May 28, 2020 08:00 ET | Source: TransUnion

CHICAGO, May 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global COVID-19 pandemic has hit small and mid-sized businesses hard, with 31% closed in the last three months and 62% citing government or health authority orders as the cause.i

As states around the country begin to lift shelter-in-place orders, small business has an enormous sense of urgency to re-open and play their important role in helping some of the 20.5 million newly unemployed consumers get a paycheck.ii Thats why TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced its plans to support the hiring ecosystem by offering small businesses and their prospective employees free access to certain of its ShareAble for Hires employment screening tool packages, now through the end of July 2020.

By implementing TransUnions web-based ShareAble for Hires small businesses can safely and securely conduct background checks on prospective employees within minutes vs. days. The solution is completely transparent and provides job applicants with a copy of reports obtained.

Small businesses and those previously employed by them are among the groups facing the greatest financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Steve Chaouki, President of U.S. Markets at TransUnion. TransUnion is offering ShareAble for Hires for free to small businesses so they can get back up and running quickly, and help people get back to work fast. Thats the power of Information for Good.

Small businesses and their employees facing greatest challenges

While many Americans are facing financial challenges, small businesses have been among the groups most negatively impacted by the pandemic. TransUnion research found that the volume of employment screening for small businesses with 50 or fewer employees declined by 65% in mid-April compared to average volumes observed in prior months during 2020. This is a reflection of small businesses hiring at a lower rate than what was observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of early May, employment screening has only recovered to a 55% to 60% decline. Comparatively, TransUnion found that large businesses experienced a 35% decline at the apex in mid-April and have, as of early May, recovered to levels that are 20% below what was observed earlier this year.

As small businesses face challenges, so do the people who work for them. A recent TransUnion survey in May found that 70% of consumers working for a small business (with under 50 employees) said their household income was negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Of this group, 17% said they have lost their job as a result of the pandemic. Additionally, 69% of those persons who stated their income was negatively impacted, said they are concerned about paying their current bills or loans. In fact, 86% of impacted small business employees state that they will not have money to pay their bills within three months.

Small businesses are resilient and once they come back, we anticipate so will jobs, said Jason Norton, vice president of emerging global solutions at TransUnion. Last year, alone, 44% of hires in the U.S. were performed by businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Our intent is to help this major employment engine run once again by providing this important screening tool at no cost.

ShareAble for Hires allows small businesses to hire immediately

ShareAble for Hires is unique in that it is the only such online background check tool that 100% of small businesses can use with no waiting period or setup fees while delivering reports within minutes. Transunions Basic and Plus packages, which normally cost between $35 and $50, will be free of charge through July 2020.

Information about the packages can found here. Small businesses interested in using ShareAble for Hires will simply need to click on the following link and conduct a three-step process.

First, the hiring manager at the small business creates a free account and sends a screening request to the prospective applicant. There is no waiting or membership process. Then the applicant receives the request to fill out their personal information, consents to share their reports with the employer and their identity is authenticated. Finally, reports are delivered within minutes to both the small business and applicant.

We are confident in all of our ShareAble for Hires offerings and the types of screening small businesses choose to use is completely dependent on their individual situations. Whats most important is that small businesses are able to make timely hiring decisions with employees they can trust to help them succeed, said Norton.

More information about ShareAble for Hires and this special offer can be found here. Businesses interested in learning how to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 can gain insights from TransUnion webinars, blogs and more here. Additional resources for consumers looking to protect their credit during the COVID-19 pandemic can be found attransunion.com/covid-19.

About TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in the modern economy. We do this by providing a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. As a result, businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good.

A leading presence in more than 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion provides solutions that help create economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for hundreds of millions of people.

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iState of Small Business Report, Facebook, May 2020

iiDepartment of Labor Report, May 8, 2020

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When I originally set out to write this column, I wanted to share the unexpected benefits of cutting back on my online shopping habit.

At the beginning of the year, I set a personal challenge to reduce my online orders from several times a week (insert embarrassed emoji) to a few times a month. As time passed, I realized I had fewer deliveries to track and more money left in my bank account at the end of the month.

But then Covid-19 happened. And now eliminating online shopping is more than a fad or a New Year's resolution. For millions, cutting things out of the budget is an absolute necessity.

If you're having to scale back on discretionary spending, whether that's shopping, travel or something else entirely, here's how to give up that financial habit without feeling deprived. SEE THE SILVER LINING The news is filled with fear, worry and sadness. But it helps to see the silver lining, says Denise Downey, a certified financial planner and owner of Financial Trex LLC, based in Spokane, Washington.

Depending on where you live, you may be forced to stop some spending on travel, sporting events, haircuts, entertainment and more. This involuntary saving can help you make changes you wouldn't have otherwise made on your own.

``Those decisions are being made for us right now,'' Downey says. ``It's not a matter of, `Do I cut the vacation this year or not?' It's cut. There's no decision to be made with that.''

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It's all about perspective. So, if you can, focus on the benefits. For instance, you may find you're feeling a positive boost as you watch your bank account grow and your credit card bill stop climbing.

So sure, my deliveries of clothing, makeup and the newest scented candles aren't as frequent. But much like the thrill of getting a delivery, I'm finding that not spending is also appealing. GET YOUR POWER BACK It's probably obvious that placing fewer online orders equates to saving more money, as long as you don't substitute an expensive activity in its place. The same goes for other types of spending. Cutting back any spending habit can lead to savings.

It can also give you a sense of empowerment, says Drew Harris, CFP, senior financial advisor at Greenway Wealth Advisors LLC, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

``It's a good way to gain back some control by taking ownership of our spending,'' Harris says.

Cutting back means you're giving something up. But you're also gaining freedom from the financial stress that discretionary spending can cause, as well as the buyer's remorse that so often accompanies spending.

This sense of empowerment can help you feel better. L. Kevin Chapman, a licensed clinical psychologist, says you may ``adopt a sense of mastery when eliminating something that has led to financial strain.''

Basically, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment, which allows you to feel positive (rather than negative) about the changes you're making.

LEARN A NEW HABIT Don't get discouraged. Your decreased spending won't have to last forever.

But then again, you may find you don't necessarily want to return to your pre-pandemic spending habits. And that's OK, too.

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Take this time to learn some new habits in place of your old costly ones. Harris suggests going for a walk, talking with family and friends or finding some other inexpensive activity you enjoy doing.

Another example? Downey says her children were constantly busy with extracurricular activities _ activities that cost money. But since the family has been home, she's noticed they're happy and entertained, even with a not-so-busy schedule. That has led her to rethink enrolling them in quite as many activities in the future.

Regardless of the specific substitutions you make, the changes you're implementing during these unprecedented times will help boost your savings and emergency fund. Best case scenario, when life returns to some degree of normalcy one day, hopefully that fund is more than you ended up needing, Downey says.

In that case, you can reward yourself by buying something you're putting off right now, and paying for it in cash.

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ATTLEBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If you spend time every day checking email, multiple online trackers, and several different collaboration and communication apps because every client or project collaborator uses a different way to share documents, status updates, and communicate then you need LifeStarr, the worlds first Life Empowerment Technology.

Staying on task is more important than ever before, as many remote workers continue to work from home offices and kitchen tables due to the aftermath of COVID-19. This new normal is straining usual methods for staying organized and communicating effectively about both work and personal tasks, and in fact, sheds light on the need for a more effective solution.

LifeStarr is a new and free task management app in which all details, responsibilities, deadlines, documents, and communication are securely maintained. Clients, colleagues, or other collaborators can be easily invited into all or part of a project, with notifications and daily reports to keep everyone on task. There is no fee or subscription required just start using by creating tasks, assigning responsibility, and inviting people to join.

LifeStarr Founder Joe Rando, a Boston area tech entrepreneur, had his team accelerate the development of the platform to make it available for people and teams as many companies extend work-from-home policies indefinitely. He explains in this video how the app drastically reduces stress to the user for any task, big or small easily and at no cost.

The need for remote work tools and training in great. HubSpot Academy is now offering free remote leadership training, How to Manage a Remote Team a 40 minute on-demand resource in which Rando offers best practices.

Kodi Traver, an investment advisor for Marcus & Millichap in New York City, has tried other project management tools like SharePoint and Microsoft Project, but felt they lacked the ability to track if he and others were accomplishing the right tasks at the right time something that impacts productivity. Thats what I love about LifeStarr. You can specify what needs to be done, when, and by whom, and its easy, he said. We need tools to streamline how we communicate, and this is where LifeStarr excels. Its the only tool that allows you to work with anyone, whether they are within the company or not.

Remote workers, small businesses, freelancers, and independent consultants can benefit from LifeStarr to make sure projects are completed on deadline without time wasted pulling together information from different sources. All communications, files and notes are contained in the task automatically. The platform is intuitive, easy to use, secure, and most of all, time saving, eliminating the frustration that comes with juggling multiple assignments. Its as easy as signing up.

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For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mothers womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Did you know God already knows your sins, pains, and struggles? In other words, you are not going to surprise Him or catch Him off guard. He already knows. Why then does it seem like so many of us need to hide our deepest emotions and temptations in personal, private prayer?

If you are struggling, facing challenges, fighting temptation, frustrated, weary, and anxious it is always the best policy to just open up to God. It is freeing to live in the place where the psalmist lives, because nothing in our life is going to catch God off guard, and no matter what you are facing, His love for you is the same. Talk to God, no matter what. He can handle it, and will receive it with mercy and love.

It is this kind of open and honest conversation with God that leads us into deep spiritual self-reflection through the empowerment of His Holy Spirit. Its in these kinds of prayers that the Holy Spirit often leads us to the wonderful confession, realization, and plea of the concluding verses of Psalm 139:23-24, Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts. And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

In some translations this word anxious is included in verse 23 and is translated to say, know my anxious thoughts. It is here God will meet us in prayer. I often find in this meeting, God asking me a simple yet profound question. Why? Why are your thoughts so anxious?

Im reminded that it is because of me and my sinful nature, not God or my circumstances. He meets me there in my doubt, in my fear, and in my anxiety. Lovingly, He is reminding me of the hope I am given by Him, the council I find in Him, and despite my many failures and sins, the forgiveness I have in Him.

This process of open, honest prayer leads us to great peace, and your burdens will become lighter because you will remember you do not carry them alone.

Brandon Zoll is pastor of the Church of God of Exeter. He may be reached by calling 559-592-2631.

Prays Together is a rotating column between the pastors of the First Presbyterian Church of Exeter, Church of Christ of Exeter, Nazarene Church of Exeter, Church of God of Exeter, the New Life Assembly of God and Rocky Hill Community Church as well as the Lemon Cove Presbyterian Church.

This column is not a news article but the opinion of the writer and does not reflect the views of The Sun-Gazette newspaper.

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Written by Vivek Deshpande | Nagpur | Published: May 27, 2020 9:07:47 pm Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse

A controversy has erupted in Mahatma Gandhis Sevagram Ashram at Wardha with the unceremoniously removal of Ashram president T R N Prabhu for, among other reasons, allegedly being a Godsewadi.

Prabhu, 73, was removed by president of Sarva Seva Sangh, Mahadev Vidrohi, on March 18, barely two years after he himself had appointed Prabhu to the post in his capacity as the chief of the Sangh, which is the apex body of all Gandhian institutions.

This is the first time in the Ashrams history that its president was removed before he could complete the five-year term.

Prabhu, however, decided to resign and put in his papers on May 22. He also released a press note rebutting the allegations against him and expressed his anguish at being ill-treated, insulted, removed without giving any chance to defend myself, against principles of natural justice and against the constitution of the Ashram..

Vidrohi cited denial of permission by Prabhu in October 2018 to the Congress Working Committee to hold its meeting in the Ashram premises, and not issuing a statement against shooting of Gandhis portrait by some Hindu fanatics in Uttar Pradesh, as some of the reasons for his removal.

Prabhus removal, however, has split Gandhians, with many criticising the manner of his removal and others supporting it.

Ravindra Rukmini Pandharinath, a Gandhian writer, said, Not allowing any political party to hold its meeting inside the Ashram cant be termed as being wrong. Prabhu wasnt in the meeting in which the decision to remove him was taken. This is against Gandhian principles. If there was any issue, there should have been a discussion.

Vijay Diwan, a Sarvodaya ideologue, however, said, Congress and Gandhi have a common ideological cradle. Not giving Congress space to hold its meeting was something that eventually strengthens the RSS. Diwan had issued a detailed criticism in the media at that time, expressing his anguish over Prabhus move.

Prabhu has also been accused by Vidrohi of disallowing permission to host a play called Ya Gandhicha Kay Karaycha staged by another Gandhian organisation, Rashtra Seva Dal, inside the Ashram. That strengthened my suspicion that he was following a Godsewadi agenda, Vidrohi told The Indian Express.

Vidrohi also cited several other decisions by Prabhu, like allowing a chair for President Ram Nath Kovind to sit inside Bapu Kuti in the Ashram, and creation of a toilet behind the Kuti for the President visit last year, as reasons for his removal.

You may have sympathy for Godse and a faith in the culture of violence but such people have no place in Gandhi Ashram, Vidrohi said.

Incidentally, Prabhu and Vidrohi have known each other for over 30 years and it was Vidrohi who had insisted in making him Ashram president two years ago when many others had pitched for a weightier name.

Prabhu, however, refuted all allegations. My decision not to allow a CWC meeting inside Ashram was in tune with Gandhian values. What did Congress do for Gandhi on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary? The Congress had severed its relationship with Gandhi since 1946. They used to consult Gandhi for strategic purposes, not for ideological guidance, after that. And isnt it far-fetched to say that if I have not allowed Congress to hold the meeting, thats tantamount to being pro-RSS, Prabhu said.

Prabhu accepted that he denied permission to hold the play in front of Bapu Kuti. The Ashram is a silence zone. Only prayers can be held there. I had allowed the Congress also to hold the prayer, in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had participated. The play was good and was allowed to be staged in the adjacent Yatri Nivas premises, Prabhu said.

Vidrohi also accused Prabhu of allowing the meeting of a RSS-promoted urban bank in Yatri Nivas. The Sarva Seva Sangh has its account in the bank and the bank had held its business meeting there, not any ideological programme, Prabhu said.

About a chair for President Kovind inside Bapu Kuti, he said, The Presidents staff had requested it. He actually didnt sit and prayed while standing. The toilet was raised again as per the request from his staff even otherwise, when Gandhi used to stay there, his guests would use the toilet inside the Kuti.

Prabhu was also accused of allowing some new concrete structures in the premises, including roads. All these are part of the plan to develop the Sevagram-Pavnar Ashram tourism circuit by the previous Congress government, and pushed further by the subsequent BJP government, and had been going on since 2010-11. How can I be held responsible for it, Prabhu asked.

Prabhu accused Vidrohi of not inviting him for the Sarva Seva Sangh national executive meet at Mumbai in January, in which Vidrohi got Prabhus removal approved through a resolution, despite being a member. I wasnt allowed to defend myself. This is against principles of natural justice and totally undemocratic, he said.

Avinash Kakde, a member of the Ashrams 12-member committee, said, I was a leading opponent of Prabhu when he denied Congress permission to hold the CWC meeting. I had told Prabhu that he had taken the decision unilaterally and hence it was wrong. But to remove him after about a year-and-a-half is certainly not done. Vidrohi had known Prabhu for over 30 years. He made him the managing trustee of the Sangh first and then insisted on making him the Ashram president. So, how come he suddenly finds Prabhu being a Godsewadi?

Kakde was given the task of drafting clear-cut rules regarding holding of programmes on the Ashram premises after the CWC episode. I did it., so the issue was settled then. How can that be raised again after a year-and-a-half? he asked.

Kakde has since written many times to Vidrohi, asking how he suddenly found Prabhu to be in contact with Godse supporters after having worked with him for so long. But he doesnt answer any of my letters, Kakde said, adding, the turn of events leading to Prabhus removal in this fashion is a very sad chapter in the Ashrams history.

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31-year-old falls to death in attempt to escape fire at Sakar 7 on Ashram Road; another fire incident recorded at Shivranjani crossroads

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After the accident, Mirror spoke to Thakkar, Jaydeep came to my office at around 3 pm. While we were leaving, I asked him to wait for me to close the main door. That is when smoke started coming from downstairs and filled the whole passage. I went back into my office, shouting to Jaydeep to follow me. But there was no response. I then opened a window, and came down using the fire stairs.

Thakkar said he saw a few people standing on a narrow platform just outside the window of the alley on the fourth floor and his friend Jaydeep lying on the ground. He said, Due to smoke, the window panes on the fourth floor were broken and everyone escaped to safety. But I am not sure how Jaydeep fell. He was brought to LG Hospital in an ambulance, where he was declared dead by doctors.

This was a minor incident, but panic spread and people stayed back in their offices even though they could have come down to safety from another staircase. All the fire equipment in the building were in working condition, but lack of fire awareness meant none of the people present could not use those. It is necessary that more fire drills take place, so that people know how to use the basic fire equipment.

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Another fire incident scared citizens on Friday. The incident occurred at the first floor of Amar Complex near Shivranjani crossroads. The floor housed the office of ICICI securities, where a fire started from the AC duct when repair work was on. While no casualty was reported, furniture and documents were destroyed in the fire.

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Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra tribal welfare department has temporarily stayed admission of adivasi students in reputed English medium schools in Class 1 as part of economic austerity measures undertaken in view of the coronavirus pandemic, Minister K C Padvi said on Monday.

Under a government scheme, adivasi students get admission in reputed English medium schools in Class 1 and their education till Class 12 is funded by the state.

Addressing an online press conference, Tribal Welfare Minister Padvi said 50,269 adivasi students, currently studying in Classes 2 to 12, will not lose out academically due to the decision and those already admitted in reputed schools will continue their education.

Students who have applied for admissions in Class 1 in English medium schools will now be accommodated in English and semi-English schools affiliated to the tribal welfare department, he said.

He said the decision to stop admission of tribal students in reputed English medium schools in Class 1 this year is temporary and taken as part of economic austerity measures in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

The minister said, "Tribal students in English medium schools will continue with their education. Once the COVID-19 situation improves and schoolsreopen, the government would revise its decision and enrol tribal students in reputed English medium schools."

Padvi said 71 per cent of the budgetary allocation of the tribal welfare development is spent on education.

"To ensure tribal students get good education in English, new 52 English and semi-English schools are being started.

"Qualified teachers are being hired and tribal students will not suffer academically. As many as 1,560 students will be enrolled in these schools," Padvi said.

The minister said his department ensures good education to tribal children through government ashram (residential) schools, state-aided ashram schools and Eklavya residential public schools, among others.

The department is working on starting English medium curriculum in ashram schools, he said.

The minister said there are 25 Eklavya residential public schools in the state where 5,357 students are getting education from Std 2nd to 12th.

He said a total of 2,640 students are being enrolled in Class 1 this year in different schools under the tribal welfare department. PTI MR RSY RSY

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Ahmedabad, May 26

Prahlad Jani alias Chunriwala Mataji, a breatharian Yogi who claimed to have survived without food or water for over 70 years, died on Tuesday morning in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district, his disciples said.

He was 90.

Jani breathed his last at his native village Charada, a statement said.

He had a big following in Gujarat.

Jani's claims of surviving without food or water were tested in 2003 and 2010 by scientists.

He used to claim that he didn't need food or water because goddess sustained him.

Meanwhile, Jani's body has been taken to his humble ashram-cum-cave situated near Ambaji temple in Banaskantha district.

"Mataji was shifted to Charada a few days back after he expressed his will to spend some time at his native place. He breathed his last early today morning. His body will be kept at his Ashram for two days to enable his devotees to pay homage. He will be given 'Samadhi' at his ashram on Thursday," said the statement issued by his disciples.

Being a devout believer of goddess Amba, he used to wear a red saari (chunri) all the time and dress like a woman, because of which, he was known as Chunriwala Mataji.

Jani claimed to have spent 76 years of his life without consuming food or water.

Jani had left his parent's house at a very young age in pursuit of 'spiritual experience' .

His followers claimed that he had stopped taking food and water at the age of 14.

Jani made a small cave located near Ambaji temple his home at young age and subsequently gained popularity as a Yogi who survived only on air.

In 2010, scientists and doctors associated with the Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation had conducted a 15-day observational study on Jani to find out how he was living without food or water.

The DIPAS later stated that Jani had "some extreme form of adaptation to starvation and water restrictions". PTI

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Gemini is the definitive sign of communication. Gemini radiates Ray 2 of Love/Wisdom into the world. When we communicate with each other, when we understand each other via our open truthful communication, love appears, and wisdom, too.

Pentecost is a religious festival, signifying fifty days after Easter (Resurrection Festival) wherein Disciples, having gathered in an upper room (mental plane), experienced tongues of fire appearing above their heads, the result of which was the ability to speak and understand all world languages. This experience was a Ray 3 experience of Divine Intelligence penetrating the minds of the disciples. Ray 3 is called by many namesthe Holy Spirit, the Comforter and the Mother. The Tibetan (via Alice Bailey) refers to Pentecost many times in his blue books (Ageless Wisdom teachings).

The emphasis during the Aquarian Age, which we are fast entering, will shift away from Bethlehem (Birth Initiation) to Jerusalem (Ashram of Peace), and from the infant and later crucified Savior to the Risen Christ (note: Christ symbolizes the Soul of humanity). Pisces has seen, during two thousand years, the spreading light; Aquarius will see the Rising Light, and of both of these the Christ (World Teacher) is the eternal symbol.

The emphasis in the Aquarian Age will be on livingness, on freedom from the tomb of matter (death), and this keynote (resurrection) will distinguish the new world religion from all preceding religions.

In the new world Aquarian religion, the Festival of Easter and the Feast of Pentecostwill be the two outstanding days of the religious year. Pentecost(Right perception, intuition) symbolizes Goodwill which creates Right Human Relations in which all nations and all of humanity will understand each other and though speaking in many and diverse languages will know only one spiritual speech which is the understanding hidden in the hearts and minds of all of humanity.

There is one equation for peace on Earth. Intentions for Goodwill creates Right Human Relations which creates the peace, harmony, intelligence, wisdom and love all of humanity seeks. We can sing together on Pentecost, Come Holy Spirit, Creator Blessed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nklHOLJlvTY

ARIES: The month ahead sees you as a hard worker, working towards and within your values. If you dont actually know your values, then observe yourself actions, focus, communication. Note youre slower than usual, caring for what you love (and value) with extra care. You see your ambition, the acquiring of possessions, your impatience or impulsiveness. Your senses are more alive. You eat more. Every Aries eventually becomes a Taurus.

TAURUS: Aries can sometimes steal your thunder, your Vulcan volcanic ability to make gold out of lead. You have so many abilities, you can share a few, yes? Notice your reactions to people and events. Turn reactions into responses. Youre more energetic, active, forceful these days. For a rare few moments or two, its ok for you to be overly assertive. However, as Aries has become Taurus, youve become a very interesting Gemini. Its the planet Mercury always playing havoc.

GEMINI: Youve become more of a Pisces. Meaning? More sensitive, more reluctant to push the river, more compassionate and understanding. Your confidence has taken a different path. Youre working more in secret, can be blamed for things you didnt do, be misunderstood. Intuiting that the past is merging with the present and everything looks now towards the future. Dreams (day & night) appear, imagination becomes creative. Music (more of it), please.

CANCER: Its most important to think about cooperation, teamwork and how your personality impacts groups. With all your emerging thoughts and ideas, you may be inclined to talk over others, attempt to direct and dominate everyone and everything. Its best to work with as a team when considering humanitarian goals. Its also important personally to create daily agendas, schedules, plans and goals. They become your new context and protection.

LEO: You are the leader, the one everyone looks to, hopes to be, learns from, emulates, is guided by. (Be grateful) Your accomplishments are acknowledged and recognized. This pleases you. I have written before that for a Leo to evolve others must see, applaud, point out and praise their efforts, gifts, talents and abilities. Praise is how (especially) Leos can more fully identify themselves as creative, saying, I (now know that) I AM because of what I create (and you see it). And now you know.

VIRGO: You long for a new undertaking, a new venture, a quest, an adventure, a voyage somewhere. And your restlessness wont accept any hindrances. Your life does need an expansion coupled with new experiences. All the energy youre feeling propels you into new travel, new studies, new interests, new books along with opinions that may lead to disagreements, disputes and new points of view. Refrain from anything illicit, risky and forbidden.

LIBRA: You can no longer suffer exhaustion, overtime, or other peoples rules. You need deep solitude, a retreat from the world, and less stress, both subtle and overt. Careful with projecting suppressed disappointments or anger (from long ago to present) toward others, especially those close to you. You may be unaware of this. The issues may be conflicts around values, what you hold in common with another, joint money and resources. Careful with communication and consequences. Contemplate your true needs. Then love more.

SCORPIO: Everything may become challenging, especially interactions with friends, co-workers and intimates. Should you encounter conflict, measure it against your personal internal conflicts. We reflect each other, the heavens and the earth. Conflict contains information. If we struggle long enough a new level of harmony emerges. Be as courageous, dynamic and lively as possible. Everything eventually becomes conflictual, then it resolves, then theres rapprochement. Help someone in the meantime.

SAGITTARIUS: Interesting new energy, at times quixotic and unexpected, is affecting daily routines, agendas, plans and work schedules. In between focus on health exercise, diet, walking, running, archery, horseback riding, yoga, etc. You must have a daily regime of physical activity or restlessness will result. It may be difficult working with others. You may be too unusual and too fast for them. Harmony is needed in your work world. Be aware of this. Dont disagree, clash or quarrel. When agitated, recite silent Oms. Laughter is the best meditation.

CAPRICORN: Questions. Do you have lots of energy and self-discipline? Are you seeking new and unusual creative expressions? Do you feel you are expanding out of the old ways of identity and being? Do you have enough money? Do you feel the need for a deeper spirituality? And do you want to communicate about this? Tend to the wounds of loved ones. The result will be more play, pleasure, more sleep. Is your home comfortable? Do you need a new couch? Do you need more comfort? How is your daily life changing?

AQUARIUS: You may find yourself being more and more creative, which gives you a greater sense of identity. Note how you feel more instinctive, protective and secure. Are new or unusual events occurring concerning where you live? Are you thinking about family matters? Gather up much of the past. Review everything. Assess what is useful, what you can give away, what you want to keep as family heirlooms. When issues from the past emerge, talk with someone about them. Someone safe and trusting. Watch the birds each morning.

PISCES: Perform daily tasks quietly and slowly. This creates mindfulness and efficiency. Consider professional needs. Its soon time to tell everyone of your visions, ideas, plans, wants and needs. Communications may be quick, unusual, unexpected, futuristic. Step back and watch Mars at work. Pushing things forward into a dreamy and unknown future. Tend to hands and feet with care. Sew and paint. Use the mind to make order and beauty out of conflict and chaos. Neptune in Pisces.

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Pentecost Tongues of Fire - The Free Weekly

A 50-year-old hermit, Sant Premdas of Guniya Mahadev temple Ashram under Diwer police station area of Rajsamand, Rajasthan, committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree on Sunday. Before taking away his life, he recorded a five-minute video message to the administration regarding the allegations of rape levelled against him.

A few days ago, a woman had approached Rajsamand SP Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav and accused Sant Premadas of raping her. A case was registered against the Sadhu and the investigation was underway. According to woman, she and her husband had gone to the Sants ashram on April 20 and May 20 to seek treatment for stomach ailments. The woman said that the hermit gave her something to drink which made her drowsy and he subsequently raped her.

The police went to the ashram to investigate the matter, but they did not find the Sant there. A caretaker called Chhaganlal Suthar was directed by the police to inform them in case the Sant returns. However, when Suthar reached the ashram on Monday, he saw the hermits body hanging from a tree in the ashram premises. The police were immediately called and the body of the Sant was shifted to a morgue in the Devgarh Hospital. The Sants family, which stays in Gwalior, has been informed about his death.

The hermit in his video message, which has now gone viral, claimed that he was deeply anguished by the allegations of rape levelled against him and accused the woman and her husband, a member of women commission, and 3 other men of blackmailing him for an amount of Rs 15 lakhs. Claiming himself to be innocent, Sant Premdas said that he is taking the extreme step of giving up his life to save his honour and self-respect.

Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav assured that necessary action will be taken against the culprits after checking the veracity of the claims made in the video.

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Rajasthan: Sadhu accused of rape commits suicide, declares himself innocent and a victim of blackmail in video message - OpIndia