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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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DJANGEO BY STEPHEN ROWE
OROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Instead of trying to figure out how you’re going to manage everything you need to do, make it your priority to be centered. From a quiet and calm place you will perform amazing feats of balance with little effort.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re in an adventurous mood and not limited by the norms of food, entertainment and activity. You’re inclined to try a little of this, a little of that and a lot of the other. Your life will be better for the variety.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Revel in primitive awe. You’ll encounter the power in nature. Your feelings flood forward -- an uncontrolled human response that connects you to all humanity.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will be in the public eye. Don’t let anyone know that you are struggling to pull off the act. You are successful when you make it look easy. Keep your effort and your tricks to yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you still find yourself acting out in spite of your attempts to control your own behavior, then at least you’re being real with your emotions. There is a repressed reason for your little rebellion. Knowing what it is frees you.
GREEK LIFE BY MATT HENSEL
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t agonize. Make this your No. 1 rule. Anything you have to do, you can do in an instant if you don’t let your mind get in the way with too many irrelevant questions. You already have the answers you need.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). The game changes. Those you didn’t think you would be impressed by could suddenly intimidate you with their presence. This is your cue to go off and get better prepared to make your move.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Trying to do it all will not raise you in the esteem of others. Your power increases as you delegate. Let others labor for you, and you will appear in control and unstrained.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your moneymaking style is quick and easy. If a project or person proves to be resistant to your efforts, move on immediately. Go for greater numbers of contacts and activities rather than toiling away in efforts that aren’t working.
THE ADVENTURES OF THE AMAZING <THE> A-MAN BY EMILIO ESTEBAN
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re in a competitive game and many people want to get in on it. There is no reason to be overly protective, but at the same time it would be unfair to the other players to include those who aren’t ready to play at the same level.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You let yourself be influenced by positive action. What seems to be working for others will work for you, too. You’re just the kind of thorough person to apply every step as directed until you achieve success.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (DECEMBER 4). You’re powerfully, deeply thoughtful this month and by the start of the new year you’ll be completely focused on your purpose. February brings emotional risk and reward. Your personal life takes a fun turn in March. Your contribution will be a driving force in a May venture. You’ll receive a financial bonus in August. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 41, 24, 17 and 20.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are feeling the pinch, as the amount of time you need to complete a task doesn’t nearly match up to the amount of time you have to dedicate.
CHICKEN STRIP
BY SORCHA HARTMAN & SAM NOVACK
NO SUBJECT BY JANE MATTIMOE
A BUNCH OF BANANAS BY JACK WINTHROP & GARRETT MAJDIC
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For Tuesday, December 04, 2012
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17 Competition for 3-year-olds 18 Together, musically
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22 Resin in varnish 24 Prefix with -batics
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