Filmmakers Produce Powerful Short Film In Monmouth County
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTHCOUNTY–
Local filmmakers have officially wrapped production on a compelling short film that was entirely shot in Monmouth County.
Between Threads is directed by Kelsey Cabell and produced by Monmouth County’s own Makayla Patton, alongside Sarah Baxter and Stephanie Ruiz. The film explores the emotional toll addiction takes on families while also showcasing its path to healing.
Set in a bridal boutique, the story follows Jamie, a bride-to-be who begins to unravel during what should be a joyful milestone. As she struggles to choose a wedding dress, memories of her late mother - and the lingering pain of growing up with addiction in the household - begin to resurface. With the support of her sister Faye, Jamie confronts what was lost, what remains, and what it means to move forward.
“Between Threads is an
(Filmmakers - See Page 2)
Second Arrest Made In Jones Road Wildfire
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A
17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the wildfire that started on April 22 which caused thousands of evacuations and burned more than 15,000 acres.
The juvenile, whose identity is not being released, was charged with Aggravated Arson, Arson, and Hindering Apprehen-
sion, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.
This is the second arrest in relation to this incident. Joseph Kling, 19, of Waretown, was previously charged with Aggravated Arson and Arson. Kling now faces an additional charge of Hindering Apprehension.
Investigators had said that Kling was the individual responsible for setting wooden
pallets on fi re and then leaving the area without the fi re being fully extinguished. The new charge of hindering comes from allegedly providing false information as to how the fire started.
Officers said they learned the origin of the fire by using a Global Positioning System. The investigation led to a second individual, the 17-year-old, who assisted in setting the wooden pallets on fire
and then left the area before the fire was extinguished.
The Jones Road Wildfi re, fi rst spotted at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, from the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower, spread to 12,000 acres in just an hour. It ripped through the Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area in Lacey and Waretown. By that fi rst
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12-Year Sentence Offered To Teacher In Sex Abuse Case
as her attorney tells the court he is considering a motion to dismiss the indictment against her based on her diminished capacity.
By Stephanie Faughnan
FREEHOLD – The defense attorney for Allison Havemann-Niedrach, the former Freehold Intermediate School teacher indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse involving a teenage student, stated that he is considering a motion to dismiss the indictment based on his client’s diminished capacity.
Freehold attorney Thomas Huth, representing Havemann-Niedrach, further advised Superior Court Judge Jill Grace O’Malley that he is awaiting transcripts from the Grand Jury Indictment hearing. According to The People’s Law Dictionary, a contention of diminished capacity suggests that while not insane, the accused could not fully comprehend the nature of the alleged criminal act due to emotional distress, physical condition, or other factors.
Havemann-Niedrach was arraigned before O’Malley on April 7. At the most recent court appearance, Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Danielle Zanzuccki, director of the Special Victims Bureau, presented the terms of a proposed plea agreement. Under the deal, Havemann-Niedrach would plead guilty to aggravated sexual assault and serve 12 years in a New Jersey state prison.
(Case - See Page 3)
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Allison Havemann-Niedrach of Jackson listens
Photo courtesy Makayla Patton
Pictured left to right: Deborah Twiss (Mom), Kelsey Cabell (Director), Makayla Patton (Jamie) and Landry Bender (Faye).
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Monmouth County Motorcycle Dealership Manager Charged With Theft
By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD –
A former general manager stole more than $27,000 from her employer by cooking the books of the motorcycle dealership where she worked, police said.
Chelsea A. Marra-Kaufmann, 36, of Toms River was charged with third-degree Theft by Taking or Exercising Unlawful Control over Property.
Police said that the charges stemmed from an investigation starting with the West Long Branch Police, who looked at the dealership’s business, payroll, and sales records. They found several irregularities.
Marra-Kaufmann allegedly received three additional paychecks, amounting to nearly $6,000, but never reported it. Meanwhile, her $3,300 check for a personal purchase of a motorcycle was returned for insufficient funds, but she hid the loss
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under the guise of multiple bank fees. Finally, in another purchase, she didn’t deposit $18,000; instead hiding the loss with multiple transfers in the system. The incidents took place in late 2022 and 2023. Cha rges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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Bill Would Push Essential Freedoms In Vietnam
50 Years After Fall Of Saigon
From The Desk Of
Congressman
Chris Smith
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Marking the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4 th), an internationally known human rights leader in the U.S. Congress, introduced his Vietnam Human Rights Act, HR 3122.
The House of Representatives has passed Smith’s Vietnam Human Rights Act five times - as H.R.2833 in 2001; H.R.1587 in 2004; H.R.3096 in 2007; H.R.1410 in 2012; and H.R.1897 in 2013.
But each time, the Senate failed to act on it.
“Vietnam’s Communist government wants a closer relationship with the United States, but its trade and labor practices hurt American workers and its secret police jail anyone who challenges its authoritarian rule,” said the top lawmaker on the congressional foreign affairs committee.
“If there is to be a closer alignment of American and Vietnamese interests, we need to see change and a freer Vietnam. Any closer strategic partnership should come with conditions - free speech, religious freedom, and fair trade for a start.
“I introduce the Vietnam Human Rights Act to ensure these fundamental democratic priorities are part of any U.S. diplomacy with Vietnam,” said Smith who has led several human rights missions to that country and held more than a dozen hearings on human rights and labor abuses in Vietnam.
With fair trade elevated as a key national security, Smith is resolute and determined to see the House, and ultimately the Senate, pass the long-overdue human rights reform bill in this congress.
“My legislation will set human rights and fair trade priorities for U.S.-Vietnam relations and grant the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, the authority to sanction Vietnamese officials who are complicit in torture and the systematic suppression of
religious freedom.”
Smith, who serves as the co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, also noted that “the ties between the Communist leadership in Hanoi and Beijing have deepened in recent years.
“We cannot trust Vietnam as a strategic partner when Vietnamese Party leaders are co-opted and corrupted by their ties to Beijing,” Smith said. He called on the Vietnamese Communist government to sever ties with the Chinese Communist Party if it wants a closer alliance with the United States.
Among other provisions, Smith’s Vietnam Human Rights Act would:
• Set diplomatic priorities for U.S. foreign policy, including expansion of labor rights and the barring of forced labor-made goods from Vietnam entering the United States.
• Authorize the Secretary of State to take steps to address censorship of the internet, as Vietnam has one of the world’s most restrictive internet environments.
• Require the State Department to report on concrete progress it has made in addressing human rights abuses, including
protect women and girls from sex and labor trafficking.
• Allow the Secretary of State to sanction Vietnamese officials complicit in human rights abuses.
• Urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens and businesses from cyber-espionage and transnational repression conducted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security.
In addition to his five comprehensive human rights bills that have passed the House, Smith is also the author of three other House-passed resolutions, promoting human rights and the rule of law in Vietnam and seeking freedom for democracy advocates, religious freedom leaders and prisoners of conscience unjustly jailed by the Vietnamese government (H.Res.243; H.Con.Res.320; H.Con. Res.378).
Smith has held 14 hearings on human rights violations in Vietnam on: June 7, 2018; May 25, 2017; June 22, 2016; May 10, 2016; June 17, 2015, June 4, 2013; May 15, 2013; April 11, 2013; Feb. 8, 2012; Jan. 24, 2012; March 29, 2006; Feb. 28, 2006; June 20, 2005, and Nov. 8, 1995.
Senators Question Mass Firings At Agency Th at Protects Citizens
Capitol Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislative watchdog agency the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will investigate the Trump Administration’s actions to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), including attempted fi rings, stop-work orders, and recent announcements of dropped lawsuits to hold big corporations responsible for ripping off Americans. The GAO will investigate whether the CFPB is able to fulfi ll its congressionally mandated functions.
Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joined Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 40 Democratic Senators in a letter to CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought outlining more than 80 congressionally mandated functions of the CFPB and
pressing for answers on how the agency would be able to fulfi ll them after firing almost the entire staff. Signers of the letter include every Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
In a letter to Vought, the Senators wrote: “You tried to fi re nearly all of the agency’s remaining 1,700 employees - the staff responsible for fulfi lling the CFPB’s mission and statutory requirements to prevent Americans from getting scammed by big banks and giant corporations. Your hasty and unjustified mass fi rings are an illegal shutdown of the CFPB that will leave it unable to conduct agency actions that are required by law.”
The Senators continued: “You directed the gutting of entire divisions - including departments created by Congress to protect servicemembers and older Americans - attempting to leave a shell of only 200 employees to supervise and examine large
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fi nancial institutions across the country, respond to millions of consumer complaints, answer the phone for hundreds of thousands of people seeking help, monitor emergency fi nancial risks, and run all of the agency’s other operations.”
The Senators laid out in detail the impact the mass layoffs would have on specific functions of the CFPB - including fi ring all but one employee helping victims of scams in the offices focused on our nation’s two million servicemembers and tens of millions of older Americans.
The Senators concluded: “We request that you provide…a detailed accounting of each of the more than 80 statutory obligations of the CFPB, the number of employees assigned to each of those functions as of December 2024, the number of employees who would be assigned to each function if your rushed reduction in force were to go into effect, the immediate impact of such a reduction on the agency’s ability to perform each function consistent with federal law and federal court orders, and copies
of any individualized or particularized analysis of those planned reductions on the agency’s work.”
Through this letter, Senator Kim continues on efforts to protect American consumers from Trump’s assault on the CFPB. He previously led a series of letters with Ranking Member Warren requesting an investigation and comprehensive overview of the Trump administration’s actions to dismantle CFPB and ensure the agency is still able to fulfi ll its statutorily required functions and mission.
Senator Kim serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. He is a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and the Special Committee on Aging.
Senator Andy Kim
“Spring Blooms With Possibilities” At The Howell Senior Center
HOWELL – The Howell Alliance presented on the health benefits of staying hopeful, even during challenging times. They discussed favorite springtime activities that can bring pleasure and joy and shared personal experiences to encourage hope and resilience when feeling discouraged or worn out. One senior came up with HOPE as an
acronym for “Have Obvious Positive Endeavors!”
The senior took hope springtime critter magnets to make as a reminder to remain hopeful.
Thank you for having the Alliance! We always look forward to our visits with our friends - the dynamic Howell seniors!
Independence Day Celebration
HOWELL – Howell Township’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 2 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Soldier Memorial Park.
Free event. Live entertainment by Super Trans Am. Enjoy DJ, cornhole, rides, food
trucks, beer & wine by The Howell PBA.
All events subject to change due to the weather. For more information, contact Steven Fecher, Department of Community Relations at 732-938-4500 ext. 2106 or sfecher@twp.howell.nj.us.
Two Students Awarded Scholarships
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Team Challenge event for all six Freehold Regional High School District schools.
The purpose of the Team Challenge is to provide local high school students with hands-on experience in team building, creative problem solving, and dealing with the ethical decision-making process within the context of real-world business problems. Using the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics framework from Santa Clara University, teams from the high schools explored business issues that have complex ethical implications.
The Chamber also offers participating students the chance to apply for a $500 scholarship. This year’s recipients are Ishita Nawani from
Elvis’s Encore Performance
HOWELL – Back by popular demand, Elvis Show will be on May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Howell Elks Lodge, 84 Ramtown Greenville Road, Howell.
Howell Elks presents Evan Mills as Elvis. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Bring your own table snacks. Beverage available for purchase. Call or text 732-804-2499 for tickets.
Photo courtesy Howell Alliance
Photos courtesy Freehold Regional High School District
Freehold Township High School and Sayuri Shree from Freehold High School.
Plant Sale, Free Talks And Tours
FREEHOLD – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will be hosting a Spring Garden Days Plant Sale on May 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold.
Shop early for annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, and hanging baskets. Visit our Home and Garden Decor section.
Schedule of free horticultural talks: May 16:
10 a.m. – Serving up a Plant Buffet for Pollinators
11 a.m. – Terrariums: Tiny Gardens Under Glass
12 p.m. – Eco-friendly Solutions for Your Gardening Woes: the IPM Approach
May 17:
10 a.m. – How to Grow Bedazzling Dahlias
11 a.m. – Attracting Birds to Your Garden
12 p.m. – Plant it Right: Proper Planting Techniques
Free Tours:
Native plant garden
Rain garden
Monarch waystation and pollinator garden
Vegetable gardens
Herb garden
Composting area
Outdoor activities weather permitting. Rain or shine - cash or checks (no credit cards).
Veteran Lunch & Learn
JACKSON – Veteran Lunch & Learn will be held on June 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Oliverie Funeral Home, 125 S. Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson.
Guest speaker is Shira Tiner of Veteran Care Services. Topics include: What are my benefits as a veteran? Does the Department of Veterans Affairs
pay for a veteran’s funeral? What is my spouse eligible for?
Pre-registration to NJ Veteran Cemetery available at event. RSVP to Veteran Lunch & Learn by calling 732-719-7250. This article was brought to you by our advertisers.
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Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally
MONMOUTH COUNTY - Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.
The Barnegat Bay is always a terrific photo op, especially during a sunrise. Here’s a great one taken recently by local
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Small Fiber Neuropathy: 4 Natural Sodium Channel Blockers You Should Know About
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you’re dealing with strange nerve symptoms like burning, tingling, or electric shock sensations, Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) might be the culprit. This condition affects the tiny unmyelinated nerves responsible for pain, temperature, and autonomic functions. One overlooked cause? Mutations or dysfunction in sodium channels like SCN9A, SCN10A, and SCN11A. When these channels go haywire, nerves fire uncontrollably like a smoke alarm that won’t stop.
Certain medications calm nerve hyperexcitability by blocking sodium channels, but did you know there are natural compounds that do too? While clinical trials are still lacking, I’ve researched promising options, and compiled them into a handy downloadable guide which I’ll tell you about momentarily.
Let’s look at 4 natural sodium channel blockers first. Consult your doctor about how these would affect your current medication protocol, even though they are available without a prescription:
tiveness or increasing the risk of side effects.
3. Capsaicin (Chili Pepper Extract) - How it helps: Temporarily overstimulates pain nerves, then desensitizes them. May influence sodium and TRPV1 channels. Apply it topically with a cream sold online or at pharmacies. There are prescription-strength patches available with a doctor’s order. Caution: Expect initial burning, do not apply to open/broken skin. Always remember to wash your hands well and avoid your eyes and mouth.
4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA) - How it helps: Strengthens nerve membranes and reduces inflammation and sodium influx. Dose: 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily (combined EPA/DHA). Caution: May thin blood which is considered helpful, however consult your doctor if you take anticoagulants.
Sodium channels are like electrical gates in your nerves. In SFN, these gates can malfunction, staying open too long or firing too often leading to pain, tingling, or weird autonomic symptoms like heart palpitations or digestive issues. Blocking or modulating them helps calm the storm.
Alpha Lipoic Acid - How it helps: This supplement reduces oxidative stress and stabilizes nerve membranes, indirectly calming sodium channels. The approximate dosage is 600 mg once or twice daily. Caution: This lowers blood sugar and helps with some complications of diabetes, so monitor closely and doublecheck with doc if you use insulin or diabetic meds.
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, these conditions will worsen sensations of SFN. I have dozens of articles about these conditions at my website. Also, SFN is a known complication of diabetes, even if you have well-managed glucose.
2. Cannabidiol (CBD) - How it helps: Modulates ion channels like “Nav1.7” which plays a role in pain and inflammation. Start low (10–25 mg) and adjust as needed. Caution: May interact with medications (especially CYP450 substrates such as warfarin, atorvastatin, or clopidogrel), potentially altering their effec-
You can download my free guide. I’ll email it to you next Tuesday after you sign up for my free newsletter at my website. You deserve answers and relief. Let’s quiet those misfiring nerves, naturally. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this topic, I’ve written a longer, more comprehensive blog on my website at suzycohen.com.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2025 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
Protecting Our Community From Nursing Home Abuse
By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.
Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.
double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.
Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.
Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to
Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.
If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights. (732) 505-1212.
Michael J. Deem, Esq.
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Monmouth County 2025 Travel Guide Now Available
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce that the 2025 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats.
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to Monmouth County Tourism, said “This year’s guide proudly features the winning photo from our 3rd Annual Travel Guide Cover Photo Contest by Nick Zaremba of Middletown. Congratulations once again to Nick for his award-winning image.”
The official Monmouth County Travel Guide includes details on popular attractions, landmarks, cultural insights, historical background, local events, as well as information about transportation options and accommodation recommendations.
“Monmouth County is truly the best place to be during the summer months. From historical sites to our nationally recognized parks and golf courses, tasty dining options and, of course, our beaches, main streets and boardwalks, there is something for ev-
eryone when you visit Monmouth County,” said Arnone. “In addition, you will also find plenty of shopping opportunities, farmers markets, festivals, and information about the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair in this year’s guide.”
The Monmouth County Travel Guide also features information about the County’s Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth program.
“As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to explore the amazing craft beverages, made right here in Monmouth County,” said
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Commissioner Director Arnone. “Visit our local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and don’t forget to tag Brewed & Distilled in Monmouth on Facebook and Instagram!” Those interested in the 2025 Monmouth County Travel Guide can view it online at MonmouthCountyTourism.com or request a paper copy by mail by calling 1-800-523-2587. For more information about Monmouth County happenings, go to MonmouthCountyTourism.com and follow Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
JERALDINE SAUNDERS
OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Trust your instincts. A surge in popularity could ignite your social life this week. Focus your attention on creative ideas, updating long-term goals, and expanding your network. The safest bet is to choose the high road with confidence and respect.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can expend your social capital in ways that diminish it or build it up. You might discover pockets where anything new or romantic is popular. Holding to your values and boundaries could reveal how to make things better.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could soon find something that wakes you up in the morning and fills your dreams at night. Your passion may transform your life by bringing opportunities and making great things happen. Look deeply into your desires to find your future.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Honesty and directness may keep integrity intact. A pastime could pull your focus away from something you’re currently working toward. Recognizing your desires and needs might result in turning wishful thinking into realistic plans.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The persona you present to the world determines who gets drawn into your circle. Being genuine could help you attract aligned people. Keep that in mind as you’re introduced to new acquaintances that may be helpful down the road.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Less is usually more. Pushing too hard to win people over and prove your dependability could backfire, making others question your motives. Wait a few days and you might be more focused on taking action to accomplish your goals.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your heart is in the right place, but finances might need attention. It may be wise to hold off and let some time pass before tackling a money challenge. In a few days, you could untangle yourself from a self-made snag and find a more suitable outlet.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Express your thoughts and opinions; your support system could be receptive. Keep confidential information private but don’t be afraid to share your dreams and ambitions. Someone may offer you an incredible opportunity to achieve them.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The weekend is not over yet, try not to shift back into work mode. If single, you could click with a new face who shares a similar romantic wavelength. Happy couples may bask in sweet moments when the environment is set for closeness.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay in the know. Wisdom might be floating around so tune in, ask around, or lean on a trusted voice. Consider opening up and sharing your inner thoughts with someone close. An opportunity could lead to financial freedom this week.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look at a current challenge from a new angle in the coming week. Someone could toss out a clever suggestion that lights up a smart, easy compromise. Convincing others to support your plans may come more naturally than you initially expected.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some ties don’t need constant check-ins. Bonds that defy time and space don’t demand schedules; your loved ones may feel your needs instinctively. It may be beneficial to devote your attention to loved ones and business strategies equally this week.
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