THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
HOROSCOPES
Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
Good news about your objectives. The money's promising. Gather information. Get together to devise a family plan. Keep communication channels open.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
You have no problem getting your message across,and the response is encouraging.
Consult a loved one for advice and support, and choose your path. Add music.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 Stay in touch with your networks, and let them know what you're up to. Check your work privately, and release it when it's ready. Cash flow improves.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 6
Write down your unedited thoughts. The bad ideas need to get out so the brilliant ones pop up. Service is the key to your success. Synchronize schedules.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
Extra work puts brass in pockets. Send support to someone who's leading the way. Others look to you for entertainment. Don't worry, you'll figure it out.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9
It's easier to work on projects that require concentration now. Your thoughts may wander and that's fine. You feel moe balanced and assured.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Expect change in the work-
place. It's for the better. Stick
to practicalities, and meditate
for balance. Friends help you
understand. Ask, "What can I
provide?"
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
It's easier to deal with financial planning and to negotiate contracts now ... and a good time to ask for money. The worst you can get is a "no."
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
You get a deserved acknowledgement ... accept it gracefully, and don't forget to send kind words the other way. The money's improving, too. Begin writing or recording
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
You're exceptionally powerful in your communications now. How will you use the power of your word? A blog, book project, podcast or video could be interesting.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is an 8
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
You're exceptionally creative,
charming and good looking
now. Take advantage and
make it happen. Be true to
yourself, and the money will
follow.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Today is all 8
It's a perfect day to generate new contacts and communicate with old clients. Listen to their concerns and provide value. Work from home, if possible.
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5 Trash containers
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8 Supporter of the arts?
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10 Sandwich shop
11 Action figure, really
16 Mischievous kid
20 Kiwi's extinct cousin
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24 Rocker Vicious
25 Weeding tool
26 Small town description
27 Play area
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30 Barbie's companion
35 Parishioner's seat
37 Takes as one's own
39 Island greeting
40 Matter-horn, for one
41 Comic strip possum
42 Incursion
43 Money supply
44 Laugh-a-minute
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46 Like custard or quiche
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2010 saw the release — finally — of a double-CD collection of "Soul Train" highlights, and the Los Angeles Times spoke with Cornelius about "Soul Train," its influence, and revising the era. "The '70s and '80s were just the period during which the best soul
Cornelius, the low-key influencer who helped deliver funk, soul and disco music into Saturday afternoon living rooms across America and helped prime the world for the impending hip-hop revolution, was one of the most important tastemakers of the 1970s.
The news Wednesday morning that "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius was found dead at home in Los Angeles, an apparent suicide, has brought an entire era of music rushing back.
'Soul Train'creator found dead at 75
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"Whenever I walk into a store or any kind of environment, these kinds of songs from that period still play and I wonder if it's a 'Soul Train' tape. Because during those two decades, we were on top of them all in one way or another, either presenting the guests or playing the records. We were just flat-out in love with the music."
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Haiti names Sean Penn ambassador at large
CHARITY
The Hollywood star received the honor from Haitian President Michel Martelly at a special ceremony Tuesday evening at the National Palace.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Actor Sean Penn has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of his humanitarian work since the 2010 earthquake.
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Penn's J/P Haitian Relief Organization was set up a few months after the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake to oversee a settlement camp where thousands of people displaced by the disaster lived.
Associated Press
TELEVISION
Analysts say a confluence of events has caught up with "Idol."
'Idol' suffers lowest ratings since 2002
"There is no curiosity factor like last year, with the new judges," said Brad Adgate, an analyst for ad firm Horizon Media in
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LOS ANGELES — Long the nation's most popular television series, "American Idol" has suddenly started to hit some flat notes—and it's threatening the money-making machine that has vaulted the Fox network to the top of the broadcast race.
Although still a big hit that other networks would love to have, "Idol's" ratings this month slid to the lowest level since its debut in summer 2002. And last week for the first time, "Idol" was beaten by a head-to-head competitor, CBS' surging sitcom "The Big Bang Theory," in the major ratings categories.
The downward trend for the reality show commonly referred to among television executives as the Death Star for its record of annihilating opponents can be traced to a host of reasons, say analysts. A crowded marketplace of reality singing shows, waning viewer curiosity over two new judges and advancing age — the show is in its 11th season — have all conspired to weaken the once seemingly invulnerable program.
Further evidence that the glut of singing shows is taking its toll surfaced with a massive retooling of Fox's other entry in the song sweepstakes, "The X Factor," which failed to deliver the knockout ratings predicted by its star and producer, Simon Cowell, last fall. On Monday, Cowell sacked three of his on-air colleagues, including former "Idol" judge Paula Abdul.
That doesn't mean "idol" has lost all its power: Last Wednesday's episode was still the No. 1 program for the week, averaging 19.7 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. Fox executives point to early signs that viewers are watching the program on DVRs more than in the past, which will boost ultimate ratings. Another network "would gladly take the show off Fox's hands," Adgate noted wryly.
A Fox spokeswoman said executives would not comment for the record. Cowell and his spokesman did not return repeated messages and a representative of "Idol's" creator and executive producer, Simon Fuller, said he was unavailable.
In January, Fox executives had predicted a ratings drop, but the falloff has been far steeper than they anticipated.
That could potentially put Fox in the position of offering free advertising time as compensation for commercial time bought before the season started. The major advertisers on "Idol" are Coca-Cola, Ford and AT&T, companies that have far-reaching deals involving products featured on the show as well as traditional commercials.
"They didn't expect the show to be down over 20 percent (compared with last year)," said one media buyer, who did not wish to be identified for fear of jeopardizing business relationships.
Fox executives scoff at the notion, however, that "Idol" might be reaching the end of its glory days. It's still a top show in its 11th season — a feat that has not been equaled since "Cheers"
was a hit for NBC nearly 20 years ago.
Equally important: "Idol" is still producing musical stars. Last year's winner, Scotty McCreery, released a smash country album that recalled the early successes of another "Idol" victor, Carrie Underwood.
And the first "idol" winner, Kelly Clarkson, just grabbed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes singles chart. Her song has a chorus that Fox executives might want to sing along with: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CHANCELLOR'S STUDENT AWARDS COMMITTEE is accepting applications for the following graduating senior awards:
The Agnes Wright Strickland Award
The Class of 1913 Award
*The Rusty Leffel Concerned Student Award
* Leffel award not limited to graduating seniors
The Donald K. Alderson Memorial Award The Alexis F. Dillard Student Involvement Award The Caryl K. Smith Student Leader Award
Nomination and application forms online at: www.vpss.ku.edu/awards
Nominations must be received by Friday, February 3, 2012, at 5 PM Applications must be received by Friday, February 10, 2012, at 5 PM