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Winer Nicholas Sambalu Model moment ASSOCIATED PRESS A model poses for the Oscars Designer Challenge 2010 fashion show. The show took place at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, Calif. Tuesday. 10 is the easiest day,0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 5 if you wake up upad or gloomy, take time to exercise, fix a good breakfast and reach out mentally to explore options. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Clear space early because you'll need it for cooking, writing or simply showing your love to someone special. You sense the flow of power at home or at work, and you'll benefit if you can go with it. Later, you see the wisdom of decisions made today. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Each challenge shows you a way to reinforce a core commitment. Or not. You could be getting ready to drop an old attitude in favor of something better. 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It's brain-tum day. --- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 Add sugar liberally to your words. Create an ambiance that reminds you of an iron fist in a velvet glove. Be strong and compassionate. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is a 6 Whatever's going on in your head, it may not translate into something co-workers can appreciate. Rework a few details and try your presentation again. AQUARIUS (Jan, 20-Feb, 18) Today is an 8 TELEVISION Palin's daughter to act in TV drama NEW YORK — Bristol Palin whose unplanned pregnancy became a national news story, is bringing her experience as a teen mom to the small screen. ABC Family announced Tuesday that Bristol, the oldest daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, will play herself on an episode of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," a drama about a teenager who becomes pregnant. McClatchy-Tribune SUMMER IN MAINE Males and females Meet new friends! Travel! 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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: SINCE HE LOVES ANTLERED ANIMALS, MY FRIEND'S FAVORITE DESSERT IS DEFINELY CHOCOLATE MOOSE. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: F equals A THEATER Advertisers reject puppet cleavage COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Puppet cleavage has been ruled out for advertising posters in Colorado Springs bus shelters. Lamar Advertising rejected posters for a touring production of the Broadway show "Avenue Q" because they show the cleavage of a fuzzy pink puppet. Lamar account executive Jeff Moore said the company takes a conservative approach in Colorado Springs.The city is known for its political conservatism, and some conservative Christian groups have headquarters in the city. The poster has been replaced by one showing the face of Associated Press another puppet. "Avenue Q" is a Tony-winning musical about twentysomething New Yorkers, both human and puppets, searching for life and love. Associated Press