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PageS The Dally Herald Monday, August 2, 2004 I Jacqueline Btgnr BY JACQUELINE BIGAK HAPPY BIRTHDAY tot Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004: Risking both emotionally and financially could backfire this year. Play it more conservatively than in the past, You often feel tired and dragged down, ibut you are eliminating what no longer works in your life, if you continue to be honest with yourself. A new 28-year life cycle will begin in a year and a half. Don't drag with you anything that doesn't work.

You have a natural gift that helps you make money. Explore this talent. Communication improves in the when you are simply happier. If you 'are single, you have always met people Easily, but especially this year. You might become a couple rather quickly.

If you are attached, you need to share more projects and time together. Allow more closeness. PISCES helps you get to the bottom line. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3- Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) Perhaps what isn't said might be more important than what is said. You choose to shut down, which actually might be a great idea.

Put your best foot forward and observe, listen and study. You'll gain keen insight. Tonight: Whatever pleases you. TAUfctJS (April 20-May 20) A serious discussion could weigh you down, but perhaps you need to look at the long-term ramifications of a situation. Know what you want.

Network away. Use your Taurean charm. Others will respond. Tonight: Where the crowds are. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You feel that far too much responsibility is dropped on your shoulders.

Still, you decide to go with it, because ultimately you will gain professionally or financially. Your charm goes a long way in helping others see eye to eye with you. Tonight: Work late. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Others desperately need your perspective. How you see a situation could be radically different from what others see.

Be willing to explore options without judging others' ideas. You break patterns as a result. Tonight: Think "vacation." LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might not have any choice but to deal with one key person. You don't need to act like you have the lead role in "Gone With the Wind" over this situation.

You actually might like what comes down. Express your creativity and willingness. Tonight: Be two rather than one. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) You might not appreciate another's opinions and leadership, but you have little choice. Let go of your need to control, and smile through this particular situation. Someone finds you unusually attractive. Be aware of your impact here. Tonight: Go along with plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might need to isolate yourself in order to get the job done. A boss or superior makes demands. Do not close this person off; rather, explain why you are focused on something other than him or her.

Detach. Tonight: Relax with a favorite person. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your creativity comes out, but so does your good sense.

You know when enough is enough. You mentally put the kibosh on anything that seems a little too wild or far-out. A meeting of associates encourages you. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

22-Dec. 21) Deal with personal matters first. With some investigation you discover that an investment might not be as good as it sounds. Keep your lips sealed, and let others babble away. A smile means neither yes nor no.

Smile. Tonight: Get some extra and R. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Yoiif vlsidft of what Could be might be a real eye-opener for those around you, be it at work or in your personal life.

Just because you get a negative reaction first doesn't mean anything. Detach and understand a key associate. Tonight: At your haunt. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18) Your finances could be uncomfortable to deal with, but they must be handled. You could be dragging, as you feel worn out by everything that is happening. A close associate or partner shares his or her caring view. Tonight: Fun can be inexpensive. PISCES (Feb.

19-March 20) The Moon beams you into a prime position. You can change what a partner feels through easy talks. You might be stymied by a child or sweetie. Let go and don't worry. Be where you make a difference.

Tonight: It's your call. BORN TODAY Actor Jay North (1952), director John Laiidis (1950), domestic diva Martha Stewart (1941) by King Features Syndicate Inc. ANNIE'S MAILBOX Dear Annie: Our 20-year-old son, "Patrick," lives at home. He has a full-time job that grosses $25,000 a year. His only monthly expenses are $146 for his car, $100 for insurance and $50 for his computer.

Yet he has only $1,400 in his bank account. He blows the rest of his income on gas, fast food, tattoos, beer, entertainment and his cell phone. Patrick pays nothing for room and board. His girlfriend does his laundry and cleans his bedroom, which is the largest room in the house (it used to be our garage), and he has a private bath. Patrick does nothing to help out with chores.

He also has a fish, a ferret, and a dog that is constantly getting out of the fenced backyard and into our living Patrick expects us to pay for any repairs in his room, such as plumbing or painting, and to buy his clothes. He has no plans to marry or move out in the near future. Annie, we love our son, and he is a nice person, but we wonder if we're making it too easy. What do other families charge their grown children who live at home? WONDERING PARENTS DEAR WONDERING: Of course you are making it too easy, which takes away Patrick's incentive to be more independent. But you already know that.

Here's the rule: Patrick should pay one-quarter of his gross monthly income for rent, which means he should be giving you roughly $500 a month. Even with the additional $296 he pays for his car, insurance and computer, it's still a bargain, especially if you are feeding him. It's time to let him know. Dear Annie: Recently, itny sister passed away. This was asad.time for us, but I became even more upset after the funeral service, when I noticed many people plucking the August Inspections are due Visit one of these authorized inspection stations (August, September and October may be done now) Garage 700 S.

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Please let your readers know that those flowers were bought by someone else and are meant to stay at the gravesite. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN OLE MISS DEAR MISS: Flowers should not be removed from the casket unless the family has given permission to take them. It might help you get over this breach by considering that the funeral guests may have wanted a memento because your sister meant so much to them. Our condolences. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Disgusted in California," the homeowner who was having construction done on her home and saw zip up after urinating behind her garage.

I am the wife of a contractor. "Disgusted" is right to be concerned about her daughter seeing such a sight, and her response was absolutely appropriate. But often, homeowners forget about the crew's needs and do not let them know it is OK to use the house facilities. Worse, there are homeowners who flatly refuse to let the workers inside the home for a myriad of reasons: germs, fear of theft, fear of attack and having to disinfect the bathroom after each use. My all-time favorite excuse was, "You are in a different class than we are; it would not be appropriate." The crew left, and my husband billed the woman for a wasted day.

How can homeowners expect construction workers to put in eight hours and not use the bathroom? HEARD THEM ALL IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST DEAR HEARD THEM ALL: We agree that facilities should be available, and if the homeowner does not want the workers inside the house, the construction company should rent portable toilets and tack the cost onto the bill, JBaJr.is fair, ijj Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. Copyright 2004 Creators Syndicate Inc. Hung among People in the News HONG KONG (AP) William Hung, who shot to instant fame as a reject on the U.S.

talent show "American Idol," has debuted in Asia at a Macau casino. Accompanied by sexy dancers in red tube tops, the Hong Kong- born singer belted out his most famous hit an off-key rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" at Kam Pek casino in Macau, local media reported Sunday. "I don't mind having some people ridicule me," Hung was quoted as saying in the South China Morning Post. Hung, a 21-year-old civil engineering student at the University of California at Berkeley, became famous after he responded to the mockery of "American Idol" judges by saying that he had done his best and had no regrets. He went on to sign a singing contract with Fuse Music Network and Koch Records.

Asked why he thinks he's attractive, Hung told the Apple Daily newspaper: "I can dance and I'm sincere." Hung, who has inspired fan clubs and Web sites that sing his praises, now spends most of his time touring to promote his debut album, "Inspiration," which has sold more than 100,000 copies. NEW YORK (AP) Former President Bill Clinton could be a host of "Saturday Night Live" this season. At least, that's what the folks at NBC are hoping. TV Guide Online quotes anonymous sources saying that Clinton has been offered the gig if he wants it. A decision is expected this week.

What's In It For You? local events news briefs financial analysis entertainment features travel insights real estate and so much all for the bargain price of $30.00 For Weeks New Subscribers Only Home Delivery THE Daily Herald 684-4000 Hints from Heloise 5 Vacation pictures Deaf Heloise: This is a hint for people with a DIGITAL CAMERA who are going on a family vacation. Every day, wherever you go (especially amusement parks), take a picture of your children first thing. This way, if you get separated and need assistance finding them, you'll not only be able to describe exactly what they are wearing, but you can show others the photo on the camera, too! Thanks for all your wonderful hints. I read them in The Huntsville Times. Ramona, Huntsville, Ala.

Love it! You'll also have a "start of the day" photo. Take one at the end of the day, and you will have fun looking at the difference. Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 210-HELOISE E-mail: FAST FACTS Here are some uses for a worn-out garden hose: Gut pieces off it and slit them down one side to put over saw blades and other straightedge cutting tools. Turn it into a soaker hose by punching holes down the length of it and sealing one end with a plastic cap.

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KEEP IT TOGETHER Dear Heloise: This is a little hint, but I hope it helps someone. We are getting ready to move, and I am taping the nail or hook to the back of each picture or clock when I take it off the wall. This will save the aggravation of finding a nail or hook when it conies time to rehang the items in our new house. Kimberly Hoover, Washington, D.C. This "little hint" can help in a BIG way thanks for writing in.

Heloise MORE THAN ONE Dear Heloise: When my husband and I take advantage of two-for-one sales on the vitamins and supplements we take, I mark an on the lid of the one we use first to remind us that there is one in reserve. We need all the memory-joggers we can get. Joanne, Via E-mail When the lid has no time to look for another sale I like it! Heloise SOUND OFF Dear Heloise: I work at a large corporation, where I take service calls. I am amazed how many people will actually speak too fast, even when I ask them to slow down or speak like a child when I ask them to speak more clearly. If you want your problem fixed, you have to tell me what the problem is, clearly and slowly I can only type so fast.

I don't fix the problem, I just pass the information on to whoever is on call. If it takes longer for that person to sort through the information, it will take longer to fix the problem. Anonymous, Via E-mail by King Features Syndicate Inc. AXYDLBAAXR is LONGFELLOW One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for L's, for the two O's etc.

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SKOBELEFF Character actor Sam Edwards dead at 89 By The Associated Press Sam Edwards LOS ANGELES (AP) Sam Edwards, a character actor who made scores of appearances on such TV shows as "Gunsmoke," "Barnaby Jones," "McCloud" and "Happy Days," as well as portraying the town banker on "Little House on the Prairie," died Wednesday of a heart attack, said his stepson, William Edwards. He was 89. Edwards made his stage debut as a baby when his mother, actress Edna Park, held him in her arms during a scene for the play "Tess of the Storm Country." He appeared on radio with his family in the 1930s in "The Adventures of Sonny and Buddy," in which he played a boy who runs away to join a traveling medicine show, and later as himself in "The Edwards Family," a program that also featured his brother, sister and parents. He worked regularly in TV into the 1980s, appearing on such shows as "The Streets of San Francisco," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman," and "Dragnet." On "Little House on the Prairie," he portrayed Mr. Anderson the town banker from 1978 to 1983.

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