Wednesday, February 12, 2014 • Page 2
ODDS & ENDS
Compiled by: Tatiana Tomich twitter.com/dailywildcat
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HOROSCOPES Today’s Birthday (02/11/14): Focus on health and work this year for extraordinary results. You’re learning tricks for powerful performance. Include practices for physical, mental and spiritual growth. Spring cleaning makes space for a new stage in romance and partnership (solar eclipse, 6/10). Spend time with young people for inspiration, fun and play. Grow your love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Quiet productivity gets more accomplished than meetings. Focus on health and service. Rest, and remind others to do the same. Avoid big expense or hassle.
fast FACTS
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Plan some social fun. Try not to provoke jealousy. Controversy could arise. Ignore someone who says it can’t be done. Pay attention to intuition.
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BRIANNA PARIES, a 2013 UA grad with a B.S. in criminal studies and studio manager of the Ben’s Bells Project studio, removes recently fired ceramic beads from the kiln at the charity’s studio on University Boulevard on Tuesday. The beads Paries is moving are hand-painted by volunteers and are used to decorare the bell chains that the charity hangs around Tucson for anyone to find and keep.
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Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Prepare for all contingencies, and don’t make promises you can’t keep. Spend time planning before taking action. Another illusion bites the dust. Exceed expectations.
d r a e h Over
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — It’s getting easier to advance, although communications could slow or get twisted. Don’t tell everything. Good work leads to more assignments. Allow yourself a little treat.
on Campus
America is ranked 18th out of 23 industrialized countries in the quality of its education.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Love grows, even if not quite as expected. You’ve got the upper hand. Don’t talk about it. Avoid an argument with the one who signs your paychecks. Be respectful.
Rice Krispies, cupcakes, oranges — those aren’t baked goods! What are they doing here? — Student browsing bake sale on campus
73.4 percent of high schoolers graduate.
85 percent of current jobs and 90 percent of new jobs require a college degree or some sort of secondary education. About half of the people who enter a four-year school will earn a bachelor’s degree in six years.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Take care if you must travel now. Don’t rush blindly forward, though. Meditation delivers keen personal insight. Expand it by sharing it. Go down a new road. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Gamble another day. Focus on the jobs you love and delegate others. Complications could arise. Keep to the plan, despite temporary confusion. Reassure someone who feels abandoned.
TODAY
42 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds were enrolled in college in 2011.
IN HISTORY
Only one in four high school students will graduate collegeready in the four core subjects of English, math, reading and science.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Chaos and misunderstandings could slow the action. It’s a good time to relax and recharge. Negotiate your way out of a corner. Get insight from a dream.
1912
The last emperor of China, known as Puyi, abdicated his throne.
1.2 million students drop out of school ever year, or 7,000 students every day.
1809
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Unexpected circumstances could interfere with the plans. Don’t forget to do an important job at work. Schedule a family discussion for later. Small steps forward add up.
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Ky.
People have such an aversion to math problems that 30 percent of them would rather clean a bathroom than do a problem.
THE
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Austin Ziska Chemical Engineering Freshman
What is a unique hobby that you have? I have an undying love for the board game “Risk.” It is by far the best game you will ever play. It is fantastic! Who do you play this game with? I play with friends. Why do you love “Risk” so much? That is the question. I do not know; it is just a fun game to play with friends. I say it is a test of your friendship because the objective is to literally wipe out your
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — A lucky break opens a new door. Study the options. Use what you have. You’re especially charming now. Exploration through travel or the eyes of another inspires you. Sort through your stuff. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Clear up confusion before proceeding. Doublecheck financial documents and paperwork. Budget to make it work. Talk to your family before signing.
opponent. If you and your friends can play and still be friends afterwards, great! How did you start liking this game? I played it once, and I got hooked.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Conditions seem shaky. Encourage compromise on the team. Don’t gossip about your job. Check the regulations. Work out the budget with a partner. Integrate your insights. Present a balanced report.
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