4B = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2003 HOROSCOPES Today's Birthday (Jan. 31). The more old issues you resolve this year, the more confident you'll become. That's always the case, but it's really noticeable now. So don't avoid the uncomfortable situations. Deal with them, and accelerate your ascent to success. Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 9. If there's something you don't want to talk about, don't. If it won't further the action, keep it to yourself. There's no time, anyway. Things are moving too fast. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 5. It's not a great idea to try to argue the minority opinion now. You could be right, but that won't get you far with a person whose mind has slammed shut. Save your breath. Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 7. You're not quite done with the homework yet, even if you think you are. Try one or two other tricks to cost costs even more. That'll impress your friends and loved ones. Cancer (June 22- July 22). Today is a 6. Let a spokesperson explain your plans. That might be more effective. Besides, it's good for others to know you're not out there all by yourself. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Today is an 8. An expert can help alleviate the pressure you're under at work. Don't feel bad _ there's no way you'd ever have thought of this all by yourself. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 6. A few choice words are necessary to have the job go the way you want. Don't be afraid to say those words when the moment is right. You'll know when. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is an 8. The day gets more fun as you go along, and not just because it's a Friday. The weekend will be awesome for romance, starting tonight. Set it up. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5. When you focus your attention, you're awesome. That's liable to happen this weekend. Your home and/or something in it will never be the same. Unleash your creative powers. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is an 8. Put every penny you can into the best educational materials. You should also find a way to write them off, since you'll eventually use them to benefit others. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. You may have to holler to be heard above the din. Don't be shy. Your income will go up along with your volume. Let people know what you've got. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is an 8. Your planning phase should be nearing completion. New, brilliant ideas come tonight and over the weekend. A gathering of like-minded souls could be the perfect environment, and also a lot of fun. Pisces(Feb. 19-March 20).Today is a 6. It's good to spend some time by yourself in quiet contemplation. Schedule more of that for this weekend. It'll help get you ready for new responsibilities. Crossword ACROSS 1 Rhine wine 5 Santa's little helpers 10 Grouch 14 "Once __ a midnight dreary.". 15 Military tactic 16 Easy stride 17 Oriental 19 Emanation 20 Jason's objective 21 Electric circuit device 23 Ballpoints 25 Dangle 26 Singer Fitzgerald 29 Influential 31 Motley horse 32 South African golfer Ernie 33 Ruler measurement 38 Francis __ Key 40 One of Dumbo's wings 42 Coronet 43 Flings 45 Neon or chlorine 47 Small valley 48 Mom or pop 50 Obey 51 Nasty-mouthed 55 __-Hartley Labor Act 57 Square-jawed pets 59 Polish 63 Part of A.D. 64 Gang chief 66 Crack 67 Novelist Zola 68 Far from plump 69 Potato buds 70 Station 71 Seats for tots DOWN 1 Pique 2 October birthstone 3 Center 4 Knickerbockers 5 Perfume 6 Ignited 7 Deviate 8 Escape hatch 01/31/03 $ \textcircled{c} $ 2003 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | 17 | | | 18 | | | | | 19 | | | 20 | | | | | | 21 | | 22 | | | | | | | 23 | | 24 | 25 | | | | | 26 27 28 | | | 29 | 30 | | | | | | 31 | | | 32 | | | 33 | | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 38 | | | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | | | 43 | | | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | | | | | | | 48 | 49 | | | 50 | | | 51 52 53 54 | | | | | 55 | 58 | | | 57 | | | | | 58 | 59 | | 60 | 61 | 62 63 | | | | 64 | 65 | | | | 66 | | | | 67 | | | 68 | | 69 | | | | 70 | | | 71 | | | 9 Carnal 10 Grip 11 Postman's course 12 Front part of a stage 13 Whiskers 18 Perfect serve 22 Atoll 24 Bargain basement event 26 Formerly, formerly 27 Crazy 28 Vientiane's location 30 Habitual practice 34 Sundown 35 Windstorm 36 Genealogical diagram 37 Round of applause 39 Halfhearted 41 Harangue 44 Relished 46 Hollywood hopeful Solutions to yesterday's puzzle. 49 Current government 51 Degrade 52 Bugs of Hollywood 53 Forearm bones 54 Spills 56 Service charge 58 Cut with shears 60 Notion 61 Lowest high tide 62 Sea filers 65 Day-__ paint