10A the university.daily kansan entertainment triday, december 5, 2003 Awkward in America Horoscope by Max Kruetzer and Matt Seycik for The University Daily Kansan Today's Birthday (Dec. 5). There's more than enough to keep you busy this year, but don't complain. The financial rewards could be handsome, but there won't be any to waste. Get into a game that's too big to master. Look forward to the challenge. Aries (March 21-April 19) Todav is a 6. Cancer (June 22-July 22) It's best to take whatever you've gained and squirrel most of it away. Don't blow it on candy or nights on the town, and don't spend it all on your friends. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8. You should be feeling pretty good, but there's trouble ahead. An older person could throw you a curve, so don't take anything for granted. Watch out for a change in plans. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6. Put your social life on hold while you get your finances straightened out. You're smart enough to get rich if you just apply yourself. Do the math. Today is an 8. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7. Best to keep a lid on your enthusiasm while you listen to what's being asked. You can do it, but it's a much bigger assignment than you first imagined. Friends back you up when you ask for their help, and not a moment too soon. But don't let them in on all of your secrets — they don't need to know. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9. You may have a few nagging annoyances to deal with, but don't worry. You're so smart and resourceful that there won't be any problems. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is 6 You're a great talker, no doubt about that. But it's better to listen, and maybe to work more on straightening up your house. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7. Accept an offer of help from a person with distinct tastes. Just understand that you may get some unsolicited advice. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6. You work hard for the money, or you will for the next couple of days, anyway. Don't spend it all on books or computer programs. Save some for food and rent. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9. The person who's right for you doesn't want you to spend a lot of money on gifts. He or she can help you stick to a tight budget, and this person only wants love in return. Aquarius (Jan. 20 feb. 18) Todavis a 6. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) today is a 7. Domestic matters take precedence tonight and over the weekend. Get your place whipped into shape now so that you can relax later. Continue to do the homework so that you'll do well on the test. One of the paths you'll go down is a dead end. Don't be dismayed. Find out which path is which. Today's puzzle Crossword ACROSS 1 Wrigley Field slugger 5 Doldrums 10 Lubricates 14 Butterfingers' comment 15 Painter of water lilies 16 Component 17 Israeli weapons 18 Without vitality 19 Family plan 20 Of punishment 22 Dive type 24 Pairs 26 Comic Anderson 27 Quarantine 30 Mill. muddles 34 Diplomacy 35 "Back in Black" rock group 38 Struggler's sound 39 D.C. summer hrs. 40 Alternately 42 Patriotic grp. 43 Polynesian New Zealander 45 Hautboy 47 Taj Mahal site 47 Puppet's lifeline 49 Astronomer of Alexandria 51 Propelled, as a boat 54 Lather 55 Carousel 59 Coat again 62 Autobahn auto 63 Bert's Muppet pal 65 Cloud number 66 Blood formation 67 Is affected by 68 1982 Disney sci-fi film 69 Kans. neighbor 70 Watchband 71 Maxwell or Lanchester DOWN 1 Mock turtle, e.g. 2 Muck 3 Interference runner for politicos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 | | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | | 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 | | | | 70 | | | | 71 | | | $ \textcircled{c} $ 2003 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All rights reserved. 12/05/03 4 ___ and battery 5 Autobahn auto 6 Unit of bread 7 Invalidate 8 Anyone home? 9 Engraver's tool 10 Last longer than 11 Calvary letters 12 Untruths 13 Leave text as is 21 Mauna ___ 23 Triangle sounds 25 Tarry 27 News pieces 28 Anwar of Egypt 29 External: pref. 31 Ice cream choice 32 Neutralize 33 Wander away 36 Record a voice-over 37 Rider's whip 30 Twotwirl 41 Jersey team 41 1929 Bebe Daniels movie 46 Like pasta cooked less Yesterday's solutions 48 Sorrows 50 Sharing pronoun 52 Wading bird 53 Eatery 55 City on the Brazos River 58 Wrestler Hogan 59 Teen heartthrob 58 __monster 60 "U" catenator years 61 __: Warrior Princess" 62 Psychic letters 6