HOROSCOPES Because the stars know things we don't. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8 There's more money coming in, and you've got the energy to keep it flowing. Discipline's required. Draw upon hidden resources, and stash provisions. The pressure's easing. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 The more you learn, the more you value true friends. Communication channels are open, and freedom and change in relationships prevail today. Have a conversation. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is an 8 It's time for exploration. If you can't afford a trip to the Bahamas or Curacao, dive deep into a book, and soak in the rays of good literature. Relax. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 It's as if shackles have been cast off of your ability to love and interact. Reaffirm your bonds. Rely upon a loved one, and stand up for a cause. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 When in doubt, ask for advice from a trusted partner. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. Don't fight for false victory. Come together instead. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 Let experienced elders teach you the ropes. Stick to your word, and make your deadlines. Stay in communication. Someone's drawing a line in the sand, so draw a line yourself. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8 Balance romance and creativity. Paint a picture for someone close to you, or fall in love with a new piece of art. A visit to a museum or an art gallery could help. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 There's more cleaning to do. Find those places where more organization would help you in achieving your goals. Your trash is another person's treasure. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 You are ready to take another go at things that have failed before. Take advantage of your enhanced negotiation skills to reach new heights, Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 It's a good day for writing, whether it's a grant proposal, a business plan or a list of steps to move your project forward. Visualize it completely. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 There's more work and money on the way, and they could involve some travel. You're free to talk about changes in love and friendships. Someone may want to talk. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3. 2011 Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6 Private's better than public today. Seek out peace and quiet. Meditation or spiritual contemplation soothes and eases tension. Solutions arise unbidden. 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HE ALWAYS BUNGLES BUNGALOWS. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: L equals M Concept is SudoKu 4 5 7 8 2 7 1 8 9 1 6 9 2 5 3 4 5 9 5 2 9 3 SUDOKU By Dave Green Difficulty Level ★★★ 11/03 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWS PAPER MUSIC SICK BOY Sean Powers K MOVIES In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, John Cho, right, and Kal Penn are shown in a scene from "A Very Harrod & Kumar 3D Christmas." ASSOCIATED PRESS Actors hit Washington D.C. MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE DETROIT — Kal Penn's break from acting to work for the Obama administration garnered a lot of media attention. But the other half of the "Harold & Kumar" franchise, John Cho, has a cool White House connection, too. The Korean-American actor took his father to the recent state dinner for the South Korean president. His dad was seated right next to the podium where President Barack Obama made a toast and even clinked glasses with the leader of the free world. For Cho, the evening was pretty much the ultimate in making a parent proud. "It would be tough to top that one," he says. The same could be said for "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas," which opens Friday. The third movie in the stoner-buddy franchise takes on the holiday movie genre and aims for new levels of comedic outrageousness. On a Spinal Tap scale, the R-rated humor sometimes reaches an 11 out of 10. This time, the pot-smoking buddies last seen in 2008's "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" have grown apart. Harold has a nice corporate office, a nice home in the suburbs and a nice, gorgeous wife, while Kumar is unemployed, discouraged and living alone without his girlfriend. Trio grows up, become men Their most grown-up move, however, is to restructure their business, new millennium-style. Boyz II Men's latest project, "Twenty," released last week, is a product of their own label, MSM (Morris, Stockman, Morris). The two CDs are a compilation of classic hits, such as "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love To You," plus 12 new songs, including the PHILADELPHIA — Boyz II Men have always straddled two generations: Twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning teenage quartet crooned with the passion of old-school swooners. Dressed in urban-preppy ice-blue jeans and letter jackets, the young boys of R&B kept their sounds fresh with a new jack swing baseline. These days Boyz II Men are a trio: Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris (no relation), and Shawn Stockman. (Former baritone Michael McCrary has been in a running dispute with the group.) They are the older cats in a cyber-driven industry dominated by electronic beats. They still sing love songs with voices like well-tuned instruments, but instead of infusing up-tempo tracks with hip-hop, the group is embracing technology: Think Boyz II Men Facebook page and app. "We've made money, but we've never been able to possibly make this much," said Stockman, the group's tenor and a judge on NBC's a cappella reality show, "The Sing-Off." Boyz II Men owns the rights to all of the new music, so after they pay for marketing and CD manufacture, they stand to make a pretty penny on this 10th album. group's latest single, "More Than You'll Ever Know," a duo with the industry's best comeback, Gap Band lead singer Charlie Wilson. LIBERTY HALL accessibility info 644 Mass. 765-1912 (785) 749-1972 PORT BLAANK (R) 4:30 7:00 9:20 HIGHER GROUND (R) 7:10 9:30 CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS 4:40 ONLY STUDIOS 8:00 11:00 COLLEGE SKI & BOARD WEEK ---