monday, april 12, 2004 entertainment the university daily kansan 5E 5B PAUL BY BILLY O'KEEFE PSSH, like a GIRL LIKE THAT WOULD GO FOR A GUY LIKE ME. IVE MATURED, AND SO THICKENS THE PLOT! NO NEED, THANKS TO YOU. CAPTAIN RIBMAN BY SPRENGELMEYER&DAVIS HOROSCOPES v's Birthday (April 12). Today's Birthday (April 12). You're being tested to see how well you can take orders. This is not an easy assignment, but stick it out. You'll be rewarded by stepping up to a new and fascinating level this year. Aries (March 21-April 19). Today is a 6. A strong authority figure can be annoying at times. Don't complain. This is part of the training that will bring out your leadership skills. Taurus (April 20-May 20). Gemini (Mav 21-June 21). Today is a 6. Don't accept the first offer you get. You'll find a better one. Stick to the rules you've set, and others just might comply to your terms. If they don't, wait for someone who will. Cancer (June 22-July 22). Today is a 6. You're up against a formidable opponent, no doubt about that. You're not alone, however. With a partner, you'll be much stronger. Don't give up. Leo (July 23-Aug.22). Today is a 7. Abundance can be yours. You may have thought you'd win a big bet, or inherit a lot of cash. But this time, you get to work for it. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is 7.Don't worry about small differences of opinion. You can work those out. Look at a barrier as a motivating challenge. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22). Today is an 8. Don't let a disagreement about a domestic matter ruin your day. Help improve your partner's mood, perhaps with some gentle music. Changing the subject works, too. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21). Today is a 5. Learning through trial and error is not your favorite way to do things. You'd rather follow a well-thought-out plan. Maybe next time. utarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Today is a 6. Proceed with caution for a while. Mistakes could be expensive. You need to be happy, but you also need to be practical. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Today is a 6. Once you've handled this latest matter, you should be able to turn your hard work into good fortune. Meanwhile, heed your coach's advice. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18). Today is a 7. You're about to emerge from your pensive phase, re-energized and enthusiastic. Partly you'vefigured out the problem, and partly you're getting luckier. Whatever works. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) today is a 6. A thoughtful analysis of your situation is required. Don't abandon your faith or your dreams, but do be a little more objective now. 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