ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2005 THE FAMILY MONSTER Josh Shalk/KRT Campus Our Tobacco Media Service bicpairs a "He used to be an incredible gardener Now he just plants HIMSELF." KRT Campus Ive always been advised to have it removed, but I think it gives me character, KRT Campus Todav's Birthdav ▼ HOROSCOPES Make plans with somebody you love this year. Then, get to work. The impossible just takes a little longer. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is an 8. Your brilliance is attracting attention. You may be asked to take on new responsibilities. Proceed with caution. - Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7. Don't go very far, there's too much work to do at home. If you need supplies, ask somebody to bring them to you. - Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7. Temptation may be strong to run off on a wild adventure, but that's not such a good idea. Stay close to home instead. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6. Work takes precedence over play Apologize to those who miss your company. Promise them more time later. - Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8 True love isn't all about candlelight and soft music, it's about commitment, and doing a job together. *Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) Today is a 7. The pressure you're feeling is good motivation. Use it to your advantage. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 20) Today is a 7. You're bridging the gap between theory and reality now. Modifications are required. - Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. Ask your friends to teach you something they find easy. It's always most fun to learn from someone who likes what they do. ♦ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9. No more to go around; get serious. Avoid temptation and do the work quickly to make the money. *Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7. Armed with new information, you're able to make your decision and take action. Do that next.* - Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7. Get the team to finish up all the loose odds and ends. You'll have another assignment soon. - Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6. There'll be more time for playing with friends soon but take care. Don't spend more than you can afford. Crossword ACROSS 1 Flows back 5 Locality 9 Vexatious kids 14 Not of the cloth 15 Geek 16 Fashionably old-fashioned 17 Swiss rescue breed 19 Many times 20 Most unpleasant 22 Roadside haven 23 Played the part 26 Mickey Rooney role 28 College paper 30 Firearm 31 Fewer 32 Jogged 33 Exactly suitable 35 Strike a stance 3Aardvark snack 38 Connection 39 Letters that bang 40 Creative skill 43 Banana skin 4Popeye's Olive 45 Howl 46 Sad 49 Spearheaded 51 Sheet fabric 53 Headset parts 56 Glasgow's river 57 Carpet 58 Capital city founded in 1960 60 Grove units 62 Parallel lines on rocks 66 Pivotal point 67 Long march 68 Writer Ferber 69 Attack 70 Auld lang follower 71 Carbon black DOWN 1 The Loop loopers 2 Flying mammal 3 Dribble catcher 4 Spectacles 5 Blyth and Richards 6 "Giant" ranch 7 Making missteps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 $ \textcircled{c} $ 2005 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 08/15/05 8 Constitution 9 Thin soup 10 Ring off. 11 Duds 12 General inclinations 13 Bono and Liston 18 Emerge in waves 21 Alternate word 23 Gillette blade 24 Action-film actor Jackie 27 Tepee or yurt 27 Tankard contents 29 Pitchman 34 TV transmissions 36 Neighbor of Martinique 40 Skillfully 41 Surprise attack 42 Newcastle's river 43 Liveliness 46 Ship bunks Solutions 47 Actress Metcalf 48 Imperative 50 Audie Murphy movie 52 Candidate lists 54 "Ghosts" playwright 55 Seductive lady 59 Take a shine to 61 Self-image 63 Chapel vow 64 John's Yoko 65 Journalist Hentoff