THIS AND THAT FRIDAY,AUG.24,2001 Today's Birthday (Aug. 24). You've always been smart, but this year you're awesome. You could memorize the phone book. Use your brain to improve your status and income level. Qualify yourself for a job you'll love. Win the heart of the person you most admire. Prove you're smart by acting wisely. Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 5. You may feel as if everyone is looking at you. That might be the case, so stand up straight and make sure you're looking crisp. This is not the time to go casual. Somer you for a promotion. time to go casual. Someone is eyeing you for a promotion. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is an 8. If you team up with another wise negotiator, you could convince an older person to do things your way. You have the charisma, and you may even have the facts. If your idea is better, sneak up. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to find the right words when you have passion about an idea. Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 5. It almost seems as if there's more work than yesterday, but some things will be HOROSCOPES better. You can avoid a calamity with your quick thinking, and that will be appreciated. Do what needs to be done, and don't stir up trouble. There'll be plenty of time for that during the v Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is an 8. How can anybody resist your charms? They can't. Feel free to tell them that. Resistance is futile. They might as well relax and enjoy you. Pick the perfect person and c Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is a 5. You might make a wise investment in a household item, or you might waste a lot of money. If you're not sure how to proceed, don't take risks. Ask an expert to help — not your friend who goes for all the bells and whistles. Ask the old lady who lives comfortably on about half of what you make. Virgo (Aug.23-Sept.22) Today is an 8. A friend can help you figure out what's going on and what to do next. You could write off your lunch date as a business expense. You're working out strategy. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct 22). Today is a 6. Continue to think about the perfect job for yourself. It probably wouldn't be a heavier workload, but it would certainly include more respect and more money nation run wild. certainly include more money. Let your imagination run wild. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 9. Accept the challenges you're given. Projects you start now are destined to succeed. There will be at least one grarly problem to solve before you achieve succ Don't lose faith. griarly problem to solve before you achieve success, however. Don't lose faith. In a way, what you're going through now is good for you. You may feel as if you're being squashed like a bug, but you'll survive. You'll Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 4. be stronger, more self-confident and able to handle more responsibility. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is an 8. How about celebrating with a night on the town? How long has it been? Call up your favorite date and a few other good friends, and head for the bright lights. working. Flautit. other good friends, and head for the bright lights. Your plans are working. Flaunt it. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 6. One of the reasons you have so many one of the reasons your friend is your natural sense of loyalty. You also remember things your friends like, and sometimes you can provide them. Do that now, with a personal outranks you. A thoughtful gesture, an indication of loyalty, will strengthen your position. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 9. Let yourself be swept away by love. Nothing else is more important now. If you don't have a sweetheart yet, look around. A gentle, caring imaginative person my imagery could be the one. Perhaps this person is a little more critical than you are, but that can be helpful. WEATHER FORECAST TODAY TONIGHT Mostly Cloudy with thunderstorms late and a high of 81. Showers and thunderstorms with a low of 73. TOMORROW Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers and a high of 85. SUNDAY Clear and pleasant with a high of 86. KUJH-TV New Crossword ACROSS 1 Choir voice 2 Blow to a wrist 9 Ben of golf 14 Sutor 15 Unconscious state 16 Fatter than fat 17 Roman commander of 100 men 19 Spotted pony 20 Doctor who created a monster 22 Consecrate with oil 25 Get 'em, Foo! 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All old handbags donated to Salvation Army August 24-31, 2001 Downtown Lawrence 8th & Mass 843-1099 Mon.-Wed. 9:30 to 6 Fri.-Sat. 9:30 to 7 Thurs. 9:30 to 6 Sun. 12:00 to 6 www.pendletons.com SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR BIKE During the month of August, bring in your old, tired backpack for a $5 discount towards a new one! WANTED YOUR OLD BACKPACK $5 REWARD DEAD OR ALIVE! 804 Massachusetts St. • Lawrence, Ks. • (785) 843-5000 be one of the beautiful people delux beauty vincent longo anthony logistics GRADUATE STUDENT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP KICK-OFF DESSERT Upstairs at the Glass Onion (on the corner of 12th and Oread) Sponsored by the Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Lutherans and a lot of other great people Monday, August 27 9:30 pm