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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
You love doing what you know how to do for the next few days, which helps you realize your own value. And that impacts your finances in a positive way. Associates become entranced. Imagine the perfect moment.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 9
Go after money shamelessly, but with integrity. Your value is becoming more apparent, and your work more public. Your team depends upon you to cheer and encourage them. Friends inspire in turn.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is a 9
You're getting stronger (and more impatient). Use new powers for your benefit and also for your community. There is extra satisfaction in performing an anonymous good deed. What goes around comes around.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is an 8
No need to stress over the small stuff, even if tempted. Conserve your resources. Find strength in nature. A bit of meditation can go a long way, or a walk down a mountain trail. Soak in some peace.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Launch your adventure or next project soon. Love the new you. A conflict with a partner provides opportunity to rebuild your friendship. Someone's trying to contribute. Pay attention.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
You're entering a turning point regarding your responsibilities. Work could interfere with pleasure, and you'd have to choose. Don't lose sight of the horizon. Investigate the possibilities of partnership and delegation. Friends could help you have it all.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
You have itchy feet. Go ahead, you can take new ground. Travel looks adventurous, and well worth the experience. Study your destination, including local traditions and cultural philosophy. Confirm reservations. Then fly.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 9
The more you learn, and the more you're willing to grow, the more attractive you become. Track calls, orders and income carefully. Don't be misled by a fantasy. Avoid weakening what you've already built.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013
You get a bright idea in the shower. Polish your presentation and change another's perception. Whatever you choose to do, today's better with a partner, a caring soul there to help you in case of unexpected circumstances.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
Don't worry about money. Get busy instead and find ways to add to your bottom line. The more you learn, the more you earn. Take pictures. Serve others. Send them off with a smile.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Your work routine is shifting; find opportunities despite temporary setbacks. Overall, life's getting a whole lot easier. The perfect solution appears. Instinct reveals the best timing. Have fun with it.
CROSSWORD
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an 8
Turn your attention toward home.
It's not too late to have that party
you wanted. A secret idea pays off.
Let go of an old fear. You can learn
how to fix what's broken. Include
seasonal culinary delights.
ACROSS
ACROSS
1 Capital of Peru
5 Work measure
8 Resign
First
14 Loosen
15 Roy's Trigger, for one
16 "That suits me to —"
17 "Awe-some!"
18 Less-traveled pathway
20 Watt's power
23 Pair's air
24—and crafts
25 Imposing Italian building
28 Cushion insert
29 Parking lot device
30 Historic time
32 Mouths' roofs
34 Catches
35 On the rocks
36 Light-weight wood
37 Game show signal
40 Matter-horn, e.g.
41 On the briny
42 San Francisco Bay city
47 Mister, in Munich
48 "It's safe now!"
49 Walked hard (on)
50 Aye opposer
51 Additiona
DOWN
1 Cut off
2 Savings plan acronym
3 Wire measure
4 Old market-places
5 Oklahoma city
6 Scooted
7 Droplets of liquid
8 Sand ingredien
9 "Do — others ..."
10 Thought
11 Hammered on an angle
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13 Mosque bigwig
19 365 days
20 Potential syrup
21 Stumble
22 Sicilian spouter
23 Old hat
25 Collar style
26 Fervor
27 Spheres
29 Spiked club
31 Simile center
33 Gecko or iguana
34 "Apocalypse Now"
smell
36 United nations
37 Money of Thailand
38 Addict
39 Nil
40 Partner
43 Carte lead-in
44 Writer Buscaglia
45 Pitch
46 Raw rock
SUDOKU
9 4 1 7
5 7
3 9 1 2
9 1 8 2
3 7 4 1
6 2 3 3
5 6 9 3
6 8 5 8
4 5 9
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11/18
MUSIC REVIEW
M.I.A.'s latest album showcases production
RYAN WRIGHT
rwright@kansan.com
Over the last decade, M.I.A. has proved to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in music. Nearly every one of her releases have been incredible. Her latest effort, "Matangi," has been long delayed, which is rumored to be because her label sent it back because it was "too positive." Now that "Matangi" is finally out, M.I.A. does not disappoint.
The album features production from Hit-Boy, Switch. The Partysquad and others. Every producer does his part, and there is not a single bad beat on this project. Not only should the producers be applauded, but M.I.A. should also be applauded for her great ear for beats.
The first thing that should be mentioned about this album is the production. It is fantastic. "Matangi" is one of the best-produced albums this year. At times, M.I.A.'s lyrics are lackluster, but the production always saves the day. You'll find yourself unconsciously nodding your head while listening.
On "Matangi," you'll hear everything from chopped and screwed samples to dancehall-infused production and it all comes together wonderfully.
As an English-Sri Lankan woman, M.I.A. has a fresh and unique perspective, which is needed in the music industry. She has some explosive verses on "Matangi." For example, "aTENTion" is about refugee's camp tents. On "Boom Skit," she mocks her American critics.
As mentioned earlier, M.I.A.'s lyrics are a bit weak at times. Sometimes she phones it in with lyrics like "I'm so tangy people call me Matangi," which are cringe-worthy. Some of the references she makes sound dated, similar to Eminem's "Marshall Mathers LP 2."
Track 11, "Y.A.L.A." is basically the anti-YOLO song. While the lyrics are pretty good, the phrase "YOLO" hasn't been popularly
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used in at least a year. Although, these dated lyrics are likely due to the fact that the album was delayed for so long, it still takes away from the album as a whole. If "Matani" would have released when it was originally supposed to last year, this wouldn't have been a problem.
At times, the lyrics are pretty weak on "Matangi," but the production more than makes up for it as M.I.A. gives fans an album worth waiting for.
Edited by Paige Lytle
'Best Man' nearly topples Thor' after opening night
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NEW YORK — In an unlikely battle of sequels, "Thor: The Dark World" bested "The Best Man Holiday" at the box office. Disney's "Thor: The Dark World" continued its box-office reign with $38.5 million in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday. Opening 15 years after the original "The Best Man," Universal's "The Best Man Holiday" opened strongly with $30.6 million.
Drawing an overwhelmingly female and African-American audience, "The Best Man Holiday" was a surprise challenger for the mighty "Thor." The R-rated romantic comedy, with an ensemble cast including Morris Chestnut and Taye Diggs, debuted with more than three times the box office of 1999's "The Best Man." That film opened with $9 million. The performance of Malcolm D. Lee's "The Best Man Holiday" continued an ongoing trend. Movies that appeal particularly to
"It's a familiar refrain, and it's getting a little tired," said Lee. "I thought we had a" something special."
"Lee Daniels' The Butler" led the box office for several weeks in August, leading to a cumulative total of $115.5 million domestically. The Oscar-contender "12 Years a Slave" has made $25 million in five weeks of limited release. Lee said that while black audiences "see everything" at the movies, from action movies to romantic comedies, he hopes broader audiences begin responding to so-called "black films." The audience for "Best Man Holiday" was 87 percent African-American. Regardless, a third "Best Man" film now seems a likely bet.
"If there is going to be a sequel, it won't take 14 years," granted Lee. Marvel's Norse superhero, however, has been hammering audiences around the globe. "Thor: The Dark World" made $52.5 million
black audiences have often been surpassing expectations at the box office.
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"The Best Man Holiday" was the only new wide-release opening over the weekend, as the marketplace clears out for the release of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." In limited release, Alexander Payne's black-and-white Midwest road trip "Nebraska" came in four locations with a solid $35,000 per theater average for Paramount Pictures. Martin Scorsese" The Wolf of Wall Street" was originally slated to open, but was postponed to Dec. 25 by Paramount. Expected to be one of the year's biggest debuts, Lionsgate's "Catching Fire" will abruptly close the box-office window for "Thor" next weekend. "Catching Fire" opened in Brazil over the week-end, earning $6.3 million. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
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