THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN entertainment HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't Aries (March 21-Agril 19) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Don't let technological breakdowns keep you from pursuit of a dream. You can figure out a way around them. Slow down and you notice the details. Let others worry about the big picture. Lay low, celebrate the small successes. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 Take advantage of the developing situation. Friends are there for you, and they help you soar. Return the favor. Your education and experience pay off. Don't get so excited that you miss important steps. Haste makes waste. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is an 8 You can handle more than usual as you gain new responsibilities. Don't throw your money around just because you have it or because there's more work coming in. Have a private dinner with a friend. Share valuable information. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is a 9 Recognize the value of the past and lessons taught. Don't fear the future and lessons ahead. Bring some pebbles into the forest to find your way back ... if you're so inclined as to return. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 You find satisfaction in staying busy now. The money is there. Figure an honest approach to provide well for family. Inuse it with your arts. Share something you've been withholding. A beneficial development knocks. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 Your efforts and dedication are appreciated. Sure, there may be some bumps along the way and you may think you can do better, but it's best to focus on accomplishments. They took something. Reinforce partnership. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9 Discuss money now; you have a better chance of making more. It requires dedication and motivation. Moving furniture around or renovating the house could be tempting, but it's best to chop wood and carry water now. Get your chores done first. Today is an 8 Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 Your artistic side itches to get out and express. You have a lot to say, so sit with it and articulate. You'll get farther than expected when you play for the fun of it. Learn from another's financial mistakes Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Your wit and intellect are honed and sharp. Use them to your advantage. Pay attention to what's really being said, and avoid an argument. Learn from a wise friend. Choose the item that will last the longest. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todav is an 8 Your talent impresses others, but watch out for jealousies. Passions can get intense. Friends offer good advice and help you find a truth. You can afford to save. You already have what you need. Share delicious food and appreciation. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 9 Curtail impulsive spending. Focus on making new income and preparing invoices instead. New information points out the weakness of the competition. Learn from their mistakes. Provide solid value at a good price. Promote the value. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 You're on fire and you know it. The hurdles in the way are small for you. Keep your temper anyway. Use it to get into action. Accept coaching from your partner. Inhale deeply as you exercise. TOESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 CROSSWORD ACROSS ACHOSS 1 Unkempt sort 5 Banned insecticide 8 Rose feature 12 Brave one 13 Debtor's letters 14 Grow weary 15 Terrible guy? 16 Legislative body 18 Tall beer glass 20 Heart line? 21 Help 22 Crib 23 "The cruellest month" 26 Morays' cousins 30 Under-wear with under-wire 31 Mandible 32 Greet the villain 33 Danced in a line 36 Ice, often 38 Sternwarp PAGE 5 39 Joker 40 Sports venue 43 Evil 47 "Well done!" 49 Pianist Peter 50 USPS delivery 51 Knock 52 Unfortunate fate 53 Vortex 54 Letterman's network 55 Hathaway or Heche DOWN 1 Fleet component 2 Strauss of jeans fame 3 Verbal 4 Dwarfed potted plant 5 Prepared food, in a way 6 Entry 7 Vintner's vessel 8 Mighty Layer 10 Formerly, formerly 11 Small plateau 17 Profit 19 Zero 22 Acknowledgedge applause 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 | | | | 23 1970 Jackson 5 song 24 Expert 25 Scooted 26 Scoundrel 27 Recede 28 Fish eggs 29 "May-day!" 31 Lustrous black 34 Ungracefully tall and thin 35 Somewhere out there 36 Garfield, e.g. 37 Kampala's country 39 Nasty stingers 40 Pinnacle 41 Highway 42 Oklahoma city 43 Impale 44 Night light? 45 Press agent? 46 Appear 48 Joan ef SUDOKU 4 5 1 5 9 8 7 8 8 8 5 3 5 1 4 1 6 8 9 2 6 8 9 3 2 8 2 4 5 5 7 6 9 Difficulty Level ★★★ 11/12 MOVIES WALT DISNEY STUDIOS 'Thor' tops Marvel franchise films The newest film in the Marvel franchise starts slowly, but eventually. Marvel franchise starts slowly, but eventually, through the use of wonderful characters, amazing acting and terrific twists. "Thor: The Dark World" comes out on top. Opening with yet another threat to the entirety of civilization, this sequel follows Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) as they travel together in order to save everything from the Aether, which the Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) is hoping to gain complete power and control of. Of course, by the end of the film it seems as though the good guys have yet again won, although, as is common in Marvel films, things are not always as they seem However, it is not necessarily the plot that makes the film so enjoyable. Rather, it is Loki, with his continual character development, who steals the show. Loki's character is so dynamic in this film that he makes up for the lack of strong characters elsewhere. Thor is strong and beautiful, as always, while Jane is mostly just beautiful. What is missing from this particular sequel is more character development from these two. Thor, by the end, seems to have learned a little bit CRYPTOQUIP NEIPC K DEMWBD EX KATUKPM N T W G W G B U E M W K J I W B E P X K J W E D S MS M W B U M Q B AKUBC K QBMW-MUBPPBD PTMW? Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Q equals B more, but as far as Jane goes, she seems to almost become a useless character, other than the fact that Thor is in love with her. She is not able to fight her own battles and seems to stumble across the major discoveries that happen on her part, and only stumbles upon them with the help of her co-workers. Another major point missing from the film is the assistance of S.H.I.E.L.D. While mentioned quite a few times, and even referenced by Loki at one point, they never come to help our heroes - even in the final major battle scene. Have they given up on Thor? Or was it just an oversight, seeing as The Avengers 2 is on the way and "The Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D" is currently on air? That is one of the questions we might never get the answer to. Despite all the little hiccups, the film is a success overall. The plot is fun and intriguing, the jokes are spot-on and the addition of new characters is perfect, but the film still gives enough screen time to the old favorites. I would not only recommend this film for fans of the Marvel Universe, but really for anyone looking for an entertaining and enjoyable film. Recycle this paper Questions? Contact David Gelvin, President dtgelvin@ku.edu or keaton Arnold, V.P. ktarnold10@ku.edu Thurs., Nov. 14 • 7:30 p.m. Lied Center Original Broadway production by Randy Adams, KU Alumnus Sponsored by Lawrence Journal-World