as Capricorn's influence subdues fiery Sagittarius according to astrologers at stariq.com.

They anticipate that our exuberance will peak
and optimism fade into the reality of what's ahead.
The current but fading emotional cycle may have brought either positive or negative, powerful emotional feelings.
Today, suggest astrologers, we must complete the business of the current emotional cycle.

Iraq farmers are growing corn, tomatoes, watermelon, sesame seeds, okra, and more, using tractors, plows and seeds provided with the help of the U.S.
This equipment is housed in what once was a Saddam-era military complex and now is a farm cooperative.
According to an Army spokesman, the farmers can make a living and feed their families, doing what they like to do. "Farmers like to farm."
Before receiving this help in becoming self-supportive, some Iraquis were tempted, and some did, join the insurgency because they were paid by insurgents to do so.
A U.S. Army spokesman states that more Iraquis will be less fearful of revealing information about insurgents' activities.

Bloggers who welcome Santas to speak out on their sites, find it's a hectic time for the bearded Ho-Ho guy and his crew.
Santas complain of tacky Christmas lights
They admit to trying to lose weight with non-fat sweets; but once down the chimney they find rich, sweet goodies awaiting them.
However, some Santa's do give an update on the latest reindeer babies.
How readable are Santa cyberspace contributions?
They must have a really distinctive voice and personality...to stand out, according to one reviewer.

by astrologers at stariq.com.
They note that the planet positions may be conducive to strong emotions triggered by hidden issues suddenly brought to light.
Their advice - "While suppressing feelings can create additional pressure,we must avoid over-reacting as we bring our fears out into the open."

Edmonton, Alberta Canada police quickly nabbed a would-be convenience store robber when the thief blew his whole scheme.
1.He whacked the cash register with an aluminum baseball bat, jamming it before the clerk could open it.
2. The clerk escaped and called police.
3. Police locked all exits so robber could not escape.
4. He tried to escape through the roof but fell through the ceiling.
Everything kind of went South after he damaged the till, said a police officer.

(from Reuters news)