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ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conceptis SudoKu
By Dave Green
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Answer to previous puzzle
9 5 7 3 4 2 1 8 6
3 8 1 6 5 9 4 2 7
2 4 6 7 8 1 3 9 5
8 1 9 2 6 5 7 4 3
7 2 5 4 1 3 9 6 8
6 3 4 8 9 7 5 1 2
5 6 8 1 7 4 2 3 9
4 9 2 5 3 6 8 7 1
1 7 3 9 2 8 6 5 4
Difficulty Level ★★★
SHORTCHANGED
KAREN OHMES
NUCLEAR FOREHEAD
THE SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG
JACOB BURGHART
WORKING TITLE
NICK MCMULLEN
TELEVISION
Blaine sets record on Oprah show
BY TARA BURGHART
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO — David Blaine took on a Zen-like appearance in the water tank as the minutes ticked by during his attempt to set a new breath-holding record. Oprah Winfrey, however, was anything but calm.
She fidgeted in her chair, pursed her lips, placed her head in her hands, and kept seeking reassurance from the doctor at her side about the 35-year-old magician's persistently high heart rate.
"I'll be glad when it's over. I don't like suspense," she told the audience during a commercial break.
Soon enough, Winfrey — and Blaine — could breathe a lot easier.
Submerged in a water-filled sphere on the stage of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" during a live broadcast, Blaine held his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. That bested the previous record of 16 minutes and 32 seconds, set Feb. 10 by Switzerland's Peter Colat, according to Guinness World Records.
Blaine had a smile on his face soon after his head rose above the water and he took several deep gulps of air. Within about a minute, he was able to hold a microphone and tell Winfrey, "I feel great," later adding that breaking the record was a fulfillment of "a lifelong dream."
Before his attempt, Blaine was allowed to inhale pure oxygen for up to 30 minutes, although he inhaled for only 23 minutes. A Guinness World Records judge was on hand to certify the feat.
In May 2006 as a finale to a week spent in an aquarium with an air mask at New York's Lincoln Center, Blaine tried to set another type of breath-holding record. Without breathing pure oxygen beforehand, he tried to break the existing record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds for an attempt of that type.
Blaine was in much better shape after Wednesday's attempt. He walked unassisted down a set of stairs to join Winfrey for an interview. He told her he had doubted while in the water whether he held able to break the record because of his high heart rate.
Blaine had expected his heart rate to drop perhaps as low as under 20 beats per minute while he was in the water. But for most of the attempt, it was over 100 beats per minute, then started dropping and fluctuating rapidly during the last 2 1/2 minutes.
But he had to be rescued shortly after 7 minutes when he was unconscious and having convulsions.
While training, Blaine said he would meditate to lower his heart rate. But amid the hubbub of a live studio audience, and with a record at stake, Blaine admitted he had trouble forgetting his surroundings.
The lower the heart rate, the less oxygen is consumed.
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Don't be pushed around. Think carefully before taking action. This includes going shopping. Don't let money burn a hole in your pocket. That means, don't waste it.
It won't be hard to get people to go along with your plans. You'll be able to talk them into almost anything. They're looking for a bold leader, and you could be it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is an 8
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Todav is a 5
If you'd like a promotion or other change in your work assignments, now is the time to ask. There is a slightly better than average chance that you'll get through.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008
Let your friends in on your secret hopes and desires. They can give you a very healthy push in the right direction. They'll help you accomplish something that looked impossible.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 5
HOROSCOPES
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
There's something you ought to be doing that you'd just as soon avoid. You may actually have been avoiding it for quite a while. Guess what? Now's the time.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 5
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 10
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Watch for brilliant insights and beautiful revelations. You're especially lucky now, especially in love. Definitely say the sweet things that have been on your mind.
Keep doing whatever works to make the money come in. You don't get to spend it now because you already did. Pay off at least one bill and you'll feel wonderful. You'll look wonderful, too.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 5
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
You have a special way of expressing yourself with the people you love. You don't have to say a word; they know exactly how you feel. Your listening is very effective now.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
Today is a 5
You've been working not only hard, but also smart. You're acquiring the resources to improve your comfort level. And you know just what you want. Go get it.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 9
You're smart, creative and lucky now. If you also have self-discipline, which you probably do, your success is assured. Not only that, it'll be fun.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 6.
Today is an 8
Your studies and practice are getting to be much more enjoyable. You'll absorb material quickly now, and greatly improve your skills. Keep at it.
Today is a 6
You can afford to get something really nice for your home.
But, you don't need to spend a fortune to do it. Use your imagination and other skills.
PISCES (Feb.19-March 20)
Today is an 8
ACROSS
1 Steep, rugged cliff
5 A-number-1
9 Lanka preceder
12 Hawaiian city
13 Met melody
14 Tease
15 Autumna quaff
17 Altar affirmative
18 Spanish pre-euro money
19 Oust
21 Mother
22 Singer Blige
24 Slays, Sopranos style
27 Karaoke need, for short
28 Uses a ray gun
31 Have a bug
32 Bonfire residue
33 Upper limi
34 "Animal House" group
36 Pigpen
37 Gumbo ingredient
38 Annoying
40 Mystery writer — James
41 Malay prince
43 "Dessert" made in the backyard?
47 Eggs
48 British flag
51 Moment, for short
52 Where Manilow's Lola worked
53 Curved molding
54 Love boat?
furniture
DOWN
1 Fellow
2 Ready for the picking
3 Heidi's range
4 Automations
5 — California
6 Mound stat
7 Oft-bracketed word
8 Recipient
9 Variety of tuna
10 Carnival attraction
11 "Ameri- can —"
16 Greek H
Solution time: 25 mins.
20 Alphabet end
22 Johnny Mathis hit
23 Needing liniment
24 Lummox
25 Ever-green
26 Pancake
27 Halloween prop
29 Standard
30 Resort
35 Afternoon party
37 007"s derby-tossing foe
39 Peel corn
40 Play on words
41 Parks or Bonheur
42 State with certainty
43 Castle protection
44 Senate staffer
45 On the rocks
46 Supplements, with "out"
49 "Smoking or —?"
50 Wall St. debut
5-1 CRYPTOQUIP
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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF A GIRL STUDIES THINGS UNDER A MICROSCOPE, I SUPPOSE YOU COULD CALL HER A MAGNIFYING LASS.
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: O equals P
What KU organization will be giving the Class of 2008 a complimentary first-year membership in the KU Alumni Association?
This week's prize:
$25 WaHMart
Gift Card
The University of Kansas University Theatre & Capitol Federal Savings Present
A contemporary drama looking at relationships, art and friendship, where nothing is quite what it seems...and challenging society's most deeply entrenched ideas about art, manipulation and love.
Reserved seat tickets are on sale in the KU ticket offices: University Theatre, 864-3982; Lied Center, 864-ARTS, and SUA Office, 864-7469, and online at www.kutheatre.com. Tickets are $16 for the public, $10 for all students, and $15 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and on-line orders.
The Shape of Things deals with adult situations, includes adult language, and is for mature audiences only.
A Talkback with playwright Neil LaBute will be held immediately following the Friday, April 25, performance.
The Shape of Things is part of Alums Come Home 5 being held April 24 - 27. For a complete schedule of alumni activities, visit kultureatre.com.
The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Feel
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