WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2012
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HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Communication excels. You might not be able to meet everyone's requests or needs. You also might not be able to respond to all the activity going on around you. Look at your priorities, and decide whether you should put order to the chaos or just go with the flow. Tonight. Don't be too serious. Today is 4
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Stay on top of a situation, and know well that you might be making a decision for someone else. Don't worry — others trust your judgment. Expect the unexpected. Exemption marks a financial night. Drive a steady course. Tonight: Up late. Today is a 3
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
You tend to see all sides of an issue. You are unusually serious and dedicated when looking at a creative venture. Be open to more innovative thinking; be willing to break a barrier. Listen to an associate's feedback. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme. Today is 4
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You sense that what a partner needs is way beyond what you originally thought. You might want to go beyond the obvious and deal with the basics.
Make a decision as to how committed you need or want to be; let decisions stem from there. Tonight: Be a duo.
Today is a 4
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Defer to others. Unexpected news comes forward that might force you to regroup. Knowing what you want could make a big difference in your decision-making process. Let go, and try not to worry about a serious situation. Tonight: Go with a suggestion. Today is a 4
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Your even pace helps you follow when others let go and do the unexpected. You might find everything that is going on to be a bit humorous on some level. Be smart and keep this perspective to yourself. Be direct. Tonight: Time for you. Today is 4
Libra (Sent. 23-Oct. 22)
Allow more playfulness into your day.
Detach, and look at the big picture.
You'll gain much more understanding,
which will allow your creativity to mount. You know what works,
do not settle for anything less than that.
Tonight: Finally, time to party away.
Today is a 5
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Make sure to stay on top of your obligations. Listen to news with enthusiasm, and make this information work for you in your day-to-day life. You make a unique impression on others without having to reveal all of your thoughts. Tonight: Head home. Today is a 4
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Sigalata (NO. 22-DEC. 17)
You might want to debate the pros and cons of a situation. Others could be slightly more impulsive than you might have imagined. Try to hold back some, as you could be concerned about a potential error. Tonight: You know what works; follow that path: Today is a 3
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
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Order might be nice in the face of the unpredictable. Your grounded nature allows you to accept a lot, but there is a point at which you can take no more. Efforts to stabilize your finances and a domestic issue will not happen with ease. Tonight. Your treat. Today is 4
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Aquarius Jan: 20-Feb. 16
You can't help but smile at the excitement that occurs when you open up to others. You'll see choices being made far more easily than in the past. You're always spontaneous, and you often blaze a new trail. Tonight; Whatever suits you, today is *5* A
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might want to revamp your plans more than once. You could be overwhelmed by a personal matter, as positive as it might be. A partner supports you and gives you a lot of feedback. Listening to this person's ideas does not mean you have to use them.
Tonight: Vanish early! Today is a 4
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4 Crazy
8 Reed instrument
12 Snapshot
13 Jacob's twin
14 Thwart
15 Brewery product
16 Cascade
18 Wander off
20 Witness
21 Corn eaters' castoffs
24 Unforeseen problems
28 Napoleon's downfall
21 Plummet
33 Historic period
34 "Small-ville" family
36 — Khan
37 Rose-anne of comedy
39 1998 Sandler movie, with "The"
41 Censorial sound
43 Classic theater name
44 Shell game item
46 Furlough
50 Nixon-era scandal
55 Fleur-de-—
56 Met melody
57 Ocho —, Jamaica
58 Treasure seeker's aid
59 Fender bender result
60 Heidi's range
61 Crafty
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2 Bag-piper's attire
3 Big name in PCs
4 The Big Apple
5 Mex. neighbor
6 Skin art, for short
7 Seeks restitution
8 Insult
9 Feathery neck-piece
10 Lubri-cate
11 Right angle
17 In medias —
19 Expert
22 Huffed and puffed
23 Echolo-location method
25 Bedouin
26 Energetic
27 Fix, in a sense
28 "Dragnet" star
29 Uzbekistan sea
30 Container weight
31 Director Preminger
35 Neuter
38 Say again
40 "Catcher in the —"
42 Apiece
45 Taj Mahal city
47 Charitable donations
48 Test tube
49 Catch sight of
50 Bankroll
51 Exist
52 Can material
53 Have a bug
54 Upper surface
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MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey may not have her daily syndicated talk show dumping truckloads of cash at her feet anymore, but with OWN and other ventures, she's still bringing home enough to top Forbes magazine's list of the highest-paid celebrities for the fourth straight year.
Oprah tops Forbes list
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Foo Fighters tour winding to a close
Though the magazine estimates that Winfrey's income dropped by $125 million last year, her total haul from May 2011 to May 2012 is estimated to be $165 million. She may not have the daily show, but she still
produced (including "Transformers:
Dark of the Moon").
Action producer Jerry Bruckheimer and music producer-rapper Dr. Dre round out the top five.
Other celebrities in the top 20 include Tyler Perry, Howard Stern, author James Patterson, George Lucas, Simon Cowell, Glenn Beck, Elton John, Tom Cruise, Dick Wolf, Elton Limbaugh, boxer Manny Pacquiao, Dr. Phil McGraw, Donald Trump and Ryan Seacrest, with Britney Spears and Tiger Woods tying for the last spot with an estimated $58 million each.
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Following close on Winfrey's heels is Michael Bay. Thanks to "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" $1.1 billion in box office worldwide (and Bay's great deal for that film) as well as a cut of all Transformers toy sales, Bay took in an estimated $160 million last year.
LONDON — Music industry online magazine NME says the Foo Fighters have played their "last show for a long time," but an official familiar with the group says it has more concerts scheduled.
produces "Dr. Phil," "The Dr. Oz Show" and "The Rachael Ray Show," among others.
Another filmmaker, Steven Spielberg, came in at No. 3, with $130 million, thanks in part to two films he directed, "The Adventures of Tintin" and "War Horse," as well as the various TV shows and films he
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Singer Rihanna, left, sits in a car with Oprah Winfrey in Barbados during an Aug. 4 interview for Oprah's Next Chapter. The interview with the singer aired on Aug. 19 on OWN.
As the group wrapped up a gig in Reading, England, on Sunday, Frontman Dave Grohl told the crowd the tour, in support of its latest album "Wasting Light,"
But the official says Groh's comments were misinterpreted. The official said on condition of anonymity that the band has four U.S. shows in September and that after that it will take some time off "after touring the world for a year."
would be its last—a comment that has set fans in the Twittern sphere alight with concern.
Grohl is the former drummer for the hugely successful band Nirvana.
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The Foo Fighters performs during the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. Music industry online magazine NME says the Foo Fighters have played their "last show for a long time" on Aug. 28.
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