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ENTERTAINMENT / WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
Concept is Sudoku
By Dave Green
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Answer to previous puzzle
Difficulty Level ★★★
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CHICKEN STRIP: 2010
Charlie Hoogner
SKETCHBOOK
LITTLE SCOTTIE
Drew Stearns
THE NEXT PANEL
Todd Pickrell and Scott A. Winer
Nicholas Sambaluk
'Tonight Show'musician steps down
TELEVISION
MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
PHILADELPHIA — "American idol" will have an easier time replacing Simon Cowell than The Tonight Show will filling the shoes of Kevin Eubanks.
For the last 15 years, Fubanks has kept the late-night institution purring, serving as lay Leno's bandleader, second banana, and comedy-sketch sidekick. (Before that he was a member of the Tonight Show Band for three years under Brantford Marsalls.)
With his amused manner, winning smile, and easy chuckle.
Eubanks has made it all look so easy that viewers tended to take him for granted.
Until, that is,
the guitarist announced last
week that he
will be stepping
down at the end of next month What led to his decision?
"I've been trying to put my finger on it," he said by phone. "It kind of creeps up on you after that long — 18 years on television, five days a week, 46 weeks a year and
"It really didn't have anything to do with it," Eubanks said. "That situation was a strain on the entire show, not just Jay but on the crew. On me. But you still have to do your routine. My job was to make sure (the band) stayed focused and didn't get caught up in things we had no control over. I just need a change of pace."
Some in the press have speculated that Eubanks' departure was precipitated by the ugliness surrounding Leno's recent supplanting of Conan O'Brien on "The Tonight Show" throne.
never missing a day of work.It's a lot to keep that energy up every day."
"I want to play some music and not just jazz," he said. "Other genres, too. It’s weird but I don’t consider myself just a jazz musician."
So there's a good chance he'll put together an ensemble and take it into the recording studio or out on tour. But surprisingly, Eubanks, 52, is also determined to stay active in television.
For the moment, he's keeping his post "Tonight" options wide open.
"I don't feel it's necessary to abandon one to do the other," he said. "There are some shows that tape only four months out of the year, so there'd be time to do a variety of things."
People say, Oh, we thought you would go back on the road. Well.
I learned a lot and I'm proud of being able to work in this medium," he said.
In the short term, maybe hell just return to his parents' house in Philadelphia and act like a slugabed, an indolent role he likes to play several times a year anyway.
Growing up in that house, Eubanks was steeped in music. His mother, Vera, is an accomplished pianist. His uncle, Ray Bryant, played keyboards with Miles Davis, Coleman Hawkins and Sonny Robbins. As a boy, Eubanks thought it was nothing out of the ordinary to have visitors such as Sarah Vaughan and Nancy Wilson singing in the parlor.
"I lay on the couch and act like I'm helpless and can't possibly get to the kitchen," he said with his infectious laugh. "I know it's just in the next room, but could you bring me some food, Mom? She seems to enjoy it."
"I can't talk of a time when I wasn't engaged in music," he said.
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
Today is a 8
As carefully as you have defined each responsibility, you discover that some people didn't take notes. Review details privately to support the whole team.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 8
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
You almost have all the personal details figured out. There's one last thing: You have to let everyone in on the plans.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
To wrap your mind around a problem, let your thoughts wander where they may. Take note. Then formulate a solution.
CANCER (June 22- July 22)
Today is a 6
If you keep your eye on the prize and adjust your demands to suit the group, progress will be made without additional stress.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 7
Just about anything you do today will work out nicely.
Consider balancing public appearances with a private financial conversation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a S
Today is a 5
Someone stresses out over faulty communication equipment. Resort to old-fashioned telephones. They may be retro, but they still work.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Talk over any major decisions with co-workers. Devise a plan that reduces stress while accomplishing the desired changes.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
The beauty of having good luck today is that others find you especially clever. They don't realize they are just winging it. Keep them in the dark.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 8
Responsibilities take you into a public forum,where you analyze confusing situations and make recommendations based on experience.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6
Everything remains on an even keel. You've scoped out the details in advance and know exactly what needs to happen. Isn't it great?
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
Don't get agitated if some things don't go your way. View issues as opportunities to gain ground or grow a new skill.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
You wish you could have it your way, and you're tempted to ignore an older person's instructions. It would be much easier to adjust your desires to suit others today.
ACROSS
1 Water barriers
5 Foolish one
8 Pack cargo
12 Bassoon's cousin
13 Leap
14 George-town athlete
15 Produce
17 Holly
18 List of candidates
19 Breathing hard, maybe
21 Retain
24 Goof up
25 FDR is on it
36 Conclusion
37 A Great Lake
38 Yogi or Smokey
39 Long, long time
41 Verifiable
43 Earns
46 Throat ailment
50 Exam format
51 Free
54 Initial chip
55 Praise in verse
56 Teen's woe
57 Require
58 Witty one
Solution time: 21 mins.
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Yesterday's answer 4-21
20 Radiator offering
22 Den
23 1 in
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25 Payable
26 Quaint stopover
27 Preside over
29 Active one
31 Grazing area
32 Audience
34 Crooked
38 Backstab
40 Lubri-
cated
42 Work with
43 Haunted house sound
44 Sea eagle
45 Un-
hurried
47 "The Amazing —"
48 Italian volcano
49 Juror, in theory
52 Greek mountain
53 Plead
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CRYPTOQUIP
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MOVIES
American 3-D films gross more abroad
LOS ANGELES — Americans like their 3-D, but it's foreigners who really love the new digital technology.
"Avatar," for instance, has taken in $1.97 billion from foreign markets, more than twice as much as the $745 million it has
grossed in the U.S. and Canada.
Last year's 3-D "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" collected $688 million internationally, compared with $197 million domestically.
Now, the latest 3-D blockbusters — "Alice in Wonderland" and "Clash of the Titans" — are turning in similar performances.
McClatchy-Tribune