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HE | ■ £e 4 7 "d R 0 oH-B'k I H n|'f 5 M F H ;r M . '1", uA °l © 2006 Universal Press Syndicate www.upuzzles.com “TAKE STEPS” by Tim Burr We Celebrate Hometown Life Stories from hometowns just like yours. Look for us each week in this paper. HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL northern South America 42 Slip by, as weeks 43 Slangy ending for “yes’or “no* 45 Aimeeof“La Dolce Vita' 46 Cracker topper, sometimes 47 Have _ (try a drink) 48 Assuming that 49 “Looking for a New Love’ singer Watley 50 Analogous 51 Distribute 54 Prov. of Ottawa 55 Roulette play Horoscope Happy Birthday: You have to act now if you want to stay on top Taking on everything all at once wi be futile if you think too btg, you will be disappointed in the results A new angle to an old theme wilt get you further ahead in the end Rely on your own talent not others Your numbers are 6,10,23, 26,33,47 ARIES (March 21-Aprfl 19): You'll be able to convince others to see or do things your way A chance to do something special with someone you love must not be put off A trip that includes some business will help you move a deal forward 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today is a perfect day to complete unfinished business and to discuss money matters with someone you are involved with Once you clear the air, you will feel better about your financial future. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Put some time and effort into your partnerships and you will come out ahead of the game You can make some gains professionally A chance to do things a little differently will prove how versatile you really are 5 stars CANCER (June 21 -July 22): Everything will depend on how you treat others. If you are loyal and you don't overreact, things will turn out fine If you let your emotions take over or you become suspicious or jealous, you won’t stand a chance of coming out on top. 2 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get out and have some fun You will make an impression on someone who can be of help to you in the future. A chance meeting with someone from your past will lead to reviving an old idea that you left unfinished. 2 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may have to rely on someone you trust to help you keep things in perspective today. A problem at home will cause some worry Change may be necessary but in the end it will be better for you. 4 stars LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct. 22): You will make new acquaintances who will be some of your greatest supporters. This is the perfect day to make plans or do things with family, neighbors or within your community Travel will be pleasurable. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take on a multitude of tasks and you will feel productive at the end of the day. You can make some very crucial changes personally that will alter your life in the new year A job prospect should be acted upon, 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can dazzle everyone with your ideas and outgoing attitude. Business trips will pay off so don't shy away from meeting face-to face A change regarding someone you are close to will catch you off guard. 4 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): For business or personal reasons, you will attract interesting partners. Be sure you get the background on anyone you are considering getting involved with. Not everyone will tell you the whole truth. 2 s t drs AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can't go wrong if you let your imagination take over. You will mesmerize others with your vision. Money can be made through an unusual way and gifts are likely to be offered, 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have to be careful how you handle others You are likely to be taken the wrong way or misinterpreted. Stick to what you know and don’t try to convince people that you can do something you can't. 3 stars PREVIOUS SOLUTION 8|9.5|712|3|4|6l 1 4 6 2 5, its 9 3 7 1 3 7 6 9 4 81 2 5 2. 71 4 3 915 6 95618 7 3 4 2 3QJ4 iXi-TjUl 7 2 3 916 1 ~sjß 4 6! 4 9 8 7 5 2 1 3 581i3 4 216 7 9