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Today is Friday, April 26th, 117th day of the year.  There are  249

days remaining until the end of the year.

HOLIDAYS and  OBSERVANCES National Autism Awareness Month,

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Humor Month, Lawn

and Garden Month, International Guitar Month, Keep America Beautiful

Month, National Pecan Month, National Poetry Month, Sexual Assault

Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, National Pretzel Day

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Giancarlo Esposito, 66, actor

Debra Wilson, 61, actress

Natrone Means, 52, football player

Avant, 48, singer

HISTORIC BIRTHDAYS

Ma Rainey, 138, singer (d. 1939)

DEATHS

Count Basie, 1984, pianist/composer/bandleader (b. 1904)

ON THIS DAY IN…

1977 – New York’s famed disco, Studio 54, opens.

1992 – Alex Haley wins the 1992 Ellis Island Award, posthumously,

for “Roots”.

1992 – Ozzie Smith steals his 500th base.

HOROSCOPE

Your sign’s elemental pair is Earth and of all 12 zodiac signs, only the Taurus has a fixed relationship with the element. At times your personality can be as stubborn and stable as a 2 ton stone, which is a direct result of your special connection with Earth. In all matters, Earth’s influence allows you to be grounded practical and realistic. Embracing Earth’s prudent qualities will play a key role in your future success. However, you should be aware of Earth’s dangers, as an overly cautious demeanor can lead to many missed experiences.