- PAGE 5 entertainment HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013 Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9 Embark on a wild adventure, and take a partner along. Your universe is expanding. Empower assertive behavior. Don't spend on celebrations; keep the money in the bank and find low-cost alternatives. Test new recipes in private. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Past deeds speak well for you, so keep up the good work. Don't confuse enthusiasm with being impulsive. Stand up for what's important. Consider the impact before acting. Handle financial matters now. A friend's referral opens a door. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is a 9 Adjust to the demands and needs of others now. Put fantasies on hold for a while and study. Finish up all the old tasks on your list. The effects will be far-reaching. Do a little bit Cancer (June 21-July 22) Todav is a 9 Discover and take advantage of new opportunities. Put insights to imaginative use. Intuition reveals a winning strategy. Fulfill a promise to a colleague. The pace quickens. Water enters the picture. Balance your work with rest. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 Provide something that's required. Make more time for love over the next few days. Prepare a glamorous event. Imagination is your best asset to generate creative and unusual ideas. Organize and delegate, then celebrate with friends. Stick close to home for the next two days, and relax. Reassess your view of a situation. A disagreement about priorities could arise. Work the numbers and negotiate a firm deal. Research options by reviewing expert opinions. Create a workable plan. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Today is an 8 Take care of a household emergency with quick thinking. You're extra brilliant today and tomorrow. Don't spend money just to look good. Actions speak louder, so work faster and make more money. Communicate your feelings. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 Household finances take top priority. Upgrade domestic technology without getting distracted. Go for it together. Provide the perfect atmosphere using available resources. Heed the voice of experience. The next two days could be very lucrative Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is F Today is a 9 Verify connections and reconfirm the plan. Consult an expert. You're getting stronger. Dreams provide answers. You're extra hot today and tomorrow. Save for a rainy day. Change things around at home. Use your skills and enjoy the results. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Focus on keeping old commitments today and tomorrow, freeing space for new ideas. Get your partner involved. Don't worry about the money. Get the team to play along. Get advice from somebody who's been there, done that. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Todav is an 8 Obstacles make you even more determined. Friends help out, too. Dance with surprises. Let your partner take the lead. Schedule meetings for today, and think things through to the logical conclusion. Upgrade equipment. There's a positive outcome in the works. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 Today is an 8 Career matters claim your attention today and tomorrow. Pay attention. Consider an interesting proposition and discover an answer. Offer your own ideas. Meditate on a problem, then act on your convictions. You're earning points that you can play later. 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Today's Cryptoquin Clue: T equals O. CRYPTOQUIP Difficulty Level ★ Today's Cryptoquip Clue: T equals O 12/02 RockChalkLiving SEARCH ▶ DON'T SETTLE FESTIVE FILMS Underrated holiday movies Try these Christmas movies to get in the holiday spirit MADDY MIKINSKI mmikinski@kansan.com By the time Dec. 25 rolls around, you've probably heard the phrase "cotton-headed ninnymuggins" way too often and the amount of times the channel listings have featured "It's A Wonderful Life" has convinced you that, no, it actually a terrible one. But what if Paramount Pictures Walt Disney Pictures 20th Century Fox New Line Cinema Speed a factor in Walker's fatal crash, officials say there was more to the holiday season than just Will Ferrell in a conical hat? What if there were (gasp!) other Christmas movies out there? "Holiday Inn" (1942) Sheriff's deputies found the car engulfed in flames when they arrived at the site of the crash, near the "The Santa Clause" (1994) The crash also killed Walker's friend and financial adviser Roger Rodas, according to Walker's publicist, Ame Van Iden. She said Walker was a passenger in the car when the two drove away in a 2005 red Porsche Carrera GT from a fundraiser in the community of Valencia, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Have yourself a classy little Christmas with this Irving Berlin oldie starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. In this Oscar-winning musical, Crosby plays the mopping Jim, a crooner whose girlfriend has broken up with him for his dancing co-star, Ted, played by Astaire. To cope, Jim does what any grieving man would do—buys a dance hall which only opens on major holidays. This classic's claim to fame is its now-famous original song, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas." The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said speed was a factor in Saturday's one-car crash, though it will take time to determine how fast the car was going. LOS ANGELES — Investigators sought to determine the cause of a firey crash that killed "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker while the 40-year-old actor's fans erected a makeshift memorial Sunday near where the Porsche he was riding in smashed into a light pole and tree. "Jingle All the Way" is the Arnold Schwarzenegger holiday movie you didn't know you were missing. The Governor plays a father desperate to get the last item on his son's Christmas list — a hot-item action figure. Of course this movie includes all the classic elements of a Schwarzenegger movie: action scenes, explosions and a little holiday cheer. After killing Santa, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) must adhere to the role of "The Santa Clause" and take on the vacant job himself. He must learn to live with all the job requirements, such as the overwhelming weight gain, persistent fluffy white beard and the onslaught of child admirers. "Four Christmases" (2008) "Jingle All the Way"(1996) Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn star in this movie which follows a couple set who visit all four of their divorced parents in one Christmas day. With every parent that goes by, their relationship is tested in various, hilarious ways. Because Walker is so closely associated with the underground culture of street racing portrayed in the popular "Fast & Furious" film franchise, the fatal accident had an eerie quality — a tragic end for a Hollywood hero of speed. fundraiser at Rodas' sport car dealership. Officials have not identified either person found in the car. On Sunday, fans of Walker gathered to leave flowers, candles and memorabilia from the action movies. Walker is "gone but he'll never be forgotten because there are so many people that look up to him." Joel Perez, 23, told the Los Angeles Times at the memorial. Sherif's deputy Peter Gomez said investigators are working to determine how fast the car was traveling and what caused it to go out of control, including whether the driver was distracted or something in the road prompted him to swerve. After the Porsche crashed into a light pole and tree, it burst into flames. The downed light pole had a speed limit sign of 45 mph. Walker rode the "Fast & Furious" franchise to fame, starring in all but one of the six action blockbusters, beginning with the first film in 2001. He had been on break from shooting the seventh installment, production began in September and while much of the film has been shot, it's incomplete. Universal Pictures has not said what it plans to do with "Fast & Furious 7," which currently is slated for release in July. 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