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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
The pace picks up. It's easy to get distracted and miss an important point. Set up necessary structures to support the final goal and avoid unnecessary upsets. Let others share expenses. May it easy for them to contribute
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Continue to increase your knowledge this week. The perfect solution appears. All your care pays off, and romance blossoms. But there may be pitfalls or difficulties. Have fun in the garden. Keep nurturing and feeding the soil (and the soul)
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Your mind moves quickly. Don't try to
sit it down, as you're in discovery
mode. Find a treasure in your own
home. Clean up your space and get
a surprise. Postpone dreams and get
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 9
Your routine and patience could be challenged. Clear clutter to free up space and possibilities. You're capable of turning everything into a learning opportunity. Share what you figure out to save others time.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
You'll be gaining confidence this week, naturally. New profits become available, or at least more visible to you. But don't assume you know more than you do. A partner masks their emotions
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Your dedication, patience and attention to detail are a necessity right now, and they pay off sooner than later. Everything that you're going through makes you stronger. All is not as it appears -- take care. Rest
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Your imagination goes wild over the next few days. Some confrontations are expected, but stay out of them anyway. You're overly sensitive right now. Postpone a romantic intertude. Meditate. Take a bubble bath.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
There's a choice ahead, and it's not
an easy one. Your friends pull through
for you. Continue to decrease your
outside obligations. Clean up a mess.
Handle jobs, and then kick back
and assimilate it all.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Be patient with things that don't make sense. Taking deep breaths and frequent breaks is almost mandatory. Career matters emerge for your consideration, Run a really check, and then choose.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Who will you be today? Choose a character and costume that fits your ideal avatar, with room for improvement. Each new advance presents new challenges. Level up and win a new belt or power. Don't forget it's just a game.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 9
Focus on finances, and stay put. Travelling isn't advisable right now. If you have to go, be prepared for delays. Pack an extra toothbrush. Team resources can be impacted. Plan your next move.
pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 9
Make a romantic connection. Develop strong partnership and start a new phase in the relationship. Clear up confusion before proceeding in order to avoid backtracking. Chart your
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1 Move with vigor
4 Old saying
9 Nonstick spray brand
12 Exist
13 Morocco's capital
14 Past
15 Group of sentences
17 Scarlet
18 Work-week start (Abbr.)
19 Put in a box
21 Establish by force
24 Thailand, once
25 Black or Baltic
26 Century parts (Abbr.)
28 Stops up
31 Rock drummer Ulrich
33 Madam's counter-part
35 Stuffed
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36 Pass, as a law
38 Deleted, in a way
40 Born
41 Weill or Waldheim
43 In a chair
45 Mini-quake
47 That man's
48 Fish eggs
49 Sky-diver's need
54 Choose (for)
55 Run off to marry
56 Has permission
57 "Of course"
58 Cavalry sword
UWN
1 Hit with a ray gun
2 Savings plan acronym
3 Apiece
4 Large merchant ship
5 Needle-and-thread users
6 Lawyers' org.
7 Stares open-mouthed
8 Like some cue sine
9 Supreme
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10 A long time
11 Fashion
16 I love (Lat.)
20 Young cow
21 Capri, e.g.
22 Intend
23 Pet shop tweeters
27 Half dozen
29 Merri-ment
30 Coaster
32 Pond-surface matter
34 Mold anew
37 Figures of speecl
39 Frost remover
42 Refrain syllables
44 Fire residue
45 Helen of —
46 Lariat
50 Steal from
51 Actress Thurman
52 Levy
53 CBS logo
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"Catching Fire", the second film in the popular " Hunger Games" series, had a successful release on Nov. 22.
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Latest 'Hunger Games' film burns up box office
MADDY MIKINSKI
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"Catching Fire" is arguably one of the most anticipated movies of the year. This second installment in the insanely popular "Hunger Games" series is just as gripping as the first — maybe even more so — and twice as jarring.
"The Hunger Games" trilogy resumes with main character Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) dealing with the political and emotional repercussions of her Hunger Games victory (documented in the first film of the series). Katniss and fellow District 12 inhabitant Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) turned the entire country of Panem on its head when both were proclaimed as winners of the annual games — a
bloodly reminder of a rebellion more or less half a century before. As kratniss and Peeta tour the country, they become a symbol for a new revolution and, consequently, a threat to the controlling government.
The plot is a credit to "Hunger Games" author Suzanne Collins. Collins is an expert at creating plot, twists and keeping audiences guessing. Through her ingenuity, Collins is able to turn her series, originally meant for teen audiences, into something enticing and exciting for all ages.
Though everything about the movie is excellent — the plot is wonderful and the cinematography is perfect — the one thing "Catching Fire" does especially well is reiterate Katniss' value as a female protagonist. Katniss stands
up for what she believes in, but, in doing so, is still unsure of herself. She has real feelings and emotional complexity. Katniss is the heroine young-adult literature and film has been missing for quite some time. Throughout the series, she has made herself worthy of role-model status for everyone, teenager or not.
"Catching Fire" keeps with the trilogy's tradition of engrossing plots with realistic characters. It is a worthy sequel to last year's "Hunger Games" and a successful lead into the final movie, which will be broken up into two parts.
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RYAN WRIGHT
rwright@kansan.com
Death Grips' release samples old lyrics
Death Grips is an experimental hip-hop group based out of Sacramento, Calif. The group consists of lead vocalist MC Ride, drummer Zach Hill and producer Andy Morin. The group has received much critical acclaim throughout the last few years, especially its 2012 album, "The Money Store." A few weeks ago, the group released "Government Plates" seemingly out of nowhere and completely for free.
There is no other group or band that can be compared to Death Grips. Its sound is pretty hard to explain but to try and put it simply, it's like hip-hop mixed with punk rock and electronic music. On paper this combination seems like it would be awful, but it all comes together incredibly.
If there's one word that describes Death Grips' music, it's aggressive. MC Ride is not like any other rapper out there. He screams his lyrics, and is at times incomprehensible. On the surface, it seems like he's just screaming nonsense. But once you actually figure out his lyrics, you realize that he's an incredible lyricist. The biggest downfall of "Government Plates" is that MC.Ride doc isn't appear enough. This was upitting because on the opening track, Ride gives an extremely intense vocal performance. Sadly, throughout the album ins tead of new verses from Ride, the band chose to continuously sample previous verses. This type of sampling isn't new to Death Grids, but it leaves the listener unsatisfied.
Siu Ice MC Ride doesn't appear as much as he does on previous eff orts, the production carries th is project. Zach Hill and Andy M orin are geniuses. Every Death Grips release has been fantastic musically and "Government Plates" is no exception. Everything from the noisy synths to the hard-hitting drums sounds ar nazing. The beats can get a lit the repetitive at times, but quite frankly they're the best part about the album.
If you've never given Death Grips a shot, you should at least give this project a listen. It's not good as previous efforts, but it's still really good.
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