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year'
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you've figured out every litI,
but you haven't.
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not fitting the message of the
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some friends, I began to ret
maybe it was the perfect endtier
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travel or get
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SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK
'Gram film 'The Game.'
a compromise with Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
a stubborn person. Hfv ftftTr*- Friday and SaturOn
Sunday, the r)S \ ly!J7^ day, you should stay
money you need for %V^LlC*'[ close to home. A dea
household project . Ik jj cision needs to be
is available, if you 3 mnHofVioro On Sim.
know whom to ask. day, you can relax
completely with your
ov 22-Dec 21) sweetheart. Stay up and talk all night
if you want.
On Friday and Saturday,
you can make
lots of money if Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
you're willing to do +?Friday and Saturthe
assignment. On fp^r & day are good for
Sunday, your part- H|7 / / studying. You'll be
ner wants to play. X~J able to focus your atent
idea. * r tention well. Have
NJjJ ? ' friends over on Sunday.
A fascinating
c, -Jan. 19) discussion will keep you enthralled.
On Friday and Saturday,
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Make a commit- Disclaimer: For entertainmenl only.
ment you can live
with. On Sunday, .
start doing the work
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