f WEDS a alent (tas pete cibakd ie ohare RESEARCHERS . AT | the ‘University of British Columbia have calculated that three city blocks of earth are needed to pro- . duce the energy, food, buildings | ‘and forest used by each Canadian in his or her lifetime. The scientists - refer.to this amount.as the “ecolog- _ ical footprint” we leave behind on the earth: Another startling find -was'‘that if the: inhabitants of the developing world had the same size footprint: asus, the, world would ~ have, to‘'be-200% larger to supply ° > the global Population’ s needs. . -’< From-a police report in Indiana: /“Oct..9, 7:45. p.m. — A Subject was “arrested inside. St. Joseph’s -, Hospital after creating a distur- :, bance. Subject:had been‘ brought there: by: officers after, he. reported ; a ted him the weapon, but the robber ° ‘replied, “Well, let me go back to ~ hé'was contaminated: by: radioac-_ tive: fall-out from .cosmie: radiation froin -UFQs. Circling. -+his ‘home Subject placed in' maximum securi+ md t his own: Feques when the clerk. rate eo called “EVERYTHING'S O.K, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT. TO REMAIN SILENT Winston-Salem ‘store Clerk, ‘obbery: attempt. recently -. “© OK. Elkins oa a 36 - Sunday, April 17,,1994 - North ‘Shore News the. car.” The suspect did | not return. at A New Delhi woman who com: plained of abdominal pain for years had.a‘nine-inch pair of scissors removed from her stomach recently: .according to. the United News of ye : ue assured. RAISES LEADBELLIES tae. “ie Pea wine Two women, who dated the same man at different times, are being charged with stealing from him. Theresa Ricketts and Jamie Anderson, both from Bullfrog, Missouri, were both charged by poliee for theft from the unidenti- fied man. Ricketts’ charges stem from the theft of 19 chickens and two turkeys from her ex-boyfriend. She returned the fowl except for ane Rhode Island Red hen (valued at $12). Police gave her a deadline to return the chicken, which had escaped her custody, or be charged. She failed to find the chicken. - Anderson,, meanwhile, | is - charged with two: counts of theft for removing two six gallon-(27 litres) plastic buckets of pennies from the man, The value of the pennies was $22 Selected definitions’ from Ambrose Bierce’s The Devil's 5 Dictionary (circa 1906): : FINANCE (noun): The art or science of managing revenues and .Tesources' for the best advantage of “accent on the first syllable f is one of America’s most precious discover- .ies and possessions. -FUTURE (noun): That period of : , time where our affairs prosper, our friends are true and our happiness ‘ the ‘manager. The pronunciation of.’ this word, with the “i”:long and the.” -t0 lose the only thing of value; our: All risk i is illusion HEAVENS ABOVE ALL RISK i is illusion. We. are spiritual beings. Our identity with that to which the much misused word .. “God” refers is inviolate... There is nothing we could do . divine nature as whole and wholly ” lovable human beings... _ It is only in the world of: appearances t that wé seem to be to lose. ..° It “seems” that we can lose .” . «things, people, and love. Much, yee snergy is devoted to protecting , . ourselves from the loss of our nO worldly treasures. 9 ¢ 04": But how about the admonition to “Lay‘up your.treasures in heav. “! _en where moth‘and rust de not”: ‘corrupt and thieves do not break ° “in and steal?” We-could value what is eter-.. “nal; so we do- not fall into fear of » Joss. No one cai take the gifts of our Source from us. Love, joy and. appreciation are treasures that we’ - own because they, are’ a part of* ¥ who we are, 0 We can'enjoy all gifts wherev-) : er we are, no matter what’s hap- : pening “around us.” 3). Our purpose? 7 To remember: these gifts in all situations:and *' ap - teach ourselves and the world that > . , there is indeed nothing of worth SPRING! AND THE FIRST MOLE SES iTS. DELICATE NOSE. TO THE SUNS fe NOF COURSE, TLL “HAVE ONE. FOR YOu SIR, THANKS! |. “Honesty that we-can truly lose: .., ‘The most tragic thing that wes. " could lose is our experience of peace. «, : ‘When we give way to fear, we : have already lost. Anything wee" could ‘lose in this world is mean-. “ingless compared to the loss 0: our inner. joy. When we-worry™”: about losing something, we have already lost a-lot. When you worry or your mind wanders into dark caverns, remind yourseif, “I could be’ enjoying myself right now if ! 30 chose.” , Stay in the present and be: ve empowered. “To worry about the future i is to. . deny and lose. the beauty of right » now. In no present instant is fear . ‘justified. Fear is always of the future, which never comes if we - are here, now. Freud (who never sleeps) said, “All thinking is preparing.” ¥ou cannot prepare anxiously for tomorrow:and be fully alive today. ; ‘You may be compromising, settling for less than_you deserve. ° Move on. Challenge anything that’s less than love. Ask for * strength and vision. Risk the loss of fear and pain “to gain love and vitality. Set vour sights “high.” Don’ stop | until you getthere. <0". When you are home, you will : know it. >. “The chief danger i in life i is that | you may take too many. precau- tions”. -- Alfred Adler, T rT &9 : Take Monday off, is possible.’ “You're: in the “Saturday. “Luck: aac ON April 17-23, 1994 ARIES (March 21-April 20) : Harmony reigns between parents and children, Sunday, Aries. Share of find love, early week, ‘Entertain’ Wednesday. Thursday, he coopera work, family or’ finanetal problem: - New solutions, Saturday. “Lucky” “numbers i ; — “TAURUS ‘April’ 2eMay a) - " ' Mix learning with fun, Sunda Moriday, keep u low profile, Aveld quarrels. Organize your ubode, Tuesday.’ Mid-week much gossip and good humor. Positive ener gy between partners, Thursday,and Friday. A romantic glow, Saturday Help somebod ell numbers: 6, 24, a I : “GEMINI (May 22-June 2 y You and mate can resolve differ. “ences, ‘Sunday: Monday, guard ‘against errors in your work, ‘Tuesday, great for friendship and creative expression.’ Home ‘life is:the focus, mid-week. Another challenge, Friday. Saturday, -if- travelling, depart i in morning ial numbers: 5, 27, 44; 7 CANCER (June 42-Jaly 23) ’ Barly. week,:not great fer:travel. ‘public: ‘eye; ‘too, ". Finances :. booste Wednesday. Thursday, lively’ discussions yiwith partner(s):.Go away, with your. lov “ Friday.’ Reach’ -n" better’ ‘understandin urabers: 2, 23, 41.. “LEO (July 24-Aug. 23). - Review personal: goals, Sunda Leo. Start. 2 business trip:or.vacation,:early week: Career in spotlight all ‘month2Aspects emphasize household expenses, Thursda . Friday,’ get exercise, Reputation’ improve d _Satusday, A’ bus “Lucky”. numbers::.1 10, 24... : “VIRGO (Aug. ‘DaSept: 23 Early.week; mellow. More: energ: ‘ “Tuesday. Wednesday, g ood for public speak- ing. Breakthroughs. in-creative “wor Thursday. Friday, lively debates with ‘partn )Satutday, busy.: Take. time “Lucky” numbers: 5, 15723. ‘earning: power. tn the mood ‘to’ trave Wednesday. Thursday, ‘finances improv The past takes on ‘new, signifi icance, Friday. il “Luck ~ Saturday, go for-a. f: ‘ 1 SCORPIO (Get! 24:Nov. 22 You. find kindred spirits, Sundu defraud” you.’ Extia’ money,” Wednesday, friends and ‘career, ‘news about money,’ Thursday: evening..Be 9 “good listener, Friday. Saturday,’ be-alert to “mate's moods, “Lucky”: numbers: 9, 10,4 ' SAGITTARUUS (Nev. 23° Review, budget, Sunday. Mondzy a “minor crisis. “Travel, Tuesday, a pleasur :./ Business trips favored, ‘Wednesday: ‘Family: ~. burdens lifted; Thursday,’ some intrigue. You "like it. Family comes first, Friday. Saturday, ! Sendey.- ‘rénovate Capricorn, a financial problem .to solve,-That Joan can be yours, Tuesday. Wednesday, travel and health highlighted. “Delays,” Thursday. Friday, more accent.on- travel, Advaiice career, Saturd AQUARIUS (Jan. 2 Feb. 9 > Sunday," : x ‘ Obstacles overcome, Monday. Tuesday, enjoy travelling on business. Good. news about money, Wednesday, Thursday, adapt to " changing conditions, Money problems crop up, Friday. Financial worries disappear, . Saturday. Be confi ident. “Lucky” numbe! 43, 40. . Pa € PISCE (Feb. 20-March 20) ” =, ee, Home: improvements < favored, “Sunday, Pisces, Career’ situation not what. it, seems. Earn. by providing a needed service, Tuesday and. Wednesday. Travel plans . change, Thursday. Tension on the domestic scene, Friday. Stress in money matters, Saturday. “Lucky” numbers: 6,7, 33". : Robert Aiken is an internationally known astrologer, metaphysician, therapeutic coun sellor and workshop leader with 33 years experience, He offers empowering psycholo; : ically and metaphysically Oriented cou " selling sessions, as well us thorough, in-depth risa readings Contact Carole: 929-