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Your HORROR – scope for the week of April 21st, 2013


The celestial sphere is abounding with portends for us all.

You should be especially cautious this week and be on the alert.

This is especially true if there is a warning for you.

In truth, all actions have their consequences whether it be by karma, or a snake charmer.

Aries… Uranus is thinking about subdividing itself. You should be aware that someone wants to enter your cuticles in a beauty pageant.

Taurus… Neptune is wants to change its name to Nep-song. You really need to stop hiding that sock monkey in your underwear drawer.

Gemini… Saturn is still upset because it was stuck in celestial traffic last week. You will awaken to find yourself an ear wax sculptor.

Cancer… The Moon is beginning to wane and is now in gibbous form. Beware. Parasites are plotting against you.

Leo… The Sun his suffering from excess gas, so watch out. You will suddenly awaken to find yourself involved in a love triangle with Dennis Miller and a filet of flounder.

Virgo… Venus is in a bad mood at the moment. It just found out it’s considered an inferior planet. Your idea for a theme park based on laxatives will come to foul end.

Libra… Mars is upset by the number of naked eye observers. It would like some of those eyes covered. You will have the overpowering urge to do a pelvic tilt in public.

Scorpio… Mercury is not happy to find out that its tilt is the smallest of all the planets in our solar system. Your disposition will change when you water and fertilize yourself regularly, and stay out of direct sunlight.

Sagittarius… Jupiter is having itching problems with its big red spot. It might be a rash. Your colonoscopy will soon be shown on YouTube. It will go viral.

Capricorn… The Earth is not happy because it doesn’t like being mooned by the Moon. Word of warning, do not toy with that toxin, especially on toast.

Aquarius… Pluto’s moon, Charon wants to change its name to Sharon because it’s a cooler name. Pluto isn’t happy about that. You will awaken to find that you are co-habitating with a groundhog from Punxsutawney Pennsylvania.

Pisces…Uranus will approach its equinox at some time in the future. Your pet has just one wish. It wants you neutered too.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

Government Goons Gathering Garbage


I found this news alert on the Kim Komando Computer site:

http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=12273&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-02-12-article_1-cta

The United States House of Representatives is considering legislation identical to last year’s invasive anti-piracy bill that could let the NSA (National Security Agency) collect your private Internet records.

The NSA is already trying hard to track every move you make online.

It’s Big Brother at work.

I guess it’s time to go browsing in private. It’s readily available now.

Hmmm…

They’re watching our every mouse click,

It’s something that makes me feel sick.

They gather our data,

And all sorts of matter,

They’ll get it and through it they’ll pick.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of April 21st, 2013


This week’s futuristic fortunes all have something in common.

They all have evolved into a triad of rhymed reasonings.

It is due to the juxtaposition of our galaxy with the Ursa Major Galaxy.

You yourselves can observe this phenomenon by gazing at the Northern Sky, preferably at night.

Just squint your eyes and click your ruby slippers three times while whispering, “Why are people staring at me right now?”

As you all know, since you are all so intelligent (Only the intelligent follow our celestial guide), the Ursa Major Galaxy is also known as the Cigar Galaxy.

It’s called that because it contains the finest cigars in the universe.

In fact, that’s where Cuba secretly gets its cigars.

We’re sure you also know that Ursa Major is a Starburst Galaxy prototype.

It is called that because of its love of Starburst Fruit Chews.

You may be thinking, (As all followers of the weekly Horror-scope do), which came first the galaxy or the fruit chews?

Well. It’s the old chicken and the egg conundrum which we won’t get into at the moment.

Enjoy, if it suits your fancy. And enjoy some Starbursts on  us.

Aries…The Moon is in its waxing gibbous phase now. Pay attention to a female femur, a licentious lemur and a dandy day dreamer.

Taurus…The Earth is square with Venus now. You interests should lie in roller blades, the Everglades, and some cool Gatorade.

Gemini…Mars is on the cusp with Pluto at this time. Watch out for a glistening gizzard, a lethargic lizard, and a frightful blizzard.

Cancer…Mercury is rising now. You will be occupied with literary loathing, night time boating, bad bloating and the Dennis Miller Radio Show.

Leo…Saturn is in retrograde at this time. You will be surprised by a fragrant iris, a vicious virus and some precious papyrus.

Virgo…Neptune is sextile with Pluto. Be on the alert for a wily waddle, a pine wood paddle and a slippery saddle.

Libra…Saturn is in opposition with Mars. Be aware of a broken toy, some awfully bad soy and a crying baby boy.

Scorpio…Jupiter is trine with Mercury. You will be confronted by a picayune professor, a fashionable dresser, and a forgiving confessor.

Sagittarius…The Sun is aligned with the aspect of itself. This week you will encounter a viscous vowel, a bawdy, barn owl and a tricky trowel.

Capricorn…Pluto is on the cusp of Mars. You will find use for a nifty nun, a no-nonsense nail gun and a hot cross bun.

Aquarius… The Earth is square with Venus now. Beware of things plastic, something elastic, and someone bombastic.

Pisces… Mercury is rising now. Watch out for candied kippers, potent paint strippers and toe nail clippers.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

See-through Solar Cells Will Sell Well


Scientists have developed a new type of solar cell that is transparent.

They could be used on windows.

And perhaps on the screens of our electronic devices.

I can see those applications happening.

It could be a new window of opportunity for solar energy.

Hmmm…

Solar panels are now see through.

It will give us a whole different view.

It’s a new kind of cell,

That works very well.

Gossamer energy for me and for you.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of April 14th, 2013


Hopefully you all survived last week’s observations and predictions.

This week brings a variety of prophecies from our critical analysis of the celestial sphere.

Things are moving fast out there.

It isn’t easy getting a grasp on things somewhat unpredictable at times.

Here’s our best look at things in our realm of the astronomical this week.

Aries…Jupiter is in opposition to Mars now. You should be on the alert for mad mannequin, a handsome harlequin, and something containing Gin.

Taurus… Venus is in retrograde after a traffic stop by the Solar Police. Your family won’t be happy when you try to make your watch dog into an alarm clock.

Gemini… The Earth is on the alert for another asteroid strike. You will have the uncontrollable urge to say the word “pungent” in public this week.

Cancer… Venus is suffering from excess gas. You will awaken to find that you have been juxtaposition-ed with yourself.

Leo… Mercury is on the cusp with Pluto. You will be mistaken for a Harpo Marx look alike.

Virgo…Saturn is polishing its rings at the moment. You will be temporarily be blinded but eventually you will find Anthracite.

Libra…Mars is on vacation in deep space at the moment.  If you aren’t careful you might just be trapped in a single panel cartoon with Dennis Miller.

Scorpio…The Moon is in retrograde now. You will awaken to find that you have been “Cartoonized”.

Sagittarius…Uranus is on the move and swerving to avoid a collision with a comet. You will soon discover that you are associated with a misguided Misogynist.

Capricorn…The Earth is square with Mars at the moment. You will awaken to find that you have been downsized.

Aquarius…Pluto is reconsidering changing orbits with Mars. Your family feels it’s time you stopped quoting lines from the Seinfeld Show during every conversation.

Pisces…Neptune is tuning up for a celestial concert in the Droxine Galaxy. That chimp you are dating is about to go ape over you.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

Crafty QR Codes Confound Crooks


There’s a lot of counterfeiting of goods and currencies going on these days. Scientists are working on ways to counter act the counterfeiters.

They have upgraded QR codes to help in that effort.

Quick Response (QR) codes are applied to products and advertising, and are found just about everywhere.

QRs are those little, funny looking squares with smudges on them usually found on the corners.

New codes have been developed which will hamper the efforts of the counterfeiters of profitable products and even money.

You will be able to scan them with a smart phone and go to the company’s web site to determine if they are the real thing.

Hmmm…

QR codes are now on the scene.

To crooks that really is mean.

They won’t capture the codes,

To steal mother loads.

But smart phones can, isn’t that keen?

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of April 7th, 2013


Well, we made it through April Fool’s Day. Well, at least some of us did.

The Hoax gods were out in force this year.

Some people in New York City were convinced they were turned into turkeys so they began to stuff themselves before Mayor Bloomberg could stop them.

Others were convinced that the TV Show, “The Undead” ,was a reality show so they flocked to Washington DC to observe politicians in action.

Now, let’s get down to business.

Here are our predictions and prognostications for this week.

Good luck!

Aries…Neptune is whistling his way across the void of space.  Be cautious! This week, someone will try to index you.

Taurus… Venus is facing a law suit over a slip and fall accident. You will attracted to a parcel delivery person who thinks, “Out of the box”.

Gemini…  Mercury is considering switching orbits with Pluto so it can cool off for a while. You will suddenly realize that people visualize you in letterbox form.

Cancer… The Earth is waning at the moment. This week you will be mistaken for Chech and Chong, and Dennis Miller.

Leo… Uranus is anxious about an asteroid which may collide with it in the near future. Keep an eye out for pranksters this week. Someone wants to place a Post It Note on your posterior.

Virgo…Mars is square with Venus now.  You will awaken to find you are a Rodeo Clown facing a large angry bull which hates clowns after watching Stephen King’s, “IT”.

Libra… The Moon is a waning crescent at the moment. Good  news for you this week. You have a future as a Flea Circus Ringmaster.

Scorpio… Jupiter is trying to align itself with Mars to no avail. You will awaken to find your bed is infested with kleptomaniac kippers.

Sagittarius… Saturn is rearranging its rings this week. You should be on the alert for a sheik Sheik, a crooked creek, and a yellow beak.

Capricorn… Venus is square with Mars after a night of poker. You will be arrested by the Center for Disease Control if you continue to collect live Tsetse flies.

Aquarius… Neptune is rising now after a long and satisfying nap. This week stay away from all sardines, Sardis’s, and someone who’s sardonic.

Pisces… Pluto is resting comfortably now after a bout with the Black Hole flu. You will encounter a messy mist, a injured wrist, and a closed fist.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

Government Gathering Goods on Guys and Gals


The National Security Administration (NSA) denies it is collecting data (and storing it) on U.S. citizens.

But, and ex-NSA employee thinks differently about that.

Looks like  the novel/movie 1984 is coming to pass. That’s scary stuff.

Hmmm…

The government is stashing our data?

The thought of it’s making me sadder.

They are always snooping,

Our data they’re grouping,

It’s something that’s making me madder,

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

 

Facebook Freely Fraternizing


It’s no mystery that Facebook gift wraps a lot of your data for advertisers. Facebook lets its advertisers use your likes, even your name, hobbies and more. But until recently, all of that has happened online.

Now, Facebook wants to move its scary ad tracking into your everyday life, too. Facebook has a plan to link things you buy in the real world to your Facebook profile to help advertisers target you. If it goes through, advertisers will be able to serve you incredibly specific ads!

Facebook has struck a deal with two companies: Acxiom and Epsilon. You’ve probably never heard of them, but they know everything about you. They get data from stores about what you buy with loyalty or rewards cards.

Whenever you swipe a loyalty card, everything you purchase is tied to your name. This lets companies like Acxiom and Epsilon see what brands you like. They can also track what sort of diet you have, what medicine you take and more.

Unlike online ads (which can track the same information) these aren’t just attached to a random profile number. They’re attached to your name, address, phone number and any other information you gave when you applied for the loyalty card.

You can see more at: http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=14119&utm_medium=nl&utm_source=notd&utm_content=2013-03-26-article_1-cta#sthash.0plV7swa.dpuf

Hmmm…

Facebook shares all of your data,

It’s not making me any gladder.

They give it away,

And you have no say,

They seem to think that doesn’t matter.

 

It’s all on the net,

For them to just get,

And haunt you with ads galore.

They know what you buy,

And things that you try,

From just about every store.

 

So what can you do?

It’s all up to you,

To stop them with this little fix.

Don’t give them your info,

It’s nothing they should know,

And put an end to their sly tricks.

 © 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

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