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Thursday November 2, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Nov. 2). Your determination plus practice make your aspirations achievable. Want the home of your dreams? Start planning in November. A windfall leads to new possibilities in December. Learn how to do it yourself in January. The picture's not real yet by February, but you can see it clearly. Heed a partner's stern admonition in May. Find a buried treasure in June. Go further to get what you want in July. Your friends provide the inspiration you need in September.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 5.
You may have thought an older person didn't like you, but you may be wrong. A person who's been quick to criticize really thinks you're doing a good job. Keep it up. You might get a promotion.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
Don't put off until tomorrow what you could do today, even if your mate is giving you fits. Don't be dissuaded. You can see what needs to be done better than anybody else. If you hurry, you can get it done before they realize what you're doing.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 4.
Gemini (May 21st 2019) Today is 6:
An attractive person's in your life, but you don't have time for romance. Focus on a big job, instead. Chances of making costly mistakes are high. You might make a nice profit, but not if you have to do the job over.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7.
You're doing a good job and getting a lot of attention. Getting into a routine is hard when things are changing all the time. If anybody can do it, you can. Let others know how tough the job is, too — subtly, of course.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6.
Loo May 25-Aug. 22) — Today is a 8.
You may feel burdened, but don't complain too much. The workload gets easier, as somebody pitches in to help. You may be watched, with a promotion in mind. Pretend what you're doing is easy, and it might get to be that way.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8.
Are you the teacher's pet? Love and education are linked now. Are you learning something interesting from a person whom you find attractive? Or, do you get to be the teacher? Either looks like fun. Let your enthusiasm show.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22) — Today is a 5.
You might feel like staying in bed all day, but you'd miss a big opportunity. You can provide a service to somebody who needs it, and that could mean more money in your pocket. Besides, you always feel better when you provide help.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7.
You're incredibly bright. You keep it to yourself, though. Nobody else knows how smart you are. Today, try learning something you thought was too hard. You might have underestimated your abilities.
Saaittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
Segittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
If you're going to ask for money, do it first thing. As the day goes on, you'll be interested in other things, like a puzzle to be solved, for example. That could keep you busy for a few days. Get the practical stuff out of the way early.
Aauarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9.
You're looking great. Your friends are talking about you. That's why they're gigging. Don't worry; everything they're saying is good. Why not treat them to dinner? They'll love it, and so will you. Don't forget that one special friend of yours, of course.
You're up against tough competition, but don't complain. You knew the job was dangerous when you took it. A person you don't like much tells you what to do, again. Well, best to stifle. Pick a battle you can win. This isn't it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8.
You're lucky, good looking and you have a way with words. You know just what to say — and what not to say. Don't procrastinate. Move forward passionately toward your goal. Tomorrow you may not get this great a chance.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
You've heard about HIV and AIDS on television, in newspapers, in school and everywhere else you turn. But have you heard of HHV-6? Charles Ortleb thinks you should.
entertainment briefs
KU alumnus publishes fictional book about AIDS
Orteb, a 1971 graduate of the University of Kansas, just published a new book, The Closing Argument, now available as an e-book at mightwords.com and which will be available in paperback through Amazon.com later this month.
His book covers the fictional trial of Christian King, a man charged with infecting a woman with HIV. King's attorney conveys a message Orteleb thinks more people should be aware of: AIDS is not really caused by HIV, but instead a virus called HIV-6. The attorney argues that AIDS is a racist coverup and is linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
"It's an emotional issue. It is the biggest scandal of your generation," Ortleb said. "The media has tried to act as a public health order, but instead is helping the government cover up the big science mistake ever. The government isn't telling the truth. They are afraid of mass panic."
Ortleb has been involved with media coverage of the AIDS virus since the early 1980s. He worked as publisher of the New York Native, a gay weekly distributed in the New York City area.
The Closing Argument is Ortleb's third book. His first two, Iron Peter and The Last Lovers on Earth also are about AIDS.
Katie Nelson
Elliott Smith, an indie rock songwriter who kicked off a month-long nationwide tour ranging from New Orleans to Seattle, will perform Saturday night at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
Indie rocker to perform at Granada on Saturday
Smith released his fifth solo album, Figure 8,
in April. His previous releases, XO, Either/Or,
a self-titled album and Roman Candle each
Smith contributed tracks to the Good Will Hunting soundtrack in 1998 and appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in August. However, those more familiar with his work shouldn't be disappointed with the upcoming show, said Brendan Bourke, media relations representative from Girlie Action Media, Inc. and Dreamworks Records.
["He] will probably do about half of Figure 8, a smattering from all his other records and probably a caver or two," Bourke said. "It will be mostly electric, but he'll go acoustic on a couple of numbers as well. His current touring band is really tight, though, so fans old and new will get something from the show and be happy." Doors open at 8 p.m. and the opener.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and the opener, Grandaddy, will kick off the show. Smith will play at 10:15
experienced moderate success.
Tickets are available for $13.50 at the Granada and all Ticketmaster outlets.
Students set to travel for German metal shows
-Katie Nelson
Seven metalsmithing students and six professors will represent the University of Kansas and Lawrence at a metals show in Eutin, Germany, Lawrence's sister city.
The show will run Friday, Nov. 24 until Sunday, November 26 at the Ostolhein Museum. The show, "Kunsthandwerk im Museum", which translates to "art and craft in the
— which translates to "arts and crafts in the museum" — will focus on poetry and dreams.
museum — will focus on poetry and articals.
"You take images from your dreams and turn them into poems. And we’re writing poems to go with the pieces," said Courney Starrett, Overland Park senior.
Students and faculty are trying to raise money for the trip.
"It's about $1,000 per student, so we are looking for funds or donations," Starrett said.
The students were planning to petition Student Senate for funding, Starrett said, and were hoping to raise $7,000 by Nov 19.
Anne Robertson
Kansan.com poll
Note: This poll is not scientific. Numbers may not add up because of rounding. Thirty-nine people voted.
Last week's question
What is your favorite scary movie?
The Exorcist
Seven
The Shining
Cape Fear
Blair Witch Project
Scream
Other
Next week's question:
To what extent have you gone to to stay awake? Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote. Results will be posted in next week's Jayplay.
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Horseman arrested for intoxicated riding
LITTLE ROCK — There's DUI — driving under the influence. Now there's RUI — riding under the influence.
An Arkansas state trooper has been suspended for allegedly confusing the two after arresting a man in September for riding a horse while intoxicated.
Jeffrey Baldridge was charged with driving while intoxicated after the horse he was riding was struck by a car on U.S. 62, state police representative Tropper Donnie Belew said Tuesday.
But state police said Trooper Jana Cordes should not have charged Balrdridge, who has since filed a lawsuit alleging Cordes violated his civil rights.
State police, in a news release Monday, said the agency did not agree with her interpretation. The law, authorities said, only applies to motor vehicle drivers.
Cordes claims she relied on an old Arkansas law that she interpreted to apply to bicycles and animals on state highways, in addition to motor vehicles.
Cordes has been suspended with pay while the agency conducts an internal investigation. She could not be reached for comment by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Tuesday.
The lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages and attorney fees. it claims Baldridge was unlawfully arrested and charged, and contends the horse was unlawfully impounded at a veterinarian's office.
Cab driver ticketed for baby on board
CHICAGO — Cabbies are rallying in support of one of their own who was ticked because a couple forgot their 3-yearson son in his taxi.
The boy, sound asleep in the carc
cie's back seat, was noticed when cab
ie Arshad Aziz returned to O'Hare
International Airport from dropping off
the parents in suburban Highland Park.
The parents were busy unloading luggage and were confused about whether the husband or wife had the child, police said. No action was taken against the parents.
But Aziz was ticketed because a city ordinance requires cabbies to make sure the rear of their vehicles are cleared out after dropping off a passenger. He could face a fine of up to $100 at a Nov. 30 hearing.
"it's utterly ridiculous," said Anthony Contreras, a dispatcher with Aiz's cab company. "This guy is trying to make a living."
Conterras said about 50 people had called the company after reading about the incident in the newspapers.
Men pull 18-ton truck to create world record
A feat worthy of the Guinness Book of Records.
KENOSHA, Wis. — What do you get when you tie 20 able-bodied men to an 18-ton dump truck?
The teachers, factory workers, law enforcement officers and businessmen pulled the massive truck about 3.3 miles around a parking lot for an hour Sunday.
"I didn't know if we could do it," said Rhett Bobzien, owner of a local gym. "The longest we pulled nonstop during practice was a half hour."
Guinness officials, who set rules for the truck pull, said up to 20 people had one hour to pull the truck as far as they could.
No group had ever attempted the endeavor, so any distance would set a record. Guinness officials said.
The group will send photographs, a videotape, weight verification and a document signed by a local attorney to the Guinness record-keepers in London.
Most loyal Purdue fan attends 300th game
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wendell Wolka hasn't missed a Boloemaker football game since before most of the team's players were born.
On Saturday, the 51-year-old Purdue engineering alumnus attended his 300th consecutive football game, making him the most faithful Purdue fan alive, according to the university's athletic relations department.
Wolka, who doesn't even live in West Lafayette, hasn't missed a game — home or away — since 1974.
Wolka doesn't know the cost of such loyalty.
The obsession has carried him more than 275,000 miles in more than 26 years and cost him untold amounts of cash for tickets, food and overnight stays.
"it's like owning an RV or a private plane," said Wolka, an Indianapolis
"It's a nice way to be a 12-yearold
12 weeks of the year," Wolka said.
native who is retired from a career in marketing. "If you have to ask how much it is, you probably can't afford one."
Lifelike baby doll doesn't cry or scream
SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Chatty, amiable and perky, she's pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. But don't foretend to replace her batteries.
A ffm called iRobot Corp. has designed what may be the most lifelike doll ever to come off a computer bench: My Real Baby, which hit stores yesterday.
The $99 doll made by Hasbro Inc., weighing in at 3 pounds and arriving in a box with a rattle, diaper and bottle, is a high-tech heavyweight. While she may look like a run-of-the-mill plaything, what sets her apart from low-touch counterparts lies under the skin.
With two microprocessors for a brain,
the doll packs a megapunch of
computer power. The doll has circuitry that
makes different facial expressions and
programs that let her emulate 16
human emotions.
She can giggle, fuss, express boredom and surprise. Her speech can evolve from that of a 6-month-old to that of a 24-month-old. She wakes up and dozes off.
Kelley Ready, a professor of anthropology at Northeastern University, said the doll may be a little too lifelong.
"If this baby is just cooling and babbling all the time, and never crying and screaming, it could give children a distorted view of what it's like to take care of a real baby," Ready said.
The Associated Press
KJHK Birthday Party November 5th at 6 p.m. at the Bottleneck!
Featuring:
The International Noise Company with:
The Impossibles & Apple Seedcast
Dance-a-Thon Benefiting Lawrence Habitat For Humanity
WHEN: Friday, November 10 5p.m.-11 p.m.
WHERE: Kansas Union Ballroom
WHO: KU Students, Lawrence residents. Everyone is invited.
COST: $80 per pair registration fee.
$2 at the door to watch Dance-a-Thon.
REGISTRATION due November 3,2000. Pick up entry form in the O&L Office on the 4th floor of the KS Union or on Wescoe Beach. All registered participants are eligible to win prizes.
POSSIBLE PRIZES Include round-trip Vanguard airline tickets, TVs, CD players, Lawrence area glft certificates and much more!
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