thursday, april 8, 2004
entertainment
the university daily kansan 5B
McCartneyspeaks out
Wife of ex-Beatle, auto accident victim creates awareness The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Heather Mills McCarney, wife of the former Beatle, said she would appear in public service ads without her prosthetic leg to provoke attention to the 1.2 million traffic deaths that occur worldwide each year.
McCartney's left leg was severed below the knee when she was hit by a police motorcycle in 1993. Nearly 20 years earlier, her mother had lost a leg in a traffic accident.
"It took one human error to take my leg and one human error to take my mother's," McCartney said Wednesday at a kickoff of the World Health Organization's yearlong focus on traffic safety.
safety. She said many traffic deaths and injuries could be prevented if nations would focus on improving safety.
"You really can fix this. It's just about more awareness," said McCartney, who married ex-Beastle Paul McCartney in June 2002.
The televised public service announcements featuring McCartney, a model who also works to help children maimed by war, will be broadcast worldwide this year.
The World Health Organization found that traffic crashes will kill 2.3 million people annually by 2020.
President Bush called road safety "a significant worldwide health issue" in a taped message played at the WHO gathering. He said increased use of seat belts, federal vehicle safety standards and enforcement of laws had helped reduce U.S. deaths.
World Bank Vice President David De Ferranti called traffic deaths "an unequal killer" because 90 percent occur in low or middle-income countries. In 2002, traffic crashes killed 28 out of every 100,000 people in Africa, compared to 14 out of every 100,000 in the United States.
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 8). Once difficulties have been encountered, they'll have to be resolved. The good news is that you can resolve them. The prize is a new discovery. You'll get past old barriers if you're patient.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7.
you're under pressure to account for every penny, and that's good. If you're thrifty, you may find that you have enough for a fabulous outing tomorrow.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 5.
Do the research so that you'll have the answers before it's time to act. The pressure will soon increase, so get ready.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7.
You're pushing to get things done, but you can't do it all by yourself. Besides, another person's expertise will soon be required. Ask for the help you'll need.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6.
A commitment that at first seems
quite romantic could lead to a lot more work. When you're doing it for family, it's fun — or almost fun, anyway.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9.
The hard part is almost over, and
it's time to celebrate. Don't wait
until the weekend. Seize the day!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7.
You're not afraid to toss something out if it's no longer useful. There are several things around your place that you could do without, and the extra space will be welcome. Get at it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is an 8.
You're interested in learning the truth, but don't talk about it yet. Listening is a better way to find out what's really going on. Encourage others to talk.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a7.
The next thing for you to concentrate on is the money and where it comes from. You also need to know where it's going, of course. That'll be the next assignment.
You're growing. You're shedding your old, worn-out skin. You'll eventually find yourself on a higher level of enlightenment. Meanwhile, relax.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6.
Over the next few days you should make more time for contemplation. The answer you've been seeking has been hiding from you. You can find it in a dream, or while you're meditating.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a7.
After you've patched your wounds, set up a meeting with favorite friends. Discuss what you've learned,and come up with corrections to make you better at the game.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 6.
In the coming few days you'll be able to make a good impression on a person who can help you increase your income. Take extra steps to make sure you look good.
TODAY'S PUZZLF
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5 Cut
10 Light tan
14 "I Love __"
15 Scout rider
16 Teak-exporting country
17 Dutch cheese
18 TV sound
19 Soleil Moon __
20 Occasion to use good china
23 Saloon
24 "Over the Rainbow" composer
25 Seasonal songs
27 Atomic centers
30 Shah's capital
32 Santa __ winds
33 "Annie Get Your Gun" star
35 Rolls dem bones
38 Hard-working sort
41 Farther along the ascent
43 Egypt's Mubarak
44 Madonna hit,
"La___ Bonita"
46 Shell-game item
47 Without guarantee
49 Murderer
52 Detector
54 Bigot
56 Chapel Hill inst.
57 Changing the appearance of
62 Begrime
64 Less favorable
65 Of all time
66 Type of sax
67 Carpentry tools
68 Actress Gilbert
69 Negative votes
70 Fowl perch
71 Stuffed shirt
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2 BMW rival
3 Glance over
4 Church book
5 Twinkling, perhaps
6 Jeweler's evenpiece
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adagio
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8 Mix
9 Booze
10 Santa's helper
11 Typescript
duplicate
12 Fit for a king
13 Operators
2 Afore
22 Triple feet
26 Marsh bird
27 "The Face is
Familiar" poet
28 Golden Rule
word
29 Nevada capital
31 Hebrew month
34 One of HOMES
36 Raplier's cousin
37 Char
39 Rustic hotels
40 Eyeshade
42 Superlatively
palid
45 Lively musical
movement
Solutions
48 Arming period
50 Tour segment
51 "Gunsmoke"
star
52 Lazy lady?
53 First name of a plane
55 Saps
58 Long-extinct bird
59 Lendl of tennis
60 Despotic ruler
61 Seize
63 __ Angeles
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