28 - Sunday, August 14, 1994 - North Shore News

The cost of existence

NEWS OF THE WEIRD

ACCORDING TO University of Chicago economist Don Coursey, the amount of money the U.S. fed- eral government spends to save endangered species is largely pro- portional to how popular the par- ticular species is.

Among the popular ones, each saved California condor costs the government $1.5 million, and each Florida panther costs $5 million. The also-endangered Utah prairie deg, which finished at the bottom in popularity, costs $7.81 each to save.

The San Francisco Examiner and KCBS radio both recently reported that a California project to catch welfare cheats by checking

~ fingerprints had turned up one case _Of cheating in the first 5,000 inquiries — a person charged with defrauding the government of $345 a month for four months. The gov- ernment project cost $1 million.

Greensboro, North Carolina — Mary and Clyde Kern were prepar- ing to move back into their home last month, after a hiatus of 11 months, for cleaning. ;

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deliveryman mistook a basement air vent opening for the Kerns’ oil drum opening and pumped in 680 gallons before Mary Kern arrived home and stopped him..

A 1991 U.S. federal regulation requires citics to remove at least 30% of organic waste from incom- ing sewage before treating it.

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Environmental Protection Agency refused to exempt Anchorage, Alaska, even though the city has so little organic waste coming in that its incoming is cleaner than most cities’ outgoing.

Required to comply anyway, Anchorage solved the problem by paying fish processors to dump fish by-products into the sewer intentionally so the city wil! have enough organic waste to remove.

As of mid-July, because of three different state laws, Minneapolis police officer Kent Warnberg was simultaneously holding two full-time jobs while serving time in a Wisconsin jail just across the border from Minneapolis.

After Warnberg’s Wisconsin conviction for fondling a woman during National Guard exercises in 1993, the Minneapolis police chief tried to fire him, but the state Civil Service Commission reduced the punishment to a suspension.

The‘chief is appealing, but dur- ing the appeal, Warnberg remains on the payroll, even in jail.

A Wisconsin law allows him to work a full-time, paid construction job while in prison provided he returns at night.

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WE ARE all feeling Plute “direct” (since early this month). Pluto is far out.

Not farthest but pretty “far out.” Planet “X,” “Transpluto” and/or Persephone and others are farther out but those discoveries come “later.”

Pluto is also “far in” according to the ancient dictum, “as above (out) so below {in).” The further out one goes, the further in, or, deeper one goes or “plumbs.”

Pluto is the latest planet discov- ered/studied/charted. It has to do with the “death” of the outmoded so that the “new” can “take place.”

This focal point of our con- sciousness is associated with “rebirth” ... the “underworld” (and underwear) ... violence, release, passion, brutality, upheaval, trans- formation, obsession. certain aspects of our collective uncon- scious, the depths of human experi- ence...

Pluto refers to dark, unknown realms which transcend the opposi- tion of life/death. This is the power that compels all “separate” individ- ualizations (egos, national entities, particular cultures, etc.) to return to their collective roots or foundations of being.

This “death” means freedom from bondage to forms and sub- stances no longer useful to tite indi- vidualized spirit and reintegration (getting it all together) within a greater whole (holy). .

Psychologically, Pluto puts the “finishing touches” on the process of change (our world as a whole is responding now to Plutonian “ener- gies” very strongly by urterly destroying one’s old patterns and attitudes.

Pluto reduces these to “dust,” and then opens the gates to the emergence of new life.

Pluto, as with all other particular fields of energy “out there/deep within” works inter-dependently. “Regeneration” is the key word for Pluto's part. The so-called Piscean Age (approximately 2,260 years) is “de-structuring” as the Aquarian symptomologies appear every- where.

Aquarius is “ruled by” Uranus. As with Pluto, Uranus, when tran- siting sensitive points in horo- scopes, corresponds to shifts which are most penetrating «nd far-reach- ing. Manifestations are comprehen- sive and long-lasting.

Some symptoms of response to Uranus (which goes “Direct” soon) ... sudden changes of life pattern, sudden alterations of consciousness, flashes of insight, quick bursts of new ideas, original conceptions; being a channel through which powerful forces flow into aware- ness with electric rapidity, impulses toward independence, rebellion, the erratic, unconventional, original, the unexpected.

To be continued next week. Aug, 14-20, 1994

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

Express your feelings, Sunday, Aries. Monday, employ your charm. Be diplomatic, carly week. Mid-week, you real- ize how to improve your job status. Solve a past problem, Thursday. Friday, be willing to listen, Suspend judgments. A family issue. Saturday. Stay out of the centre.

Gs TAURUS (April 21-May 21)

Listen to other points of view, Sunday, Taurus. Take action on those won- derful ideas, early week, You could fall in love, Wednesday. A friend needs more advice, Thursday. Romantic possibilities intense, Friday. Spend time on your own, Saturday.

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GEMINI (May 22-June 21)

Early week, Gemini, don’t take | unnecessary visks. Care for your health. ' Home fife enters a new phase, Wednesday. Be flexible, Thursday. Give up “my way.” A new appronch to yesterday's problem, Friday. Resolutions, Saturday.

&> CANCER (June 22-July 23)

Conmununications affected between you and someone you love, carly week, Cancer. Make plans for next six weeks, Wednesday. Thursday, a damper on tove life. Reclaim your power, Friday. Discuss roman- tic issues, Saturday. Get some clarity.

2 LEO (July 24-Aug. 23)

You could lose your temper, early week, Leo. The more you say, the worse it gets. A financial opportunity, Wednesday. Inner problems stirred, Thursday. You meet - new people, Friday. Enjoy a perfect weekend. Leo full moon. te

VIRGO (Aug, 24-Sept. 23)

Early week, Virgo, you peed to feel useful. Sometimes doing nothing is best. © Keep options wide open. A fiery romance © could come your way, Thursday, It won't last tong. Redecorating is less expensive than you thought, Friday, An argument, Satuntay. ~

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=m LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Numerous distractions poke holes in your plans, Libra. Balance cheque book, early week. Your ability to smooth things over is useful, Wednesday. Financial stress, Thursday. Friday, choose a confidant with

care. Saturday, disappear,

7 SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Early week, Scorpio, watch your words, “Foot ia mouth” disease, Head out for parts unknown, Tuesday. New areas of inter- est. Wednesday. Your job could be at risk, Thursday. Join friends for dinner, Friday night. Saturday, the world feels disjointed. ..

Take one moment at a time, ri SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Walk carefully, listen attentively, emotional energy high, Monday, You tend to overreact, Financial energy back on track, Wednesday. Don't trust hunches, Thursday. An outsider challenges family bonds, Friday. Saturday, a sharp disappointment. Clear it right away. ,

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 26)

A friend wants to see you, Sunday, Capricorn. Monday, avoid impulsive behav- ior. A new health kick, Tuesday. Make a dream come true, Wednesday. Try a new approach, Thursday and Friday. Listen to your mate, Saturday.

SA AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

I, you act impulsively, early week, you'll) regret it. Challenge yourself more. Tuesday. Pass judgment on no one, Wednesday. A sigh of relief, Friday. Pressure’s off! Saturday, a financial opponu- nity is not what you think it is. Pass it up.

PISCES (Feb, 20-March 29)

Sunday, Pisces, you feel unsure about recent choices. Restless, Monday. Get out and do something. Tuesday, a good investmeat. An alder, wiser friend has sound advice, Wednesday. Two friends are angry at each other, Thursday. You could get drawn in, Friday. Saturday, you need a change of scenery,

Robert Aiken is an internationally known astrologer, metaphysizian, therapeutic coun- selor and workshop leader with 35 years experience. He offers empowering psycho- logically and meiaphysically oriented coun- seiling sessions, as well as thorough, in- depth astrological readings. Contact Carole: 926-4901,