4B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 It's a part of student life THINK OUTSIDE FOUR PERPENDICULAR SIDES ON A GEOMETRICALLY SQUARED BASE. It takes ingenuity, teamwork and a great deal of effort to pull off some of the high-profile engineering projects being done in the United States Air Force. Engineers who come aboard are immediately put on the fast track and have advancement opportunities typically not found in the private sector. From weapons systems and space station materials to the next generation of X-planes, whatever the project is, it's always fresh always important and always cutting edge. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, visit our Web site at AIRFORCE.COM or call us at 1-800-423-USAF to request more information. DAMAGED CIRCUS BY GREG GRIESENAUER FOR THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CAPTAIN RIBMAN IN "JERKY" BY SPRENGELMEYER & DAVIS ©2004 Paid for by the U.S. Air Force. All rights reserved. Today's Birthday (Sept. 20). Luckily, you're starting out with a lot of self-confidence. Your ego may take a bruising along the way, but don't fret about that. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6. When you have a clear idea of what you're working for, it makes the job easier and an awful lot more fun. But there's still quite a lot to be done even when you're enthusiastic. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Today is a 7. HOROSCOPES Today is a 7. Just because you don't get everything you're after now doesn't mean you never will. As you well know, persistence pays. Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. The person who's doing the most talking is not necessarily right. He or she has details that should be considered, but don't forget to keep the big picture in mind. Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. Something you have to do isn't appealing. Unfortunately, you have to do it anyway. Don't fret. You can make corrections later. Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is a 7. The person you find most fascinating isn't after your money. He or she may even help you find a way to save more of it. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7. today is a 7. The more you get into the problem, the more you will discover that your skill level simply is not adequate to take on this assignment. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is a 5. New and interesting facts are coming out, and some past assumptions are proven false. Be open-minded enough to admit if you were wrong or seriously misled. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is an 8. Go ahead and ask for the increase in pay. The boss or client is in a good mood. You might get something extra. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6. You could find yourself in the awkward position of standing alone. Even authority figures are disagreeing with what you say. Does that mean you're wrong? Not necessarily. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. You'd like to run and play, but you have promises to keep. Schedule your outing for tomorrow instead; you'll have more time. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Today is a 7. You're not quite ready to get back to work. If you've got a flexible schedule, you could wait until tomorrow. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. The person in charge of the facts and figures may be somewhat mistaken. Either the costs are higher than expected, or something you'll need has not been figured into the equation. Proceed with caution. 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All rights reserved. 4 Made in the ___ 5 Inform against 6 Money everything! 7 Stick 'em up! 8 Cornell and Hepburn 9 Footballs 10 Lennon's widow 11 Classic Tierney film 12 Provide with funds 13 College VIPs 12 Latin "ditto" 13 Frosted 13 Fairness 13 Stiffed laugh 13 Snitch 13 Sch. group 13 Very long period 13 Paunch 13 Large tub 13 Mover's vehicle 13 Lilly or Wallach 13 After expenses 14 Breaking to bits 14 As well MON 100 Solutions to Friday's puzzle. 4 frEywft o - ll | 46 Steals 50 Dull finishes 51 Baby beds 52 Of hearing 53 "Giant" ranch 54 Pens 54 Entirely physical 57 Sieved into pellets 58 Prayer endings 61 Writer O'Brien 64 ___ sequitur 67 Cheerleader's yell