4B THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2. 2004 All events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. GARY HART U.S. Senator, Author of Restoration of the Republic: The Jeffersonian Ideal in 21st Century America "Security in the New Age of the 21st Century" Thursday, September 30, Lied Center 6:30 p.m. Book signing 7:00 p.m. Lecture and Q&A 8:00 p.m. Televised Presidential debate 9:30 p.m. Discussion of debate moderated by Gary Hart STEVEN PINKER Professor of Psychology, Harvard University; Author of How the Mind Works and The Blank Slate, a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction "The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature" * Thursday, October 28, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center RITADOVE Commonwealth Professor of English, University of Virginia-Charlottesville; the first African-American to be named Poet Laureate of the United States; Winner of 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for Thomas and Beulah "The Post at the Dance" Thursday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center AKBARAHMED Ibn khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies; Professor of International Relations, American University; author of Islam Under Siege: Living Dangerously in a Post-Honor World "Islam Under Siege" Thursday, February 17, 7:00 p.m. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union TED WILSON Professor of History, University of Kansas, author of Victory in Europe 1945 and the forthcoming Building Warriors Selection and Training of U.S. Ground Combat Troops in World War II. "The GI Generation: Sending American Soldiers into Battle in World War II" Thursday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Ballroom, Kansas Union THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS 785. 864.4798 www.hallcenter.ku.edu FOR THE HUMANITIES You are cordially invited to attend MINK LAW DAY 2004 Missouri Iowa Nebraska Kansas Thursday, September 9 3:00-7:00 Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Boulevard Overland Park, Kansas MINK Law Day provides prospective law students with an opportunity to speak with law school representatives from around the country. If you are interested in attending law school, come learn what law schools are looking for in applicants. Attendance is free to the public. Pre-register online at the link below or at the door. Three information breakout sessions will be held at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 about Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid and Career Opportunities. For More information and to register, visit http://www.ku.edu/cgiwrap/kulaw/admissions/index.php Three Grand Prize winners will receive application fee waivers to all 10 MINK Law Schools DOCK BOYS BY SCOTT DRUMMOND, FOR THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN PENGUINS BY DOUG LANG AND JARROD WOLFE, FOR THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Today's Birthday (Sept. 2). HOROSCOPES Today's birthday (Sept. 17). You're assertive, decisive and, of course, a perfectionist. Those are among the reasons you'll be chosen to help with a difficult task. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today in a 5 Compulsive attention to details may be a sign of a troubled mind, but folks who know how to do that drill often ensure their success. Don't make fun of a picky person. Pay attention and learn. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a.7 Gemini (May 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Some things are best kept private within the family. Set up that policy if you haven't already, and you can get the inside story on what happened. Ask questions of people who have the skills and experience you lack. The learning part is enjoyable, but you'd better pay attention. Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 7. Your patience is being tested, and hopefully you're standing up to the pressure. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). today is a 7. The expense turns out not to be as high as you feared for what you get. That's partially due to your good sense and the excellent deal you obtain. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is a 7. The information you've been seeking is now close at hand. Before long you'll have time to go out and play. Make plans to visit with friends. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7. A sometimes-controversial conversation about the best way to allocate the available funds eventually works out well. Don't be afraid. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is on 9. Finishing up a difficult task interferes with your travel plans. Tomorrow is better for excursions, especially romantic ones. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Todav is a 7. Complete your venting and complaining, and get yourself back on track. It's important to clear all that garbage out of your mind so you'll be more effective. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 7. You're motivated to make improvements, but it's not a comfortable feeling. You may even be stressed and grumpy. Tomorrow will be better. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your income is unsteady now. Stash away more than enough so you can get into your research. Today is a 6. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). Today is a 7. A person who's in a position of authority is facing severe challenges. If you can help find a way around these problems (and you can), you might become indispensable. 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