This is really cool, is there anyway you could add the weather thing for
Chicago by chance? If not, or if it's too much effort that's cool, just
wondering, and same with Kels, and anyone else who lives elsewhere. Just a
suggestion.
From the FreeBSD fortunes files
It was the next morning that the armies of Twodor marched east
laden with long lances, sharp swords, and death-dealing hangovers. The
thousands were led by Arrowroot, who sat limply in his sidesaddle,
nursing a whopper. Goodgulf, Gimlet, and the rest rode by him, praying
for their fate to be quick, painless, and if possible, someone else's.
Many an hour the armies forged ahead, the war-merinos bleating
under their heavy burdens and the soldiers bleating under their melting
icepacks.
-- The Harvard Lampoon, "Bored of the Rings"
Weather
Currently in LINCOLN, NE: 50 °F and Clear
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understanding leads to a stronger level of commitment, dear Aries. A wedding
might even be discussed - yours, or possibly a relative's. Don't push the
subject, ...
- *Taurus* - A quiet evening spent at home in the company of your
significant other might be just what the doctor ordered for today, dear
Taurus. You're feeling less concerned with passion than with simply basking
...
- *Gemini* - Today, dear Gemini, you and your significant other
might spend a lot of time conversing about what may appear to be trivial
matters, but which can actually strengthen the bond between you. Your
commitment ...
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groceries, can contribute to a growing sense of commitment between you and
your significant other, dear Cancer. If you aren't currently involved in a
romantic ...
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today, dear Leo, boosting your confidence and determination with regard to
career and social matters. Where romance is concerned, communication ...
- *Virgo* - Your psychic and spiritual potential could come to your
attention today, dear Virgo. You should be doing well financially and
feeling at least somewhat secure in that department, so now the question
could ...
- *Libra* - Today you may feel a powerful urge to get out and be
with your friends, dear Libra, even if nothing definite is planned. There
won't be any pressing reason for this, as you shouldn't be feeling
particularly ...
- *Scorpio* - Today you might find yourself thrust into the public
eye, dear Scorpio. You might give a talk, teach a class, or maybe just lead
an animated discussion among friends. Whichever it is, it's likely to make
...
- *Sagittarius* - Education might be on your mind today, dear
Sagittarius, and you might decide to attend a class, lecture, workshop, or
festival of some kind. You'll thrive on being among others and sharing ideas
with ...
- *Capricorn* - Changes within a group you're affiliated with,
perhaps a church or meditation group, could have you feeling a little
uncomfortable today, dear Capricorn. The changes will in the long run be
very beneficial ...
- *Aquarius* - Powerful feelings of love and passion could prove
overwhelming today, dear Aquarius, causing you to long not only for a
romantic encounter with a lover, but for commitment and marriage as well. A
wedding ...
- *Pisces* - You'll want to get together with a love partner today,
dear Pisces, as you long for the comfort and security of this person's
presence. You've probably had a hard week at work and aren't feeling all
that ...
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