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A reporter’s first-person account of the tragedy and chaos in Ferguson.

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Column: The double standard lives on Montinique Monroe @iAmMontinique

FERGUSON, Mo. — “We have nothing to lose but these chains.”

This is only one of many chants I heard Ferguson protesters yelling passionately. They marched in the snow, in front of the police department as a result of the grand jury decision, which allowed officer Darren Wilson to walk after killing Mike Brown.

The decision reminded me of how much law enforcement seems to disregard black lives. The negative portrayal of Ferguson citizens and the city as a whole intrigued. As the daughter of a black man who lost his life to the hands of a white police officer similarly to how Brown did, I took an opportunity to see Ferguson for myself.

I wanted to witness the events on my own. Not as a protester but as a reporter.

I arrived in Ferguson a day after the grand jury deci-

sion at 1 a.m. There were no protesters in sight.

Yet, military combat vehicles filled the streets off North and South Florissant.

Police enforcement blocked off roads and entrances to local businesses. The amount of military presence would lead anyone to believe they were in a war zone.

Other reporters told me that protesters were pushed into the neighborhoods by police officers after tear gas was thrown. Later, I realized after being swayed into the neighborhoods, protesters were blocked in by officers and military police.

I wanted my first stop to be on Canfield Drive where Michael Brown was killed.

Local police officers blocked off the main entrance to the neighborhood and claimed gunshots were being fired.

They suggested I take an alternate route. One local officer even told me if I proceeded to go into Canfield Green Apartments and needed assistance, no police officer will be sent to help me. His words were a second reminder to me.

“You are on your own,” he

said.

After being denied access to Canfield Drive, I decided to go to Ferguson Market & Liquor, the convenience store where Brown was last seen before the shooting.

I simply wanted to take pictures and get footage at the site.

Several military police officers with shields and batons heavily guarded the store. I was only allowed access to the area because I was considered a member of the press. I proceeded to take pictures, and moments later, I was surrounded by four police cars and eight officers standing outside of their cars.

The officers shined lights in my face attempting to intimidate me and then forced me out of the area. The city of Ferguson is being shown on local and national news stations as a town with youth behaving militantly rioting and looting the streets.

Yet, as a young black woman, the only time I felt unsafe in Ferguson was in the presence of the local police or military police officers.

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Visitors left meaningful items only a few feet away from where Mike Brown was killed.

Eventually, I did gain access to Canfield Drive and the apartment complex where Brown resided. People could be seen traveling to and from their residences.

The atmosphere appeared peaceful. There was mild traffic because of police blocking the main entrance.

However, in the middle of the street was memorabilia where Brown lay for 4 ½ hours.

Every now and then, various people would visit the site as if it were a tourist area. During my time there, I came across two white St.

Louis-native attorneys who said they stopped by to pay their respect to Brown.

One of the attorneys, Jonathan Brouk, said he was not quite sure how he felt about the grand jury decision.

“Although it’s troubling, it’s sort of hard to secondguess the decision without having reviewed all of the information,” Brouk said. “I do want to sort of believe in our justice system, but I realize that there are people in positions of power who have prejudices that could ultimately influence the decision.”

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I also spoke with a woman who wanted to remain unidentified. She was at the scene the day Brown was shot.

She informed me that there was a back-to-school event at the elementary school down the street from the incident. Her daughter was there along with several other neighborhood children.

She said when kids left the school event to head home, they witnessed Brown’s body lying in the

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Researcher helps parents cope with a child’s cancer Alyssa Gregory @AlyssaMGregory

Imagine you’re a parent.

You come home from work and your child complains of not feeling well.

You think it’s just the flu bug or upset stomach.

A few days later your child still feels horrible, so you take him or her to the doctor’s office.

The fear and uncertainty set in. A week later, you’re back at the hospital to begin chemotherapy. Your child has cancer.

You’re hopeless and overwhelmed.

“The uncertainty the cancer patient’s parents are feeling drives a lot of their other distress,” said Larry Mullins, the Vaughn O. Vennerberg II Endowed Professor of Psychology and director of clinical training at OSU. “If you can help them manage the uncertainty, you can help them cope so much better.”

Hoping to help parents learn to cope with the worries cancer brings, Mullins and Ahna Huff Pai, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at OSU, modified their previous research project after Mullins accepted a life changing job.

They shifted the focus from parents who have children with Type1 diabetes, to parents who have children with cancer.

After taking a sabbatical in 2004 to work at the Pe-

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Larry Mullins recently received a $3 million-grant for research.

diatric Hematology Oncology unit at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Mullins said he decided to reinvigorate his research career.

He said after spending 40-50 percent of his time with families dealing with cancer, ideas for research thrived.

“These families dealing with cancer are amazingly resilient,” Mullins said. “I mean, yes, they are having difficulties with coping, but they are having incredible challenges thrown their way … but the vast majority do well.

“That doesn’t mean they don’t have moments of extreme distress or stress, but the great news is that 90 percent of these kids are going to survive.”

The RO1, a research project grant, totals $3 million, and is awarded by the National Institute of Health.

It has eased Mullins’ and his colleagues’ stress. It gave them the support and financing they needed to develop their intervention research.

It will also finance training modules, which

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will be performed in clinic sessions with a nurse and psychologist and deal with everything from questions to asking a doctor for transportation services.

The program handles anything that will help decrease the sense of uncertainty parents face.

The intervention program, unlike other research projects, also includes an electronic portal where families will be able to ask nurses questions and review the in-clinic sessions.

The intervention will be conducted over a three-year period and have a sample size of about 200 families.

“Receiving this grant, to me, means that we will be able to continue looking at ways that we can help parents cope with what is often an overwhelming situation,” Mullins said.

“And we are hopeful that this intervention will be disseminated to every cancer center in the U.S. because it’ll be a standardized replicable intervention that anyone can be trained to deliver.”

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Column: Rudolph should be OSU’s only option Cody Stavenhagen @CodyStavenhagen

What the Oklahoma State Cowboys lost Saturday against No. 7 Baylor: Their fifth straight game.

Despite the more inspired performance, it was a three-touchdown decision, a dagger in any hopes of finishing the regular season with a winning record.

What they found: A quarterback. An immediate hope. What should be an incredibly bright future.

With Daxx Garman on the sideline with a reported concussion, OSU coach Mike Gundy burned the redshirt of Mason Rudolph, the gem of the 2014

recruiting class.

In pouring rain, behind the worst Cowboys offensive line in a decade, against the Big 12’s best defense, Rudolph completed 52 percent of his passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Decent stats by current OSU standards.

But here’s the part that really matters: Rudolph played with noticeable poise. He delivered a few impressive throws. He kept OSU fighting into the fourth quarter for the first time in weeks.

Gundy, per usual, was tight-lipped post game.

“We did what we thought was best for our team.”

“I’m not ever going to discuss a personnel issue.”

“We don’t ever talk about injures or personnel decisions.”

But don’t be fooled. At

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6-feet-4, 217 pounds, a muscular frame, Rudolph looks like a quarterback.

offense.

More importantly, in the first game action of his career, Rudolph played like a quarterback. He acted like the chosen one. And his team responded.

Gundy wouldn’t say whether Rudolph would start against Oklahoma in two weeks, for reasons only he knows, but Rudolph made his case for Bedlam — and the next three years — loud and clear.

This certainly isn’t the way Gundy planned Rudolph’s emergence. He was supposed to redshirt this year, maybe even serve as the backup next year while a senior J.W. Walsh gutted his way to a successful career.

Instead, Walsh got hurt, then Garman got hurt, then Rudolph burned his redshirt. But you don’t need a crystal ball to predict what the future should be now.

Despite the fact that Walsh and Garman will

be back — Walsh possibly even with a medical redshirt — a sophomore Rudolph must be the man for the Cowboys in 2015.

Rudolph signed with OSU to play. He enrolled early to compete for the starting job. If it’s any other way in 2015 — Rudolph as a backup, maybe even trying the redshirt year again — chances are he will say adios to Stillwater and become Wes Lunt 2.0.

In four quarters against Baylor, Rudolph laid a revised blueprint for the future of a program.

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Relaxation key to Cowgirls’ success

By NATE HIATT Sports Reporter

It was an unusual start.

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls came out relatively slow, but the opposition struggled even more in OSU’s 64-37 win against Texas State on Saturday. The Bobcats did not score until 11:48 remaining in the first half.

The Cowgirl offense was stagnant, only scoring 28 points in the first half.

But, because the defense was playing stellar, the Cowgirls started the game on a 25-4 run, giving them a sizable cushion for the rest of the game.

No Cowgirl shot well in the first half. The Cowgirls in total shot 11-of-38.

Liz Donohoe led the Cowgirls with nine points, Brittney Martin had five rebounds and three assists, and Brittany Atkins was able to get three steals.

At halftime, the Cowgirls led Texas State, 28-13.

It is really becoming an issue for the Cowgirls ­— they start slow.

“Yeah, it has always been (a concern),” Martin said. “But it looked like to me we were ready to play.”

OSU coach Jim Littell is looking for answers.

“Ya know, maybe I gotta get us in something different offensively, I need to look at what we are running,” Littell said. “Some of the stuff we are running requires a lot of thinking, Up Next vs.

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requires a lot of attention to detail, a lot of read and react.

“Maybe that isn’t us, maybe we are more suited to play off of instincts rather than thinking.”

In the second half, more Cowgirls got into the mix.

Roshunda “Ro” Johnson was held scoreless in the first half, but ended the

game with six points and eight rebounds.

Donohoe ended the game with 13 points, LaShawn Jones put up eight points and five rebounds.

Atkins led the team with 15 points and although Martin did not shoot well, she finished with eight points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

Mandy Coleman added six points.

Jones is nearly averaging a double-double for the Cowgirls, and Littell is confident in her play.

“We need to get her more touches,” Littell said.

Jim Littell expressed there were a lot of positives to be taken out from this game, however.

“What we are doing defensively, we are playing harder, competing hard. I like the fact we got on the offensive boards better, we turned the ball over only ten times.

“We need to relax and play.”

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‘GRANDMA CAN FIX IT’

Stillwater woman sews her way to happiness

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Rayora Moore tailors dresses and suits. She’s had a range of big-name clients, like Burns Hargis, Travis Ford and Seattle Seahawk Russell Okung.

Paige Worley @Paigerinnn Rayora Moore has been the woman behind the formal gowns and fancy suits in Stillwater for decades.

Tucked in the back of a crowded 360-squarefoot room at a desk with five sewing machines, Moore stands at 5 feet 3 inches, clothed in a collared button-down tank top, soft white shorts and a pin-cushion bracelet riddled with 47 pins.

On an average day in the office, Moore is swimming in piles of formal gowns, beaded and pleated skirts and uniforms.

Moore has sewn women’s clothing, particularly formal gowns, her entire life.

“I just love it,” she said.

The talk radio plays in the background, competing with a wall air conditioning unit. In front of her desk is a poster of the 2013-14 OSU men’s basketball team with Marcus Smart, Michael Cobbins and Le’Bryan Nash.

An article from the July 29, 2013, edition of The Oklahoman hangs above

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it. The headline reads “Former Oklahoma State coaches remember Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Okung as a man on a mission.”

While attending OSU, Okung came to Moore’s regularly. Moore would tailor his suits; the shoulders needed to be “huge,” she said. He is “really tall,” and needed most pants to be tailored and taken in.

“Russell Okung was my very favorite (customer),” Moore said. “He was a first-round pick, he’s huge.

His legs weren’t that big, he was so buff in (the shoulders).”

Okung is in his his

third season with the Seattle Seahawks, the 2014 Super Bowl champions.

He comes back to Stillwater occasionally, she said.

“I said, ‘You know, you’ll get up there big time and forget you ever knew me,’ and he said ‘Oh no, Miss Rayora, I’ll be back.’ And he’s come back,” Moore said.

Okung was the Seahawks’ Man of the Year for his charity work, according the Oklahoman article.

“He brings me some work when he comes down for a few days or something,” Moore said.

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“He is the most humble, nicest young man I have ever met. He’s just wonderful.”

She has also altered clothes for OSU President Burns Hargis, OSU men’s basketball coach Travis Ford and some of the football coaching staff.

Moore goes to Ford’s office to help fit his suits.

MISS UNIVERSE Moore grew up in Stillwater making her clothes.

“Everybody just made their own clothes, but I just loved it and the creativity,” she said. “My mother didn’t rag me out

about doing it perfectly.”

Moore married at 17 to Bill Moore and moved to Purcell for his work as a commercial transporter, moving horses. She had five kids by the time she was 23.

“I wouldn’t trade for it,” she said “When you’re young, you’re so stupid, you don’t need to be overwhelmed. You just do what you need to do.”

Her family bought a dry cleaning place in town, where she hemmed, tailored and dry cleaned clothes. When the kids were old enough, they worked there as well.

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At 40, she decided to go to school at Rose State University.

“I wanted to learn something else,” she said.

She managed the store, her family and carpooled to school. At the end of her first year, her husband decided to sell the dry cleaning business.

“He told me if I do all of these things I’m going to kill myself,” she said.

Moore started at Rose State University for her associate’s degree in sewing and psychology.

Then, Moore worked on a bachelor’s in fashion design at the University of Oklahoma. She graduated from OU in five years.

With straight A’s, she also graduated as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honors society.

“That was a sweet surprise,” she said. “I’m pretty proud of that.”

Her first year out of school, she worked with the head of the department at OU with designer Sherri Hill in Norman. Hill had a contract to provide the production dresses for the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants. Moore went with Hill to the Miss USA pageant in Mobile, Alabama, in 1989 and followed her to Cancun, Mexico, for the Miss Universe pageant.

But Moore, a mom, tailor and a newly elected member of the Purcell School Board, had commitments back home. Her first school board meeting was scheduled in the middle of the Miss Universe pageant. Moore would not miss the meeting, and Hill was accommodating.

“She flew me back from

Cancun,” Moore said.

Moore fitted the dresses and did as much work as she could in Cancun, grabbed Miss Thailand’s dress and caught a plane back to Oklahoma City for the meeting.

The dress, an extravagantly beaded formal gown, was altered in the waist and hemmed. The beading needed to be redone, and Moore was up for the challenge. At the time, needles were allowed on planes.

She traveled from Cancun to Oklahoma City to the Purcell School Board meeting that night and back to Cancun the next day.

She worked for six days in Cancun with the contestants, altering, tailoring and re-beading Miss Universe contestants’ dresses.

WORD OF MOUTH A simple Google search for “The Alterations Shop, Stillwater, Oklahoma,” would solicit no accurate

to the end of the driveway and call me. Other than that, it’s word of mouth. It just works.”

These words reach ears outside of Stillwater.

Moore has a stack of shiny dresses, thick slacks and dressy shirts have traveled more than 50 miles from Edmond for her to alter.

“People will drive, it’s amazing,” she said.

Two long, royal purple gowns hung by the door were from teachers in El Reno, about 90 miles. The

at all,” said Dea Rash, extension educator for Family & Consumer Science/4H Youth Development in Payne County. “She won’t give you something back that isn’t done right or with a high level of care.”

Rash has hired Moore for a variety of clothing problems, from 4-H jackets that Moore “had to literally take the jacket apart,” to prom dresses. One particular homecoming gown for one of Rash’s daughters needed special beading,

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Rayora Moore’s shop is inside her home. She doesn’t advertise for her services. Word of mouth and this sign bring her customers.

“But they took away my scissors,” she said. “But I was just beading the whole time.”

That’s when the man walked over and asked “what the hell” she was doing.

“He said, ‘I thought you sure were busy, I wasn’t sure what you were doing,’” she said. “He hadn’t seen the gown, he just had seen me messing in this pile of stuff.”

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results. Searching for a tailor or seamstress in Stillwater, Oklahoma, would do the same.

Moore doesn’t advertise; she doesn’t need to. All of these customers were recommended to her from previous customers, she said.

“It’s all word of mouth, and my sign” she said.

“People will see the sign and then when they need something they will drive

bridesmaid’s dresses have David’s Bridal labels hanging from them, paired with Moore’s pinned-on, cursive handwritten notes.

“One of them came to me all the time while she was in college here, and she’s been out of school about four years,” she said.

But Moore has plenty of loyal customers in Stillwater.

“I don’t have anybody else do alterations for me

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and Moore was the woman for the job.

“She has lost some of the beads. It wasn’t like real obvious, but it was one of those things we knew and I wanted it to be perfect,” Rash said. “I didn’t have any matching beads and called Rayora and she said, ‘Bring me the dress.’ She made it work and they were sewn perfectly.”

“Normal” formal alterations involving hemming

and simple tailoring usually cost $35 per gown. But Moore does not have set rates.

“A lot of it is done by the clock; I just try to be competitive,” Moore said.

HONOR SYSTEM Justin Vernon, an applied physics senior, said the prices are easy on a college budget. He heard about “Grandma Can Fix It” through the Air Force ROTC program.

“When we get issued new uniforms, that is where we are told to go,” he said.

Vernon has gone to Moore to alter all of his uniforms. He came to pick up his uniform one day and had forgotten she doesn’t accept credit cards.

Moore told him to take the clothes and come back the next day to pay, he said.

“It did take me by surprise,” Vernon said. “I think that situation made me want to keep going back to her for my clothes as well as my uniforms.”

Moore regularly has people pick up clothes from the Alterations Shop on the honor system.

“It’s because people have crazy hours,” Moore said.

“I still cook dinner every night, so if I’m in the house they can go out there and get it.”

In her 15 years back in Stillwater, working with staff, the community and college students, Moore hasn’t had an issue with the “honor system.”

“Most the people are trainable,” she said. “Most people are nice; if you’re looking for nice people you find nice people.” news@ocolly.com PAGE 7

PHOTO SPREAD: FERGUSON PROTESTS Montinique Monroe @IAmMontinique

The mass riot that ensued after Darren Wilson was not indicted resulted in destruction. This photo shows part of a car dealership that was incinerated.

Various small businesses were destroyed in the riots after protestors flooded the streets.

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FERGUSON, Mo. — In August, a white police officer, Darren Wilson, killed an unarmed black man, Michael Brown.

Brown was 18 years old. He and Wilson were involved in an altercation, which ended in Brown’s death.

He was shot at least six times. After he died, his body was left in the street for more than four hours.

Protests and riots have been occurring ever since.

They peaked after a grand jury chose not to indict the officer. This means Wilson was never officially charged with murder and will never face a murder trial.

A man who said he is a retired police officer joined the protests outside of Ferguson Police Department.

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Chains: a student gives a firstperson account of the protests in ferguson.

From Page 2 street. Her daughter was among those children returning home. She said her daughter now fears the police.

“It was similar to slavery days,” she said. “It was like a hanging demonstration as little kids watched his body lay there for more than four hours.”

There are several inconsistencies in Wilson’s story as to why he initially approached Brown. It is possible that in his line of duty, he did fear for his life. BUT his “fear” was not equivalent to six to seven shots to an

unarmed man.

The list of inconsistencies goes on and on with Wilson’s initial interview with investigators being delayed because his trip to the hospital, according to Huffington Post. Crime scene protocols were not followed, according to the Associated Press.

Wilson was allowed to testify at his own grand jury hearing, a privilege that no other alleged defendant has ever been privy to. Let’s not forget the grand jury makeup of three blacks and nine whites. Yet, only nine votes were needed to make a decision. This all contributes to the mistrust and unrest in the citizens of Ferguson and across the world.

Wilson is not the only officer who has shot a black man and gotten away with it. Brown is one of hundreds

Weekly Article by DALE BARNES

“FARSIGHTED I S OKAY!” Nearsightedness is something all of us seem to possess when it comes to spiritual and eternal things. Because we can see and hear about things that are happening now; they seem to consume most of our time. Not that these things have no importance.

Yet, most things seen have a large temporary aspect to them. Jobs, or the lack of them; houses, food, money or the lack of it; Jesus says that God knows we have need of such things.

(Mt.6:32) Then Jesus makes an unusual promise; “But seek first his (God’s) kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Mt.6:33 NIV) Don’t be so consumed with the temporary that you miss the eternal. It is so important to be farsighted;

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of black men who have lost their lives at the hands of a white police officer because of so-called “fear.”

I can’t avoid the double standard. I have family members in law enforce-

to protect and serve.

Yes, police officers have a duty with the right to reduce harm to themselves. But there should also be guidelines on when to use deadly force and when they don’t,

‘It was like a hanging demonstration as little kids watched his body lay there for more than four hours.’

FERGUSON RESIDENT and mother.

Her child attends a school near the scene of the shooting. ment, and I would never support any form of reckless violence by them against citizens who they are hired

laws should protect citizens.

These protesters are demanding a stop to police brutality and violence

against people who are unarmed and bring awareness to who police brutality and violence affects most. We cannot minimize the loss of lives at the hands of officers of any race, but for those who say this case is not about race, you’re in denial!

In a country with a rich history of white privilege, how could it not be?

As for the rioting and looting, buildings can be rebuilt, LIVES CANNOT. As protesters chanted, “We don’t have nothing to lose but these chains,” I realized there is nothing more to lose when we are losing our lives to the hands of officials who are supposed to protect us.

Through this, we have lost our ability to breathe; we have lost our heartbeats. So yes . . . WE HAVE NOTHING MORE TO LOSE BUT THESE CHAINS.

The chains that have oppressed us since slavery, chains that have left us hanging from trees for seeking our own freedom, chains that have left us drinking from separate water fountains and sitting in the back of the bus and today, the chains of shots to the head of a unarmed black man and his body lying in the street bleeding for hours.

These chains tell our most young and vulnerable that the police do not serve you.

Yes, I heard those protesters cry “We have nothing else to lose but these chains.”

When you see us . . . look at us with an open mind and have an open heart. We are not animals. There is no need to fear.

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to look beyond the things, relationships and situations that fill our lives in the present and take a glimpse into the future. Look through the eyes of God’s word, the Bible, and see what God says about the future. It is good not to “bury our head in the sand” thinking that life will continue as is forever.

God tells us that this present world, as it is, will be judged and destroyed.

But that is not all; he speaks of a new Heaven and earth that is perfect. He tells us of a judgment day when all shall give an account to God. He speaks of a people that will inherit the coming world and live in harmony with the one true God forever; enjoying the riches of his favor.

We can see it in the words of God; the Bible.

We can all partake of the great future with God. He has made a way for us through his Son, Jesus Christ. It is okay, it is good, it is important to be farsighted and honest about the future that God says will surely come.

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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Today’s Birthday (12/01/14). This year’s set for adventure! Thoughtful long-term planning before 12/23 leads to a new phase (until 12/19/17) in self-discovery and personal power. Refine the itinerary this summer.

Travel and education especially thrive before next August, when your career takes off. New beginnings at home develop after 3/20. Expect spontaneous outbursts of romance, fun and love.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re taking control.

Assuage doubts with factual data. Secrets get revealed. Abrupt change occurs. Look forward to two days in the spotlight. Don’t fall for a trick.

Thoughts turn to home, family and food. Sink into a bonding moment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Finish old projects today and tomorrow. Productive creativity and thoughtful insight creep in silently. Consider all options. A partner points out a fallacy. Stand firm, and another backs down. You don’t need pie-in-the-sky promises. Avoid temptation to overspend on fantasies.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- A surprise could change things. Take the time to understand fully. Don’t run away from a tough situation. Postpone an outing, maybe. Travel beckons, but take care.

Avoid distraction. Don’t run away from your work. Explain updates to co-workers. Daydream later.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Enter a two-day testing phase. Focus for intense action. There are pitfalls, but it could get profitable. It’s not a good time to gamble, even if money’s tight. Draw the line. Don’t request funding for incomplete plans. Offer a token of your esteem.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Surprises keep your focus on immediate needs. No gambling allowed. Set long-range goals over the next two days. Pay attention to one job at a time. Don’t believe everything you hear. Wear comfortable clothing and prepare to get physical.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Changes necessitate budget revisions. Invest in your own education. Ignore someone who would deceive. Communications get garbled. Don’t base your plans on fantasies.

Consider an exit strategy before committing. Collaboration could get romantic, as well as profitable. Keep it practical.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Compromise and negotiation come easily over the next two days. Don’t make expensive promises.

Involve the whole group in your plans. Defer gratification for now. Don’t talk about dreams and visions... just keep in action. Put in a correction.

Kick it into gear.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Don’t fall for an impossible scheme, with Mercury square Neptune. Watch out for spills. Don’t fall for crocodile tears or tricksters. A disagreement about priorities could slow the action. A distressing dream includes valuable clues. Stand up for what’s right.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Romance, fun and interesting games entice you to play today and tomorrow. Don’t talk about ephemeral fantasies... focus on concrete and practical efforts. Manage resources carefully. Something is not as you thought. Enter a two-day creative cycle; celebrate after hitting your deadlines.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- Handle home repairs today and tomorrow. Don’t fund a fantasy. Prioritize practical efforts that increase comfort and convenience. You have plenty of dreams, but keep the budget to one job at a time. Increase space for peaceful household tranquility.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Practice creating a positive spin on what’s happening, for entertainment. Write and record your latest collaboration. There may be a pop quiz... keep alert and do your homework. A conflict with authority could arise. Communication breakdowns slow progress. Take it slow. Keep confidences.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Today and tomorrow could get lucrative. Manage money wisely. Don’t be afraid of shadows. Make a big decision. Give in to a brilliant idea. Resist mediocrity. Look for the

hidden story, with Mercury square Neptune. Abandon an old fear.

Make sure you know what’s required.

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