on sy AMONG RECENT suggestions by municipal governments to restrict teenage “cruising” in public places at night was one by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. To get kids off the street, The New York Times recently reported, Florida is considering installing low-pressure sodium street lamps because. they render caucasians’ complexions a “sickly” color and make acne look grotesque. In July, at an international travel baggage exposition in Japan, a pro- totype.suitcase-car, manufactured by the government of Toyooka City was introduced. The device looks like an ordi- nary, large plastic suitcase but can be converted into @ battery-driven automobile capable of transporting a rider at about 6 m.p.h. (9.6 km-h). A spokesman for the manufac- turer admitted its drawbacks: It costs about as much as a real car, and it weighs more than pessengers are permitted to carry aboard airlin- ers. aae New Haven, Connecticut — Inmate Francis Gotlibowski was beaten and kicked by other inmates in-a jaithouse attack that sent him to the intensive-care unit of the Yale- New Haven Hospital. r STARING WiTO COME PND TO subs ve cams “ESS CEisr Compiled by A.P. McCredie After an investigation, a jail spokesman found that the’ beating was in retaliation for Gotlibowski's having littered on the floor of the cafeteria. Said the spokesman, “!The inmates] apparently have - their own code to keep the place clean.” Des Moines, lowa — Arnold Walker, 40, who police said was caught red-handed after robbing a supermarket manager and breaking a whisky bottle over his head, . CLEAN LIVING ” From Suds we | a MvsTt RETVEN. TE GEEN THINKING Sveoun ASAIN ey, " NJov WEAN rencanianion? ¥ pid YOU FIND blamed his trouble on the manager, Said Walker, “He brought it all on himself trying to be a hero for two bottles of booze.” Ottawa biologist David Brez Carlisle recently told a meeting of geologists in Waterloo, Ontario, that the exotic amino acids found in several rocks from space, which are considered evidence that extrater- restrial life cxists, are not what they seein. Carlisle said that the space rocks he has examined contain not the exotic amino acids but flakes of human dandruff, which have a sim- ilar chemical makeup to the amino acids. Carlisle said he knows a lot about dandruff because he has a lifelong, severe case. In September, after a six-month investigation, the California Department of Health Services decided that it was merely stress, and not mysterious fumes, that ren- dered several hospital emergency- room workers unconscious in February in Riverside. 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(CALL THE HOTLINE AT 732-9253) | FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL “LAIDLAW?” AT 520-7840 | a IE WY 4s ae doh val Bos Se We want it both ways at once Robert HEAVENS ABOVE THE FALSE has its source in the mistaken concept of the “individual” (please refer to last week’s commentary). We are dimly aware of this truth. Our attitude towards it is highly ambivalent. On the one hand, we are intolerant of any activities that are overly ego- induced, when we will talk deroga- torily about egocentric behavior. On the other hand, we praise the uniqueness of individuality. Now ego is individuality; we just cannot have it both ways. One who is earnest in matters spiritual will be ver, watchful of his/her entire thought life — the continuous feeling — of the ego, which ever envelopes one like an invisible aura. It needs to be dropped in the same manner that gne discards a suit of old clothes. But the analogy is not entirely accurate, as there is no entity that consciously does the “dropping” — that could only be the ego — and ego cannot eliminate itself, by defi- nition. It is more subtle than words would convey. Rather, the very act - of seeing oneself as ons is — a composite of ideas and images without inherent reality but given continuity by memory and habit — is the catalyst to this transforma- tion. When the fantasy is exposed for what it is, reality asserts itself of its own accord — which is the real magic. In that reality there is a creativi- ty and uniqueness that transcends the limitations of the “individual.” The mechanicalness and inherent pettiness of all psychological processes are seen for what they teally are. Also, our sharp demarca- tion hetween life and death has been totally wiped out. Knowing well what it is to die to every moment, while still in the body, one is on intimate terms with Death; physical survival has lost its compelling force and importance (eh, Judy?). One truly goes through life with a lighter tread. Greetings from Hawaii; a heart- felt aloha for one and all! ALL SIGNS _ From Chuck Spezzano: /f It Hurts [t Isn't Love — order from: 298-6755. “Every conflict is a form of misunderstanding. To resolve the conflict, explain your experience to your partner, and listen carefully to their experience and what they were feeling to act the way they did. As you fully understand your partner’s experience, and as they fully understand yours, you will find you are naturally joining together and moving forward. Today, in any situation you feel is not completely resolved, begin to talk about what is going on for you. See what's going on for your part- ner, too — what the meaning is for them, why they are acting and feel- ing the way they are, Do not forget to reaffirm your partner and the value of your relationship in this conflict.” Oct. 9-15, 1994 Tv ARIES (March ¢2-April 20) Greater undersianding possible, Sunday, Aries, Monday, slow, Push for a rise. Tuesday, Wednesday brings psychic dreams. Low energy, Thursday. You feel stressed, Drive carefully, Be watchfut with money, Friday. Career demands could increase, Saturday, ts TAURUS (April 21-May 21) Enroll in a course of interest, carly week, Tourus. New friendships at work, Tuesday, Romance, Wednesday. Drive care- fully. Be patient with co-workers, Thursday, A friend invades your privacy, Friday. Partner could be upset. Louris easier to get, Saturday. IL cemunt (may 22-June 21) Hove a heart-to-heart with partner, Sunday, Gemini. Good financial news, Monday. Drop negative habits and attitudes, Tuesday, A good health report, mid-week. If- travelling, Friday, return home. You're need- ed at work. More harmony, Saturday. OG CANCER (June 22-July 23) XO Make no big decisions, Sunday, Cancer. Mercury is rstrograde, you'll change your mind. Early week, handle routine work before play. Romance, Wednesday, Talk over job-related problems, Thursday. Friday, someone may break a date, Entich reletion- ship with partner, Saturday. LEO (July 24-Aug. 23) ; Pursue leisure rather than business, Sunday, Leo.-Romance and money headed your way, early week. Avoid travel, Wednesday evening. Obstacles in travel planning, Thursday. Creativity stimulated, Friday. An optimistic mood, Saturday. ~ VIRGO (Aug, 24-Sept. 23) Decisions made, Sunday afternoon, Virgo, will be reversed by evening, Clear the clutter, early week. Return calls and Jetters. A family problem, Wednesday. Confusion resolved, Thursday afternoon. Friday, per- sonal goals versus partner's needs. Agreement, Saturday, of be =— LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) Howsehotd matters emphasized, early week, Libra. Improve living conditions, Wednesday, good financial news — also, - tomance, A dispute cleared up, Thursday, Join friends in a charitable project, Friday, Relationships enhanced, Saturday. - SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nav. 22) Sunday, Scorpio, your mind could change back and forth. Cash flow improves, early week. A house guest could ‘overstay his/her welcome, mid-week. Friday take 2 chance with your talents. Plan for prospezous future, Saturday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec, * An exciting job offer, Sunday. You ° have second thoughts. A new friend has sound advice, early week. Take your time with options, Wednesday. “Thursday, romance takes a back seat to work. How _ about # brief getaway, Friday? Everything goes your way, Saturday, : _ —— CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Some plans could change, Sunday, Capricorn. The s:ork week begins slowly. Speculate, Tuesday, An appliatsse could mal- function, Wednesday. Thursday, unexpected expenses. New customers, Friday. Saturday, good for shor trip. WV AQUARIUS (Jan. 2i-Feb. 19) Avoid making decisions, Sunday, Aquasius, Friends and family support person- al goals, early week. Career advancement, Wednesday. Clear air, get back to work, Thursday. Unexpected expenses, Friday. Gather friends at your place, Saturday. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Sunday, Pisces, bewildering. Decisions reversed. Friendship accented, Monday. Good tips from friends, Tuesday. Double-check travel plans, Wednesday. Finances spotlighted, Thursday. See a doctor if under the weather, Friday, Enjoy leisure time, Saturday. Robert Aiken, an internationally known astrologer and counsellur with 35 years® experi- ence, offers thorough, in-depth tape recorded readings. 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