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HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Communication and education are central themes as Mercury enters Gemini for the next few weeks. Words flow with velocity, ignore prejudices and complaints (including your own).
Obstacles today add chaos.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Discover new ways to bring
in cash over the next few
weeks with Mercury in Gemini.
Communication with connections facilitates a rise in profits.
Maintain objectivity. Hold out for what you think is best.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
For almost three weeks, you're exceptionally quick and clever with Mercury in your sign. Focus on personal adaptability. You can shift what's needed for the result you want.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7
Get thoughtful over the next few weeks with Mercury in Gemini. Introspective inquiries reveal hidden layers of beauty and complexity. Listen to your angels. Don't get limited by the past. Try a different tack. Mix traditional wisdom with a fresh perspective.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8 For the next few weeks with Mercury in Gemini your team is extra hot and negotiations go well. Collaborate, schmoose and share info.
Friends are eager to help, but could distract you with diversions.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)
Today is an 8
Advance your career over the next few weeks with Mercury in Gemini. Evaluate your position. There could be a test. Finish a lingering renovation project. Don't spend overmuch on expert opinions.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
For about two weeks with Mercury in Gemini, expand your influence as new opportunities arise. Envision the long-range implications. Explore, travel and satisfy your curiosity without getting extravagant. Friends remind you what's important.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Talk over financial changes and new circumstances with your family over the next few weeks with Mercury in Gemini. Reassess your assets. Reduce your personal workload. Financial paperwork makes more sense now.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today in a 7
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Today is a 7
today is a 7
Keep cutting expenses, especially on entertainment. Your partner teaches you new tricks over the next few weeks with Mercury in Gemini. Use practical building blocks. Let others do the talking, and practice focusing your listening.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Follow the money trail. You're better at solving puzzles over the next few weeks, with Mercury in Gemini. Don't touch your savings. Great discipline is required.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
FedEx 9
Get your chores done early. Keep decreasing your obligations. For about two and a half weeks, it's easier to find the words with Mercury in Gemini. Communications barriers dissolve.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Accept or assign responsibility in a difficult situation. Take it slow. Resolve issues creatively. Curtail spending. You find it easier to express yourself at home over the next few weeks, with Mercury in Gemini.
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COMMENTARY
Ask Cherilyn: commonly asked hair care questions
In my last column, I solely addressed the pros and cons of the 'No Poo' Method due to the number of questions I received about it. So today, I am addressing the curiosities that I left unanswered along with a couple new questions.
"My sister is Caucasian but has ethnic curly hair and has a hard time keeping it from not looking frizzy. She wants it to look more like ringlets and not like frizz. Any suggestions?"
By Cherilyn Farris entertain@kansan.com
Kayla M., Nursing
Your sister is definitely not alone. The secret to frizz-free curly hair has a lot to do with what you put on it. Shampoo, or anything with a higher pH level than the natural scalp and hair, will wilt and rough up curly hair if it is not the right kind for the job. The cuticle layer (or outermost layer) of the hair resembles scales, for the sake of a visual, and products with higher alkaline levels raise that cuticle layer, letting moisture out and leaving those "scales" raised — causing frizz. Water has a pH of 7, which raises that cuticle and causes frizz which is why humidity is such a feat. A conditioner may help smooth the cuticle but a poor shampoo leaves more frizz to combat. After using a curly specific shampoo, a light conditioner will aid in sealing the cuticle, locking in needed moisture and protein. I recommend using a deep conditioner one to two times a week to guarantee that the hair is keeping enough moisture in it; moisture levels are a large contributor to curly hair and are important to it. Lightweight styling cremes and foam moussees with low to zero alcohol content will contribute to easier styling. The best way to achieve frizz-free curls is to hand style the hair starting at the ends and working up through the mid-shaft to the roots to avoid weighing down the hair. Make sure you are using enough product to evenly coat the hair but start
small and build if need be. I recommend air-drying or the use of a diffuser when styling. Finishing the hair with a lightweight serum or oil followed by a humidity protecting hairspray, and you are well on your way to perfect, frizz-free curls.
"What are the best ways to repair/prevent split ends?"
— Jonna R., Speech/Language/Hearing
Unfortunately, there is not yet a way to physically reverse split ends. The only surefire way to be rid of them, and I think you know what is coming, is to cut them off. I know that many people become distraught over the thought of snipping off an inch or two but if you stay on top of regular trims with the same stylist, chances are they will know how your hair reacts and can shape up the hair with the illusion that virtually no hair was removed. There are products that will claim to mend splitting but in actuality they are just encasing the strand, making it look healthy temporarily. Now, there are ways to help prevent split ends and prolong salon visits in the future which involve taking care of the scalp and your health. Using re-constructors or deep conditioners that contain keratin (protein), will strengthen and fortify your strands leaving them more resilient against heat damage and breakage. You can also support the hair by taking vitamins and putting correct nutrition into your body, which can make it grow faster and healthier from the start.
"I need a faster way to curl my hair, it's so thick!"
Paige C., Marketing
There are a couple easy ways to prep the hair before you get to the heat styling step. Luckily, thick hair means you don't have to focus strongly on
the nape area (hair from about the top of the ear down in the back). If you shower before bed, let it dry until it's about 50 percent dry then twist it into a bun or twisted wrap braid and sleep on it. This will encourage and dry curl into the hair, leaving less work to be done with a curling iron or flat iron. If you are more experienced with styling, roughly hand-drying the hair until it is about 80 percent dry and then using a round brush to finish drying will also leave you with a solid, bouncy base that requires little heat tool work after. There are also certain curling techniques that are quicker than others. Wrapping the hair around a curling iron or wand, or twisting curls in with a flat iron are both quicker than a traditional rolled curl. As old school as it sounds, hot rollers are also a great way to achieve full, long-lasting curls. They may take a little practice to get used to, but they can be done generally quickly and set while you finish getting ready. You don't need to roll your whole head in them either, just do the crown and quickly touch up the bottom with a hot tool. Undone hair is in, don't focus on perfecting every strand and put your focus on the crown area (top of the head) and the hair by the face.
...and then there were a couple questions I didn't have the answer to. Like...
"How do I look more like Ryan Gosling?"
Oh how I wish this was something that was achievable through a few simple hair changes. If we could pump Ryan Gosling look-a-likes out of a salon, the world would be a very, very happy place. So, it looks like you're out of luck, pal. All I can recommend is that maybe you should look into plastics.
Louis F., Film Studies
Thanks for following my Ask Cherilyn column.
Edited by Kate Shelton
News media challenge ban on journalism drones
rapher Raphael Pirker. Pirker was fined $10,000 by the FAA for flying a small drone near the University of Virginia to make a commercial video in October 2011. He appealed the fine to the safety board, which hears challenges to FAA decisions.
WASHINGTON — More than a dozen media organizations challenged the government's ban on the use of drones by journalists Tuesday, saying the Federal Aviation Administration's position violates First Amendment protections for news gathering.
The organizations, including The Associated Press, filed a brief with the National Transportation Safety Board in support of aerial photog-
An administrative law judge ruled in March that the FAA can't enforce its policy against all commercial use of drones when the agency hasn't issued regulations for those uses. The FAA has appealed the judge's decision to the full five-member safety board. Agency officials have said they hope to issue regulations for the use-of small drones later this year.
The FAA won't currently issue drone permits to news organizations. Officials have sent warning letters to journalists found to have used small unmanned aircraft to take photos and videos.
"The FAA's position is untenable as it rests on a fundamental misunderstanding about journalism. News gathering is not a 'business purpose.' It is a First Amendment right," the brief said.
Associated Press
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