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THURSDAY. MARCH 14, 2002
HOROSCOPES
You've had the ideas, drawn up the plans and built up your self-confidence. Now, it's time to ask for the money. Whatever you want it for is justified, so you'll probably get it. Don't spend it all in one place.
Today's Birthday (March 11).
Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6. Do you feel yourself getting stronger? It should happen any moment now. You're confident yet gentle, inspired to protect. Inside that tough exterior beats a brave heart. Stand up for somebody who needs you.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7.
Did you tell a friend or loved one you'd do something, then forget? It doesn't happen often, but maybe you'd better check. Even if you're late, you'll save face if you do it before being nagged.
Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Your goals are nowhere near big enough if you can accomplish them all by yourself. You need a team, and they're all around you. All they want to do is play. Give them direction.
Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7.
Your mind may have a tendency to wander this morning. This could lead to embarrassment. Don't forget to provide something a cranky person expects. You know how he/she gets!
Leo (Julv 23-Auq, 22). Today is a 7.
Your attention is beginning to turn from practical matters to fun. Better finish getting your supplies so that you can take off on your next adventure. Don't forget something important, like food. Better to have it than wish you did.
Virgo (Auo. 23-Sep. 22). Today is a 6.
Better discuss an investment you've been contemplating with your partner. It's not a good idea to spend the money before you're sure it's going toward the right thing. Mistakes can be expensive.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 6.
No need to feel overwhelmed for long. Friends would love to help, so tell them what you want. You're the one with the idea, but one of them will show you how to make it happen.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is an 8. You're getting into the "hard work" part of the process. Sure, dreams can come true, but vivid fantasies are not enough. Elbow grease is also required.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 7.
It's amazing how just being quiet can sometimes lead to profound insights. Love is the answer again, of course.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7. This'll be a good night for a family meeting. If anybody's got hurt feelings, it should be easy to tell. Love is strong, so understanding can't be far behind.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 7. You may run out of ideas soon, but that's OK. You know where to find more, and searching for them is one of your passions. This next part's going to be very interesting.
**riseses** (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is an 8. You're wise and compassionate already. Would it be OK to also be rich? Accept a promotion or raise that you've earned - or, if that's not happening, a whole better job. You're worth it.
Dealing with bad sex: sexpert's helpful hints
Bad sex comes like a twister on a sunny spring day.
One minute you're goin' after it without a care in the world, and then the next you're left trying to salvage pieces of your sexual dignity out of the destroyed remnants of your ego.
Whether it's a case of trying to play pool with a rope, the never ending too-drunk hump or an audible expulsion of air or gas, the embarrassment of even a minor sexual situational problem can seem never ending.
But even though your first response to a less-
than-stellar shag might be to wish for anything — even spontaneous human combustion — to take you and your naked parts far away from the situation, panicking is not the answer. In fact, it's your last option — reserved for those especially creative sexual adventures that lead to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
switch to change.
Stuff like farting, queefing or attempting a sexual position that ends up looking nothing like it did in the book can require nothing more than a mutual giggle to fix.
These problems are the sex-stoppers and can include the clamping down of the vaginal walls or falling down of the penis — both of which make penetration quite a neat, and possibly lucrative trick — to the freak-out fest that might accompany "surprising" your partner with a new toy, trick or partner.
Sex, while feeling marvelous, often can look goofy, sound strange and get you good and messy. Instead of worrying about the little things, just let go and have fun. If your partner ditches you for klutziness or normal bodily functions, you probably don't want to be with that person anyway — he or she is way too unight.
In all actuality, most problematic sexual situations can be resolved easily.
Meghan Bainum
mbainum@kansan.com
Sometimes, though, you get hit with a problem that takes more than a little laughter and position
In the case of a petered-out penis or shut-tight vagina, creativity is your answer—especially if the owner of the organ is nervous. A little oral activity or some hot and heavy playing around can help
things along quickly. And, although a therapy session isn't the answer most of the time — a little talking never hurts.
Talking also is the best way to avoid prying your partner off the ceiling after the surprise debut of some spicy, double-sided sex aide. No need to spoil the
surprise, but be sure to test the waters first — especially if your sexual something is a six-footer with a luscious mouth and silky blonde hair.
If sexual catastrophes keep coming and no amount of talking or oral action is going to help, head to Watkins Health Center or LMH. Sometimes something more than sexual tension could be involved.
Just remember. Bad sex is only bad if you let it be. With a calm head and a little compassion, you too can emerge from the storm shelter of life with genitals — and pride — intact.
Good relationship with folks could lead to good sex life
Nothing to do during Spring Break? E-mail Meghan at mbainum@kansan.com
In her book Intimate Relationships, psychologist Sharon S. Brehm suggests that our interpersonal relationships with our parents directly affects the successes of our romantic relationships. This means that the soundness of our romantic lives has some connection to how well we get along with our mothers and fathers.
In the tumultuous years of college, these relationships can be hellish and far from normal.
We need to feel comfortable talking with parents about the things that trouble us, and that includes sex. Most college students seem to tense
up when the topic comes up in conversation with parents. While it is okay to discuss a friend's sex life while gossiping, seldom is a child's own sex life discussed with his or her parent.
I fall on the opposite end of this spectrum. My parents have always been pretty open with me about sex, and I think I've benefited from it.
This is not to say I ran into the house every time I had a particularly good date and threw back a cold one while bragging about it to my parents. This just means when the time for me to talk to them came, I knew I could.
"I could never talk about sex with my parents," my roommate told me. "That would just be weird."
"My mom and dad don't know I have sex," another friend told me. "And I'm going to keep it that way."
I remember when mv mother and
The truth of the matter is that most parents
Yes, I was thoroughly embarrassed.
James Manning jmanning@kansan.com
father first thought I was having sex. My mother handed me a roll of condoms. "I'm not saying I approve," she warned. "But if you're doing it, I at least want you to be safe."
My father wasn't always eloquent, but at least he was honest.
This honesty helps me now. This sex talk wasn't the last one with my parents, but it was certainly the most difficult.
Then dad chimed in with his piece. "And if you run out, don't let a trip to the drug store ruin your chances to go to college."
Although awkward at first, I gradually became more comfortable talking to my parents about sex and actually learned from the talks.
"Yeah," my father said. "Don't be getting no stuff on the seat of my pickup truck."
"Anvthing else?" I asked, mortified.
probably do know their children are having sex. They would be fools not to believe their young and perfectly healthy children didn't have natural urges. In fact, many parents would probably be worried if they knew their children weren't having sex.
If your parent or parents
know nothing about your sex life, and you'd like to keep it that way, that is a perfectly respectable decision. So is keeping an open mind for the future.
Your parents and relatives have likely already faced problems you are likely to soon be facing. Why has he stopped wanting sex as much? What do I if i think she's cheating on me? How come my partner never seems satisfied?
For most people it is easy to ask your parents for advice about finances or careers — but keep your mind open to other kinds of advice as well.
I feel good knowing I have someone to talk to if these types of questions ever come up in my life. I hope others can foster positive relationships so they can have this comfort as well.
Manning is an Emporia liberal arts graduate student in communications.
COMMENTARY
Peter Black
pblack@kansan.com
Oscars can cap off fun spring break
Spring break ending doesn't mean the fun is over. When your trip on a tropical beach or a snow-capped chateau is over, the Academy Awards can help you earn back the money you spent on vacation. The 74th annual Academy Awards airs 7 p.m. Sunday, March 24.
You can squeeze the last fun out of the week and reap the benefits of a few bets placed on an Oscars show that is more wide open then it has been in years.
Here are the odds on the movies from www.intertops.com. Shake the snow or sand from your toes, make one last batch of margaritas, and let the betting begin.
Best Supporting Actress: After being snubbed last year for Requiem for a Dream, Jennifer Connelly has more than earned her statuette. She is a 1:4 favorite for A Beautiful Mind. However, Marisa Tomei, 7:1, should be the one giving the acceptance speech at the end of the night. Her performance in In the Bedroom was absolutely breathtaking.
Best Supporting Actor: If the Golden Globes are an indicator for the Oscars, then Jim Broadbent is the front runner to win for his role in *Iris*, 1:1. Double down on the horrendously evil Ben Kingsley, 3:2, for his role in *Sexy Beast*. He not only gave the most commanding performance of the year, but he showed his incredible ability to stretch from playing Ghandi to playing one of the most despicable characters ever.
Best Director: No doubts that the Oscar will go to Robert Altman, 2:1, for Gosford Park. Sure, Ridley Scott, 8:1, almost cried last year after not winning, but Altman earned the accolade. The directing of the opening titles for Gosford Park alone is worth the price of admission. After numerous snubs, this will be the year the cards fall Altman's way.
Best Actress: In the closest race of the year, Nicole Kidman, 5:2, will be the queen of the evening. Moulin Rouge could not have been the film that it is without Kidman. Sissy Spacek, 4:5, showed the academy in In The Bedroom that she still has what it takes to move an audience, but it is the same type of role that wins year after year. Although this category is the most competitive, none of the other women, let alone any other actress in Hollywood, could have filled a movie role like Kidman.
Best Actor: The joker in the deck this year is Billy Bob Thornton. It's a joke that he gave the two best performances of the year in The Man Who Wasn't There and Monster's Ball, and still was left off the list. However, if you want to take a risk, throw some money down on Tom Wilkinson, an 8:1 favorite, because everyone in In The Bedroom is deserving of an award.
Best Picture: If you need to make up for at least some of the money lost this break, put some down on A Beautiful Mind. 4:5 — it has all of the makings of an Oscar-winning film. But the winner this year could be the film that has more colors and showgirls than Vegas — Moulin Rouge, a 9:2 favorite. It is coming off a recent push from the Producer's Guild Awards, whose predictions have been money nine of the last 12 years.
Black is a McPherson junior in film studies.
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