Monday, Dec 10th, 2012
Lead story
With the headlines this week tending to be rather, well, depressing, I decided we needed a lead story. Something that would brighten an almost cheerless lead-up to the coming Mayan Apocalypse- which will certainly be filled with brain eating zombies, with the non-infected suffering unusually strong body odor and uncontrollable flatulence. We needed, in short, some smiles.
So, this week's lead story is one of triumph over adversity. It is a story of how a company, beleaguered by an evil President's anti-business agenda and a US Congresses communist policies, overcame long odds to post higher than expected sales by providing dollar priced sustenance to the poor of this nation. This week, we celebrate the victory claimed by McDonald's.
So go to one of your 3,145 local Mickey D's and show your solidarity. As you cram endless 'future inches to your waistline' down your throat, know that you're supporting an American owned business. Just try not to think about what the felon with severe personality disorder in the kitchen did to it prior to it's being served.
Horoscopes
Aquarius
The moon will want to come out all day, and display Uranus for all the world. You can prevent this by wearing a belt. Today is one safe to eat a nice chicken salad sandwich, provided it is not being sold at a gas station. Gas station sandwiches will give you squirrel aids. Your lucky numbers today are in German, so German chocolate cake will have half the calories as usual. Your lucky color is taupe.
Pisces
With the rise of Venus into your stars, love is coming your way. Yes, there is bacon in your future! Try to avoid walmart this week, as a nasty run in with a balding, middle aged transvestite will harsh your mellow. Your lucky numbers are imaginary, so are your friends. Your lucky color is clear.
Aries
Don't underestimate the pull of Mars on this weeks aggressive tendencies, Aries- lest you succumb to the inevitable temptations your daily commute provides. You can avoid this by working 2 hours later, or getting the current Burgerville seasonal shake- it takes about that long to soften up into a drinkable substance. Your lucky numbers are 2, 7, 12, 21, 33, 45, 46, and 51. Your lucky color is sienna.
Taurus
Don't give up, Taurus! When things get tough, remember what Buzz Light Year said in the Santa Clause- "Never give up, Never surrender!" Pluto is in your stars this week, but don't underestimate what that little bugger can do-Just like the god of the Underworld, we tend to discredit and ignore Pluto's true power. Ignore this at your own peril, for if you do, those embarrassing photos you took wearing nothing but duct tape tassels and performing Oppa Gangum Style will surface on the interwebs. Your lucky number is Pi, so go to Shari's and get a slice. Your lucky color is blue (lah dee dee dadh dee dah)
Gemini
It's gonna be rough this week, Gemini. Your dog is cheating on you with the mailman, your SO secretly has had enough of your poor personal hygiene- Seriously, it's called soap, it's not expensive- and the rest of us wonder if your favorite designer label is "Whatever a transient throws away." With great stink and poor fashion sense- that's you- comes hope for great redemption. By this time next week, the impending makeover will bring you and your pooch reconciliation- The mailman will get bitten- and your SO will complement you on how wonderful you're smelling as of late. Your lucky numbers are found in the yellow pages under "soap" and "fashion advice," your lucky color is whatever your skin tone is under that grime.
Cancer
Wow, Cancer- Compared to Gemini, this week is going to be Heaven on Earth. But seriously, it is gonna be pretty cool. You got Neptune rising, so grab some fish dishes- Not crab, though, that'd be borderline cannibalistic- and maybe book a sea cruise. Oh, and you know how that toothpaste tube is almost out- quit pushing your luck and buy a new tube. Your lucky numbers are 1, 9, 16, 22, 29, 34, 39. Your lucky color is silver.
Virgo
Virgo
You know how they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger? Well, quit driving like a moron- or you're going to prove that adage wrong this week. With Mercury rising in your stars and falling on your thermometer, things could be worse- Don't make them so by eating Denny's at 3am. Your lucky numbers are 5, 12, 21, 31, 44, 46. your lucky color is periwinkle.
Libra
Libra
Another week, another prediction. Libra, you got Alpha Centauri crossing into your sign this week, meaning that you should avoid trailer parks, dark country roads, and raves- Or you will be abducted by a UFO flown by Elvis-impersonating ET's that like techno music almost as much as they like giving earthlings anal probes. That's a hunka hunka burning love you do NOT want. Your lucky numbers are negative integers, so no lotto for you this week. Your lucky color is cinnamon.
Scorpio
Okay, Scorpio, this is a week of confession. Time to fess up to secretly being obsessed with the Spice Girls, loving My Little Pony, and believing either Twilight or 50 Shades of Grey are well written stories. Yes, you have poor taste in music and books, but at least you aren't a Gemini this week. You will experience an epiphany by buying an item from one of my advertisers. Your lucky number is 8- so multiples and factors of this number will work well. Your lucky color is gunmetal.
Sagittarius
The boisterous Sag is in for a nice week, as we've Sirius moving into our sign, and Nibiru is moving out. Try to avoid the temptation of Hobbit food at Denny's- one of us has already learned the hard way this is not smart. When shopping for Christmas presents this week, try to... Wait, who are we kidding? We ain't doing Christmas shopping until at least the 23rd. Your lucky numbers are 7, 13, 25, 37, 40, 49. Your lucky color is beige.
Capricorn
Well, Capricorn, bet you feel foolish having been photographed smoking a joint at the Space Needle, huh? I know you're already pretty paranoid after spending the better part of a week getting legally high, but now they know your face- It's only a matter of time until they're kicking down your door. Yep, you're too pretty to survive in prison. Just kidding, your week is going to be pretty cool. Reward your hard work with some cool Sonic! Your lucky numbers are 7, 14, 21,28, 35, 42. Your lucky color is chartreuse.