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E-Scooters Not as Green as They Seem? Recent study complicates understanding of e-scooters’ environmental impact. By Kai Mc N amee After taking Santa Monica and Los Angeles by storm, shared electric scooters were touted by many as a solution to the climate crisis. Bird and Lime, two of the largest producers of dockless e-scooters, both market their services as a way to reduce carbon emissions in urban settings. But a recent study published by researchers at North Carolina State University suggests that these devices aren’t as environmentally friendly as they might seem. The study found the majority of the scooters’ greenhouse gas emissions — the chemicals responsible for global warming — come from the initial manufacture of scooters, and the vehicles people use to collect and distribute them during the charging process. Jeremiah Johnson, a co-author of the study and Associate Professor at NC State, explained that the study analyzes the scooters’ “cradle to grave” impacts through a

process called life cycle assessment. “The work that we do uses a tool called life cycle assessment to quantify environmental impacts, particularly to quantify hidden aspects of environmental impacts that might be a little bit less obvious,” Johnson said. Johnson’s team found that the baseline electric scooter produces the equivalent of 202 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger-mile. This measurement accounts for the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the scooters’ manufacture, transport, collection and distribution. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, driving a typical automobile produces over 400 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. While riding a scooter is significantly better for the environment than driving a car, surveys show that scooter use frequently replaces walking — in these cases, scooter use replaces a significantly greener mode of transit. The researchers surveyed 61 riders in Wake County, North Carolina and analyzed survey data published by the Portland Bureau of Transportation to determine the replacement effects of shared scooters. The study reported that 49 percent of survey respondents would have biked or walked had e-scooters not been available, and 11 percent would have taken a public bus. In January, the City of Santa Monica

According to a recent study, e-scooters may not be as environmentally friendly as they seem.

conducted its own study, surveying approximately 3,000 scooter riders. The Santa Monica survey found 50 percent of scooter rides replaced a car trip, 37 percent of rides replaced walking, and 3.8 percent of rides replaced a bus trip. “If you’re a user and one of your moti-

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vations for using the scooters is to reduce your environmental impact, the more you can substitute car rides with scooter rides the better,” Johnson said. “If you are displacing car rides, that is a clear environ-

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Cease + Desist for Developer who Bulldozed Playa Dunes Ecologically–sensitive dunes graded by Legado Companies By Sam Catanzaro The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is taking swift and forceful action after a developer bulldozed ecologically sensitive dunes in Playa del Rey. “My staff has since confirmed that unpermitted development occurred on your property and that heavy construction equipment, including frontloaders and a bulldozer, were used to break the dunes located on

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Legado Companies crews bulldoze sand dunes in Playa Del Rey.

your property apart and grade the dunes flat, and in doing so, removed sensitive dune habitat, which is considered an environmentally sensitive habitat area,” reads a cease and desist letter from the CCC to de-

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veloper Legado Companies. “This is a very serious violation of the Coastal Act.” Local residents contacted the councilmember’s office after noticing the developer using heavy machinery on the ecologically sensitive Playa del Rey dunes at Toes Beach. According to Bonin, his staff and residents on two occasions ordered crews to cease the clearing. Bonin says that the property owner, Legado Companies, was instructed to take down some rusty fencing surrounding the property, but does not believe permission was granted to grade the dunes. “The property owner is claiming they were ordered or authorized to do the work. That’s bull. They were ordered to remove a

rusty and sharp-edged fence that was a danger to kids at the beach. They were not directed or authorized to regrade the dunes and destroy sensitive habitat. We need restoration, remediation, and penalties,” Bonin said. CCC says their staff was alerted to the unpermitted development over the weekend of August 10-11 through news outlets, posts from City of Los Angeles Councilmember Bonin’s office and by members of the public. Coastal dune habitat is extremely rare in southern California and it’s CCC responsibility to protect those remaining coastal dunes. “There are very few natural dunes left in L.A. We are outraged to see the destruction

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LA County’s Ambitious Sustainability Plans OurCounty Sustainability Plan passes unanimously By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously adopted the OurCounty Sustainability Plan, one of the boldest, most comprehensive regional approach to sustainability ever issued by a county in the United States. The plan, drafted over the course of two years with the help of nearly 1,000 community and expert stakeholders from every part of the County, sets forth an ambitious agenda that looks to transform the region in the years and decades ahead. Recognizing the urgency of existing regional challenges and the climate crisis, the plan aims to uphold the Paris Climate Agreement by creating a fossil-fuel-free Los Angeles County within the next three decades. It includes nearly 160 health-focused strategies centering on communities that have been disproportionately affected by environmental pollution for decades. “At its heart, this plan is both a call to action and a commitment to future generations,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who, with Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, sponsored the motion to create the County’s Chief Sustainability Office, which led to the development of the plan. “This is our unequivocal statement that climate change is real, and that our County will not stand around waiting for the federal government to wake up and create the pol-

icies and programs needed to address it. Unlike other sustainability plans, the OurCounty plan is unique in its regional focus as it moves to confront a wide range of environmental, social and economic challenges. “The OurCounty Sustainability Plan charts a path forward to not only confront climate change and pollution, but to do so in ways that also address other challenges, like traffic, the housing affordability crisis, and longstanding inequality,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn. “We don’t have to choose between clean air and good jobs, or between investing in a greener economy and an economy that works for everyone, or even between preserving local ecosystems and building abundant housing that our residents can afford. These false choices force us to think small when the real solutions are so much bigger.” “This Sustainability Plan takes a strategic approach to improving the health and quality of life in communities across Los Angeles County,” Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas said. “The demand for more affordable housing, well-paying jobs, healthier living, and clean and green transportation are all intertwined. Collectively, we must pursue bold and holistic strategies if we are serious about prioritizing the sustainability of our region.” Overall, OurCounty proposes to make Los Angeles County a more equitable, prosperous and resilient region in the years ahead. The plan’s goals and milestones include: • Powering unincorporated areas and County facilities with 100% renewable energy by 2025

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously adopted the OurCounty Sustainability Plan one of the most comprehensive regional approaches to sustainability ever issued by a county in the United States.

• Increasing urban tree canopy coverage by 15% by 2035 • Diverting more than 95% of waste from landfills • Developing land-use tools to limit new development in high climate-hazard areas • Phasing out single-use plastic by 2025 to ensure a cleaner ocean and less landfill waste • Cutting back on imported water by sourcing 80 percent of water locally by 2045 • Ensuring that all residents have safe and clean drinking water, and that rivers, lakes and the ocean meet federal water quality standards • Leading efforts to make sure that at least 65% of new housing is built within 1/2 mile of high frequency transit by 2035

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Bird Rolls Out its New Device

Company touting durability By S am C atanzaro

There is a shiny new bird in town. Bird last week rolled out Bird Two, the newest device that will be part of the company's global fleet of shared e-vehicles. “Bird Two is the embodiment of Bird’s commitment to the safety of our riders and those around them, our partnership with cities, and our focus on building a sustainable long-term business that reduces the number of cars on the road,” said Travis VanderZanden, founder and CEO of Bird. “With the industry’s longest lasting battery and self-reporting damage sensors, anti-tipping kickstand, anti-theft encryption, puncture-proof tires, absence of exposed screws, Bird Two is the next generation e-scooter specifically built to exceed the needs and demands of riders and cities alike while delivering a significant positive bottom-line impact.” Last fall, Bird introduced what they touted as "the world’s first ruggedized e-scooter", Bird Zero. Less than a year later, the company is unveiling Bird Two, an e-scooter that they hope will provide advancements from a city, rider, and hardware experience. According to Bird, Bird two has been in development since the company’s founding and has a variety of designs and features that set it apart from previous e-scooters and that address servicing and maintaining the vehicle. Bird completely re-engineered the battery for its latest vehicle which they claim

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Bird Two, which Bird claims is their most durable device yet

is automotive-grade and has over 50 percent more capacity than Bird One’s battery. In addition, Bird Two features self-reporting damage sensors. With these sensors, Bird mechanics can more easily address aspects of the vehicle that need repair and attention. Other new features touted by the company in a press release include seamless screws,anti-theft encryption and puncture-proof tires. The roll-out of Bird Two comes as the company looks to raise $200-300 million in venture capital by the end of summer. As part of the pitch to investors, Bird is touting the durability of their new devices as a way the company hopes to cut down on operating costs. As reported by The Information, Bird lost nearly $100 million in the first quarter of 2019 while revenue declined by over 62 percent from the previous quarter. In addition, in the spring the company said they were down to around $100 million in cash despite raising over $700 million over nearly two years. In response to this loss of revenue, the company laid off five percent of its employees and paused service in 44 of its North American markets.

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mental win. For users who are substituting walking and biking…the environmental argument is a little harder.” Since Bird’s launch in 2017, the company has reported over ten million rides, claiming to have “prevented more than 12 million pounds of carbon emissions from being released into the air.” Lime has similarly tallied over ten million rides, reporting that 27 percent of those rides were to or from public transit hubs; in June alone, Lime boasted providing 15,000 free rides to help Europeans vote. The study found that environmental impact is dependent on the typical scooter’s lifespan, which Johnson’s team estimated to be between 6 months and two years. The team found that 50 percent of a scooter’s carbon footprint is due to the manufacturing process, meaning scooters that last longer before replacement produce less per passenger-mile emissions. A study conducted by Quartz found that the first generation of Bird scooters in Louisville, Kentucky had an average lifespan of less than a month. In additional to suffering daily wear from regular use and charging, scooters are frequently vandalized. The viral Instagram account Bird Graveyard has over one hundred thousand followers and over 300 posts depicting people trashing Bird and Lime scooters by kicking them over, throwing them off of buildings, and even setting them on fire. According to Slate, the city of Oakland removed 60 electric scooters from Lake Merrit in October alone. On the Westside, scooters are frequently thrown into the water near the Venice Canals and the Venice Pier, as reported by Yo! Venice. Since Bird’s launch, however, the company has improved its scooters’ durability and resistance to vandalism. Bird’s first proprietary scooter, Bird Zero, has been

on the streets since October 2018 and has a lifespan of eight to twelve months; the company expects its most recent Bird Two model to last two years. Lime, which launched in early 2018, has similarly improved scooter durability with proprietary designs; Lime’s newest Gen 3 scooter is expected to have a lifespan of one year. In addition to the environmental impact due to scooter production, a large portion of scooter emissions are associated with the collection and charging process. Users of shared scooter apps can sign up to become chargers — chargers typically drive around urban areas picking up scooters to charge at home, earning anywhere between $3 to $20 per scooter. Once the scooters are charged, chargers drop the scooters off at designated locations. The NC State study showed that chargers drive 0.6-2.5 miles per scooter during the collection and distribution process. According to the study, collection and distribution make up 43 percent of the scooters’ environmental impacts. A Lime spokesperson said “sustainability is core to Lime’s mission…we’ve already taken steps to reduce our environmental impact, including streamlining our charging operations, powering our scooters with 100 percent renewable energy, offsetting the emissions from fleet vehicles, and establishing a robust repair and reuse program to extend the life cycle of our products.” Bird has taken similar action. In 2018, the company partnered with sustainability consultant 3Degrees to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offsets to mitigate its emissions impact — RECs allow the company to charge its fleet with renewable energy, and offsets fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Both companies have also been testing features that allow chargers to reserve scooters before picking them up; reservation features aim to streamline the collection process and reduce the amount of time chargers drive in search of scooters.

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New at the Fairmont Miramar, Dogtown Coffee Honors the Z-Boys’ Skateboard and Surf Culture By Robert Spuhler

The spirit of Southern California’s surfing and skating culture can be seen across every inch of Dogtown Coffee, from photos and murals that line the walls to the surfboards suspended from the ceiling and skateboards preserved at the entrance. To understand Dogtown Coffee, one must first understand the Dogtown of the ‘70s. Stuck between Santa Monica and Venice jurisdictions, this stretch of Main Street was run down, with gang and drug problems making it difficult for local businesses to stay open. Ho’s Surfboards was a meeting place for the Zephyr surf team, including its junior division. Over time, the Z-Boys, as they were known, revolutionized skateboarding. They took what was essentially ice skating on wheels and added aggression, speed, and an

attitude that would eventually bleed over into Southern California’s punk-rock scene. Some of them became the biggest names in skating, while superstars like Tony Hawk cite them as role models and influences. It is this history that Dogtown Coffee seeks to preserve. Founded in 2012 by Assaf and Itay Raz and Itai Klein, all of whom lived nearby, the store itself is not a part of the “Dogtown” era. Instead, the shop is a place to house the voices of that era, which is why so many of the still-living Z-Boys have made their way here at one point or another over the course of seven years. “We’re not Dogtown,” Raz says. “We were not here. We were not the ones creating the history. And we don’t pretend to be Dogtown. We are custodians, and we feel blessed to be that.” Dogtown Coffee has a new connection with the Z-Boys’ history through their much-anticipated second location at the Fairmont Miramar, in the heart of Santa Monica. Back in 1978, the young men and women who reinvented the art of skateboarding came into this very neighborhood for what would become known as the Dog Bowl sessions. They were a little older and a lot more famous, but still Z-Boys in spirit. A teenager sick with cancer asked his family to empty out the swimming pool so his heroes could come skate, and so the story goes, the

Z-Boys crossed the line from rundown Dogtown to upscale Santa Monica. The Fairmont Miramar is also a fitting place for Dogtown’s exclusive new outpost thanks to its location. Just like the original Dogtown Coffee, the beach is just a short distance away, and this influence can be seen on Dogtown’s menu. Hand-held wraps, sandwiches, and breakfast burritos, all foods that

can be taken down to and eaten at the beach. “You need to make the kind of food that if a surfer comes out of the water with a hole in the stomach and dripping water from his wetsuit, [it’s] the kind of food that they will buy and feel at home,” Raz says. The full article originally appeared on the Fairmont Miramar blog. Read more at santamonicamiramarhotel.com.

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A Surfer in New York! By Guy Camilleri

As an actor, I can’t help but feel strongly about what actors go through to be seen and heard. And, at times, even more concerning, is what we put ourselves through along the way. I say this from experience, having dedicated many years with blinders on while living in New York City. In hindsight, I wish I would have broadened my scope and lived more outside the circle of focusing day and night on what had to be done in order to become a working actor. For several years, I was relentless in my pursuit, dogged to the bone, determined to prove to myself I could stand alongside others on Broadway. I got as close as Off-Broadway and had a blast, though it (I) cost myself physically and spiritually in doing so. Fortunately, I pulled the ripcord just in the nick of time. Literally and spiritually, surfing saved my life (once again). I don’t recall the straw that broke the camel’s back, but at some point, I woke to the fact that after eight years, perhaps it was time to find a middle ground between Hawaii and New York. That middle ground was Los Angeles. More on this next time… As for being a surfer in the Big Apple, the routine to go surfing was, to put it mildly, absurd. In addition to occasionally renting a car, I would carry my 9’0” longboard from 94th and West End to the subway station at

surfboard running parallel to the bench seat. One of the kids spoke up: “Where you going with that ironing board, man.” I told ‘em it wasn’t an ironing board, but a surfboard. I will always treasure those moments with people lifting their legs up and over the surfboard as I gently slid it down the subway car. This act, in of itself, speaks volumes at how tolerant New Yorkers genuinely are. In any event, my tolerance was running thin, and I knew this lifestyle and this narrow approach to being an actor wasn’t cutting it. It was time to head west, which, thankfully I did. Rock On!

94th and Broadway. And then, down a flight of steps, through the turnstile and the wait for an approaching subway car. And then, the games began! Once that door opened, bam! The 7 a.m. rush hour crowd coming right at you, all those people shoving each other in order to board or depart the subway car, leaving me to fend for myself with my nine-foot surfboard. Madness! There was no way in hell, they were going to make it easy on me, and I can’t blame them. I will always remember the classic New York expressions on some of the faces telling me precisely what they were feeling about this

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California’s Largest Recycling Center Closes rePlanet shuts down all California locations By Keldine Hull On August 5, California’s largest recycling collection network, rePlanet, has closed all 284 of its locations, including centers throughout the Westside, and laid off 750 employees. The move follows the closure of 191 centers in 2016 that laid off 278 workers. In a press release, rePlanet announced, “With the continued reduction in State fees, the depressed pricing of recycled aluminum and PET plastic, and the rise in operating costs resulting from minimum wage in-

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from page 1 of this rare habitat in Playa del Rey. If we don’t act now to restore and protect the Playa del Rey dunes, we are leaving our coastline defenseless,” said local non-profit environmental group Heal the Bay. “Often times, urban development is built right up against the water’s edge, with little room for wide stretches of hilly sand that anchor wildlife and act as natural buffers against the impacts of climate change. The leveling of the Playa del Rey dunes means our coast is even more vulnerable to erosion, sea-level rise and invasive species.” In addition to citing Legado Companies for unpermitted grading and removal of major vegetation, which had the effect of impacting an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, the CCC also cited the company for the undertaking of activities that blocked or impacted public access. “The use of large mechanized equipment to grade this portion of the sandy beach and dunes created a deterrence to reach this portion of the beach,” CCC says in their cease and desist order. The CCC penalties imposed may be in an amount up to $11,250, for each violation, for each day each infraction has persisted or is persisting, for up to five years under Section 30821 of the California Coastal Act. In addition, the CCC said 30 day time period to correct a violation that is allowed under the statute does not apply in this case. In a statement to CBS LA, an attorney for Legado Companies disputed that any grading took place. “The removal of the fencing and posts was ordered by the city pursuant to an Order to Comply because the fencing was rusty and dangerous to the public. Our client has no choice. No grading was done and no sand removed offsite,” reads the statement. While Legado Companies has announced no plans to develop the area, they are currently embroiled in a lawsuit with the city

creases and required health and workers compensation insurance, the Company has concluded that operation of these recycling centers and supporting operations is no longer sustainable.” The press release continued, “We regret that these site closures will negatively impact our employees, grocer partners, customers and the recycling community at large. We thank our employees for their hard work and dedication in providing convenient recycling opportunities to our valued customers across the State of California.” The recycling network plans to file for Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) and have its remaining assets liquidated. According to Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit organization which advocates for

consumers and taxpayers, rePlanet’s recent closures only add to a growing problem in California. In a letter to Governor Newsom, Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court wrote, “The closure of the largest recycling chain in the state, rePlanet, has cut the number of recycling centers available to Californians in half over the last 6 years. CalRecycle has long known about these problems, but it has failed to act.” The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle, is a department within the California Environmental Protection Agency that administers and provides oversight for all state- managed non- hazardous waste handling and recycling programs. Court continued, “CalRecycle has failed to save the redemption centers, to force the

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By Keldine Hull Through the Clean and Green Program, created by the LA Conservation Corps in 1988, over 1,210 pounds of trash and debris were collected last week from 29 blocks on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista and Venice. Crewmembers also worked to clear 21 storm drains and remove 9 bulky items. According to a Facebook post by Councilmember Mike Bonin, “The five-person team from the LA Conservation Corps will focus on high-profile corridors in our neighborhoods, clearing overgrown vegetation, picking up litter, removing graffiti, and removing bulky items from the right of way.” Bonin added, “The teams will also work with other city departments to make sure service requests are reported through the MyLA311 smartphone app, and that Westside neighborhoods are looking great.” According to Rick Swinger, a well- known and outspoken member of the Venice community, there are many areas throughout Venice that are still in dire need of attention. “LA Sanitation should make public their needle count in areas around Venice, the same as BID has,” said

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Members of LA Conservation Corps collect trash in Venice Beach

Swinger. “Our Alleys should be power washed once a month for many campers use these surrounding areas as their bathrooms. The public drinking fountain on 3rd, Mayor’s drinking fountain I call it, should be tested for contamination due to bathing occurring in it. It seems to me it would be a Hepatitis A danger zone.” To learn more about how to request a city service, visit: https://www.lacity.org/myla311-service-request

Take two superstars, add one-liner, sarcastic snappy barbs along with a gallon of over-the-top action sequences, shake vigorously and you get this summer’s fun film in “Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs And Shaw”. Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) are two lawmen that are forced to team up against Brixton (Idris Elba) a former British secret agent now a genetically enhanced superman gearing up to destroy the future of humanity by unleashing a virus that will wipe out half the planet. This is a buddy film, yet these two can’t stand each other trying to out one-upmanship of who’s better at saving the world while trading quips with Hobb’s talking smack about Shaw’s physique looking like a large tattooed lady from the circus and Shaw’s come back about Hobbs’ Hobbit-like legs. The chemistry between the two actors is spot on and entertaining. You can’t help but like these guys and the trouble they get into. Screenwriters Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce must have had a lot of fun writing the script with everything plus the kitchen sink thrown in. Director David Leitch

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“Outrageous fight and ridiculous action scenes out do each other moment-to-moment defying the laws of physics, but who cares?”

(“John Wick”, “Deadpool 2”) keeps the story and action ablaze. There are three cameos that add to the film’s charm especially the one by Ryan Reynolds as a CIA agent. Extra icing on the cake are performances by Vanessa Kirby as Shaw’s MI6 secret agent sister and Hellen Mirren as Queenie the criminal mastermind mom. Outrageous fight and ridiculous action scenes out do each other moment-to-moment defying the laws of physics, but who cares? It’s a popcorn movie so sit back and enjoy the ride.

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STAR GAZING

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) August 17th will bring Aries positive changes in everything that is connected with the sphere of finance. You will be informed that your salary will rise to a fairly large amount, and you will want to shout with delight at such news. However, along with more income, you will, unexpectedly, have a new expense. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For Taurus, the most unpleasant event of this day will be the departure of a loved one. Seeing him off, pretend that separation does not frighten you. If the partner reads on your face fears and worries about this, his mood will change for the worse. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Gemini today will be at a dead end performing a very responsible job. The only way out for you is to seek help from your senior colleagues. Do not be afraid to be known as an inexperienced newcomer who cannot cope on his own with an elementary task. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Cancers today will find a loophole through which one can escape from a very difficult conversation. You will successfully solve this issue, but sooner or later it will arise again. It will be reasonable if you determine in advance, in a dialogue with yourself, how you will respond to your companion when they again invite you to discuss it. LEO (July 23 - August 23) Leos on August 17, 2018 will have unpleasant experiences of their own well-being. You will have to see a doctor to find out the causes of this ailment. Friday will not bring you other unpleasant moments. You will not be able to perform any new feats (the reason for this is the unsatisfactory state of your body). VIRGO (August 24 - September 22) Virgos today are not recommended to allow themselves pessimistic thoughts. They will amplify your insolent attitude, and you will not be able to achieve the main goals outlined for today. If your cherished goal is attention from some person, it's all the more inadmissible to depress yourself. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Libra on August 17, 2018 will not have big changes, but this day can be called absolutely calm for the representatives of your sign only as a great stretch. You will be constantly disturbed by annoying accidents and misunderstandings taking place in official affairs and in everything that concerns your love front. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Scorpios today will not be able to calm down, having learned the unpleasant news. Your sweetheart will "turn you away at the gate", making you doubt your attractiveness. To increase your self-esteem, you will begin a romance (more precisely, an affair without obligations). SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) Today, Sagittarius face the risk of betrayal or treason. You cannot control this process, and the only thing you can do is work on your emotional state. It is important for you to understand that because of what happened in your life will not end, and therefore you do not need to worry too much about this. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Capricorns will manage to hold this Friday easily and positively. You will not feel particularly tired from work, and you will want to transform the evening of this day into a small holiday. Guests who you invite to your house for a small feast will also arrive in a beautiful mood. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Aquarius today are recommended to give their duty the utmost attention. You are being watched, although you do not notice it. The person who controls your work will certainly notice if you are continually being distracted by conversations with colleagues (or playing on social networks, or talking on the phone). PICES (January 21 - February 19) Pisces today should not offer their advice to an outsider. He will fundamentally misinterpret this advice, and therefore it will bring an effect that is opposite to the one you expected. Later, this person will blame you for all mortal sins. You do not need it.

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