HOROSCOPES entertainment Because the stars know things we don't. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 Your attention is on finances. Don't let it slip through your fingers ... pay down bills, stash some, replenish reserves. Stick to your plan, and grow your nest egg. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Take it slow, and avoid mistakes that would cost far more time overall. With both the Sun and Moon in your sign, your confidence could make you cocky. Focus on love. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Spend less and save more. For the next two days, review the financial and logistical plans. Conserve resources, shop for bargains, and you can make it all work out. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 These days are great for having friends over. Schedule meetings, as you network with ease. Many hands make light work: Take on a joint project, and celebrate. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Thank someone who's been a nag for reminding you. You may be tested over the next few days. Stay practical and focused, and make a good impression on an observer. Smile. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Travel and adventure lie on the horizon. Read the small print. Double-confirm arrangements. Include study and research in the mix for a plot that makes a difference. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Don't balk at an unreasonable request. Consider options carefully. Don't worry about status. The next two days are hot for business. Get into action! Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9. Let go of old self-imposed barriers, and open the door of your heart to love. The more you give, the more you'll receive. Find power in balance. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 For the next four weeks, it's easier to bring passion to work. If you get stopped, ask yourself, "What do I love most?" Bring photos in to remind yourself. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Find comfort in your home. Repair what needs fixing. A female increases the excitement. Take suggestions, get practical advice and you love the results. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 The person yelling the loudest isn't always right. Stop and think. Strive for balance and fairness. Get into a home project, and clean up a mess. Create love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 Keep focused on creating income, despite distractions. Someone may want more of your time. Balance. Use what you've learned and keep studying. You can do this. 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" Yesterday's Cryptoquip: BECAUSE I JAMMED MY ELBOW INSIDE THAT DISPLAY CABINET, WOULD PEOPLE SAY I CASED THE JOINT? SZTIB UAAZTASP "HOPKP'F Today's Cryptoquip Clue: E equals I Lineup announced for Cannes 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS A total of 54 features representing 26 countries — from the U.S. to Syria, Iran and Brazil — were chosen from a record-breaking 1,779 films submitted to organizers of the French Riviera festival. There's a possibility for a few late additions in the coming weeks. Announcing the slate at Paris' Intercontinental Hotel, Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux said, "American cinema is back in force." FILM Other U.S.-slanted highlights include Andrew Dominik's "Killing Them Softly" starring Brad Pitt as a mob enforcer, and "The Paperboy," a drama PARIS — American movie are taking center stage at the Cannes Film Festival, with a fistful of U.S. films and stars including Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain in the 2012 line up announced Thursday. It's one of 20 films battling for the May 16-27 festival's coveted top prize, the Palme d'Or. with Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman by Lee Daniels, director of "Precious." Among some of the most anticipated titles of the year is an adaptation of Jack Kerouac's Beat classic "On the Road." 6 5 7 8 3 6 9 3 4 7 1 8 4 5 5 9 4 1 5 9 4 1 5 3 2 3 6 SUDOKU Difficulty Level ★★★★ 4/20 MUSIC Drama for the cast of 'Desperate Housewives' LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County judge prodded lawyers for Nicollette Sheridan and the producers of "Desperate Housewives" on Wednesday to settle the wrongful-termination suit brought by the actress that resulted in a jury deadlock last month. "I would strongly urge you to consider settlement discussions." Superior Court Judge Elizabeth White told attorneys during a hearing in which she set a September retrial date. TELEVISION A jury split 8 to 4 — a vote short of the nine-vote majority required for a civil verdict — in favor of Sheridan's claim that her character was killed off in the fifth season of the show after she accused its creator, Marc Cherry, of striking her in a rehearsal. McClatchy Tribune Gotye performs on the third day of the Coachella Music Festival, April 15, in Indio, California. This was the musician's Coachella debut. MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE Gotye plays Coachella for first time LOS ANGELES — Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gotye had two big concerns ahead of his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last Sunday night: how hot would he be out in the desert and how his massive hit, the understated loveiow jam "Somebody That I Used to Know," would play out in front MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE of the crowd. "I've played plenty of festivals in Australia. But none I've been to have been in the desert," he laughed over the phone in an interview days before the festival in Indio, Calif. "How much water do I need to drink to make sure I can sing on the Coachella stage?" The 31-year-old artist born Wouter "Wally" De Backer, who performs under the EARN UP TO $50 TODAY, $100 THIS WEEK! *Eligible new donors. IT PAYS TO SAVE A LIFE. CASH IN YOUR POCKET. DONATE PLASMA. 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KU CREDIT UNION A PRAIRIE OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY UNION He plays again this Sunday on the closing night of the two-weekend festival, as part of his sold-out spring tour. oft-mispronounced moniker Gotye, made his Coachella debut in the Mojave tent the night after appearing on "Saturday Night Live" for the first time. 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