HOROSCOPES
entertainment
Because the stars know things we don't.
aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
Work definitely takes priority
for the next few days. Lots
more business coming in.
You're attracting the attention
of an important person. Good
news from afar.
Taurus (April 20-May 20
Today is an 8
There's a test ahead, so
sharpen your pencils. A
respectful attitude and willing
hands earn you new opportunities,
and people are checking
you out. Smile and wave.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
You may be tempted to stir up trouble, but leave that to others. Meditation helps you stay positive and centered. It's so much better for your health.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is an 8
Find strength in numbers. Take
suggestions. Practice listening
to someone as if you've paid
them a million dollars. You can
let another take the wheel.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
It's getting busy now (and profitable). Stick to the high road, since anything lower has muddy pitfalls. A friend brings news. There's an amazing breakthrough in love.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Nurture your creative side.
Continue working on the things that make you happy.
Make beauty. Cook with honey.
It all could be very romantic.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Home has a strong pull on you now. Perhaps it's time to beautify your nest or throw a party with special friends.
Poetry, anyone? Say the magic words.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Take advantage of your great discussion skills today. Pay special attention to successful friends ... they have a lot to teach you. Get a bonus.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9
It's not necessary to purchase things you want but don't need to feel complete. You can find satisfaction in a job well done Explore and discover.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
Being king or queen of the mountain comes with perks but also with responsibilities.
Use your newly gained power wisely. Beware of tunnels that have no cheese.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17,2012
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
You can ponder perpetual motion or other impossible ideas now. Do the math. Listen to fresh ideas. Participate in the discussion. Procrastinate later.
Pisces (feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Your friends really come
through for you for the next
 few days. Take all the help
 that's available. Your territory
 expands. Strange demands
 could arise.
ACROSS
1 Sort
4 Part of UCLA
7 Rice, on a Mexican menu
12 Army rank (Abbri)
13 Raw rock
14 007 portrayer Roger
15 Debtor's letters
16 Zodiac sign
18 Small salaman-der
19 14- Across, e.g.
20 Bronx cheer
22 Long. crosser
23 Long story
27 Lamb's dam
29 Hostage taker
31 Spry
34 Neat
35 Per — income
37 A Bobbsey Twin
38 Trudge
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39 Personal question?
41 T, in Morse code
45 Handles
47 Meadow
48 Toy shooter
52 Rowing need
53 Eye-related
54 Tokyo's old name
55 Storefront sign abbr.
56 Practical joke
57 Caustic solution
58 Fire residue
DOWN
1 Less friendly
2 Bath sponge
3 Inept one
4 "Livin' la Vida "
5 Sooth-sayer
6 Partitions that may be "deviated
7 Eastern bigwig (Var.)
8 Sinbad's bird
9 Aussie hopper
10 Boston rink legend
11 Buddhist sect
17 Campus mil. org.
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21 Chamele-onlike Woody Allen character
23 Shell out
24 $ dispenser
25 Dems.' rivals
26 Illustrations
28 Drench
30 Alias abbr.
31 Rm. coolers
32 Lassie
32 NYSE debut
36 Botanical bristles
37 Nary a soul
40 Monopoly building
42 Wahine's welcome
43 Big name in mail order
44 Coarse
45 Break (a habit)
46 — gin fizz
48 Police officer
49 Spring mo!
50 Bake sale grp.
51 Wrestling victory
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After 25 years on air, Larry King retires
LOS ANGELES — CNN and Larry King are going their separate ways.
Though King gave up his daily prime-time talk show on CNN in December 2010, he still had a deal for several specials. The last of those — "A Larry King Special: Dinner With the Kings" — aired in December.
In a statement Wednesday, CNN said it had "the greatest respect for Larry," and wished him "the best of luck with his new endeavors." King added that he has nothing but love for CNN. King's staff of four will likely be let go from CNN but may be able to reapply for new jobs at the network.
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King, 78, was replaced by British media personality Piers Morgan.
— Mars Denton
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Comedy Central hosts tribute to Bernie Mac
of the Original Kings of Comedy; Chris Rock, who directed the movie "Head of State", where he co-starred with Bernie; Cameron Diaz, who was in "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," and many other friends and collaborators.
Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died in August 2008 from problems related to inflammatory lung disease, and it's still hard to believe his voice has been silenced.
As is evident in a new TV tribute to Bernie, it was a gruff voice, sometimes accompanied by an intimidating stare. But it was also one capable of the tenderness he demonstrated on his Fox sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show" during its 2001-06 run.
And, apparently, in life. "I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac," premiering at 10 p.m. EST Sunday on Comedy Central, contains affectionate and often funny testimony to Mac's skills as a comedian and a person. It comes from Bernie's wife Rhonda McCullough and their daughter, Je'Niece; "Bernie Mac Show" co-stars Kellita Smith and Camille Winbush; Steven Soderbergh, director of the "Ocean's Eleven" movies in which Bernie appeared, as well as co-stars Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia and Carl Reiner, D.L. Hughley, who toured with Bernie as one
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FILM
Social media sites boost box offices
MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE
Tatum's performance wasn't from a movie, but a "Sweet Nothings" video that marketers for his new film, "The Vow," posted on Facebook in advance of its opening last weekend. It worked: The romantic tear-jerker blew past expectations to open at No. 1 with $41.2 million in North American ticket sales.
LOS ANGELES — Channing Tatum lowers his green eyes and stares at the camera.
Two years ago the film industry was largely perplexed by social media and how they would affect its business. Today, studios are embracing not just Twitter and Facebook but also more obscure sites like Instagram and We Heart It, adding them to traditional research and marketing tools such as comment cards at test screenings.
"Your friend wanted me to tell you that they think you're pretty awesome," the 31-year-old actor says. "And they love hanging with you."
Just this year, they've been credited with lifting the box office performance of "The Vow," early February's teen adventure
"Chronicle" and January's low-budget horror sensation "The Devil Inside." All of them were red hot on social networks and performed better on their opening weekends than predicted by traditional research based on telephone surveys.
Movies like "Midnight in Paris" and "The Artist" will never be Twitter phenomena. Studios are spending millions to chat directly with fans younger than 30 about upcoming movies and are paying a growing number of research firms to mine digital conversations for insights into which movies audiences are excited to see, which actors they like and whether new trafflers are landing with a splash or a thud. Some executives now receive weekly or even daily reports on the social media activity related to their films, alongside box office reports.
"If you have thousands of people talking about your movie, don't you want to know what they're saying?" said Ben Carlson, president of research firm Fizzziolo.gy.
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