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Aries (March 21 - April 19) You're the independent, pioneering type today, but unfortunately you're stuck working with the crowd. You have to plow through all the mainstream steps to get to where you want to be -- at the front, leading the way. Keep the faith! Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Intimacy Secrets Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) A financial squeeze has you tempted to take a big risk, but you shouldn't. It won't pay off, and will likely leave you even worse off than you are now. Stay the course for now, Taurus. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Career Strengths Reading

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You and a partner are going toe to toe today, and it's not helping either of you get anywhere. On a day like today, being flexible is an asset. Be the first one to mak

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Monday marks the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks, the civil rights icon who ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott when she refused to give up her seat and move to the "blacks-only" section on December 1, 1955. Though Parks' actions that day undoubtedly took an enormous amount of courage, she is often described as "quiet" and even "polite." A new book, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Parks, focuses on Parks' more aggressive (and lesser known) activism. Here are a few things you might not know about Rosa Parks, before the bus:

Rosa Parks was raised by her grandparents, who believed in self-defense.

When a white man taunted a young Parks, she threatened him with a brick. When her grandmother reprimanded her, she responded, "I would rather be lynched than run over by them." Her grandfather would sit on the porch of their house armed with a rifle in case the Klan showed up. Rosa would often sit with him because "I wanted to see him kill a Klu Kluxer."

She worked for the civil rights cause for t

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Aries (March 21 - April 19) With so many things demanding your attention, you don't have a minute for navel gazing today. It may feel as if you can't even blink without something new going wrong, much less spend a minute being introspective. It's a day to put out fires. Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample Daily Grind Reading

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) There is only enough of one thing to go around -- bickering. You and a partner, friend or business associate just can't seem to agree on anything, from divvying up the profits to parceling out the tasks on the To Do list. Sharing is simply out of the question. Today's Taurus Reading: Free Sample Personal Astrology Profile

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Some days you have the needs of others on your mind -- but not this day. You're putt

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Unless you're on the set of Days of Our Lives, crying is generally something we all try to avoid at work. But, try as we might, it happens, and when it does, it's pretty awkward-not only for the crier, but for everyone nearby. As a manager, I was faced with the uncomfortable responsibility of calming a crying employee on several occasions, and while never would be too soon for me to want to do it again, I did pick up some valuable insight on handling an upset employee or colleague.

The Golden Rule

Now, as uncomfortable as you might be, the first and most important consideration when you're staring into the welling eyes of a colleague is empathy. I know, sounds obvious. But the first time one of my employees started to cry in front of me-and the entire team-my first reaction was nearly laughter. I was so surprised, not to mention completely unprepared to handle the situation, that all I could think to do was burst out laughing. Of course, this would've been the absolute worst thin

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Source: 9 Tips to Save a Bundle on Flowers

Now that Valentine's Day is drawing closer, it's got everyone thinking about flowers. Getting flowers for your loved one is a hallmark of this holiday of love, but it can be quite costly. Whether you're buying them for yourself or someone you care about, here are some tips to save on flowers:

• Make your own: You can always go the DIY route and make your flowers out of creative everyday items like tape and old book pages for an eco- and budget-conscious move. These handmade flowers will not only save your wallet, but they are also a unique and creative touch.
• Time it: Having the flowers delivered the day before and not on Valentine's Day can be a lot cheaper, so check to see if there is a difference in cost. Buying flowers the day after can be a lot more affordable as well, so you might want to wait a little.
• Artificial flowers: If you're not the DIY sort, then you can always purchase artificial flowers, whether m

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