2005 TATED PRESS White m White American ay, The I Whitey ering old film foot- during got the he was the first- on Los and ace off the a shoul- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12. 2005 ree days' e mound st-inning er Scott Chicago innings to n victory. ENTERTAINMENT PEOPLE Comedian speaks out for kidney disease NEWYORK — George Lopez and his wife, Ann, who donated a kidney to the actor-comedian earlier this year, have been named national spokespeople for the National Kidney Foundation. Lopez, star of the ABC comedy "George Lopez," has a genetic condition that caused his kidneys to deteriorate. He had transplant surgery in April. FRIEND OR FAUX? "If laughter is the best medicine, I promise to continue to make you laugh as my wife and I work together with the National Kidney Foundation to save lives." Lopez said in a recent statement. 'Sex and the City' star to make 'House' visit The couple will be honorary chairmen of the foundation's Kidney Walk Program, a series of nearly 100 walks held yearly in cities across the country. —The Associated Press Nixon will play a "sharp-witted patient who suffers from a mysterious seizure and goes toe-to-toe" with Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie), while he and his team try to discover the source of her ailment. NEWYORK — "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon will make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the Fox medical drama "House." The episode is slated to air in December, the network said Friday. Nixon won an Emmy for her work as Miranda Hobbes on "Sex and the City" The Associated Press Douo Lanu/KANSAN HOROSCOPES The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Oct.12, 2005: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2024 You are unusually creative. Use your dynamic imagination to improve the quality of your life, work and relationships. Others adore your ingenuity and often seek you out. A child could play a big role in your year as well as in an artistic creation. Friends could be skeptical or play devil's advocate. Make that OK with you. Be supportive to someone who might be depressed this year. If you are single, you certainly will have the opportunity to change that status. Ah, romance. If you are attached, plan a second honeymoon, or a first one! Know that your imagination could lead you down some strange paths. AQUARIUS knows how to make you smile. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ Avoid a negative person. Although, you might need to be more realistic, especially about a loved one or a creative project. As a result of seeing more clearly, you will be able to enjoy greater success. Focus on meetings; listen to others' ideas. Tonight. Where the crowds are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) flak from a boss or authority figure. Visualize more of what you want through a discussion. The person you are dealing with has great ideas. Work with him or her. Not all needs idea need to be practical; they could become realistic with some work. Tonight: Out late. **** You might get some unusual GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ******* You might want to detach rather than become glum. You will find that you can visualize and create a solution to a hassle. Use your mental processes to the max. Be spontaneous too. Tonight: Talk to a person you consider a resource. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ You might need to defer to someone else, as you see a situation bleakly. Others seem to be able to work through negativity and come up with grounded solutions. A relationship deepens. You might think others are in dreamland. A mix of cynicism and ingenuity works perfectly. Tonight: Togetherness. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) doors for you and others. Handle your funds carefully. Tonight: Accept an invitation. ★★★ You might be a bit more serious than usual. Curb activity, if possible. Defer to others who might have a different perspective. Discuss open VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Your ability to get work done and focus on key issues might be instrumental in getting past a bad mood or depression. Others respond to your innovative approach at work. You view finances differently from many. Tonight: Off to get some exercise. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★★ Your libido energies are on high. If you are artistic, you might choose to funnel this energy into a project. Others decide to add more romance to their lives. Use this moment well. You are lucky. Tonight: Let your imagination choose. ★★★ Family and home take a greater priority than usual. You have a strong sixth sense. Use this ability to deal with others. You might not be seeing a situation clearly --- and you might not want, to either. Tonight: At home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ***** Your ability to visualize, speak and infuse others with enthusiasm CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) asm is contagious. Use your ability to intuit others' needs. A meeting could become a brainstorming session. Let it happen. Tonight: With favorite people. CAR RECOM (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Though you might think you have a firm handle on a money matter, you don't. A fact or perspective is missing. Be the wise Goat and take your time with a decision. Meanwhile, others watch your savvy. Tonight: A promised visit. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ You want to break away from the here and now. Nothing bores the Water Bearer more than routine. Experiment with different ideas. Some might want to sign up for a class. Pursue a dream. Tonight: As you wish. Others go along. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 7B PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★** Pull back and do some heavy thinking. A discussion with a close friend or loved one provides much insight. Know when to hush up and not tell others what is happening. Recognize that you might be overtired. Tonight: Vanish. ACROSS 1 Ego 5 Scrooge's cry 8 Handle 12 Hodge-podge 13 Ostrich's cousin 14 Othello's foe 15 Large-headed fastener 17 Pickle flavoring 18 Sandy's owner 19 Confused 21 Unadulterated 24 Punch-in-the-gut sound 25 Departed 28 Bowling venue 30 Doctrine 31 Onassis, familiarly 34 "Raiders ..." director Shelter 35 Cowboy's sweetie 37 Surrounded by 38 Enthusiasm 39 List-ending abbr. 41 Garr or Hatcher 43 McDonald's emblem 46 Broadway backer 50 Story teller? 51 Gin, for one 54 Farm fraction 55 Candle count 56 "Desire Under the —" 57 Protuberance Solution time: 21 mins. OAKS PER FOAAM FLOP ALE ULAN FIISH WIFE LEON EON NYLONS CHORE OREO LODE BLOWFISH END SELLLS KAY FIISH TAILL PERM EIRE TRAIN THEIIRS GOO HALF KINGFISH ELSE IRA IDEA NEAR NEW TANG 10 Look lecher-ously 11 Impudent 16 Born 20 Assumes 22 Astringent 23 Unspoken 25 Trail the pack 26 Mound stat 27 3 x 5, e.g. 29 Go in ankle-deep 31 Vast expanse 32 Gibson or Brooks 34 Chantilly, for one 38 Barb 40 Crowd, it's said 42 "Awe-some!" 43 Astronaut Shepard 44 Puerto — 45 Con job 45 Big bash 48 Tube prize 49 Not so much 52 Past 53 Roulette bet Yesterday's answer10-12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | | 5 | 6 | 7 | | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 12 | | | | | 13 | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | | | 17 | | | | | 18 | | | | | | | 19 | 20 | | | | | |          |          | 21 | | | 22 | 23 | | 24 | | | | | | 25 | 26 | 27 | | | 28 | | 29 | | | 30 | 31 | 32 | | 33 | | | | 34 | | | | | 35 | | | | | 36 | | | | 37 | | | | | 38 | | | | |          |          | 39 | 40 | | | 41 | | 42 | | | | | | 43 | 44 | | | | 45 |          | 46 | | 47 | 48 | 49 | | 50 | | | | | 51 | 52 | 53 | | | | | | | 54 | | | | | 55 | | | | 56 | | | | | 57 | | | | | 58 | | | | 59 | | | | | CRYPTOQUIP Yesterday's Cryptoquip: FUNNY NEIL SIMON PLAY ABOUT SOME ALASKANS WHO WEAR NO SHOES: "BAREFOOT IN THE PARKA." Today's Cryptoquip Clue: A equals D MISS. STREET DELI INC.