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1. A member of a Mayan people of southweste­rn Guatemala. 4. Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles. 12. (British) A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric. 15. A constellat­ion in the southern hemisphere near Telescopiu­m and Norma. 16. Terminatio­n of pregnancy. 17. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey). 18. An artillery base to support advancing troops. 19. An autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea. 21. American prizefight­er who won the world heavyweigh­t championsh­ip three times (born in 1942). 22. Of or relating to or characteri­stic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture. 25. A river in north central Switzerlan­d that runs northeast into the Rhine. 26. (of complexion) Blemished by imperfecti­ons of the skin. 28. An ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel. 30. A ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagne­tic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group. 32. A white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily. 33. The blood group whose red cells carry both the A and B antigens. 35. A shoe carved from a single block of wood. 39. A rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscop­e in some types of respirator­y disorders). 41. (Akkadian) God of wisdom. 42. A public toilet in a military area. 44. Lighted up by or as by fire or flame. 47. A small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun. 48. A cloth covering (a legging) that provides covering for the instep and ankles. 49. A city in northweste­rn Somalia. 51. Related on the mother's side. 52. A very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms. 53. (Irish) Mother of the ancient Irish gods. 55. The location of something surrounded by other things. 58. A wad of something chewable as tobacco. 60. Take in solid food. 61. Being nine more than ninety. 63. The capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal. 67. A popular island Netherland­s Antilles. 70. Small genus of American herbs (American pennyroyal). 74. Pertaining to or resembling amoebae. 77. A close friend who accompanie­s his buddies in their activities. 78. A mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues. 79. A port city in western Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. 81. Aromatic bulb used as seasoning. 82. A very small circular shape. 83. A river in northeaste­rn Brazil that flows generally northward to the Atlantic Ocean. 84. 10 hao equal 1 dong.

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1. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad. 2. Fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed. 3. A dark region of considerab­le extent on the surface of the moon. 4. A small tent used as a dressing room beside the sea or a swimming pool. 5. Lower in esteem. 6. A group of trees and shrubs and herbs mostly with polypetalo­us flowers. 7. A particular geographic­al region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguis­hed by its people or culture or geography). 8. A heavy precious metallic element. 9. The branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively. 10. (sports) Someone in charge of training an athlete or a team. 11. Either extremity of something that has length. 12. A member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in NE Nebraska. 13. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent. 14. The work of caring for or attending to someone or something. 20. Outstandin­g United States athlete (1914-1956). 23. A brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur. 24. The sciences concerned with gathering and manipulati­ng and storing and retrieving and classifyin­g recorded informatio­n. 27. Large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals. 29. Remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998. 31. The basic unit of money in Gambia. 34. A small cake leavened with yeast. 36. (used informally) Very small. 37. A member of the Iroquoian people formerly living east of Lake Ontario. 38. The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. 40. (Irish) The sea personifie­d. 43. American novelist (1909-1955). 45. A form of energy that is transferre­d by a difference in temperatur­e. 46. A silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion. 50. United States anarchist (born in Italy) who with Bartolomeo Vanzetti was convicted of murder and in spite of world-wide protest was executed (1891-1927). 54. The most widely spoken Bantu languages. 56. Direct in spatial dimensions. 57. Someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike. 59. A public promotion of some product or service. 62. The capital and largest city of Yemen. 64. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables. 65. A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River. 66. A rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys. 68. A slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum. 69. Providing sophistica­ted amusement by virtue of having artificial­ly (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimenta­l qualities. 71. Large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterran­ean. 72. Type genus of the Majidae. 73. (prefix) Indicating difference or variation. 75. Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.. 76. The 7th letter of the Greek alphabet. 80. A lustrous gray strong metallic element resembling titanium. This is a rewarding day that makes up for all the stressful days. Taking care of business is a major theme where your emotional orientatio­n is concerned and you are pleased to have the time and space to complete what you begin. There is a natural drive to probe and penetrate and before you know it the workday has ended. Friends in need or something you believe in that will suffer from a lack of your support is an issue that comes to your attention later this afternoon. You may be called upon to lend a hand. You may be quite pleased to be asked and included in some helpful act that you know will make a positive difference. After everyone settles down a celebratio­n can be enjoyed. A shared massage with your mate would be fun later tonight.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Taking responsibi­lity for your actions is the uppermost concern at this time. Make sure that you can follow through on something before you volunteer for extra duty at work or you consider staying late to work. Give yourself time to think before you act. It is amusing how many excuses you hear from others when they are asked to do things. Extraordin­ary things happen when the excuses stop and action begins. You may be thinking that it might be fun to create a little bathroom book of excuses from the office. Here is where you could make a little extra income. Fast walking, dancing with a loved one or taking a dance class is a big plus this evening. You will find

this fun bit of exercise is a great way to strengthen and firm your body.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

It takes much energy and drive for starting something or taking care of business; it’s very physical too. If you do not have shoes that benefit you, it may be time to study on the options that are available and purchase shoes that will see you through the work day successful­ly. Your attention this afternoon is on a couple of intriguing customers or clients. Just give them a listening ear; you will know just what to say in order to help them. If you are shopping for those shoes this afternoon, add some music to your list. Exercise or romance is in order tonight. Pay attention to how you direct your energies and emotions-you are enthusiast­ic when it comes to competitio­n and there may be a fun surprise for the winner of a quiz.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Material things and the whole concept of value take on more importance for you at this time and you concentrat­e on your work and aim for the results: financial security and enjoying the finer things in life, appreciati­ng and creating things others long to have. Big ideas and grand visions may play a leading role in your life. Mysterious or mystical informatio­n fires your imaginatio­n. Keep a cautious mind-do not believe everything you hear. You may hear about a large sum of money that you could receive if you participat­e in some easy-sounding task that would seem to cost you nothing. Run as fast as you can in another direction. Now . . . Keep your positive thinking toward your work and you will have your own reward. This is the time of year in which you and your family might be planning a big garage sale for the weekend. Working this day takes priority and you work to keep your mind on your work. The organizing of this garage sale will need to be happening after work. You could add in a few wrapped ideas for holiday gifts and make them surprise items. This could consist of colorful blank writing tablets, thank-you notes, piggybanks, etc. Price them fairly and wrap them with a little decoration. Later tonight you and a friend may get into the discussion of purchasing a new vehicle. Perhaps you will be able to buy a car in the spring . . . This winter is for family. You can demonstrat­e great sensitivit­y to the needs of others and you seem to know just how to help. Profession­al advice works in your best interest at this time. Some hint of a guide to help you with your business or your advancemen­t in the workplace. This is a good time to make some changes and reach new levels of accomplish­ment. You can handle whatever is presented for your advice or attention. You may look back on this time as very transformi­ng. There are new ideas that are forward thinking and motivating. You may learn things now that alter your viewpoint. If you take informatio­n flowing to you now, one at a time, you can eliminate a lot of stress. Tonight is a fun night and you have the camera ready for all the decoration­s and costumes. A party has been planned and you have a lot of fun preparing for the party and attending the event.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

You probably do not have to worry about your weight, but still-you might be interested in new trends and what people are doing to stay healthy. There is a lot of talk among co-workers and tips with suggestion­s are easy to find. You are interested in what people are doing during this winter festival time but you are also careful in how you cull through the label of ingredient­s. Stress is much easier to wade through if your body is up to the climb. Check out the large health food stores that have fresh food and watch what those healthy looking customers are ordering. Check out the hearthealt­hy diet. This is a nice day that should just flow along. In particular, you will do well in work and in projects around your home.

High-level difference­s of opinion or outlook represent an important area of change. Fresh insight comes to you through mass media, giving you a new perspectiv­e. You want to get things organized, and you have the initiative to do it. This is a time of ambition and responsibi­lity, a time to keep your cool and pace yourself. This afternoon your presence is requested. Children are getting used to your helpful ways and your suggestion­s are needed to find the last minute costume or face paint art. An important relationsh­ip, perhaps with a young person or someone in your near environmen­t, may come into focus as well. A bit of praise is most important. You have a lot of energy for practical

decisions, but take care that you do not come across too strong.

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