress through fun. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You will not have a pleasant time of it today as your world of appliances seem to have it in for you when two or more of the monsters act up and you have to call the repair man to fix them. Cheer up though, the problems are minor and it only costs you an arm, not an arm and a leg. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You may be in danger of some losses today if you do not keep a close eye on your billfold or purse; one careless moment is all it will take. A loved one that has been away for a long while is back and together you set out to paint the town, have fun; be safe. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Family members that you have not heard from in years calls and arranges for a visit with you in the near future. Don't pull out all the stops and spend a lot of money in your preparations as there is a possibility of a change in plans. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Pisces will find they will have the most fun, and luck, at the seashore today and there is also the possibility of a budding romance getting off to a running start. Evening may find you too pooped out to do much more than lay around the house, so rent a movie, pop some corn and enjoy your leisure time."}, {"response": 400, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, May 20, 2000 (07:01)", "body": "Let's hope no appliances break down today."}, {"response": 401, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 20, 2000 (18:21)", "body": "Yes, please! At least no more than my nerves can handle, I'm supposed to have a quiet afternoon to let them calm down. Well, if you can see this, it is working...and so is Spring! May 20, 2000 Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're attracted to someone who, through no fault of his or her own, dwarfs your accomplishments. If you lay on the humility too thickly, you'll paint yourself into a corner. It shouldn't be hard to be yourself. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Maybe you enjoy winning, but you also play the game for its own sake. Let others worry about the little things and the obvious strategies. You go out of your way to seek a challenge. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Try on a new identity at a party. Create a general impression without promising anything specific. Mystery makes you attractive, even when the true story is nowhere near as exciting. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Precision is favored over speed and strength. Your partners on this adventure want something different from the same old song and dance. If you tell stories and jokes, you're in for some triumphant moments. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Growth can be annoying if you lack the energy to deal with it. Others may avoid you, sensing an unspoken need to be alone. Accept what the stars are telling you. Be happy with the person you've become. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily If you're in search of a good time, look no further. The Sagittarius Moon sees to it that you're the most popular kid on the block. Anything is justified for the sake of your art. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Your ambitions are praiseworthy, but can you deliver? You may have a change of heart when no one else seems to be looking. For your own peace of mind, stick to your principles. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily When you return to an old stalemate, you find the view much improved. The wisdom of age and the vigor of youth blend together in the best possible way. Show your feelings in a gesture of gratitude. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Success and failure are relative terms to those who choose to drift with the current. As long as you're in any kind of relationship, someone will always have expectations. Discard a philosophy that makes your life more difficult. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily A clear understanding of recent events improves your life dramatically. A well-timed, well-aimed offering turns the mundane into sheer brilliance. For now, lovers, family and friends are yours to command."}, {"response": 402, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 20, 2000 (18:22)", "body": "Wow, Terry! Look at yours today...wheeee!!!"}, {"response": 403, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, May 20, 2000 (19:22)", "body": "Awesome!"}, {"response": 404, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 20, 2000 (19:37)", "body": "Tell us about it tomorrow...what a weekend setup! Hey, after all the appliance problems it is about time you had good stuff in your life...*smile*"}, {"response": 405, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 21, 2000 (00:45)", "body": "Watch out Terry! Mine is for tomorrow: I'm trying to figure who I am going to be intimate with if every male I know is behaving himself?!.... Gemini (May 22-June 21) Get out with friends and you will meet individuals you can become intimate with. Your versatile nature will attract people who are intellectual and interested in a variety of activities Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don't let your lover push you into situations that will make you feel uncomfortable. You need to follow your heart and be honest regarding your feelings and your direction. 3 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Overindulgence will lead to poor health and difficulties when dealing with institutions. Do not take chances while en route. You need to be careful how you conduct yourself. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You should be spending more time with friends and relatives. They will help you put your personal situations back into perspective. Don't be so hard on yourself. Try to get your whole family working together put your residence in order. Thoughts of selling your home and moving will be motivating. The change would lift your spirits. The Libra one is a dear friend and poster here...The Taurus is the inhouse male. He'd better not sell the house without talking to me first. I own it!"}, {"response": 406, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 21, 2000 (19:28)", "body": "This is gonna be my only post because I cannot get in without wrecking my hand and arm and keyboard and my charming demeanor. A note: Nancy Thorpe Ahia had a stroke and says as soon as she recovers sufficiently she will return to the Spring full time as she has now retired. She sends her best to all of you and misses being here. May 21, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're at your best when in control. Concentration on the task at hand distracts you from the things that bore and annoy. The perfect choreography looks completely spontaneous to an outsider. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Intellectual and emotional passions combine in a noisy pileup. You're light on your feet and quick with your words. Assume your natural role, and wait for the universe to delight you. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Say what you mean, and do so in a way that shows respect. An unexpected turn of events may burst your bubble. If you're not careful -- or maybe if you are -- you'll get exactly what you deserve. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily The wind fans your flames. You accelerate, but you're still in control. You grow wise and accepting under the new Gemini Sun. At the same time, you deserve to take all the goodness that comes your way. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Put yourself at the service of someone else's whim. You're just marking time anyway, waiting until your ride comes or the train stops at your station. You'll be able to say when enough is enough. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You adapt quickly to a sea change. Harness a potentially destructive force toward a creative end. Throw a rope if someone is sinking. He or she won't drag you down. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Desire can be your enemy if it compels you to give more than you take. Tend to your own needs first. Hot food or drink stimulates your body and mind. Forget what you were told if it interferes with what you're learning now. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Think big and live large. The new Gemini Sun turns up the heat on an already excellent weekend. Risk-taking is a matter of course, especially when the payoff is someone else's laughter. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Back slowly away from an undesirable trend. You can make yourself believe anything, but today that could be your downfall. React to what's actually happening, not to what you think should be happening. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your recent troubles are gone like a cheap nightmare in the rich sunlight. You're seasoned, strong and driven by a new resolve. Gain support by talking about where you hope to go next. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Your experience makes you wary of someone who offers a familiar promise. If there's no documentation that you can read before you sign, this deal is not for you. If it's an obvious joke, be the first to laugh. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your new wings look beautiful and feel heavenly. Unlike Icarus, you know better than to fly too close to that Gemini Sun. Rather than showing off, make your break for freedom while you have the chance."}, {"response": 407, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 21, 2000 (23:44)", "body": "May 22, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Todays situation needs bold action on your part to insure that the problem is resolved quickly before the backlash can harm your prestige at work. Your actions and reactions are made out of a sense of your own self worth and your friends and family know this to be true, so don't hesitate. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today you feel your own personal power and you are content to play the waiting game with a loved one who has not yet decided on the way to go and you, being content in your knowledge of his/her love is in no doubt as to the outcome; neither will you be disappointed. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) This is a good day to make your career moves in the upward direction as you find your window of opportunity and seize on it. Your convictions will be your strength in this area, for you know that you can do a certain job and you also know that you can do it well. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) You have an opportunity to better your position in life today through a new job offer, but the betterment will not be apparent in the beginning. Starting at the bottom is not all that bad when you know you will be advancing on a regular basis. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Keep the element of surprise in your relationship so that it is not inclined to sink into a boring situation for both of you. Plan a surprise for after work and see the electricity start to spark again. Family men and women should strive to give more of themselves to the children. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Today you should apply the kiss principal to all of your financial dealings, you know, kiss: keep it simple, Sam. Don't let anyone muddy up the waters and try to keep the cost down, remember just because you know the 'asking' price does not mean that the person will not take less if offered. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Fun and exercise is not mutually exclusive, especially if you perform the exercise with a love interest, so try to get your intended to join in with you at the local spa or even get out and jog together, it will do both of you a world of good. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) This would be a good day to alleviate your stress through meditation on your problems. You could find the answer quicker than you dreamed possible. In order to restore your peace of mind you may have to opt out of the present relationship, especially if neither of you are happy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Laugh and the world laughs with you but if you frown up everyone keeps their distance as there are enough frowns in everyones life to make them shy away from yours. Don't be hurt by this as this is just human nature at work, besides, your true friends will listen and try to offer you some good advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) This is a good day to buy or sell property, securities, etc., as you will find most things you get involved in turns into money. If your projects are on time you will see a wide acceptance of your ideas and methods. A raise could be in the works for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) He, or she, who hesitates could be lost, or in this case be the loser. It is up to you today to go on an all out campaign to 'sell' yourself and your ideas, as you are a highly capable person and your ideas are right in step with the times. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Show compassion today where it is needed could assure your success in your endeavors, You should also let others know just how much you really appreciate them and the good work they do for you. If you stay mentally active you will accomplish more in a week than some do in a lifetime."}, {"response": 408, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, May 22, 2000 (05:14)", "body": "Ha, ha, ha, ha."}, {"response": 409, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 22, 2000 (16:00)", "body": "ha ha ha...along with you... May 22, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily A promise isn't as good as the real thing, but for now it will have to do. Savor the mystery even as you solve it. Your vigilance can help the inevitable happen ahead of schedule. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You need to be alone, but it's to create rather to brood. Those who know you as a social animal may be surprised. Just wait until they see what you've done by the time you emerge from seclusion. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're impatient with people who seem to be lost. If you have a better way to do it, step forward and show them how. Your opinions carry more weight after a demonstration of your abilities. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Your overall life strategy has some real and profitable business applications. A wild guess turns out to be right on the money. You have the option to pick and choose your favorite projects. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily The news travels faster than its designated messenger. Even if you didn't hear it straight from the horse's mouth, you know that it's true. A quick, appropriate response is expected. Live up to your reputation. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily A hot issue starts cooling down. Accept that you may no longer be the center of attention. At least you'll be able to get something done as life returns to normal. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You reject the weakness in others that you've recently seen in your own behavior. Try not to be too harsh. The Golden Rule works better as a measure of good will than as a stick for self-defense. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Schedule your important meetings for later in the day. Everyone is still in a good mood, but you want to catch them once their brains are truly engaged. When shopping for treats, a little bit of money goes a long way. irgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Hold your ground at all costs. If you give your opponent an inch, he or she will take a mile. Tomorrow's progress should be more about moving ahead than about simply canceling out today's losses. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily A trial period ends in mutual satisfaction. Step from temporary to permanent without skipping a beat. You're the envy of those who have attempted and failed. What's so hard about doing things right? Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Why do you want to be different? The famous and fortunate simply hire a business manager so that they can lead a normal life. Don't shout when you should actually be speaking another language. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You enter the new week with a confident strut. You know exactly what a familiar situation requires of you. An employer or client is prepared to give you a little extra for being so ready and efficient."}, {"response": 410, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 22, 2000 (16:03)", "body": "May 22, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) You'll be in the mood for love. It's a good time to renew your commitment to the one you love or to get out and meet potential partners if you're single. You'll attract a multitude of interesting mates. 3 stars (yeahyeahyeah) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Your need to experience new things will draw you into an unusual circle of friends. Be careful you're not tempted to try things that may not be considered proper to do. 3 stars (Hmmmmmmm.......) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Focus on your job, and you won't be sorry. Your ability to do your work thoroughly will be recognized and praised. More responsibility and higher wages are coming your way. 3 stars (*smile* ...too bad it is not the job you want to keep...) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Listen to someone you trust, whose advice will help you solve your problems and make you feel more at ease regarding your personal and professional problems. 2 stars (Yeah, Lance, talk to me...!)"}, {"response": 411, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 22, 2000 (21:27)", "body": "May 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Watch those short answers and abrupt mannerisms today when dealing with someone touchy, even though you mean nothing by them, this person may read more in them than there was meant to be. Spend some time with the family today and you may find out what is going on. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Diplomacy and caution is called for today when dealing with higher ups in the business world. Take a little extra time today to give a friend a chance to explain some action that does not sit well with you, you may find out that this person only meant to be helpful. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Reconciliation is possible today with someone that has kept you at arms length for some time now due to an inconsequential mistake on your part. With Spring here things at home start to perk up as you get wound up in the yard beautification that you have planned most of the Winter. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Paint up, fix up, plow, plant, and clean, has got you in a happy daze as you enjoy the advent of Spring. Love tiptoes in on cat feet and you don't hear it until you are fully smitten by Cupids arrow, then romance is in full swing. Don't lose sight of your work responsibilities in the middle of it all. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You find yourself falling in love all over again with the same person and decide it is time for the wedding bells to ring. Your bond will get even stronger now on the second time around. Try not to worry over certain events at work as they are in your favor. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Socializing is not favored for today and it is best to simply stay home and relax as much as possible. Others will find trouble happening with a computer or some other electronic item, maybe even with a major appliance, which takes up most of your day getting it fixed or replaced. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Shopping for electronic equipment today is not recommended for you as you may not get what you pay for. Domestic problems that have had you climbing the walls could be happily resolved today. Children need to see more of you, as a role model should not be absent so much. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) This is a good time to mix business with pleasure so accept that invitation to dine with the higher ups, it could pay off big time for you. Rumors may be flying at the office today but you need to close your ears and ignore them. After hours entertainment may bring a new, and lasting, love into your life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today your intuition saves you from being imposed on by someone who is a known user of people, a 'bloodsucker' who would take whatever he can get and take off. You may quarrel with a friend tonight but it will come to nothing. Be cautious after dark. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A favor you need from a friend may be slow in coming, but it will get there. If you are operating any kind of machinery today be extra careful as there is a slight chance of a serious accident befalling you or a coworker, diligence and carefulness will stave it off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) You will meet more of the business 'wheels' than usual today; you must be careful to use the utmost tact when discussing your job, as you are being evaluated for a better position, so put your best foot forward in everything you do and say. Romance is in the air for tonight. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You may not agree with an advisor but you should be tactful with him or her. You and a loved one may have gotten off on the wrong foot this morning but you will have it all ironed out by afternoon. A friend may give you an evasive answer to a straight forward question today."}, {"response": 412, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 22, 2000 (22:29)", "body": "You might like to check this daily too - different but similar http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/paraspring/18/new"}, {"response": 413, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (17:22)", "body": "May 23, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Now that the weather is hospitable, deeply rooted plants send up strong shoots. You magnetically attract people who like what you do. Be sure that the info on all important business cards is current. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You could wait another day, but you're not getting any younger. Set a pace that you can maintain. Take bigger steps as your vitality returns. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're bestowed with an honor that may be more of an inconvenience. Be gracious in your acceptance and thorough in your execution. Even if you're not getting paid any extra, this will look great on your resume. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Stay on the defensive just in case things get out of hand. The brakes are hit in the middle of strange and not altogether friendly territory. Be sure that your allies remain within arm's reach. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Take off your shoes and walk around in someone else's for a while. People can breathe the same air and yet inhabit very different worlds. Understanding is the key to innovation. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Shared business ventures grow slowly in rocky soil. Be kind rather than ruthless in your search for a clear space. Others won't appreciate your heavy tread across their sacred ground. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Find your equilibrium and enjoy it for a few days. Partners in a relationship appreciate one another without making demands. The next step that you take is sure to be a big one. Get some rest beforehand. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You can determine someone's position by the questions that he or she asks you. You're given the gift of time. Address your own needs before doing the bidding of others. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily If there's a creative way to invite the world into your heart, you'll find it. There are many excellent people within your sphere of influence. Satisfy your hunger by feeding others. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're startled by your depth of feeling over something that didn't seem to matter. There may be other areas in your heart with which you've fallen out of touch. If you must have a therapy session, do it on your own time. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Go with your gut, as long as that's where the rest of your group is heading. People who share the same feelings are likely to cast the same vote. Consolidate your resources in the place where they'll do the greatest good. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your success lies in study. Between what you've already experienced and what you can reasonably expect, there's room to broaden your understanding. Save your money for something that you really need."}, {"response": 414, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (19:12)", "body": "Man this is right on for today, I've been cramming system admin and webserver stuff all day. Solaris. Netscape Enterprise. NT System Administration. Vignette. It's been a *heavy* day of studying, about 10 hours worth so far. And the saving money thing is right on, how are other folks doing with their scope. Marcia, can you form a committee to expand the users on the Spring?"}, {"response": 415, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (19:26)", "body": "Sur!, How do you suggest we procede or is that up to us, too? I've brought every male who has ever been clever enough to make me happy into Spring and a few ladies with the same attributes. Do you want us to round up entirely new Springizens or do you want to have me drag the ladies out of Drool to the rest of spring? If the latter is your thought, they already follow me around reading my posts but never say much themselves."}, {"response": 416, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (19:30)", "body": "Mine is more like a Horrorscope than true. These were some others I did not post - too depressing! Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Change jobs, go after advancement, or look into doing your own thing. Your efforts will determine your potential. Don't overspend in the process, or your gains will be fruitless. 3 stars Cancer (June 22-July 22) Be honest with yourself. You must take a closer look at your motives regarding a partnership you're involved in. New relationships are apparent. Do what's necessary to make things right. 3 stars Gemini (May 22-June 21) Stay on top of any personal paperwork that is pending. Problems with these documents will cause more delays or setbacks. Read between the lines and be sure you can trust those involved. 3 stars"}, {"response": 417, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (19:32)", "body": "OverOverspending, that's the tough one."}, {"response": 418, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (21:31)", "body": "I am a thrifty and cautious individual when it comes to spending on myself... It is easy for me to tell me, NO!"}, {"response": 419, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (21:33)", "body": "On the other hand, worthy individuals and causes....*sigh*"}, {"response": 420, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 23, 2000 (21:57)", "body": "May 24, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) The possibilities of love are everywhere, maybe even closer to you than you think. You are offered a deal that is shady at the least and risky at the best which makes it easier for you to turn down. Your latest project is finished and it meets with instant success. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Even though your work has been laudable it is time to come down out of the clouds as this is not the time to slow down and rest on your laurels. Your energy levels are much higher than usual today and your popularity increases as you generate enthusiasm wherever you go. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Put a damper on that independent nature today as you could gain a very lucrative position within the company if you go along with the bosses pet project and do things his way for a change. The actions of small children will test the loving patience you have always had with them. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) The new you look that you have been working on lately must be very impressive as you attract that special person who brought all this on in the first place. Be sure that you do not mistake infatuation for true love as you could spend a lifetime regretting it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Dust off your backup plan as your latest scheme is about to be shot down, don't blame the other person as you could have brought it on all by yourself. Even if you feel that your intentions are of the most honorable kind, you must still convince someone of this. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) A reconciliation may be in the works for you, as you and your mate finally come to terms with your differences and sit down for a calm discussion and a new game plan. Trust is the main ingredient in any marriage and the two of you will have to work hard to reestablish it. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) You may be the unwitting victim of misinformation as your cummuncations with a certain person stalls on the road of love. It will be up to you to show some patience while the explanations are being aired, it could be true, so calm your doubtful mind. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Procrastination will cause you a lot of trouble today if you let it get the upper hand, losing your job could only be a small part of the woes it could bring on, so try to keep abreast of all your obligations and duties, then you will have no worries in the loss department. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A shart term contract may be more trouble than it is worth today as it could involve some travel that you are not prepared for as well as cause you some set backs in your regular commitments. It would be best to forego this income as it will cost you more in the long run. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A lapse into egotisim could cause you some trouble in your career today. You won't let it blind you to the facts if you take a closer look at how you are acting, then you will be able to snap yourself out of it in time. A love helps you in this by warning you of your actions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Today is the day that you take the bull by the horns and tell off some inconsiderate 'friends' and then take the plunge into a career that you have wanted for a long time. Go ahead and have your fun, your life has just stepped over onto the exciting side. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You are a role model for the junior generation and they look to you for their moral example, so when you do go out and kick up your heels tonight you should keep this in mind and hold everything down to a mild roar. Monkey see, monkey do."}, {"response": 421, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 24, 2000 (16:37)", "body": "May 24, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Everyone should know where you stand, and if not, they'll soon find out. Stay relaxed, alert and ready to rock. The world is poised to do you a big favor -- one that you've earned, of course. You'd accept no other kind. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Although surrounded by people busier than you are, you can still get a little attention or compassion. Recharge your batteries without overloading your circuits. The gradual process is still the best. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily It's enough to be associated with a project that you didn't actually launch. A great idea turns into a good habit. You're happy to go out of your way for someone that you love. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily The only way to win is by deciding that the game doesn't matter. Rather than quitting your job, consider its ultimate significance in a busy, crowded world. Entertain thoughts about how you might make a bigger difference. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You find deeper meaning everywhere you look. The ideal host lets his or her guest dominate the conversation. When someone else is on a roll, a nod and a smile may be all that you need. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily If necessary, stay quiet about what you're doing. You'd rather be among people who can help you than among those who share your problem. Answer an ad that's likely to deliver what it promises. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily If you can't convince yourself, who else is going to do the job for you? There's only so much time for an exercise of internal diplomacy. Beyond this quiet eye, the hurricane still rages. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Everyone is the star of his or her own movie. Realistically, how many others want the details of what makes you so great? Listen and pretend to appreciate. You may end up caring deeply about someone else's story. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily A happy surprise hides in the middle of your week. Although a decision is yours to make, you're supported by those who appreciate your reasoning. Good feelings are contagious. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily A figure appears from your past to contradict a story that seems true. You attach too much value to things that might be better forgotten. It's time to set aside your photo album and take some new pictures. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Someone or some memory or experience speaks with the voice of long experience. Trust the prediction over the promise. Put your faith in a growing momentum. Prepare for events to engulf you. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Old power words still pack a wallop when used carelessly. Successful investment hinges on the charm of the salesperson. Attorneys flourish, as long as they don't set their sights too high."}, {"response": 422, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 24, 2000 (20:42)", "body": "May 24, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Your involvement with friends or relatives will be eye-opening. Don't be too quick to put money into a get-rich-quick scheme with those you care about. Your friendship could easily be destroyed. 4 stars (Musta been with O'O - he is on really thin ice!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don't hesitate when it comes to business. You will be able to close deals with ease. New clients will fall into your hands. You'll make all the right moves career-wise. 4 stars (Hope this one is true!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Be prepared to make alterations in your life. Changes in your living arrangements will not be as bad as you think. Romantic connections will be made through the clubs you frequent. 5 stars (Not what I had in mind....) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Although relationships will develop, be aware that deceptiveness is present. Question your partner if you must. Underhandedness will lower your self-esteem and affect your reputation. 3 stars (Poor Dear *hugs*!)"}, {"response": 423, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 25, 2000 (00:34)", "body": "May 25, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Collaborating with a colleague is especially favored for today. It is also a good time for romance to blossom. Pay no attention to rumors that you hear today regarding a change in personal plans, things will go on as you hoped. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Socializing with people from the office is frowned on today as you could be asked professional favors that you feel would not be fair to the other employees. A networking acquaintance you made a few weeks back comes in handy for your business today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Avoid taking financial risks today in any area as the chances of loss is very high. This is a great time for romance and you and a loved one make some important plans for the future. A call after dark does your spirits good. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your social graces will be a big asset today as you run into some colleagues at a social gathering. Check your finances closely today as an unexpected expenses could pop up tonight and catch you unprepared to pay. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your interests will lie in sports and hobbies today; creative interests are also in the limelight for you. Charm, with just the smallest touches of aggressiveness will cause a few doors to open for you today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Staying away from long shots or even short shot gambling is a wise thing for you to do as you run a better than normal chance of losing. However, shopping for home and family is smiled on today and you will find some very good buys. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Be practical in your business dealings today as this is not a good time to take chances or go out on a limb for someone else. Artistic interests is currently in favor as well as your romantic life. Love is there, open your eyes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Spending time with your loved one is reccommended today to restore a lost sense of closeness. This is more important than socializing with friends after work. You may receive some news this afternoon that will not be strictly true. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Playing matchmaker today could go over like a lead balloon; best to let these two get to know each other without anyones help. They are both independent people. Planning a party today takes a lot of your time and energy but you feel good doing it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You will find the behind the scenes business developments act to your advantage when you are given a promotion. A friend has you worried by acting unpredictable when there does not seem to be a reason for it; evening brings an explanation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You have been spending entirely too much time indoors so now would be a good time to get out and mix and mingle with those you know and love. A romantic introduction could be yours through a friend, if you are eligible. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Connecting with someone special today will prove helpful to your business as you mis both business and pleasure with your normal Grace and charm. A friend may disappoint you tonight but remember that everyone does not see things the way you do."}, {"response": 424, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 25, 2000 (00:38)", "body": "Uncanny!"}, {"response": 425, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 25, 2000 (13:15)", "body": "May 25, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Without a serious attitude, you have fewer chances for advancement. Be wary of rubber-stamping any old thing that crosses your desk. The advantages become apparent as you look for them. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Now that the Moon is in Aquarius' house, you generate your own victories. Erase the fears of anyone who ever doubted your genius. You have the bandwidth to be as unusual as you want. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Conflicting parties call upon you to play mediator. You may not understand everything they say, but it may be your job to make people listen to one another. The least that you can do is to keep your mind from wandering. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Keep an appointment, even if it looks as though you may have to wait. There's a general guarantee but no safe bet. Expect the best from others, and they're likely to deliver. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Time slows to a crawl under a new set of restrictions. Patience wears thin and tempers fray. Keep an old grievance to yourself. Ignore any urge to stir up trouble. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Stop thinking like a lone wolf. You're a welcome member of the pack these days. Accept the possibilities that the universe showers on you. Keep the pipeline open by showing your gratitude. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily The Aquarius Moon makes you unsure of yourself. Others seem less aware of the ideas and changes that strike you with such high impact. Money is a small issue for people who have a lot of it. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Tinker with a malfunction for a while, if it makes you happy. At a certain point, you'll need to either work with an imperfect machine or cast it aside for something better. The bottom line isn't getting any closer. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily All at once, there's a fresh load of facts to assimilate. You'll need a new system to fit the current shape of your world. If your clarity dissolves for a while, it will only come back stronger in a few days. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily A meeting strays from the agenda into remarkable new territory. The greatest idea pops out of the least likely mouth. For the next few days, any work that you do feels a lot like playing. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Act brave, even if you don't feel that way. Coworkers will follow your lead if it looks as though you know what you're doing. Learning about someone's family life helps to explain a lot about him or her. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Most of your problems seem to dry up and blow away. Whether you're busy or just coasting along, the next few days should be fun. By all means, talk to safe strangers -- they'll be glad to meet you."}, {"response": 426, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, May 25, 2000 (13:50)", "body": "Whew! If they dry up and blow away I'll be happy. Looking forward to a few fun filled days."}, {"response": 427, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, May 25, 2000 (14:07)", "body": "How does one know a 'safe' stranger from the others? My momma said..."}, {"response": 428, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (00:41)", "body": "Cancer (June 22-July 22) Empty promises regarding financial matters are evident. Look over legal documents closely before you sign on the dotted line. Don't lend money or possessions to friends or relatives. 5 stars (Amen!!!) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Your determination to make personal changes will be admired by friends and enhance your reputation. Don't let your mate take you for granted or get away with being evasive. 2 stars (You'd better believe it!) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Problems on the domestic scene will get your dander up. Discord will lead to drastic changes or isolation. Don't be too eager to push away those you love. 5 stars (Yeah John, I don't bite! Well, not you, anyway...)"}, {"response": 429, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (00:48)", "body": "...and for our brave and tall and handsome and fearless leader: Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Listen carefully. You can learn a lot from others remembering past experiences. If you apply what you pick up to your own set of circumstances, you will find yourself on the winning end. 2 stars"}, {"response": 430, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (00:50)", "body": "Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Your adventurous attitude may get you into trouble. Put your time and energy into self-improvement projects. Physical fitness will show favorable results. You need to get out with others more. 3 stars (Yes! Me! and another we discussed elsewhere... Yes yes yes....Lance, are you listening?!)"}, {"response": 431, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (14:20)", "body": "May 26, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Being involved with developments from their inception requires you to start slow and small. Be patient while you learn to do unfamiliar things. Don't be disheartened, because you're blazing a trail. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You enjoy the anonymity of being in a crowd today. You're feeling vulnerable, and you safe by hiding. Don't let slacking itself cause negative attention to come your way. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An emphasis on your job today can detract from the time you can give to your spouse. When others fall short of expectations, teach them what they need to do. Use your position to transmit your skills. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Increased responsibility tests your ability to handle pressure. As your authority grows, so does the need to show graciousness. You can be respected and followed, or hated and obeyed. LEO (July 23-August 22): Your ideas about people are apt to be wishful thinking. Whether you idealize or demonize them, stop and ask yourself why it pleases you to think about them this way. It can't be because it's true. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Certain relationships can reach a crisis over questions of loyalty. Can the relationship support you in achievement, or is it pulling you down? Communicate your need to be yourself and for improvement. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Evidence of your effectiveness is slow in coming, or may remain hidden. Lack of feedback makes you feel like your efforts are useless. Focus on your ideals and the knowledge you're living up to them. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): You're prone to doubt yourself today and let others control you. If you can't help this, be absolutely certain you're being guided by people with your interests at heart. You're ripe for exploitation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You feel you have outgrown certain circumstances. Be willing to let go of nostalgia in order to make room for new things. When you want to cling for security, let go and face uncertainty. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): What's good for your partner isn't as good for you today. You may feel like you should be blamed, but there's no need to feel guilty over unforeseen circumstances. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): It's a big mistake to let somebody else decide how to use you money. Keep strict control of it today. You're prone to splurge it on nonessentials, so control even yourself. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Your management style should be more like counseling today. You can't tell people exactly what to do, but you can communicate the attitude, motive and intent which should be driving them."}, {"response": 432, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (14:32)", "body": "May 26, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Don't take it personally if you're unsuccessful. The problem could be one of many, some of which are obviously beyond your influence. Keep on trying until you get it right. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Have fun with your personal freedom -- it's hard to come by and easily missed. Fueled as you are by success, you wonder why certain things are considered risky. Change makes you wealthy in great and small ways. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Once you've spoken your mind and unburdened your heart, there's nothing more to do. Intervention isn't a solution in itself. Let others have their own opinions. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Thinking is no match for actually doing. Expand the range of things at which you excel. If you have any hidden talents, now is the time to reveal them. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Try to keep from falling apart, even as you hold it all together. In a less than gentle maneuver, you could be hauled around to face your beliefs and values. This is one week that you'll be happy to kiss good-bye. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Each change of opinion shoots through you like a bolt of glorious lightning. You're ready to walk an old path with a new perspective. Put your thoughts in writing to preserve this perfect moment. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Imperfect parts are drawn together to make a perfect whole. The thing that annoys you about a loved one might actually be his or her greatest strength. Personal remarks are inappropriate in a business discussion. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily The best way to get someone's attention is to repeat yourself. A controlled stream is more effective than a wide, scattering spray. Turn the problem into an element of your solution. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily There's an uneasy interface between theory and reality. Human behavior is a random factor in an otherwise perfect equation. No one is asking you to give up, but you really should reexamine your premise. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your imaginative mind pulls out all the stops. Creative, forward-thinking people are drawn together into productive little knots. Love underlines what is already obvious. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily If you haven't already learned to do it right the first time, today's adventures teach you quickly enough. Return your calls immediately. The situation may be unstable and in need of constant adjustment. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You're in love with yourself, but the feeling is easily transferable. A carnival atmosphere sweeps into your life. This is one big tent where everyone is welcome to enjoy the show."}, {"response": 433, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, May 26, 2000 (23:23)", "body": "May 27, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A fox or a hunk may be just coming into your life now and you are on the proverbial cloud nine as you are introduced to the dreamiest person you have ever met. Don't be too ready to fall as this person may only be looking for fun and games, but if you play your cards right you could hook your fish in a hurry. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your linger longer guests have finally left and now you have the house all by yourself. What is that wonderful sound that is quickly getting to you? Why, it is peace and quiet, but now you are ready for some noisy entertainment so you go out and seek friends. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Someone is walking on your bad side today but it is best if you meet opposition with optimism and a smile, this should confuse them so bad that they just may wind up on your side after all is said and done. A family jaunt to the mall may be just the thing after nightfall. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Friendly fire is what you will be under today as friends and family 'take you to task' over something they feel you have fouled up, and will only hurt you and them in the long run. You have the jump on them as you know that your ideas and actions were positive and you cause them to take a wait and see attitude over the matter. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You Get a great opportunity today to make an investment that will make the future more prosperous and happy. Investigate all aspects so that you will be able to understand all the fine points; never go into anything blind, even a good deal. Advice comes from all directions, make up your own mind. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Love is in the air even if the flowers are not in bloom, as you are always ready for romance. This is a great day for getting closer to that special someone as you find different ways to make this person happy. Friends are not invited today and you two find fun ways of evading them. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Luck rides the wind and lands on your shoulder, and before you deny it think over the events of the day as they hap- pened and ask yourself just how lucky you really are, I think the experience could be an eye-opener. Children come in for some attention today and you take your group for an outing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Scorpio is a king of a man, commanding and possessive, but where does that leave the female? How about the power behind the throne? The queen. Directing and guiding the others using wisdom and love, as you have found out already. The male and the females will find themselves extra lucky today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You think of your job, ho hum. Not so, as this job can be as big or as exciting as you care to make it but it will take many things to get there, push and drive, as well as, charm and ingenuity, but when you have finished traversing the road to riches you will have a wonderful sense of satisfaction; take that first step. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Wedding plans for you may be on the way out the window for now as you have met someone new that has turned your head and your heart all around. Be fair to the person that you are seeing now by telling him/her your true feelings, and you might be surprised that you barely beat this person to the punch. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Acting aloof and distant today will not get you in good with that favorite person who is really just getting well acquaint- ed with you, and that will not make a favorable impression concerning your ability to be understanding. Take it slow and turn on the charm if you would wed this gem, otherwise it could be a longer winter than you expected. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A family affair may be just another way to divide up a great wealthy relatives estate and you think it is ghoulish and decline the invitation. You don't have to attend as your love and devotion has not gone unrewarded. Your immediate family agrees with you one hundred percent and back you to the limit."}, {"response": 434, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, May 27, 2000 (12:48)", "body": "May 27, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Money is tight, but not completely unavailable. Apply yourself to the mystery that no one else can solve. The fact that you're still in the game is a point in your favor. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily A superficial approach starts taking you deeper. Satisfy your real needs, instead of just chasing wild urges because you can. The people who matter are now giving your requests some serious thought. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Many things are possible, but only a fraction of them are probable. Late in the day, luck will come to your rescue. Until then, limit yourself to activities that don't require much patience. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Good leadership is impossible in a vacuum. If you need help, someone else should know about it. Common courtesy reaches into every area of your life. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You seem to have missed a chance, but you probably weren't ready to take it anyway. Your troubles are nearly over. By this time tomorrow, the whole thing will look like a joke. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Your plans have less and less to do with what's actually happening. Recognize a familiar pattern that might be wearing a different face. Your aim is true if you know your target. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Some things are simply beyond your ability to change. Give it a rest for the weekend. There's more to your life than the single issue that has lately consumed you. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You make a small, fortunate mistake that immediately feels like a smart decision. Your heart has obviously taken over the navigational duties. Surrender to these feelings and see where they lead you. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Children have nothing to hide, even when they think they're keeping a secret. Why keep on guessing when someone will volunteer the answer? The truth is even richer and stranger than you imagined. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your romantic journey takes you to deep and secret places. Embrace the return of something that you never noticed was missing. This fleeting moment could turn into one of your most valuable times. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You need a real break instead of just another day of the usual downtime. You're eager for different surroundings and a set of fresh faces. When making a new friend, be sure not to unveil all of your problems at once. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily All is not as clear as you'd like it to be. No language in the world can change someone's mind about a point of faith. You quickly see who your best allies are going to be."}, {"response": 435, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 28, 2000 (01:51)", "body": "May 28, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) You will find it difficult to deal with family members who are stubborn and unwilling to compromise. You need to get out and away from the negativity at home. 2 stars (oh yeah...and I was invited to go to Oahu...*sigh*) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your excellent memory, coupled with the knowledge you've acquired, will dazzle those you come in contact with. You can offer friends and family a multitude of good ideas and solutions. 5 stars ( Yessssssss! and I hope it bodes well for both Cancers I care about.) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Problems that have been plaguing you should be cleared up, regardless of the consequences. Honesty in your personal relationship will be the key to a solid and lasting union.2 stars (One would think so!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) You can easily complete those detailed projects that have been long overdue. You must continue to work on your personal goals. 3 stars (guess I will not hear from Lance tomorrow, either - but did tonight!) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Get out and socialize with friends. You should look into physical activities that will provide you with exercise as well as competition. Follow through on your unusual creative ideas. 5 stars (Yeah, John! Quit being so distant and silent!)"}, {"response": 436, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 28, 2000 (13:13)", "body": "May 28, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your ship comes in, carrying the holy grail and that pot of gold from the end of the rainbow. If you seek closure, this is it. If you seek an opening, now is the ideal time for a clean break. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Think long-term thoughts these days. There's a cheaper, more effective way than the one that you're now considering. Let your mind go wild -- your genius will amaze you. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Stay home and have a lovely time in your castle. Get in a good stretch to rejuvenate your body with vibrant life. The universe delivers just about anything you want right to your doorstep. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily As usual, you really want to get on to the next thing. In all your eagerness, you might overlook something important. Pay attention to the half-remembered clues from your dreams. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're happy to lend a hand at turning a private enterprise into a community effort. When you take on someone else's problem, you're stuck with it. You can live with any good idea. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You may not care about superficial things, but others notice them right away. Take your head out of the clouds before your absence irritates somebody else. If you have nothing to say, at least listen to what's being said. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Time flies in the charmed presence of your beloved. Burning up your energy reserves has never felt so good. With your mind otherwise occupied, let your body do all the work. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily As you happily kill time, remember that you can't reclaim those lost moments. You're reminded about higher values and greater efforts. Do what you should be doing, and have fun with it. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Virgo walks the fine line between knowing enough and too much. Your actions are likely to expose any secret that you're trying to keep. If challenged, you have no choice but to tell the whole truth. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You didn't really expect to accomplish much, did you? Even if you can't do anything about them, all these disruptions make life interesting. Take notes on any new suggestions for decorating or reorganizing. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Nurse and groom your surprises for their eventual dramatic release. Some may guess what you're doing by the subtle way that events around you are taking shape. Trust only those that you know. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You may understand it all, but not many will understand you. Avoid handling your valuables -- you might lose them right now. For now, the past might feel like a more comfortable place than the future."}, {"response": 437, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, May 28, 2000 (21:47)", "body": "(this was sent to me today) - Marcia's Horoscope Gemini (May 22 - June 21) mercury . . . . . the twins Gemini Gemstone: Agate May Birthstone: Emerald June Birthstone: Pearl or Moonstone flower: lily of the valley lucky star: Mercury lucky day: Tuesday lucky color: violet lucky numbers: 9, 88 You are inquisitive, adaptable, and amiable with a quick mind and a curiosity which inspires. People interest you. You establish your place in new surroundings with little effort and make friends easily. Although you have a tendency to take on too many challenges at once, learning comes naturally to you. You will excel in whatever area you choose once you decide to channel that energy. Because of your facility with both written and verbal communication, you are able to open many doors. Gemini\ufffds often become successful administrators, speakers, and writers. They do well in situations which require analytical ability. Likewise they enjoy long and successful marriages and win the affection of many friends."}, {"response": 438, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 29, 2000 (00:46)", "body": "Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Your talents will rise to the surface if you are relentless in your practice. Display your fortitude, and you will get the assistance you require from others. 5 stars (Terry's Da Man!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Disharmony has never been something you handle well. It's time to take action. Make the necessary changes to enable you to forge ahead. You've been letting others take you for granted. 3 stars (...until I came along...) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your confusion will cause you to be deceptive regarding relationships and your present position. You have to be realistic about your dreams before you try to put them into play. 2 stars (*sigh*) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Your need to learn new things will cause you to question what you are doing with your life. It's time to entertain the pros and cons of making a professional or personal move. 4 stars (Oh Yeah!!!)"}, {"response": 439, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, May 29, 2000 (08:55)", "body": "Wow, star ratings now!"}, {"response": 440, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 29, 2000 (11:57)", "body": "Yeah, on the ones I am not supposed to post without all the garbage they wrap around them...so I just post the ones I consider being read by the person whose sign it is. Watch out today, Terry...they just might nominate YOU for president - and I might just vote for you considering the alternatives!"}, {"response": 441, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 29, 2000 (18:31)", "body": "May 29, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your better nature takes over. Say whatever is on your mind. Your artful touch is exactly what's needed. A good deal looks better than ever once you become a part of it. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily A difficult group situation challenges your inner harmony. The concept of intellectual property is something that's difficult to enforce. Weigh the worth of a friendship before you cut the cord. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're in touch with some long-forgotten part of yourself. Take this rediscovery for a test flight in your current reality. You're having too much fun to care what anyone else thinks. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You could be feeling edgier and less tolerant than usual. Someone else's initiative might look like a personal attack. If you expect the worst, you'll attract it. Go out of your way to think positive thoughts. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're open-minded and resilient. When someone comes looking for talent, you're the best man or woman for the job. Amicable, casual, working relationships flourish at this time. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Teamwork means that everyone minds everyone else's business. Even when people appreciate your creativity, there's going to be constructive criticism. Don't ask if you don't want to hear about it. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You can leap in any direction from a good, solid base of support. This is a secure moment in a business venture or a personal relationship. Let your favorite philosophy carry the day. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Someone throws a wet blanket over your fire. Think about it -- you probably were getting a little bit obnoxious. Surely there's a better way to make your point. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily If it all falls apart this week, at least you know the pieces well enough to collect and reassemble them. Even if you're prepared, why take chances? Lost time is lost time, ready or not. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Someone may have forgotten an agreement that you clearly recall. Even the best excuse provides only a moment's satisfaction. Accept your losses and learn from them. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily As Monday dawns, you're indisputably in control. Wield your awesome powers with a friendly hand. Friends and associates will remember this time and deal favorably with you when the shoe is on the other foot. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You catch sight of an old vision taking on a material form in your everyday life. You may not yet have quite enough to get what you want. Now that there's a goal, motivation will be a lot easier."}, {"response": 442, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, May 29, 2000 (23:34)", "body": "May 30, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Visiting out of town friends or family takes up a lot of your time today as you contemplate your coming plans for the week- end travel to their home. You may be receiving good news today concerning a publishing contract or some other legal matter that will be to your benefit. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) This is a good day to make applications for credit cards or some other types of credit, as you are not likely to get a turndown on your applications as dealing with banks and/or investment counselors are favored today. A business that you have in the works could attract some financial backing. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Catching up on all the news will do you a world of good today as you visit with a friend or relative that you have not seen in ages. financial negotiations will leave you feeling bright and cheerful today as things just naturally go your way for a change. Partnership interests are favored today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The progress you make on the job today will be readily felt in the pocketbook before long. New chances and opportunities come your way, and it is up to you to seize the moment and give yourself and your ideas a big boost. You will be work- ing very hard, but it is a labor of love because you like what you do. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) If you are a writer you will find this is an excellent day to submit your manuscripts to the publisher as the possibil- ity of acceptance is very high today. Others will find almost all of their endeavors, artistic or otherwise, will be given the highest consideration and acceptance. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Tackling major household projects could be your main area of focus today as things have been put off for as long as you, or the spouse. are willing to put up with. even though you are as industrious as the busiest beaver don't forget to take some time out to rest during the heat of the day. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) You should be able to run across some really good investments today and take advantage of them. Teamwork is your middle name today and you and a partner get all your differences straightened out which puts you and the business back on the fast track to success. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) This is a good day to search for some moneymaking opportunities, they are out there just waiting for you to discover. A word of caution here: if it sounds too good to be true, investigate it, it may be just as good as it sounds! Don't pass up a really promising opportunity because 'it sounds too good to be true'. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today you meet that all important personal goal and your hap- piness knows no bounds; don't rest on your laurels, go right ahead and set an even higher goal, everyone needs to work toward something to keep from giving up when the daily living and striving gets too hard. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Go ahead and pursue your interests in a special hobby as this hobby may turn out to be your main source of income in the not to distant future. Learn all you can concerning your hobby and before you know it you will have made it into a business. Friends drop over in the evening for a chat. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) The possibility of meeting and making new friends is in the bag as you mix and mingle with your fundraising coworkers. You may even be meeting your one and only, providing he/she is not with you are waiting at home for you. If you are single, don't miss this big event. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Your career plans get a boost from behind the scenes activity from someone you barely know. Hard work has always been your long suit and today your hard work does not go unnoticed, and this makes you feel really wonderful. Take the evening for a stay at home relaxing period."}, {"response": 443, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (00:44)", "body": "Gemini (May 22-June 21) You will meet some fabulous new people if you take part in community events that are happening around town. Your thirst to try new things will lead you into unfamiliar but interesting territory. 4 stars (umm.... yes, it already has ...) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Don't let your indulgences cause problems for you. Weight gain will be hard to avoid. Get busy and exercise if you don't want to put on the pounds. 5 stars (get on that bicycle!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Your idea of a comfortable home will differ from your partner's. Work together if you want this union to last. Don't forget that your emotional well-being is dependent upon your surroundings. 3 stars (Yup! and let me hear from you once in a while) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You'll be right on the money with regard to business deals that you've been working on. You can persuade others to see things your way, but you will have to do the work yourself.3 stars (John in a nutshell!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) You'll make the wrong decisions if you let your jealousy stand in the way of your good judgment. Emotional confusion will be reason enough to let things ride. 2 stars ( *sigh* )"}, {"response": 444, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (08:15)", "body": "Work out time! I need to push myself in this area."}, {"response": 445, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (09:46)", "body": "(late nights don't help!! *grin*)"}, {"response": 446, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (09:47)", "body": "(You made these up didn't you???????!!! LOL)"}, {"response": 447, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (13:11)", "body": "Someone Made them up, but they sent them to me and I posted them with my comments in partentheses at the end. I know better than to post bogus horoscopes..."}, {"response": 448, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (13:18)", "body": "May 30, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Hidden things are shaken loose in the tug-of-war between your outer and inner worlds. The old definitions may have to be revised if you want to keep using them. Your heart's voice is loud and maybe not so happy. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You're happy to force a change, whether cosmetic or fundamental. Anything that you initiate will leave the gate at top speed. Even serious business can be fun right now. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Permanent change is slower than you'd like it to be. There must be a more effective way to address your impatience. Sooner or later you'll have to live with the consequences of a rash action. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily You're ready to try something new, different and positive. This is more about improvement than novelty. The sooner you get there, the happier you'll be. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Something pulls at you, forcing your hand. Even if you have no control over the accelerator and the brakes, at least you can still steer. Creativity is your salvation, but it can also be your triumph. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're a fountain of unintentional humor. Turn an awkward situation to your quick advantage. Friends may be curious and amazed, but they'll never desert you. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Virtue is necessary, but not necessarily comfortable. It's okay to act with caution, just as long as you do something. Someone out there expects nothing but the best from you. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily It's almost scary how you inspire the worship of people who should be your equals. Take advantage of an offer without appearing to use the donor. Honorable intentions will last longer than this fleeting burst of power. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily If you can't explain why you need help, you may have to fix the problem on your own. Some people work by intuition, and others read the manual. Find your own rhythm, and prove yourself to those who doubted you. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Someone that you know well exhibits unusual behavior. It's time to get a few answers -- in a gentle, loving way, of course. Even if you're part of the problem, you can still become part of the solution. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You're free to start whatever you want, although you could face many obstacles. The person who interferes with you is probably unaware of what he or she is doing. Be polite. Tone of voice is everything. agittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You have many reasons to be happy -- make a list just to prove it. All the details of your personal life may not be ready for mass consumption. More people will laugh with you if they can understand what you're talking about."}, {"response": 449, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, May 30, 2000 (22:59)", "body": "June astrofish.net Astrological overview: The big news at the beginning of the month is that Jupiter and Saturn are still running neck and neck in an astrological foot race, but Jupiter, ever the faster planet, pulls out and he just barely graces the beginning of Gemini by the end of the month. Mars and Venus slide apart, but they are together in both Gemini and then Cancer this month, and Cancer gets a special birthday treatment from Mercury: Retrograde. So shortly after Cancer begins on the 21st, the little one starts a backwards crawl on the 23rd. The usual caveats apply. Aries : A lot of astrology research goes into a decent prognostication. And this month looks like you finally get off on a right start with some new cycle which means money, happiness, and a chance to start over. And if I ever hear the term \"reinventing\" one more time, I think I shall grab a deer rifle and head to the post office. It's not an expression which has a lot of meaning, either. My loose definition of \"invent\" means to make something which didn't exist before, so if you're \"reinventing\" then it means the same thing, make something again, that didn't exist before. I hope you catch the circular reference in the term. But this month is no circular reference, other than there are two opportunities, one at the beginning of the month, and one at the end of the month, to do a little inventing. I doubt that you're going to sit down with pencil and paper and draft a new design for a fishing lure. But like the guy who made the now famous \"no weed\" hook, your day to day activities hold just such a possibility. It's not something that you notice right away -- this is a subtle influence, but you've got the gem of an idea that could actually benefit us all. Just remember to patent the idea before you go public. And whatever you do, don't get stuck trying to \"reinvent\" the wheel -- that one's been done already. Taurus : There's one text which constantly referred to Saturn as \"an old devil.\" Before this month is up, you're going to be inclined to refer to him in a similar way, as an old devil. But there's a strange connection in here, and I'm making an attempt to stray away from he conventional mythology associated with the the term \"devil.\" In country music, a prevalent influence in my part of the planet, \"fallen angels\" are required on every singer's album. There's always one song about just such a character. This \"fallen angel\" and Saturn have a lot in common this month. Before you dismiss the ballad I'm alluding to, though, consider that out of the past carnage of the last few months, out of the apparent wreckage, you're going to rise, just like that fallen angel, and you've got a chance to save some one. Personally, and from the volume of mail I've received about this, I hope that some one is none other than yourself. A lick of hard work, a little luck when you least expect it, and a typical Mercury retrograde warning will go a long way in getting you through this month. It's going to be nasty little Mercury period for my fine Taurus friend, but you will survive. Besides, there is that ever present hint of a lucky break, you just have to keep after the hard work in order to create a place to have the luck show up. \"If you ain't fishing, then you can't catch a trophy bass.\" Gemini : My favorite Gemini really has some difficulty with Mercury going retrograde. But the upside of this equation is that it's a good month until the Sun slides out of Gemini, on the 21st. That gives several weeks of things being good, and if you're willing to take a little advice, prepare for the worst with this Mercury retrograde. It's not like it's a long period, but the first two thirds of this month are really quite fun whereas the last third is time when you feel like you just aren't getting anywhere at all. Under a similar influence, I once purchased a delightful piece of \"bachelor\" art work. It was a badly drawn topless woman (rendered to perfection in bad taste on black velvet). My male friends enjoyed this immensely. Female guests, however, found this dubious artwork in very bad taste. I suppose a Venus de Milo would have been okay, but I couldn't find that on black velvet. This particular piece of artwork is just what the final third of this month is like. Some folks love it, but the people you really want to impress find your efforts lacking. And with the planets moving into a Cancer position in your chart, you're going to find that you want to decorate around the trailer house a little. I wearily suggest, from a position of having \"been there,\" that your Gemini self should not engage in bartering for artwork at the end of the month. It seems like your judgment is bound to offend someone. When Gemini is over, then \"zip it.\" Cancer : First it's having Mars in the last stop on the block before it gets to your sign (that would be in Gemini). To a lesser extent, the same applies to Venus, still in Gemini, too. Then, just about the time everything is suppose"}, {"response": 450, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 31, 2000 (01:27)", "body": "May 31, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Romantic interludes are likely if you attend an educational event. Your secretive attitude will intrigue potential partners. Build on friendships before you decide to get involved intimately. 3 stars (Promises, promises!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Your need to be active will lead you to the gym. Physical activities will bring you in contact with romantic possibilities. Partners who enjoy the same things you do will be your best bet. 3 stars ( it's about time!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Dig deep if you want to find out the truth about your partner. Communicate with those who can help you sort out your dilemmas. Ignore the individual who is trying to tempt you into an affair. 3 stars (Yeah, you stand a good chance of losing her due to neglect!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Deal with any unfavorable situations before they get out of hand. Compromise if you wish to keep your present relationship. Your mate may be uncertain about his or her feelings toward you. 4 stars (Again?! *sigh*) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Ask those who have the know-how and fortitude to help you achieve something important. Be prepared to make quick decisions if you want to complete all your plans. 3 stars (GO for it, John!)"}, {"response": 451, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 31, 2000 (01:28)", "body": "May 31, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good day to use your initiative to get ahead on the job, don't be afraid to push hard today for the issues you believe in, as the boss is more receptive to you then normal. A short business trip for the firm could put the promotion in the bag for you, provided you don\ufffdt get cocky. Friends and family have their own ideas on how to do certain things but you do it the right way, yours. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A new love interest sweeps you off your feet and you fall head over heels in love Be careful though, the stars say this is not the one for you. Be happy with your station in life, you will only move forward when you learn to appreciate where you are now. Financial plans that you have been making will show signs of progress or completion today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) If you can succeed in love and or business today just turn on the old charm and watch things fall into place for you. Though this can be good, you must use caution that you don\ufffdt mix business with pleasure. An office romance is not the most desirable thing for you at this point. Unexpected guests are not unwelcome guests and you are very happy to see them. You manage to make time for everyone. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Concentrate on theConcentrateCon positive today as you get ready for the weekend of fun that you have planed. Today is what they meant by the phrase \"thank God it\ufffds Friday!\". Contacting friends and family in planning the big weekend will occupy most of your time today. Work may seem like a downer, but hang in there, afternoon is close at hand. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Planning a birthday surprise is just another excuse you use to have some good clean fun! The birthday is a loved one with troubles on their mind. Take some time to help them out, you will be glad you did because their problem effects you too. Relatives arriving for the event may be a little troublesome but you handle them well, soon everyone is on good terms again. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Creativity is your middle name today and your imagination is also on overdrive. Be aware there is a person who does not wish you well, even though not an outright enemy now, this person could become one in the near future. Their primary motivation is greed and you may end up getting in lots of trouble if you don\ufffdt concentrate and think out the up coming situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) You feel that a member of the family, perhaps your spouse is too busy or too wound up with his or her own life to give you the attention you believe that you deserve. Lately this feeling of being left out has been all too common. You have to realize that you can not always be the center of attention, and you must give them space to be themselves. You also need to make them aware of your feelings in this matter or things will only get worse. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) It is a great day for progress now as you will have more get up and go than you have had previously, so use that charm and wit to open the right doors to success. At home the family cannot seem to do enough for you and you don't get it until someone slips up and tells you why. A very good friend is wanting to be a little more then friends, this actually is overdue and you should go for it! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) This is not a good day for exaggerating or procrastinating. You will be caught up in the one and come out the loser because of the other. Stay on the straight and narrow with friends and loved ones today so as to nip these tendencies in the bud. It is, however, a great day as far as \"luck\" is concerned! Might want to get you a few lotto tickets. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Interests of the heart and socializing takes precedence today as you move through your busy world. You may have made some plans for the weekend which you will find has been drastically changed. These are good changes and you will enjoy every minute. The changes will be along romantic lines so look for that aspect. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) This is a good day not to stir up a hornets nest by reopening a quarrel that everyone else takes for granted is over and done with. Let those sleeping dogs alone before one of them reaches up and bites you on the ankle. It is a good day for you to start that new hobby that you have been seriously considering. Also an excellent day for starting art projects if you are so inclined. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Meet with a co-worker today and you will find some good news in store for you, perhaps a project that you have been want- ing. Weekend plans go forward without a hitch and you start it off early today to get a jump on the crowded highways. Be sure you get a tuneup before you leave. A good day for boat- ing if your not nailed to a desk, try and wet a hook or two!"}, {"response": 452, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, May 31, 2000 (09:40)", "body": "Lotto tickets?"}, {"response": 453, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, May 31, 2000 (13:26)", "body": "Horoscopes promote \"crap shoots?!\" Good luck!"}, {"response": 454, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun  1, 2000 (15:46)", "body": "June 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today find your esp increasing and find that you know what people are about to say before they say it. This knowledge is a gift from God and should not be misused for purely selfish reasons. You have the advantage, use it to better relations. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Business concerns will demand most of your time today. Meeting with like minded individuals will also give your spirits a lift so why not find yourself a seminar to attend in your spare time. A loved one is valauble to your business and your heart. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today you stand a good chance of meeting a person that is interested in investing in your business and the sky is the limit. An old friend from out of town comes by on vacation and you enjoy every minute spent with him/her. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Friends are quick to take advantage of your good nature and could have you dancing attendance to there wishes all day if you allow it. Do the favor...say goodby and split! A family member who is ill has more need of you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Martial problems come to a head today with a big quarrel. Today when the dust clears you will have several paths you can follow ...be careful that you consult your heart and emotions before making a decision; this is for life. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You may start this day being upset with a teenager and you feel as if your hands are tied. They are not, you are highly respect- ed by this person and he/she will listen when you talk, so employ patience and tact to get your points across. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) The king or queen of logical thinking and organizing should never be guilty of last minute planning. You will have a day filled with surprising developments at work which will be very much to your benefit. Look out for strangers today as there is a chance of meeting an angel. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your vacation comes just in the nick of time as you are badly in need of some rest and relaxation. Put any ongoing martial quarrels on the shelf until you return and use today to get started in a good frame of mind. Be sure to check your tires if traveling. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) An intended move should be arrainged to fall on a weekend when you will be able to find many willing hands to help you out. Enlist some of that aid today to help you get the packing and the sorting out done. Don't forget to treat your help to a free lunch! CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Don't make any hard and fast promises that you may not be able to keep today, just Try saying right out what you will or won't do as this clears the air for you to move forward with your own ambitions. Children may be a concern for you today but you are a rock. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Employees are a source of irritation for you today if you do not stop the rumors that have suddenly began to surface. You could be in for a situation of sorts if you let them go unchecked; if this happens nobody will be able to get along with the other person. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Your computer could come crashing down today so be sure all your important information and records are saved to an external and also your financial records should be on paper (in a book) as well. Print it out if that is all you can do right now."}, {"response": 455, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  2, 2000 (01:33)", "body": "June 2, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) If you are walking around with a really puzzling worry on your mind, then you should try talking the problem out with a good friend, chances are good that this person will be able to help you resolve it in your mind. Your fear of disappointment may prevent you from trusting someone who made you a promise, believe and ye shall receive. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Your career mindedness may have you out signing up for courses that will better aid you in getting ahead. Go for it, you can never have too much education. An opportunity could flow your way today, just be sure you are standing in front of the flood in order to catch it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) An argument with a good friend may have you upset today as this friend has always bounced back after a short argument, but you may have to look him or her up and let this person know that you truly regret what happened and you are sorry for your part in it. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Do not take responsibilities lightly today as this could lead to a breakup of your relationship with someone you care a lot about. Show this person that you are capable of shouldering your part of the load with no complaints. Children may be extra tired tonight, and that makes them extra difficult. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Being a teacher today is not going to be easy. Students may seem a little extra dense or unable to do the work you assign which costs you more time and attention that you really didn't have time to give. Even if you do not teach school, you will find yourself teaching someone at every turn. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Be prepared for unexpected expenses today before the morning even gets under way. Work will offer more challenges than usual, but you manage to get things working right before quit- ting time rolls around. This will be a good evening to go out and have a little fun. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) An iffy day for you in the investment market and not recom- mended to buy anything for the long haul. On other fronts this could be a very fortunate day for you as a loved one prevents you from making a terrible mistake; that's good luck in anybodies book. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) As executive material, your potential shows through in all facets of your job. Don't change a thing, if you do you may spoil it for yourself. Family interests are high on your list of priorities today and you find yourself and family gathered around the table in a planning session. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Good news is on the fly and it is headed your way, you may hear from a settlement or a lawsuit that you may have been involved in for a long time the prognosis is in your favor. This is a good day to try a few lottery tickets, don't go overboard on spending as it may not be worth it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Your income should take a sharp, upward turn today as the news comes in about your raise. Don't take a loved one too seriously today as this person is feeling kind of low and is apt to say most anything, it will be up to you to be- come the one man cheering up squad. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A crossed signal in communications may cause you some problems today before you can get yourself back on schedule. A missed appointment that is very important to you can be reset if you approach the person in an apologetic manner. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You have a great altruistic spirit and you will concern your- self with charity causes today, things that are close to your heart. Be sure to save enough of yourself to share with your family as you tend to be the person that everything revolves around."}, {"response": 456, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  2, 2000 (01:40)", "body": "June 2, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Friday June 2, 2000 Gemini, you're beginning a new 4-week cycle today. You're \"in the zone.\" The Force is with you and waiting for your command. What do you want? What is your intent and purpose for the month ahead? Right NOW, tell your Self, \"I want ______.\" Be specific. In your mind's eye, see it happening. In your tummy, feel that it's a done deal. Smile! Your wish is the Force's command. ( Yahoo men are draining my energy but I never felt so wanted in my life!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Friday June 2, 2000 Everyone goes through a four-week energy cycle. Knowing where you are in your cycle empowers you to use your energy more creatively. Today is the last day in the four-week energy cycle you began back on May 7. Your tank is almost empty. You're running on fumes. Be nice to yourself today. Don't push yourself. Avoid people and situations that drain your energy. If possible, leave work early today. Spend the rest of the day doing what nurtures and relaxes you. Fear not! You start a new energy cycle tomorrow. Once again, the Force will be with you. (Poor Dear...! *Hugs* Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Friday June 2, 2000 Everyone goes through a four-week energy cycle. Knowing where you are in your current cycle empowers you to use your energy more creatively. Today you're entering the third week of the energy cycle you began back on Thursday, May 18. You're now at the halfway point. It's time to see the consequences of what you've been up to for the past two weeks. Check your calendar to see where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing back around May 18. During the next few days, it would be good to follow up on, or put to rest, what you were doing back then. ( Half way to Nirvana? ) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Friday June 2, 2000 Libra is an Air Sign, like Gemini and Aquarius. Air Signs like to circulate. Today, with the New Moon in Gemini, you're in your element. Relate! Libra is the peacemaker. Do your best today to lighten up every situation in which you find yourself. You'll be performing a real public service. (if he writes more letters like the ones I got today I might just as well...) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Friday June 2, 2000 If yesterday was not a \"user friendly\" day for Scorpios, the same is true today, and in spades. There's a New Moon in Gemini today. The public mood again today is very light-hearted and frivolous. If you can't beat 'em, Scorpio, why not just join 'em? Scorpios are known for their black humor. Got a friend you can trust? Get in touch and share your best Scorpio jokes. (Ok John, give me your best shot!)"}, {"response": 457, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  2, 2000 (13:30)", "body": "June 2, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Any further embrace of blind routine is pointless until next week. There's a song in your heart, and a poem in everything that you see. Find a friend, take a hike and rediscover the bigger world. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You like novelty for its own sake. Unfortunately, some of the luxuries to which you're accustomed may fall outside of the current budget. Keep your gaze from wandering. Stick to the point. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You're a natural performer in the presence of other water and earth signs. Even if you can't document the moment, you're likely to have another one just as good, if not better. Art is food for the soul right now. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Be careful not to sacrifice accuracy in the name of speed. It's good to be ahead if you're truly satisfied with your work. You're reminded of your values and the place that they hold in your life. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily End the week with some kind of celebration. The richness of your environment dispels all the usual fears and doubts. Do only that which pleases you. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're allowed to make just one mistake. No matter how subtle or spectacular your failure, it draws attention to what you're doing. Rely more on your own wits and less on fate. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily It's obvious that you mean what you say. You're brilliant without taking yourself too seriously. Strangers at a party assume that you're the host or guest of honor. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You may carry someone else's load for longer than you'd like. Maybe the favor isn't really necessary. Maybe you're just tired of helping. There's a graceful way to decline any further involvement. Think before speaking. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Instead of going to a foreign land, transform your own environment. Redecorate, eat a different kind of food and change the music. A minor evolutionary step happens once you've created the space for it. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Believe it or not, someone considers you a role model. Act as if people are watching you, and do only praiseworthy things. You'll soon forget the effort that it took to adopt your positive attitude. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Keep your fun to yourself. Choose your partners carefully and discreetly. There are certain sourpusses who might resent the sweetness showered on you. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Help is in short supply. Extra credit requires impossible effort. You crave the wide angle view, but you keep seeing only small snapshots. When you get through today, you'll be home free."}, {"response": 458, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun  3, 2000 (00:00)", "body": "June 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today ushers in a feeling of happiness brought on by the knowledge that you will be taking a long trip this weekend, and you will start this very afternoon, to an old familiar place where you will reestablish friendships you had long ago and also relive some of the happiest moments of your life. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A relationship that you thought had stablized and you now take for granted will become a problem for you today, as the person you took for granted now wants out and into something more than a kiss and a promise. He/she is look- ing for a firm commitment in order to start a home and a family. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) This is a good day to start off your new health kick. Try joining a spa or a jogging club to take off the extra pounds. There is a possibility of a raise today as the boss notices your handling of a particular affair and notes your ability to relate. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Another week has wound down to a close and you find yourself avidly looking forward to a weekend of freedom and fun. Go ahead and enjoy yourself, what the heck, the fish may even be biting. Take a buddy or a child along to enjoy yourself even more. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Taking care of family affairs today should be your highest priority as there are some undercurrents that must be addressed if peace is to return to your home. Getting to the root cause of the unrest will be the hardest part, but you are equal to the task. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Signing up for a course or a seminar would be a fine idea today as it will help you further your career goals. Take the children on a long trip this weekend to see the grand- parents, they don't get to see them near enough. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Pulling up stakes and moving to a different town may be just the thing for you, but be sure that you have gainful employment waiting: trying to find a job in a strange town can be hard to do. Friends will confide their secrets to you today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Weekend plans may be in for a few changes now that all the votes are in and you have been overruled. Don't take it so hard, you would not have enjoyed the first choice anyway. Children are especially good today and this makes you more inclined to go along with the families wishes, quietly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A sad event may enter your life today, and you find your- self in the position of being the supporting influence to anothers sorrow along with a broad shoulder to cry on. Your great humanitarian inner consciousness would not let you be any other way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) \"Debts and taxes and so it goes.....\", reminds you that this is June and another quarterly tax payment is coming up for all you self employed ones out there; don't forget the magic day! Today would be good to make your plans for the weekend, perhaps ready up the boat for a jaunt on the water. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Your attention will be centered around domestic matters and marital discord. Try to get things talked out and settled today as leaving everything hanging can only lead to the divorce court and you have spent too much time in the relationship to just let it go, not to mention the love you two share. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Both your career and your children will demand extra time and energy today as you give a lot of thought to changing jobs in order to give your career a boost, and the children have been with out your Personal attention too long which makes them jealous and unruly. You can get on top of this."}, {"response": 459, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun  3, 2000 (01:50)", "body": "Gemini (May 22-June 21) Saturday June 3, 2000 Yesterday, the New Moon in your Sign stirred up a lot of excitement and activity. Today is a good day to channel all that energy into something new. Make contact with two people who are in a position to help you take a big step forward in your life. Expect to get the results you want by June 16. Seize the day, Gemini! (As if I did not get into enough trouble this week as it is...*grin*)"}, {"response": 460, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Jun  3, 2000 (06:00)", "body": "*grin*"}, {"response": 461, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun  3, 2000 (15:13)", "body": "(Knew you'd enjoy that!) June 3, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're the dignified Goat surrounded by a gaggle of silly geese. Resist the temptation to lash out with horns and hooves. Have whatever harmless fun is possible until you can bail out with safety and aplomb. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You feel like the most popular person on the planet. While it's flattering to be so in demand, you really don't have enough time to give everyone. At least you have the luxury of choosing among the best offers. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Your voice falls on deaf ears, or maybe even no ears at all. Think about correction rather than blame. If there's nothing at all that you can do, imagine how you'd recount this experience as a story or joke. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily This weekend, most advantages happen by accident. You show your originality in how well you recover from a mistake. Judge others as kindly as you would have them judge you. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Passing lust or inspiration feels a lot like true love. Be careful what you promise, even though you mean it now. Life is risky enough without your volunteering for more. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're the first to tell the truth and the last to admit defeat. Show off the shortcuts that come to you so naturally. Even when having fun, you manage to do so with stunning efficiency. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily If you're having a problem with duality, you may not gain any insight today. You see choices and implications everywhere you turn. Your best course may be to do things that don't matter at all. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You're ready for action, drama and gratification. When playing with others, it's your job to ensure that everyone feels like a winner. Pay as you go to avoid surprises after the glow has faded. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're easily distracted. Try to keep your mood light, even when you want to scream. There are many creative ways to politely make yourself unavailable. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your job is to clarify the obvious even further. You have the gift of gab. Teachers with time on their hands create awesome lesson plans out of thin air. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Before you dismantle the safeguards, remember why they're in place. Just because you don't like someone, he or she isn't necessarily your enemy. Swimming against the current will only tire you out. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Someone is still waiting for the proof that you promised. Anybody can seem excellent on the surface, but it's what lies beneath that really counts. Stand up and make yourself proud."}, {"response": 462, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun  3, 2000 (18:09)", "body": "June 3, 2000 Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Saturday June 3, 2000 The wave of energy that was peaking in your life yesterday is still at high tide today. It's still not too late for you to seize the day. Take advantage of that opportunity that's still staring you in the face. Make that call! Take that step! What are you afraid of? Believe in yourself, Sagittarius, and GO FOR IT. You have everything to gain. (Carpe Diem, Terry!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Saturday June 3, 2000 Everyone goes through a four-week creative energy cycle. Knowing where you are in your current cycle empowers you to use your energy more creatively. Today you're entering the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you began back on May 13. You're running low on energy now, so don't push yourself. If you have been using your time and energy well, it's time now to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you haven't fared well during these past three weeks, it's time to say, \"oops\" or, \"aw shucks\" and forgive yourself. Promise yourself you'll do much better during your next energy cycle, which starts a week from now on Saturday, June 10. (no wonder he forgot my birthday.......) Saturday June 3, 2000 Everyone goes through a four-week energy cycle. Cancer, you're beginning a new energy cycle today. You're \"in the zone.\" The Force is with you and waiting for your command. What do you want? What is your intent and purpose for the month ahead? Right NOW, tell your Self, \"I want . . . .\" Be specific. In your mind's eye, see it happening. In your tummy, feel that it's a done deal. Smile! Your wish is the Force's command. (Go for it, Dear *hugs*)"}, {"response": 463, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (01:59)", "body": "June 4, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Sunday June 4, 2000 You'll drive your mate crazy with your emotional ups-and-downs. Make a concerted effort to tell the truth when it comes to emotional matters and motives. Try to control your anxiety. 3 stars (Riiiiiiiiight......!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Sunday June 4, 2000 Cancer, you've just begun a new four-week energy cycle. Today is a good time to reflect on the meaning of your Sun Sign. Your Sun Sign shows what you feel most strongly about in life. Cancer means: nurturing, care-giving, bonding; feeling wanted; being needed. You know the importance of roots. Your greatest fear is being abandoned and alone. As you go through your current energy cycle, let your intention be to take care of your Self first, and let everyone else have the overflow. \"Charity begins at home.\" ( You ARE needed, wanted - always!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sunday June 4, 2000 Sunday is a good day to think about the broader meaning of your Sun Sign. Your Sun Sign reveals the higher purpose of your life. Sagittarius means: being a seeker; being on a Vision Quest; searching for more, bigger, and better horizons. You want your life to be an adventure. You're happiest when you have a sense of direction. Your greatest fear is that life has no higher meaning or purpose. Each time you get off track this coming week, ask your Higher Power for direction. (Wow!!! and mine just said to be honest with my mate?!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Sunday June 4, 2000 Sunday is a good day to reflect on the personal meaning of your Sun Sign. Your Sun Sign shows what you want from a relationship. Libra means equality; fair treatment; sharing; peace and harmony. You have excellent social skills. You are the perfect peacemaker. Your greatest fear is having no one with whom to share your life. In all your relationships during the coming week, let your intention be to get along great with everyone, starting with your Self. (Your mate will grant you those...and share as much of your life as she is allowed)"}, {"response": 464, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (03:50)", "body": "(HUG, thanks)"}, {"response": 465, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (08:51)", "body": "That's five stars for sure, awesome."}, {"response": 466, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (15:53)", "body": "June 4, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily A sudden change in the cosmic weather upsets everyone's plans. An innocent social situation becomes unstable. Despite your desire to stay out of it all, you could find yourself in a leadership position. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily You're treated to a walk in the clouds. The landscape of ecstasy is familiar, as though you retain the memory of it somewhere in the back of your mind. Your lover is probably here with you. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily You might have to ask permission for what you hope to do. Try using logic before you throw it all into an emotional appeal. As a final resort, you can skip the despair and head straight back to the drawing board. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily It takes longer to do something than it does to delegate it. Return phone calls and email right away. If you're ready to put your plans on hold, there's plenty of time for helping others. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Get an idea of the game that's being played before you jump into it. Someone's style, whether genuine or counterfeit, says much about the person who has adopted it. Soon you may need to choose a side. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Your brain is your sexiest feature, especially when someone gets you talking. You're allowed to generate without following through. There's too much bounty for you to commit at this early stage. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily The world is bewildered when you shout your fantasy from the rooftops. Having others laugh is almost worse than getting them angry. Cancer might need to come out of his or her shell, but you could do it with more practicality and less drama. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily In the words of the Firesign Theatre, 'I think we're all bozos on this bus.' Everyone's a clown these days. You're on a personal mission to teach society how to laugh at itself. Celebrate instead of simply mocking. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily While your gift might feel like a curse, others really appreciate what you do for them. One of these days, you'll have time for yourself, but right now the universe has other plans. Smile and look as if you care. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Diversity brings you a wide range of happy choices. You make new friends through a shared experience. A deep current rises to the surface, pointing the way for all who can see it. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily The view from the edge bores you when you can't go any further outward. Turn and face the light for now. Work with what you have. In a few days, the impossible will seem attractive again -- and maybe even possible. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Rather than trying to recapture a little piece of the past, move ahead. The audience has scattered and gone home. Any changes that you make now should be for you and you alone."}, {"response": 467, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (15:56)", "body": "Oh man! Did that last one hit me right where I live. Anyone who knows me \"well\" can vouch for that..."}, {"response": 468, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun  4, 2000 (22:55)", "body": "June 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Turning all that anger into attitude and then channeling it into your business pursuits could make you an all around winner today. With that kind of positive 'go get it approach' obstacles fall like nine pins. Start a new file on the most important things you need to do this month so you don't fall behind. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Diplomacy and tact should be used today in all you say and do if you wish to get ahead or get the jump on an opponent. Close friends will keep your spirits soaring with their compliments. A new love walks into your life tonight and sweeps you right off your feet. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Who you know could count heavily in your favor today as you go networking to improve yours' or a friends' position with your/their company. Success must be seen as well as known so it is best if you spruce up the wardrobe and project a successful image to the world. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Behind the scenes action makes itself known to you today as you are asked to do some company traveling, in this case you really do not have a choice so, if you want to keep your job just keep on smiling and gas up the car. Take along a loved one and make a mini vacation out of it in between appoint- ments. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Doing only the things that you know best how to do is the safest route to follow in business today as you may get tangled up with a know it all who knows more about a cer- tain thing than you do, and you might never live it down. A relative helps you out of a tight spot tonight. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your artistic side is alive, well and showing today as you do some major design work on a website that 'rocks'. This site is your ticket to success and it looks like you made the train on time. Today you can see an increase in your wages, but only if you ask. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Looking at a person with a new insight will show you just how much this person really means to you, perhaps more than you had at first realized. Financial negotiations are favored today and you will see lenders coming around to meet your demands. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't be afraid to ask for a small loan today as you have every chance of getting it providing your credit is good. A major purchase is in the bag for some of you and now all you need to do is get the family packed and moved...a big job!! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Be generous today with your love and your time as someone who can not fend for themselves needs a champion and you are the right person for the job. An important decision must be made today concerning the holiday season...all the plans are just waiting for your okay. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This is the time that you need to bend the rules a little to give someone some space for breathing. Try not to inter- fere in anothers decision making process as that person must live with it, not you. A love interest may have your head in the clouds today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Gambling is not a wise thing to do as you could lose a lot of money. Any risky financial venture should be avoided until your sign is better aspected for this. Being snobbish is really not like you inside, but without special effort on your part someone will think you are. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take all promises at face value today as you can not depend on follow through from th4e one doing the promising. The boss may have taken a liking to you because of your good work and this will do a lot for your career and advancement over time."}, {"response": 469, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun  5, 2000 (00:53)", "body": "June 5, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Monday June 5, 2000 Geminis need to be around interesting people and work in a stimulating environment. During the morning hours, you'll be bored by people singing the Monday Moody Blues. The public mood will shift around 1 PM EDT (10 AM PDT). During this afternoon, evening and tomorrow, it will be much easier for you to connect with the people around you. (Oh Yeah! Goin trolling on Yahoo tomorrow again. Got a civil engineer today for Geo.....*grin*) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Monday June 5, 2000 Sagittarians need to be around bright, upbeat people. They do their best when working in an intellectually stimulating environment. Today, people are singing the Monday Morning Moody Blues. Look for things to brighten up around 1 pm EDT (10 am PDT). During this afternoon, evening, and tomorrow, it will be much easier for you to be your natural, outgoing self. People will be in a more fun-loving, playful mood. (Terry, sounds like we should hang around tomorrow - too bad it is such a long swim!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Monday June 5, 2000 Cancer, you began a new four-week energy cycle last Saturday. The Force is ready and waiting to fulfill your Heart's Desire. NOW is the moment of power. Once again, tell your Self, \"I want . . . .\" Ask your Self, \"How good am I willing to have it be?\" And remember, \"It is our attitude at the beginning that more than anything else produces a successful outcome.\" (Earl Nightingale) (This comes with special love and hope that it is true) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Monday June 5, 2000 Libra, you're in the final week of your monthly energy cycle. It's a good time to ask your Self: \"Do I have a game plan for my life? Do I keep on making the same old mistakes?\" Albert Einstein said, \"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.\" If you've been spinning your wheels for the past three weeks and getting nowhere fast, maybe your life needs a purpose. \"What is the use of living if it be not to make this world a better place for those who live in it after we are gone?\" (Winston Churchill) (Libra, please get in touch with me!)"}, {"response": 470, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun  5, 2000 (15:30)", "body": "June 5, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Fact and feeling diverge. You don't want to miss anything, although it's impossible to do everything. If you have a choice, black and white visuals are probably more effective than those in color. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily If you've tried and failed, at least you're in good company. Take it easy for the next few days, until the stars once again shine favorably on your endeavors. Catch up on light maintenance and minor record-keeping. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Strange and wonderful plants bloom within the usual gardens. What remains to be discovered is far more seductive than what you already know. Epicures and wine buyers are off to a memorable start. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily It's tough to escape the monkey on your back or the demons in your pocket. Work with what you have, even if it's less than perfect. These next few days will be a true test of your character. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You enter the new week with true colors flying in the breeze. Your voice is unlocked, and you're set singing. The social butterfly emerges from his or her cocoon and starts making the rounds. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're levelheaded, focused and unmoved by the extremes of others. If you don't get it the first time, you know that there will be another chance. Pessimistic people are probably just unaware of all the facts. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily It's time to start over and do it all your way. Your comfort level is high. Your personal warmth thaws all the old chills, and you're eager to get your house in order. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Male and female energy circles in a slow, uneasy dance. You sense a possible explosion, but you don't know whether it will be good or bad. Beware of personalizing an issue that's probably neutral. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You can hold several conversations at once without losing any of the threads. Associates and clients believe your every word. You're happy to be here and ready to maximize on what's clearly a rare opportunity. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You may be too nice for your own good. The week is off to a harsh, competitive start. A subtle display of your battle scars should be enough to let the others know that you mean business. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily It's easy to forgive and a blessing to be forgiven. This festival of love is underscored by a liberal helping of good vibrations for everyone involved. Your house is big enough for many guests. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Ask the question when you think that you're ready for the answer. Someone tries to unite an unlikely group through unconventional means. Even if you know the game, you might still enjoy playing it."}, {"response": 471, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun  5, 2000 (21:30)", "body": "June 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Self promotion is definitely the way to go today, but try not to do it aggressively as you will turn people off instead of helping your cause. Be sure to let your natural charm come through when dealing with the opposite sex, you will have them buzzing around you like flies. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Your charm and charisma makes you a joy to be around today as your sparkling personality bubbles over. This is a good day to purchase a few of those luxury items you have been promising yourself, go ahead, you earned a little reward. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Love is ushered in for you today in a big way. Go ahead and tell that special someone how you feel, and what you want to happen in your life. Chances are this person will be on the same wave length with you and wants the same things out of life. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your career plans are still uppermost in your thoughts and you should be able to make some great strides toward your goals today. Be sure that you are on time when you meet with prospective employers or business backers, it just wouldn't do to be late. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) If you are a creative person with some good works under your belt, then it is high time you went out and engaged an agent to get you the best deals possible. A coworker may be feel- ing out of sorts today or have personal problems, avoid quarreling with this person where possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Your good luck continues today as you are able to locate and secure that much needed financing for your business. Your family will descend on your apartment this evening, but since you have not seen them in so long, you are soon in the swing of the visit and loving every minute of it. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Unexpected changes in your life start showing up today, but since the onset will be gradual you will have a chance to get yourself acclimated to the changes without a big shake- up in affairs. Expect a more lucrative job offer that may entail a long distance move. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your ambitions knows no bounds today and well they should not as this is definitely your day. You will find yourself within shouting distance of your long range lifetime goal. you will also see some unexpected company this evening but, it won't be relatives. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Unexpected romance is the order for today as you are intro- duced to an exciting person who is new to your circle of friends. Enjoying yourself will also be your main job today as you enjoy your vacation days. Others will find this an all around lucky day for them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) If you combine your wit and charm with your natural leader- ship abilities you will find yourself in a position of authority before the day is over. Your spouse needs your strong influence as he/she goes through some trying moments in their lives. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Your thoughts aTe worth more than a penny today as you come up with some really innovative and moneymaking ideas that you find surprisingly easy to implement in your own business. You will spend a good bit of your time at home working in your own home based business and this gives you much satisfaction. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) An impulse purchase may be the best buy you have ever made. this is a big ticket item and in the years to come you will bless the day you made such a quick decision. This may even be the purchase of a business or stocks. Have some fun in the evening."}, {"response": 472, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun  5, 2000 (21:32)", "body": "Oh My! I wish I knew which one they are referring to... Cannot have one, don't want the other, and there are 14 online who think I am the best thing in the universe....I need specifics, please!"}, {"response": 473, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (01:10)", "body": "June 6, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Tuesday June 6, 2000 Geminis are energized by having lots of different activities to choose from. They're motivated by their desire for diversity. Today the Moon is passing through the Sign of Leo, a \"user friendly\" sign for Geminis. You'll be tempted to bite off more than you can chew today. You'll be more confident and motivated to act out your desires. Strike while the iron is hot! Do what you want to do. But watch out that you don't get too scattered. (that means I will have them stacked more than 3 deep? And thre is only one I want and he is not on any of them...oh well. Some very nice secondbest guys out there) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Tuesday June 6, 2000 Cancer, normally you're a sensitive, responsive, caring kind of person. Today the Moon is passing through the Sign of Leo. Leo is not a \"user friendly\" Sign for Cancers. People in general will be in a boisterous, attention-seeking mood. Your Sign is in the \"out\"crowd today. You're out of your element for dealing with the public. You'll be \"in\" again late tomorrow afternoon. Til then, keep a low profile if you can. (*sigh*) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tuesday June 6, 2000 Sagittarians are energized by jumping on their horses and riding off in a new direction. A project you launched back in the Fall of 1999 was put to the test during Jan. 5-Feb. 12, 2000. If your new venture passed the test, it will become a success during the period from May 3-June 16. You'll have lots of nervous energy to make your vision a reality. Whatever you're doing will attract lots of interest. Strike while the iron is hot! Believe in yourself and go for it! (Good luck Terry!) -"}, {"response": 474, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (05:08)", "body": "(OK I'm ducking!, Guess who's Leo)"}, {"response": 475, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (09:22)", "body": "Hmm, now who could that be?"}, {"response": 476, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (21:47)", "body": "June 7, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You and a loved one may be making your wedding plans today. Searching for the perfect house will take a lot of your time, but never fear, you will find it. Work will be hard pressed to keep your attention as your head is spinning with everything but work. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Speaking with a financial advisor today could be your strong suit. Try not to go at things in a headstrong manner, thinking things over is your safest bet at this time. A teenager may need some extra guidance and attention now and you manage to find the time out of a busy day. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You and a partner will be in perfect agreement during the early part of the day but you will need to use a lot of tact with this person in the later afternoon. Don't accept things to be the living truth that you hear from an un- reliable source, check it out. CANCER (June 22-July 22) An agreement that you have been working for can be had today but only if you work extra hard at it; this person will be hard to pin down. Today you have your head on straight and your thinking is logical and down to earth, don't let anyone throw you off track. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Daydreaming is not all bad but it can be devastating on the job. You may come up with some creative ideas but they won't be appreciated if you are perceived of as let- ting your immediate work slide. Family and friends help you and the spouse celebrate your very special occasion. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is not a day that you should engage in any games of chance or risk taking, either financial or personal. It is a good day for matters of the heart, marital agree- ments, and working with a home based business. Children may crop up with a problem but you soon solve it with your logical approach. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Your means of expressing yourself today will carry you a long way in your chosen field. This is the day for you to buy one or two lotto tickets, take a trip on a sight seeing boat, or some other thing that you don't ordinarily do, you could get a surprise. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A rumor that may have been designed to break up your relationship with another person could be just that, a rumor. Don't believe things you hear about others unless the one doing the telling can also do the proving. Second hand news is worthless and inflated. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) This is not the day when you should give anyone the benefit of the doubt as you are under a deceptive trend and it would be best to check out everything you hear for accuracy. You can have fun shopping with a friend today if you just relax and let your- self. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) This is a good day for applying that recent knowledge you acquired in classes for updating your job skills and thereby impressing your boss. A raise may be in order for you. Good news arrives after dark via a telephone call. Relax and enjoy your night out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Listen to someone more knowledgeable about computers than you are, he/she will not steer you wrong and the advice could save you a lot of money on the purchase. Pay no attention to a certain rumor that is going around about another friend, there is nothing to it. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Got your presentation all together this morning? Good. You will be asked to give it early on and you must be prepared. The chances are good that this can lead to an executive position that you have had your eye on for quite a while."}, {"response": 477, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (21:50)", "body": "Not the house male, Maggie?! *lol*"}, {"response": 478, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun  6, 2000 (22:04)", "body": "This is out of order but funny: June 6, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You're the vision of sincerity in a roomful of shallow people. For a taste of perspective, remember how aloof you were to the last well-meaning soul who got in your face. Casual persistence keeps it from getting too personal. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Someone changed the rules when you weren't looking. You're slow to adjust and quick to anger. Find a comfortable place where you can safely sit out the rest of today. This won't last forever. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Love interferes with your routine, but of course you're not complaining. You're outfitted with wings, a jet pack and seven-league boots. You'll go far, and you'll get there in exhilarating style. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Your emotions are getting too big to swallow. A dramatic display could heighten other people's tension, even if it makes you feel better. Physical exercise is a positive force. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily The human touch connects members of the human family. Grouches and curmudgeons don't stand a chance against your onslaught of good cheer. Everyone profits from your story. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Distraction makes you seem naive or unprepared. You're rated on the quality of your performance, rather than on how much you can produce. Save the low-budget version for a day when no one is watching. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Overflow your boundaries to share what you have. Generosity transforms thieves into honest, productive citizens. Happiness may not be required, but most will find it inevitable. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily It's good that you can express your opinion. Be sure to let someone else have a turn. You really ought to know where you stand, once the balance shifts. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You learned a lot from being in a family, and now you're in a position to use some of those skills. Build consensus, make friends and work as part of an organic whole. All accounts are in order these days. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Be quick on your feet and adept in all your moves. Elusive as your advantage may be, you can still seize it. The differences between friend and foe should be obvious. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You know you're right. You know it's working. All that you have to do now is avoid gloating over your victory. The have-nots deserve a little consideration, too. You should know -- you used to be one of them. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Play within the system, and the system will treat you fairly. The universe frowns on rule-benders today. This could be one of those days when the universe sends you to bed early without supper."}, {"response": 479, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun  7, 2000 (13:58)", "body": "June 7, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Wednesday June 7, 2000 On Thursday, June 1, you began a new energy cycle. That was 6 days ago. Remember where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing. The new wave of energy you released back then will come to a peak 8 days from now, around June 15.What is your intention? What form do you want this new energy to take? Today, everyone's suffering from \"Moon Madness\" up until 3 PM EDT (Noon PDT). Don't do anything important before then unless it's absolutely necessary. (Yahoo, here I come - watch out world!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Wednesday June 7, 2000 You began your current energy cycle back on May 18.Remember where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing. Your energy wave reached its peak last Friday, June 2. What happened? If you're satisfied with the last three weeks of your life, more power to you. If not, you'll be starting a new energy cycle on June 15. Plan now to make something wonderful happen in your life. Today, everyone's suffering from \"Moon Madness\" up until 3 pm EDT (Noon PDT). Don't do anything important before then unless it's absolutely necessary. (oh MY!!! More fun for Terry! Cancer (June 22-July 22) Wednesday June 7, 2000 On Saturday, June 3, you began a new energy cycle. Remember where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing. The new wave of energy you released back then will come to a peak 10 days from now, around June 17. What is your intention? What form do you want this new energy to take? Today, everyone's suffering from \"Moon Madness\" up until 3 PM EDT (Noon PDT). Don't do anything important before then if you can possibly avoid it. (Take refuge on The Spring - we'll protect you!)"}, {"response": 480, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jun  7, 2000 (18:02)", "body": "I can get on with the important stuff now, since it's after 3!"}, {"response": 481, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun  7, 2000 (18:45)", "body": "Yup!!! June 7, 200 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily All loss right now feels like robbery. Your pride is fragile and susceptible to minor damage. You'll get your groove back in a few days. Meanwhile, plug the holes to keep anything else from escaping. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily If you want something too badly, you may jinx your hopes of ever getting it. Be more open in what you'll actually accept. Sometimes a substitute can be an improvement on the original. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Know when to stop. Your great idea may be misunderstood by others. There's no room for unilateral action in a bureaucracy. Eat a healthy lunch to better ground yourself in reality. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Lovers, teachers and evangelists are on fire with the force that drives them. People will surely appreciate where you're coming from, even if they don't agree with you. The next big thing is finally here. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You could be locking horns with someone as inflexible as you are. Call a standoff and rethink the situation. A battle of wills can only distract you from the good work that's supposed to be happening. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You're more likely to respect someone who challenges you than who rolls over and agrees with you. With tough love, the Twins goad each other to new heights. Try something that you've never before considered. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily 'Investment' is a broad term used to justify spending money. When shopping for yourself, why not simply consider it a reward? The Leo Moon demands that someone shower you with tokens of affection. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Everyone adores you -- and if not, who needs them? Your sassy attitude and winning ways are the talk of the town. You're likely to win in love or war, although that 'take no prisoners' approach may limit the contestants. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The pressure is on. You may feel as though you're in your element, but this is really an acquired taste. Use the proper equipment and be kind to your body. Reality will catch up with you sooner or later. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're happy where you are, although you could use some company. It should be easy to attract those who are a perfect match for your needs. All the right people can see how much fun you're having. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily If you taste power under the Leo Moon, there may be no stopping you. Whether you're sweet or pungent, a little bit of you goes a long way. Be considerate of those with their own agendas. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Forget the risks and uncertainties. Your heart demands that you speak out. After a quick cost analysis, your inner accountant gives a thumbs up. You get extra points for novelty and originality."}, {"response": 482, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jun  7, 2000 (20:05)", "body": "Hey, brownie points, I'll take 'em."}, {"response": 483, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun  7, 2000 (20:34)", "body": "Grab 'em and Go for it! It has been such a rough week for you!"}, {"response": 484, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun  8, 2000 (01:08)", "body": "June 8, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Thursday June 8, 2000 Gemini, you're entering the second week of the energy cycle you began on June 2. Have you been moving your feet and seeing to it that your life doesn't get boring? Today is a turning point! Ask yourself, \"How much fun am I willing to have in my life?\" What's your answer? The results of what you've been doing during the past week are due to show up around June 15. (if it gets any less boring I will never sleep!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Thursday June 8, 2000 Today you're entering the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you began back on May 18. You're running low on energy now, so don't push yourself. If you have been using your time and energy well, it's time now to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you haven't fared well during these past three weeks, it's time to say \"oops\" or \"aw shucks\" and forgive yourself. Promise yourself you'll do much better during your next energy cycle which starts a week from now on Thursday, June 15. (flake out time for Terry!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Thursday June 8, 2000 You began a new energy cycle last weekend on June 3-4. At first, you may have felt little more than a vague urge or desire for something new in your life. It's time now to give this new energy more meaning and direction. Was anything particular going on in your life on June 3-4? What were you feeling then? Don't let your new burst of energy dissipate and amount to nothing. Today, tell yourself what you want to happen during the next several weeks. (Oh yes...and I know some willing accomplices) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Thursday June 8, 2000 Libra, if you're spinning your wheels and can't get your focus, or if you're feeling like you're in limbo, don't panic. There's nothing wrong. Tomorrow is the last day of your current four-week energy cycle. It's normal for you to feel like withdrawing. This is a good time to sit back and evaluate how well you're handling the art of living. Are you OK with the way you've spent these last four weeks of your life? Do you have the sense that you're living your life or that life is living you? In two days, you'll be starting a new energy cycle. It's time to warm up your dream machine. If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true? (yeah, Lance!!!)"}, {"response": 485, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun  8, 2000 (14:28)", "body": "June 8, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You need to put your attention where your philosophy is. Your political, spiritual or moral beliefs are on the line in small everyday things. Let your every action be an expression of your beliefs. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Friction with loved ones over money is likely today. Perhaps the children are asking to buy too much, or you're spending too much on your romantic interest. Be practical in your spending habits today. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't take for granted the people who are close and important to you. Just when you think you know them, they're demanding to be treated with attention and respect. Be attentive to their needs. CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you're getting preoccupied with how people are reacting to you, take charge and give them something positive to interpret. Your self-expression is excellent today, so speaking and writing are favored. LEO (July 23-August 22): Your problems today arise because you fail to apply yourself and your abilities. Don't fall into victimization consciousness. Instead of blaming, move on and make something of yourself. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Domestic disharmony is showing up today, as well as personal conflicts at work. A separation is imminent if conflict resolution isn't begun. For others, it's a question of minimizing the damage. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Your prejudices are showing today, so you have to bend over backwards to treat people fairly and kindly. You have to struggle over your definition of \"us\" versus \"them.\" SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Change is in the air as old projects are completed. You must be inventive about coming up with new goals and objectives. Instead of being preoccupied with busywork, formulate worthy endeavors. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You can feel overwhelmed as your time ultimately turns out to not be your own. There are conflicts as long as you can't reconcile your duties and responsibilities with your need for privacy. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Communication is important in group and social settings today. One idea sparks another as involvement with talented and dedicated people becomes intense. Group study is highly favored. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Your selfishness is the cause of bad feelings when people need your help. Give them what they want, because a bond is being formed - you're just resisting it for no purpose. PISCES (February 19-March 20): There are tensions as you find yourself acting on your own without your emotional support systems. Friends and family aren't around to encourage you, so you need to draw on your inner strength."}, {"response": 486, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun  8, 2000 (14:38)", "body": "June 8, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Bring in outside help to get you through a difficult time. Confusing signals throw off anyone who isn't a specialist. Expect complaints from upper management -- you know how to handle them. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Don't give more than you have to give. The recipient isn't expecting you to suffer for their equality. Enjoy the small, perfect moments that come your way. Allow for extra time in airports. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily A treat loses its flavor when it becomes a habit. Nudge yourself onto a different track, even if it might take you somewhere you'd rather not go. You can't stay in one spot forever. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Your audience is big and appreciative. There is no false move, just another intriguing variation. Even if you're engaged in serious business, it's time to have a little fun with it -- maybe even a lot. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Be tolerant instead of righteous, accommodating instead of arrogant. Most important of all, lower your voice. People will flee in terror from your roar. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Good news precipitates welcome change. Now there's an entirely new angle to consider. Call a taxi so that your mind can wander while someone else does the driving. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Present a unified face, even if you're still in disarray behind the scenes. The client assumes that you know which end is up. It's better to speak in hypotheses instead of actual promises. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You're the cat's pajamas, or if you favor a more natural state, the cat's meow. Your animal grace is enhanced by a nurturing instinct, making you irresistible and invincible. Love is all that you hoped it would be. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily The opposite of tension is complete neutrality. You may be too tired or overwhelmed to have an opinion. For a change of pace, try serving instead of expecting service. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily The people that you meet now leave a lasting impression. Maybe you've tapped into the right crowd. Perhaps your personal growth has taken you to a new level. Either way, be sure to collect business cards. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Your view differs considerably from the official version. This is the wrong moment to air a private disagreement. There's plenty of unconditional beauty in the world that everyone can enjoy. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Vision and desire evolve and mutate. You'll take on any partner who can prove that he or she is equal to your demands. Devotion to the cause has to include fun if it's going to be worth anything."}, {"response": 487, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Jun  8, 2000 (21:15)", "body": "Hey, apt. I'm doing some heavy partnering today."}, {"response": 488, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun  8, 2000 (21:53)", "body": "OOoooh ! Hope it is wonderful."}, {"response": 489, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  9, 2000 (03:43)", "body": "June 9, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Friday June 9, 2000 Gemini, no matter how footloose and free you become, you still have feelings and needs. Periodically, you feel the need to be with people who love and accept you just as you are, not for what they get from you. These nutritious people might actually be family members or may feel like family. Today is a good day to connect with a caring soul. Who in your life makes you feel good for being you? Get in touch with that person today and say \"Thanks for being in my life.\" (don't know whether or not the person still cares...) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Friday June 9, 2000 As Benjamin Franklin said, \"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is made of.\" Tomorrow is a turning point in the new energy cycle you began on June 3-4. Today is the time for you to take some form of action to make your wish a reality. Make up your mind! Decide to decide! Your intention is what counts.Don't waste time! (whatever you decide my friendship remains steadfastly in your corner) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Friday June 9, 2000 Sagittarius, you're in the final week of your monthly energy cycle. It's a good time to ask your Self: \"Do I have a game plan for my life? Do I keep on making the same old mistakes? Albert Einstein said, \"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.\" If you've been spinning your wheels for the past three weeks and \"getting nowhere fast,\" maybe your life needs a purpose. \"What is the use of living if it be not to make this world a better place for those who live in it after we are gone?\" (Winston Churchill) (Sheesh - this is a horoscope?)"}, {"response": 490, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  9, 2000 (12:31)", "body": "June 9, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today the spotlight is turned on to academic matters, romance, travel, or leisure activities. You can be a winner in any or all of these areas, so plan accordingly. Tonight your social life is a plus and it can turn very romantic indeed! TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Being called out in the middle of the night by a friend who needs your help is one thing, but to have it happen in the day time while you are at work is something else again! You could wind up losing your job if things like that keep up. It is up to you to set the rules. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) That party you may be planning may be just the ticket to lighten up a boring day, just be sure you hold down the extravagance. Romance may take a serious turn tonight and you and the spouse to be embark on a savings plan in order to have a better start in life when the I do's are said. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Following through on your commitments is all important today as it could adversely affect your career if you are thought to be a prevaricator or a procrastinator. Night time is best for you on this date and be sure to follow through on any personal word you may have given to a friend. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be a little extra aggressive today but do it with charm and pizazz so you do not wind up hurting someones feel- ings. You will also be charming in the way you present yourself to the firms bigwigs. Romance takes a giant step tonight and wedding bells are in the air. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) The focus today will be on financial interests that you have in common with another, either a spouse or a busi- ness partner. You will be able to get your ideas across with little or no trouble since you are both on the same wave length for a change. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Long range career decisions may take up your interests for most of the day as you make that all important decision about staying with the job or striking out on your own. Try to dispel fear and listen to your inner consciousness, it won't lead you astray. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) In matters pertaining to your job or business it should be smooth sailing with very few waves to upset your ship of fortune. There is also an accent on domestic affairs and long range planning for the future; you and your mate are in perfect accord. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today you will find that weekend getaways, leisure times, and romance plays a big role in your life today as you arrange everything for the weekend. Invite as many people as you can; the more the merrier. Some may be hard to find after dark. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Combining your charm with assertiveness is sure to bring you some hoped for success today in your business world. Listen to your conscious today as you make an important decision concerning someone who is very dear to you. Academic pursuits are also favored today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Today you and your personal goals are in the limelight and you find that you are finally able to see light at the end of your tunnel. It would pay to be more careful with your overall dress and appearance now as you will need to make a good impression on someone important. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Today you should focus your attention on your financial interests and investments for the future. Heed some good advice from a fiancial manager. You may receive some praise from higher ups today, but be sure you do not let it inflate your ego."}, {"response": 491, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Jun  9, 2000 (15:35)", "body": "I have been sending out invitations today (before I read this) on a really cool website for organizing personal events, http://www.timedance.com . Try it out for your next gathering. It even has a special design for pool parties. Maybe we'll use it for online gatherings, times where we all log in to the Spring at the same time."}, {"response": 492, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  9, 2000 (21:50)", "body": "June 9, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily It could be obvious what you have to do next. The position that you adopt now should be comfortable, because you'll be here for a while. An email or long distance call confirms your fondest hope. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily If you take the easy way out, you'll end up paying for it later. Be careful about confusing the symbol with the thing that it actually represents. It's okay to ask the opinion of a friendly specialist. Good advice comes free. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily A relationship is ready to be as good or as bad as you make it. You're smart enough to know what you want, and skilled enough to shape reality to your needs. This is a chance that you'd be foolish to miss. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Suddenly your life becomes cluttered. You might be easily distracted by the micro when you should really be paying attention to the macro. Look at the system's benefits instead of looking for what's wrong with it. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Since you're so close to the end, why not just finish? Your positive energy will carry you into the weekend. It would be great to anticipate a completely new challenge next week. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Your issues are on the table, even if no one else cares. If you continue this one-note symphony for much longer, others may start thinking of you as a one-trick pony. Broaden your mind in new ways. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily The little things make an enormous difference. Nothing escapes you today, except maybe the usual reasons to be timid. Surrender to your work, art or loved ones. You'll gladly do whatever is necessary. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily For everybody's sake, you're happy to be closely supervised. If someone else wants to guide the collaboration, you'll just do your part. Thanks to the Virgo Moon, you remain cautiously optimistic. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Efficiency and diligence win the popularity contest. Look back in pride at what you've done. Anticipate the dragons that you have yet to slay. With the Moon in Virgo's house, you're at the height of your powers. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your heart reveals the truth long before you can find the words to speak it. Stay calm under pressure. Your emotions are in search of an outlet, and they'll jump at the first chance that you give them. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You hold the reins of power in a relaxed, confident grip. You can do someone a favor without breaking a sweat. Friends flatter you with their fierce loyalty. You can easily make your own wishes come true. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You want to share an intense experience that you can't quite describe. Coworkers have their own concerns, and limited patience for a story that never ends. The Virgo Moon imposes limits that you may find frustrating."}, {"response": 493, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (02:22)", "body": "June 10 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Saturday June 10, 2000 All work and no play makes Gemini a dull person. Psychologists say that one sign of a healthy person is his or her ability to play. What have you done lately for the sheer, adolescent pleasure of enjoying yourself? Today is a good day for you to create a happy, entertaining experience for yourself. Go to a movie. Have a date. Eat an ice cream cone. Do anything that's fun. It'll do your heart good. (Have I not gotten into enough trouble this week?! Only a few know how much!)"}, {"response": 494, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (02:29)", "body": "June 10 Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Saturday June 10, 2000 Sagittarius, during this final week of your four-week energy cycle, you're being challenged to strike a balance between your own interests and the interests of those around you. For an individual such as yourself, this might be difficult. The idea is to coordinate (not to subordinate) your needs to those of others. If you're feeling discouraged now, get in touch with a friend you can count on to lift your drooping spirit. (Hang out on a computer dialed into Spring at poolside?!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Saturday June 10, 2000 Libra, you're beginning a new four-week energy cycle today. You're \"in the zone.\" The Force is with you and waiting for your command. What do you want? What is your intent and purpose for the month ahead? Right NOW, tell your Self, \"I want . . . .\" Be specific. In your mind's eye, see it happening. In your tummy, feel that it's a done deal. Smile! Your wish is the Force's command. (It would be nice to hear from you! And, Geo 18 misses you)"}, {"response": 495, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (02:30)", "body": "June 10 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Saturday June 10, 2000 Cancer, you're entering the second week of the energy cycle you began on June 4. Have you been planting seeds and seeing to it that your needs are being met? Today is a turning point! Ask yourself, \"How good am I willing to feel about myself?\" What's your answer? The results of what you've been doing during the past week are due to show up around June 17. (Think I have been replaced...!)"}, {"response": 496, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (02:50)", "body": "(Nevah!!! How on earth did you get that thought??? It's probably my painting, Hey! maybe I won that poetry competition!!!!!)"}, {"response": 497, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (16:47)", "body": "(*sigh* by another Cancerean... Let us know if you won!) June 10th ZODIACTION POINTS FOR TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today, you're struggling to find a way to maintain your beliefs while not forcing t hem on others, to listen to other people's side without giving in to them completely. You need to find a way to live together. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What you lack in quickness is made up for by thoroughness. You thrive in situations where steady application eventually yields results. You're apt to feel inadequate if you can't find this niche. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today, you are in a relationship in which learning independence, not co-dependence, is important. You must retain a connection while giving and maintaining freedom. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Disappointments should motivate you to do better, but you need to fight despair to do this. Rely on yourself when you find you can't rely on others. Fall back on friends for understanding and sympathy. LEO (July 23-August 22): You are in a position of finding ways to convince others while allowing them freedom of choice with unbiased information. You'd love to be considered the expert, but that's a status you need to earn. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): You will have to sacrifice getting things done for learning how to do them better. Take time to go over old matters to re-learn them better. Reminders are helpful, as important details have been forgotten. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Today, you need to deal with powerful emotions, probably centered around, grief, loss, jealousy or power. Let these emotions go and enjoy the dispassionate study and dissection of the issues. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): You set yourself up for disappointment id f you focus on the fact that you're under someone else's control. Focus instead on how well you're doing your duties and you'll feel much better about yourself. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Insisting on holding on to the past forces you into schemes and intrigue. Accept change: help it along and participate in it. You can transform along with events, and feel better also. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Your parental duties are stressful today. You need to be firm and guiding without being too controlling and taking the fun out of life for your children. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Today, you are trying to keep a sense certainty without becoming fanatic about it. You're trying to maintain reasonable loyalty without becoming subservient. PISCES (February 19-March 20): You have to deal with feelings related to issues of power today. You may feel abused by people over you, or you may have to struggler to treat fairly those in your charge."}, {"response": 498, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 10, 2000 (17:16)", "body": "June 10 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily You fix something before it even breaks. Others should really appreciate your magic; your presence makes their lives easier. New challenges are sure to keep you moving. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily A small error sobers you up in the nick of time. Sit down and rethink your entire strategy. The next time you move, be sure that you're going in the right direction. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Your feelings have wings, and your ideas have legs. As they said in decades past, 'Don't knock it until you've tried it.' Theorize all you want, but experience is still the best teacher. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily When you do more than your share, others start getting ideas about how to take advantage of you. Right now it's especially important to maintain a healthy balance. A sharp mind cuts to the heart of the matter. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're allowed an escape. Whether you're off on a romantic getaway or deep into a labor of love, you're able to have fun without distraction. Venus shimmers like a perfect jewel in all that you do. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Tone of voice is more important than word choice. Someone makes a tactful attempt to save you from yourself. Pick up your cues, move on to the next scene and be sure to give credit where credit is due. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily As any good cook knows, the secret is in the sauce. A small final touch comes out with the fanfare of a mighty coup de grace. Confidence results in unthinking excellence. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Dip your brush back into the paint before you spread it too thin. If you don't apply an even coat, you'll end up with something that makes you embarrassed instead of proud. Allow yourself to quit if it isn't working for you. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Of course you're right. Experience and intuition tell you that things are exactly as they seem. Someone finds new respect for you. Relish a moment that happens only occasionally. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Your doubts could be making the current situation more difficult than it needs to be. It's okay if you need to disappear. Just be sure to leave the keys with someone responsible. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You're brave enough to act on your strangest fantasy and smart enough to stop before you go too far. You can still surprise people, even when acting in character. Group identity remains important. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily You strain against the bonds that keep you in your usual place. When you're unhappy, it's easy to recognize what you lack. Be patient. Fate may soon deal you a much better hand."}, {"response": 499, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (00:49)", "body": "June 11, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Sunday June 11, 2000 Are you happy, Gemini? Abraham Lincoln said, \"You're about as happy as you make up your mind to be.\" You're at that point in your monthly energy cycle where Life is asking you how happy you're willing to be. Today, it's time to make up your mind to let happiness happen in your life. No matter how old you are, there's a little kid in you who wants to enjoy life. Just say yes! (oh my! Just say YES?! Wolfie, did you see that?! ...*ahem*...Yes!) Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Sunday June 11, 2000 Scorpio, during this fourth and final week of your monthly cycle, your energy is at low ebb. If you're feeling confused and disoriented, you'll be tempted to emotionally withdraw into yourself. You're a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) by nature. You're very psychic. It's difficult for you to block out the vibrations of the people around you. During the next two days, drink lots of water. Retreat into your sanctuary. Get lots of rest. Forgive yourself if you're not as caring and compassionate as you like to be. (Bad day for JohnB...but he is ok.....) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Sunday June 11, 2000 Libra, you began a new four-week energy cycle yesterday. The Force is ready and waiting to fulfill your Heart's Desire. NOW is the moment of power. Once again, tell your Self, \"I want . . ..\" Ask your Self, \"How good am I willing to have it be?\" And remember, \"It is our attitude at the beginning that more than anything else produces a successful outcome.\" (Earl Nightingale) (I heard from him finally - and just missed him on IM....*sigh*) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sunday June 11, 2000 Sagittarius, during this waning period in your energy cycle, it's good to have a supportive group or at least a friend to reassure you that you're not alone. No one can live in a vacuum. Engaging in friendly group efforts or projects now may be just what the doctor ordered to bring you in touch with others like yourself. Take a friend to lunch. Better yet, get a group of friends together after work, let your hair down and enjoy yourself. (We're here!!!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Sunday June 11, 2000 Cancer, no matter how mature and independent you become, you still have feelings and needs. Periodically, you feel the need to be with people who love and accept you for who you are, not for what they get from you. These nutritious people might actually be family members or may feel like family. Today is a good day to connect with a caring soul. Who in your life makes you feel good for being you? Get in touch with that person today and say, \"Thanks for being in my life.\" ( Yes! Any time you need to hear it I will say it...*hugs*)"}, {"response": 500, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (10:25)", "body": "YES!!!"}, {"response": 501, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (13:36)", "body": "June 11, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Your grand design is tottering, but it hasn't fallen yet. Quick, objective thinking can still save the day. Use what you've learned. Recruit those who can help fill the gaps in your knowledge. (January 20 - February 18) Daily You'll meet any dare, challenge or bet. The Libra Moon cranks you up to your wild best -- not especially sane or logical, but totally credible to all within range of your spell. Just make sure that no one gets hurt. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily The news isn't quite what you thought it would be. As long as everyone else is changing his or her mind, you too can reexamine the options. People seeking closure should leave the door open just a little longer. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily The Libra Moon floods the next few days with its neutral, crowd-pleasing light. Let the nonessential decisions slide. You'll have enough work laboring over the important issues. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You're excited by something that might be a figment of your imagination. The first clue is someone laughing at your inappropriate response. Regain your dignified composure while there's still time. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You feel a delightful urgency. Your mind is active, and your senses are alive. It would be great to tackle some bold, new project, although you'd be just as happy spending your time on pure pleasure. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You may not be satisfied with the direction that events have taken. An inconsiderate person might jeopardize the civility in a group. Cheer yourself up by thinking how much worse of you could be. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You've waited a long time for this Libra Moon. Put in at least a few hours of quality time with family or friends. You can say whatever is on your mind, and it will probably be right. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Against your better judgment, you feel the lure of a seductive sales pitch. Check in with an uninvolved third party who is familiar with the product or service in question. Function is really more important than image. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Someone is wildly in love, but don't let that steam up your clear mind. One way or another, you'll get the respect that you deserve. Now that you have a captive audience, you can tell the story in your own way. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You spin in circles, unable to decide. You're not alone here -- the Libra Moon has a similar effect on most water and earth signs. Find other confused people and stick with them. There may be clarity in numbers. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Compromise isn't about you losing -- it's about everybody winning. You're ready to be fair with people that you already love, or will soon come to love. Get ready to lead the way to new territory."}, {"response": 502, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (19:01)", "body": "a bold new project, eh???? *scratching chin*"}, {"response": 503, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (20:02)", "body": "Spending time on pure pleasure is more like me lately...Not you, Wolfie??!"}, {"response": 504, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 11, 2000 (20:05)", "body": "Oh, and this little kid is never gonna get old....not if I have anything to say about it!"}, {"response": 505, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 12, 2000 (03:54)", "body": "June 12, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Monday June 12, 2000 Gemini, you possess within yourself, at every moment, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of your life. You're at that place in your monthly energy cycle where a shift is needed in your attitude toward yourself. Life is trying to make you happy. Are you ready and willing to give up your limitations? Today, be willing to see yourself differently. Shift happens! \"Don't find fault, find a remedy.\" (Henry Ford) (Does that mean sell the house and move to California like O'O wants me to do?!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Monday June 12, 2000 Sagittarius, during this fourth and final week of your monthly cycle, your energy is at low ebb. If you're feeling confused and disoriented, you'll be tempted to over-react to the slightest irritation. Your resistance to frustration is low now. It's difficult for you to block out the vibrations of the people around you. During the next 3 days, make it your business to mind your own business. Drink lots of water. Retreat into your sanctuary. Get some of rest. Forgive yourself if you're not as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as you like to be. (Be good to Terry Day for Terry) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Monday June 12, 2000 All work and no play makes Cancer a dull person. Psychologists say that one sign of a healthy person is his or her ability to play. What have you done lately for the sheer, childlike pleasure of enjoying yourself? Today is a good day for you to create a happy, entertaining experience for yourself. Go to a movie. Have a date. Eat an ice cream cone. Do anything that's fun for you. It'll do your heart good. (*big sigh*) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Monday June 12, 2000 Libra, what do you value? What makes your life worth living? Libra is the Sign of relationships. Today is a good day to be grateful for everyone in your life who truly treats you like an equal. Take time out today to call or e-mail someone with whom you have a close and intimate relationship. Sharing is caring. Click your mouse on myfriend.com (Yeah Lance! talk to me!)"}, {"response": 506, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 12, 2000 (20:12)", "body": "June 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Negotiations go very well today for you as long as you develope tunnel vision and keep right on the target you are aiming for. Don't let yourself or your attention to details get sidetracked. A love interest returns your affection and this makes your day perfect. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today you are offered an unusual opportunity to further your career interests and since this is what you have been waiting for, you grab it. Your day should be unusually productive and your progress sure and steady. An all around good day for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) In business affairs today you should apply a good measure of your intuition to keep you head and shoulders above the com- petition. You will meet with a sly type today and this is where you will need the intuition the most; watch out for number one. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Take care that you do not walk on someones toes at work today as this is not a good day for confrontations of this sort; you would only be perceived as being argumentive if you do. Marital squabbles may have you upset and out of sorts, but be sure you don't take them to work with you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may have the power to 'sway mens minds' today so use it wisely and not do everything to your own good. You go all out today to help a friend and this takes a lot of guts for helping is not going to be easy, but you will try, and win. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is an important day for you as you must remember to take your estimated taxes to the IRS office, forgetting today could cost more than you want to pay when you file your taxes. A good day at work where everyone gets along with everyone else, for a change. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A minor flare up at work may make you want to throw up your hands and walk out, but don't do it. You may want to find a better job but quitting is not the solution. It is easier to find a job when you have a job. Why? I don't know, but it has always held true. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You may be shopping around for a computer or some other piece of electronics but you must keep alert for those who would take advantage of you. If you are not as expert now as you will be, take a friend with you who is savvy about computers and prices, your Virgo friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Good news! You finally discover that unusual item that you have searched and searched for and it is affordable! Grab it before it gets away, there won't be another. You do some great work in the creative dept. today as your thinking is logical and highly original. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You may be asked to participate in community affairs today and you agree quickly as this is just the kind of thing that you excel in. This will give you a chance to interact in closer contact with good friends as well as make new ones. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A good friend entrusts you with a confidence and even though you are tempted to tell another friend you do not, this is a wise decision as it will quickly get back to the person if you do tell, and you will lose a friend you have had for years. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You have some shrewd insights to the things that go on around you today and this will keep you out in front of the field. Plan some evening get together with friends so you can forget all and just unwind. Your nerves will thank you."}, {"response": 507, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 12, 2000 (20:15)", "body": "June 12, 2ooo Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Surrender to the stronger forces, and see how you can make your life comfortable within their terms. Anyone willing to participate is still a winner. This week is sure to bring a few more surprises. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Brilliant developments in your personal life put a positive spin on your job performance. This is one adventure in which you can truly make a difference. Enjoy it, even if you can't quite believe that it's happening. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily It's hard to start this week when you can't get over what happened last week. Think positive thoughts, even if you're unable to act on them. Read everything twice before adding your signature. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily When presented with a contract, be sure that you understand everything in it. The 'right moment' only comes if you make it happen. Charm is your best weapon. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily Applaud the lucky person on whom fortune has smiled. You're the one who tallies the gifts and records the givers, while someone else opens the packages. One of these days, the stars will spark your own ambitions. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily Change and success crash into your day from an unlikely direction. Every solution, no matter how abstract or technical, hinges on the human element. Many people share your enthusiasm. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily This is the wrong day to follow orders without question. You may be starting out with an improper model. Use the right tools for this job, before you waste too many resources. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily Take care of yourself. Colleagues and rivals alike will respect you for your resilience and self-sufficiency. The good manners and utter charm of courtship can be applied to any kind of social interaction. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily You're hungry for the unusual, but here you are with a full menu of the same old thing. Consider designing what you can't buy. It was Ben Franklin (and later Frank Zappa) who said, 'Necessity is the mother of invention.' Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're the peacemaker, the chief negotiator and the general center of attention. Your captivating style draws people deeper than they might normally go. If your message has the same lasting effect, you're in great shape. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily Curiosity is cherished among the open-minded. At a certain point, you'll have to stop asking new questions and start making sense of the answers that you've already collected. This may be just the first of many stages. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your compassion is legendary. Monday arrives with a whole new cast of attractive prospects begging for your attention. Balance your desire to explore with an understanding of how the game is played."}, {"response": 508, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (01:20)", "body": "June 13, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Tuesday June 13, 2000 Today is the last day before the halfway point of your energy cycle. The wave of energy released two weeks ago will reach its maximum strength tomorrow. Today is the time to make last minute changes in your plans, to get your house in order, and to prepare for opportunities or breakthroughs. At this point, it is your attitude, more than anything else, that will determine what will happen tomorrow. (Watch out world...I added a retired USGS Geologist to my list and am delighted) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Tuesday June 13, 2000 Are you happy, Cancer? Abraham Lincoln said, \"You're about as happy as you make up your mind to be.\" You're at that point in your monthly energy cycle where Life is asking you how happy you're willing to be. Today, it's time to make up your mind to let happiness happen in your life. No matter how old you are, there's a little kid in you who wants to enjoy life. Just say yes! (that is what they told me 2 days ago...and what results I had!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tuesday June 13, 2000 Sagittarius, if you're spinning your wheels and can't get your focus, or if you're feeling like you're in limbo, don't panic. There's nothing wrong. Tomorrow is the last day of your current four-week energy cycle. It's normal for you to feel like withdrawing. This is a good time to sit back and evaluate how well you're handling the art of living. Are you OK with the way you've spent these last four weeks of your life? Do you have the sense that you're living your life or that life is living you? In two days, you'll be starting a new energy cycle. It's time to warm up your dream machine. If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true? (hang in there Terry!)"}, {"response": 509, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (10:14)", "body": "what's wrong with the house? now i'm worried (gemini) *grin*"}, {"response": 510, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 13, 2000 (15:01)", "body": "(think it is mine they were talking about...*Ptttthhhhhht*) June 13, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily As the British say, 'In for a penny, in for a pound.' Now that you've started, you might as well keep on going until you're finished. Promise yourself a reward, although reaching your goal may just be reward enough. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily Your lucky streak may be coming to an end by nightfall. Pack in a few last miracles while they're still so easy and plentiful. Be sure to stand clear of your coach when it's ready to turn back into a pumpkin. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Choose your conversations with care. An early show of wisdom sets you on the ideal track. Those who now call you a loner fail to recognize that you'll soon be considered a pioneer. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily Friends are amazed and possibly confused by a sudden show of self-interest. A growing cosmic itch is making you restless. As long as you keep it moving, you can turn this situation around. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily You pick up speed as the road improves. Take a picture of your life as it starts to change. Later on, you'll be able to gauge your progress with memories of the day that it all began. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily The universe grants you something that you richly deserve. Your more intense qualities emerge. It's a good day, as long as you're free to have your feelings. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily Your critics strike out at you from a weak position. You've been there yourself, but you got over it. Be confident in your methods and abilities. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily You make the situation work to your advantage without appearing to lift a finger. Be satisfied with your conveniences -- you know that it won't always be this way. Back up your data while the system is still working. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Your creative team could use some new blood. A breath of fresh air adds life to an anemic effort. You regain control of your process. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily You're tired of just looking at a pretty sight. You want to enter the landscape and join the action. If others are happy to stand around and watch without getting involved, that's their business. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily At last you meet a riddle that you can solve. It's easy to become something that you already are. Take your physical pleasures where you can find them. The next few days alone will be worth the price of admission. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Now it's time to field test the idea that looked so good on paper. Although you're looking for a specific result, be open to other possible applications. The community stands to benefit from your findings."}, {"response": 511, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (03:13)", "body": "*sigh*"}, {"response": 512, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (17:06)", "body": "June 14 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Wednesday June 14, 2000 Gemini, while your energy is at high tide, you'll be more sensitive than usual to the people with whom you have close, personal relationships. Today, you're wanting and needing more love and support. Be aware that you might overreact to the slightest provocation or sign of neglect. If you want people to be sensitive to your feelings today, then be sensitive to theirs and they'll return the favor. ( my morning has been very busy, very affectionate from afar and fascinating ) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Wednesday June 14, 2000 Today is the last day in the four-week energy cycle you began back on May 18. Your tank is almost empty. You're running on fumes. Be nice to yourself today. Don't push yourself. Avoid people and situations that drain your energy. If possible, leave work early today. Spend the rest of the day doing what nurtures and relaxes you. Fear not! You start a new energy cycle tomorrow. Once again, the Force will be with you. ( hang in there, Terry!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Wednesday June 14, 2000 Cancer, you possess within yourself, at every moment, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of your life. You're at that place in your monthly energy cycle where a shift is needed in your attitude toward yourself. Life is trying to make you happy. Are you ready and willing to give up your limitations? Today, be willing to see yourself differently. Give yourself a hug! \"Don't find fault, find a remedy.\" (Henry Ford) (*sigh* indeed......)"}, {"response": 513, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (17:46)", "body": "(I hear you!!! *sigh*)"}, {"response": 514, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (19:14)", "body": "alright, the Force!"}, {"response": 515, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (19:59)", "body": "You da man!!!"}, {"response": 516, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (20:23)", "body": "June 14, 2000 Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Daily Even if you feel aloof, you're unusually social. Remember that you're among friends who need to be loved, not judged. Your senses are attuned to the movements of someone who is searching for you. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Daily The Scorpio Moon leans heavily on the brakes. You're just not ready to accept an Astrological slowdown. If you can't find anyone to help you, it's probably time to start working alone. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Daily Your rare essence rises to the surface. People are distracted and attracted by a cosmic perfume that tickles their sixth sense. You're the master of a powerful enchantment. Seduce, conquer or escape at will. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Daily The best way to advance is to get more deeply involved. Many interesting things have happened since you last paid full attention. Take inspiration from a competitor who is getting ahead of you. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Daily The best way to advance is to get more deeply involved. Many interesting things have happened since you last paid full attention. Take inspiration from a competitor who is getting ahead of you. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Daily You do much better when you adopt a disciplined approach. Put those unrealistic expectations in a box and set them aside for a while. In a few days, the climate might be more hospitable for your dreams. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Daily You're too sharp to miss anything. Internal and external cues point you toward a new power source. Under the Scorpio Moon, you can be both playful and meaningful at the same time. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Daily It's time to do the right thing, no matter how awkward or difficult. Loyalty transcends self-gratification. You always knew that you'd have to pay, but you'll look even better if you leave a generous tip. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Daily Groups of qualified individuals gravitate toward a common cause. In this quest for knowledge, nothing is off limits. The race changes its character when you cross the finish line and keep on going. Libra (September 23 - October 23) Daily Avoid taking any major steps without a mentor or advisor. A broad gesture will have far-reaching results that may not be obvious right now. You can still have a good time without giving away your secrets. Scorpio (October 24 - November 21) Daily You're good and ready to revise, renew, repaint or refurbish. The Scorpio Moon ushers in a new set of rules by which you'd cheerfully guide your life. Just hope that everyone around you is ready for the shakeup. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Daily Your job is to turn the indifferent into something interesting. It's hard to articulate a truth that's too big for words. At the very least you could win the heart of whoever is paying attention to your timid voice."}, {"response": 517, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (21:51)", "body": "June 14 - a little late... ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't bite off more than you can handle today, instead of being the ram, this would be a good time to let the little lamb come out of hiding. Trust me, you won't win this one no matter what. So be cool and the next round is yours. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Tread carefully today as you steer for a more conservative path to your goal. You should be sure to practice diplomacy in all your dealings today, even at home where it may count the most. Take the family to visit relatives tonight, you may learn some- thing new. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You and an estranged loved one that you have been sorely missing may have occasion to meet today, and as one thing leads to another, find yourself making up for one more try. Take this person out for a celebration and cement the bonds of love. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will meet with a lot of demands on your time and/or resources today as everyone you meet seems to need help or need something else. After most of the day like this, you finally escape to your favorite fishing spot and stay out of touch for as long as possible. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You and electronics don't seem to get along very well today, as everyone you try to use seems to go on the fritz. It would be best to try some other type of project for today and save the technical stuff for another time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This would be a good day to attend to the house repairs or home improvements that have been needing done for a long time. If you have the time, this is an excellent day to buy building materials and hire contractors, if you are not a do-it-your- self'er. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Keep your head down and your ear to the ground today as that will be the safest bet on the job. Don't enter into any office or plant controversies and you won't get into trouble like some of the others will. A friend brings you good news in the evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Today is a perfect day for mixing business with pleasure for more reasons than you can imagine. Today's meeting could bring a romance into your life that will last forever,so put your best foot forward. A good day in all ways for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Your romantic feelings for a certain someone will only get deeper as time goes on, yes it is time to ask the question and find out exactly where you stand, I'm betting the answer will be yes, especially if the person is a Leo. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You and your family will see prosperous times begin for all of you today as your luck turns for the better. A friend may keep you waiting but while you are waiting you chance to meet someone who will be able to bring this miraculous change in fortune for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) When dealing with authority figures now you should practice all the tact you have ever learned, your position and standing depend upon it. Your wedding plans are moving right along now as the invitations are all ready to be mailed. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) A social event may bring career helpful influences into your life today along with positive financial developments. If you maintain your own home based business, you may find just the sort of help that you have been needing."}, {"response": 518, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 14, 2000 (21:53)", "body": "Alas, I cannot..."}, {"response": 519, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (00:55)", "body": "June 15, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Through the actions of someone you know who is highly unpredict- able you will find yourself in a mixup regarding social plans and engagements. This could work to your advantage as you may miss meeting someone that you would really rather not see. Finish a creative project today. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You may find that the new person in the office got confused and changed your appointments all around today. Don't worry, it won't happen again if you use tack and understanding in instructing this person. Don't take your frustration home to a loved one, he/she won't like it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You will run into people today who may have ideas that are radically different from yours, but they still deserve to be heard; use tact and tolerance in all your dealings at work and at home. Encouragement comes from unusual places. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your productivity is high and you have a good day at work, scoring quite a few kudos from your team mates. Evening may bring a few family disagreements but you should try very hard not to be to critical of a small child as all he really wants to do is please you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Save yourself some major problems today by watching your devil may care attitude. Doing your own thing is very attractive to you but don't hurt, or ignore others, in the process; this could lead to difficulties, especially marital. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You have an unfinished task hanging in there that you really need to address before you can expect to see any increase in income from this project, this is a good day to devote to completing it; work on it, don't worry about working on it. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A difficulty about money may bother you today after a friend dodges his/her obligation to repay you. You don't like to have to ask, but in this case you may have to. A loyal friend comes to your rescue in the romance department to- night when someone starts an untrue rumor about you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) With your creativity level at its peak, morning hours are fraught with possibilities of promotion on the job Things tend to slow down in the afternoon but you are still perk- ing right along while the others are lagging behind. Pro- mote your interests today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Rumors and hearsay may plague your footsteps today but pay absolutely no interest in them as the chances are very good that every one of them are false. Don't let anything you hear today, through the grapevine, color the way you feel about a certain person. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A friend may seem superficial on the surface but this person comes through for you today when the chips are down. You may also meet with some unexpected expenses that threaten to overwhelm you, but you manage to stay afloat. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) When that old love comes knocking it will be best if you don't let him/her in. Of course, if you want to be used, again, you can make up with this person, but it will only mean more heart- break for you. Invite friends over tonight as a buffer against temptation. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) This is a bad time to loan money on a personal basis, but if you have already, you will have trouble collecting what is owed to you. Your work will be disrupted today due to intrusions by family members, this is not good for your employment future, unless you are already self employed."}, {"response": 520, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (01:59)", "body": "(um....)"}, {"response": 521, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (02:19)", "body": "June 15, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Thursday June 15, 2000 Today you're entering the third week of the energy cycle you began back on Friday, June 2. You're now at the halfway point. It's time to see the consequences of what you've been up to for the past two weeks. Check your calendar to see where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing back around June 2. During the next few days, it would be good to follow up on, or put to rest, what you were doing back then. ( don't need to do that - I know *grin*) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Thursday June 15, 2000 Sagittarius, you're beginning a new four-week energy cycle today. You're \"in the zone.\" The Force is with you and waiting for your command. What do you want? What is your intent and purpose for the month ahead? Right NOW, tell your Self, \"I want ____.\" Be specific. In your mind's eye, see it happening. In your tummy, feel that it's a done deal. Smile! Your wish is the Force's command. (What's the deal with The Force?!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Thursday June 15, 2000 Cancer, you're a very warm, caring, nurturing person. It makes you feel good to make others feel good. You need to be needed. You're at the point in your monthly energy cycle where you need to be taking care of yourself for a change. Take a good hard look at your eating habits. Today, be willing to eliminate from your diet at least one thing that's definitely not good for you. You know what it is. Do the loving thing. Give it up! (I could write volumes......)"}, {"response": 522, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (18:47)", "body": "what? no more girls' night out? (and i didn't see eye to eye with the AM today and didn't handle it tactfully for the most part. but he came around and saw things my way and everything was ok after that)"}, {"response": 523, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (19:22)", "body": "I really need something. I just found out how painful it is to be told \"I love you...as a friend but it is not going any further.\" I NEED a night out with the girls since every man I know has either disappeared or is using me. It hurts!"}, {"response": 524, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (21:29)", "body": "*HUGS*"}, {"response": 525, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (23:47)", "body": "Thanks, Dearest Wolfie! June 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A romantic impulse has you busy making weekend plans, just be sure they are agreeable or you will find some last minute changes being made. A good day at work as you get your main project finished in record time and knock off early. Dinner for two in a quiet restaurant is favored. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Don't be too quick to hop on someone else's bandwagon today as it may lose a wheel no matter how good it looks. Go with your own ideas and plans, those you can control to the extent of cutting your losses if you make a mistake. Your spouse cheers you on. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) This would be a good day to put the car in for a tune up and overall inspection while you are at work; be sure the brakes are checked. A chance at a new position may come your way but you are hesitant about accepting it, try talking it over with your spouse as you both must live with your decision. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You have a chance for financial gains today if you stand pat on your holdings until the price goes up. You are gifted with social graces and they are a big asset to you in the evening. Plan a short trip with the family this weekend and enjoy some fun times. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are better able to focus today than you were yesterday, your powers of concentration are stronger so you see some of the important things you missed, and make short work of them. Romance will play a big part in your weekend plans; you may even become engaged if you are not already married. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Compromise may be the only way to travel today if you would restore peace and harmony in your surroundings. Hard work is the order of the day but after sundown you take off for some of the fun spots in town, don't forget the spouse, if you have one. (Remember the designated driver rule.). LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Being self reliant has always been your dream and today is a good time to start doing it. A few grown up decisions await you, (no matter what age you are), and with a little mature thinking you make them wisely. A new love that will appreciate your talents is on the horizon. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A little extra charm, and a little extra enthusiasm will cause many doors to open for you today in your work a day world. Aggression is out at this time as the people you will deal with does not appreciate aggression in any of it's forms; boldness yes, aggression no. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You are the type who make a fine student, or a great teacher, as your love of learning and imparting that knowledge to others is inherent in your sign, and today you finally reach your goal as your application to teach has been accepted and you walk the clouds in joy. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Today as you ponder your future the vision of what you want to accomplish has never been clearer and you begin to make plans and adjustments to reach your goals. A weekend trip to some out of the way, quiet, place is a good thought for you as you should take even more time to plan your future while it is still shining in your mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Today would be a good day to get your budget for the coming quarter approved as people are in a more congenial mood than usual. An afternoon spent catching up on your business correspondence will free you for the evening so you will have the necessary time to plan your weekend without a lot of worry. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Try not to be too possessive with a loved one today as that could only lead to marital disputes and unrest, it has even been known to lead to the divorce court. Be resourceful today when planning your home improvements for the weekend. Don't overspend and bust the budget."}, {"response": 526, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 15, 2000 (23:49)", "body": "Wow, I can look forward to a grease and oil change?! Not the way I figured my life, but the Forester IS due....*sigh*"}, {"response": 527, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (00:50)", "body": "I'm winding up an 18 hour day, I did a lot of digging to figure out how to set up these Sun Servers but finally got it done. Two Enterprise 450s and three Enterprise 250s are talking to the world!"}, {"response": 528, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (01:38)", "body": "June 16, 2000 Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Friday June 16, 2000 Sagittarius, you began a new four-week energy cycle yesterday. The Force is ready and waiting to fulfill your Heart's Desire. NOW is the moment of power. Once again, tell your Self, \"I want ______.\" Ask your Self, \"How good am I willing to have it be?\" And remember, \"It is our attitude at the beginning that more than anything else produces a successful outcome.\" (Earl Nightingale) There's a Full Moon today in the Sign of Sagittarius. Steer clear of the loonies! (I would Imagine, Very Good, Indeed!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Friday June 16, 2000 As Benjamin Franklin said, \" Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is made of.\" Tomorrow is a turning point in the new energy cycle you began on June 10. Today is the time for you to take some form of action to make your wish a reality. Make up your mind! Decide to decide! Your intention is what counts. (There's a Full Moon today. Steer clear of the loonies!) (Think I am out of his life despite of this avowals...but, never say never) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Friday June 16, 2000 \"There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its flood, leads on to fortune.\" (Shakespeare) Today, during the Full Moon, is a good time to seek the support or resources you need for whatever you've been working on during the past two weeks. If your intention to make something happen was strong, you'll be seeing some results now. During the next two weeks, follow through on what you started. Join forces with the people who share your interest and enthusiasm for doing something new. ( I as sure trying.....) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Friday June 16, 2000 Today is the last day before the halfway point of your energy cycle. The wave of energy released two weeks ago will reach its maximum strength tomorrow. Today is the time to make last minute changes in your plans, to get your house in order, and to prepare for opportunities or breakthroughs. At this point, it is your attitude -- more than anything else -- that will determine what will happen tomorrow. \"The higher you go, the better the attitude.\" (Earl Nightingale) There's a Full Moon today. Steer clear of the loonies! (hugs of support)"}, {"response": 529, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (01:41)", "body": "No loonie toonies, ok."}, {"response": 530, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (09:32)", "body": "From the earlier one: (me)Cancer: Plan a short trip with the family this weekend and enjoy some fun times. (him) Leo: Romance will play a big part in your weekend plans The hotel room is booked for Sunday night!!!!! Oh for some peace and quiet and privacy. (what loonies, where, tell me and I'll steer clear of them!)"}, {"response": 531, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (10:11)", "body": "gemini: what plans have i been working on the past two weeks? oh, wait, i'm leaving the country today. but that thing about the brake check has me a bit scared. (think it was their gratuitous safety plug though) maggie: you go and have some fun! *woohoo*"}, {"response": 532, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 16, 2000 (13:29)", "body": "Maggie and Tony........Yessssssssss! Enjoy! I guess this Gemini gets to do tha brake job because there is nothing planned here...*sigh*"}, {"response": 533, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (04:55)", "body": "June 17, 2000 Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Saturday June 17, 2000 Sagittarius, what do you value? What is it that makes your life worth living? One thing that is extremely important for Sagittarians is for their lives to have a sense of meaning and purpose. Today, be grateful for all the people in your life who inspire you to look upward and to go higher. Promise yourself that you'll never stop being a seeker. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Saturday June 17, 2000 Today you're entering the third week of the energy cycle you began back on Sunday, June 4. You're now at the halfway point. It's time to see the consequences of what you've been up to for the past two weeks. Check your calendar to see where you were, whom you were with, and what you were doing back around June 4. During the next few days, it would be good to follow up on, or put to rest, what you were doing back then. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Saturday June 17, 2000 Gemini, your current energy cycle peaked two days ago. The wave of energy you experienced then has not yet subsided. Today your emotions are more intense than usual. You can tell by the way people are reacting to you. You may be drawn to certain types of people you normally don't approach. You're experiencing feelings and moods that are very different. What was going on with you two days ago? Are you feeling now what was too deep or strong for you to feel back then? If you're feeling strange or confused, talk to a close friend or anybody you can totally trust. Get it off your chest! (oh my, tell me about it. It has been amazing!!!)"}, {"response": 534, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (06:18)", "body": "(my memory doesn't go back that far!!!!*grin*)"}, {"response": 535, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (12:40)", "body": "uh oh! i've got no idea what i was thinking about two days ago!"}, {"response": 536, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (13:18)", "body": "(*grin* as do I and what I was thinking....think we discussed that...) June 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Saturday is your day and time to howl! Consider having a get together with a few good friends. Weather permitting, a back- yard Bar-B-Que sounds like fun. Be especially careful that in your exuberance you do not say something that accidentally wounds another. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) You do not have to take care of the world. Your friends and acquaintances ask more of you than you want to do. Saying no is the best way of separating true friends from your hangers on. Later today your energies run high so go out and enjoy yourself but make it an early night. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) All things come to those who wait and you will find most of your answers by listening quietly. Quit worrying and take this Saturday to get out the old folding lounge and sack out in the back yard with a magazine, a glass of tea, birds song, and you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may have to put off your weekend plans because friends and family place heavy demands on your time and resources today. An adult son/daughter may have problems that only you can solve, so be prepared. Late afternoon brings peace and quiet by clearing your mind with a good book . LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A telephone call, or letter from a good friend you haven't heard from in a long time could cheer you immensely. Guard against doing anything hasty or rash today as this is not a good day to make a firm life decision. Take time to get close to your spouse or shore up a flagging relationship. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Someone who has been false to you in the past is interested in getting back together again. Be careful. Caution is your keynote for today but with your sense of discernment you should uncover the truth and come through with flying colors. All that glitters is not gold and that goes for relationships, especially today. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Your nerves and mental processes need that rest you have been promising yourself. Go boating, driving, or even hula hooping if you must, but get away from it all. Rainy day? Go rent a motel room and spend the day read- ing or relaxing with your spouse. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) The Scorpion may feel like giving a nasty sting today to the people who disagree with you. But put the brakes on and look deep inside for the cause of your unrest. You are capable of finding, facing, and defeating any short- comings on your part that is upsetting you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today you should renew your energies by doing some fun activity in or around water. Fishing, boating, but not swimming yet as it may not have warmed up enough in your part of the country. Children are particularly sensitive today so you may see yourself reflected in their eyes. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) After a hectic week you should take time to recharge your batteries. Go fishing, do a little yard puttering or take a leisurely ride in the country. Whatever you do make plans to get out and enjoy the healing warmth of Gods wonderful sunshine and fresh air. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Don't be fooled by someone you have met recently or by a friend who has played you false in the past. take this Saturday to reevaluate your priorities. You are going to need that stubborn streak you have in order to hold off those who would take advantage of your generosity. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Today is just right for applying your energy and drive into getting ahead on your job or any endeavor where you can apply the skills you have accumulated over the years. You could persuade that special person that you are ready to try again. Love is in full bloom."}, {"response": 537, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (18:30)", "body": "\"not swimming\". Not not swimming. It's warm enough, believe me."}, {"response": 538, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (18:39)", "body": "Go Swimming... You earned the right and it is warm enough!!!"}, {"response": 539, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (19:27)", "body": "ok, does sacking out in an airport mean the same thing as sacking out in a lounge chair? i think not. but, patience paid off and now i'm flying firstclass to germany on monday."}, {"response": 540, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 17, 2000 (19:46)", "body": "Fingers crossed BIG TIME and *hugs* Wolfie - that's gotta be miserable!"}, {"response": 541, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (01:14)", "body": "Have a good trip!"}, {"response": 542, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 18, 2000 (01:17)", "body": "June 18, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Sunday June 18, 2000 Gemini, don't be surprised if you have some strong feelings today about sex, money or joint possessions. You're in a space where you're sensitive about getting or protecting what you feel is rightfully yours. These may be old feelings you haven't yet resolved or feelings about events that occurred only recently. In any case, they're your feelings. If you're feeling envy, resentment or jealousy, write the offending party a letter. Say exactly what you feel and think, then burn it and flush the ashes down the sink. (oh man - yes....I know!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Sunday June 18, 2000 Cancer, you're at that place in your monthly cycle where your energy is at high tide. You'll be more sensitive than usual to the people with whom you have close, personal relationships. Today, you're wanting and needing more love and support. Be aware that you might overreact to the slightest provocation or sign of neglect. If you want people to be sensitive to your feelings today, then be sensitive to theirs and they'll return the favor. (Hugging you warmly and tenderly - You're gonna need it!) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Sunday June 18, 2000 Libra, no matter how mature and independent you become, you still have feelings and needs. Periodically, you feel the need to be with people who love and accept you for who you are, not for what they get from you. These nutritious people might actually be family members or may feel like family. Today is a good day to connect with a caring soul. Who in your life makes you feel good for being you? If you feel like it, get in touch with that person today and say, \"Thanks for being in my life.\" (Yo Lance! talk to me!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sunday June 18, 2000 Each Sign of the Zodiac receives both a gift and a challenge from the Sign that follows it. Sagittarius is followed by Capricorn (12/22-1/20). The Capricorns in your life teach you the value of being self-reliant and self-sufficient. They challenge you to be practical and put your knowledge to good use. Be grateful for the Capricorns in your life. They care for you. They just don't know how to show it! (Guess I am no help to you today.......I'll go post and ruffle some feathers!)"}, {"response": 543, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (00:06)", "body": "June 19, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a great time for dealing with influential people and the signing of contracts, your terms are easier to get today than any other time this week. You and a loved one are having problems right now but with love and understanding you will be able to work the situation out before it becomes a threat to your happiness. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A meeting with an investment counselor could save, or make, you a lot of money today if you pay close attention to what he is telling you. Your business is beginning to pick up now that the weather is clearing, and it is a good time to hire some reliable help. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Don't be caught short in a coming emergency. Start your savings plan now and stick to it so you will not have your life style bent out of shape in the near future. This is not a good time to stick money in risky invest- ments, or in a business that may not be what it is cracked up to be. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Where your job interests are concerned you must beard the lion in his lair and aggressively, (but nicely), ask for that raise you know that you deserve. A family crisis may have you upset now, but these kind of things blow over and you will be much stronger because of it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Collaboration efforts finally bear fruit and you should see your brain child published in the near future, contracts may be offered today. Others will find that working con- ditions are greatly improved with the addition of some innovative thinking by the powers that be. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) A project that you have been working on nears completion but you find an unexpected problem that will give you some hard work solving but you manage to work through it. A weekend of fun may have you more tired than you care to admit, so make it an early day, if you can, and take a rest. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Try not to be too harsh when speaking with a coworker today as it could lead to hard feelings and ruin your enjoyment of your position. A problem with a teen may have your nerves on edge, but paste a smile on and keep going, things will straighten themselves out if the teen is allowed to confront her own problem. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your creativity juices are flowing today and you come up with some really good money making ideas that you know will work. A new hobby suddenly turns into a new, success- ful, business. A family get together left hard feelings, but you soon set things right. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Nerves are your middle name and your main affliction. You have to learn to let go and let people work their own problems out, you can't be held responsible for everyone: try to take a complete day just doing what you enjoy and refusing to worry; surprise yourself at the results. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Love, love, love, Spring has gotten all your fancies in tow and you are abloom like the flowers of Spring. Be careful that this is the real thing, and if you think it is, then start writing up the invitations as you will be asked that all important question of the heart, and we know what you will answer. YES. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) You will see a big increase in your popularity today as you have to turn down a lot of invitations to social affairs. Try to attend as many as you can, though, as this is very good for your public image, and will be to your advantage at a future time when you may seek some type of election. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Today you will be given a major opportunity to get ahead, either in the position you already hold, or one with another company altogether. Your family supports your decision, and will stick by you during the transition period when you may have to do a lot of traveling."}, {"response": 544, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (18:11)", "body": "June 19, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Monday June 19, 2000 Gemini, if anything significant occurred 4-5 days ago when your energy was at its peak level, today's a good time to figure out what to make of it. First of all, what happened or didn't happen? In either case, are you happy or unhappy about it? Why? What should you have done, or done differently, 4-5 days ago? If nothing significant happens during this 4 week energy cycle, don't worry. There will always be another, and another . . . . (I havested a nest of vipers all demanding me and the resident one is none to happy. Would I have changed anything? Oh No! What a ride it has been!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Monday June 19, 2000 Your current energy cycle peaked two days ago. The wave of energy you experienced then has still not subsided. Today your emotions are more intense than usual. You can tell by the way people are reacting to you. You may be drawn to certain types of people you normally don't approach. You're experiencing feelings and moods very different from your normal self. What was going on with you two days ago? Are you just now feeling what was too deep or strong for you to feel back then? If you're feeling strange or confused, talk to a close friend or anybody you can totally trust. Get it off your chest! (I am here for you.....but you know that!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Monday June 19, 2000 Sagittarius, your communications with others are likely to be more emotional today than usual. You're not satisfied with superficial conversations. If you can keep your feelings under control, this can be a time for you to have some really meaningful communications. This is a good day to seek out your more intelligent friends and people who inspire you. If you're bored, pick up the phone and call a long-lost relative. (You must have a list of both a mile long...)"}, {"response": 545, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 19, 2000 (18:14)", "body": "June 19, 2000 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Monday June 19, 2000 All work and no play make Libra a dull person. Psychologists say that one sign of a healthy person is his or her ability to play. What have you done lately for the sheer, childlike pleasure of enjoying yourself? Today is a good day for you to create a happy, entertaining experience for yourself. Go to a movie. Have a date. Eat an ice cream cone. Do anything that's fun for you. It'll do your heart good. (Alas, I heard from Lance who is on 24 hour a day tending his ailing mother, and I think the memories of ice cream and Marcia will have to suffice for the time being.)"}, {"response": 546, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (00:11)", "body": "June 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Do not be so quick to jump at other peoples ideas, as there is a distinct possibility of losses which you can keep to a minimum with a little forethought. Slow down and smell the coffee, too much work can make you either a nervous wreck, or give you a bad case of eye strain. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A coworker is trying to help further your career at this time and, although you know who it is you are stunned that this person even knows you are alive. Don't read too much into this help though, as he/she may not have any romantic inclinations toward you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your Guardian Angel steps in to help you get your problems solved. This could be a lucky week for you but don't take any undue risks with your income such as gambling, the losses could become mind boggling. Marital difficulties clear themselves up by evening. CANCER (June 22-July 22) With your keen sense of perception it is possible for you to catch potential hazards and correct , or have them corrected. before disaster can strike at work, so be on your toes. Your charisma brings many new people into your life, since your animal magnetism is at a high point. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a good day to let someone get close to you and share your burdens in love and spirituality. Meditation on your higher values are in order. Children need more of your attention than usual; it is vital that you give it to them, for you are their role model. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is a good day to meditate on your spiritual values. Children need your example and good advice, so make it as good as only you can. Be more supportive of a mate, or lover, in thought and speech. It could work wonders, and cement the bonds you share. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Do not go out on a limb today in the workplace. Be sure of your facts before you speak up, as winding up with egg on your face will not serve to bolster your prestige. Your spouse may not be as helpful and supportive as she/he has in the past. You have the ability to find out why and clear it up. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your wandering eye is casting about for a better job. Great, if you can find it. The one you have has good possibilities and advancement is closer then you think, so hang in there a while longer, if you can. Family matters take on a more serious note today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Unmarried Sagittarians can find a new love that may become a life companion, in fact you may want to pop the question five minutes after you meet! Married ones will find new excitement and adventure with their mate. Children will be a joy today, so enjoy it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You have been having some problems that can be cleared up by a lot of faith and spiritual meditation. Lawsuits, contracts, and so forth will be thoroughly explained to you and with your penchant for outthinking the opposition you can come out on top of the situation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) You are always kind and helpful to those who can't help themselves, but be aware of those who won't help them- selves and would rather you did it all. Dreams are so clear lately that you spend time to today analyzing one that has been bothering you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You have a fantastic sixth sense and it will be in full force today so your powers of discernment may make you feel a little angry with a friend, just remember we are all human and you do have the gift of understanding that should make things right again."}, {"response": 547, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (18:53)", "body": "June 20, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Tuesday June 20, 2000 Gemini, don't be surprised today if you have the urge to get away from your normal routine and go someplace far away. You're in that part of your energy cycle now where you feel a mood or a restlessness you can't quite pin down. If nothing of any importance happened 4-5 days ago when your energy level was at a peak, you've probably still got energy to burn. You might just be bored. If it's possible to do something radically different today, great. If not, get out and stretch your legs, or take a long drive. (trying to make plane reservations.......) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tuesday June 20, 2000 You began a new energy cycle on Thursday, June 15 At first, you may have felt little more than a vague urge or desire for something new in your life. It's time now to give this new energy more meaning and direction. Was anything particular going on in your life on June 15? What were you doing/feeling/thinking then? Don't let your new burst of energy dissipate and amount to nothing. Today, tell yourself what you want to happen during the next several weeks. (busy man!!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Tuesday June 20, 2000 Cancer, don't be surprised if you have some strong feelings today about sex, money, or joint possessions. You're in a space where you're sensitive about getting or protecting what you feel is rightfully yours. These may be old feelings you haven't yet resolved or feelings about events that occurred only recently. In any case, they're your feelings. If you're feeling envy, resentment, or jealousy, write the offending party a letter. Say exactly what you feel and think, then burn it and flush the ashes down the sink. (sigh)"}, {"response": 548, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (23:45)", "body": "June 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Someone from afar is drawn to you romantically, either through an introduction or the web. Be careful if it is the web and don't take chances until you get to know this person in the flesh. Work will pretty much blas\ufffd today and you will get a chance to get caught up. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Take the middle road of conservatism in business today in order to better protect your assets; take a more conciliatory tome with higher ups if you are in a job situation so you won't injure your chances of getting ahead. Romantic commitments are possible today. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Reconciliation's are possible today if you play your cards right. Try to watch any undue spending after nightfall, as being loose with the money may hurt the 'second time around' that you are trying for. The only council you should keep today is with yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you will hear some good news concerning an investment or a loan that you have been trying to get. A long delay at work throws you behind schedule but cheer up, tomorrow will be better. Children need some strong leadership at the moment and you provide it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today it is possible to reach agreements on any number of fronts as your charm and charisma is working overtime. Career moves will meet with success at this time and that promotion is in the bag for you. However, your travel plans may have to be changed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Those loose ends have been tied up and you are enjoying a few days off to spend with visiting relatives, plan on having some fun and forgetting about business for awhile. Getting the boat out and spending some time on the lake or river, fishing, seems like a dandy idea. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Try not to shop for electronic equipment today as this is not a good day for you to find the better deals, best to shelve this idea until later. Domestic disputes may have you turning in circles and this would be a good time to have a heart to heart talk with the one you are on the outs with, a happy resolution could be had. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A work problem that you find increasingly hard to solve finally works itself out by the end of the day and you wonder why you did not see the answer sooner. Take time with the spouse and family later today, as a good evening of togetherness is just what the doctor ordered. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Listen to a friend today as he or she talks about an idea that will sound so worthwhile that you can hardly wait to get started. Go for it, this seems like a sound investment that, with work on your part, could turn you a pretty dollar. Set the plans in motion tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Spring cleaning time is rearing it's head and you are feeling just energetic enough to pitch in and get it started, don't be shy, press everyone into the work and see how fast it goes. Evening leaves you tired but happy, so take a break at your favorite restaurant. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Morning sees things rolling along for you like clockwork with no hitches, but later in the day you find obstacles everywhere you turn, don't let them get you down as they are only temporary, and what you need most of all is patience. Take your spouse to lunch. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Even though the day will bring positive responses from your investments you will also meet with some unexpected, added expenses. Just roll with the flow and you won't sink as long as you continue to think of success and not failure. Family is with you on all this."}, {"response": 549, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (23:48)", "body": "No plane reservations till hjalf way into September off the Islands. Just like last year. We are virtual prisoners in our own state! No visiting my son till October! I am desperately unhappy!"}, {"response": 550, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 20, 2000 (23:49)", "body": "TAROTSCOPE - June 21, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Trust your instincts today. If you have opened a door, and find you don't like the atmosphere in the room, just leave and close the door firmly behind you. You do not have to trust darkness on faith alone. If you are not comfortable where you are - look to the light and follow its beacon. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may find yourself shaking your head today to try and separate illusion from reality. Go ahead and daydream if you wish, just remember that you'll have to get a grip or take a stand soon. A broad field of choices may be narrowed down, which will improve your chances of success. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Your path is clear and smooth today, and your goals are in sight. Business, career and financial matters progress well. There is the possibility of extra earned income, and even more good financial opportunities to be built upon. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Find a bridge between duty and pleasure today, and you'll be surprised how wonderful a day you can create. Look at things from where you are, but remember what is above and below you. And be prepared for a nice surprise from the horizon."}, {"response": 551, "author": "Rana", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (00:25)", "body": "So, Marcia, tell us about your self. I noticed you are interested in train hopping. yes i know this isn't the train hoping page but this site appears large and i haven't found my way back to that subject yet. Did you find out what C.C.R. stands for"}, {"response": 552, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (00:52)", "body": "I went to his web site and was delighted with what I found and suddenly cannot remember what it was........ http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/austin/23/new Continue in there???"}, {"response": 553, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (00:55)", "body": "Oh...if you really want to know about me check: http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/browse/geo/all/"}, {"response": 554, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (03:09)", "body": "June 21, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Wednesday June 21, 2000 Gemini, do you believe in a Higher Power or in anything that gives your life a sense of meaning and purpose? During this third week in your monthly energy cycle, it's good to stop and ponder what your life is all about. Do you think your life is going somewhere? Do you have a sense of direction? What are you doing? And why? You might overheat your brain trying to figure these things out for yourself. Wouldn't it be great to have someone with whom you could discuss these weighty issues? (chill out!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Wednesday June 21, 2000 Cancer, Several days ago, you began a new four-week energy cycle. You made a decision to make something happen during the month ahead. What did you decide? What changes were you willing to make? To reinforce your intention to bring some newness into your life, tell a friend what you're up to this month. Write it in your journal. Put a sign on your desk. The Force doesn't need you to light its fire, but it does need your direction. (gee, everyone has a force with them.......) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Wednesday June 21, 2000 As Benjamin Franklin said, \"Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that's the stuff life is made of.\" Tomorrow is a turning point in the new energy cycle you began on June 15. Today is the time for you to take some form of action to make your wish a reality. Make up your mind! Decide to decide! Your intention is what counts. ( there you got, Terry! Do it)"}, {"response": 555, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (08:32)", "body": "Friday will be a major turning point for all of us at the Spring, the beginning of a whole new growth cycle. Stay tuned for details."}, {"response": 556, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (08:47)", "body": "I've taken a number of actions in responses that you'll read today. I'm hoping to galvanize a major segment of this community into action and foster a new growth spurt based on innovative courseware that we develop as a a team."}, {"response": 557, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (23:35)", "body": "June 22, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your energies are around normal but your logical reasoning ability is enhanced. Take advantage of this day by using these attributes to get ahead on your job. Give children the benefit of the doubt today as one may not be respon- sible for the latest trouble. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Your energies are also running high today and you may have the ability to 'cloud men's minds', but be sure you keep your ethics and moral values in place as you guard against taking advantage of those who seem to be standing in line for just such a thing to happen. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A surprise of a pleasant nature will be coming your way today and if you keep on your toes you will realize great benefit from it. Be aware of the changes that a loved one is going through, and you will be able to make a positive impact on their future. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Guard against any form of carelessness on the job today and be extra careful around machinery as there exists the possibility of a small accident that being alert can prevent. This is not a good day to volunteer for extra work because you may take on more than you can handle and all your projects would suffer because of it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may inadvertently find yourself involved in settling disputes among people you work with today, be careful though, that you are not being partial to either side as that's not the way a peacemaker works. A new relationship that will last is likely to happen to you today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) The tables turn on those that may have been trying to do you harm, you have found a stronger sense of analytical reasoning then you have known in the past and now feel more positive in your outlook. A great time for you to look into investment opportunities, and possible home based businesses. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Avoid purchasing a new home, car, or any other major item today you may have a tendency to leap before you look and get in a snarl with the financial arrangements, paying more than you should. Now is the time to start the ball rolling on that new money making idea. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) At work you will be a star, provided you use courage. You will have a challenge to face that will require it. You and automobiles do not mix to well this week, so it is best to put off any travel plans and drive as little as possible; nothing big, but there could be a small accident. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You may want to keep notes on the ideas you come up with today, as they will come in handy for you in the future. Detail and accuracy are your most important points to remember today as the tendency to daydream is strong. Give the family some rare attention tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A good day to get outside and commune with nature if you can have enough time away from the workplace, as this is your best source of stress relief. Meditation also, will strengthen you. Let the stress that you have built up just drain away and you will be twice as ready to take on your foes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Friends and relatives will soon be needing you more often then usual, It will be up to you to get a grip on this, otherwise you will find yourself being used. Your love life is doing well, you should try and work on existing relationships instead of trying to create new ones PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You can relax at work as long as you are doing your job and not goofing off, goofing off today could get you severely reprimanded or even terminated. Your love life is getting better, and your relationships are growing stronger, do not risk setbacks by saying hurtful things, even by accident."}, {"response": 558, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 21, 2000 (23:38)", "body": "June 22, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A strong woman with a lovely spirit shows serenity, courage and kindness today. You may be asked along on an adventure - it will be fun. Someone will be an anchor in the storm. Let the winds blow! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may be feeling a bit down and disillusioned today, or even battle-weary. Take some quiet time to regroup, and refresh yourself. Don't ignore the blessings under your very feet - a simple tilt of you head will show you much new beauty you may have been overlooking. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra The lion might be the King of the Jungle, but you air people will have both the physical and the spiritual presence to make a purring pussycat out of the wild feline. Hold your arms high in the air and feel the strength of the universe coursing through your veins. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You have a strong but gentle grasp on the world around you today. You are masterful and in control, but your gentleness is a balm on the world around you. It's a great day to identify what needs to be done, and then do it. Nothing will block your way."}, {"response": 559, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (01:43)", "body": "June 22, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Thursday June 22, 2000 Today you're entering the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you began back on June 2. You're running low on energy now, so don't push yourself. If you have been using your time and energy well, it's time now to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you haven't fared well during these past three weeks, it's time to say \"oops\" or \"aw shucks\" and forgive yourself. Promise yourself you'll do much better during your next energy cycle which starts on Thursday, June 29. (depends on who you ask - I have met the most incredible people lately) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Thursday June 22, 2000 Cancer, if anything significant occurred four or five days ago when your energy was at its peak level, today's a good time to figure out what to make of it. First of all, what happened or didn't happen? In either case, are you happy or unhappy about it? Why? What should you have done, or done differently, four or five days ago? If nothing significant happens during this four-week energy cycle, don't worry. There will always be another, and another. . . . (sigh again.......and I am here always.......) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Thursday June 22, 2000 Sagittarius, you're entering the second week of the energy cycle you began on Thursday, June 15. Have you created anything new and interesting in your life so far? Are you getting a sense of direction? Today is a turning point! Ask yourself, \"Just how good am I willing to have it be in my life?\" What's your answer? The results of what you've been doing during the past week are due to show up around Thursday, June 29. (just hang in there Terry....) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Thursday June 22, 2000 Libra, you possess within yourself, at every moment of your life, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of your life. You're at that place in your monthly energy cycle where a shift is needed in your attitude toward yourself. Life is trying to make you happy. Are you ready and willing to give up your limitations? Today, be willing to see yourself differently. \"Don't find fault, find a remedy.\" (Henry Ford) (Lance's Mom is in the hospital and gravely ill)"}, {"response": 560, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (14:31)", "body": "Tarotscope - sun signs - June 23, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Many others may have tried on Cinderella's glass slipper - but only the true and rightful owner was able to finally claim it! Many have tried to pull the sword from the stone, but maybe your courage and your efforts will create the magic touch necessary to succeed where others have failed. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Your boat may be tossed about a bit by the forces of nature today. If you stay put, focus on your destination, and put a little muscle power into it, you can row your boat to pleasant shores. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A day to balance your finances, your opportunities and your schedule. There will be time and resources enough for everything in your capable hands. Meet a friend if you can - and go for a stroll by the water. It will be a joyous time. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A young person will delight you with their charm and creativity. Perhaps it's time to let your own creative spirit soar a little - fresh viewpoints may emerge that will give you a new take on a situation. Listen to some music, or paint a picture, or plant a flower - enjoy creativity in all its aspects."}, {"response": 561, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (15:02)", "body": "(new boyfriend just asked for my poems - does that count????)"}, {"response": 562, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (15:23)", "body": "*ahem* \"new boyfriend\" ???? Talk to me, oh thou who implored me to behave..."}, {"response": 563, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (15:37)", "body": "Hannah's of course!!!! sorry forgot to say *grin*"}, {"response": 564, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 22, 2000 (16:10)", "body": ".....*sigh* Oh well.. (putting my mind back where it belongs.....sigh!)"}, {"response": 565, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 23, 2000 (01:08)", "body": "June 23, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Friday June 23, 2000 Gemini, you're in the final week of your monthly energy cycle. It's a good time to ask your Self: \"Do I have a game plan for my life? Do I keep on making the same old mistakes?\" Albert Einstein said, \"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.\" If you've been spinning your wheels for the past three weeks and \"getting nowhere fast,\" maybe your life needs a purpose. \"What is the use of living if it be not to make this world a better place for those who live in it after we are gone?\" (Winston Churchill) ( I am trying...!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Friday June 23, 2000 Cancer, don't be surprised today if you have the urge to get away from your normal routine and go someplace far away. You're in that part of your energy cycle now where you feel a mood or a restlessness you can't quite pin down. If nothing of any importance happened four or five days ago when your energy level was at a peak, you've probably still got energy to burn. You might be bored. If it's possible to do something radically different today, great. If not, get out and stretch your legs, or take a long drive. (Honey, join me for a good hike!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Friday June 23, 2000 Sagittarius, no matter how wise and mature you become, you still have feelings and needs. Periodically, you feel the need to be with people who love and accept you for who you are, not for what they get from you. These nutritious people might actually be family members or may feel like family. Today is a good day to connect with a caring soul. Who in your life makes you feel good for being you? If you feel like it, get in touch with that person today and say \"Thanks for being in my life.\" (You're on your own for this one)"}, {"response": 566, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 23, 2000 (17:42)", "body": "Junbe 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A social connection will introduce you to a valuable business person who will help to further your career. Family plans for the coming weekend may go awry but things will smooth out so everyone will enjoy the outing. Keep your cool with a friend today. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) The advisability of pursuing a certain business plan will give you extra incentive today but take it slow and by the numbers. Things will work out nicely with a spouse or other if you give them half a chance to explain things to you. A laid back even- ing puts you at ease. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Indecisiveness is your bane and today will be another where you find it hard to make a choice and stick to it, remember, you cannot have your cake and eat it too. An invitation to go out on the river this weekend may not be your best choice, stay home and take it easy. CANCER (June 22-July 22) After a busy week, just when you think things are winding down you are tapped for overtime, it is a good idea to accept in a cheerful manner as this could lead to your eventual promotion. This is a good time to start planning your home repairs and facelift after the winter storms. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) An inspiration brought on by someone or something at work gives you some great home redecorating ideas. Go for it but be sure you don't break the bank in the process. You are socially well connected which will bring you some aid in the financial department. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) At work this morning you are met with some good news about your career plans and you are overjoyed. Friends and family are sufficiently impressed about this to give you a congrat- ulations party. The initial travel required will be lots more fun if you take a loved one along. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Home decorating or redecorating will be your main focus for today and that makes this a good day to go out and shop for the things you will need. Furniture bargains and even col- lectibles are easy to find when you are really looking for them. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your charm will play a big part today in having doors opened for you both in the business world and in your personal life. Be sure that you act ethically and with honor in all you attempt today in order for your plans to have the most suc- cess. Lies will be found out. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Don't be afraid to speak out as you have strong opinions on certain matters, and there are certain things that need to be said in order to let the opposition know exactly where you stand on the issues. Family and friends are in your corner and root you on. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) No confrontations for you today as your laid back mood just won't support it. Best to nod and smile and keep walking, you'll get a better chance at a later date. Travel plans for the weekend may be canceled due to some disruption in the family; nothing so serious that you can't handle it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) An unexpected favor from an unexpected source gives you a boost at your job as you are given a raise on the strength of this persons recommendation. Don't expect too much togetherness from the family tonight as everyone has their own agenda and their own direction to go. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Going gung ho at work today gets you there first with the most and you are the one who gathers the laurels and the recognition which leads to higher pay. A good friend lends you inspiration in some creative endeavors, and a spouse lets you in on the happy secret."}, {"response": 567, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Jun 24, 2000 (04:29)", "body": "(this is so funny - me - This is a good time to start planning your home repairs and facelift after the winter storms. him - Go for it [redecorating] but be sure you don't break the bank in the process. You are socially well connected which will bring you some aid in the financial department. He's just this week pulled in a social connection to help get the house repairs done - a builder friend who will supply the workmen and materials at cost!!!! At long last, just as we are leaving, the house will be decent!!! Grrrrr!)"}, {"response": 568, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 24, 2000 (19:23)", "body": "June 24, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Good judgment will help you through some shaky time in your business world today. Fortunately you have plenty of that and you handle all problems as they confront you. A family situation will take up a good part of your evening but com- promise saves the day. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good day to take time off from your business to spend in personal pursuits. This is a crucial period in the life of your business and you should be right there on top of everything. It only takes a minute for a molehill to become a mountain. You are the only one who will recognize these molehills in time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Traffic is rough today so be careful every minute you are on the road. Drive defensively. Try to handle problems as they arise and things will go more smoothly for you. The promotion you have been working for could come through for you today and that puts everyone in a great mood. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Tempers may be very close to the surface and it would be wise to treat everyone with an extra dose of courtesy and kindness so as to short circuit any budding feuds. Search for hidden clauses in all contracts today as there is a possibility of an 'I gotcha\" in one. Keep alert and the truth will not elude you in these matters. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone close to you will confide her/his love and dreams to you today and you are amazed. You have wanted to open up to this person but you were sure she/he cared more for someone else, but now you are on cloud nine and the two of you start on your wedding plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Financial worries beset you now and you spend most of your day worrying until you realize that work, not worry will get you over the hump. Pay close attention to details and put those new plans into operation. Soon you will have those financial problems all taken care of. Offer employees fresh incentives to be more productive. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you should receive that all important call and you jump at it. You may be in a dead end job with no chance of advancement and have had your feelers out for a new position with an up and coming new company. This promises to be the way to go. A loved one is with you one hundred percent on your change. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Hell hath no fury--- it would be a good thing to watch your back, figuratively speaking, of course, for awhile. At least until a certain person calms down. There could be some disquieting episodes at work but you handle them with your usual tact and diplomacy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your ship finally comes in but be careful as it is not yet firmly tied to the dock. No one knows your business better than you do. Shore up your business as best you can by paying close attention to the weakest areas. Assign key people to handle the parts that are running smoothly and you handle the rest. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Someone out there thinks of you as easy prey and will make their move accordingly. You are not as gullible as thought and you are able to recognize the con when it is put forth and send them packing. Be cautious on the job today as there may be a few minor mishaps. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Friends and loved ones lean more and more on you for spiritual guidance as they sense your psychic energy. Your love life should be noticeably picking up. Mar- ried people will feel more drawn towards a loved one. You will do well at work, and will have a lot of positive new ideas. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your energies are around normal levels, but your reasoning ability will be enhanced. Take advantage of this time by addressing the most unpleasant areas of your life that require this type of logical approach. Pay close attention to the hidden messages in the songs of children, many gems have been mined like this."}, {"response": 569, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jun 24, 2000 (19:44)", "body": "Gemini (May 22-June 21) Saturday June 24, 2000 Gemini, you're at the point in your 4-week energy cycle where it would be good for you to go through a debriefing. It's important for you to make emotional contact with people who are your true friends. Your hopes, dreams and wishes can come and go, but friends are forever. It would make you feel good to contact a close friend today. You don't need to have something important to say. It's the contact that counts. ( and I have some who will be in my heart forever) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Saturday June 24, 2000 Today you're entering the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you began back on June 4. You're running low on energy now, so don't push yourself. If you have been using your time and energy well, it's time now to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you haven't fared well during these past three weeks, it's time to say \"oops\" or \"aw shucks\" and forgive yourself. Promise yourself you'll do much better during your next energy cycle, which starts a week from today on Saturday, July 1. (Oh Dear - down time for your birthday??!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Saturday June 24, 2000 All work and no play makes Sagittarius a dull person. Psychologists say that one sign of a healthy person is his or her ability to play. What have you done lately for the sheer, childlike pleasure of enjoying yourself? Today is a good day for you to create a happy, entertaining experience for yourself. Go to a movie. Have a date. Eat an ice cream cone. Do anything that's fun for you. It'll do your heart good. (Fooling around in the pool??!!)"}, {"response": 570, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (16:51)", "body": "June 25, 2000 Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sunday June 25, 2000 I'm a Sagittarian and I'm proud of it! SAGITTARIUS is my high-minded, philosophical and intelligent side. I enjoy learning about the world-at-large. I'm searching for meaning and purpose in my life. I need something to get religious about. My life is a never-ending Vision Quest. I have a strong moral sense. I'm eager to publicize my knowledge and learning. I tend to exaggerate. I can be long-winded, extravagant, and overly generous. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Sunday June 25, 2000 I'm a Libra and I'm proud of it! LIBRA is my nice, co-operative, peace-loving, diplomatic type. I want to share my life with a partner who treats me like an equal. I value being in a relationship. I have good people skills. I dislike making decisions by myself. I can look at life from perspectives other than my own. If I can, I always avoid an argument. I want everyone to receive fair, equal and civil treatment. I have a vain and envious streak. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Sunday June 25, 2000 I'm a Cancer and I'm proud of it! CANCER is my soft, sentimental, feeling side. I'm a good caretaker. I love to give and receive nurturance. I need to feel safe and secure. I enjoy depending on others and having them depend on me. I like to feel needed. I need the feeling of belonging. I'm sympathetic, vulnerable, and sensitive. I take things personally. I'm family-oriented. I like to be warm and personal. I tend to smother the people I love. (Smother me!!! Please! I shall nurture you!) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Sunday June 25, 2000 I'm a Gemini, and I'm proud of it! GEMINI is my funny, humorous, friendly, light-hearted, Peter Pan side. I'm a natural born communicator. I've got good social skills. I'm bright, witty, knowledgeable, and perceptive. I have an insatiable curiosity. I need lots of stimulation. I trip lightly through life. I'm adaptable, flexible and versatile. I'm a fast learner. I'm a jack-of-all-trades. I love gossip and hate making decisions. I get scattered easily. (*grin* - that's me all over)"}, {"response": 571, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jun 25, 2000 (23:18)", "body": "June 26, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Today is a day to enjoy just BEING. Open yourself to the wonders of nature, the universe, and of YOU! You can choose a new path, and the beauty of it is, there is no need to struggle or push today. The future is unfolding with promise and delight, so just take it all in. And, take some time to play today. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Self-esteem issues may surface today. Remember that self-respect is even more important than the respect of others, so start there. Others may not be seeing you clearly right now, so put little weight on external opinions. If they are wrong, it will soon come to light. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You will likely be in an introverted, 'I want to be alone' type of mood today, or alternatively, for those who work or spend a lot of time alone, you'll be chafing at your isolation. Regardless of your mood, make sure you don't reject, out of hand, good advice or leadership from others. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A father, or a respected person or advisor could figure prominently today - and you'll be glad of the advice or guidance you receive. It is a great day for dealings with the government, bosses, and bureaucrats. If you need to make some decisions today, do so with a level head and firm hand."}, {"response": 572, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (00:58)", "body": "Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Monday June 26, 2000 Are you happy, Sagittarius? Abraham Lincoln said, \"You're about as happy as you make up your mind to be.\" You're at that point in your monthly energy cycle where Life is asking you how happy you're willing to be. Today, it's time to make up your mind to let happiness happen in your life. No matter how old you are, there's a little kid in you who wants to enjoy life. Just say yes!"}, {"response": 573, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (01:10)", "body": "June 26, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Monday June 26, 2000 Gemini, during this winding down period in your energy cycle, it's good to have a supportive group or at least a friend to reassure you that you're not alone. No one can live in a vacuum. Engaging in friendly group efforts or projects now may be just what the doctor ordered to get you in touch with others like yourself. Take a friend to lunch. Better yet, get a group of friends together after work, let your hair down and enjoy yourself. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Monday June 26, 2000 Cancer, you're in the final week of your monthly energy cycle. It's a good time to ask your Self: \"Do I have a game plan for my life? Do I keep on making the same old mistakes? Albert Einstein said, \"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.\" If you've been spinning your wheels for the past three weeks and \"getting nowhere fast,\" maybe your life needs a purpose. \"What is the use of living if it be not to make this world a better place for those who live in it after we are gone?\" (Winston Churchill)"}, {"response": 574, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (14:11)", "body": "June 26, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21-April 20) Times and employers have changed over the years and it has been a few since you had to look for a job, but a friend puts you on to a prospect and you apply and find just what you wanted, and the salary is right, along with the hours and working conditions. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A new person at work gives the impression of a know it all and mean tempered, take time to get to know this person and you may find that he or she is only suffering from first day nerves, and since everyone is different, this is the way it is shown. You help and see the change in attitude. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will be getting some good advice from someone you have trusted with your secrets in the past, and this would be a good time to listen to this person as he only has your best interest at heart and could keep you from getting into some very bad trouble, which you can't easily get out of. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Although you hate a liar and will fall out with someone for life because of it, you are not above telling a few yourself, and this one will get you into more trouble than you can imagine if you don't stop what you are doing and confess immediately, before someone tells the secret first. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) True love matters and you make it work for your marriage. A new position at work brings you more prestige with coworkers. An Aries may be walking on the fighting side of you today but you stand your ground and everything works out just the way you wanted it too. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Love with Leo could be a fiery affair, and worth the trouble if you want to pursue it, one thing for sure, it will never be a dull life. A Scorpio boss may be on the warpath today so if you have outside work to do this would be the day for it. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Libra is living a lucky life today as everything he or she attempts come through with flying colors and turns to gold in the bank. Get those new ideas up and going today, before someone else beats you to them. Luck won't last forever so strike while you have the advantage. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Being a scorpion and a tad too pushy will get you absolutely nowhere in the love department as your loved one has more fight than you expected and won't put up with a lot of foolish- ness, so, of course, you sweeten up. Watch that Scorpio sting, it can bring you a lot of woes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) At home you will find your loved one warming up as you and the spouse reaffirm your love for one another and discover a whole new closeness. A good day for getting promoted on the job as today you can do no wrong and you feel yourself clicking like clockwork. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A wonderful invitation to go out on the town comes from the person you have been wanting to go out with. Try not to go alone into any unsavory neighborhoods today as there may be danger lurking nearby. Whatever your business there, take a companion with you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The boss is not having a good day so this would not be a good time to be late for work or draw attention to yourself in any other way. The local morning news will hold a surprise for you if not a downright shock. All quiet on the home front until evening when you will have to deal with the morning shock. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Weather permitting, this would be a good morning to start your day off with a brisk walk or jog around the block before you get into your daily activities. Your coworkers are glad you are around to spread your cheer and goodwill. Work should be a breeze for you today as you get right into the swing of things."}, {"response": 575, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (22:18)", "body": "June 26, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Aries the ram may be climbing mountains that are a little too steep in places, but you will see the light today and head for the nearest plateau. A promotion at work is just what the doctor ordered to get you back on track. Plan a quiet evening at home and let your nerves settle down. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) An e-mail message may have you standing on your head in anticipation of finally meeting this dream that you have been conversing with for months. Be sure that when you do meet it is in a well populated place and not alone, until you are well acquainted with him/her. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Mountain climbing may not be this sea goats favorite past time so it is best not to go around making mountains out of molehills and asking for trouble and/or disappointment in your affairs. A coworker may exhibit some jealousy today as you collect kudos at work. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't let wild imaginations run away with you today as you try to project what someone is likely to do or not do. Actions taken could be for several different reasons and you may not even be close to figuring this person out. Let your nerves relax and unwind as you wait for a more positive action or word. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) An overbearing person at work may have you so incensed today that you feel like just walking out on the job. Don't ever do that as your reputation follows you to the next one, be- sides, it is always easier to find another place of employ- ment when you are already employed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Even though you are no longer a child you still feel like saying, \"Mother, please, I'd rather do it myself\" when a doting parent tries to help you out of a spot you are in. Being an adult, and sure of your own inner strength, you should use your strength to accept gracefully and not injure loving feelings. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A spouse may be pulling all the work load he or she can at the moment and you step forward to ease the burden to the best of your ability, and that is a considerable amount as you have abilities that have not even been tested yet, but your 'I can do it' attitude sees you through. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) While love is beautiful and grand it is still not the end all and the be all of your life, so if this person drives you to the brink of sanity or otherwise causes you much unrest you might want to meditate along the lines of: is it love, or is it codependency. You will see the difference. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Family affairs take up most of your time and thought today as a young one may be ill and you will be involved in his or her recuperation process. Don't hesitate today to make room for an in-law who will stay with you for the duration of the illness and contribute professional care and advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Put off making any firm decisions today as the chances are good that you will not be able to make them stick, and if you have to back down, or change your position on certain matters, it could cause you a loss of prestige in the work place. Plan a quiet get together with friends tonight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Someone you have put off confronting lately finally steps forward and forces the issue, if you stand your ground and hold fast to your convictions you may be able to make this person see reason and logic in what you have accomplished without him or her. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Visitors from afar descend on you today and catch you un- prepared, but you are the kind of person who excels when faced with a challenge and soon have everyone settled and happy. Children may not want to give up their room, even for a short term visit, but you find bribery works wonders."}, {"response": 576, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (22:20)", "body": "June 26, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Oops - that beacon of light you thought you saw on the horizon has disappeared in the mist. Not a problem - maybe it's better to have the chance to choose your own route and not follow someone's else beckoning. Listen to your teachers, and then do what YOU think is right. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius If you are faced with a confrontation you have two choices. If it is clear that the battle is a losing one, then cut your losses and try again another day. However, if the issues are clear and worthwhile, may your stand and never mind what others think. A clean fight may clear the air. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Joy and attainment mark this day as your goals come to fruition. A ray of sunshine lights up your life, and you are blessed in friends, family, optimism and satisfaction. Get outside if you can and dance in the sunshine. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You may be feeling a bit like the butterfly who is afraid to leave the cocoon today. What are you afraid of? If you have to deal with some unwelcome changes or disappointing legal decisions, take the bull by the horns and do what needs to be done to give your spirit free rein to start anew."}, {"response": 577, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jun 26, 2000 (23:54)", "body": "CANCER: The sign of Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Physically it is related to the breasts and stomach. It is said to have a feminine nature, and is therefore more reactive in its energy. It is a Water sign, and as such is connected to the world of emotion and the instincts. It is also a Cardinal sign, which means that planets placed here will express themselves in a very dynamic fashion - especially in matters connected with care and protection. This sign is associated with motherhood and the family. There is a great sensitivity on an inner level, but rather a secretive nature. Loyalty and attachment, sentimentality and hanging on to the past, are all characteristics associated with Cancer. Planets in this sign will often reflect a vulnerable character and oversensitive nature. There is also a possessive streak, and a tendency to be emotionally smothering. Nevertheless Cancer confers a strong intuitive nature and deeply-held feelings. There is a strong attachment to the home and awareness of the environment. Planets in Cancer come to expression most clearly in connection with the home and family."}, {"response": 578, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 27, 2000 (00:49)", "body": "June 27, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Tuesday June 27, 2000 Cancer, you're at the point in your four-week energy cycle where it would be good for you to go through a debriefing. It's important for you to make emotional contact with people who are your true friends. Your hopes, dreams and wishes can come and go, but friends are forever. It would make you feel good to contact a close friend today. You don't need to have something important to say. It's the contact that counts. (so many straight lines and so public this topic....) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Tuesday June 27, 2000 Gemini, if you're spinning your wheels and can't get your focus, or if you're feeling like you're in limbo, don't panic. There's nothing wrong. Tomorrow is the last day of your current 4-week energy cycle. It's normal for you to feel like withdrawing. This is a good time to sit back and evaluate how well you're handling the art of living. Are you okay with the way you've spent these last 4 weeks of your life? Do you have the sense that you're living your ( it was a very slow day - my gentlemen were busy or whatever..sigh!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tuesday June 27, 2000 Sagittarius, you possess within yourself, at every moment of your life, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of your life. You're at that place in your monthly energy cycle where a shift is needed in your attitude toward yourself. Life is trying to make you happy. Are you ready and willing to give up your limitations? Today, be willing to see yourself differently. \"Don't find fault. Find a remedy.\" (Henry Ford) (Go Terry!) life or that life is living you? In two days, you'll be starting a new energy cycle. It's time to warm up your dream machine. If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true?"}, {"response": 579, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 27, 2000 (00:55)", "body": "For Lance whose mother is undergoing open heart surgery, Hugs and love! Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Tuesday June 27, 2000 Your current energy cycle peaked two days ago. The wave of energy you experienced then has still not subsided. Today your emotions are more intense than usual. You can tell by the way people are reacting to you. You may be drawn to certain types of people you normally don't approach. You're experiencing feelings and moods very different from your normal self. What was going on with you two days ago? Are you feeling now what was too deep or strong for you to feel back then? If you're feeling strange or confused, talk to a close friend or anybody you can totally trust. Get it off your chest!"}, {"response": 580, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Jun 27, 2000 (13:48)", "body": "I keep hearing about these new energy cycles, they keep coming in waves."}, {"response": 581, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jun 27, 2000 (15:17)", "body": "Yup....and mine are all mental. I seem to lack the energy to do stuff like weeding and scrubbing floors willingly."}, {"response": 582, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 28, 2000 (01:58)", "body": "June 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Take A relaxing walk out doors and you will find that is what is needed to lift up your spirits and relieve any stress that you may feel. You will also find that it will have a positive impact on your mood; an evening with friends completes your rejuvenation. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Try to pay off old debts before you gather up a new one. This will able you to prevent stress and worries that may occur in the future when you could be overloaded with debt and under- loaded with cash. A domestic dispute is ended today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Call a friend that you have not talked to for a while. You will find that the conversation will be refreshing and very enjoyable. You could set up a luncheon or dinner date and get reacquainted. Children will need your firm support today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a good day to quit that bad habit that you have been wanting to stop. You will find out that it is not as hard as you had thought it to be. You have the total will and control today that it will take to replace it with something healthy. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A quiet night at home is just what the doctor ordered. It is the perfect plan for you tonight. The relaxation will be welcomed by your body and mind. recharging your batteries is important today for a number of reasons. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be cautious if you decide to travel today. Pay attention to what you are doing while you are on the road. Pre- vention will be your main concern today as you find your mind not concentrating on what you are doing, in all of your daily tasks, not just driving. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A temptation is likely to occur today. Keep in mind that a few minutes of pleasure or fun could badly affect you in the future. Better to give up a little pleasure than to suffer the consequences. You married for better or worse, don't make it worse by your actions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A child will look to you for advice for a solution to a problem that he or she is having. Keep an open ear and answer honestly to the best of your ability. He or she will always be thankful that he has a person like you to talk to and he will hold this dear to his heart. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Concentrate on finishing undone projects that have been postponed. The sense of accomplishment can prove to be very rewarding. The results will turn out better than expected. Nose to the grindstone is the only accepted position for you today if you expect to get that raise. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Stubbornness could be a problem for you today. It will irritate your mate or loved one. Consideration is the best policy. This can reverse the problem and the relationship will start to bloom. Your take charge attitude comes in handy at work today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) An out of town call brings good news today. Plans for the day should involve a lot of physical activity as you seem to have an over abundant amount of energy. Try a long walk, you will find it very enjoyable and refreshing. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A new love may not be for you as this person has a long track record of short affairs and you are looking for someone to go through life with, better keep shopping around. Friends ask you out tonight and perhaps intro- duce you to someone that puts the other person right in the shade."}, {"response": 583, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jun 28, 2000 (01:59)", "body": "EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You may be better off spending some time alone today, rather than trying to get others to see eye to eye with you and cheer you on. Total understanding and agreement is not absolutely necessary in a relationship - look for areas where there is harmony, and let the rest be. June 28, 2000 FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may find yourself surrounded with external negativity this week. It is a good time to shore up your defences, both external and internal, but also to examine your inner strength. The petty problems and negativities of others should not alter your own course. Stand firm. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Someone or something from your past could turn up today and light up your future. It is possible this person or situation will present an opportunity to clear up old misunderstandings or hurt feelings, so be ready to take advantage of this chance to release buried negativities. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Feeling victimized or unfairly attacked may dent your emotions today, but there is no need to dwell on bygones. Take a few minutes to reflect on the situation, then pick up the pieces and you will find a new and clear playing field."}, {"response": 584, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 29, 2000 (01:17)", "body": "June 29, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Thursday June 29, 2000 Cancer, if you're spinning your wheels and can't get your focus, or if you're feeling like you're in limbo, don't panic. There's nothing wrong. Tomorrow is the last day of your current four-week energy cycle. It's normal for you to feel like withdrawing. This is a good time to sit back and evaluate how well you're handling the art of living. Are you OK with the way you've spent these last four weeks of your life? Do you have the sense that you're living your life or that life is living you? In two days, you'll be starting a new energy cycle. It's time to warm up your dream machine. If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true? Gemini (May 22-June 21) Thursday June 29, 2000 Gemini, you're beginning a new 4-week energy cycle today. You're \"in the zone.\" The Force is with you and waiting for your command. What do you want? What is your intent and purpose for the month ahead? Right NOW, tell your Self, \"I want ______.\" Be specific. In your mind's eye, see it happening. In your tummy, feel that it's a done deal. Smile! Your wish is the Force's command. Expect to start seeing results around July 12-13. (Oh no....not more men wanting me to have their children?!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Thursday June 29, 2000 Sagittarius, today you're entering the third week of the energy cycle you began back on Thursday, June 15. You're now at the halfway point. It's time to see the consequences of what you've been up to for the past two weeks. Check your calendar to see where you were, who you were with, and what you were doing back around June 2. During the next few days, it would be good to follow up on, or put to rest, what you were doing back then."}, {"response": 585, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Jun 29, 2000 (05:05)", "body": "Today's the meeting about Austen University, it's at 10 am and I still need a mock up page showing courses we could hold. I also am very busy on the Cedar Creek property. Someone has offered to buy firth.com. Should we sell firth.com, hold another pledge drive or work together to build Austin University. I overwhelmingly favor the third of these alternatives for Sprign fundraising, but we're going to have to harmonize and work with each other."}, {"response": 586, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 29, 2000 (12:59)", "body": "July Overview Astrological overview for the month: The big news is a series of \"bookend\" eclipse occurring at the first and the last of the month. Then, right smack in the middle, there's another one. And the beginning of the month is a Cancer time, too, and this sign is intimately associated with the Moon. But beside the lunar and solar cycles, there's also Jupiter, sitting still at the very entrance to Gemini, and I'm sure this is causing a degree of consternation there, like having a friend stuck half in and half out the front door. Mercury goes direct in Cancer around the same time of the middle eclipse, and Cancer is stuck with Mr. Mars for the duration of the month, too. Venus moves from Cancer right on through Leo, and that's going to bring a little bit of welcome relief of sorts, to certain fire signs. \"But what's that all mean?\" Read on. Questions about your own chart? Questions about what is coming up, just for you? The FGS Chart Shop is open 24/7. http://www.astrofish.net Aries : This month reminds me of a single event in my life, sort of a compressed time event. The influences in your life will leave you feeling like I did, one fateful morning while standing in line to get my hard earned American Dollars converted to English Pounds. Between the eclipses, the retrogrades, and the position of Jupiter, you've got a lot of influences pushing on you. What does it feel like? It's like standing in that line, after an overnight coach flight -- sitting next to someone who insisted on reading a book the whole time instead of sleeping -- although, sleeping on an overnight flight to England is a little difficult at best. So compound this image with lots of Jet Lag. Then imagine yourself in in a foreign land where the native tongue is supposed to be one that you understand. Then imagine yourself standing behind a guy speaking flawless French, holding onto his French girlfriend, and the pair of them are wearing Cowboy Boots. Manly Footwear. Pointy toes, riding heels, the real thing. Probably manufactured in West Texas. There's just something which doesn't quite add up. It left me with a little bit of a shock, almost too much, and it left me at a point where I couldn't say anything. This is a month where you're going to find yourself, more than once, staring at some vision, a scene, some event, where you just can't quite form words to explain the incongruities. Don't try. Remember, it's just passing moment of confusion, and it will all make sense (maybe not) later. Just pull out your money and hand it over to the counter agent. Sometimes, like this month, it's better not to ask questions. And as long as your handing out money, remember your astrology buddy. You know the number. Taurus : At this point in my life, I have written so much about Mercury Retrograde, and I have been haunted so much by what I've written that I loathe having to ever type those words again. Or utter them in a sentence. Of course, Mercury Retrograde is a natural cycle of beginnings, middles, and endings. There is no surprise there. And this month really doesn't hold too many surprises for Taurus. There's a long month punctuated by a series of reviews while you go back and visit past places and events. This might be literal, like a trip back to the country (or county in some cases) where you were raised, or it might be on that big screen video system in your Taurus brain (with surround sound). Part of this is Mercury, part of this the eclipses, and part of this is the end of the Saturn season. Now, there is a degree of long sought after reward coming up -- better yet, there's a good chance that this reward gets here before the end of the month. This is an opportunity to see a culmination of the review sessions you've experienced all month long. Wait until Mercury gets out of the way, though, before you announce that you've got the whole picture in focus. And don't spend that big check until it clears the bank. Gemini : Remember when I was admonishing Gemini to \"chop wood and carry water\"? It's an old Zen expression, and it suggests that you roll up your sleeves and do a little bit of dirty work, that manual labor stuff. I was stuck on a road crew once with a Gemini, and that particular character made the work go a lot easier because of the non=ADstop entertainment Gemini factor. I did notice, however, that I seemed to be using the shovel a little more than the Gemini. This month, the only planet really in your sign is Jupiter. The Mercury thing is at the first of the month, and then there's a Venus thing a little later. This adds up to some hard work around the house. And I'm back to the idea that you could be doing something good like gardening. Or pick your choice of home improvement ideas. Even though the retrograde and assorted astrological events are over before the end of the month, and even though the final third of the month is \"supposed\" to be good, there's still a catch. Throttle back on the Gemini ability to talk about how good"}, {"response": 587, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jun 29, 2000 (14:02)", "body": "June 29, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you feel the need to experience closeness with a family member. Don't shy away from this feeling. Spend some quality time with this person and you will feel the relationship be- come stronger. This person will soon open up to you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Work will be a breeze for you today. Things seem extra pleasant and you seem to be on top of the world. Share some of your feel- ings with someone around you that is not feeling real chipper; you will be extremely surprised on how your upbeat mood helped to cheer them up. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The twins are tugging on one another today. You find it a bit hard to make a decision. Let some time pass and you will find that the right thing to do is opened before your very eyes and your doubt will melt away like a snowball in the middle of June. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a good day to take the family and do something special with them. A movie, a dinner out, or just sitting around talk- ing will bring much needed closeness, comfort and joy. The family will seem to blossom with practicing this once in awhile. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will hear great news from out of town today. It will be music to your ears. Your spirit is lifted and you feel like you are on top of the world. A night out with your mate brings back the passion in your life, things are looking up for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone will ask a favor of you today and you will feel like it was a little too much to ask, however it will be very important for you to help this person out. If you remember the saying do onto others as you would have them do on to you you will find great peace in your spirit and you will see that it was worth helping this person. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The scales seem to be very much in balance for you today. Work will go extremely smooth and the evening is very pleasant also. Peace and harmony go hand in hand today. You will find it very easy to plan that vacation that you have been wanting to take. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Bad news seems to have you in a gloomy mood today. The person that you consider most dear will feel your pain and will show you that you are loved very much. It seems to help bring you up to par to have this special person in your life. Hang in there you will get through this just fine. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A child in your life needs to spend some time with you today. The child may feel somewhat depressed. But you have just the right words to help him get over this. Set aside some extra time with him and you will see his mood change for the better almost instantly. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You run into an old friend today when you lest expect it. This may trigger a temptation or two but you will be strong enough to resist. A pleasant hello or a small chat is all that is needed. This person may try to get you to do something that you really don't want to do. Be strong and resist. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A recent purchase has you wondering if you may have made a mistake in buying it. Give it a second chance and you will find that it was not such a bad mistake at all. You are a bit more sensitive today than you usually are; hang in there and you will see that every thing will be just fine. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Out of town visitors keep you very busy today. You will enjoy the job of entertaining your guests but the day leaves you exhausted and you find bed time a welcome event. Your guest are very much enjoying their visit for it is one that they will remember for a long time."}, {"response": 588, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 30, 2000 (14:24)", "body": "June 30, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A loved one will be asked to do something that he or she really does not want to do. With your love and support he or she will find the task goes a lot easier. Your consideration in helping him or her through this leaves you feeling good inside, your love knows no bounds. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The atmosphere at work will be very tense today, but try not to let it interfere with your work as it clears up by quit- ting time. A night of relaxation is just what you need to settle down. A warm bath and little quiet time will get you back on track. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will find an expensive item that you lost awhile back. You will be on the top of the world for the rest of the day now that you found it. You will realize that more organization will help you keep up with your possessions a lot easier. Spend some free time getting organized. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you will get some advice about a pressing matter that you may be indecisive about. Don't jump on your first im- pulse. Give careful thought and consideration before you make any final decisions. With a little time your head will be clearer and you will be able to make a wise decision. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A family member seems very lonely today and you will be able to sense this strongly. You can come to their rescue by just sharing some time with them. The pleasure that you will find in giving your time to them will fill you up with joy. Your loved one will be very grateful to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today that long awaited deal that you have been waiting to finalize will be complete. However there is a friend that feels neglected by you because you have let this deal con- sume your time. Now that things are settled you will feel like spending time with your friend. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you will start planning your much needed vacation. You will feel excited about getting away for awhile. Your \"all work and no play\" life is starting to catch up with you and you find that your outlook on life has improved just by thinking about it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Out of town relatives call today just to say hello. You will enjoy the talk and make plans for a get together soon. This cheers you up and gives you a pleasure to look forward to; The day will be a joy to face and you will find pleasure in every thing that you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will have a hard time keeping your chin up today. You will feel over sensitive and someone may say something that upsets you but this is not their intention. Under- standing that you are very sensitive will help to ease the pain brought on by this person. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are failing to consider your loved ones feelings today. Lighten up some and add some consideration then you can bring the joy back to your family. Focus on some activity that is fun and can involve everyone. The day will turn out better for all involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you will finally come to an understanding involving your specific tasks at work. You experience great pleasure in get- ting the job done. Rewarding yourself by doing something that you enjoy will bring a joyful end to a busy day. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is one day that you will get frustrated with. If you ever agreed with Murphy's Law you will find that it seems to be hap- pening today. If you drop your toast this morning, know that it will probably fall buttered side down. You will be happy once this day eases away; night time will be better."}, {"response": 589, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 30, 2000 (15:46)", "body": "June 30, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Friday June 30, 2000 Cancer, today is the last day in the four-week energy cycle you began back on June 4. Your fuel tank is almost empty. You're running on fumes. Be nice to yourself today. Don't push yourself. Avoid people and situations that drain your energy. If possible, leave work early today. Spend the rest of the day doing what nurtures and relaxes you. Fear not! You start a new energy cycle tomorrow. Once again, the Force will be with you. (Curl up with me and let the rest of the world disappear...) Gemini (May 22-June 21) Friday June 30, 2000 Gemini, you began a new 4-week energy cycle yesterday. The Force is ready and waiting to fulfill your Heart's Desire. NOW is the moment of power. Once again, tell your Self, \"I want ______.\" Ask your Self, \"How good am I willing to have it be?\" And remember, \"It is our attitude at the beginning that more than anything else produces a successful outcome.\" (Earl Nightingale) (Oh My.....My heart's Desire.....if only......) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Friday June 30, 2000 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at its flood, leads on to fortune.' (Shakespeare) Today is a good time to seek the support or resources you need for whatever you've been working on during the past two weeks. If your intention to make something happen was strong, you'll be seeing some results now. During the next two weeks, follow through on what you started. Join forces with the people who share your interest and enthusiasm for doing something new."}, {"response": 590, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun 30, 2000 (16:11)", "body": "June 30, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Any recent attacks - real or imagined - on your emotions will be cleared up today, even if they were self-inflicted. Past hurts will heal and are ready to be released. Looking on the 'bright side' will bring incredible illumination into your spirit. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may have to accept today that this is just a slow week and no amount of pushing and striving is going to change matters. Others may be trying to 'rain on your parade' and your just rewards are being held in limbo. Instead of panicking, look for life lessons to be learned. Your rewards are on their way - it will just be a teensy bit longer than you wanted to wait. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Onward and upward, troops! You'll be the focus of attention as you step into action, and your loyal followers (or groupies) fall into step behind you. It's a great day to take up a new cause or project - so start marching! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Swift and dramatic life changes are likely today. Energies may be shifting at lightning speed, so batten down the hatches and get the lifejacket ready! (Of course, the more adventurous among you will be standing outside enjoying the swirling storm.) Unsound structures may come tumbling down today."}, {"response": 591, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  1, 2000 (00:41)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Be careful that you explain things today in a clear and lucid manner as people will tend to see something different in your views if you do not present it as you perceive it to be. Never brag about the things you have acquired even if you are justly proud of them. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You have an ambitious plan for home improvement, but remember that you are only one person and can only do just so much alone. This is a good day for working on your budget and get- ting all those bills up to date and ready for mailing as soon as the first of the month rolls around. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You have learned to look at the future in a realistic manner, and will act in your own best interests when a few friends try to get you to become involved in one of their escapades and since your last experience with them you wisely back out and opt for a quiet day at home. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Since this is Saturday and you may not have to work today, you should use this time to catch up on some badly needed sleep, as you have been burning the midnight oil for quite a while now and it is sapping your energy and drive which is very noticeable at work. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With a display of renewed optimism and courage you will be a shoo in for the first position that comes available, possibly later today, and you will always be a winner when you give free rein to these two traits of yours. You should guard against giving the wrong impression to a loved one. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Yes there is such a thing as an accident that is not your loved ones fault and this may be it so don't be so harsh in your judgment, and do be on hand to give out the hugs and reassurances. Today you may let an excellent financial opportunity pass you by unless you look sharp. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Work of a creative nature is indicated for today and you may wish to sign up for a course or even a seminar to help you toward your goals. Don't sign any legal papers without the advice of a lawyer, so if you must, wait on those until you can talk with one. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't go off on a tangent today when everything does not go according to the way you want it to, you must realize that others may have made separate plans from you and do not wish to change them. Be congenial and let your love show through as you bow to their wishes. There, that didn't hurt too much, did it? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you place the emphasis on fun , and rightly so, conside- ing your wealth of choice when it comes to enjoyment. Try not to invite trouble today as everyone has a chance of being reasonable; you try to get each one to agree on a fun place to go; compromise another weekend to please some. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you combine your traits of aggressiveness with your natural charm today you will find yourself being a winner all day long. Today it would not be wise to 'shut another out' so that they cannot exercise their freedom of speech and express their opposition to your ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Avoid making any type of commitment without getting the advice of experts today, and don't jump rashly into something that will cost you a bundle to get out of. Do not try as hard as you usually do to get attention today as the attention that you get may not be all that good. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You take a more active role in your groups activities and emerge the natural leader of the pack. Try not to get involved in anyone's disputes today even if it is only as a judge or a peacemaker as it could backfire and both sides will turn against you. A restaurant seems the logical choice for dinner."}, {"response": 592, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  1, 2000 (01:43)", "body": "July 1, 2000 CANADA DAY Gemini (May 22-June 21) Saturday July 1, 2000 \"Time spent laughing is time spent with the gods.\"--Japanese proverb Today, the moon is in the sign of Cancer. You're in the third day of your new 28-day energy cycle, Gemini. It's Saturday, Gemini, and now is a good time for you to take a serious look at your financial and economic situation. Do an inventory of your assets, talents, and resources. If you think you're not getting a good enough return on the time and energy you're investing in someone or something, now's the time to reevaluate the whole situation. If your finances are out of order, today's the day to put yourself on a budget. If you need to discuss a financial matter with a family member or friend, do it today. Now is also a great time to hear some new and interesting ideas about making some extra money on the side. Keep your ears open and your antennae up! (antennae up!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Saturday July 1, 2000 Today, the Sun and Moon are both passing through the Sign of Cancer. This means you're beginning a new four-week energy cycle. It's time for your body, soul, and mind to go through their monthly recharging process. The little kid in you, the you who wants to feel free, safe, and secure will be trying hard to get your attention today. Listen to your feelings. The way you relate with others reflects how you're relating to the little kid in yourself. If you don't feel very energetic today, it's because you're recharging. Go slow. Keep a low profile. Don't push yourself. You need the time and space it takes for your battery to recharge. You're due to feel the first burst of your new energy one week from now, on July 7. (My little kid self will see your little kid self in a week...!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Saturday July 1, 2000 Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.\" - Anonymous (You're currently in the third week of your energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Cancer, a sensitive, impressionable Sign that is usually difficult for Sagittarius to understand. When the Moon passes through Cancer, something comes over you. For some strange reason, you're drawn to intense, powerful people who have a strong effect on you. It may be only a momentary thing. Sometimes it will be more intense. Be aware that your emotional and sexual needs are demanding more attention than usual now. Financial issues also arise at this time. It's time to get your debts in order. Today is also a good time to work on self-healing efforts, whether your concern is physical, emotional, or spiritual. Have a healing experience!"}, {"response": 593, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, Jul  1, 2000 (08:31)", "body": "At least I'm not starting a new energy cycle as these things always tell me! Good advice!"}, {"response": 594, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  1, 2000 (13:59)", "body": "I can't tell when mine start and end - perhaps they indulge in psychology on the side? The Power of Positive Thinking?"}, {"response": 595, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  2, 2000 (17:38)", "body": "July 2, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Sunday July 2, 2000 \"Everyone is entitled to my opinion.\"--funny bumper sticker You started a new 28-day energy cycle on June 29. Today, the moon is in the sign of Cancer, Gemini. Today, let's catch up on what Venus is doing in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the \"magnetic,\" pleasure-loving and profit-seeking side of your personality. The task of your Venus side is to attract whatever you love and desire. Consider this: Since June 16, Venus has been passing through Cancer, a water sign that ruffles Gemini's feathers. This means that since June 16 your chances for attracting what you want have been less than 50/50. You've probably been getting a less-than-expected return on the time, money, and energy you've spent since then. Venus stays in Cancer until July 13. Don't worry, Gemini! Wait 'til the period of July 13-August 5 when Lady Luck will once again be knocking at your door. (Oh no... another set of hormonals coming my way?!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Sunday July 2, 2000 \"Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time; sometimes, you weep.\" Anonymous Yesterday you began a new 28-day energy cycle. Today, the Moon is still in the Sign of Cancer. Soul alert! Lately, a bunch of planets have been passing through the Sign of Cancer. Cancer symbolizes our basic, elementary need for self-esteem. So, Cancer, what needs to happen for you to feel good about yourself? Be willing to look and see if you're being a good parent for the little child inside yourself. Are you feeding your little kid the daily quota of nurturance and support it depends on you to provide? Honestly ask yourself: \"How good am I willing to feel about myself?\" (I can help, if you'd like!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sunday July 2, 2000 Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"Unfortunately, for many people, religion is a defense against the experience of God.\" - Dr. Carl Jung Let's catch up on what Venus is doing in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the \"magnetic\" side of your personality. It's your pleasure-loving and profit-seeking side. Whether you call it \"lady luck,\" your \"charisma,\" or charm, your Venus side attracts whatever you love and desire. Consider this: Since June 16, Venus has been passing through Cancer, a Water Sign that usually dampens your Sagittarian high spirits. Water and Fire create steam. This means that, since June 16, your chances for attracting what you want have been less than 50/50. You've probably been getting a less-than-expected return on the time, money and energy you've spent since then. Venus stays in Cancer until July 13. So, Sagittarius, if you've been plagued by the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune since June 16, take heart. Your luck changes and your charm will work better during July 13-August 5. That's when Venus passes through Leo, one of your fellow Fire Signs, and, once again, it will be a safer bet for you to count on luck. (oh my......)"}, {"response": 596, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  2, 2000 (22:28)", "body": "July 3, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn This is the day to give one last tug to those ties that are holding you back, and they will drop away like magic. If you've been feeling 'left out in the cold' in any areas, today you will see your way clear to move towards warmth and comfort. Take advantage of your 'empowerment'. A great day to 'break free'! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Slow down if you're going too fast, because you may find you've been running in circles. Adjust your course and you'll start getting somewhere! You may feel the effect of Mercury retrograde today - meaning some minor problems with communications, transportation and electronic equipment. Put it down to what it is - weird energy! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra It's the perfect day to spend a little quality time with your SELF if you can. Even if you have to lock yourself in the bathroom to 'get away', it will do you a world of good. Still your mind. Some quiet contemplation could bring on a flash of genius! A person born in September may say something worth listening to today. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A great day to take matters unto your own hands, and with steady purpose, to succeed at your task. Don't be surprised if you find yourself receiving some award or recognition today - you deserve it!"}, {"response": 597, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Jul  3, 2000 (19:33)", "body": "oh that's weird (gemini), my dad was born in september. haven't heard a peep from him, but the day's not over yet."}, {"response": 598, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul  3, 2000 (23:34)", "body": "Not sure about what month the guy I spent the day in IM with was born. I have to ask. He has a way of ignoring questions he does not want to answer..."}, {"response": 599, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul  4, 2000 (13:16)", "body": "July 4, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Tuesday July 4, 2000 \"I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.\"--T-shirt wisdom You're currently ending the first week of your energy cycle. Today, the moon is in Leo, a fun-loving, spontaneous sign that's sympatico with funny and light-hearted Gemini. When the moon passes through Leo each month, it's usually a busy time for you. Generally, it's a good time for communications. Catch up on your e-mail and phone calls. It's a time for giving or attending talks, presentations, etc. Today' s a good day to get in touch with your relatives or neighbors and catch up on the gossip. (more of the same, in other words) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Tuesday July 4, 2000 \"No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person.\" Willa Cather The Moon is in the Sign of Leo today. Currently, you're in the first week of your 28-day energy cycle. Today, let's catch up on what Venus is doing in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the 'magnetic' side of your personality. It's your pleasure-loving and profit-seeking side. Call it 'lady luck' or 'charisma', your Venus side attracts whatever you love and desire. Consider this: since June 16, Venus has been passing through your Sign of Cancer. Let's hope the planet of love and money has been good to you. Venus stays in Cancer until July 13. This means that, during this timeframe, your chances for attracting what you want are better than 50/50. You get a better return on the time, money and energy you spend to get what you want and value. However, the opposite will be true during July 13 -- August 5, when Venus passes through Leo. Don't plan to count on your luck during that period. Do your best between now and July 13. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Tuesday July 4, 2000 Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.\" - Gandhi Soul Alert! Lately, a bunch of planets have been passing through the Sign of Cancer. Cancer symbolizes our basic, elementary need for Self-Esteem. So, Sagittarius, what do you need to be doing to feel better about yourself? Be willing to LOOK and SEE if you're being a good parent for the little child inside yourself. Are you feeding your little kid the daily quota of excitement, adventure, and meaning that it depends on you to provide? Honestly ask yourself: \"How good am I willing to feel about myself?\""}, {"response": 600, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul  4, 2000 (23:24)", "body": "July 5, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn If you are not living up to your full potential, it will become apparent today. This does not necessarily mean you need to WORK harder, but perhaps to put more of your SELF into what you do. Half-formed dreams are not likely to come true, so apply yourself a little more to your hopes, and make use of all your talents. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may find yourself 'getting away with something' today, but you'll have to be quick and clever about it! At the same time, watch your back and keep an eye on what's important to you, as others might be playing the same game with you! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Everything is beautiful today - and love is all around. Spend some time with that special someone, and don't hold back. If you are single, keep your eyes open for that special person today. A walk in the park or somewhere in nature will delight your spirit. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today and tomorrow may find you at a bit of a of disadvantage when it comes to defending yourself against 'attack'. A verbal attack or even a physical blow could come out of left field and catch you off guard. Avoid confrontations wherever possible - you'll be glad you did."}, {"response": 601, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul  5, 2000 (00:49)", "body": "July 5, 2000 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Wednesday July 5, 2000 \"The thing that impresses me the most about America is the way parents obey their children.\"-- King Edward VIII The Moon is passing through Virgo, a Sign that is congenial with Cancer. This means that today it will be easier for you to be 'in the zone' as you do your work and deal with others. You're still in the first week of your new energy cycle. Tell yourself what you want to accomplish between now and July 28. Your energy is still building. Get ready for the first burst of your new energy two days from now, on July 7. Do something constructive today. Take advantage of any opportunity that's staring you in the face. In general, the Stars are right for things to go your way today. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Wednesday July 5, 2000 Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself - and thus make yourself indispensable.\" - Andre Gide The Moon is passing through Virgo, a Sign that clashes with Sagittarius. You're in the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you started back on June 15. You've reached your last Turning Point. You're due to experience one final burst of the physical and emotional energy you've been releasing for the past week. Your goal or intention for your current energy cycle is now going through its final test. If things are going your way today, you'll be free to experience your burst of physical and emotional energy any way you please. If things aren't going your way, don't be hard on yourself. Ask the little kid in you for forgiveness if you haven't been a good parent lately. Don't give up on yourself. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Wednesday July 5, 2000 \"Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it.\"--funny bumper sticker The moon is passing through Virgo, a sign that usually takes the wind out of Gemini's sails. You've reached the first turning point in the new energy cycle you started last Thursday. You're feeling the first burst of the physical and emotional energy that's been building up since then. If everything's going fine in your life now, your burst of physical, emotional, and mental energy should be fun. If things aren't going so hot for you today, maybe it's time for you to reinforce your intention. What do you want to happen during this energy cycle? Renew your will to DO what's good for you. Take time to deal with the little problems that come up now. Don't give up. And don't forget to b-r-e-a-t-h-e! (July 4th was terrible - hope I never have another day like this one!)"}, {"response": 602, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul  5, 2000 (15:28)", "body": "July 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you are left with mixed feelings toward someone that you had placed your entire trust in only to find out this person is not only far from ethical, he/she is also far from caring about the unethical things they are doing. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Being bull headed and hard to get along with today may bring you more trouble than you truly want to deal with right now. Try to lighten up and give the others some breathing room; believe it or not they are capable of doing their assigned jobs. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don't be wishy washy today whether it comes to business decisions or decisions about your love affair. If you make a firm decision don't let it turn to quicksand and swallow up your formerly strong resolve. CANCER (June 22-July 22) After a day spent in disappointing search for a new place to live you are beat. Just as you are ready to give up and call it a day you find just the right place at just the right price so the lease is signed on the spot. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A new friend walks into your life today and if you are single, he or she continues right on into your heart. This is the one that should make all your dreams of a home and family come true. On other fronts the news is good, especially about a job change. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Day trading can get out of hand and keep you glued to that monitor all day every day with no exercise break, (I mean more exercise than just walking to the fridge!). A hot new money making idea may have others running with the prover- bial ball to a touchdown. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Children have a way of growing up when you least expect it, look around and they are grown. You still can't beleive that your youngest is getting married, but paste a smile on your face and get along with the intended...this way you see more of the grand kids when they come along. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A break in the weather has you headed for the great outdoors. It may not be any further than the yard but you can soak up some sunshine while clearing away the winter debris and plan- ning where you will put your spring garden. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Paying a teenager out of trouble is never wise as there is no way left to teach them that what they did was wrong, and that they must learn from their mistakes in order to have any mean- ing to their lives. Tough love really does help. CAPRICORN Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Taking your work home with you is getting old to the family as they know that it is not necessary to keep your job. Leave it at work and give your family the time, love, and understanding that you implied when you said I do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) An estranged parent still has fond memories of a childhood of happy laughter. Getting in touch with that person would be a worthwhile and loving thing to do. You would never regret it. Your own child has shown you how hurtful certain things can be. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Being a partial fire sign, if you are born on the cusp, could give you some mixed up feelings today as you feel that you should be conservative about a certain thing but your fire side wants to chuck caution to the winds and just go for it."}, {"response": 603, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul  6, 2000 (22:58)", "body": "July 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A lost love or maybe a returning member of the family brings you great happiness today as it gives you a chance to clear up some long standing ill feelings you have had in the past. You are older now and more likely to forgive. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your new friend is a Aries and you can be sure that this person has your own best interests at heart and helps you overcome the damage done by a Sagittarius. Those who are married must be careful not to put anything above the family except God. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Before you take that final step think how you would feel if the shoe was on the other foot and that person may not seem quite so sexy to you. Children don't miss much, watch your conversation around them. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You have a bet on about who has more technical knowledge about certain things and you, instead of bragging, go get some books and start to learn in private, in this way you are sure to win the bet. Don't let well meaning friends know too many details about your new romantic interest. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Angry with someone? Why waste your time and energy? If you truly want to get someone's goat just go on about your daily business with a smile on your face and they will hardly be able to believe that your day has not been spoiled by them, or by your anger at them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A good way to find a new love is to go to as many outings as possible, also signing up for classes will also result in meeting interesting people. Married people out there will find they are getting along pretty well financially. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you review what you have accomplished in the last few weeks and to your judgmental eye it is not quite up to the standards that you have set, so you start the tedious task of overhaul. Your final efforts promise to be outstanding and will make quite an impact. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may feel that you have found your love on the rebound and he or she could not care as much for you as you would like, you are very wrong on that score as this person harbors no love for the 'other' one and you have actually found a pearl of rare price. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your actions may seem strange to some people you know, but those that know you understand perfectly, and if you per- sist you will emerge the victor, but will what you win be really worth the effort you have made to get it? CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) While the norm is to make a decision and stick with it, which you almost always do, that is not recommended today as changing your mind this afternoon could save the day for everyone involved. Don't stick your neck out or walk out on a limb today as someone could be waiting with a new saw. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are in for an inheritance and while it is a sad occasion, you find that you are most grateful for the thoughtfulness of the person who provided for you. Never let a day go by with- out telling those near and dear to you how you feel. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today you may meet some obstacles that are tossed in your romantic path but you will find them easy to overcome as you turn on the charm. You may find a latent talent makes itself manifest today and surprise everyone and yourself most of all. Make the most of it."}, {"response": 604, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul  6, 2000 (23:57)", "body": "July 6, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It is very true that the more you give, the more you get, so watch out for any stinginess of spirit, emotions, or for putting too much value on material goods. If someone owes you, you may not get it back, so maybe today is a good day to let go of expectations in this regard. Many blessings will return to you if you demonstrate true generosity. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Someone might be trying to pull the wool over your eyes, so make sure everything is 'on the table' before you make any important decisions. The hand is sometimes quicker than the eye, so don't trust something for its appearance. That goes for trusting people too. On another note - if you are hesitating to show your best side, how do you expect others to see the best in you? AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra There may be a fly in the ointment today - no matter how well you've planned things out, a party-pooper may want to spoil the mood. It's up to you whether you make a big deal out of it or not. Minor annoyances may well blow over with the wind. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces If you've been 'making a stand' on a certain issue, you may find the ground slipping away a little from underneath you. It is probably best not to engage in a head-on confrontation today. A better approach is to quietly make plans and set them in motion when the environment is more promising."}, {"response": 605, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul  7, 2000 (00:13)", "body": "July 7, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Family finances or domestic problems are possible today. In fact, a skeleton may pop out of the family closet and say BOO! Restructuring and an ability to 'hold the fort down' are highlighted. A good day to give some thought to home security. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You are the king or queen of all you survey today. Nature is working hand in hand with your desires - so maybe it's time to honour nature with a special gesture today. A great day to call your Mom or other maternal figure in your life and say \"I love you\". AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You may visit or contact someone in the hospital or someone who is convalescing today. Your quiet words of encouragement will mean a lot. You may have a special urge to pray or meditate today - the quiet contemplation will refresh your soul. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A new opportunity or a helping hand may appear today from an unexpected source. Welcome it, but don't neglect the projects or assets which you have already built up. They are truly blessings and as valuable as the new gifts or ventures which enter the picture."}, {"response": 606, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul  7, 2000 (01:19)", "body": "July 7, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Dilemma Solved--\"When you come to the fork in the road, take it.\" You're currently in the second week of your energy cycle, Gemini. Today, the moon is in Libra, a pleasant, sociable air sign, just like Gemini. Each month, when the moon passes through Libra, it's recreation time for you. Today, do something pleasurable, romantic, or creative. Let the little kid in you come out to play. It's a good time to work up a sweat and give your heart some good exercise. When the moon passes through Libra each month, make it a point to schedule some time to hang out and have fun with some of your best friends. Today, try to not get so wrapped up in your own feelings that you can't think straight. (This is so true it is spooky! Anyone care to join me??) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.\"-- Sam Levenson The Moon is passing through Libra, a Sign that is not in harmony with Cancer. You've reached the first turning point in the new energy cycle you started one week ago. You're feeling the first burst of the physical and emotional energy that's been building up since your new cycle began. If everything's going fine in your life now, you'll feel free to use your bursts of physical, emotional, and mental energy any way you want. If you feel that things aren't going your way today, it's time to reinforce your intention. What do you want to happen during this energy cycle? Renew your will to do what's good for you. Take time to deal with the little problems that come up now. Don't give up. (Come play with my inner child???!!!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.\" - William Hazlitt The Moon is passing through Libra, a Sign that is congenial with Sagittarius. This means that, in general, you'll be easier to get along with today. You'll be feeling more at ease with the little kid in you. You're passing through the fourth and final week of your current energy cycle. It's high time to follow up on any promising new contacts you've made in the past three weeks. It's also time to \"get over it and get on with it\" if the past three weeks have been frustrating and unfruitful for you. You'll be starting a new four-week energy cycle on July 12. Between now and then, count your blessings, cut your losses, and get your surfboard ready for the new wave of energy that's already coming your way. (You could stand to play some, too!)"}, {"response": 607, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Fri, Jul  7, 2000 (08:35)", "body": "(Do you want to be teacher again, or shall I? Sitting on the steps waiting for you ..... Oh and I've brought my skipping rope *giggle*)"}, {"response": 608, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul  7, 2000 (12:55)", "body": "We can trade being teacher...depending on the subject *grin* Have chalk for hop scotch and my pink rubber ball..."}, {"response": 609, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  8, 2000 (19:29)", "body": "June 8, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You feel as if you have to have to act to correct matters, but you do it on your own without consulting anyone. It's difficult, but let people know what you intend, and accept feedback on its advisability. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You're full of grandiose ideas today, but you should scale them down in order to make them work. You think in terms of unquestioned success, but taking the risk into account should make you hedge your bets. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you haven't gotten your spending under control yet, this is your last chance. Many temptations arise today, and you're particularly open to advertising schemes to make you think that you're needy. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Prepare your day with meditation first. With a clear mind, set your priorities for the day. You need solid intentions in order to face the onslaught of demands and distractions. Seek to be of service. LEO (July 23-August 22): All-out effort can result in having no reserves left. Seek a middle ground of minimally effective effort backed with enthusiasm. Trying too hard creates tension with others. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): You want to succeed in a big and flashy way today. You could be putting undeserved emphasis on style over substance. You also tend to act as if you've achieved your objectives before you're finished. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Your lessons on being in charge are not completely learned. Be careful exercising your authority, because it can go to your head. Seek to direct through as little effort as necessary. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): It's time to be more concerned with your own ethics rather than trying to dictate them to others. Concentrate on what you can do to make things run right. Trying to control others is the wrong approach. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Conflicts with your spouse or close business associate can arise over the household expenditures. Extravagance is a legitimate concern. Work toward agreeing on controlling spending. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You put more importance on show over substance. You may have to resort to making an impression, but be sure you can back it up if pressed. You need competition in order to push yourself harder. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Strive for moderation when you amuse yourself today. Over-indulgences and excesses work against both your health and money reserves. Don't waste yourself when you could be uplifting others. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Put your faith in your own efforts today, not in blind luck. Windfalls are unlikely, and expected good fortune probably won't pan out. Create your own luck; become worthy of respect; don't expect handouts."}, {"response": 610, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Jul  8, 2000 (19:56)", "body": "there goes the new car dreams i had *grin*"}, {"response": 611, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  8, 2000 (20:06)", "body": "They got the wrong Gemini - that sound like the resident Taurus..."}, {"response": 612, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul  8, 2000 (20:18)", "body": "July 8, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Currently, you're in the second week of your 28-day energy cycle. The moon is in the sign of Libra. Today, let's see what's going on between you and Mercury. Astrologically, the planet Mercury is associated with Gemini. Mercury symbolizes your thinking side. It plays the role of the communicator in your personality. During the nine-week period from May 30 to August 7, Mercury is passing through Cancer, a sign that is usually not on your Gemini wavelength. The overall quality of your thinking and communicating with others will not be up to par during the period. Don't waste time playing silly mind games. Make your point and let it go at that. To make things worse, \"Murphy's Law\" (\"If something can go wrong, it will\") is in effect during June 23-July 17. Usually, things done during Murphy's Law have to be redone later. If possible, don't do anything new or different until July 18. 'Til then, only do things that begin with \"re-\" (rearrange, renegotiate, review, return, etc.). Communications will go better for you when Mercury passes through Leo during August 7-22. (Recreate??) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"When I was kidnapped, my parents snapped into action. They rented out my room.\"-- Woody Allen You've just begun the second week of your energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in Libra, a social, political Sign that conflicts with Cancer. When the Moon passes through this Sign each month, it would be good for you to pay more attention to your diet and to your living space. If you haven't been eating right lately, promise yourself today that you'll do better. Have you been neglecting your home or apartment? Put some energy into making your home a warm, nurturing, clean place to be. If you feel like it, do some re-decorating. Does your living space seem drab or boring? Rearrange your furniture. Do some serious cleaning. It's a good time of the month for you to renew family ties. Call home, just to say \"Hi\" and \"How are you?\" Fix your favorite meal and invite people you care about to come and share it with you. (Hasn't eaten right ever...just makes sure every one else does) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding.\" - Gen. Douglas MacArthur (You're still in the final week of your 28-day energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Libra, a friendly, outgoing Sign that gets along great with Sagittarius. During this time each month, it's good for you to connect with friends or groups with whom you have a close or emotional connection. Call a friend who is going through a rough time now and could use some support. Or, maybe you're the one in need and could use a friend today. Call the first friend who comes to mind as you read this. Don't be surprised if both of you are very glad you reached out and got in touch. Renew ties with nutritious friends. If you need help from a group or organization to which you belong, today is a good time to make contact. (OK, who needs the phone call - I am close to 3 Sagittari)"}, {"response": 613, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  9, 2000 (01:11)", "body": "July 9, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) \"The 2 rules for success: 1. Never tell all you know.\"--bumper sticker wisdom You're currently ending the second week of your energy cycle. Today, the moon is in Scorpio, a mysterious, enigmatic sign, the depths of which Gemini usually can't fathom. Today, little things will mean a lot more than usual. The best way to get the most mileage out of your time today is to put your nose to the grindstone and work hard. Mind your own business today and you can avoid the petty jealousies, ego conflicts, and unsettling work conditions you usually experience when the moon passes through Scorpio each month. Don't let emotional stress aggravate any health concern. Devote some time today to improve your health or nutrition. Exercise. And, for goodness sake, don't forget to B-R-E-A-T-H-E. (if I get in any deeper...) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"If your parents never had children, chances are you won't, either.\" Dick Cavett Today the Moon is passing through Scorpio, a Water Sign just like Cancer. Normally, this is a pleasant time for you. You're in the second week of the cycle you began on July 1. At this stage of your monthly cycle, the relationship between you and the little kid in you is usually pretty good. You're able to relate to people more easily now. You feel better about yourself than you were feeling three to four days ago. Your efforts to make things happen will meet with less resistance now. Obviously this is a good time for furthering your cause. Your relations with the opposite sex are better now. Your energy level is due to reach its peak in four to five days. Take advantage of every opportunity to create a peak experience for yourself. (*big sigh*) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding.\" - Charles Schulz (You're in the final days of your 28-day energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Scorpio, the Sign that comes right before Sagittarius in the Zodiac. This means that you'll be starting a new energy cycle soon. But not yet. This is the time to go within yourself and sort things out. You'll feel tempted to withdraw and go into your cocoon. Make it OK to take a short retreat, to rest, be quiet, and figure out what's going on in your life. During this end-time period in your energy cycle, ask yourself: \"What is it, right now, that I need to forgive myself for?\" Call upon your Higher Power to help you rise above the desire to shame and blame others for your problems."}, {"response": 614, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  9, 2000 (22:17)", "body": "July 10, 2000 - GEO's 1ST ANNIVERSARY EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Today is a good day to sit back and make some plans. Shoot for the stars! Ideas will be flowing freely so make sure to write them down as not to lose them. You might want to share some of these thoughts with a close friend. This person might be able to put some of your ideas into reality. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Today is going to be an intense day for you. You're going to have to lead the charge to fight for what's right. You'll be surprised at what strength you'll find inside and others will admire you for your courage in confronting the issue. Stand your ground - you have the support of those around you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Know that prized possession you've been chasing after? You're going to have to figure out some new ways to make that monthly payment before you can get what you want. Consult a financial planner to get tips on how to swing that major purchase or it's going to be out of your reach longer than it needs to be. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A father figure in your life is going to be laying down some rules that others don't like. Don't get caught up in the gossip. Morale will actually be lifted in the long run because those who aren't ready for the heat are going to get out of the kitchen."}, {"response": 615, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  9, 2000 (22:21)", "body": "July 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A few good ideas from a friend who has been keeping an eye on your home based business, may be just what you have been look- ing for. When this person starts to tell you about it be sure to listen as you will only get the one chance. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Children may feel out of sorts today but you deal admirably well with them. An unexpected guest shows up and you find yourself pressed for space but you do not let this stop you from making this person welcome. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your mind will be on research today and you find you have an idea that turns it into a new inspired form of work, or method of research, that will get you to your goal faster. Talking with project managers will be helpful for you today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will have a small domestic dispute in the evening after a rough day at work. dealing with the public is favored today as your charm is on display, and you will have a greater response to your ideas than you have had in the past. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Do not take everything you hear today as truth, adopt a show me attitude, as there is a good chance of deception in your affairs now. This is not a good day to lend money as you may never see it again. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is your day for inspiration and creativity as your ability to express yourself is at its optimum today. Talk- ing with financial managers and partners are also favored at this time. A family conference is called and you put your two cents worth in. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a good day to stay away from all gambling pursuits, and this includes bingo, as there could be losses you. Domestic activity should be of great interest to you tonight as your spouse may have quite a surprise for you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Inspired and inspiring ideas are yours in the afternoon but daydreaming at work is not recommended today as this could possibly cause you to have an accident if you work around any type of machinery by becoming absent minded at the wrong time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) While your mind is forced to deal with basics today your heart is filled with love. A long running domestic dispute has you worried but you act in a practical manner in making up with your spouse. Express the love if you hope to win this one. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This would be a good day to take a few financial risks, as everything holds the possibility of gain today. At long last your partner agrees with you and you finally go ahead and implement the changes you knew would be necessary. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Be careful you do not overdo the spending and clean out the savings account you recently started. If you use all your rainy day funds now you could be in trouble when a real thunderstorm comes along. A good move at work puts you on top. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A rare, carefree day when you can call your life your own and everything seems to click into place for you. You will find it easy today to finish out plans and agreements you have been involved in; and even the children are acting like angels."}, {"response": 616, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul 10, 2000 (13:05)", "body": "July 10, 2000 - Geo's Birthday Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"I plan on living forever. So far, so good You're in the second week of your 28-day energy cycle. The moon is passing through Scorpio today. Astrologically, the sun is the symbol for your willpower. It represents your ability to make things go your way. During June 21-July 21, the sun passes through Cancer, a water sign. Gemini is an air sign. Like water and air, Cancer and Gemini don't easily mix. Every year, while the sun is in Cancer, your willpower is less focused. You have to try harder and be more patient. Other things in your horoscope might compensate for this. If, however, your past experience shows that June 21-July 21 is not usually a good time for you, plan accordingly. Don't start things or do anything you can put off until the sun passes through Leo (July 22-August 21). (Hmmm...and to think we created Geo using a Gemini and a Cancer to do it) Cancer (June 22-July 22) \"Cancer Quote of the Day: Parents were invented to make children happy by giving them something to ignore.\"--Ogden Nash You're currently in the second week of your energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in Scorpio, a sensitive, introverted Sign, just like Cancer. Each month, when the Moon passes through this Sign, it's time for you to let the little kid inside you out to play and have some fun. Today, do something pleasurable, romantic or creative. Do something you really love to do. It's a good time to work up a sweat and give your heart some good exercise. Make it a point to schedule some time for your favorite leisurely activities or hobbies. Today, try not to get so wrapped up in your own feelings that you become unaware of the feelings of people around you. (ready when you are!) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding.\" - Charles Schulz (You're in the final days of your 28-day energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Scorpio, the Sign that comes right before Sagittarius in the Zodiac. This means that you'll be starting a new energy cycle soon. But not yet. This is the time to go within yourself and sort things out. You'll feel tempted to withdraw and go into your cocoon. Make it OK to take a short retreat, to rest, be quiet, and figure out what's going on in your life. During this end-time period in your energy cycle, ask yourself: \"What is it, right now, that I need to forgive myself for?\" Call upon your Higher Power to help you rise above the desire to shame and blame others for your problems."}, {"response": 617, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul 10, 2000 (22:45)", "body": "July 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Children need your love badly today as they get into what you would term 'kid trouble' but never-the-less world shaking to them. All the signs are right for a lucky change today so be on the alert for good things coming your way. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A friend, who may be in a dilemma may need your help and under- standing. Be patient and wait for what you really want...it will be all the more sweeter for the delay. Life is short, and you should live it one day at a time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Visiting relatives will bring good news and happiness to you. Today you will be called upon to help someone you have often felt antagonistic toward. This could be a spiritual test for you and how you meet it will show the true spirit within. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A new friend is not the kind of person you need in your life right now and you finally wise up and show this person the road. Friends introduce you to someone you can really get to know, perhaps for the rest of your life. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The going is tough for a while today but you manage to con- vince your spouse that you will always play it straight and you are forgiven. Be sure you keep that promise. Honesty is always the best policy as you will find out today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Tou may experience some sadness early in the day but you manage to get through it with some supposrt from others. You exert your natural will power and stay upbeat. A friend will be arriving today and you are overjoyed. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Having helped a loved one this far don't just walk away and expect her to run everything on her own. It doesn't work that way! You wouldn't put an infant in an airplane and ex- pect it to fly, would you? So, get in there and teach this person the steps to success. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Before you condemn someone first try to take a look inside your self, maybe it isn't them at all but really yourself that you are upset with. Had a checkup lately? It should be nothing serious but you should see to it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) An opportunity to make a shrewd investment are presented to you today. Take time to investigate just to be sure it is sound reasoning behind it. If you are not already in business for yourself you are thinking about it and the opportunity could be finding the right partner. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your powers of logical reasoning are not at the highest today and you could make a poor choice. Be careful! The world is yours in every other way though, so sit back and enjoy your personal day of popularity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your spiritual energies run high today and could draw an unusual event. Angels come out to play today and it is likely you will encounter one. Meditate well on your dreams as they carry a message for you from those who have gone before. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today the fulfillment of a dream is yours as the one you love, loves you back. There will be many changes going on today, so it will be best to just let it happen. There is nothing that will harm you and much that will be spiritually uplifting."}, {"response": 618, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul 10, 2000 (22:51)", "body": "July 11, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A person you least expect may be upsetting you today with some harsh words. Don't take them to heart - she's just having a bad day. If you don't retaliate, you'll get a quick apology and you'll be able to put this silly argument behind you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Someone will find he had the wrong ideas about you at work. Don't be surprised if this person acts totally different towards you and gives you new responsibility. You've proven yourself to be capable of handling the task with great success. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra All the pieces have finally come together to make your business plan a solid one. Though you may be scared to ask for help, find the courage to make your request. Roll up your sleeves, you're going to be elbow deep in work soon! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A new addition to the family will bring lots of joy today. You'll have the opportunity to get together with loved one to celebrate. Make sure you go home early, you still have to get up for work tomorrow even if others don't."}, {"response": 619, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 11, 2000 (18:51)", "body": "July 11, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"If there were no hypothetical questions, what would this say?\" Gemini, today, you're at the halfway point of your energy cycle. The wave of energy released two weeks ago will reach its maximum strength tomorrow. Today is the time to make last minute changes in your plans, to get your house in order, and to prepare for opportunities or breakthroughs. At this point, it is your attitude, more than anything else, that will determine what will happen tomorrow. (My admirers are very low key today...) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children.\"-- Clarence Darrow The Moon is passing through Scorpio today. Currently, you're in the second week of your 28-day energy cycle. Astrologically, the Sun is the symbol for your will power. It represents your ability to make things go your way. Every year, during June 21-July 21, the Sun passes through your birth Sign of Cancer. You're \"in season.\" Generally, you're more in touch with your own feelings and needs during this period. You have better than a 50/50 chance of making things go your way. Of course, other things in your horoscope could counter-indicate this in your case. If, however, past experience shows that June 21-July 21 is usually a good time for you, plan accordingly each year. Do things you enjoy. You lose your winning edge when the Sun passes through Leo (July 22-August 21). Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"The first half of our lives is ruined by our parents, and the second half by our children.\"-- Clarence Darrow The Moon is passing through Scorpio today. Currently, you're in the second week of your 28-day energy cycle. Astrologically, the Sun is the symbol for your will power. It represents your ability to make things go your way. Every year, during June 21-July 21, the Sun passes through your birth Sign of Cancer. You're \"in season.\" Generally, you're more in touch with your own feelings and needs during this period. You have better than a 50/50 chance of making things go your way. Of course, other things in your horoscope could counter-indicate this in your case. If, however, past experience shows that June 21-July 21 is usually a good time for you, plan accordingly each year. Do things you enjoy. You lose your winning edge when the Sun passes through Leo (July 22-August 21). Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.\" - Oprah Winfrey (Currently, you're in the final days of your current 28-day energy cycle. The Moon is passing through Scorpio today.) Astrologically, the SUN is the symbol for your WILL POWER. It represents your ability to make things go your way. During June 21-July 21, the Sun passes through Cancer, a Water Sign. Sagittarius is a Fire Sign. Like Water and Fire, Cancer and Sagittarius don't interact well together. Every year, while the Sun is in Cancer, your will power is less focused. Your enthusiasm is not as great. You have to try harder and be more patient. Other things in your horoscope might compensate for this. If, however, your past experience shows that June 21-July 21 is not usually a good time for you, plan accordingly. Don't start things or do anything you can put off until the Sun passes through Leo (July 22-August 21)."}, {"response": 620, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (01:33)", "body": "July 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This should be a very happy day with family and friends for most of you Aries folks out there. Although Aries does not have a very great sense of humor, you all have a great sense of fun, and that is why so many people like you on first sight. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You didn't really expect it but a boost in income is coming your way today. A social affair with friends and family goes well, even the ones you barely get along with most of the time. Children will be extra good for you today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Have a few friends in for dinner and show off your cooking skills. Not just the women, the men too make excellent cooks, trained or not! Someone that you would rather not have as a guest shows up for dinner with a friend and you do the gracious thing. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Working for a living is not strange for you, so you may be the one asked to work on your day off. The worry you had about finances has cleared up and you now see that placing your trust in God is the only way to go. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Arguing about where to go for your evening out shows only one thing: someone is desperate for something to argue about! Early today you may feel like losing it with a coworker but you talk instead and as you draw this person out your anger turns to pity. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This will be a hard day at work as you try to catch up on some things that has become backlogged on you. Try dele- gating some of the responsibility to others and it will ease your task. Your home based business or your web page may be taking up too much of your time and the time of choice is here? LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Ever see an angel? Today is just right for it as God was never so close to your heart as now. When loving and giv- ing is so close to every ones heart an angel encounter may not seem like much of a test but look for times when you feel downright mean, that is when it is likely to happen to you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A few problems at work today but you will quickly get them taken care of. Stay out of quarrels as someone may try to get you in on their side and you have always known better than to take sides, this refusal to agree may cause a rift with a friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today may find you suffering from some kind of ailment, perhaps a sprained ankle, that keeps you from doing most of the things you usually do every day. The family pitchs in to help you cope and saves your day from being dreary. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A current love may be leading you on and this will show up today when someone lets the cat out of the bag. You are not too concerned as it only confirmed your suspicions. Today at work is not all that you have wished for but at least you managed to get the finance dept. straight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your lament today is: everyone gets a day off but me, cheer up, unless there is a change in attitude you may have quite a few days off, a good friend clues you in and you change your attitude. Friends and family draw closer to you today. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You run the chance of catching a bad cold if you do not take care of your health and keep up your vitamin regimen that you may have let slip. Don't get excited today as a friend becomes angry with someone that you hold dear; they are grown people and can work it out."}, {"response": 621, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (14:19)", "body": "July 12, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening all at once.\" The moon is passing through Sagittarius, the sign that is the opposite of Gemini. This means that you've reached the halfway point in your monthly energy cycle. For the next two weeks, you'll be releasing the physical and emotional energy that started to build up inside when your new cycle began two weeks ago. If things are going well for you now, great! You'll experience your burst of energy in good and positive ways. If you're not doing well now, don't make it worse by trying to force things to happen. Notice how you're tempted to project the cause of your frustration and unhappiness out onto those around you. Individuals with whom you are at odds now are mirroring back to you something you cannot see in yourself. During these next two weeks, follow up on and finish what you started two weeks ago. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"The best inheritance a parent can give to his children is a few minutes of time each day.\"-- M. Grundler You're currently ending the second week of your energy cycle.Today, the Moon is in Sagittarius, a somewhat extravagant, flamboyant Sign with which Cancer usually can't get along without making a lot of adjustments. Today, little things will mean a lot more than usual. The best way to get the most mileage out of your time today is to put your nose to the grindstone and work hard. Mind your own business today and you can avoid the petty ego conflicts and unsettling work conditions you usually experience at this time each month. Don't let emotional stress aggravate any health concern. Devote some time today to improve your health or nutrition. Exercise. See a health professional. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.\" - Dalai Lama The Moon is passing through the Sign of Sagittarius. This means that today you're beginning a new four-week energy cycle. It's time for your body, soul and mind to go through their monthly RECHARGING process. The little kid in you - the you who wants to feel enthusiastic and excited about something - will be trying hard to get your attention today. Listen to your FEELINGS. The way you relate with others reflects how you're relating to the little kid in yourself. If you don't feel very energetic today, it's because you're recharging. Go slow. Keep a low profile. Don't push yourself. You need the time and space it takes for your battery to recharge. You're due to feel the first burst of your new energy one week from now, on July 19."}, {"response": 622, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (18:41)", "body": "July 12, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're going to have to make a decision today about finances. Don't be influenced by others' thoughts. Take this new opportunity in front of you. It's going to be very rewarding to both your mind and your wallet. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The sun is shining on you and you're finally getting credit for what you've done. People are noticing your dedication to making sure the project is perfect. Accept compliments with grace - you deserve them! Call your family to tell them the happy news - they've been pulling for you all along. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra While you have an opportunity to enter in a new partnership, be cautious. Read the fine print of any agreement that is presented to you. If you still sign on the dotted line, at least you'll know exactly what you're getting yourself into. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Attention from a Libra today will surprise you. While you haven't been able to figure out whether your relationship is platonic or turning romantic, you'll get a clear sign today. Work on getting to know each other better, this could be a significant relationship in your life."}, {"response": 623, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (20:32)", "body": "what was supposed to happen today? somebody came by to install a security system into my home. was that it?"}, {"response": 624, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (22:41)", "body": "Nuthin happened here that was not on my computer...."}, {"response": 625, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 12, 2000 (22:52)", "body": "July 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) God gives you knowledge and he also gives the faithful their own measure of success in this physical world. Study the bible to find answers for your questions and you will be laying the found- ation for a better life filled with love and faith. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) If you are single, today you will find a new lover in your life and this is the one person you will grow to love and trust enough to tie the knot of matrimony with. If you are married then you and your spouse will experience a new closeness. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The inability to make up your mind today may work against you as a certain someone is getting tired of waiting for a positive move from you. If you get \"gunshy\" at this point in time you will miss out on a lot of love and happiness in your life. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Watch out for your will power today as you could wind up over- indulging in alcohol and get into some big trouble because of it. Avoid parties today and you will be able to control those urges. Help a friend paint his house today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This should be a day that will see you being lucky in love as the person of your dreams lets you know that the feeling is mutual. Today, work is promising good things for you in the way of raises or recognition. Friends are quick to offer help whether or not you even need it. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A tense day at home at home could be yours if you do not learn to give a little and compromise on the larger issues. Children may be more apt of getting into trouble but with love you guide them out of it. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) An opportunity for a new romance today but don't fall into the trap if you are married as it could be very bad for you. Your home based business takes a giant step forward as you add more facets to the jewel. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may opt to let a relationship die today and go on looking for something more permanent in your life...let it go as friends. This will be a day filled with upsets on many fronts but if you are calm, and collected you will be able to weather the storms. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A child may have a slight injury today but don't worry, it will not be serious or disfiguring. An Angel on your shoulder today will keep you safe from harm as they will be sticking close at hand to protect you and yours. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The firm where you have security or a new and upcoming enter- prise that you will be able to advance in quickly and get high- er pay at the get-go makes this the day you must choose. Don't let outsiders play a role in this. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your business sense is at an all time high today and under- handed people will find it hard to get over on you. You will find the major decisions going in your corner for a change. This is basically a good day for you and your finances. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today you exude confidence on the job and in your personal relationships with others. New Business ideas will be found when you finally learn to relax and just let the force flow through you. You are highly psychic and may not yet know it."}, {"response": 626, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jul 13, 2000 (18:12)", "body": "what? and where was he? (gemini)"}, {"response": 627, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 13, 2000 (20:08)", "body": "july 13 Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"You white people are so strange. We think it is very primitive for a child to have only two parents.\" Australian Aborigine Elder (The Moon is in Sagittarius. You're ending the first half of your 28-day energy cycle.) Today, let's catch up on what the planet Venus is doing in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the 'magnetic,' pleasure-loving and profit-seeking side of your personality. The function of your Venus side is to attract to you whatever your heart desires. From June 16 till yesterday, July 12, Venus was passing through Cancer. Hey, that's your Sign. This means that, back then, your chances for attracting what you loved and desired were better than 50/50. The opposite will be true during July 13-August 5 while Venus passes through Leo. You won't have your edge. Luck will be less on your side. But, don't feel bad, Cancer! Your charm will return during August 6-30 when Venus passes through Virgo, an Earth Sign that helps Cancer get it together. Between now and August 5, don't waste your time, money, or energy on people or things that you really don't value. And, don't use or confuse money for love. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"Eve was framed.\" Yesterday, you entered the third week of your 28-day energy cycle. The moon is in Sagittarius. Today, let's catch up on what Venus is up to in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the \"magnetic\" side of your personality. It's your pleasure-loving and profit-seeking side. Whether you call it \"Lady Luck,\" your \"charisma\" or your \"wits,\" the function of your Venus side is to attract to you the things you love and desire. From June 16 'til yesterday, Venus was passing through Cancer, a sign that Geminis find it hard to get a laugh from. Back then, your charm wasn't working. Your timing was bad. Your chances for attracting what you wanted were less than 50/50. Your wait is over, Gemini. Today, your luck is due to change. From July 13 to August 5, you'll have your edge again. Venus will be passing through Leo. You'll regain your charm and wit. You'll get a better return on the song and dance routines you've got to go through to get you what you want. (Watchout world! Here I come again )"}, {"response": 628, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 13, 2000 (20:22)", "body": "July 13, Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"He who does not bellow the truth when he knows the truth makes himself the accomplice of liars and forgers.\" - Charles Peguy Today, let's catch up on what Venus is doing in your horoscope. Venus symbolizes the \"magnetic\" side of your personality. It's your people-loving and pleasure-seeking side. Whether you call it your \"lady luck\" or \"charisma,\" the function of your Venus side is to attract the things you love and desire. From June 16 until yesterday, July 12, Venus was passing through Cancer, a Sign that is difficult for Sagittarians to understand. Back then, your charm wasn't working. Your chances for attracting what you wanted were less than 50/50. Today, however, your luck is due to change. From July 13 to August 5, you'll have your edge again. Venus will be passing through Leo. Your charm and wit are back. You'll get a better return on the time, money, and energy you spend to get you what you want. Try not to go overboard."}, {"response": 629, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jul 13, 2000 (21:15)", "body": "oh boy!!!"}, {"response": 630, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (02:24)", "body": "June 14, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Ignore a 'good' deal that comes your way about today as it is not good and not for you. This is a good day to keep your head down and not take any chances with your finances. Try wearing some clear blues or greens to keep down your hot temper today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A creative idea will get you off and running with the best idea you have ever had. Working out the details and the designs will get you well on your way to realizing your dream. Get as many people involved as you can, they will be a big help to you. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you will see things and situations going your way for a change. Your increase in personal magnetism will play a big role and it makes people want to be near you. Don't let all the attention go to your head because acting egotistical is the quickest way to turn them off. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A new love interest will enter your life at this time and you find this person extremely attractive. If you are married this could spell the end to your home and family if you pursue the opportunity; steer clear of this pitfall. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today you spend most of your time on your 'brain child' getting all the bugs and glitches ironed out; by days end you should have everything purring along. The family will understand your 'need for speed' and will give you all the space and privacy you require. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you find yourself as the 'fair haired child' and can do absolutely no wrong; you will appear to have the midas touch but don't let it make you over confident and reckless for there is where the losses could filter back in and your luck go out the window. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you can talk to an elderly relative to seek inner strength and self control. If not a relative, then seek counseling by a professional. Others will find this an uneventful day, but now and then we need the peace and quiet of an unexcited world to get our head on straight. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Work goes well for you today and you will soon see a raise in pay and position coming your way. If you have not replanted the house plants, this would be a good day to do this as you will have more luck with growing things than you normally do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your work day should go smoothly with no big problems to plague you. You find inspiration in littlethings today and your whole attitude makes you a good friend and a joy to be around. Don't lose this attitude as those around you are in need of the balm of your personality. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are more of the leader than the one you have been following and you should be aware that to keep it up could be detrimental to your health and freedom. This is a good day to make plans for the rest of your life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today Your plans will be changed but you will find that you really are happy to go along with the others' plans instead. Just relax and roll with the flow. Play your cards right and loads of good things are yours today. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Be aware that a person you used to know has not changed so it is best if you keep your distance! Let others run interference for you as you make, and keep, several social engagements that will keep you seperated."}, {"response": 631, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (06:23)", "body": "(Oh dear, I'd better watch out. Stay offline or something ..... *grin*. Marcia, cover my back....need a minder)"}, {"response": 632, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (13:32)", "body": "Me? Cover yours? I thought you were going to keep ME out of trouble!!! July 14, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"The longest sentence known to man: 'I do.'\" You're currently in the third week of your energy cycle. Today, the moon is in Capricorn, a serious, work-oriented sign that is usually no fun for Gemini. When the moon passes through Capricorn each month, something comes over you. For some strange reason, you're drawn to intense, powerful people who have a strong effect on you. It may be only a momentary thing. Sometimes it will be more intense. Be aware that your emotional and sexual needs are demanding more attention than usual now. Financial issues also arise at this time. It's time to get your debts in order. Today is also a good time to work on self-healing efforts, whether your concern is physical, emotional, or spiritual. Have a healing experience! (Oh yes, strong and powerful men especially - mentally!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"I don't visit my parents often because Delta Airlines won't wait in the yard while I run in.\"-- Margaret Smith The Moon is passing through Capricorn, the Sign that is the opposite of Cancer. This means you've reached the halfway point in your monthly energy cycle. For the next two weeks, you'll be releasing the physical and emotional energy that started to build up inside you when your new cycle began two weeks ago. If things are going well for you now, great! You'll experience your burst of energy in good and positive ways. If you're not doing well now, don't make it worse by trying to force things to happen. Notice how you're tempted to project the cause of your frustration and unhappiness out onto people around you. Individuals with whom you are at odds now are mirroring back to you something you cannot see in yourself. What is it within yourself that you feel too afraid of or too guilty about to express openly and outwardly? During these next two weeks, follow up on and finish what you started two weeks ago. (Talk to me!) Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Virgo Quote Of The Day: \"Service ... Giving what you don't have to give. Giving when you don't need to give. Giving because you want to give.\" - Damien Hess Today the Moon is passing through Capricorn, an Earth Sign that is very much like Virgo. Normally, this is a pleasant time for you. You're in the second week of the cycle you began on July 5. At this stage of your monthly cycle, the relationship between you and the little kid in you is usually pretty good. You're able to relate to people more easily now. You feel better about yourself than you were feeling three or four days ago. Your efforts to make things happen will meet with less resistance now. Obviously this is a good time for furthering your cause. Your relations with the opposite sex are better now. Your energy level is due to reach its peak in our or five days. Take advantage of every opportunity to create a peak experience for yourself. (for a very special man, all I can say is \"oh, yes!\") Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Capricorn Quote Of The Day: \"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.\"--Reggie Leach The moon is passing through the sign of Capricorn. This means that today you're beginning a new 4-week energy cycle. It's time for your body, soul, and mind to go through their monthly RECHARGING process. The little kid in you--the 'you' who wants to be recognized and acknowledged--will be trying hard to get your attention today. Listen. The way you relate with others reflects how you're relating to the little kid in yourself. If you don't feel very energetic today, it's because you're recharging. Go slow. Keep a low profile. Don't push yourself. You need the time and space it takes for your battery to recharge. You're due to feel the first burst of your new energy one week from today. (for another special guy...) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education. - G.B. Shaw (You're still in the first week of your new energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Capricorn, a serious, work-oriented Sign with which Sagittarius is usually out of sync. When the Moon passes through Capricorn each month, pay serious attention to money concerns. Know where you stand with your monthly budget. Balance your checkbook. Pay your bills. Bring your accounts up to date. Put a lid on your spending. And, be alert to opportunities to pick up extra cash. (and for the resident Sagittarius...)"}, {"response": 633, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (18:30)", "body": "oh no, both my predictions came true (gemini). scary!"}, {"response": 634, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Jul 14, 2000 (18:49)", "body": "I got some serious work done today and piad some bills. Putting a lid on spending is hard but more necessary than ever with the focus on home fixup that I'm doing right now."}, {"response": 635, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (01:29)", "body": "July 15, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"A day without sunshine is like, well, night.\" You're in the third week of your 28-day energy cycle. Today, the moon is in the sign of Capricorn. Let's see what Mars is currently doing in your horoscope. Whether you're male or female, the planet Mars symbolizes the assertive, aggressive and \"masculine\" side of your personality. On the average, Mars passes through one sign of the zodiac every six weeks. During the six-week period of June 16-July 31, Mars will be passing through Cancer, a sign that does not harmonize well with Gemini. This means that between now and August 1, people won't be as willing to buy your act and do your bidding. Whatever you try to do between now and August 1 might require more courage, confidence, and motivation than you can muster. If you can't wait 'til August 1 to do your thing, Gemini, then do your best to put some class and style into your act. (*sigh* This is the first time I heard I did not get on with Cancers...) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Capricorn Quote Of The Day: \"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.\"--Thomas Edison Yesterday you started a new 28 day energy cycle, Capricorn. Today, the moon is still in Capricorn. Your recharging process is still going on. You'll feel a bit more confident about putting yourself forward today. You're due to feel more outgoing, more like being around people. It's a good time to think about revamping your wardrobe or doing something about your hair. Pay more attention to your general appearance and manners now. Dress in colors that make you feel energetic. Do whatever will help to enhance the impression you're trying to make. Private folks like Capricorns are more outgoing every month when the moon passes through their own sign. (if this is true, why did I not hear from him today???) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"We live in an age when pizza gets to your home before the police.\"-- Jeff Marder You've recently begun the third week of your energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in Capricorn, the Sign that is the equal and opposite of Cancer. It's your \"Shadow Sign.\" People you look to for a feeling of security or support are more important to you now than usual. This is the time for you to have a sharing experience to improve your personal connections. Today, pay special attention to your mate, partner or someone with whom you have a close intimate or business relationship. From your side of the relationship, do whatever you can to create a win-win situation for both of you. If you meet each other's emotional needs now, a new closeness may arise. Have a clearing session. Some unspoken conflicts may need airing. (wish it were last year.....) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"The more I study religions the more I am convinced that man never worshiped anything but himself.\" - Sir Richard F. Burton (You're still in the first week of your 28-day energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in the Sign of Capricorn.) Sagittarians are supposed to be philosophical. Today's a good day to philosophize about your values. What do you value more than anything else? What is it that makes your life worth living? One thing that is extremely important for Sagittarians is to believe that life has a meaning and purpose. Today, be grateful for all the people in your life who make it possible for you to believe in yourself. Get religious about following your own bliss. There's a Full Moon tomorrow. Watch out for the \"loonies.\" Maybe Spring is just tired of me...."}, {"response": 636, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (01:31)", "body": "July 15, 2000 - for two special people: Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Libra Quote of the Day: \"One must marry one's feelings to one's beliefs and ideas. That is probably the only way to achieve a measure of harmony in one's life.\" Etty Hilsum (You've just begun the second week of your energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Capricorn, a serious, private Sign that conflicts with friendly sociable Libra. When the Moon passes through Capricorn each month, it would be good for you to pay more attention to your diet and to your living space. If you haven't been eating right lately, promise yourself today that you'll do better. Have you been neglecting your home or apartment? Put some energy into making your home a warm, nurturing, clean place to be. If you feel like it, do some re-decorating. Does your living space seem drab or boring? Rearrange your furniture. Do some serious cleaning. It's a good time of the month for you to renew family ties. Call home just to say \"Hi\" and \"How Are You?\" Fix your favorite meal and invite people you care about to come and share it with you. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Virgo Quote Of The Day: \"The service you do for others is the rent you pay for the time you spend on earth.\" - Mohammed Ali You're currently in the second week of your energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in Capricorn, a serious, hardworking Earth Sign, just like Virgo. Each month, when the Moon passes through Capricorn, it's time for you to let the little kid inside you out to play and have some fun. Today is Saturday, so take a break. Do something pleasurable, romantic or creative. Do something you really love to do. It's a good time to work up a sweat and give your heart some good exercise. Make it a point to schedule some time for your favorite leisurely activities or hobbies. Today, try not to get so wrapped up in your own feelings that you become unaware of the feelings of people around you."}, {"response": 637, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (15:26)", "body": "July 15, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your challenge is to develop and project confidence in order to generate confidence in you by others. You are not owed cooperation; people must be given reasons to depart from their intentions for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You're challenged to be generous without depleting your reserves. You're challenged to make improvements in your living space without spending everything. Be sure you have enough for an emergency. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your desire to get along with people needs to be balanced with good sense. Don't allow undesirable people to come in and ruin your day. Filter them out and seek the kind of people you want in your life. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Guard against intellectual arrogance today. You're certain you're right, but if so it ought to be easy to demonstrate it. Expect to have to debate your position, and avoid pushing your opinion through. LEO (July 23-August 22): Your challenge is finding the right balance of personal responsibility and delegation of respons- ibility. You'll most likely work out these issues successfully in your circle of good friends. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): You're in a position where com- plete honesty would be counter-productive. You're often at the dividing line between omitting information and lying. Be mind- ful of whether harm comes from what you'd say. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): This is an ideal day for reach- ing to people who share your spiritual interests. If you don't make this effort, less desirable people appear to fill the void in your relationships. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): You need to enhance your fin- ancial standing. A sound philosophy of money and knowledge of the laws of economics is your best guard against mistakes. Read the book \"The Richest Man in Babylon\" by Clason. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): This is a great day for learning how to look beyond your selfish interests and forge relationships based on shared ideals. You gain by working in concert with like-minded activists. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Your relations with people today tend to be marred by dominance games. You should be seek- ing to help and serve instead of trying to manipulate or force people into doing what you want. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Your better nature shines out today. Your challenge is to assist without squelching initiative, to show a better way without making people feel inadequate. Your desire to build and improve is genuine. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Trying to improve your standing and importance results in unease among those around you. You're unhappy with your situation, but don't make people nervous in the process of getting ahead."}, {"response": 638, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Jul 15, 2000 (21:45)", "body": "gemini: this is so true. i've had to learn the hard way."}, {"response": 639, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul 16, 2000 (00:08)", "body": "Yup, Wolfie...took me longer than you...and I still have one - a really BIG one..."}, {"response": 640, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul 16, 2000 (15:11)", "body": "July 16, 2000 Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Virgo Quote Of The Day: \"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve it through not dying.\" - Woody Allen Currently, you're in the second week of your 28-day energy cycle. The Moon is full today, in the Sign of Capricorn. That's good for you, Virgo. Astrologically, the Sun is the symbol for your will power. It represents your ability to make things go your way. Every year, during June 21-July 21, the Sun passes through Cancer, a Water Sign that modulates well with Virgo, an Earth Sign. Water nurtures Earth. Generally, when the Sun passes through Cancer you're more in harmony with nature. You have a better sense of self-control. You have better than a 50/50 chance of things going your way. Of course, other things in your horoscope could counter-indicate this in your case. If, however, past experience shows that June 21-July 21 is usually a good time for you, plan accordingly each year. Do things you enjoy. You lose your winning edge when the Sun passes through Leo (July 22-August 21). Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home.\"--Bill Cosby You're now in the third week of your 28-day energy cycle. The Moon is full today, in the Sign of Capricorn. Watch out for the loonies! Whether you're male or female, the planet Mars symbolizes the assertive, aggressive and 'masculine' side of your personality. On the average, Mars passes through one Sign of the Zodiac every six weeks. During the six-week period of June 16-July 31, Mars will be passing through your Sign of Cancer. This means that your overall sense of courage, confidence and motivation are due to be stronger than usual during that period. If you've been wanting to do something to improve your self esteem, or that requires a lot of will power or physical energy, try to do it before August 1. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.\" The moon is full today, in the sign of Capricorn. Watch out for \"loonies\"! Gemini, your current energy cycle peaked two days ago. The wave of energy you experienced then has still not subsided. Today, during the full moon, your emotions will be more intense than usual. You can tell by the way people react to you. You may be drawn to certain types of people you normally wouldn't approach. You're experiencing feelings and moods very differently from your normal self. What was going on with you two days ago? Are you just now feeling what was too deep or strong for you to feel back then? If you're feeling strange or confused, talk to a close friend or anybody you can totally trust. Get it off your chest! Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"I am determined that my children shall be brought up in their father's religion, if they can find out what it is.\" - Charles Lamb (You're currently in the first week of your 28-day energy cycle. Today, the Moon is FULL in the Sign of Capricorn.) Sagittarius, each Sign of the Zodiac receives both a gift and a challenge from the Sign that follows it. Sagittarius is followed by Capricorn (12/22-1/20). The Capricorns in your life teach you the value of self-discipline and self-reliance. They challenge you to put your money where your mouth is. Today, while the Moon is FULL, be grateful for everyone in your life who has helped you overcome your limitations. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Capricorn Quote Of The Day: \"There is only one success--to be able to spend your life in your own way.\"--Christopher Morley Today the Moon is FULL and in your sign, Capricorn. It's a good day to get your house in order. Whether you're male or female, the planet MARS symbolizes the assertive, aggressive and \"masculine\" side of your personality. On the average, Mars passes through one sign of the zodiac every SIX weeks. During the six-week period of June 16-July 31, Mars will be passing through Cancer, the sign that is the equal and opposite of Capricorn. This means that your overall sense of courage, confidence and motivation are due to be stronger than usual during this period. If you've been wanting to do something that requires a lot of will power or physical energy, try to do it before August 1. Today, during the full moon, do something you've been putting off for far too long."}, {"response": 641, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul 16, 2000 (15:57)", "body": "July 16, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Don't you hate it when someone drops the ball? You're going to have to go back to the drawing board and figure out Plan B. You might have to reschedule a meeting but that's okay, it's been too hectic of a day and everyone needs a rest. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The end of this chapter in your life will bring a sense of balance to you now. Even though you are frustrated that the new opportunity in your life hasn't started yet, there are those working for you \"behind the scenes\" to make sure you are on your way down a new path. Be patient, your friends are trying to coordinate to your benefit. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're still trying to figure out what your role is in your current job. As frustrating as this may be, you can't work out all your requirements in one day. Take the opportunity to unwind with friends. You can't tie up all loose ends today so leave it at the office and treat yourself to a night out on the town. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Even in chaos, you have everything under control. There is a change in your work environment but it will work out okay. While things may seem to be unsure right now, keep you cool and ride the wave. The storm will calm eventually."}, {"response": 642, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Jul 16, 2000 (19:58)", "body": "gemini: boy do i know what was going on two days ago!"}, {"response": 643, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul 16, 2000 (20:29)", "body": "*grin* ...so do I..."}, {"response": 644, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul 17, 2000 (01:52)", "body": "July 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Using your natural abilities to think in depth will help you in your negotiations early today. Unexpected surprises from the strangest sources could be yours so don't be surprised at anything. Being a progressive thinker serves you well all day in business. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Smile today even if your heart is not in it! Sometimes we can even fool ourselves just long enough to get over a situation involving wounded pride before we know it has happened. Children are outstanding today and you are so proud of them you throw a small celebration in their honor. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a busy day for you as you can barely catch your breath between jobs. Don't let yourself get overtired, take a break even if you must insist on it. Domestic problems may be over tonight as the light suddenly dawns and you come up with an inspired compromise. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is exceptionally good for everything connected with your job interests, everything from finding a new job to obtaining a higher position where you are. Be especiall7y careful that you do not let a coworker draw you into a personal quarrel, the middle is not the place you want to be, anytime. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone will find it next to impossible to get something over on you today as you have the ability that your insights gives you to see right to the heart of the matter and the motivation behind it. Trust your instincts today, they are right on track. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is a very important day for you regarding career interests and metal pursuits. Your ideas are clicking today and it seems you can do no wrong! Enjoy yourself as days like this are few and far between for everyone. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A particularly ticklish family matter may be upsetting you and you almost let it interfere with your work. Luckily you catch your attitude in time and change it. Best to keep smiling until you finish out the day, then you can give your problem mental house room. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) In financial dealings today you are a shrewd thinker and you are one step ahead all the way in the negotiations. A major move may be on your mind today and there is not enough hours in the day to take care of everything yourself; why not dele- gate the jobs? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today you get a wake up call when someone you care about accuses you of trying to manipulate them. After thinking it over you find that you were indeed trying to do this but only for this persons own good. Don't forget that we all must make our own mis- takes and learn by them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) An old song you hear may bring back some bittersweet memories but you should not dwell on them and become depressed, as this is old news and it is the future that you are moving into with your new love beside you. Be sure to leave out the emotional baggage around your new love. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Shopping for that new computer will be a lot of fun for you today as you get to see all the new innovations since you last purchased one. Some of you may find a very good buy on the remanufactured ones offered by a lot of computer stores. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Party plans with friends and loved ones are happily accented today and you spend most of the day in feverish preparation, something you enjoy doing. The children are overdue for a visit to Grandmas house and this would be a perfect time for that overnight stay."}, {"response": 645, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (00:04)", "body": "July 18, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) (Apr. 20- may 20) Behind the scenes developments work for you for a change to help you advance in your career. The time you devote to an unfinished project will be time well spent as this could mean a source of extra income for you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your devil may care grin and easy manner will endear people to you todays a you spread a little sunshine around your acquain- tances. Gadding about can and is a lot of fun but don't let your work suffer as a consequence. Take the family out for fish and chips tonight. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Interaction between your at home enterprise and your at work job will naturally come about as a consequence of thing you must do to one that corresponds to the other. Your house may be on the market and if so, you should meet with a serious buyer and get the binder. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This would be a good time to enlist the services of an agent but be sure you have checked this firm or person out thoroughly before signing anything at all. Domestic tranquility reigns supreme throughout the day and night. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You and the spouse may spend the day working on your vacation plans and having fun doing it. Watch out that you do not try to turn it into a 'busmans holiday' and take your work with you, this would not sit well with the family and you would miss out on creating good memories. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Business interests look so good today that your goals are so close that you can almost reach out and grab them. Company that drops by in the evening is more than welcome as you decide to make a small party out of it and everyone enjoys themselves. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your creative work is right on the money today but you should avoid any extra spending for electronics that you can live without at this point in time. It is also a great day to go out and enjoy some pleasurable pursuits with the family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Brainstorming today could bring you so very good moneymaking ideas. Moneymaking ideas are really worthless if you never use them so consider putting at least one to good use. This is an excellent day to shop for computers or other electronics. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Higher learning captures your attention today as your ambitions are bigger than your skills, and since you realize this you go all out to locate the right course of study for you. Today, you can charm the birds right out of the trees so be careful how you use this gift. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Talking with higher ups and peers today show you the path to greatness, at least the road to success. Following advice you gleaned today you determined to put it to good use on your behalf. Love is a possibility for today. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Getting together with friends is highly favored today but don't use this as an excuse to show off a new purchase or brag about new clothes, you don't have to say anything, they will notice. Try not to get into confrontations today."}, {"response": 646, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (00:05)", "body": "July 18, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A Gemini from your past is going to come back into your life. While you might be wary of her motives, she just wants to put some closure on a problem you never resolved. Take it for what it's worth and don't try to rekindle the relationship - you've grown out of it. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A letter from a Capricorn will bring you good news. Even though you haven't always gotten along with this person, he realizes your great organizational skills and will present you with a new opportunity that will challenge your skills. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Partnerships will be difficult today. Your ideas don't seem to be communicated clearly and there is a lot of onfusion about your position. You may not win the battle but you've laid the groundwork for the war. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces The dust has settled and you're still rattled. Unwind tonight - listen to some calming music. You need to put this situation in the past. You've handled yourself well and you'll be recognized for your poise in this situation."}, {"response": 647, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (00:12)", "body": "July 17, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.\" You're currently in the third week of your 28-day energy cycle. Today the moon is passing through Aquarius, a friendly sign, just like Gemini. Your energy was at high tide 4-5 days ago. It's time for you to take a breather. In general, it will be easier for you to relate to people now. It won't require as much energy to get things done. This is a good time to act in your own best interests. Your thinking and your feeling sides are in closer harmony now. Your final burst of energy in this current cycle takes place when you enter week four in two days. Do everything you can to see to it that you start the last week of your cycle with a bang instead of a whimper. (this was one remarkable day from one end to the other and did I ever relate!) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.\"-- John Howard Payne You're currently in the third week of your energy cycle. Today, the Moon is in Aquarius, an unconventional, 'modern' or progressive Sign that is usually difficult for Cancer to handle. When the Moon passes through Aquarius each month, something comes over you. For some strange reason, you're drawn to intense, powerful people who have a strong effect on you. It may be only a momentary thing. Sometimes it will be more intense. Be aware that your emotional and sexual needs are demanding more attention than usual now. Financial issues also arise at this time. It's time to get your debts in order. Today is also a good time to work on self-healing efforts, whether your concern is physical, emotional, or spiritual. Have a healing experience! (Wish I could help...) Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"I won't take my religion from any man who never works except with his mouth.\" - Carl Sandburg The Moon is passing through Aquarius, a Sign that is congenial with Sagittarius. This means that today it will be easier for you to be \"in the zone\" as you do your work and deal with others. You're still in the first week of your new energy cycle. Tell yourself what you want to accomplish between now and August 8. Your energy is still building. Get ready for the first burst of your new energy two days from now, on July 19. Do something constructive today. Take advantage of any opportunity that's staring you in the face. In general, the Stars are right for things to go your way today. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Leo Quote of the Day: \"Whatever you are, be a good one.\" - Abraham Lincoln (Tomorrow, your wave of energy is due to be at high tide. Today the Moon is FULL, in the Sign of Capricorn. Today and tomorrow are pretty emotional times for you!) Whether you're male or female, the planet MARS symbolizes the assertive, \"masculine\" side of your personality. Mars passes through one Sign of the Zodiac every SIX weeks. During June 16-July 31, Mars will be passing through Cancer: a Water Sign that does not harmonize well with Fire Sign Leo. Between now and August 1, people won't be as willing to buy your act and do your bidding. Don't push the river! When Mars enters Leo on August 1, the ball will be back in your court. Until then, facing challenges and doing the tough stuff will require more courage, confidence and motivation than you can muster. If you can't wait until August 1 to do your thing, Leo, then do your best to put some class and style into your act."}, {"response": 648, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (02:51)", "body": "(that was WIERDLY accurate - thanks for being there...)"}, {"response": 649, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (21:14)", "body": "July 18, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day--\"Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?\" Currently, you're still in the third week of your energy cycle. Today, the moon is in Aquarius, a mental, friendly air sign, just like Gemini. It's time for a reality check. Are you bored? Do you know where your life is headed? Did you look forward to coming to work today? Today's the day to get away from the ordinary. Do something unusual today. Take a short trip. Read a book, attend a lecture, see a movie, or watch a TV documentary that gives you a new perspective on current concerns. Be with people who encourage and inspire you. Take time out today to ask yourself: \"What is the meaning and purpose of my life?\" Believe in yourself. (That is why I was online all day...) Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.\"-- Thomas Jefferson The Moon is in Aquarius today. Cancer, your current 28-day energy cycle reached its peak intensity a few days ago (July 14 --15). Don't be surprised if you're having some strong feelings today about sex, money, or joint possessions. You're in a space where you're sensitive about getting or protecting what you feel is rightfully yours. These may be old feelings you haven't yet resolved or feelings about events that occurred only recently. In any case, they're your feelings. If you're feeling envy, resentment or jealousy, write the offending party a letter. Say exactly what you feel and think, then burn it and flush the ashes down the sink. It's not a question of getting even. This is about your self-worth! (Uncanny, huh?!) Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Leo Quote of the Day: \"It's never too late to have a happy childhood.\" - Anonymous (You've recently begun the third week of your energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Aquarius, the Sign that is the equal and opposite of Leo. It's your \"Shadow Sign.\" People you look to for a feeling of security or support are more important to you now than usual. This is the time for you to deal with your freedom vs. closeness dilemma. You're due to have some sharing experiences. Let's hope they help to put more fun and life in your close, personal relationships. Today, pay special attention to your mate, partner, or someone with whom you have a close intimate or business relationship. From your side of the relationship, do whatever you can to create a win-win situation for both of you. If you meet each other's emotional needs now, a new closeness may arise. Have a clearing session. Some unspoken conflicts may need airing. (Oh heavens....I know a Leo - unmarried - oh my...) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Capricorn Quote Of The Day: \"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.\"--Winston Churchill You're still in the first week of your current 28-day energy cycle, Capricorn. Today, the moon is in the sign of Aquarius. Capricorn, today's a good day to reflect on your hopes, dreams, and wishes. What kind of a future do you envision for yourself? What do you value? What makes your life worth living? One thing that is extremely important for all Capricorns is to have a sense of accomplishment. Today, be grateful for all the people in your life who have helped you overcome your limits. Promise yourself that you'll keep on keeping on 'til you reach the top of your mountain. Remember, climbing a mountain is tough, but when you reach the top, the view is great. (Oh my...one of these too.......sigh) Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Virgo Quote Of The Day: \"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and doesn't stop until you get to the office.\" - Robert FrostM Today the Moon is passing through Aquarius. Whether you're male or female, the planet Mars symbolizes the assertive, aggressive and \"masculine\" side of your personality. On the average, Mars passes through one Sign of the Zodiac every six weeks. During the six-week period of June 16-July 31, Mars will be passing through Cancer, a Water Sign that harmonizes well with Virgo, an Earth Sign . This means that your overall sense of courage, confidence and motivation are due to be stronger than usual during that six-week period. If you've wanted to do something that requires a lot of willpower or physical energy, try to do it before August 1. (and especially one of these. YESSSS!)"}, {"response": 650, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jul 18, 2000 (21:15)", "body": "for Terry and all those other early December babies: Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"Science may have found a cure for most evils; but is has found no remedy for the worst of them all - the apathy of human beings.\" - Helen Keller (You're currently ending the first week of your energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Aquarius, a friendly, definitely different Sign that's usually sympatico with Sagittarius. When the Moon passes through Aquarius each month, it's usually a busy time for you. Generally, it's a good time for making connections and catching up on your communications. Be sure to check your e-mail and phone calls. It's a time for giving or attending talks, presentations, etc. Today's a good day to get in touch with your relatives or neighbors and catch up on the gossip."}, {"response": 651, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (00:13)", "body": "July 19, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Keep the lid on your emotions today as a bad attitude could lose a lot for you that you don't want lost. Stay out of other peoples fights even if you do feel like standing up for the underdog. On the plus side, the day could be very lucky for you financially. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Being skeptical of rumors is usually a good thing but today you may find that this one carries more truth than you are prepared for. This is a good day to visit the ill, take the family pet to the vet, and even start your christmas savings account, if you haven't already. , GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You may find that after thinking things over, you are in total agreement with the ideas of a working partner. Domestic affairs may be a trifle unsettled today but nothing too world shaking. Mainly, you should pay attention when someone is talking to you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You could have a problem communicating with key people today and that will tend to slow down your projects and productivity. Later in the day you finally gain access to the right people and get your immediate goals accomplished. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don't let things slide today, either at home or at work as to do so will only make work for you later when you have even less time to get it finished. Others will feel a tendency to just chuck everything and go fishing, don't succumb to the temptation. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Take no risks today with your financial worth, there is a good chance of loss if you make a bad decision, and the good one will be awful hard to discern. Wait until another day to handle these affairs, even if you must put someone off in the process. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Be careful if you order something expensive from a mail order catalog, check out the company if it is not well known or you could wind up losing your money or getting an inferior product, especially electronics. Romance reigns today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Talk with people today that are in the type of business that you are thinking about getting into; you could pick up more real information that way than you will ever find in how to books. Check out financial arrangements that you have in the works. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) There are deceptive trends in the air today so be careful of money and financial arrangements that you are making. Do not take any unnecessary risks, such as gambling or unsecured loans to others. Stay cool in the area of romance, keep the commitments for another time. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Researchers will find that the extra knowledge they glean today will help them immensely and facilitate a quick breakthrough in their projects. Others will find that avoiding moneymaking schemes and keeping their feet on the ground will be beneficial to them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Delays, mixups, and misunderstandings will be the norm at work today but you manage to get through it unscathed. Take the evening to relax and have some fun with friends or family while you quiet your nerves for another go at it tomorrow. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Out of town invitations leave you cold today as you still have not forgiven the person who is asking. Unforgiveness will damage everything from your subconscious to your long term health, now isn't that a good enough reason to let go of your anger at this person by forgiving them?"}, {"response": 652, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (00:40)", "body": "July 19, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn All that spending you've been doing lately is going to come back to haunt you. Balance your checkbook so you won't go into the negative. Buckle down for a while so you can save up some cash for a wise investment opportunity coming your way. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Why are you agonizing over the future at your job? While you have no control over this, you're still upset over what could be. Keep focused on your work. This would be a good time to present any cost saving or time saving systems you have thought about. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra An idea you may not want to happen is about to be set into motion. There's nothing you can do to change this. Have you been talking to your spirit guides about this? You need to take the high road here or you're going to look like you're being petty. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today is a great day for meetings. Your negotiating skills are right on so get those important people together today. Make sure to have all the documents you need to back up your statements and this will get done a lot quicker."}, {"response": 653, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (01:54)", "body": "July 19, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Very Deep Thought of the Day--\"I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges?\" The moon is passing through Pisces, a sign that is very confusing for Geminis. You're in the fourth and final week of the energy cycle you started back on June 29. You've reached your last turning point of this cycle. You're due to experience one last burst of the physical and emotional energy you've been releasing for the past week. Your goal or intention for your current energy cycle is now going through its final test. If things are going your way today, you'll be free to experience your burst of physical and emotional energy any way you please. If things aren't going your way, don't be hard on yourself. Ask the little kid in you for forgiveness if you haven't been a good parent lately. Don't give up on yourself. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Leo Quote of the Day: \"No one can build his security upon the nobleness of another person.\" - Willa Cather (You're currently in the third week of your energy cycle.) Today, the Moon is in Pisces, a very sensitive, introverted Sign that is usually difficult for Leo to handle. When the Moon passes through Pisces, something comes over you. For some strange reason, you're drawn to intense, powerful people who have a strong emotional effect on you. It may be only a momentary thing. Sometimes it will be more intense. Be aware that your four A's - your needs for Attention, Acceptance, Approval, and Affection - are very strong now. Financial issues also arise at this time. It's time to get your debts in order. Today is also a good time to work on self-healing efforts, whether your concern is physical, emotional, or spiritual. Have a healing experience! Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"A person travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.\"-- George Moore Today the Moon is passing through Pisces, a sensitive Water Sign just like Cancer. You're in the third week of your current energy cycle. Your energy was at high tide four to five days ago. It's time for you to take a breather. In general, it will be easier for you to relate to people now. It won't require as much energy to get things done. This is a good time to act in your own best interests. Your thinking and your feeling sides are in closer harmony now. Your final burst of energy in this current cycle takes place when you enter the fourth week two days from now on July 22. Do everything you can to see to it that you start the last week of your cycle with a bang instead of a whimper. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Capricorn Quote Of The Day: \"Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.\"--David McCullough The moon is passing through Pisces, a sign that is congenial with Capricorn. This means that today it will be easier for you to be \"in the zone\" as you do your work and deal with others. You're still in the first week of your new energy cycle. Tell yourself what you want to accomplish between now and August 10. Your energy is still building. Get ready for the first burst of your new energy three days from now (July 22). Do something constructive today. Take advantage of any opportunity that's staring you in the face. In general, the stars are right for things to go your way today. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: \"The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.\" - Thomas Paine The Moon is passing through Pisces, a Sign that is NOT in harmony with Sagittarius. You've reached the first Turning Point in the new energy cycle you started one week ago. You're feeling the first burst of the physical and emotional energy that's been building up since your new cycle began. If everything's going fine in your life now, you'll feel free to use your bursts of physical, emotional, and mental energy any way you want. If you feel that things aren't going your way today, it's time to reinforce your intention. What do you want to happen during this energy cycle? Renew your WILL to DO what's good for you. Take time to deal with the little problems that come up now. Don't give up. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 22) Virgo Quote Of The Day: \"The human race is faced with a cruel choice: work or daytime television.\" - Unknown The Moon is passing through Pisces, the Sign that is the opposite of Virgo. This means that you've reached the halfway point in your monthly energy cycle. For the next two weeks, you'll be releasing the physical and emotional energy that started to build up inside you when your new cycle began two weeks ago. If things are going well for you now, great! You'll experience your burst of energy in good and positive ways. If you're not doing well now, you'll be tempted to project the cause of your frustration and unhappiness out onto people around you. Individuals with whom you are at odds now are mirroring back to you something you cannot or will not see in yourself. During thes"}, {"response": 654, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (13:08)", "body": "It always seems like there's a \"new energy cycle\"; what's up with this?"}, {"response": 655, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (18:02)", "body": "i am having an \"up\" week. so up that i'm afraid to fall down. (gemini)"}, {"response": 656, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (18:31)", "body": "Nope, no Gemini going earthward until after the first of August. I'll be airborne, remember?!"}, {"response": 657, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (22:41)", "body": "July 20, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn While you feel like you're making a foolish decision about an important relationship - it's okay! Be impulsive - you'll find that being silly for a while will be good for you because things have been humdrum for a while. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A lunch meeting will prove to be not only fun but a great idea generator. Traveling to gather more information is in your future. Pack your bathing suit - you're going to travel to a warm climate soon! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Everything seems to be \"clicking\" today - you haven't hit a red light all day! Make sure to return phone messages today because you need to provide some information to complete an important matter. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Following your spiritual path may upset others but do what's best for you. It's just because they don't understand everything about it so keep your cool while you explain new things to them. The angels will help guide your conversations."}, {"response": 658, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (22:42)", "body": "July 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your charm is enhanced today and you will be able to make a great impression on those who are important to you in your line of work. Accept your compliments with a quiet, self confident demeanor which is so much more impressive than denying your worth in a,\"oh, it was nothing\", sort of way. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today stick to conventionalities in business, don't rock the boat with any new age ideas that may not sit too well with higher ups. You should get some positive results on a pending lawsuit, in fact it may be settled without going to court. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your devil may care manner and smiling disposition will wind up captivating the opposite sex today and you can have your pick of the crowd; don't use this as an excuse to hurt someone close to you, after all, this may be the only person who will still be beside you when this phase wears off. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Be aggressive today when the opportunity arises for you to go after what you really want, Your chances of doing and saying just the right thing are extra good. Keep your eyes open as you could potentially meet the right person to share your life with. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Leo, an old lover is waiting in the wings and he/she wants to make up and try again. This may not be as good underneath as it sounds on the surface, as this person has not changed and may never change; taking a chance now could be risky business. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is the day to deal with bankers, insurance companies and various agencies dealing with your finances. Take advantage of the lucky star you are under and push for the terms, etc., that you want, today you are apt to get them. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Disappointments in a change of plans threatens your day and your peace of mind with anger and resentments, don't worry, you will soon see that all changes are not bad and these you are really going to enjoy. Good news after dark makes your day complete. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Progress at work marks this day with approval from your boss and your peers. Extra effort on your part could get a partner- ship matter settled on the home front and you and the spouse enjoy an evening out with friends at your local haunts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Progress on the job is iffy at best today as you find yourself hampered with delays and disappointments in your work force. Interruptions at work may be your biggest hindrance to accom- plishment; a ray of sunshine in the afternoon as a good opportunity comes your way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Curb your extravagant impulses today as you find yourself on the paying end of socializing with friends and buddies, don't let anyone get you so carried away that you get careless; remember to keep a designated driver with you and take only the amount of money you wish to spend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Electric appliances go on the fritz today and just about everything that can go wrong does! Murphy's law is in effect today in a very strong way. Nothing too serious, but enough piddling things to keep you gritting your teeth. Evening finds things calming down. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) It is a great day for romance and a lousy day for business so if it were me, I would take the day off to pursue the first! Matters of the heart will be resolved today, and you may find yourself ready to walk down the aisle as soon as the invitations go out."}, {"response": 659, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (23:18)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, did you see that?! That is my last horoscope posting till I get home again."}, {"response": 660, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (23:21)", "body": "Like this one better: Horoscopes - Gemini You may have a secret you're anxious to share. It may relate to new creative projects or simply be that you're in love. Keep things quiet for a while longer. You'll be ready for a new level of commitment with a partner or mate after August 20. You may even be ready to tackle more dynamic work projects then. Love and romance seem to light a fire that burns brightly in all areas of your life. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __"}, {"response": 661, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (20:54)", "body": "i have to wait til august 20??"}, {"response": 662, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (23:35)", "body": "or can post the ones from http://www.astrofish.com which is where some of mine came from."}, {"response": 663, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (23:35)", "body": "Hmmmmmmm that link does not work......"}, {"response": 664, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (23:38)", "body": "http://www.astrology-online.com/daily.htm then you can subscribe or just copy them. Thanks Wolfie"}, {"response": 665, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (23:39)", "body": "July 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) (Apr. 20- may 20) This is a better day than you have had in a long time for furthering your career interests; A friend will offer you some valuable information about business that is right on track for you. Romance, or a closer tie with your spouse is likely tonight. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Planning your marriage gives you that extra incentive you have today for getting ahead on your job, seize the opportunity when it presents itself. Things should come together nicely for you today in all your dealings. You and the loved one clicks on the same vibe rate. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A company planned get together at a picnic with the employees allows you to meet coworkers from other departments that help you better understand your role in the scheme of things. A trip coming up this weekend must be prepared for today, leave nothing to chance. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) A day of mixing your business with pleasure works out well for you, careerwise. Take nothing for granted today and be truthful in all your answers. If you tell a tall tale today it will come back to haunt you in the worse way at the worst possible time. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Inspiration is your companion today both at home and at work. Redecorating the house comes easy for you as the ideas just keep flowing. Likewise at work you will see an increase in productivity and prestige as you exceed your former limits. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You will be happily planning your recreational activities for the coming weekend but, be sure you do not let your attention slide at work as those plans could be ruined in an instant if an accident should occur due to inattention. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) This is an excellent day to replenish the wardrobe and do some shopping for the home. Although bargains are out there you will have to hunt for them to find what you want at a good price. An evening out on the town gives you the chance to show off the new clothes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Doors that have been shut for you before you completed your studies are now opening for you and you find yourself much nearer the dream than you thought you would ever be; all things are possible if you try. A great bathing suit will look better on a great body! Take your exercise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You should take the initiative now in contacting someone at a distance, speak your mind, you have a lot to say and it needs saying. A weekend getaway is always a welcome diversion, why not try the mountains for that fabulous air. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You are very efficient but today there is the chance that you may let daydreaming spoil your workday and get you in trouble with the boss. Save the daydreams for evening or weekends, not work. Leave nothing to chance today, get all the facts well in hand. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) A friend steers you in the right direction today and you wind up with a better job than you could have wished for. Be sure to express your appreciation to this person by inviting him/her over for dinner. Your romantic interest may be less than truthful; sort fact from fiction. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Try to overcome the tendency to rush things through to the finish today as you will wind up with a product or service that is not worthwhile. If you must put something off today be sure it is something personal and not work related."}, {"response": 666, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 20, 2000 (23:40)", "body": "Geez, how did they know we had a trip this weekend???"}, {"response": 667, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Jul 23, 2000 (12:03)", "body": "No mountains this weekend, they're a long way from the hills of Central Texas."}, {"response": 668, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Jul 23, 2000 (13:40)", "body": "uh oh, i think i was supposed to be doing the horroscopes (misspelled on purpose). let me find that link and get us back up to speed!"}, {"response": 669, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Jul 23, 2000 (13:43)", "body": "July 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Being acquainted with ungrateful people is bad enough but when it is a close member of your family it makes your heart ache, the more you do for a certain person the less it is appreciated; resolve now to quit, just back off and let God handle the situation. TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20) Even though you find todays socializing enjoyable, you feel that you need some quiet time to yourself and finally slip away just to think a few things through. Evening church services may be better for you than the morning ones so why not plan to go. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Surprises are in the air for you today and they are the romantic kind. Church services may allow you to see someone you know in a whole different light and find that you have indeed judged this person wrong by listening to rumors. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) A job that you volunteered for may turn out to be harder than you had anticipated but you manage to get it done on time. An evening romantic interlude may bring you more happiness than you could hope for, or ever expect to find. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone needs to know that you care and appreciate all they have done for you, no big speeches, just a lot of \"honey I love you\" as often as possible. Take the family to a nice restaurant after church and forget the hot stove routine. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Some business tips may come over the air for you today and at least one could have a bearing on a problem that you have been wrestling with. A prayer meeting after church has your house full already so why not have a late afternoon bar-b-que. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) The siren song of far away places may be calling to you but try to keep that daydreaming wanderlust under control as you may make a false start and lose all you have worked for here, on the home front. Try to find a permanent position here as the family will not agree to pull up atakes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Someone was going to sell you an item that you were really anxious to have but the deal falls through when they decide not to sell. Don't be too disappointed as you will soon find the same thing at a cheaper price that you will be able to obtain. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A spur of the moment trip or activity turns out to be more than enjoyable, the benefits to you will not become apparent until later next month. Remember to take along the family as they will be a big part of it. Others will find this a relaxing day at home. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) You may have trouble getting yourself understood today and this is no fault of your own, just a breakdown in communication, it will soon pass and the two of you will be sharing the same vibes. A wonderful gift is given you today and you pledge to always love and care for it and the giver. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Deciding on big jobs and the payouts for the same should be a joint decision, one partner, you, should not shoulder the whole responsibility in case something goes wrong. This is a good day to spend lazing around with the family in the back yard, recovering your energies. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Be prepared for a surprise today in the romance department when your love pops the big question. You should spend some time in church today as you reaffirm your faith and build your spirituality; do a friend a favor and take that person with you to church."}, {"response": 670, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Jul 24, 2000 (20:33)", "body": "July 24 2000 (sorry about posting at the end of the day but what better way to learn if these actually are accurate?) ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Too many demands on your time could cause you a touch of anger, but simmer down, tomorrow is not that far away. Your co-workers could be out of sorts so it will fall to you to de-fuse any situation that arises. Loved ones keep their distance today but you soon overcome that. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Your planning abilities are extra high today so get them down on paper as quick as possible. Pay closer attention to children and loved ones. A spouse could be feeling neglected right about now so why not use your inspirations to come up with some exciting evening activities. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Try to draw as many influential people as you can into your plans . Believability runs high today. More people believe in your follow through ability today. Children and family play a big part in your success. You could be pleasantly surprised today. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) Work should be routine for you today but remember to be careful for yourself and co-workers. Children also take up a lot of time with school problems. You never put them off and they love you for being there for them. a mate may also be facing problems in the work-place and could benefit from quiet assurances. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Curb your ways and manner and you will get along well today. Loosen up and let people \"in\", you will find it a nice change. you may be offered a good deal on a car or other major purchase. Investigate and if alls well; grab it. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Everything is going smooth for you today. Take care of business and try not to get behind in your work as no problems can foster complacency as that leads to failure. You have a good head on your shoulders so I know you wont be caught in that trap. Love is still in bloom for single Virgos. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Listen to those around you. People close to you are trying to get through to you but you are too caught up in your worries. Take inventory of your values and priorities, set self interest aside and focus on those who need you. This could be a rewarding day for you, SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Scorpios wandering eye could cause a lot of trouble and heartbreak and could cost you a much loved spouse or friend. Do not be beguiled by someone who only wants to toy with your affections and ruin your life. Exercise your self control to get through this trying time SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today is best spent in quiet meditation and peaceful surroundings. Do not get caught up in a lot of hub bub. Just relax and enjoy a day with good friends or your spouse, at the beach or back yard swimming pool. Everyone benefits from this kind of day. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Finish what you started and be ready for some fun times this afternoon. Get together and go fishing with some real good friends. Leave the family home for today as everyone can benefit from a little apartness so they can get their own spiritual houses in order. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) This is a day for taking care of family business. Finalizing plans for getting a home or some other major purchase. Don't be hasty and overlook a few points that could save you lots of money. Dicker down on price if there is still time to do so. Be sure your spouse is in on these considerations. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) It is time to get back into shape after indiscriminate eating and watching the tube. Bathing suits are tinier than ever ( both men and women) and you want to look your best where ever you are. Look around for a good spa and dig into some health food books."}, {"response": 671, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jul 25, 2000 (13:52)", "body": "(Hugs Wolfie!)"}, {"response": 672, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Jul 25, 2000 (18:17)", "body": "July 25, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may meet with one aggravating situation after another today but nothing will be able to shake that good feeling you woke up with this morning. News in the evening gives you a wonderful cause to have that good feeling. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Efficiency is your middle name today where your job is concerned. You make a lot of headway in the kudos department and wind up a big hit with the boss, careful, you could get a raise out of all this. Stay out of disputes with friends in the evening. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Business affairs are good today as you do some fancy negotiations and get that funding you have been angling for all along. Don't get into any family confrontations today as it could turn into a week long running battle, just smile and go on. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) You may be in the market to purchase some books for your home library and a good idea would be to check out your local library to see what they may have to offer, identical copies of books that are donated to them are sometimes sold to the public; you could get a good deal. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A seminar that interests you is slated for tonight, be sure you don't run late or forget to go as this could mean a lot to you in the long run. Your ideas so impress someone today that they make an immediate suggestion of a partnership. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Try to stay out of family quarrels today especially if they do not involve you to begin with, the middle is an uncomfortable place to be; people often get crushed when in such a position. It is an excellent time to take yourself out shopping while everything gets straightened out. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Being short with a coworker today will not endear you to this person and could set up production problems for you in the future. This is a good day for implementing your ideas as the boss thinks you are one imaginative person and has kept his ears open to your ideas in the past. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Hanging onto your extravagant urges will be a full time job for you today as you seem to want everything you see or hear about. This would be a good day for getting away from shops and maybe go fishing or swimming, if you don't have to work, just to keep your mind off of spending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Group activities, possible a charity drive, are highlighted for today when you are called upon to help out your local charity. Your personality is very attractive today as people find you pleasant and easy to get along with. Its your charisma, use it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Your career interests move forward today in spite of a few upsets early on, upsets that you are well able to handle with diplomacy. The afternoon is good for making those presentations you have been getting all prepared. An out of town call makes you happy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Steer clear of friends who may be in an argumentative mood for the day so you do not chance getting into a big one and losing a friend in the process. your slated meeting with an agent goes well and you are on your way to a better life. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Try not to antagonize a coworker today as it could make working for the firm more unpleasant than it already is. Hold your temper and keep this job while you look for another one. It is a fact of life that if you are already working, it is easy to find another position."}, {"response": 673, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jul 26, 2000 (05:57)", "body": "Fund raiser for spring.net?"}, {"response": 674, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 26, 2000 (17:38)", "body": "July 26, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Being with others will prove to be prosperous for you today. Take this opportunity to shine. Join others and celebrate! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Even thought a Cancer in your life seems rather cranky, you're going to take the plunge and trust him on his opinion. This is going to bring about a brand new opportunity if you can trust the advice he has for you. Anyone hoping for a raise? AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra This is a time where everything is coming together. The number three is very lucky for you. Make sure to go out and have fun during this down time. See if you can get the company to pay for your dinner. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces There is going to be a major change in your life and you need to be ready to live moment to moment. Worry is not going to change this so go with the flow. Everything you need will be provided to you."}, {"response": 675, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jul 26, 2000 (18:38)", "body": "marcia??? *HUGS* July 26, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A business deal is looking good at this time so proceed. Someone who has harbored ill feelings for you in the past would now like to make it up to you. This could be to your benefit to let them do so. Children may be a little unruly and cause you to be upset. Hold on to that Aries temper. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) New people at work are not quite used to the way you are doing things, or you may be the new worker. Either way you should give them a chance to warm up to you as they almost surely will. Love is spotlighted for today. Reaffirm your vows to strengthen a marriage bond that could be fraying at the edges. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a quiet time for you and your loved ones. Bar-b-q, swimming pool, badminton with the kids, all of these are a step in the right direction. Family ties are the high point for today. Be alert on the job today but with your keen attention to details you will be able to prevent any accidents. CANCER ( June 22-July 22) This is good day to find bargains on building material and supplies. Guard against any impulse buying for \"later\" projects because a bargain is a bargain as long as you need it to use. You will find many willing hands at home to help. Don't forget that even the youngest one makes a good \"gofer\". LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A child could possibly feel left out and jealous of a newborn today so take extra care to stress {show don't tell} his or her importance to you and the entire family as a whole. If this is your first be careful not to spoil it too much! VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Someone who has been absent in your life for a while may be contacting you be mail or telephone. Promises made today are not to be relied on so take all such with \"a grain of salt\" but you are usually sharp on the uptake and will be able to spot a phoney line a mile away. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Business runs into a few snags but with your drive and perseverance you soon get it all in hand and running smooth again. A new love is in the air for you single Libras, or possibly an old love that you are still attracted to. This person may have played you false in the past, be careful this time around. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Today you will be very tempted to cheat on a spouse but that could be the worst decision of your life as the signs are right today that you would be found out and lose everything you have worked together with your spouse to accomplish. Cheating Always winds up costing the cheater. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Today when you run into helpful strangers listen to your feelings. You could be speaking to an angel unaware. You will also get your chance to help someone today. Perhaps a car stalled, a driver with a flat tire or just asking directions. Children will also make demands on your time today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Money problems will show some improvement today along with a job opportunity that shows excellent promise. A trade offer you may receive is not in your best interests at this time. Use evening time for prayer and meditation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Small appliances may be a nuisance today, also other, more mundane things can come along to spoil your day if you let them. I know with your capabilities that you will be able to take care of and manage these small things so they do not get blown out of proportion and ruin your day. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Your friends and loved ones will look to you today for leadership. Your advice is sound so don't be afraid to speak up. Your spouse is planning a big surprise for you and the family so be prepared. Try to smile even if the activity should call for more energy than you feel you can spare."}, {"response": 676, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jul 26, 2000 (23:42)", "body": "Yup, it's me!!!"}, {"response": 677, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (11:46)", "body": "Astrology outlook for the month Astrological overview: The biggest news, I would suppose, has to do with Mr. Saturn, old man fate himself, at least old man fate of the astrological milieu. He gets up to the doorway into the tropical zodiac sign of Gemini, and stops. In the real world, he doesn't actually stop, but his relative motion to our planet, it appears like he stops. At that point called \"zero Gemini.\" Jupiter is in Gemini, and starting to slow down some, too, and this is compounded by Mars spending the duration of the month in Leo, and Venus just barely squeaks all the way through Libra. The rest of the stuff is pretty much the same, nothing new here. It looks like Virgo starts around the 23rd of this month. Secure online ordering for a personalized reading is available on the website: WWW.ASTROFISH.NET Aries : It's one thing to go by the book, read all the rules about astrology, and make inferences drawn on an academic knowledge. It's another thing to look at the Aries chart for the month (charts, actually), and consider some personal observations drawn from many long years of watching what's up with Aries. Going to be an interesting time. \"Interesting GOOD or interesting BAD?\" is the impatient question. The answer is \"Yes.\" It's one of those months that it all depends on what you do with what the stars are dealing you right now. It is a time when there's a greater degree of happiness floating around, and there's a feeling, a sudden shift around the middle of the month, which indicates that everything is getting a little bit different. Supposedly a little bit better. But once again, we're back to this \"it depends on what you do with what you've got\" sort of thing. The books say it's a good time. My applied astrology, though, suggests that you're going to feel a little more irritable than ever before. Part of this is because you're going to run into people who take far too long to say too little. Or folks who can't make up their minds. This is a month like a trip to the grocery store -- it doesn't matter what line you're in, the other one always moves faster. Consider it a good time to catch up on Elvis sightings and space alien invasion news, if you know what I mean. Taurus : I promised relief, and it's here, this month, right now. It's not a long bit of relief, but it is a short period of relative peace. Sort of, see, if it's not one planet that's making you unhappy, then there's always something else that pops up. As long as Mars is in Leo, he's going to put some extra pressure on you, at one point or another. So this month, even though you're done with Saturn for a month or so, you still have a contentious Mars thing to deal with. Mars is like the late summer heat here in Austin -- it's good for baking things on the sidewalk, but this type of heat also drives the animals to do strange things. I've seen fish literally jump into boats at times like this. Now, in your own Taurus world, you might try to make this a little more sporting. You get this sudden feeling of relief as Saturn makes his exit. Then, like those fish, you might do something a little too exuberant. This is the combination of Mars and Saturn, sudden relief, and then a sudden burst of energy -- perhaps a sudden burst in the wrong direction. When you get to celebrating this month, try to find a designated driver. It's a matter of finding some rational way of blowing off steam, not irrational, not this month. We ain't quite done with Saturn for good, just for a few weeks. Gemini : Hello Gemini! This is a test. This is only a test. This is not an actual emergency. This is not the end of the world. This IS a certified welcome message to what the next few years might be like, if you are willing to go for it. It's a simple message, and it has to do with the new order that's coming along soon enough. This isn't something that is happening right away, but you get the minimalist taste of Saturn right now. The only problem is that Jupiter is already here, and he's just the opposite of being a minimalist, he's the territorial expansion king. Besides, like I alluded to before, this is only the smallest hint of what it could be like. Saturn is willing to work with you, if you are willing to tighten up and display a little bit more self-discipline. So consider this month as a trial run, a quick test, an opportunity to see what it is that needs preparation for the big one coming up. And use this month wisely, it can be full of all sorts of prurient fun. Cancer : There's really only one image that I can conjure up for this month, at least, for Cancer. It's a pretty good image, too, but it's also a little tired. The image is tired, not the Cancer in the image. It's that old bumper sticker slogan, \"If this trailer's rocking, don't come knocking.\" What your astrology looks like this month is that your house on wheels is a veritable party pad, and almost every night this month, you should be enjoying rock and roll. It's going to be a such an active mo"}, {"response": 678, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (12:12)", "body": "July 27, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You need to slow down. If you don't, you're not going to see the new idea or opportunity in front of you. You have the potential to create something wonderful and new in your life. Don't miss it! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A friendship is going to change for you. Make sure you are grounded when this happens. Even thought you are fearful of the unknown, this will be good for you so let go of the past. It has no bearing on what's going on now. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Are you listening to your intuition? Your spirit guides are trying to communicate with you. You will be hearing some new information that will bring a situation to the light. It will become clear that you've been right all along. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You've been isolating yourself lately but a Scorpio is no longer going to allow you to do that. Have you thought about getting on a roller coaster lately? You need a good scream."}, {"response": 679, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (18:44)", "body": "*uh oh* marcia, can you get into your email?"}, {"response": 680, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (18:56)", "body": "Yessum I can.....and am on Yahoo IM also. And AOL IM"}, {"response": 681, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (21:00)", "body": "don't think i can do the yahoo im and definitely not aol im. am gonna blast an email your way sweetie. prepare yourself for it *GRIN*"}, {"response": 682, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jul 27, 2000 (23:11)", "body": "July 28, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Even though some of your friends might say you're acting foolish, keep walking your path. Leave your past behind. There are those who will try to discourage you but don't listen. They are just jealous because you know who you are. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The time of feeling like you're fighting an uphill battle is over. A Pisces you know is going to be working behind the scenes to make sure this time is over for you. Breathe a sigh of relief -- it's going to be a new adventure from here on out. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You've been working so hard to reach your goal; you haven't been enjoying the process. You will reach this goal but you will feel short changed in the end because you've been letting the fun of reaching it go by you. This is a lesson learned -- you need to enjoy the process as much as the final outcome. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today's travel plans are postponed. There are some mechanical problems that are keeping you home. Is there a tool box handy?"}, {"response": 683, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Jul 28, 2000 (05:31)", "body": "I posted some pictures of my new construction adventure in the home conference. This is the big new retreat center in Cedar Creek. http://cybersubdivision.com/pix0727/"}, {"response": 684, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Jul 28, 2000 (18:03)", "body": "yes, i have been working hard to achieve my goal, but i must say, that it's been fun!"}, {"response": 685, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (14:46)", "body": "July 31, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn This is a time for planning. Gather all the information needed to present your case effectively. Know your subject backwards and forwards because you will be asked to follow up and clarify for those who are new to the subject. You're going to be the expert! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Your scrimping and saving will finally pay off and you'll be able to make the major purchase. Be a smart shopper and make sure you get what you pay for. Be proud of your accomplishment and your new purchase! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Even though you don't want to admit it, you've been rather moody lately. It's time to pay attention to those who have been putting up with you. A thoughtful gift may smooth things over very nicely. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today is a great day for group activities. Meeting or social events will be very beneficial for you. You'll be wowing the crowd with your wit and intelligence. Make sure to wear your watch so you don't miss another meeting!"}, {"response": 686, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Jul 31, 2000 (22:32)", "body": "i have been very moody all weekend!"}, {"response": 687, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug  1, 2000 (00:07)", "body": "I've been sick... August 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your performance on the job is A-one as you get your projects in on time. Take advantage of today by being a self starter. A friend wants you to help on a matter that you instinctively realize will hurt someone, possibly you. You pass on the idea. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today a rumor may be worth listening to, check carefully, it may be true. You will find a shopping spree should be kept simple and short. Use logic and common sense at work as you are highly creative but the boss may not like your creative approach to a certain project GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A new job or position is coming your way and it looks like a good one to latch onto. A friend needs a sympathetic ear and yours is the chosen one. Your advice is as good as you always make it. Children will need your special guidance so plan to work with your local youth groups. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Diplomacy is your middle name and you are called on to put it to use today as you are called on to keep the peace. Do not get too wound up in the personal affairs of other people any deeper than you have to, you could end up being the bad guy in their minds if they feel you are interfering LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don't be taken in by someone as you have only one attraction for this person. An old friend perks your interest when you realize that this person is feeling very romantic about you and, unlike the other one, truly likes you. Work is satisfy- ing today as you accomplish more in less time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You are somewhat of a dreamer and a philosopher and everyone loves to gather round you and listen. You can and do use some of this talent to help others as they lose their path in life. Beware of animals this week as they can look very deceptive and be more aggressive than you would guess. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A short trip to refresh your mind and your energies today as you get nearer to your boiling point on the job. Go on and get away, you'll come back in better shape and you may even start to like your job again. Friends and family give you space to think. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You wear power well and it suits you. With understanding you help others through some emotional pain when you must make a decision that may not have their best interests at heart. Business must be first even though it does not sit well with you but what must be, must be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Apply logic and sense to your present home situation and you will be able to remove the stress that is building up over your new employment. Don't be talked out of reaching your goal when you are so close to catching the brass ring. A child may give you a few problems today but you can handle it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Everyone is ecstatic over the new home so try to keep hold of a possibly quick temper so you do not spoil the fun. Remember, you only move into a place for the first time, once. Try to be sure everyone comes through this with a lot of laughing, happy memories they can share in later years. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is not a good time to go overboard on spending unless you need to purchase necessities and in that case, bargain hunting just came back into style. The business plans you have been working on shows signs of becoming a reality as someone offers you financial backing. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A good idea you had a while back seems too good to waste so you revive it and revise it and once implemented, everything runs smooth for you. Friends and relatives are happier to be with you now that you are no longer worried and walking around with a long face."}, {"response": 688, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug  1, 2000 (00:09)", "body": "August 1, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Feeling grumpy lately? Don't take it out on your biggest fan. They are only trying to help. The last thing you want to do is to hurt their feelings. Have patience and watch your tongue because words can cut like a knife. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Have you planned a vacation yet? You may not think you have the finances but you do. Plan a weekend getaway somewhere you haven't been before. Search for bargains and you'll find a new place to go that you've never dreamed about. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Ready to take on new responsibility? Good - because you're going to get a new project to work on and it's very important. Make sure not to get overwhelmed. Ask others for help -- they are more happy to pitch in. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Laughter is the best medicine. While you might not think joking around today would be appropriate, you can still get your work done and have a great time. It will make the day go by faster if you join in the fun."}, {"response": 689, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Aug  1, 2000 (08:06)", "body": "now isn't that strange? both postings hint at the same thing (gemini)....oh boy!"}, {"response": 690, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (18:59)", "body": "August 2, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today looks good for you from a personal point of view. This is more likely to spring from new things at work rather than sheer luck. Resist the temptation to start a new romance although today is fine for nurturing an existing romance. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Friends and relatives might stress you out today if you do not adopt a more cavalier attitude toward things. Don't take yourself or others too seriously. Your bright ideas about money pays off for you. today is a good time to start a new romance providing you are single. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The stock market may or may not be your thing, but you will do well with your investments today. Your love life however, does not look as good. Nothing too bad, but caution is in order. Take some time to spend outdoors. Positive things are sure to occur for you today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Look deeply at the situations going on around you, someone needs your help and it should not be too hard to spot. This is a great day to start a new business venture; luck is also in the air for you and it would be a good idea to buy some lottery tickets. Do not over indulge. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today will be fun filled for you if you let it. You do not seem to take things too seriously but there may be some minor disturbances that call upon your higher logic. Take good care to make the right decision, as things you do will have a long lasting effect. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you should take the time to smell the roses, spend some time outdoors, with a loved one if possible. If you do not find a way to relax you may find yourself quit- ting the job very soon. Play it safe when it comes to financial deals. Hasty decisions could be your undoing. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a good day for major purchases. Do it right the first time, get advice and use your logic. A possible love affair with a new friend that you recently met is very possible. Time seems to fly for you as there will be lot of activity all around you most of the day. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today you are the stinging scorpion, as you may say things you do not really mean. Be especially careful around sen- sitive people unless you are ready to trash can that per- sons friendship. At work you will be recognized for your accomplishments. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you excel at work. With strong determination, it is possible for you to finally get the recognition you deserve. Making peace with family members helps you keep your mind on the job at hand. Your love life is also on the up side; for the married this means a rediscovery of one another. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Do not confront a member of the opposite sex today, as it may have serious side effects. Take time to think about the situation before you act. Do a little reading in your spare time. Chances are good you will read something that will inspire you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Spend some time focusing on relaxation to bring back stability. Home is where your love is, but you may need to get away for a while to find peace. There is a good chance that an old friend may give you some financial advice. A lucky day for you, and a great one to play the lottery. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Temptation may arise for you to do something you would really rather not do, heed your inner feelings on this matter. Be careful how you handle a certain situation, you should take some time to listen as well as talk. A good night to have dinner out with the spouse."}, {"response": 691, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (19:01)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, don't like our chances for today!!! Mine have been good, though... August 2, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Work is stressful today but you'll have no problem handling it. Your boss will be watching your work so make sure you double check everything you submit. Watch for a Sagittarius to lighten the mood. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A get together with friends is what you needed to unwind. Let loose and relax! Make sure to head home early, though. You still have to work tomorrow so get some rest or you'll be feeling sluggish tomorrow. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Love is in the air. It's a great day to let someone you know you love and appreciate them. Be sweet to someone you love. They will definitely return your affection. And who doesn't like cuddling? WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces It's just one of those days. You'll be wondering if the angels are playing jokes on your because you can't seem to find your keys and you can't wear the outfit your originally planned. Roll with it -- tomorrow will be better."}, {"response": 692, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (19:02)", "body": "Oh, Wolfie, the above one is much better! Get to it, Girl!!!"}, {"response": 693, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (19:06)", "body": "can't....read my email! (and you're on line but not online? what's your msn call sign?)"}, {"response": 694, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (21:38)", "body": "Kilauea84... it is changed !"}, {"response": 695, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (21:53)", "body": "August 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't let the disagreements or developments with someone you are trying to help cause you undue stress and anxiety as you have done all you can do and the problems should soon be over. Take a warning at work seriously today as no one is irreplace- able, not even you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Taurus should not get too bullheaded today as that could lead to some irreparable arguments with people you care about, compromise will be your best avenue to take towards restoring the peace. Teenagers may run you ragged but you give unstin- ingly of your time and energy. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The twins will find themselves in a turmoil and it will be extremely hard to make a decision and stick to it today. It will be best to put off making decisions that could have a major impact on your life and/or your future. You are tempt- ed to follow the path of least resistance; don't. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your dream has come true and now you are on your way. Remember that you are the only one that can succeed for you and then act accordingly. Family and friends give you very little time to think today so the best thing to do is go off alone until you have things all sorted out in your mind. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Leo, you have a hard time keeping up with your peers today as you are feeling a little under the weather; see your doctor soon for that checkup you have been putting off and it will serve to relieve your mind as well as help you feel better. Spend the evening relaxing. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Employee unrest will be the order of the day at your workplace but you have the matter well in hand. Plan some activities with the children as they do not see half enough of you because you are always preoccupied. Take time to get reacquainted and find out what they like to do. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you truly loved a person then forgiving them would not be such a hardship for you, you would welcome him or her back with open arms. Working conditions improve to the point that you may decide to stay with the firm and pass up that new job offer. An evening of fun is in order. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You will be glad that you let a certain matter slide today since you find out the real truth and the real culprit later in the day. Friends may try to talk you out of a planned career move but this is something that only you can decide as you do know what is best for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Some type of get together is on your agenda for today and you will find yourself renewing old friendships with those you have not seen for many years. It will be fascinating to see how much everyone has changed. Domestic disputes can now be- come a thing of the past as you renew your vows. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You will be seeing old friends or relatives today as you receive some unexpected visitors. this will give you the chance to check out the news and let the children get acquainted with each other. Put away worries over your work and use this time to unwind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your head is filled with romance and your heart is filled with love! Be sure it does not distract you from more important things, such as work. Older family members will come to you with an idea that may cause you pain but you will see that it is for the best. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take things one at a time and all will work out for the best for everyone concerned. Extravagance can cause you some financial headaches today if you are not careful to curb those urges. Put off any shopping as given your present mood, you are apt to buy- out the store."}, {"response": 696, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (22:14)", "body": "Gemini This Week (May 21 - June 21) Many things are important to Gemini. Communication is of paramount importance, with regard to both clarity and the sheer volume of information you deliver. Considering where it occurs and how you feel its effects, during this pesky eclipse pattern, Gemini will find question-and-answer time less important. Plan on laying your head on your lover's shoulder. Plan on a quiet moment. Plan on doing something with your mouth besides talking. There are other forms of communication. Even a simple kiss and a gentle caress are a better start than trying to convey all that other stuff with words. Words may fail; actions deliver the goods."}, {"response": 697, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (22:26)", "body": "Sagittarius This Week (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Slow down your frivolity-loving side for just a second. Take a deep breath and look at the long-range implications of what you suggest. Consider making a more lasting arrangement. The typical Sagittarius is more interested in a short-term situation than anything that might suggest commitment. With the recent spate of planetary activity comes a hint that this is exactly the time to consider settling down a little. Instead of being a carefree mess, leaping from situation to situation, consider the person in your sights as a possible long-term player. Commitment doesn't mean confinement."}, {"response": 698, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (22:35)", "body": "Cancer This Week (June 22 - July 22) According to common wisdom, the best defense is a good offense. Likewise, the best way to have what you want is to go out and get it. The best way to deal with an unpredictable eclipse -- with all those emotions running hot -- is to go against conventional wisdom. Remove yourself from the security of your homestead. Try their place instead. Don't have a \"their place\" in your sights? Then get one now! Eclipse or no eclipse, the New Moon suits you fine; it's just a matter of starting something. By skipping the normal, conventional route you'd usually take, you get to skip the downside of the lunar phase and explore the benefits."}, {"response": 699, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (22:38)", "body": "I am still here! My screen name is just different now... Kilauea83a for you"}, {"response": 700, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  2, 2000 (23:49)", "body": "actually Kilauea83A... Wolfie, how about this one. Hmmm... Gemini This Week (May 21 - June 21) When it comes to love, Mars in Leo in your third house of communication speaks cleverly and playfully. Remember though, Gemini, it is also important to know when to be silent and let your partner upstage you. Your supporting role is to provide tender, loving care. This week offers on-the-job training. If you're looking for love, someone may stimulate your interest with direct communication on Monday, Thursday, or Friday. You may have to compete for this person's attention, but chances are good that you'll win. The other days this week could introduce too many secrets."}, {"response": 701, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (01:49)", "body": "August 3, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Wear something with Red in it today. You're going to need to feel grounded. You'll be confronted on a past issue today you thought was done and over with. Stand your ground and make your case based on fact, not emotion. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A chance meeting with an old acquaintance will give you the chance to clear up some old misconceptions. Though it may be uncomfortable at first, you'll get the chance to listen an old burden off your shoulders. This will be a great healing experience for both of you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Don't be rushing too much today to get to where you're going on time - You'll actually fall further behind. It's better to be 10 minutes late than having to go home and get that important document your forgot. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today would be a great day to surprise someone you love with a visit. Even though you don't know it, they have been hoping to see you for a while. Make sure not to go empty handed -- everyone loves a gift!"}, {"response": 702, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (18:28)", "body": "*wow*"}, {"response": 703, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (19:05)", "body": "*grin* gonna past them each week...or should I just email them to you???"}, {"response": 704, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (21:19)", "body": "August 4, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you must caution yourself against making any drastic changes that may hurt you in the long run. The future is very bright for you. The workplace turns into your best source for meeting friends. Do not breach your work ethic though, as this could have disastrous effects. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) At work you are an overnight success, Don't rest on your laurels, keep up the good work. Stick with your health regimen and try walking as much as possible to tone up your muscles and your heart. A get together in the evening with friends bring some things to light. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Try to shore up a degenerating marriage with lots of love and understanding along with a long talk to clear up what each one needs and expects from the other. This will go far in recreating the atmosphere of love and harmony necessary in all marriages. Children will benefit from this. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Younger Cancerians have it in their power today to lead their companions away from trouble and into good clean fun, while you older ones turn up as leaders of their communities and role models. Kudos to you, this is your day for adulation. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Although you may be single, you also have to play by the rules and not pursue someone who is already committed to another. Married Leos should have no trouble with a wan- dering eye as long as it wanders towards home. Your moral values may be given a spiritual test this afternoon. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Joining a new club is a good way to make friends and widen your circle of acquaintances while adding to your network- ing pool. Don't let a new boss intimidate you. Stay respect- ful, but adhere to your ideals as they are the reason you were hired in the first place. Be creative. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A Gemini hits you with a new idea for an innovative enter- prise that takes you by surprise. Its very simplicity should assure you of an almost overnight success. Keep up you health regimen and try walking as much as possible. Enlist a walking buddy if you can. Vitamins, anyone? SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your recent business investment is beginning to show signs of becoming a success and you look for similar investments to make. Be sure to do your homework on each one and don't over extend yourself in this area. A good evening for spending with old friends and talking over the past. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A new assignment may take some of you overseas, so this will be a day of hurry and scurry as you prepare everything for the big event. If possible, plan to take a spouse along as you may be gone quite a while. Others will find excitement on different levels in the workplace today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You should keep an optimistic attitude today in the face of adversity. Things change constantly and this also must pass. Talk your career plans over with a spouse or spouse to be, as they will affect them as much as you in the long run. Travel today will be beneficial. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Take all the time you need to finish an all important pro- ject today. A good friend asks you for financial help and you give it. An offer of some substance may be made to you today and you should evaluate it very carefully as it may not seem too lucrative, but it shows great promise. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Hasty judgments you've made in the past prove to be wrong. A long lost friend shows up on your doorstep and you roll out the welcome mat. News from afar gladdens your heart as you can lay to rest certain worries you've been having. Dreams ring true, as you will see today."}, {"response": 705, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (22:29)", "body": "yeah, i saw it!"}, {"response": 706, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug  3, 2000 (23:59)", "body": "Maybe this on is better...Hate that one above!!! Horrorscope, for sure! This one is no better! Lets run away tomorrow, Wolfie!!! August 4, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Have your started to look for new work? It's time for you to pursue your passion. Stop staying in a position you don't like. Mention your search to people you trust. You'll be surprised who is going to put you on the right path. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Make sure your outfit is totally put together today. You're going to be in the spotlight and you'll want to look your best. You're feeling so confident today you'll be knocking the socks off your fans and your critics. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Today is a good day to tidy up on things and catch up on those errands that have been nagging you. No one likes to see laundry piling up in the corner. Make sure to mail and pay all your bills today -- you don't want to get hit with late fees! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Attention to detail is important today in every aspect of your life -- personal and professional. If you aren't paying attention or rushing to get the job done, you're going to have to scrap the project and start all over again."}, {"response": 707, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug  4, 2000 (01:34)", "body": "Wolfie! Finally one I can stomach!!! August 4, 2000 Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) Set your sights on goals that seem almost impossible to achieve. When others think you cannot attain what you say you can, you'll take that as a challenge. Your competitive spirit could drive you forward on a path of great success. Your greatest success will come from travel, exploration of avenues at a distance, or projects that reach out to many people. Set many projects in motion now. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Although your personal life has been the focus of your attention lately, you'll be ready to shift gears by next week. Now your serious attention will be on financial structures for yourself and for others. You may take on the chore of managing money for someone who is less capable than you are and who needs your expert advice. Be sure you don't let disagreements upset you and disrupt your health. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Luck will be on your side for some time to come. With Jupiter in your sign, you'll find it easy to set new goals and live up to new challenges. Your tremendous enthusiasm could be especially contagious and will draw many people to your side. Focus on new projects in the communications fields. You could pave the way for others and still remain ahead of the competition. Avoid investments for the moment. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Your vulnerability could show itself once more. After some serenity with your home life, someone may say some things that could hurt your feelings. Be sure you don't inadvertently step on the toes of family members. They truly care about you and may be overly concerned about your welfare. If you are not feeling up to par, you may tend to overreact. Deal with financial matters with enthusiasm and resourcefulness. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) You may have to be first in line with group situations, leading the way and showing others the true path. You will have a great response to any adventurous situation, and that could make things very exciting. You have a wonderful sense of yourself and are the center of attention now. Recognize your inner light. That is what will guide people on their path. Forget the glory that is sure to come your way. Avoid the trap of flattery. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) Keep to yourself in order to accomplish what you must. You could raise capital, collect debts, or ask for funding with the knowledge that it will be repaid handsomely. Your sensitivity about the trends of the times will lead to satisfying financial activities. Focus on group situations in which you are the spokesperson and decision-maker. You'll soon have a profound new public image. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) Your emotions may lie close to the surface now. Be aware of your vulnerability, and stay away from situations in which you're likely to get hurt. Some public situations will bring new opportunities, but sooner or later you may have to contend with some jealousies. Romance could lead you to exciting new territories. You may explore adventurous situations that have never appealed to you before. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Life is never dull around you. Today is certainly no exception. You could find an exciting new situation at the very base of your life. Listen to your instincts about travel, promotions, and networking. You'll hit the jackpot by associating with people and situations that relate to healing, music, or metaphysical concerns. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Prepare yourself for a surprise or two. Some unexpected conversation may sweep you off into a new direction. Friendships prove to be stimulating and exciting. You may be the one to lead a group into a deeper understanding regarding the communications fields. Your compassion and understanding could be especially healing to family members. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Show your daredevil side and surprise everyone around you. If others have been shortsighted and only see you as the person to shoulder all the responsibilities, they'll have a big surprise today. Go after funding for a project you want to start. You'll bowl people over with your request. Your needs will be granted before anyone has a chance to think twice. As long as your motivation is high, you can go full speed ahead. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) You may plan your day most carefully but suddenly find yourself in a whole new territory or place. Keep to your agenda but know that life has infinitely more exciting things in mind for you than you can conceive. Be ready to switch gears without hesitation. Partners may be the ones to lead you into unknown territory. Blaze trails together, and have a wonderful time doing it. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Renewed vigor and enthusiasm could bring you into a lifestyle that will keep you high on air. Your reason for creating a safe, new environment could remain somewhat of a mystery for the moment. You may think it is only for the enjoyment of a peaceful environment. You'll discover a new purpose at the base of your life after"}, {"response": 708, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug  4, 2000 (23:56)", "body": "August 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Good judgment will help you through some shaky time in your business world today. Fortunately you have plenty of that and you handle all problems as they confront you. A family situation will take up a good part of your evening but compromise saves the day. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good day to take time off from your business to spend in personal pursuits. This is a crucial period in the life of your business and you should be right there on top of everything. It only takes a minute for a molehill to become a mountain. You are the only one who will recog- nize these molehills in time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Traffic is rough today so be careful every minute you are on the road. Drive defensively. Try to handle problems as they arise and things will go more smoothly for you. The promotion you have been working for could come through for you today and that puts everyone in a great mood. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Tempers may be very close to the surface and it would be wise to treat everyone with an extra dose of courtesy and kindness so as to short circuit any budding feuds. Search for hidden clauses in all contracts today as there is a possibility of an 'I gotcha\" in one. Keep alert and the truth will not elude you in these matters. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone close to you will confide her/his love and dreams to you today and you are amazed. You have wanted to open up to this person but you were sure she/he cared more for someone else, but now you are on cloud nine and the two of you start on your wedding plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Financial worries beset you now and you spend most of your day worrying until you realize that work, not worry will get you over the hump. Pay close attention to details and put those new plans into operation. Soon you will have those financial problems all taken care of. Offer employees fresh incentives to be more productive. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you should receive that all important call and you jump at it. You may be in a dead end job with no chance of advancement and have had your feelers out for a new position with an up and coming new company. This promises to be the way to go. A loved one is with you one hundred percent on your change. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Hell hath no fury--- it would be a good thing to watch your back, figuratively speaking, of course, for awhile. At least until a certain person calms down. There could be some disquieting episodes at work but you handle them with your usual tact and diplomacy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your ship finally comes in but be careful as it is not yet firmly tied to the dock. No one knows your business better than you do. Shore up your business as best you can by paying close attention to the weakest areas. Assign key people to handle the parts that are running smoothly and you handle the rest. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Someone out there thinks of you as easy prey and will make their move accordingly. You are not as gullible as thought and you are able to recognize the con when it is put forth and send them packing. Be cautious on the job today as there may be a few minor mishaps. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Friends and loved ones lean more and more on you for spiritual guidance as they sense your psychic energy. Your love life should be noticeably picking up. Mar- ried people will feel more drawn towards a loved one. You will do well at work, and will have a lot of positive new ideas. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your energies are around normal levels, but your reasoning ability will be enhanced. Take advantage of this time by addressing the most unpleasant areas of your life that require this type of logical approach. Pay close attention to the hidden messages in the songs of children, many gems have been mined like this."}, {"response": 709, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Aug  5, 2000 (00:01)", "body": "August 5, 2000 Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) Set your sights on goals that seem almost impossible to achieve. When others think you cannot attain what you say you can, you'll take that as a challenge. Your competitive spirit could drive you forward on a path of great success. Your greatest success will come from travel, exploration of avenues at a distance, or projects that reach out to many people. Set many projects in motion now. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Although your personal life has been the focus of your attention lately, you'll be ready to shift gears by next week. Now your serious attention will be on financial structures for yourself and for others. You may take on the chore of managing money for someone who is less capable than you are and who needs your expert advice. Be sure you don't let disagreements upset you and disrupt your health. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Luck will be on your side for some time to come. With Jupiter in your sign, you'll find it easy to set new goals and live up to new challenges. Your tremendous enthusiasm could be especially contagious and will draw many people to your side. Focus on new projects in the communications fields. You could pave the way for others and still remain ahead of the competition. Avoid investments for the moment. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Your vulnerability could show itself once more. After some serenity with your home life, someone may say some things that could hurt your feelings. Be sure you don't inadvertently step on the toes of family members. They truly care about you and may be overly concerned about your welfare. If you are not feeling up to par, you may tend to overreact. Deal with financial matters with enthusiasm and resourcefulness. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) You may have to be first in line with group situations, leading the way and showing others the true path. You will have a great response to any adventurous situation, and that could make things very exciting. You have a wonderful sense of yourself and are the center of attention now. Recognize your inner light. That is what will guide people on their path. Forget the glory that is sure to come your way. Avoid the trap of flattery. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) Keep to yourself in order to accomplish what you must. You could raise capital, collect debts, or ask for funding with the knowledge that it will be repaid handsomely. Your sensitivity about the trends of the times will lead to satisfying financial activities. Focus on group situations in which you are the spokesperson and decision-maker. You'll soon have a profound new public image. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) Your emotions may lie close to the surface now. Be aware of your vulnerability, and stay away from situations in which you're likely to get hurt. Some public situations will bring new opportunities, but sooner or later you may have to contend with some jealousies. Romance could lead you to exciting new territories. You may explore adventurous situations that have never appealed to you before. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Life is never dull around you. Today is certainly no exception. You could find an exciting new situation at the very base of your life. Listen to your instincts about travel, promotions, and networking. You'll hit the jackpot by associating with people and situations that relate to healing, music, or metaphysical concerns. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Prepare yourself for a surprise or two. Some unexpected conversation may sweep you off into a new direction. Friendships prove to be stimulating and exciting. You may be the one to lead a group into a deeper understanding regarding the communications fields. Your compassion and understanding could be especially healing to family members. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Show your daredevil side and surprise everyone around you. If others have been shortsighted and only see you as the person to shoulder all the responsibilities, they'll have a big surprise today. Go after funding for a project you want to start. You'll bowl people over with your request. Your needs will be granted before anyone has a chance to think twice. As long as your motivation is high, you can go full speed ahead. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) You may plan your day most carefully but suddenly find yourself in a whole new territory or place. Keep to your agenda but know that life has infinitely more exciting things in mind for you than you can conceive. Be ready to switch gears without hesitation. Partners may be the ones to lead you into unknown territory. Blaze trails together, and have a wonderful time doing it. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Renewed vigor and enthusiasm could bring you into a lifestyle that will keep you high on air. Your reason for creating a safe, new environment could remain somewhat of a mystery for the moment. You may think it is only for the enjoyment of a peaceful environment. You'll discover a new purpose at the base of your life after next week. Don't let the unexpected "}, {"response": 710, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Aug  5, 2000 (11:45)", "body": "the traffic thing scares me."}, {"response": 711, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Aug  5, 2000 (17:14)", "body": "Yeah, Wolfie, I can see why....!"}, {"response": 712, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug  6, 2000 (01:53)", "body": "Auggust 6, 2000 Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) You may feel left out in the cold today. Don't make judgments about anything at the moment, because you're not seeing things clearly. Some remaining financial pressures could keep you on tenterhooks in areas of group activity. If you need to raise funds or obtain grants, this is not the day to deal with those issues. Instead try to pay more attention to family members. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Take care of your health. Some letdown related to love and your personal life may keep you from feeling your best. In fact you may feel totally hysterical today. Since this is an unusual reaction for you, look for the reasons behind your upsetting emotional reaction. You may discover that someone else is really the vulnerable one and is projecting those feelings onto you. Take a breather. Avoid making judgments. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You may want to run away today. Travel plans could suddenly fall apart, leaving you at loose ends. You may not be feeling up to par, either. If you overreact, it could be because of lowered vitality. Set your sights on new goals, especially where partners are concerned. You could easily work out all the details on the job and with matters at a distance if you give events time to settle into a pattern of their own. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You could charm the birds out of the trees and discuss new contractual arrangements with ease today. Don't let worry about your financial security hold you back. You may hesitate to make waves, yet you can express ideas that will solve major problems for the people around you. You are under some pressure about a partnership now. You could feel unloved. Don't make judgments. Things can turn on a dime. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Get ready to go full steam ahead with major projects. If you're tired, however, take time to resolve the issues that seem to be draining your energy. Although your emotions relate to powerful projects with land, home, and property, you may also need some time to prepare for an onset of new activity by as early as next week. You'll have your nose to the grindstone after that. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) Discussions, contracts, and communications could lead to especially potent and dynamic activities. You could be dealing with major landed institutions, issues that relate to property, and anything that pertains to your home or lifestyle. These are your areas of power. Don't let momentary worry about your financial life prevent you from reaching out to distant shores and finding new outlets for your products. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) If you could only see your capabilities on a giant screen, you might even feel overwhelmed yourself. Just know that nothing is out of reach for you if your motivation is the good of humanity. Get involved in the communications fields or in some other area in which your ideas will reach many people. Don't let feelings of helplessness and inadequacy overtake you. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your feelings are close to the surface today. Some fears or insecurities may arise to haunt you once again. If you are overcome with worry about other people, you may be helpless to make a dent in their problems. You may wish you could take some burdens on your own shoulders. Send positive thoughts and love to the people you are concerned about. You could feel neglected for the moment. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Situations with groups, friends, and associates could seem burdensome and restrictive now. Try not to decide what other people are thinking and feeling. Deal with your own disappointment over your financial situation. Your hopes may have been unfounded and a bit unrealistic. If you realize that pressures can eat away some of your energy reserves, you'll withhold judgment and get some rest and relaxation. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You could experience a blow to your ego and sense of self today. If you have recently had great success in getting your needs met, and now you encounter some rejection, it could be through no fault of your own. Avoid shutting out the very people who are in a position to help later on. Your career and public duties could seem burdensome at the moment. Take a vacation. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) Partnership may not be what it's cracked up to be for the moment. Don't make judgments and overreact to the behavior of others. Onerous duties could cause people to react in ways you might not expect. Avoid feeling shut out or abandoned. You may not be comfortable with a situation at the base of your life. Your home life demands some revamping, renovation, and redoing. You could shift your focus to other things by next week. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Discussions may not be the way to proceed right now. If you have extra vitality, you could take on additional responsibilities for your neighborhood or extended family. Otherwise, it behooves you to recoup your own energy for the tasks ahead. Postpone conversations until you feel on top of all si"}, {"response": 713, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Aug  6, 2000 (21:41)", "body": "I'm real, real busy with remodeling and rebuilding the Cedar Creek house right now, but I'll be set up again and more active in a couple of weeks. I'll have an internet connection there, hopefully, by the 18th."}, {"response": 714, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug  6, 2000 (23:40)", "body": "August 7, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're feeling very upbeat today. It's a great day to use your charisma to get things done. Watch for a Capricorn to bring you some great news about finances. You'll be sitting back at the end of the day thinking you're on top of the world. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It might not be the best idea to procrastinate at work. Your boss is considering you for new responsibilities and you need to prove you can work through your boredom. Get that job done and you'll impress those around you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're going to find out there is something going on behind the scenes. While it may be initially upsetting to you, this needed to happen. The only way you can move on is to work through what's been going on and see if something new can come from this. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Even though you've been doing a lot of work lately, it's going to be worth it. You'll be pleasantly surprised - that someone you've been trying to get on your side finally recognizes what you've been doing."}, {"response": 715, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Aug  7, 2000 (18:41)", "body": "oh no!"}, {"response": 716, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug  7, 2000 (22:09)", "body": "August 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Aries the ram may be climbing mountains that are a little too steep in places, but you will see the light today and head for the nearest plateau. A promotion at work is just what the doctor ordered to get you back on track. Plan a quiet evening at home and let your nerves settle down. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) An e-mail message may have you standing on your head in antici- pation of finally meeting this dream that you have been con- versing with for months. Be sure that when you do meet it is in a well populated place and not alone, until you are well acquainted with him/her. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Mountain climbing may not be this sea goats favorite past time so it is best not to go around making mountains out of molehills and asking for trouble and/or disappointment in your affairs. A coworker may exhibit some jealousy today as you collect kudos at work. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't let wild imaginations run away with you today as you try to project what someone is likely to do or not do. Actions taken could be for several different reasons and you may not even be close to figuring this person out. Let your nerves relax and unwind as you wait for a more positive action or word. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) An overbearing person at work may have you so incensed today that you feel like just walking out on the job. Don't ever do that as your reputation follows you to the next one, be- sides, it is always easier to find another place of employ- ment when you are already employed. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Even though you are no longer a child you still feel like saying, \"Mother, please, I'd rather do it myself\" when a doting parent tries to help you out of a spot you are in. Being an adult, and sure of your own inner strength, you should use your strength to accept gracefully and not injure loving feelings. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A spouse may be pulling all the work load he or she can at the moment and you step forward to ease the burden to the best of your ability, and that is a considerable amount as you have abilities that have not even been tested yet, but your 'I can do it' attitude sees you through. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) While love is beautiful and grand it is still not the end all and the be all of your life, so if this person drives you to the brink of sanity or otherwise causes you much unrest you might want to meditate along the lines of: is it love, or is it codependency. You will see the differ- ence. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Family affairs take up most of your time and thought today as a young one may be ill and you will be involved in his or her recuperation process. Don't hesitate today to make room for an in-law who will stay with you for the duration of the illness and contribute professional care and advice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Put off making any firm decisions today as the chances are good that you will not be able to make them stick, and if you have to back down, or change your position on certain matters, it could cause you a loss of prestige in the work place. Plan a quiet get together with friends tonight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Someone you have put off confronting lately finally steps forward and forces the issue, if you stand your ground and hold fast to your convictions you may be able to make this person see reason and logic in what you have accomplished without him or her. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Visitors from afar descend on you today and catch you unpre- pared, but you are the kind of person who excels when faced with a challenge and soon have everyone settled and happy. Children may not want to give up their room, even for a short term visit, but you find bribery works wonders."}, {"response": 717, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug  7, 2000 (23:31)", "body": "August 8, 20000 Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) You pride yourself on your ability to get to the bare facts of a situation. Your research may lead to discussions about new contracts and better financial opportunities on your job. What you may not realize, though, is that you're being told only part of the truth. Some aspect of your new duties may include less than ideal situations. Ask plenty of questions, and be sure that all the cards are on the table. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Don't let yourself become depressed over partnership situations. You could feel dumped on, lied to, and generally unhappy in a career situation. You may discover some conflicts between your home and your public life. It is possible that you have taken on a bit more than you can chew. If you feel that your hands are tied, postpone judgments until you uncover some facts. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Loving discussions with a partner or mate could lead to more fulfilling decisions about your home life. You could agree to take your relationship to a new level. Make time to upgrade the decor in your home to create a more romantic atmosphere. You might be wearing rose-colored glasses in regard to travel arrangements and your public life. Be realistic about how new conditions will change your life. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You have the ability to create a fabulous aura of success in almost everything you do. Work conditions seem to take on a new glow as you plan for more ideal situations. If you can incorporate international deals into an existing framework, you may be able to write your own ticket. Just be sure you have all the facts and get all financial promises in writing. Don't hesitate to take action. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Joint activity may not be what it appears to be. A partner may want to protect you from the cold, harsh truth. You may know only a part of the situation. Ask questions and conduct your own research to get to the bottom of the situation. You may have glamorized a person or projected your expectations onto someone else. You could suffer a financial setback unless you're careful to take positive action. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) You may want to hide your head in the sand and ignore warnings about work projects and expectations of financial reward. Someone may convince you that a gold mine is just ahead. If you do some research and confront the situation head on, you may discover hidden costs that will come out of your pocket. Be sure you're headed in the right direction. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) You may discover that financial pressures have taken some new twists and turns. Attempt to resolve any excess expenditure that involves real estate. You may feel temporarily overwhelmed by the responsibilities inherent in a new situation. You may assume that some creative work projects will be more successful than is possible. Don't hesitate to check out the facts. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take care of your health. If you suffer a setback concerning your home or property, you may suffer a temporary loss of energy, drive, and determination. You could hesitate to take action for fear of dispelling the magic of your work and career potential. Consider a slight change of direction, but postpone action until you know where to go. Romance and partnership may bring unforeseen pressures. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Although you may appear to be perfectly happy and content on the surface, you could feel a deep sense of depression due to fatigue and pressure on the job. Your financial rewards may not be what you expected. Contractual matters need to be clarified. If you have postponed signing papers, delay action until you read the fine print. Hidden clauses could be expensive. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) A sudden surge of reality may overtake you. Expectations of better financial conditions may be further out of reach than ever. Don't be discouraged. If you plan to upgrade your lifestyle and living conditions, you may have to postpone your plans for a short time. Be sure you tune in to your ability to be resourceful. Where there is a will, there is a way. You can accomplish miracles if you try. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) You may be more of an idealist than you think you are. You could have expected that some communications with a partner or mate would be more idealistic than is possible. If someone punctures your fantasies, visions, and dreams, you'll be devastated. Take a more realistic, practical look at your present condition if you feel trapped. Your lifestyle and home conditions may not be ideal. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) It may seem that your hopes and dreams are not coming true. If you have to fight for what you want, you may not think it's worth the effort. Keep some of your fantasies to yourself while you direct your energy in an entirely different direction. You may have to deal with some competition in order to earn money. That may seem contradictory to what your dreams tell you to do. Find a balance."}, {"response": 718, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug  7, 2000 (23:32)", "body": "Wolfie, read the secondone. The first one sucks!"}, {"response": 719, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug  8, 2000 (13:47)", "body": "August 8, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Be careful today to pay attention to what is going on around you. There are things going on around you that can affect you and you need to stop it before it gets out of hand. Watch for an e-mail that will change your opinion about your job. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Make sure to proof your work today. If you don't, your work will be returned to you with some embarrassing typos highlighted. Take a few extra minutes to make sure the work you submit is perfect so you can go to lunch and relax. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Things seems really hectic today and you don't have the energy to cope with it. Make sure to only do what you have to do and then find time to be by yourself. This isn't a day to meet with people because you aren't on top of your game. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Ouch - some harsh words from a co-worker could upset you today. It's not worth it to cause a big commotion over this. She did enough on her own to let people know she is unjustified in her accusations. Handle this as the professional you are and don't stoop to her level"}, {"response": 720, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  9, 2000 (00:07)", "body": "August 9, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Take A relaxing walk out doors and you will find that is what is needed to lift up your spirits and relieve any stress that you may feel. You will also find that it will have a positive impact on your mood; an evening with friends completes your rejuvenation. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Try to pay off old debts before you gather up a new one. This will able you to prevent stress and worries that may occur in the future when you could be overloaded with debt and under- loaded with cash. A domestic dispute is ended today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Call a friend that you have not talked to for a while. You will find that the conversation will be refreshing and very enjoyable. You could set up a luncheon or dinner date and get reacquainted. Children will need your firm support today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a good day to quit that bad habit that you have been wanting to stop. You will find out that it is not as hard as you had thought it to be. You have the total will and control today that it will take to replace it with something healthy. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A quiet night at home is just what the doctor ordered. It is the perfect plan for you tonight. The relaxation will be welcomed by your body and mind. recharging your batteries is important today for a number of reasons. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be cautious if you decide to travel today. Pay attention to what you are doing while you are on the road. Pre- vention will be your main concern today as you find your mind not concentrating on what you are doing, in all of your daily tasks, not just driving. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A temptation is likely to occur today. Keep in mind that a few minutes of pleasure or fun could badly affect you in the future. Better to give up a little pleasure than to suffer the consequences. You married for better or worse, don't make it worse by your actions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A child will look to you for advice for a solution to a problem that he or she is having. Keep an open ear and answer honestly to the best of your ability. He or she will always be thankful that he has a person like you to talk to and he will hold this dear to his heart. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Concentrate on finishing undone projects that have been postponed. The sense of accomplishment can prove to be very rewarding. The results will turn out better than expected. Nose to the grindstone is the only accepted position for you today if you expect to get that raise. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Stubbornness could be a problem for you today. It will irritate your mate or loved one. Consideration is the best policy. This can reverse the problem and the relationship will start to bloom. Your take charge attitude comes in handy at work today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) An out of town call brings good news today. Plans for the day should involve a lot of physical activity as you seem to have an over abundant amount of energy. Try a long walk, you will find it very enjoyable and refreshing. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A new love may not be for you as this person has a long track record of short affairs and you are looking for someone to go through life with, better keep shopping around. Friends ask you out tonight and perhaps intro- duce you to someone that puts the other person right in the shade."}, {"response": 721, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  9, 2000 (00:31)", "body": "August 9, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It's a comedy of errors today. You're going to feel like you should go back to bed and start all over again. Laugh about this - you'll handle it much better if you laugh about the series of events today. By the way, make sure you have your house keys with you today. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're not feeling yourself today. You're going to feel like the Universe is working against you and everything you do today seems harder than usual. While you won't get that much accomplished today, you'll actually be laying the groundwork for a bigger opportunity later on. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You need to talk out your feelings with a Gemini. It's not good to keep everything bottled up inside and it's affecting you. Get everything off your chest and you'll feel much better. Clearing the air is going to change things for the better. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces If you aren't really sure about the facts of the situation, don't fly off the handle. You may have some egg on your face if you do because things aren't always as they seem. Do your research and get all the information before getting upset and regretting it later."}, {"response": 722, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Aug  9, 2000 (18:20)", "body": "marcia? *grin*"}, {"response": 723, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  9, 2000 (21:43)", "body": "talking to ya, Wolfie!!! August 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you feel the need to experience closeness with a family member. Don't shy away from this feeling. Spend some quality time with this person and you will feel the relationship be- come stronger. This person will soon open up to you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Work will be a breeze for you today. Things seem extra pleasant and you seem to be on top of the world. Share some of your feel- ings with someone around you that is not feeling real chipper; you will be extremely surprised on how your upbeat mood helped to cheer them up. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The twins are tugging on one another today. You find it a bit hard to make a decision. Let some time pass and you will find that the right thing to do is opened before your very eyes and your doubt will melt away like a snowball in the middle of June. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a good day to take the family and do something special with them. A movie, a dinner out, or just sitting around talk- ing will bring much needed closeness, comfort and joy. The family will seem to blossom with practicing this once in awhile. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will hear great news from out of town today. It will be music to your ears. Your spirit is lifted and you feel like you are on top of the world. A night out with your mate brings back the passion in your life, things are looking up for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone will ask a favor of you today and you will feel like it was a little too much to ask, however it will be very important for you to help this person out. If you remember the saying do onto others as you would have them do on to you you will find great peace in your spirit and you will see that it was worth helping this person. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The scales seem to be very much in balance for you today. Work will go extremely smooth and the evening is very pleasant also. Peace and harmony go hand in hand today. You will find it very easy to plan that vacation that you have been wanting to take. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Bad news seems to have you in a gloomy mood today. The person that you consider most dear will feel your pain and will show you that you are loved very much. It seems to help bring you up to par to have this special person in your life. Hang in there you will get through this just fine. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A child in your life needs to spend some time with you today. The child may feel somewhat depressed. But you have just the right words to help him get over this. Set aside some extra time with him and you will see his mood change for the bet- ter almost instantly. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You run into an old friend today when you lest expect it. This may trigger a temptation or two but you will be strong enough to resist. A pleasant hello or a small chat is all that is needed. This person may try to get you to do something that you really don't want to do. Be strong and resist. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A recent purchase has you wondering if you may have made a mistake in buying it. Give it a second chance and you will find that it was not such a bad mistake at all. You are a bit more sensitive today than you usually are; hang in there and you will see that every thing will be just fine. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Out of town visitors keep you very busy today. You will enjoy the job of entertaining your guests but the day leaves you exhausted and you find bed time a welcome event. Your guest are very much enjoying their visit for it is one that they will remember for a long time."}, {"response": 724, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (00:49)", "body": "August 10, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Is your checkbook balanced? You could be in a position where funds are low and you don't even realize it. Don't write checks until you know exactly how much you have - you don't want to get hit with fees. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It's going to be tempting to stay home today and rest. Even though you need to recharge your batteries, today isn't a day to miss work. You'll fall behind if you do and have to stay late to catch up. It's better to go into work and get through some work so you can rest all weekend. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Are you really sure you want to take on something new and crowd your schedule up even more? You aren't going to have time to do this project as well as you'd like to and it's going to reflect badly on you. Even though you don't like saying no, being honest is going to be better for your reputation for the long run. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Have you been showing your true talents? You have the personality to train and develop others. You could be a mentor to someone new. Take the time out to work with this person - it will enhance your reputation even more"}, {"response": 725, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (18:28)", "body": "uh oh!"}, {"response": 726, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (21:53)", "body": "Tell me about it!!!! August 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A loved one will be asked to do something that he or she really does not want to do. With your love and support he or she will find the task goes a lot easier. Your consideration in helping him or her through this leaves you feeling good inside, your love knows no bounds. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The atmosphere at work will be very tense today, but try not to let it interfere with your work as it clears up by quit- ting time. A night of relaxation is just what you need to settle down. A warm bath and little quiet time will get you back on track. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will find an expensive item that you lost awhile back. You will be on the top of the world for the rest of the day now that you found it. You will realize that more organization will help you keep up with your possessions a lot easier. Spend some free time getting organized. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you will get some advice about a pressing matter that you may be indecisive about. Don't jump on your first impulse. Give careful thought and consideration before you make any final decisions. With a little time your head will be clearer and you will be able to make a wise decision. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A family member seems very lonely today and you will be able to sense this strongly. You can come to their rescue by just sharing some time with them. The pleasure that you will find in giving your time to them will fill you up with joy. Your loved one will be very grateful to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today that long awaited deal that you have been waiting to finalize will be complete. However there is a friend that feels neglected by you because you have let this deal con- sume your time. Now that things are settled you will feel like spending time with your friend. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you will start planning your much needed vacation. You will feel excited about getting away for awhile. Your \"all work and no play\" life is starting to catch up with you and you find that your outlook on life has improved just by thinking about it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Out of town relatives call today just to say hello. You will enjoy the talk and make plans for a get together soon. This cheers you up and gives you a pleasure to look forward to; The day will be a joy to face and you will find pleasure in every thing that you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will have a hard time keeping your chin up today. You will feel over sensitive and someone may say something that upsets you but this is not their intention. Understanding that you are very sensitive will help to ease the pain brought on by this person. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are failing to consider your loved ones feelings today. Lighten up some and add some consideration then you can bring the joy back to your family. Focus on some activity that is fun and can involve everyone. The day will turn out better for all involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you will finally come to an understanding involving your specific tasks at work. You experience great pleasure in get- ting the job done. Rewarding yourself by doing something that you enjoy will bring a joyful end to a busy day. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is one day that you will get frustrated with. If you ever agreed with Murphy's Law you will find that it seems to be hap- pening today. If you drop your toast this morning, know that it will probably fall buttered side down. You will be happy once this day eases away; night time will be better."}, {"response": 727, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (23:25)", "body": "August 11, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Someone isn't appreciating your hard work. He is taking advantage of your good nature and you need to set your boundaries. Even though you know he is going through a hard time, you need to let him pick himself up on his own. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It might be a good idea to get out the office for a few minutes today. See if you can take a walk so you can get rid of some stress. Buy something for yourself today - it doesn't have to be anything big. You need something to brighten your day. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra It's time to put this week in the past and attend a social event. Yes, you might be tired but this will help get you in a better mood. This will also be a great opportunity to meet some new people and develop new friendships. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Thank goodness you don't have to get dressed up today because you might be having some problems with the alarm clock. You'll make it to where you need to go on time but it will be quite an adventure getting there."}, {"response": 728, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 10, 2000 (23:27)", "body": "I have pneumonia. I am going to flake out and take my antibiotics like a good girl!! Forget about the social occasion. Wolfie, it is all yours!"}, {"response": 729, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Aug 11, 2000 (19:16)", "body": "well, i've got a social engagement tonight but didn't find an expensive item i had lost (and i did lose something a while back). *HUGS* marcia, you get well!"}, {"response": 730, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 11, 2000 (20:02)", "body": "Thanks! This Erythromycin is in such large capsules it should either kill or cure!!"}, {"response": 731, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 11, 2000 (20:29)", "body": "August 11, 2000 Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 20) Keep your eye on your goals, but don't let anyone pull the wool over your eyes. Some things are not what they appear to be. Discussions may seem to go well, but after you leave the scene, you may wonder exactly what was said and agreed to. Get everything in writing that pertains to your work. That way, you'll be clear about your duties and what is expected of you. You may wish to hide your head in the sand. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 20) Some conflict may exist between the reality of your home life and the romance and the dreams of your public life. You may have to focus on restructuring your financial situation. Some extra pressures and responsibilities require that you keep a sharp eye on expenditures. It could be difficult to tighten your belt, but with a goal in mind, it's well worth it. Focus on promotional efforts and products you can distribute. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Additional pressure seems to come with extra responsibilities. You may enjoy being needed, but be sure to take care of your own health and energy. Adopt a health regimen and, if possible, get extra rest. A shift in your economic status may keep your nose to the grindstone. Don't be disillusioned if you have to postpone some travel plans. Stay at home and deal with details first. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) It may be time to delve deeply into your subconscious mind to learn about your relationships. Some thoughts emerge when you're by yourself that make you realize your past mistakes. You can't seem to keep them buried. Your vision of a perfect life of travel and ease may need a reality check. Don't throw out the baby with the bath water, however. Keep your dreams in sight. Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) You have wonderful powers of observation and a great ability to put your finger on the mark. You may, however, be at odds with the vision your partners or mate have about financial matters. You are left to count the daily costs of new operations, whereas others are expecting a sea of gold to flow in. You may have to set the record straight without putting out the fire. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22) You and your mate or coworkers may not come to an easy agreement now. You could think that other people are adopting an ostrich complex by hiding their heads in the sand. Situations at work conflict with the demands of your public life. It could appear that you have no one to help you with your responsibilities. All of your mental manipulation seems to be hidden by a calm, serene facade. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) Conduct some market research into the viability of projects at hand. You may have fine creative instincts, but be at a loss as to how to put them across. Friends may offer advice that only wastes your time and energy. In order to avoid any legal problems, be sure you attend to the details of agreements. If your attention is on distances, leave someone in charge at home. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You may encounter some exciting opportunities in the communications fields. Take advantage of unusual offers. You could plan to reach out to distances, change your lifestyle, and travel to distant shores. You could be so high on life, however, that you forget to count the cost to your public life and pocketbook. Although new projects sound good and seem to gather support, you need to look closely at the details. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Matters at a distance may require your full attention. Discussions and plans you have for writing, communicating with family members, and creating a Utopian home life may fall by the wayside in the face of real situations. Legal matters, contracts, and your public life may require some research. If you need to qualify for some kind of certification, deal with the necessary details. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You have a greater sensitivity toward the trends of the times as the Moon goes through your sign. If you feel more exposed and vulnerable, count your blessings. Your partners and mate could quickly respond to that new open quality. You may discover that a whole new world is waiting if you can open your feelings to partnership opportunities. Your ride on cloud nine may also benefit from a close look at the cost. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 18) Events in your life might seem more serene if you take time to create a romantic atmosphere. Some strife could exist in relationships, however. You can't walk away from the differences in the way two people process thoughts. You're the right-brain visionary whereas your partner or mate has an eye on left-brain, nitty-gritty details. This combination of talents could be a winning one. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) Keep some goals to yourself. Plant the seeds of fantasy the way you would plant a tulip bulb. Your dreams need some time to germinate, undisturbed, in a hidden place. When you least expect them, they'll emerge as full-blown flowers. The important thing is to plant them and leave them alone. You could create ideal conditions in"}, {"response": 732, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 11, 2000 (22:16)", "body": "August 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Be careful that you explain things today in a clear and lucid manner as people will tend to see something different in your views if you do not present it as you perceive it to be. Never brag about the things you have acquired even if you are justly proud of them. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You have an ambitious plan for home improvement, but remember that you are only one person and can only do just so much alone. This is a good day for working on your budget and get- ting all those bills up to date and ready for mailing as soon as the first of the month rolls around. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You have learned to look at the future in a realistic manner, and will act in your own best interests when a few friends try to get you to become involved in one of their escapades and since your last experience with them you wisely back out and opt for a quiet day at home. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Since this is Saturday and you may not have to work today, you should use this time to catch up on some badly needed sleep, as you have been burning the midnight oil for quite a while now and it is sapping your energy and drive which is very noticeable at work. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With a display of renewed optimism and courage you will be a shoo in for the first position that comes available, possibly later today, and you will always be a winner when you give free rein to these two traits of yours. You should guard against giving the wrong impression to a loved one. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Yes there is such a thing as an accident that is not your loved ones fault and this may be it so don't be so harsh in your judgment, and do be on hand to give out the hugs and reassurances. Today you may let an excellent financial opportunity pass you by unless you look sharp. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Work of a creative nature is indicated for today and you may wish to sign up for a course or even a seminar to help you toward your goals. Don't sign any legal papers without the advice of a lawyer, so if you must, wait on those until you can talk with one. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't go off on a tangent today when everything does not go according to the way you want it to, you must realize that others may have made separate plans from you and do not wish to change them. Be congenial and let your love show through as you bow to their wishes. There, that didn't hurt too much, did it? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you place the emphasis on fun , and rightly so, con- sidering your wealth of choice when it comes to enjoyment. Try not to invite trouble today as everyone has a chance of being reasonable; you try to get each one to agree on a fun place to go; compromise another weekend to please some. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you combine your traits of aggressiveness with your natural charm today you will find yourself being a winner all day long. Today it would not be wise to 'shut another out' so that they cannot exercise their freedom of speech and express their opposition to your ideas. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Avoid making any type of commitment without getting the advice of experts today, and don't jump rashly into some- thing that will cost you a bundle to get out of. Do not try as hard as you usually do to get attention today as the attention that you get may not be all that good. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You take a more active role in your groups activities and emerge the natural leader of the pack. Try not to get involved in anyone's disputes today even if it is only as a judge or a peacemaker as it could backfire and both sides will turn against you. A restaurant seems the log- ical choice for dinner."}, {"response": 733, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 14, 2000 (14:27)", "body": "August 14, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is your day and tonight is your time to have a lot of fun! Consider having a get together with a few good friends. Weather permitting, a backyard Bar-B-Que sounds like fun then, on to the party. Enjoy it, the vacation won't last forever. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your friends and acquaintances ask more of you than you want to do. Feel free to say a firm no. Saying no is the best way of separating true friends from your basic hangers on. Later today your energies run high so go out and enjoy yourself but make it an early night. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) All things come to those who wait and you will find most of your answers by listening quietly. Quit worrying and take today to get out the old folding chair and lay out in the back yard with a magazine, a glass of tea, birds song, and you. Use this day off to refresh yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may have to put off your plans because friends and family place heavy demands on your time and resources today. An adult son/daughter may have problems that only you can solve so be prepared. Late afternoon brings peace and quiet, take advantage of it by resting this evening. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your sign is slated for some good news from afar today. A telephone call or letter from a good friend or family member you haven't heard from in a long time could cheer you im- mensely. Guard against doing anything rash today as this is not a good day to make a firm life decision. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone who has been false to you in the past is interested in getting back together again. Be careful. Caution is your keynote for today but with your sense of discernment you should uncover the truth and come through the ordeal total- ly unscathed. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Give it up and get away for a few hours. Your nerves and mental processes need that rest you have been promising yourself. Go boating, driving, or even hula hooping if you must, but get away from it all. Rainy day? If work won't allow it, catch up on your rest in the evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today you will feel like snapping and stinging those around you who disagree with your ideas. Put the brakes on and look deep inside for the cause of your unrest. You are cap- able of finding, facing, and defeating any shortcomings on your part that is upsetting you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Fishing, boating, and swimming seems like a good idea if you can get away, if not try to be as pleasant as possible to those around you and make the day go smooth for you and everyone else, they will love you for it. Children are particularly sensitive to your moods today CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) After a hectic day or two you should take time to recharge your batteries. Go fishing, do a little yard puttering or take a leisurely ride in the country. Whatever you do make plans to get out and enjoy the healing warmth of Gods won- derful sunshine and fresh air. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are going to need that persistent streak you have today to fend off those who would take advantage of your time and good nature. Don't be fooled by someone you have met recent- ly or by a friend who has played you false in the past. take this today to reevaluate your priorities. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today is just right for applying your energy and drive into getting ahead on your job or any endeavor where you can ap- ply the skills you have accumulated over the years of hard work you have put in. Luck shines on you today in affairs of the heart. You could persuade that special person."}, {"response": 734, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 14, 2000 (21:49)", "body": "August 15, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Slow down today and think things through so your natural ability to read people and situations will give you all the help you need to nip trouble in the bud. Your natural charisma keeps you in big demand to the opposite sex. Don't let that special person get away. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Don't be surprised if you make some new friends today who may turn out to be some of your best assets. Love is on your mind so if you haven't already and you're a guy, pop the question. If you're a gal you are going to feel like accepting. Both should be cautious but it looks good. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A spouse may be feeling neglected and unloved. This matter should get your immediate attention. Being a faithful, loving spouse can go far in convincing him or her to have confidence in your love. A teenager, yours or a relatives, may need to have a talk with you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It's time to buckle down and take care of business. The enterprise you began a few months ago show signs of get- ting in high gear. Involve family and friends for a real- ly resounding success. For you employees today offers a good chance to \"show what you've got\". LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Catch up on chores you have been putting off, especially those \"honey do\" jobs. Cleaning out a garage or storage shed could unearth something special to you that you thought was lost and gone forever. Evening brings no major surprises so just relax those tired muscles and unwind. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be careful you do not have a roving eye if you are already committed to that certain someone who would not be quite as forgiving as he or she would need to be. This is not a day to fritter away so buckle down to some hard work and get caught up with things that may have been let go while you played. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A former spouse may contact you today and the news may not be welcome but with your sense of security and self worth you can weather any situations this could bring into play. Children take up a lot of your time and thoughts today. Possibly in the area of support and medical care. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't be in a hurry to brush off children today. You may be surprised what they can teach you while you are teach- ing them. Be open for your own learning opportunities. Someone at work may be jealous of your position so take them under your wing and get them involved in their own projects. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Problems that pop up today is best put on the back burner for now so that you can handle everything with your usual energy and insight. Why not consider a trip to the moun- tains. Wrap yourself up in vacation plans and let the energy flow back into your body. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Friends could pop in on you today so be prepared to have an exciting time finding out the scoop on past loves and pals. Evening could bring some depressing news but with your strong sense of self preservation you are able to erase these emotions in no time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A new love enters your sphere of influence today and this could be THE one, so pay attention to people today. This is also a romantic day for you married ones out there. Candy and flowers say a lot and, say, why can\"t women give them too? PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) There could be some messages today that will upset you. If so you have the common sense and the spiritual in- sight to deal with it in an effective manner without hurting other peoples feelings. A grown child may need your help but you have to draw him/her out for they hesitate to burden you with it."}, {"response": 735, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (00:55)", "body": "August 15, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You will have to hold up a good example today. There will be some gossip and rumor floating around you - rise about it. A Pisces will think you're being snobbish but others are wishing that the gossip would stop. You can set the trend by not listening to it. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may be feeling like an outsider today. But have you thought about whether you have put yourself on the outside? You don't need to be standing on the sidelines anymore. Get out there and become part of the group! You'll feel much better about your co-workers and yourself if you do. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're going to feel a big transition today. It will transform a part of your life. While this may seem scary to you, it's actually going to be good for your personal growth. A Gemini will be a big part of this so trust their judgment. It will be good for you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces The angels are giving you a round of applause! You have done something that is getting a lot of fanfare so be proud of what you have done. It's okay to let the boss rave about you. It has elevated you in others' eyes and in your own heart. Great job!"}, {"response": 736, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (00:57)", "body": "Oh my heavens!!! Wow!!! Wolfie!!! Barcleona is the same air sign as we are!!!"}, {"response": 737, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (19:06)", "body": "well, lay it on me, marcia!"}, {"response": 738, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (19:24)", "body": "I was expecting you to do so to me!!!"}, {"response": 739, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 15, 2000 (22:01)", "body": "August 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You and a loved one may be making your moving plans today. Searching for the perfect home will take a lot of your time, but never fear, you will find it. Work will be hard pressed to keep your attention as your head is filled with financing possibilities. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Speaking with a financial advisor today could be to your advan- tage. Try not to go at things blindly, getting the facts first is your safest bet at this time. A teenager may need some extra attention now and you manage to find the time out of a busy day. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You and a partner will be in perfect agreement during the first part of the day but you will need to use a lot of patience with this person in the later afternoon. Don't accept things to be the truth that you hear from an unreliable source, check it out. CANCER (June 22-July 22) An agreement that you have been working for can be had today but only if you work extra hard at it; don't forget that flattery sometimes works. Today you have your thoughts in order and your thinking is logical and down to earth, don't let anyone throw you off track. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may come up with some creative ideas but they won't be appreciated if you are perceived of as letting your im- mediate work slide. Daydreaming is not all bad but it can be devastating on the job. Family and friends help you and the spouse celebrate your anniversary. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is not a day that you should engage in risk taking, either financial or personal. It is a good day for mat- ters on the job, marital agreements, and working with a home based business. Children may pop up with a problem but you solve it with your logical approach. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is the day for you to buy one or two lotto tickets, take a trip on a sight seeing boat, or some other thing that you don't ordinarily do, you could get a surprise. Your means of expressing yourself today will carry you a long way in your chosen field. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't believe things you hear unless the one doing the telling can also do the proving. Second hand news is worthless and inflated. A rumor that has been designed to break up your relationship with another person is just that, a rumor. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can have fun shopping with a friend today if you just relax and let yourself. This is not the day when you should give anyone the benefit of the doubt as you are under a deceptive trend and it would be best to check out every- thing you hear. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A raise may be in order for you as this is a good day for applying that recent knowledge you acquired for updating your job skills and thereby impressing your boss. Good news arrives after dark. Relax and enjoy your night out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Pay no attention to a certain rumor that is going around about another friend, there is nothing to it. Listen to someone who knows more about computers than you do, he/ she will not steer you wrong and the advice could save you a lot of money on the purchase. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Got your eggs all in one basket this morning? Good. You will be asked to give an early presentation and you should be prepared. The chances are good that this can lead to that better position that you have been wanting for quite a while."}, {"response": 740, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (14:42)", "body": "August 16, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Someone will show you what is really inside you today. You move past protecting yourself from others and really let yourself shine through today. Don't be afraid to show a different side of yourself - others want to get to know that side! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Make sure to pay attention to your significant other today. They need your support today. They are feeling quite run down and need some TLC. It might be a good day to send a gift or give them a backrub when they get home. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're trying to juggle too much. While right now it seems like it is under control, something else, probably small in nature, is going to come into your life and spin it out of control. Take the steps now to clear what you don't need in your life so you can feel lighter. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces It may not be easy today - especially since you're going to have to go head to head with someone. This woman doesn't understand you nor want to so make sure you have all your information with you and ready to go. The angels are supporting you in this so take a deep breath and present your case."}, {"response": 741, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (14:43)", "body": "250 pounds lighter, actually!!!"}, {"response": 742, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (18:25)", "body": "*ROTFLMAO*"}, {"response": 743, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (22:24)", "body": "Oh wolfie, I am crushed! (read your email)"}, {"response": 744, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 16, 2000 (23:58)", "body": "August 17, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You feel like you're coasting today. Your routine is very easy and you're getting through tasks with ease. Just don't get to comfortable. A challenge is coming your way so be prepared to handle it. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to be learning something new today. Make sure to pay attention and take careful notes. While you think this new information isn't going to be significant to you and you won't be using it, it actually is going to come back to you later. Be ready to implement. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Have you been laughing a lot lately? If not, why not? You have a great sense of humor about you and you could have a great time with others if you let yourself. Get together with friends and have a good time. You need a stress reliever and this is it! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Be very careful of those who are saying they are on your side. They have their own motives and will not be in your corner if push comes to show. Keep your guard up today and watch for the person hiding behind the mask."}, {"response": 745, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (02:09)", "body": "August 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Hasty judgments you've made in the past prove to be wrong. A long lost friend shows up on your doorstep and you roll out the welcome mat. News from a far gladdens your heart as you can lay to rest certain worries you've been having. Answers ring true; they are. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Take all the time in the world to finish an important project today. A good friend asks you for financial help and you give it. An offer may be made to you today and you should evaluate it very carefully as it may not seem too lucrative now, but it shows great promise. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You should keep an optimistic attitude today even in the face of troubles. Things change and this also must pass. Talk your career plans over with a spouse or spouse to be, as they will affect them as much as you in the long run. Travel today will be beneficial. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A foreign assignment may take some of you overseas, so this will be a day of hustle and bustle as you prepare everything, passports, visas, etc., for the big event. If possible, plan to take a spouse along as you may be gone quite a while. Others will find much excitement on different levels in the workplace today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your recent business investment is beginning to show signs of becoming a success and so you look for similar invest- ments to make. Be sure to do your homework on each one and don't over extend yourself in this area. A good evening for spending with old friends and talking over the past. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) An Aries hits you with a new idea for an innovative enter- prise that takes you by surprise. Its very simplicity should assure you of an almost overnight success. Keep up your health regimen and try walking as much as possible to tone up your cardiovascular circulation. Vitamins, anyone? LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Joining a new club is a good way to make new friends and widen your circle of acquaintances while adding to your networking pool. Don't let a new boss intimidate you. Stay respectful, but adhere to your ideas as they are the reason you were hired in the first place. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Although you may be single, you also have to play by the rules and not pursue someone who is already committed to another. Married Scorpios should have no trouble with a wandering eye as long as it wanders towards home. Your moral values may be given a spiritual test this after- noon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Sagittarius, half human, half centaur, and all leader of the pack. Younger ones have it in their power today to lead their companions away from trouble and into good clean fun, while you older ones turn up as leaders of their communities and role models. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Try to shore up a degenerating marriage with lots of love and understanding along with a long talk to clear up what each one needs and expects from the other. This will go far in recreating the atmosphere of love and harmony necessary in all marriages. Children will benefit from this. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your love life should be noticeably picking up (provided you are single). Married people will feel more drawn to- wards a loved one. You will do well today at work, and will abound with positive new ideas. Be careful that those around you do not start to grow resentful or jealous. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your energies are around normal levels, but your logical reasoning ability will be enhanced. Take advantage of this time by addressing the most important areas of your life that require this type of logical approach. You will also do well in your relationships today."}, {"response": 746, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (02:10)", "body": "Terry , Check your email!!!"}, {"response": 747, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (14:32)", "body": "I did, and I fixed it! From the leader of the pack."}, {"response": 748, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (17:49)", "body": "MAHALO"}, {"response": 749, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (17:52)", "body": "I just check with the Google search which found it in the first place and it leads to a Yapp error page. Thanks so much!!!"}, {"response": 750, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 17, 2000 (17:56)", "body": "I just sent a thank you note to Kaylene for her help!!!"}, {"response": 751, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (12:44)", "body": "August 18, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Aggravations triggered by people and events beyond your control tends to keep you on edge today. Your inability to control your world is not devastating at this time, soon you will be front and center again. Slowly but surely you see things turn in your direction. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Shy people miss out on just about everything and with your personality you are not cut out to be a patient person. Today you grab for the gusto when you get your friends together and plan an enjoyable time on the nearest beach. Keep the fun sober and clean and arrive alive. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Dual Gemini may be hit with double barreled problems today, as the two people between whom you have been trying to choose both call for a firm commitment from you. The chances are good that today you will lose them both as one finds out about the other. next time---one at a time. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A brother calls on you for help and you saddle up and ride to the rescue. You can and do make a difference in this persons life, gaining the whole hearted love and respect from your brother which, in the past, had been lukewarm at best. A flurry of weekend plans getting ready for that magical Monday morning. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone who blamed all their troubles on you in the past has seen the light of truth, and now knows that it wasn't you who authored his/her woes. Your family needs more of your time today and you find a special joy in sharing things with them. Don't go to bed without an \"I'm sorry\". VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) An older member of your family, perhaps a father, calls you today and you feel a sense of relief after hearing from him her. Take care of your health as you are prime for a new virus that's going around. Could be just ragweed pollen, check it out to be sure. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Libra is headed for the mountains and so are the whole family. You believe in sharing the good times and today is a real good time after a great week at work. Don't let anyone change your future plans and rain on your parade. You are on the right track with your investment ideas. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't go out and spend a lot of money on things just to im- press others. Give yourself a well earned reward and buy something decadently expensive just to please yourself. Be sure to take along your other 'half' and buy him/or her something just as expensive, but--- (maybe on sale?). SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You feel out of sorts today due to the actions of an uncar- ing relative who may not show any concern for you as he/she acts put out because you cannot do your usual chores for them. This opens your eyes and you put a stop to them, permanently. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your hat in the political arena could cause quite a stir at this time. Try to keep your plans under wraps as long as possible and then spring it on everyone. A person you meet today could become that all important one for you, as you are swept off your feet. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A former loved one may claimed to have changed but it is rare that one ever changes who has been inflicting spousal abuse. The stars are right for you to tell him politely to take a hike. Your friends applaud your good sense in making the right decision and getting on with your life. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Someone close to you will confide her/his love and dreams to you today and you are amazed. You have wanted to open up to this person but you were sure she/he cared more for someone else, but now you are on cloud nine and the two of you start on your wedding plans."}, {"response": 752, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (12:46)", "body": "August 18, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You might not want to be around other people today. You need that positive energy so get out there and have fun! You'll be surprised at the new people you'll meet. Also, a new Capricorn friend will be able to give you some ideas to make your job easier. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You need one more piece of the puzzle and it is complete. You'll find all the information you need to make your decision. An Aries will be part of this decision - you'll have to determine what their motives are. Keep your eyes open. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're finally feeling more in balance with yourself but you still have work to do. Even though it is wonderful you are feeling better, don't stop the development of yourself. You need to keep working at creating harmony and joy with yourself. It will shine through and create harmony with others. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't let someone impose their judgments on you. While they might think they know what's best for you, thank them and send them on their way. You know what is right from wrong - now stand up for it. Take care of yourself and don't let someone tell you how to be. You know yourself the best."}, {"response": 753, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (12:47)", "body": "Wolfie, Neither one is good for today. I think I shall go back to bed and hope tomorrow's is better. It is Admissions Day in Hawaii and a holiday."}, {"response": 754, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (22:01)", "body": "August 19, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is good day for taking it easy and relaxing those Arian nerves. Afternoon will find you out and about looking for some entertainment; be careful that you do not search in the wrong places for it. Family and friends could benefit from a visit with you today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Being as stubborn as a bull today could be your undoing with a loved one if you do not temper your stubbornness with a lot of logical whys. A little compromise on both sides could save your relationship. Try to go out and relax this evening. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A wonderful day for entertaining out of town friends with a trip on the lake in your boat, (your pride and joy), or even a day spent at the beach would be great entertainment. A family member may have a problem that only you can help with, pay attention to this person. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A new job seems to be working out well for you now and you find yourself more relaxed today than you have been in a long time. Take advantage of this good mood and take the family out for some fun and games, they will have a good time and you will have a good memory. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A particularly needy person or child has touched your heart today and you freely open your home to that person. Family members are with you all the way on this one and they help you help this person. A special outing may be in order today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone who misses you a lot needs to be contacted, probably a parent or a child. You have had a busy week and today you plan your recreation around strictly leisure time, such as sacking out in the lawn chair watching your neighbor work. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A new position you have been given with your company is not exactly what you wanted for yourself but it will work out to be the best spot of all for you. A teenager may need your help now and you pull out as many of the stops as you can to help her. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It is advisable to keep your special pet indoors today as there may be a chance of danger to it. This would be a per- fect day to go hiking or boating as you recharge your energies for another week on the job. Nothing strenuous today, just take whatever you do slow and easy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A child or grandchilds' welfare may be preying on your mind; relax, you have done all that you can and now you must simply hang in there while the powers that be move on it. This would be a good day to relax and simply read a nice book. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A good time was had by all but now you are decidedly not feel- ing up to par. This would be a good day to disappear to your favorite private spot or retreat so you can be alone and quiet; next time don't overindulge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) High living is bound to catch up with everyone sooner or later and today it is sooner with you. This would be a good day to return those expensive, non-essential purchases you made yesterday and badly bent the budget. Over indulging in food or drink could also be a problem for you today. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A good friend will tell you her secrets today and she is count- ing on you to keep them secret so be careful that you don't spill the beans to another 'friend' and cause unnecessary trouble for this person who trusts you so much."}, {"response": 755, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 18, 2000 (22:03)", "body": "Wolfie!!! We are stuck with a \"family member\" tomorrow! Again!!!"}, {"response": 756, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug 20, 2000 (23:57)", "body": "August 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A few good ideas from a good friend who has been keeping an eye on your project, or home based business, may be just exactly what you have been looking for. When this person starts to talk about it be sure to listen as you will only get the one chance before he/she clams up. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) An unexpected guest shows up out of the blue and you find your- self pressed for time and space but you do not let this daunt you as you make room for one more. Children may feel out of sorts and a little jealous today but you deal admirably well with them. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your mind will be on research today and you find you have a brainstorm about it that turns it into a new inspired form of work, or method of research, that will get you to your goal faster. Talking with project managers will be helpful for you today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Dealings with the public is favored today as your charisma is showing, and you will have a greater response to your ideas than you have had in the past. You will have a small domestic dispute in the evening after a rough day at work. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Do not take everything you hear today as literal truth, pretend you are from Missouri, ( show me attitude), as there is a good chance of deception in your affairs now. This is also not a good day to lend money as you may never see it again. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This appears to be your day for inspiration, creativity, and even contracts as your ability to express yourself is at its optimum today. Talking with financial managers and partners are also highly favored at this time. A family conference is called and you get your two cents worth in. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is not a good day at all for gambling pursuits as there could be losses in risk taking for you. Domestic activity should be of great interest to you tonight as your spouse may have quite a surprise for you. Don't faint! SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Creative, and inspired ideas are yours in the afternoon but daydreaming at work is not recommended today as this could possibly cause you to have an accident if you work around any type of machinery by becoming absent minded at the wrong time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Love is in your heart, but down to earth basics is in your mind; a domestic dispute has the wheels turning but you act in a practical manner in making up with your spouse. express the love and not the mind if you hope to win this one. A raiseor bonus could be yours on this day. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today your partner agrees with you and you finally go ahead and implement the changes you knew would be necessary and had ready to go. This would be a good day to take financial risks, as everything holds the possibility of gain today when it comes to money. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Be careful you do not overdo the spending and max out the new credit card you just received. If you do max it out now, it becomes just another monthly debt and you've lost the advan- tage of having it. A good move at work puts you on top. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) One of those rare days when you can call your life and your time your own and everything seems to click into place for you. You will find it easy today to finalize plans and agreements you have been involved in and even the children are acting like angels."}, {"response": 757, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug 20, 2000 (23:58)", "body": "Watch out, World...here I come!!!"}, {"response": 758, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (00:52)", "body": "August 21, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're feeling scattered today. It's almost like you are walking around in a fog. It would be a good idea to take things slow today. Don't make any hasty decisions -- you'll forget to take an important fact into account. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Today is going to be hectic because you are one of the few people at work who can get things done. Even though things need to get out, make sure you double check your work. You don't want a boss to see typos. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Do not procrastinate on a project. You'll get a surprise request to see what is going on with it before deadline. Make sure you have some work to show them. Your work will give your boss and new idea and move the project into a new direction. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Take the time today to make sure your files are backed up today. Your computer is going to be acting funny and you don't want to loose any data. If you don't, you're going to loose a lot of information and hard work on a project."}, {"response": 759, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (01:02)", "body": "Still trying to figure out who my boss is... I know who thinks he is... Hah!"}, {"response": 760, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (01:09)", "body": "Sorry... Lapse of professionalism there. It is lonely here tonight!"}, {"response": 761, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (01:10)", "body": "Impossible to forget!"}, {"response": 762, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (19:35)", "body": "well, i got a lot of work done today!"}, {"response": 763, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (20:59)", "body": "August 22, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) It is perfectly natural to feel an attraction for a person that you were once head over heels in love with, but just because you must now work together on a family situation try not to make the same mistake twice. It would be best not to pursue these feelings. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today is just one of those days where everything seems to go right for you and you couldn't lose if you tried. This could be a good day to try your hand at a few bingo games; don't go overboard as it could change at any time and you would become the big loser. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your true love returns to you with love and forgiveness in his or her heart. A big kiss and an \"I'm sorry\" will mean a lot. A resolution to change your ways will keep you true from here on out as you now know who you want. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your charisma sees you through your trying day with most of the problems on the inside and not obvious to the world. You will see the right way to go to the heart of the matter and win this round as well as get your true love back. Fol- low your psychic faculties to the limit. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is not a good day to let go of the reins of control on anything. It is a day best spent keeping a low profile to the world. Not that anything awful seems slated to happen to you in the duration of your day, but today could be your day to fall under 'Murphy's law'. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Hang out at the water cooler today and try to keep an ear open, you will be surprised at the helpful information that you may be able to pick up in this way. Maybe even a winning tip. Parties are great for some today but you would do better reserving them for the weekend. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Unsettling news today may not be the best way of letting you know where you stand on certain family issues, stand up for your rights; if you don't, nobody will stand up for you; you could give the impression of not caring enough. Friends are supportive of your feelings. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Grabbing the brass ring today will be easier if you prac- tice teamwork on the job. That way everyone has an equal chance, in order for your team to do well you must use those leadership qualities that you are so well known for. Don't let anyone get you down today as there is always one in every crowd. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Bringing your work up to date and catching up on those back orders are of great importance to you today as you have put them off until the desk is full. If your business has grown sufficiently it would be a good idea to invest in a full time employee. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You can take it or leave it alone, and today you choose to leave a certain thing alone no matter how much you do not wish to. In the long run you will see that this is the smartest move you have ever made. A business rival is close on your heels now; better step up the pace. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) People may think you are a little off your rocker today but you have your own ideas about how things should be done and these ideas are not along the conventional way, pay no attention to the 'sleepers' as some people are the wide awake inventors of the future. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are much harder on yourself than others could ever be, but soon your spirit shines through the gloom and takes you to the winners circle. Try to forgive the little mis- take someone made today for it is too small to let it cause you any unrest."}, {"response": 764, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 21, 2000 (21:50)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, what does that mean?!"}, {"response": 765, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (16:22)", "body": "August 22, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A new opportunity is presented to you by someone you least expect. It may look like the perfect opportunity, make sure to find out what the motives are of the person presenting it to you. In the long wrong, who will this actually benefit? FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius An unexpected social event presents itself to you. While you don't have the energy to meet new people, put your best face forward. You'll have a great time and it will help you earn points with an influential Scorpio. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra While it's always nice to make yourself feel better, don't go overboard. If you do that, you're going to create a bigger problem for yourself. Something unexpected will come up and you won't have the resources to take care of it if you do. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A decision comes down that disappoints your today. Handle it with grace. This is actually going to benefit you in the long run but you are going to have to stay where you are for a while. Don't be bitter about what happens -- you're going to benefit from this."}, {"response": 766, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (19:39)", "body": "huh? and who is my true love?"}, {"response": 767, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (21:57)", "body": "*grin* was wondering that for myself, too... August 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) If he is really your friend then he would not care how much money you have in the bank or how much you paid for your new car; a true friend cares about your health and your happiness. Jealousy in all its forms smells bad; you'd do well to drop that 'friend'. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Be a good listener today and you will learn things that you may very well need to know to survive the rat race. Gossip, while never pretty, can be pretty informative right about now. A child may be on the verge of getting into trouble, talk to him. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Too many worries over the things you have no control over can make you depressed and gloomy, accept that there are some things beyond even your control and go on with your life. A family friend offers you some very good advice and you realize it is good advice to take...eventually. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A loved one is about to make you proud of him or her as the accomplishment by him or her may seem small in their own eyes the accolades are not. In time even the worst domestic disputes are cleared up and you will see yours begin to wind down today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You feel like running around in happiness, because your marriage proposal has been accepted and you are ecstatic. Friends give you a party and everyone you know turns out for the fun. Make it an early night; work tomorrow. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A demanding boss may not make for a pleasant day but you manage to do what is expected of you and then some. This person may not be with the company much longer and this could have a lot to do with his attitude, remember, all things come to he who waits. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your people skills are excellent as you are the one sent to solve the problems today. You have proven your ability so many times that now you will get the raise in salary and name to the position that you have been occupying all along. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A new partner puts the life back in your business and there may even be a romantic interest attached to this enterprise. A good day to be careful on the highway if you have to be out and about, so use extreme care when driving. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It is best if you meet your problems head on today and talk to the people who have been causing you so many problems, The situation will not go away by itself and they will be more apt to listen to you if you show yourself to be honest and above board with them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) There is no need to put others down or cause them aggra- vation in order to get things to go your way, a quiet dignity is what suits you best and when you apply it you usually get you own way. Financial institutions are easier to deal with today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Family and friends need your companionship and you take the time to be with them. Don't get angry with some co- workers as they are not yet experienced. A recent sur- prise for you has you tuned into the academic life and your efforts will be rewarded. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Try to be very careful about whom you play mind games with today as you could find yourself the loser. A new love may not go for the hot and cold treatment and you can scare this one off before you know it. A message from afar brings you some good news."}, {"response": 768, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 22, 2000 (21:59)", "body": "Wolfie, bet the advice you get is the same as I get...*grin*"}, {"response": 769, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (00:18)", "body": "August 23, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Have you been shopping for new clothes lately? You should buy some new outfits soon. You're going to need to upgrade and update your wardrobe because you'll be in a position where you'll have to dress up more often. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Have you been neglecting the household chores? It might be easier to sit on the couch but take some time today to get the little things done. An important lost item is going to be found today. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Laughter is the best medicine. You're a natural comedian so making someone laugh is an effortless for you. You'll find that you'll feel better too. Your boss is taking notes on your effort to be a team player and help others. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Even though you are down, give yourself a pat on the back today. It's true that things wouldn't be as efficient or run as well without you. People know what you do, even though you don't toot your own horn."}, {"response": 770, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (18:10)", "body": "yeah, esp. when everytime i turn around she's asking me to help someone else like i have nothing to do. that's ok, i don't mind helping people."}, {"response": 771, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (18:29)", "body": "*grin*... Especially some people... You are not only helpful but kind, loyal, tustworthy...(well, two out of three...)*Hugs*"}, {"response": 772, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (20:12)", "body": "two out of three?"}, {"response": 773, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (22:53)", "body": "4 out of 3 I meant to write... August 24, 2000 (Happy Birthday, John in Toronto!) ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) With most of the time consuming planning, invitations, shopping, and so forth out of the way you are squared away and ready for the wedding. Take care today that you do not forget to send someone an invitation, it could hurt that persons feelings badly. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your day will be filled with joy and laughter today as the new arrival has the whole family in a happy dither. The boss is so pleased for you that he gives you the day off to enjoy the advent of the new member of the clan. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is not a good day to make plans of a permanent nature, or make a major purchase as the stars show a possible loss for you in this area. A spouse has his, or her, heart set on doing something special today and you give in although it is not your idea of fun. CANCER (June 22-July 22) If travel is on your agenda, be very careful. you have an enjoy- able day as old friends and rarely seen family spends the day just dropping by. You could run into employee problems at work as you make up the schedule, you know you can't please them all but you try. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A good day at work is topped off with an excellent evening with the family, friends and relatives. You must keep your mind centered on your work during office hours to avoid any slip up that could cause you a loss of prestige and position. Let the office clown, clown alone. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You find your time is in short supply between working on one project at home for yourself, and another at work for your employer so this is a good time to enlist some in-house help. Today could be very hectic for you today as the boss chooses your office to hold the annual meeting. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Love is in the air as your sweetheart sets the date for the wedding and you are very happy over this. This is a good day at work for you as there is a distinct chance of a raise when the boss hears your plans. Pay close attention to a child when it tells you something. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A lot of you will be traveling today and the since the summer- time traffic is really bad drive carefully. Today at work will be good as there is not much backed up to do and this gives you plenty of time to take care of personal things you have had to put off. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You will spend most of your day on a certain project as you feel it must be just right to present to the boss in the afternoon. You may get a surprise today as you talk to a relative and find out that you are both planning to start the same kind of business. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Problems at work may be getting on your already frayed nerves, and you should make yourself stay in your quite, calm center so none can knock you off balance and cause a threat to your career. Loved ones may also be argumentative, but a little compromise should save the day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't let anger and resentment spoil your fun today as you will be exposed to people who are pessimistic at the best, don't try to cheer them up, just leave them be; they like it they way they are. A good friend needs you so don't throw this person out with the others. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A small problem could arise today for you but nothing that you can not handle with ease, if you don't let it get to you. Stay calm, and collected, and you will be able to handle it all. A loved one may have you pulling your hair out now but that too will come out good at the end."}, {"response": 774, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (23:26)", "body": "August 24, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn While you think your day isn't going to well, a family member calls you with some good news today. This news will lift a worry off your shoulders and make you feel better. This has been a project that has been a long time in the works and it has finally paid off. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'll be winning friends and influencing people today. However, you will find that a coworker is going to get jealous of this. Don't be surprised if you heard then talking about you behind your back. No worries, though, everyone sees through this person. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're having concerns on how your development is going. Express these concerns to a higher-up today. You've been doing the right thing by taking initiative to ask questions and learn new things. A Leo will reassure you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You will be in a meeting today that will feel rather tense. You have nothing to worry about -- you have all the information that is needed. A Libra will be upset at you because you upstage them but that's their fault."}, {"response": 775, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 23, 2000 (23:27)", "body": "Watch out, Wolfie!!!"}, {"response": 776, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Aug 24, 2000 (19:08)", "body": "well, i wonder....the am has no plans that i'm aware of, oh, unless it's......"}, {"response": 777, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 25, 2000 (00:10)", "body": "*grin* August 25, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Guard against being a pest today as others may not want to do the same things you want to. Take the time to think out your actions before you carry them out. A new employee surprises you by helping you out with a good idea. Before committing to buying anything large, be very careful. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Do not \"cast your pearls before swine\" today, in other words, talking about philosophy to those who would mock you may cause an inner emotional crisis. Luck is in the stars for you, but luck of a more spiritual nature. Use your intuition today when meeting someone new. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Someone you know may be in danger and you can clearly see the problem and this makes you able to help this person; do not hesitate to assist him or her. Your financial life is looking up today as a loan you have been looking for comes through. Love is in the air today for some of you single Capricorns. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Being honest with a loved one about an indiscretion will be the best way to solve your mutual problem. The chances of saving the relationship is very high if you are calm and reasonable in your approach. Life seems to be moving at a faster pace, and you need to rise to the challenge. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Stay in control today, as you do not want to aggravate or offend others, especially in the work place. Your psychic energies are high but more along the lines of being able to convince others to see your way as the best way to do something. Use this power sparingly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your love of fine things is more obvious than ever today, as you may turn into a spendthrift buying new things for your home. Do not make a loved one mad at your extravagance. Love is in the air for you singles in a big way. For the married, a time to reaffirm your vows. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Librans are in a state of psychic awareness today. You can almost finish the sentences others speak to you. Luck is also in the air for you and you may find things falling in- to place nicely. Do not put things off today that needs fin- ishing, it may be your undoing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be careful not to step on too many toes today as some of the foot owners may step right back on yours! Your ideas are sharp and bright, and you are about to get noticed. Be careful not to take the credit from those who hire and fire, they will resent it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You get a good idea for a new project, but thinking it over you reject it. Re-think it. Some ideas are worth a lot that at first may seem un-workable. This is the perfect day to send flowers and candy to a loved one who may be feeling a little depressed. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) this is a good day to look into buying that new home. Your powers of charisma and intuitiveness are at their peek. This will make it hard for anyone to get one up on you. You may want to try your hand at investing as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may be longing to move back to your old home town but this may not be the best idea. You must remember that the past is behind you and the future is where you want to turn your eyes. You truly can never go \"back\". Your best friend is preparing to make a big mistake...help him or her. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today may bring on a desire for change and these changes will be reflected in your every move. The future is very bright for you so be very careful that you do not breach your own ethics today as this could have disastrous ef- fects on your overall standing."}, {"response": 778, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 25, 2000 (00:11)", "body": "August 25, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You are going to be the hero today. A crisis at work will be alleviated because of your quick thinking. Not only are you going to help solve the problem but you'll relax and reassure everyone in the process. An Aquarius is thoroughly impressed. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You hate running late but there is nothing you can do about it today. Since it's out of your hands, take a few deep breaths and try to be calm. You'll get to your destination eventually -- it'll be better to present yourself calm than frantic. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra There is a lot of gossip floating around the office today. You should probably set the record straight before things get out of hand. Be diplomatic, however. If this elevates, you don't want to be eating your words. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Brainstorm today on how you can reach some of the goals you're been working on. It's great to talk about it but now is the time to do it. Create a plan to get the resources you need to get things moving -- you need to get moving."}, {"response": 779, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Aug 25, 2000 (18:29)", "body": "why were capricorns mentioned in our reading, marcia? and today went great!"}, {"response": 780, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Aug 25, 2000 (18:32)", "body": "only know one capricorn - MIKE!!!"}, {"response": 781, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug 27, 2000 (13:43)", "body": "September overview The beginning of the month find the Sun in Virgo and Mars in Leo. Following their prescribed and ordained routes, the end of the month finds these two objects progressed to the Sun in Libra and Mars in Virgo. Jupiter is slowing down to a crawl as he is \"just fixin'\" to go retrograde, but he doesn't actually turn around until the very end of the month. In the middle of the month, however, stuck at the gateway into Gemini, Saturn does go backwards. Of course, relative to our home here on Earth, Saturn's movement is minimal. Venus swings all the way through Libra this month, as does Mercury. Wonder what all this means to you? Secure, online ordering is available on the web site, get your own chart done there: http://www.astrofish.net Aries : I'm looking at a series of conflicting prognostications right now, and I figure I can boil it all down to one word: romance. Don't get confused by romance and relationships this month. In fact, a little extra care would be useful with handling romantic interludes, your feelings, that hot burning passion, and all the stuff the romantic poets write about. There is one Aries who will reply to me, and pointedly direct my attention to the fact that there is no romance in that one Aries life right now. But other than that one person, the sign as a whole is in good standing. But I would caution you to approach this romance with a degree of trepidation. As much as you want to fling yourself into this burning BBQ pit of \"love,\" I wonder if you don't want to back up, and perhaps grab a pair of oven mitts -- asbestos lined oven mitts -- to handle this emotional firecracker. There's a good chance that you might just forget everything else, and focus on one person a little too much. That excludes the other stuff which is happening, and you might miss something important. So do your best to get a decent set of BBQ tongs, if not heavy oven gloves, to handle this moment of fiery passion. It will keep you from getting blistered by the heat. Taurus : This is only a test, not the real event, but this month, this time in your life, it has a chance to give you an overall flavor about that which is important in your life. If you're on a fairly decent track, if you're moving forward at a pace that is comfortable for you, if things are where they are supposed to be, then this little test called, \"September, 2000\" will present no challenge. But I seriously doubt that we are all on a pathway, a destiny in life that is so clear. So get ready to take the test. Get ready to see if you are really sure about what it is that you're doing in life. It's like trying out a new fishing lure, you've read about it in the magazine -- this new design of lure is supposed to work wonders. You're up before dawn, and down at the lake, boat's in the water, and you're ready to try your new piece of equipment. After close to an hour of no luck, you switch back to old faithful, and you get a strike on the first cast. That's the hint with this month, you would surely berate yourself for years if you don't try that latest new gimmick, but if it doesn't work, don't be afraid to go back to the old ways which have been proven to work over time. Gemini : You've been warned about what is going on this month for some time now. It's not like this isn't some new concept. But there are a couple of astrological events that need to be looked at. One of them is Saturn, who stands at the doorway to Gemini all month. First he puts one foot in the door, then he retracts that foot. What he's doing is calling your attention to an area of your life that needs some fairly drastic changes. We can make this easy, or we can all struggle with it, but Saturn is merely letting you know that he's there, and he's going to eventually force some change. Make it as easy or hard as you desire. Then there's Jupiter, and you've had a good taste of what he can do. Finally, there's a strange little hint that comes in sometime this month, and that's a good little hit from Venus. The planet of love, though, is not nearly as strong as the other movers and shakers in the sky, so it's up to you to maximize what Venus does. Sometimes, you feel like you're not getting ahead when, in fact, you are moving forward. That's what this month is about: realize what gains you are making, and use them. Don't belabor the energies which seem to be expended on useless attempts to get ahead. Cut your losses and move on. Cancer : The world is supposed to be a better place by now, but things in the Cancer camp of life just don't seem to be getting a lot better. It's as if there's a slow and gradual downhill slide that's going on this month. While it is certainly not disastrous, it does feel like there's a problem or two. One or more of my dear Cancer friends will write to me this month and ask, \"Is Mercury Retrograde again?\" No, that's not the case in this situation. But the effects of the month are going to feel a little bit like that. Mercury is communication"}, {"response": 782, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (00:17)", "body": "August 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today should run smoothly for you as you have completed all the do ahead chores, and now you are set to take the day off. A problem could arise for you but nothing that you can not handle with ease, if you don't let it get to you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Don't let anger and resentment spoil your fun today as you will be subjected to several people who seem to be getting 'on your case' and this could wear you down if you let it. You may want to see less of these people until they get over what may be bothering them. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Small problems at work may be getting on your frayed nerves, and you should make yourself stay in your calm center so none can put you off balance and cause a threat to your career. Loved ones may also be argumentative, but a little compromise should save the day. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your day will be taken up with plans for your wedding, and you will spend most of your week on this project as you feel it must be just so since you plan on doing this just once so you do it right.Out of town, late arrivals will not give you pause, as you have wisely planned ahead for just such an occurrence. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A good day at work is topped off with an excellent evening with the family, friends, and relatives. Although this is your favorite pastime you must keep your mind on what you are doing during office hours to avoid any slip up that could cause you a loss. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) At work you should delegate someone to complete some of your projects that are in danger of getting stale, as you find your time is in short supply between working on one project at home for yourself, and another at work. Get your nose off the grindstone and go out for awhile. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Love is in the air as your sweetheart sets the date for the wedding, and you are ecstatic over this. A round of parties lure you out of your daze and into having some good, clean, fun. This is a good day at work for you as there is a dis- tinct chance of a raise today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) The traffic is really bad out there today so start early on your vacation trip. Have your car serviced and ready, be sure the tires are new, or close to it, and if you are not staying with friends or relatives, then call ahead for reservations, then....have a happy one. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) If travel is on your agenda today, be very careful, but those of you who plan to spend your vacation at home will also have a very enjoyable time as an old friend drops by today after work, and gives you all the news. You can't please everyone but you try, even offering to take on someone elses respon- sibility. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Watch your spending habits today. This is not a good day to plan, or make a major purchase as the stars show a possible loss for you in this area. A spouse has his, or her, heart set on doing something special today and you give in although it is not your idea of fun. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Having received the greatest gift in the world, you burst with joy, making today the happiest you have ever had. Your day will be filled with joy and laughter and loads of visitors! Just be sure they do not tire you (or the mother)out. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) With most of the time consuming shopping, and so forth out of the way you are squared away and ready for the fun to begin. Take care today that you do not speak in a manner about someone that could wound that person as he/she is very sensitive. Better look back over the list to find some missing names."}, {"response": 783, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (00:35)", "body": "Yikes, Wolfie, this one was for today and it did not get here till after I posted tomorrow's!!! ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A child may not want to follow the rules and this may require discipline. Don't be too harsh with this person as growing up all at once can be pretty scarey, make sure the small crime fits the punishment. The rest of the family will help you follow through on the grounding if you do it sensibly. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Someone you like very much may be asking a bit much with this latest request. If you always smooth the way for this person then he/she will never become responsible for his or her actions. There is a time and place for everything and if you think about it, this is not the time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Letting a loved one know that they are free to handle their own life and walk their own path will sometimes become the cement needed to keep everything running smoothly on the home front. Understanding and tact will go the extra mile for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your love interest may be waiting for you to ask that impor- tant question and if you tarry too long you may find someone else has come along while you were busy trying to decide. If you are married you may find that even the smallest of lies will get you in hot water today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A commitment that you have with a friend over a business matter may fall flat on its face today as the friend signals that he or she is ready to back out. The best course here would be to let them, as nothing will be suc- cessful if everyone is not in total agreement, or at least the disagreements are so small that both can live with them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A position with a new company will give you a leg up on your career goals when you put your mind to it. This is a caring company and you could find working conditions to be very good. Friends come to your aid tonight when they hear you need a helping hand to move a relative. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Librans are in a state of psychic awareness today. You can almost finish the sentences others speak to you. Luck is also in the air for you and you may find things falling into place nicely. Do not put things off today that needs finishing, it may be your undoing. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your new job could put you into debt if you try to 'keep up with the Jones' ', so just be yourselves, no one is comparing you. An idea of some importance is coming together today as you begin to finalize your plans for marriage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Don't be moody and long suffering with a spouse just because you are normally quiet when you are opposed; today you should take a stand against unjust treatment. tell him or her your views and hold your ground. You will be respected and loved for this, even if you think it can't happen. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you are in such a fine fettle that you just radiate self confidence and charisma. You are so high on life tha you find it easy to forgive those who have hurt you in the past. Come down to earth with the rest of us, at least for a little while as you may have forgiven the wrong one. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Strongly independent you've been called and today is the day you should let this independence work for you against those who would keep you from realizing your dreams. Brook no interference as you carry on and you will reap many financial rewards in the near future. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Aries the ram never knows when to holler uncle. The original never say die individual that lives by the rule that when the going gets rough, the tough roll up their sleeves and smoothes it out, (or will die trying). This attitude makes you highly respected today and may even generate some fear in your few enemies."}, {"response": 784, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (00:36)", "body": "August 28, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're comparing your work to other people in the office. Why? You're a cut above the rest so don't be down on yourself. Even if your boss hasn't told you lately, you're doing a really great job! It's enough to make a Pisces jealous of you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The last piece of the puzzle has been given to you. Now, a huge project you have been working on has finally come to completion. Give yourself a pat on the back because you've done a great job. A Scorpio is very proud of you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Why are you hoarding your gifts today? While it is a good idea to conserve energy and resources, you might be going overboard. This could be a good opportunity for you today because if you give, you will receive. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Be careful of putting your judgment on someone else. You don't know the whole situation and you could be forming an opinion without all the facts. There are things behind the scene you don't know about so reserve your judgment until a later date."}, {"response": 785, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (10:08)", "body": "Just about finished with the porch addition and the pool is nearly done. So that fire element is pretty right on for today."}, {"response": 786, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (13:14)", "body": "Excellent. You have had spontaneous combustion type temperatures lately, I am sure it is really dry and everything tinder-dry. Good for you!"}, {"response": 787, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Aug 28, 2000 (23:58)", "body": "August 29, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your day will be a calm one for a change. A good idea you once had seems too good to waste so you revise it everything runs smooth for you. Friends and relatives are happier to be with you now that your nerves are more settled. Don't let things get to you today and stir them back up. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good day to do any extravagant spending unless you need to purchase necessities, in that case, bargain hunt- ing just came back in style. The plans you have been working on show signs of becoming a working possibility as a friend offers you financial backing as a silent partner. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Moving into a new home will take up most of your day. Everyone is happy with the new living arrangements so try to keep hold of a short temper today so you do not get them upset. Remember, you only move into a place for the first time once, so make a memory! CANCER (June 22-July 22) Being honest with a person is the only thing to do today as the other person can tell if you are lying. Apply common sense to your present domestic situation and you will be able to remove the stress that is building up over this and several other things. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With compassion you prevent others from having emotional pain when you must make a decision that may not have their best interests at heart. Although you have to put the company first you also consider the people to be important too. You are a great alternative to a power mad boss with little or no humanity. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A short trip to refresh your mind and your energies this week as you approach burnout on your job. Go on and get away, you'll come back in better shape and you may even start to like your job again. Dreams will be vivid and have a spiritual message That increases your faith and belief by leaps and bounds. Try to make time for visiting some special friends since your work schedule has prevented your seeing them for a while they are anxious to see and talk with you. A good Tech- nicolor dream week for you is in store so listen carefully to the messages. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you are a dreamer and a philosopher and everyone loves to gather around and listen. You can and do use some of this talent to help others with as they lose their path in life. Be aware in traveling today as the chance of accidents is on the horizon. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't be taken in by someone who truly does not understand you. Your only attraction for this person is the good income you earn and the security that goes with it. An old friend (not the above) interests you today when you realize that this person is having romantic feelings about you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today family members look to you to be the peacemaker because you do it so well. However, do not get too wound up in their affairs any deeper than you have to, you could end up being the 'ole meanie' in their minds if the decisions did not go their way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You tread on the wrong toes today and get and meet your match! Good thing this person is of the opposite sex as you find him or her fascinating. A friend needs an ear and yours is the chosen one. Your advice is as good as you always make it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A former friend wants to get back with you but this may not be a good idea, as this friend may not be one. Listen to the rumors you hear concerning this person as they may be true. Today you will be going on a shopping spree; keep it short and simple, leave the credit card at home. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your performance on the job is excellent today as your get presentation ready and accurate. Take advantage of this by being a self starter on other things that needs doing and you can bet the boss will come up with a raise. Take the evening for relaxing."}, {"response": 788, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (00:00)", "body": "August 29, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're noticing your have an abundance of wealth and happiness today. Everything seems to be going your way so be grateful to those who are helping you find your way. Make sure to share some of that abundance with others. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'll hear from an old friend today. Why have you lost touch with them? You can rekindle this friendship by investing some time in returning phone calls and making an effort to see them. Start today -- can you make time for lunch? AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A Sagittarius may be pushy with you today. Gather up the courage to discuss your concerns with this person. While they may not know they are bothering you, you can't worry about hurting their feelings. You need to set your boundaries. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You are blossoming in your craft and you should be proud of your hard work. You are shining so brightly that others notice you. Don't be distracted by harsh word or cold shoulders - people are jealous of your happiness."}, {"response": 789, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (03:54)", "body": "Moving and didn't tell me, Marcia???? (see 787) Now why couldn't that be me ....Oh well, 6 weeks to go ...then I'll have a room and a bathroom in a shared apartment for 6 months!"}, {"response": 790, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (13:28)", "body": "Honey, that could't be me, either! Four garages of left over stuff from warehouses past...I should be so lucky!!!"}, {"response": 791, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (14:36)", "body": "Wel,, I sure gotta lot of stress building up .... now where's the common sense???"}, {"response": 792, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (15:43)", "body": "Left it in the other jacket???"}, {"response": 793, "author": "Fran", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (17:06)", "body": "How about Scorpios?"}, {"response": 794, "author": "Fran", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (17:23)", "body": "What do you know about Virgos?"}, {"response": 795, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Aug 29, 2000 (17:42)", "body": "Hmmm who's the old friend then???"}, {"response": 796, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (00:07)", "body": "August 30, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A setback at work seems worse than it really is, so wait awhile and watch the situation turn for the best. Family and friends plan a weekend get together and you are not sure you want to go. Say yes, many things can happen in a day or two and you will be happy you said yes. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A good friend asks for your help today and you are hesitant about the matter. Help if you can, this person is good for it. Work goes smooth until afternoon; be sure to keep your cool and your distance. Take the evening to relax and unwind, things look better for tomorrow. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Far away places seem to be calling your name as you long for the open road or the open sea. A cruise this time of year can be beautiful if there are no storms about. This would be a wonderful idea for a honeymoon trip for those of you who are getting married. CANCER (June 22-July 22) After work you may be feeling a little drug out but you soon perk up when you hear some good news from a loved one. Take special care this evening around equipment if you are doing any home projects or working on your car. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Even though you are demanding and overbearing with someone today this person soon comes to realize that you are doing it for the good of all that are involved; all is forgiven. Make it up by taking your lover out on the town for some fun and a good dinner. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A plan you made months ago nears completion and you are relieved; now you get on to the real main event...making money. Try to spend more time with the children as they do grow up way too fast. a ball game would be nice or an afternoon of fishing; make some memories. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Being a lover and a flirt is second nature to you but your Taurus won't put up with it, so if you would like to stay married, it would be wise to curb your flirtatious ways. The trouble with a teenager is all resolved now and though it is not to your liking, it is probably for the best. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Before you stomp out the door and break your own heart why not have a long talk with that certain someone who has you all upset? Try to steer this person to a marriage counselor with you and you may yet save the relationship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Children or grandchildren will take up most of your day and you couldn't be happier about it. A visit from a close one who has been away for awhile affords you this happiness. Put the brakes on the spending today as your first impulse will be to buy everything you think the young one will want. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A relative who is down on their luck needs a helping hand today and you help out by getting this person employment and give him a temporary place to stay. Don't worry, this person is trying to do better, and will, with your help. Besides, who knows when you may need help? AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If a deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is too good to be true. Don't jump at anything today and be sure to count your fingers and toes when the dealings done. There is danger tonight in overindulging in anything so watch it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A busy day for you at work but that doesn't slow you down as you are home, showered and ready for fun when your date shows up at the door, (or you pick her up). Be sure to make it a fairly early night because even night owls need some rest and sleep to get the job done right."}, {"response": 797, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (00:08)", "body": "August 30, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You need to be part of the process. You can learn a lot from what is going on at work but don't numb yourself out -- even though things are uncomfortable. You will learn a valuable lesson from opening up and working with others to make it better. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You know suppressing your feelings isn't healthy. It's nice that you want to spare someone's feelings but it's not healthy for you. It's time to sit down with this person and come clean. It's not fair for you to carry this responsibility all on your own. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You are thinking too much today. Don't you realize you are driving yourself crazy by trying to think of all the ways this work problem can end? You are doing okay -- don't worry about getting caught up in the drama. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces All it takes is some kind words to heal a situation. While tensions may be running high, you can defuse the situation easily. Your angels are helping to guide your words so don't be afraid to say what you really think."}, {"response": 798, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (00:11)", "body": "Honeymoon trip to Belize?! England?!"}, {"response": 799, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (23:12)", "body": "sorry if I got the dats wrong on the above postings! This one is correct! August 31, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Something you were putting a lot of time and effort into is now being postponed because of budget constraints. There is nothing you can do about this. Keep updating your work and be ready to implement it at some point. It will come to fruition eventually. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Is there a reason why you are living in the past? There is nothing you can do about it. You probably don't realize that you need can't move forward until you let go of the past. It's not going to change, not matter how much you try. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra The underlying motivation of a family member finally comes to light. Be relieved about this because you finally can deal with the situation as an equal. While this may rock your world temporarily, think of the future. Time will heal this wound. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You don't have to feel like you are standing on the outside looking in. You can easily be part of the plan to fix the problem. You may feel shy around a Taurus but present your thoughts and feelings. You'll quickly become part of the solution."}, {"response": 800, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug 30, 2000 (23:15)", "body": "One of those above comments is precisely right - so right that I sent it to the guy to whom it pertains! Spooky!!! Watch out, Wolfie - not sure of ours!"}, {"response": 801, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (17:54)", "body": "August 31, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This will be a good day for reaffirming your faith in God and renewing your vows with a loved one. Share these things now and live in love afterward. Have a happy anniversary! Others will find that this is an all around good day when you break out in smiles for no reason at all. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A jealous person may try to get you fired today but the boss sees through this person in a hurry. If you are single you will find a new lover in your life and this is the one per- son you will come to trust enough to spend your whole life with. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today could be fraught with possibilities of job opportunities, perhaps a raise or a better job. Your boss has been watching you in the workplace and this will result in an offer of a new position very shortly. You head up a fund raising drive for a local charity. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your will power may not be as strong as you normally have it and you give in when you should stick to your decisions. You should strengthen your resolve by practicing what you preach. Today is good for taking on solitary tasks as you work better alone. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don't let high praise at work inflate your ego as your work will be outstanding. This should be a day that will see you being lucky in love as the person of your dreams lets you know that it's you he/she is dreaming about. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Those of you who earn your living in the entertaining arts will find a new opportunities opening up for you as your success is highly probable. Others professions will see new job opportun- ities coming their way today and will have a chance to better themselves financially. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may not agree with the decisions someone in your family has made but you will support them, win or lose. A new ro- mance is tempting today but don't go for it if you are mar- ried as therein lies disaster. Your home based business takes a big leap forward as you add more products. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This will be a day of upsets but if you are calm, and col- lected you will be able to get through the day relatively unscathed. You are not the kind to stay in a bad mood for very long and you tend to draw a happy crowd of people around you. You may opt to let a relationship die today as that is the best thing for all. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have much more energy today than normal and you may be tempted to take on more than even a go-getter like you can handle. A child may have a slight injury, possibly a fall? But not to worry, it will in all likelihood not be serious. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you must finally make a choice about your employment. The old established firm where you will have security or a brand new enterprise that you will be able to advance in quickly and get higher pay at the start. You must make a choice as to which is the best for you and your family. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your business sense is clicking well today and it could mean branching off on your own and throwing everything into that business you have been nurturing for a long time. You will find the funding for this coming in from an investment you made in the past. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) New ideas will be found today when you finally take the plunge into the investment market. Friends are treated to a glimpse of the new you as you tell them the advantages of using your stratigies. Your new love will win the hearts of your family."}, {"response": 802, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (17:56)", "body": "That means I should be down at the Civic selling T-shirts for the Volleyball tournament!"}, {"response": 803, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (19:41)", "body": "really? after what i went through today?"}, {"response": 804, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (22:12)", "body": "I think I will stay here where it is no-smoking and benign...well, sorta...!"}, {"response": 805, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 31, 2000 (23:08)", "body": "Spetember 1, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, September 1, 2000 Aquarian Talk: Aquarius natives can be funny and satiric almost at the same time. Example: Gertrude Stein was raised in Oakland, Calif. A reporter once asked her, ``What do you think of Oakland?'' After a moment's hesitation, the famous writer answered, ``It's there.'' James Joyce, another famous Aquarian author, said that people who couldn't understand his obscure writing suffered a grievous loss. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Attend to legal affairs. Something was overlooked. Be aware; protect self. Spotlight on proposals that include partnership, marriage. Scorpio involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have freedom of thought, action; do something about it. Member opposite sex confides, ``You magnetize me.'' Power of words becomes evident. Gemini involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on diplomacy, designs, decorating, remodeling, important domestic adjustment. Your opinion sought regarding music; give it enthusiastically. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Exploit moodiness in the sense of stalling for time. Don't make a move until you get promises in writing. Pisces, Virgo individuals dominate scenario. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You gain recognition deserved long ago. Focus on power play, production, promotion. Find ways of more efficiently distributing product. Capricorn is in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of burden you should not have carried in first place. Be finished with preconceived notions. You gain realistic picture of future. Aries plays key role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Shake off emotional lethargy. Make fresh start in new direction. Give and receive love. Leo, Aquarius persons play meaningful roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Position is strong despite naysayers. Spotlight on cooperative efforts, partnership and marriage proposals. Money will be made available. Cancer native involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Investigate, experiment, report findings. You will have much to do with social event. Go to it. Popularity zooms. You could win contest. Gemini involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Refuse to be discouraged by bureaucratic red tape. Keep goal in sight; go after it. You'll prove yourself during emergency. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio are featured. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take note of dreams. Write impressions of events, people. This will get creative juices activated. Long-distance communication will verify views. Express confidence. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Domestic adjustment could involve change of residence, marital status. Be sensitive to moods of others, but don't overlook your own feelings. Libra plays major role. IF SEPTEMBER 1 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your thoughts are original; some consider them revolutionary. You are independent, creative, you don't fear the unknown. You are romantic, passionate and you do take a chance on romance. Leo, Aquarius persons play significant roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During this month, social activities accelerate. You will be creative, romantic and vibrant."}, {"response": 806, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  1, 2000 (03:28)", "body": "Sept 1, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You can be instrumental in helping someone feel better about themselves. While you don't see any reason why you should be nice to this person, remember something - What goes around, come around. Take the high road and say some kind words. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You deserve a huge round of applause today! You'll pulled something off that seemed impossible. You deserve all the compliments you get today so say thank you graciously. A Gemini will surprise you with their attitude. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Someone at your job will recognize you for your talents. It hasn't been your fault you haven't been recognized -- someone's problems have been overshadowing your talent. Your opinions are truly valued by this person -- share your thoughts. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Trust your instinct today. Someone is working against you today. Don't go behind the scenes to handle this. This person's deeds need to be put into the light. You'll be the person to finally stop this pattern so trust the guidance you get today - no matter how strange."}, {"response": 807, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  1, 2000 (15:41)", "body": "September 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Frustrations caused by people and events you cannot control keeps you on edge today. Your inability to control your world is not disastrous at this time, soon you will be on top again. You see things turn in your direction as your natural leadership comes to the fore. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Shy people miss out on just about everything and with your personality you are not cut out to be a retireing little lamb. You grab for the gusto today when you get your friends together and plan an enjoyable time at the closest beach. Keep the fun sober, and stay safe . GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Dual Gemini may be hit with double trouble problems today, as the two people whom you have been trying to choose both call for a firm answer from you, and you are in a quandary. The chances are good that today you will lose them both as one finds out about the other. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A friend calls on you for help and you hitch up the wagon and ride to the rescue. You can make a difference in this persons life, gaining a whole hearted love and respect which, in the past, had been on the surface at best. Take some time for just you this afternoon. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone who blamed all their troubles on you has seen the light, and now understands that it wasn't you who caused his/her woes. Your family demands more of your time today and you find a special joy in sharing things. Don't go to bed angry. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A member of your family calls you today and you feel a sense of relief after hearing from him/her. Take care of your health as you are prime for a new virus that's going around. Could be just ragweed pollen, check it out to be sure. A mate gladdens your heart today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Libra is headed for the hills today and so is the rest of the family. You believe in sharing the good times and to- day is no exception as you are given an extra day off from work. Don't let anyone change your future plans and rain on your parade. You are on the right track with your business plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't go out and spend a lot of money on things just to impress the neighbors. Give yourself a reward and buy something decadently expensive just to please yourself. Be sure to take along your other 'half' and buy him/or her something just as expensive, but--- (maybe on sale?). SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You feel out of sorts today and you may be coming down with a virus. An uncaring relative may not show any con- cern for you as he/she gets angry because you cannot do your usual chores for them. This opens your eyes and you put a stop to them, permanently. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your hat in the political arena could just what your com- munity needs. Try to keep your plans under wraps as long as possible and then spring it on everyone. A person you meet today could become the special one for you, as you are swept off your feet just as soon as you meet him/her. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Someone claims that they have changed but it is rare that one ever changes who has been used to inflicting spousal abuse. The stars are right for you to end this unfortunate relationship before it goes too far. Your friends applaud your good sense. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Search for hidden clauses in all contracts today as there is a possibility of an 'I gotcha' in one. Keep alert and the truth will not elude you in these matters. Tempers may be very close to the surface and it would be wise to treat everyone with an extra dose of courtesy."}, {"response": 808, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  1, 2000 (15:41)", "body": "Oh Man, I am not answering the phone today!!!"}, {"response": 809, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  1, 2000 (23:04)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, September 2, 2000 Nancy Reagan: A nationally syndicated columnist has described the former first lady as being ``star-struck.'' She was referring to Nancy Reagan's continued interest in astrology. In truth, Nancy, a Cancer, can better be described as having the benefit of ``starlight.'' Nancy has continued her intense interest in mantic arts, especially astrology. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take special care with accounting procedures; computer error possible. Changes could be called for. Don't hesitate to make them. Virgo is in picture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lay low; play waiting game. Legal complications if you are careless. Focus on proposals, partnership, marriage. Aries, Libra persons could play major roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Obtain hint from Taurus message. Define terms. Outline boundaries. Don't confide, confess or tell all. Element of deception is present. Pisces involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Protect self in emotional clinches. Physical attraction is part of scenario. Permit logic to play role. Know difference between flattery and factual information. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Future is brighter than might have been anticipated. Property value involved -- better than first imagined. Scorpio figures in complicated scenario. Travel offer. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Agree to short journey with relative, but don't get involved in wild-goose chase. Message could change plans at last minute. Proper interpretation necessary. Leo involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Financial prospects require review. Don't give up something of value for nothing. Lost articles will be returned. Be gracious but not obsequious. Capricorn represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high. You win despite those who wish you ill will. Focus on humor, versatility, ability to challenge and emerge victorious. Sagittarius is in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look behind scenes for answers. Remember that all that glitters is not gold. Politely ask that grandiose promises be put in writing. Money comes from surprise source. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Superior seeks consultation. Don't go hat in hand. Royalty due. Stand tall for legal rights. Read, write, learn by teaching. Stay one step ahead of class. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attention revolves around home, possibility of change of residence, marital status. Promise, once broken, will be fulfilled. Libra plays dominant role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Lunar aspect highlights long-range plans. Travel involved. See beyond the immediate. Philosophical discussion proves rewarding. Virgo, another Pisces represented. IF SEPTEMBER 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are emotional, loyal, family-oriented. Some people insist you are psychic. Cancer, Capricorn persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Legal complications will be resolved before September is finished. Travel, flirtation indicated for October. Important domestic adjustment takes place in November that could include where you live, marital status. http://www.fidget.com"}, {"response": 810, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep  3, 2000 (16:51)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, September 3, 2000 Macy Gray: She is a Taurus, has a voice described as distinctive, unforgettable. She is a 30-year-old African American who has suffered setbacks and finally has achieved success. She says, ``For myself, I'm just on time. If I had got there when I was a teen-ager, I can't imagine what I would have talked about.'' Macy Gray's lyrics are personal, touching. Once heard, not easily forgotten. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Slow pace; ignore those who urge you to make snap decision. Someone is holding something back, involves money. Heed inner voice, follow instincts and your heart. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lie low, playing waiting game. Questions arise concerning cooperative efforts, partnership, marriage. You require more factual information to make decision. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on organization, priorities, intense relationship. Work methods subject to change; have alternatives at hand. Capricorn could become valuable ally. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Finish what you start. Relationship exciting but lacks structure. If looking for a ``quick thrill'' all is well. Otherwise, hold your fire. Aries figures prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Answer is affirmative, make fresh start in new direction. Improve property, check plumbing. Aquarian is serious concerning possible purchase. Make concession. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could be talk of the town. Your criticisms, written and oral, attract favorable attention. Be available, but not cheaply. Cancer native plays paramount role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify, highlight versatility, accent humor. Moon in Scorpio represents your Second House, equates to money, retrieval of lost valuable. Sagittarian involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be in midst of intense negotiations -- don't remain neutral; state where you are and why. Be aware of correct measurements, solve mathematical dilemma. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check Libra message for added information. Be alert for change, travel, variety of experiences. Member of opposite sex wants something for nothing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attention revolves around harmony at home, sound of music; dance to your own rhythm. Gift or purchase of art object helps beautify surroundings. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check Taurus message for valid hint. Deception involved; time on your side, perfect techniques and streamline procedures. Those who say they cannot wait -- let them go. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): People see a ``different you.'' Let others know you mean business. Focus on priorities, organization, distribution. Hard facts favor your position. You will win. IF SEPTEMBER 3 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have delightful sense of humor, are artistic, creative, will try anything. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. Current cycle relates to travel, marital status. Possible change of residence in October due. Your most memorable, romantic, profitable month this year is December."}, {"response": 811, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep  3, 2000 (16:52)", "body": "Hmmm...New Hampshire is a Capricorn..."}, {"response": 812, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Sep  3, 2000 (18:14)", "body": "am really grumpy today and i don't know any capricorns."}, {"response": 813, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep  3, 2000 (20:02)", "body": "Mike is a Capricorn... Maybe it was for me?? I am talking to him now..."}, {"response": 814, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (00:01)", "body": "Ooooh........such a great converstation it was, too Sydney Omarr's Astrological Forecast September 4, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Financial tangle will be settled to your advantage. If patient, you win. If impulsive, you win but less money. Look behind scenes for answers. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on priorities, methods of distribution. Promotion due; pressure is on, but you will be up to it. Capricorn, Cancer natives will play significant roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are on precipice of universal acclaim. Don't quit now. A little more time, and fame, fortune could come your way. Aries, Libra play dramatic roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Make fresh start; create your own ``miracles.'' Don't follow others; let them follow you. Wear shades of gold and red. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Definite choices necessary in connection with partnership, marriage. Concentrate on what you are doing and why. Capricorn will play outstanding role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You gain legitimate information concerning property value. Individual who held back will be out in open. Base actions on knowledge. Gemini in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Show that you are more than ``Johnny One-Note.'' Tear down in order to rebuild. Revamp, rewrite; this could be your make-over day. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make intelligent concessions, don't give up the ship. You have made favorable impression on powers-that-be. Read and write, teach and learn. Dream is meaningful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Cycle moves up; circumstances turn in your favor. You are on right track despite what anyone says. Be kind to family member who makes mistake. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You could be hearing music. You will know your love is not unrequited. Focus on romance, emotionalism, willingness to fight if cause is right. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What seemed beyond reach will now be practically at your doorstep. Grab hold and don't let go. You win friends and influence people; will be talk of the town. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Lunar position equates to leadership, promotion, direction. Open lines of communication; someone wants to tell you something. Aries, Libra persons figure in scenario. IF SEPTEMBER 4 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Be prepared for a ``rock-em-roll-em'' shake-up. Attention revolves around residence, decisions relating to partnership, marriage. You are determined, at times stubborn. You can handle details, but don't always enjoy doing so. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play key roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. November most memorable, profitable in 2000."}, {"response": 815, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (17:33)", "body": "ooooooooo!! fame, fortune? hope it's not for notoriety! *grin* my mom and dad are both libras (oh no) and my daughter is an aries. hope they don't mean bad things when they say dramatic."}, {"response": 816, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (21:42)", "body": "September 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Domestic disputes that you have been having will be resolved today in a manner beneficial to all concerned. An early upset at work could cause you some aggravation today but it will be over by noon. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) New developments are to your unique advantage today at work. Today a new age or maybe an occult subject will be interest- ing to you today, try not to get too involved; faith is best served in God. The boss may have a great surprise and offer for you. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) There is a wonderful emphasis on love matters today; This would be a perfect time to tell someone your deepest feel- ings. This would also be a good time to guard against over- spending, which you will be doing without giving it a second thought...until later. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Now is the time that your financial picture will take a turn for the better. Get an early start today and put yourself one up on your competition. You can make major strides at work if you exercise your initiative and not wait to be pushed ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) If you are in the creative arts field now would be an auspicious time to engage an agent as you are about to make a major move in your field. You and a loved one are clicking together today and your love, as well as your future, is brighter. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You will have to provide the broad shoulder for a loved one who is in need of your strength. Your home will likely be the center of activity for friends and family today as there is a special closeness between family members at this time due to a recent happening. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a good day for making agreements and contracts as you will get your way on most everything. Don't misuse this ability, as it could turn around and bite you. No doors are closed to you today as you flash that innate charm and good will Libra is so well known for. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be diplomatic with all you come into contact with today. Smooth sailing is ahead for you today as far as your business interests are concerned. You will be able to reach out and capture that goal you have been working toward. Family interests are good now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Support a loved one in a new business venture, you will be glad you did. Others feel that extra charm and charisma that you are radiating now and will respond favorably to your request. This is the time to seek, and get, what you want out of life. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) New money making ideas are yours today if you try. A backer is just waiting for the business plan and when you present it, the backing is yours! Today would be a good time to shop for computers and other electronic equipment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The social circuit is concentrating on you today and you receive quite a few invitations to get together with others! Pick and choose the best ones and be sure to put your best foot forward in dress and manner to be assured of your standing in the group. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Trying to get that extra privacy that you and a loved one needs will be impossible today as there are entirely too many demands on your time. Evening will be a good time to sneak off for a few hours to breathe and talk. Love blooms in the evening."}, {"response": 817, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (21:45)", "body": "oh Geez, Wolfie! Did you see that? Both feet in mouth tomorrow, I guess. The one who continues to matter, I cannot tell more than I all ready have..."}, {"response": 818, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (23:23)", "body": "EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Finances have been good for you lately but be careful. You don't want to go overboard and spend money on things you don't really need. It might be a good idea to open a savings account or add money if you already have one. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're feeling like a whole new person today and it is showing on the outside. You have a light shining from you so make sure to share it -- especially with that sad Capricorn. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You can't keep juggling the situations you have to deal with anymore. Family, friends, work, and hobbies are getting too much for you. You need to have some quiet time so you can figure out how to effectively spend your time and energy. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces It's going to be a hectic day with a lot of things to juggle. That's okay -- you're going to be able to handle it beautifully because your creative juices will be flowing. Don't worry about overbookings or double meetings, just put your mind to it and it will all work out."}, {"response": 819, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep  4, 2000 (23:25)", "body": "Think I just alienated a Canadian Virgo... Words can be potent things but are not always understood when eye contact is missing..."}, {"response": 820, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (00:39)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Samuel L. Jackson: He is an actor who has portrayed many characters. He has overcome many obstacles. Despite his troubles as a youth, he graduated college and was a candidate for Annapolis. He is a Cancer and is a family man. Samuel L. Jackson is one of the hardest working actors in the film industry. ARIES (March 21-April 19): What had been far away will be close at hand. Take initiative. Make contacts; make crystal clear you will fight if cause is right. Capricorn involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look beyond the immediate, permit yourself to dream of the future. Your dreams will come true; be sure you dream the right dream. Libra figures prominently. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Shake off emotional lethargy. Journey overseas is distinct possibility if you are to find representative for your talent, product. Aries is in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Those who thought you were stopped cold are in for disappointment. Make fresh start, take chance on romance. A new, different kind of love is on horizon. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): People talk about you; you are in the spotlight and could be flirting with fame, fortune. A different side of you emerges, sense of humor. Sagittarian plays major role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who ignored you will pay dear price. Revise, rewrite, revamp, make this your make-over day. You are on solid ground despite what others imply. Scorpio involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Read and write, teach and learn, investigate subtle clues. You find out more about yourself than others. You exude sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As difficult as it might seem, it is necessary to be diplomatic. You'll be dealing with creative, temperamental people -- win rather than force your way. Beautify home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): See people as they are, avoid self-deception. Play waiting game, refuse to be cajoled into making snap decision. Pisces, Virgo persons play paramount roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You hold trump card whether or not you are aware of it. People vie for your services and the right to wine and dine you. Cancer native makes clear, ``I want to be your ally.'' AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do what you are very good at doing, predicting the future. People talk about you; many are drawn to you with their problems. Enlist aid of Aries who claims to know it all. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sun shines bright where you designate. Take initiative; don't follow others, let them follow you. New love on horizon. Take chance on romance especially with Leo. IF SEPTEMBER 5 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are inquisitive, a natural psychologist-journalist. Your intellectual curiosity takes you along paths where it is said angels fear to tread. You are analytical, can be your own most severe critic. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. During October, you will have more responsibility, more money and an abundance of romance and love."}, {"response": 821, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (00:41)", "body": "Don't know an Aries but do fancy a trip to Barcelona...."}, {"response": 822, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (22:11)", "body": "No romance for me whatsoever today....*sigh* Wolfie, did you have better luck? Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Russell Crowe: He is a New Zealand-born, Aries actor who has made intensity his trademark. Burt Reynolds says, ``There is a fire in him that burns all night long, all day long, all the time.'' Russell Crowe has been dubbed a young Marlon Brando. Off-screen, Russell Crowe leads a life no less rugged than he does on screen. He is a writer, motorcycle enthusiast; his name will signify ``star quality.` ARIES (March 21-April 19): Open lines of communication. You are going to be told something of value by individual in distant city or foreign land. Libra and another Aries figure in scenario. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Display another side of you -- be flexible, imprint style, wear bright colors. You will be fascinated by the mantic arts, including astrology. Leo plays role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could encounter future soul mate. Spotlight on legal affairs, public relations, marital status. Lie low, play waiting game. Cancer native makes declaration of loyalty. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Gain hint from Gemini message. Highlight versatility, ability to pick and choose. Laugh at your own foibles; help others to see the humor in their lives. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cycle is such that you attract people in physical, sexual manner. Creative juices stir; imprint your own style. Revise, rewrite, rebuild. You'll be accepted. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on building material, sturdy structure, ability to write your impressions, needs. You'll be dealing with Gemini, Sagittarius persons, some quite temperamental. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Attention revolves around ability to beautify home. Focus on color coordination, decorating, remodeling. Taurus individual implies, ``I'm very much attracted to you.'' SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold back, pull your punches. Someone tempts you into making error. Do not accommodate. Define terms, outline boundaries. Don't deceive yourself. Pisces represented. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Power-play day. Get your motor running, charge toward ultimate goal and don't quit. Elements of timing, luck ride with you. Cancer, Capricorn persons represented. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Finish what you start, look behind scenes for answers. Someone is following you, means no harm. Let it be known, however, ``Enough is enough.'' Aries plays role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your inventive qualities surge forth. Give full rein to creative resources. Make fresh start in new direction, give romance another chance. Leo figures in scenario. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Decision reached on whether to remain close to home or to travel. Cancer native helps you decide. Love and marriage could be involved. No need to be frightened. IF SEPTEMBER 6 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are musical, sensitive to sound, are basically diplomatic but will fight when cause is right. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play memorable roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. This could be your power year, featuring big business, marriage. Before September is finished you might be asking, ``What took me so long?'' New kind of love indicated for November."}, {"response": 823, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (22:18)", "body": "Re: above - how I wish... September 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may be offered financial backing for your new business for a piece of the action; it's your baby, so be sure to keep the controlling interest. A friend from the past may reenter your life with a bang today; just don't forget the past. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Collaborating with someone today on work of a creative nature will be very rewarding for you. This is a good day to be skep- tical of rumors as everything you hear today may not be the truth. Check out a good deal, or a great offer carefully be- fore investing your hard earned money. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your work of a creative twist will be greatly inspired today as almost everything you see seems to form a new idea until you are brimming over with them. Put them to use and they could earn you a raise. Take no financial risks today and watch luxury spending. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is not a good time for loaning large amounts of money or taking any financial risks. There are some reversals for you on the horizon. Family affairs are favorable today and you will be able to reach an understanding with a child. Not a good night for a party. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A chance statement by someone who is always careless about their speech will hurt your pride today but you do not blow it out of proportion and lose your temper...consider the source. This is a good evening to begin a creative new hobby that you have been meaning to start. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Take pride in what you accomplish at work today as you are good at what you do and today everyone else knows it to. Keep yourself well grounded in relationships and matters of the heart. This could be a lucky day for you in the romance department if you play it cool. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you should go along with your instincts as an inspired hunch is right on target and you hit the bullseye to success. A fantastic new job offer or a new position at your present place is in the stars for you. Success is assured. Spend a quiet time at home in the evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A co-worker gets on your nerves today but you wisely let it pass as arguing is frowned on in the establishment. Talks with business people are favored and you will get that loan that you need to buy the home your family has always wanted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You are unusually moody and distracted today as you have 'one of those days'. Happy about one thing, glad about another, pleased with one person, and boiling mad at someone else! This would be a good day to pack in and stay at home until you regain control. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A serious marital dispute that arises today will not be solv- able in one day but you will have a handle on it before the sun goes down. For clues look for: he saids, and she saids. Be sure you dump all your troubles outside when you start for work as you don't need to lose your job as well as your peace of mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't overload yourself with extra jobs today, and don't volunteer for things if you really don't have the time to do them; slapdash through your work will not earn any credits with the boss, and all that volunteering will only make you look over anxious. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Having talks with business higher ups and financial advisors will be highlighted for today. A disappointment with a family member may have you feeling down but this will work out and by tonight all will be forgiven while love reigns supreme."}, {"response": 824, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (23:22)", "body": "September 6, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You have an inner conflict about a past issue. It's not good to listen to your inner voice about the past -- there is nothing you can do about it. Have a good cry about it or beat up a pillow if it makes you feel better. But let it go. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A new opportunity is on the horizon. Don't be so stubborn that you let it pass by. Your pride has nothing to do with this -- you've earned this, even though it has been a long time coming to you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Today would be a good day to rest. A Pisces will be able to make you feel better and give you a shoulder to cry on. Today you'll be able to clear up some old inaccurate feelings and perceptions of yourself. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today might feel scary to you because your going to be put in the spotlight. Take a deep breath -- you know what you're talking about! It might be a little bit shaky at first but you'll be able to pull through."}, {"response": 825, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep  5, 2000 (23:23)", "body": "This one is spot-on for virgo and gemini, but not sure I know any aries..."}, {"response": 826, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep  6, 2000 (20:13)", "body": "Astrological Forecast By Sydney Omarr September 7, 2000 Most Intelligent: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius ... Most emotional: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces ... Most Stubborn: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn ... Most inspirational: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. More left-handed persons tend to be born under Gemini. Most passionate are born under Scorpio. Show people and evangelists are born under Leo. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take new aim at career aspirations. Get rid of preconceived notions. You could be entering a new world; be receptive, not naive. Leo plays outstanding role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on direction, motivation, meditation. If single, you could encounter future spouse. Emphasis on protection of property, loved ones. Trust intuition. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Examine various aspects of questions, problems. Bring humor into forefront -- laugh at your own foibles. Element of luck rides with you, you could win contest. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Check measurements, count your change. Tear down in order to rebuild. This could be your make-over day. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons figure in scenario. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change of scene proves beneficial. Read and write, learn by teaching. Flirtation could be going too far. What begins in lighthearted manner could turn heavy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around what is occurring at home. Focus on possible change of residence, marital status. Music plays, dance to your own rhythm. Libra involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Play waiting game, define terms, outline boundaries. Protect self in emotional clinches; deception involved. Refuse to be fall guy. Pisces represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be part of major transaction involving finance. You'll have more money, responsibility. Pressure on; you will be up to it. Capricorn plays top role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be ready to depart at a moment's notice. You are being considered for overseas assignment. Let go of burden belonging to another. Aries, Libra persons involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Obtain hint from Sagittarius message. Cycle high; emphasize personality, make surprise appearances. You could be talk of the town. Leo plays sensational role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on partnership, marital status. You could encounter one destined to play major role in your life. Cancer, another Aquarian figure prominently. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Diversify, pick and choose. Accent humor, versatility, intelligence. You will be cited for unique honor. Be modest, not servile. Sagittarian plays unique role. IF SEPTEMBER 7 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are studious, are not afraid of being alone; you realize you can be lonely in a crowd. At times you are sensitive to degree of being psychic. Pisces, Virgo persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names - G, P, Y. Before September is finished you will be rid of burden you should not have assumed in first place. New beginning, new love in October."}, {"response": 827, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Sep  6, 2000 (20:30)", "body": "wow! the week has been rough but today was a gem."}, {"response": 828, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep  6, 2000 (22:28)", "body": "September 7, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may meet with a disappointment early on but otherwise, a good day to further your financial interests. If you are not already employed this would be a good day to send out resumes, put in application, and go to job interviews. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may feel frustrated today talking to someone who absolutely refuses to listen to reason; save it for another time. You will get valuable leads today on getting a new place to live. an overall good day but avoid risky ventures, you could have losses. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A problem that you can easily avoid is likely to arise with a friend over money, do what needs to be done in order to prevent this from occurring. You and the spouse will be on the same wavelength and make some good decisions today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Problems in the morning may have you stumped on a project but you figure them out by noon and it is clear sailing from there. This has all the earmarks of turning out to be a good day for you in the romance department as your true love says yes. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Worries over certain business matters are laid to rest today after you have a long talk with an advisor. This is an excel- lent time to make domestic or business decisions as you have all the tools at your fingertips. Plan an early evening and catch up on rest. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may experience a change in plans today that throws you off schedule in your business, never fear, you will have things clicking again before sundown. An extended domestic quarrel may have you up in the air but compromise can ease the situation to a great degree. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Major decisions that you have been putting off will be made today as your thinking clears up and your resolve hardens. Do your best not to argue with anyone as that make re-fog your thinking. You will enjoy some fun with friends tonight. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Progress at work is assured today as you apply your logic and common sense to the problems that have been bothering you. Patience and perseverance will win your true loves heart. If you are planning a party tonight be sure to take along a designated driver. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Quarreling with a loved one about a financial matter will only make things worse; best to sit down and go over the budget with him/her to make your points clear. Work should go smoothly today until late afternoon when you could hit a snag; delegate some of those jobs and help yourself out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your intuition leads you to the exact spot, situation, that you need to reach today for optimum input to solving your marital problems. Don't listen to rumors, prove everything out for yourself and that way you will always know the truth with no doubt involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A friend is in trouble and you pull out all the stops today as well as going into your own bank account. You may exper- ience problems with appliances or electronics today, be sure to call in an expert to service your valuable equip- ment. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Major career developments for you today as you take a giant step up the corporate ladder of success. Your intuition is high today and this enables you to surprise and please a loved one. Children may need some extra guidance this even- ing and you are equal to this."}, {"response": 829, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep  6, 2000 (22:30)", "body": "Great! The only one with whom I will be on the same wavelength is someone who does not exist. Gonna crawl into a hole tomorrow.."}, {"response": 830, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep  6, 2000 (23:59)", "body": "September 7, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're changing into a new person in front of everyone's eyes. This is a positive change for you so don't let anyone discourage you. It's time for you to emerge as the beautiful and talented person you are. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'll meet someone today who you will click with instantly. It's like you're old friends, even though you just met. Take this person's management advice seriously -- it will turn out to be a great lesson for you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra All your spiritual and philosophical practices are going to be working to your advantage at an important meeting today. Be centered and confident because your knowledge will impress and inform important people who can help your future. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're not going to have any stress today, nor allow anyone else to have any either. Are you enjoying your role as the comedian today? Good - because you'll carry it on to tonight when you hit the town."}, {"response": 831, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep  7, 2000 (16:35)", "body": "September 8, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, September 8, 2000 Sarah Jessica Parker: She has been acting professionally for 25 years. She hastens to add that in spite of being an old pro, ``I never cease to feel challenged by my work in film, television and theater.'' She is an Aries who has become involved in many activities. She explains, ``I love acting, but I like to think there is a greater contribution I can make to the world.'' Big change occurs for Sarah Jessica Parker in November. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Family member proves instrumental in furthering your career. For best opportunities, stick close to home. Cancer native is destined to play major role in your life. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Favorable lunar aspect coincides with special studies, metaphysics, philosophy and theology. You will work hard and have a great time doing it. Sagittarian involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Review of facts, figures will verify opinions. Hot dispute; you emerge victorious. Those who questioned you will apologize. Be gracious in accepting praise. Dilemma dissolves. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lie low, play waiting game. Legal structure requires additional strength. Spotlight on partnership, marriage. Research needed if you are to debate. Virgo in picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Gentle approach brings desired results. Means be diplomatic, especially in connection with family matters. Serious discussion involves residence, marital status. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Obtain hint from Leo message. Time on your side, no real need to rush. Mystical experience should be savored. Pisces and another Virgo native figure in exciting scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spotlight on property values, accepting added responsibility. Love relationship hot and heavy. Protect self in emotional clinches. Position strong; don't surrender. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look beyond the immediate, give serious thought to overseas journey. Participate in humanitarian project. You are on precipice of fame, fortune. Aries plays role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Imprint style, don't follow others. Your role is to lead, to be daring and resourceful. Leo, Aquarius persons figure prominently. Luck with number 1. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It might seem at first that something you want is being taken away. That is temporary; what you need will practically be handed to you. Another Capricorn involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Good news breaks. Circumstances are turning in your favor. Be selective, insist on the best. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play meaningful roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Mathematical problem will be solved. Measurements prove accurate. You emerge as winner in complicated situation. Taurus, Scorpio individuals are represented. IF SEPTEMBER 8 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: When going is tough, you get going. You handle responsibility adroitly, are intense in everything you do, especially in making love. Capricorn-, Cancer-born persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Before September is finished you'll make fresh start in new direction. November will be very social; will include travel, humor, entertainment."}, {"response": 832, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep  7, 2000 (22:33)", "body": "This from Gi... with my heartfelt thanks! Apple Tree, the Love (Dec. 23 to Jan. 1, June 25 to July 4) Of slight build(?!), lots of charm, appeal and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination Fir Tree, the Mysterious (Jan. 2 to Jan. 11, July 5 to July 14) Extraordinary taste, dignity, cultivated airs, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to it, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious uncontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable Elm Tree, the Noble-Mindedness (Jan. 12 to Jan 24, July 15 to July 25) pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends to not forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, tends to a now-all-attitude and making decisions for others, noble minded, generous, good sense of humour, practical Cypress, the Faithfulness (Jan. 25 to Feb. 3, July 26 to Aug. 4) strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give, happy content, optimistic, needs enough money and acknowledgement, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick tempered, unruly, pedantic and careless Poplar, the Uncertainty (Feb. 4 to 8, May 1 to 14, Aug. 5 to 13) looks very decorative, no self-confident behaviour, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership serious Cedar, the Confidence (Feb. 9 to Feb. 18, Aug. 14 to Aug. 23) of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, wants to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions Pine Tree, the Particularity (Feb. 19 to Feb. 28, Aug. 24 to Sep. 2) loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friend, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, many disappointment still it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical Weeping Willow, the Melancholy (March 1 to March 10, Sep. 3 to Sep. 12) beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner Lime tree, the Doubt (March 11 to March 20, Sep. 13 to Sep. 22) accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labour, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal Hazelnut Tree, the Extraordinary (March 22 to March 31, Sep 24 to Oct. 3) charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody and capricious lover, honest and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgement Rowan, the Sensitivity (Apr. 1 to Apr. 10, Oct. 4 to Oct. 13) full of charm, cheerful, gifted, without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive Maple, Independence of Mind (Apr. 11 to Apr. 20, Oct. 14 to Oct. 23) no ordinary person, full imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-respect, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, many complexes, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress Walnut Tree, the Passion (Apr. 21 to Apr. 30, Oct. 24 to Nov. 11) unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egoistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromises Chestnut Tree, the Honesty (May 15 to May 24, Nov. 12 to Nov. 21) of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritate and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self-confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood, loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner Ash Tree, the Ambition (May 25 to June 3, Nov. 22 to Dec. 1) uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trust- worthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, b"}, {"response": 833, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep  7, 2000 (22:41)", "body": "Wouldn't you know...I made an ash of myself..."}, {"response": 834, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  8, 2000 (01:00)", "body": "September 8, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Finally, it's all come together for you. Something that has been bothering you at work has come to a head. It's okay -- things needed to be worked out. This will bring up a brand new working partnership with someone you never expected. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to see past the charade your loved one has been putting on for you. Even though this will disappoint you, don't hold it against them too long. They really didn't tell you about this for your own good. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You know what's behind you and you can't change it. You don't know what's in front of you and there are a million possibilities there. Your best bet would be to live in the moment and enjoy where you are now. Stop analyzing things. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're part of a team that has done a great job impressing someone very important! The boss is happy and treats you to a meal for all your hard work. When you get invited to a social event tonight, go! You'll have a great time."}, {"response": 835, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  8, 2000 (01:40)", "body": "September 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A particular friend may be un predictable tonight so take nothing for granted and you won't be disappointed. If a financial situation seems confusing to you today don't be afraid to ask some pointed questions in order to clear up the matter. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Tonight will bring a domestic decision that you have put off; changes in plans are possible. In business today be sure you are reading all the signals correctly before you take that important step. Make it an early night and get some rest. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A friend comes through for you today in a pinch, earning your never ending respect and appreciation. Domestic problems may cause you to have less ability to concen- trate on the job today but try to put it aside until quitting time; your job could depend on doing that. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Mixing business with pleasure will pay off big. You have very good social graces and they will help you in busi- ness today. This is a good day to shop for a few of those luxury items you have been wanting. Spend extra time with the family tonight. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will feel inspired at home and at work today. The redecorating you are doing benefits now from a bargain you find and your work day runs smooth as silk. Friends will want to take you out on the town tonight; go ahead and enjoy yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Delay reaching final agreements today on financial matters best left to a later date. Tie up those loose ends so nothing can spoil your upcoming weekend with the family and visiting relatives. Be sure to clear out the spare room or reserve a motel room for the visitors. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Shopping for collectibles or fine furniture is well aspect- ed today as you are likely to find some wonderful bargains. Guard against overspending, overspending will be easy to do on buying impulse items. A good night not to argue. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Try not to cross swords with a co-worker today as you could lose. Your charm will open many doors for you today that had formerly been locked tight. Travel for the weekend would be good now as well as home town activities; boating, swimming, etc.. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you should have no trouble in getting your ideas across to others. A loss of confidence in someone today could make you sad but this person isn't worth losing any sleep over, there are better people in your life to worry about. Plan a weekend getaway. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Keeping a low profile today will do more for your image than you can imagine at this time. Working behind the scenes may not put your name on display but the results will give you a great feeling of accomplishment. plan some family fun. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A major purchase may be in your plans and today you get some good leads. You love it when a plan comes together and it does today...big time! The person you helped 'up' is now able to 'walk alone' and you are so happy that you could almost fly. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Plan a little fun in the sun with the family before all the warm weather fades away for another year. Procras- tination could be the pitfall of the day for you if you start putting off the important things. Remember that the early bird gets the juiciest worm."}, {"response": 836, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Fri, Sep  8, 2000 (04:08)", "body": "Am I really an 'apple' ????? and who put the ???? marks by 'slight build'...."}, {"response": 837, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep  8, 2000 (22:16)", "body": "Not I!!! September 9, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Recovering from a minor illness may not be your favorite thing and as you feel better you are ready to get up and at 'em. Don't rush matters or you could have a set back; give it another day or two just to be sure. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A very good day to take the family out for some fun and games today as you and they do not spend near enough time together. Work has to come first but with some creative planning you can fit everyone into your schedule. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The twins are headed for double trouble today if you don't change course quickly. Two loves is not allowed and the real one won't put up with this state of affairs one day longer. Friends gather round for some backyard cooking that you are so well known for. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A secret yen to be a carpenter gets full exposure today as you do an excellent job on the new kitchen cabinets, to the pleasure and surprise of all who see them. Take some time off this afternoon to go fishing, you never know who you may meet by the waters edge. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your regal bearing and smooth manner draws the perfect part- ner for you today and love is on the horizon for you and the new interest. Take him or her with you on a whirl wind visit to the hot spots tonight and show this wonderful stranger in town the best sights. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Visiting relatives could turn into squabbling relatives un- less you step in and diplomatically solve the problem; con- sider putting late arrivals up in a local motel and preserve the peace in your household. Children should not be bounced from their private rooms, unless they offer. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Got a little 'monster' and don't quite know how to cope with him or her? Try having the I.Q. tested, you may be in for a big surprise and find out that the child is simply bored without any adequate challenges to occupy him or her. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Scorpio should watch out how they use their stinger today as pop the wrong one and it could cost you a position, income, and/or prestige loss in the workplace. Smiling a lot whether you feel like it or not can sometimes work wonders and, it makes them wonder what you've been up to. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Having a rough day? It may not be someones fault, it may be that you are just feeling under the weather and should spend today lazing around the house, alone, until you get to feel- ing better and less irritated. Don't go out in the rain and get wet today. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A really good day for boating and fishing but a chance of get- ting caught in a bad thunderstorm if you don't heed the warn- ings in the sky when they first start. Have fun, but practice safety first; especially if you have children out with you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Tit for tat. Yesterday, or last week, you helped someone and today that person is able to help you in a way you would never have dreamed possible as he/she knows the right contacts for your business and puts in a very good word for you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Vanity, vanity, all is vanity said the Preacher in the bible, and today you almost prove it as you come very close to los- ing your job over a small amount of criticism concerning the work you do. Common sense clicks in though, before you go too far; your employer now has a new respect for the effort you made to achieve self control."}, {"response": 838, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep 10, 2000 (20:06)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, September 10, 2000 Andie MacDowell: She is an outspoken Taurus who was a model and is now an actress. She expresses bitterness about the fact that the movie industry has few roles for older women. MacDowell asserts, ``I would stand next to any 41-year-old male actor, naked, and say, `I look just as good, if not better, than you do.' '' She wants producers to wake up and smell the coffee. An outspoken Taurus. ARIES (March 21-April 19): First rejection will be followed by acceptance, success. Pioneering spirit shines through. You win friends, admirers. Don't despair: Big things coming your way. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will be called in to consult with professional superior. Don't go hat in hand. You've earned right to respect, reward. You'll be asked to write your impressions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Lunar aspect coincides with philosophy, theology. Focus on advertising, promotion, publishing. Some, in surprised manner, ask, ``Where have you been all my life?'' CANCER (June 21-July 22): Play waiting game; don't tell all. Focus on mystery, intrigue, ability to entertain with magic tricks. Protect self in emotional clinches. Deception involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spotlight on money, pressure, added responsibility. Questions arise concerning legal rights, partnership, marriage. Cancer native makes declaration of loyalty. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Finish what you start. Obtain funding for subjects that lack popularity. Emphasize sincerity. Participate in humanitarian projects. Aries is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Shake off emotional lethargy. Plunge into the future. Imprint style -- don't follow others. Maintain creative control. Leo will play dramatic role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If single, you could encounter future soul mate. Married or single, you will appreciate what you have and be thankful. Dinner will elevate morale. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Experiment; test the waters. Long-distance call tempts you to go to faraway place. You require more information -- say so. Financial situation shows improvement. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emphasis on payments, collections, location of lost articles. Cycle high. You get what you go after. Taurus, Scorpio persons will play unforgettable roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What had been held back will be released in your care. Be ready for change, travel, variety of experiences. Relationship serious. Respond accordingly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Attention revolves around home, family member who wants to sing. Be gracious; don't encourage or discourage. Money becomes available. Decorate and remodel. IF SEPTEMBER 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an independent thinker, creative, dynamic, dramatic. People describe you as colorful, temperamental, sensual. Leo, Aquarius persons play memorable roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During remainder of September, forces could be scattered, you will be flattered and very social. Travel, flirtation in November."}, {"response": 839, "author": "Moon", "date": "Sun, Sep 10, 2000 (20:08)", "body": "Marcia, come on over to our DBs Birthday party! I am going to post his horoscope there. Thanks!"}, {"response": 840, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep 10, 2000 (20:09)", "body": "yeahyeahyeah...I've been here all along. Where have YOU been all of my life???"}, {"response": 841, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 11, 2000 (00:10)", "body": "Yikes!! It is CF's Birthday!!! Be right over... September 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Take care not to give a peer a short answer today as this could topple your image in the work place. A spouse could benefit from some extra attention. Deceptive trends today should cause you to be more protective of your assets, and play your cards close to your vest in love matters. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) This is not a good day to volunteer for extra work because you may take on more than you can handle and all your pro- jects would suffer because of it. Guard against any form of carelessness on the job today and be extra careful around machinery as there exists the possibility of a small accident that being alert can prevent. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Avoid all arguements and fights today at all costs. On other fronts, such as the performance of your work duties, you more than prove that you are a winner in that area, so much so that you may just get that raise you have been wanting. Celebrate with dinner and a movie. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is a good day to shop around for a new car or truck, take your time and enjoy the experiance. While you are out and about you could run into an old pal that you lost touch with and spent the afternoon catching up with all the changes in each others lives. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Pay strict attention to the details of the self help idea you are thinking of trying. Under close examination this is not right for you. Your favorite charity drive starts today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Keep alert at work today as there are those who would be glad to see you stumble so they can be your replacement. Drinking and driving do not mix and you have a friend or loved one that may be in danger, so this is a good day to keep your ear to the ground regarding this matter. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) A friend needs to have a long talk with you and you should listen carefully and not let your temper flair; all that will be said, will be said with your welfare in mind. Be cautious with your spending today, especially in the area of luxury items for the home. You could overspend before you know it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A loved one needs to be told of all your plans, not just part of them. You court disaster with this attitude when the whole thing is known; without proper preparation the chances are good you won't be agreed with. You have very extravagant urges today and could run to excesses if you are not on your toes all day. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Your intuition will be a big help to you on the job today as you seem to know what people want, or what they are go- ing to say, before they ask or say it. This could be un- nerving to others so play it down. Carelessness today could cost you, if you accidently mislay something that you value highly. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A quiet discussion with all the cards on the table, and then a working game plan, can go far to put a cork in a lot of arguments. Money is the root of all evil or so they say. Today you may feel that this is so as you and the spouse always seem to be on the outs over it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Don't get overly sensitive today when someone gives you some criticism; you can learn a lot from it if you real- ly listen to what is said; believe me, you will be glad you did in the long run. Children are little Angels to- night which lets you get some needed rest. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) A good day to seek financing on all major purchases as people feel drawn to you as you have an air of respon- sibility about you which makes you seem very trust- worthy, (which you are). This is a great day for com- pleting those financial arrangements that you have had in the works for you very own business."}, {"response": 842, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 11, 2000 (18:39)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, September 11, 2000 Joe Louis: Taurus natives can be laconic in their descriptions of experiences. Legendary Joe Louis, who held the heavyweight boxing championship for 12 years, is an example. After winning his fights by knockouts, he would declare, ``Just another lucky night.'' Taurus people are sentimental, romantic, basically shy. Taurus persons you might know include Glenn Ford, Andie MacDowell, Shirley MacLaine. ARIES (March 21-April 19): As result of stunning experiences, you win friends and influence people. Luck rides with you. Money comes from out of nowhere. Gemini plays fantastic role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Smooth over relationship with family member who of late has been temperamental, stubborn. Gift would help a great deal. Flowers, music are part of scenario. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Maintain aura of mystery. You'll be involved in secret maneuvers. Check Aries message. Define terms; wait and win. Pisces, Virgo persons in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day. Emphasis on pressure, responsibility, financial reward. Relationship intense, dramatic, passionate. Question of marriage looms large. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasize universal appeal. Question of travel overseas will arise. You are due for bigger things. Individual you helped in past will return favor. Aries represented. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many will be surprised by fact that you take initiative and adhere to your own style. Don't be talked out of direct action -- it suits you. Enlightenment comes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You have choices to make. Choose quality. Focus on partnership, cooperative efforts, marital status. Cancer native will prepare seafood dinner. Enjoy it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Highlight diversity, versatility, humor. Money situation turns in your favor. Sagittarius involved. Give credit where due. Lost valuables will be returned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Check Scorpio message. Credit that had been withheld will be given. Revise, rewrite, rebuild in your own style. Long-distance call relates to possible journey. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Write impressions. Take note of dreams. One dream could be doorway to future. Financial pressure relieved. You could win contest. Virgo is in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cycle high, you will be at right place at special moment. Take initiative in making appointments with people in positions of authority. Get ball rolling -- lucky roll. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Play waiting game. Some people want to know your secrets. Don't tell them. Deception involved: Protect self in emotional clinches. Do not give up something of value. IF SEPTEMBER 11 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are often confused, have changed your name on at least one occasion, possess intuitive intellect, are fascinated by astrology. Cancer, Capricorn persons play intriguing roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. During November, major domestic adjustments take place that could involve change of residence, marital status."}, {"response": 843, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Sep 11, 2000 (22:03)", "body": "oh no, i know aries, pisces, and virgo"}, {"response": 844, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 11, 2000 (22:36)", "body": "Oh no...I know a canadian virgo...."}, {"response": 845, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 12, 2000 (00:06)", "body": "YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE: SEPTEMBER 12 Capricorn Phenomenon: He is a 24-year-old Capricorn who has become a legend in his own time. He's won major golf tournaments, has broken records and is regarded as a phenomenon. Tiger Woods has been playing golf since his parents put a golf club in his hand when he was 6 years old. Professional golfers and fans shake their heads in disbelief. Tiger Woods is that exceptional. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You help family members emerge from emotional shell. You exude warmth and can handle major domestic adjustment. Libra plays dominant role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You win friends and influence people. You do so almost effortlessly. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. You'll be urged to tell all, but don't. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on production, promotion, distribution. Spotlight on career, leadership, dealings with superiors. Your wit, humor gets you in and out of tight spots. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Strive for universal appeal. Toss aside preconceived notions. Focus on philosophy, theology, communication. Long-distance call verifies views. Do the right thing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check accounting procedures: computer error possible. Make fresh start. Take a plunge into future. Don't follow others, let them follow you. Another Leo involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If single, you could encounter future soul mate. Focus on protection of property, family. Be near water if possible. Seafood dinner prepared by Cancer native. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify; give full play to intellectual curiosity. Co-worker shares fascinating discovery. New meaning of love for you. Sagittarian helps in arranging priorities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What had been a barrier will fall flat. You'll be tripping the light fantastic. People comment on your charm. Taurus, Leo individuals figure in exciting scenario. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be alert for subtle clues. Spotlight on change, travel, variety of sensations. Refuse to accept second best. You are going places. Read and write. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attention revolves around home, family, possible change of residence, marital status. You will be ultra-sensitive to sound. Music is in the air. Number 6. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lost valuable will be recovered. Focus on money, payments, collections, invoices. Outline boundaries. Define terms. See people, relationships in realistic manner. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on involvement in many areas. Be especially cognizant of different ways of distribution. Love relationship sizzles. Virgo will play paramount role. IF SEPTEMBER 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are a many-sided person. People understand you one day and could misunderstand the next. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During October, important domestic adjustment takes place -- could include actual change of residence, marital status. December will be your most memorable, romantic, profitable month of 2000."}, {"response": 846, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 12, 2000 (00:08)", "body": "September 12, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn This is a great day for your to break out of old habits that are holding you back. It's time to create something new for yourself -- don't be fearful. This new activity will come to fruition if you put the wheels in motion. It's as easy as making a phone call. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're trying to juggle too much right now and you're feeling a great amount of stress. Not only that, but you're not enjoying the process of what you're trying to accomplish. Learn how to say no to those who ask for more. You're going to miss a wonderful opportunity for yourself if you keep taking on others' responsibility. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Something comes to light that hurts you. A good friend has hidden something from you that makes you sad. You need to listen to your instinct about the information you'll be getting over the next few days. Someone will be telling you only part of the story -- ask questions until you are satisfied. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces While material things are always nice, you can't hold on to everything you have. You don't have time to enjoy all the riches you have so this would be a good time to clear out old things that you don't use anymore. You'll find someone will benefit from your generosity."}, {"response": 847, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 12, 2000 (00:31)", "body": "September 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) News from a distant town may give you cause for reflection. A minor injury may keep you off your feet today but you get a chance to see just how much everyone loves and appreciates you as the offers of help and good wishes come pouring in. This makes you very happy. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Compassion towards a fellow employee today is recommended, as this person really needs a shoulder to cry on and someone who can give some sound advice. By helping this person you will make a good friend for life who may be able to help you in your career, as unknown to you, he/she is a relative of the owners. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You will be the recipient of some secret today and you are trusted not to utter a word of it. You are known for your honor and keeping your word so this person feels safe in telling you. This secret may be concerning a family member and you are highly tempted to tell, but you don't. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your adventure out of town has ended and you are glad to be home. You come back with an added bonus though. A new love that has already called and you are planning his/her visit to you. This could be the one person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Married ones share more joy than ever. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are good at sticking to the job at hand, but don't for- get to loosen up from time to time. You seem to be in some- what of a rut, and friends and family insist that you go out and do something entertaining. Go ahead, you have earned the right to relax and kick up your heels. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) The romance you once thought would last forever, starts to crumble and you are not too disturbed about it, as you also felt things were going from bad to worse in the relationship. Under these stars you will have to work hard at keeping even a long term marriage intact, but it is do-able. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Today the family pulls together and you find problems dropping like flies as you solve them quickly so you can get on with the real business---making money. Harebrained schemes and pie in the sky dreams are not for you as you deal strictly from an logical position. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Computer problems may have thrown you behind and you spend much time catching up. Today all your people skills are in place and activated as you deal with employees and their problems as re- lated to their work. Be sure you do not deviate and interfere with the life they live when not on duty. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Best not to take all the credit and that way you will not be taking all the blame. Sometimes running the show is not what it is cracked up to be. Especially when the show starts to have problems. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A coworker is out sick and you are called on to head up a new project in that persons place. Your supervisor gets the chance to see just how good you are at what you do, and puts you in for an immediate raise and promotion. Family and friends plan a small celebration in honor of you and your good fortune. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Your plans for travel come together now and you are on your way. A recent partnership with a close friend is beginning to show signs of strain. This person is highly creative and that is why you wanted him or her in the beginning. Try not to strangle the very thing your business needs. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You are called upon today to get the ball rolling for your favorite charity and you make a good job of it. Today is good for curbing your impatience and letting someone else win. You are a capable person and hate to take a backseat, but it is best for you to do so at this time."}, {"response": 848, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 12, 2000 (00:33)", "body": "Day late about the secret...but it involves my son... =)"}, {"response": 849, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 12, 2000 (21:21)", "body": "September 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A financial matter should be resolved today and the results will be just what you wanted. Your friendships could bring you some unexpected benefits before the day is over. Don't get so wound up in self and the immediate happenings that you neglect to be considerate of a partners feelings. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today should be very productive on the job for you as you put forth new ideas with enthusiasms and logic. Later on in the day you may be met with open opposition from someone who has been in competition with you for a long time. Never fear, your points make the most sense and so do you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You should be hearing good news from a business associate or other, in regards to a contract which you have been waiting for. A teenager or a child is showing some positive improve- ments in the academic arena and this gives you a feeling of happiness that hangs in there all day. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Do not be too surprised tonight when a quarrel erupts with a good friend as this has been festering for awhile, try to keep your cool and just walk away. You come up with a lucky break today where your job is concerned; just when you thought everything was lost providence steps in and takes a stand. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Take a loved one out to dinner, you will both benefit. Your career are right on the money today, but be prepared for a change in the method as you find a better way to the same goal, remember, you do not have to reinvent the wheel, some- times the easy way really is the best way. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) Financing is easy for you to come by today, so take some time to get that chore in hand. This is a fine day for getting organized and planning the completion of your renovation pro- ject. Be sure to check out any changes in plans you have with the spouse, this will save a quarrel later on. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Tonight may bring a change of plans in you pleasure pursuits but you will find that it is for something even better. If a lover or a spouse seems preoccupied today it would be best to let them alone until he or she is ready to confide in you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You may be fighting a bad mood today but you will be able to keep it out of sight so it does not show at work. Being de- pressed is something that happens to a lot of people for various reasons and you have your turn at it. Your problems with a loved one should be over soon, thus alleviating your blue mood. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Life just got better when you hear that a certain person is back in town. A friend who turns you on to a proposition may not realize that it is worthless, and may even give you the hard sell, do both of you a favor and check it out thoroughly before you leap into it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) The property sale is in the bag and you get the good news today. The other side of the coin, the property you wish to buy with the proceeds are also within your reach. Friends will be more than happy to help you spend part of your money but in this case, leave it in the bank and go 'dutch treat'. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Family matters maybe what is affecting your performance, and if this is so, it would be best to meet them head on and get them out of the way; compromise works wonders. Afternoon and maybe morning delays will hinder your job performance today but you have a solid reputation with your company so an off day once in a while won't be held against you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) You manage to make it through a very hectic day and find the spouse has planned some quiet entertainment for the evening and you are ready to relax. While your finances are looking up, you will find some unexpected expenses also crop up today to give you an 'excedren #5'."}, {"response": 850, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (01:48)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope For September 13 Rik Smits: He is a 7-foot-4-inch Virgo basketball star. His playing number is 45. He was born in Holland. Smits is agile and a great asset to his team, the Indiana Pacers. He has played professionally for 11 years and is retiring this year. When the 265-pound player advances toward the basket, members of the opposing team get out of his way. In two years Smits will be in business for himself, successfully. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Full Moon in your Twelfth House. Have some time alone so that you can meditate. Play waiting game. Protect privacy. Do not confide or confess. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have waited for this day. Focus on promotion, distribution, added responsibility. Relationship serious. Know when to say, ``Enough is enough.'' GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate. Check possibility of overseas jaunt. You will be aided in new project by Aries. Sales ability zooms. You will win friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make fresh start. Let hangers-on know that your home is not a restaurant. Help others to fend for themselves. A different kind of romance is on the horizon. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lunar position has hidden mysteries. Focus also on issues relating to sale or purchase of property, partnership and marriage. Cancer native plays amazing role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could be the talk of the town. Many persons express surprise at your ability to come back after apparent defeat. Funding will be made available. Gemini involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Dig deep for information. Don't be discouraged by naysayers. Use words to your advantage. Read, write, teach. Taurus, Scorpio persons figure prominently. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be ready for change of direction, itinerary. Ask questions; obtain answers, not evasions. Love relationship more serious than originally anticipated. Virgo represented. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fix things at home. Beautify surroundings. Flowers and music featured. Those who said you would fall are eating crow. You succeed, will be rewarded handsomely. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Define terms. Outline boundaries; avoid self-deception. Steer clear of traffic tangles and resulting arguments. Lunar position emphasizes intelligence, solutions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You asked for more responsibility and now you get it. Emphasis on money and how to get more of it. In major dispute you emerge victorious. Cancer native involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Lunar position highlights personality, ability to be at right place at crucial moment. Focus also on romance, creativity, education. Aries, Libra persons play roles. IF SEPTEMBER 13 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You were mentally, emotionally on your own at relatively early age. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play key roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Before September is finished, you make important domestic adjustment that could include change of residence, marital status. November will be your most creative, romantic, profitable month of 2000."}, {"response": 851, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (01:48)", "body": "Oh heavens, my sister is an Aries..."}, {"response": 852, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (01:58)", "body": "Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker of the Day: I used to live alone, then I got a divorce! Gemini, be sure to look up at the Harvest Moon tonight. It's a Full Moon. In the old days, after working together to get their crops in for the winter, farm families gathered under the Harvest Moon to sing, dance and play the night away. It did wonders for their Community Spirit. The Full Moon is in the sign of Pisces. Pisces symbolizes our instinctual awareness that there is more to life than merely living our everyday existence and going about our ordinary business. Call it \"the power of imagination,\" \"psychic intuition,\" \"spiritual consciousness,\" or whatever you want - we all have the Pisces experience in some ways and at one time or another. Today, Gemini, the beams of the Pisces Harvest Moon are shining upon your Tenth House. The Tenth House symbolizes everything to do with your CAREER, your BOSS, AUTHORITY figures, and anyone who has power over you. Here's a suggestion for harnessing the energy of the Harvest Moon and putting it to good use in your life! As often as you can, say to yourself, with feeling and with conviction: \"I do not want, and I do not need, to feel guilty or ashamed about the kind of work I do - or about standing up for myself in front of my superiors. I choose to believe there's a Higher Power in my life. I trust This Power will empower me to MOVE ON when my job becomes so boring or routine that I can no longer stand it.\" Gemini, tonight, as you look up at the big, bright and beautiful Harvest Moon, let it remind you to be grateful for the wonderful people in your life with whom you can sing, dance and play the night away. If you can't celebrate with them in person, be sure to join with them in Spirit."}, {"response": 853, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (01:59)", "body": "Sept 13th above and this too: Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as the grandeur of the trees is lost when raking leaves.\" - Marcelene Cox Cancer, be sure to look up at the Harvest Moon tonight. It's a Full Moon. In the old days, after working together to get their crops in for the winter, farm families gathered under the Harvest Moon to sing, dance, and play the night away. It did wonders for their Community Spirit. The Full Moon is in the Sign of Pisces. Pisces symbolizes our instinctual awareness that there is more to life than merely living our everyday existence and going about our ordinary business. Call it \"the power of imagination,\" \"psychic intuition,\" \"spiritual consciousness,\" or whatever you want - we all have the Pisces experience in some ways and at one time or another. Today, Cancer, the beams of the Pisces Harvest Moon are shining upon your Ninth House. The Ninth House symbolizes everyone and everything that has to do with helping you find your way in life. Here's a suggestion for harnessing the energy of the Harvest Moon and putting it to good use in the Ninth House area of your life! As often as you can, say to yourself, with feeling and with conviction: \"I choose to follow my own moral and spiritual path through life. I choose to not feel guilty or ashamed if my path is different from that of my parents or family. I choose to feel good about myself, even if no one else does. I believe there's a Higher Power in my life. I trust It will empower me to depend entirely upon my Self if I must. Cancer, tonight, as you look up at the big, bright and beautiful Harvest Moon, let it remind you to be grateful for your parents, your children, and all the wonderful people in your life with whom you can sing, dance and play the night away. If you can't celebrate with them in person, be sure to join with them in Spirit."}, {"response": 854, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (04:00)", "body": "Singing and dancing ......"}, {"response": 855, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (15:02)", "body": "September 13, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You help solve a client problem at work today so pat yourself on the back. This is only the tip of the iceberg so don't get comfortable. You have a lot of work ahead of you, especially since you made it look so easy the first time. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A situation that is making you upset can be solved easily if you can see past the problem and look at the whole picture. Listen to your intuition because your angels are trying to give you signals but you can't see them. This situation will become crystal clear -- look for numbers. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You need to take time to get your bearings. It's okay that you need to be alone for a while -- you've had a rough time recently. Relax and recharge your energy because you have to deal with some new social situations coming your way. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You wouldn't want someone to judge you on one incident. Why are you doing this to your peer? You should get to know the person behind the mask. What makes you think that they don't have the wrong impression about you?"}, {"response": 856, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Sep 13, 2000 (18:25)", "body": "indeed!"}, {"response": 857, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (20:04)", "body": "September 14, 2000 YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE FOR SEPTEMBER 14 Charley Pride: The legendary country music singer is a Pisces who likes basketball. This year he will be the first black to be voted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Pride says, ``I'm happy to be in the Hall of Fame next to those I love, and I don't care if they are pink.'' Pride could have been a professional baseball player, but instead he became a country music star. He is 62-years-old. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Within 24 hours cycle moves up. Circumstances turn in your favor. You will receive credit long overdue, and cash. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What you abandoned two months ago will be back in picture. You could get international recognition. Emphasize universal appeal. Toss aside preconceived notions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Individual in position of authority sings your praises. Be grateful, not obsequious. Sudden recognition could catch you by surprise. Leo plays exciting role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on home, family, decision relating to marital status. Individual in foreign land communicates, has something to tell you. Be receptive, not naive. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Highlight diversity, versatility, ability to entertain. Sense of humor surges to forefront. Maintain aura of mystery. Check accounting procedures. Gemini involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Opposition will be battered down. Be confident. Rebuild; stick to your own style. Those who say otherwise are not well-informed. Taurus, Scorpio are in picture. (Continued...) f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f ** Shopping Safari Sweepstakes!! ** Register for free to win a $2500 gift certificate to Amazon.com! http://websponsors.com/cgi-bin/ad_click.cgi?userid=23497&offerid=1143 f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emphasis on ability to get ideas across. Spotlight reading and writing, learning through process of teaching. Virgo individual wants to be your ally. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stress harmony. Your voice is different, melodious. People comment favorably on your efforts. You'll receive gift. Show appreciation without being obsequious. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look behind scenes for answers. Someone is following you but means no harm. Stop, smile, let it be known by saying, ``Enough.'' Be sure that building material is first class. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your kind of day. Scenario features wide range, from apparent failure to rousing success. Emphasis on business, career, promotion. Cancer native will be on your side. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What was started and then abandoned will now be finished. You gain added recognition as result. Aries, Libra persons will figure in intriguing ways. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You gain enlightenment for yourself and others. Areas previously dark benefit from your presence. Make fresh start. Imprint style -- don't follow others. Stress original thinking. IF SEPTEMBER 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have inclination to write, to follow through on that inclination. You would make an excellent psychologist, teacher, astrologer. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. During October, you will be involved personally and professionally -- nothing halfway. You could be dealing with high finance."}, {"response": 858, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (20:06)", "body": "Oops, sorry about that ad... September 14, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Today is a good day to schedule meetings and conference calls. Communication is easy so you will get a lot accomplished. Someone who you usually can't get in touch with comes to you! Get the group involved too -- a new directive will become part of company policy. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You have to stop saying, \"If I just had...\" One thing is not going to solve your problems and make you less fearful about the future. Even though you feel like something is missing in your life, nothing other than looking inside is going to make you feel better about where you are right now. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra While you have the upper hand in a personal situation, don't think things can just be status quo. If you step back from the situation, you'll lose control of your standing. Things are under control but make sure you maintain your emotions and check in with that Gemini. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Everything and everyone you come in contact with today is in harmony. It's a day with no efforts in trying to communicate or get things done. Since you are feeling so happy and loving today, why don't you make a phone call and spread the joy?"}, {"response": 859, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (20:07)", "body": "September 14, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) There may be some confusion over a change of plans. It would be best to write things down or you will be going in the opposite direction and miss an important event which could spell success to your career. Play it safe. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) A loved one may be having personal problems, this gets you depressed as you know the truth and this person refuses to take your word for it. Get over it before you get to work as this could affect your job performance and, like most storms, it will be over by dinner time. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You ask for and get a good raise which will go far in provid- ing for everyone. A relative needs to tell you her troubles now and you listen. A new member of the family may bring on extra work and responsibilities but that doesn't make the joy any less that you feel in your heart. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Accept nothing on the strength of what someone tells you; delve into the facts until you know the truth. Your intuition will be your guide and your guard today as you go about your work a day world. Children and domestic affairs will keep you hopping in the evening. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are mentally stimulated today as you ponder the mysteries and wonders of life and begin a long study of spirtuality. Your interests may even lie in the occult but you will find that even that path leads back to God. Angels are again in your dreams. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) You are very good at self expression today, and you use this to your advantage in many different ways. Writing is only one of the things favored for you. This is also a good time to pursue educational interests on your own and you may even consider a change in careers. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Don't let your domestic quarreling upset you so much that your work suffers. A boss could be taking notes. Tension at home runs high as you and the spouse disagree on how the spendable cash is to be spent. You will soon have this little matter cleared up and wonder what the big deal was. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) A certain someone is taking up all your thoughts and you dream about spending your life with them, its called love! Take special care you do not let your daydreaming interfere with your productivity today. Close family members plan a surprise for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) A close friend may have gotten their toes stepped on a time or two when they have tried to offer you help and advice so don't be surprized if they seem reticent about helping or advising you today. A little honey will catch the flies and put them back in your corner. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) A consultation with a financial expert is in order for today as you find your success growing so rapidly that you could use some sound advice in the financial allocation area. Seek experience, longevity of service, and reputation. Reach an understanding with a teenager tonight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Sometimes you can talk until you are blue in the face and still not get through to a person. Today you will find yourself frus- trated in this manner. Each of us must follow our own path and if you cannot dissuade a person then that is his or her destiny and they must then help themselves. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) This could be a good day to force the issue of your further education and or job training that you have talked about in the past. Use tact though, or you will damage someones feel- ings and it could be twice as long in coming to you. A friend at work could help get your point accross."}, {"response": 860, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (20:09)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope For Friday September 15, 2000 Winning Virgo: He is a Virgo who has been dubbed ``the winning coach.'' He apparently has the magic to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. He is Virgo Phil Jackson. Of late he has coached the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team into the World Championship. People ask, ``How does he do it?'' Whatever he does, it works, making him the winning coach. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cycle high. Take initiative. You will be at right place at special time almost effortlessly. Ride with the tide. Don't get in your own way. Libra represented. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make fresh start. Permit heart to rule head. Romantic side of your nature surges forth. Don't follow others. Let them follow you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Slow down. Focus on building material, home, family, ability to plan next step. Individual you helped in past is now ready to return favor. Capricorn involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Highlight diversity, versatility, generosity. Obtain hint from Gemini message. Social activities accelerate: Popularity zooms. Sagittarian plays role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might be shouting, ``Strike up the band.'' You will celebrate breakthrough. Shake off lethargy. Get into the game of your life. Scorpio involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You'll be in the news, making news. Excellent for reading, writing, learning through process of teaching. In a way, your kind of day. Gemini represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Gentle approach brings desired results. Flowers, music involved. Highlight diplomacy. Taurus, another Libra will be on your side. Domestic adjustment featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold back; play waiting game. What you desire will be handed on the proverbial silver platter. Deception involved. Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces featured. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Make this a power-play day. Pressure will be on. You'll be up to it. Focus on priorities, organization, distribution. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look beyond the immediate. Utilize prophetic powers to forecast future. Spiritual values involved along with invitation to travel. Aries figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put aside preconceived notions. Highlight inventiveness, original thinking. You'll be approached romantically by ambitious Leo. Don't give in too quickly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Funding becomes available. Pursue favorite project. Lost valuables will be located. Time to celebrate. Cancer, Capricorn persons will play dynamic roles. IF SEPTEMBER 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have unusual voice, appreciate music, are loyal to family, often disregard your own opportunities in favor of loved ones. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play fascinating roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. Before September ends, you could be involved in deal featuring high finance. November features fresh start."}, {"response": 861, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (23:50)", "body": "September 15, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You could make some sad or even bad mistakes in judgment today if you allow yourself to become overenthusiastic about certain related business matters. This is a day when deceptive trends prevail for some of the signs and you need to be cautious and guard against taking advantage of someone, or having someone take advantage of you. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Stay alert and on your toes today as the need is to protect your- self against some adverse trends, especially where people on a one to one basis is concerned; you could easily be taken advan- tage of if you are not sharp. Don't tell all you know today, play it close. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You too should also be made aware of the deceptive trends in todays stars as you run into some adverse reactions at work. Don't be too quick to judge someone today as things are not as bad as they look. Be alert for scam artists who may want to do a lot of home repair work for a tiny price. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't overlook important points today as this could be your undoing; be sure to go over everything with a fine toothed comb before presenting it. Avoid any form of gambling or risk taking today as you could lose, big time. Romance sings in the evening. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Going into the other side of the zodiac puts you in the middle of the turning point from the deceptive trends and what you could encounter is a day of confusion, things that should go right but just don't quite make it without a long drawn out session. This might be a good day to just go fishing. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) What seems like a good deal to you today may not be. Check everything out carefully before you give the go ahead to a project that is iffy at the best of times. Don't let a pretty face or a goodlooking body turn your head today, as that could be the last straw for your marriage. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Today you are quite the charmer and you will find many doors to opportunity opening up for you that you could not pre- viously have knocked down with a sledgehammer. Take full advantage of your good fortune today and pick the one that will suit you the best. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) You will find some of your problems are getting solved but you are not quite sure how. Don't worry about it, these are the results of something you started a long time ago and the snowball just caught up; the cause and effect scenario. Romance is all around you today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Don't daydream today unless you do it on your own time, it could be hazardous to your employment. Weekend plans stand a good chance of being changed before the day is out and, truthfully, that would suit you just fine. Be sure to opt for an alternative that everyone can live with. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Plan to getaway early this weekend as your method of working today gets your ideas across and your work finished early; giving you time to slip away and get started. Be sure that the car is in good repair before you start out as car trouble can go a long way towards ruining any trip. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) You may be tempted to rush someones decision on an important matter today, but don't do it. This could have some far reach- ing ramifications which you will greatly regret. Be patient and you will get the right decision, be impatient and you will have to live with the one you do get. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) So you have your new home, you are all moved in, and now comes the fun part....decorating! Be very careful that you do not go overboard on your spending, or be too quick to take the first things you see. Spend more than one day in coordinating every- thing, as you will have to live with your choices for a long time."}, {"response": 862, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 14, 2000 (23:52)", "body": "EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Lay the solid foundation to build on later by sorting out ideas and thoughts. Today is a good day for reflection, not for implementation. Do not start anything new or make any decisions -- they will not last. Review old proposals and do research -- the web would be a great place to start. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Destiny is working in your favor and nothing is happening by chance. Wheels are in motion and you'll have a chance in attitude. Don't be scared of the unknown -- it is going to unfold in a positive situation for you. A brown-eyed girl is going to help you develop while you train her on a new program. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Yes, you are isolating yourself today. Tell your friends you need a day off. While you might think it is a good idea to go out with a group, you're going to get irritated easily if you do. Take a raincheck and go home. Your friends might hound you but they will understand later on. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces This world is full of change and it will be easier if you integrate the new information you have received. You'll find while this may be the result of something you had nothing to do with, you'll have the easier time implementing the new directive."}, {"response": 863, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (13:20)", "body": "September 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A new goal may seem tempting and you are ready to scrap the one that you have been working towards for something that sounds more exciting to you, but it would be wise to take a lot of time to think before you take such a drastic step. Dealing with an opinionated person today could cause a few sparks as you are highly opinionated yourself. TAURUS (Apr. 20- may 20) Today your financial prospects take a turn for the better even though you may think differently because of a financial matter that has been a headache trying to solve; this will see an agreement come forth today that all parties can live with. Keep a cool head. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your intuition is very strong today, you must be careful that you do not freak people out by answering questions before they are asked! Today you get a chance to display your executive ability and you excel in the job. This could mean a big pro- motion with a substantial wage increase. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You and a spouse, or other loved one, click like mad today as you are finally tuned into the same wave length and the vibes are flowing. The esp is really strong between the two of you and past grievances are forgotten in a new found loving interest in one another. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A change in position may be in the stars for you today, maybe even a change to a whole new company! You are always in there plugging and you manage to make the best deal possible for yourself. Investment interests are also looking prosperous today, you are likely to see a return on your capital. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) This is a good day to take your loved one out to a movie, or a concert, and soak up some culture along with some peace and quite after a busy week at work. Plan some fun activities with the family if there are children in the home, preferably where you can keep the seat of a comfortable lounge chair warm. LIBRA (Sept. 23 -Oct. 23) Try not to get involved in an argument with a person whose has his or her mind made up, especially if it is a spouse or you will have a long term, running fuss on your hands. A good com- promise beats an argument any day, and almost insures that you will wind up getting your own way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Your ideas are sound, and with cool logic you will be able to get this across. Even though you and a partner may see eye to eye on everything else don't expect a quick agreement on your latest idea which involves spending funds that have been al- located in another department. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) You have a hunch today that is right on the money but it must be presented with confidence, not aggression. This is not a good day to have a confrontation with an authority figure as you may not come out of it looking good. You and your spouse finally get your problem solved. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 19) Take the afternoon to round up the kids, or your friends, and head for some fun in the sand and the sun, this is a perfect day for it. Look for a breakthrough today on the problem that has had you stymied for so long, the solution will amaze you in its simplicity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 -Feb. 18) Friends may seem difficult to interact with today but don't blame them, it could be that you have your mind on ten thousand other things and it puts you out of sorts. Try spending some time alone to get your thoughts back in con- trol and you will find that the problem you thought was so world shaking really isn't a problem after all. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Someone you think you know well may be manipulating you, or trying to. Don't fall for the line they are handing out today; show him or her that you are too smart to be used. Evening brings romance to the single, and a new found close- ness to the married."}, {"response": 864, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (13:47)", "body": ""}, {"response": 865, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (13:47)", "body": "(Marcia look in your email on this topic...)"}, {"response": 866, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 16, 2000 (23:31)", "body": "Did - thanks!!! Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, September 17, 2000 Since You Asked: ``How about some mention of George Raft, his sign and your comments!'' -- Ray Korman, Trenton, N.J. Response: He was a headline actor for many years, especially during the Depression. George Raft, a Libran, had a reputation for hanging out with gangsters prior to becoming a movie star. He portrayed roles opposite the beautiful Sylvia Sidney, he was always the underdog. George Raft -- durable Libran! ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on payments, collections. Lost article located; you will know who took it in first place. Be grateful it was returned. Cancer native involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Cycle high; judgment, intuition on target. Wear shades of blue; make personal appearances. Meet with superior. Gemini, Sagittarius persons figure in scenario. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Revise, review, rewrite. Make this your make-over day. Tear down in order to rebuild. People comment, ``You look different today!'' Scorpio plays role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Obtain hint from Gemini message. Take note of dreams, impressions you receive from others. What begins as flirtation could become something much more. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on where you live, marital status, gift you receive from relative. Focus on art objects, flowers, music. Romance will be major part of scenario. Libra involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Protect self in clinches. You don't have complete story, element of deception involved. Play waiting game, better offer due soon. Pisces plays role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on power, promotion, production, distribution. Capricorn takes fighting position. Emphasize peace, music, intelligent concessions. Line up priorities. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You posses gift of predicting your own future. What you desire is available if you will only but look. Deal gingerly with Aries, finish what you start. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let go of previous fears, doubts. Take cold plunge into future, wear bright colors, make personal appearances. Co-worker shares joyous news. Leo is in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Questions concerning partnership, marriage dominate. Take special care near water, including swimming pool. You will be told you are loved. Control blushing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be talk of the town. Someone suggests that you try being a stand-up comedian. You make people laugh even through their grief. Gemini represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to be tied up by red tape. Inform bureaucrats, ``I've learned to do what I must do. Clear the decks!'' Taurus, Leo, Scorpio play interesting roles. IF SEPTEMBER 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: When pressure is on you are up to it. You are capable of solving mathematical problems, of pushing aside red tape. When you love it is all or nothing. Capricorn, Cancer persons play fascinating roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Flirtation, romance toward end of this month. Emphasis in October will be on business partnership, marriage."}, {"response": 867, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep 17, 2000 (22:20)", "body": "September 18, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A bit early in the year for outdoor activities but if the weather allows you will find a lot of outdoorsy things that you would rather be doing than you can shake a stick at. Take the kids somewhere in the evening; maybe for some pizza? TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A good day for you but one that is rather on the slow side as you feel more like relaxing than working. Don't get too comfortable as there could be a flurry of activity which you will be in the middle of by this afternoon. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may feel like doing the three p's today: plowing, plant- ing and planning for your spring garden. Best to hold off for a couple of more weeks as the weather is still subject to turn bad again. Just stick to the planning for now. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Being everyones taxi doesn't leave you with much free time for yourself; try charging for gas and you will find about half of them are suddenly not interested in going anywhere. A friend may be in trouble tonight so you help him/her out. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Being overly critical today will not work in your favor as this only serves to make someone highly resentful, and in this case, vengeful. It is best to give a compliment where possible and save the criticism for a later date. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Get off your high horse and damp down that natural feeling of superiority to zero as no matter how hard you try to hide it you will show it at the wrong time and ruin any chance of advancement in your present employment. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Those who work in the personal services arenas are the ones spotlighted today as this could be a very fortunate day for you and the chances of a better income or a better job goes way up. Don't let customers see past a polite smiling face no matter how you feel. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) While you are usually the most understanding person in the world with your children, this time you and your teenager may clash over some very important issues. Instead of is- suing an edict you should consider all angles and express yourself in helpful terms. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A fender bender today could spoil the good mood you were in but you have the insurance to cover it so put it out of your mind and don't make others around you keep suf- fering through it with you. While they are sympathetic, they can get bored. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Learning to be more considerate of your spouse and/or other loved ones could be the order of the day as your mind has been so distracted with other things lately that you have been giving them very little thought and attention. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) There is a chance that you will be swept off your feet by a stranger that sets your heart pounding and your heart reeling right from the first \"hello\" to the \"see ya later\". Isn't it wonderful that he/she is moving in next door? PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A visiting friend may cause a rift in your family life by his/her presence. The wise thing to do would be to get this friend to a motel until this problem can be talked out with family members. Chances are there is a misunderstanding."}, {"response": 868, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep 17, 2000 (22:23)", "body": "For someone living where I live....this is so wrong..!!!"}, {"response": 869, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (01:55)", "body": "September 18, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll be receiving an unexpected message but don't let it upset you. You can talk this out with a great communicator -- possibly an Aquarius. This person will show you all sides of the situation so you can make the best decision. Talk it out so you don't agonize over it. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to meet an Aries today who is going to help you get to the next level. He has so much focus on work he will help you get focused on what needs to get done. Listen to his ideas and suggestions -- you will find he can help make things run more efficiently. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A Virgo will bring out your competitive nature today. Keep your mind open, even it's obvious they're trying to impress the boss. Keep your cool -- this person will give you the opportunity to wow the boss. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today is the day to formulate the plan for a new item you want to obtain. This may mean picking up a second job or cutting back on your spending significantly. Whatever the case, by doing this, you'll get to your goal much quicker."}, {"response": 870, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (01:57)", "body": "Like this one better...I know 2 Virgos, but the one did this little thing today... Hmmmm..."}, {"response": 871, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (20:48)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, September 19, 2000 Gentle Giant: He is 7-foot-1, weighs 315 pounds. He is a Pisces whom many claim is the mainstay of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. Despite his height and weight, Shaquille O'Neal is swift and accurate. He will travel more than usual in 2001; he makes serious domestic adjustment in December. His demeanor is serious, foreboding -- but his real nature is gentle. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be especially careful in traffic. Relative seeks your help in straightening out tangled financial affairs. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Money you have coming to you has been delayed en route. You'll receive what has been promised. Overcome temptation to confuse generosity with extravagance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attention revolves around home, confrontation with family member who has been taking you for granted. Cycle high, you will be at right place at special moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pull your punches. Time is on your side, play waiting game. Element of deception present; you may not be seeing too clearly. Pisces plays mysterious role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Those who thought you would be a push-over will be sorely disappointed. Organize priorities, get working plan in order. Relationship intense, controversial. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look beyond the immediate, analyze prospects. Let go of burden you should not have assumed in first place. Open lines of communication. Aries represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): New plan involves change of itinerary. Creative juices stir. Don't follow others, lead the way. You could be hearing a new type of music. Listen closely. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Check directions, be aware of true motivation. If single, you encounter future soul mate. Married or single, decision is reached concerning ultimate destination. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Diversify, shake off emotional lethargy. Take cold plunge into the future. Focus on humor, versatility, different wardrobe. Gemini will play dynamic role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Revise, rewrite, rebuild -- this is your make-over day. People comment, \"Never saw you looking so good.\" You might be thinking, \"You never really bothered to look.\" AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be ready for quick changes, travel, variety, consultation with another Aquarian. Read and write, learn by teaching. You might be attending a seance, perhaps in fun. PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20): Be positive structure of building is solid. Attention revolves around family, ability to beautify surroundings. Flowers, music part of scenario. Libra involved. IF SEPTEMBER 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are creative, temperamental, independent, an original thinker. You also are sensual, willing always to take chance on romance. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Social activities of late have accelerated. During October, you attend to details which previously escaped your attention."}, {"response": 872, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Sep 18, 2000 (21:18)", "body": "September 19, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) The new exercise program is starting to pay off in lower weight and more poise and gracefulness, keep at it. Sign a child up for some karate lessons today to help him/her learn self con- trol and give them the ability to defend themselves. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Stay in control today. Don't make a big purchase on a whim and then have to struggle to make ends meet for months to pay it off. Learning to sucessfully manage your income is one of the hard lessons that you must learn to succeed in life. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You and your spouse may be thinking of adopting a child or becoming foster parents. This is a wonderful idea as long as you have lots of love to offer and a stable home environ- ment. The rest of the family is pleased with your decision. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Sports is a big thing for you and you like them all! Just be careful you do not neglect someone special while you are glued to the tv set. If you are a player you may see an interest shown in your abilities by those who count. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone close to you may be having some problems but seeing this person every day may cause you not to notice. Look closely and and be more observant so this person knows that he/she can lean on you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) If you are in the services there is a chance that you will get your orders for transfer overseas today. Don't worry, this will be a place where you can relocate your whole family and really enjoy the tour of duty. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Taking a bad attitude with a loved one is not conducive to making the relationship last very long. Be the eagle today and soar above the lower, baser urges of humanity and spend your time building people up, not tearing them apart. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't take it lying down! This is not the right day to give in to others when it is going against your best interests. Give as good as you get today and you will see a marked rise in respect from a certain person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) So, you may have got dumped. So what? It happens all the time and this time you are lucky that it happened to you because yes, a lot of the rumors you heard were true. A new love will be entering your life just any time now and then you will understand just how lucky you are. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A shakeup at work could leave a good opening that you are just right for. Stand up and ask for it as that is the only way you will get it, hurry though, as someone could beat you to the punch. A good night for relaxing and kick- ing back. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you put aside all other thoughts when a friend or loved one comes to you for haven and help. You go all out and let this person move in. Remember there is another half of the match running around mad as can be. First sign of trouble dial 911. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be all ready for the parties to begin but your other half could be in the mood to stay home and cuddle. It would be wise to get in the cuddling mood yourself as there have already been enough parties to make things a little shaky at home."}, {"response": 873, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 19, 2000 (00:53)", "body": "September 19, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn What you have been hoping for is now coming into reality. However, you need to put some plans together before you set the ball in motion. This will turn out to be a money making opportunity to tie up any loose ends -- you'll need references for new clients. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You can no longer go on thinking you can live your life the way you are. You need to confront your fears and problems with a significant other so things can change for the better. If you don't confront this, you won't get the closeness you are longing for. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra While you have found the reason for your self-doubt, it's time to let go of what's in the past. This is going to be an emotional process so be ready to have some ups and downs emotionally. It's time to open your heart and release what you don't need anymore. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Have you been listening to your mentor lately? While he may be an intense person, this would be the best time to listen to his advice. Your mentor is going to help you immensely by going to bat for you with someone who is skeptical of your abilities."}, {"response": 874, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Sep 19, 2000 (23:58)", "body": "Spetember 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Delays, snafus and mixups plague you today as nothing seems to get anywhere on time or to the right person. Quitting early, if you can get away with it, seems like the best idea going. Tomorrow will be better. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may make some friends or meet a potential mate as you spend the day socializing. Look for some major personal developments today to bring on major changes in your life, all for the bet- ter, as your luck is still holding. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Problems that have kept you upset lately finally get cleared up and you are in a fantastic mood, you know now that you are on the right track in your affairs. Family and friends plan a sur- prise tonight and you will be the honored guest. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Just because you are on cloud nine over your great good luck don't let it get the best of your good sense, you could come up with some wild ideas at this point and that would set the business planning back. Be sure you calm down and listen to wiser heads. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Some minor setbacks and disappointment today but you manage to make the most of the day by turning events to your advan- tage. The family needs to be added to your list of must do as they need more of your company. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You are in demand now and the world just can't get along with- out you even though you may be counting on a laid back day when all you want to do is rest; resting is a great idea if anyone would let you. Try \"disappearing\" for a while today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You should be extra careful in any business move you make today as everything is a gamble and lady luck is fickle. The less you let others know of your business the better it will be for you in the long run. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Gambling is addictive but you are not much drawn to it unless you think you have got an edge, well that edge can get dull leaving you with empty pockets, a thing you cannot abide. Think it over and you will not even be tempted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Take some time out and be by yourself for awhile today if you have been socializing a bit much lately. You need to get your thoughts back together. Romance is more likely without a crowd around so take your love to a nice secluded restaurant for dinner. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The only way to make a big career move is to aggressively go after what you want, if you play it too cool you will see others getting there ahead of you. A loved one may be plan- ning a trip, be sure all the safety points are discussed first. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The praise you receive from someone today will be hard won as you have given this project every minute you could spare for months. Your charm and wit today will win you a positive re- sponse to an age old question. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't go off on a tangent and do something out of character for you today, as it won't pay off. You will receive some welcome news from an investment today and that will be your light at the end of the tunnel."}, {"response": 875, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (00:11)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, September 20, 2000 Blonde Bombshell: She was a star of yesteryear. Jean Harlow, a Pisces, led a controversial life on and off the screen. There have been books, motion pictures about her, but none has mentioned her deep interest in astrology. Dal Lee, writer and editor, was Jean Harlow's personal astrologer. Much of her success and a little bit of happiness she said she owed to astrology and her astrologer. Let us not forget Jean Harlow and astrology. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be on the move but adhere to rules, regulations. Scorpio paints a picture; could be beautiful, but not exactly accurate. Protect self in emotional clinches. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You will pay for household repairs. It will be worth the money. People compliment you on your good taste, color coordination. Scorpio makes serious proposal. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cycle high, take initiative in making appointments with higher-ups. All is not what appears on surface. You will find that out. Virgo involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Delve deep for information, promotion due if you accept responsibility. Relationship intense, passionate. Protect self in close quarters. Capricorn featured. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look beyond the immediate, take charge of your own future. Reunion with one you once loved will prove dramatic, emotional. Go forward, not backward. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make your mark, intensify relationship, be willing to start over. Stress original thinking, independence, creativity. Leo native has you confused; play hand straight. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Serious discussion featured in connection with partnership, fresh water, marital status. If single you encounter future mate. Married or single, domestic adjustment featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Diversify, give opponents wiggle room. Sagittarius points out mistake; don't be angry, be gentle. Entertain and be entertained. Gemini figures prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look behind scenes for answers. Involvement with Scorpio proves mysterious, stimulating. Don't ask too many questions. Lunar position highlights publicity, debates. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be ready for sudden change of plans. Here you were all packed and ready, but the trip has been postponed. You sigh, ``That is the life of a Capricorn.'' AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Family member accuses you of neglect. Be kind, diplomatic, spotlight flowers and music. Find outlet for creative energies. Taurus plays outstanding role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your kind of day! Focus on mystery, intrigue. You receive proposals, career, marriage. You sigh, ``Who would have thought of it?'' You decide, ``You can't think of everything.''` IF SEPTEMBER 20 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are sensitive, creative, loyal to family, you feel protective of the underdog and you are a hero to many. Cancer, Capricorn persons play outstanding roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Travel in October, participation in creative project. Important domestic adjustment occurs in November, could include change of residence, marital status."}, {"response": 876, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (00:54)", "body": "September 20, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're coming into a peaceful and harmonious cycle in your life. Is there someone you need to repair a relationship with? This would be a good time to do so. Take the first step and wave the white flag. It doesn't matter who was wrong or right. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Something brand new is coming into your life. Have you been planning some kind of new addition? You'll have to be creative to get this into your life but it will happen. This is something you'll feel like is your baby so enjoy it. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A wise woman is going to keep you from jumping to conclusions. It doesn't seem like you have all the facts. While this woman would usually agree with you, she knows things aren't always what they seem. Listen to her. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A male friend will give you some information about a situation at work. It's going to relieve your stress so make sure to thank him. A rival has been trying to hold you down but know you know you have the upper hand."}, {"response": 877, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (18:07)", "body": "well, i know a virgo....."}, {"response": 878, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (20:14)", "body": "Oh man, so do I... Canadian..."}, {"response": 879, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (21:30)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, September 21, 2000 Mickey Rooney: He is a Libran who was once the biggest box-office star in motion pictures. When married to Ava Gardner, she shouted at reporters who dubbed Rooney ``pint-sized'' -- ``He is a bigger man than all of you!'' On a recent tour, Rooney was a few minutes late. The producer spoke to him sharply. Mickey Rooney reached in his pocket and pulled out a wad of $100 bills. He said to the producer, ``I made this money in show business, where is yours?'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Attention revolves around family, home, ways of increasing income. Libra and another Aries play significant roles. You win through diplomacy, lose if forcing issues. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Play waiting game; obtain hint from Aries message. Define terms, streamline procedures. It will be possible to perfect techniques. Pisces in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on production, distribution, promotion to higher echelon. Pressure is on, you will be up to it. Capricorn becomes valuable ally. Credit deserved is given. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cycle high; circumstances take dramatic turn in your favor. Look ahead, punch cards, you're due for dramatic victory. Highlight personality, sex appeal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put aside preconceived notions. Wear bright colors, make personal appearances. Avoid heavy lifting, put on a unique show. Make fresh start, let others know you're alive and kicking. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You discover that more people admire you. Shake off emotional lethargy; get off the bench and into the game. Cancer, Capricorn individuals play dominant roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Entertain and be entertained. Moon in your Tenth House represents career advancement. You could be amazed by your own progress. Gemini figures prominently. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Task of rewriting will be relatively easy. Check for historic accuracy, correct measurements. Long-distance communication verifies views. Taurus plays fascinating role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be ready for exciting changes, trips involving relatives. Read and write, teach and learn. Check accounting methods. Missing item will be located. Virgo involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Those who left you behind will be stunned by your reappearance. Libra family member is loyal and is on your side. Lunar emphasis on partnership, marital status. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Best advice: ``Wait and see.'' Element of deception present, don't fall for sob story. Work methods require serious review. Pisces sheds light on dilemma. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Show a different side of yourself. Emphasis on priorities, organization, new method of distribution. Relationship sizzles, could get too hot. IF SEPTEMBER 21 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are perceptive, have sense of humor, can entertain while teaching. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play meaningful roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names -- C, L, U. During October, there will be romance, flirtation; you could change residence, marital status. December will be your most memorable, profitable, creative month of the year."}, {"response": 880, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 20, 2000 (21:31)", "body": "September 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) When that overly attractive love tries to \"start the relationship\" up again it will be best if you turn a deaf ear. Of course, some people want to be used so you could make up, but it will only mean more heartbreak. Invite some real friends over tonight. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good time to allow friends to become indebted to you on a personal basis, but if you have already, you will have trouble collecting. Your work will go slowly today due to interferences of family members, this is not good for your business. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Some mean things may be said behind your back today but an unexpected person defends you. A slip on the job could result in a minor injury today if you do not stay alert in all things. Your secret admirer comes out of hiding. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A friend who may give the impression of being weak comes through strong for you today when you need him the most. You may also meet with some unexpected expenses that threaten to overwhelm you, but you manage to stay ahead of the bill collectors. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You don't like to have to ask, but in this case you may have to as a difficulty about money could cause you some anger when a friend denies owing you at all. A loyal friend comes to your rescue tonight when someone starts an untrue rumor about you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) With your psychic level at its peak, morning hours are filled with possibilities of moving up a few notches on the job. Although things tend to slow down in the afternoon, you are still moving right along while the others are falling behind. Promote your interests. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Some major problems could be yours today if you adopt a devil may care attitude. Do your own thing but don't hurt, or ignore others, in the process; this could lead to difficulties, especially marital. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Finish what you have started before you can expect to see any increase in income from this project, this is a good day to work on it and finish as you will have all the peace and quiet you need. Work on it, don't think about working on it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) People today may have ideas that are terribly different from yours, but they still deserve their turn to be heard; use tact and tolerance in all your dealings at work and at home. Encouragement comes from unusual places. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You should try very hard not to be to critical of a small child as he/she is too young to understand that you only mean it in a constructive way. You have a good day at work, scoring quite a few points with your boss. Evening may bring a few disagree- ments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Finish a creative project today as the boss has been pacing the floor waiting for it. Through the actions of someone who is highly excitable you find yourself in a quandry regarding per- sonal plans. Relax, you may miss meeting someone that you would really rather not see. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may find that your new schedule has caused the secretary to become confused and give out erronous information. Don't worry, it won't happen again as your schedule should now be steady and known to all. Don't take your frustration home to a loved one."}, {"response": 881, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (00:59)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, September 22, 2000 Kobe Bryant: He is a 22-year-old millionaire. His outstanding play for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team has drawn the attention of sportswriters and fans alike. The big question to many is how Bryant will handle his fame, fortune. He is under the constant spotlight, is due to marry a teen-ager. Kobe Bryant is modest, mature for his age. Virgo all the way. ARIES: (March 21-April 19): Maintain aura of mystery. Don't tell all, do not confide or confess. People are intrigued; keep it that way. Pisces, Virgo persons figure in dramatic scenario. TAURUS: (April 20-May 20): Down to business. Deal gingerly with Cancer-born relative. Financial dispute will be settled satisfactorily. Organize priorities, find ways of distribution. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate, give serious thought to possible overseas journey. Let go of burden you should not have carried in first place. Aries represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cycle high, take initiative, don't follow others, let them follow you. Creative juices stir, find outlet for energies. Proposals received, career and marriage. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Watch your step. Overcome tendency to slip, fall. Focus on home, property, relations with family. Dinner made exciting by Capricorn guest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What you have given will be returned threefold. You'll be popular, entertained, provided with necessary funding for unique project. Sagittarian in picture. Taurus, Scorpio and another Libran will play featured roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your kind of day. Change of itinerary serves your purpose. Emphasis on flirtation, creativity, exciting relationship. Excellent results from reading, writing, publishing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Spotlight on beautifying home surroundings. Surprise gift, show gratitude without being obsequious. Make intelligent concessions to restore domestic harmony. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Delay legal action. You do not have complete story, element of deception involved. Marital status questioned. Pisces, Virgo persons will play glamorous roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Obtain hint from Capricorn message. Focus on organization, get priorities on order. You receive promotion, added pressure. You will be up to it; show your strength. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Project completed; plant seeds for future. Highlight universal appeal; open lines of communication. Individual from another land makes surprise visit. IF SEPTEMBER 22 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are creative, dynamic, many consider you rebellious. You were on your own relatively early, are independent thinker, fascinated by architecture and the mantic arts. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play outstanding roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Your most powerful, dynamic, profitable, romantic month will be November."}, {"response": 882, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (01:01)", "body": "September 22, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Friends and family encourage you in your business plans. Others may find a large measure of happiness entering their lives. Seek guidance today spiritually as that is advice that can't go wrong, meditation should make it clear. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A dream you had a long time ago happens again and you understand what it meant even though it is now after the fact, The choice you made at the time is now paying off in a big way in your financial picture. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A child will be a source of much pride to you today as her skills keep growing as well as her intelligences! You may have an argu- ment with a semi friend today over work related matters. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can afford a couple of new employees at this time and you should get them as you are not capable of being in two places at one time. Besides, hiring people will give you a chance to take it easier and spend some time with the family. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) An argument with a loved one is not easily resolved as domestic strife could be the norm not the exception today. Although there is no shame on either side you will do better to compro- mise than stand your ground as then you will be able to go on to happier moments. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your skills are much sought after today and you could find your- self flooded with orders or clients. It is best not to take on more than you can handle. Hiring someone to help out in this now could be the wrong move. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The winds of change will be practically howling as you will find yourself faced with several major decisions that you must make and should not put off as it could mean a big loss for you. Children starting in a new school will naturally be grumpy. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is a good day for contacting friends to stir something up and decide what you want to do or where you want to go. If you decide to throw a party yourself this would be a good day to do it. Don't forget older family members who may spend a lonely day without you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Things will begin to pop today and you may find yourself in hot water if you do not abstain from repeating gossip that you may accidently overhear. This is a good day to play the deaf, dumb, and blind. Family affairs may also be less than ideal. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This is a very lucky day for you. Consider buying a lottery ticket or taking a chance on something important. A short trip home to visit the family is just what the doctor order- ed. Others will find new career options present themselves before days end. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A chain letter e-mail may have you searching the web to find out what's up, don't worry too much about it as with all chain letters, the best place for it is in the trash. The new car turns out to be a better bargain than you thought. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Friends and family are very encouraging about your new job move. You have a great eye for detail and this comes in handy when you set down to draw up the necessary plans to present to your new boss. Take the evening to relax."}, {"response": 883, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep 22, 2000 (01:11)", "body": "Wolfie, watch your back tomorrow!!!(see above) September 22, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn This will be a good time to get a second and third opinion on matters of a major purchase. These two people will not steer you wrong with their opinion. You have the upper hand in negotiations so be confident. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You have a feeling about something going on at work. Go with your gut feeling and let your boss know you have concerns. By doing this, it will help your reputation and enhance your position. This could possibly help with a promotion that you well deserve. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You know just the person to ask for financial advice. It's not going to hurt to ask for help. Don't be taken aback if the help he gives you isn't what you expect. It may not be what you want but it's what you need. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You can't keep pretending you're someone you aren't. Look deep inside and see who you really are. Don't live a duel life anymore. Show people who you really are and they'll like and respect you."}, {"response": 884, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Sep 27, 2000 (23:04)", "body": "September 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This would be a fine day to schedule your conferences with higher ups or financial advisors, you could have a lot of things going your way today if you do more listening than talking. Today you should be setting your sights high; reach for the stars, you might catch one. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today it would pay you to stick to conventionalities in business as anything else is sure to be frowned on. Use tact today in dealing with clients and business associ- ates. It is possible to meet a new love today if you are single or to experience a new closeness with your spouse. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Wile your hunches are good today concerning your income and investments it is still wise to investigate each opportunity for the long range feasibility. This is a good evening for socializing but be sure you don't over- do it and wind up feeling terrible tomorrow. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is a good day to further your own interests, but it will require you to be a little more aggressive in going after what you want than you normally are. A new admirer will stir your attention today, which you find flat- tering, don't lose your head. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Treat your business like a well played game of poker today and be sure you play them close to the chest. Someone who thinks they have you wiped out may be in for a total sur- prise when you turn the tables on them. Take time with the family tonight. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Disruptive changes in your plans are possible today but if you keep your cool you will manage to turn things around to your benefit. Love is happily focused on today and you and a spouse find a warm closeness that you may have been lacking in the past. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) In the area of family and finances you will find that your judgment is excellent and sought after. The decisions you make today could have some far reaching ramifications so be sure before you speak. Take the family out for a cosy meal, everyone will enjoy it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is your day for working with ideas and doing any kind of financial or other mental work. Catch up on returning those important telephone calls and answering those let- ters that are stacking up on you. You can get a lot done today as others are responsive to your moods. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Having a private conference with a broker or a bank loan manager will set your mind at rest; progress is sometimes slow but it will eventual move along. Unexpected news from an unexpected source could come today. When talking with a loved one tonight, speak your heart. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you should make a special effort to curb any wildly extravagant urges you may feel as undue so=pending at this time could bring disaster in days to come. Be sure you are not so overcome with love and happiness with some- one that you misplace your common sense. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Slow deliveries, change in plans, almost anything that can irk you today will do so. The best thing is to go off by yourself somewhere and spend the day relaxing. Worry never helped anything and it does cause an awful lot of wrinkles and gray hair. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A breakdown in communications and you don't find out until the last minute about the drastic change in plans...unpack, you're not going anywhere right now. Still, it is a good day for affairs of the heart and romance both old or new is favored today."}, {"response": 885, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (00:27)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, September 28, 2000 Mystical Scientist: He was a Pisces. A major magazine voted him the most important person of the 20th century. He was a scientist superior to all of his colleagues. He was mystical, and said he loved music more than anything. He was Albert Einstein, who declared that ``God does not play dice with the universe.'' People noticed a horseshoe on his door. They asked, ``Surely, Dr. Einstein, you don't believe in that?'' Einstein replied, ``I understand it works whether or not you believe in it.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on proposals that include partnership, marriage. Check details, including measurements, mathematical solutions. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons are in scenario. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep appointments regarding health. Be ready for sudden changes of itinerary. Read and write, teach and learn. Flirtation is not frivolous. Protect self in clinches. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Domestic adjustment necessary. Deal gingerly with Libra. Scenario highlights flowers, music, antiques. Beautify surroundings, especially in residence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Overcome tendency to be moody. Meditation brings positive results. Pisces could mislead without intending to do so. Define terms; outline boundaries. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Steer clear of traffic jams. Moon position declares, ``Stay out of crowds if possible.'' Focus also on production, promotion, organizing priorities. Capricorn involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What was lost will be recovered almost effortlessly. Look beyond the immediate. Explore possibility of overseas journey. Aries, Libra persons play roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Toss aside preconceived notions. You could experience what appears to be a miracle. A different kind of love on horizon. Take yet another chance on romance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emphasis on proposals, career and marriage. Moon position highlights secrets, institutions, visit to hospital. Remember that discretion is better part of valor. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Win friends and influence people. Luck rides with you. You will entertain and be entertained. Some major hopes, wishes will become realities. Obtain funding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Red tape will not stop you. Fill out forms in good humor. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons figure in exciting scenario. You will be offered leadership role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People look to you for prophesies. Suggest reading material. Relationship more serious than originally anticipated. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You recently had narrow escape. Don't repeat mistakes. Family member deserves attention, affection. Taurus, Libra individuals plan to surprise you. IF SEPTEMBER 28 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your thoughts are original. Some people claim you are domineering. You are creative, sensual. Leo, Aquarius persons play important roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. November will prove exciting. You find outlet for creative talents. Major domestic adjustment in December that could include change of residence, marital status."}, {"response": 886, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (01:04)", "body": "September 28, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It's time to break out of who people think you are and be yourself. Some people may look at you as a rebel but that's okay. It's time to be exactly who you are. This is a time for you to soar like an eagle -- you can't stay down anymore. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Someone has been deceiving you as to who they really are. It's time to get past the illusions. Find out what their motivation is and then decide if you want to be in a relationship with this person. You have all the power to make the decision whether you want to continue in this relationship or not. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A female with a lot of insight is going to be ready to give you some advice today. Be receptive to it. It might not be clear to you right now but she is also learning from you in this process. Take her advice and integrate it into your being. She is leading you on the right path. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A situation at work is wearing you out. You have no energy to deal with your nemesis anymore. It's time to get some of the higher-ups involved in this situation because you can't do it on your own. They are behind you -- don't be afraid you're showing any weakness by getting your boss involved."}, {"response": 887, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Sep 28, 2000 (22:55)", "body": "September 29, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, September 29, 2000 Poet Laureate: Robert Pinsky is a 60-year-old Libran who is poet laureate of the United States. When he was a youngster he paged through the dictionary for amusement. Pinsky's poetry goes against the predominant grain by assuming a voice that is less personal and confessional, more often omniscient and removed from that of his contemporaries. Pinsky is married to a clinical psychologist and has three adult daughters. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Possible legal problems resolved. Check accounting procedures. Scenario highlights change, travel, variety. Written material proves of great importance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spotlight on home, domesticity, marital status. You learn something you should have known in first place. Libra, Scorpio persons play roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Slow pace. Play waiting game. What you require will be handed to you on proverbial silver platter. Avoid self-deception. Pisces is deeply attracted to you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Outlet for creative capabilities will be found. Make decision involving young person. Focus on direction, motivation. Capricorn involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spiritual values surface. A new dimension of character makes this a memorable day. Love, romance figure prominently. Sale or purchase of property featured. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Try something new. Relative who does not understand should not be taken seriously. Take plunge into future. Originality is necessary. Leo plays role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emphasis on direction, motivation, major decision relating to partnership, marriage. Get in rhythm with your own tune. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle moves up. Circumstances turn in your favor. Popularity zooms -- could result in eventual prosperity. You are asked to take part in political activities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Minor details command attention. Scorpio has secret, wants to confide in you. Be receptive but protect self in close quarters. Taurus, Gemini also in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Break free from foolish restrictions. Gain information; share it. Many of your hopes, desires will be fulfilled. Advertise and publish. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People close to you want you to be a leader. Focus on promotion, production, ability to foresee the future. Libra plays outstanding role. Aries also involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Individual you once denounced will promote your cause. See clearly. Avoid self-deception. Virgo is intent on deceiving you. Protect self in emotional clinches. IF SEPTEMBER 29 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You changed your name on more than one occasion. You are emotional, creative, at times psychic. Leo, Aquarius persons play dramatic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. During October you read and write, you also teach and travel. November features possible change of residence, marital status. March 2001 will be dynamic."}, {"response": 888, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Sep 29, 2000 (01:58)", "body": "September 29, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're going to find out that a situation you thought you knew is now going to blow apart. The truth is finally going to be revealed and it's going to shake some people up, including you. Don't worry -- you will come out this pretty much unscathed. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Today is a day of transformation for you. While you feel shaken up by this, it will actually bring balance into your life. People that are interacting with you are doing it for your higher good so pay attention to who you come in contact with today. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra This would be a good day to tidy up finances and pay off those bills! Get rid of old debt so you don't have to worry about it anymore. You'll finally have the cash to get started on what your heart desires. This would be a good time to start saving. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces This would be a good day to plan a trip. You need to get away from the everyday problems you've been having and getting out of your environment will help. Even if you can only get together a day trip, do it soon. It will calm and soothe your frayed feelings."}, {"response": 889, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (03:41)", "body": "September 30, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, September 30, 2000 Baby Snooks: Fanny Brice was a Scorpio actress/comedienne whose colleagues often requested she give them readings. Brice, known as ``Baby Snooks'' by millions of radio and theater fans, was also an expert card reader. Her predictions reportedly proved amazingly accurate. Brice was no stranger to astrology or other mantic arts, sciences. Surprised? ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dig deep for information. Some pertinent facts are being withheld. Home involved; so is property value. Be diplomatic, but let others know when enough is enough. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Obtain hint from Aries message. Play waiting game. Be positive concerning legal rights, permissions. Take nothing for granted. Get promises in writing. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Come into your own. Let others know you are not without allies. Focus on priorities, organization, promotion, responsibility. Capricorn is in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Those who thought you were a Johnny One-Note will be in for rude awakening. You could make news on international scale. Aries plays fascinating role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on where you live and with whom. Don't do anything halfway. Emphasis on enthusiasm, creativity, style. It's possible that you might encounter soul mate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Financial big deal is in the offing. Get facts, figures; do basic research. Relationship intense -- very serious. Question of marital status will loom large. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Financial status spotlighted. Personal valuables that were missing will be returned. Celebration will be in order. Sagittarian plays top role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high. Trust intuition. You will be sought for consultation by higher-up. Don't go hat in hand -- you have plenty to offer, and others will know it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You exude personal magnetism that translates to sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. Read and write, advertise your wares. Gemini figures prominently. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Fix things at home. Stick to familiar ground. Scenario highlights flowers, music, diplomacy. Don't force issues. Give opponents wiggle room. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid self-deception. See people, relationships in realistic light. Intuitive intellect highlighted. Follow hunch and your heart. Virgo plays role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could be talk of the town. Avoid any hint of scandal. You are being considered for something very important. Cancer, Capricorn natives play roles. IF SEPTEMBER 30 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are versatile, fun to be with, have marvelous sense of humor and can laugh at your own foibles. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play unusual roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During October, you feel the need for change of residence. Marital status will be involved. During November, avoid snap decisions, play waiting game."}, {"response": 890, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (14:27)", "body": "October outlook \"Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.\" Feste in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (I.v.36) Mercury is going to turn himself around this month, right in the middle of Scorpio. Mercury takes three trips around the Sun to our every one trip, so this isn't that unusual. It is too bad that it happens in Scorpio, though, because that means it might be a mean little retrograde time. Saturn is also in apparent rear guard action which isn't that big of a deal, but he does slide backwards in Taurus, a little later this month, and that's going to be a bit of bump. More news, updates, and secure order form is on the web: http://www.astrofish.net Aries : On the highway of life, there are some bumps. Sometimes, this road feels like a corrugated dirt road, too. In fact, part of the early part of the month is going to feel like washboard dirt track. It's not bad, and monster truck suspension works just fine on it although some of your internal body organs might complain about the apparent lack of response in the truck's suspension. Navigating down this dirt road is a little tricky at times like this because it feels like the truck is not firmly connected to the road. This is due to a perturbation in the planets' orbits. It's not so bad, once you realize that you really are making good time, it's just that your usually good Aries vision is getting a little blurred. It might be the dust that you're kicking up. It might be the endless expanse of sand and mesquite. It might be the questionable surface of the road. A normal person would slow down. An Aries, though, might just go ahead and take these rough spots with typical Aries speed, hoping to bounce from one berm to the next. I suggest you slow down a little this month. The bumpy road is due to Mars in Virgo, and the Sun in Libra. Once you get past the first part of the month, the road turns into solid black top and you can really make up some of the time you lost early on. Taurus : On some occasions, ignorance is bliss. Or, to phrase it differently, it's like telling the officer that I was sure the posted speed limit was 95 (not 65, sir), and that's why, when I was clocked at close to hundred miles an hour, I was sure that I wasn't that far over the limit. The officer didn't find it amusing, but he did suggest, since he had less than hour left on his shift, and he didn't feel like going down to the county courthouse, he was only going to write me up for twenty miles over the posted limit. With Mercury in slow motion in the far side of the zodiac, you're going to find that your pleas of miscommunication fall on deaf ears. In fact, trying to act like you didn't know is just going to exacerbate the situation this month. First, Mercury pushes you one way, then he pushes you another way. But like my small amount of luck with the Highway Patrol, you're not going to get in as much trouble. However, when I'm in my Taurus boots this month, I will have a very artfully prepared story and explanation for everything. This is a recommended course of action, just don't trying pleading ignorance, unless you can do it a humorous fashion. Gemini : There are two items worthy of your perspicacious Gemini consideration right now. Number one: Mercury is going to be in Scorpio all month long. Number two: Mercury is going to do a retrograde action around the middle of the month. And what does that mean to you, my fine Gemini friend? This is going to be the ultimately weird month. It's not like you really get along with the whole Mercury in Scorpio thing to begin with, and its action wherein it slows down, stops, and then appears to move backwards relative to the other planets is going to throw you into a dizzying spiral. Is this a downward spiral, or is it an upward spiral? I would suppose it depends on whether you're in the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere, and the direction of the spiral you get tossed into has to do with the Coriolis Effect. By the end of the month, though, I'm pretty sure you're going to feel like you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's just the evil little movements of your ruling planet and he's just assuring you that there is some mischief afoot right now, just something to shake you up a little. The trick with the tricky planet is not to let this get to you too much. Your ability to deal with stress is going to be tested this month, and there's a problem at work that you were sure you had already fixed (remember: a Gemini brain is, on the average, twice as fast as any body else's.) With this month's arrangement of the planets, I would just start taking it easy, and learn a degree of patience. Let me know which way the spiral goes this month. Cancer : I'm only really looking at two planets for you Cancer guys this month. In my test samples at the \"Fishing Guide to the Stars Beachfront Research Laboratories\", the Crabs are under twin influences right now. One of them would be Mars, and this \"Mars in Virgo\" thing is having a little more "}, {"response": 891, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (14:37)", "body": "Wolfie, let's run away someplace quiet and secure and without a modem...to keep me out of trouble... for the month of October!"}, {"response": 892, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep 30, 2000 (23:43)", "body": "October 1, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, October 1, 2000 Easygoing: He writes about and is considered an authority on the rich and famous. He is easygoing, he is Robin Leach, a Virgo. He explains, ``The reason I am successful is that I go where angels fear to tread.'' He is 5-foot-11, is a gourmet cook and has an ``elfin'' grin. He sips champagne among guests in a mansion. Observers say he looks as if he would be having a better time sipping beer in a pub. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Creative juices stir. Break free from foolish restrictions. Imprint style, do not follow others. Excellent for reading, writing, submitting manuscripts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attention revolves around home, cooperative efforts, partnership, marriage. Legal affairs command attention, people make claims and apologies. Libra involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Wait and see. Time is on your side; meditate, be in touch with inner voice. Real estate opportunity should be looked into. Pisces figures prominently. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let people know you mean business. Focus on creativity, style, promotion, production. On personal level, relationship is hot and heavy. Capricorn plays key role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dictate terms, position is strong, your ideas are vital, futuristic. Let go of preconceived notions. Forecast your own future, make predictions come true. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Steer clear of traffic and of crowds. Imprint style, make fresh start in different direction. Avoid heavy lifting, protect self in emotional clinches. Leo represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Much talk concerning local politics, partnership proposals, marital status. At home, plumbing requires attention. Cancer native makes declaration of loyalty. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high, take initiative in making appointments with higher-ups. Accent humor; don't go hat in hand. Highlight versatility, diversity, intellectual curiosity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone intends to trip you. Be on alert; your recent success has aroused envy. Taurus will play outstanding role. Look behind scenes for answers. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You win friends and influence people, you also have luck in matters of speculation. During game-playing, you encounter one who will play major role in your life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick close to familiar ground. Family member presents art object as gift. Music plays, dance to your own tune. If single, you could encounter future soul mate. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your kind of day. You will be told how wonderful you are -- don't believe everything you hear. Outline boundaries, define terms. Avoid self-deception. IF OCTOBER 1 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker, independent in thought and action. Some of your associates, friends regard you as mystical. You seldom follow the crowd, you are not afraid of being alone, you realize you could be lonely in a crowd. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During October, you read and write, you get in touch with inner self."}, {"response": 893, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct  1, 2000 (17:57)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, October 2, 2000 Huxley: Aldous Huxley, Leo world-famous author, was considered a friend of astrology. The tall, handsome, Huxley declared, ``People who attack astrology usually do not know what they are attacking and why.'' The author of ``Brave New World'' explained, ``Astrology is an unique subject, requires study and respect.'' Other Leos: Steve Martin, Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Lee Gifford. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spiritual values surface. Scenario highlights beauty, flowers, music, romance. Gift received, art object that helps beautify home. Taurus figures prominently. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be willing to wait; second offer much better than first. Define terms; see people, relationships in realistic manner. Love relationship can be deceptive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasis on cooperative efforts, proposals that include partnership, marriage. Look beyond the immediate, give attention to legal affairs. Capricorn in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't neglect routine -- grandiose promises should be put in writing. Humanitarian project deserves cooperation. Travel to distant land is possibility. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You asked for something new -- you have it now. Take cold plunge into future. Display originality, pioneering spirit. Different kind of love is on horizon. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Obtain hint from Leo message. Family member quizzes you on marital status. Focus on land, sale or purchase of property. Cancer native becomes valuable ally. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Dispense with fun and games. You will be taken seriously by those who make appointments to distant cities, foreign lands. Smile at your own foibles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Another Scorpio feels you are impinging on territory. Have facts at hand, do basic research. If clever, you avoid fight. Lost valuables returned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances take dramatic turn in your favor. Moon cycle high; present dashing image, exude confidence. Deal with temperamental Gemini who appears helpless. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on flowers, music, art objects -- return home of family member is reason for celebration. Be diplomatic, let it be known that you did not fall off turnip truck. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain aura of mystery, people find you intriguing, want to be with you. Time is on your side; play waiting game. Excellent for winning friends, influencing people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Promotion due, invest in your own talent. Focus on big deal. You show a different side of yourself, people are properly impressed. Answer to request: ``Yes!'' IF OCTOBER 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are impressionable, usually side with the underdog, are loyal to family and country. You enjoy cooking; most of all, you enjoy eating. Capricorn, Cancer natives play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Before October is finished, you could change residence, marital status. December could be your most profitable, romantic month of the year."}, {"response": 894, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Oct  1, 2000 (21:46)", "body": "hmmmmm....my outlook for october makes me want to crawl under a rock and stay til november!"}, {"response": 895, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct  2, 2000 (16:26)", "body": "Like I said, let's run away! Me too! Talk to me when you get a chance, Dear! I miss hearing your daily updates! *Hugs*"}, {"response": 896, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Oct  2, 2000 (21:32)", "body": "hi sweetie!"}, {"response": 897, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct  3, 2000 (00:52)", "body": "Hi luv! Thanks for letting me know you are ok.... * BIG HUGS* October 3, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Your thoughts are going to change about a major issue. Be reassured that this is a positive change. Listen to your instinct because there are divine forces working in your favor. Thank Spirit for the guidance you get -- you're on a whole new path. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Spend some time alone today to calm your mind. It's time to get out of your hectic schedule and just be with yourself and nature. You'll find your thoughts are clearer if you take today to rest. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Something you've been working so hard for has finally come to fruition. You're going to get a lot of recognition for your hard work. There are several people who are impressed with your results so enjoy the time in your spotlight. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You may be transferring departments or offices today. This is going to give you a new opportunity so don't complain within earshot of anyone who can have influence over your career. They are looking out for your best interest so be grateful. It will become clearer to you as time goes on."}, {"response": 898, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct  3, 2000 (02:24)", "body": "October 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You should be getting some good news today about a pending legal matter or educational contracts. You may have a personal obli- gation to a friend that you must meet and other friends will throw some work your way. Visiting family at a distance may be in the planning stages today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your work interests take the spotlight today as you could meet with an unusual job opportunity or be offered a better position. Your day should be filled with progress and productivity as the work just seems to flow. Romance may throw you a curve tonight. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Both home and work related matters are favored as long as you give your intuition free rein today. Disputes at home are easily solved at this time as you and the mate are clicking together on most things. Dinner and a movie sounds just right for tonight. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Entering into negotiations today may not be the best idea but if your intuition is allowed to guide you the chances are good that you will come up smelling like a rose. Be creative in your work habits today and watch the productivity soar. Start your plans for a weekend trip. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Make those airline reservations now as you may not be able to get off the ground if you wait until the last minute to do so. A business hunch of yours will save yourself or your company a lot of money today; don't be afraid to advance your thoughts on the matter. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You and a spouse or other loved one will be in tune today and you can get all your disagreements worked out to the satis- faction of both. Your innovative ideas about your business is right on the money so you start implementing them; be sure you have your partners agreement first. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Early on your intuition will be very strong which will enable you to take care of those minor, but disabling, problems that creep up on you during the morning hours. It is an exceptional day for bargain hunting and catching sales, so go for it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Business matters flow well today which will give you time to think and plan a creative project you have going at home. Social matters are good for tonight and some friends may drop by in the evening to scare up a game of cards, or even chess. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you will receive some totally unexpected good news and this goes far in making your day perfect. Later on, don't get upset with a family member who may not do things the way you would but if it works for them...great! Tonight you shine at a social get together. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Meta-physics may intrique you today but taking the time for this from your regular work is not advisable. Get some good books on the subject and read up if you desire, just be sure you do not become fanatical about the whole business. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) There are problems at work that only you can handle so don't consider taking the day off if you can avoid it. Being in the public eye has never bothered you but tonight you could become embarrassed over the actions of another, pick friends more carefully. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are a strong driving force in your business today as you take over the reins of advertising and get the job done with less bells and whistles. An applicant for the position of advertising manager may show up today and this person will be a good bet to hire as he/she knows the business inside and out."}, {"response": 899, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct  3, 2000 (17:54)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, October 3, 2000 Lena Horne: She is a Cancer-born singer whose beauty appears to be ageless. She has starred on stage, on television, in movies. She once explained bitterly, ``Producers thought I was either too dark or too light-colored to play leading roles.'' She overcame obstacles, was not afraid to fight if cause was right. If members of audience make noise, Lena Horne will stop her singing, will not proceed until commotion has settled. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Maintain aura of intrigue, let others play guessing games. Don't tell all, don't confide or confess. What you have been waiting for will arrive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Follow routine; keep rules, regulations in mind. Minor health annoyance disappears. Pressure will be on, you will be up to it. Capricorn plays role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate, examine possibility of partnership with one in distant city. Focus also on legal affairs, marital status. Libra represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): New method of operation will suit you. Stress independence, originality, pioneering spirit. Follow logic, don't neglect emotions, heart. Avoid heavy lifting. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You decide on direction; steps are taken to please you. If single, you encounter future soul mate. If married, domestic adjustment will take place. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Light touch gains objective. Entertain and be entertained. Bring together people of different political views. Humor will settle differences. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a stand, tear down in order to rebuild. This is your make-over day. Check measurements, other details. Syncopated rhythm dominates. You surprise yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Protect valuables, someone could be playing games of unpleasant nature. Read, write, teach, learn. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play sensational roles. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Select the best; circumstances favor your efforts. Make amends to family member who feels neglected. Music will play, dance to your own tune. Taurus in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Hold back, play cards close to chest. Some people want to know more than they are entitled to know. Be aware, alert; shut door tight. Pisces represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lucky streak is underway. Timing important; heed inner voice, know when to say, ``Enough.'' In matters of speculation, stick with number 8. Capricorn plays role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You gain added recognition, could be invited to settle international dispute. Maintain universal appeal, toss aside preconceived notions. Aries plays distinguished role. IF OCTOBER 3 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have remarkable sense of humor, are personable, capable of settling disputes involving nations. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play unusual roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During October, show that you are willing to play waiting game. Don't rush in where angels fear to tread. November features high finance, intensified relationship, memorable experiences."}, {"response": 900, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct  4, 2000 (00:18)", "body": "October 4, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Your thoughts about a family member may not be correct. It would be good if you were more sympathetic to their plight. While this family member may irritate you, this situation is unique so make sure to listen because you could give great advice. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A new opportunity at or regarding work will present itself out of chaos today. As scary as it may seem, it will be a good idea for you to take on the extra work. You'll have a lot of help since others know you've gotten several new projects thrown at you at once. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Things may seem to be very frustrating for you today. There are reasons why things are happening the way they are but just go with it. The situation will get better, but since there is nothing you can do to change it, don't get upset. Keeping on an even keel will allow the picture to sort itself out. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You can get some coaching and counseling from a woman who is close with you. However, you need to go with your instinct and make sure her advice feels right to you. You'll realize you know most of the answers already so you'll get confirmation that your ideas are correct."}, {"response": 901, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct  6, 2000 (16:47)", "body": "October 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good day for pushing yourself to the head of your department. In all areas it is a good day to further your career ambitions. Socially you will connect with someone who can help you out in a professional sense. Romance, or a new love is possible tonight. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Something gets you excited today and you get that little extra incentive you need to reach a goal you have set for yourself. Business matters should go smoothly for you today and you may even see a raise coming your way. A family outing tonight will set the tone for the weekend. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Be careful this morning that you do not overlook some vital element necessary in completing your business plans. Focus your attention mainly on your job concerns and let the romantic overtures go for another day. A peaceful night feels like just what the doctor ordered for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Someone you meet socially today will be able to give you a leg up with that new project of yours. Recreational interests are likely to capture your attention today but save all the physical aspects until tomorrow, the boss would take it un- kindly if you left work early today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A chance word or a remark from an unexpected source acts on you today like electricity as you feel a flash of inspiration and intuition that will enable you to finally get your home business headed in the right direction. Your spouse is wil- ling to help out. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may be planning a weekend trip and if so, this is a good time to have the car serviced and tires checked. Don't leave your or your loved ones safety up to chance. Try to keep ahead of your work load today so nothing will stand in the way of your trip for you and the family. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Negotiations will go in your directions today but don't get overconfident and lose all the ground you have gained. Do not be harsh with a co-worker today as you may end up need- ing this person before the day is out. A family outing to- night would be ideal. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can be very charming and amusing today and when you turn this on a certain person, that person is hooked! Many doors will open for you today, doors that you never dared hope would open, and you find that you have advanced quite rapidly to your goals. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You are feeling eloquent today and everything you say, you will say it well. Don't wait for someone to get in touch with you, go ahead and contact this person as you have cer- tain things to say that must be said and today is the day to get everything all ironed out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A quiet, smooth day at work where you can barely keep your mind on the job for thinking about the big party you are attending tonight. Singles will meet with a new romantic interest and married Caps. will find a new love and under- standing together. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A favor you receive from a friend tonight may be just what you needed to get you through a certain situation. Your intuition is high today and if you let it, it will lead you in the direction that you need to go. You will find it serves you well in romance tonight. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your attention may be on travel and family at a distance only you will find that you won't have to make that trip as they are already on the road to see you! Start prepar- ations today as it looks like it will be a fun weekend. Clear out the spare room."}, {"response": 902, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct  6, 2000 (17:00)", "body": "October 06, 2000 You may have heard about a variation of the LoveLetter virus called the \"US PRESIDENT AND FBI SECRETS\". It's a 'worm' virus that spreads through e-mail as a chain letter. The worm uses Microsoft's Outlook e-mail application to spread. The subject header will be US PRESIDENT AND FBI SECRETS=PLEASE VISIT( HTTP://WWW.2600.COM ) or a randomly generated 6 letter word displayed in all capital letters, or it might be blank. The worm will also include a randomly chosen attachment. The size of the attachment is approximately 12,609 bytes. Our current virus signature files will detect this worm. However, if you receive an e-mail prefaced with \"US PRESIDENT AND FBI SECRETS\" (Even if it sent by someone you know!) DELETE THE E-MAIL IMMEDIATELY!"}, {"response": 903, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct  6, 2000 (21:13)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, October 7, 2000 Most Important Person: A prestigious publication voted him the most important person of the 20th century. He was Pisces Albert Einstein. There are other important people. Babe Ruth, Joe Louis, Charles Lindbergh, plenty more. The definition of ``important'' is questionable. Every sign, from Aries to Pisces, is important in different ways. Muhammad Ali is important, Gloria Swanson and Mae West in their ways were important. Who is important in your life? ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some of your major wishes could be fulfilled. Make fresh start in new direction. You will be romanced by sentimental Leo. Caution! TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on partnership, cooperative efforts, marriage. Look beyond the immediate, find ways to beautify home. Cancer, Capricorn persons help make dream come true. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasize humor, versatility. Don't give up the ship. Element of luck is present, you ultimately win in spectacular fashion. Sagittarian becomes ally. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Hold tight to possessions. Fast-talking Gemini may want something of value for nothing. Strike fair bargain. You hold trump card, are in driver's seat. Act accordingly. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be ready for quick change, sudden romance will be part of scenario. Read and write, teach and learn. Take note of dreams. Virgo represented. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention centers on home, family, Taurus individual who announces, ``I want singing lessons.'' Be kind but firm; be encouraging but let it be known lessons are not free. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take time to define terms, play waiting game regarding important decision. Someone wants to deceive you; don't give satisfaction. Pisces plays amazing role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Individual who once feared you could now fall in love with you. Be kind, at the very least offer tea and sympathy. Be tender, considerate, don't break hearts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Financial burden will be lifted within. You'll discover ways of increasing income potential. Burden lifted, more time for travel, romance. Aries featured. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look beyond the immediate; imprint style, do not follow others. Display pioneering spirit, go where angels supposedly fear to tread. Wear colorful wardrobe. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take time to survey situation. Questions will be asked concerning whose side are you on. Focus on proposals, career, marriage. Cancer native is in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't be backed into corner. Arrange social gathering, examine various sides of political argument. Gemini, Sagittarius persons will lead the way. Lucky number is 3. IF OCTOBER 6 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are a natural diplomat, but will fight when cause is right. You are ultra-conscious of sound, appreciate music, are romantic, creative, dynamic. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. Contacts made during October will prove valuable. In November, if single, you could encounter future soul mate. December very social."}, {"response": 904, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (01:17)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, October 9, 2000 Siegfried and Roy: Roy is a Libran, Siegfried, a Taurus. The famous magicians both have Venus as ruling planet. Roy declares, ``Women and tigers are exactly alike. They have the same temperament, emotions and vulnerabilities.'' Siegfried says, ``Cats, women -- if you think they will do something, they will usually do something else.'' The magicians have been partners for 40 years; they and their cats are still one of the hottest acts in show business. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone close to you wants you to stay put. Key is to work your way out of myriad restrictions. Be sure you have right key to right door. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Cycle high. You win friends and influence people. Be near water if possible. Written word helps resolve dilemma. Flirtation could get too hot to handle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Individual in position of authority will seek consultation. Domestic adjustment featured -- involves Taurus, Libra. Music plays; find your own rhythm. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lunar aspect coincides with philosophy, theology, foreign land. See people, relationships in realistic light. Avoid self-deception. Protect self in emotional clinches. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check accounting procedures. There could be a computer error. Focus on promotion, production, distribution. Utilize sense of showmanship. Capricorn plays role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of losing proposition. Reunion will be dramatic, involves one you once loved. Aries, Libra individuals play emotion-packed roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take cold plunge into future. Co-worker is on your side, but reluctantly. Take charge of your own fate. Don't follow others. Leo plays fantastic role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look beyond the immediate. Make decision in connection with relationship. Focus on home, security, income potential. Cancer, Capricorn persons are in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Element of luck rides with you. Avoid scattering forces. Review land, real estate transaction. You need not take second best. Gemini, Aquarius will prove loyal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20): You get your way in an odd way. Instructions are carried out in convoluted manner. Tear down; rebuild. Taurus, Scorpio individuals decide in your favor. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Excellent for reading and writing, distributing pertinent information. Flirtation gets too hot. Respond accordingly. Virgo is in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Cycle high. You will be at right place at special moment. Ride with the tide. Don't ask too many questions. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons figure in dramatic scenario. IF OCTOBER 9 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You get involved in political-humanitarian projects. You help the underdog, have fiery temper that you keep under control. You are romantic and when you turn on the passion, look out. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. During November, swift changes occur in your life. In December, money and romance."}, {"response": 905, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (02:18)", "body": "October 9, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A tall dark stranger may pop into your life today in a highly romantic fashion. This is one who will not take to being dom- inated so make sure you know what you want out of a mate before you fall for this one. Your career may undergo some changes today and most will be good. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is not a good time to be more follower than leader as the person you may be following may lead you into some pretty bad trouble...hang out alone for awhile. Evening may bring you a chance encounter that will lift your lagging spirits. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Making good decisions was never the problem with you as you can make some excellent ones, but...making yourself stick to your guns in the face of opposition may cause you to change them. You are also good at talking yourself out of a great idea by being unsure of yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This would be a great day for you to act like a ghost and 'haunt' the malls and shopping centers as the bargains are everywhere, and you will be able to complete that project for a lot less money than you originally estimated. Take a friend along for company. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The winds of change are blowing through your life right now and they will not all be bad. Your feelings that something is about to happen is right on the money as one of the changes will be a bright new future with a new, progressive comapny that need your talents. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be sure you get all your facts together before you jump to conclusions and misjudge someones work...Don't listen to rumor or gossip as that could cause you more losses than gains in the romance department. Your spouse could be feel- ing neglected; its not easy being a computer widow/widower. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Career moves you make today will be for the best and you will be able to have your goals within your sights. Re- turning an item you don't need makes more sense than stacking it in a corner, use the money for something else. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A special person drops into your life today and you are ecstatic about the whole thing. Don't let too many stars in your eyes cloud your vision of the truth, always look before you leap. A family member may need your help today in moving and this should take up your whole afternoon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Worry over a family problem could reach a quick end today if you will learn to let go and let the grown up child think for himself or herself. Sooner or later we must all stand alone and the time is probably right for this one. Worry if you like, but do it in silence. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Being the stubborn 'goat' you are apt to meet with a lot of opposition today and getting stubborn will only get you a sore head, and maybe get you unemployed at the same time. Try to give a little today as others have some good ideas as well as you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Taking your work, or your worry over a friends problems, to bed with you is not a good idea and your partner will not appreciate it in the least. Try to lay aside thoughts of others when dealing with your spouse, life will be so much more simpler. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today your ties to the unknown through your extra sensory perception is very strong today and you may even see a ghost or have an angel encounter. Friends will remark on your air of mystery and be intrigued rather than be put off by it."}, {"response": 906, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (03:46)", "body": "October 9, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It's a great day for you to connect with your soulmate. There will be several possibilities for you to have a great day with this person. It's okay if your career takes a back-seat, you deserve some quality time. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're struggling with something new at work and it's not coming natural to you. Give yourself time to learn the ropes -- it will come together soon. Enjoy the process of putting the a new procedure together or you'll miss all the fun. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You haven't been feeling yourself lately. Your body is telling you it needs rest -- listen to it. Pampering yourself would be a good idea so get a massage or take a long nap. It would be good to recharge your batteries. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Put your feet up and relax. It was a hard earned victory and you deserve to rest for a while. You've been on an emotional rollercoaster lately but it has finally come to an end. Sit back and enjoy the fact the situation is finally done."}, {"response": 907, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (08:39)", "body": "Oh marcia ..see 904!!!! No, I don't believe it!!!"}, {"response": 908, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (12:11)", "body": "aren't S&R gay? so what do they know about women?"}, {"response": 909, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Oct  9, 2000 (12:12)", "body": "oh, wait, that's what changed them *grin*"}, {"response": 910, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (01:55)", "body": "uh huh...noted ! Tres interesting, no?! Octember 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) While you are the one with so much get up and go, you can also be thrown into deep depressions if you take too much of someones criticisms to heart. Learn to shake off the harsh words by taking responsiblitiy for any part you may have been wrong about, resolv- ing to do better and then listen to no more on the subject! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may be as strong as a bull but this is not a time to put that endurance to the test...get a medical checkup if you are feeling poorly so you can keep that bull like strength intact. Evening may bring a few visitors your way but it is best to explain that you need your rest and will see them another time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A major martial dispute over a child or young person could rock the boat for you and the spouse today. Try a compromising ap- proach to the matter and if that doesn't work, maybe a counselor will help. Keep your mind on the job today as much as possible. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A pending lawsuit or a foreclosure may be giving you headaches today, and the best thing is to either pay up, see a lawyer, or move. It is best to get a solution and act on it, rather than ruining your nerves with a bunch of worries that will do nothing more than gray your hair. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Bed hopping may seem like a lot of fun to you with its cloak and dagger overtones of secretiveness, but sooner than later you will be found out and then you could lose it all. If you are truly out of love, then go your separate ways before you give in to other attractions. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) One sure way of putting minor problems in the background, or the trash can, is to remember, and keep telling yourself, that a hundred years from now it probably won't matter anyway ...works for me. Be sure to catch up on all your back work before starting that vacation. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A Scorpio may have you running in circles today but beware... this is a match that is highly unlikely to be beneficial to either one of you, so think this one over carefully before you commit to anything. Take it slow at work today as you do not want to appear too forward. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You have your eye on a special person today and if this is a Libra you should be cautious about any promises you make or even imply. Your career may be stalled right now, but you should see an increase in position and income in the near future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Travel may be in the works for you today for business or pleasure; maybe even an errand of mercy that takes you to a long time friends house in the next city. Others will find their time taken up with humanitarian activities in your own general area as others look to you for help. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This is not a good time to take offense to the point of fisticuffs as someone, perhaps you, could be seriously injured with jail time involved. Others will find this is a nervous day for them as they try to hold on to a volatile temper at work. All in all, this is a good day to stay in bed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Sometimes your need to help someone may overcome your sense of justice and fair play as you wind up taking the wrong side, which you erroneously see as being the put upon one. Back up and take a second look! Wouldn't you think a defense- less child would be more 'put upon'? PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your sense of family pride, and love come to the fore as you rush to help one of your own who is in a lot of trouble. Rest assured, you will make the difference and this particular problem may never again see the light of day, which will be due to your quick action."}, {"response": 911, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (01:56)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, October 10, 2000 Shirley MacLaine: She is an outspoken Taurus. She is a headliner, can sing, dance and write. She knows plenty about reincarnation and the mantic arts, sciences. She told Roy, a Libra, of Siegfried and Roy, that he was a tiger in a previous life. Roy's response: ``She ought to know.'' MacLaine worried that her intellectual friends would disapprove of her best-selling book ``Out On A Limb.'' But she continues to go out on a limb. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You get what you want; circumstances turn in your favor. Write impressions. Take note of dreams. You will meet a very unusual person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on flowers, music, ideal romance. If single, you encounter future soul mate. Married or single, domestic adjustment is featured. Libra represented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pull your punches. Play waiting game: What you need will be practically handed to you on a silver platter. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lunar position emphasizes distance, language, publishing. Get priorities in order. Accept challenge of added responsibility. Capricorn plays major role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could be on precipice of fame, fortune. Burden that doesn't belong to you will be lifted -- a reason to celebrate. Discovery made involving finance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Moon position highlights competition, partnership, marital status. Get legal affairs in order. Make fresh start in new direction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People have been talking about you, mostly favorably. Make decision in connection with direction, motivation, marriage. Work methods are subject to revision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Element of luck rides with you. Don't get in your own way. Emphasis on creativity, romance, passion. Young person seeks a favor. Acquiesce -- this time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will be tested, challenged. Restrictions will deliberately be put in your way. Scorpio plays behind-the-scenes role. Aquarius and Leo play roles up front. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay away from crowds. Be careful in traffic. Take notes. Write your impressions of places, people. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius individuals figure in scenario. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Beautify home surroundings. Make intelligent concession to Taurus who follows like a dog. Gift received, an art object, elevates value of home. Number 6. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Perfect techniques; streamline procedures. Cycle high. Make appointments with important people. Do research. Define terms. Virgo plays dramatic role. IF OCTOBER 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker, independent, creative, romantic. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Often you find you are better at helping others than in promoting your own cause. During November, emphasis on possible change of residence, marital status. You could undergo spiritual revelation during December."}, {"response": 912, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (01:57)", "body": "October 10, 2000 Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker: I.R.S.: We've got what it takes to take what you've got. Today, the Moon is still passing through Pisces, a Sign that clashes with Gemini. This may not be a very good day for dealing with the public, with authority figures in general, and, in particular, with any Pisces person who has any power over you. Do your best to hold your own today. It's a good idea to maintain a low profile if you can. Every time the Moon passes through Pisces, it means you're beginning the fourth and final week in your current 28-day lunar cycle. This is a crucial point. Your Gemini goal or resolution for this cycle is being tested. You'll be tempted to give in to pressure. If things are going your way today, Gemini, congratulations for being your own boss. If, however, things aren't going your way, don't be too hard on yourself. Fighting against the odds will only make things worse. Your new lunar cycle begins on October 16. Between now and then, do your best to keep a stiff upper lip. ***thhink I'll hide for the day..."}, {"response": 913, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (18:20)", "body": "yuck (the AM is pisces)"}, {"response": 914, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (19:26)", "body": "Poor Wolfie!! I don't think I know any pissies....(however it is spelled =P)"}, {"response": 915, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (20:21)", "body": "*LAUGH*"}, {"response": 916, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 10, 2000 (22:18)", "body": "October 11, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, October 11, 2000 From Singer to Tough Guy: He was a Scorpio who enjoyed singing romantic ballads. His audience grew to like it, too. Toward the end of his career, he played a tough-guy detective. At the end of some segments, where he played a private detective, Dick Powell could not keep from singing a song. A different kind of tough guy, Powell sang to an appreciative audience. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cycle moves up. You will name your own tune. Spotlight on domestic issues, possible change of residence, marital status. Libra involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look beyond the immediate. Protect self in emotional clinches. You will win friends. Popularity grows. Avoid self-deception. See others in realistic light. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some people want to push you into making snap decisions. Have none of it; stand tall. Accept added responsibility. Love relationship intensifies. Capricorn involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): What was started and then abandoned will again be brought to life. Focus on creativity, willingness to let go of losing proposition. Return to what you do best. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might be humming, ``Everything is going my way.'' Make fresh start. Emphasize independence, original thinking. A different kind of romance is on horizon. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You'll be saying, ``It was worth waiting for.'' Focus on competition, partnership, marriage. Cancer, Capricorn persons play outstanding roles. Face music. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Decision will be made in connection with proposals that include partnership, marriage. Give full play to intellectual curiosity. Different lifestyle. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Another Scorpio enters your life. Check details, measurements. Be willing to revise, review, rewrite. Relationship undergoes emotional challenge. You ultimately win. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What seemed impossible will be very probable. Be ready for change, travel, variety of sensations. Flirtation serious: Know when to say, ``Enough.'' CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay close to home if possible. Family member feels neglected, gives you gift. Be gracious, not obsequious. Money comes from surprise source. Taurus represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Define terms; outline boundaries. Give attention to real estate proposal. See people, relationships as they are, not merely as you wish they could be. Pisces involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be realistic. Accept challenge of promotion. Make contacts. Cycle continues to be high. Don't go anywhere hat in hand. You've got plenty to offer, and people are aware of it. IF OCTOBER 11 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are intuitive, experience name changes not necessarily due to marriage. You are fascinated by the mantic arts, sciences, including astrology. Leo, Aquarius persons play fantastic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Before October is finished, domestic adjustment takes place that could include change of residence, marital status."}, {"response": 917, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 11, 2000 (00:26)", "body": "October 11, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll feel like there is several angels helping you make decisions today. You'll feel confident in your decisions. Don't worry about others not agreeing with you -- you'll have enough support to get things done. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It's going to take a lot of courage but it's time to finish a long overdue project. It would be easy to get distracted but it will only prolong the inevitable. Shed some tears if you have to but get the task over with. You'll then be able to move on. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A large financial concern is going to have to be taken care of today. The bad news is it will leave you financially strapped for a while. The good news is the situation will finally be taken care of once and for all. Curb spending for a while -- you will recover from this. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Your significant other is not growing as quickly as you spiritually. This might concern you. This would be a good time to include your significant other in your studies. Don't get frustrated if they don't respond to you right away -- you're planting the seed for future growth."}, {"response": 918, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 11, 2000 (13:24)", "body": "October 11, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's advisable to keep past mistakes in mind. You must be conservative without repeating past mis- takes, and show good judgment when trying innovations. Envision a successful result and work toward it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Communication is the best solution for your indecision. Identify what your sticking point is; what, exactly, don't you know? You may then go to the source which can fill in the gap. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take a practical approach when dealing with friends or potential friends. Go slow while showing your interest. Be persistent without being a pest or vacillating be- tween showing interest and disinterest.. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Clear your mental fog and sharpen your focus early on. Distraction and fuzzy-mindedness cause small mis- takes with big consequences. Forgetfulness, mislaying objects and lack of purpose create annoyances. LEO (July 23-August 22): You haven't learned enough about people's opinions and desires to stop listening. Don't act on your own. Consulting with people may slow you down, but you understand what to do without ruffling feathers. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Your ingenuity can be impractical today. Your social graces are not sharp. Think your answers through before saying anything. It may be better to say nothing than to embarrass yourself or others. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Resist the urge to complain about your problems, or to endure complaints. Take a practical approach. What have you done to resolve your issues? Offer solutions to people, without being a busybody. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Be aware of your need to be creative today. Don't make changes without any required author- ization. When the decision's up to you, however, respond to your internal promptings and give yourself permission. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): You're torn between need- ing acceptance and fearing rejection. Don't be ruled by your fears, but seek to satisfy your needs in a practical fashion. Others have needs, too, which you may meet. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): You are faced with building on old plans or letting yourself be inhibited by the past. Your current status isn't irrevocable; you need simply decide to take now the path not taken before. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): You're prone to distraction today. You must be more aware of your surroundings, lest your carelessness cause an accident. There is a lot going on around; inattention gets you in trouble. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Personal criticism may have a grain of truth to it, but you must sift the outer perception from the inner reality. This may help you to understand who you are, and make self-changes for the better."}, {"response": 919, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (01:50)", "body": "October 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) When confronted with an immanent problem the solution is to meet it head on and keep chipping away at it. The smaller it gets, the more easily you can remove it from your relationship. A mutual friend exposes your inner feelings for a fellow Aries but you are glad it is out in the open. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Take all the time you need to finish up a job you are doing for a friend, you will be well paid for it and the recommendations will bring you more work than you thought it would. Politics may be on your mind tonight as you answer the question, \"should I or shouldn't I?\". GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you should become an optimist, or at least act the part, it will go a long way in impressing the boss and getting you a raise. A loved one may have been getting on your nerves lately and it is time to step back and review your own at- titude; could you be causing it? CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will have a chance of meeting some very influential people that will prove vital to your goals in life so don't pass up that big social event invitation. If you are asked for your opinion on a personal matter it will be wise to refrain from giving it as this is not a good time for airing your personal views. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) As the song says, \"know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em\" and this would be a good day to apply this to your invest- ment affairs as some may already have been held too long. 'Cut your losses' and get out of some really bad investments before they get worse. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may not be ready for a partnership venture but someone makes you an offer today that is awful hard to turn down. Think it over carefully before you make a decision. Romance is burning brightly for you tonight as you and your loved one is on the same wavelength. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Skepticism is fine in some cases and at the appropriate mom- ents but today is not one of them if you let being sceptical cause you to close your mind to the possibilities that some- one you consider less than perfect offers you. Home is where the start is. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A party and its planning has you all in a whirl but in order to have a success you will need to get your head on straight and your feet on the ground...Don't worry, you will be a great party giver! Never the shy one, you call in the troops, (friends), for some cleaning help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Approaching a matter today with humor and a bubbling laugh on your lips can move mountains for you and you will see oppo- sition to your ideas melt away. Now is a good time to go home shopping, not decorating, your ideas are grander than that; home shopping for that new home!! CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Truth is always stranger than fiction and you need to bear that in mind when you start to think that someones explan- ations are just a bunch of excuses...Stranger. Work may be exhausting for you today and you should take the evening to relax and restore. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) To be a winner you have to act like one but over and above even that is, you have to feel like one! Try your new at- titude out on people you know and see if they don't look at you as if you already had what you wanted. The boss will even perk up today at your self assuredness. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) As a problem solver you excel at work where you manage to settle a dispute between the help and the management. Your prestige climbs several notches with both sides. This is a great night for romance as you and your partner take in some of the night spots."}, {"response": 920, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (02:02)", "body": "OOPS _ THE ABOVE IS FOR OCTOBER 12, 2000 SO IS THIS ONE: EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A chapter in your life is coming to completion. This would be a good time to reflect on what lessons you can integrate in the future. Your new knowledge will be put to the test soon. Don't worry -- you'll pass with flying colors. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to be put in a chaotic situation at work that will demand more of your time and energy. It's will be temporary so you will see a light at the end of the tunnel eventually. Make sure to take quiet time for reflection and calming -- it will help you get through this situation. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You can't act immature about a situation anymore. It's time to take a new step and become more mature in handling other people. You will be surprised who will react favorably to your new attitude. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A co-worker doesn't react to a situation the way you thought she would. It is going to put a strain on your relationship. It's okay that this is happening because this will help make your friendship stronger -- as long as you handle it correctly."}, {"response": 921, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (02:04)", "body": "Oh man, Wolfie...pay attention to the latter, not the former!"}, {"response": 922, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (02:09)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope: Thursday, October 12, 2000 White House: This is the birthday of the White House. The cornerstone was laid Oct. 12, 1792. John Adams' family was the first to occupy it. It is the oldest building in Washington, D.C. It was originally described as the presidential palace. The White House was burned by British troops in 1814, was reconstructed, refurbished and reoccupied by 1817. Next time the name White House comes up, remember these facts. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cycle high. Toss aside preconceived notions. Someone wants to deceive you. Protect self in emotional clinches. Psychic impressions will prove accurate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't fear the unknown. You hold trump card. Focus on promotion, production, distribution. You could also be madly in love. Cancer native in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate. Take cold plunge into future. You win friends and influence people. Popularity zooms. You'll have luck in speculation. Stick with number 9. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't be stymied by those who lack faith. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. Stress independence, original thinking. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on direction, motivation, what follows when you reach destination. Finish what you start. Let go of burden not your own. No pangs of conscience. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversify. Give full play to intellectual curiosity. Others become aware you are your own worst critic. Jealousy falls by wayside. Sagittarius is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rewrite, review, give serious consideration to proposals, career and marriage. Legal matters require immediate attention. Someone speaks out of turn, saying, ``Enough.'' SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are attractive, dynamic, intelligent and exude sex appeal. Excellent for reading, writing, advertising. Flirtation gets too hot. Virgo involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be diplomatic, make peace with temperamental family member. Young person wants to win your confidence. Scenario highlights art object, flowers, music, romance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't fool yourself. Element of deception is present. Get promises in writing. Pisces, Virgo persons play fantastic roles. Remodeling project will begin. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take special care in traffic. Be kind to relative who spoke out of turn. Emphasis on marital status, promotion, distribution. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Day to cash in on creative project. Individual you helped in past returns favor. Aries, Libra persons figure in dynamic scenario. Long-distance call verifies views. IF OCTOBER 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are bright, have remarkable sense of humor, often get interested in too many subjects simultaneously. Oddly, your father was domestic type, your mother, a human dynamo. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During November, be ready for added responsibility, promotion. December active and romantic."}, {"response": 923, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Oct 12, 2000 (21:52)", "body": "oh marcia, if you only knew!"}, {"response": 924, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 13, 2000 (18:35)", "body": "Oh Wolfie...!! October 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) There is a lot of money in your near future but getting it depends on finishing something that you are hard at work on now. Don't let up today even if you are so tired of the subject that you wish you had never heard of it!! Persever- ance counts toward your goals. Taurus (Apr. 21- may 21) The special courses that you have taken on will weigh heavily in your favor when you decide to seek out a position. Family and friends may not be as congenial today as you would wish. A long distance call you make to an acquaintance solves a sticky problem. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Obstacles may get in your way today but you manage to find some 'work arounds' and the day progresses smoothly. A good day to get some student loans started or for hearing some- thing positive from those you already have in. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Someone appreciates your best effort and goes to bat for you. Some people you know may want a lot of the same things that you do but may not be willing to work as hard at getting them, so they could come off as being jealous of your successes... which they are. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Consider all the propositions before signing anything binding, as they may look good but they may not BE good. Grab your partner and join the nearest Spa as you need a good physical workout and it is more fun with two. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Someone you may have met today may seem a little to good to be true, and this may very well be the case. Being sweet is fine as long as the sweetness is not so much that it becomes cloying; these kinds of sweet people are usually phonies who go too far to get themselves accepted. Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Overspending today could be the cause of some marital discord, or an argument with a spouse to be, especially if you are try- ing to save for the wedding. Try to practice what you preach today when giving some much needed advice to a friend or a sibling. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't take a back seat to anyone today as your abilities and ideas are as good or better than most of the others. Stick to your guns on a spending issue; if you can't afford some- thing, don't let yourself be talked into getting it anyway. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A tipster may think he/she has a good thing but no matter how 'hot' they think it is, it is not the thing for you to bet on. Age may play a part in an upcoming decision, your age or some- ones in the family; you will make the right choice. Capricorn (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Being creative is the thing for you today as you do not mind coming up with the shocking or the outrageous in your ideas. You will find yourself on the receiving end of some really good luck today, but not through gambling. Aquarius (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) You are overrun with job opportunities today as a competitor offers you a job and your company counteroffers with a higher paying position. An investment that you made a while back pays off today, and you receive an unexpected windfall. Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You also have money from unexpected sources in your horoscope today, and a chance at a great new romance for the singles. Try to be as sensible as possible about your relationships as some of them may get out of hand if you try to juggle too many at once."}, {"response": 925, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 13, 2000 (18:36)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, October 13, 2000 Legendary Coach: He is a legend at the University of California, Los Angeles. Many players who went on to become star professionals give credit to the quiet coach. He is John Wooden, Libra coach who seldom had to raise his voice to get points across. Wooden is the only man elected to the basketball college Hall of Fame as player and coach. John Wooden -- Libra legendary coach. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Powerful day. Full Moon in your sign. Number 8 numerical cycle. What you requested will now be handed to you on a silver platter. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Change of scene, revision of instructions featured. What had been kept in the dark as a secret will be revealed in dramatic fashion. Libra plays major role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Shake off emotional lethargy. Make fresh start in new direction. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. Areas previously dark receive greater light. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day. Focus on home, family, marital status. Another Cancer native will play magnificent role. If single, you could encounter future soul mate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lunar aspect coincides with publishing, communication, journey. Participation in social activity results in making important contacts. Sagittarian plays role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You said you could handle details. Now you get your chance. Revise, rewrite, rebuild. Refuse to be intimidated by naysayers. Taurus, Scorpio persons featured. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You experience greater freedom of thought, action. Relationship heats up -- could get too hot. Read, write, teach and learn. Virgo figures prominently. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Attention revolves around where you live and with whom. Possibility exists for change of residence, marital status. Be diplomatic, but dance to your own tune. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Define terms. See people and relationships in realistic light. Deception present. Protect self in close quarters. Play waiting game for best offer. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Individual who made seductive promise could pull disappearing act. Avoid self deception. Count your change. Power play day features production, distribution. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You learn true meaning of what goes around comes around. Reach beyond the immediate. Make predictions that you can make come true. Long journey is distinct possibility. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): By taking initiative you could pull off financial coup. Original thinking is the key. Follow your heart. What you require will be made available. Leo involved. IF OCTOBER 13 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have unusual tastes. Some people claim you are exotic, seldom satisfied with status quo. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play outstanding roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. This month will be one of your most creative, romantic, profitable periods of the year. During November, a burden you should not have carried in first place will be removed."}, {"response": 926, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Oct 13, 2000 (18:50)", "body": "the obstacles in my way included sand traps and i think i managed them well (had a charity golf tournament).... did wear bright colors and made a must appearance to get my daily fix *grin*"}, {"response": 927, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 14, 2000 (20:34)", "body": "*Applause* Take a bow, dear. I'd probably have shown up with my bucket and spade... (shovel and pail to you colonials) Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, October 14 Star Performer: When his name is on movie marquees, box-office registers jingle. He is a Cancer who has played many roles, from the ``Indiana Jones'' movies to murder mysteries. He is Harrison Ford, who's at the top of his field in a legendary manner. He was once voted a major sex symbol. In the coming two years, emphasis for Ford will be on home, sale or purchase of property. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let go of losing proposition. Don't brood about past. Instead take cold plunge into future. You are going to succeed in finance and romance. Libra involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Cycle high. Emphasize originality, daring, pioneering spirit. Some people say, ``Never saw you this way before.'' Your response: ``Get used to it. I change every day.'' GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on proposals that include partnership, marriage. Look behind scenes. Someone may be acting up on you. Activity in theatrical production is a possibility. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Highlight intellectual curiosity. Make choices that reflect highest quality. People seek your counsel. Some take up your time for nothing. Say, ``Enough.'' LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Overcome obstacles. Take place at head of line. Transiting Moon in your Tenth House accents leadership, promotion, production. Scorpio edges way into scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Excellent time for teaching, sharpening skills. Explore, investigate and report. Flirtation that was innocuous could turn serious. Written material gains prize. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Music featured. Find your rhythm; dance to your own tune. Domestic adjustment results in happiness. Be diplomatic but don't abandon principles. Aries in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What you most desire might not be good for you. Spotlight on legal affairs, marital status. Face music early. Let people know you're here to stay. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Count your change, check bank balance, and investigate possible computer error. Line up priorities. Emphasize added responsibility, promotion and production. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What you have been waiting for will arrive. Views are verified. Prestige on the rise as result. Long-distance call contains invitation to travel. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shake off excuses for delay. Emphasize original thinking. Don't follow others. Imprint style. Those who say it cannot be done are behind the times. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Short trip involves relative attempting to locate missing document. Analyze facts, figures. Marriage proposal could be part of traumatic scenario. Capricorn involved. IF OCTOBER 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are dynamic, inquisitive, a natural psychologist, reporter. You should write if only for your own pleasure. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. You make fresh start in new direction during November, a month of romantic love. During December, you could be tested to determine extrasensory perception."}, {"response": 928, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 15, 2000 (22:07)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, October 16, 2000 Comedy Magic: Of Penn and Teller, Penn is a Pisces, 6 feet 6. The ``Mutt and Jeff'' duo was once voted Magicians of the Year. Their popular act spoofs traditional magic shows. Teller is silent; Penn talks and makes things disappear. The two are famous among fans for remaining after performances to sign autographs, chat and pose for pictures. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many thought you could not overcome confusion associated with project. You fool them by putting priorities to work and gain confidence of higher-ups. Marriage. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Valuables lost will be recovered. Aura of humor, confusion exists -- you will make them your allies. Investment possibility is strong. Take careful look. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your kind of day. You win friends and influence people. Co-worker makes friendly gesture; respond. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play paramount roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Creative juices activated. Encourage family member to write. For you, read, advertise, publish. What was hidden will be revealed to your advantage. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stress harmony, diplomacy. Find out where you are going and why. Focus on home, music, romance in elegant style. What you imagine will be transformed into reality. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do not equate delay with defeat. Long-distance communication verifies claims. See people, relationships as they are, not merely as you wish they could be. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some people comment, ``This is not like you.'' No matter. Be forceful, follow through on convictions. Romantic involvement is serious, no game-playing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You ultimately win despite fact that some people are envious. Finish what you start. Let go of losing proposition. Your victory overcomes hard feelings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): New attitude toward partnership, marriage: Romantic Leo will have much to do with your change of heart. Highlight pioneering spirit, new start in different direction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What was supposed to happen will actually take place. Take note of dreams, read and write, learn by teaching. Cancer native involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Many offers received. Maintain equilibrium. Be sure to ask for promises in writing. Your new wardrobe looks fine. Virgo individual plays pleasing role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Practical application of product, talent necessary. You can do it if you don't get tired, bored. Scorpio will be in your corner, will encourage creative efforts. IF OCTOBER 16 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Many regard you as a mysterious person. Your mother was dynamic, active; your father might have been considered a homebody. You are sensitive. Some insist you are psychic. You are not the easiest person to please. Pisces, Virgo persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: G, P, Y. You will be busy during November. Much social-political activity."}, {"response": 929, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 15, 2000 (22:21)", "body": "Whoo Wolfie!!! Time to howl?!"}, {"response": 930, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Oct 15, 2000 (22:27)", "body": "yes let's!"}, {"response": 931, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 15, 2000 (23:20)", "body": "Right with you, m'dear... (wait'll you read the one below!) October 16, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You should spend some quiet time with a good friend today. You might want to keep your feelings to yourself but it's the right time to say how you feel. Get those emotions out in the open and discuss the possibilities. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius While you might not think so, sharing with others is going to help bring you into balance. Just be choosy about who you're actually sharing your time with today. Get ready to have a great revelation about yourself in your travels today. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra There is a great new financial situation coming your way. But get ready, you need to be mature on how to handle this. This is going to help bring your emotional state into balance since you're relieving a financial burden. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A mature woman will be helping you with being creative in your job. You'll feel like you've had a whole new door opened for you. Finally, you'll have a freedom in your job to create the environment you want."}, {"response": 932, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 16, 2000 (00:21)", "body": "October 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your mind is made up but someone who knows you well may be able to change it so be careful you do not make more promises to that person than you will be able to keep. You are quite the philos- opher today and you will find others admiring you for the way you explain things to them. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Expanding your horizons today will enable you to grasp the whole picture and not just small bits of it. You now have an under tanding about the ways and means to use to reach your goals in life and you buckle down to them. An unexpected love interest will take up pursuit today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Use your head and not your heart in love today as the heart may say one thing but a little forethought could make you see the real picture. Practice tact today in dealing with friends or coworkers, a careless statement could hurt someone very badly. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your social life is buzzing right now and you are flying high with it. Don't forget to touch bases now and then with the real world to keep you grounded at work or school. You need to adopt a progressive approach to problem solving today. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your spiritual connections are very strong today so follow through on what prayer has gained for you. Friends can put some life back into a humdrum existence, especially after something like a divorce. Get out and circulate, you will be back to your old self in no time. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A loved one may be facing a challenge and it is up to you to give the encouragement needed for her to face these challenges head on. Get involved with people you know and try to understand them, this is a good way to turn acquain- tances into friends. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Just because someone thinks you walk on water does not mean that you can create miracles so beware of promising to do the impossible today as failing may make you look bad in a lot of peoples eyes. Be honest with that person by just saying, no. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A smooth day at work with little or no problems. Entertaining a few friends tonight may give you an unexpected lift in the creative ideas department when someone says something out of the blue which hits you with an, \"oh, yeah\". SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A partner may need you to listen today not give a lot of advice which he or she cannot use. What works for you may not work equally well for someone else. You may have a serious project that is stalled at the moment but you soon overcome the block. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today should go along trouble free if you do not go off on a tangent over some minor matter. Try to stay cool and the evening will find you out enjoying life and having fun rather than sitting home brooding over an imagined slight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You don't mind helping someone to be able to make their own decisions but you rightly dislike being called on to make them for the person as this would bring on responsibility for that person as well as much criticism if your decision happens to miss the mark. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This should be a day of mall crawling and shopping which you are going to find very exciting due to someone you may meet in the process. A friend may have been trying to borrow money and became angry when you didn't fork over. If this was a friend he/she would not have become angry over what you choose to do with your own money."}, {"response": 933, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 16, 2000 (21:22)", "body": "October 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Cheer up! Things are not as bad as you may think. A long range project actually gets off the ground today but you won't get any positive feedback on it, financial wise, for quite a while to come. Be patient as this endeavor is sure to be a smashing success. Taurus (Apr. 21- may 21) Learning from mistakes is the only teacher a thinking person needs and today you are a keen observer of mistakes someone else has made and you apply them to your own life. Nobody said they had to be your mistakes in order to learn from them. Gemini (May 22-June 21) Set aside some time today to finish a task that has been cry- ing to be done weeks ago. Put your imagination to the test today to come up with more efficient ways of accomplishing your goals. A good social invitation this evening gets a quick response from you. Cancer (June 22-July 22) You may feel your life is filled with problems right now but they could be there because your backbone is a little too stiff and your moods too dark. Try honoring someones wishes or compromising a hard and fast position in order to allev- iate the troubles you think are plaguing you. Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Today you could begin to feel like a new person if you will lighten up and let everyone make their own choices, you don't need to make them all. Go out with a friend this even- ing and let your hair down, reminisce about old days and old ways; share a laugh. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The juices are flowing and creativity rules! Small nagging Problems? keep some paper and pencil handy and write them down as they occur, then, at the end of the day, ball them up and throw them away...most small problems find their own solutions without your agonizing over them. Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are very eloquent today and this helps win those impor- tant people to your way of thinking as you clearly state your position and the advantages such a stance brings. Libras love life is something to envy as the true love and you decide to tie the knot. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This could be a day of new adventures for you as long as you do not drag along all the baggage from the old ending. Leave old loves and old memories out of your life and strive for an all new set of experiences. There is only one place for the past...and that is in the past. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Attention spent on your personal life, likes and dislikes, and what you personally want to happen for you is not some- thing to be thought of as a waste of time. When you are happy and satisfied everyone around you fares much better; you owe it to them to take care of your own needs. Capricorn (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You have a great faith which you do not compromise for any- thing and friends and family greatly admire you for that. If you are a writer this is a good day to see some recog- nition for your efforts, perhaps even a contract. Be gentle with a child this evening. Aquarius (Jan. 21.- Feb. 19) Someone admires you and is impressed by your attitude and outlook on life. This person may not always show it but the devotion is there. Stay focused on your particular vision of the future and you will be able to overcome your obstacles to success. Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Nature draws you today as she is clothed in all her beauty of reds and golds. This is a good time to take a ride in the country to drink in some of that beauty as you unwind from daily pressures. Evening may find you out with friends having a good time; make it a safe and secure night."}, {"response": 934, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Oct 16, 2000 (21:44)", "body": "well, i totally ruined everything for today."}, {"response": 935, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (01:13)", "body": "I nearly did myself in today, too. Wolfie!!! What is it with us?? Twins! *Hugs, Sweeetie* Oh man, I did not need this one for tomorrow... October 17, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You've been praying for an answer and this is the time for you to get it. Listen to the information you're getting and implement it. The only way things are going to work is if you make it a part of your everyday life. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You've been very hard on yourself lately and alienating yourself from others has been your usual pattern. This needs to stop. Accept yourself for who you are -- others like you just the way you are. Spend more time with a Leo - you'll roar with him! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You need to focus on a person that is not being who he claims to be. Get below the surface of what he is showing you. You can make a decision whether you want to work with this person or not -- but make sure to probe for answers. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces This would be a great day just to experience a wonderful calmness. Have you gone into nature lately? This would be a good idea to get your thoughts together. Bring two friends so you can enjoy some company while you walk your path."}, {"response": 936, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (08:16)", "body": "Who's a Leo around here?"}, {"response": 937, "author": "luan", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (11:11)", "body": "I am!"}, {"response": 938, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (18:11)", "body": "well, then, maybe that's what it takes to get to the bottom of what's going on around here (marcia, see my email)."}, {"response": 939, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (18:58)", "body": "Wolfie, anything I can do to help...just say the word! Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, October 18 Texas Runner: He is reputed to be the fastest man in the world. He is tall, lean, muscular Michael Johnson, a Virgo. He holds Olympic records and, at 34 years old, wants to run even faster. Those interested in astrology point out that as a Virgo his ruling planet is Mercury, the fastest moving planet in the solar system. The question is, Can Michael Johnson run any faster? ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will know what you want as separated from what is needed. Practicality mixes with imagination. You recall that Einstein said, ``Imagination over knowledge.'' TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may have to repeat some errands. You will be active, dynamic, exude sex appeal. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons will play stunning roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Financial resources much more stable than anticipated. You locate lost article. Major domestic adjustment proves beneficial. Libra plays role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cycle high. Accent personality; take initiative in making important contacts. Family member apologizes for recent misspoken words. Be lenient; accept. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Secrets exposed. You receive benefit of added information. Focus on promotion, responsibility, distribution. Utilize showmanship, color-coordination to put across program. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Puzzle pieces fall into place: What was lost will be recovered. Plan on universal scale. Discard previous notions. You'll be in company of big-leaguers. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't waste time with those who are prisoners of mediocrity. Free yourself to be independent, creative, capable of displaying pioneering spirit. Accelerate pace. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will be going far away from home. Set your mind, emotions on this fact. You need not always be a hometown boy. Cancer, Capricorn figure prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Experiment; take cold plunge into future. Focus on accelerated social activities, advertising, publishing. Gemini individual plays remarkable role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will be wondering if it is true that opposites attract each other. You will be intrigued by one who ridicules some of your ideas. Scorpio involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Individual who shares your hobby wants to be closer than a working relationship. Be careful. This could involve more than you want to handle. Write feelings. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Creative ideas featured in connection with home. Decorating, remodeling will be highlighted. Suddenly you know where the expense can be cut. Taurus, Libra are in picture. IF OCTOBER 18 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You can be generous to a fault. You would rather give than receive. You become a member of charitable-political campaigns. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. November will be exciting, featuring change, travel, variety of sensations. During December, emphasis on possible change of residence, marital status."}, {"response": 940, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 17, 2000 (19:00)", "body": "Oh man, too significant Libras in my life that I know of.."}, {"response": 941, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Oct 18, 2000 (12:24)", "body": "both of my parents are libras."}, {"response": 942, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 18, 2000 (21:28)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, October 19, 2000 Leo and Libra: New singing sensation, the Dixie Chicks. Two of this trio are Libras; the third is a Leo. The trio is becoming quite famous and known for creating a new kind of country music. Their style of music and dress has been controversial. But once again, the harmony between Libras and Leos is becoming evident. The same applies to people in general: Persons born under Libra and Leo are harmonious. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may feel closed in. The feeling is temporary. You find a way to achieve greater freedom of thought, action. Read, write, learn by teaching. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Dispute among siblings dominates. Soon, however, you find different ways of self-expression. Attention revolves around home, family, ways of achieving harmony. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Define terms. See people in realistic light. Maintain aura of mystery. Avoid self-deception. What was valuable and had been lost will be recovered. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Puzzle pieces fall into place. Read correctly. Let the cards fall where they may. Capricorn, another Cancer native will play outstanding roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Possibility of long journey should be regarded as challenge. Let go of burden. Give yourself time to travel, romance. Accept accolade in gracious manner. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Take cold plunge into future. Imprint style. Don't follow others. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. Leo represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, marital status. Cancer, Capricorn persons could dominate scenario. Avoid brooding. Emphasize meditation. Answers found within. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Highlight versatility. Give full play to intellectual curiosity. Act on findings. Don't hide from truth. Emphasize love and laughter. Sagittarian is in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 21): Dig deep for information. Check details that include measurements. Revise, review, stress accuracy. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio individuals are on your side. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on short journeys involving relatives. Learn by teaching. Share knowledge. Moon position highlights partnership, marriage. What was lost will be located. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attention revolves around home, family, protection of property. Music plays. Dance to your own tune. Taurus, Libra persons will prove loyalty. Luck with number 6. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do things your way despite objections by lesser people. Maintain aura of mystery. Let others play guessing game. Solution to dilemma will be forthcoming. Virgo involved. IF OCTOBER 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker. Some people claim you are arrogant. It doesn't matter. Imprint style. Don't follow others. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During November, important domestic adjustment could include possible change of residence, marital status. During December, spiritual values surface, you will find joy in holidays."}, {"response": 943, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 19, 2000 (15:21)", "body": "October 19, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn This would be a good time to be quiet and look inside for the answers. There are some things from the past that are holding you back. Once you identify them and work on them, you'll be free to soar! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to have to stand up for yourself today so find all the courage inside you and do it. By finally saying what you believe, you're going to receive something of great value and importance. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You've been carrying around an idea about an old situation. Stop. A young man is going to bring out your playful side. Don't worry about what other people think of you -- go with it and have a ball! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You've learned about a situation that has shaken your confidence. It's okay. This will pass and you'll come out on top. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. Breathe and calm yourself -- it will all blow over."}, {"response": 944, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 19, 2000 (15:30)", "body": "October 19, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Unusual experiences seem threatening today, but only because they shake you out of your comfortable routine. Are you getting a wake-up call to move on to your destiny? Awaken to your life's higher callings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Listen to your intuition and follow your creativity. This is a good time to trust your instincts, especially in situations requiring taking the initiative. Old ideas can be reworked into a finished project. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Knowledge of trends can put you a step ahead of the crowd, perhaps to your enrichment. Futurist studies may help you decide on a job or investment. Learn about emerging technologies for profitability. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your assertiveness brings others into line, but their resentment may fade if they see results. Place the focus on victory, not on aimless busy work or the personal satisfaction of controlling others. LEO (July 23-August 22): You encounter new challenges today, and your own lack of self-confidence is probably the only thing to make you fail. Rise to the occasion; there is always a first time, and this is it. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): You are very energetic today, but your focus is very here-and-now. Don't be distracted by details leading away from long-term goals; make your actions advance them instead. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): There may be some trouble mixing work with your children, or with romance today. You may have some luck at the lotto or other games of chance. Your creativity energizes work and boosts your standing. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): It's a great day for advanc- ing long-term projects and long-range plans. Listen to your dissatisfied inner voice for what's wrong, then start rearrang- ing things to reduce the conflict. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Place your attention on the long-range benefits of your job. For some, just the job will be something to keep. For others, employment benefits should be explored for maximum coverage. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Your arguments go better if they're not personal but stay on the issues instead. Assert your point of view, but be flexible enough to see through other eyes. Other ideas have value for you. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): The day does not go smoothly today. Things occur in fits and starts, and never as expected. Empty your mind of anxiety and the need to control. Ride the waves as they occur, and be spontaneous. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Your dealings with people can take a hard edge today. Marital and romantic interests can benefit from little assertiveness. An honest attitude about what you want can get you results."}, {"response": 945, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 19, 2000 (21:28)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, October 20, 2000 Rob Lowe: There was a time when this Pisces actor attracted more notoriety than good publicity. He has two sons now and promises to be more selective in choosing roles. ``My children have joined the movie-going public and they only enjoy their innocence once,'' Rob Lowe says. ``I won't ruin it for them by having them see their dad in horrendous roles on the big screen.'' Lowe's on the right track. He co-stars in the hit TV show ``The West Wing.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your cycle moves up. You will then make right choices. For now, give attention to home, property, loved ones. Libra plays fascinating role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you have the persistence, courage to wait, you will be inviting victory. Define terms. Outline boundaries. Check measurements. Pisces featured. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): People see a different you. Focus on business career, financial transaction. Love relationship intensifies -- could get too hot. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Wait for upward trend in your life. Aries, Libra, another Cancer-born person figure prominently. Dramatic reunion is coming. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cycle is moving up. Judgment and intuition are honed to razor-sharpness. Accent leadership. Don't follow others: Let them follow you. Romance in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You're called upon to be referee. Involve fair share of profits for each person, including yourself. Question concerning marriage arises. Capricorn involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify, emphasize humor, versatility. Check wardrobe. You'll be invited to prestigious social affair. Gemini, Sagittarius persons make right choices. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Revise, rewrite, review and do things your way. Promotion will be received along with unique honor. Be aware of details, including correct measurements. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be analytical. Find out the why of recent happenings. Relatives involved. Do what must be done. Engagement will be announced. Virgo plays vital role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 2-Jan. 19): You say, ``I've been here before.'' You experience deja vu. Partnership opportunity is fleeting. Concern relating to marriage exists. Libra involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spotlight on offers received that include career, marriage. What you escaped from has now caught up to you. Face the music. You did the right thing. Pisces plays role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Relationship apparently broken will be revived. Participate in major financial transaction. Focus on promotion, distribution. Cancer native involved. IF OCTOBER 20 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are emotional, sensitive, creative, loyal to family. You are intrigued by food, recipes, restaurant management. Capricorn, Cancer persons play dynamic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. December will be memorable, not only because of holidays, but because you will come up with winning situation. Taurus plays role."}, {"response": 946, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Oct 19, 2000 (22:04)", "body": "ooooooo...marcia, i got an answer to one of my questions today."}, {"response": 947, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (01:09)", "body": "So did I !!!! read your email !!! October 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today is going to be very fruitful day for you at work, you'll get a whole lot done and everyone will be very happy with you! Be careful how you spend your time, it will be very easy for you to get sidetracked and waste time. Don't let the jealousies and egos of co-workers make you feel blue, you are above this. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You have the unique ability to spark enthusiasm in those around you, use this talent wisely and the boss will take notice! Your leadership skills are also at a high and you should do some- thing which takes advantage of this. Don't ruffled feathers of a loved one today by saying something really out of line, remember if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Be careful if you have to sign any binding contracts or legal documents today, and avoid making any unnecessary promises or commitments. A very close friend offers use a financial advice today, listened very closely and pick out the minor falls, this will actually be a very good tip once it's refined. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Not a very good day to argue with people, no day really is, but this date is exceptionally bad for arguing or bickering. A loved one is about to go a long trip and are very nervous about it. Everything will turn out all right with the trip and they have no need to worry. Avoid lending money today, especially to relatives, because the likelihood of you not getting it back is high. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Mental pursuits such as crossword puzzles, or solving com- plicated problems at work will be something that you are good at today. Your love life will be looking up provided that you get out of the house and get somewhere public. Take some quality time spent with a loved one or close friend. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) New opportunities are everywhere today, and you should grad at the good ones and forget the mediocre ones. Important opportunities concerning your business may arise late in the day, and should be addressed immediately. A very good dream will occur tonight and have prophetic influence, but it will be very hard to remember. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't believe everything you hear except car horns and train whistles, because most everything else today will not be true. One of your favorite co-workers is about to get in serious trouble at work if you do not do something to help them. Not a very good day to argue with someone you love, you may damage your relationship. Try to find some common ground and work things out. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be careful not to overdo it today, you do not want to stress yourself out because tonight will be a very active night. A very good night tonight for romance, take a loved one out to a dinner and movie. For the single out there get yourself somewhere public and mingle because this is a very good day to meet that special someone. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A great time to make those changes you have been seriously considering at work, but make sure they are subtle changes. Another great day for meeting people and trying the things but you may need to do something to boost your energy level. Try jogging our tennis or maybe even bike riding. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A headache early in the day will actually be a good sign because the rest of the day will be terrific! Do something fun with a loved one, and avoid any arguments with them at all costs. Your loved ones feelings are easily hurt today, not for any particular reason, it's just a cycle they are in. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today would be a good day to finish up projects and start new ones. Having a high creativity level will benefit you in many ways that will have long term effects. Delay a co-worker from leaving for just five minutes and you will prevent them from getting in a serious auto accident. Don't let your dream to- night depressed you, it's meaning is actually very positive. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't be too cynical today at the office, it will have a nega- tive effect if you are. Be sure not to let your imagination get the best of you, there really is no conspiracy at your home. A youngster you are acquainted with is about to exper- iment with dangerous drugs, handle this one very carefully or your intervention will mean nothing."}, {"response": 948, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (19:03)", "body": "I made a commitment today. Binding and lifetime. Carefully considered. I am floating!!!"}, {"response": 949, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (19:05)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, October 20, 2000 Rob Lowe: There was a time when this Pisces actor attracted more notoriety than good publicity. He has two sons now and promises to be more selective in choosing roles. ``My children have joined the movie-going public and they only enjoy their innocence once,'' Rob Lowe says. ``I won't ruin it for them by having them see their dad in horrendous roles on the big screen.'' Lowe's on the right track. He co-stars in the hit TV show ``The West Wing.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your cycle moves up. You will then make right choices. For now, give attention to home, property, loved ones. Libra plays fascinating role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you have the persistence, courage to wait, you will be inviting victory. Define terms. Outline boundaries. Check measurements. Pisces featured. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): People see a different you. Focus on business career, financial transaction. Love relationship intensifies -- could get too hot. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Wait for upward trend in your life. Aries, Libra, another Cancer-born person figure prominently. Dramatic reunion is coming. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cycle is moving up. Judgment and intuition are honed to razor-sharpness. Accent leadership. Don't follow others: Let them follow you. Romance in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You're called upon to be referee. Involve fair share of profits for each person, including yourself. Question concerning marriage arises. Capricorn involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify, emphasize humor, versatility. Check wardrobe. You'll be invited to prestigious social affair. Gemini, Sagittarius persons make right choices. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Revise, rewrite, review and do things your way. Promotion will be received along with unique honor. Be aware of details, including correct measurements. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be analytical. Find out the why of recent happenings. Relatives involved. Do what must be done. Engagement will be announced. Virgo plays vital role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 2-Jan. 19): You say, ``I've been here before.'' You experience deja vu. Partnership opportunity is fleeting. Concern relating to marriage exists. Libra involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spotlight on offers received that include career, marriage. What you escaped from has now caught up to you. Face the music. You did the right thing. Pisces plays role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Relationship apparently broken will be revived. Participate in major financial transaction. Focus on promotion, distribution. Cancer native involved. IF OCTOBER 20 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are emotional, sensitive, creative, loyal to family. You are intrigued by food, recipes, restaurant management. Capricorn, Cancer persons play dynamic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. December will be memorable, not only because of holidays, but because you will come up with winning situation. Taurus plays role."}, {"response": 950, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (20:29)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, October 21, 2000 Edward G. Robinson: When studio executives observed him walking in, they looked at each other with astonishment. The question on their lips was: ``We paid all that money for that little guy from Romania?'' It turned out that the ``little guy'' was to become a big box-office hit playing gangsters and other roles. He was Sagittarian Edward G. Robinson, a great actor and later an authority on art. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take your time. Some people are trying to deceive you and want you to trip by making snap decision. Protect self in emotional clinches. Avoid self-deception. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Strike hard bargain. Focus on land, real estate, buying and selling property. Others will realize you mean business. Capricorn plays major role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What was started can be completed if you so permit. Look beyond the immediate. Plan ahead for long journey. Love relationship will sizzle, CANCER (June 21-July 22): Chance exists to win big in financial world. Take initiative. Don't follow others. Emphasize original thinking. Leo will play dramatic role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cycle high. Take initiative. Request consultation with higher-ups. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. You will be at right place at special moment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Help others see funny side of life. Look behind scenes for vital answers. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles. Highlight intellectual curiosity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don't back down. You possess what others need -- don't let them fool you into thinking otherwise. Taurus, Scorpio individuals play dynamic roles. Stick with number 4. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): People who previously ignored you will now seek your favor. Read and write. Enjoy flirtation without letting it go too far. Virgo writes pertinent message. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-DEC. 21): You could be talk of the town. Stick close to home. Music will play. Dance to your own tune. Home repairs are essential. Publicity stunt will work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Check accounting procedures. Aura of deception exists. Count your change; be aware of possible computer error. You will be regarded as mysterious figure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't pull punches. Fight for legal rights. Emphasis on partnership, marriage. Focus on promotion, production, distribution. Cancer native involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You'll be saying, ``What goes around, comes around.'' Relationship that once ended will be revived. Protect interests. Don't give up something of value for nothing. IF OCTOBER 21 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are highly intelligent, possess remarkable sense of humor, are versatile, at times interested in too many areas simultaneously. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play dramatic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. November could be one of your most powerful months, featuring money and love. During December you will be relieved of burden not your own in first place."}, {"response": 951, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (20:30)", "body": "*Sizzle* ? I became engaged today. Can't wait till tomorrow!"}, {"response": 952, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (20:45)", "body": "ooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! congratulations marcia!!!!! *HUGS*"}, {"response": 953, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 20, 2000 (21:13)", "body": "*blushing* Thank you! What more can possibly happen tomorrow?! I'll be moving much closer to you, Wolfie!!!"}, {"response": 954, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (01:03)", "body": "Gemini (May 22-June 21) Gemini Bumper Sticker: It is better to have loafed and lost, than never to have loafed at all. We humans are rational animals. We're conscious of ourselves as separate and individual beings. We're also herd animals. We're also aware of ourselves as interdependent and social beings. The Moon is the symbol for our \"herd consciousness.\" The Sign through which the Moon is passing each day describes the mood and the mentality of the herd in general. Today, the Moon is passing through Leo, a Sign that vibrates on the same wavelength with Gemini. This means that your personal vibes are in sync with the \"mass consciousness.\" Each month, when the Moon passes through Leo, people in general are more receptive to the personality and temperament of Gemini. \"When you're hot, you're hot. When you're not, you're not.\" Today it should be easier for you to be \"in the zone.\" It's Saturday, and hopefully, you've got something planned to make it a fun day for you. While you're still in the first week of your new lunar cycle, tell yourself what you want to accomplish by the time it ends on November 11. Your energy is still building. Get ready for the first burst of your new energy on Monday. Take advantage of any opportunity that's staring you in the face. In general, this \"Moon in Leo\" interval is good for Gemini. Move your feet and have some FUN today."}, {"response": 955, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (01:04)", "body": "Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer Quote of the Day: \"That kind of life is most happy which affords us most opportunities of gaining our own self-esteem.\" - Samuel Johnson Cancer, today the Moon is still in the Sign of Leo. It's the fourth day of your new 28-day lunar cycle that ends on November 13. During each new lunar cycle, Life offers you the time and energy to increase your self-worth and capitalize on whatever talents and resources you possess. All Life asks is that you do YOUR part! Life NEEDS you to PARTICIPATE in the creative process. How? By taking AIM, exercising your WILL, and saying what you WANT! This is how Life works. What is your INTENTION for this current lunar cycle? Be specific! What, specifically, do you want to DO or to HAVE by November 13 when this cycle ends? SAY IT, Cancer! And, say it with FEELING so that Life knows you MEAN it. \"The essence of creation is INTENTIONALITY.\" Your will cannot be done unless you intentionally and unequivocally EXPRESS what you WANT. Today, while the Moon is still passing through the Sign of Leo and still in the Second House of your horoscope, be willing to look at your sense of SELF-WORTH and see if you truly VALUE yourself. Cancer, do you honestly believe you DESERVE to have good things happen in your life? If you don't, Life will not - and cannot - over-ride your decision to de-value yourself. You can only receive as much as you believe you deserve. Let today be the day when you choose to re-enfranchise yourself! Get out of neutral - shift into low gear - and FULL SPEED AHEAD!"}, {"response": 956, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (01:06)", "body": "Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sagittarius Quote of the Day: As many arrows, loosed several ways, come to one mark, so may a thousand actions, once afoot, end in one purpose. - Shakespeare Today the Moon is activating your Ninth House, as it does each month when it passes through the Sign of Leo. It's a good day to affirm your belief in the GOODNESS, BEAUTY and TRUTH of Life - not for Life's sake but for YOUR OWN SAKE. Research shows that people who believe that Life is inherently good, beautiful and meaningful are both mentally and physically healthier than people who have a cynical, skeptical attitude toward their existence. So, Sagittarius, if only for today, LET'S HEAR IT FOR LIFE! Make an act of FAITH in your Self. Be willing to believe that you're here for a purpose. Be grateful for having the opportunity to be alive. If something is dampening your spirit, ask your Higher Power for a miracle! What have you got to lose?"}, {"response": 957, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (01:08)", "body": "Yes, he has a cold and is miserable and at the same time elated. My Taurus special for my son and one other... Taurus (April 21-May 21) Taurus Quote of the Day: It is of practical value to learn to like yourself. Since you must spend so much time with yourself you might as well get some satisfaction out of the relationship. - Norman Vincent Peale The Moon is still passing through Leo, a Sign that is NOT in harmony with Taurus. Be glad it's Saturday! Whenever the Moon passes through Leo, it seems that it requires more effort to get what you want. People in general don't seem to be as sensitive or supportive as you'd like. Remember, Taurus! Today's a turning point in your lunar cycle. You're due to feel a burst of emotional energy that's been building up since your new cycle began. If everything's going fine in your life now, great! You're doing something right! If, however, you feel that things aren't going your way today, don't lost faith! THIS TOO SHALL PASS, probably by tomorrow! Get focused! Tell yourself what you want to happen during this cycle. If you don't feel up to snuff today, take time to pamper yourself!"}, {"response": 958, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (20:37)", "body": ""}, {"response": 959, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (20:38)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, October 22, 2000 Jackie Collins: She was born in England, has written best-sellers, is beautiful and familiar with the mantic arts and sciences. She regards herself as an expert tarot card reader. She blends mysticism with humor and says it helps in developing characters for the roles she portrays. She has been dubbed ``the grande dame of trash.'' Jackie Collins is well aware that she is a Libran. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blend showmanship with color coordination. Blow your own horn and that of product. Love relationship is hot and heavy. Capricorn is in picture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Reunion proves dramatic, emotional. Decide to let go of losing proposition. Plan ahead for journey that could take you overseas. Aries involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Answer to question: Make fresh start. Do not follow others. Relationship with aggressive Leo might turn out OK. Provide enlightenment for areas previously dark. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day. Focus on home, family, marriage. New wardrobe will make all the difference. Another Cancer native wants to be close, is sincere. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Trust judgment, intuition. Cycle high. Wear bright colors; make personal appearances. Be confident, direct. Deal with Sagittarius. Luck with number 3. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Rebuild; test structure. Short trip involves Scorpio. You will be told how wonderful you are. Measurements could require correction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Events, relationship will prove you are very attractive. You emit personal magnetism, sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. Gemini figures prominently. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): People attempt to tell you how to live your life. Listen for a while to be polite. Finally, decide, ``Enough is enough.'' Possible change of residence, marital status. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look beyond the immediate. Find out why special person wants to deceive you. Pisces, Virgo individuals play major roles. Streamline procedures. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You possess something many people want and they want something for nothing. Protect property, loved ones. Promotion due. Pressure will be on -- you're up to it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be on precipice of added recognition, fame and fortune. People realize you are doing more than your share. Steps taken to assure you of compensation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Assert yourself. Don't permit others to steal limelight. Co-worker makes important concession: Show appreciation. Leo will play powerful role. IF OCTOBER 22 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker. Some people claim you are ahead of your time; others find you stimulating but controversial. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play dynamic roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. During November you will be relieved of burden you should not have assumed in first place. New love could enter your life during December."}, {"response": 960, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 21, 2000 (20:39)", "body": "Nope, no Leos in my life!"}, {"response": 961, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Oct 22, 2000 (10:56)", "body": "You got engaged?"}, {"response": 962, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 22, 2000 (11:41)", "body": "I did!"}, {"response": 963, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 22, 2000 (14:03)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, October 23, 2000 Wonderful Story: A year or so ago he was a grocery box boy. He is now a Saint Louis Rams quarterback with a contract for millions of dollars. He is Cancer-born Kurt Warner. He helped his team win this year's Super Bowl. Georgia Frontierre, the team's owner, is an astrology aficionado. Asked if astrology helped her win the Super Bowl, she replied: ``It was in God's hands.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Job that annoyed you will be completed. You will get more credit than perhaps deserved. You are on brink of being famous, rich. Libra plays role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Stress original thinking. Don't follow the crowd -- let people follow you. Love relationship could get overheated. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on direction, meditation. Answers will be found within. Emphasis on home, security, marriage. Cancer, Capricorn individuals will play top roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Highlight versatility without scattering forces. Relatives, trips, traffic jams could be featured. Maintain humor, emotional equilibrium. Gemini involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check details regarding recent transaction. It could turn out you did not get fair share. State your case. You'll get improved financial deal as result. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let others know that you realize your own worth. Emphasize personality, initiative, increased popularity. Cycle high. You'll be at right place when it counts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Something is happening at home. You will be told about it. Involves luxury item more valuable than originally anticipated. Taurus, another Libran are in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Aura of deception exists: Be aware, alert, don't confide or confess. Let others play guessing game. Play cards close to vest. Toss aside previous opinions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on responsibility, promotion, distribution. You claim you had better way of doing things. Now you are called on it. Cancer native involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Finish what you start. Be grateful for added recognition, but avoid being obsequious. Highlight universal appeal, open lines of communication. Aries represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Once again you are called upon to display originality. Imprint style; maintain creative control. Love relationship is going well. You are questioned regarding marital status. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Legal agreement proves beneficial. Recent setback will boomerang in your favor. Spotlight on partnership, marriage. You'll be told, ``Count your blessings.'' IF OCTOBER 23 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are inquisitive, a natural writer, psychologist. You are attractive, intelligent and enjoy flirting. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play important roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. During November you make fresh start in new direction and become creatively selfish where romance is concerned. Intuition serves you well during December."}, {"response": 964, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (00:23)", "body": "October 23, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) If you would have true happiness then practice the fine art of giving and the getting will take care of itself. The only re- ward worth having to you is the happiness shining in anothers eyes. You visit a yard sale and find the item you have been searching for, guess what? They don't make them anymore! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Tying yourself to a single project for several weeks at a time is self defeating and you will likely miss accomplishing some very positive things when you do this. On long, tedious jobs, delegate the work and keep yourself open to the creativity that spurs you forward. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) While you are not one to seek out a lot of luxury this is a good day for finding some little something to reward yourself with. You've done a good job so go ahead and enjoy your pri- vate little luxury, whatever you may choose. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Entertaining people today could put you in the right place for the contacts you need to get your ideas rolling and your busi- ness on the ball. Work with children may also take up some of the hours in today but they are the hours you enjoy the most. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Slight of hand and underhanded business practices and ethics could cause your business to go into a downward spiral today and, unless some things are amended, it will crash and burn. Night may bring on an arguments with a loved one over these same things. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A friend sends you a few clients that he does not have time to take care of and they like your work which also brings in new business and before you know it, what you thought of as a hob- by is now a full fledged business. Maybe it would be good to consider a partnership with the one who got you started. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If your nose stays to close to the grindstone then you cannot see where you are going or what is going on around you. A loved one has about had it and is considering moving on and letting you stay married to the business. Better wake up and smell the capuchino! SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your alert manner today stops a dangerous situation from develop- ing that could have seriously injured someone on the job. You should hear some good news in the afternoon concerning a pending or possible lawsuit. Take the family out to supper tonight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There are several people on your side today in an ongoing debate, try not to let a temper fit of yours be the thing to alienate them. Loved ones may not be on your side in this and maybe you should take some time to think it through from several angles before it goes any farther. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Cement your relationship with a loved one today by setting the date, this person has been kept on the string long enough, and since you are looking at a lucrative career change you will be able to afford such a step. Express your deepest feelings today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Expect one or more confrontations at work today as not everyone is happy with the changes that you managed to push through. You don't like to fire anyone but today you may have to just to re- store discipline and productivity to the work place. Harmony will be restored by quitting time. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) In dealing with an egotist it is best to simply smooth his ruf- fled feathers and go ahead and accomplish the task alone. He will never know that you had to 'clean' up his mess and you will have a more peaceful day. Put your feet up and forget work for the evening."}, {"response": 965, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (20:55)", "body": "October 23, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn What are you doing for your fellow human today? You have the opportunity to create change -- don't ignore what's right in front of you. Bravery is awarded, even if you don't see the results right away. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Fun is the only topic on the agenda. It's okay to drop the usual routine and take a day for yourself. You have had a lot of stress lately and the angels are encouraging you to work on releasing your tension. Laughter is good for the soul. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You feel a cool breeze -- is that an angel near you? Yes, you are being inspired by your Guardian Angels to help others realize their potential. Bring the outsiders into the fold -- they have been wanting to be in your angelic presence for a while but were too shy to ask. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You need to get packing because your travel plans are coming up soon. Make a list of things you need so you don't forget anything. Ask Archangel Raphael to protect you in your travels. He'll be with you the whole time."}, {"response": 966, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (20:58)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, October 24, 2000 Kevin Brown: He weighs 200 pounds and is 6 feet 4. He is a Pisces pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was brought to the team with the understanding that he would be an outstanding pitcher. Brown more than lives up to those expectations. When his team gets in a reasonable amount of runs, he pitches well enough to win. He is right-handed, he bats right, throws right. Kevin Brown: a winning pitcher. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You find new ways of getting work done. A different kind of romance will be part of scenario. You can exude sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on children, home, family, recent decision concerning direction. Do what your heart tells you to do, despite those who might object. Capricorn involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accent humor, versatility, intelligence. Open lines of communication. Someone in distant city wants to tell you something. Sagittarian plays leading role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Revise, review, rewrite. What previously was rejected will now be enthusiastically accepted. Cut your way through mass of red tape. Scorpio figures prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your kind of day. Focus on change, travel, variety of experiences. Written word important. Get impressions on paper. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius are in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emphasis on home, beauty, flowers, music. Family member confides, ``I need to see more of you.'' Cycle high. Moon in your sign highlights initiative, element of luck. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look behind scenes. Define terms; be discreet. Maintain aura of mystery. Let others play guessing games. Scenario highlights element of glamour. Pisces involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You win friends and influence people. Excellent for obtaining funding for unique project. In matters of speculation, stick with number 8. Cancer native involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Moon at top part of your chart emphasizes leadership, added recognition. Focus on distance, international affairs. You could be in midst of news-making transaction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let go of preconceived notions. Emphasize original thinking, inventiveness, breaking free from those who take you for granted. New love is on horizon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Check accounting procedures. Emphasis on security, structure, home, marital status. Be with one who displays faith in you. Capricorn figures in scenario. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spotlight on marital status, legal affairs, reputation. Display humor, versatility. You'll be dealing with bright Gemini. Protect self in emotional clinches. IF OCTOBER 24 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have unusual voice, sense of drama, can win your way through diplomacy. Mother was excellent cook, father enjoyed complaining. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play outstanding roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. During November, emphasis will be on home, food, security. Meditation could bring answers from within."}, {"response": 967, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (23:05)", "body": "October 24, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your far sighted philosophies win you friends and influence people today as someone suggests you for a richly deserved award culminating your months of hard work with a little icing on the cake. Accept it with pride, you have earned it!! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Seeing the big picture was never the problem for you as you have always defined your goals but came up short on how to reach them. Today someone points you in the right direction and suddenly you are cruising straight for them. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) While your fighting spirit will be just under the surface today you must endeavor not to let it get the best of you and cause a disturbance with someone who only wishes you well. If you must confront someone make it the person you are upset with. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Need to get in touch with someone fast and that person is out of town? Don't get down hearted just get 'down' and find a way ...telephone, telegram, fax, e-mail, ship to shore; even the snail mail if that's all that is left to do. Where there is a will there is also a way! LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your esp is connected and smokin' today as you out distance your competition with little or no effort. You find joy in the midst of your friends today as you find out things that you always wondered about. Children need your help now and you are capable of being a role model. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Your Virgo nature gives you much insight to peoples general natures but don't forget that everyone does not hold to the general norm a large proportion of the time due to emotions or personal problems they may have. Remember this while dealing with an employee today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your motto would seem to be: if it is hard to accomplish I can do it now, but if it is impossible then it will take a little longer! This is put to the test today at work and you come through with flying colors much to the surprise of someone who designed the whole day to test you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) There are changes coming your way and you may get some inkling of what they are today so you can begin to prepare. Whatever the change it will be something major and drastic but not necessarily bad or bad for your finances. A simple sort of major shakeup. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Stand ready to rescue a loved one as this person is about to make a mistake that nobody, not even you , can prevent so watch, wait, and be ready. You may receive some investment tips today but no matter how good they sound this is not a good day to bet on them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your marital argument that you are having a hard time resolv- ing may be of your own making. Are you taking personal feel- ings of anger at someone else out on your loved one? This could be one of the reasons as the only cure is to stop doing it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Changing your world could be the hardest thing you have ever attempted as it involves changing yourself and rearranging your priorities to reflect your new attitudes. This can be done but it must be worked at. Loved ones are likely to see the changes when they start. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You could be the recipient of a financial windfall today but be careful with the money and don't tell everyone about it. \"Friends\" come out of the woodwork when there is money in- volved. Others will find their luck magnified today and get much accomplished."}, {"response": 968, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Oct 23, 2000 (23:24)", "body": "October 24, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn An important personal belonging is misplaced. If you panic, you'll never be able to clear your mind enough to find it. While it would be very easy for you to get stressed over this, keep your cool. It will turn up someplace you least expect it. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Have you noticed a change in yourself? Others have noticed a change in you and it's for the better. Whatever hard work you have been doing has certainly paid off so show off your brand new attitude. You'll be impressing those you least expect. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra We know how you hate parties but you have no choice in attending this one. While you rather be anywhere else but there, talk to some new people. Strangers won't be strangers for long. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're feeling exhausted lately and that's because you are running yourself ragged. Ask yourself if this is all worth it. It probably isn't fulfilling your life so it's best to stop your crazy schedule and give yourself some breathing room."}, {"response": 969, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 24, 2000 (20:51)", "body": "where's the party?"}, {"response": 970, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 24, 2000 (23:10)", "body": "um ...the one for me? In Drool, of course! I guess... but not yet unfortuantely but soon...ASAP!!!"}, {"response": 971, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 24, 2000 (23:28)", "body": "October 25, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You knew that old appliance was going to break down sooner or later. Sure you don't want to part company with it but it's going to be more trouble than it's worth. Bite the bullet and make that major purchase -- you don't need the headaches. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're feeling a bit absent minded today but be careful. An important document could get lost today so make sure to back up or copy whatever you have. Take extra care with work -- make sure to check for mistakes more than once. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Is your watch working? Better make sure -- there is an important meeting you don't want to be late for. A Leo is running the show so get to your appointment early. A good impression will take you a long way. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't try to run away from your problems because they will find you. You need to confront an Aries head-on so do it and get it off your plate. It's going to be an unpleasant confrontation but at least you'll get your point across."}, {"response": 972, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (00:20)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, October 25, 2000 Shawn Green: He was a Scorpio outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is 200 pounds, 6 feet 4, and is big and handsome. He bats and throws left-handed. He is one of the best hitters on the team and is destined to one day make the Baseball Hall of Fame. As a Scorpio, he plays to win and is liked by teammates, management and fans alike. Shawn Green: future Hall of Famer. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Basic issues of your life will come to light. Spotlight on home, family, financial security. Marriage prospects good. You reach decision in that area. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Work methods subject to change -- very good for you. Highlight diversity, versatility, intellectual curiosity. Find out things. Put an end to guessing. Gemini involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check Taurus message. Make corrections regarding measurements. Review, rewrite, make this your make-over day. You can make people laugh even through their grief. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Excellent for teaching, sharing knowledge. Flirtation could get out of hand. Know when to say, ``Enough.'' New equipment requires testing. Building material featured. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Utilize knowledge of color coordination, design. Focus also on voice, rhythm, music. Family member confides, ``I love you more than ever.'' Consider yourself very lucky. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look behind scenes. Substitute meditation for brooding. Deception present: Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces, another Virgo play featured roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Cycle high. Take initiative in making contacts. People are drawn to you for instructions, directions. Capricorn, Cancer individuals will play memorable roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Look beyond the immediate. Take cold plunge into future. Reunion features romance, drama, grandiose promises. You will know what to believe. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your major hopes, wishes could become realities. In matters of speculation, stick with number 1. Make fresh start. Don't follow others. Let them follow you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on partnership, cooperative efforts, city hall politics. Marital status also figures prominently. Seafood dinner proves enjoyable. Cancer cooks. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Individual close to you talks about possible computer error. Relationship heats up -- could get too hot. Maintain emotional equilibrium. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Partnership, marriage plans subject to change. Be aware of details. Check measurements. Be near water if possible. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play fascinating roles. IF OCTOBER 25 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are considered by some to be a mysterious figure. You are sensitive to degree of being psychic. You are not afraid of being alone because you realize you can be lonely in a crowd. Pisces, Virgo persons play leading roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: G, P, Y. Social life accelerates in November. You get things accomplished in December."}, {"response": 973, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (17:33)", "body": "October 25, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use teamwork to bring innovations into play. Having perceived the stereotypes and conventions, carve out a niche by doing the opposite. The status quo has created a discontented minority you can appeal to. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You feel a strong sense of responsi- ility now, or may have it thrust upon you. You have to hide your feelings in order to make yourself look strong. This may be a chance to make needed beneficial changes. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your attraction to counter-cultural ideas gets a boost today. You disenchantment with social con- ditions makes you seek ideas and venues, maybe even a religion, which offers a relatively radical alternative. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The pressure to live up to expec- tations can inhibit your ability to express yourself well. You deal with the inability to rebel or confront through indirect protest, such as humor, sarcasm or humorous writing. LEO (July 23-August 22): You're receptive to new ideas today. Appreciation of the unusual is revived, despite the possi- bility that it may be more extreme than you want. Personal limitations are being challenged and are crumbling. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): A strong sense of inadequacy should motivate you to study harder to make the grade. Don't become fearful and give up; it's too soon for that. Shame of failure should make you try again better. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): Your romantic life is in flux, but today can bring someone new into your life. Your ability to train your raw talent is buffeted by distractions. You have many facets of yourself to explore today. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Your emphasis on rationality is hiding your feelings today. You're out of touch with your emotions, and as long as you're not noting or integrating them, you're setting yourself up for an outburst. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Power plays are going on around you. You may have to control information in order to turn events in your favor. You have to trust someone to be your friend in need, despite an aversion to this. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): Personal anxieties threaten to spill over into your professional effectiveness. You must compartmentalize the issues to deal with them when and where appropriate. Don't just ignore them all the time. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Your interest in politics inclines toward creating change. You take a step toward greater involvement today. You're open to imaginative leaps and intuitions in your personal philosophy. PISCES (February 19-March 20): You feel you're in a tug-of-war between high aspirations and personal gratification. You have trouble reconciling mental and spiritual aspects with subcon- scious material and automatic behavior."}, {"response": 974, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (23:24)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, October 26, 2000 Vincent Price: He was a native of St. Louis who became an actor, an art aficionado, an expert in food and cooking. He was Vincent Price. He was likable, a friend of astrology. He was a special Gemini who starred in such films as ``Fall of the House of Usher,'' ``Laura'' and ``Edward Scissorhands.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): What begins in a negative sense will boomerang in your favor. Focus on humor, versatility, use of intelligence. Sagittarian plays outstanding role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Dig deep for information. Toss aside previous beliefs. What seemed impossible will become probable. Tear down in order to rebuild. Scorpio is in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't attempt to do too much at once. What begins as an easy flirtation could become serious, complicated. Know when to say, ``Enough.'' Virgo involved. CANCER (June 21-July): Attention revolves around your personal rhythm. Focus on home, family, possible change of residence. Marital status could dominate scenario. Libra represented. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Slow down. Play waiting game. Second offer will exceed first: If you wait, you win. Define terms. Avoid self-deception. You might be thinking, ``This is deja vu.'' VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Financial plans succeed. Know it; act as if aware of it. Exude confidence. Don't go hat in hand for appointment with big-wig. Cancer native figures in scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be on precipice of the kind of recognition that brings fame, fortune. Think on international scale. Let go of previous misconceptions. Aries involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Show a different side of yourself. Wear bright colors. Highlight independence of thought, action. Give and receive love. Don't ask too many questions. Leo featured. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fix things around the house. Give special attention to Cancer native who of late feels neglected. Decide on steps, direction, meditation. Number 2. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Experiment, investigate, report. Many will express surprise thinking you could not concentrate on one subject. Focus on cheer, celebration. Fun and games. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rebuild structure. Be sure measurements are correct, revise, review, check standards. Taurus, Scorpio persons play roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be ready for change, variety of sensations. Members of opposite sex confides, ``I can hardly keep my hands off you.'' Maintain equilibrium. Laugh at your own foibles. IF OCTOBER 26 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: When pressure is on you are up to it. You are passionate, creative, dedicated. People wonder how you can maintain pace. Capricorn-, Cancer-born individuals play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. During November you will tear down for the purpose of rebuilding. December will be one of your most enjoyable months. Possible engagement in picture."}, {"response": 975, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Oct 25, 2000 (23:26)", "body": "Oh, Wolfie! Read that last one? Need to talk to you when The Man lets you up for air..."}, {"response": 976, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Oct 26, 2000 (21:08)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, October 27, 2000 Lest We Forget: He was a Scorpio, the first president to ride in an automobile, to submerge in a submarine and to fly in an airplane. He admonished, ``Talk softly and carry a big stick.'' Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president. He loved sports, especially boxing. He said the first requisite of a good citizen is that he pull his weight. Theodore Roosevelt's dying words were, ``Put out the light.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): New Moon in your Eighth House indicates that you win by digging deep, including into the occult. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons will figure in scenario. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Excellent for reading, writing, teaching and falling in love. Gemini, Sagittarius persons will play leading roles. Short trip involves search for missing valuable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attention revolves around too much of a good thing. Taurus, Libra persons play major roles. Catch up on what you missed. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Define terms. Get promises in writing. Much of what you perceive is in future. Avoid self-deception. Pisces, Virgo, play roles -- could have these letters in names: G, P, Y. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Power play. You'll have more responsibility. Promotion is long overdue. Romantic relationship is hot and heavy. Land, real estate transaction could dominate scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look beyond the immediate. Remind yourself that what goes around comes around. Participate in humanitarian-political project. Confer with one in distant land. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take seriously what at first appeared to be a joke. Lost article is located. Set your own pace. Do not abandon principles. Leo, Aquarius persons play fantastic roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): New Moon in your sign. High cycle. Take initiative in making contacts. Focus on marital status, direction, motivation. What appears lost will be found. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take note of your dream. Social gathering successful if you take charge. Look behind scenes. What was hidden will be revealed to your advantage. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Challenge exists. You can handle it. Revise, review, rewrite. Tear down in order to rebuild. You will feel better as result. Scorpio will play dramatic role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Open lines of communication. Relative wants to tell you something: It is important. Flirtation is more serious than originality anticipated. Virgo represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on luxury, beauty, flowers, domestic adjustment. You will be in touch with Libran who has your best interest at heart. Living quarters will suit you. IF OCTOBER 27 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have ability to accurately forecast future. You are a natural humanitarian, will fight when cause is right. Your life is filled with dramatic separations and reunions. Aries, Libra persons play top roles -- will have these letters, initials in names: I and R. During November, be ready for change, travel, variety of experiences. December most romantic for you."}, {"response": 977, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (00:18)", "body": "October 27, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You have the power to sway mens minds today so use it wisely as you will be tempted to impose your will and your ideas on someone much weaker than you are; don't take undue advantage. Polish off that correspondence that you have let accumulate, while you have the time. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Proper ethical dealings in the financial arena wins you some justly earned rewards. Be selective today in what you choose to purchase as the price may be inflated and you could be cheated. Your love shows you an unexpected side to the person- ality today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You are particularly charismatic today and everyone is drawn to you. You will win over your love to your way of thinking that he/she has resisted in the past. Children will also respond positively to your suggestions; at work the boss likes your idea so much it becomes part of the job description. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you get out that golden shovel and you dig for the neces- sary information that you want to start your business. This can be an emotional afternoon for you as you are reunited to some old friends that you have not seen for a very long time. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Trust your instincts today as you are asked to evaluate a per- son or a project or both. You have some good insights to a problem that you and a loved one may be having and you use these to compromise and restore the peace. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may run into a little trouble at work today and it falls to you to be the peace maker and you are careful not to play favorites as that could cause a lot of hard feelings. Your loved one needs to know how much you care as you have a ten- dency to bury yourself in work and snap at those around you. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you could be able to pick and choose your companions as your charm is just oozing out of your every word. Be sure you pick the right one; a pretty face may not stand up to the test of time and constancy needed in a mate. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) We are not all created equally no matter what you may have heard to the contrary so try not to judge a person to harsh- ly today when he or she does not come up to the high intel- lectual standards that you have set; this person is working up to capacity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have done all the hard work and racked your brain for the ideas and now that it is paying off another steps up and wants a piece of the pie; tell that person to forget it, you will be better off without an added millstone around your neck. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) May december arrangements are seldom seen to last. If you two are truly in love then go for it, but one or the other will live to regret it a few short years. The investments that are the weakest are the ones that you decide to rid yourself of, talk it over with the broker. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Planning your weekend travel will take a lot of time today as you must cope with car repairs and maintenance. The family needs a trip such as this so try not to have to put it off. Keeping your mind on the job today would be the safest thing for now. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your creative ideas are now beginning to pay off in a steady manner which promises to last for a long time. You are slated to meet some interesting people today which you may find shar- ing your life for some time to come. A true love lets you in on a secret."}, {"response": 978, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (00:25)", "body": "Yo, Wolfie! Time to Howl!!! Trade war stroeis at the end of the day!"}, {"response": 979, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (00:26)", "body": "EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Stop putting off changes that need to be made in your personal life. As large as you think it is, it's really not going to break the bank. Once you take care of this issue, you'll feel much freer to move forward. Let it go. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Take a deep breath today and start anew. A project needs to be scraped because the idea has changed. But don't worry -- this one will be a lot easier to put together. Don't get frustrated -- angels are helping you work your magic. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra An old friendship is coming to an end. This isn't worth salvaging because this person hasn't been your friend in a long time. Cut your losses and move on to other friendships. This person will only cause you heartache in the long run. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You have no obligation to anyone but yourself. You might feel guilty about not doing an errand for a friend but you don't have the time -- and they know that. Let your Capricorn friend find their way. They can do it on their own."}, {"response": 980, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (18:42)", "body": "well, the boss man has cut me loose and i actually get to have sat/sun/mon off. virgo is *woohoo* and i doubt that my immediate boss will implement anything i have to say as i'll probably be fired in the near future after what went down this week. the old friend (read older friend, not in length, in age) has been relieved of her status as she betrayed me (NOT YOU MARCIA, I LOVE YOU SWEETIE). when i get a chance to talk, you will get an earful my dear. i only hope my dear twin is having a much better october than i am (do you remember our october predictions?)"}, {"response": 981, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (20:12)", "body": "Oh yes...I am sans fiancee today and know not why... I am onlne for you if you log back in...ready to listen to you!!! *Big HUGS*"}, {"response": 982, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 27, 2000 (20:18)", "body": "(well, yeah, I do know why....he has the flu and is probably feeling half alive again and trying to do too much... or cannot get online or his phoneis out or... or...or... waaaaaaaaa!!!"}, {"response": 983, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Oct 28, 2000 (00:44)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, October 28, 2000 Regis Philbin: He is a personable Virgo. He rides the crest of popularity, has earned his way to the top of television. He is a Notre Dame graduate, has shown friendship and respect for astrology. Regis Philibin is the opposite of bombastic. He is efficient, dynamic, dramatic and has withstood failure and heartbreak to achieve stardom. He is far from finished: Within two years he will be even more famous. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do things your way despite people who sincerely object. These persons could be sincerely misinformed. Gemini represented. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emphasis on living quarters, remodeling, decorating, important domestic adjustment. Focus on color coordination, giving and receiving love. Libra involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): See people, relationships in realistic light. Don't permit haze of romance to obscure reason. Pisces, Virgo persons will play dynamic roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Creative juices stir. Emphasis on promotion, production, distribution. Capricorn, another Cancer figure prominently. Older individual will prove loyalty. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Finish what you start. Take chance on romance. You gain added recognition, even overseas. Weigh words carefully. Aries, Libra individuals edge way into scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Toss aside preconceived notions. Stress independence, original thinking. Don't follow others. Imprint style. Leo and Aquarius natives will play major roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You discover that you are not alone. Focus on marital status, direction and motivation. Check plumbing. Cancer native makes pledge of loyalty. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high. You will be at right place at unique moment. Make appointment to consult with superior. Judgment, intuition are on target. Sagittarian involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fight your way through a mountain of bureaucracy. Be careful what you sign: Thorough approach necessary. Travel opportunity does exist. Scorpio involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Assignment changes. This ultimately proves to your advantage. Flirtation could lead to something serious. Gemini, Virgo persons figure in scenario. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Family member consults you on financial matter. Be receptive, not naive. Domestic adjustment featured, especially if married. Taurus, Libra play top roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't tell all. Maintain aura of mystery. Deception is in the air. Protect self at close quarters. People tend to fall in love with you. Be aware of cost. IF OCTOBER 28 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker, dedicated and passionate. You seem always willing to take chance on romance. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During November, important changes occur on home front -- might be change of residence, marital status. During December, aura of mystery prevails. Secret is revealed: You might be stunned."}, {"response": 984, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Oct 28, 2000 (10:44)", "body": "they had to mention virgo again, didn't they?"}, {"response": 985, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 29, 2000 (23:21)", "body": "You won't like this one, either - I hate it! October 30, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It's time to wrap up that project. Procrastinating is going to get you nowhere. Put down the remote and tackle what you need to do. No one is going to finish the job for you -- no matter how much you plead to them. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius As much as you don't want to listen to your instinct, you know it's right. A good friend has let you down and your angels know it's hurtful. Don't worry -- this will all blow over. Make sure to give you and your friend some breathing room so you can heal. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're not seeing what's right in front of you. You know the answers to your own questions but you seem to think someone else is an \"expert.\" There's not much else the angels can do to show you the way if you're not going to listen. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today is an especially emotional day for you. Don't get too bogged down by your feelings -- they are going to pass. You are a talented and smart person -- don't let a single situation make you doubt your strength."}, {"response": 986, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 29, 2000 (23:30)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You are surrounded today by an atmosphere of ease and security. That is how the world perceives you even if you know a whole different truth. This appearance will allow you to take advan- tage of some breaks that are likely to come your way today... those that have, gets. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Go for the best deals you can get today, drive some hard bar- gains as money is tight and wasting it is not what you are about. This would be a good day to call in the carpet cleaners and let them do their thing to help you get ready for the holidays. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You are filled with energy this morning and you have the work zinging along in no time. Forgive someone today and make a loyal friend for life. Your loved one is ready to go forward with the relationship and start building for the future and the children you planned to have. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Security is your main concern today as poor planning in the past has now come to bear fruit. Learn from your mistakes, as you jump this hurdle make a vow to be more far sighted in the future. Finding a new home is never easy but persever- ance will win out. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone you have been trying to pin down to a yes or no answer tells you what he/she really wants out of life. In this case you might be better off looking for a new love to share your dreams of home and family with. A small accident at work starts you to think. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Exploration of old caves, ghost towns or just antique shops is the thing that will make you happiest today as you are adven- ture bound no matter which one you choose to do. Haunting memo- ries of a past life may be revealed to you in something you run across today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are in need of some emotional support and some spiritual healing which you find in the loving expressions of friends and family as you meet and conquer the adversities of life which at this time may seem overwhelming, but they are not. Let your heart reach out for love. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Going on a short trip today to please a loved one is a lucky thing for you to do as you are likely to meet someone who has been waiting for someone with your ideas to come along. Don't hesitate to accept a good offer today, it could make your future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This could be a very tense day for you as it starts wrong with a domestic spat before you leave home and goes from there. Try not to lose your cool in the work place as this would not help your standing with the firm. The spat is not likely to amount to more than a disturbing influence in the day. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your interests may have nothing to do with the way you earn your living today so try to keep your mind on the job and don't go daydreaming about other things. Your home based business should see an increase in business shortly and then there will be light at the end of your tunnel. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Someone in your life today will be obstinate and just a tad bull headed so don't even bother to argue over something you wish to do. If it is sensible and not expensive go ahead and do it then hit him/her with the feat accomplished. Works most of the time; then there is always a compromise that can be made. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Stand your ground today over issues that you firmly believe in and you will see the other side giving way to you. Your patience will be the one thing that most people can't fight against so use it to your advantage. Family and friends stand beside you on this."}, {"response": 987, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 29, 2000 (23:32)", "body": "The above one is much better...but...children??!! That is surely meant for you. I pass on this option. *grin* However, it was discussed..."}, {"response": 988, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Oct 30, 2000 (12:08)", "body": "no unless they're stepkids or something! *grin*"}, {"response": 989, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (08:12)", "body": "No spat! Things are going fine."}, {"response": 990, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (18:37)", "body": "Great to hear! Never thought about stepkids...! Astrological overview for November: Mercury rights himself, but he does get down to the very last degree of Libra before this happens. Hang on tight, it's the usual mayhem from that corner of the sky. Mars shifts from Virgo to Libra, and Venus swings out of carefree Sagittarius into more serious Capricorn. Sagittarius begins in the later part of the month, too, and that is always a time for celebration -- we always believe that Sagittarius is the ultimate good times sign around here. Curious about your own chart, sample a free reading at the web site, or order up something, charted fresh from your own birth data. Aries : You have one those little tension headaches building this month. It's like there's something there, but you can't quite place a finger on the point that hurts. Mars, maybe Venus, or even the Sun is the cause of this pain. In fact, at one point this month, you're going to be pretty sure that all of the planets are lined up in some sort of grand, unified \"thang\" to make you miserable. It's not really a case of being miserable, though, because the closer you get to the end of the month, the better it gets. You do have some stuff which needs to be addressed, though, and this looks, for all the world, like romance stuff. Except for one fisherman who likes to kiss his catch, I'm not sure that a proper fishing allegory would really work here. And that guy, as near as I can tell, only kisses his catch when the camera is rolling. It's not like he does it all the time. In the same realm of ideas, you've got something going on in the romance department, and it needs your attention. However, unlike that that one \"fishing star\" you don't need to kiss your catch when the camera is rolling. In fact, I would strive for just the opposite. Watch out for that telltale blinking red light, and make sure that you know what you're doing before you kiss what you catch. This is brought to you as a friendly service announcement from the love planets. Taurus : Little disruptions rule this month. Not big ones, mind you, although, every little problem is nothing more than a major disaster looking for a way to get out of its small problem box. The trick with handling a month like this is to take it all in stride. Every last one of those Mercury Retrograde warnings will come through. The point to astrology is being forewarned about all this. So that's several warning notices that you've received at this point, deal with it. There are no big, major honking problems this month. There are tons of little misfires. This month is like working on an old truck, much like the one sitting outside my trailer. Replace one part with new pieces, and then another part breaks. This can be heartbreaking work, or it can be a constant state of renewal. Point of view and perspective is important. On this truck, it's the electrical, the cooling system, and the carburetor this month. The in and out stuff. More like the \"in\" stuff because it got a new muffler last month. There really shouldn't be anything that would strand you by the side of the road this month, but you will spend a little bit more time than usual going back tightening up nuts and bolts that you figured were secure. However, the best choice of material for this month might really be duck tape, Nothing holds all this little stuff together than a couple of turns of duct tape. Gemini : There are two influences I would like to look at. (Gemini, Twins, \"double your pleasure,\" and so forth). Jupiter is retrograde in your sign, and that usually indicates a \"slow down\" effect on some of your business dealings. Likewise, Mercury is also retrograde and he's also going to have a mischievous effect on your business communications. In some branches if astrology, this would look like a romantic entanglement. Here at the office, though, I'm pretty sure this is business. It's not a big problem, but it is a time when you would certainly benefit from taking a long, hard look at your projections for the month, and making some of those necessary \"adjustments\" to the projected income and the amount of time necessary to reach the stated goals. Things are going to take longer than you plan -- and it's not really your Gemini fault, but other folks are going to have a tough time understanding why you're in such a big hurry (and apparently getting no where). Of course, in the normal, not accelerated Gemini time, the little planet moves around, and once it gets itself right, there will be a small improvement. By the time Mercury changes directions, around the middle of the month, you're going to notice that there's a gentle upswing in some events which will lead you to think that the holidays are going to be okay. They will. Just don't forget to adjust some of your Gemini market projections towards a more realistic level. Cancer : Once again, we're off on a giant roller coaster ride. Maybe we're off on the \"Tilt - a - Whirl\" or even the \"Spinning Tea Cups."}, {"response": 991, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (18:45)", "body": "Oh Wolfie...two rotten months ?! His is not much better than mine, either."}, {"response": 992, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (18:55)", "body": "no, this month will be better, things just won't move fast enough for us twins!"}, {"response": 993, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (19:11)", "body": "Does anything ever move fast enough for us (with the exception of when we are lost in exquisite feelings...*sigh*)?! Yeah, I think despite October's gloomy prognostications, it was momentous for both of us...*hugs*"}, {"response": 994, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (22:05)", "body": "good things come out of the bad! (whew, october was rough)"}, {"response": 995, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Oct 31, 2000 (22:31)", "body": "I am happier than I can say that we emerged from October intact. Interesting stuff today Wolfie. Meetcha back of the barn to talk..."}, {"response": 996, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (00:44)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, November 1, 2000 Sir Alec Guinness: He was an Aries, a superb actor who was not only an artistic success but also meant dollars at the box office. He portrayed many characters and did so for a number of years. His death was regarded as a serious loss to his multitude of fans. He was ``The Man In The White Suit'' and he had a major part in ``The Lavender Hill Mob.'' His later fans remember him as Obi-Wan Kenobi in ``Star Wars.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): You receive honors. Focus on promotion, direction and spiritual gain through meditation. Domestic adjustment takes place -- could include marital status. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wait and see. Time is on your side. Someone wants to deceive you. Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces, Virgo persons will play memorable roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accounting procedures require review. Focus on added responsibility, more pressure. You will be up to it. Relationship intensifies. Capricorn in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Be available to one who helped you in the past. Travel plans need coordination, more information. Aries will play dominate role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't follow others. Stress original thinking. Work gets done almost effortlessly. Aquarius and another Leo will be featured. Imprint style. Maintain creative control. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on possibility of partnership, change of marital status. Overcome tendency to brood. Meditation is required to obtain answers from within. Capricorn represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Emphasize humor, versatility, intellectual curiosity. Participate in social-political group. Excellent time for obtaining new or different wardrobe. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Revise, review, rewrite, tear down in order to rebuild. Obtain hint from Libra message. You will overcome maze of red tape. Taurus plays romantic role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Read, share knowledge, write impressions. You could be attending engagement party. Gemini, Virgo, another Sagittarius play top roles. Stick with number 5. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19): Circumstances turn in your favor. Insist on quality. You could find exactly the right place to live. Gift received is genuine token of affection. Respond accordingly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look behind scenes, maintain aura of mystery. Be in touch with individual temporarily confined to home, hospital. Stay out of crowds. Drive with extra care. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people will comment, ``I knew you really had it in you.'' Focus on power, authority, promotion, distribution. Cancer, Capricorn individuals will become valuable allies. IF NOVEMBER 1 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are creative, an original thinker, passionate. You also are gifted with ability to perceive future potential. When you speak, you speak from the heart. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Keep some things secret and sacred. December could be your most romantic, profitable month of 2000."}, {"response": 997, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (00:50)", "body": "Ok, who do I know who is a Capricorn... Wolfie? Is this one for you?"}, {"response": 998, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (09:40)", "body": "Stick with number 5, ok!"}, {"response": 999, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (12:57)", "body": "Have no idea what that meant when I posted it. Perhaps it means Sagittarians are into \"group activities?!\" Wow, I must live a sheltered life...!"}, {"response": 1000, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (13:35)", "body": "I haven't been invited to an engagement party, but then the day's still young."}, {"response": 1001, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (14:52)", "body": "If its mine, it'll be a little while... Patience is a virtue at this point of delicate negotiations. Will let you know as soon as I know... Otherwise... neither did I..."}, {"response": 1002, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (16:27)", "body": "November 1, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Things are going great for you and a loved one so make sure you don't say something to rock the boat. Sometimes your jokes can be insensitive so make sure to think before you speak today. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Comfort is not found is Rocky Road ice cream. While you might not be feeling yourself, don't put a Band-Aid on a gushing wound. You need some quiet time to sort out your feelings so don't be hard on yourself for wanting to be alone today. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You hate to be the bearer of bad news but you have to let a friend know about a sad situation. Ask Archangel Gabriel to give you the right words. Your friend will be grateful you were the one to be there to hold their hand. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Dreaming might not be a bad idea. You'll get some clarity on which way to go in regard to a very confusing situation. Let your mind wander today. Jot down any ideas you get -- no matter how farfetched."}, {"response": 1003, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (16:28)", "body": "November 1, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) If you stand behind your beliefs, stick to your guns, you will likely be recognized today. This may be a good time to make that decision and take the new job offer. It will turn out much better then you hope! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Try not to let work and home life intersect today if at all possible. Take swift decisive action when it comes to dealing with co-workers or colleagues. A close friend is about to take a big step in their love life, give them support. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Be careful about spending too much money today, overspending will come quite easily if you do not use self control. Also be cautious of giving too much to others as well. A good day to sit down and and ponder life. Good spiritual insight can come from some solitude. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The problems with your domestic affairs are escalating and are in danger of spiraling out of control. Someone very close to you, someone you trust is concealing something important from you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Someone has started a rumor recently that you are not per- forming up to par at work. You know this is not true, but the rumor starter is credible. You must work extra hard to dispel this negative energy by working hard and beating your own drum a little. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you become more interested in the music genre that you once thought was very bad. This is a good day to broaden your horizons even further. Look into new and different hobbies and projects that you may not have tried before. You will be pleasantly surprised! LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are feeling quite a bit on anxiety about the living arrange- ments you are currently in. It is important that you cure this problem and dispel the anxiety. someone close to you has an answer to this problem. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Guard close your achievements today, especially as it pertains to your employment. Someone is going to try to steal the credit for one of your most important accomplishments. The culprit is likely to be a friend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a day where it seems nobody is on time or keeps their appointments! Don't let everyone's tardiness get you down. If you take up the slack of those who are late or fail to follow through, your superiors will notice. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A very emotional day for you. Do a self evaluation of your feelings toward your mate. If you truly love them, try show- ing it a little better then you have been lately. Your affec- tion will be returned to you in a big way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may be inclined to break a diet or give in to some sort of physical temptation today. Try your best to stick to your guns, you will find a hidden reward for doing so! Don't let life get you down, keep your eyes on the future. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today is a good day to avoid any sort of new partnerships or joint ventures. I am not saying your current ones are bad, it's just that you need to wait at least a day before final- izing anything."}, {"response": 1004, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (16:29)", "body": "Boring day compared with yesterday. Why does everyone want to talk at the same time...then, not at all?!"}, {"response": 1005, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (18:06)", "body": "dunno. no capricorns in my life that i know of. virgo is the one i'm concerned with. i hope i don't have to tell anyone any bad news, geez!"}, {"response": 1006, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (18:38)", "body": "Hmmm... One I know is NOT a Capricorn but the other... Havc not talked about that yet... Better ask. Might be important in understanding this stuff. Yup, you don't want to be the bearer of bad news unless it is stupendous news about you that must be told. Eventually that is gonna happen for me..."}, {"response": 1007, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (19:23)", "body": "*hugs*"}, {"response": 1008, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (23:55)", "body": "*Hugs* Wolfie!!! o'o is gonna get the bad news... not YOU...I should have been more specific, but you knew that, huh?! *grin* November 2, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Running away from your problems are going to get you more trouble. It's time to stop hiding and confront the issue straight on. A wise Gemini is going to get you to admit the truth -- it's not your fault. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It's time to talk to your boss about your performance. You're not feeling appreciated and you need to bring your concerns to the light. You'll find there are some misunderstandings that -- once they are cleared up -- will make your job a lot easier. Ask Archangel Michael for guidance. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra This would be a good day to get rid of things you don't use anymore. This includes clothes, furniture, jewelry and old feelings and ideas. Clean out your physical, mental, and spiritual closet today. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't tempt fate today. Bring extra change for the parking meter or you'll definitely get a ticket. Follow the rules or you may find you'll have to pay a lot extra for something you could have paid 25 cents for!"}, {"response": 1009, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (23:57)", "body": "Oh YES!!! A wise Gemini and He is a Taurus...in fact they all are in my male \"family\" Oh my....!"}, {"response": 1010, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  1, 2000 (23:59)", "body": "Hey, Wolfie! Throw your old diamonds this way and I'll throw mine to you! November 2, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Friends will not appreciate your involvement in their affairs even if it is as a matchmaker...best not to assume that role today. If you give credit where credit is due you can be sure you will be treated likewise. A new look at work hastens pro- motion time. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Okay, it was a good accomplishment but it is time to face the immediate future and come down from the heights it sent you to. Don't rest on your laurels today as they may not be enough to secure that well paying position that you almost have in your pocket. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A good diet and possibly a new wardrobe can do wonders for your self esteem and when you see yourself in a better light so will everyone else. Avoid making the mistake of thinking that lust on someones part means love, put it to the test. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Several job offers come your way today but look them over care- fully and if you already have a job be sure the new one will offer you more than you will give up in the way of job security. A get together with friends gives you a chance to air your views in a congenial way. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Be sure that you have more than one plan going today in case one falls through and you have to switch to plan b. You are talented and you should think of yourself as such and reassess your worth to the company...it is worth asking for that raise you need. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Others, lesser lights, may need to hear how you made it on your own so go ahead and share this with your class or in a lecture you may be giving. Off the record, you should avoid taking advantage of someone just because you can due to your power and position. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is not a good day to put off until tomorrow what you can, and need to, finish today. Procrastination can only make you one thing...a loser. A new job may look enticing but may be of short term duration no matter what you are told. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) In the area of personal communication you could be missing a few beats, take the time to listen and make your responses clear and concise to avoid misunderstandings and the, \"I thought you said...\". You and the spouse discover a new closeness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today is blessed with the people you love visiting and including you in their plans. Be careful at work today as there is the possibility of stepping on the bosses toes as you overreach your- self in some main areas. Evening brings a quiet peace. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This would be a good day to watch out you don't let the ego get so inflated that it gets in the way of seeing someone elses excellence or worth. Team work is more important today than the abilities of one person so get that project off the ground by being a team player. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You speak the clearest when you are able to control your anger at others, this gives you a great advantage over someone who shows loss of control in front of the boss. An arraignment with a spouse for greater freedom is not to your liking as the spouse also has more freedom. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your recent career decisions are fully backed by your family and you are happy that the decision is finally reached. You will dee a good improvement in your overall financial welfare as soon as the education part of it is finished."}, {"response": 1011, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  2, 2000 (00:00)", "body": "Do you think this one is trying to tell us something?!"}, {"response": 1012, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Nov  2, 2000 (21:33)", "body": "geez, i didn't know i was looking that bad! *grin*"}, {"response": 1013, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  2, 2000 (23:10)", "body": "aha...the other one in question is another Virgo. Interesting...! Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, November 2, 2000 Playboy: He was tested psychologically and declared to be a genius. He clipped magazine features and pasted them together in the family garage. Hugh Hefner, an Aries, thus created the beginning of the Playboy empire. When established, he paid his writers more than did other publications. He expressed surprise at the accuracy of astrology in telling about his life, inner feelings. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be trusted with secret and told, ``Keep it to yourself.'' Lunar position emphasizes leadership roles. Pisces, Virgo persons are in scenario. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on production, power, responsibility, intensified relationship. You'll be invited to travel, perhaps to distant land. Cancer native involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Long-distance dealings may require you to travel. Focus on publicity, advertising, letting others know, ``It will be my way.'' Libra plays major role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't follow others. Emphasize original thinking, daring. Creative juices stir. Romance is in the air. Children, change, variety will be featured. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Questions will be asked concerning partnership, marriage. Change of employment or work methods highlighted. Watch your step upon entering new territory. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emphasize diversity, curiosity, ability to turn events in your favor. Moon position highlights creative urge, written material. Gemini, Sagittarius in featured roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Details require your personal attention. Exact measurements are not what they should be. Taurus, Scorpio persons dominate scenario. Stick with number 4. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You missed the boat; you get proverbial second chance. Relative is sincere, but could be sincerely misinformed. Gemini involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Attention revolves around decorating, remodeling, making home beautiful. Keep resolutions concerning diet. You don't need second helpings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cycle remains high. Take initiative in making appointments with higher-ups. Reject first offer. Second is forthcoming and will be more suitable. Pisces involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Answers are found behind scenes. Someone attempts to take advantage, causing you to do double duty. Insist on answers, not evasions. Cancer, Capricorn figure prominently. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Project that started could be completed. People are drawn to you with their problems. Remember dictum: ``Physician heal thyself.'' Aries is in picture. IF NOVEMBER 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are emotional, sensitive, loyal to family, nation. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Through direct bargaining you could obtain best price for home furnishings. Sound, music play fascinating roles in you life. Before November is finished, you will be involved in major financial transaction."}, {"response": 1014, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  2, 2000 (23:12)", "body": "November 3, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Maintaining a low profile today would be best for you as people persist in not seeming to understand what you are communicating to them. Beware of making broad statements of maybe or if when it has to do with doing something for someone else as they will take it as a hard and fast promise. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You have several things around home that you have left undone for a good while and this is as good a day as any to catch them up. Your spouse will be thrilled and you will see a lot of the 'nagging' stop. Plan some fun activity for the weekend. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A good deal comes along and you are quick to grab it which is a lucky break for you and your finances. Clear away some old work on your desk and you will find yourself free for the weekend so you and the family can enjoy a little fun or take a short pleasure trip. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is not good for a face to face confrontation with a spouse or even a heart to heart talk, just bide your time until the storm has passed and then have your talk. Fin- ances could be your major bone of contention and working out a budget that both can live with could be the solution. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today is a day for decision making on what you plan to do with the rest of your life and you find yourself making some serious commitments either personal or careerwise. Don't drag your heels today when given a choice, as he who hesitates is lost. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Argumentive relatives or friends could be your cross for today so instead of hanging around soaking up all the negative vibes go out and have some fun, even if it is only to the local shopping mall. By evening they should have calmed down and peace will reign. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Contracts and agreements of all kinds are not favored today so if you need to sign something it is best to put it off until Monday and take the weekend to think it over. You may have a few weak moments today and there are always someone ready to take that advantage in the business world...even in the personal areas too. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today secrecy could prevent you from finding a solution to your pressing problem, confide in a friend and you could be pleasantly surprised at the answer you are given. keep your eyes open for a financial opportunity this weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Knowing how to handle financial problems within your family unit will be in your favor today as you nip a financial argument in the bud. Get together with the ones who count and plan some fun activities for the weekend as you leave job problems where they belong...behind you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you let them, small problems and minor upsets could get your weekend off to a bad start and ruin all your plans for relaxing. Show the family how much you really care by taking them on a short trip to one of the major attractions in your area. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Disagreeing with your spouse over small matters will not be such an issue today as long as the major issue is agreed upon...that's just working out the details and should be looked on as sharing opinions, not arguing. Get something going for the weekend. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your search for harmony today may lead you to the conclusion that you would benefit from a change of locale and career. Be very careful that you have something to fall back on be- fore you do anything drastic. Talk your feelings over with a good friend and get some valuable input."}, {"response": 1015, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  2, 2000 (23:17)", "body": "November 3, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Today is a calm enough day to brush up on current events or a subject you'd like to learn more about. This information will come in handy later tonight at a social event. Close your door and get reading! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius As much as you hate to admit it, you were wrong about a coworker. They gave you plenty of reason to think they couldn't do their job but boy were you wrong. Be gracious -- show your gratitude for them bailing you out of a sticky situation. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra It's been a long week but at least you only have one more day to get through. Bite your tongue -- you'll be out of work for the weekend very soon. Ask a Taurus to help you by delegating the work you dread the most -- it will make the day go faster. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're going to find a diamond in the rough. While others will not see this person's potential, stick to your guns and insist they be heard. Archangel Michael will help you fight the battle of doubt -- and you'll win!"}, {"response": 1016, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Nov  3, 2000 (08:04)", "body": "Mine is past tense, well, it's roughly in the ballpark. (sag)"}, {"response": 1017, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov  3, 2000 (15:37)", "body": "Mine is nebulous. Ball park? I'm still looking for one, and think I need a swift kick aft to jar me back to reality. Please, when you call Ratthing, call the precious Cancerian to check for me if all is ok. *sigh* He is still the best thing that ever happened on the earth (Geo, of course) as I know it... Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, November 3, 2000 Joseph Lieberman: This Democrat from Connecticut has been in the Senate for a number of years. He is an Orthodox Jew, the first Jewish person to be on a national election ticket. He has been chosen to run as vice president with Al Gore, who is striving to become president. Lieberman is a Pisces; Gore is an Aries. Lieberman previously attacked President Clinton for his scandalous behavior with Monica Lewinsky. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Desire fulfilled, especially in connection with business, career. Focus on pressure, promotion, production, distribution. Capricorn plays role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look beyond the immediate. Complete assignment. Relationship could be for real. Obtain hint from Aries message. Separation from loved one is only temporary. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Take cold plunge into future. Emphasize original thinking, fresh start in different direction. Wear bright colors; exude confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Attention revolves around political activities, sale or purchase of property, marital status. Individual who twisted truth will offer apology. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on competition, legal questions, marriage. Numerical cycle highlights social activity, ability to bring together persons of opposing views. Humor wins. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check measurements. Be sure mechanical devices work as they should. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play instrumental roles. Revise, review, rebuild. You could win contest. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Spotlight on variety of sensations, written material, short trip involving relative. Flirtation starts as fun but could become very serious. Gemini represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on domestic issues, possible change of residence, marital status. You'll be super-sensitive concerning sound. Music involved: Dance to your own tune. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Steer clear of traffic jams. Avoid trying to do too much simultaneously. Deception present. Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces is in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money involved. Get fair share by playing cards face up. Others will know you mean business. Cancer, another Capricorn figure prominently. Number 8. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cycle high. You will be at right place at crucial moment. Make contacts. Arrange to consult with higher-ups. Wear shades of blue. Emphasize original thinking. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Refuse to be held back by unsubstantiated reports. Stress independence. Make fresh start. Deal gingerly with Leo. Much will occur backstage. IF NOVEMBER 3 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are fascinated by politics, have unusual sense of humor, possess intellectual curiosity. You are drawn to the arts, have artistic talent. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During November, a burden belonging to another will be lifted. This leaves you more time for travel, creative endeavors, romance."}, {"response": 1018, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Nov  3, 2000 (18:59)", "body": "hard to wear bright colors in a battle dress uniform *grin*"}, {"response": 1019, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov  3, 2000 (20:18)", "body": "*laugh* Not unless you are battling peacocks for the day."}, {"response": 1020, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Nov  4, 2000 (17:42)", "body": "November 4, 2000 Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, November 4, 2000 Drama Critic: His reviews of plays were not sugar-coated. He was praised by many for his frankness, condemned by others, including actors, producers. He is a Gemini, his detractors dubbed him ``The Butcher of Broadway.'' He is Frank Rich, one of the most talked-about Broadway critics. Rich is the author of books, has written articles on culture and politics. ARIES (March 21-April 19): People sense that you have a good heart. Look beyond the immediate. Utilize powers of persuasion. Libra and another Aries play outstanding roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take cold plunge into future. Emphasize your own style. Don't follow others. Leo, Aquarius persons figure in exciting scenario. Refuse to be taken for granted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasis on building material, marital status, decision relating to direction, motivation. If receptive, you will obtain truth. Cancer native in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Diversify, highlight versatility, intellectual curiosity. Don't be satisfied that something happened -- ask why. Sagittarian could become valuable ally. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Unorthodox procedure leads to partnership. Focus also on legal affairs, marital status. Check details, including measurements, machines that operate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work methods emphasized. Relationship with co-worker could dominate. Answers found via written word. Read and teach. Members of opposite sex find you especially attractive. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on music, voice. People express desire to listen to you. Domestic tranquillity will be restored. Taurus plays fascinating role. Stick with number 6. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid self-deception. Individual you once loved wants to be back again. Protect self. Emotional pressure grows. Time on your side. Refuse to be rushed into decision. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Business trip could entail journey during height of traffic. Be especially careful to avoid crowds, traffic jams. Cancer, Capricorn persons dominate scenario. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look before you leap. Know when to say, ``I've had enough.'' Love relationship could get too hot. Aries, Libra individuals play sensational roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Missed opportunity will once again be available. Don't burn bridges. There are conferences regarding calling you back. Leo plays key role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hold back on final decision regarding where to live and with whom. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, marriage. Excellent dinner prepared by Cancer native. IF NOVEMBER 4 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Many regard you as stubborn, passionate. In truth you are creative, dynamic, get yourself in and out of tight spots. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Social activities accelerate prior to end of month. You attend marriage ceremony during December."}, {"response": 1021, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov  5, 2000 (14:36)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, November 5, 2000 Martin Lawrence: He is an Aries actor who has received excellent notices from critics and fans alike. He displays Aries drive, energy and ambition. He is considered an up-and-coming actor. He plays a number of roles and cannot be overlooked as a future major star. His talent is undeniable. He himself understands that the road to the top in his competitive field is filled with detour signs. Martin Lawrence insists he will not be ``detoured'' in his career. ARIES (March 21-April 19): What had been a puzzle will be solved. Opportunity exists to gain international attention. Libra and another Aries play outstanding roles. New start. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Many of your desires could be fulfilled. Focus on emotional stability, sale or purchase of property. Cancer native plays role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Highlight versatility. Display your marvelous sense of humor. Expand horizons, emotional and otherwise. Accept social invitation -- you'll make vulnerable contacts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Overcome red tape, self-doubt. Rewrite, rebuild. Scorpio is very much in picture. Love relationship is hot and heavy. In speculation, stick with number 4. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on gain via written word. Be ready for change of plans, itinerary. Gemini, Virgo persons figure in scenario. Flirtation will be getting serious. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around where you live and with whom. Domestic adjustment necessary -- involves Taurus and Libra. Diplomacy is your ally. Don't force. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Protect self in emotional clinches. See people, places in realistic light. Avoid self-deception. Pisces, Virgo persons play dramatic roles. Nefarious scheme in air. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You asked for more responsibility and reward -- now you get both. Make this your power-play day. Cancer, Capricorn individuals will figure prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look beyond the immediate. Finish project. Fiery, temperamental Aries plays disturbing role. Discard previous notions. Look to future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let others follow you. Take initiative; highlight independence, original thinking. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. Leo figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on proposals that include career, marriage. Check list of priorities. Be positive concerning direction. Cancer, Capricorn persons play exciting roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid scattering forces. Be versatile without becoming confused. Element of luck rides with you. Gemini, Sagittarius persons will be at your side. IF NOVEMBER 5 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You possess unique talent as writer, psychologist. Your intellectual curiosity is admirable. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play leading roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. Emphasis on winning friends and enjoying romance. Spotlight on marital status, travel. December will be social. You'll receive presents galore."}, {"response": 1022, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov  5, 2000 (23:16)", "body": "November 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your will is strong today and you manage to force yourself to complete a major task that will get you closer to your goals; the trailblazer sometimes has to be the finisher too. Your perfect mate, Sagittarius will show up today and you almost let a sharp tongue drive him or her away. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Hurting someones ego in an argument is not conducive to a genial romantic relationship so stop just short of doing so if you want to keep your happy home happy. Knowing when to stop is the best lesson you will ever learn in this lifetime and this can pertain to everything from arguments to excesses. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Mr or Ms wishy washy could be your nickname today as you can't seem to keep your mind made up about anything at all! Make a decision and stick to it to break the uncer- tain train of habit you are falling into. A friend turns to you for help and you are quick to give it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is a great day for starting a self improvement plan. Schedule a daily exercise routine and check out your diet options. Self improvement in job skills are also favored, sign up for a course at your local vo-tech or college. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be receiving some criticism today and you are big enough to roll with the punches and learn the valuable lessons that the cause of the criticism are teaching you. Put the ego aside and watch how quickly others come to your defense! VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) If you are truly looking for the truth and many of the answers then you will have to dig way below the surface... be sure that you really want to know before you get out your shovel, some things are best left to die a natural death of forgetfulness. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your intuition may cause you to challenge the truthfulness of someone who swears undying love for you; you find that you were right to do so as the truth is ugly but it is necessary...better now than after the ceremony. Friends cheer you up in the evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) An Aries could play an overall invigorating role in your life today and a Virgo can help get your affairs organ- ized and the enterprise up and running. With these two on your side you find it hard to lose. A love makes set- tling down noises and you like the idea. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A day of exciting things happening to you and around you as you are the hub for the holiday spirits and today the plans are flying so fast you can hardly keep track... don't worry about them they will be changed often in the next few days! CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Day to day Capricorn should wake up and get reacquainted with the things going on in his or her life. Paying more attention to the details of romance is just as important as being in love. Being in love can often fade down to a poor imitation of itself when love suffers from neglect. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Checking up on the old folks or those under medical care will be your main interest today and doing so makes you feel good. Someone who looks up to you will be watching and weighing every word today so be careful what you say around that impressionable teen. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) If you expect to get anything out of life you must first learn to give something to it. Nothing ventured nothing gained as the saying goes, and you find that to be true today when you find a new togetherness with a loved one that you thought would never be."}, {"response": 1023, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov  5, 2000 (23:17)", "body": "November 6, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Stress is getting the best of you and you're feeling drained. Get out of the office for a little while to clear your head. You'll find you'll be more productive if you take a few minutes out for yourself. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're agonizing over a situation that might not be in your best interest. Ask the angels for guidance for what to do. Look for communication from them -- they will provide it to you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Take a deep breathe and dive into the huge project. Even though you weren't expecting this, it's now your responsibility. While you may feel a bit overwhelmed, keep working on small pieces and the whole will come together. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're feeling emotional today because of a misunderstanding on the job. Don't take it out on someone else. It's okay to speak your feelings about it but don't get yourself into an argument."}, {"response": 1024, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov  5, 2000 (23:32)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, November 6, 2000 Nomar Garciaparra: This Leo, after only three full seasons with the Boston Red Sox, is considered an outstanding shortstop and has been compared to such greats as Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio. He creates excitement with his display of skills. His mother named him ``Nomar'' because the name is ``Ramon'' spelled backward. No matter what his name is, Boston fans are delighted that he is playing on their team. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You get your wish. Focus on proposals that include partnership, marriage. Cancer native will invite you to seafood dinner. Accept. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Accelerated social activity: Popularity zooms. You have earned joy of new wardrobe. Sagittarian helps selection. Have luck with number 3. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't listen to persons who live only in past. Break free from restrictions. Deal gingerly with Scorpio. What had been rejected is now enthusiastically accepted. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Excellent for reading, writing, learning through process of teaching. What begins as mild flirtation could get too hot. Virgo involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dig deep for information relating to accounting procedures. Focus on home environment, chance to increase income potential. Music will play; Dance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lay low; play waiting game. Fast-talking salesperson may be attempting to sell you bill of goods. Maintain aura of mystery. Don't confide, confess, tell all. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you wait, you win. Obtain hint from Virgo message. Restraint necessary. Hold back on victory pledges. Individual from your past makes surprise appearances. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Strive for universal appeal. Toss aside preconceived notions. For you nothing will prove impossible. Aries, Libra persons are eager to win your favor. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emphasize independence, confidence. Don't follow others. Wear bright colors that include yellow and gold. Find more effective ways of distribution. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Family relationships dominate. Don't risk personal security by making unreasonable demands. Short trip necessary. Cancer, another Capricorn play mysterious roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take cold plunge into future. Important social event on calendar. Money recently spent will result in delightful product. Gemini featured. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could be at tail end of ``cyclone.'' Prepare accordingly. Be positive concerning structure. You will be at right place at special moment. Taurus involved. IF NOVEMBER 6 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have unusual voice, sense of drama. You appreciate luxury and the arts. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play outstanding roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. During December, you'll deal with bureaucrats and overcome red tape. Before this year is finished, you will hear these words, ``I love you.'' Your most memorable, profitable month of 2001 will be June."}, {"response": 1025, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Nov  6, 2000 (08:54)", "body": "I'm working on a more effective way of distributing Solaris operating systems today, called JumpStart. No bright colors though, I'm wearing the usual green Columbia shirt, blue jeans and And 1 Shoes (very, very comfortable basketball warm up shoes, they're black). I'm not much in to bright colors."}, {"response": 1026, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov  6, 2000 (15:08)", "body": "In Texas, I would not be either. Here, if you wear jeans and t-shirt (my usual attire)you are formally dressed. Actually, only Aloha attire (by which we tell the tourists from the locals)is about the only stuff here to wear. The rest of us mostly match the background. My bright colors today are faded blue jeans and white t-shirt."}, {"response": 1027, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Nov  7, 2000 (08:38)", "body": "Now, if I was in Hawaii, I'd wear bright colors. I was almost tempted to order a Hawaiian shirt out of catalog not too long ago."}, {"response": 1028, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov  7, 2000 (15:57)", "body": "Some are very handsome, indeed. And some are absolutely ghastly. Like everything else. Men here even wear flowers in their hair... NO ONE make fun of them!!! I think you would look most handsome in an Aloha shirt...but then, I am a bit prejudiced. Um...you would not be the only Austenite with one, btw..."}, {"response": 1029, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  8, 2000 (00:28)", "body": "Novermber 8, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Have you been taking care of yourself? Probably not. No wonder why you're feeling so run down! You can't be all things to everyone. Today would be a good day to have discernment on projects or plans that are offered to you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It may seem like the world has come crashing down on you. This is only temporary. Tears are healthy so don't hold them back. A Capricorn has some soothing words for you so listen. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Great job impressing the boss today. Just don't get comfortable now. You've got some loose ends to tie up so make sure to do that. If you don't, it will come back to haunt you later. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Stop procrastinating. You have to get this situation under control. No one likes confrontation but it's time to put the problem on the table. A few misunderstanding has caused this to happen. Once you straighten it out, you'll feel a lot better."}, {"response": 1030, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Nov  8, 2000 (08:27)", "body": "Nope, a lot of guys wear Hawaiin shirts in Austin, especially around South Austin \"bubbaland\"."}, {"response": 1031, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  8, 2000 (14:30)", "body": "Oh my...exotic sportswear in Texas? Somehow I had the idea y'all dressed in Justin boots, Stetson hats and shirt whose buttons were really plear-covered snaps. Where did I go wrong?! Amyone I know, in Bubbaland? November 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) When introduced to a mysterious stranger today you are im- mediately interested...Don't let the hard to get act lead you astray, if the person is too hard to get they may not be worth having. Being a matchmaker today is not the recom- mended role for you as your friend won't like it. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Lucky money is in the stars for some of you today, maybe a lotto winning or a game of chance. Others will find them- selves getting a substantial raise that will keep on help- ing out. A long distance call this evening brings you some- good news. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you will see your financial situation take an upward trend as you move forward toward your goals. Returning some- thing you borrowed will be insurance that you can borrow again when and if the need arises. Stick to an earlier decision for best results in your love life. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Find an outlet today for your creative urges even if you have no hobbies right now this would be a good time to start one. Your new home may take some getting used to but you will soon have everything arranged the way you want it and everyone, including you, can relax. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a good day for business networking as a friend sets you up with a hot prospect for investing in your business. Play this right and you will never have to worry about finances again. This is not a good time for falling in love, take care of business today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you bring victory out of defeat as you turn a near catastrophe into a resounding win! Your finances take a skyward dive and you have never felt more elated. Evening could bring on a marital dispute; listen well, you could be in the wrong. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Planning large expenditures today is not conducive to marital bliss as the other half is adamant on saving money for the future; try to reach a compromise and make things fair for both parties. A friend gives you a lot of moral support but you have to find your own solutions. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You are smart and quick at what you do. This kind of energy is put to good use today as you bring some new accounts into the fold. A chance at a more lucrative position could be yours today. Family get togethers in the evening turns out to be very pleasant for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Relocating to a new city or a new job could take a lot of your time today as you finalize all your plans to get the show on the road. Call ahead to make sure your living quarters are ready for you, so you will not have to spend extra money in a motel while you get everything taken care of. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You like things to remain as they are but you must learn to roll with the flow when changes come along, learn to adapt and you will always be one step ahead of the competition. If you have an on going argument with a spouse you will find the solution to this problem before evening. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Going on a temporary ego trip could cause you a lot of trouble with loved ones or with friends, try not to practice one up- man-ship and you will fare better. Be a team player and col- laborate on a project at work, giving credit where credit is due. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The suggestions you make to day are heeded much better than you will ever know as the person you are helping looks up to you for guidance. Try to stay as far away from the boss today as you can as he/she may not be in the greatest of moods and could take it out on the closest person around."}, {"response": 1032, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov  8, 2000 (14:33)", "body": "**Happy Birthday to one of God's sweetest and cutest little girls.** Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, November 8, 2000 Angelina Jolie: She is a bright young actress, the daughter of actor Jon Voight. She won the hearts of many at a recent awards dinner. Addressing her remarks to Voight, she said, ``You are a great actor but a better father.'' She is a Gemini with her Moon in Aries. She is highly intelligent, charming, talented. She will be working hard in 2001, climbing the ladder to fame and fortune. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Member of your family gets credit actually due you. Feeling of restrictions is temporary. Sweep aside red tape and preconceived notions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Secret meeting produces beneficial results. Express greater freedom of thought, action. Flirtation more serious than originally anticipated. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attention revolves around home, love relationship. Beautify surroundings, including residence. Scenario highlights music, flowers, romance. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Avoid moodiness; accent meditation. Define terms. Outline boundaries; avoid self-deception. Pisces, Virgo individuals play leading roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on promotion, responsibility, new ways of distribution. Personal relationship heats up -- could get too hot. Capricorn plays role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Finish what you start. Look to future rather than brooding about past. By knocking on doors of fame and fortune, they could open. Give it try. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Toss aside what had been and look to future with optimism. Don't follow others -- let them follow you. Wear bright colors, including yellow and gold. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on partnership, marital status, willingness to take steps into the unknown. Cancer native stands beside you, is loyal. Home environment improves. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Accent diversity. Give full play to intellectual curiosity. Favorable lunar aspect emphasizes settlement of property dispute. You're going to win. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on sale or purchase of home. Check details. Get promises in writing. Taurus plays memorable role. Review work; check measurements. Number 4. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You live up to expectations. Your reputation is grand -- you've earned it. Written word important: Get ideas on paper. Virgo will play outstanding role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What was lost will be recovered. Financial aid appears as if a lightning bolt out of the blue. Take initiative in making appointments. Taurus, Libra persons in picture. IF NOVEMBER 8 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are intense, passionate. When things are too easy you get bored and walk away. You inspire people to do their best, to reach new heights. Cancer, Capricorn persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. During December, you could change residence, marital status. April will be your most profitable, romantic month in 2001."}, {"response": 1033, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Nov  8, 2000 (20:23)", "body": "whatever (horroscope) happy birthday to that little girl whose name i'll not say!!"}, {"response": 1034, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (05:43)", "body": "November 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) In your search for true and lasting happiness you will always fall short of the goal if you do not stop and remember that true happiness comes from giving what you have inside to others not just taking from them. You will find the rewards of such action more than you expected. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) The projects you start for personal gain today should be some- thing that you truly enjoy doing as this will be likely to become a thriving home based business and you will be dealing with it for many years to come. A spiritual test is yours today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Treating yourself to a small luxury today will make your off duty times more comfortable and you deserve that little extra. A love match for you may not be working out and you may be re- luctant to say so and hurt that persons feelings...chances are he/she feels the same as you! CANCER (June 22-July 22) Getting various things organized today will be your prime objective and take up most of you daytime hours. Evening may find your romantic affairs improving as someone who has secretly admired you for a long time confesses today and you find yourself very pleased about it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Sleight of hand, bait and switch, and overall underhanded dealings is something you may have to cope with in your world today as your business may hit a snag due to such tactics on either your part or someone else's. You may find similar things happening in your love life also. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Having run into some snags in your personal life is leaving you at loose ends as you search for answers and solutions. Keeping a clear head and applying logic will go far toward helping you get the answers. Don't allow yourself to be caught up in the emotional turmoil of anger and frustration. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Falling into a deadly dull routine where your lover is con- cerned is an almost sure thing that you will blow the match and wind up alone. Find some things that interest both of you and plan accordingly. Put a little excitement back into the relationship. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Let your hair down and kick up your heels as you have been lonely just about long enough. Put some vim and vigor into your attitude and actions and you will see your popularity grow in leaps and bounds. Good news tonight concerning legal matters that you may have pending. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You have an outstanding capacity for love and understanding which everyone admires and this makes people from all walks of life and all signs ready to trust you with their deepest secrets. You are the type that is not about to divulge the secrets no matter how much pressure someone places you under. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are likely to experience a career change today that lets you explore your skills in more depth and breadth than you have been allowed to do in the past. This will be a position where you will be able to put your sixth sense and creativity to work for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You can give the impression of being cold and indifferent at times to loved ones when you are simply mulling over a prob- lem or daydreaming. Try not to ignore the important people in your life today as they need to feel closer to you for their own peace of mind. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) An afternoon chance meeting has the possibility of becoming an indiscretion as you and this person talk over old times and walk down memory lane, be sure to cut this short before it can lead to something seriously offensive to your present love."}, {"response": 1035, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (05:45)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, November 9, 2000 Dick Cheney: He is running for vice president on the Republican presidential ticket. Coincidentally, he was chief of the Defense Department under President George Bush, whose son George W. Bush is seeking the presidency as Cheney's running mate. He is an oil millionaire, has a pleasing personality, predicts he and Bush will win the election. Cheney is an Aquarian. His ideas and concepts are often considered ``Uranian.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Lunar cycle high. Be ready for sudden changes, adventure. You will be at right place at crucial moment almost effortlessly. Read and write. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don't fear the unknown. You have more strength, vitality than might be imagined. Family members support you, will prove loyal. Music plays role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many of your hopes, desires can be fulfilled -- if you avoid self-deception. Steer clear of one who attempts to sell you a bill of goods. Pisces represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on pressure, added responsibility, intense relationship. Moon position emphasizes promotion, production, distribution. Accept leadership role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be willing to revise, review, tear down in order to rebuild. Focus on inspiration, spirituality, journey. Romance is more serious than anticipated. Aries featured. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Despite objections from envious people, make fresh start in new direction. Don't follow others. Emphasize original thinking, daring. You could be madly in love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Go slow; lay low. Give special attention to legal documents. Relationship that went asunder will eventually be renewed. Aries and another Libra figure prominently. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Light touch helps gain objective. Laugh at your own foibles. Help others to see the error of their ways. Long journey could be featured. Sagittarius involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Fight way through red tape. Get rid of preconceived notions. Jealous individual sings songs of blues. Go your way. What you feared turns out to be paper tiger. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Family member makes dramatic announcement. Likely to involve travel, writing. Another family member announces broken engagement. Sagittarius involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick close to home. Pursue hobby that includes music. Accent on domestic adjustment, marital status. Funding will be made available. Good news. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Check priority list. Do what must be done. See people, places as they actually exist. Avoid self-deception. Virgo and another Pisces play outstanding roles. IF NOVEMBER 9 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You could be world traveler, are a natural humanitarian. You are a peacemaker but will fight when cause is right. Aries, Libra persons play fascinating roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. Before November is finished you'll make serious domestic adjustment that could include change of residence, marital status. March memorable in 2001."}, {"response": 1036, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (05:46)", "body": "November 9, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A Scorpio wants to pick your brain on a situation. Don't worry -- you're an expert. Your opinion will be respected and valued so don't be afraid to present all the facts. Your confidence will get a nice boost. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius There is always light at the end of the tunnel. However, you haven't been trying to get to the end of it. Stop standing still and get moving. It's the only way you're going to finally see the light and heal. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Laughter is the best medicine and you turn into the jokester of the office today. There have been tense situations lately and you can take some of the pressure off your coworkers. Make sure to be kind to those around you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You have a way with words so contribute at that all important meeting. You have important things to say! Don't doubt that you're an expert at this - people do respect your opinion. Ask a Leo to work with you on a side project."}, {"response": 1037, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (12:11)", "body": "Right on!"}, {"response": 1038, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (23:38)", "body": "November 10, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your good friend who just happens to be your boss gives you an assignment that makes your career take a giant leap forward. The request made by a relative today may seem inconsequential but be sure you give it top priority for your peace of mind. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your total commitment and involvement in your current job may look great to your employer but a spouse thinks it is time for an attitude and priority adjustment on your side. It would be best to listen and try to adjust yourself to include the family. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your wise investments pay off today as you see a steady increase in your income and position. A friendship blossoms into a last- ing romance with a lifetime commitment lurking in the background. A friend will contact you before nighttime with good news about a move. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Follow your basic instincts today in career and/or matters of the romantic variety. A family reunion has you all excited today as you see those family members you have lost touch with over the years. Your esp is strong today so use it well. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your level of creativity on an important project is high today and you find that you have created your way into an all new position with higher pay. Stay open minded today on certain subjects and you will begin to see the real truth of the matter. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Problems are meant to be solved and as such act as gateways to better things in life, as you spend time on this one your per- ception opens up to all new possibilities and then the sky is the limit. Family members support all your decisions today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Hiring a tutor today may be just the thing for that scholar in the family, or even yourself, to help get past some partic- ularly obscure facets of the course you are studying. If this person is of the opposite sex, there may even be an instant attraction. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A love affair may be proving to be disappointing to you at this time and it may be the right time to bow out of the relationship. There is no need to remain in an affair where no one is happy. Life is meant to be lived in joy and love and both of you have a right to keep on searching. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your will is made of iron and you are more able to control your- self than most other signs but today you could let go and fall off the deep end if you do not grab the reins of your temper and keep it under your command. A bad flare up at this time could end a marriage. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A business luncheon pays off handsomely for you as you are able to strike a deal that you have been trying for, for some time. Others may find they are homeward bound for the holidays as plans are being finalized today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are a self motivator and today you do yourself proud as you apply this gift toward cleaning up loose ends around the home, finishing projects started long ago, and increasing productivity on the job. Your energy also energizes those around you to greater action. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) An old debt that is owed to you should be addressed today as you will never receive what is due unless you ask for it; more than once if that becomes necessary. You must show this person that you are serious and rather than lose a friend you will get that which is owed."}, {"response": 1039, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov  9, 2000 (23:40)", "body": "Oh man, there are two.... November 10, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Thank goodness the weekend is here! You've worked very hard all week and it's time to unwind. However, make sure you tidy up everything you need to do before you leave the office or you'll have extra work on Monday. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You're going to find out something that has been hidden for a long time. While this may shake you up a bit, you'll see it was actually better this came out. You can now move on and change your tactics. Thank a Libra for their candor. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You have the opportunity to help a complete stranger today. You'll have to make a choice, though, should you be a few minutes late to help them out? Listen to what your heart tells you. You know your meeting will wait for you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You have to take a day trip that isn't planned but it's necessary. Make sure to have enough gas and supplies to make it a more pleasant ride. Ask a Gemini to accompany you - the time will go by faster."}, {"response": 1040, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 10, 2000 (14:29)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, November 10, 2000 Morgan Fairchild: Dallas-born Aquarian Morgan Fairchild is an actress with looks and intelligence. Her horoscope indicates that she has a sense of humor, is personable, has ability to make audiences like her. She is not new to acting but is new to many fans who are having the pleasure of seeing and hearing her for the first time. Great step upward for Morgan Fairchild in 2001. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Money worries could be over. You locate something of value. Income potential is heightened. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio individuals will play significant roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lunar cycle high. You will be at right place at crucial moment almost effortlessly. Make appointments with superiors. Accent personality, color coordination. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Secret meeting held. You will benefit as result. Wear shades of blue. Tell and write your story. Focus on power, promotion, distribution. Relationship intensifies. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Check sources in distant cities, foreign lands. Someone wants to tell you something. Open lines of communication. Aries involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Accent original thinking. Be willing to take chance on romance. Make fresh start in new direction. Do not follow others. Highlight independence, pioneering spirit. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on marital status, partnership, cooperative efforts. Take steps toward goal. Meditation will prove of immense aid. Cancer, Capricorn persons play outstanding roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify. Highlight versatility without scattering forces. Wear part of new wardrobe. You'll become accustomed to flattery. Gemini, Sagittarius are in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lay low. Play waiting game. Check legal aspects of enterprise. Questions concerning marital status will arise. Taurus and another Scorpio figure in scenario. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be ready for variety of experiences, sensations. Spotlight on reading, writing, learning through process of teaching. Keep one step ahead of class. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on protection on home, property, loved ones. Be diplomatic, listen to the music and dance to your own tune. Taurus, Libra individuals play fascinating roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look behind scenes. Someone is following you but means no harm. Avoid fooling yourself. See people, relationships as they actually exist. Pisces represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are out of character in many ways. Emphasize forcefulness, confidence, refusal to play second fiddle. Capricorn, Cancer persons will help at last minute. IF NOVEMBER 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are dynamic, inquisitive, attractive, sensual, always willing to take chance on romance. You are an original thinker, daring, inventive. Leo, Aquarius persons play important roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Current cycle emphasizes creative endeavors, travel involving relatives. Marital status also highlighted. December features money, love."}, {"response": 1041, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 10, 2000 (21:05)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, November 11, 2000 Charles Grodin: He is a Taurus who has been a talk show host, an actor and a news commentator. He will be a feature of ``60 Minutes II.'' Charles Grodin is known for his dry sense of humor. People who hear him for the first time invariably come back to hear more. In the year 2001, Grodin will embark on a different kind of program that blends news and entertainment. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Full Moon in your Money House indicates financial transaction will be completed. What appeared to be a loss will boomerang in your favor. Pisces involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lunar cycle high. Make contacts, appointments. Emphasize personality. You will exude sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. Capricorn in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Secret plans revealed. You play instrumental role. Focus on mystery, intrigue, sensuality. Aries, Libra persons play exciting roles. Finish what you start. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shake off emotional lethargy. Toss aside preconceived notions. Those you followed in past will follow you. Leo, Aquarius persons figure prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Green light flashes for progress in building, promotion. People who wait for you to fall down will be sorely disappointed. Accent on partnership, marriage. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Long-distance call will verify views. Financial transaction can be completed. Your point is well proven. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play entertaining roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Intricate set of details represents challenge to your ingenuity. Tear down in order to rebuild. Check measurements, solidity of material. Scorpio represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be talk of the town. You are in the news. Focus on reading and writing, telling a fantastic story. Virgo figures prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lunar position favors different kind of employment. Focus on creativity, style, romance. Spotlight on where you live, marital status. Libra represented. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone attempts to pull wool over your eyes. Pretend to be asleep. In actuality you are alert, sensitive to attempted deception. Pisces, Virgo play dramatic roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on land, real estate, ability to judge value of enterprise. You will hear these words: ``I truly like you.'' Capricorn, Cancer natives part of dramatic scenario. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Finish what you start. Look beyond the immediate. Leo teaches you lesson in drama. People talk about you in distant land. Aries, Libra persons play instrumental roles. IF NOVEMBER 11 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are intuitive, unorthodox. You can be knocked down but never for final count. You are fascinated by mantic arts, sciences, including astrology. Leo, Aquarius persons play important roles in your life -- could have these letters, initiative in names: B, K, T. Before November is finished, changes will occur in connection with where you live, marital status."}, {"response": 1042, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 10, 2000 (21:06)", "body": "Wrong signs connected to me this time. Myst be for you, Wolfie!"}, {"response": 1043, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (00:15)", "body": "---------- Researchers Find New Way to Chill Out ----------- GERMANY - The term \"chill out\" can soon become a scientific term. Researchers have found that sitting naked in a freezer can be a cure for stress. Tests in Germany showed that spending three minutes in a freezing room makes stress levels plummet. Scientists reportedly stated that the sub-zero temperatures increase the brain's serotin levels, making their freezing volunteers feel much calmer. [And all this time I thought it was called hypothermia.]"}, {"response": 1044, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (10:28)", "body": "(um, nope) yeah, but \"chill out\" sounds better then \"hypothermia, dude!\""}, {"response": 1045, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Nov 12, 2000 (12:27)", "body": "Got THAT right!!! Weekends are horoscope-poor. Today I should get stuff for tomorrow. Till then we will be flying blind..."}, {"response": 1046, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 13, 2000 (00:22)", "body": "November 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your will is strong today and you manage to force yourself to complete a major task that you to get closer to your goals; the trailblazer sometimes has to be the finisher too. Your per- fect mate, Sagittarius will show up today and you almost let a sharp tongue drive him or her away. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Hurting someones ego in an argument is not conducive to a genial romantic relationship so stop just short of doing so if you want to keep your happy home happy. Knowing when to stop is the best lesson you will ever learn in this lifetime and this can pertain to everything from arguments to excesses. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Mr or Ms wishy washy could be your nickname today as you can't seem to keep your mind made up about anything at all! Make a decision and stick to it to break the uncertain train of habit you are falling into. A friend turns to you for help and you are quick to give it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is a great day for starting a self improvement plan. Schedule a daily exercise routine and check out your diet options. Self improvement in job skills are also favored, sign up for a course at your local vo-tech or college. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be receiving some criticism today and you are big enough to roll with the punches and learn the valuable lessons that the cause of the criticism are teaching you. Put the ego aside and watch how quickly others come to your defense! VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) If you are truly looking for the truth and many of the answers then you will have to dig way below the surface... be sure that you really want to know before you get out your shovel, some things are best left to die a natural death of forgetfulness. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your intuition may cause you to challenge the truthfulness of someone who swears undying love for you; you find that you were right to do so as the truth is ugly but it is necessary...better now than after the ceremony. Friends cheer you up in the evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) An Aries could play an overall invigorating role in your life today and a Virgo can help get your affairs organized and the enterprise up and running. With these two on your side you find it hard to lose. A love makes settling down noises and you like the idea. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A day of exciting things happening to you and around you as you are the hub for the holiday spirits and today the plans are flying so fast you can hardly keep track...don't worry about them they will be changed often in the next few days! CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Day to day Capricorn should wake up and get reacquainted with the things going on in his or her life. Paying more attention to the details of romance is just as important as being in love. Being in love can often fade down to a poor imitation of itself when love suffers from neglect. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Checking up on the old folks or those under medical care will be your main interest today and doing so makes you feel good. Someone who looks up to you will be watching and weighing every word today so be careful what you say around that impressionable teen. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) If you expect to get anything out of life you must first learn to give something to it. Nothing ventured nothing gained as the saying goes, and you find that to be true today when you find a new togetherness with a loved one that you thought would never be."}, {"response": 1047, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 13, 2000 (00:23)", "body": "November 13, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn What you thought was true will reveal itself differently. You'll feel misled but don't worry -- you'll have the last laugh. Don't say or do anything you'll regret because, as time passes, you'll have the upper hand. Have you asked that Libra for their opinion? They have good advice. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius If it's too good to be true, it usually is. Make sure to do some research before you sign on for a new project. You'll find there are some fine details that you're not being told about so be careful what you do. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You seem out of sorts today and it is affecting your work. Something personal is bothering you and you can't hide it. Your coworkers are concerned about you so don't be alarmed if they ask if they can help. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're feeling extra emotional today but don't take it out on anyone else. You'll find that it is only temporary, even though you heart feels like it's taken a major wound. This too shall pass -- just give yourself time to heal."}, {"response": 1048, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 13, 2000 (14:48)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, November 12, 2000 Marciano: He never lost a professional fight in the ring. He was defeated as heavyweight boxing champion when he retired. He lost his life in a plane crash. He was no boxer, he was a slugger. Rocky Marciano, a Virgo, took some awful beatings but eventually he would win. He was tight with the dollar, he enjoyed boxing and was delighted to be the heavyweight champion. Rocky! ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will be involved in financial transaction. What had been lost will be recovered. Cycle high, you will be at right place at crucial moment. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Obtain hint from Aries message. Moon in your sign translates to high cycle. Make contacts, appointments. Communication received from one in foreign country. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Make fresh start; toss aside fears, doubts. Assignment could include institutions, theater. Leo figures prominently. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You'll be saying, ``This is my kind of day.'' Focus on home, family, increased income. Capricorn, another Cancer native will play paramount roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check Gemini message. Popularity increases, scenario includes promotion. Expand horizons, participate in advertising-publicity campaign. Activities will have political overtones. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Favorable lunar aspect promotes travel, philosophy, theology, publishing. You won't be standing still. Taurus, Scorpio individuals figure in dramatic scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Delve where angels fear to stand to tread -- investigate the ``why'' of events. Flirtation serious, protect self in emotional clinches. Gemini will play outstanding role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are involved in many things, could be talk of the town. Stay in touch with family; focus on where you live and with whom. Marital status dominates. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone tries to fool you. Go along with joke but know when to say, ``Enough.'' Accounting procedure requires review. Pisces, Virgo persons play mysterious roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Spotlight on stirring of creative juices. Don't be satisfied with status quo. Read, write, teach. Take note of dreams. Love relationship intensifies. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look beyond the immediate. Open lines of communication. Deal settled in connection with property. Family member confides dilemma. Story unravels. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Emphasize courage of convictions. Accompany relative on short trip. Result will be profitable. Leo, Aquarius persons will play dynamic roles. Wear bright colors. IF NOVEMBER 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are passionate, have sense of humor and possess intellectual curiosity. You also are artistic, creative. You have tendency to scatter forces. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. Before November is finished, you will be rid of burden. During December, hot romance will liven your life."}, {"response": 1049, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 13, 2000 (15:35)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, November 13, 2000 Billy Bob: He is a Leo actor-musician who has almost a cult following. Billy Bob Thornton is married to the beautiful Angelina Jolie. She is the daughter of Jon Voight. Billy Bob has the Sun in Leo, the Moon in Aquarius. Thus, there was a Full Moon when he was born. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Task is completed; you'll receive plaudits. Focus on political-humanitarian project. Another Aries will figure prominently. Knock doors of fame, fortune. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Toss aside concepts of failure. Money will be made available in surprising manner. Make fresh start; don't follow others. Leo plays dramatic role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cycle high; circumstances turn in your favor. Focus on tradition, family, marital status. You will be invited to seafood dinner. Bon apetit! CANCER (June 21-July 22): Highlight diversity, versatility, intelligence. Laugh at your own foibles; help others to perceive fun in their own lives. Look behind scenes for answers. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Rebuild, rewrite, try on new clothes. People will vie to wine and dine you. Romance sizzles. Taurus, Scorpio persons play inspiring roles. Have luck with number 4. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be ready for change, variety of sensations. Long-distance journey helps achieve major goal. Published material figures prominently. Former teacher arrives. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Attention revolves around domestic adjustment that could include change of residence, marital status. Talkative Gemini leaks vital information. Be analytical. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pull in your horns. Don't rush into romance. Hold back, story is yet to be told. Separation from loved one is temporary. Respond accordingly; play waiting game. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Obtain hint from Scorpio message. Check legal aspects of enterprise. If you wait you win. Marital status could be on shaky ground. Capricorn figures prominently. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Obtain vital information from Scorpio, Sagittarius messages. Predict future; make it come true. Focus on universal appeal. Don't be discouraged by ``little people.'' AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Answer is, ``Yes!'' Do make new start; shake off emotional lethargy. Imprint style. Don't follow others. Moon position coincides with physical attraction, romance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Spotlight on where you live, decorating and remodeling, coming to terms with stubborn Cancer native. Focus on direction, motivation, meditation. Capricorn also in picture. IF NOVEMBER 13 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: As a thinker you were on your own at a relatively early age. You often felt estranged from family, embarked upon unorthodox career. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Before November is finished you will start new project, could find yourself in throes of emotional confusion. December features name change."}, {"response": 1050, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Nov 13, 2000 (20:03)", "body": "were you invited to a sea food dinner marcia? i wasn't!"}, {"response": 1051, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (01:32)", "body": "Nope... I spent it online with a gentleman of great intellect and splendid qaulities... then i turned off the computer! Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, November 14, 2000 Shirley: She made her first hit in the play ``Oklahoma!'' Shirley Jones is an Aries, charming, independent. She is a singer-actress. Many claim she has yet to reach her potential. She is blonde and no stranger to astrology. Next year, this dynamic Aries will embark on a different kind of career. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Relative will be involved in new enterprise. Expand horizons, journey overseas is distinct possibility. Vitality makes dramatic comeback. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on payments, collections, location of lost article. Spotlight on marital status, family decision that could include purchase of home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your kind of day. Spotlight on intellectual curiosity, entertaining and being entertained. You could participate in political campaign. Sagittarian involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): What had been rejected could now be accepted -- rewrite, review. Let others know you are alive and kicking. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons figure in scenario. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on writing, advertising, opening lines of communication. Lunar position coincides with ability to win friends and influence people. Virgo is in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay close to home if possible. You will receive luxury item as gift. Could be token of love. Think it over before responding. Libra will play complicated role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check Virgo message. See people, relationships in realistic light. Avoid self-deception, guard against emotional disaster. Pisces will play fascinating role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don't trust others with your personal affairs. Accountant or attorney wants to know too much. Cancer, Capricorn persons insert themselves into scenario. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go slow, lie low. Legal problem will be solved. Face music early. Partnership, marital status figure prominently. Aries, Libra individuals play unorthodox roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let go of preconceived notions. Open mind is essential. Imprint style; don't follow others. Shed light in areas previously dark. Leo, Aquarius are in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on marital status, proposals that include partnership, business relationship. Keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet, nutrition. Cancer native featured. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Living quarters expand, you'll be more comfortable as result. People want to be with you, some want to wine and dine you. Gemini figures prominently. IF NOVEMBER 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are dynamic, inquisitive and very serious where romance is concerned. You are a natural writer, psychologist. You travel more than most. One day you could write a novel. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play memorable roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. This holiday season could be one of your happiest -- you will know your love is not unrequited. f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f * f"}, {"response": 1052, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (01:35)", "body": "November 14, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Time is going to be passing very quickly today. You'll feel like you aren't making any headway with a huge pile of paperwork in front of you. Slow and steady is the motto for today. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius It seems like everything is working in your favor today. The world is in harmony all around and it's having positive effects. Take advantage of this positive energy and ask for the things you want -- you'll get it! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You are inspired to write a brilliant piece of work today. Be proud of yourself! Even though you might not expect this, this piece of work is going to travel to other places so be ready for an influx of phone calls. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces There is only so much you can do for friends and this may be a time to cut the ties. Their seemingly ungrateful nature is really their defense mechanism. However, there is no reason to keep spinning your wheels -- let them go."}, {"response": 1053, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (01:36)", "body": "Watch out, Terry, here comes Wolfie and me - or the other Gemini who got the seafood dinner!"}, {"response": 1054, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (08:38)", "body": "OK, I'm on full alert."}, {"response": 1055, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (12:22)", "body": "November 14, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A medical problem may not just up and go away by itself, you should have a medical practitioner look it over, at least for your peace of mind. Your overall health will show an improve- ment if you step up on your vitamin and mineral intake; sup- plements, not more food. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) An old school chum will either be visiting you or inviting you to visit. A get together right now could be beneficial for both of you, at least you will find out what his/her suggestion is. A social event tonight makes your life a whole lot happier than it was. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A trip to the country is just what you feel it ought to be as you get to wander around the woods and see the seasons new colors in all their glory. While this is a refreshing balm for your nerves you also find it gives you the strength to eal with some personal problems. CANCER (June 22-July 22) The day is beautiful, you are all caught up at work, and you make a great decision to slip away for a few hours and just relax with the fishing pole in a quiet spot all your own. Go ahead, you earned it with all the hard work you have put in lately. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Cheating on a mate is a big deal and while you may not be guilty someone you know is and they ask a big favor of you today. This person will want you to back up a lie to the spouse about their whereabouts and you know this is wrong. When you turn him/her down you may lose a friend that is not worth keeping. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) you may have to do a little travel for your company today and you are looking forward to it just to get away from the long nights that you have had to put in lately. Be sure to check the tires before you start out as they could be a minor source of irritation to you if you don't. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Listen to another Libra today as they may have a little more information about a certain matter than you do and they are in tune with you emotionally; this makes them more able to help you get your problems settled than any of the other signs. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Taking a hard line with someone today is not the right thing to do in that particular situation as it will only drive that person from you...keep that stinger to yourself today. A pro- motion at work could be a sure thing as long as you retain a cool manner and a smiling face. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The boss acts pretty friendly but it is not an invitation to delve into his/her affairs...this would not be appreciated even though you only do it in order to offer your help. This could be a sore spot and you don't want to be the one to make it sting. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Even though someone says you are not compatibile with your true love you should not take it to heart as there are many things that affect our compatibility such as: the different placements in the heavens, the lessons we have learned through life, and the way we are raised...go for it! AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) After quite enough time wasted on quarrels and jealous re- actions you have had it and today you lay down an ultimatum ...stop or go, nothing in between. This could serve as a wake up call to that person and cause a complete turnaround; stick to your guns. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Someone that you haven't seen for many years reaches out and touches you from the past in order to make your future secure. This person had placed you in their will many years ago and you receive news of your inheritance today. Happiness and sadness war within."}, {"response": 1056, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 14, 2000 (23:18)", "body": "November 15, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Today is a good day to get some rest - You're feeling very worn out. It's important for you to take proper care of yourself because you have a lot of projects coming up in the future. Get ready! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Have extra reinforcements ready in case something goes wrong with a presentation. Make more handouts or prepare more material than is needed. You'll be surprised who will show up to listen to you speak. A Gemini is very interested in what you have to say. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You have a slight embarrassment at work. Don't worry -- it won't be remembered for long. Apologize and slip into your office -- it would be best if you didn't try to defend your actions. Don't call more attention to something small. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You'll be a shoulder to lean on today so get ready to have Kleenex ready. A Taurus really needs your advice so take some time for them. However, don't give away more information than appropriate -- you could get yourself in trouble with someone."}, {"response": 1057, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 15, 2000 (15:27)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, November 15, 2000 Vladimir Putin: He is the Libran President of Russia. Men who were trapped in a nuclear submarine at the bottom of the ocean were found dead. Many Russians claim that Putin turned down offers from major powers to help save the men. Question now is, ``Will Putin survive?'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Attention revolves around home, family, fixing things. Plumbing is especially vulnerable, needs immediate attention. Cancer native plays major role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Activities increase in connection with relatives. Short trip necessary if legal document is to be recovered. Don't scatter forces. Take aim at ultimate goal. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check details in connection with finances. Lost articles will be recovered but accounting procedures are loose. Scorpio will figure prominently. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Many people talk about you; you are in the news and make news. Written world important; put ideas on paper. Love relationship sizzles. Virgo is in picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Attention revolves around family member involved with music. Domestic adjustment necessary. Financial dilemma will be solved. Secret meeting takes place involving Libra. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Avoid self-deception. See relationships in realistic manner. Define terms, outline boundaries. Protect self in emotional clinches. Don't give up something of value for nothing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You'll have more responsibility, some of it belonging to another. Focus also on promotion, production, distribution. Capricorn will play outstanding role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone wants to put the blame on you. Protect interests, let it be known you will fight if cause is right. Look beyond the immediate, plan ahead for long journey. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let go of preconceived notions. Take cold plunge into future. Make fresh start, take chance on romance. Leo, Aquarius persons play top roles. Creative juices stir. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lie low, play waiting game. Legal ramifications have yet to be understood. Focus also on home, marital status. Emphasis on direction, motivation, distribution. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Popularity on the rise. Some accuse you of being opportunistic. No matter what is said, don't permit opportunity to pass. Sagittarian figures prominently. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Rebuild, rewrite, show a new face. Moon position highlights change, travel, challenge, children. Imprint your own style; don't follow others. Taurus is in picture. IF NOVEMBER 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are creative, passionate, impulsive and show deep interest in sound, including music. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. Social activities pick up toward end of November. Details pile up in December; plan ahead for holiday. Marriage indications strong next year. Most memorable month of 2001 will be June."}, {"response": 1058, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 15, 2000 (22:03)", "body": "November 16, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Trading your car in today is a really big deal to you as you have a way of becoming attached to things no matter how old and broken down they become. Think of it as gaining a new friend. :) After all the hard work yesterday you and the spouse treat yourselves to a nice dinner out. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Catching up on book work that you have been putting back takes up most of your day today as you want to find out just where the business stands financially, and you stand personally. This will make Christmas shopping a lot easier to bear if you know you are not breaking the budget. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Carrying tales seem like innocent fun to you as they are not geared to harm anyone, but the object of these tales will be drastically unhappy with you. Best not to try to stir things up as life is volatile enough without you putting in your two cents worth. Keep your friends. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Yesterday wasn't a total loss, holiday wise, as today the boss treats you and the family to a dinner at a fine restaurant on the company credit card! Pitching in when he or she was in a pinch will not be forgotten soon. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Planning your weekend is uppermost in your mind today as you realize that the car has to be serviced and a few must do things taken care of. Before you get into a lather remember you can always delegate these things, it is not written in cement that you must cope with everything. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A tense day at work today as several people vie for the same opening. You take just the right, take it or leave it, atti- tude and throw in positive enthusiasm when approached by your superior. This pretty much guarantees you the new position. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A loved one may not be as willing to share your affections with another as you may be thinking, so if you would keep your happy home you should nip this current affair in the bud before it is found out or goes from benign to bewitch- ed. Think of the family first. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Although money is tight you still have this urge to go out and buy whatever catches your fancy. That kind of thinking will put you on the road to ruin. Even though you feel this way, you can't afford it. It will be best to get your- self a job to help tide the holidays over. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Interaction with a relative or a friend has left you with some worry and a lot of doubts as to this persons sincerity. The test of time is the only way you will know anything on this score so be careful what you say in this persons pres- ence. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Hard at work and concentrating on the job at hand may make you become shortsighted and lose touch with what is going on behind the scenes. Beware of a jealous co-worker who would like nothing better than to have your job and income. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Changing jobs may be the only answer to the unrest you feel with this company as you are able to sense when it is time to move on and become restless when you don't. Start your networking today and putting in resumes. It is very true that it's easier to find a job when you have a job... PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Getting the eye today from someone you have been trying to make an impression on just makes your day. Don't let all that enthusiasm and attraction you feel show, a bit of mys- tery never hurt anyones chances. plan some fun things for the weekend."}, {"response": 1059, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov 16, 2000 (12:14)", "body": "November 16, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Nothing is going to be on time today -- including you. For some reason, the more you try to save time, the more you're going to get behind. The angels are getnly amused at your frustration, so don't get upset. Tomorrow will be a better day. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Today would not be a good day to let yourself get out of control. Watch your temper and your words. Someone is having a bad day and they are taking it out on you. However, you can make it worse for yourself if you react. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A client sends praises to you for all you hard work. And you thought all those hours of work wouldn't pay off! You deserve a pat on the back for going above and beyond the call of duty. A Scorpio is pleased with your actions. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A rumor is circulating around you and you're privy to the inside information. Don't let on what you know because a Leo has told you the real story in confidence. The less you act like you know, the better off you'll be."}, {"response": 1060, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 17, 2000 (15:53)", "body": "November 17, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You must learn to conserve yourself so as not to have your ambition burn out just when you are getting close to your goal. This is a day for family celebrations or visiting good friends, giving thanks that you made it through another year! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You do a lot of work early in the day but it is a pleasant kind as Thanksgiving dinner draws nigh with smells making your mouth water! This is a day of crowds and since not everyone is always going to get along you are called on in the role of peacemaker. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You will find your personality is attractive to the opposite sex today as everything you do gives off sparks of attraction. Someone you meet socially today could have a large impact on your future financial picture, so keep your eyes and ears open. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A day of fun and conviviality for most of you although some may find themselves having to put in a days work. This will go a long way in giving you a more permanent posture in your employment. Evening finds you pleasantly filled with all the trimmings and ready to put your feet up. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) While you are still weighed down with yesterdays worries you will lose your self in the good times of friends and family. In doing this you may even get the answer to your problem in a flash of inspiration. Make it an early night as Friday is a workday. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Visiting relatives and their children overrun your home today and you love every minute of it. Don't neglect to help the spouse out with the preparations for the hungry horde so that he/she can enjoy the day also. Evening finds you tired but satisfied. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may be all thumbs and left feet around strangers but today you give up your own celebration to attend to the needs and happiness of others...only to find that you have found a great- er joy than you have ever felt on a holiday before. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your idea of a good day today is dinner at a posh restaurant with just you and your loved ones. Why not spread some joy and take along the elderly relatives also. Evening may find you giving a small cocktail party for a few select friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A half day at work will not spoil your Thanksgiving as you at first thought as good friends are front and center to pick you up after work and treat you to a feast! An acquain- tance that you barely knew shows a romantic interest in you and asks you out. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) An old love or friendly acquaintance of the opposite sex asks you out to dinner and since the spouse is away you are tempt- ed to go along with him/her. This is not wise as you will be seen and reported on. Best to go on to the relatives house as first intended. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) There are relatives that have not heard from you for a long time and this year you decide to celebrate by calling them one by one. Your efforts go a long way to put joy in many hearts today. Dinner with friends go well. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Pisces will get their fill of being able to prepare and cluck over people in a mother hen sort of way as she/he has a lot of friends and relatives over for turkey and the trimmings. A friend needs a friend today and you fill that role admirably well."}, {"response": 1061, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 17, 2000 (16:53)", "body": "November 17, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn More work needs to be done on an old situation that you tried to get out of without tying up all the loose ends. You have to cut the ties and let it go. While this may be difficult for you, it needs to be done so you can move forward. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Did you read the news today? You'll see there are things that are pertinent to your interests. You'll have the opportunity to act on something very near and dear to your heart so be prepared to see the day get very exciting for you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra What is holding you back from doing what you really want to do? Fear isn't going to move you ahead -- it's only going to pull your further behind. Figure out the pros and cons to the situation and you'll see you're holding yourself back from progress. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces An announcement out of left field shakes you up today. Change is for the better, even though right now it seems like you're back at square one. Read between the lines to get all the information."}, {"response": 1062, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 20, 2000 (13:21)", "body": "Noveember 20, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You've finally seen past the issues. Be happy, because you can now move forward. Closure is brought to a work situation that has been dragging on for months. Be thankful that another Taurus helped it come to an end sooner rather than later. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You make a major breakthrough today. In doing this, however, someone is cleared from your life. While this might make you sad, you needed to do this. The peace and quiet you'll get from this will make you realize it was the right decision. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra There are too many cooks in the kitchen. Your ideas are being disregarded and you're feeling sad. Don't take feedback too hard. Integrate suggestions, ideas, and thoughts into a new proposal. You'll see you've learned a lot. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Today is a great day to prove that you deserve a raise. The bosses are watching how you handle a situation so make sure to be professional. This situation could be quite intense so keep your cool. A Sagittarius is looking for your help."}, {"response": 1063, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 20, 2000 (13:23)", "body": "November 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good time to go out shopping for some of those things that you have been denying yourself since you are now seeing the beginning of financial security. As a teacher you excel today and not necessarily in the classroom. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you find that forgiving others comes very natural to you. Your energies are at an all time high and you breeze through the day with out even breathing hard. A Love is ready to share his/her life with you but now you are not sure that is what you really want. Decision making time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your money is scare right now so it would be a good idea to put off any major purchases until the near future and you again are flush with financial success. This is a good time to plan for the weekend just don't be shocked if everyone doesn't like what you come up with. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Feeling all warm and fuzzy today? This is the day when your appetites for close attachments are met in someone that you care deeply for. Work should progress quite well with a raise in your pocket before quitting time. Plan some activi- ties for the family and you will build some great memories. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today you finally make up your mind about a love interest and you decide that, after all, it is time to settle down...guess what? Your love thinks so too. A libra pitches in today to help you out of a tight spot at work. Don't forget to return the favor. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Exploring the occult may be what is drawing your attention but since you can't make money on it you find it pretty useless stuff. Get the boat out and have a cleaning party so it will be ready for the weekend of having fun for you and the family or friends. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Today you are offered a job that may deal with writing various kind of computer help books. This is just up your alley so it would be best to jump at the opportunity. A party in the even- ing may find someone that you admire making a fool of them- selves; take that person home before something happens. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A little spiritual healing for you is in order today and you get this from the response of friends and loved ones who ral- ly round you and really do manage to cheer you up enormously. With such moral support you are soon back in control of your life and circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Got any useless things hanging in your life? This is a good day to re-evaluate everything from your loves to your hates, and if They are not doing anything productive in your life just root them out and let them go. Don't worry, the most important people to you will understand. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today pretend you have no limitations and you will magically not have any. This is a good day to see a big improvement in your finances as some of your more risky ventures begin to pay off to the relief of your spouse. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) If you do decide to make a hard and fast promise today the chances are high that you will actually follow through on them. A friend needs a helping hand in getting something inanced and you are willing to take a chance on your friend. Relax this coming weekend and rest. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are the star performer at work today and you attract much attention from those in a position to advance your interests. Plan a celebration with friends and family tonight to honor your victory; right after thanking God."}, {"response": 1064, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 20, 2000 (23:01)", "body": "November 21, ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Depression should not be shunted aside today, it should be taken out and looked at in private so you know exactly what is going on in your emotions. You Arians are not the type to stay in a state of depression long as you simply do not give it house room for more than a day or two. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Tired of being an also ran you take control of your life and start aiming at higher goals with more intent and purpose than ever before. This will also extend into your love life as the new you quickly makes a big hit with someone. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The inner clown comes to the surface today, (or should I say the inner imp?) as you pull some practical jokes on a few friends. Be careful not to get anyone ticked off at you and this could be a fun day for you. A loved one shares your sense of fun! CANCER (June 22-July 22) A pending legal matter makes it into court today and you hold up well under the pressure. Present your case concisely and in such a manner as not to be misunderstood. In your nervous state don't walk off and forget the paper work you have spent days rounding up. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be feeling the strong tug of home and familiar places with the Christmas season kicking in and it could be getting you down. If you can swing it go ahead and make some plans in that direction, maybe have some of those people come to visit you. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) With the Christmas season getting into full swing you will find traffic to be quite heavy, it is possible to have more than a fender bender if you do not keep a cool head when someone does something stupid, like cut you off or pull out in front of you. Be careful for the next few days. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Practice defensive and safe shopping today as you are likely to be out until after nightfall and, at this time of the year that is inviting trouble. Pick pockets, purse snatchers, muggers, etc., love to see someone like you in a dark parking lot...shop with a friend. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Spirits are high at the office today as the planning for the Christmas parties get under way. Drawing names may be a little old fashioned but this way no one gets left out and it is easier on everyones budget. You get tapped for the plan- ning committee. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A legal matter than should have been resolved long ago crops up with some more aspects to its personality. You should fare well today in all your financial dealings as you seem to be 'in the know' on most everything. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Get the nose off the grindstone today as your lover is wanting to take you shopping and you find this to be an exciting pros- pect because it is also one of your favorite things to do. Listen carefully to hints today as your loved one will use this time to show you his/her wish list. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A Pisces' vanity is driving you up the wall as you are not quite sure how to deal with this. Don't worry, your pre- occupation with the problems of other people is also driving Pisces up the wall so you are both even! A romantic dinner should make things more amenable to both of you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A spat, or domestic dispute could become quite heated today if you let it. You wisely steer the conversation back onto the area of romance and nip the argument in the bud. Loved ones will be more willing to listen to your proposal if they feel it is for everyones good, not just your own."}, {"response": 1065, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 21, 2000 (12:03)", "body": "November 21, EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A new idea is presented to you. It's going to be up to you whether you decide to take on the new challenge. This will be a test of whether you can let go of your emotions and go with the flow. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A new cycle at work is beginning out of chaos. Tune in to your own feelings and make sure you're in the right place for these changes. Don't be afraid to make suggestions for changes -- this is your area of expertise. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra What have you been doing with yourself lately? You look and feel younger! Enjoy situations and people from a new perspective -- especially that pesky Aquarius. Make sure to listen to your inner voice more now that you are in tune to your feelings. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A new idea is presented to you. You can change it into two possibilities available to you. However, you need to decide whether you want to go down this road in the first place. Don't make a decision too quickly -- ask for some time to decide."}, {"response": 1066, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 21, 2000 (22:23)", "body": "November 22, ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Planning new goals and aspirations is favored today as your thoughts are clear and concise. Activities in and around your home will leave you experiencing that special glow that comes to all who take part in the spiritual side of Christmas. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today weigh all requests of money, goods, or services from you by those who pose as friends and even from casual acquaintances, as this would be a strain on you and these people really don't care if they impose on you, so cut them off at the pass...say no. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The iron is hot and that makes this a good time to strike. Since you need extra credit this would be a good day for talking with banks and lenders. You run into a surprise at work today and the other person is surprised also. Spend a quiet evening at home with the family. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you are clicking with new ideas and you are especially productive in the workplace. Don't let a well meaning friend give you some bad advice about a loved one, if you truly love this person and feel it is returned, then go for it. You will be glad you did. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Stay in step with reality today may keep your intuition sharpened but it is not a good day for daydreaming, or becoming absentminded on the job, as this could cause accidents and even get you in trouble with the boss. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You have blown the budget but it is not too late to get it together again if you start planning now. Try to talk rational with a loved one today and chances are, the two of you can pull out of this financial trouble in no time at all. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Christmas buying expenses may have you in an uproar today but there is not much you can do about it this year except shake off the anger and go ahead and enjoy the activities; next year you can make a difference by having everyone stick to a strict budget. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This would be a good time to set aside the wherewithal to pay for that course of study that you may be needing in order to get the promotion that you want so badly. Meditation is favored today along with other mental pursuits. A friend asks for assistance today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Children will be demanding a lot of your time today, and this will give you an opportunity to houseclean those emotions that is trying to get out of control. This is a good time to be cautious with your spending as it would be so easy to go over- board right now. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) The holidays have changed your life and your household around as you host several members of the family from out of town. A chance remark today gives you a fantastic idea for a money- making fun hobby that is so simple that you wonder why you never thought of it before. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are one of the kindest people around and helping others is the sort of thing that you can put your heart and soul into and lead it to success, so when you are asked you head up a charity drive this year and you readily agree. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Certain people are trying to surprise you but you ferret out the secret ahead of time. It is best if you pretend not to know and let them have their fun. Beware of small animals today as one could unfriendly give you a nasty bite. A message from afar brings good news."}, {"response": 1067, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 21, 2000 (23:40)", "body": "November 22 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A social event with a friend has to be postponed due to transportation problems. Don't get upset -- it's just not meant to be today. And, besides, doesn't the house need to be cleaned anyway? FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius A higher up is helping you work on a project so be diplomatic when disagreeing with him. Make sure not to put him on a pedestal -- you have your own special ideas to contribute. Pick his brain about finances -- he knows what he is talking about. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You have the opportunity for a new journey. Get out of your intellectual mind and go with your feelings. While others might be saying you're playing the fool's game, listen to what your heart tells you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A career situation is ending. You're not quite sure where it's going to take you but don't worry about it because you will taken care of nicely. This is a new opportunity for you so have an open mind."}, {"response": 1068, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 22, 2000 (21:22)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, November 23, 2000 Thanksgiving: This holiday will be marked by reunions, the ending of a family dispute. Let go of past grievances. Moon position emphasizes joy and justice. Share dinner with one you have secretly loved. It will be a happy Thanksgiving if you so permit. Individual arrives from distant city in many cases. Take initiative in extending hand of friendship, forgiveness. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Vitality makes comeback. Imprint style. Exude aura of friendship. Love relationship reignites. Leo, Aquarius natives play dramatic roles. Lucky number 1. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on direction, motivation and requisite for meditation. Marital status figures prominently. Cancer, Capricorn persons play unusual roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on versatility, diversity. Long-distance call that could lead to journey. Keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet, nutrition. New wardrobe. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Tear down in order to rebuild. This could be your make-over day. You exude personality, sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. Scorpio is in picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep plans flexible. Offer received to read, write, teach. Flirtation serious -- no fooling around. Gemini, Virgo individuals will play instrumental roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around domestic situation. Lost article retrieved. Opportunity exists to increase income. Music involved. Possible change of residence. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Scales are delicately balanced. Play waiting game. Don't get involved in dispute that is foolish. See people, relationships in realistic manner. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be talk of the town. Answer to dilemma will be found backstage. Look behind scenes. Someone is following you. No harm will come of it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Toss aside preconceived notions. Predict your future; make it come true. Unique honor due, possibly from foreign nation. Aries, Libra persons figure in scenario. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take initiative. Make fresh start. Wear bright colors. Love relationship revived, will sizzle. Individual you admire returns compliment. Leo in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will be entertained in surprising manner this Thanksgiving. You will share sumptuous meal with superior. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, marriage. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Joy for you this holiday. Remember resolutions concerning diet, exercise, nutrition. Blend conviviality with history. Explore deep meanings of Thanksgiving. IF NOVEMBER 23 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are inquisitive, have knack for making people feel comfortable. You are a natural psychologist, writer. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play meaningful roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. December will be very social. You will make friends and influence people. July of next year will be your most important, romantic month."}, {"response": 1069, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 27, 2000 (12:24)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, November 27, 2000 ``Sultan of Smut'': This Scorpio has aroused the ire of those who fight the battle against pornography. Years ago, Larry Flynt was shot and became paralyzed. He is a successful editor and publisher, and laughs in the faces of those who seek to shame him. He has the sense of humor that many call weird. His foundation has contributed money to research on spinal-cord injuries, child abuse and youth violence. Larry Flynt -- a most unforgettable character. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Excellent for advertising, publishing. Love relationship exciting, subject to change. Virgo will play unusual role. You could be consulted on editorial project. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What you seek will practically be handed to you on proverbial silver platter. You will receive luxury item as gift. Domestic adjustment featured. Libra involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasis on legalities, public relations, marital status. Play waiting game. You do not have necessary information. If patient, you win. Otherwise you lose. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on promotion, production, distribution. Relationship controversial, exciting. Question of partnership, marriage looms large. Capricorn plays dynamic role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on romance, far-away lands. Someone wants to tell you something. Open lines of communication. Aries will play pertinent role. Listen and love. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Take cold plunge into future. Emphasize original thinking. Take chance on romance. Don't follow others. Leo dominates scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Family members are sincere but could be sincerely misinformed. If single, you could encounter future mate. You'll receive proposals, partnership and marriage. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emphasis on entertainment, social activity, participation in political debate. Sagittarius will play major role. Ask questions. Give full play to intellectual curiosity. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could be talk of the town. Revise accounting methods. Tear down in order to rebuild. Wear clothes and hair differently. Scorpio represented. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be ready for change of venue. What might have seemed settled is not that at all. Journey indicated, involves Virgo. Relationship serious, avoid playing games. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Attention revolves around family, home, enlarged living quarters. You will know once and for all that your love is not unrequited. Sleep well; pleasant dreams. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Define terms; outline boundaries. Professional superior wants to hear your side. Be realistic about people, relationships. Another Pisces figures in scenario. IF NOVEMBER 27 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are drawn to humanitarian projects. You travel more than most persons. People are attracted to you with their problems. You are better at helping others than in promoting your own cause. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. During December be sure to get promises, commitments in writing."}, {"response": 1070, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 27, 2000 (12:25)", "body": "November 27 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You are a sensitive person, loving and caring for others and today you will be showing this by helping a friend who is in need of your aid. This person needs the help you give and you are very happy that he or she chose to come to you. Romance marches along at an even pace. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is a good day for social interests but you must first concentrate on the work at hand, patience will be rewarded. Evening may bring some holiday plans your way, be careful they are not too merry, or your friends get too rowdy, as you could wind up in a lot of trouble. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) The occult may capture your undivided attention today as some things you have been reading or listening to have helped you decide about using this on a website. You already know more than you realize about it and you can research the rest' go for it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Business problems work their own way out during the morning hours and you feel a deep sense of relief. Projects ready for presentation should be handled immediately before they begin to age. Be sure you check for the minor details that you may need to fix. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your home based computer business takes up a day off from our regular job, and you make the most of it as you work out all the bugs and get your site running smoothly. Family and friends give you the peace and quiet you need to do this. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Not finding the bargain you looked for yesterday will only spur you on to search again today...and find it. Plan to do something entertaining with the family tonight, maybe a fancy restaurant, or some other less traveled, but safe, place. Prepare for tomorrows trip. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Quick stepping in tune with life today you do not look for or expect trouble. The sad part is that you may find it and in the most unlikely place. Pay no attention to quarrel- some loved ones today. Make time to learn another phase of the business. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) An idea you had concerning the business is more right than you know and it may pay to take a chance today. Holiday plans are closely tied in with your vacation fun plans. Try to focus on work more and fun less, so you are not caught napping when something important pops up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Meeting with financial planners or loan officers could be nerve wracking today but not if you let your intuition guide you from the beginning. Since your sensitive side is high today you will find you are right most of the time. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your inner self will be trying to warn you about certain things that may have to do with the romance in your life ...heed it well, especially during the afternoon when you have the most stress. Do it now and save a lot of trouble further down the road. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You are offered the opportunity to better your self and the living conditions of your family through the offer of a better paying job. This offers a lot that you have been want- ing and so you grab the ball and run with it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may be the one that everyone at work looks to show them he way, so take full advantage of the situation and build your popularity in the workplace, it can go far to getting you a raise. Take your spouse out and do a little holiday celebrating early.."}, {"response": 1071, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Nov 27, 2000 (12:26)", "body": "November 27, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn The more you hold on to the past, the more you'll stay there. Take the time today to clear up an old situation with a family member. Once it is done, keep it in the past. You'll see you're going to have more opportunities coming your way. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Tempers flare up at the office and, if you're not careful, you'll get pulled right into the middle of it. This is one time you shouldn't try to play peacemaker. While you'll have the best intentions at heart, stay clear or you'll find you're defending yourself! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You're shocked by another's actions today. Unfortunately, you're left to do damage control. Handle this situation with grace and confidence, you'll impress others around you because you won't stoop to a low level. A Virgo helps you stay grounded. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't push yourself too hard today -- there is always tomorrow to finish your work! You should take your time to finish what you need to do. If not, you'll have to do it again because of careless mistakes."}, {"response": 1072, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Nov 27, 2000 (18:07)", "body": "ok, two things happened--the legality thing -- a contract solicitation i'm doing is in for legal review and i got word that they finished it today and-- the shocking thing -- a friend reacted weird to something she was tasked to do (work-related) and i didn't expect it out of her. but, i handled it with grace and our relationship is still intact!"}, {"response": 1073, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (09:25)", "body": "What was so bad about what she was asked to do, wolfie?"}, {"response": 1074, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (18:42)", "body": "oh it wasn't the task as much as the fact that it's something we (our squadron) got hit with and it was down to her and me. she refused, i had something scheduled but rescheduled and it worked out."}, {"response": 1075, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (20:53)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Mysterious Author: He wrote what many consider a modern classic: ``The Catcher in the Rye.'' This Capricorn also wrote many short stories and kept himself hidden from those who would interview him. J.D. Salinger is truly a man of mystery. He is a January 1st Capricorn and one of the great writers of our time. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Apparent setback will boomerang in your favor. You discover hidden allies. Moon at top part of your chart indicates promotion, production, prestige. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lunar position highlights spirituality, publishing, ability to communicate with those in foreign lands. Power-play day. You gain recognition to be famous. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Obtain hint from Taurus message. You could be talk of the town. Toss aside preconceived notions. You can do the impossible. Uncomfortable burden is lifted. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make fresh start. Highlight original thinking, independence. Imprint style. Do not follow others. Focus on proposals, partnership and marriage. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Direction becomes crystal clear. You know where to go and how to arrive at destination. Cancer, Capricorn persons play top roles. Your love is not unrequited. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Accent social activity, discussions concerning politics. Highlight versatility and humor. Sagittarian plays featured role. Moon position emphasizes creativity, sex appeal. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Details unravel in connection with search for living quarters. Get agreements in writing. Red tape will eventually work in favor. Scorpio involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be alert for change, travel, variety. Flirtation is very interesting, but be careful. Read and write, learn by teaching. Gemini, Virgo persons are in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Domestic adjustment necessary. Be diplomatic, not weak. If single, you encounter future mate. If married, you will be glad for it. Taurus, Libra persons play roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Those who ignored you in past will now clamor for your attention. See people, relationships as they are. Avoid self-deception. Maintain aura of mystery. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People comment, ``I like you this way.'' Focus on confidence, promotion, intensity in connection with romance. Cancer, Capricorn individuals edge their way into scenario. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are capable of accurately predicting future. Perceive trends. Do something about it. Moon position highlights friends, hopes, fulfillment of desires. IF NOVEMBER 29 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: There was some mix-up concerning your name. You had more than one name and this has nothing to do with marriage. You are intuitive, a natural psychologist, drawn to the mantic arts. Capricorn, Cancer natives play interesting roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. You travel in December. You will hear these words, ``I love you.''"}, {"response": 1076, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Nov 28, 2000 (20:54)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, I am surrrounded by once and future Tauri..."}, {"response": 1077, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (08:49)", "body": "\"mant\"mantic arts\"?"}, {"response": 1078, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (14:44)", "body": "uh huh.... prophetic arts"}, {"response": 1079, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (17:40)", "body": "November 29 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you may meet someone who is your ideal sign, a sagittarian, who will breeze into your life and sweep you off your feet. Look carefully at this good luck and be sure that this person isn't just attracted to you for a fling. If not, go for it, this could be the one for you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your money may begin to trickle in today as you begin to see some return on investments made a long time ago. With some extra time on your hands you will be able to complete some personal projects or take care of those Christmas shopping chores you still have left to do. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today your financial picture shows a big improvement as you are given that long overdue raise and promotion. Do not obligate yourself to others, if you can get by without borrowing then don't borrow, but if not be sure you return whatever you must borrow right away. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Encourage creative impulses among your loved ones or even nurture your own on this wonderful day. Your new home or living arraign- ments are many cuts above what you had before and this also gives you much soul satisfaction and peace while making you creative. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A friend will go the distance today to get you a date with someone that you have admired from afar but seems too aloof and unapproach- able for you. You will find this person to be warm and caring as the aloof front is meant to protect not deter. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) There is buried treasure in those problems that you have been struggling with as once conquered they will reap large rewards for you. Turn a disagreement with the spouse into a valuable learning experience for both of you as you discuss it like adults. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Someone needs a certain item that you may have and cannot afford to go out and buy it. Why not give that item to your friend and call it a Christmas present? Undying gratitude will be yours. Take a break from work and get your chores at home in hand...you know; shopping, etc.. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Changing your advertising nets you quite a few new clients that will keep you buried in work right through the Holidays. Hire someone to help you out so you can spend some of this joyful time with the family. Evening will bring much rewards in the romantic arena. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Offering a relative stranger as much help as possible will net you a brand new friend that will be there for you when the chips are down. An old friend calls you long distance and you have an exciting talk. Make up the spare room as this person will visit over the holidays. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A new routine may have you stumbling in the dark but you are quick to catch on to the hows and whys and soon begin to feel like you have been doing it all your life. If you and the spouse argue today be sure to make up before evening...never let the sun set on an argument if you can help it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today the changes you experience will be for the good even if it does not feel that way at first. Treat a decision today with the proper importance as it will affect many more people than you know. Today you should learn to say no to someone who refuses to give up. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Cultivate a forceful personality today in order to accomplish all the tasks that must be done. You have a winning personality that will go far today to get people to go along with your plans and ideas, be careful you do not use this ability to take advan- tage of situations."}, {"response": 1080, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (17:41)", "body": "November 29 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A Cancer person wants to take care of you. However, you don't really need to be mothered today. Politely tell this person you're doing okay -- and they'd be much more useful helping you with a timely project. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius An important decision needs to be made so make sure to take all the facts into account. Others are leaving you holding the bag on this so make sure to ask divine guidance before you reveal the plan to others. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A family member really needs a sounding board today. You can be an angel on earth by providing good advice. Don't judge what the situation is -- just look at the facts and give advice based on that. Ask a Gemini to get involved to make things easier. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A dream can become a reality if you put your mind to it. Stop thinking you're unworthy of the prize or you'll never receive your reward. A little hard work and determination will bring you the abundance you're craving."}, {"response": 1081, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (18:14)", "body": "***************** December Outlook ***************** Astrology overview: there's a partial eclipse, sort of like a minor, tiny one in early Capricorn, on the big day. That's something to look forward to because it certainly won't be popping out from any Yule Log, or from under a tree, or whatever your year end tradition [or winter solstice] dictates. Jupiter is still windmilling backward through the very early degrees of Gemini. Saturn is still in Taurus at the late degrees, Mars spends most of the month comfortably accommodated in Libra, but at the last minute, he does slip into Scorpio. It will prove to be an interesting round up to this year, perhaps the best way to describe it is getting the year end stuff done a little ahead of time, and getting a good launch on the new year just a tad bit early. Aries : There are some pretty well defined peaks this month. Unfortunately, this is like looking out of a fishing camp high in the Rocky Mountains, on one of those summer mornings when it's pretty hard to guess that it's really summer time because it's so cold. There's a heavy frost on the ground, and the clouds have rolled in. To be sure, there's a pristine clarity, way overhead as the mountain tops soar to hold up the sky. But down around the camp itself, it's pretty cold and foggy. Don't worry, it's a wet cold, and it seeps into everything. So while there are some definite high points this month, there seems to be a lot of mornings that are just like that fishing camp in the mountains. Cold, wet, miserable. I wouldn't want to paint myself into a corner, and with some of the the little uplifting astrological events month, you're going to see yourself doing rather well at certain points, certain little astrological mile markers. There's one in the first week, one in the second week, one in the third week, as you can see, it's not just a single mountain peak you're looking at, but a while range of mountains. And despite the bone chilling cold in the mornings, all month long, there's a break, almost every day as you tie on one of your home made flies, and position yourself by that alpine lake. Beautiful, big, hungry trout. So when nothing seems to warm you up, just remember that those mountain trout are some of the easiest fish to clean. Taurus : This is going to be a weird horoscope because I'm going to fly in the face of conventional astrology right now. Most folks are going to tell you about the holidays, the good stuff coming up, how you can be best spending your time attending to matters of a personal nature, and how romance is going to flourish. Skip it. Look at this the Fishing Guide to the Stars way, spend just a little extra time at the office. Some folks around here assume that my office is a boat, and that makes it easy for me to float off with work. And that's exactly the image I would suggest for you, floating away with what you do. There's some extra income that would certainly be welcome, and while money won't actually buy happiness, it does translate into a lot of presents which make a lot of other people happy right now. This is another long term planning time. While everyone else is still looking at the short run, the end of this month, I want my fine Taurus friends to keep looking for the end of the rainbow, which, unfortunately, doesn't really hit until sometime next month. So this month, the more work you're willing to do, the greater the rewards. Gemini : It's a pretty simple and straightforward month for Gemini, because Jupiter is still moving backwards in your sign. This gives an unsettling energy, like you can think of about two million tasks you should accomplish, but the highest priority winds up being a nap. It's like every afternoon this month is a lazy afternoon. You sit down at the computer to get some work done, and wind up thinking about sending out a holiday to e-mail and then you spend the rest of the afternoon looking for your Holiday artwork, and then you decide to design something in a graphics program, and you've wasted an entire afternoon, accomplishing exactly zero on the normal scale of \"accomplished work index.\" On a Gemini sale, though, you've actually gotten a lot of little bits and pieces of your life tidied up -- it's just that this doesn't always translate to us lesser signs as something really momentous. So work with our way of looking at things, if you must. And don't worry about what the other signs are saying behind your back right now. Keep doing what you do best, and this month will eventually turn up some surprising results, it just might not be what everyone else was expecting out of you. Cancer : The holiday season is usually a time that's a little too busy, a little frantic, and a little strung out. Your month does begin like this, and while most holiday years go from bad to worse, there's a difference this time. There's an odd lift that starts on Christmas Eve, literally. Mars moves into a sign that he likes. And you like it, too, especially since this "}, {"response": 1082, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (18:19)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday, November 30, 2000 Churchill: Today is the anniversary of Winston Churchill's birth. This Sagittarian was no stranger to astrology. He had his favorite star and so did his mother. He commissioned an astrologer as a captain in intelligence in the war against Adolph Hitler. He said, ``I would shake hands with the devil in the House of Commons if it would help me defeat Hitler.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): One who usually bypassed you will seek a consultation. Be generous. Get commitments in writing. You're due for promotion, added prestige. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on publishing, communication, being in touch with the world. Look beyond the immediate. Make predictions; they will come true. Libra is in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Take cold plunge into the future. Focus on independence, originality. Don't follow others. Leo, Aquarius play dramatic roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emphasis on proposals, business partnership, marriage. Learn more about restaurant management, recipes and food. Be ready for exciting turn of events. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Diversify. Insist on quality. Focus on political choices, humor, ability to laugh at your own foibles. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play outstanding roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your kind of day. Check measurements, other details. Rewrite, rebuild, make this your make-over day. Taurus, Scorpio individuals will play dramatic roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Read and write, teach and learn. Focus on change, travel, variety, serious flirtation. Don't break too many hearts. Music plays. Dance to your own tune. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Attention revolves around home, family, possible change of residence, marital status. If single, you could encounter future mate. Beautify surroundings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deception exists in connection with earnings. Lost article returned. Someone is promoting a scheme that means no good for you. Pisces, Virgo are in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look beyond the immediate. Focus on promotion, production, distribution. Ideas previously rejected can now be enthusiastically accepted. Another Capricorn involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What goes around comes around. You learn meaning of that axiom. Aries, Libra persons figure prominently, become allies. Let go of preconceived notions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make room for new ideas. Original thinking essential. Focus on independence, creativity, willingness to face future with optimism. Leo will play dramatic role. IF NOVEMBER 30 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have marvelous sense of humor. You also are creative, passionate, dynamic and no stranger to politics. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play fascinating roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During December you make fresh start in new direction -- could be involved in heated romance. Most memorable month next year will be September."}, {"response": 1083, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (18:53)", "body": "well, a virgo friend got some advice from me today whether they liked it or not! now i'll have to wait and see *smile*"}, {"response": 1084, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (19:39)", "body": "Probably a very good thing if I hear you correctly!!! Good for you!"}, {"response": 1085, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (20:45)", "body": "you heard me correctly dearie! *HUGS*"}, {"response": 1086, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Nov 29, 2000 (21:36)", "body": "Woo Hoo Wolfie!!! *HUGS* (why are you not showing up on my MSN?!)"}, {"response": 1087, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov 30, 2000 (00:47)", "body": "November 30, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Life itself is a bumpy road, but much you do today will help fill in some of the potholes and make the going much smoother for you and all concerned. Treat a loved one with the consid- eration, love, and respect, that you want for yourself and you will surely get it. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) being unkind and petty today with someone with whom you have a work relationship may be the straw that breaks the camels back so be careful that you take time to praise, not run down this persons efforts in the workplace. Loved ones plan a big sur- prise for you. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A cancer who is very supportive of your efforts will have much to do today in advancing your career. A love relationship may be on the rocks and you must recognize this before the pieces washes up on the beach; a good time for letting go. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A chance remark from a loved one gives you what may turn out to be a million dollar idea...run with it. A challenge at work may only make you stronger if you meet it head on. Give a friend all the help you can as well as the benefit of the doubt. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Donating to your favorite charity this time of year is always helpful, but you can be of much more worth to this worthy cause if you donate your time as well as your money. Fiery Leo has a quick temper today and should control it before it can cause some irreparable damage to a relationship. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A compliment haunts you today as you feel it means something... It does! Your subconscious is telling you to live up to it, as this is the way you should be inside and not just on the sur- face. Avoid putting off the inevitable today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) An air of mystery and intrigue is great today as it helps to draw romantic relationships to you today and you will be able to pretty much take your pick of admirers. At work, delays may seem irritating but they serve to give you that little extra time that you will need to complete certain projects. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Forget the small stuff today as you are wide open for the big- ger things to come into your life now and you will soon find yourself living life to the fullest; better income and finan- cial structure is only a part of it. Romance also figures in this day for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) An idea for redecorating your living space generates so much positive response from friends and family that you strongly consider opening a small redecorating shop...perhaps, at first, on a consultation only basis for do it yourselfers. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Stand up for yourself, your rights, or your ideas today as you receive resistance to what you know to be best for you and your own. Today is good for putting in some time on planning for the long holiday trip that you and the family are considering. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) An old acquaintance feels moved by the holidays and manages to repay quite a sum of money that has been owed to you for a long time. The balance will come forth before the new year. This windfall enables you to expand your holiday plans to an extent that you would not have though possible. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A good career break is coming your way and you may hear of it today. Detail work is all important on that creative project that you are working on...miss even the smallest and the whole thing will need redoing. Friends come over for some holiday entertainment."}, {"response": 1088, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Nov 30, 2000 (00:48)", "body": "November 30, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Study all the facts before you present your ideas to the higher ups. You'll have to discuss your position in much more depth than you anticipated. However, you'll impress the boss if you have all the information at your fingertips. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'll meet an old flame in the most unusual place today. This is going to be good for you since you'll be able to heal an old wound. It probably wouldn't benefit for you to keep in touch so don't offer your phone number. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Has anyone told you how wonderful you've been during a topsy-turvy time at work? If not, you'll get a lot of praise today. There has finally been a breakthrough and you'll reap the benefits of all your hard work. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't take a good situation for granted. Make sure you get done what you need to get done. Others will feel like you are taking advantage of them and the good favors will stop -- and quickly!"}, {"response": 1089, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Nov 30, 2000 (22:03)", "body": "ohmygosh, there was a breakthrough with one of my bigger projects today."}, {"response": 1090, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Nov 30, 2000 (22:10)", "body": "(i don't know why i wasn't showing up...hmmmmmm......)"}, {"response": 1091, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (00:30)", "body": "ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you may lose the first battle but the war is far from over and you could come out the winner in the long run. Another Aries may have designs on your love and your affection and you find this suits you just right! A great evening for affairs of the heart. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) By forming a partnership with a Capricorn and an Aries you will have a winning combination for making your small business grow even beyond your expectations. Hire a Virgo for your adman and you will have it made. Holiday joy at its finest is yours to- night. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Many influential people will enter your life in the nest few weeks and you will meet some who will be most helpful to you tonight if you accept that offer to attend a social event staged for the benefit of charitable causes. Forgive a be- loved relative who needs it but may or may not deserve it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Developing an optimistic attitude today will help you over some rough hurdles and smooth the way for your advancement at work. Send a loved one flowers in his or her workplace to establish your tie in the eyes of those who would be otherwise persistent in pressing their own suit with your loved one. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Look for a business or stock investment to pay off in time for the holiday celebrations, enabling you to do much more than you thought you would be able to this year. Your organ- izing skills are at a premium today and you use them wisely in your working environment. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) In fulfilling a contract for creative work today you could do yourself a favor by collaborating with a Pisces or even a Cancer for some creative ideas as this is a good creative time for those signs and this could mean quicker dollars in your pocket. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You find yourself making a lot of new friends since you have begun the new job as it draws you into a whole new circle of acquaintances. New is good, but don't neglect the old ones who have been around for a number of years. A romantic attach- ment to a Leo may be too hot to handle. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Remember, that all the good horoscope readings in the world will mean nothing if you do not go out and let the world have a go at you...or vice versa! Surprise yourself today and go to a semi important social function, you never know what could happen, romance wise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Being imaginative and having a flair for creativity can make a little go a long way and you manage to do that today as you use your skills in decorating your home for the holidays. The yard displays are a thing of beauty and may even be a prize winner. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Investing in the future of an Arian should prove to be a good one so don't hesitate to help her get the show on the road, you will be greatly repaid for such a small sum. If you must question the morals of someone close to you, then you should first be sure yours can stand the test of scrutiny. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) In this wonderful season of miracles you may have one of your own...an angel may be walking at your side any time, but you have to look around to see it...Hmmm..does the angel look like a down at the heels stranger? Offer some help and listen to the song in your heart soar with joy. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) After working so hard to get working conditions improved at work you will find your popularity has increased many-fold when the holiday invitations start to pour in. A call from far away today may trouble you but the problem has a simple solution and you will find it."}, {"response": 1092, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (00:35)", "body": "above and below is for December 1, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Even though you don't want to go, a social event will help you network tonight. It won't be much but you'll make a connection that will help you finish a long overdue personal project. Ask this Gemini for their phone number -- you'll need to connect later! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You don't have to put up with someone else's ignorance. You have the opportunity to stand up for someone who can't stand up for himself. Your actions will positively affect other people and change their way of thinking. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Your intuition is right on today -- no matter how silly it seems to be. Follow what your heart is saying because it knows what's best for you. A friend can help you put the wheels in motion for a brand new project. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Mechanical problems will drive you crazy today. At least what needs to be fixed is simple and inexpensive so don't worry too much about it. While you wait, you can catch up on some reading!"}, {"response": 1093, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (00:40)", "body": "I seem to be doing everything wrong this week. Wolfie this on is for you!!! I can't wait till January - and all this stuff is over..."}, {"response": 1094, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (08:04)", "body": "Wait a minute, what about December?"}, {"response": 1095, "author": "meditation", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (11:17)", "body": "Iwant to talk about gene therapy."}, {"response": 1096, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (15:01)", "body": "Probably the science conference would be your best bet. And the best place to ask is in porch but in a topic about pointers to other places on the Spring in this conference. ./"}, {"response": 1097, "author": "KarenR", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (18:29)", "body": "Yes, here is the Science conference, the place to start up a topic on Genetics: http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/browse/science/all"}, {"response": 1098, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (18:56)", "body": "we also have a topic in springark for genetics!"}, {"response": 1099, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Dec  1, 2000 (22:37)", "body": "What's your sign Neeraj?"}, {"response": 1100, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec  2, 2000 (15:16)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday December 2, 2000 Lest We Forgot: His role in ``A Tale of Two Cities'' is remembered by many movie fans. Some people claim that they fell in love with his deep, sonorous voice. In the Charles Dickens saga, Ronald Colman, Aquarius, gave his life for love. He was a close friend of David Niven and an ``enemy'' of Samuel Goldwyn. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Express right to expect comfort, luxury, romance. Aquarian Moon indicates that many of your hopes, desires will be fulfilled. Capricorn plays role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Individual you once loved makes surprise appearance. Maintain emotional equilibrium. Libra plays fulfilling role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take cold plunge into future. Don't follow others. Maintain original course: don't waver. Wear bright colors. Make personal appearances. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make people laugh, especially family members. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, marital status. You'll have an excellent seafood dinner. Capricorn involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What seemed hazardous will be made easy. Emphasize versatility, humor. Idealistic Sagittarian proves to be loyal ally. Long-missing relative is waiting to hear from you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Revise, rewrite. Try on new wardrobe. Love relationship will be back on track. Avoid those who take you for granted. Taurus, Scorpio persons figure in scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Creative juices stir. Gain indicated via written word. Flirtation more serious than originally anticipated. Take care not to be hurt. Virgo in mysterious role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Broken promise will be mended: family and home involved. You'll be commended on your voice, appearance. Say thank you without being obsequious. Libra featured. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): See people, relationships as they are and not merely as you wish they could be. Aura of deception exists. Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Punch fast, hard to get point across. Older individual pretends to be on your side but is not. Focus on priorities, organization. You will be promoted. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look beyond the immediate. Make plans on international scale. Travel to foreign country is distinct possibility. Let go of burden you should not have assumed in first place. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Shake off emotional lethargy. Come out of shell. Imprint style. Don't follow others. A different kind of love is on horizon. Leo will play fantastic role. IF DECEMBER 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are family-oriented, fond of exchanging recipes, fascinated by people who are talented. You could be an excellent chef. Capricorn, Cancer persons play major roles in your life -- could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. This past year for you was miracle of survival. During next year, fresh start in February. February and September will be most memorable in 2001."}, {"response": 1101, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sat, Dec  2, 2000 (18:53)", "body": "December 2 is my birthday. Excellent chef? No. I'll be on the lookout in February."}, {"response": 1102, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec  3, 2000 (00:09)", "body": "Hauoli Na Hanau, Terry Triple White Ginger Lei"}, {"response": 1103, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec  3, 2000 (00:11)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday December 3, 2000 Britney Spears: This 19-year-old Sagittarian is at the top of her game, her records have sold in the millions. She is the idol of teen-agers but some critics say her songs and movements are too suggestive. She claims she is a devout Christian. Britney Spears has been performing publicly since she was four. Her record ``One More Time'' has gone platinum 12 times. Britney Spears -- star Sagittarian. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Project, which took time and paid little money, will be finished. Within 24 hours you'll feel as if a new person. Today, play it cool. No snap decisions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Moon position promises popularity, fulfillment of hopes, wishes. Leo, Aquarius persons play memorable roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership and marital status. One in authority seeks consultation. Do not go hat in hand. Cancer native involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lunar aspect highlights philosophy, theology and preparation for journey. Popularity increases; people talk to you about politics. Gemini figures prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dig deep for information; some charge you are in playground of the occult. Maintain emotional equilibrium, sense of humor. Taurus, Scorpio persons play roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do what you do best - read and write, share knowledge, teach. Be positive concerning legal clearances. Question of marital status looms large. Sagittarius involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on living quarters, decorating and remodeling. Make decisions concerning where to live and with whom. You could encounter future mate. Aries in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold back on final decisions. You don't have necessary facts, wait and observe. Aura of deception exists, protect self at close quarters. Pisces involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emphasize promotion, production and participation. Cancer, Capricorn persons play dramatic roles. Number 8\ufffd CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Predict your future, make it come true. Emphasize universal appeal, open lines of communication. Someone in another nation wants to tell you something. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): New start in different direction will prove profitable. Check assets, line up priorities. Focus on direction, motivation and necessity for meditation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Cycle high, you will be at right place at crucial moment. Wear bright colors, make personal appearances. Take initiative; do not follow others. Capricorn represented. IF DECEMBER 3 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have swift wit, sense of humor and possess intellectual curiosity. You enjoy modeling new clothes. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play important roles in your life, are likely to have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. Not long ago you thought your heart was broken, would never mend. You make amazing comeback."}, {"response": 1104, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Dec  3, 2000 (12:44)", "body": "Happy Birthday Terry!"}, {"response": 1105, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Sun, Dec  3, 2000 (13:04)", "body": "Britney Spears is as much a devout Christian as I am an Orthodox Sikh. She only makes herself look even more ridiculous by making such claims. If she'd just come out and declare that she 'wants to be a hooker when she grows up' then I'm sure we'd all have a lot more respect for her. Especially in that schoolgirl kit. :-)"}, {"response": 1106, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec  3, 2000 (19:48)", "body": "You think Britney stands a chance of growing up? Think she is being fed Peter Pan in her morning gruel. Your Daily Horoscope for Monday December 4, 2000 Brian Dennehy: Many know him by appearance, his acting. Not so many are familiar with his name. Brian Dennehy is a Cancer. He won a Tony award for his role in the Broadway revival of ``Death of a Salesman,'' which earned four Tonys in all. At one time he was serious about becoming a priest. He is due to reach greater heights in 2001. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shed light in areas previously dark. Opportunities abound if you take initiative. Secret revealed to your advantage. Leo, Aquarius persons play roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Questions concerning marital status loom large. Focus on direction, motivation and realization that meditation is necessary. Many hopes, wishes fulfilled. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bring forth sense of humor, entertain and be entertained. New wardrobe helps elevate morale. People want to wine and dine you. Sagittarian in picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): What you have been waiting for will arrive. Check details and measurements. Review, revise and rebuild. Rewriting task easier than first appears. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spotlight on ability to adapt to quick changes. Member of opposite sex confides, ``I'm very much attracted.'' Virgo, Pisces individuals very much in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around living quarters and partnership and marriage. You could change residence and encounter future mate. Be diplomatic, not weak. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Aura of deception present, go easy, protect self in emotional clinches. Someone tells you something; it is not the truth. Have luck with number 7. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on organization, intensified relationship. Pressure builds, you will be up to it. Promotion, greater, financial security indicated. Capricorn involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look beyond the immediate, communicate with individual in foreign land. You could find representative for your talent, product. Aries plays top role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let go of preconceived notions. Make fresh start. Wear bright colors that include yellow, gold. New acquaintance could become future love partner. Leo represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Employment picture subject to change. Avoid health hazards. Be positive concerning motivation, direction. Cancer native proves valuable ally. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take initiative, make appointments, assert views in positive manner. Circumstances are turning in your favor. Be selective and insist on quality. Gemini featured. IF DECEMBER 4 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Many consider you unorthodox, including your family. You draw to you unusual people whose occupations are not considered normal. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life and could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Social activities during holidays will be accelerated. Next year, July stands out as romantic, profitable."}, {"response": 1107, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (11:10)", "body": "Well, I'm talking to Mike whoi's in a foreign land. Looking forward to seeing business get pumped up."}, {"response": 1108, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:01)", "body": "ok, it must be you, marcia, cuz no one wined and dined me *frown*"}, {"response": 1109, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:06)", "body": "Monday Night Football is not usually conducive to whining and dining... or is it?!"}, {"response": 1110, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:09)", "body": "depends on the winer and diner (ohhhh, whiner and diner?) (hi marcia *HUGS*)"}, {"response": 1111, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:12)", "body": "Hi wolfie!!! December 4, ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This a good day to finalize your travel plans for the holidays. If you must stay in a motel be sure you make your reservations well ahead so you don't wind up in the cold with no place to stay. Good news about contractual matters is possible today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Any financial dealings you have today should be in your favor, especially with brokers and bankers. Shrewd thinking will be the agent to get you where you want to be today. A more than usual closeness will be experienced with a spouse. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your esp will be invaluable to you today in all your dealings but especially so in the arena of finance. A crafty type of individual will try to take advantage of your good nature today; be on the lookout for this sly boots. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Following up on a remark that a coworker makes will turn the conversation into an argument and ruin a day that holds much promise for your career interests. It would be best to just bite your tongue today, another opportunity will soon present itself. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) It is being a little premature to blow a lot of money in pur- suit of a good time since the season of good times and invi- tations are here. Less drink and more socializing is just the ticket to get a certain person interested in you. That person is not going to be interested in someone who drinks to excess. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Solving your marital disputes is uppermost in your mind today as you strive to bring stability and peace to your surround- ings. Sometimes this is possible and other times not; you will be able to discern the difference as your insights will be right on target today. Try compromise. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Aggravations on the job as well as at home is more than pos- sible today as the calm peace of the morning gives way to a hectic few hours of the afternoon. By evening you will have been able to calm your world back down. Take the family out to dinner at a nice quiet place. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Devoting time to a pet project should not take precedence over social commitments today as there will be plenty of time to get these things done before Christmas if you set aside an hour a day strictly for your project. A new close- ness with a spouse makes this an excellent season. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You who are attracted by unusual things will find an unusual item that is just right for your home and indulge yourself with the purchase. Business matters should go well today as you have more than your usual amount of intuitiveness which will guide you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Enjoy your socializing today as a behind the scenes plan that has been working for your benefit will become apparent while in attendance at one such event. Friends may have a lot of suggestions regarding holiday activities and you could pick up some good ideas by listening. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Someone entrusts you with a personal confidence and you keep their secret. Doing some of your Christmas shopping in your local computer store will be a lot of fun for you, but if you are a newbe then be sure that you let the salesperson help you out. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today your career plans will progress nicely with some firm promises for the new year. A close one may be very sensitive today so be sure you are careful not to make disparaging remarks even if you feel they are necessary. Love, don't criticize."}, {"response": 1112, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:14)", "body": "December 4, EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Smile - today is a great day for you! You've been feeling neglected and now a Scorpio rewards you for your hard work. Take some time to thank the angels for your good fortune. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Watch out for tempers flaring around you. While you have nothing to do with this -- be careful to stay clear or you'll be the brunt of the frustration. This might be a good day to go home early! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Relationships have been on the forefront of your mind lately. This would be a good day to have a talk with a loved one. Don't worry about being honest -- you need to get all your feelings out in the open. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Study hard because you have a tough test coming up. Ask for clarity on anything you are unsure of -- don't assume anything. There are people who will be looking to make sure you have the stuff to do the job."}, {"response": 1113, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:15)", "body": "don't want to eat at a diner with a whiner. Meetcha somewhere neat, Wolfie - maybe it is US!!!"}, {"response": 1114, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (18:16)", "body": "...or IN a diner...."}, {"response": 1115, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (23:04)", "body": "December 5, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Spend some midnight hours in marketing efforts if you would see some positive results on your web business after the holidays. Don't get so deep into work that others will feel neglected, set aside some time for your loved ones to enjoy being with you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Getting bullheaded today will not pay off for you in the long run as you will need to show a little understanding with a whole lot of 'give' today. Discuss the trip the family wishes to take; you may find out it is just what you would like also. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A bad temper could land you in some heavy duty domestic strife if you are not careful. Chances are good that your spouse is one who will push back and compromise can be the only reason- able route to follow. Give each other some breathing space. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Running back into your shell today will cause you to miss out on a lot of fun that will not come your way again this holiday season. Loosen up and go with the flow of the crowd, enjoy yourself for a change. Children should be taken shopping and taught to buy for others and not just themselves. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You are the life of the office party today and you keep every- one laughing right up to quitting time. Hiding your feelings is not easy to do but you manage it admirably until a loved one finds you out and decides to help you solve a nagging problem that has bogged down your holiday spirit. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Planning a short trip for pleasure will be a lot of fun for you this weekend and you and the spouse get together in agreement on all facets of the trip. While this trip will be for gambling, you always manage to keep it down to a mild roar and not lose too much. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) The Christmas vacation kicks your Christmas season off with a flourish as you make plans to visit your home town and spend most of the day shopping for the family. Your recep- tion will be wonderful so why not go a few days ahead of time so you will be well rested for the big day. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Counting down to Christmas has you in a flurry of activity as you juggle shopping trips and social invitation in your typical style. Don't let a so called friend get you down today with her pessimistic outlook on everything in general, avoid this person if possible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Decorate your house for Christmas today and get all your shopping chores caught up with as you will have some early seasons visitors who was not due until Christmas eve! This makes you happy but you want to be finished so you can spend some happy time with them. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Social events may have your head in a whirl so maybe taking a quiet break by disappearing in a store or a shopping mall for most of the day will give you the time you need to re- store your equilibrium and your holiday spirit. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A great time to get in contact with someone you have not spoken to for almost a year. You will find that all your efforts actually did help this person create a new and better life for himself or herself and this is one of the greatest gifts you could receive. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You have the jump on everybody as you completed all your Christmas shopping and wrapping. Now you will have the time to spend on shopping for just the right outfit and accessories for wearing to that extra special Christmas party."}, {"response": 1116, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec  4, 2000 (23:15)", "body": "Decembe 5, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Don't turn down the opportunity to go to lunch with a co-worker, even though you have a lot of work to do. They know more than they are letting on to you. You've been the topic of some exciting plans so keep an open mind. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Your well laid plans are going to be derailed because of circumstances beyond your control. This is a blessing in disguise because your hard work will be recognized later. Handle this setback with grace and look to the future. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You have some time today to get some errands and administrative stuff done. Pay some bills, send some cards, and pick up those essentials. You won't have time or energy to do this later in the week so get it all done today. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces There are many who look to you for inspiration today. Don't get irritated if you have several people turning to you for advice. Don't wear your heart on your sleeve -- put on a brave face for others."}, {"response": 1117, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Dec  5, 2000 (18:20)", "body": "and when am i supposed to do that? barely got time away from my desk today!"}, {"response": 1118, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec  5, 2000 (19:50)", "body": "i'm still waiting..."}, {"response": 1119, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec  5, 2000 (20:13)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday December 5, 2000 Art Bell: A radio personality, Art Bell, a Gemini, has tackled subjects from UFOs to survival of human personality following bodily death. He says, ``I have an open mind, I will listen to anybody.'' He is disdainful of critics, he admits, ``I talk about weird things.'' Audiences express love for him. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Soon circumstances turn in your favor. Decisions will be made concerning partnership, marriage. Cancer native figures prominently. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Much that had been hidden will be revealed. You benefit as result. Popularity zooms. Keep resolutions concerning diet, nutrition. Gemini in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take notes, especially of dreams. Be thorough, be positive concerning details, including proper measurements. Many desires to be fulfilled. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could be talk of the town! Your words will be reviewed, verbal and written. Be careful, someone attempts to stop you. Flirtation becomes serious. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Long distance communication verifies opinions. Emphasis on possible change of residence, marital status. Make intelligent concessions in dealing with stubborn Taurus. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cycle moves up, remain cautious. Legal clearance required, protect reputation. Pisces may not be telling entire truth. Written message contains hidden clues. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lie low, play waiting game. Music plays, find your rhythm, dance to your own tune. Big financial deal is upcoming. Capricorn makes declaration of loyalty. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What was once rejected could now be accepted. You win popularity with subjects considered out of bounds. Aries, Libra persons find ways of helping you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let go of past concerns relating to beliefs. Create your own tradition, starting today. Let others follow you if they desire. Make personal appearances. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Decision reached concerning ownership of property. Let others know you will fight for your own rights. Focus on cooperative efforts, marital status. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Highlight versatility, intellectual curiosity. Demand answers to queries, not evasions. Sagittarian plays major role. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You receive good news. What was lost will be recovered. Revise, rewrite and rebuild. Stick with number 4\ufffd IF DECEMBER 5 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are attractive, dynamic and restless, have tendency to be involved with people below your station. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius natives play important roles in your life. Could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. You've learned it was time to move on, to begin project. During 2001, focus will be on home, family and marital status."}, {"response": 1120, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec  5, 2000 (23:43)", "body": "December 6, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This is a good day for making presentations at work and to talk one on one with business higher ups and peers alike. You can get your points across with a lot more clarity at this time. Take care of old bills that may crop up today so they don't hang around and haunt your holidays. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Listen carefully to a suggestion from a friend today on ways to make your business grow; you could come up with something great. Do not listen to rumors no matter how much you may feel upset by them, always give the other person a chance to explain. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Devoting a lot of time today to study or to research will be of great benefit to you in the near future. Be optimistic and upbeat about your business affairs as you are entering a new cycle that will allow you much more flexibility which can bring bigger successes. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Conversation with a good friend could bring on a lot of exchange of secrets...be sure you don't tell too much or someone elses' confidences. This is not a good day for gambling or even loaning money; guard your finances. Pay attention to a child tonight. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Taking time to meditate on some purely personal problems is indicated for today as well as the pursuit of more mental interests. Your esp is clicking and this makes you quick on the uptake in most situations; you are a force to be reckoned with. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Writing should be your activity for today as your powers of self expression is very high today which also makes it well to make a few calls and clean up the loose ends of last week. Seminars, home study courses or what have you is favored for today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) It is a good day for making some very large monetary decisions but not a day for gambling or taking any kind of financial risk with either the business funds or the family bank account. Keep Christmas plans down to a mild roar; it is not the gift, but rather the thought that makes people happy. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Daydreaming is sometimes good for helping you plan your way to the top, but the best place not to do it is on the job as it will appear as plain old wool gathering to the boss and could cost you those big strides forward you have been making recently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your thinking and planning is so down to earth today that it upsets your mate who thinks it would be better to go out and enjoy these few days of joy rather than to sit home and save money. A long talk and a compromise will work. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Reaching an understanding with a child or a teenager is pos- sible today but you will have to work at it. Mutual agreements with your spouse makes the holiday expenses a little easier to bear and to afford. An evening out puts you in a good frame of mind. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) While you do not like to go into debt this is a day when you may need to do so and the stars are right for your success in negotiating with the powers that be and get what you are after. Enjoy some happy closeness with the family tonight. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) No matter what the controversy may be you will find that agreements with others is easy for you to accomplish today. Singles will be making some long range plans for the future, and marrieds will be preparing for the annual holiday sojourn back to the old home place."}, {"response": 1121, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec  5, 2000 (23:44)", "body": "December 6, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Have you considered starting a fitness program? Even though it is the holiday season, you might want to start something small. Get out for a walk more often because you need to release some stress. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Does it seem like there is so much to do and you don't know where to start? Understandable - you've got a lot on your plate! Recruit others to help you finish some of this work. You can't do this all on your own. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A call from a person in your past will knock you off kilter. You'll be able to keep your cool in a stressful situation. Put it in perspective -- you know you needed to clear up some misunderstandings. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You'll be traveling on a short journey today. Make sure your car is working well and you have a spare tire. You might be traveling a rough road, literally and figuratively. Keep your sense of humor will let you get you through any situation."}, {"response": 1122, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (01:47)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday December 6, 2000 Playing the Game: She is a pretty, young California girl who enjoys playing the game. The game is tennis. She has earned millions of dollars playing the game. She has championship form, experts opine that she'll be a blazing star in the not-so-distance future. Lindsay Davenport is a Gemini who is articulate, fast on the draw, especially when it comes to playing the game of tennis. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Moon in your sign equates to high cycle. Focus on social activities and elements of luck. You will be at the right place at a crucial moment almost effortlessly. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Look behind scenes, check details, rebuild and rewrite. Visit individual temporarily confined to home, hospital. Secret will be revealed to your advantage. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will win friends, popularity zooms. Written material once rejected will now be enthusiastically accepted. Virgo, another Gemini play roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Attention revolves around home, family, possible change of residence, marital status. Flowers, music figure prominently. Romance is part of scenario. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What appears to be daydreaming is nothing of the sort. You are envisioning future success and can make it come true. Pisces individual plays outstanding role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check accounting procedures. Relationship is hot and heavy. You win promotion, can handle added responsibility. Cancer, Capricorn persons play intricate roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look beyond the immediate, perceive potential. Love relationship intensifies. Possibility of long journey is strong. Aries and another Libra figure in scenario. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Let go of preconceived notions. This is your future to make. Focus on independence, inventiveness and original thinking. New kind of love is on horizon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Creative juices stir, questions concerning marriage loom large. Emphasis on direction, motivation, necessity for meditation. Cancer native plays top role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Social activities accelerate, popularity zooms. Keep plans flexible, be ready to travel at moment's notice. Gemini, Sagittarius individuals are in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Relative who is sincere could be sincerely misinformed. Do things your way, including rebuilding, rewriting. Taurus, Scorpio persons edge way into scenario. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Scenario features change, travel, variety of experiences. What began as mild flirtation is getting serious. Gain indicated via written word. Virgo represented. IF DECEMBER 6 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are ultra-sensitive concerning sound. People find sound of your voice pleasing. You are creative, romantic. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play meaningful roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. Short journey during December. Most memorable month next year will be May. Marital status will figure prominently."}, {"response": 1123, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (09:34)", "body": "Do we have many Cancers around here, how about a birthday page for Spring folks, don't worry, we wouldn't list the year of birth!"}, {"response": 1124, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (13:49)", "body": "You sure do have a Cancerian around here - go check who all is allowed in the workings of Spring and you will see button creator and horizontal bar is our prime Cancer. Have most of the birthdays listed - but some don't want theirs out there. Suggestions where to put them? Mine is May 31."}, {"response": 1125, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (14:15)", "body": "Should I start a topic, or would you like to start a topic (even better) in proch called Today is My Birthday or some other creative topic title?"}, {"response": 1126, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (14:18)", "body": "Liked to Today Conference obviously."}, {"response": 1127, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (15:48)", "body": "yup - did you ever see your lei???? Gotta go back to your birthday though.... it is here!!!"}, {"response": 1128, "author": "mikeg", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (18:21)", "body": "I am an Aquarius, not that I really believe any of that sort of stuff any more. Used to be highly obsessed by it when I was younger :-) Birthday is Jan 30."}, {"response": 1129, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (18:34)", "body": "well, a gemini and a virgo will help us, marcia! i know who they are!!! *HUGS*"}, {"response": 1130, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (20:55)", "body": "Wow, thanks for the lei! It looks great!"}, {"response": 1131, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (22:40)", "body": "It smells wonderful too ( you really should get out of telnet more often!) Since I can not telnet lets let you create the topic and link it as you wish. Thanks!!! Yeah, Wolfie, I know too !!! December 7, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today you will find a social connection to be very helpful to your business or your career. Mixing business with pleasure pays off for you today but be sure to put your best foot forward and dress the successful part. Listen to a mate today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A new romantic involvement could be yours if you get out and mix and mingle today. Don't be a shrinking violet, speak up and let people know what you are all about. A new broom at work sweeps away a lot of debris and leaves you on top of the heap. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Business developments going on behind the scenes are to your advantage so be ready to run with new ideas when they are presented. An unpredictable friend or loved one could get you in a lot of trouble if you don't walk away when the go- ing is right. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your plans for hosting a party are in full swing and today you should take time to look over your gust list of invitations, you may have forgotten someone important. A romantic intro- duction during this will be possible as your tars predict romance if you are a single person. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a better day for spending time alone with a romantic partner than it is for socializing with a crowd of people. A report you may hear today could be far from accurate so check everything out before acting on it. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Try to be as practical as possible today over an emotionally charged issue involving a loved one, as this is the only way to give a fair evaluation of the situation. Ease up by even- ing and go out and enjoy yourself to be able to let go of the tension that you are under at this time. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Shopping is highlighted for today, both Christmas shopping and buying for the home for decorating purposes. This is a fun act- ivity for you and you find yourself getting right into the spirit of the thing! Being innovative at work will lead to some financial gains. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Creative interests are your thing today as you get into the part of Christmas you enjoy most, making gifts for family and friends! Your handicrafts are always well received and well loved and today you outdo even yourself. One of your creations could become a source of income in months to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your social abilities will be evident today as the office party takes place. The social graces you display will be a big asset to your business as an unexpected guest drops in and 'crashes' the party. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Travel or work plans may be drastically changed today and later you will find the change was all for the best. Romance is happily accented today as the one person in the world for you tells you that your love is returned. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Financial backing that you have been searching for to get your enterprise up and running is found today in the strangest place. Try to spend a whole day and night without being critical with a love and you may even make it a habit and make your loved one very happy. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Collaborating with a partner or a coworker can prove greatly beneficial for you today. Social interests are favored even though there may exist a little strain between you and a good friend who will not see eye to eye with you on certain matters."}, {"response": 1132, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec  6, 2000 (22:49)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday December 7, 2000 Michael J. Fox: He is a young Gemini actor whose career appeared to be cut short when he was stricken with Parkinson's disease. Michael J. Fox has been striving to fight the disease and to obtain funding so that the fight can be most effective. He said, ``I want to give hope to everyone who has been stricken with Parkinson's'' He continues to make appearances, his popularity has not waned. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have not forgotten the significance of this day -- Pearl Harbor Day. Study of history will be rewarding for you. You are always willing to fight if cause is right. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Answers are found behind scenes. Read and write, learn by teaching. Relationship serious. Could lead to change of marital status. Sagittarius is in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What seemed to be defeat will boomerang in your favor. Beautify home surroundings, emphasis on music, sound of your voice. Domestic adjustment is necessary. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on romance, defining terms, outlining boundaries. Living quarters will be more secure. Pisces, Virgo persons play astonishing roles. Luck with number 7. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Nothing occurs halfway -- it is all or nothing. Focus on architecture, rebuilding, making clear your marriage intentions. Cancer, Capricorn play major roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What goes around comes around -- you will know that for sure. Get rid of burden not yours in first place. Plan ahead or journey overseas. Aries involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make fresh start, shake-off emotional lethargy. Happiness will be involved in different kind of love. Person who usually disagrees with you will be on your side. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on cooperative efforts, City Hall politics, and marital status. You will be comfortable with Cancer native who prepares superb dinner. Be sure of directions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Element of luck rides with you, especially if you stick with number 3. Moon position stirs creative juices. You could win contest. Gemini involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What was lost will be retrieved. Rewrite, rebuild, and take chance on romance. Be aware of details, measurements, and solidity of structure. Scorpio involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emphasis on writing, communicating, accommodating relative on short trip. Flirtation serious, protect self in emotional clinches. Virgo, Sagittarius figure prominently. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Attention revolves around family relationships. In dispute, make intelligent concession. Be diplomatic, flowers would be appropriate. Libra represented. IF DECEMBER 7 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are sensitive to degree of being psychic. You tend only to see the best of people, be sure they are worthy. Pisces persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: G, P, Y. Before December is finished you could change residence, marital status. During 2001, April will be your most creative, romantic, profitable month."}, {"response": 1133, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Dec  7, 2000 (08:34)", "body": "Win contest? Time to buy a lottery ticket?"}, {"response": 1134, "author": "wolf", "date": "Thu, Dec  7, 2000 (21:49)", "body": "i'd say so, terry! (hi marcia!! *HUGS*)"}, {"response": 1135, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  8, 2000 (01:26)", "body": "Wolfie!!! *Big Hugs* December 8, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A planned weekend get away is especially favored now as it will afford you a change for even more closeness with the family. Romance is indicated for the eligible today. Meet with financial advisors or bank loan officers as any meeting of this type will fare well today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your networking efforts will get you some connections that will prove beneficial to your business today. Take care you do not overuse any one of them and defeat your purpose. Matters you left undone from yesterday will prove to be a problem that will keep popping up until you take care of them. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Take care that you do not go overboard in spending on the party you are planning to give, keep it down to a mild roar. It is a great day for matters of the heart and for all relationships in general as you and others just seem to click today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't put off performing your obligations today without any qrousing about it and throughly impress someone close to you who has chosen you as a role model. Romantic encounters are a good probability for the evening hours if you play your cards right. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You will be extra aggressive now but better able to channel that push in a constructive manner which will make you seem all the more charming to the opposite sex. On this day fil- led with promise, travel is a good possibility for expand- ing your horizons. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Taking a shopping trip is something you look forward to today but you must be careful to curb any undue spending for unneces- sary things. A party at home is something you have looked for- ward too for sometime and with your abilities, it comes off as a big success. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Creating things for the holidays for friends and loved ones is keeping you much busier than any other year. Consider selling your services to all but close friends and family and be rewarded for all that hard work. Others are taking advantage of your good nature. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) An exciting incidence makes you feel so good and supplies you with that extra motivation that will insure you success in your endeavors, both business and personal, that you find yourself overflowing with good will towards everyone. Love catches your attention. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Weekend getaways and many different fun type things are all highlighted and part of your thoughts as you plan your week- end activities. Some difficulty in communicating your ideas at work may arise but you soon get back on track. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) In business today you combine charm and assertiveness to bowl over your opposition and have them eating out of your hand. Marital affairs may give you some bad moments but love sees you through to the reconciliation of ideas necessary to keep things together. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Haven't met the new in laws to be? This is an excellent weekend to plan a trip to see them and get acquainted as they will be family for a long time to come. Partnership interests are high- lighted today and you may have to make some major concessions to keep the business running on an even keel. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your intuition and natural initiative will stand you in good favor with those who count in furthering your career or busi- ness goals. This is the time to make what known to the people who need to know, even in romance...a good night to pop the question."}, {"response": 1136, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  8, 2000 (01:32)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday December 8, 2000 Lest We Forget: He died recently at the age of 66. However, during his lifetime he was regarded as a master musician. Stanley Turrentine was an Aries. He played tenor saxophone. Many qualities of his Aries sign came through his music: originality, tone, daring to reach higher and higher. Those who take seriously jazz, tenor sax, remember Stanley Turrentine. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give full play to creativity, style and willingness to take chance on romance. Lost article will be recovered, you find ways of increasing income. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attention revolves around home, family, willingness to fight if cause is right. Moon in your sign highlights personality, timing, sex appeal. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Define terms, outline boundaries, be realistic in judging people, relationships. Protect self in emotional clinches. Don't judge book only its cover. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on promotion, production and unique ways of distribution. You could be part of high finance transaction. Capricorn, another Cancer-born play roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will flirt with fame and fortune. Expand horizons, find representative for your produce in distant land. Advertise, publicize. Number 9\ufffd VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Focus on future, independence, creativity, pioneering spirit. Wear bright colors, make personal appearances. Leo plays role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Family differences settled, involves generosity, extravagance. Focus on direction, motivation and necessity for meditation. Cancer native figures in scenario. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You'll be told to lighten up. Follow advice, exercise versatility and humor. Popularity zooms, your opinions sought concerning politics. Sagittarius in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be positive concerning correct measurements. Repair work is necessary. You get credit long overdue. Prove that you can fix things. Taurus represented. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Find outlet for creative resources. Read and write, teach and learn. Take note of dreams, flirtation more serious than expected. Virgo figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Locate comfortable living quarters. Focus on romance, flowers and music. Family member consults you regarding business, career. Be understanding, not weak. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You get in and out of tight spots. You might be repeating these words, ``To the victor goes the spoils.'' What you have been waiting for will arrive tonight. IF DECEMBER 8 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: When pressure is on you are up to it. You enjoy travel, are intense in romance. You could become business executive. Capricorn, Cancer persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. This December, perfect techniques, streamline procedures. Next year emphasis will be on change, variety and serious relationship."}, {"response": 1137, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec  8, 2000 (01:37)", "body": "December 8, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Return calls today because you'll receive some important news. A client has a proposition for you. It will definitely be to your advantage so follow through on requests so you can reap the rewards. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Make sure to have all your facts straight before you accuse someone of handling a situation incorrectly. Do some detective work to solidify your argument. Even though your suspicions are correct, you need the facts to back you up. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You may be surprised where you have to travel to on such short notice. Don't put up much of a fight, you really need to do this. Consider it an adventure -- you're going to learn a lot. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Have you been shopping lately? While you spend more than you bargained for, it's okay. An unexpected financial situation will bring pleasant surprises. Make sure to hold on to all your receipts -- something might not work out well and you'll be in the return line!"}, {"response": 1138, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (15:04)", "body": "December 11, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today your career plans will progress nicely with some firm promises for the new year. A close one may be very sensitive today so be sure you are careful not to make disparaging remarks even if you feel they are necessary. Love, don't criticize. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Someone entrusts you with a personal confidence and you keep their secret. Doing some of your Christmas shopping in your local computer store will be a lot of fun for you, but if you are a newbe then be sure that you let the salesperson help you out. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Enjoy your socializing today as a behind the scenes plan that has been working for your benefit will become apparent while in attendance at one such event. Friends may have a lot of suggestions regarding holiday activities and you could pick up some good ideas by listening. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You who are attracted by unusual things will find an unusual item that is just right for your home and indulge yourself with the purchase. Business matters should go well today as you have more than your usual amount of intuitiveness which will guide you. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Devoting time to a pet project should not take precedence over social commitments today as there will be plenty of time to get these things done before Christmas if you set aside an hour a day strictly for your project. A new closeness with a spouse makes this an excellent season. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Aggravations on the job as well as at home is more than possible today as the calm peace of the morning gives way to a hectic few hours of the afternoon. By evening you will have been able to calm your world back down. Take the family out to dinner at a nice quiet place. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Solving your marital disputes is uppermost in your mind today as you strive to bring stability and peace to your surroundings. Sometimes this is possible and other times not; you will be able to discern the difference as your insights will be right on target today. Try compromise. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) It is being a little premature to blow a lot of money in pursuit of a good time since the season of good times and invitations are here. Less drink and more socializing is just the ticket to get a certain person interested in you. That person is not going to be interested in someone who drinks to excess. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Following up on a remark that a coworker makes will turn the conversation into an argument and ruin a day that holds much promise for your career interests. It would be best to just bite your tongue today, another opportunity will soon present itself. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your esp will be invaluable to you today in all your dealings but especially so in the arena of finance. A crafty type of individual will try to take advantage of your good nature today; be on the lookout for this sly boots. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Any financial dealings you have today should be in your favor, especially with brokers and bankers. Shrewd thinking will be the agent to get you where you want to be today. A more than usual closeness will be experienced with a spouse. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This a good day to finalize your travel plans for the holidays. If you must stay in a motel be sure you make your reservations well ahead so you don't wind up in the cold with no place to stay. Good news about contractual matters is possible today."}, {"response": 1139, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (15:06)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday December 11, 2000 The Little Flower: He was one of the most popular mayors of New York. Were he alive, this Sagittarian would be celebrating his birthday today. Fiorello La Guardia spoke in Italian when addressing an Italian audience. He said of himself: ``When I make a mistake, it's a beaut.'' The Little Flower! ARIES (March 21-April 19): Full Moon warns: Be careful in traffic. Nothing occurs halfway -- steer clear of crowds if possible. Capricorn, Cancer persons play controversial roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Financial burden lifted -- you'll feel free, happy as result. Open lines of communication, someone wants to tell you something. Libra figures prominently. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Full moon in your sign equates to high cycle. Love relationship could get too hot to cool down. Leo involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day. Focus on home, family, giving and receiving affection. Living quarters will be made more comfortable. Capricorn plays fascinating role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Accent diversity, intelligence, and versatility. Make people laugh by laughing at your own foibles. Social outing will result in valuable contacts. Sagittarius involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check details, measurements might not be exact. Line up priorities. Don't take back seat. Taurus, Scorpio persons will play major roles. You're a new person. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get in your own rhythm, dance to your own tune. Read and write, learn by teaching. Flirtation more serious than expected. Gemini, Virgo persons play hot roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be talk of the town. Attend to family matters; locate house or apartment that suits you. You exude sex appeal -- don't break too many hearts! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What appeared to be a setback will boomerang in your favor. Focus on marital status, necessity for making domestic adjustment. Pisces represented. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your kind of day. Pressure is on; you will be up to it. Focus on organization, distribution, and financial reward. Cancer and another Capricorn play sensational roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Finish what you start, obtain funding for exciting project. Individuals confide their most intimate problems. Don't blush just help. Aries in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make fresh start, emphasize original thinking. Many, including family members, claim you are going too fast. Imprint style, don't follow others. IF DECEMBER 11 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have experienced change of your name. You are fascinated by the mantic arts, including astrology. Your intuition is honed to razor sharpness. Capricorn, Cancer persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Before December is finished, you will experience a different kind of love. September most memorable for next year."}, {"response": 1140, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 11, 2000 (20:46)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday December 12, 2000 Maxim Gorky: He was a colorful, controversial Pisces writer. Most of his work was autobiographical. Maxim Gorky was widely read not only in Russia, his homeland, but also throughout the world. People ask what was so special about Gorky? He spoke from the heart, relating incidents in his fascinating life. Currently, there's a revival of interest in his writings. ARIES (March 21-April 19): You get settled. You'll be rid of burden you should not have carried in first place. You will be dealing with a individual from a foreign land. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make fresh start in new direction. Cancer native helps in locating living quarters. Marital status will be questioned. Leo in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Questions of partnership, marital status loom large. You receive proposals, business, career, and marriage. Direction will be determined. Capricorn involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Moon in your sign represents high cycle. Judgment, intuition will be valid. Don't be afraid to try something different. You will be well-loved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be aware of fine print. Look behind scenes, someone may be following you. Taurus, Scorpio persons will play meaningful roles. Correct mathematical errors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Scenario highlights necessity for keeping plans flexible. Flirtation serious, whether or not you admit it. Trip out of town may be necessary. Gemini represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Attention revolves around where you live and with whom. Focus on possible change of residence, marital status. Music plays; dance to your own tune. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone means to deceive you. Don't give them that satisfaction. Psychic impression proves accurate. See people, relationships in realistic light. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You asked for more responsibility and now you get it. You are overdue for promotion; you will have it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People talk about you, mostly in favorable manner. Time on your side, play waiting game. Marital status figures prominently -- don't duck basic issues. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be wondering if this is deja vu. Scenario features familiar places, faces. Make new start; take charge of your destiny. People besiege you for predictions. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are back on familiar ground. Family pulled you in one direction; special person wants you in another. Scenario features children, challenge, variety of experiences. IF DECEMBER 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have delightful sense of humor, possess intellectual curiosity. Important to keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet, nutrition. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. During January of 2001, you could be talk of the town. Emphasis next year in marital status -- most memorable months: March and December."}, {"response": 1141, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (10:43)", "body": "must be talking about you marcia, sweetie! i don't think anyone's gonna propose to me *smile*"}, {"response": 1142, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (13:10)", "body": "*Sigh* I noticed that ... And knew you would make a comment. December 12, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn What you thought was true has now been proven otherwise. You'll notice you have to adjust to this but it will be good for you. You are the Master of your own destiny -- take charge of what's going on! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Be open to working with a woman who you haven't had much interaction with recently. Her reputation is worse than she really is so keep an open mind. Ask a Taurus to help you with this transition. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A financial situation is going to come to an end. This may be a slight struggle for you for a while but keep a positive attitude. This might be a good day for you to spend some time alone so you can figure out where you're going next. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You have a lot of fear surrounding a relationship. This isn't good because you can't move on to something better. Take care of yourself -- you're going through a tough emotional time and you're wearing yourself down."}, {"response": 1143, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (13:11)", "body": "December 12, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You have the jump on everybody as you completed all your Christmas shopping and wrapping. Now you will have the time to spend on shop- ping for just the right outfit and accessories for wearing to that extra special Christmas party. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A great time to get in contact with someone you have not spoken to for almost a year. You will find that all your efforts actually did help this person create a new and better life for himself or herself and this is one of the greatest gifts you could receive. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Social events may have your head in a whirl so maybe taking a quiet break by disappearing in a store or a shopping mall for most of the day will give you the time you need to restore your equilibrium and your holiday spirit. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Decorate your house for Christmas today and get all your shopping chores caught up with as you will have some early seasons visitors who was not due until Christmas eve! This makes you happy but you want to be finished so you can spend some happy time with them. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Counting down to Christmas has you in a flurry of activity as you juggle shopping trips and social invitation in your typical style. Don't let a so called friend get you down today with her pessimis- tic outlook on everything in general, avoid this person if possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The Christmas vacation kicks your Christmas season off with a flourish as you make plans to visit your home town and spend most of the day shopping for the family. Your reception will be wonderful so why not go a few days ahead of time so you will be well rested for the big day. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Planning a short trip for pleasure will be a lot of fun for you this weekend and you and the spouse get together in agreement on all facets of the trip. While this trip will be for gambling, you always manage to keep it down to a mild roar and not lose too much. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You are the life of the office party today and you keep everyone laughing right up to quitting time. Hiding your feelings is not easy to do but you manage it admirably until a loved one finds you out and decides to help you solve a nagging problem that has bogged down your holiday spirit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Running back into your shell today will cause you to miss out on a lot of fun that will not come your way again this holiday season. Loosen up and go with the flow of the crowd, enjoy your- self for a change. Children should be taken shopping and taught to buy for others and not just themselves. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A bad temper could land you in some heavy duty domestic strife if you are not careful. Chances are good that your spouse is one who will push back and compromise can be the only reasonable route to follow. Give each other some breathing space. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Getting bullheaded today will not pay off for you in the long run as you will need to show a little understanding with a whole lot of 'give' today. Discuss the trip the family wishes to take; you may find out it is just what you would like also. PISCES Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Spend some midnight hours in marketing efforts if you would see some positive results on your web business after the holidays. Don't get so deep into work that others will feel neglected, set aside some time for your loved ones to enjoy being with you."}, {"response": 1144, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (17:58)", "body": "how about laying in bed for two days with the louisiana crud? social activities do have my head in a whirl!! *HUGS* to marcia!!!"}, {"response": 1145, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (17:59)", "body": "wait, make that four days, i've been out of work for two days (can you believe they sent me home?)"}, {"response": 1146, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (23:44)", "body": "Did not know The Man ever sent anyone home!!! December 13, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn While someone may have some good suggestions for you, keep your guard up. Keep in mind this person is working for their own benefit and not necessarily yours. Ask a lot of questions to make sure their suggestions are within not only standard policy but your own morality. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Someone you know is playing both sides against the middle. Before you condemn this person, look at what their motivation is for doing this. You might be able to nip it in the bud if you take the time to speak with this person. They only want something small to you but really big to them. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A friendship is going to go through a huge change. Don't fight it -- let it play out the way it's supposed to. You'll be feeling very emotional so cut yourself some slack. It will all turn out for the best. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A childlike person makes you laugh and brings you a lot of joy. Even though this takes some time out of your day, you should stop and enjoy your time with this person. Have some faith -- the angels will delegate your work while you enjoy this time."}, {"response": 1147, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 12, 2000 (23:48)", "body": "*BIG HEALING HUGS*, WOLFIE!!!"}, {"response": 1148, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec 13, 2000 (01:49)", "body": "December 13, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) No matter what the controversy may be you will find that agree- ments with others is easy for you to accomplish today. Singles will be making some long range plans for the future, and marrieds will be preparing for the annual holiday sojourn back to the old home place. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) While you do not like to go into debt this is a day when you may need to do so and the stars are right for your success in negotiating with the powers that be and get what you are after. Enjoy some happy closeness with the family tonight. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Reaching an understanding with a child or a teenager is possible today but you will have to work at it. Mutual agreements with your spouse makes the holiday expenses a little easier to bear and to afford. An evening out puts you in a good frame of mind. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your thinking and planning is so down to earth today that it up- sets your mate who thinks it would be better to go out and enjoy these few days of joy rather than to sit home and save money. A long talk and a compromise will work. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Daydreaming is sometimes good for helping you plan your way to the top, but the best place not to do it is on the job as it will appear as plain old wool gathering to the boss and could cost you those big strides forward you have been making re- cently. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) It is a good day for making some very large monetary decisions but not a day for gambling or taking any kind of financial risk with either the business funds or the family bank account. Keep Christmas plans down to a mild roar; it is not the gift, but rather the thought that makes people happy. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Writing should be your activity for today as your powers of self expression is very high today which also makes it well to make a few calls and clean up the loose ends of last week. Seminars, home study courses or what have you is favored for today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Taking time to meditate on some purely personal problems is indicated for today as well as the pursuit of more mental interests. Your esp is clicking and this makes you quick on the uptake in most situations; you are a force to be reckoned with. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Conversation with a good friend could bring on a lot of exchange of secrets...be sure you don't tell too much or someone elses' confidences. This is not a good day for gambling or even loaning money; guard your finances. Pay attention to a child tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Devoting a lot of time today to study or to research will be of great benefit to you in the near future. Be optimistic and up- beat about your business affairs as you are entering a new cycle that will allow you much more flexibility which can bring bigger successes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Listen carefully to a suggestion from a friend today on ways to make your business grow; you could come up with something great. Do not listen to rumors no matter how much you may feel upset by them, always give the other person a chance to explain. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is a good day for making presentations at work and to talk one on one with business higher ups and peers alike. You can get your points across with a lot more clarity at this time. Take care of old bills that may crop up today so they don't hang around and haunt your holidays."}, {"response": 1149, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Dec 13, 2000 (15:17)", "body": "(the man lets people go home so he won't catch anything catchy!) got a timely horoscope at iwon.com and it said that i should quit playing the game (can only imagine what game they're talking about)....maybe i should vent again? thanks for those healing hugs, they're working *HUGS*"}, {"response": 1150, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec 15, 2000 (14:17)", "body": "December 15, 2000 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're comfortable in discussing new and perhaps strange ideas with your friends. Travel plans are firming up, and you're feeling thrilled about it. A fresh outlook makes the future look promising. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You defer to others, going out of your way to be of service. You may not understand this now, but you're not in touch with your own will. Keep asking yourself whether you're doing what you really want to do. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your enthusiasm about your intellectual interests is infective today. You're willing to re-think many things and revise your approach. You're instrumental in intro- ducing people to exciting new ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Obeying others grates on your nerves, but use the circumstance to your own advantage. Somewhere -- possibly through pay -- you can get what you want and set it aside as an asset for future independence. LEO (July 23-August 22): Many important relationships, business, spousal and romantic, are getting overhauled in a new way. It's possible to get a fresh start with enemies by letting bygones be bygones. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): It's no personality fault to keep changing your mind, as long as you know what's unsatis- factory with the way things are. Being mindful that way will help you decide what you really want. LIBRA (September 23-October 22): You can be in a position of making decisions, but you have to do right by the people for whom you're making decisions. Don't be reckless with their fate and fortune. They're not your toys. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Make the best of a difficult situation by understanding that you're being trained to work well under pressure. Once you can handle this, most other situations will seem easier. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Intense conversation helps you to bounce ideas off people for valuable feedback. In a way, you've probably already made up your mind, and you need help to articulate what you feel and know. CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): The need to establish a sense of security for yourself and loved ones is strong today. A lot of work, not mushy romanticism, is your way of showing you care on a practical level. AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18): Your secret of success is knowing what everyone else is doing and then doing the op- posite. Find a niche that no one else is providing. Only your inspiration and inventiveness can guide you. PISCES (February 19-March 20): Your success is measured by how many friends you can rally, and how effective you can get support from those in charge. The unexpected defense turns the tables on those who would harm you."}, {"response": 1151, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec 15, 2000 (14:29)", "body": "Decembber 15, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A woman who handles finances is going to be talking to you today. While this situation could potentially blow up into an argument, keep your cool. Her anxiousness has nothing to do with you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You find yourself in the middle of a hectic situation. You're being dragged into it as the peacemaker. Just go with the flow -- it will blow over very soon. It's okay to let people vent because that's all that needs to be done. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A woman is going to give you some thoughts on a troubling personal situation in your life. This brings a whole new awareness to you about how you should approach things from here on out. Thank her for her advice -- she really has changed your outlook for the better. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces There is a way to end a bad financial situation. You can take the high or low road -- the choice is yours. It might be best to keep your head up high and end it with dignity. If you do this, you'll have another possibility come in your path quickly."}, {"response": 1152, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec 15, 2000 (14:32)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday December 15, 2000 Cameron Crowe: He could be dubbed ``Mister Everything.'' He is a 43-year-old Cancer native, who is writer, director, and filmmaker. He maintains a boyish look, and he writes and makes pictures concerning young persons, their lives, loves, disappointments. He explains, ``I am not the kind of director who is harsh, dictatorial. Cameron Crowe elucidates, ``To be that way I would have to be a different person.'' ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on creativity, romance, and celebration. Display humor, versatility, mingled with showmanship. Let people know you are alive and kicking. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Obstacles boil down to bureaucrats, minor rules, regulations. Plow through them -- many will not debate you. They are afraid. Scorpio plays major role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Highlight versatility, diversity and writing. Creative juices stir, get thoughts, impressions on paper. You could surprise yourself, develop writing skills. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spend money on home improvements. Domestic issues dominate. You could change residence, marital status. Find your rhythm, dance to your own tune. Libra represented. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cycle high, make contacts, appointments. Don't equate delay with defeat. Maintain aura of mystery. You will be at right place at crucial moment. Pisces involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be analytical, focus on production, distribution, promotion, added responsibility. Some people will say you were never like this before. Capricorn in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be talk of the town. Focus on universal appeal, travel, and communication with one from foreign country. Physical attraction, sex appeal involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make fresh start, let go of preconceived notions. Don't follow others, emphasize original thinking, and take chance on romance. Leo plays top role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on home, marital status. Tonight you dream of long ago and far away. Emphasis on creativity, romance, advertising. Cancer, Capricorn involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emerge from emotional shell, display humor, artistic talent. Let others know you are more than one-sided. Gemini, Sagittarius figure in scenario. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You'll ask, ``Is this deja vu?'' Scenario features familiar places, faces. You receive attractive offer, don't let it slip by. Taurus, Scorpio involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Creative juices stir, keep plans flexible, flirtation is getting hot and heavy. Protect self in emotional clinches. Investigate, get at truth. Virgo featured. IF DECEMBER 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are no stranger to music. You also are diplomatic, willing to give others benefit of doubt. You are romantic, have told yourself, ``I cannot live without love.'' Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. In 2001, social life accelerates, you will travel. During May there will be romance, intense relationship."}, {"response": 1153, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec 16, 2000 (13:35)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday December 16, 2000 Ludwig van Beethoven: The greatest orchestral composer of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven was a Sagittarius. He had a hearing problem. During his farewell appearance, he could not hear the orchestra or the applause. Beethoven was temperamental, emotional. He was often in love but never married. He was moody, sensitive to the degree of being psychic. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't neglect details, be sensitive to subtle hints. Rewrite, review, rebuild. Check for correct measurements. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio play roles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You experience greater freedom of thought, action. Virgo moon in your Fifth House stirs creative juices. Your voice, music requires outlet. Sing freely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If single, you could encounter future mate. Emphasis on home, persona, environment, possible change of residence, marital status. Libra involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Define terms, don't equate delay with defeat. Relative makes surprise appearance, be gracious. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. Pisces represented. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Financial success featured. Focus on power play, upsetting the odds. Older individual expresses faith in you. Cancer, Capricorn persons play memorable roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cycle is such that you are in right place at crucial moment. Take initiative; don't follow others. Utilize your extra-sensory perception. Aries is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make fresh start, don't pull punches. Wear shades of blue; don't neglect yellow and gold. A new, exciting love is on horizon. Avoid heavy lifting if possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Spotlight on comfortable living. Question of marital status looms large. Protect self at close quarters -- don't give up something of value. Capricorn represented. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your kind of day. Spotlight on versatility, humor, and experimentation. Try on new wardrobe. You look great and will be told so. Shake off emotional lethargy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People say you are full of Surprises. You will be dealing with ambitious Scorpio, be careful but polite. Taurus also involved. You'll rebuild, rewrite, and review. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What you have been waiting for arrives by tonight. Manuscript once rejected will be accepted. Take note of dreams. Write impressions of places and people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your voice sounds different, better. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, and marriage. You will find more comfortable living quarters. Taurus plays role. IF DECEMBER 16 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are sensitive, creative, at times temperamental. You refuse to become prisoner of mediocrity. You have musical talent, even if hidden. Pisces, Virgo persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: G, P, Y. Social contacts made during year will prove valuable, could lead to travel. April outstanding for you next year."}, {"response": 1154, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec 17, 2000 (14:48)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday December 17, 2000 Andre Bishop: He is a Scorpio, the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater in New York, home of the Tony award-winning ``TomCat.'' He says, ``The theater is my whole life, but to start with I was afraid to knock on the door.'' He explains, ``I was always fascinated by the theater -- the first show I saw was 'Peter Pan' starring Mary Martin.'' He lives in Manhattan. Andre Bishop, a Scorpio to remember. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be analytical, obtain story behind the story. Flirtation more serious than anticipated. Get basic issues settled early. Virgo plays a dynamic role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attention revolves around making home beautiful. Focus on flowers, music and romance. If diplomatic, you win. By forcing issues, you lose. Libra involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't believe everything you hear. Get promises in writing. Avoid self-deception. Sale or purchase of property featured. Pisces plays complicated role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Steer clear of traffic jams, avoid crowds if possible. People tend to want something for nothing from you. Focus on promotion, production and distribution. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on participation in international project. What had been rejected will now be enthusiastically accepted. You will recover lost valuables. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cycle high, make fresh start, toss aside preconceived notions. Don't follow others. Wear bright colors, including yellow and gold. Leo plays fantastic role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on cooperative efforts, City Hall politics, partnership and marriage. Someone follows you but means no harm. Face music early. Maintain aura of mystery. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be talk of the town. Scenario features accelerated social activity. You win friends and influence people. Powers of persuasion are heightened. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Revise, rewrite and rebuild. Superior consults you, assures of promotion. Check details, be sure measurements fit. Sound system is involved. Taurus featured. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You enjoy greater freedom of thought, action. Invitation to travel featured. It could involve foreign land, don't be frightened. Gemini figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fix things at home, you soon will be receiving an important guest. Spotlight on possible change of residence, martial status. Libra helps with essentials. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't tell all. Lie low, play waiting game. Legal affairs, marital status dominate. Someone attempts to fool you. Protect self in emotional clinches. IF DECEMBER 17TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: When pressure is on, you are up to it. You are intense, passionate and have natural executive ability. Capricorn, Cancer persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Before December is finished you will solve a mystery. Next year emphasis will be on travel, romance and writing skills. Memorable months in 2001 will be March and December."}, {"response": 1155, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sun, Dec 17, 2000 (19:21)", "body": "that horroscope is kinda scary---the AM just told me (he is pisces) that he was going to give me my christmas present early but he has to find out if it's come in yet."}, {"response": 1156, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (02:11)", "body": "*Hugs* Wolfie - fortunately no Pisces in my life. I got mine early - a Gallileo thermometer... more about it in Geo! This one below is for me... December 18 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Your stress level is high but don't let it get the best of you. You are creating the stress on your own -- no one is pressuring you. Tackle the issue piece by piece and you'll get it all done. Ask a Gemini for help -- they can show you a new shortcut. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You have some wonderful career opportunities ahead of you but you are scared. Clinging to the past is not going to help you move forward. You have a great support system behind you. Listen to that Leo - they're not wrong! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Slow down -- you're moving too fast! You haven't been feeling very creative lately and that's because you don't have time to be. Make sure to take care of yourself so you don't run yourself down. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You're upset because someone hasn't returned a valuable item to you. It's tough when someone breaks their promise but at least now you know how this person really is. Let it go -- you can always replace it."}, {"response": 1157, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (02:12)", "body": "December 18 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This will be a day filled with activity and your feet will tell you so! Try to delegate some of the work and the cooking to younger, stronger hands and backs. The whole family would like to help but feel like you should ask since it is your 'territory'. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) As your Christmas wedding gets closer you are beginning to have some doubts and second thoughts. If the thoughts make logical sense than by all means act on them, if not, forget it as you may simply have a case of the wedding jitters that gives you cold feet. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) An adult child may not be making some good decisions right now but you will not be able to sway him/or her from the chosen path. It is at these times that we know there are some mistakes a person HAS to make for themselves. Be supportive and ready to help. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A big disappointment handed to you last night could be the basis of your feelings for today if you let it. These things are trans- itory and will pass. The object of your affection will be return- ing in a few days and you can celebrate then. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Don't get strung out and angry today if things don't go to suit you, there are more enjoyable ways to spend the day than quar- reling and when done together, the quarrels just seem to melt away. Drive around the city and countryside for an enjoyable evening of seeing all the decorations. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Work progresses smoothly today and it is possible that your bonus is a substantial one which will solve all of your holiday problems without a bill hanging over you in January. Children may wish to visit Santa tonight and you take them to see him. Get the camera, this is memories in the making. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Even though it looks as if you will have to be away from home for the holidays due to work related matters, you can still keep in touch by email or telephone. Don't forget to bring everyone a nice Christmas gift when you return. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Having your plans changed for the holidays may not sit too well with you and it could make you go around roaring like the lion you are but that will avail you nothing. Try compromising with your spouse and salvage at least half of your original plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Getting it all together and having your shopping done is some- thing you have looked forward too so now you can sit back and relax...for about ten minutes! Unexpected callers inform you they will be arriving in a day or two and you are off on another mad dash of activity. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You are doing the work of two so why not combine your planning and working for Christmas dinner with the one you are helping to plan for the local senior citizens? You and the family could have dinner with them and perhaps teach the children the joys of helping those less fortunate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The countdown to arrivals starts today and you put the shoulder to the wheel for that final push of getting ready for everyone. Despite the work you are looking forward to all of it. A close member of the family may be having some trouble in the romantic area and you give some good advice. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) An upsetting person may begin to get to you by midmorning until you stop and think about it. There is a possibility that this fellow is having a rough time getting through the holiday depression. Shock him by acting understanding and friendly."}, {"response": 1158, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (02:41)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday December 18, 2000 Ty Cobb: He was considered rough and tough, knew his stuff when it came to baseball. He had a lifetime batting average of .367, compiled over 24 years. During that time he played in more than 3,000 games -- a Sagittarian in the Hall of Fame. He slept with a pistol under his pillow. Ty Cobb was a stranger to diplomacy. He died in 1961. He was 75. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Go slow, play waiting game. Become familiar with legal ramifications. Partnership requires review. Question of marital status looms large. Libra involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Obtain hint from Aries message. Go slow, time on your side. Employment picture puzzling. Find out where you stand and why. Pisces will tell all. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You've waited for this -- take cold plunge into opportunity. Focus on promotion, direction and intense relationship. Young person asks pertinent questions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Property transaction completed. Don't be overcome by excessive modesty. Get fair share, line up travel plans. You could encounter future mate. Victory imminent. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't follow others. Emphasize independence, original thinking. Short trip involves relative. Steer clear of traffic jams. Aquarian dispels loneliness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emphasis on payments, collections and ability to locate lost article. Cycle moves up, circumstances will turn in your favor. Capricorn, Cancer persons play special roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Joyous! You will have much to celebrate, permit yourself to be joyous. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play outstanding roles. Have luck with number 3. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You win battle against odds. What had been rejected can now be accepted. Make reasonable compromise without giving up principles. Another Scorpio involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 21): Libra moon in your Eleventh House -- you win friends, influence people. Those who said you would fail will be eating crow. Written word important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Authorities on your side in connection with property dispute. Make home beautiful. Scenario features where you live, marital status. Find your rhythm. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look behind scenes, define terms, avoid self-deception. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. Long-distance communication verifies your views. Pisces in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Power play. Wait for right time. Focus on proposals, career and marriage. Protect self in emotional clinches. Get promises in writing, someone tries to fool you. IF DECEMBER 18TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your outlook is universal; you are the opposite of narrow-minded. You could travel to foreign land, possess skill with language. Aries, Libra persons play sensational roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. Before December is finished you'll be asked to participate in a big transaction. Marital status likely to change in 2001."}, {"response": 1159, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (02:43)", "body": "Focus on intense relationship?! Wolfie, if we do any more than we are now, we ar gonna walk into walls!!!"}, {"response": 1160, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (17:48)", "body": "tell me!! well, the one about us going too fast to be creative is sooooo true. marcia, i have an adjective i'd like to tell you about later!"}, {"response": 1161, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (18:21)", "body": "Ok... I'll be online - just let me know. *gears whirring*"}, {"response": 1162, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Dec 18, 2000 (20:52)", "body": "i'm here!! are you?"}, {"response": 1163, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 19, 2000 (18:23)", "body": "Yupper but my MSN crashed and so has Neil's ... Calilfornia rolling blackouts??? Arrrrrgh! Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday December 19, 2000 Chaka Khan: She is a 47-year-old Aries known for her ``racy lyrics''. She says says, ``For me, singing is like a religious experience.'' Although she has not achieved the level of stardom attained by Madonna or Whitney Houston, critics agree that once heard, her unique voice is unforgettable. Chaka Khan owns homes in London and New Jersey. In her spare time she grows herbs. Partnership, marriage featured for Chaka next year. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't rush, play waiting game. Legal aspect of project requires verification. Make intelligent concession but don't give up principles. Pisces involved. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Attend to minor health problem so that it does not become major. Scenario features added responsibility, promotion and intense relationship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate, toss aside preconceived notions. What others say is impossible will be possible for you! Libra will finish race! CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imprint style, let others follow you. You will be attracted to dynamic Leo. Get promises in writing. Wear bright colors and make personal appearances. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Question of marriage looms large. Clarify directions, motivations. Seafood dinner tonight hits the spot. What had been hidden is revealed to your advantage. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversify, look beyond the immediate, emphasize entertainment, humor. People say, ''This is a new you!'' Regard it as compliment. Gemini plays role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People are talking about you and some issue challenges. Be aware of details, have facts at hand. People want to hear your voice, to be with you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Read and write, learn by teaching. Flirtation serious, could get too hot not to cool down. Virgo, Sagittarius in picture, don't break too many hearts! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 21): What was ''left over'' from yesterday can be successfully utilized tonight. Focus on home appliances, ways of beautifying surroundings. Libra involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are not ready for full assault! Pertinent facts are yet to be uncovered. At last minute authority figure comes to your aid. Virgo featured. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on distance, language, making dreams come true. You'll be celebrating because of latest invention. Love relationship intense, it is very hot! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Finish what you start, you could be called upon to participate in international project. Aries, Libra persons will play outstanding roles. Fame beckons. IF DECEMBER 19TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an independent thinker, inventive, creative and romantic. At times you give love to those who don't deserve it. You counter with, ``I cannot live without love!'' Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Recent domestic adjustment was necessary. January and October of next year will be memorable, productive."}, {"response": 1164, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 19, 2000 (18:36)", "body": "Oh my, Lance is a Libra. How about you Wolfie??? December 19 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Birthdays are special occasions and it would be a great idea if you let your partner have his or her way today (in most things ;-). In the long run it will make everyone happy, especially the birthday boy or girl. Your tongue may get a little sore from biting it but remember, your birthday will come around too! TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A lot of people are very depressed at this time of year and you have the opportunity to cheer some of them up. By all means do so as this will double your own enjoyment of the holidays. Children are old enough to help so get them to pitch in and free up some time. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is the time for you to assert yourself and take charge of your life. You have some things coming up in the near future that will demand that you be comfortable with this attitude and there is never a better time to start practic- ing it than now. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A romantic attachment or a solid business partnership could come out of an invitation you accept for tonight to a very large Christmas party. Dress to the nines because you have someone there that, when you see this person, you will WANT to impress. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The first bug of the season may have bitten you and you are down with a cold. Relax and get better and as you do release the reins of control that you hold so tightly, to empower others to step in and save the season for you and the family. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Some of the advice you receive from a friend or a relative will be the best you ever had. Heed it if you can. Your recent career has you living far away from family but your plans to visit dur- ing the holidays is shaping up nicely. Get ready to travel. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Even though you may feel put out with a sibling you should at least try to put it away for a season and meet in fellowship, forgiving one another with love. It is hard to do but you are a spiritual person who will be able to do this. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) If you take on more work that will mean longer hours and more pay to see you through the holidays, it will also make you look good in front of the boss with everyone else clamoring for time off to make preparations for the coming festivities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Rolling with the flow is about the only way to go today or the waves could bowl you over. Don't pay any attention to gossip or smear tactics in the workplace as if you do, it could be you they talk about next; stick by your friend. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Someone you have wanted to break up with for a long time finally gives you the ammunition that you need. Don't be afraid to use it because you could be in danger if the situation should turn ugly. Put the one, or ones that can't help themselves, first in your life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Important financial decisions should wait until after the hubbub of the holiday season has passed and things more or less return to normal. Learning to live and let live and to forgive past mistakes could be the most important thing in your life right now. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A recent project that you completed is just different enough to qualify as unusual and you find that it is turning into a real money maker for you. You have always marched to your own drummer and today that is more obvious than ever as you turn down the others feel is just right for you."}, {"response": 1165, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 19, 2000 (18:37)", "body": "December 19, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Have you call a loved one lately? They are missing you. This is a good day for you to work out old issues and learn the lessons you need to learn. Keep an open mind. Their reasoning for the hurt may surprise you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Happiness is in the air and you feel like celebrating. You're not slacking off at work; it's okay to relax a little today. Listen to your inner voice and attend a party. You'll be in the spotlight because of your playful and happy nature. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You have the choice of how a sticky situation plays out. Everyone knows you are the master in this so they are waiting for you to make a decision. It's time to change things for the better -- you know the actions you need to take. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You realize that you are stronger than you thought you could be. Don't be afraid to tell a Leo how you feel -- you've had enough. This will end any ideas that you can be manipulated anymore."}, {"response": 1166, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec 20, 2000 (20:45)", "body": "December 20, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Major career developments for you today as you take a giant step up the corporate ladder of success. Your intuition is high today and this enables you to surprise and please a loved one. Children may need some extra guidance this even- ing and you are equal to this. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A friend is in trouble and you pull out all the stops today as well as going into your own bank account. You may exper- ience problems with appliances or electronics today, be sure to call in an expert to service your valuable equipment. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your intuition leads you to the exact spot, situation, that you need to reach today for optimum input to solving your marital problems. Don't listen to rumors, prove everything out for yourself and that way you will always know the truth with no doubt involved. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Quarreling with a loved one about a financial matter will only make things worse; best to sit down and go over the budget with him/her to make your points clear. Work should go smoothly today until late afternoon when you could hit a snag; delegate some of those jobs and help yourself out. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Progress at work is assured today as you apply your logic and common sense to the problems that have been bothering you. Patience and perseverance will win your true loves heart. If you are planning a party tonight be sure to take along a designated driver. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Major decisions that you have been putting off will be made today as your thinking clears up and your resolve hardens. Do your best not to argue with anyone as that make re-fog your thinking. You will enjoy some fun with friends tonight. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may experience a change in plans today that throws you off schedule in your business, never fear, you will have things clicking again before sundown. An extended domestic quarrel may have you up in the air but compromise can ease the situation to a great degree. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Worries over certain business matters are laid to rest today after you have a long talk with an advisor. This is an excel- lent time to make domestic or business decisions as you have all the tools at your fingertips. Plan an early evening and catch up on rest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Problems in the morning may have you stumped on a project but you figure them out by noon and it is clear sailing from there. This has all the earmarks of turning out to be a good day for you in the romance department as your true love says yes. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A problem that you can easily avoid is likely to arise with a friend over money, do what needs to be done in order to prevent this from occurring. You and the spouse will be on the same wavelength and make some good decisions today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may feel frustrated today talking to someone who absolutely refuses to listen to reason; save it for another time. You will get valuable leads today on getting a new place to live. an overall good day but avoid risky ventures, you could have losses. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) If you are not already employed this would be a good day to send out resumes, put in application, and go to job inter- views. You may meet with a disappointment early on but otherwise, a good day to further your financial interests."}, {"response": 1167, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec 20, 2000 (20:54)", "body": "Dec 20, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll find things aren't always what they seem. A coworker has been going through a tough time and they're taking it out on you. Sit down and talk to them -- you'll find their issues have nothing to do with you. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Money is causing you a lot of stress. It doesn't need to be. Just because you're short on funds doesn't mean that you can't accomplish what you want to. Think about a creative way to get to your goal -- it's there, you just haven't been seeing it. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You feel like you need to take a stand. This is good for you because people, especially a Taurus, has been taking advantage of you. Don't let them tell you that you are overreacting -- stick to your guns. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A new journey is bestowed upon you. This road will actually be much easier than the last situation you were in. Thank this Gemini for getting you in the right place at the right time. You can now sit back and relax."}, {"response": 1168, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Dec 20, 2000 (21:47)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday December 21, 2000 Jay Leno: Besides being a star of his late-night television show, this Taurus has many other interests. He is an automobile collector. He has a friendly disposition toward astrology; many of his guests discuss the subject. During 2001, Jay Leno could consider an addition to the family. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Mystery solved, you know where you are going and why. What had been rejected will now be accepted. Look beyond the immediate, predict future, make it come true. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Delve into subjects previously prohibited. Emphasize originality, create your own style, don't follow others. Leo, Aquarius individuals play outstanding roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could be at crossroads. Choose path that brings you close to home, marital status. Cancer, Capricorn persons play significant roles. Lucky number is 2. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Diversify, be sure your choice is your own. Don't be led down garden path by others. You emit personal magnetism, sex appeal. Sagittarian is in picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tear down in order to rebuild. Define terms, outline boundaries. Protect property, loved ones. Taurus, Scorpio persons play major roles. Finished product terrific. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be ready for change, travel, variety of sensations. Teach and write, realize importance of your thoughts, ideas. Flirtation stimulating but expensive. Gemini featured. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Music plays, find your rhythm, dance to your own tune. You will be complimented on voice, sounds different. Money surprise due -- you earned it some time ago. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cycle high, judgment, intuition on target. Stand tall for principles, do not abandon them. People insist, ``Lighten Up.'' Pisces, Virgo will play memorable roles. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Power play. Something occurs behind scenes, you need not know everything. Surprise is being planned, don't let on that you know about it. Emphasize romance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People say, ``Tell my fortune.'' Maintain air of exclusively. Refuse to be taken for granted. Name high price for your services. Aries plays sensational role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don't follow others, stress originality, independence. A different kind of romance will be part of exciting scenario. You've earned right for pleasure. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on cooperative efforts, local politics, marital status. You will be tempted to leave home -- don't. Stick to familiar ground if possible. Capricorn is in picture. IF DECEMBER 21ST IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have remarkable sense of humor, are versatile, you travel more than most people and are better at helping others than at promoting your own cause. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. Next year, you travel and could participate in political-humanitarian projects. August will be prosperous, memorable."}, {"response": 1169, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 21, 2000 (18:40)", "body": "December 21, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) An afternoon chance meeting has the possibility of becoming an indiscretion, as you and this person talk over old times and walk down memory lane. Make sure that you cut this short before it can lead to something seriously offensive to your present love. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You can give the impression of being cold and indifferent at times to loved ones when you are simply mulling over a prob- lem or daydreaming. Try not to ignore the important people in your life today as they need to feel closer to you for their own peace of mind. An interesting dream tonight leaves you puzzled and alert to a new possibility. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You are likely to experience a career change today that lets you explore your skills in more depth and breadth than you have been allowed to do in the past. This will be a position where you will be able to put your sixth sense and creativity to work for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You have an outstanding capacity for love and understanding which everyone admires and this makes people from all walks of life and all signs ready to trust you with their deepest secrets. You are the type that is not about to divulge the secrets no matter how much pressure someone places you under. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Let your hair down and kick up your heels as you have been lonely just about long enough. Put some vim and vigor into your attitude and actions and you will see your popularity grow in leaps and bounds. Good news tonight concerning legal matters that you may have pending. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Falling into a deadly dull routine where your lover is con- cerned is an almost sure thing that you will blow the match and wind up alone. Find some things that interest both of you and plan accordingly. Put a little excitement back into the relationship. A close friend is about to share a very important secret with you, resist the temptation to tell someone else. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Running into some snags in your personal life has left you at loose ends as you search for answers and solutions. Keeping a clear head and applying logic will go far toward helping you get the answers. Don't allow yourself to be caught up in the emotional turmoil of anger and frustration. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Sleight of hand, bait and switch, and overall underhanded dealings is something you may have to cope with in your world today as your business may hit a snag due to such tactics on either your part or someone else's. You may find similar things happening in your love life also. A dream tonight give you a brief insight into the near future. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Getting various things organized today will be your prime objective and take up most of you daytime hours. Evening may find your romantic affairs improving as someone who has secretly admired you for a long time confesses today and you find yourself very pleased about it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Treating yourself to a small luxury today will make your off duty times more comfortable and you deserve that little extra. A love match for you may not be working out and you may be reluctant to say so and hurt that persons feelings...chances are he/she feels the same as you! AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The projects you start for personal gain today should be something that you truly enjoy doing ,as this will be likely to become a thriving home based business and you will be dealing with it for many years to come. A spiritual test is yours today. A dream tonight has important insights into a friend's problem. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) In your search for true and lasting happiness you will always fall short of the goal if you do not stop and remember that true happiness comes from giving what you have inside to others, not just taking from them. You will find the rewards of such action more than you expected."}, {"response": 1170, "author": "wolf", "date": "Fri, Dec 22, 2000 (15:51)", "body": "gemini: that sort of happened today--i get to work on one project full time and my other work has already been redistributed. (it's not bad news, the project is a full time responsibility--hard to work it plus the other stuff going on at the same time)and we also have at one nongainfully employed person in my section."}, {"response": 1171, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Dec 22, 2000 (20:35)", "body": "I had an interesting reunification yesterday... Your Daily Horoscope for Friday December 22, 2000 Lou Holtz: He is a coach with a sense of humor. He formerly coached at Notre Dame and currently is at South Carolina. When youngsters come in to meet him, they are nervous until he does a few magic tricks. Relaxation and laughter replaces tension. Lou Holtz, a Capricorn, produces winning teams. He takes football seriously, but can laugh at his foibles. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make fresh start in different direction. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. Toss aside preconceived notions. Don't follow others, imprint own style. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Lay low, play waiting game, review legal ramifications. Focus on home, marital status. Cancer, Capricorn individuals will play fascinating roles. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet and nutrition. Spotlight on humor, celebration, bringing together those with opposite political views. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Moon position highlights creativity, physical attraction. Check details, do what you should have done 24 hours ago. Scorpio plays top role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on sale or purchase of property. You do well with written word, give yourself a chance. Family member has pleasant surprise. Virgo represented. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around where you live, romance, receipt of gift representing love. Emphasis on diplomacy, willingness to make intelligent concessions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Hold tight to valuables, refuse to give up something of value. Financial arrangements can be made, probably in your favor. Pisces, Virgo persons are in scenario. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many people talk to you, are drawn to your point of view. Power play, put it in action. Cancer, Capricorn persons play major roles. Relationship intense. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look behind scenes, someone could be following you. Journey to foreign land is distinct possibility. Stress universal appeal. Reunion with Aries exciting. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What seemed impossible 24 hours ago is now practical, workable. Living quarters will be secure, comfortable. Major dilemma will be solved. Leo plays role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What seemed long ago and far away is made available. Focus on partnership, local politics, marital status. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Peek into future. Emphasis on travel, philosophy, theology. You will be speaking another language. Be encouraged, you're doing fine. Sagittarius involved. IF DECEMBER 22ND IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You began creating your own lifestyle at a relatively early age. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Next year, as early as January, you will imprint your own style and there could be new love. July and October will be romantic, profitable. Nothing will be impossible."}, {"response": 1172, "author": "wolf", "date": "Sat, Dec 23, 2000 (17:11)", "body": "(marcia, i did get that email) hey, DMV--department of motor vehicles? *giggle*"}, {"response": 1173, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec 23, 2000 (19:28)", "body": "Hasta be for you, Wolfie! I don't even drive!"}, {"response": 1174, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec 24, 2000 (14:18)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday December 24, 2000 Christmas Eve: More families will get together this Christmas Eve. People will travel from a distance to be with loved ones. There will be numerous songs, entertainment, theological discussions aimed at making clear the significance of this holiday. Capricorn, Cancer persons will be in the news. Focus will be on long ago and far away. Much discussion occurs in connection with home beautiful. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): On this Sunday, accent versatility, entertain and be entertained. What was lost will be recovered in surprising manner. Gemini plays dramatic role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Break through red tape, revise and review, tear down in order to rebuild. What had been rejected two weeks ago will now be enthusiastically accepted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be ready for change, travel, variety of experiences. Written word will play paramount role. Virgo figures in fascinating scenario. Gift of book delights. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on domestic adjustment, gifts that help make home beautiful. Taurus, Libra persons will play creative roles. You'll receive luxury item as love token. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Spirit of holiday prevails. Maintain aura of mystery, discuss ``miracles.'' Pisces, Virgo persons will play fascinating roles. Look behind scenes for answers. VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Plow into areas previously restricted. Stick close to home, if possible. Be analytical, face music early. Cancer, Capricorn persons help make this memorable holiday. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Look beyond the immediate, toss aside preconceived notions. You'll conclude: ``Nothing is impossible!'' Aries, another Libra help promote Christmas spirit. Enjoy! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take cold plunge into future -- you can make it bright, spiritual. Leo, Aquarius persons will delineate subtle indications. Imprint style, don't follow others! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Reunion with loved one will be highlight of holiday. Food figures prominently. Gourmet dish could be talk of the evening. Cancer native in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Diversify, experiment and bring forth sense of humor. Individual who traveled from afar will help bring joy to holiday. Sagittarian plays ``mysterious'' role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Restrictions are but temporary. Red tape will fall aside. Rebuilding process is under way. Taurus, Scorpio persons play featured roles. Architecture discussed. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar.20): Exchange of ideas proves stimulating, brings forth greater understanding of Christmas. Gemini, Virgo persons dominate scenario. Get thoughts, ideas on paper. IF DECEMBER 24 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you have unusual voice, can combine diplomacy and strength. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. Next year, travel, accelerated social activity. May will be a romantic, profitable month. During January, you will tend to routine, which had been ignored. Welcome change occurs in February."}, {"response": 1175, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Dec 25, 2000 (18:37)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday December 25, 2000 Merry Christmas!: With New Moon in Capricorn, people will seriously consider significance of holiday. Capricorn, Cancer persons will figure prominently in the news. Number 3, Jupiter will put people in the mood for spiritual uplift. There will be serious discussions concerning luck and ``miracles.'' Contemplate and meditate. Savor the joys of this holiday. ARIES (Mar.21-Apr.19): You will be in the rhythm of this day. Dance to your own tune, puzzle will be solved. People will express love for you. Scorpio figures prominently. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You will enjoy greater freedom of thought, action. Write impressions of places, people. Take note of dreams. Properly interpreted, they could be guidepost to future. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Family reunion highlighted, flowers, music, gifts featured. One who had been absent will return with dramatic flair. Libra figures in scenario. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't tell all, play waiting game, questions concerning partnership, marriage will loom large. Legal dilemma will be solved. Governmental agency in picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): People will be drawn to you seeking knowledge, encouragement. You'll have more responsibility, promotion will be featured. Capricorn plays role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your extrasensory perception surges forth. Perceive future, control your destiny. Good news on this Christmas Day, love will not be unrequited. Aries represented. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22): Shake off emotional lethargy, make fresh start in new direction. Take chance on romance, imprint style, don't follow others. Be sure to wear bright colors. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership, marital status. Individual who shunned you will now make friendly gesture. Cancer, Capricorn in top roles. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Diversify, make people laugh if even through their grief. You can make this a most ``entertaining'' Christmas Day. Gemini figures prominently. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): New Moon in your sign represents ``high cycle.'' Judgment, intuition honed to razor-sharpness. Permit heart to rule. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons are in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your role on this Christmas Day will be that of ``teacher.'' Read and write, share knowledge. Flirtation is serious, respond accordingly. Virgo represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Attention revolves around home, family, decorating, remodeling. This will be one of your most ``beautiful'' of Christmas Days. Music plays, dance to your own tune. IF DECEMBER 25 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are serious when it comes to interpreting subtle meanings of holiday. You gain much through mediation. Pisces, Virgo persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials, in names: G, P, Y. January will be one of your most exciting months next year. You write, create and act. April will be your most profitable, romantic month in 2001."}, {"response": 1176, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (06:33)", "body": "test"}, {"response": 1177, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (06:40)", "body": "Just wanted to see if I could write a response, the /tmp directory is full on our server, but it may not be affecting anything. Just checking."}, {"response": 1178, "author": "wolf", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (13:20)", "body": "is there a way to clean it out? is it like the temp on our home computers?"}, {"response": 1179, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (14:29)", "body": "Terry said it was at Digihost where the problem was in email...so we await their cleaning schedule... December 26 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn More work and responsibility is coming your way. Someone else isn't doing their work and you're going to have to carry the load for a little while. Take it in stride -- you will be rewarded in the near future. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You might have to run a lot of errands today. Don't procrastinate -- get it all done. Watch out for someone who doesn't have your best interest at heart. While they are very charming, look for the ulterior motive. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You've decided to scrap something that you've been working on for a while. This is probably the best thing for you since you've been putting a lot of time into it. This will clear the way for something new to come into your life. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Have you been in touch with a close friend lately? They need you but they don't want to bother you. There is a reason while you haven't heard from them so pick up the phone and call."}, {"response": 1180, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (14:30)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday December 26, 2000 Henry Miller: He was one of the world's most controversial writers. Had he lived, he would be celebrating his birthday today. He was born Dec. 26, 1891. He died in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on June 7, 1980. He was a Capricorn, deeply interested in astrology. His best-known book was ``Tropic of Cancer.'' Miller was also an artist, played the piano and despised censorship. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You do the impossible -- obstacles, red tape are overcome. Get thoughts in writing; find outlet for creative force within you. Gemini plays role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Attention revolves around where you live, comforts of home. If diplomatic, you gain objective. Don't force issues, be kind and understanding. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Aries will aid you at last minute. Maintain aura of mystery; let others play guessing games. Accent wit, wisdom and humor. Pisces represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day! Be aware of legal rights, permissions. Then plow through with promotion, production and distribution. Capricorn figures prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could be on precipice of fame, fortune. Predictions come true, you could be young Nostradamus. Love relationship ``sizzles.'' Libra plays major role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stress independence, pioneering spirit. Wear bright colors, make personal appearances. You'll be ``handed'' leadership role. Leo, Aquarius persons are in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will know you are not alone, cooperation will be sought in connection with local politics. Be near water if possible. Express views, martial status featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Express friendly part of your nature. Many will act stunned, amazed. You have power to win friends, influence people. Sagittarius plays stunning role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Scorpio plays important role and will help you overcome red tape. Revise, review and rewrite. What was rejected will now be accepted. Be sure to check plumbing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People talk about you, write impressions, dig deep to obtain subtle characteristics. If analytical, you could write prize article. Teach and learn! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Family member cooperates, you are encouraged to pursue creative hobby. You could change residence, martial status. Focus on diplomacy, sound of your voice. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Remember there can be too much of a good thing. See places, people in realistic light. You'll be provided with privileged information. Be discreet! IF DECEMBER 26 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are creative, passionate, temperamental, capable of finishing what you start. When pressure is on, you are up to it. Capricorn, Cancer persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Next year, you'll have greater freedom of thought, action. You will excel with written word. March your most memorable, profitable, romantic month of 2001."}, {"response": 1181, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (14:31)", "body": "December 26, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Holiday disappointments may have been yours but you also knew some happiness and it is this that you should dwell on today. No one ever found happiness or love in a bottle and you are smart enough to know this. Go out and meet some new people; you will be glad you did. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You can never do enough for some people no matter how hard you try, as chances are, they are just looking for a free ride and discovered you just might sit still for being their driver. Opt out of any further promises to these people and try avoid- ing them for a few days while they get the message. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Some of you will be going back to work on Monday only to find that you forgot to do your 'homework' on a certain project that is needed. Today would be good to get all that prep- eration done and then go out and relax in the evening. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Some guests may be leaving but others will be arriving to cele- brate the new years with you and yours. You find that you are not only up to it, you are actually looking forward to this time. Keep the week long celebration down to a mild roar as yours is a quiet neighborhood. :-) LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A quarrel between relatives really does not concern you but they will try to draw you in on it. It will be best to simply leave until the air clears, as to take up for either will insult the other and so you won't be able to win for losing. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Christmas was a wonderful time for you this year as you got to spend time with the family and with your teenage child which you see so little of over the year. Seeing your child behind the wheel of her own car brings home the fact of just how grown up she has become. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A pesky problem with your car could pop up today but luckily it is something you can fix and luckily you find a parts place open to help you out. Be sure you follow all the directions as you want to be able to drive to work tomorrow without breaking down halfway there. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) In hot pursuit of your new love may turn out to be clutching at air as this one is not the settling down kind. Best to keep on looking for awhile or give this one some elbow room to do a little serious thinking about the subject. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) An old lover from the past or a recent ex-lover will try to get back with you and this may not be appropriate for now and especially with your commitment to another. Besides, for all your shy ways you still like to be the one to pursue and woo your mate to be. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A picture is worth a thousand words it is true, but sometimes pictures can be very misleading. Before you become upset with someone over a picture, find out what the circumstances was in the taking. Jealousy smells...bad, and it may also be un- founded. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Domestic unrest may lead to some pretty heavy quarreling today unless you take the time to set down with your spouse and try to work out these differences before it gets to the serious stage. A buddy from work drops by with an invitation but you will be better off not accepting it today. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Friends call and take you to our with them today and you are happy you went as you meet someone you have not seen in years and proceed to renew and old acquaintance. A brother or sister could need your help in the evening and you do all in your power to help out and make a difference in their life."}, {"response": 1182, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (20:46)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday December 27, 2000 Johannes Kepler: Modern textbooks call him, ``The father of modern astronomy.'' This Capricorn scientist was an astrologer first and foremost. He utilized astronomy to sharpen his astrological techniques. Kepler was born Dec. 27, 1571, died on Nov. 15, 1630. Kepler was quoted as saying, ``Astrology has compelled my unwilling belief!'' Kepler, the Great! ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Family member conveys news of promotion. Taurus, Libra, Capricorn persons will play memorable roles. Your advice will be sought, give it freely. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Look beyond the immediate, utilize imagination, take cold plunge into your future. Follow hunch, especially in dealing with real estate. Pisces involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Accept challenge of added responsibility. Money belonging to another is transferred to you. Display pleasure without being servile. Capricorn involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Legal affairs require immediate attention. Lie low, play waiting game. Focus on partnership, marital status. You could be part of international new story. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Change of employment could be featured. Create you own tradition, stress independence and originality. Avoid heavy lifting if possible. Participate in dramatic presentation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emphasis on where you live, solidity of structure, marital status. Keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet and nutrition. Cancer prepares excellent dinner tonight. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make people laugh if even through their tears. Display versatility, entertainment skills and fairness in making controversial judgment. Sagittarius is in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Capricorn relative attempts to be helpful but could be a hindrance. Check details and correct measurements. Revise, rebuild and rewrite. Get ideas on paper. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you missed 24 hours ago will once again be made available. Write your views, impressions. Take note of dreams and obtain proper interpretation. Flirtation serious! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attention revolves around domestic adjustment, possible change of residence, martial status. Find your rhythm, dance to your own tune. Libra figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What occurs behind scenes will have direct affect on current situation. Be discreet; don't tell all. Be near water if possible. Pisces plays fascinating role. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Best foot forward! Take charge of promotion, distribution. Love relationship strong, requires attention. Capricorn, Cancer individuals play memorable roles. IF DECEMBER 27 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are a humanitarian and have international point of view. You will travel, you are romantic, passionate, could meet future mate during cruise. Aries, Libra persons play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. During 2001, important domestic adjustment occurs, could include change of residence, martial status. February and November most memorable."}, {"response": 1183, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Dec 26, 2000 (21:53)", "body": "December 27, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your business tactics, ethical of course, puts you a few steps ahead of the more ruthless competition and gains a better reputation for your business. Do your best to avoid marital conflicts today as it is not likely that you will win this one. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) This is a good day to do some end of the year shopping for computers and electronic equipment, you could find a very good bargain out there. You are entrusted with a confidence today and you go to great lengths to keep it. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Spend your day in creative work or research and study, all these areas will hold some surprises for you. Don't let others get on your nerves and aggravate you tonight as that could throw you off your creative rhythm. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you find yourself being philosophical about almost everything and your friends and family can't understand the change in you. You take all their problems in hand and find this is the perfect way to get through the day unscathed while still being of help to others. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Though social matters are favored you will do better to spend this time on getting some of the problems ironed out that you had to leave hanging over the holidays. Some shrewd thinking will keep you on top of everything today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The morning hours are filled with much progress you are making and your spirits soar. a little quick thinking could extend your business success into the afternoon when you are ready to take a deserved break and go somewhere to regroup. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You and a spouse will be right in tune today and you are sur- prised at how well the whole day goes because of it. Innova- tive ideas will prove right for you today, all you have to do is get them rolling. A new years eve invitation gives you some- thing fun to look forward to. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be careful you do not spend a lot of money on a hobby no matter how interesting or mentally stimulating it may be. Someone who is trying to pull the wool over your eyes may not bank on your very strong intuition catching them in the process. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a good day for job prospects as you find a good position with hardly any looking at all. This is a job worth having and can offer you steady advancement even if the starting pay is low. Afternoon will have romantic overtones for you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) When you make a deal today be sure it is one you can live with and stick to as there will be no changing horses in the middle of the stream on this one. Kick those intuitive processes in gear and make a commitment to something you can live up to. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) This is a good day to run down all the information you will need to apply for those student loans and grants when you return to classes. It is best to have everything at hand and do things right the first time around. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Some deep thinking will get you through some important negoti- ations today in the area of finances and loans. Be doubly sure it is something you cannot do without before saddling you or your company with a large debt for the new year."}, {"response": 1184, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (00:14)", "body": "December 28, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Mind games always infuriate you unless, of course, you are the one doing the playing. Try to be very careful about whom you play mind games with today as you could find yourself the loser. A message from afar brings you some good news, and old friends drop by in the evening. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A recent eyeopener for you has you tuned into the big picture now and your efforts will not go unrewarded. Family and friends need your companionship and you take the time to be with them. Don't get angry with some coworkers as they are not sure of themselves yet. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Financial institutions are easier to deal with today, and most people will bow to your suggestions. While yours is an indepen- dent spirit there is no need to put others down or cause them grief in order to express that nature, a quiet dignity is what suits you best when you apply it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It is best if you meet your problems head on and talk to the people responsible, as they are more apt to forgive and forget if you show yourself to be honest and up front with them. Hid- ing out and avoiding people will not make the situation go away. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A new partner puts the life back in your business and his inno- vative ideas have you turning handsprings. There may even be a romantic interest attached to this partnership. A good day to be careful on the highway if you have to be out and about, so use extreme care when driving. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You have let your people skills go down hill lately due to work- ing so much at home in the seclusion of your private office thereby losing out on outside contacts, but today on your day job you prove that they are still with you and you smooth out the day considerably. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A demanding boss may not make for a pleasant working enviornment but you manage to do all that he requests and more. Take heart this person will not be with the company much longer and this could have a lot to do with his attitude, remember, all things come to he who waits. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You feel like running through the clover in happiness, if there were any, because your offer of matrimony has been responded to in a positive manner. Friends give you a surprise party and everyone you know turns out for the fun. Make it an early night; work tomorrow SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A loved one is about to make what you feel is a big mistake but he/she does not feel it is a mistake. In this instance you will have to let go and allow this person room to grow and be his or her own person even if it looks bad to you. Just stand by to help put things together again. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A family friend offers you some sound financial advice and you realize it is good advice to take. Too many worries over the future can make you blind to all you have going for you in the present and all the beauty that surrounds you; wake up and smell the caffiene. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Gossip can be pretty informative right about now so If you would learn things that will benefit you in the long run then be a good listener today, and not just when someone is talking strictly to you. A child may be on the verge of trouble, talk to her. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A true friend does not care how many assets you do or don't have or how much you paid for your house, a true friend cares about your health, your happiness, in other words, you. Weed out that nosy person now as she or he could cause you trouble later because of jealousy."}, {"response": 1185, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (00:18)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday December 28, 2000 Famous Almanac: Benjamin Franklin's interest in astrology is unchallenged. He published the world's most famous almanac, ``Poor Richard's Almanac.'' In it, he made many references to astrology. The first advertisement for the Almanac was on Dec. 28, 1732. Benjamin Franklin, brilliant and witty statesman and inventor was a Capricorn. As Ambassador to France, he gained a reputation as a ``lover.'' ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Following gloom there will be sunlight. Means initial failure rebounds as rousing success. Work behind scenes. Maintain aura of mysticism. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Focus on organization, priorities and pressure of added responsibility. Spotlight on distribution, advertising. Personal relationship ``sizzles.'' Capricorn involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Utilize wit, humor to overcome red tape. Bureaucrat, an Aries, offers friendship; from then on you win! Communication received from foreign land. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Toss aside preconceived notions. Create your own tradition and emphasize original thinking. A new kind of love awaits. Wear bright colors, be available. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't rush, emphasize quality especially in connection with housing. Focus on direction, motivation and need for meditation. Cancer, Capricorn persons play ``astounding'' roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversity, give full play to intellectual curiosity. Try on yet another new wardrobe. You look fine, smile at your foibles. Gemini, Sagittarius are in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lunar aspect highlights personality, sensuality and physical attraction. Wise counsel: Don't break too many hearts! Spotlight on children, challenge and variety of experiences. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get money's worth! Lost article recovered, you discover new way of increasing income. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius play instrumental roles. Lucky number is 5\ufffd SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Emphasis on where you live, artistic achievements, music and voice. Relative extends invitation, accept with no strings. Taurus, Libra play top roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look behind scenes, someone may be following you! Define terms; don't tell all, discretion is truly better part of valor. Pisces, Virgo will entertain, mystify. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cycle high, take initiative, make appointments, let people know you are alive and kicking. Focus on personality, sex appeal. Applause received for invention. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You'll perceive ``rules of game'' from an Aquarian. Keep promise to ``keep secret.'' Loved one on journey will return. Aries, Libra individuals play dramatic roles. IF DECEMBER 28 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are an original thinker, independent at times to degree of being arrogant. You are romantic, sensual, willing to go where angels fear to tread. Leo, Aquarius persons play memorable roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Recent domestic adjustment enabled you to let go of burden. January and October of 2001 will be your most profitable, satisfying months."}, {"response": 1186, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 28, 2000 (00:19)", "body": "December 28, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You're trying to make a decision and you're at a loss. Ask for some guidance not only from a wise Aries but look for some divine guidance. You need to make a decision soon, however -- others are getting impatient. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Stop looking for the answers somewhere else. You have all the answers you need -- you just aren't listening. Take some quiet time and get your thoughts in order. Being emotional isn't going to help you figure out what's best for you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A group outing turns out to be more stressful than anticipated. Even though others don't agree with you, don't let them project their feelings too strongly on you. Remember, the outing will end eventually. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Don't broadcast your personal feelings for a coworker around the office. Your boss is very sensitive to this kind of talk and will take notice if you do. Diplomacy is the name of the game today."}, {"response": 1187, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec 30, 2000 (13:55)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday December 29, 2000 Beatnik Star: Her fans were made up chiefly of ``hippies and beatniks.'' She sang folk songs and became a star of quality. Joan Baez, a Capricorn, was earthy as befits her sign. People were loyal to her and continue to miss her performances. As a Capricorn she has staying power. When it comes to folk singing she remains atop the list. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Turn on Aries charm! You get what you want, decide what it is you need. You will win friends and influence people. Cancer native in picture. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Ability to look into future is heightened. Focus on leadership, promotion and responsibility. Reunion featured in connection with travel. Libra represented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Create your own tradition, toss aside preconceived notions. Don't follow others, exercise independence and original thinking. Love relationship is on track. CANCER (June 21-July 22): People want you to be involved in their problems, lives. Know when to say, ``Enough!'' Loan will be repaid; you'll be delighted as a result. Home! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Avoid debate with fanatic. Focus on legal aspects and public relations. Lie low. Question of marital status looms large. Gemini, Sagittarius play key roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be aware of details, solve mathematical problems and check measurements. Former teacher calls for reunion. It would be to your advantage to accept. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You emit personal magnetism, sex appeal. Read, write and learn through process of teaching. Young person could be directly involved. Virgo plays fascinating role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Attention revolves around property value, home, deciding whether to stay or move on. Stick to familiar ground. Taurus, Libra individuals figure in scenario. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.21): Don't be shy about speaking up in connection with apparent deception. Face music early but don't give up. Pisces, Virgo persons play outstanding roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money involved, authorities on your side, power play enables you to win. Take initiative, let people know you mean business. Cancer in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look beyond the immediate, discard previous notions. Long-distance call verifies views. Participate in humanitarian project. Aries, Libra will set examples. PISCES (Feb. 18-Mar. 20): People talk about you due to exciting project. Take initiative, emphasize originality, inventiveness. A new kind of love is on horizon. Leo plays romantic role. IF DECEMBER 29 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are intuitive, changed name on more than one occasion. You are drawn to mantic arts, including astrology. Capricorn, Cancer persons play dramatic roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Next year, you come out of doldrums, succeed romantically, financially. September will be your most memorable, dynamic, profitable month in 2001."}, {"response": 1188, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec 30, 2000 (13:56)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday December 30, 2000 Like Father, Like Son: His father was a well-known actor. He followed in those footsteps and became a major box-office attraction. Tyrone Power was a Taurus. It became evident that he responded to his Venus ruling planet. He was handsome. He served in the Marines, but was considered too ``delicate'' to be regarded as masculine. He was a strong advocate of astrology and didn't hesitate to say so. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Don't tell all, some of your ``power'' is hidden. Bring it forth by tonight, you are due to win big. Organize priorities and build for the future. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Lunar position coincides with ability to utilize powers of persuasion. You will have luck in matters of speculation by sticking with number 1. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Emphasis on home, family and security. Decide on direction and review motivation. Seafood dinner tonight raises morale. Capricorn, Cancer persons will play roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make people laugh, even through their grief. Focus on versatility, ability to be at right place at crucial moment. Elements of timing, luck ride with you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Start rebuilding activity. Be willing to revise, review and rewrite. Your ``image'' will vastly improve. Taurus, Scorpio persons will play mystical roles. Number 4\ufffd VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will be in your element. Discuss science, literature. You will be told that you are loved, believe it! Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Make intelligent concessions to family member. Do not, however, budge on principles. Music involved, dance to your own tune. Another Libra plays fascinating role. SCORIPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Element of deception exists. Protect self at close quarters. See people, relationships in realistic light. Pisces, Virgo persons become your allies. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you've been waiting for! You hold trump card, can direct power play. Romantic relationship sizzles. Know when to say, ``Enough!'' Capricorn involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 2-Jan. 19): Finish what you start, you could become ``talk of the town.'' You beat the odds, succeed where others fail. Dramatic reunion takes place tonight. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make fresh start in new direction. Emphasize original thinking, pioneering spirit. Don't follow others. Spark returns to love relationship. Leo represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Decision reached in connection with finding ``comfortable quarters.'' Be aware of architecture and check plumbing facilities. Aquarian makes move that benefits you. IF DECEMBER 30 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you have excellent sense of humor, possess intellectual curiosity and enjoy entertaining and being entertained. You are conscious of your weight. Gemini, Sagittarius play important roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. Next year, you will be knocking on doors of fame and fortune. Marriage looms large, you will be rid of burden not your own."}, {"response": 1189, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Dec 30, 2000 (13:56)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday December 31, 2000 Last Day: On this last day of the year 2000, the Moon is in Pisces, numerical cycle is number nine. Since nine relates to Mars, there will be plenty of fireworks to welcome in the New Year. There will be romantic liaisons as well as the finish of some relationships. Aries, Libra persons will be in the news. Pisces persons will surprise by making public their inventions. Happy New Year! ARIES (Mar.21-Apr.19): Imprint style, don't follow others, take initiative. A different kind of love is on the horizon. Leo, Aquarius individuals play amazing roles. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You will keep more resolutions than during past years. Pisces Moon in your Eleventh House -- powers of persuasion heightened, you win friends and influence people. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Promotion due, you could be hobnobbing with important people. You'll enjoy this New Year's Eve more so than in the past. Sagittarius is in the picture. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can have things your way -- but there is the rub. What is your way? Much has to do with home, love and comfortable living. Scorpio plays role. LEO (July 23-Aug.22): Focus on physical attraction, bright sayings and display of writing skills. Flirtation more serious than expected. Be careful; know when to say, ``Enough!'' Gemini involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around home, family and domestic adjustment. Music will play, find your rhythm and dance to your own tune. Taurus, Libra and Scorpio are in scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Avoid self-deception. Don't be deceived by romantic haze. Steer clear of bibulous persons. Go easy on adult beverages and get promises in writing. Aries in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov.21): Power play, punch hard and enjoy festivities, but also show tender side of your nature. Love relationship sizzles, is controversial. Capricorn will set pace. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Celebrate but blend with moderation. Relationship ends but another is on horizon. Aries, Libra persons play significant roles. Long journey ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Wear bright colors, take initiative and don't follow others. Set your own pace. Short trips involve holiday and relatives. Let go of burden not your own. AQUARIOUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spotlight on cooperative efforts, political persuasions and sale or purchase of home. Keep resolutions concerning exercise, diet and nutrition. Taurus plays role. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Holiday festivities include mystery, mind reading tricks. Social activities dominate. You could make a friend for life. Sagittarius stops the presses. IF DECEMBER 31ST IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You were on your own early, including thoughts and ambitions. The building process fascinates you, including architecture. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play important roles in your life. Could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. Next year you make exciting contacts, will be romantic, vital and sensual. July your most memorable month of 2001."}, {"response": 1190, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec 31, 2000 (19:09)", "body": "JANUARY 2001 Astrological overview:Lunar echo as there's a small eclipse just around the King's birthday, a most holy of days. Then, late in the month, Mr. Saturn and Mr. Jupiter change their relative positions in the heavens, and we all see some of the promise of the new year start to develop. Mars spends the month in Scorpio, his home, and Venus brings love and light to the Pisces portion of the sky -- shortly after the beginning of the year. So how's this going to work out, just for this month? Personally, I'm looking forward to the guys in Abilene who all go water skiing on the first -- such typical Texas behavior is the perhaps the best way to see the year off to a good start. Aries [3. 21 - 4. 19]: A wise person once admonished me, \"Good things come to those who wait.\" Sure, sounds nice. Works for some people. But as a fishing analogy, if the fish just ain't biting where you're at, then it is time to move. \"Are you sure about that?\" is the frequent question. Yes. It's a definitive answer. What works really well in one pond, just doesn't seem to apply in others. One day, a little plastic worm -- not a normal, natural color -- one day, that sort of bait works great. The next day, you need to use a little bit of stink bait. See, being ready to try something different is good. Being ready to forgo what just isn't working, especially at this time of the year, see, that's the right idea. Follow your instincts on this one, and I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. Now, following instincts, and following desires, those are two different things. I'm tending to believe your gut instinct on this one. Make sure it's the feeling in your heart, though, and not the feeling a little lower. That's where the trouble starts. Taurus [4. 19 - 5.20]: There should be a little bit of welcome relief in the coming weeks. I'll promise that. You've still got some old stuff which you've been avoiding, but then, I could probably suggest that for anyone. And rather than deal with bland generalizations, let's look at some specific instances right now. Yes, you should be wealthy. Odds are, it won't be a lottery type win, not this month. But a little bit of concentrated effort, a little bit of looking at the what you can do to take full advantage of the situation (you know which one I'm talking about), a little bit of extra effort right now, during this month, will pay off big. In fact, before the end of the month, you should be seeing some rewards for this hard work. I'm a little dubious about the hard work thing myself. I would suppose that it is a little hard for me to preach what I don't know about myself, but I do know charts, and that's what is suggested in yours. Hard work includes looking for a chance to plan a vacation, if you get the hint. Gemini [5.21- 6. 21]: One of the words which most of the Gemini's I know really don't like, one of the words which seems to carry a little extra weight, perhaps even an evil connotation, one of the words which is not always met with a universal display of profound happiness, one of those words is \"work.\" So what's up with work this month? Aren't you glad you asked? You're too busy, covering too much ground, and trying to be in three places at once, which, given your basic Gemini sentiment, shouldn't be too much of a problem. But it is. It's not you, see, it's that mean old Mr. Johnson (or Smith or Jones, or whatever his or her name is) and that person seems to have some very high expectations of you. Abnormally high. This isn't a problem, as long as you don't need to worry about everyday stuff like doing laundry, going on a date, seeing movie, or reading a book. Or even reading your horoscope occasionally. If you don't mind being all consumed with one thing like work, then it's okay. But if you attempt to have a life, you might have to draw on some of those extra special Gemini powers, and you might wind up having to be two places at once. Even three. The cause of your consternation? Jupiter, that lucky star. Cancer [6. 22 - 7. 22]: At the beginning of a new year, it's not always the best time for a sensitive Cancer type. There's the odd influence of the sun, making his way through Capricorn, and that always serves to drown out and obscure some of the better feelings which should be floating around. But if you can avoid the influence of the sun himself, then there's still a some of the odd stuff going on which looks good for you. It's not like it's a major influence, but paying attention to some spurious details at times like this -- looking at the details really helps. It's just a matter of the sorting out process which is important. What details really do require attention? What details are best left for other signs? And as long as Venus is in Pisces, you'll find that you have a somewhat flippant way of dealing with other peoples' emergencies. Try my phrase: \"Just because it's an emergency for you -- doesn't make it my emergency, too.\" Or something like. You get the general drift,"}, {"response": 1191, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Jan  1, 2001 (04:49)", "body": "Great, welcome to 2001. (2001 music from Arthur C Clark movie plays in background). I hope you all had a wonderful New Years night. I did."}, {"response": 1192, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan  1, 2001 (15:44)", "body": "Mine was alone and quiet but the neighbors all put on fireworks shows... Next Year, Watch out. I'm gonna make up for all the years of quietude... Saw 6th Street in Austin (is that Jazz row?)on the telly and thought of y'all."}, {"response": 1193, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan  1, 2001 (16:18)", "body": "But I did have fun online... Lots of little windows with conversations into the wee hours... *naughty smiles*"}, {"response": 1194, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Jan  1, 2001 (22:38)", "body": "That's great, Marci, glad you had a good 2001 Eve."}, {"response": 1195, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan  2, 2001 (01:17)", "body": "January 2, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) An unexpected, and uninvited guest shows up out of the blue for an extended visit and you find yourself pressed for time and space but you do not let this daunt you as you make room for one more. Children may feel out of sorts and a little cantankerous today but you deal admirably with them. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A good friend has been keeping an eye on your latest project, or home based business, and he or she has some definite ideas that he/she wants to share with you. Take a few minutes to listen to this person and you will find just exactly what you have been searching for. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your mind will be centered on study or research today and you find you have a breakthrough even if it is only a new, inspired, form of work, or method of research that will get you to your goal faster. Talking with loan officers and managers will be gainful for you today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) It is not wise to loan money as you may never get it back. Deal- ings with the public is favored today as your charisma is show- ing, and you will have a greater response to your ideas than you have had in the past. You will have a small domestic dispute in the evening after a smooth day at work. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) It would be good to take everything you hear with a grain of salt and pretend you are from Missouri, (take a show me attitude), as there is a high probability of deception in your interactive affairs now. This is also not a good day to put any credence into rumors you may hear about anything. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) If you are interested in the writing arts and anything to do with the printed word, this appears to be your day for inspiration, creativity, and even contracts as your ability to express yourself is at its optimum today. Talking with agents and partners are also highly favored at this time. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a good day for shopping or spending on a safe venture but not a good day at all for gambling pursuits as there could be los- ses in risk taking for you. Domestic activity should be of great interest to you tonight as your spouse may have a wonderful sur- prise for you!! SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Being argumentive at work is not recommended today as this could be detrimental to your status, and possibly cause you to come close to losing your position. Be careful today if you work around any type of machinery don't get absent minded at the wrong time. Creative ideas in the afternoon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A domestic dispute has the wheels turning but you lean more in a practical manner in making up with your spouse. Love is in your heart, but down to earth basics is in your mind; express the love if you hope to win this one. A raise, or bonus could be yours on this day. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you get the ok from your partner to go ahead and implement the changes you knew would be necessary in the past and already had planned out and ready. This would not be a good day to take any financial risks, either small or large, as everything holds the possibility of loss when it comes to money. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your credit card has come through just in time for you to catch some bargains before the 1999 prices go through the roof, just be careful you do not overdo it and max. out the card right away so that it becomes just another monthly debt and you've lost the usefulness, of having it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) One of those rare, calm, days when you have the emotions under control and everything seems to click into place for you. You will find it easy today to finalize plans and agreements you have been involved in and even the children are angels, so smile and enjoy your beautiful, though cold, day."}, {"response": 1196, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan  2, 2001 (01:21)", "body": "January 2, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Before you write someone out of your life, look at your motivations. They may be being difficult right now but they have reason to be. Instead of running away, ask if you can help. You may be surprised by the answer. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Your flair for positive communication will come in handy with an aggressive client. You'll say just the right thing to alleviate their fears. Make sure to follow through on your promises -- it will enhance your reputation. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Since you have some free time on your hands, this would be a good time to catch up on some reading. You'll find there is more information out there that you need to tap into so you can travel to a higher realm. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Make sure you know what your schedule is for the rest of the week because you don't want to miss an important meeting. You'll notice there is a possibility you may have double booked - take care of this immediately."}, {"response": 1197, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan  2, 2001 (22:40)", "body": "January 3, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You are able to be more at ease with members of the opposite sex. It is also a time to experience a greater balance be- tween your egotistical senses and emotional feelings. As you are more at ease, the opportunity is greater for making new friends that have quite an impact on you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you are devoted to fulfilling obligations and accepting responsibility. This puts you in a position to enthusiastically take on the tasks which you usually try to avoid. This will earn you recognition from your boss and others, even if you don't try to call attention to yourself. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) This is a time when you may discuss and explore the deeper emotional needs of you and your partner. This may occur due to a variety of reasons, from a desire to be closer or because of some conflict. The overall goal here is essentially to enhance the balance in a relationship. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your desires and conscious will are more in harmony at this time, so you should be able to work well with other people. Although your assertiveness will be strong, it is unlikely that you want to become aggressive or agitated. This is also a time to re- assert any position of authority that you have, both personally and/or with others. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Problems or challenges at this time can force you to examine your motive and involvement within certain groups. Even if you general- ly prefer to work in isolation, you may be forced to work in cooperation with others during this period. Being open minded will help significantly. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you sense a desire for recognition and want to be treated well by others. Even when you are the center of attention, you aren't sure how you should express your affection because you prefer to take. It would be good to relax today and find your own way to initiate creative activities. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Personality traits which you dislike may come to the surface. Don't try to suppress them but learn to accept this part of yourself. When you manage this you will return to a state of inner harmony. Almost everyone has had unpleasant emotions which just won't disappear, but talking to other people about it will quickly confirm that it is part of being human. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Contact with members of the opposite sex are in favor today. This is because you are more at ease, and therefore it is also a good time to engage in social activities, particularly in your home. This is also a good time to work on any unresolv- ed area of your emotional life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Today you will sense a deep longing to confront other people's problems and concerns. Being able to hold Neptune's overcast temperament in check, you will have no need to seek escape in reverie. Because this time favors activities with others, today others may ask for your assistance and you will react as though you had been waiting for just that. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) At times, certain unconscious feelings may surface that causes you to act in a more secretive manner, in order to hide such feelings from others. This occurs if you sense that others will not accept you if they found out. Try to balance your conscious feelings with those of your sub-conscious feelings. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may be confronted by people who challenge your objectives in the outer world. Conflicts with others may arise, especial- ly with managers or those in authority. If conflicts do arise, try to learn from the situation, and don't be too demoralized. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You should try to be aware of any inconsistency in the way you present your feelings towards others. If this is the case, meditate on a greater balance between your emotional feelings and the surface conscious mind. Try to be aware as to whether you possess sufficient humility."}, {"response": 1198, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan  2, 2001 (22:48)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday January 3, 2000 Controversy: He is a producer, director and avid basketball fan of the New York Knicks. His films are controversial, often accused of encouraging riotous activity among viewers. Spike Lee, a Pisces, plays cameo roles in most of his films. Some critics dub him a genius. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Push hard, cycle is high, make contacts, appointments. You will be at right place at crucial moment. Act as if you're aware of it. Capricorn plays role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Look behind scenes, someone may be following you. Finish what was started and then abandoned. Views will be vindicated, open lines of communication. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate, make fresh start in new direction. Long-distance call could be received from long-lost relative. Leo plays major role. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Focus on family, home, search for comfortable living. Marital status figures prominently. Another Cancer native plays exciting role. Don't stop now! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't be afraid to laugh out loud. Humor becomes major ally. Keep resolutions concerning exercise and nutrition. Gemini, Sagittarius persons figure in scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be willing to revise, review and rewrite. Learn by teaching. Check details, be aware of plumbing. Scorpio relative is temperamental, has right to be. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be ready for change of itinerary, read and write, disseminate information. Former pupil requests reunion. Acquiesce but don't get caught in wild goose chase. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Attention revolves around harmonious living. Money owed will be paid. Don't force issues, emphasize diplomacy. Taurus, Libra play memorable roles. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Define terms, avoid self-deception. Maintain an aura of mystery. Don't tell all. See people as they are, not merely as you wish they could be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Exhibit power without being overbearing. Focus on organization, priorities, distribution. Get rid of white elephant. Property value involved. Sell without regret. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let go of losing proposition. Refuse to carry burden not your own. Short trip involved. Keep out of traffic jams. Aries decides to become your ally. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Shake off emotional lethargy. Stand tall. Don't follow others. Emphasize independence and originality. Love relationship intense. Leo figures prominently. IF JANUARY 3RD IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your sense of humor is contagious. You are not easy to know but those who do know you are delighted. Gemini, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: C, L, U. You're on precipice of being participant in big financial doings. During February a different kind of love and romance is on agenda."}, {"response": 1199, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan  2, 2001 (23:22)", "body": "January 3, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It may be easier to put off a difficult task until tomorrow but you would be better not to have it hanging over your head. Tackle it today so you can get it off your plate. You'll like the feeling of having that weight lifted off your shoulders. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Are you trying to get an idea off the ground? This would be a great day to mention your desires to another because they have a connection that will give you some information. Thank the Cancer for their help -- it's invaluable! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You feel like your all over the place today and you can't concentrate. Take some time to center yourself. You'll need to do this since a big project is going to be dropped on your lap. Get ready to work! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A message is skewed and the wrong information could be delivered to you. Don't accept things on face value - check with others to make sure this information is correct. You'll be glad you took care of this before you had to do damage control."}, {"response": 1200, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jan  3, 2001 (17:39)", "body": "leo is my brother but i don't expect any calls from him--- the big project has already been placed in my lap-- and so far, no deep significant talks with the AM!"}, {"response": 1201, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jan  3, 2001 (21:28)", "body": "ohmygod, i am on the phone talking to my brother!"}, {"response": 1202, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan  4, 2001 (16:33)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday January 4, 2001 Bette: Many women are her fans, but many express shock during her talks. Her sense of humor is raucous, her ability to entertain unquestioned. She has been described as being ultra-sensitive to rough-and-ready. Bette Midler, Sagittarius, does things her own way; and they turn out to be the right way. This year, she will travel and perhaps produce a movie in a foreign land. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You will finish favorite project. Relationship that ends is not really the end. Healing process is under way. Love brings about reunion in dramatic manner. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Cycle high, what was thought to be impossible will be accomplished. People are drawn to you; fame, fortune could await. Leo, Aquarius persons figure prominently. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Question of partnership and marriage looms large. Family member wants to be with you for a greater length of time. Be accommodating and hold tight to principles. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Laugh at your own foibles, try new wardrobe, realize you are attractive and sexy. Include family in upcoming adventure. Gemini, Sagittarius play roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Lunar position coincides with promotion of business and career. Details require review, check plumbing facilities. Taurus, Scorpio persons are in scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): New prospects featured -- don't stop now, you are close to obtaining objective. Focus on advertising, publishing and vigorous promotional campaign. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diplomacy wins, if you force issues you lose. Possibility exists for change of residence, marital status. Music plays, march to your own tune. Aries featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold back, play waiting game. Someone tempts you into premature action. Wait and win. Pisces, Virgo persons play exciting roles. Luck with number 7. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't hit yourself with sledgehammer words. Let the past be, build for the future. Protect valuables, lost money will be recovered. Capricorn involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone close to you offers wise counsel. Continue along the path, it is the right way. Love relationship heats up, could be too hot not to cool down. Libra represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take new look at property, home. You need more room. If you insist, desire will be fulfilled. Don't follow others; wear bright colors. Leo figures prominently. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Focus on home, restoration of domestic harmony. Emotional fulfillment if you so permit. Make intelligent concession. Marital status figures prominently. IF JANUARY 4TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You were on your own while young. Your ideas did not fit family pattern. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters letter, initials in names: D, M, V. During February, you make fresh start in new direction. September will be your most creative, romantic and profitable month of 2001."}, {"response": 1203, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan  4, 2001 (17:13)", "body": "January 4, 2000 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This day is especially suited for setting your own goals and starting to realize them. You have your own variety of \"healthy egotism\" and you could meet up with influen- tial people who will support you. This will enable you to approach your work with plenty of confidence whereby you probably won't hide your light under a bushel. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Try to avoid taking drugs or alcohol for a day or so, as your susceptibility to these could leave you vulnerable. This is because you are more sensitive than usual to the influence of chemicals and drugs. During this time of ultra-sensitivity, physical realities can dissolve. For some, a settled way of life can lose its sense of direc- tion, but this occurs to purify the soul. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today reason will meet with emotion. Logic doesn't have much room in your life, you prefer to respond from the gut. Thinking and acting objectively won't be the easi- est of tasks. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today harmonious powers are at work which could be useful for a new project. At the moment you have a lot of good ideas for putting them to constructive use without creat- ing stress. Physically, you are in good shape and you won't let the day go by without physical exertion. Even if it is strenuous you get a lot of enjoyment out of it. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The wider issues of life beyond the home and family can be affected during the transit of the Sun in this house. Even if you are not the focus of attention by others, this is a time when you should consider your role and activities within society, the community or at work. Due to a natural charge of energy at this time, the opportunity exists to succeed more easily than at other times. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This could be a day when a compromise is needed. Your will -power may be lacking. You may feel more restricted today in expressing affection to others and seek self-gratifying pleasures to the exclusion of others. Assertion is often tempered under this transit, to the point of laziness or wanting to take it easy. Delay buying non-essential items or concluding financial deals. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You could be challenged on your position or beliefs. This may occur as a result of a more direct expression by your- self of your perceptions of people and things. If you sense being in an over reactive mood, try to use restraint, whether in speech or driving! It's a great day for being tactful. By being cool, calm and collective, you will avoid the danger of stressing the body in some way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today fate will present you with the challenge of taking care of your obligations and dealing with the consequences of your actions. You have the chance to recognize the meaning of your work and deal rationally with the challenges of your daily life. If you are not in tune with yourself and are trying to avoid your obligations and deny assistance to others, this could make itself noticeable on the physical level in the form of an illness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may experience an emotional period when you feel notice- ably in tune with the life around you. As such, you are more able to become emotionally involved in what you are doing. This is a great time to naturally get in touch with your deepest feelings, perhaps through meditation. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A time when you should find it easy to reach agreement with others. Some new friends or romance is possible. Your popu- larity can be enhanced. With this kind of flow, it is a good time to patch up any outstanding difficulties in any relation- ship, but only if you remain conscientious and open. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Your mind will be more alert today, and there can be a good sense of humor. With this, you are socially at ease, so this transit can favor get togethers. Mercury/Mars transits can induce a degree of mental independence, so you might be less inclined to perform the bidding of others PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today you are sociable, curious and entertaining, which is why it is easy for you to find the right words. You should open yourself to others and if you want to devote yourself to new fields, don't hesitate. Just pay attention that in conversations you give others a chance to talk. Don't try to always be the center of attention. Keep calm and stay in the background."}, {"response": 1204, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan  4, 2001 (17:15)", "body": "Do these know me or what?! January 4, 2000 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn The usual craziness surrounds you today. Don't get frustrated. Even though you don't have your typical energy to handle it, try your best to get through it. A Scorpio will help to alleviate some of the pressure through their humor. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You need to think about how your actions impact others. A seemingly innocent action will set off a chain reaction affecting several others. Make sure you are doing things for your higher good, not for the sake of pleasing someone else. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Spend some time in nature today. You haven't experienced the joy of hugging a tree lately. Even if it's only for a few minutes, you'll find Mother Nature will provide you with the fuel and energy you need to keep going. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Tempers flare around you over something very petty. While you are great at mediating, stay out of this one. Let the big boss handle this. Instead of getting dragged into the dispute, you'll just be an innocent bystander."}, {"response": 1205, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan  5, 2001 (17:14)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday January 5, 2001 Survival: He not only survived being stabbed nearly a dozen times, but he is back in uniform on the Boston Celtics basketball team. Paul Pierce, a Libran, is 23 years old and a survivor. Other Librans you might know include Mark McGuire, Michael Douglas, Margot Kidder, Tim Robbins and Jesse Jackson. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): New approach necessary, if you are to transform loss to profit. Emphasize original thinking, pioneering spirit. Leo plays dramatic role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Analyze priorities, make positive use of them. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership and marital status. Cancer native is in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your kind of day. Highlight versatility, make people laugh when they are ready to cry. Try on new wardrobe. Sagittarius, another Gemini featured. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Personality emphasized; includes sex appeal. Don't break too many hearts. Major wish will be fulfilled. Taurus, Scorpio persons play roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be ready for change, short trip, variety of sensations. Relationship heats up, gets too hot not to cool down. Read, write, teach, find new ways of distribution. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Music plays, march to your own tune. Change of residence possible, marital status emphasized. Long-distance communication will verify views. Aries is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): See people and relationships as they exist, not merely as you wish they could be. Avoid self-deception. Get promises in writing, checked by legal experts. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Power play! Don't back down from principles. Time's on your side. You are destined to win. Taurus, another Scorpio will dominate scenario. Number 8. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Come out of doldrums. You will be invited to participate in journey. Look beyond the immediate and examine various possibilities. Libra figures prominently. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Permit creative forces to surface. Make fresh start in new direction. A different kind of love awaits. Leo, Aquarius individuals figure in scenario. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emphasis on direction, motivation, need for meditation. Focus also on sale or purchase of property, comfortable living quarters. Taurus plays dynamic role. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Diversify, entertain and be entertained. Highlight humor, ability to make intelligent choices. Keep health resolutions. Sagittarian edges way into picture. IF JANUARY 5TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are versatile, dynamic, creative and have natural ability as writer, psychologist and travel expert. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. During January, emotional excitement. Domestic adjustment featured in February. June will be your most romantic, profitable month of 2001."}, {"response": 1206, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan  5, 2001 (17:15)", "body": "January 5, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) This could be a day of high mental energy with lots of talking or writing. The interchange with most people should be quite successful. Any important ideas that you have will be presented with greater clarity. This is a good time to perform an audit on your activities and goals. Are changes necessary and do you need to enlist the assistance of others? TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may feel rather restless as your need for new experiences contrast with your need for security. If you are unable to get away during such times, watch programs about travel, or study maps and pictures of the world. Perhaps a hypno-meditative experience where you are guided somewhere pleasant could help greatly. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Temperamental feelings can arise if there is insufficient balance between the rational mind and the emotional part. You may be more inclined to discuss personal aspects of your past, especially with women. In addition, this could be a good time to process certain feelings. traditionally, this period helps getting along with women, it would be advantageous for you to talk with a woman about your in- ner struggles. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you generally make a positive impression on everybody making it easy for others to get along with you. Because a sextile aspect has always something to do with community it would be an advantage to seek cooperation with others, where- by recognition plays a large role for you, but today you don't have to worry, recognition is assured. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) The planet Pluto is at home in Scorpio so that it is probably easy for you to divorce yourself from outdated ideas. Even if this gets to be a very intensive period, keep on facing the future. This Mercury transit doesn't stand for uprising but merely opens the door to intellectual confrontations. This period may bring about negotiations on common property. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may hold intimate, yet quiet discussions with certain people. This often happens so that you may learn something about your purpose, or feelings. You could feel the need to become emotion- ally involved in what you are doing right now. If you are normal- ly unable to do this in your work, you might find it difficult to concentrate. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Feelings of de ja vue can occur during this brief transit. You should be able to interact well with others. You could express a higher degree of warmth and sensitivity towards other people, especially the opposite sex. In addition, a stronger nurturing instinct is often prevalent with family members and close friends. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your mind could be directed more towards recreational activities such as games and entertainment. Your communication may even be more direct than usual, so be careful that you do not say too much of \"how it is,\" and offend other peoples' sensitivity. Be sure to maintain a listening ear to people, and avoid over pro- jecting your thoughts. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) If you withdraw somewhat from every day experiences, it will not be to your disadvantage. Life at home will receive special atten- tion in this phase, but don't hesitate to make your observations from a safe distance, it won't do you any harm. If you live with your family, you will be able to make plans efficiently. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This could be a day of high spirits with lots of talking or writ- ing. There could be a heighten youthful feeling. You may start some special activity, even if you don't complete it! This could be a good time to start a new project or venture. With an adequate understanding of your needs, you should make plans for the future AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Probably this is a great time to assert yourself against compe- tition or to call attention to your strengths, although you pre- fer to sit back and observe what's going on. Maybe you will get close to your family and go on an outing together. The atmos- phere could warm up if you were to show your family how impor- tant they are to you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Feelings of empathy can be very high during this transit. Many people might not recognize these energies because as you absorb them, they are melded with your own psyche. However, with medi- tation and inner understanding, you will gain much insight. Your inspiration is also likely to be more active as a result."}, {"response": 1207, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan  5, 2001 (17:15)", "body": "January 5, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn A family member invites you to dinner. Even though you are tired from a long week, go out for a while. You'll find they'll bring up your energy and it will be just what you needed. Be nice -- offer to pick up the check. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Stick to your guns today. A Sagittarius is going to try and convince you that another position is best for you. Don't let them try to persuade you that this is better - you know in your heart what will work. Speak your mind professionally. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Happiness isn't tied into money so don't let others tell you otherwise. Even though a friend is trying to convince you of this, they'll be surprised that you actually teach them a lesson. Tell that Pisces friend, in a nice way, that you have all you need to be happy. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces An added responsibility comes your way. This may seem like a burden but take it on with a smile. You'll find this actually gets you out of the ho-hum of the daily routine and you'll enjoy something new!"}, {"response": 1208, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jan  6, 2001 (19:28)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday January 6, 2001 Blue Eyes: He is an Aquarian, a longstanding motion picture star. He is handsome, debonair and has portrayed a number of characters from villain to hero. He has blue eyes and it's rumored that Paul Newman gets his eye drops from France. His hobby is auto racing. Other Aquarians you might know include Kim Novak, Chris Rock, Clint Black, Ellen DeGeneres and John Travolta. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Financial pressure relieved, you find you are happy with what you have. Focus on marital partnership. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Cycle continues high, be selective, display ability to laugh at your own foibles. Element of luck rides with you, in matters of speculation stick with Number 3. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You prove that you are capable of overcoming obstacles. Many people express admiration. You will be called upon to solve mathematical problem. Scorpio involved. CANCER (June 21- July 22): You will enjoy greater freedom of thought, action. Many hopes and wishes will be fulfilled. Participate in fund raising for worthy project. Gemini plays role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sense of perception heightened. Emphasis on possible change of residence, marital status. Gift received, luxury item that helps make your home beautiful. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check telephone number and mailing address of one in transit. Foreign nation could be involved. Romance questioned, protect self at close quarters, deception involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Show a different side of yourself. Some will claim you are being too business-like. Explain that this is you, take it or leave it. Capricorn plays fantastic role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lie low, prepare to leave premises. Dramatic reunion set for tonight. You will know your love is not unrequited. Project will be completed. Aries involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let go of preconceived notions. Don't follow others; create your own tradition. Keep tabs on health of pet. What you have been seeking becomes available. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Decision made concerning direction, motivation, meditation. Cancer native and another Capricorn play key roles. Value of property will be assessed. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be talk of the town. Highlight versatility, willingness to investigate and report. Wardrobe looks just fine, be confident. Sagittarian involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Relative announces change of travel plans. Maintain emotional equilibrium. Everything will happen for the best. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio play fascinating roles. IF JANUARY 6TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You know how to keep a tune, are affectionate, appreciate fine arts, music and have unusual voice. You are always willing to take chance on romance. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: F, O, X. During this month, attention revolves around proposals, career, marriage. July will be your most memorable, profitable month of the year."}, {"response": 1209, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (15:32)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday January 10, 2001 Look Homeward Angel: He was tall, well over 6 feet. He was a rough and tough Southerner. His books were lush poetry. He was attacked from both the Left and the Right. Thomas Wolfe, a Libran, was accused not only of being anti-Semitic but anti-Black. Intensive research failed to prove those charges. His lover of many years was Jewish. She denied he was anti-Semitic. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Emphasis on where you live and with whom. Distinct possibility of change of residence, marital status. Music will play, march to you own tune. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Confusion exists, could be blessing in disguise. Welcome delay, time is on your side. Protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces represented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Financial transaction dominates. Don't be servile. You have plenty to offer. Others realize it. Lost valuables will be recovered. Capricorn plays role. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Cycle is such that you reach more people and benefit as a result. Loved one says, ``You've carried me long enough. I want to be on my own.'' LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Secret purchase comes to light. Stress independence. Luxury item helps make home beautiful. Aquarius, another Leo figure in scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many desires will be fulfilled. Question arises about what you really want. You could locate desired living quarters. If speculating, stick with number 2. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Good news received in connection with career. Display talent for making people laugh. One in authority praises, prepare for promotion. Sagittarius involved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Revise, review and rewrite. What had been rejected could now be enthusiastically accepted. Realize difference between publicity and notoriety. Taurus plays role. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep plans flexible, take note of impressions, including dreams. You will be attractive, don't break too many hearts. Short trip involves relative. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attention revolves around sale or purchase of property, home. Moon position highlights legal affairs, be on right side of the law. Libra is in picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Back off. You do not have true story. Check various factors. Deception exists, deliberate or otherwise. Get promises in writing. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Focus on power, authority and distribution. Moon position highlights creativity and physical attraction. We are seeing a different kind of Pisces. Enjoy flattery. IF JANUARY 10TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You are an original thinker, possess a pioneering spirit and do not consider life without love to be life at all. You are a survivor and have graduated from college of hard knocks. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. Current cycle relates to travel, romance and marriage. Most memorable months for you in 2001: March and December."}, {"response": 1210, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (15:33)", "body": "January 10, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today be careful you do not sell yourself short when you receive that offer of backing for your new venture; keep the controlling interest. Use your esp to help you separate the truth from a line someone may be feeding you in the romance arena. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Working together today with a spouse or a partner in business is especially favored today as you seem to have the gift of gab that will put your major ideas across. You may also have an impractical side to you today and this you should guard against letting slip into your conversation. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If you are engaged in doing some sort of creative work you will find your muse sitting on your shoulder as you feel particularly inspired today. Signing of contracts could also be a biggie for you today and these should be seen by a lawyer first...just in case. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today interests of the heart are emphasized and you find that the person you have fallen in love with is also in love with you! This would be a good time to make some plans for the future. If you are already a couple you will be much more in tune than you have been. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Hurt pride is always an unwelcome and unpleasant feeling but try not to make more out of it than it really is, it would be easy to blow it out of proportion and cause a rift with someone who only had your best interests at heart. Guard against 'getting even' by doing something outrageous. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Go with your instincts today as an inspired idea or a hunch will be right on target today whether it is about love or money...you have good instincts, trust yourself. Today the buying and selling of real estate is favored and you may be able to make the deal of a lifetime. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your powers of self expression is at a new high today and you will be able to sway the opinions of others with little or no effort. This ability is an inborn gift of God and should not be misused for only selfish motives that will benefit no one else but you. You would do it at your own peril. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Being a loner today is more the thing for you as you are in a 'mental' mood whereby you will be able to clear up things in your mind that has had you puzzled or upset for a long while. your thinking is clearer as well as your understand- ing of most situations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a good day for a stimulating exchange of ideas with a friend or relative that is particularly close to you. There are things you may need to talk about that you don't want just anybody to know and this person has been a trusted confidant for many years. Go ahead and unburden, it is good for the soul. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Avoid taking shortcuts in your work today as a good project could turn out looking pretty bad if you do. The same will hold true for your relationships, of all types. Put your heart in whatever you attempt today and be careful you do not say something in haste that will wound. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Rumors that may be making the rounds today are just that, rumors, and you need give them no further thought. Listen to a suggestion from a friend who may really have a good idea about your business, be sure to give credit for the ideas when they work out. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Meeting your spouse halfway in a quarrel may go against the grain but if you would preserve something precious between you, you will do it with no hesitation. Agreeing to a com- promise will be the best way to solve this dispute as then both parties can feel as if the victory is personal."}, {"response": 1211, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (15:34)", "body": "January 10, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll get put on the spot in a meeting by someone who is not on your side. Take a deep breath and present your position. You'll be able to survive this inquisition beautifully -- you clearly know your stuff. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You are wearing yourself out -- take some time to rest. Even if you have to take the rest of the day off of work, you'll find it's worth it. You'll have more energy in the coming days if you take some time to recharge your batteries. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A friend may need you but you need to decide if getting involved is the best thing for you to do. Consider how your friend got into the situation in the first place. Is helping them actually hurting them in the long run? WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Have all your papers in order because you'll need to provide information for the boss about an important client. They'll want dates and memos -- make sure they are all in order. You needed to clean your office anyway."}, {"response": 1212, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (22:59)", "body": "January 11, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You will have trouble collecting money you loaned previously. Your work will be disrupted today due to intrusions by an irate friend, this is not good for your employment future, unless you are already self employed in any case, clear this up quickly. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) It will only mean more heartbreak for you when that old love comes knocking, it will be best if you don't let him/her in. Of course, if you feel like being used, you can make up with this person, but Invite a new love over tonight as a buffer against temptation. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A friend may seem superficial on the surface but this person comes through for you today when you find financial trouble staring you in the face. You may also meet with some unexpect- ed expenses that threaten to overwhelm you, but you manage to stay afloat. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't let anything you hear today, through the grapevine, color the way you feel about a certain person as rumors and hearsay may plague your footsteps. Pay absolutely no interest in them as the chances are very good that every one of them are false. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) With your creativity level at its lowest ebb, morning hours are rife with possibilities of of things going wrong. Things tend to slow down in the afternoon and then you start moving right along while the others are lagging behind. Do not try to pro- mote your interests today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A loyal friend comes to your rescue in the romance department tonight when someone starts a false rumor about you. A dif- ficulty with a friendship may bother you today after a friend dodges his/her obligation to you. You don't like to have to ask, but in this case you may have to. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You have an unfinished job or project hanging in there that you really need to finish before you can expect to see any increase in income from this project. This is a good day to devote to completing it; work on it, don't worry about working on it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Doing your own thing is very attractive to you but don't hurt, or ignore others, in the process; this could lead to difficul- ties, especially marital. Save yourself some major marriage problems today by watching your I don't give a d... attitude. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your energy level is high and you have a good day at work, scor- ing quite a few points with your boss. Evening may bring family disagreements but you should try very hard not to be overly crit- ical of a small child as children really do want to please their parents, CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) People with ideas far removed from yours still need to be heard even if not agreed with. You will run into people today who may have ideas that are very different from yours, use tact and in all your dealings at work. Encouragement comes from unusual places. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may find that the new person in the office got confused and changed your schedule all around today. Don't worry, it won't happen again if you use understanding in instructing this per- son. Be sure you leave your frustration at work as it won't be appreaciated at home. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Finish a creative project today as it has hung in there long enough. Today, through the actions of others you know to be highly unpredictable you find yourself in a mixup regarding plans and engagements. This could work to your advantage as you may miss meeting someone that you would really rather not see."}, {"response": 1213, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (23:02)", "body": "Gee, how did they know house troll bought more junk on my AOL account??! That was what the fight was about..again!"}, {"response": 1214, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 10, 2001 (23:47)", "body": "January 11, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll receive a compliment from a respected colleague. The extra hours and hard work you've been putting in has really paid off, so there is no reason to wonder about motive -- the praise is well deserved. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Reach out to someone you have lost touch with recently. There has been a misunderstanding that has caused this strain. Take the high road and make that phone call. You can clear all of it up in a couple of minutes. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You need to have a lot of patience today. There are those who will be getting on your last nerve but you can deal with them with a smile. Get out of the office for a few minutes, even if you have to walk around the block. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Tonight would be great to socialize with people you haven't seen in a while. You should get home early, though, you still have to get up early the next day. You don't want to sleep through your alarm!"}, {"response": 1215, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jan 14, 2001 (17:55)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday January 14, 2001 Ann Rule: She is an author who specializes in crime stories. Ann Rule, a Libran, is known as the queen of true-crime writers. She gives this explanation for her success: ``I think I have a God-given instinct for people -- for knowing what makes them tick and for making them come alive on the page.'' She comes from a family of law enforcement officers. Ann Rule: True crime! ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Push aside superficiality to get to main objectives. Don't follow others, create your own tradition. Focus on creativity, love and excitement. Leo involved. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Creative juices stir, read and write, share knowledge. You are physically attractive today. Don't break too many hearts. Marital status in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your kind of day. Utilize wit, humor and wisdom in connection with sale or purchase of property. Almost by chance you locate comfortable living quarters. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Handle details, be willing to revise, rewrite and to tear down in order to rebuild. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play key roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep plans flexible, imprint style, don't follow others. Romantic interests emphasized. Written notice will change itinerary. Virgo plays outstanding role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Highlight diplomacy and willingness to make intelligent concessions to family. Cycle high, judgment and intuition on target. Libra figures in scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Check Leo, Virgo messages for added information. Define terms, see people, relationships in realistic light. Be sure to get promises in writing. Mystery intrigues. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Power play! You could be part of major business and career transaction. Relationship sizzles. Short trip involves Capricorn. Avoid wild goose chase. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Look beyond the immediate, forecast your future and make it come true. Emphasis on universal appeal, possible journey overseas. Dramatic reunion tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Check Scorpio message. Make fresh start and maintain creative control. Highlight original thinking, do not follow others. Avoid heavy lifting if possible. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If married, spark that brought you together will re-ignite. If single, you could encounter future mate. Emphasize direction, motivation and need for meditation. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Sense of humor is your ally. Accent versatility, diversity and intellectual curiosity. New wardrobe fits and it looks fine. Sagittarian plays key role. IF JAN. 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You have natural skill as writer and psychologist. You are drawn to the mantic arts, including astrology. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: E, N, W. During this year expect to travel and to participate in political and humanitarian projects. August will be your most romantic, creative and profitable month."}, {"response": 1216, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan 15, 2001 (00:15)", "body": "January 15, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today your relationships will take center stage, especially your relationships to the opposite sex. An existing partner- ship can become more important to you or you may enter a new one. This is the time to rethink your behavior towards others and bring understanding into your partnership. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you will get deeper into your psyche and your spiritual life. Even if your daily obligations keep you from taking time for your self, you should try to find the golden mean, which will allow you to create the balance between your own needs and the needs of others. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Being aware of your constant dependency on the cooperation of others, allows you to appreciate the situation. Intensify your contacts which have been important to you in the past. If you are in negotiations, this transit will contribute to their success. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Personality traits which you dislike may come to the surface in those you love. Don't try to change them, learn to accept this as a part of the whole. When you manage this you will return to a state of inner harmony. Everyone has their faults which just won't disappear on their own. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may feel inclined to pursue a new hobby, an intellectual study or even enroll in a new class. So long as your mind can be stimulated, this will tend to be your motive. Some indivi- duals will find that their intellectual stimulation is direct- ed to an area of the law that involves some sort of principle. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) It is time for expansion on all levels, the time is also favor- able for learning something new. Also a trip would do you good, or a seminar or an adult education course could set things in motion for you. Possibly you will meet people who come from far away and provide new insights into foreign cultures. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your own affairs should be very important to you at this time and maybe you will also find answers which you have been look- ing for a long time. You should have enough strength and energy to present yourself in a positive light and to secure your position in life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Try to be aware of any greed, possessiveness and over-moraliz- ing during this time. This is a period in which you are able to purify your relationship with personal resources. Should you feel a need to exhibit certain personal items, it should be done with humility and a sense of sharing your pleasure. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your focus during today could be directed towards your immediate environment. This is the interaction with people you casually deal with on a daily basis, such as neighbors, friends and bus- iness colleagues. During this day, try to personalize your relationships with such people in a balanced way. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) If you have been unable to settle down, you may find yourself setting up a sound base for future activities. Some individuals may resurrect a hobby or activity that they found gratifying when they were young. This is a good time to meditate in order to get in touch with your deepest feelings. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Home will have more meaning to you. You want everything to go smoothly in this area and are prepared to work for it. Redec- orate your apartment or invite your parents over, that could have a positive effect on you. Today an emphasis on harmony and free expression will fill your circle of friends with positive relationships. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your mind is focused more on success and this success depends on the extra effort you make in this direction. You should feel good today, both psychologically and physically. There could be a stronger idealistic tendency about you, but try not to let this get out of hand. You will interact well with others. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You may be dealing with news from far-away family or friends today - perhaps it's time you arranged for a long-overdue visit. A change of scenery is probably a good idea in any event - so plan a trip or an outing, if not for today, then for the near future. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Put on your running shoes because you'll be having a very hectic day. A chain reaction will get set off and you'll have to visit several places. You might get into a disagreement with a Scorpio type but it's not going to be anything serious. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You may find out something distressing about a celebrity you admire. If you're feeling despondent today, try not to let your mood disrupt personal relationships. Everyone needs a little down time once in a while - today it's your turn. Tomorrow will be a lot brighter. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Wisdom and serenity are the keywords today - whether you are exuding these qualities, or you are influenced by these gifts in someone else. An old wives' tale will ring true "}, {"response": 1217, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan 15, 2001 (00:18)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday January 15, 2001 Julie London: She died in October 2000. She was a smoky-voiced torch singer. Julie London, a Libran, did not believe she could sing. However, her albums sold in the hundreds of thousands. She was married twice, once to Jack Webb, once to Bobby Troup. She had been an elevator operator when a talent agent discovered her. She once declared, ``I'm strictly the housewife-mother type.'' ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Go slow, play waiting game. Be positive of legal rights, permissions. Focus on partnership, marital status, public appearances. Timing important! TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Find different ways of getting job done. Take special care while handling mechanical devices. You'll be chosen to conduct social gathering. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be observant of details, rules. Avoid traffic jams, crowds. Get ideas on paper. You'll be noticed by big wigs. Scorpio involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on change, travel, variety of experiences. Flirtation getting hot, heavy. Know when to say, ``Enough!'' Written material proves important. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Attention revolves around home, domestic issues, reunion with relative. Don't try to please everyone. Have fun doing what you do, and do it well. Taurus represented. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be especially cautious in money deal. Aura of deception exists, deliberate or otherwise. Lost valuable will be recovered. Pisces plays sensational role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be talk of the town. Impart knowledge concerning music, composers. Don't keep that part of your talent hidden. Cancer, Capricorn figure in scenario. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Finish what you started three months ago. You will now receive support, moral and financial. Open lines of communication; someone wants to tell you something. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let go of preconceived notions. What had been impossible is now within reach. A different kind of love is on horizon. Take initiative, display courage of convictions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What you thought was settled could be just beginning. Check property value, management team. Refuse to be taken for granted. Cancer native involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Diversify, select quality, find outlet for your artistic capabilities. Sea cruise brings you in contact with exciting, intellectual people. Sagittarian featured. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Focus on construction, testing solidity of material. Make this your make-over day. Visit to foreign nation may be in picture. Prepare creative presentation. IF JAN. 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you have unusual voice, can bring people of opposite views together and finally result in friendship. Taurus, Libra, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters or initials in names: F, O, X. During this cycle, you could discover romance in new, unusual manner. Before January is finished, emphasis is on partnership, cooperative efforts, marriage. July most memorable."}, {"response": 1218, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Jan 15, 2001 (13:05)", "body": "i certainly hope the bigwigs notice me due to a good thing and not because i screwed something up!"}, {"response": 1219, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan 16, 2001 (00:39)", "body": "I hear you!! Me too, Sweetie. *HUGS* January 16, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You may find more strength and stability today than you've felt in a long time. It's nice to stand on your own two feet. Someone you've been assisting may be ready to go it alone now as well. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You may be feeling impatient and even a little reckless today - you'd rather jump into something and darn the consequences, than just playing the waiting game. Just make sure you consider the depths of the waters you are jumping into so that you don't find it way over your head. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Make sure to have your cell phone charged because you'll need to get in touch with someone while you're out on the town. It may be to rescue you from a weird situation. Have some extra cash on you just in case. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces All the pieces have finally come together to make your business plan a solid one. Though you may be scared to ask for help, find the courage to make your request. Roll up your sleeves, you're going to be elbow deep in work soon!"}, {"response": 1220, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 17, 2001 (00:10)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Wednesday January 17, 2001 Larry Flynt: Perhaps the most controversial publisher in the United States, he was the victim of an assassination attempt, and once ran for president so that he would be free to get his message across on radio and television. Larry Flynt has spent time in jail, and says and writes what he wants with no regard for diplomacy. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Check behind scenes; secret is revealed, you might wonder why it took so long. Upset apple cart, step in during middle of controversy. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Lie low, play waiting game. What you want or need will be granted if you put it in writing. Romantic liaison gets too hot not to cool down. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attention revolves around home, family, sound of your voice. March to your own tune, be firm but make intelligent concession. Libra plays role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Define terms, get promises in writing. See others in realistic light, avoid self-deception. Family member tells you what is already known. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on business, career, added responsibility, pressure previously unknown. Property value estimated, worth more than expected. Capricorn figures prominently. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Strive for universal appeal. Short trip involves relative in search of legal document. Burden lifted; you'll be happier as result. Aries is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lost article retrieved; find new ways of increasing income. Don't follow others, imprint your own style. Romantic tryst with Leo individual is exciting. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Focus on partnership, publicity, home improvement, marital status. Cycle high, take risk in order to achieve objective. Cancer native involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Diversify, make inquiries, try on new wardrobe. Sharpen sense of humor, emphasize ability to make people laugh. Gemini plays clown role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Revise, review, rewrite, tear down in order to rebuild. Utilize powers of persuasion. Win friends and influence people. Stick with No. 4. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Change, variety of experiences, ability to write, teach is accented. Personal magnetism translates to sex appeal. Avoid breaking hearts. Sagittarian involved. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You win easily with help of family. Focus on beauty, romance, music. Relationship exciting, could prove expensive. Libra plays dynamic role. IF JAN. 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... when pressure is on you are up to it. You enjoy responsibility, have natural executive ability. You are romantic to degree of passion. Capricorn, Cancer persons play dramatic roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Social life accelerates, people want to be with you, but at times you would like to be alone. May will be your most memorable month."}, {"response": 1221, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 17, 2001 (00:12)", "body": "January 17, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Today be careful you do not sell yourself short when you receive that offer of backing for your new venture; keep the controlling interest. Use your esp to help you separate the truth from a line someone may be feeding you in the romance arena. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Working together today with a spouse or a partner in business is especially favored today as you seem to have the gift of gab that will put your major ideas across. You may also have an impractical side to you today and this you should guard against letting slip into your conversation. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If you are engaged in doing some sort of creative work you will find your muse sitting on your shoulder as you feel particularly inspired today. Signing of contracts could also be a biggie for you today and these should be seen by a lawyer first...just in case. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today interests of the heart are emphasized and you find that the person you have fallen in love with is also in love with you! This would be a good time to make some plans for the future. If you are already a couple you will be much more in tune than you have been. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Hurt pride is always an unwelcome and unpleasant feeling but try not to make more out of it than it really is, it would be easy to blow it out of proportion and cause a rift with some- one who only had your best interests at heart. Guard against 'getting even' by doing something outrageous. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Go with your instincts today as an inspired idea or a hunch will be right on target today whether it is about love or money...you have good instincts, trust yourself. Today the uying and selling of real estate is favored and you may be able to make the deal of a lifetime. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Your powers of self expression is at a new high today and you will be able to sway the opinions of others with little or no effort. This ability is an inborn gift of God and should not be misused for only selfish motives that will benefit no one else but you. You would do it at your own peril. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Being a loner today is more the thing for you as you are in a 'mental' mood whereby you will be able to clear up things in your mind that has had you puzzled or upset for a long while. your thinking is clearer as well as your understanding of most situations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a good day for a stimulating exchange of ideas with a friend or relative that is particularly close to you. There are things you may need to talk about that you don't want just anybody to know and this person has been a trusted confidant for many years. Go ahead and unburden, it is good for the soul. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Avoid taking shortcuts in your work today as a good project could turn out looking pretty bad if you do. The same will hold true for your relationships, of all types. Put your heart in whatever you attempt today and be careful you do not say something in haste that will wound. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Rumors that may be making the rounds today are just that, rumors, and you need give them no further thought. Listen to a suggestion from a friend who may really have a good idea about your business, be sure to give credit for the ideas when they work out. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Meeting your spouse halfway in a quarrel may go against the grain but if you would preserve something precious between you, you will do it with no hesitation. Agreeing to a com- promise will be the best way to solve this dispute as then both parties can feel as if the victory is personal."}, {"response": 1222, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 17, 2001 (00:14)", "body": "January 17, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn If you remember your childhood games of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, then you'll have an indication of the vibes for today. You are being asked to make a move, but you feel like you've been blindfolded and spun around a few times. Oh well - why not just revel in the sheer joy of the dizziness and let that inner child have some fun. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius No matter what you do today, nothing seems to be going right. It's really not your fault -- you're the victim of circumstances that were put in place along time ago. Just grin and bear it because today will be over soon enough. Focus on something you enjoy! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra If there's a goal you've been trying to reach, today is the day to jump high and grab the prize. And don't forget to let yourself enjoy the many admiring glances that will come your way when the trophy goes to you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces The number influencing you these days is 8. Consider situations you're dealing with for karmic lessons. That includes any restrictions you're feeling - what exactly is holding you back and why? See if you can break out of any vicious circles you see in your circumstances. Listen to sound advice."}, {"response": 1223, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan 18, 2001 (21:34)", "body": "January 18, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your charm and smiles could enable you to make some valuable connections in your world today. Be graceful, and quietly accept the praise that will be coming your way today, don't protest, simply accept with a thank you. You may tend to run to excesses tonight, so do watch that spending. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Do not be unconventional in business dealings today nor resort to unethical dealings, as, when found out, it could go far to damage your reputation and sink your ship of state, possibly to an unrepairable extent. Dwelling on interests of the heart in the evening is highlighted for today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may feel more like doing a lot of socializing today and you do, resulting in the meeting of a very important someone that you wish to make a part of your life. Give business your un- divided attention today as some of the deceptive trends from yesterday is still holding on. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is yours if you take the initiative in going after what you want and overcoming your opposition. Be ethical and tactful, but by all means be firm and back up what you say, or promise. A person is only as good as his or her word, and his or her word is only as good as the person giving it. Reputation counts! LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Take a cue from the song: \"The Gambler\" today in business, and know when to hold em, know when to fold em. Getting in and out of a business proposition will call for some good timing on your part and you are just the one to be able to do this with precision. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Disruptive changes in plans may be difficult to cope with earlier in the day but things settle down in the afternoon, and you come to realize that these particular changes were much more for the better than you had dared hope. Gaining the affection of someone you care about could be an easy task tonight. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This is a great day for either planning a party or actually partic- ipating in one! Either way, your mind will be mostly on social matters. If you work, try not to stray too far from what is going on around you as that may create a hazard on the job for either you, or a coworker. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You will see a major amount of progress on the job this morning as you pursue and conquer that project that has had you stumped for days. Today the perfect design pops into your head and you go wow, where did that come from...Do you really need to ask? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your progress at work today could be an on again off again affair caused by your own self doubt. If you ever expect to accomplish your goals you are going to have to kick self doubt in the rear and get him out of your thinking. Evening brings romance. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) This may seem like a great day for going out for good times or a shopping binge but curbing these wild impulses is the thing you need to work on today as it would not be wise at this time to do other than your normal weekday routine. Leave kicking up your heels for the weekend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may think appliances have a way about them today of trying to break down every time you turn your back on them... chances are you are being nervous and over reactive; just have the fridge, or whatever, fixed and forget about it. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A mix-up in communications may cause a drastic change of plans for you today, but the change is not all bad so rolling with the flow is very much the thing to do. A quiet, romantic dinner in the evening will bring you and that special someone closer together; maybe you will be hearing bells? ========================================================================== EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn You'll see a ray of light today in any financial or legal matters that have been hanging over your head. If someone has been leaning on you for support, they may discover the strength to stand on their own today - a gentle nudge from you may help. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The hand that rocks the cradle has the perfect motion today - and life is grand. Go with the flow and enjoy the downs - they are only a prelude to the ups! Speaking of ups and downs - drop by the local playground and get on a swing, or visit and amusement park today - you'll have a ball! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Quality is more important than quantity. You could save a lot in time and aggravation if you do some extra research for what you want. You might have to pay a little more than you'd like but it's going to be worth it in the long run. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You'll be invited to a social event today. While you'll be tempted to stay home, push yourself to get out with your friends. Your mood will improve because the comedian in the crowd is paying a lot of attention to you."}, {"response": 1224, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan 18, 2001 (21:39)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Thursday January 18, 2001 Banned Books: More of his books have been banned than any other leading author. Some consider his works, including ``Tropic of Cancer,'' to be literary masterpieces. Others regard him as a pornographer. Henry Miller, a Capricorn, claimed love as the theme of his works. He was born in Brooklyn, but his books are read throughout the world. He was a painter as well as a writer. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Secret meeting results in money changing hands. You'll be encouraged to proceed with creative endeavor. Flirtation more serious than anticipated. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Legal procedure necessary if rights, permissions are to be obtained. Focus on home, beautiful flowers, music, marital status. Libra involved. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Someone attempts to deceive; be alert, protect self in close quarters. Employment picture subject to change. Be ready, move with the tide. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emphasis on promotion, distribution, financial arrangements. Relationship serious, brings pleasure, costs money. Capricorn plays exciting role. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Accent showmanship, universal appeal, color coordination. Estimate property value, don't give up something close to you. Aries will play fantastic role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who thought you would fail will be bitterly disappointed. Highlight independence, pioneering spirit. Scorpio neighbor offers apology. Accept with grace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will be asking, ``Is this dij` vu?'' Familiar places, faces, marital status dominate. If married, addition to family possible in near future. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make amends for recent tantrum. Focus on social life, intellectual curiosity, humor. Lost article retrieved, express thanks without being obsequious. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some will say, ``Don't upset apple cart!'' Do plenty of ``upsetting'' -- it is expected of you. What previously failed will now succeed. Respond accordingly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You will have greater freedom of thought, action. Outlet discovered for creative talent. Express yourself, give and receive love. Gemini figures prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People look to you for solutions to their domestic problems. Be reasonable, kind. You will be rewarded for good deeds. Taurus, Scorpio play key roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You've waited for this day. Maintain aura of mystery, don't tell all. Virgo confides big secret. Take information in stride. Get definition of terms. IF JAN. 18 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are a natural humanitarian, are drawn to psychology and the mantic arts, including astrology. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: I, R. By April your life will show improvement in areas of money, romance. During February you could change residence, marital status."}, {"response": 1225, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan 19, 2001 (00:14)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday January 19, 2001 Lest We Forget: She received the first Tony Award as a Broadway star. As a child she had rickets and wore corrective boots. Later she became a dancer who thrilled audiences. She had only two parts in ``Can-Can,'' but was so sensational she received a pay raise and was elevated to stardom. Gwen Verdon, a Capricorn, was to Broadway dance what Ethel Merman was to Broadway song. She died Oct. 19, 2000. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Focus on home, family, marital status. Partial financial burden removed; you'll receive gift, luxury item, which helps make home beautiful. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Low cycle ends; you might be saying, ``About time!'' Avoid self-deception, see relationships as they actually exist. Pisces represented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Power play! Be positive concerning legal rights, permissions. Focus on relationship that is serious, relates to marriage. Capricorn plays role. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Emphasis on personality, affair of the heart. Dramatic reunion takes place in foreign land. Aries, Libra individuals play unusual roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fresh start proves beneficial. Don't follow others, imprint your own style. Within 24 hours you could be madly in love. Aquarian will figure prominently. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Accent on living quarters, partnership, marriage. Decide on direction, recognize motivation, value of meditation. Cancer, Capricorn are in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify, accept role as social arbiter. Give full rein to intellectual curiosity without scattering forces. Gemini, Sagittarius play meaningful roles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Deal gingerly with another Scorpio who displays temperamental outburst. Cycle high, you will be at right place at crucial moment. Taurus also in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Within 24 hours what had been rejected will be accepted. Spotlight on change, travel, variety. Excellent for writing, perhaps starting a diary. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be discreet, you could be dealing with classified information. People talk about you; you are on edge of fame, fortune, change of residence. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Define terms, see people, relationships in realistic light. Be wary about giving love. Element of deception involved. Virgo represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): What begins as adversity will boomerang in your favor. Money required is made available. Emerge from emotional shell. You have leading role. Capricorn involved. IF JAN. 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are independent, an original thinker, feel that you cannot live without love. You can be determined to degree of being stubborn. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in their names: A, S, J. Before January is finished, there could be change of residence, marital status. Memorable months this year: March and December."}, {"response": 1226, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan 22, 2001 (05:06)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, January 22, 2001 Roger Clemens: He is a pitcher for the Yankees, his fast ball has been clocked at 95 mph. He is a Leo who enjoys the spotlight. Most opposing players would prefer not to face him. Predictions are that he will one day pitch a no-hit, no-run game. This Leo is headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Later, he will be in an executive position for the Yankees. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Advancement is indicated in career and business. You get added recognition and could be in love. Libra and another Aries will play starring roles. Number 9\ufffd TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Good lunar aspect coincides with travel, publication and romantic involvement. In this relationship, know when to say, ``Enough!'' Leo represented. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Decision reached in connection with home, property and marriage. Meditation could result in solution to dilemma. Bargain price may not be bargain at all. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Lie low, play waiting game. Focus on reputation, partnership, legal maneuver. Test waters before plunging in. Gemini, Sagittarius play roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be positive concerning quality material. What seems a defeat will boomerang in your favor. Loan will go through. Taurus, Scorpio persons in picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be ready for change of scene, read and write, teach and learn. Physical attraction dominates, maintain emotional equilibrium. Gemini involved. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on sound, music, important domestic adjustment relating to marital status. If you're diplomatic, you'll win. Don't attempt to force issues. Taurus featured. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Define terms. See people and relationships in a realistic light. Protect self at close quarters. Don't waste your love on unworthy person. Deception involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): People talk about you, write to you, some urge you to move to foreign country. You'll be offered high-paying position. Capricorn plays surprising role. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look beyond the immediate, separation from loved one is temporary. You make amazing comeback, vitality returns. Aries, Libra persons dominate scenario. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let go of preconceived notions. Emphasize originality, daring and pioneering spirit. Avoid heavy lifting. Take yet another chance on romance. Leo represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): In astonishing manner many hopes and wishes are fulfilled. In matters of speculation, stick with number 2. Elements of timing, luck ride with you. IF JANUARY 22nd IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you left parental discipline at a relatively early age. You chose unorthodox career, profession. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play memorable roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. During February, you make fresh start in new direction. Travel in March, hot romance. September will be your most profitable, romantic month of the year."}, {"response": 1227, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Jan 25, 2001 (13:20)", "body": "January 25, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn An impatient attitude may be magnified today. Instead of brashly blundering ahead, use this time to take stock of where you've been and how far you've come. Are you still on the right road or is it time to adjust your course? Be especially careful with finances and investments today. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius The tone for a few days ahead is 'shake-up' - and dealing with the aftermath of a trend reversal. Movement, changes, out with the old - in with the new - you'll be getting your bearings this week. A thunderstorm may cause difficulties. A kind, generous woman will be there for you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Movement and stimulating new experiences are highlighted, so channel your strengths into positive and decisive action. Watch for a tendency to be impulsive and overbearing, in order not to hurt those around you. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A dream can become a reality if you put your mind to it. Stop thinking you're unworthy of the prize or you'll never receive your reward. A little hard work and determination will bring you the abundance you're craving."}, {"response": 1228, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan 26, 2001 (00:19)", "body": "January 26, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Curb extravagant spending today as you have a long, and possibly expensive, weekend coming up. Don't be surprised if you are hit with some out of town visitors which you have to spend time entertaining. Children will make you proud this weekend over a moral accomplishment. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today your travel should be for romantic reasons as you go to join a loved one or to get acquainted with some in-laws to be. An unusual opportunity should come your way soon so be ready to act on it as it will be fleeting. An after work party will keep you up very late tonight if you let it. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can be very charming while asserting yourself so pour it on today to keep down the jealousy and resentments at work. You will be doing a lot of socializing now and you may just meet up with the \"right\" kind of people to help your career along. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A crisis move in progress may have you worn to a frazzle, but try to keep your nerves and your temper under control as others are feeling pretty bad about everything too. Others will find this a good day to chuck the job, just for today, and take the boat out for a fishing trip. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may be having some problems with an assignment or with a problem at work. But someone explains a key part to you and you grasp it in no time. As a couple, you and your spouse make an ideal pair, don't forget to tell him/her how much you are still in love. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Until you become more seasoned at what you are doing you should try to save your other sources of income as a cushion to fall back on...don't sell out and take a chance on hitting rock bot- tom. This would be a good time to start a \"don't touch\" savings account. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may need to treat a sensitive relative very gently today for if this person thinks you are trying to force or trick him into doing something he will balk...loudly. Even if what you want him to do is for his own welfare. This is a good day to go out bar- gain hunting. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't get frustrated on the job today as that can only make more things go wrong and lead to more frustration, etc, etc.. Take a long coffee break and clear your head and the problem will quickly solve itself, or you will know what to do with it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can do yourself in, money wise, at an auction today if you do not follow the bidding very carefully. Others will find that not keeping a close watch over their finances could bring some losses their way, losses you can ill afford at this time. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Researching for a small enterprise that you are interested in investing in is a good idea today. Try to focus on what can happen in the future since personnel has been revamped. You may have an unfinished project that keeps tugging at you so there is no time like the present to get it done and out of the way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Delays and mixups could be your middle name as you come within hailing distance of Murpheys law. Afternoon gets better and you can actually feel the tension as it lifts off your neck and back. Evening promises a quiet time to relax and refresh your- self for the coming weekend. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You may ignore your talk with a financial advisor today but it will be to your benefit not to. After all, you pay that person for good advice so why not take it and save yourself some grief. Treat authority figures with respect today and you will see your popularity increase. ========================= EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Some disappointment and concern may be clouding your mood. Someone may suffer a small injury. Watch out for people, including you, bumping or banging their heads today. Someone will turn to you for comfort. The nicest part is that you are able to smooth everything over. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Listen to your heart - and trust your intuition today. Enjoy your inner wisdom and trust that it comes from a deep well of knowledge and truth. Men: that feminine intuition is not just for women, you know! AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra It's time for some R and R - in fact, you are long overdue to take some time out for yourself. Sure, physically you can go, go, go - but what is your spirit running on? You may be visiting friends who are ill or convalescing today - encourage them to try to find an inner stillness too - it will re-energize them. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You've learned about a situation that has shaken your confidence. It's okay. This will pass and you'll come out on top. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. Breathe and calm yourself -- it will all blow over."}, {"response": 1229, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jan 26, 2001 (12:52)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, January 26, 2001 THEY SAID IT: ``You can run, but you can't hide!'' -- Joe Louis. ``A fallen woman is the easiest to pick up!'' -- Oscar Wilde. ``All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up.'' -- Gloria Swanson. ``I want to be left alone!'' -- Greta Garbo. ``I forgot to duck!'' -- Jack Dempsey. ``Astrology is study that should be taken seriously.'' -- Norman Mailer. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Within 24 hours you will have greater freedom of thought, action. For now handle details, plug loopholes. Scorpio plays passionate role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): People turn to you with their questions, problems. Be gracious, if you don't have answers, admit it. Flirtation is serious. Know when to say, ``Enough!'' GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attention revolves around harmony, music, where you live and with whom. Domestic adjustment could pertain to residence, marital status. Libra represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Check percentages in financial transaction, lending or borrowing. Protect self in emotional clinches. Aura of deception is present. Pisces involved. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Play waiting game. Time is on your side. Focus on organization, priorities, intense romantic relationship. Cancer, Capricorn persons play outstanding roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It will be possible for you to predict your own future. Let go of burden. Give yourself time to travel; to take chance on romance. Aries is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Make fresh start, don't follow others. Wear bright colors that include yellow and gold. New kind of love is on the horizon. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be lenient in correcting a family member whose purchases were extravagant. Focus on cooperative efforts, partnership and marriage. Capricorn involved. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Within 24 hours you'll receive instructions on how to reach goal. Highlight versatility and examine various aspects of question. CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tear down in order to rebuild. Make this your makeover day. A wish will come true in an extraordinary manner. Let it be known, ``Have talent, will travel!'' AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be ready for change and a variety of sensations. Financial picture will be revised in your favor. Lost valuable retrieved tonight. Take dream seriously. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Cycle moves up, trust intuitive intellect. Focus on home, marital status and your ability to win though diplomacy. Aries, Libra persons play featured roles. IF JANUARY 26th IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... when pressure is on you are up to it. You possess extrasensory perception. You know what to do but do not always do it. You are a passionate lover. Capricorn, Cancer individuals play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. Travel, flirtation highlighted during February. May will be your most romantic, profitable month of the year."}, {"response": 1230, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Jan 27, 2001 (00:46)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, January 27, 2001 Sylvester Stallone: He is a Cancer native who, despite a slight speech impediment, became one of Hollywood's biggest stars. He says, ``I owe much of my success to astrology.'' Stallone's mother is an astrologer. She predicted that he would become an actor and a millionaire. The prediction came true. He declares, ``Anyone who laughs at astrology will have to face Rocky!'' ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Restriction is temporary. Get thoughts, ideas on paper. Gain indicated via written word. Get rid of groundless fears. Relationship is real. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Music plays, find your rhythm, dance to your own tune. Gift received, luxury item, this will help make home beautiful. Libra will play dynamic role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stop! Think! You do not have the necessary information. Play the waiting game. Love relationship borders on deception. Protect self in emotional clinches. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Long-distance communication relates to possible journey to foreign land. Emphasis on power, authority and responsibility. Question of marriage looms large. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Added recognition featured. You'll be invited to speak to a prestigious group. Toss aside preconceived notions and reach beyond the immediate. Make predictions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Emphasize independence, daring and pioneering spirit. Cycle moving up. Timing is on target. Romantic relationship gets hot and heavy. Leo plays role. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your kind of day. Legal problem settled in your favor. Focus on partnership and marriage. Eight if cause is right! Cancer native is in picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Lighten up! Emphasize versatility, humor. Keep up with fashion news. Try on new wardrobe. You receive numerous compliments. Arrange social gathering. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What was left behind 24 hours ago will be retrieved. You were the talk of the town in connection with a secret meeting. Make known your views. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Read and write, learn by teaching. Short trip involves relative who must retrieve lost papers. Relationship serious, protect self in emotional clinches. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Financial problem settled, home could be your own. Focus on diplomacy, sound of your voice. Turn on charm, be diplomatic. Taurus is in picture. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Utilize extra-sensory perception. Cycle high. You will be at right place at crucial moment. Don't bother to explain how to others. Virgo figures prominently. IF JANUARY 27th IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are a natural humanitarian who will fight for the underdog. You could be a world traveler, if you so desire. You are creative, romantic. At times you see the future in a crystal clear manner. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: I and R. During February, you could change residence and martial status. April most memorable for you in 2001."}, {"response": 1231, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jan 28, 2001 (00:36)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Sunday, January 28, 2001 What It Is: Astrology is the science and art of the synchronicity between planetary positions and mundane affairs, including human character and potential, which deal with the Jungian concept that everything born or done at this moment in time has the qualities of this moment in time. That's what it is, astrology, a subject that has attracted the finest minds of the time. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Family member confides secret, avoid accusatory tone. Focus on home, marital status, decorating, remodeling. Libra will play outstanding role. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Define terms, get promises in writing. Avoid self-deception. See people and relationships as they exist and not merely as you wish they could be. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Power play. You'll have more responsibility and pressure but you will be up to it. Capricorn, Cancer natives play major roles. Promotion is due. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Predict the future and make it come true. People are drawn to you with their problems. Be helpful but know when to say, ``Enough!'' LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make fresh start, emphasize original thinking. Don't follow others, let them follow you. You'll encounter individual fascinated by the occult. Maintain equilibrium. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on direction, motivation and the need for meditation. Questions concerning living quarters, marriage loom large. Don't equate delay with defeat. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will have plenty to laugh at, including your own foibles. A co-worker makes a confession that could lead to a lasting friendship. Withhold judgment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your kind of day -- rewrite, review and rebuild. Relationship could get too hot not to cool down. Mathematical problem solved tonight. Taurus in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep plans flexible, read and write, learn by teaching. Flirtation serious, be aware of legal consequences. Written material saves the day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Attention revolves around home, domestic harmony, music, possibility of changing residence, marital status. Taurus, Libra persons play key roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Play waiting game. Hold tight to valuables and refuse to give up something worthwhile for nothing. Psychic impressions will prove valid. Pisces represented. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You could be talk of the town. Focus on production, responsibility and distribution. Relationship serious, could lead to marriage. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles. IF JANUARY 28th IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are an independent thinker, at times you appear arrogant, you are not afraid to go where angels fear to tread. You are romantic, passionate. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. You will be tested in February. If you wait, you win. March and December will be your most romantic, profitable months of 2001."}, {"response": 1232, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jan 28, 2001 (23:18)", "body": "January 29, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It's a great day to spend some time with a special friend or companion today - you will find much joy in seeing eye-to-eye with someone. You should find harmony and a balanced give and take in everything you do today. It's a wonderful time for sharing, negotiating, and reaching agreements of all kinds. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'd like to move on today, but in order to do so, you have to stay alert and focused. Laziness + indecision = zero progress. If you have been wronged in some way, expect a turnabout or apology today.. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra A new idea is presented to you. You can change it into two possibilities available to you. However, you need to decide whether you want to go down this road in the first place. Don't make a decision too quickly -- ask for some time to decide. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces A loving and helpful Aquarian person may be on your mind today. It's a great day to nurture and to receive. Your angels are close to you and supportive of all your humanitarian efforts. There is a positive light shining on you - so soak up the glow. ------------------- ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Keeping your head down today will work for most people but not you. This is the day you need to get out there and sell your abilities to the highest bidder, in other words this is an ideal time to up- grade to a better job or a newer position. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You have the ability to go far in your line of expertise and you make the most of your opportunities today. On other fronts, some- one out there may be thinking they are too old to learn something new, but that is far from the truth, the only important thing in this enterprise is your sharp, active mind. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You have found an idea that you feel you can make work for you only to realize the thing has been used over and over. That does not matter, your ideas may be better than anyone else's, you can take a small idea and enlarge on it; competition only whets your appetite for excellence. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't drag your heels today with a loved one, because if you do, it is a sure bet that you will not be given any more time in his or her thoughts, wait until the excitement dies down and then you will be able to calmly talk out your differences. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Breaking up a partnership could get disastrous for your finances and the business so maybe it would be a better idea to concede a few points instead of losing the ball game. You may even grow to like the ideas he or she presents you with when you remove antag- onism from the picture. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) New designs and ideas are beginning to take hold and you will soon see some positive results. A new partnership could get off on the wrong foot if you do not draw up some papers to legalize it. Leav- ing something like this to chance could be disastrous for a sur- viving partner. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) A personal relationship may have you stressed to the max., and this would be a good day to plan to take a short trip to put some dis- tance between you and your problem. Once you can see the entire problem, you will have it well in hand. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Make the most of this day by going after what you want in the job market, for today you will get it. Home based ideas also look good. You are full of charm and wit today and you will find people are more open and receptive to you and your ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A short mini vacation is favored for you and a loved one. No spouse? ask a friend to go along and double your fun. Work today is mainly routine and you could get off fairly early which will give you a head start on this wonderful vacation. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Following your intuition will be a wise thing to do today as a strong urge, or feeling that you really should be somewhere, could put you in the right place at just the right time. If you are in business for yourself, you may find a new partner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A small upset on the job may put your employment in danger, but the truth wills out and you are cleared. Evening will bring a small disappointment that will lead to a greater satisfaction if you follow your heart on this matter. Listen to a friend tonight. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A loved one will need all your attention tonight to keep him or her from making a life shattering mistake. Unexpected help from behind the scenes go in your favor today as you are given an on the spot promotion due to the actions of a certain person."}, {"response": 1233, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Jan 29, 2001 (14:39)", "body": "Your Daily Horoscope for Monday, January 29, 2001 Coddling: Taurus persons, no matter what the age, enjoy being ``coddled.'' The other Venus sign, Libra, enjoys coddling, but often gives more affection than received. Treat Taurus as you would a baby, including baby talk, and you can't go wrong. Permit Libra to display affection and you win. Taurus and Libra, signs associated with Venus, find affection is as important to them as food and water. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Apparent setback boomerangs in your favor. Within 24 hours cycle moves up, you'll be cited for unique honor. Psychic faculties honed to razor-sharpness. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Pressure on, you will be up to it. Wish comes true. Tonight you could be ``in your glory.'' Capricorn, Cancer persons grab spotlight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Individual in position of authority will be relieved of duty. This makes an opening for you. Take cold plunge into future. Aries represented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let go of preconceived notions. Imprint style, don't follow others. Focus on travel, excitement of romance. Leo, Aquarius individuals play roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on direction, motivation and marital status. Financial maneuver will eventually favor you. Be receptive, don't attempt to force issues. Capricorn involved. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversify, give full play to intellectual curiosity. Social activities accelerate, initiate innovative program. Keep resolutions concerning diet. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Legal agreement will be reached within 24 hours. Consider seriously proposals that include business and marriage. Scorpio will play major role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be ready for change of itinerary, read, write and teach. Member of opposite sex declares, ``I can hardly keep my hands off you!'' Virgo is in picture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Attention revolves around home, familiar ground, beauty, romance and marriage. If diplomatic, you win. If you force issues, you lose. Taurus featured. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get promises in writing, define terms and give attention to real estate opportunity. Relative who ``knows everything'' could fail miserably. Ask for help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Insist on money being shown, not merely promised. Financial pressure relieved, you'll be looked upon as a ``leader.'' Accept the challenge of added responsibility. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You are on precipice of fame and fortune. What was abandoned two months ago can now be successfully revived. Know it. Do something about it. IF JANUARY 29TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... you are intuitive and experienced a change of name not necessarily associated with marriage. You are a natural teacher and psychologist, and are drawn to the mantic arts that include astrology. Cancer, Capricorn, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. February and November will be your most romantic, profitable months of the year."}, {"response": 1234, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Tue, Jan 30, 2001 (08:59)", "body": "Here's some home stuff I posted: http://www.wholetech.com"}, {"response": 1235, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Jan 30, 2001 (23:42)", "body": "Ok - will look as soon as I get this posted: January 31, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Old friends are Gods gift and new friends can be just as important to you, remember, no one can have too many friends. Today you will be introduced to some in-laws who will gradually be drawn to you and will eventually become the closest of your friends. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Today you could get a lot of career help from some unexpected developments that will definitely be in your favor, even if it is not at first apparent. Worry puts all those wrinkles in your face and doesn't help a soul do any better than they are doing. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) An investment offer comes your way today and you pluck it like the budding flower it is. Be careful you do not overpay as then you may feel like a plucked chicken. Marital squabbles should let up today as you and the spouse make a mutual agreement. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Marital relations are looking good today as you and your partner reach a mutual agreement concerning the childrens schooling. A sister in law also figures in this decision but he/she reserves opinion on the matter. An afternoon just made for kicking back. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) This is a great day for that party you have all planned for someone, be sure you have not forgotten to invite all his special friends, it should be a resounding success. Parents may demand some of your time today and you gladly give it to them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) The weather is just starting to warm up and you will find most people in a better mood as they look ahead to the springtime. Being hit with the bureaucrats at work in the afternoon is not your idea of good clean fun. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you spend too much money on a certain person it could put quite a strain on your budget and not endear you to the one person who will have to deal with changing your spending habits once you are married. Catch up on your chores, at least that is productive. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today you get a chance to prove just how well equipped you are to handle the reins of the company as you assume control of your com- pany or district. Fair play business ethics will keep you on the top of the heap for many years to come. Your spouse is the ideal person with whom you should celebrate your good fortune. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The financing for your new home is finalized today and you and the family pitch in and help the movers. Getting settled in will be the hard part so be sure to hang on to your temper as those nagging little irritations pop up. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Today you will have to be more flexible than normal as you will find many things you had in the works getting all changed around as people ignore your wishes and follow their own agendas. Pay no attention to them, just do your own thing today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today is your day for creative planning; some of the ideas you come up with are brilliant, even the boss thinks so as he immediately makes one or two a mandatory routine for all employees. Take your spouse out for dinner, romance is in the air. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Be careful that you do not antagonize a friend today as it may just be the one person who's friendship you can't afford to lose. Advice that well meaning acquaintances give you tonight may not be approp- riate for your situation, so listen but don't take it. --------------------- EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Even in chaos, you have everything under control. There is a change in your work or daily environment but it will work out okay. While things may seem to be unsure right now, keep your cool and ride the wave. The storm will calm eventually. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You will have fond thoughts and a great relationship with a water sign woman today. Let your emotions show - spread your innate kindness and warmth to those around you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra As well as things have been going, you've been forgetting you still need some physical rest. You may feel that you're running too fast to stop - but if you apply the brakes really slowly - you can make that much needed pit-stop. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You'll find things aren't always what they seem. A friend or coworker has been going through a tough time and they're taking it out on you. Sit down and talk to them -- you'll find their issues have nothing to do with you."}, {"response": 1236, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 31, 2001 (15:43)", "body": "******************** FEBRUARY OVERWIEW ******************** Astrological overview: Venus spends a great portion of this month in Aries, a fine place for her while Mars eventually moves from secretive Scorpio on into bodacious Sagittarius. Mercury, the littlest planet, has the biggest news as he bumps into Pisces, in the first week, then starts a backwards trek, all the way back through the preceding sign -- Aquarius. The little communicator's movement is going to be rather upsetting to all the air signs, most notably Gemini and Aquarius. In fact, Mr. Mercury and his backwards ways are the main influence, all month long. Aries [3. 21 - 4. 19]: Venus this and Venus that, and you're going to wonder if another planet is going to get any attention this month. Frankly, no. It's just much easier to concentrate on the one little one, that would be Miss Venus in all her shining glory. And as long as we're looking at her, and how she affects your sign, think about all the pleasures -- guilty pleasures -- which you should, could, would be enjoying if Mercury wasn't spending most of his time really playing at making your little deals seem like big deals. So be careful about over indulgence. You'll tend to want to have a good time, a little too much of a good thing, and then the timing is all wrong for this much fun. Get the idea? Slow down, maybe avoid the \"all you can eat\" buffet. You could take that as a challenge. Reminds me of just such a BBQ offer, and a friend of mine was determined to make sure he got his money's worth. It wasn't a pretty sight. He motored in under his own power, but by the end of the evening, we were pushing him out in a cart. I think it was that piece of pie which did him in. To be sure, he did get his money's worth, but at what price? So be a little careful during the next few weeks' time, and think twice before accepting that pleasurable challenge. Taurus [4. 19 - 5.20]: Pick up the pieces as the Taurus worlds seems to fall into a state of complete disrepair. Just pick up the pieces and keep moving. I'd suggest you keep moving forward, but that might not be the best idea, but you can always pretend. Make believe worlds are not always the best places to be, and a good Taurus doesn't live in a fantasy world -- but for right now, maybe even for the duration of this month, just such a place might be a better place to live. My little version of Taurus reality is a comfortable place where I don't have to work too hard, and the pleasure, the little pleasures which are so important, these can be found right at the end of my fingertips. But given the way the planets fall out of line right now, you might find this made up reality is a bit of a stretch. Close you eyes a little, give yourself a little stretch, arch you back some, and see if this doesn't seem to make it a little easier to reach that item, person, place, thing -- which seems to be evading your grasp. You might not make it, but you will feel much better. Gemini [5.21- 6. 21]: The Mercurial spin to the month does not spell doom and gloom, although, by the time this missive arrives, more than one Gemini will be complaining about the planet's errant behavior. See: it's not the particular planet's fault, no Mercury and his antics are easily predictable. The problem stems from the Gemini reactions to this. More often than not, I get frantic notes from the Gemini camp, about how everything in their lives are all messed up. The key is not to panic. Don't worry about the small stuff. Another friend has sage advice: \"Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things.\" It might not make sense to a non-Gemini person right now, but this is a good rule to follow to make it through the coming month. Simple, sound advice. A little disconcerting, but by no means the end of the world. Although, at times, it will certainly feel like that. Cancer [6. 22 - 7. 22]: Yes, well let me tell you a little tale, it's a sad story about going with a new friend to a little town, just south of Austin, a place called Lockhart. What a good name for Valentine's Day, right? Get a lock on that heart. Anyway, this one little town is famous for several BBQ places. One was in business in the same location for 99 and a half years. Good stuff. When they moved, they ceremoniously carried burning embers from the old pit to the new location. Another place has been in the same family longer than any other BBQ place in Texas, possibly in the world. What can be said about Lockhart? Looks like they eat a lot of meat there. Now, I was out to impress this one person, so I suggested an outing to this town. Bound to find something to please her, right? Turns out, my big idea, my great idea, my idyllic afternoon dreams were a little shattered by one fact I overlooked: she was a Vegetarian. Instead of pulling a stunt like I did, I really recommend you check out all the facts first. Maybe even double check them. Nothing is worse, than lining up with your date at the BBQ counter, wat"}, {"response": 1237, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Jan 31, 2001 (16:16)", "body": "Oh Wolfie, I HATE that we are in for another bad month. I thought the last one was bad...! For me it is too much of one Taurean and too little of the other. *Sigh* Patience, thy name is Cancer!"}, {"response": 1238, "author": "wolf", "date": "Wed, Jan 31, 2001 (16:59)", "body": "well, jan has been rough but not as bad as i had anticipated. it has, however, kept me so busy that i haven't been avail for my good girlfriend *HUGS* nottomention my wolfpack. at least they haven't tried to take over my alpha role *laugh* feb is looking rough only because of the workload i have but, marcia, we'll make it. we're gemini's and we're resilient!!"}, {"response": 1239, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Feb  1, 2001 (08:23)", "body": "What do they mean \"Mars is spinning right now\"? Are there times when Mars doesn't spin? This is in reference to Sag's being energized, twin girls."}, {"response": 1240, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Feb  1, 2001 (19:55)", "body": "Mars is in retrograde gong back and forth (as it appears from here)... Probably so, Sag! Go for it!!! Februar 1, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Collaborating with a colleague is especially favored for today. It is also a good time for romance to blossom. Pay no attention to rumors that you hear today regarding a change in personal plans, things will go on as you hoped. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Socializing with people from the office is frowned on today as you could be asked professional favors that you feel would not be fair to the other employees. A networking acquaintance you made a few weeks back comes in handy for your business today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Avoid taking financial risks today in any area as the chances of loss is very high. This is a great time for romance and you and a loved one make some important plans for the future. A call after dark does your spirits good. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your social graces will be a big asset today as you run into some colleagues at a social gathering. Check your finances closely today as an unexpected expenses could pop up tonight and catch you unprepared to pay. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your interests will lie in sports and hobbies today; creative interests are also in the limelight for you. Charm, with just the smallest touches of aggressiveness will cause a few doors to open for you today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Staying away from long shots or even short shot gambling is a wise thing for you to do as you run a better than normal chance of losing. However, shopping for home and family is smiled on today and you will find some very good buys. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Be practical in your business dealings today as this is not a good time to take chances or go out on a limb for someone else. Artistic interests is currently in favor as well as your romantic life. Love is there, open your eyes. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Spending time with your loved one is reccommended today to restore a lost sense of closeness. This is more important than socializing with friends after work. You may receive some news this afternoon that will not be strictly true. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Playing matchmaker today could go over like a lead balloon; best to let these two get to know each other without anyones help. They are both independent people. Planning a party today takes a lot of your time and energy but you feel good doing it. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You will find the behind the scenes business developments act to your advantage when you are given a promotion. A friend has you worried by acting unpredictable when there does not seem to be a reason for it; evening brings an explanation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You have been spending entirely too much time indoors so now would be a good time to get out and mix and mingle with those you know and love. A romantic introduction could be yours through a friend, if you are eligible. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Connecting with someone special today will prove helpful to your business as you mis both business and pleasure with your normal Grace and charm. A friend may disappoint you to- night but remember that everyone does not see things the way you do. ----------------- ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Guard valuables. Someone wants something for nothing, wants to get it from you. Get commitments in writing. Refuse to be taken for granted. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Power play! Cycle high, you will be at right place at crucial moment. Relationship intense, could be too hot not to cool down. Money available. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Finish what you start. Toss aside fears and doubts. Create your own tradition, don't follow others. Aries, Libra individuals play starring roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imprint style, don't follow others. Make fresh start. A different kind of love highlighted. Take a chance on romance. Leo will figure prominently. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check Cancer message. Emphasis on home and marital status. Governmental project proves attractive, investigate! Accent pioneering spirit and original thinking. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on travel, language and spiritual value. Be generous, but know when to say, ``Enough!'' Accept social invitation. Prosperity beckons. Sagittarian is in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Revise, review and rebuild. Get into your own rhythm, dance to your own tune. Someone deliberately places obstacle, hurdle it with grace. Taurus plays major role. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Missed opportunity will again be presented. This time, grab it. Focus on creativity, style and variety of sensations. Legal presentation needs polishing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Domestic adjustment could include home beautiful, decorating and remodeling. Marital status also figures prominently. You could encounter future mate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Creative juices activated. Emphasis on art, literature and ability to express yourself in your own way. Define terms, protect self in emotio"}, {"response": 1241, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Feb  4, 2001 (17:27)", "body": "Your Horoscope for Sunday, February 4, 2001 Lucky Lindy: If he were alive he would be celebrating his birthday today. He was a modest pioneer in aviation who flew alone across the Atlantic Ocean, nonstop from New York to Paris. As a result, this Aquarian became an international hero. Charles Lindbergh was dubbed ``Lucky Lindy.'' The world held its breath during his flight and he was greeted with cheers when he landed in France. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): New relationship involves relatives. Focus on trips, visits and original thinking. Imprint style, don't follow others. Create your own tradition. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Focus on local politics and proposals that include business and marriage. You could find ``just the right place'' to live. Capricorn is in picture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A sense of humor gets you in and out of tight spots. Keep resolutions concerning health. Entertain and be entertained. Sagittarian figures prominently. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day! Gain a foothold on where you want to go and why. Taurus, Scorpio persons will play major roles. In matters of speculation, stick with number 4. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Popularity rating zooms. Elements of timing and luck ride with you. Don't get in your own way. Accept good fortune; you deserve it! Virgo plays top role. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attention revolves around domestic harmony, music and your own rhythm. If single, you could encounter your future mate. Aries, Libra figure in scenario. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Refuse to be cajoled into making a snap decision. All is not what appears on surface. Element of deception present. Define terms and get promises in writing. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emphasis on power, production, promotion, distribution and passion. Capricorn relative could display fit of temperament. Humor is your ally, laugh and so will others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lie low, opportunity will exist for travel, perhaps overseas. Be aware of legal consequences. Marital status figures prominently. Aries involved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Control emotions, maintain equilibrium. Make fresh start. Let go of preconceived notions. Keep an open mind without being naove. Leo, Scorpio involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Emphasis on direction, motivation and buying and selling property. Spotlight on partnership, marriage and decision concerning living quarters. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Your ``psychic powers'' surge to the forefront. Intuitive intellect honed to razor sharpness. Try on a new wardrobe. You look just fine. Arrange social gatherings. IF FEBRUARY 4TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY ... while still young, you broke from family tradition. You are attractive, stubborn and romantic. Taurus, Leo, Scorpio persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: D, M, V. During March, you will be sought after by people who want to wine and dine you. Where money and love are concerned, May will be your most memorable month."}, {"response": 1242, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Feb  9, 2001 (00:39)", "body": "Fabruary 9, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Try to relax today and just let people be themselves and then you won't have to worry about trying to change them. to be honest, people don't change, they just hide it well when around a person who disapproves, so just live and let live. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) A friend offers to help you on a matter that you suddenly realize you should not do.Be a self starter on the job by finding things that need doing and then do them; you can bet the boss will offer you a raise. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Some friends are not really friends so be cautious. You are highly creative today but the boss may not like your approach to a par- ticular project he/she has outlined for you to do. It is much better to do it their way even if yours is the quickest. CANCER (June 22-July 22) An overly aggressive individual is not a happy person. A new job or position is possible today and it looks like a good one. A friend needs a shoulder to cry on and yours is always handy. Your advice is sound and you save your friend from making bad things, worse. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Everything you do today you do well and giving your children guidance they can live with is right on the money. However, do not get too wound up in their personal affairs as, being adults they have to lead their own lives and may not appreciate any active help. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) An old friend perks your interest when you realize that this person is feeling romantic about you. Look a little closer, you have only one attraction to this person and you can spell in in one word... money! So guard your finances well when around this so called friend. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Use some of your talents to help others today as they lose initiative and their hope. Putting money away for a rainy day is an excellent idea as the \"weather\" may be due for a drastic change sooner than you think. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) A short trip to refresh your mind and your energies today as work catches up to your nerves and you need a little time away from the grindstone. Try to make time for meditation today to get your phy- sical and mental harmonies more attuned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) When you have to let someone go from the job you always have a hard time with it but you do what must be done as you have to put your business first and that does not always sit well with you. Rest assured you are a very good boss and gave the person every chance. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Being straight with a person is the only way as this person can tell if you are being honest or not. Apply common sense to your domestic situation and you will be able to remove a lot of the stress that is building up. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Moving into your new home will take up most of today. Everyone is overjoyed about the new place so try to keep hold of your temper so you do not spoil their fun. Remember, you only move into a place for the first time only. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) This is not a good time to go overboard on spending unless you need to purchase necessities; bargain hunting just came back into style. The business plans you have been working on show signs of becoming a reality. ------------------- Your Horoscope for Friday, February 9, 2001 Of All Things: Mark Twain, a Sagittarian who was one of America's greatest writers, was no stranger to astrology. He often consulted Evangeline Adams. Born when Halley's comet appeared, he declared that he would die when next it appeared. His prediction came true. His stories have become classics. Hurrah, Mark Twain! ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Face music early and attend to details. Focus on sound, music and your voice. Domestic adjustment could include a change of residence, marital status. Libra involved. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): An aura of mystery and romance featured. You attract members of opposite sex, some claim you broke their hearts. Be careful. The heart you break could be your own. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on restriction, power and participation in what could become ``big financial transaction.'' Property could change hands. Be sure you get a fair deal. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Short trip involves reunion with one who returns from long journey. Strive for universal appeal. Participate in political-charitable campaigns. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on income and the ability to locate lost article. Highlight original thinking. Don't follow others, let them follow you. Aquarius and another Leo play roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cycle high, questions relating to partnership, marriage loom large. You could locate comfortable living quarters. You'll be at the right place at crucial moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diversify, emphasize versatility and intellectual curiosity. You meet important people at social gathering. Come out of the dark into the light. Gemini represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rewrite, rebuild, improve techniques and streamline procedures. Taurus and another S"}, {"response": 1243, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Feb  9, 2001 (00:49)", "body": "Friday, February 9, 2001 EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn There is more to a sticky situation than meets the eye. While you think it might be better to watch out only for yourself, this situation doesn't call for that. Lay the facts out on all the angles you know about -- your candor will be appreciated. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Stop worrying how others are viewing you. You're being influenced by one particular person who is trying to shake your confidence. If you look behind their mask, you'll see the real reason why they are doing what they are doing. Cut this person loose -- you don't need the hassle. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra You've come to a crossroads on an important decision. You're now wondering if either road is the path you should take. Maybe it would be a good idea to sit down and have a picnic at the fork in the road before you make a decision! Ask a Pisces to give you a hand. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces It's been a stressful week and you've handled it well. Thank those who have helped you do some of the \"dirty work.\" Don't goof off -- finish work early so you can get a start on the weekend. Buy yourself a little present today. You need the pick me up."}, {"response": 1244, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb 13, 2001 (16:29)", "body": "February 13, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Dealing with higher ups on a one on one basis today should be no sweat for you as you have more than enough confidence to pull it off and come away with a fat raise. Be sure you are clear on all the points you wish to make today. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Devoting time now to finishing an uncompleted project should be your focus today as you will get help from some unfamiliarly sources that really surprise you. Don't get involved in domestic quarrels today, especially someone elses. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today is a good one for shopping for computers and other electronic equipment. If you find a good salesman you will be able to lean on his suggestions and if not then use your intuition in this matter. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Unexpected romance should be yours today as you accidentally meet someone who electrifies you right from the beginning. Don't be shy with this one as it won't pay off for you. Playing your cards right could net you a lifelong mate. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Looking too deep into a persons motives may not be wise today as it could bring some disillusionment and heartache. Ever one is not as altruistic as we would like for them to be. Best to just accept it on face value and keep your good feeling. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Opportunities at work open a clear path to your goals today so be ready to seize the moment and run with it. Friends who seek your advice today may not be so much in need of advice as they are of acceptance of their ideas. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Are you one of the creative ones? If so then this would be a good time to enlist the aid of a good agent to be able to field the offers that will soon be coming your way. There is nothing as for- midable as a good agent working for that personal percentage. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Keep a high profile today, making sure that those who count know you are around and just how valuable you really are. Show by example rather than with a lot of bragging. A favorite teen may give some pause for reflection tonight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) The stars only indicate what may come if a certain personality quirk is not attended to. The stars do not demand as it is up to each person to choose their own path in life no matter what it may lead to. Choose wisely. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Meeting with prospective clients or future employers is indicated for today as your prospects for the future show a bug increase. The continued accent on romance makes that decision you need to make much more attractive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today finds you with a yen towards higher education, or at least some job training updates to futher your chances of a promotion at work. Your spouse may feel neglected a lot lately but you wise up today and find ways to make this person feel needed. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Buy yourself a gift today; you deserve it, and you've earned it. Be sure it is something shamelessly expensive though and shock those who have the idea you are miserly. A talk with business professionals today will give your career a big boost."}, {"response": 1245, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Feb 15, 2001 (00:04)", "body": "OOOOOOO where is the 14th??? Happy Valentine's Day, Honey! February 15, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Living in the past will not do a thing to help your future so to be progressive you have to shake off those memories and forge ahead into the exciting future! Spend more time with friends and family, go out and make new acquaintances; learn to trust again. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) There are many things on the horizon for you but only if you reach for them will you be able to attain one to help you. Don't be shy about promoting yourself as most people are simply a mirror of the way we think of ourselves. Remember smiles are free, but worth their weight in gold. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Making decision are one of the things you are good at...sticking to them is a whole different story but today it will pay off big for you if you do not switch horses in the middle of the stream. Don't come off looking wishy washy to someone today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Withdrawing into your shell and pouting in the nearest corner will not do anything towards helping you get your own way today, in fact, it could make you independent mate very aggravated and gone! At least for the duration of the pout. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Everyone is not going to agree with you today or any other day so it is best not to make a big deal out of it, remember that opinions are like fingers, most everyone has a few of their own. Take the grumpiness home and all you will do is upset the family without a cause. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Like it or not you are this years role model to some teens and you must strive to live up to their ideal of you. That is never really a problem for you as helping your fellowman and applying ethics to everything you do just comes naturally to you, sort of like a second nature. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) No one should ever take a risk with their reputation in business or personal life because you have no idea how important it is until you lose it...you could be a lifetime just trying to win it back! Ease up on the jealousy bit before you drive someone away from you...this person can be trusted. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't let the baggage from a former romance cloud this one as they are two different people with two different outlooks on life and their own code of ethics. If you dwell too much on someone elses mistakes you may find yourself making those same ones! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Dreams and goals, goals and dreams are the main interest for today as you find someone who not only shares your interests but is wil- ling to wait until some of those goals are achieved before wanting a commitment. This is a rare bird and you find she/he has flown into your heart. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Get out your sense of humor and dust it off as it has been unused for much too long. Putting all your heart and interest into get- ting ahead leaves a wide area of opportunity for neglecting some of the simpler forms of relaxation and entertainment. Get up and out! AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Saving for the future is the one thing you really need to do and can not bear to dwell on it too much as you are so Now oriented. No one will do it for you and you won't be young forever. Talk it over with a mate and put even a few dollars a week away and it will grow in time. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Pay attention to the small details today and the big ones will just naturally fall into place. Business opportunities come your way today which can either shore up a sagging financial base or increase an already stable one. Be ready to grab it before it passes you by."}, {"response": 1246, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Feb 18, 2001 (14:25)", "body": "February 18, 2001 Your Horoscope for Sunday, February 18, 2001 Of All Things: The ``emotional signs'' are Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Intellectual: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Most inspirational: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. Most determined: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. When crises occur, the ``determined signs'' are wonderful to have around. For psychic impressions, choose Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. All signs, Fire, Earth, Air and Water, have their negative and positive traits. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You could be called away from home due to special duty or promotion. Maintain emotional equilibrium. Superior holds you in high regard. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Avoid self-deception. Communicate with individual in distant city or foreign land. Focus on philosophy, psychology and theology. Advertise and publish. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dig deep for information, answers you find will be ``surprising.'' Solution to engineering problem is imminent. Cancer, Capricorn persons play roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look beyond the immediate. Family member wants to ``confess.'' Be sympathetic without being weak. Prepare for journey, you will be going places! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): New methods of getting job done will become crystal clear. Imprint style, don't follow others. Emphasis on original thinking, pioneering spirit. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on children, challenge, change and variety of sensations. Individual you admire will consult you. Be analytical, find out why events occurred. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Popularity zooms. Entertain, be entertained. New apparel will fit just fine. Gemini, Sagittarius will play major roles. Keep diet resolutions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): People who were in awe of you will approach and say tender words. Short trip necessary in connection with relative. Don't get caught up in wild-goose chase. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money comes from surprise source. Words important, read and write. Flirtation serious, could get too hot not to cool down. Gemini, Virgo play mysterious roles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Cycle high, take initiative, present format, don't follow others. You will be at right place at crucial moment. Ride with tide, don't get in your own way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Maintain aura of intrigue. Don't tell all, let others play guessing games. You exude sex appeal. Some say they can hardly keep their hands off you! PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You will obtain funding to complete ``favorite'' project. People concerned with business, investments will be drawn to you. Capricorn figures prominently. IF FEBRUARY 18TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY... you are idealistic, a humanitarian, you will fight if cause is right. Aries, Libra persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: I, R. During this cycle emphasis is on change, travel, writing and marital status. Before February is finished you'll experience ``spiritual revelation.'' Most memorable months: March and December."}, {"response": 1247, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Feb 18, 2001 (21:17)", "body": "February 19, 2001 Your Horoscope for Monday, February 19, 2001 Copernicus: This Pisces was one of the greatest scientists to walk across the stage of world history. Copernicus was responsible for the theory of placing the sun in the center of the solar system. His astronomical work was mainly to sharpen his astrological techniques. Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Poland. He revolutionized scientific thought with his Copernican theory. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Define terms, check real-estate values, opportunities. Someone is not telling entire truth, protect self in emotional clinches. Pisces involved. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Favorable lunar aspect coincides with ability to foretell future. Focus on idealism, spirituality and preparation for journey. Capricorn plays role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look beyond the immediate, let go of losing proposition. Separation from loved one is temporary. Dramatic reunion takes place in near future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Push aside preconceived notions. Accent original thinking, the daring and new. Avoid heavy lifting, speak from the heart. Mingle humor with wisdom. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Family member helps in completing basic survey. Emphasis on household goods, plumbing. Proposals received: business, career, marriage. Cancer, Capricorn are in scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Diversify, highlight humor and intellectual curiosity. Find out why things happened. New wardrobe makes you feel like a new person. Sagittarian in picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be accustomed to current challenge, but you will win. Revise, review and rewrite. Be aware of property value and what to do about it. Scorpio represented. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Read and write, be ``in touch'' with relative just completing journey. Flirtation serious, could lead to change of marital status. Virgo figures prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Attention revolves around domestic issues that include repairs at home. Keep exercise, diet resolutions. You will get money's worth. Don't worry! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Imprint style, cycle continues high, don't be too available. Maintain aura of mystery, intrigue. Avoid people who take you for granted. Pisces represented. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Secret revealed, verifies views. Focus on promotion, responsibility, intense relationship. You get credit long overdue. Success crowns your efforts. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Participate in political, humanitarian project. Complete project started two months ago. You are on brink of international recognition. Aries, Libra play key roles. IF FEBRUARY 19TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY... you are independent in thought, action. At times you have ability to see and interpret the future. Always take care to protect right eye from injury. Leo, Aquarius persons play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: A, S, J. During current cycle you could change residence, marital status. November will be romantic, profitable."}, {"response": 1248, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Feb 19, 2001 (10:12)", "body": "Repairs at home? We finished the dry in for the meeting hall yesterday! http://www.wholetech.com (building a a conference center link)"}, {"response": 1249, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb 20, 2001 (19:08)", "body": "Your Horoscope for Tuesday, February 20, 2001 Dwight Yoakam: This Scorpio is a country-western singer, actor and director. Dwight Yoakam looks the role, from cowboy boots and cowboy hat to jeans and guitar. He can look forward to making appearances in foreign countries next year. ``Music was my first love,'' he makes clear. Yoakam wrote his first song when he was 8 years old. Yoakam supports various charities, including Los Angeles Mission and animal rescue centers. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Within 24 hours many aspirations will be fulfilled. Tonight confer with one you admire, find out where you stand. Tomorrow major wish comes true. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Perceive beyond the immediate -- you are being considered for adventurous mission. You'll be asked to do someone's job. Libra figures prominently. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Blend humor with independent thinking. Focus on inventiveness, relationship that ``grows in passion.'' Wear bright colors that include yellow, gold. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kind of day! Focus on home, family and marital status. Discover direction, be aware of motivation, and have time alone for meditation. Capricorn featured. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Diversify, socialize, advertise and publish. Popularity grows, people want to wine and dine you. New outfit looks good, don't break too many hearts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Check tools, solidity of goods and materials. Remove safety hazards, don't play games with fire. Revise, review and rewrite. Taurus, Scorpio play sensational roles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You look good, feel good, creative juices stir. Member of opposite sex makes bold advance. Maintain emotional equilibrium. Yes, you will survive! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make intelligent concession to family member. You could change residence, marital status. If single, you might encounter future mate. Music will sound. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Define terms, see relationships as they are, not merely as you wish they could be. Psychic impression serves as reliable guide. Pisces, Virgo in picture. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on organization, priorities and added responsibility. Pressure on, you will be up to it. Last-minute appointment proves constructive, rewarding. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People are drawn to you, they want you to tell their future! Do your best, know when to say, ``Enough!'' Aries, Libra persons play major roles. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Let go of preconceived notions. Highlight inventiveness, new start. Give romance another chance. You will encounter exciting, creative Leo. Aquarian also involved. IF FEBRUARY 20TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY... you are emotional, sensitive and loyal to family. When you love, it is all the way. You do not always choose the ``right person'' to love. Capricorn, Cancer individuals play dynamic roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: B, K, T. Before February is finished, you will let go of losing proposition. In March you make fresh start in new direction."}, {"response": 1250, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Feb 21, 2001 (09:25)", "body": "OK. Pisces, Virgo?"}, {"response": 1251, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Feb 22, 2001 (00:17)", "body": "None I know! February 22, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Try not to be too tense and self-centered today and you would do good to try to relax and lighten your mood. Heavy thoughts will wear one down and you do not have the stamina to withstand a long bout of moodiness before you break away and start running with the wolves. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Getting your own way in certain things is not a guarantee of happiness so I would think long and hard before telling some- one that it is \"my way or the highway\", you could live to regret it. Take a calmer outlook and the urge will pass. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your new health regimen that you began right recently is still in full swing and you will soon see that new, springtime figure emerge. If you have made plans today to visit with the parents you may find that you must change them as another kind of minor emergency comes up. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Children will bring joy into your life today and much pride in their accomplishments. You are asked for an enormous favor today and you do it, and this brings you a particular kind of joy that is only felt when you know that you have done something excep- tionally right. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A resolution you made for the new year is such a good idea that you decide to keep it for awhile. A friend comes to you for advice on his or her love life and you come up with a good answer that handles the problem for both parties. Children look up to you so this would not be good to show them your archilles heel. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Creative Virgo will be in the limelight today as one idea after another presents itself for your consideration, all are good but you must choose and you come up with the best one for your life style and working conditions. Do not let anyone sidetrack you today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Losing your cool today with someone over things that deep down you know is your own fault, is not a very loving thing to do as this person is doing her level best to help you with your problem and you should show more gratitude than you have in the past few days. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Your skill at communications will shine through today as you give your presentation to the group, don't worry about your style as you have a natural one that enhances your every move. A loved one could be feeling a little neglected today so you plan a nice dinner out at a quiet, romantic place. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It is likely that you could become the victim of a misunderstand- ing today with a good friend or a loved one and so you should take all the time you need to really understand what a person saying. You may be on the other side of the question, so you will need to explain yourself very clearly. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Giving someone the either or statement in a martial dispute today may just fall flat on its face as your spouse takes the or choice and now you have to decide if it is worth following through with. Try gentle talk and a loving attitude and you will not have to have that confrontation. Compromise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) The self-employed may now find themselves in a mad rush to get the books caught up and the quarterly estimate done by april 15th. Take a deep breath and concentrate on calming down as that is the only way to accomplish your goal. Help is offered tonight and you gratefully accept. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) There is always room at the top and you find yourself on an upwardly moving path to the coveted key to the washroom. There will be some evidence of jealousy today over your pro- motion but don't let it bother you as this is normal for some people."}, {"response": 1252, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Feb 23, 2001 (22:04)", "body": "February 23, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A creative idea will get you off and running with the best idea you have ever had. Working out the details and the designs will get you well on your way to realizing your dream. Get as many people involved as you can, they will be a big help to you. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Ignore a 'good' deal that comes your way about today as it is not good and not for you. This is a good day to keep your head down and not take any chances with your finances. Try wearing some clear blues or greens to keep down your hot temper today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) A new love interest will enter your life at this time and you find this person extremely attractive. If you are married this could spell the end to your home and family if you pursue the opportunity; steer clear of this pitfall. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today you will see things and situations going your way for a change. Your increase in personal magnetism will play a big role and it makes people want to be near you. Don't let all the attention go to your head because acting egotistical is the quickest way to turn them off. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Today you find yourself as the 'fair haired child' and can do absolutely no wrong; you will appear to have the midas touch but don't let it make you over confident and reckless for there is where the losses could filter back in and your luck go out the window. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Today you spend most of your time on your 'brain child' getting all the bugs and glitches ironed out; by days end you should have everything purring along. The family will understand your 'need for speed' and will give you all the space and privacy you require. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Work goes well for you today and you will soon see a raise in pay and position coming your way. If you have not replanted the house plants, this would be a good day to do this as you will have more luck with growing things than you normally do. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today you can talk to an elderly relative to seek inner strength and self control. If not a relative, then seek counseling by a professional. Others will find this an uneventful day, but now and then we need the peace and quiet of an unexcited world to get our head on straight. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You are more of the leader than the one you have been following and you should be aware that to keep it up could be detrimental to your health and freedom. This is a good day to make plans for the rest of your life. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your work day should go smoothly with no big problems to plague you. You find inspiration in littlethings today and your whole attitude makes you a good friend and a joy to be around. Don't lose this attitude as those around you are in need of the balm of your personality. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Be aware that a person you used to know has not changed so it is best if you keep your distance! Let others run interference for you as you make, and keep, several social engagements that will keep you seperated. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Today Your plans will be changed but you will find that you really are happy to go along with the others' plans instead. Just relax and roll with the flow. Play your cards right and loads of good things are yours today. ----------------------- Your Horoscope for Friday, February 23, 2001 In Case You Didn't Know: Astrology was possibly man's first science and religion. Some of the greatest scientists to walk across the stage of world history were astrologers. Of late, astrology has been a ``whipping boy'' -- with people who know nothing about it doing the attacking. Aldous Huxley, Leo author-philosopher, declared that people who attack astrology often do not know what or why they are attacking. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Face music early in connection with home, family. Toss aside previous notions. Cancer, Capricorn individuals will play major roles. Dramatic reunion tonight! TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Excellent for entertaining, being entertained. Elements of timing, luck ride with you. In matters of speculation, stick with number 3. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Attend to details, check material, tools. Make this your ``makeover'' day. Rewrite and rebuild. You can achieve the ``impossible.'' Scorpio involved. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bring forth ideas, concepts. Read and write, learn by teaching. Relationship gets hot and heavy. Pisces, Virgo persons will play fascinating roles. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Emphasis on domestic adjustment that could include where you live, marital status. Music is in picture, dance to your own tune. Taurus, Libra play roles. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Lie low, play waiting game. Legal clearance required for project. If you wait, you win. Pisces will play outstanding role. Be alert, someone attempts to fool you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on organization, recognition of priorities. Pressure of responsibility builds, you will be up to it. Cancer, Capricorn p"}, {"response": 1253, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Feb 26, 2001 (12:47)", "body": "February 26, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) One of those rare, storm free days when you have all the emotions under control and everything seems to run smooth for you. You will find it easy today to convince others of things that they have not previously shared your viewpoint on. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Your credit card has come through just in time for you to catch some sprintime bargains. Be careful not to max out the card right away. If you do fill it up now, it becomes just another monthly debt. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Today you get the ok from your partner to go ahead and make the necessary changes you knew would beneeded shortly and you already had planned out and ready. This would not be a good day to take any risks, either small or large, as everything holds the possi- bility of loss today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) A domestic dispute has you ready to walk away but you lean more in a practical manner in making up with your spouse. Love is in your heart and down to earth basics is in your mind; express the love and not the mind if you hope to win this one. A raise, promotion, or bonus could be yours on this day. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Daydreaming at work is not recommended today as it could possibly cause you to have a small accident if you work around any type of machinery, by becoming absent minded at the wrong time. Creative, and inspired ideas are yours today. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) This is a good day for shopping but not a good day at all for gambling pursuits as there could be losses in risk taking for you. Domestic activity should be of great interest to you to- night as your spouse may have some wonderful news. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) If you are interested in the arts or have anything to do with the printed page, this appears to be your day for inspiration, and even contracts as your ability to express yourself is high today. Talking with financial managers and partners are also favored. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today take everything you hear with a grain of salt, (take a show me attitude), as there is a high probability of deception in your affairs now. This is also not a good day to put any credence into rumors you may hear about anything. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Dealings with the public is favored today as your charisma is strong, and you will have a greater response to your ideas than you have had in the past. You will have a small domestic dispute in the evening after a smooth day at work. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Your mind will be centered on study or research today and you find you have a breakthrough even if it is only an inspired orm of work, or method of research, that will get you to fin- ished faster. Talking with leaders and managers will be gain- ful for you today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) A good friend has been keeping an eye on your ongoing project, and he or she has some definite ideas that he/she wants to share with you. Take a few minutes of your valuable time to listen to this person, it will pay off to heed the advice. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) An unexpected, guest shows up out of nowhere for the week and you find yourself pressed for time but you do not let this trouble you as you make room. Children may feel out of sorts and a little mean today but you deal admirably with them. ---------------- EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Things start moving and shaking for you today after the last few days of uncertainty. Be ready for some good news, great new ideas and fresh opportunities. A youngster may light up your life - and don't forget to listen to youngsters - you may learn something! FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Grab your walking stick and head for the hills. You've heard the phrase 'go west, young man'? Well, follow your nose and it will take you towards the land of opportunity. It's also a great day to metaphorically walk off into the sunset, and when you return, you bring contentment with you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra If you find any battles breaking out around you today, maybe it's time to get assertive and/or take some action. A little healthy competition or sparring may take the edge off a situation that could otherwise become more serious. If you have several things on the go right now, you might need to exert some extra focus and energy to stay in the game. WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Reflect on the ups and downs of life - the world is ever in motion. If someone leaves your life, you must try to accept it. It is their karma."}, {"response": 1254, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Feb 26, 2001 (12:49)", "body": "Your Horoscope for Monday, February 26, 2001 Jackie Gleason: Were he alive, the rotund actor-comedian would be celebrating his birthday today. Jackie Gleason, top-flight television star, had a large library of books on astrology. He was a Pisces who reveled in investigating the unknown. He caught the public fancy, enjoyed stardom. He also ``enjoyed'' studying planets and stars. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Circumstances turn in your favor. You'll have more creative freedom. Read, write your impressions. Romance will figure prominently. Much sex appeal! TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Secret meeting place lends spice to your life. Question of where you live, marital status figures prominently. Financial status of partner, mate clarified. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many of your desires fulfilled, be careful of what you ask for -- you are liable to get it. Pisces, Virgo persons play ``sensational'' roles. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on business, career and getting to know ``the boss.'' Prestige elevated, you will be handed important assignment. Another Cancer native involved. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Plan on an international scale. Look beyond the immediate. What you started months ago can be successfully revived. Aries, Libra will edge way into scenario. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ignore those who say ``it can't be done.'' Take initiative and do it! Leo, Aquarius persons will play instrumental roles. Different kind of love is on horizon. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on cooperative efforts, local politics, residence and marital status. Be careful concerning general health, including diet. Cancer, Capricorn figure in scenario. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Popularity increases, you could be ``talk of the town.'' Changes in employment schedule could be necessary. Avoid heavy lifting if possible. Speak from heart! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Lunar position coincides with ``creative activity.'' Spotlight on children, challenge and variety. Member of opposite sex will pay meaningful compliment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Emphasis on words, verbal and written. Search for home or building can be completed, you find the place! Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarian figure prominently. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Music in your life, voice sounds different. Relative criticizes, means well in clumsy manner. Be lenient, not weak. Short trip is necessary. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Count your change! Be sure to get square deal in financial transaction. Element of romance, mystery present. Get promises, commitments in writing. IF FEBRUARY 26TH IS YOUR BIRTHDAY... your mother knew her way when it came to cooking, father enjoyed comforts, luxury. When pressure is on, you are up to it. Cancer, Capricorn individuals play major roles in your life, could have these letters, initials in names: H, Q, Z. In March you will hear protestations of love. Trust intuition! You will make fresh start in new direction during June."}, {"response": 1255, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb 27, 2001 (14:43)", "body": "February 27, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't be too hard on yourself today as others don't blame you near as much as you blame you. Walking around feeling depressed is just not your style so you soon snap out of it as you fight your way to the winners circle. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) So, you are a little eccentric today but you have your own ideas about how things should be done. Your ideas are not those of others as you march to your own drummer, not theirs. Pay no atten- tion to the slumbering herd as you are among the wide awake inven- tors of the future. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) When it is called for Gemini can just drop everything and walk away, and today you elect to leave certain things behind no matter how much you care about them, and in the long run you will see that this is the smartest move you have ever made. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Getting all your accounts up to date is of importance to you now, to let you know where you stand and whether or not it would be wise to rock the boat by changing a few things. If your business has grown sufficiently it would be a good idea to invest in a year around accountant. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Working as a team may be appealing to you as but in order for your team to function well you must exercise those leadership abilities that you are so well known for. Don't let someone get you down today as there is always one around. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Unsettling news today may not be good for letting you know where you stand on certain issues, the situation is too iffy to do any real evaluation on it. Friends understand your feelings and try to help you out, this is something best handled with your own judgment. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) There is a feeling of expectation in the air at due to a coming event, so if you hang around the water cooler today try to keep an ear open and you will be surprised at the helpful information that you may be able to pick up in this way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This is not a good day to bet on anythingor even buy lottery tickets, in fact it is a day best spent in bed. Not that anything awful seems slated to happen to you in the duration of your day, but I would say that today you will fall under 'Murphy's law'. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your inner strength sees you through a trying day with most of the hurt on the inside and not showing to the world. You will soon see the right way to go to the heart of the matter and gain the victory. Follow your psychic faculties to the limit. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) A wonderful day for you just overflowing with love and happiness as your true love returns with love and forgiveness in his or her heart. A resolution to change your ways will keep you steadfast and true from here on out as you now know who you want. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Today you will wear a happy grin all day long. It is just one of those days where everything seems to go right and you couldn't lose if you tried. This could be a good day to try your hand at a few lottery tickets; just don't go overboard. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A sensitive situation has you involved with an ex and exploring this problem together seems strange. It is perfectly natural to feel an attraction for this person as at one time you were madly in love and you have the children to prove it; best not to pursue this -------------------- EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn It may be time to take the car in for a tune-up, especially if you've noticed some minor warning signs. You can't put it off forever. You may not be in the driver's seat today in terms of your personal situation - an uncomfortable feeling for you. Think carefully about how you can regain control of the steering wheel without rocking the proverbial boat too much. FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius You'll find things aren't always what they seem. A friend or coworker has been going through a tough time and they're taking it out on you. Sit down and talk to them -- you'll find their issues have nothing to do with you. AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Well, full speed ahead. You feel a renewed sense of energy and purpose. Maybe it's time to (metaphorically) bop someone over the head and clear some matters up. Plain speaking may be the answer. Phone calls, invitations, new opportunities may bring very welcome news and changes. Go for it! WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces You need some time out, but when? There's just no time to relax. If you're seriously burning the candle at both ends, at least make sure you're getting your vitamins. You can't run on empty you know."}, {"response": 1256, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Mar  6, 2001 (19:24)", "body": "Sprin5, how much do I have to post of horoscopes? I am now gunshy of these email deals with huge headers and ads in them. Not what anyone wants to read I think. After the problems I had with the lady and the lawyer on History 5 I am hesitant to post anything like this anymore!"}, {"response": 1257, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Mar  7, 2001 (10:40)", "body": "Do what your instincts tell you, maybe just pick out a few highlights and post these and we can talk about them. There are probably lots of sources that would give you permission to repost content. Check around and I'll bet you'll find some."}, {"response": 1258, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Mar  7, 2001 (21:30)", "body": "ok... I unsubscribed but kep this one.. Subscribe for FREE and get Your Daily Horoscopes delivered daily. Visit: Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------- ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Temptation may torment you today but you should perserver and keep clear, heeding your conscious on this matter. Be careful how you handle a sticky situation, you should take some time to listen as well as talk. A good night to have dinner out. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Spend some time relaxing today to bring back your inner equil- ibrium. Home is where your love is, but you may need to get away for a while to find peace. A lucky day for you, and a great one to play the lottery. Lady luck is fickle so be care- ful. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Do a little reading in your spare time. Chances are good you will read something that will inspire you. Do not confront a loved one today, as it may have serious ramifications. Friends will come to your rescue tonight. CANCER (June 22-July 22) With strong determination you to finally get the recognition you deserve. keeping the peace in the family helps you keep your mind on the job at hand. Your love life is also on the up side; for the married this means a rediscovery of one another. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) today you are the impatient Lion and you may say things you do not really mean. Be careful around sensitive people un- less you are ready to trash that persons friendship. At work you will be recognized for your accomplishments. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) A possible love affair with someone that you recently met is possible. This is a good day to make a major purchase. Get some sound advice about the electronics you want and use your logic. Time seems to fly for you as there will be lot of activity today. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Play it safe when it comes to financial deals. Hasty decisions could be your undoing. Today you should take the time to smell the roses, spend some time outdoors, with a loved one. If you do not find a way to relax you may find your nerves getting the best of you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Today will be filled with adventure for you if you let it. Don't take things too seriously although some minor disturbances will call upon your higher logic. Take care to make the right decision, things you do today will have a long term effect. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This is a great day to start a new business venture; look deeply at the situations going on around you and you will get some worth- while ideas luck is also in the air for you and it would be a good idea to buy some lottery tickets. Do not over indulge. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Take some time to spend outdoors. Positive things are sure to occur for you today. The stock market may be your thing; you will do well with your investments today. Your love life is looking up as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Job situations could stress you out today if you do not adopt a more thoughtful attitude toward things. Although, you shouldn't take yourself or others too seriously. Your bright ideas about money pays off for you. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Give in to the temptation to start a new romance although today should also be fine for nurturing the one you have. Today looks good for you from a personal point of view. This is more likely to spring from things you do rather than sheer luck. ------------------------------------------------------------ These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They are intended to indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life. --- By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 1259, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Thu, Mar  8, 2001 (08:33)", "body": "Hey the lottery is up to $70 mil."}, {"response": 1260, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Mar  8, 2001 (14:17)", "body": "Whoopee... add to the total and get your tickets today!! March 8, 2001 YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Thursday, March 8, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe for FREE and get Your Daily Horoscopes delivered daily. Visit: Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------ ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): You're inclined to sit back and let the world pass by, but you can feel even more fulfilled by actively finding your place in events. Once you get involved, you'll start feeling more fulfilled. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Use your knowledge of how to work the system to get your way. You may have to bend the rules in order to salve feelings and gate results. Helping the genuinely needy should be uppermost in your mind. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You're tempted to promise anything for a chance to get ahead. Don't let desire get the better of your honesty. Deliver on your promises instead of being a fair- weather friend and opportunist. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Relent on your ideas of self-sufficiency and make an appeal to someone in authority. Someone in charge must back you up now, to give you legitimacy. Remember that authen- ticity must come from you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You're susceptible to powerful persuasion today, perhaps even coercion. Keep selfless moral principles foremost, for the temptation is strong to obey immoral or illegal orders. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your marriage is encountering difficulty now. Pay attention to issues of finances and affection. Your partner may feel you're not paying enough attention to the relation- ship. Don't substitute money for love. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can find that the love of your life is your driving motivation now. You must act to please someone, not out of ambition or an inner drive. What someone special thinks of you is of vital importance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Where you've been working at something, now it's time to unveil it. Don't worry about polished results; it's the concept and the potential that are important. Extrapo- lation to a finished product is easy now. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You're inclined to discount any creative ideas you have. Credit yourself with having an original and useful thought. You may even be able to profit off of concepts you've come up with first. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoiding conflict by staying invisible only invites people to run all over you. Step into a power vacuum to turn situations around to your preferences. The more decisive your are, the better you feel. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Conversations can take a wrong turn as long you aren't sensitive to what's suitable to others today. Remember what people like to discuss and which topics, or type of language, people don't want to hear. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar.20): You're liable to be assertive inapprop- riately today. Give people a chance to cooperate before you stand being demanding. If you're feeling unassertive, though, try speaking up and let people know what you want. ------------------------------------------------------------ These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They are intended to indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life. --- By D.Donovan Kinsolving United Press International"}, {"response": 1261, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Mar 21, 2001 (19:09)", "body": "March 21, 2001 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your need to be in love may lead you into the arms of the wrong person. Be cautious. Romantic attractions will not be as passion- ate as you are first led to believe. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) You may feel like taking a break, but too many opportunities are happening at work. Mix business with pleasure and be creative in your approach to projects. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Join cultural clubs that offer good conversation, interesting outings, and the chance to meet that special person you've been looking for. Your outgoing nature will attract new lovers. You'd better finish off those domestic chores you've left undone. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will have a problem with loved ones if you haven't been pul- ling your weight. This is a great day to purchase real estate. Keep an open mind. You have a desire to expand your awareness and your self-confidence. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Join creative groups that will help you develop your hidden talents. Overtime may be necessary. Don't put off duties that can be com- pleted now. You can make headway and receive rewards if you show initiative. Ask for a raise. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Legal matters will be pressing. Money can be made through solid investments. Don't underestimate anyone who challenges you. Keep your eyes and ears open. You need to do a few things for yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Get out and get involved in some of those hobbies you enjoy. You need an outlet for your stress. You can make new friends if you do a bit of traveling. Plan your actions carefully. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can make career changes that will up your income and improve your life. Lasting friendships will develop through work. Relatives may try to interfere in your personal life. You must stick up for your mate and refuse to let others make your choices. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You'll be on the move today. Travel will lead you into new territory. Enjoy the change of pace, expect the unexpected, and be ready to use your wit when dealing with others. Financial extravagance due to emotional problems will cause setbacks. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Don't spend money you don't have. You will want to get away; however, you must stick to your budget. Changes to your residence will be in your best interest. You can make money if you're willing to take a chance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't hesitate to purchase property or art objects. Your investment will be sure to grow in value. Discord with family members will bring about temper tantrums. Try hard to get along. If you've been the culprit, own up to the mistakes you've made. It's time to set the record straight. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your inconsistency may have pushed your mate into the arms of another. Talk to someone you respect in order to get sound advice. This is not the time to give ultimatums. Love relation- ships will unfold. ------------------------------------------------------------ These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They are intended to indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life. --- By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe for FREE and get Your Daily Horoscopes delivered daily. Visit: Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------"}, {"response": 1262, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Mar 23, 2001 (08:57)", "body": "I was on the move yesterday, I went to Dallas for the Verity Spring Tour. Today I'm gonna try and find some good Texas BBQ, maybe out in the Hill Country."}, {"response": 1263, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 23, 2001 (15:55)", "body": "Sounds good... wish I could go too. Probably too late to plan for this weekend! YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE - Friday, March 23, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe for FREE and get Your Daily Horoscopes delivered daily. Visit: Subscribe ------------------------------------------------------------ ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Creative courses will aid you in making extra cash. You should socialize with friends who can offer you mental stimulation and positive support. TAURUS (Apr. 21- may 21) Take a cab or let someone else do the driving. Verbal abuse will be most upsetting. Try to avoid situations that could lead to confrontations. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Romantic encounters will develop through colleagues. Minor health problems will cause setbacks if you haven't taken proper care of yourself. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will dazzle new acquaintances with your intellectual conver- sation and obvious knowledge about your business. Socializing will lead to romantic encounters. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can get caught up around the house if you plan your day carefully. Be careful not to consume spicy foods that will leave you feeling sick. Take time to see to the needs of your pet. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Talk to those who can make a difference. You're riding high and you can taste victory. Don't jump the gun, though. You may find that you've lost the one you wish to share your success with. Take care of your lover's needs. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You can turn matters around. Do a little soul-searching and pick up some self-help literature. A physical fitness club will provide an outlet for your anxiety. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Get trivial matters out of the way. Deal with government agencies and institutions that can update your personal documents. Business negotiations can be quite favorable if you are precise and to the point regarding your criteria. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It's hectic on the home front. Don't spread yourself too thin, or unsavory disagreements will be most unsettling. Deal with problems one at a time. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You will overextend yourself if you purchase luxury items for your home. If you want to do some redecorating, go ahead, but stick to your budget and do most of the work yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Pleasure trips will bring opportunities for love. Your sensuous, warm nature will entice suitable mates. You will find it easy to talk about any topic. This is a great day to do some writing. Make new friends by being a listener. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your openness when dealing with friends and relatives will enable you to establish solid partnerships. You can accomplish a great deal in business by offering valid suggestions to superiors. ------------------------------------------------------------ These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They are intended to indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life. --- By Michael Thiessen - Professional Astrologer, Astrology Online http://www.astrology-online.com/zodiac.htm"}, {"response": 1264, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Mar 26, 2001 (14:49)", "body": "It has been hectic on the home front. Lots going on. Lots of out of town guests staying the guest bedroom. Dr Gordon from San Francisco just came by for a couple of days."}, {"response": 1265, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Mar 30, 2001 (00:52)", "body": "Kinda weird here - living in suspended animation and know I have a rough part ahead of me. But, either I start living my life as I want it or die here miserable and unfulfilled. Stay tuned - it is a few months off, yet. ****************** APRIL OUTLOOK ****************** \"They say miracles are past.\" Shakespeare's \"All's Well That Ends Well\" [II.iii.1] Let's hope not all the miracles are past, not just yet. Astrological overview: Mars is slowing down, Venus is turning around and heating up, and the rest of the planets and signs are doing what they usually do. Late in the month, Saturn makes a triumphant return to Gemini, and Venus eventually winds up Taurus. For a real take on your own astrology chart, hit the web site and see about ordering up something special, custom made from your own birth information. Aries: There is a window of opportunity which hits late in the month. Sometime after the middle of the month, not long after the fateful tax day. I know you were planning to have all that tax stuff well out of the way by then, what with a contingency plan working as well, but seeing as how it's been such a weird spring time (it is spring time in the Northern Hemisphere, I guess if you're that one Aries in the Southern Hemisphere, it's been a weird, what? Fall?) -- anyway, it's been a weird one thus far, and you have to plan on making it to the end of the month. Yes, sometime after the official tax there's a good little break. Get ready to jump on it. Taurus: Weird is as weird does. I know it's your birthday time, at least, at the beginning of the month, and I don't want to stop you from enjoying that, but make some serious plans, too. There are certainly a few problems with interpersonal communications right now, and instead of making this worse, instead of letting this problem communicating get to you, do something to let other folks know that it'll be okay. Do that, and enjoy the strange tone of the times. Gemini: There's supposed to be a light, airy feeling to being a Gemini. Unfortunately, you ain't going to be feeling that right now. Not this week, not this month. The problem is not you -- no, the problem is \"them.\" Which \"them\" is that? Could be a lot of different folks, but I usually allude to it the \"Lesser 11,\" which means non-Gemini signs. Now look: every strange little nightmare seems to manifest itself at one time or another, your attitude helps deal with this stuff that pops up. Deal with at you see fit. Cancer: Some folks need a good thump on the head to knock a little sense into their brains. I'm not one to advocate actually striking someone -- that looks too much like manual labor, and lord knows, I avoid hard work every chance I get. But you need a gentle thump to knock you off what you're doing, and then, get yourself headed down the correct pathway. This is a time when you tend to obsess about a certain details, and then, while worrying about one arcane point, you miss the whole picture. Thump. You've been picked up and corrected now. Leo: No one loves Leo as much as I do. But this last few days have been less than kind, less than wonderful, and less than what you want. Get over it. Get back up on your Leo feet, quite thinking about how unfairly the planets have treated you (like it's really their fault?), and start making progress forwards. Or, borrow a scenario from a Cancer, if your forward progress is impeded, then work at going sideways. It's a little unusual, but you'll be surprised how sideways looks like forward motion by the end of this month. Virgo: Think about it. Think long and hard. Consider that big step before you make it. It's a simple message, I can't emphasize it enough, but look before you leap. You get a good idea, you want to run with the idea, but look where you're putting your feet before you start bolting off. Trust me on this one, just be willing to consider something before impulsively answering \"yes.\" Libra: Communication becomes a challenge this month. This can be good, if you work with what's there. Your ability to get your beautifully packaged Libra note across is good. The deal is this: you launch your message onto the turbulent waves of electronic communication and hope that nothing gets twisted around. Worried about it? No, no way. You did keep a copy of what you sent, though. You did, didn't you? Scorpio: I would suggest you're having a little bit of fun with the Mars thing. As long as he's poking around, poking along, in some other sign, he's torturing them a lot more than he's doing anything to you. Late in the month, you're going to feel something as the planets bump into other signs, but that's really no big deal, not for you. You are, after all, a good Scorpio, and good Scorpio's are built of strong stuff. There is a minor matter involving money, late in the month, though, and this will require a lot of attention. Don't forget to pay your astrologer. Sagittarius: No sooner does one planet of romantic importance get hooked back up and flowing in a "}, {"response": 1266, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Fri, Mar 30, 2001 (11:13)", "body": "Do what you want to do and live life to the fullest! I'm going off the the tv conference to talk about last night's Survivor. Jerri's gone!"}, {"response": 1267, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Apr 29, 2001 (07:21)", "body": "********************** May's Forecast ********************** Astrological overview: There are always a few bumps in the road, and the sooner we all learn how to accept these little obstacles, how much better it all gets. But, from the charts I've seen, this month might start out okay, it just sort of goes down hill from there. No sooner does Venus get ramped back up to speed then Mars starts going backwards. To make this a little worse, there's a pattern here: Mars will be opposite Mercury, already slowing down in Gemini, at the end of the month. Saturn and Jupiter are both in Gemini, and both of them are working on the Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) with strange affectations. A little peace making is in order this month, one way or another. Don't forget: T-shirts, coffee mugs, free stuff, and a secure order form is available on the web site: www.astrofish.net Aries: The Spring Semester comes to a close, usually at some point during this month. And while your school calendar might vary some from this idea, there is still a sense that you've got some kind of big exam coming up, and you are going to feel horribly under prepared for this test. \"Say it ain't so,\" you say. It doesn't have to be. Take a little hint from the red planet's actions, and get ready to go back over some old ground. Stuff you thought you already covered? For the sake of the rest of us, we would all feel a lot better if you would be so kind as to help us with our review process. Maybe brush up on those notes, yourself -- you can never be too prepared for this. Taurus: It's just so strange right now. Not strange bad, just strange weird. Bizarre looking puppies come up to you on the street, waiting for you to take them home. I've got one friend, with a cat door on her trailer, and her neighbor's kitten came in, made itself right at home, and was quietly sleeping on the bed after devouring all the available kitty kibble. See where this is going? Stray animals (or people) are finding their way into your life this month. Do you really want to keep them? That's a good question, and after looking at your chart, I'm not so sure you really want these homeless animals in your own domicile. Might be fun for a bit, but after a while, they seem to eat into an awful lot of your precious resources. Gemini: This is time that's mostly good. It's mostly rather wonderful, but there's going to be a little hiccup or two, and those things always strike at the worst time. I was doing a reading for a particularly leggy blonde, doing my best to be suave and debonair, and what happens? I had a coughing fit, tripping over my words, and the hiccups. I don't think I made very good impression. Likewise, the harder you try to fight this stuff, the worse you look. If you encounter similar problems, start with a single gulp of water. Address the problems one at a time, not all at once. And the harder you try to contain yourself? The worse it gets. Otherwise, things are not really that bad. Just yet. Cancer: My Sister has an annoying habit of getting a hold of my electronic date book device, and then, under the guise of just seeing what I've got on it, she adds in her own dates, like a birthday reminder (I already had that one marked), holiday greetings, and then, she sets this thing to go off at rather inopportune times. Baby sisters do things like this -- at least mine does. During the next month, though, I would take extra precautions to make sure your sister doesn't do something like mine does. Be careful about what plans other people have for you -- and your datebook -- during the coming weeks. Leo: You know, if you just got out more, your mental health would be a little bit better. I know, it's not like there's no activity in your chart, but the kind of activity I'm talking about is socializing. For me, there's a greasy spoon diner around the corner from where I live, and that makes a fine place for getting botulism as well as getting caught up on who is doing what to whom these days. A little gossip, maybe a bowl of chili with a layer of red grease floating on the surface, this is the goal for the month. So I was kidding about the food poisoning, but there is certain amount of happiness that can be derived from going back to old haunts, familiar places, and repeating certain steps that all brings about a degree of calm. And I still think the chili idea is pretty good. Virgo: Got some shake-ups coming along on the home front. This isn't all bad, in fact, I've found when I rearrange the furniture for better \"Fang Sway\" energy, I've discovered there are nooks and crannies that need to be cleaned. You would never guess how much cat fur gets stuck under my couch, and it's only been in that position for, like, about four years now. Likewise, you've got something coming back from about two years ago, and it's back to haunt you. It's like this credit card bill I discovered, buried in that cat fur. I knew I needed to pay it, but the cat carried off the bill to play wit"}, {"response": 1268, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Jun  1, 2001 (21:00)", "body": "*************** June Forecast *************** for the month of: 6/2001 \"What's done cannot be undone.\" Shakespeare's Scottish Play [V.i.71] Astrological overview: Instead of weighty, bad news, let me be blunt. Two retrogrades of note: Mars (in Sagittarius, thank you very much) and Mercury (in Gemini -- opposite that Mars). The two planets have a mean old dance number going, and the rest of us just have to do our best with what's coming along down the old turnpike of life. Going to be a weird month, that's for sure. http://astronet.women.com/ast/horoscopes/00kram11.htm Aries: Mars being backwards isn't such a big deal. Summer solstice coming up. Again, no big deal. Mercury going backwards in Gemini. For the third time, no big deal. But the little deal with Mars being the sign opposite the sign Mercury is in, and the way all of this plays out, it's not that nice of a scene. It's not all okay, even though I would wish it to be. There are no big, catastrophic events that you've got to watch out for. There are any number of minor complaints, which, if you stack them all up in one spot, look pretty big. The minor upsets come in triplets right now, not pairs, nor do they manage to arrive in singular. The best idea is to be prepared as it will get stranger. Not necessarily bad, just weird. Taurus: So the only problem right now has to do with your significant other. They don't seem to understand. In fact, you're going to spend a better portion of this month trying to get your message across to an unsympathetic audience. Couple of different ways to go about trying to work with this hostile listening crowd. Try to be concise. Try to work directly from your notes. And maybe, just this once, try to stay on track. Even when a question from the back of the room threatens to derail your message, do yourself a favor, check your notes, then stick to the topic. Next month, you'll be able to say, \"I told you so,\" but only if you did cover that ground this month. Gemini: I have yet to find a small problem that a good Gemini couldn't turn into a huge problem. In fact, if you worry with a small problem long enough, you can have it all unravel just like a sweater I used to own. The cat discovered that the sweater was really nice for clawing, then she discovered it was really nice for playing with, then she discovered it was great for dragging all over the trailer. There's not much left but some yarn and cat fur. Problem? Only if I let it get to me. Solution? Don't let it bother me, and the next time I buy a fuzzy sweater, I'll remember to hang it up so the cat can't shred it, too. Surprised her -- I learned from mistakes. (You can, too.) Cancer: In as much as I detest even thinking about work, much less actually doing anything remotely associated with work, I would be untrue to my craft if I didn't warn you a little bit about this work stuff. There's a single, lonely project you've toyed with, and it's back to haunt you. Maybe haunt doesn't have the right connotation, but that's the idea, like an idea that floats just outside of the periphery of your vision. You can almost lay your hands upon it, you can almost see it, but not quite. Close, around here, is sometimes good enough. The worst of the Mars/Mercury stuff clears up after the Sun moves into your sign, so the Cancer b-days are looking okay. Leo: For once, just for this once, the whole Mercury and Mars (and Sun and Moon, and whatever else you want to toss into the chili mix) of a month is going to slide right by your Leo self. Not much to worry about. That being said, you know who is going to send me a reply with a long list of things to worry about. However, if your good Leo self will just check that list of problems, you'll find that all the hassles are resulting from some other person. None of this is really your problem. It is our problem, though, and we're surely going to try to make it your problem. So as the month slides by, and as folks bring you stuff that begs for assistance, think twice before you jump in the help someone. Virgo: There are only two problem areas you've got: communication and romance. The communication problems can be traced back to Mercury's errant ways, and the forward momentum problem can be attributed to Mars. Now, what are you going to do with this? When you are face to face with almost certain failure, don't panic, don't worry, and don't freak out. A little panic stricken screaming is always called for, but there's no reason to make this a month long ordeal. Scream once, as the occasion calls for, then get on with what you've got to do in order to make everything better in your own world. Don't worry about the rest of us. We'll manage some how. Libra: There's a fair degree of discontent floating around, and the economic indicators all seem to be headed right down the old tubes, if you know what I mean. and it's not like we haven't ever seen this before. You can't say you were caught unaware, not if you're loyal reader of these scopes. So you'"}, {"response": 1269, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Jun  1, 2001 (21:18)", "body": "Wow, astrologies back!"}, {"response": 1270, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  1, 2001 (13:46)", "body": "*************** July Forecast *************** Astrological overview: Mars gets the most press right now. He's going to correct his path, and relative to planet Earth, he's going to start moving in a more orderly direction. I mean, Mars doesn't really go backwards in his orbit, it just looks that way. Likewise, he doesn't really start going forward, but as a welcome relief, it looks that way. The first two weeks of the month are rough. Not necessarily \"bad\" rough, just not as easy as we would all like. And before anyone else starts to complain, let me remind you that I am Sagittarius, and this hits me a lot worse than it hits you. [A little sympathy -- or money -- is the best way to show you care.] Aries: The relative direction of Mars is like an afterburner on a jet plane. You've been cruising along, maybe even stalled once or twice, and you're ready for those burners to kick in. You and me both. They do kick in, about the third week of July. Now, if this catches you unaware, what happens is you develop a little bit of metaphorical whiplash. Don't let that happen. Keep your wits about you, and be ready for this good stuff, just as soon as it hits. Going to be a great finish to a time that started out \"not so well.\" Taurus: July 4th is not the exact date, but at one point, during the coming month, you come shooting out of the tube like a firecracker. Someone lit your fuse, and all of a sudden, things start happening at a rapid rate. Couldn't arrive soon enough, and I'm sure you'll agree about that. The trick is, during the first part of the month, you get to decide just exactly which direction you want to launch yourself. You get to point that firecracker, that little rocket ship you're in, you get to choose. Then hold on. Gemini: Relationships, especially of the romantic variety, are all at a critical point. Or rather, you find a portion of this month with your partner, mate, concubine, or, in my case, the cat, staring at you with that look of mild distaste. Seems like the other person's finding fault with everything you do. My cat is easy to please, a little can of tuna fish, and that wipes the look of distaste off her face. You can try the same trick, but I won't promise it works. But you might want to try whatever tricks you usually come up with, and as the month gets longer, it gets a little better. Cancer: Most of the good Cancer birthdays are in July. If I missed your birthday last week, sorry about that. It still looks good, if a tad on the strange side. There's some interesting dynamics, applying pressure to other sensitive spots, but by and large, over here in Cancer, there's a bit of a sunny day going on all month long. Not the best ever, but not bad at all. Enjoy what little relief you feel, and be grateful for the small movements of small planets as this highlights what's going on for you: sometimes, it's not the big actions, but subtle, little ones that matter so much. Leo: Slow down, be careful with fireworks. Matter of fact, let someone else handle the dirty task of igniting the fuses. If you try, especially early in the month, if you try to ignite them fuses yourself, it could go horribly wrong, that is, that firecracker could go off in your Leo face. Sit back, and let someone else tend to the chores, at first. As we get closer to the magical time of Leo, though, there's a positive shift, and you can take a more \"hands on\" approach then. Virgo: Around the middle of the month, there's a little bump in the road. Personally, I love to hit these bumps at high speed, the suspension (such as it is) bottoms out, the rebound on the shocks is nonexistent, and the truck gets a little air, then bounces on down the road. As long as you don't mind having you innards shaken (not stirred), then you're good to go. Just be aware that this little bump in the road might be a little larger than you think, so use your good judgment -- or bad judgements, such as the case calls for. Libra: That old misnamed figure, \"Lady Luck\" is a fickle mistress. Oddly enough, she's on your side. That's good. She delivers in strange ways, that's bad. Like the time I didn't win the lottery, it was only $ 4 million. Just enough cash to get in trouble, but not really enough (after taxes) to retire on. Besides, I enjoy what I do, so I can't say I'd give it up. But the next week, I didn't win, either, not even as that jackpot crawled higher. Even if you're counting on a big jackpot, pay attention to getting up and working on the project your boss wants you finish. You can gamble, but keep one hand on the till at work. Scorpio: All I'm going to suggest is that there is one particular ideal, one thing, one mental image you have of yourself, and I'd like to suggest this a good time to overhaul this image. It's a good time to think twice about this little fantasy. It's like this: I used to imagine that I was approximately one inch taller than I am right now. There's one or two tall girls I've dated, and that extra inch of altitude would'"}, {"response": 1271, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Jul  1, 2001 (13:47)", "body": "Wolfie!!! This is NOT what I wanted to hear!"}, {"response": 1272, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Wed, Aug  1, 2001 (22:15)", "body": "******************** August Overview ******************** Astrological overview: Mars is finally getting up to speed in Sagittarius, and that's a welcome relief here on the home front -- at least, it's welcome from some of us Sagittarius types. The month also opens with a tumultuous \"Saturn oppose Pluto\" aspect, but that should resolve itself in a little time. It's Leo, most of this month, and then the incipient stages of Virgo creep into our lives, at the very end of the month. The end of the month also marks a time when you should renew your Texas Fishing License. Aries: There's a long learning curve associated with the way the summer's been going, and the lessons aren't quite done yet. In a traditional school system, this month starts the beginning of the academic year. And while we're not all in a traditional school anymore, it does mark a time when the highest tide has been reached, when the worst of \"it\" is over, and what that \"it\" refers to sort of depends on your own chart. But the tides have shifted, and that new beginning is just starting now. It's an easy month, filled with fun things like new school supplies and so forth. Taurus: The way you communicate, how you get your Taurus message across, that comes under fire right now. I saw a perfect bumper sticker that might help you: \"Tact is for people not clever enough to be sarcastic.\" The question being, are you really being clever right now, or is your intended audience getting the wrong ideas from what you're saying? A little more tact, a little more time spent composing what you're trying to get across, that might be time well-spent. That Taurus tongue of yours has so many good possibilities, no need getting it in trouble with what your saying. Gemini: The portion of the sky assigned to Gemini is frankly all over the place. Nothing seems to be very coherent right now, other than this martial tone that sounds a lot like a drum march. It's not a good time for frivolous play. It is a good time to be working a lot. The hot summer months in Texas are not conducive to work. But the conditions in the Gemini chart are suggestive of just such an endeavor. More work, less play (I just lost a good rating with that one), and the pay off is coming, on down the line. Cancer: Grab your wallet or purse, and pull out a credit card, that favorite credit card. Look at the magnetic strip on the back of it. Notice how worn it is? Notice that the striations etched along that strip could very well make it so that strip doesn't work properly? I'd suggest that this is a good time to retire that favorite way of spending money. I'd suggest this is a good time to go real easy on the financial burden you've created. Give your credit card a rest for the month (unless, of course, you're ordering from the astrofish.net web site). Leo: You should be feeling just about as good as it gets before too long. There are bunches of tiny little bumps in the road. Here's the deal: my truck's suspension is long gone. I've got springs, but nothing to balance out that rebound. I could replace the worn out shock absorbers, but that's like, way too much work on a hot summer day. But at just the right speed, even with no shock absorbers, even the worst of the corrugated roads to the lake are smooth. It's all a matter of adjusting your forward pace to accommodate the road conditions. I know you'll get it right before the end of the month. Virgo: The beginning of the month doesn't start out so hot. Or it's hot, but the AC doesn't work right therefore, it's not so cool. But wait, before you get upset with me, let me explain: see -- the month starts out low. But with each passing day, it gets a little bit better, day by day, moment by moment. By the middle of the month, things are looking up. By the end of the month, things are positively glowing in Virgo-land. Take it easy to start with, and then watch as the weeks slide by and just about everything improves. Libra: Attitude is important. I've been accused of \"thinking like a fish\" and this is not a veiled reference to Pisces, but rather, an occupational attitude that helps a Fishing Guide to the Stars find where the fish are. Warm summer's day -- you're at the lake, pole in hand. Where would the fish be? Think like a fish. You have the oddest luck, and it's around your work place. Belated good news, a few frustrations, and suddenly, you find yourself thinking like the fish. Or whatever your prey may be. Put yourself in your quarry's shoes (or fins), and see if that doesn't help you get from where you're at to where you want to be. Scorpio: Despite a few, ungainly looking things happening in your Scorpio chart, there's a sense of momentum. There's this sense that you can start moving forward. Travel is well aspected right now. Going places and doing things, all of that looks good. No delays, other than the usual ones you've come to expect from the non-Scorpio people in your life. That forward motion you've been missing all summer is finally catch"}, {"response": 1273, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Aug  2, 2001 (11:18)", "body": "Who's appearing in South Austin at the Holiday Inn?"}, {"response": 1274, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug 26, 2001 (21:48)", "body": "Beats me. Is it you? Eating disorders may be linked to the season of your birth http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991127"}, {"response": 1275, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep  1, 2001 (15:17)", "body": "September Overview Astrological overview: The sun spends most of this month in Virgo, then slides on into Libra, coincidentally, that happens at the same time as the Fall Fashion season is supposed to begin. Been kind of a warm one around here, things might still be a little toasty from the summer still. Early in the month, too, Mars moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn -- a sure sign the Mars woes are over with. Aries: Get the details sorted out ahead of time. Look at the Aries schedule -- it should include at least two fishing trips for this month -- and consider how to realign your work schedule with this recreation plan. I've always supported a local ice cream place and its motto: \"Life is short, eat dessert first.\" Look at your schedule, then plan the fun stuff first. Priorities are important now. Taurus: You wanted a break, it's here. It's up to you take advantage of this little respite. And sometimes, you know, a decent break doesn't look like a break. You've got to be willing to dig a little during the coming weeks. But if you grab that shovel, and turn over a spade full of dirt or two, then look at what's there, you find a night crawler or two. Put that worm on the end of your hook, and then, you can fill in how the rest of the story goes. In order to get there, from here, though, you have to start by grabbing that shovel. Gemini: The point to this month, what stands out in the Gemini chart more than anything else has to do with relationships. I'm not talking about the way you relate to your boss at work. I'm not suggesting this is about those interactions you enjoy with people at the bait store. This is about romance, and its many variations on a theme. Concentrate on the romance stuff. See if there's something your Gemini self can do to be more hospitable. Work that thang. Cancer: Landmarks, things you use to judge how far you have come, and where you stand with respects towards certain goals, landmarks are important. When I'm navigating on the lake, I've found a few points along the shore are useful. What's not useful, is that set of directions I got once, \"Remember where Bubba's barn was, before it burned down? That's where you turn.\" Pick your points with care. Make sure you you use something that is universally recognized. Trying to figure out just how far you've gone, when you have no discernible landmarks isn't the greatest way to navigate. Works for me, but then, I am a professional. Pick something we can all see. Leo: One of the most difficult tasks for a decent Leo, like yourself, to accomplish it to stand idly by, while you let someone else do the dirty work. Here's a hint: Venus spends most of this month in your sign. Let someone else do the dirty work. Sully not your fine, Leo paws with hard work. Let other folks take care of the job of getting dirty. There's no reason for you to worry about this right now. Virgo: Happy birthday, dear Virgo. The deal with birthdays is to make sure that you get someone else to do your hard labor during the coming month. I know that you actually enjoy some of the hard labor yourself, sure, there's something to be said for that. But it's b-day time, and during the first couple of weeks, let some one else do all the heavy lifting, the digging and the trudging. You can always thank us later. Libra: There's always a light at the end of the Libra tunnel. Better news yet, that \"light at the end of the tunnel\" arrives before the end of this month. Just as soon as we all get out of this uncomfortable little bump at the beginning of the month, you'll notice that certain events gradually start to run in your favor. The less of fuss you create, the better it gets. Scorpio: Ever have one of those months where you feel like you're in a good mood, but everyone you come in contact with is sour? Maybe it's not everyone, but it just feels like there are a lot of people out trying to ruin your infectious good demeanor. No matter what happens, there's always someone who seems to have it out for you. Okay, you've been warned, what are going to do about it? My best suggestion, all month long, greet them with a friendly [slightly sly and wry] Scorpio smile. Makes the other folks a little worried. Or more worried, but that's their problem. Sagittarius: The past always feels like it is a little closer than us Sagittarius types are willing to think about. This month's hint is not to let the past slip away. You've got something you thought was buried, and it's back, time to take a look at it. Now, after you've looked at this one issue, given it some Sagittarius thought, move on. There should be a time limit on just how long you can hold onto a grudge. Statute of limitations and all that, you know. Capricorn: Mars is activity, and you've been stymied for the last 7 months or so. As Mr. Mars starts making his way through your sign, though, it's like someone has flipped your switch to the \"on\" position. Hey, don't argue with it -- run with it. You're alive. The strange influences "}, {"response": 1276, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sat, Sep  1, 2001 (15:18)", "body": "Fair warning, guys, Wolfie and I are gonna be romantic all month!"}, {"response": 1277, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Sep  2, 2001 (16:26)", "body": "WoooooHoooo Wolfie - check our goodies for the upcoming week: Mercury, your ruling planet, is currently situated in Libra, which is great for your social life and relationships. Over the week it makes a trine to Neptune and also squares Jupiter, so it may help to make sure you don't make any promises you can't keep. You could be tempted to think that you can do far more than is humanly possible. You may also be tempted to bend the truth a little in certain instances. The Sun makes a T-square to both Pluto and Saturn over the course of the week, which may once again highlight issues concerning a certain relationship and your own personal and private life. This may bring a previously hidden aspect of the problem to light, which will certainly give you a new perspective. Mercury also sextiles Pluto, which indicates that you will be seeking to get to the heart of one particular problem so that you can begin to sort it out. There is plenty of energy in the air, which encourages you to make new connections, and follow your gut instincts concerning whom to make contact with next. Love and romance look promising, especially if of the light, flirtatious kind."}, {"response": 1278, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Mon, Sep  3, 2001 (09:51)", "body": "I woz going to make a comment here ... but I'd better not ....grin"}, {"response": 1279, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 28, 2001 (18:30)", "body": "November Overview Astrological overview: Mars spends the month in Aquarius, Venus slides around from Libra and works her magic on Scorpio most of the month, and it's basically a Scorpio month, until the tail end -- just in time for the beginning of a personal favorite time: Sagittarius. Aries [3. 21 - 4. 19]: For the longest time, my family had this Thanksgiving tradition of big meal, then a football game, with the appropriate nap in front of said game. While everyone else is napping this month, it's your turn to make that point that just didn't quite get made last month. While other people are in an apparent soporific slumber, consider making your point. You'll be surprised how understanding they are at times like this. Taurus [4. 19 - 5.20]: \"Employment\" is a dirty word round here. \"Paycheck,\" however, is not so loathed. Maybe my office manager [the cat] is the best source of useful metaphor for the month: her idea of \"work\" is looking cute. Or demanding food in the morning. It's her job to wake up the household [odd nomenclature for a trailer], and make sure she gets her kibble, first thing. Likewise, your task for the next month is to look cute while motivating the people around you to do what they're supposed to do. Gemini [5.21- 6. 21]: There's a chain of used bookstores in Texas, and I must admit I like the places. The timbre of each location generally reflects the local make-up. The one close to the university offers a lot of old textbooks while one in the upscale neighborhood has a lot of hardback, first-run novels. Just such a place is a suitable refuge for your Gemini self during this month. Books are appealing, but you no sooner pick up one novel, than you're deciding it isn't quite right. Best thing about a used bookstore, is you can \"check in\" unused texts. The goal for the month, though, is to run dead even with what you're checking in and checking out. Cancer [6. 22 - 7. 22]: Take the month and split it in two. Then, take the first half, and think to yourself, that you look really silly when you talk too much. The second half of the month, all that torrent of words you didn't pour out, that's not so silly. Refine your approach a little, and be prepared to deliver that torrent of words, suitably refined, corrected, spell checked, and cut down in size. Work towards being brief, and you'll thank me later -- hopefully not with one of those long diatribes. Leo [7. 23 - 8. 23]: Don't worry, be happy! \"Yeah, right,\" you might intone with a cynical Leo sneer. But for the next 30 days, or so, things are good, getting better. Except for one little problem. Sooner or later, Mars and the Sun make a little uncomfortable energy. But let's look at the math: 30 days in the time frame, three days of Mars/Sun bad stuff. The overwhelming number is in your favor. Better yet, this \"good stuff\" just keeps getting better as the month goes sliding by. Except for that three day thing. Sort of depends on the individual chart, but like I've suggested before, the numbers are more in your favor, maybe more so that you realize. Virgo [8. 24 - 9. 22]: Remember how you felt like you were talking in a vacuum last month? Remember how you were right, but no one was listening to your sage advice? We really should compare notes about that one. Anyway, this month, folks are a little more willing to listen. The only trouble with this, however, is that you have this almost overwhelming desire to use a tired expression, \"See? I told you so.\" Don't do it. Find some nice way to suggest that you have previously alluded to this problem and its solution. In other words, don't say, \"See? I told you so.\" If you do choose to use that expression, and it's not met with universal approval, you can't say I didn't warn you? See? I told you so. Libra [9. 23 - 10. 22]: I helped a Libra friend here in Shady Acres pull a motor out of an older vehicle. We tossed that block into the back of the truck and hauled it off to a machinist. And then, we completely forgot about the task at hand. Shady Acres is close enough to everything important in life, i.e., chicken fried steak, fishing, live music, and Bubba's Bait Barn, so it doesn't much matter that the Libra is now without wheels. This is a good time, though, to call up that machinist and see if he's gotten any work done. As much as I hate doing heavy lifting and stuff, it's time to put that motor back into the car, and see if it works right. Scorpio [10. 23 - 11. 22]: Happy birthday to that one, special Scorpio [honey, you know who you are.] The rest of you? Well, I'm trying to be as nice as possible, but there's a little window of time, during the next thirty days or so, and during this one little, window, things ain't going to go smooth. Other than that? It's a good time. Good birthday parties, a somewhat less than subdued atmosphere of pleasure and raucous behavior. Enjoy. However, during that one, tiny window of irritation, the less trouble you create, the less mess you have to clean up later. Sa"}, {"response": 1280, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Oct 28, 2001 (18:31)", "body": "Not another comment from the ever-vigilant but tongue-holding Maggie?! I wonder wot you had in mind... =)"}, {"response": 1281, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 30, 2001 (23:04)", "body": "DECEMBER OVERWIEW \"Distribution should undo excess, And each man have enough.\" Shakespeare's King Lear [IV.i.72] Astrological overview: Mars goes into Pisces this month, and there's a pair of eclipses, too. For us Sagittarius types, and by extension, all the mutable signs [Gemini - Virgo - Sagittarius - Pisces], the first eclipse will have a little ripple in a our smooth sailing for the holidays. Then, just in time for New Year's Eve, there's another eclipse thing, sort of wrapping up the year. But what's it all mean? Aries: Slow down, take a deep breath. How's that jingle go, about \"Checking his list twice?\" That's the right idea. I know you've been a good Aries, but there's a still a hint that something feels like it's missing. It's time for a quick review of certain events from the last year, and do this real Aries-like: quick. None of the last year requires an in-depth analysis, but there's a hint, a suggestion, some hidden information that is worth going back over. Check your list of projects, maybe consider putting that outboard motor back together, the one you started to take apart last year. Taurus: You can turn your wonderful, Taurus attention to whatever it is that matters to you the most. That old relationship arena looks like it's heating up just fine. Now, I'm of a mind to suggest that relationships are a lot like beef brisket. Slow-cooked, take your time, let that thing simmer on the coals of the BBQ pit of love for as long as you can stand it. The pervasive aroma fills the house. It sure is tempting right now. But the best BBQ cooks know, the longer you let that simmer, the better it gets. Gemini: Mars goes from being nice to you to a place where he's more direct in his actions. I'd watch out for outright confrontations during the latter part of the month. No need to ruin a good holiday period with a stupid little spat. No need to let old family baggage cause new problems. It's just Mars, not your Mom, pushing the buttons. Cancer: Before the end of this calendar year, there will be a moment of triumph for Cancer. That's just pretty simple. No two ways about it. Some issue, some problem, something you've been fretting over for the past few weeks, months, even for a year or more, that's coming full circle. Finally. Unfurl that brow. Leo: Family and friends, the holidays, the good little things that happen. All the stuff going on, it happens all around you, but none of it should land in your own, Leo, backyard. And should something that you don't want land there? Ignore it. It's really that simple. This is supposed to be a relatively good time, so why not make the most of what you got, enjoy the holidays, and have a little fun? That's what works best. Virgo: When I was a mere lad, my dear, sweet mother used to implore me to take part of my Xmas holiday time, and deliver her packages around the neighborhood. You're stuck with a similar task, for most of the month. In part, this can be fun. You get to see old friends, and there's always a dear, sweet, kindly soul who invites you in for tea and cookies. Then there's the problem with your own schedule, too. There might be other tasks you'd rather be working on. Do the nice thing, after all, it is the holidays, and somebody's got to deliver those packages. Libra: Holidays, families, parties, and the general tone of the times seems to be what everyone else is thinking about. Let's get you to spend as much of your attention as possible working on work. I know this will not meet with any universal acclaim, but there's a heavenly hint that work is important, you've got something you've been toiling away at for a wile, and you can wrap it up now. Scorpio: The month builds with this slow rise, this almost imperceptible forward motion where it feels like everything is getting a little better, moment by moment. Doesn't happen all at once, and the first week of December might not be the best time to be out buying gifts. But as the holiday gets closer and closer, that infectious holiday spirit seems to take over the Scorpio psyche, and the good times have arrived. Sagittarius: Venus is around for the largest part of this month and that means we're all inclined to be a little more indulgent than usual. Instead of arguing with this sort of indulgence, why not go ahead and embrace it? Good times, with a little bit of unsettling turbulence, but basically, a good time all the way around is what's in store. The little eclipse action shakes things up some, but nothing really gets shook loose, not yet. Capricorn: I like working backwards on a scope. So let's start at the end of the month. It's like fireworks, in a big way, what with the eclipse action and all. Venus figures in the that stew, too, so it's probably a romantic sendoff to the year. Then, the middle of the month is quiet. Finally, the beginning of the month finds you with lots of vitality, but not a lot of get up and go. You have the desire to go, just, well, some days, you just can't be bothered. Aquarius"}, {"response": 1282, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Nov 30, 2001 (23:06)", "body": "Wolfie, let's just skip Dacember. Wanna run away ? I'll be packed in a flash! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 44, "subject": "BIBLICAL FALLACIES", "response_count": 2, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Wed, Jan 20, 1999 (18:30)", "body": "and what, exactly, is it that you want to talk about?"}, {"response": 2, "author": "whirlingmerc", "date": "Thu, Feb 20, 2003 (17:40)", "body": "I graduated from high school and immediately went to college I graduated form high school, spent the summer at home, then left for colege in the fall... these are not contradictions with the normal uses of language but seriously Wayne but I do not see this as the chronological quagmire you do... so let me emphasise some things I already said most of...if you think about what's going on in Acts, the writer is doing a number of things at once, and probably more things than this list, namely: 1) he shows how the good news goes from Jerusalem to Judea to the rest of the world 2) at the same time, he is weaving in a defense of the the idea that the good news is by grace and good works including keeping the law, keeping kosher or being circumsized are not prerequisites to salvation although good works are a result and in a sense proof of salvation are not the cause of salvaiton which is by grace 3) at the same time, he is weaving in a comparison of Peter with Paul to defend Paul as the apostle to the gentiles. He starts the book with a focus on Peter ends with a focus on Paul and switches gears back and forth between the two in the middle and I'm unconvinced he synchonizes the accounts of the two the way a 21st century journalist might as he switches back and forth showing many of the things Peter did as an apostle are repeated in Paul So, Wayne, I honestly think that all three scenarios of matching Gal 2 with Acts 11,12 (which a number of commentators would say) or Acts 15 (which a commentator like Matthew Henry would say) or a meeting not reported at all in the book of Acts are possible and not really in contradiction. since Luke is shifting back and forward between Peter and Paul his emphasis may be more topic and less timing, so Wayne you may be reading his book as if Luke was in 21st century journalism style and since Paul could very well have skipped mentioning Acts 11,12 and meant another meeting happening later because the purpose of the visit has to deliver help for a famine not a discussion of the gospel, either Acts 15 or an unmentioned meeting could have been in mind in Galations 2 It is also very believable that Luke skipped mentioning a meeting where Paul challenged Peter because it didnt fit in with the purpose of the book of Acts, but did fit in the purpose of the book of Galations In the end, neither Peter, Paul, Luke, nor anyone around at the time raised an apparent chronology snafu as you claim and given the high amounts of opposition at the time, many at the time would have enjoyed jumping on the chance but didn't so... level with me Wayne... what do you believe. so Wayne ... why does Tekton call you Mr Purple clouds... I don't get it http://www.tektonics.org/JPH_PCM.html \" ... The simple answer to this is that Wayne's complaint is meaningless. As noted in articles linked above, Luke has placed all matters concerning circumcision in Acts 15 according to a topical scheme. This is a normal historiographical practice for the period, for historians like Josephus, Tacitus, and others; but don't expect Wayne to understand this, because he knows no better than reading the Bible like it was a newspaper delivered to his door (and all he does do to this point is dismiss it as fantasy, never mind doing the needed legwork). ...\" Now Wayne... how did you get these people so annoyed ... what could you possible say to tick them off so much?? ok ok ok Wayne... I think from looking at what you wrote on your website and last night and briefly glancing at it today I understand you better now... so lets see... you beleive in the Bible... but see a few sections of the Bible such as the book of Acts as a deceptive fraud based on your understanding of a few things percieved contradictions here and there... you also believe in God and some things Jesus said but feel Jesus is not the only begotten Son of God and said some dumb things... In the end can we say...you pick and choose what you want? and interesting approach.... I'm thinking to myself, if I came up with something that no one or virtually no one in 2000 years has agreed with should I pause and consider I may be wrong... I think the answer is yes. Let me put it to you another way... Paul the writer of Galations and Luke the writer of Acts were good friends... Paul speaks highly of Luke in his letters... Paul gets help from Luke and asks for Luke as desribed... Peter calls Pauls letters \"scripture\" ... so how likely is it that Luke is actually undermining the church sneakily writing nasty things in the book of Acts without Paul or Peter noticing or saying anything.... should this give you pause... perhaps that you may be... whats the word Wayne... wrong? Let's press on and let me give a few of your own examples and look at some discussions from a reference or a discussion http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/ChristBearer72/answers.html quote AC 9:7 Those present at Paul's conversion heard the voice but saw no one. AC 22:9 They saw a light but did not hear a voice. 9:7"}]}, {"num": 45, "subject": "Gnostics on the Web", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Sun, Feb 21, 1999 (15:10)", "body": "start here... http://www.enemies.com/"}, {"response": 2, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb  8, 2000 (22:26)", "body": "I went there...Promises...promises...but I saw nothing which I did not know before...but I am the curious sort and was hoping..."}, {"response": 3, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Tue, Feb  8, 2000 (22:27)", "body": "Does this mean that no one can post till next February??? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 46, "subject": "h born of liberty and one born of bondage", "response_count": 27, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Sun, Aug  8, 1999 (14:49)", "body": "Then my suggestion to you is to quit spamming discussion boards that you don't have the time to actively participate in."}, {"response": 2, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Aug  8, 1999 (15:00)", "body": "It is a sad state of affairs when one's mind is so cast in concrete that he cannot discuss the thoughts he posts. There is no point in using up other people's space when you do not intend to return. Open your own Web site and you can preach and proclaim whatever you want. Just don't do it here, and then disappear."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Aug 10, 1999 (11:22)", "body": "Another drive by?"}, {"response": 4, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Tue, Aug 10, 1999 (12:00)", "body": "Great comparison, Terry! B E A U T I F U L !! A religious-motivated drive-by shooting, ehr, posting! So, is this violence, too? My suggestion: let's see if somewhere around we find a bible- or christianity-topic, cut-&-paste all this in there, and somebody pls. delete this topic after notifying our bondage-fetishist man of La Mancha."}, {"response": 5, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Aug 10, 1999 (17:21)", "body": "now that is a plan!!!"}, {"response": 6, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Tue, Aug 10, 1999 (17:23)", "body": "oh, wait...that means I have to do it..."}, {"response": 7, "author": "wer", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (10:44)", "body": "and, he's done this to us twice before, and forgot his old log-in this time..."}, {"response": 8, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (11:35)", "body": "What is the minimum intervention to prevent, neutralize, minimize, or ameliorate the damage?"}, {"response": 9, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (11:55)", "body": "kill the topics when they appear without comment... these things will always happen, and there seems to be no intent to be a productive part of the community..."}, {"response": 10, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (11:56)", "body": "but then again, that is only my view..."}, {"response": 11, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:15)", "body": "Please get rid of these useless diatribes. There is no redeeming value to a one-sided conversation to which the writer never returns."}, {"response": 12, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:25)", "body": "They must serve the author some useful purpose. Perhaps he is venting pent up emotions. If so, I wonder what is the name of his pent-up emotion. Any ideas?"}, {"response": 13, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:28)", "body": "Sexual frustration, the standard excuse for stupid acts by the male of the species."}, {"response": 14, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:33)", "body": "And if my guess is right, the first name of his pent-up emotions could be Amy, Tracy, Natasha, Guadalupe, Christine, Georgia or Peter, Ringo, Mick, Bill, Ted, Ed, Stu, Isaac, Mary, John, Matthew, Bartholomew, Elizabeth, etc. Don't ask me for the street address, though."}, {"response": 15, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:34)", "body": "I'll second that...at least to the fact that he probably wants recognition for his efforts and praise and attention..."}, {"response": 16, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (12:45)", "body": "Ah, fear of rejection and alienation. I get it. So he's feeling rejected and alienated. I can relate to that."}, {"response": 17, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (13:04)", "body": "One could've guessed that... No, honestly, ever noticed how some people are really happy with being suppressed and discriminated against because of what they think is \"ahead of their time\", so \"they all just don't get it\"? These people hole up and plan their next actions, thus provoking more and more opposition, thus being rewarded with more repression, which to them is proof enough they're onto something. And they might well be. Our man of La Mancha here might fight windmills, but perhaps he is right. Perhaps I would listen to him, were he talking. Were he talking, instead of ranting, perhaps more people would listen him out and he wouldn't need to rant anymore. Most of the people who figure out something really heavy tend to sabotage themselves with their missionary zeal and the inability to communicate their ideas and intentions in a language their environment understands. In this process, as society regards them as \"mad\", this taint rubs of to their ideas - which may be pipedreams or perfectly well to start with. What this means is that evolution of ideas depends on conduct of those, who have the ideas, too. The ideas may be there, not matter how the \"inventor\" is viewed upon by his peers, but can it take root? Will it grow and spread? Or will it be ignored and forgotten soon?"}, {"response": 18, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (13:05)", "body": "I say, put this exchange into some other place or topic, as I suggested above, and be done with it!"}, {"response": 19, "author": "KitchenManager", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (13:11)", "body": "this is where he went wrong with me... \"Having posted to hundreds of boards and forums, I can only monitor a small number of them. And in so doing, I found that for the most part the comments are predominately juvenile. I have neither the time nor the desire to debate children. However, if one finds verifiable errors, rather than a difference of opinion, in what I have said, contact me (quixote@cjnetworks.com) and I will return to that forum or board with a response.\""}, {"response": 20, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (13:20)", "body": "Yeah, that's SO obviously silly of him, to give himself away like that... Notice that I'm not discussing his issue, but his acts and behavior, which discredits me as party worthy of exchanging posts with, at least in his opinion. Anybody here willing to drag out the good book and git to it, and pray Don comes back?"}, {"response": 21, "author": "moulton", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (16:03)", "body": "Bardic storytelling is a lost art. I'd tell you a spellbinding story about that, but I dunno how to tell a good story."}, {"response": 22, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (16:41)", "body": "Apoparently, neither does our missing topic-maker."}, {"response": 23, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Aug 12, 1999 (16:42)", "body": "That is Apparently....sorry"}, {"response": 24, "author": "stacey", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (18:27)", "body": "well at least he didn't email it to everyone... and deleting topics because someone pi$$ed someone else off is never a good idea if we're to remain the open-minded, free-thinking happy-go-lucky place we've always been... ahhh... but this is old news now..."}, {"response": 25, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 16, 1999 (19:41)", "body": "I really thought this had been frozen. I guess we talked him to death so he went elsewhere. The reason we considered killing this one was he was setting them up and spamming on them faster than we could keep up. He stopped at about 4 as I recall...and never returned! Would you like to continue his line of thought...?"}, {"response": 26, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Dec 23, 1999 (12:28)", "body": "There was a line of thought?"}, {"response": 27, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Thu, Dec 23, 1999 (13:17)", "body": "That's why I offered it to her. I could not find one, myself! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 47, "subject": "Atheist Community of Austin", "response_count": 13, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, Dec 26, 1999 (08:52)", "body": "Question: How does an atheist service looks like? Answer: Tune in and find out! (Tery, you're interests are really fascinating... Buddhism and atheism... Does that mix? I had a teacher, a buddhist monk, who explained to me how e.g. christianity and buddhism are to him not contradicting beliefs. He said, the Pope might object to one being a buddhist christian, but Buddah don't mind if you're a christian buddhist or vice versa.)"}, {"response": 2, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Dec 26, 1999 (10:56)", "body": "Cannot imagine why an Athiest would want to go to Sunday services. Butm that is my problem, not theirs. Our Buddhist \"churches\" (they go by many names like Daijingu, Hongangi, etc just as we have churches, cathedrals, chapels) but the mainstream ones look very familiar and so would the services. They it is pews, have prayer books and hymnals in the holders in the backs of the seats for the row behind to use etc. All very familiar. Even their funerals. Very westernized."}, {"response": 3, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Feb  6, 2000 (10:28)", "body": "The Atheist Experience is on at this moment and we're webcasting it via a RealMovie and a slide on our page with RealAudio. You can see it either way. Call 512-472-2255 if you want to comment."}, {"response": 4, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Sun, Feb  6, 2000 (10:31)", "body": "Atheist Community of Austin (Godfree) Sun, Feb 6, 2000 (10:15) 11 lines Good morning! It's Sunday, 8:45, and I'm posting this from the community-access computers. We're just about to go out on the air. Yes, we do a TV show on Cable Access, called The Atheist Experience. Thanks to the Spring, it will be seen internationally. What's the purpose of the show? Well, it's to give people exposure to what \"real\" atheists are like. We're not all Madelyn Murray O'Hare; most of us aren't disgruntled iconoclasts. What we are, is the newest minority in America, a nation strongly dominated by religious people with a very serious bias against the non-religious. We're not here to \"convert\" folks to atheism. There are already many atheists. The Atheist Community of Austin does this show to promote positive atheism, to show that our lives are quite rich in meaning and conscientious behavior. Our philosophical outlook turns our inquiry and our aspirations to such things as life extension. Freed from a superstition that it's somehow \"evil\" or \"arrogant\" to want healthier longer existences, atheists have much to offer the human race. We'd really like to hear from ALL people-- this is a live call-in show, every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. CST. So, whether you're part of a flock or you're a dyed-in-the-wool unbeliever, I hope you'll tune in to Spring.net's REAL AUDIO feed, and give us a live call-in."}, {"response": 5, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Sun, Feb  6, 2000 (17:25)", "body": "Good luck, folks, and enjoy!"}, {"response": 6, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Sun, Feb  6, 2000 (19:49)", "body": "Alas, it was 5:30 am when the notice was posted and I did not see it until ProBowl half time. Perhaps next week if I can get up that early..."}, {"response": 7, "author": "Godfree", "date": "Mon, Feb  7, 2000 (02:27)", "body": "--oof. My apologies, for forgetting to turn off the Italics. Sorry!"}, {"response": 8, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Mon, Feb  7, 2000 (13:09)", "body": "'sok, I caught it last evening when reading your post."}, {"response": 9, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Thu, Feb 10, 2000 (16:28)", "body": "Why do you folks even call yourselves \"atheists\" - that's odd to me. You don't believe there is a deity, fine. But you describe yourselves through defining the absence of that deity. As if that were a lack you'd still perceive. I think, either one is reasonable folks, or one isn't. Doesn't matter where one plays pool, no?"}, {"response": 10, "author": "Mark3", "date": "Sun, Jan 21, 2001 (06:38)", "body": "I just wanted to say I really regret going to satellite for one reason. The Atheist Experience is on Time Warner and no dish carries local access TV. I can get local networks but not my very favorite program. I really wish spring.net had you on more because I log on weekly and am disappointed when there is no live audio feed. I am going to address the last persons post from my perspective only. It's a bad presumption that something exists when there is no proof or logic. Not believing in ghosts isn't considered unusual. Ghosts don't exist so to say I was denying them is faulted. You can't deny what doesn't exist. The term atheist isn't exactly a well recepted word either. Other words that some people use are freethinker, infidel, humanist..etc. Atheist is just a more direct way of saying I have an understanding of theism and reject it. For me personally atheist stands out. It literally makes a challenging stance. That's just my interpretation. Hope to see Jeff and the gang on my computer some ime soon."}, {"response": 11, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Jan 21, 2001 (17:46)", "body": "We've upgraded and improved our webcast and we'll make an effort to make sur the audio is active from now on. This i one of he most popular shows on our site according to the ratings at http;//www.tvreviewer.com. Please email me if you see a problem on one of our webcast and often I can fix it right away. I'm glad to heqr that you're tuning in. Do you attend the meetings of the local group in Austin?"}, {"response": 12, "author": "Mark3", "date": "Mon, Jan 22, 2001 (14:20)", "body": "Thanks. I didn't expect a response and a conscious effort to get the audio feed fixed. I will definitely tune in Sunday at 10 am. No, I unfortunately still live in the atheist closet for the most part. I realize they strongly suggest our 10% of the population come out but I already get so much negativity from the idea that it's easiest(sadly) to just remain pretty silent about it. My wife and select family know but my own brother won't speak to me because of my philisophical choice. He links it to the typical stereotypes as immoral, haven't tried hard enough to read the bible with an open mind or just fighting authority for selfishness. He recently became a fundamentalist so he's the biggest challenge in my conclusion that I am athiest. I have seriously contemplated going to Furr's or the bagel shop but maybe someday when I am ready. Just thought I get a few points out with your question as well. Look forward to the show on Sunday even if I just have to listen to it."}, {"response": 13, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Mon, Jan 22, 2001 (15:01)", "body": "There will be video as well, also check on http://www.tvreviewer.com Email if there are problems. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 48, "subject": "Chautauqua", "response_count": 4, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Sep  3, 2001 (08:54)", "body": "From the Encyclopedia Brittanica: Chautauquas started after the Civil War as an assembly for the training of Sunday school teachers (at Chautauqua Lake, New York). The program was soon broadened to include general education and popular entertainment; in later years a home reading and corresponsdence study program was added; by 1900 there was a school of theology, a correspondence school, and a publishing house. Many \"chautauquas\" patterned after the original were founded; by 1900 there were up to 400 of them. The system peaked in 1924 . . . Well, that's a start."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Sep  3, 2001 (09:40)", "body": "This is the best piece I've ever read on the net about Chautauqua, I just found it on a google search: http://www.todaysseniors.com/memories/chautauqua2.shtml I found this clipping today on the web. The one nearest St. Louis, however-Piasa Chautauqua- has neither disappeared nor moved from its birthplace on what is now know as the Great River Road on the Mississippi between Alton and Grafton, IL, although it is no longer a center of public events. Still a picturesque, isolate retreat, crisscrossed by winding roads, it is a gated, private colony of more than 100 cottages or more substantial homes, many occupied by descendants of earlier owners. Founded in 1885 by Methodist leaders, as was the first Chautauqua in New York, Piasa Chautauqua for decades, even into the 1850s attracted thousands of St. Louisans and residents of Illinois. Arriving first by packet boat, later by automobile or the trains that ran by as often as six times a day, they were entertained, educated and inspired by such luminaries as William Jennings Bryan, evangelists Sam Jones, Billy Sunday and Gypsy Smith, the Swiss Bell Ringers, Sousas band and \"Sunny Jim,\" reputed to be one of the Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders. This is how an exuberant copywriter in the 1912 brochure described it: Piasa Chautauqua is located less than 40 miles from St. Louis in a beautiful valley between high, massive bluffs with the great Mississippi serving as a guard in front and almost unexplored forest at back, one of natures most picturesque spots, unknown to thousands but dear to those who have enjoyed its beauties and regained health from its wonderful springs and its clear, pure air, delightful cool nights, beautiful scenery and outdoor amusements, boating, swimming, fishing, bathing, lawn tennis, croquet, baseball etc. Many older St. Louisans and Illinois residents still remember those beauties and pure air and the outdoor amusements. Their children and grandchildren remember the fun they had there at mid-century. A 1954 clipping, save by Sylvia Twigger who was a director of childrens activities, reported a \"clever and successful Childrens Day pageant entitled \"Around the World.\" Frank Weyforth of Clayton portrayed Uncle Sam; Mary Ruth Kurt, Mrs. Twiggers sister, (now Mrs. Wesley Kempfer) was an assistant as were Barbara Jacoby, Barbara Rogers and Pat Schermann. Mary Meisel portrayed Miss United Nations. Another clipping stated, \"if there were still a pied piper roaming our modern day world, most likely he would lead throngs of children down the Piasa bluffs into the little resort which rests in the valley off Alton Lake. The resort, Chautauqua, has often been proclaimed as \"a childrens paradise.\" ...To make it safe, automobile drivers must observe a 10-mile speed limit and dogs can roam the grounds only when leashed or muzzled.\" Referring to a play school for children up to age 12, the clipping reported that the schools director, Mrs. Twigger, \"became very popular with the resorts children when she served as lifeguard at the pool in the 1952 season...Mrs. Twigger, of St.Louis, resides with her family at the Glad-U- Could-Make-It cottage.\" Her mother, the late Mrs. Arthur Kurt, for some time managed the hotel on the property. When Piasa Chautauqua celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1960, Post- Dispatch writer Clarissa Start Wrote: \"It is impossible to mention all names of all the families who have had a part in Chautauqua. A dozen or more have owned cottages there more than 50 years.\" Opera singer Anna Mary Dickey used to summer at Chautauqua, Start wrote, as did musician Gus Haenschen and Clark Clifford, Washington D.C. lawyer. The Chautauqua old-timers, she continued, \"recall the days when street lights were tallow lamps, when the refrigeration system consisted of each family having a wooden box in the spring, fastened to the bank by ropes, so that when it rained, men ran frantically to save their boxes from being swept away. The Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis railroad and the improvised \"dinky\" on the Bluff line from Lockhaven, now in the Museum of Transport. The river boats, the City of Providence, Eagle, J.S. and Corwin Spencer which made regular excursions there.\" I participated in many of these Children's Day pageants and parades. I remember the Jacoby's, Barbara Rogers and Pat Schermann. And who could forget Mary Meisel? She was quite the beauty. The \"exuberant copyrighter\" wasn't exagerating, it truly was as magnificent as that description. Truly a child's dream come true. I have been asked what inspired the Spring, and I would have to say it was Chautauqua, Illinois."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 22, 2001 (05:44)", "body": "Heartland Chautauqua 2000-East Tour left to right: James Longstreet, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Van Lew, Harriet Tubman, and Mathew Brady The ghost of Chautauqua, that lively 19th century icon of religion, culture, education and entertainment, is returning this summer to its old haunts in Missouri and Illinois. Appropriately, the characters to appear on its stage are also distinguished ghosts from another era. Costumed scholar-actors representing 10 men and women who influenced popular thought and changed the course of America in Civil War times are appearing throughout Missouri and Illinois in the fifth Heartland Chautauqua sponsored by the Missouri and Illinois Humanities Councils. It\ufffds a giant step back in time, a modernized version of a century-old idea, brought up-to-date for a technological age. In 1874, the first Chautauqua was established in upstate New York by Methodist ministers and laymen as a religious training school, later evolving into a center of culture and entertainment. Soon other Chautauquas were springing up throughout the country. Residents and visitors welcomed the most distinguished orators, debaters and preachers and the most popular entertainers into even rural communities, including St. Louis\ufffd nearby mecca, a woodland site on the Illinois bluffs near Alton by the Mississippi and what is now known as the Great River Road. In their heyday, these festivals played to an estimated 40 million Americans in some 10,000 cities. But after World War I, Chautauqua began to lose its original focus and by the 1930s, the traveling tent shows ended. Now, thanks to Humanities Councils across the country, the concept has been revived, with programs reminiscent of those of a century ago, although centered around a single theme rather than offering a wide variety of attractions. The Great Plains Chautauquas began the revival in the 1980s and others have followed. In 1993, the Missouri Humanities Council launched Missouri Chautauqua with historic characters representing various religious traditions significant to the history of the state and of the nation, and established it as a permanent program. In 1995, the Illinois Humanities Council joined Missouri in creating Heartland Chautauqua as \"a serious intellectual enterprise.\" This season\ufffds theme is \"Inside the Civil War.\" To tell the stories of that historic conflict, the performers\ufffdlike the traveling troupes of a century ago\ufffdwill visit eight communities in the two-state area. One troupe of five will appear June 26-July 1 in Haskell Park in Alton, just a few miles from 115-year-old Piasa Chautauqua Assembly, now a gated residential community in the Illinois woodland on the Great River Road. The revived Chautauqua is hosted by the Alton Marketplace Association. Evening performances begin with local musical entertainment at 7 and continue with the Heartland Chautauqua performance from 7:45 to 9 p.m. All is free and open to the public. Dinner will also be available from 6 to 6:45 p.m. for a fee of $6. Civil War personalities to be represented in the Alton programs and their portrayers are Confederate Gen. James Longstreet (Danney Goble); Mathew Brady, Civil War photographer (Dave Dickerson); Harriet Tubman, acclaimed for her daring and heroic rescue of more than 300 slaves and preeminent conductor of the Under-ground Railroad (Shene King); Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and an army nurse during the war (Gayle Stahlhuth); Elizabeth Van Lew, one of the most effective undercover operators for the Union (Annette Baldwin Kolasinski). Since the Missouri Humanities Council began the project eight years ago, many Missouri communities and sites\ufffdincluding Tower Grove Park in St. Louis\ufffdhave welcomed the new Chautauquas, and a number of Illinois sites have been selected since their state joined Missouri five years ago, A few have been repeaters. Sites are chosen by the Humanities Councils on the basis of applications to host the event, the enthusiasm of community boards and agencies, the number of volunteers and the facilities communities can offer to handle large crowds of visitors. Unfortunately, while the original Chautauquas would seem to be appropriate locales and would help keep alive the legend and lore of the 19th century project, hundreds have disappeared, swallowed up by suburbia or deserted by new generations. Even those which have survived in the new technological age are not likely to have the personnel or the space such an enterprise requires. Still, the planners have kept one tradition alive. Residents of Alton and of the seven other program locales will raise a circus tent, just as did volunteers nearly a century ago. Under the tent, with a different star appearing each evening, the troupe will lead audiences in an exploration of what life was like inside the Civil War, and will provide a new look at that period in American history through the stories of 10 men and women who experienced the war from vastly different standpoints. The acto"}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 22, 2001 (05:44)", "body": "http://www.spring.net/chautauqua spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 49, "subject": "coping with terrorism and a world gone to war", "response_count": 8, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 11, 2001 (10:59)", "body": "The Alternative War Works fromJAWW Public Relations Dept. 10/1/2001 A \"different\" kind of war machine. \"This will be a different type of war I a different type of enemy than we're used to.\" Q Pres. George W. Bush \"We have to understand it's going to be a different kind of war.\" Q Sen. Joe Lieberman For the past three years, the popular culture of the United States has been lavishing more than due praise upon \"The Greatest Generation,\" those brave and duty-bound men and women who so valiantly defeated the forces of European and Asian fascism during the Second World War. In light of recent attacks on the U.S., however, a vital question is being asked: Can our current generation heed the call to duty as did their forefathers? It's fair, and plainly obvious, to say, that our present crop of potential warriors have not been honed into combat-ready vessels by such prior toughening experiences as great depressions, tumultuous immigrations, or previous world wars, and that if one were to nickname our current lot, \"the greatest\" would not seem so appropriate an appellation as, perhaps, \"the snarkiest,\" or \"the most ironic,\" or even \"the most preoccupied with idiotic ephemera.\" But do not think that this will hamper our current war effort. Make no mistake, our collective fascination with superfluous whimsy can and will defeat our new foe. Recognizing our special area of expertise Q as exemplified on a micro level by the glut of self-aggrandizing, neo-hip, nonfunctional content-driven web sites and on a macro level by the media-ready spectacle of confounding, non- utilitarian deconstructionist festivals like The Burning Man Q and acknowledging its uneasy fit into conventional methods of military strategy, we are proud to unveil a new, revolutionary, deconstructionist wing of the United States Armed Forces: The Alternative War Works (AWW). Specializing in the newly developed arena of Non-lethal Obfuscation Technologies (NOT), AWW aims to harness the creative fluidity and subversive methodologies of Generations X, Y, Z to provide preemptory psychological assaults upon targets of further military action. The strategy of AWW is to discern and delineate the complex delusions, cultural presuppositions, and rampant superstitions preoccupying our non- media savvy Third-World foes. Due to their dictatorship-imposed lack of exposure to Western culture and humor, enemies in poor and uneducated countries are easily confused and/or swayed by unusual phenomenon. One only needs look at the 1993 hysteria in Chongqing, China, where citizens were somehow convinced that an American robot was stalking the countryside and eating their children (this true mass frenzy is documented in the book China Wakes : The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power, 1995, Vintage Books, by New York Times correspondents Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn) to understand that the lack of cynicism in oppressed cultures may be our strongest weapon against them. It is important that the American public understand AWW's methods, as they are not intended to mock or dilute the more serious efforts of our armed forces, but rather to create a theater of battle in which our soldiers can more effectively destroy a disoriented and humiliated enemy. We at AWW (a.k.a. \"The Laffwaffe\") wish to impress upon our nation's patriotic warmongers that comedy, too, can be deadly, especially when least expected. Therefore, AWW is planning to execute several classified operations (listed below) meant to confuse and frighten the enemy, perhaps inciting massive desertion and/or demoralization, just prior to our other divisions of armed forces unleashing great and devastating harm upon them. The two key themes of AWW's operations are misdirection and propaganda. Misdirection * Operation Fake Robots: Utilizing the virtuoso engineering skills of participants in current television shows Battlebots, Robot Wars and Junkyard Wars, and the pioneering efforts of the Survival Research Laboratory, AWW plans to unleash hundreds of oversized, mostly harmless mechanized robots into enemy camps, with the intent to spook the most fearful of their soldiers and to confuse others who will probably expect these docile inventions to attack them. The lasting effect of deploying this classic comedic technique of cheated expectations in a wartime scenario, is to, after the confusion wears off, lull our enemies into a false sense of our military's technological failure, shortly after which they will be executed with surgical and excruciating precision. * Operation Pudding Missile: Similar to OFR, OPM will frighten, misdirect, and stupefy our opponents. OPM involves the targeting of several hundred ersatz missiles at strategic military sites. Although the missiles will appear realistic harbingers of certain death, they will in fact be vessels of delicious chocolate pudding encased in a hard, missile-shaped candy shell. Much like the Harlem Globetrotters' time-tested switcheroo between the buckets of water "}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Oct 12, 2001 (20:49)", "body": "by Salman Rushdie \"Suicidist assassins ram wide-bodied aircraft into the World Trade Center and Pentagon and kill thousands of people: um, I'm against that. But what are we for? What will we risk our lives to defend? Can we unanimously concur that all the items in the above list -- yes, even the short skirts and dancing -- are worth dying for? The fundamentalist believes that we believe in nothing. In his world-view, he has his absolute certainties, while we are sunk in sybaritic indulgences. To prove him wrong, we must first know that he is wrong. We must agree on what matters: kissing in public places, bacon sandwiches, disagreement, cutting-edge fashion, literature, generosity, water, a more equitable distribution of the world's resources, movies, music, freedom of thought, beauty, love. These will be our weapons. Not by making war but by the unafraid way we choose to live shall we defeat them. How to defeat terrorism? Don't be terrorized. Don't let fear rule your life. Even if you are scared."}, {"response": 3, "author": "MarciaH", "date": "Fri, Oct 12, 2001 (22:02)", "body": "If we give in to fear, they have won! I refuse to give up that easily. I refuse even more emphatically to allow them to make me a vicitm!"}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Oct 13, 2001 (08:52)", "body": "These folks are definitely coping with their party near Ground Zero. http://www.outrageousmedia.com/barlowfest54/ It's John Perry Barlow's blowout party. Slides too."}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct 15, 2001 (00:56)", "body": "10.13 Just took a long walk, first since New York where, were I resident, I'd stay spry relentlessly stalking its streets in search of minor epiphany. Elsewhere I tend to sit, stand, pace or recline. Stiffen and spread. Still sorely missing Ground Zero's environs during this supreme cultural transition; feeling like a bracero in a sombrero snoozing under a cactus arm while the sun settles in the west. Imagine Giuliani rudely refusing ten million from an Arab for aid because of a political technicality. Must be hard enough to figure out what to do with the money already donated. Can't just put up a corncrib full of $5 bills and let the needy, ten at a time in an orderly line, fill an \"I Love NY\" shopping bag with as much as they can snatch in eleven seconds. Problem is somebody who didn't deserve it might slip in for an unjustified share. Or someone'd be sure to get back in line and go again. Spoil it for everybody. Otherwise they'd probably do it, right? And rather than collecting all those $1 bills someone suggested be mailed by kids to the whitehouse to help the Afghan kids, rather than collecting, tallying, and banking all those wrinkled greenbacks, why don't they just load the letters unopened on a troop transport and drop 'em on Afghanistan? Probably because someone who shouldn't would grab a share. Those ones ruin it for everybody. Can't really do anything in a simple open-handed manner because of them. It's their fault nobody gets to eat. And the giving heart of America gets frustrated because we do need to give: deep inside we know we've taken too much and want to balance it a bit. If I thought some refugee, whether in NY or points far east, would really get a full buck's worth of bang for each dollar I donated I'd empty my wallet right now. Swear to God! Hope my fellow citizens don't develop some kind of \"angry wallet\" syndrome over this. Confuse it with Anthrax. from Robert Hunter's online journal. http://www.dead.net/RobertHunterArchive/files/newjournal/50journal_9.10.01.html"}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Oct 26, 2001 (15:06)", "body": "BINROUNDAWHILE'S GUIDELINES FOR ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE NEW MILLENIUM by SWAMI Beyondananda- 1. Be a Fundamentalist--make sure the Fun always comes before the mental. Realize that life is a situation comedy that will never be cancelled. A laugh track has been provided, and the reason why we are put in the material world is to get more material. Have a good laugh-sitive twice a day, and that will ensure regular-hilarity. 2. Remember that each of us has been given a special gift, just for entering -- so you are already a winner. 3. The most powerful tool on the planet today is Tell-A-Vision. That is where I tell a vision to you and you tell a vision to me. That way, if we don't like the programming we're getting, we can simply change the channel. 4. Life is like photography. You use the negative to develop. And, no matter what adversity you face, be reassured: Of course God loves you. 5. It is true. As we go through life thinking heavy thoughts, thought particles tend to get caught between the ears, causing a condition called truth decay. So be sure to use mental floss twice a day. And when you're tempted to practice tantrum yoga, remember what we teach in Swami's Absurdiveness Training class: \"Don't get even, get odd.\" 6. If we want world peace, we must let go of our attachments and truly live like nomads. That's where I no mad at you, you no mad at me. That way, there'll surely be no madness on the planet. And peace begins with each of us. A little peace here, a little peace there, pretty soon all the peaces will fit together to make one big peace everywhere. 7. I know great earth changes have been predicted for the future, so if you're looking to avoid earthquakes, my advice is simple. When you find a fault, just don't dwell on it. 8. There's no need to change the world. All we have to do is toilet train the world, and we'll never have to change it again. 9. If you're looking to find the key to the Universe, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is -- there is no key to the Universe. The good news is -- it has been left unlocked. 10. Finally, everything I have told you is channeled. That way, if you don't like it, it's not my fault. And remember, enlightenment is not a bureaucracy. So, we don't have to go through channels."}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Nov  3, 2001 (21:32)", "body": "Tastes Shift From Pate to Pot Pies Consumers: Comfort foods rank high on many shopping lists these days, as extravagances are cut. \ufffd \ufffd \ufffdBy MELINDA FULMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER Concerned about the weakening economy and their own security, consumers are changing their eating habits--shifting from gourmet items to less expensive comfort foods and from upscale restaurants to pizza delivery. Supermarkets reported that sales of some high-end deli items and expensive cuts of beef declined at the end of September, and sales of comfort foods such as pancake mix, creamed corn, potatoes, peanut butter and peas and carrots posted double-digit increases from the same week last year, according to grocery data released this week by AC Nielsen. more @ http://www.latimes.com/business/la-000085363oct27.story"}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Dec 11, 2001 (09:22)", "body": "I heard about some surfers in Oahu who draped an American flag over a surfboard with some candles and pushed it out in the ocean. The about 50 surfers surrounded the board and pushed it out to sea on September 14th after a moment of silent prayer. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 5, "subject": "What is Sangha?", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (18:02)", "body": "Tom Carr: I think the ideas of a perfect home, paradise lost, golden age of the past, gathering of perfect humans and so on all come from very early childhood memories of times when we were helpless and all our needs were met by adults. It is possible these feelings even go back to memories of being in the womb were we were perfectly supported and nurtured, although I have never been too sure of that."}, {"response": 2, "author": "zen", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (00:53)", "body": "from J. Weltman: Nick - dude - here are some answers: I have found a Nyingma center in SF. The Lama ( a Dzog Chen master) was in town to give a lecture. mY girlfriend attended and got a leaflet, but it has no phone #. So I am writing a postcard. When I hear from them, I shall let you know, and perhaps you would like to check it out w/ me? Nyingma is one of the 3 \"red hat\" schools of Tibetan practice. They emphasize heavy tantra over scholasticism, I'm told, but it seems to me that the path in the Vaj. really depends on the guru. Everyone has a different style. The Karme Kagyu Sect (Trungpa's sect) has an active cross-fertilization with the Nyingma Lamas. Some Lamas hold empowerments in both lineages. As for Dzog Chen, I'm not *entirely* sure what it is - but from what I can gather - it is a practice close to shikan taza - a formless path that emphasizes clarity and shunyata."}, {"response": 3, "author": "zen", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (00:55)", "body": "more from J. Weltman: I feel the same way about the Vajrayana. I get frustrate with the Zen emphasis on \"teaching without teaching,\" or \"not teaching\". Period. I feel ill-eqipped to enter in the formless path at the highest level with so sober a crew, so *serious* a bunch. Every lama I ever saw had a smile eons wide. I rarely see a zen master smile. Why? I believe that I should neither be too attached to joy nor to negative emotions, but i sense a lack of \"spiritual\" joy in Zen. A real \"samurai\" thing. I feel an intense joy when, say, I am hinking, or just have a little free time to reflect on the magnificence of the universe. Zen art and poetry express this so well - but the sense of \"overflow\" and plenty that one often sees in Western mysticism doesn't seem to touch Zen at all. There is an abundant quality to the Vajrayana that I like - a willingness to be engaged with form - a way to choose a mentor and to be devoted to a point of focus that you can believe in, and there seems to be a lot of help and teaching *outside* of books. I too feel that zazen is an irrepalceable practice. I would ot stop doing mediation this way. But I believe to that broadening your palette, so to speak, with other meditative exercises would be helpful in developing the powerful one-pointed shamatha/ samadhi necessary for much deeper shikan taza. There seems to be a plethora of creativity in the Vaj., and a willingness not to reject scholarly work. Because I am a lifelong scholar and an unapologetic academic, I become tired of the continuing Zen berating of my life-work nad the anti-erudition attitude of Soto, though i nderstand where it comes from. I have read more than one account of scholars becoming Vaj. practitioners because there was room for them there. I work in the trades, so I know what it's like to work with my hands, etc. I often get a feeling of self-righteousness masquerading as \"Zen seriosness\" when it comes to this issue. Finally, I, too, have some strong wierdnesses about some Vaj. far-out yogas. The belief in tulkus (endless Zenster sangha debates on that one), the Finally, I, too, have some strong wierdnesses about some Vaj. far-out yogas. The belief in tulkus (endless Zenster sangha debates on that one), the belief in \"subtle bodies\" and chakra technology - all the stuff you'll find in Indian tantric yoga. On one hand, I understand it. After all, these are ancient explanations for phenomena that might be explained very differently today. On the other hand - why do they make everything so unecessarily *complicated*? Still, I believe one can give it a try. And I love the prostration thing too. Don't you sometimes just get that devotional urge to *keep bowing* to nothing in particular and feel like you'll look like a total jerk? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 50, "subject": "cyberfests", "response_count": 8, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Oct 20, 2001 (08:55)", "body": "\"I'm trying to help the five indigenous groups I work with in the Andes to develop a cultural center that will revive and promote Andean culture with its wonderful agriculture -- the most intensive and productive experiments in history were done in the Andes, and over half the food eaten in the world today traces back to the Andes. Their music is very healthy and alive and good for people. Their natural-dyed weavings and arts, the wisdom of their elders, their language, these are all things we are trying to preserve. I think that the world at large would benefit very much from learning about them. The Incas social organization was a kind of paternalistic welfare state that guaranteed food and housing and jobs and didn't overwork people. There are some positive things we can learn from that. So I'm trying to help to promote this ancient culture to the world at large as well as preserve and protect it for its own descendants in the Andes. I think the Andes are a very important place in the world, spiritually and physically. Many Tibetan lamas are coming there saying that there is a shift in energy from the Himalayas to the Andes. We hope that is true and that great lessons can be learned from that source. http://www.scottlondon.com/insight/scripts/sahtouris.html excerpted from: From Mechanics to Organics: An Interview with Elisabet Sahtouris"}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sat, Oct 20, 2001 (08:56)", "body": "Geobiologist Elisabet Sahtouris belongs to a handful of innovative scientists who are rethinking the classical model and advancing fresh new perspectives. She believes the task of modern science is to shift \"from mechanics to organics\" and embrace a more holistic, systems-based approach. Sahtouris is the author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution, Biology Revisioned (co-authored with Willis Harman) and A Walk Through Time (co-authored with Brian Swimme). She is a consultant expert on indigenous peoples for the United Nations, a Findhorn fellow, and serves on the advisory board of the Institute for Sustainable Development and Alternative Futures."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 15, 2001 (07:29)", "body": "Not a cyberfest, but a notable event in my world. I'm tying the knot at 10 am on Sunday. Getting married to Dorothy Helen Epp of Vancouver BC."}, {"response": 4, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 15, 2001 (07:31)", "body": "Should I webcast it?"}, {"response": 5, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Nov 16, 2001 (17:25)", "body": "No one has a comment?"}, {"response": 6, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Nov 19, 2001 (20:04)", "body": "is this the candy? yes, webcast it, if you're willing to share your lives with a bunch of complete strangers. and congratulations!!! *HUGS* when are you tying the knot?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Nov 19, 2001 (21:29)", "body": "Pictures at http://www.spring.net/wedding/ It was a wonderful wedding."}, {"response": 8, "author": "wolf", "date": "Mon, Nov 19, 2001 (23:26)", "body": "very nice pictures!!! spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 51, "subject": "huna", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, May  3, 2005 (21:46)", "body": "http://www.jeditrainer.com/2005/05/03/qa-with-austincastcom/ spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 52, "subject": "gems and their healing properties", "response_count": 1, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Dec 11, 2005 (20:34)", "body": "start here. http://www.jenniferkennedy.com/gems/ spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 6, "subject": "Buddhist poetry", "response_count": 4, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "freedom", "date": "Thu, Oct 16, 1997 (19:53)", "body": "Printed without permission: Watermelons and Zen students grow pretty much the same way. Long periods of sitting till they ripen and grow all juicy inside, but when you knock them on the head to see if they're ready --- sounds like nothing's going on. --c. Peter Levitt"}, {"response": 2, "author": "freedom", "date": "Thu, Oct 16, 1997 (19:56)", "body": "Empty handed I entered the world Barefoot I leave it. My coming, my going... Two simple happenings That got entangled Kozan Ichikyo"}, {"response": 3, "author": "freedom", "date": "Thu, Oct 16, 1997 (19:58)", "body": "PLEASE CALL ME BY MY TRUE NAMES Do not say that I'll depart tomorrow because even today I still arrive. Look deeply: I arrive in every second to be a bud on a spring branch, to be a tiny bird, with wings still fragile, learning to sing in my new nest, to be a caterpillar in the heart of a flower, to be a jewel hiding itself in a stone. I still arrive, in order to laugh and to cry, in order to fear and to hope. The rhythm of my heart is the birth and death of all that are alive. I am the mayfly metamorphosing on the surface of the river, and I am the bird which, when spring comes, arrives in time to eat the mayfly. I am the frog swimming happily in the clear pond, and I am also the grass-snake who, approaching in silence, feeds itself on the frog. I am the child in Uganda, all skin and bones, my legs as thin as bamboo sticks, And I am the arms merchant, selling deadly weapons to Uganda. I am the twelve-year-old girl, refugee on a small boat, who throws herself into the ocean after being raped by a sea-pirate, and I am the pirate, my heart not yet capable of seeing and loving. I am a member of the politburo, with plenty of power in my hands, and I am the man who has to pay my \"debt of blood\" to my people, dying slowly in a forced labour camp. My joy is like spring, so warm it makes flowers bloom in all walks of life. My pain is like a river of tears, so full it fills the four oceans. Please call me by my true names, so I can hear all my cries and laughs at once so I can see that my joy and pain are one. Please call me by my true names, so I can wake up, and so the door of my heart can be left open, the door of compassion. --c. Thich Nhat Hahn--"}, {"response": 5, "author": "CotC", "date": "Wed, Jan  7, 1998 (13:46)", "body": "Flailing madly Doing everything... Spring comes and the grass grows by itself."}]}, {"num": 7, "subject": "Questions and answers about Buddhism", "response_count": 3, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:39)", "body": "Here are some interesting answers about \"what is Buddhism\" from Tom Carr: Buddhism can be so many different things, depending on where a person is. Sometimes it can be something to take refuge in, something to give shelter, and when I need that its wonderful that it exists. Sometimes it can be a philosophical structure, the best one I know of, a well constructed web of words combined with pointers to what is beyond words, a raft to carry me to the other shore, a finger pointing at the moon. Other times, it can be something much more subtle, beautiful and poetic. I remember once I was at a meditation retreat, had been quiet and sitting for a few days and then walked up into the mountains where it had snowed the day before and it was just totally obvious to me that \"Buddhism is sunlight on snow\"."}, {"response": 2, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:45)", "body": "What about reincarnation? (some comments from Tom Carr): Maybe from the point of view of therapy it doesn't matter, but so far as our overall understanding of life, the universe and everything, it does matter. I think any time we can increase human understanding we should. If you have any evidence of a person remembering a past life, and then verifying that they really remembered the life of person who lived in the past, I think it would be good to pass that evidence on to whoever is studying this stuff these days. I don't know who that might be, but you could probably find out in the spirituality or gnosis conference."}, {"response": 3, "author": "terry", "date": "Sun, Sep 14, 1997 (14:46)", "body": "more from Tom Carr: I have no idea if reincarnation is true or not. One of the main things that originally attracted me to Buddhism is that it asked me to look and see for myself rather than having faith. Well if I look for myself, I don't see anything one way or another to indicate that reincarnation either is or is not true. spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 8, "subject": "events and activities", "response_count": 5, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "dawnis", "date": "Mon, Jul 19, 1999 (04:27)", "body": "Does this qualify as an upcoming event? Hi Everyone.... Someone asked me a while back if I knew anything about the energies in August.....just received this from Jane StarWalker. Passing on her message to me and the information! Love to All.... Valerie Begin original message: Hmmm... Several people had asked what I knew about the upcoming Aug.Eclipse ... then along comes this piece of astrological information. Use it as you will. I don't believe in the 'gloom & doom' warnings, but I believe in being aware to be able to make more conscious choices. Use this information as you will ... or discard it. All is in Divine Order. Much Love, Jane ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subject: the Aug. Eclipse Here is some information about the last eclipse before the next century 5/28/99 Excerpt taken from Day of Destiny -More About August 13, 1999 http://dayofdestiny.com/Moreabout8-13-99.html What can we expect for August 13, 1999? According to our current level of scientific knowledge and understanding, it's impossible to predict. There's no way to specifically prepare. We don't know what's coming. The picture the western astrologers paint for us of August 11, 1999 is surprisingly similar to our original definitions of 13 Cane. (To learn what 13 Cane is, please go to: Explore August 13, 1999 on the web page above) 1) The last solar eclipse of the twentieth century happens on August 11, 1999. 2) There's a grand cross of planets in the fixed signs of Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo and Taurus. These are the four beasts of the Apocalypse referred to in the Biblical Book of Revelation. A Sun and Moon conjunction in Leo opposes Uranus in Aquarius. Mars in Scorpio opposes Saturn in Taurus. All planets square each other. 3) Mercury in Leo opposes Neptune in Aquarius. They both square Jupiter in Taurus. This is a fixed T-Square. 4) A total of 8 out of 10 planets are in fixed signs. 5) Venus is retrograde and at its helical setting, where it disappears into the rays of the Sun. With this move, Venus will no longer be visible as the Evening Star. It will reappear again several weeks later as the Morning Star. What does it all mean? This is an archetypal chart of massive and fundamental change. Some astrologers call it an earthquake chart. It indicates a major cataclysmic event that will transform values. Sources of stability break and fall apart. There's an overthrow of old political structure, and a rebirth of a new order. There's a possibility of a global financial meltdown and a massive redistribution of wealth that accompanies a new financial system. Whatever is going to happen, the chart indicates it will attract international recognition. There's a quality of families being ripped apart by internal tensions, and a sudden fall of the father figure. There's a possible outbreak of war over territorial disputes, and an unpredictable chain of catastrophic events. The movement of Venus on this day indicates a time of major social crisis. It's classically a time to dread with the utmost respect. Since this motion happens at the very moment of the solar eclipse, it sends the impact of this action off the charts. Vernon Mahabal has studied thousands of peoples' palms and he's found that mid August 1999 appears to be the beginning of major changes in people's lives. He sees a time of great family turmoil and upheaval, geographical changes and mass migrations. People will begin to seek spiritual solutions to material challenges. They will learn to penetrate into the hidden underlying causes behind events. There's a quality of re-spiritualization and the return of a personal experience of God. This includes an essential, direct relationship with a God who is a sentient being rather than a distant abstraction. When this many self similar patterns show up from such a variety of completely unrelated disciplines, a good indigenous scientist will tell you something's going on. NASA tells us 1999 is presenting us with of the most intense solar storms we've ever seen. The Sun may speak with us on August 13, 1999. The solar flare cycle already is growing in intensity. Many sensitive people are experiencing a strange combination of tiredness, heightened awareness of energy fields, loss of long and short term memory with an accompanying ability to stay present in the current moment, easy confusion and disorien- tation, and an intensified ability to discern patterns. In some ways, it's a comical scene: all the New Agers bumbling around in an Alzheimer's like syndrome. But this is real. It's happening right now. We don't know how many people it's going to affect, or how it's going to affect them, or for how long. So how can you take a proactive, creative and personally responsible position to prepare for August 13, 1999? It's going to take a synthesis of instinct, intellect, information and intuition to face the challenges and the promise of August 13, 1999. Cultivate a relationship with your own indigenous nature. Begin to develop and use your intuition "}, {"response": 2, "author": "moulton", "date": "Mon, Jul 19, 1999 (11:30)", "body": "Nature provides many rich and varied visual models, which turn up in our language as metaphors. One of the oldest visual metaphors is the Tree of Knowledge. The Tree is a model of hierarchically organized information into a knowledge structure. (Think of an Outline Form as used in academic writing, or the Dewey Decimal System.) The patterns of stars and planets in the sky is a rich source of visual models which slowly \"morph\" from one pattern to another. These patterns and visual models stimulate our minds to apply diagrammatic models to events in culture and society. The diagram of the cross is an important one in our culture. It symbolizes meeting at a crossroads. Encounters at a crossroads give rise to all manner of stories and dramas. Competing and conflicting desires give rise to drama. Desires arise a number of ways. One way is that we desire that which secures us from our fears. And deep-seated fears are ubiquitous. Everyone has fears and worries, concerns, neuroses and phobias. Throw six billion souls onto a small planet, each with their idiosyncratic fears and desires, and let them encounter each other at random crossroads. There will be many stories to tell."}, {"response": 3, "author": "dawnis", "date": "Tue, Jul 20, 1999 (04:30)", "body": "Yes and the stories are universaly linked...The Hopis talk about the return of the Cochina and if you look in the sky the cross resembles the cochina...Isn't it interesting that at Christ's birth this configuration appeared...as it did at the time of Noah's flood....the list goes on.... The mayans talk about this time, as do the Egyptians."}, {"response": 4, "author": "aschuth", "date": "Fri, Jul 23, 1999 (13:22)", "body": "A friend and collaborator from our mag will marry a very charming, intelligent and - need I mention this? - good-looking person on August 13th. Any comments/advice?"}, {"response": 5, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (14:48)", "body": "What's up with Alexander Schuth, anyone heard from him? spirit conference Main Menu"}]}, {"num": 9, "subject": "Buddhism", "response_count": 27, "posts": [{"response": 1, "author": "william", "date": "Thu, Sep  5, 1996 (01:54)", "body": "If nonviolence, compassion and love are not the answer to the complex question submitted by our fucked up world, what is?"}, {"response": 2, "author": "mmc", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (14:29)", "body": "Well, some kind of action is probably required. Nonviolence, compassion, and love are certainly excellent values to stimulate action, but as critical as the situation appears, doing something that makes a difference is imperative. Some Buddhists think that it's enough to sit and meditate practice nonviolence, compassion, and love. While all that may be necessary, I don't think it's sufficient. I'd really like to see a multitude of Buddhists united in action to raise the consciousness of the people on the planet so we can continue to have people on the planet. But I don't know what to do to make that happen."}, {"response": 3, "author": "fig", "date": "Mon, Sep 23, 1996 (21:04)", "body": "The SF Zen Center has a pretty activist posture. I mean, considering that there is a core philosophy of non-attachment to achieving set goals. The precept that says Do Not Kill is interpreted in a much broader way as to do no harm, and compassion is seen as doing acts that help to avoid harm and suffering, not just in front of you, but in the future. We know a lot more about the future now than they did back in the Buddha's day. The Headwaters situation was brought up in the dharma talk on a couple of occasions. The former abbot and current head teacher, Reb Andersen, says in his bio that he is particularly concerned with how Buddhism relates with issues like the environment and activism. I don't think I'd be a regular attendee if they acted like meditation alone would cure the world's ills. I wonder what other peoples' experiences are with their brands of Buddhism and their teachers. Is this a particularly San Francisco thing?"}, {"response": 4, "author": "william", "date": "Wed, Sep 25, 1996 (01:45)", "body": "I don't think nonviolence, compassion and love are sufficient to saving the planet either. Not in its current critical state. Remember that in Mahayana Buddhism bodhisattvas are supposed to be heroes (or heroines, let us not forget) who come to the rescue. They're supposed to be so intent on the ultimate salvation of the world that there will be times when it will be appropriate for them to break any rule in the Buddhist ethical canon -- including killing for the sake of the greater preservation of life. e/she just has to be absolutely he/she is really and truly cool. And, of course, one doesn't know how to know that until enlightenment has arrived. I just spent a 3-day weekend at the Zen Mountain Monastery in Mt Tremper, New York (the Mountains & Rivers Order, led by Abbot John Daido Loori). A grand and beautiful retreat in a deep valley in the Catskills. I wondered at times about how their diligent and devoted routines, crackling with collective attentivenss, could have any effect on the ongoing downward spiral of consciousness in the cities and the suburbs of the world. Someone told me later that they did volunteer work in the New York State prison system -- working at possibly pulling souls out of hell. That's in addition to keeping the old monastery together, clean and attractive to the 20 or 30 people who show up each weekend to see if a higher consciousness is something real and attinable. And then providing them with indisputable evidence that absolute love and devotion will put meaning and value into being human. That's doing a lot. But a lot more, of course, is required."}, {"response": 5, "author": "mmc", "date": "Fri, Oct 25, 1996 (12:44)", "body": "I was just listening to Robert Thurman's tape on Basic Buddhism, and was struck by his idea of delusion - thinking that we're not full of bliss all the time is deluded. What a nice way to feel!"}, {"response": 6, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Oct 30, 1996 (08:28)", "body": "What books do folks recommend on Buddhism?"}, {"response": 7, "author": "Mixu", "date": "Thu, Nov 21, 1996 (06:55)", "body": "Well, I'd say that the best books on the subject are Eugene Herrigel's Zen And the Art of Archery, and Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, a collection of koans and Zen stories. Other good books (IMHO) are: Shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, and Myamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings. at least of those I've read..."}, {"response": 8, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Nov 21, 1996 (10:11)", "body": "I've read Zen Mind, Beginners Mind and this is an excellent book."}, {"response": 9, "author": "billboy", "date": "Tue, Dec  3, 1996 (15:27)", "body": "The Tibetan version of buddhism is somewhat different in it's trappings from the zen one but very rich also. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche wrote some of the most accessible material about buddhism that I've encountered. Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism was the first of his books to move me. The Vipassana tradition from Burma is also a wonderful approach. Jack Kornfield's A Path With Heart is a tremendous introduction to Buddhism and spirituality in general.Steven Levine's books are also great (some direct y about buddhism and some more concerned with death and dying kinds of material)."}, {"response": 10, "author": "Dani", "date": "Mon, Dec  9, 1996 (13:18)", "body": "Many, many years ago, when I was but a mere child of 18, I read several books written by a Tibetan monk by the name of Tuesday Lobsang Rampa. Tuesday was his first name because that was the day of the week he was born on, I remember that. Anyway, his first book was called The Third Eye. He wrote of Chinese occupation in Tibet, of the Dali Lama, how to astral project, etc. I was totally influenced by these books. I remember him writing how by the year 1990 or 2000 (can't remember which) the Golden Age w uld be reached...that would be when there would be no more racial disparities because there would be no more different races. Everyone would be of the same race. I really liked that idea but of course, now I realize it won't come to fruition, at least not in the timeline he had submitted. If anyone runs across any books by him at a second hand book store, they ought to check him out. They're very interesting books."}, {"response": 11, "author": "Mixu", "date": "Tue, Dec 10, 1996 (10:13)", "body": "Hmm. Sounds interesting, although there aren't different races anyway. Just put people of different colour in line, beginning from an albino and ending with someone living in Zaire. Then try to divide them in races. It is impossible. Or are there any methods of doing it? I'd sure like to know..."}, {"response": 12, "author": "mmc", "date": "Mon, Jan  6, 1997 (17:38)", "body": ""}, {"response": 13, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Sep 15, 1997 (01:00)", "body": "jaxers: What differentiates a Buddhist tenet system from a non-Buddhist tenet system, as our Buddhist ancestor philosophs would have it - are three basic tenets: - That everything - both concrete and abstract - is impermanent (anityam) - That everything - both person, persona, and \"thing\" - is without a stable, essential, enduring self-existence (anatman), and - That everything in Samsara - the wheel of birth, becoming and death that makes up the theatre for our deluded existences - is unsatisfactory (\"dukkha\" - which is usually rendered \"suffering\" - not the best translation, i'm afraid). The corrollary to this would be - That Nirvana is peace. This is the basic platform from which the manifold Buddhsims spring."}, {"response": 14, "author": "terry", "date": "Fri, Oct 17, 1997 (11:11)", "body": "Should we talk about the million Tibetans killed so far by the Chinese execution? Would that be an appropriate new topic for this conference. It might be appropos, specially at this moment, when the film \"Seven Years in Tibet\" has just opened, there's a Richard Gere film opening soon (does anyone know the title) and Kundun, about the early life of the Dalai Lama, opens in late December. The International Campaign for Tibet is distributing action kits at movie theaters; there were vigils nationwide on October 8th. There's going to be a candlelight vigil in the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday, Oct 28 at 6:30 pm and a demonstration at the White Hous Oct 29 from noon to 2. Busloads are coming in for this. I'm trying to find out if there's anything going on in Austin and I just heard about an event of major important next weekend in NYC which I'll be posting about."}, {"response": 15, "author": "stacey", "date": "Mon, Oct 20, 1997 (10:35)", "body": "The Buddhaist temple in Denver is holding an open informational series on this as well."}, {"response": 16, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Oct 20, 1997 (18:48)", "body": "Since Tianman Square, the dissidents have all either fled the country to safety, and the remaining ones have been jailed or executed, thus quieting things down. The US govt. is rewarding this \"quieting down\" with all kinds of trade favors and preferential treatment. But the problem hasn't gone away."}, {"response": 17, "author": "terry", "date": "Thu, Oct 23, 1997 (21:32)", "body": "A quote from: \"When Things Fall Apart - Heart Advice For Difficult times,\" by Pema Chodron, the American Tibetan Buddhist. As human beings, not only do we seek resolution but we also feel that we deserve resolution. However, not only do we not deserve resolution, we suffer from resolution. We don't deserve resolution; we deserve something better than that. We deserve our birthright, which is the middle way, an open state of mind that can relax with paradox and ambiguity. To the degree that weUve been avoiding uncertainty, weUre naturally going to have withdrawal symptoms -- withdrawal from always thinking that thereUs a problem and that someone, somewhere, needs to fix it. The middle way is wide open, but it's tough going, because it goes against the grain of an ancient neurotic pattern that we all share. When we feel lonely, when we feel hopeless, what we want to do is move to the right or the left. We don't want to sit and feel what we feel. We don't want to go though the detox. Yet the middle way encourages us to do just that. It encourages us to awaken the bravery that exists in everyone without exception, including you and me. Meditation provides a way for us to train in the middle way -- in staying right on the spot. We are encouraged not to judge whatever arises in our mind; in fact, we are encouraged not to even grasp whatever arises in our mind. What we usually call good or bad we simply acknowledge as thinking, without all the usual drama that goes along with right and wrong. We are instructed to let the thoughts come and go as if touching a bubble with a feather. This straightforward discipline prepares us to stop struggling and discover a fresh, unbiased state of being."}, {"response": 18, "author": "stacey", "date": "Fri, Oct 24, 1997 (12:26)", "body": "yes, it does."}, {"response": 19, "author": "meganb", "date": "Sun, Feb  8, 1998 (18:44)", "body": "I've started practicing Nichiren Daishonin's buddhism with SGI, this past year. This group stresses: faith, practice, study and ACTION. You can't just meditate and hope for everything to work out as you'd like it to. You need to meditate or chant as this group does and then based on the inner-wisdom you connect with while chanting/meditating, you take action to improve your life and to make the world/your community a better and more peaceful place. There's a great book about this practice by a leader in the British SGI group. His name's Richard Causton....I can't remember the title of the book off the top of my head though. MMC, check out SGI in your area (should be listed under Soka Gakkai International in your phone directory) if you want to find (per your response above) \"a multitude of buddhists united in action working to raise the consciousness of the people\" throughout the world."}, {"response": 20, "author": "terry", "date": "Mon, Feb  9, 1998 (08:38)", "body": "Do they have a group in the Austin area?"}, {"response": 21, "author": "meganb", "date": "Mon, Feb  9, 1998 (20:29)", "body": "terry, (i think this msg from you is in ref to my comment...so, I'm answering your question!), SGI is all over the world. I have an address listing for the larger cultural centers in the US. Austin isn't listed but Dallas is, as follows: SGI-USA, 2733 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX, 75219. Phone is: 214-559-4115, Fax is: 214-559-2288. I'd suggest calling and asking for a contact person in your area who could give you some introductory info on the group. Let me know if you have any more questions (and, if you hook up w/the group in Austin)!"}, {"response": 22, "author": "sprin5", "date": "Wed, Jul 19, 2000 (13:29)", "body": "Thanks Megan."}, {"response": 23, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jul  3, 2001 (13:48)", "body": "The following article comes from a site that has a good range of articles about Buddhism. Follow the link to find out more ... http://www.amtb.org.tw/e-bud/e-bud.htm Hwa Dzan Pure Land Learning Center amtb@amtb.org.tw THE FOUR KINDS OF BUDDHISM TODAY In our world today, there are at least four different types of Buddhism. The first type is the authentic Buddhism, the education of understanding the true face of life and the universe originally intended by Shakyamuni Buddha. Unfortunately, the authentic Buddha's education is rare nowadays, and difficult to encounter. The remaining types of Buddhism are more or less distortions of the original teachings. The second type of Buddhism is the religious Buddhism. Originally, Buddhism was not a religion, but now it has become one. We can no longer deny that there is a 'Buddhist religion' because everywhere we look, Buddhism is displayed as a religion. Unlike the monasteries in the past which held eight-hour classes per day and provided another eight hours for self-cultivation, today's Buddhist 'temples' no longer uphold such a perseverance of the Buddha's Teachings. Today we mainly see people offering to the Buddha statues and praying for blessings and fortune. In this way, Buddhism has been wrongly changed into a religion. The third type of Buddhism is the philosophical study of the Buddha's teachings. Many universities today open courses on the study of Buddhist Sutras, considering the teachings as a philosophy. The content of the Buddha's education is actually a complete university of knowledge and wisdom. Philosophy is only one of its courses. Just as it is wrong to recognize an university as a single course, it is also inappropriate to think of and limit the Buddha's education as only a philosophy. The Buddha's education can help us resolve our problems - from family difficulties to the great issue of life and death. The Buddha's teachings are deep and vast, and teach us the truths of life and the universe. It should not be mistaken as only a philosophy. The fourth type of Buddhism we see in our world today is the deviant and externalist Buddhism. This is an extremely unfortunate affair which only came to be in the past 30-40 years. We must know that the religious Buddhism persuades people to be decent, and the philosophical Buddhism pursues truth, neither cause much harm to the society. If Buddhism is changed into a deviant and externalist path, using the weakness of the human nature to cheat and harm living beings; disturbing the peace and safety of the society, then this conversion of Buddhism has gone too far. The speech and actions of these deviant and externalist paths can be very attractive and enticing. One should be very careful as not to be mislead by these deviant ways, or regretting it would be too late. These four types of Buddhism exist in our society today, we should recognize them as they are and think carefully as to which way is most beneficial to us, and the one we will ultimately follow."}, {"response": 24, "author": "sociolingo", "date": "Tue, Jul  3, 2001 (13:49)", "body": ""}, {"response": 25, "author": "cfadm", "date": "Thu, Feb 12, 2004 (14:50)", "body": "Which type of Buddhism is that practiced by the Dalai Lama."}, {"response": 26, "author": "terry", "date": "Tue, Feb 17, 2004 (18:30)", "body": "Verse 1 By thinking of all sentient beings as even better than the wish-granting gem for accomplishing the highest aim may I always consider them precious. These four lines are about cultivating a sense of holding dear all other sentient beings. The main point this verse emphasizes is to develop an attitude that enables you to regard other sentient beings as precious, much in the manner of precious jewels. The question could be raised, \"Why do we need to cultivate the thought that other sentient beings are precious and valuable?\" In one sense, we can say that other sentient beings are really the principal source of all our experiences of joy, happiness, and prosperity, and not only in terms of our day-to-day dealings with people. We can see that all the desirable experiences that we cherish or aspire to attain are dependent upon cooperation and interaction with other sentient beings. It is an obvious fact. Similarly, from the point of view of a practitioner on the path, many of the high levels of realization that you gain and the progress you make on your spiritual journey are dependent upon cooperation and interaction with other sentient beings. Furthermore, at the resultant state of buddhahood, the truly compassionate activities of a buddha can come about spontaneously without any effort only in relation to sentient beings, because they are the recipients and beneficiaries of those enlightened activities. So one can see that other sentient beings are, in a sense, the true source of our joy, prosperity, and happiness. Basic joys and comforts of life such as food, shelter, clothing, and companionship are all dependent upon other sentient beings, as is fame and renown. Our feelings of comfort and sense of security are dependent upon other people's perceptions of us and their affection for us. It is almost as if human affection is the very basis of our existence. Our life cannot start without affection, and our sustenance, proper growth, and so on all depend on it. In order to achieve a calm mind, the more you have a sense of caring for others, the deeper your satisfaction will be. I think that the very moment you develop a sense of caring, others appear more positive. This is because of your own attitude. On the other hand, if you reject others, they will appear to you in a negative way. Another thing that is quite clear to me is that the moment you think only of yourself, the focus of your whole mind narrows, and because of this narrow focus uncomfortable things can appear huge and bring you fear and discomfort and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by misery. The moment you think of others with a sense of caring, however, your mind widens. Within that wider angle, your own problems appear to be of no significance, and this makes a big difference. If you have a sense of caring for others, you will manifest a kind of inner strength in spite of your own difficult situations and problems. With this strength, your problems will seem less significant and bothersome. By going beyond your own problems and taking care of others, you gain inner strength, self-confidence, courage, and a greater sense of calm. This is a clear example of how one's way of thinking can really make a difference. (to be continued) from http://www.dalailama.com/html/training.html"}, {"response": 27, "author": "terry", "date": "Wed, Aug 10, 2005 (12:37)", "body": "_______________________ World Tibet Network News ______________________ Published by: The Canada Tibet Committee Editorial Board: Brian Given, Conrad Richter, Nima Dorjee, Tseten Samdup, Thubten (Sam) Samdup WTN Editors: wtn-editors@tibet.ca _______________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, August 10, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue ID: 2005/08/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Exiled Tibetans demand freedom from China 2. Dalai Lama to speak at UT 3. London bishop in Tibet row ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Exiled Tibetans demand freedom from China ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Bhopal, August 09, 2005 (ANI) Hundreds of exiled Tibetans in India took to streets today demanding China to quit the Tibet. The protest by the Council for Tibet Freedom marks the anniversary of Quit India movement against the British colonial rulers. The activist say their agitation is symbolic of the historic movement and they hope it culminates in justice for Tibet. \" On this day Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi started the uprising in India against the British Government. Today under the banner of Council for Tibet Freedom we have also started this quit Tibet movement. As part of this movement we will take out processions against China all round the year. China has forcefully occupied Tibet and is ill-treating the people of Tibet. Such small and large scale processions are being organised in the whole country from Delhi to the Chinese embassy,\" said Dr. Mahesh Yadav, President Council for Tibet Freedom. Yadav added, \"As per the traditions this protest too is for supporting our holiness the Dalai Lama, who has always followed Mahatma Gandhi's footsteps of non-violence and also to support the innocent people of Tibet. Through our movement we want to divert China's attention that they should quit Tibet and do away with the ill treatment on the people of Tibet. we also want to request all the countries not to keep any sort of business or cultural relations with China because of what China is doing in Tibet.\" International pressure has increased on China in recent years forcing it to hold a fresh dialogue between envoys of Dalai Lama. Beijing resumed dialogue on the future of the region with representatives of the Tibetan spiritual leader in 2002 after it was suspended in 1993. The talks have been shrouded in secrecy and the July meeting at the Chinese embassy in Berne, Switzerland, was also not announced in advance. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Dalai Lama to speak at UT ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Austin Business Journal Tuesday, August 09, 2005 The University of Texas will bring 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner and exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama to the Austin campus Sept. 20. The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, will speak at the Frank Erwin Center in a lecture sponsored by the university's Texas Union Lectureship. Admission is free with a ticket. \"The Texas Union is pleased to bring His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the university for his first visit to Austin,\" says Andy Smith, director of the Texas Union. \"It will be a unique opportunity for our students and the community to hear a public talk by such a noted and respected international figure.\" Tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 7 a.m. Sept. 6. The general public can obtain tickets at the Erwin Center box office, and people affiliated with the university can get tickets at the Texas Union Student Events Center ticket office. For more information, visit (dalailama.union.utexas.edu). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. London bishop in Tibet row ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - By Our London Correspondent The Asian Age, India London, Aug. 9, 2005: The Bishop of London is at the centre of an unholy row after he participated in a ceremony with the disputed 17th Karmapa during his visit to London. Right Reverend Richard Chartres welcomed six other faith leaders to the celebration \"of friendship and trust\" at St. Ethelburga's, a London church transformed into a peace centre since it was bombed by the IRA in 1993. But senior Buddhists denounced the presence of Thaye Dorje, the 22-year-old who claims to be the living Buddha. Bishop Chartres was inundated with angry letters and emails from Buddhists who insist that Thaye Dorje is the \"failed candidate\" and is not the real incarnation of the Karmapa, the head of the Kagyu Buddhist school. Urgyen Trinley, who is living in exile in India, is recognised by the Dalai Lama and most of the mainstream Tibetan Buddhist community as the genuine Karmapa. The battle of succession, which has been raging for two , began after the dea"}]}]}