HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
Your charisma gets magnified. For the next three weeks, you're in good company. The ball seems to be bouncing your way, too.
Celebrate!
Because the stars know things we don't.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
With Venus entering Aries,
you're even luckier in love.
There's more work coming in.
Invest in your career.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is an 8
You're a social butterfly for the next month. Have the party at your house! With that excuse, fix something that's been bugging you.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 Entering a creative phase. You can make long strides in your career for the foreseeable future. Consider advancing your knowledge by choosing a skilled teacher.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
For the next four weeks,
you're exceptionally hot!
Give yourself to love, if that's
what you're after. Friends
feed your heart. Tap another
revenue source.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Don't stress too much, or at all, if things are not going right. They're about to take a turn for the wisdom. Listen to the wisdom of a good friend.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
It's easier to compromise for the next month. Let others take care of you more than you usually do. Discipline at work leaves time for play.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9
Work's getting more fun, so enjoy it. Your friends are the best. Practice listening to expand your relationships.
Take care of a loved one's dream.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21)
Today is a 7
You're becoming more popular. Plan an activity night at home sometime soon. You can profit from a new partnership. Double-check your schedule, and keep it.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
You'll find more relaxation at home, but you should attend an event with friends and/or family. A partner's encouragement is welcome.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 9
You've got the motivation to study with passion. Don't worry if hopes get challenged now. Keep your eye on long-term goals, and persist. Love prevails.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9
Find renewed energy in a surprising place. There's so much to explore through every step. Go for your dreams but beware of mirages. Test your steps for solid ground.
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13 Sunflower State's largest city
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18 Gratuity
19 Yank
20 Partner
21 Aroma
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28 Trap
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40 Suitable
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14 Legal wrong
15 Agent
19 Clampett patriarch
20 Packed away
21 Yell
22 Grand — Dam
23 Ringlet
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26 Lawn care tools
28 Stopped slouching
29 Like a rare game
30 Fare, maybe
31 Portent
32 Skillet
34 Bristle
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Elizabeth said in a message to mark the occasion that she and her husband, Prince Philip, have been "deeply moved" to receive so many kind messages about her Diamond Jubilee.
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"I love that the monarchy is above politics and feel that the queen represents that best of all," said Laura Skrzynski, a longtime admirer of Elizabeth who joined the crowd of about 150 people applauding the queen's arrival. "She stands for integrity and respect, and I am inspired by her faith. She has been a constant through all our lives."
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Stars set to perform for Queen Elizabeth
Dressed in a Tiffany-blue hat and colorful overcoat against the winter cold, she was greeted by well-wishers in the snow-covered town of King's Lynn at an event planned to mark Accession Day, the anniversary of the day she became queen in 1952.
LONDON (AP) — Tributes poured in to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday as she marked 60 years on the throne with a message vowing to continue serving the British people.
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wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years," she wrote in a message to the nation.
"In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope that we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighborliness, examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign."
Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain praised the queen's "magnificent service," thanking her for guiding the nation with "dignity and quiet authority."
"Always dedicated, always resolute and always respected, she is a source of wisdom and continuity," Cameron said. "All my life, and for the lives of
most people in this country, she has always been there for us. Today, and this year, in the 60th anniversary of her reign, we have the chance to say thank you."
Many praised the queen for her steadfastness and quiet sense of duty. She and Philip have persevered, refusing to cut back on their official duties until very recently, despite their advancing years, and they have avoided the marital dramas that have buffeted their children. Three of the couple's four children had their first marriages in divorce.
The queen's popularity seemed to drop briefly in the tumultuous days following the 1997 death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris, but her
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HOLLYWOOD
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Eastwood's Super Bowl ad generates debate
DETROIT — People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about whether it accurately portrays the country's most economically distressed city or amounts to a campaign ad for Pres. Barack Obama and the auto bailouts.
The two-minute ad holds up Detroit as a model for American recovery while idealistic images of families, middle class workers and factories scroll across the screen.
"People are out of work and they're hurting," the 81-year-old Eastwood says in his trademark gravelly voice.
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TELEVISION
Sean Powers
MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE
Actor wants 'average' roles
LOS ANGELES _ Johnny Galeecki seeks to be average.
The star of "The Big Bang Theory" is seated outside a small Hollywood restaurant, talking about
his longing to play ordinary. run-of-the mill figures rather than the larger-than-life characters that actors and audiences sometimes embrace.
Galecki
Dustin Hoffman and Jack Lemmon have always been my leading men," said the 36-year-old, leather jacket-clad actor, who minutes before was crushing the butt of a luxury cigarette with his scuffed combat boot. "Those are my guys. I know there's something to be said for the leading men who veer more toward action and stuff like that_ the John Waynes, the Harrison Fords and guys like them. But my acting heroes were the guys that men might not necessarily aspire to be because they already are them. That's what (Hoffman and Lemmon) represented to me and that's what I want to try to help carry a torch for in my career."
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The relay is in full effect. Fondly remembered for his supporting role on "Roseanne" as Darlene's wishy-washy boyfriend, David, Galecki has quietly moved to the forefront of an one of the stars of "The Big Bang Theory," playing an average nerd named Leonard. But there's nothing average about the CBS sitcom's performance: The series, now in its fifth season and past the 100-episode mark, is up 17 percent to an average of 15.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen. A key factor in the rise is its run in syndication on local stations and cable outlet TBS, which has helped to widen its exposure. In recent weeks, it has even managed to beat behemoth "American Idol" in the coveted 18-49 demographic.
“Putting it simply: It’s amazing,” Galecki said of the gain over “Idol.” “It’s really shocking to me. I mean, 'Idol' is event television, it’s not something people really Tivo. I'm not sure how we got here. I almost don't want to question it. It only raises the bar for us. None of us feel like, 'Oh, we can relax.' But can you imagine what would happen if we had Jennifer Lopez on our show?”
In addition to the ratings success of "Big Bang Theory," its stars have also been riding a
wave of awards recognition in recent years. Jim Parsons, who plays the fussy geek opposite Galecki in the series, is a two-time Emmy champ. And Galecki finally broke the barrier, nabbing an Emmy nomination last year and a Golden Globe nomination this year for his character, the Cal Tech professor caught up in an onoing onagain-off-again relationship with his hot neighbor Penny (played by Kaley Cuoco).
His work ethic would get exponentially stronger when he was brought onto the fourth season of "Roseanne," which was already an established powerhouse on ABC when he joined in 1992. It was then that he figured out what it meant to bring a character to life.
His former boss was impressed with him, and what was supposed to be one episode turned into many seasons. "I knew he would do well in TV, and that's why I kept him on my show year after year," Barr said via e-mail. "He is very focused on succeeding and can navigate his way through Hollywood's twists and turns."
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