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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) A rather slow start to the week leads you to feel bored but be assured that the weekend will be far from dull. A recent conversation or correspondence with an old friend leads to unexpected contact. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Everything on the home front is emphasised and there will be a flurry of activity. Get others involved in any changes. Work in the garden or painting is much more enjoyable and half the work if you enlist the help of someone you get on well with. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) When discussing a holiday with others, be aware that agreement is not always easily met. Although you are not inclined to compromise, it is necessary to go with the majority decision. Patience is thin on the ground at the moment, but try not to overreact. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) After the 24th it is much easier to see the path ahead. This is particularly true of a financial situation, so there's no sense in fussing until you understand what needs to be done. Someone who has in the past been unco-operative is more flexible. You wonder at this and try to see an ulterior motive, but it is most likely that they have seen the error of their past actions. Is it possible for you to take them on trust?
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Your Stars She came out as a lesbian during the fourth series of her TV show ‘Ellen’ in 1997. January 27: Bridget Fonda, 50. Niece of American actress Jane Fonda, she starred in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Jackie Brown.’
January 25: Alicia Keys, 33. American singer who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide.
VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Are you willing to take a risk on someone who has let you down before? Looking into their recent past is likely to tip the balance. What you find shows clearly if there has been a change of heart on their part or if they are trying to pull the wool over your eyes.
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DATING
1 Thrust, 2 Muster, 3 Screws, 4 Darted, 5 Tucked, 6 Speeds, 7 Melted, 8 Drinks, 9 Reeled, 10 Mended, 11 Retain, 12 Steeds, 13 Intend, 14 Tested, 15 Resent, 16 Stitch, 17 Settle, 18 States, 19 Tramps
January 23: Tiffani Amber Thiessen, 40. American actress who played the role of Kelly Kapowski on teenage soap opera ‘Saved by the Bell.’
LEO (July 24 - August 23) Your attention is needed on more than one front, and some decisions are at odds with your personal thoughts and attitudes. Being reminded that 'business is business' does nothing to relieve your conscience. You may have to upset someone by telling the truth, which may affect your longerterm finances but do you really have any choice?
CLEATS
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
IF ITʼS YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK: Social life is important because friendships will be made that last a long time. Your popularity should not be taken for granted, but built on. As you need other people, they also need you.
January 26: Ellen DeGeneres, 56. American comedian and TV host.
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Andreu Buenafuente, born January 24, 1965. Buenafuente is a Spanish late night show host and comedian. His breakthrough came in the 2000s with the late show ʻLa Cosa Nostra,ʼ which was broadcast on Catalan regional TV. He currently hosts ʻEn el aireʼ on La Sexta TV channel. In 1989 he founded El Terrat, one of Spainʼs most important media companies.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) A disagreement with a friend upsets you but is short-lived. To avoid such a situation in the future, look at how you should have dealt with it. There is always something to know that guides us to a better position. It will make you smile that someone has taken you for a fool because you have the last laugh. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) A great feeling of joy comes over you more than once in the week ahead. Your inner child has been set free, and this is likely to be because of recent restrictions, which are now lifted. Do not feel guilty about this because it is a choice that will serve you well in the future. Right now, things may seem like a bit of an effort for small reward.
1. The American cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to doping in all of his seven Tour de France victories in his television interview given to whom in January? 2. In February, the University of Leicester held a media conference to announce that a skeleton found in Leicester in 2012 during an archaeological dig was that of which former king of England? 3. Former oil executive Justin Welby was formally enthroned as the 105th what in March? 4. British businessman James McCormick was convicted at the Old Bailey in April on three counts of fraud after selling fake what, based on a device for finding golf balls to countries including Iraq and Georgia? 5. Which team, playing in their first FA Cup Final, defeated Manchester City with a last minute goal by Ben Watson at Wembley Stadium in May? 6. A group of train drivers in Sweden began wearing what to work in June, as a protest against their employer’s ban on shorts? 7. Which country became the 28th member of the European Union in June? 8. Which Scandinavian country won the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Only Teardrops? 9. Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield became an internet ‘sensation’ in May by singing which David Bowie song whilst floating in an International Space Station? 10. Based on the music of the Spice Girls, what was the title of the ‘jukebox musical’ written by Jennifer Saunders, which closed in June after only seven months?
Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case N) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Who is trying to push you into a corner? Maybe it is being done so subtly that you have not even noticed. Who wants a decision from you? Appear to take pressure lightly and not give in to an irritation. There is some jealousy this week but refuse to be drawn into petty matters..
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CHAFED (10)
January 28: Elijah Wood, 33. American actor who played Frodo Baggins in the film adaptation of ‘The Lord of the Rings.’
TARGET: Average: 11 Good: 14 Very good: 20
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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) It is difficult to avoid repeating mistakes made in the past. Your approach to certain situations has not changed and therein lies the problem. Someone who blames you for a mistake shows ignorance but that does not make it less upsetting.
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PITTED
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ASCEND
Excellent: 24
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION January 29: Oprah Winfrey, 60. American TV host and America’s only black billionaire. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Travel arrangements may have to be changed at the last minute. Do not fret, however, because success is more likely at the end of the month. During a dream, or when reading a book, an idea comes to you. Can this really make a difference to your future? You may need to act quickly to start a new project but progress will require patience. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) The need to plan ahead is frustrating when you know exactly what ought to be going on. Patience is something that you need to cultivate, or you risk upsetting someone close. Spending time with a colleague makes you realise how good things could be, but a lot of effort is involved. Pushing ahead does not guarantee results.
brut, burp, cert, curb, cure, curt, ecru, pert, pure, rube, true, brute, buret, crept, cruet, cuter, eruct, erupt, rebut, truce, tuber, utter, butter, cutter, putter, BUTTERCUP
Word Ladder MAIL
SLOT
Move from the start word (MAIL) to the end word (SLOT) in the same number of steps as there are rungs on the Word Ladder. You must only change one letter at a time.
MAIL SAIL SAID SLID SLIT SLOT
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10-Star Quiz THAT WAS 2013
1. OPRAH WINFREY, 2. KING RICHARD III, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY, 4. BOMB DETECTORS, 5. WIGAN ATHLETIC, 6. SKIRTS, 7. CROATIA, 8. DENMARK, 9. SPACE ODDITY, 10. VIVA FOREVER
The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (CHAFED) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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