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Thursday,
April 5, 2001
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 5).
This is not an easy year, but your skills will certainly improve. You might even get to Carnegie Hall. Practice, practice, practice! Your first attempts may be quite awkward in April, but you sure look cool trying. Just stick to the schedule through May, and by June it will seem easier. A critical relative proves inspirational in July and helps you prepare for the real test in September. In December, take time for yourself and consider a radical change of scenery. By February, you've reached a new level and get to play with the big kids. Save part of March for smelling the roses and resting on your laurels.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7.
The trouble with turning fantasy into reality is that things don't always fit. In your head, it's all perfect. In real life, problems rise. But that's all part of the adventure.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7.
Watch the other players closely as they place their bets. You could be the big winner, but it won't be due to mere good luck. You're only going to trounce them at a game you've played before. You have a hidden advantage.
Gemini (May 21-June 21] — Today is a 5. You and your mate or partner could have a tiff. Both of you have good points, and both are missing something. Be nice, and work out a compromise. It's your best chance for success — and romance.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6.
Additional study leads to new solutions and several new problems. Don't give up. Each dead end is actually a step forward. Eventually, you'll narrow down the options to the one that works.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
Don't blindly follow a friend's advice. It's too expensive, and it won't produce the results you want. Your sweetheart doesn't have the answer, either. Get it from an older person, one from whom you get money. Just ask; it's free.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
Even though you have more control, you still need to proceed with caution. Others, some of whom outrank you, have ideas that won't work. Telling them is risky business, of course. Be cool.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6.
Expect delays and disagreements. That way you won't be disappointed. You can talk folks into getting along. You're good at that. It takes time, though. Adjust your expectations.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5.
Friends are pestering you to come out and play,
but don't be distracted. Work still has to come first,
just for a little while longer. Meanwhile, find a way
to be more efficient. You've been doing something
the hard way.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7.
You may notice that you're a tad on edge. This is perfectly natural. You've got a great idea, and you want to share it. Don't give up if the first reaction isn't as warm as you had hoped. Give them a while to think about it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7.
Don't take anything for granted. You can bet there will be surprises, but whether they will do you good or ill depends on you. No napping on the job. You snooke today, and there will be big trouble.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7.
There's plenty of work, and that's no problem. The money should be coming in, too. So why be sad? Is it because you're stuck inside when you would rather be climbing green mountains? Pencil that onto your calendar now.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 4.
Plenty of confusion already exists, so keep your confusion to yourself. The less you say, the more you will profit. You will look like the only one who knows what's going on. You can figure it out later, at home.
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Keep busy to cure heartache
What is the easiest way to get over a break-up? My boyfriend just broke up with me and it was very hard because I was very attached to him. I had a crush on
him for a while before he asked me out, so it was a dream come true when it happened. Things were fine, and then one day he just started acting differently. I tried not to panic, but then I got the phone
ADVICE
Dear Shell.
call. My worst fears were confirmed: he wanted out. He gave reasons, but I feel as if the underlying one was because I wouldn't have sex with him. I have some pretty strong beliefs, which we differed on, but I have a feeling the sex issue is what ultimately killed it. He just said that it, but I never have that feeling.
Chantel Keys columnist jayla.kansan.com
What can I do to get over this? I have pictures of us together and
all the e-mails he wrote me. I try not to look at them, but every time I do, I want to cry. I'm a fairly strong person, emotionally, but this really tears me up. I hate feeling depressed all the time. How long will this last? Please help me! Signed.
First of all, look at this break up as a good thing. Trust your intuition on the fact this break up is sex related. You know what was going on in the relationship and more than likely, he was frustrated with the fact that you wouldn't give it up. I commend you for sticking to your convictions and not giving in. People with character do that, even when faced with a challenging relationship such as dating your crush.
Boy,can I relate to you!
Dear Crushed.
Also, the fact that you differed in your beliefs should have been a warning. Yes, they say opposites attract, but in order for a relationship to work, there needs to be a fair amount of similarities for the couple to work with. Running out of things to talk
Hang out with as many friends as possible and keep busy with school. While there is no way to keep you from thinking about him, the fewer things that remind you of him, the better. This will give you time to process what happened and get used to being single again.
Finally, always remember there is someone better out there for you who will love you and can't imagine dumping you. You are strong, but you are also human. You're not made of steel. Take everything day by day and you'll be fine.
Good luck, and remember, there are plenty of girls who can totally relate to you right now. Stay strong, you'll make it.
Love,
...
Now that you're rid of him, let's focus on getting beyond him. First, remove all the pics and delete the e-mails. You don't have to throw them away, but just keep them out of view. Eventually you can look at them again, but don't pour salt on an open wound.
about is an awkward situation.
Keys is a Stilwell senior in journalism
MUSIC
Buckcherry Time Bomb (DreamWorks Records)
Ten years ago, the sex-and-drugs formula for rock-and-roll could easily have been written off as passé.
For the past two years, Buckcherry has been pushing it back into the mainstream. Its self-titled 1999 debut album wowed—and shocked — listeners with its smash-hit single "Lit Up." a roaring tribute to cocaine highs. Now, the Los Angeles-based band is back with its even heavier sophomore effort, Time Bomb.
Bands such as Guns N' Roses already had that recipe practically patented. But Axl Rose and Co. waned into relative obscurity, and today the genre is drowned out amid a sea of bubble-gum pop bands.
Already riding high thanks to the success of the second album's first single, "Ridin'," Buckcherry starts where it left off and cranks the volume even louder. Led by guitarist Keith Nelson's blues-based
grinding riffes and frontman Josh Todd's screeching tyrical melodies, the band treads further into the realm of lustv. whisky-fueled rock.
The title track ranks among the disc's best tracks, featuring an anthem chorus in which the band castigates hangers-on and fair-weather friends. "Whiskey in the Morning" also builds on the band's bad-boy image. And the slower "Helpless" is a pleasant break from the usual power-chord barrage, featuring mandolins and even (gasp) sitars.
But although the band usually hits, it occasionally misses. "Porno Star" features enough raunchy four-letter words to turn off even this sailor-mouthed reviewer. The discordant punk rock form of "Underneath" lacks all appeal. And when Todd croons about a solitary piano's notes in "Opened My Eyes," it's a nice touch, but it's also unforgivably cheesy.
Bourbon, ampetamines and unrelentless raunch can carry a band only so far. But Buckcherry could emerge as the leaders of a hard-rock renaissance if future albums build on the band's solid base.
Chris Borniger
1. Various Artists Soundtrack For Moments (BrainTree Foundation)
2. Black Box Recorder The Facts of Life (Jetset)
KJHK top 20
3. Guided By Voices Isolation Drills
(TVIT)
4. The Soft Boys Underwater Moonlight (Matador)
5. Tortoise Standards (Thrill Jockey)
6. Korytze's Zygotic Myotl The Blue
7.
7. The Sixth Great Lake Up the Country (Kindercore)
8. Wagon Christ Musipal (Ninja 1une)
9. Crooked Fingers Bring On the Snakes (WARM)
SHAKES (WARM)
10. Momus Folktronic (Le Grand Magistery)
ODDITIES
11. The Mother Hips Green Hills of Earth (Future Farmer)
12. Murdy Waters At Newport 1960 (MCA/CHESS)
13. Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire The Swimming Wheel (Rycodise)
14. Breakestra The Live Mixtape Part 2 (Stones Throw)
15. Spoon Girls Can Tell (Merge)
16. Idlewild 100 Broken Windows (Capitol)
17. Jumbos Killcrane II Cadavers Eccellente (Tarlick)
18. Linus Of Hollywood Let Yourself Be Happy (Franklin Castle)
19. Sunless Day Electric Ahhh...
(Amazing Grease)
South Carolina mayor still a few frogs short
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Help Wanted; Hearty souls to search bogs and bottoms to fill out this year's frogging field.
Normally, participants bring their own bulfrogs to the annual Mayor's Frog Jump. Trouble is, there seems to be a shortage of frogs this year.
20. Thursday Full Collapse (Victory)
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Thousands of spectators jammed Vilnius' coblestone streets on Sunday to cheer on 100 teams of bed racers.
Joel Talley, the man in charge of corraling the mayor's croakers, has resorted to desperate action by putting out the bullfrog call. As he points out, "you can't have a frogjumping contest without jumping frogs."
Bed slalom, the creation of a few rowdy university students, challenges racers to navigate a reclining teammate along a 300-meter course.
Bed-racing teams compete in Lithuania
Seventeen finalists were whittled down from the 100 teams competing. The losing teams were already plotting revenge for June, when Vinius hosts "Bath Tub races 2001."
Laundry rooms thefts not just pocket change
LINCOLN, Neb. — Thieves are making a clean sweep of apartment complex laundry rooms, having stolen more than $13,000 in quarters since the beginning of the year.
The 52,000 coins have been pried out of washers and dryers, Lincoln Police Chief Tom Casady said.
Police believe the criminals are targeting laundry rooms because they are sheltered away from apartments and hallways.
EVENT CALENDAR
Live Music
Random Happening at the Jazzhaus, 926th
Massachusetts St.; $4 cover; 21 and up
Superstar and Beon at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hamshire St.; 18 and up
Live DJ at Abe and Jake's Landing 8 E. Sixth St.; 21 and up
Room, B15 New Hampshire St.; $2 cover;
21, and up
DJ J.P. at Brown Bear Brewing Company, 729 Massachusetts St.; $2 cover; 21 and up
Jeep at the Jazwhaz, 92/26 n Massachusetts St; $5 cover; 21 and up
DJ Kilby at Brown Bear Brewing Company,
120 Massachusetts Avenue, $2 room, 23 and up.
**Band That Saved the World at the Bottleneck,**
737 New Hampshire St. 18 and up
69 May at Brown Bears Driving Company
729 Massachusetts St. 729 cover; 21 and up
Mandorest Night at Milton's, 920
Massachusetts St.
137 New Rumpine St. 8, 20 and 30
NBS Trio, The Coyote Project and Uncle Dirty
Tees at Abe and Jake's Landing, B E. Sixth
St.; 21. and up
- Simplicity at Raoul's Velvet Room; 815 New
Hampshire St.; 55 cover; 21 and up
Saturday The Draft at the Jazzhaus, 9261/2
D2 J.P. at, Brown Bear Brewing Company,
729 Massachusetts Mall; $2 cover, 21 and up
Massachusetts St.; $4 cover; 21 and up
Jufiana Theory at the Bottleneck, 737 New
York Avenue
729 Massachusetts St. $2 cover; 23 and up
Mandefort 201 at Liberty Hall, 642
80 North Park Blvd., 5th floor
The Daybirds and Pavlov's Cats at Abel and Jake's Landing, B. E. Sixth St., 21 and up
Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls at Reaul's Velvet Room, 815 New Hampshire ST; $8
Mandolfest 2001 at Liberty Hall, 64 Massachusetts St.; $10; all ages Sunday
Jose PH and Kristie Stremel Band at Hashinger Hall
Tony Furtado Band at the Jazzhaus, 926th St.
Massachusetts St.: $6 cover; 21 and up
Open Mike night at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.; 18 and up
Jazhriss Open Jam with the Spaniktes,
926a Massachusetts St., $2 cover, 21 and
18.
D'Kilty at Brown Bear Brewing Company,
729 Massachusetts Street, $2 cover, 21 and up
Robert Walters 20th Congress at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., 18 and 19
Open Mike at Brown Bear Brewing Company,
292 Massachusetts St., 2 cover, 21 and up
with a full year of coverage.
Oversteep and The Shut-in St. at Rlay Playhouse,
944 Massachusetts St. $2 cover; 21, up and
down at Harborview.
Immolation Incarnation, Great Water
Decession at the Bottleneck, 737 New Haven
Road, Staten Island.
Hampshire St.; 18 and up
Julia Peterson at Brown Rear Brewing
**Julia Peterson at Brown Beer Brewing**
**199 $ Massachusetts St.**, $2 cover;
21 and up
Today
Fine Arts
Lecture by author Jane Smiley at 7 p.m. at the Spencer Museum of Art
*"Safe Sex." at 7:30.p.m. at Hashinger Hall (runnows tomorrow and Saturday also)
University Bard Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m.
at the Lied Center; $7 general admission. m$
Eastman Brass at 7:30 p.m. at 130 Murphy Hall; free admission
Chung-Hoon Peter Chun, chamber music, at 7:30 p.m. at Swarthout Recital Hall; free admission
Symphonic Band Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m.
at the Lied Center; $7 general admission, $5
students
Hour of the Starat 2 p.m. at the Spencer Museum of Art
KU music students performing chamber music at 2 p.m. at the Central Court in the South Building.
Camerata Orchestra at 2:30 p.m. at 130 Murphy Hall; free admission
College Concert at 3:30 p.m. at the Lido Center; $7 general admission; $5 student admission
Richard Mawdsley, metalsmith and designer,
School of Art & Design, Southern Illinois
University, speaking at 6 p.m. in the Spencer
Museum of Art
Tuesday
Joyce Castle and Kurt Olmarian: The Music of Leonard Bernstein at 8 p.m. in the Lied Center; $32 and $38 general admission; $16 and 19 students
**Artist Forum:** "How to be an Artist" at Hashinere Hall
Graduate honors recital at: 7:30 p.m. at
Sunset Boulevard Hall收礼场
New Dance/Theatre/Music at 7:30 p.m. at
Elizabeth Sharron Dance Music from
Brown Bag Classics, faculty homist Pau Stevens at 12:30 p.m. at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas University; free
Kansas Tennis
Sat., April 7
vs.
Colorado
Sun., April 8
vs.
Nebraska
Alvamar Tennis Club
for times visit
www.kuathletics.com
KUStore.com
Official KU Athletics Merchandise
Sun., April 8
KU vs.
Kansas Colorado
Alvamar Tennis
Club
For Times Visit
www.kuathletics.com
Fun Contests
for KU T-Shirts
Free Admission
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