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Thursday
December 7, 2000
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (Dec. 7). A gold-digger is revealed, and true friends come through in a pinch. A fantasy fades, as a new reality emerges. You're on a quest in December. The money you need should arrive around January; stash away as much as you can. Study to save your resources in February. Resist the urge to splurge on an April affair. A stern reprimand is required in May, and a conflict can prove beneficial in June. Being thrifty pays off in July. Being assertive helps you win in October.
Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6.
Frustrations are abundant, and sure things slip out of reach. Your problem is one of expansion. When you try something more difficult than you've done before, you're sure to run into new dilemmas. That's part of the fun, remember?
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.
**taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6.**
You're getting stronger, so don't give up. You don't have it so bad, anyway. You can even provide a shoulder to cry on for a friend who's more upset than you are. That ought to make you feel better. And, if it doesn't, your friend would be glad to reciprocate.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6.
Money's tight, and you may be on edge. No point in arguing with your sweetheart, though.
Gather with a favorite group instead, and work on a tough job together. This may take longer than you thought, but that's okay. Better late than never.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5.
You're swamped, but don't panic. Others are looking to you for direction. Stay cool and you'll inspire them to keep trying. There's a nice side effect: pretending everything's fine will help make it so. It's almost like magic. Keep it up.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7.
You're lookin' good, but practice anyway. You can put on that spin, that little flourish that brings the crowd to their feet. It's not going to be all that easy this time, but that's what makes the victory so sweet. Put in the extra effort.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6.
You're getting luckier and not a moment too soon. You've been cleaning up messes all week, and you may be just about sick of it. Looks like there's more of that tonight, but don't do it all by yourself. Get the whole family to help.
dura (sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6.
You have lots of marvelous people in your life.
Trouble is, you don't have much time to be with them. A new task you're learning is taking longer than you think it should. Relax. You'll learn faster if you do.
Scarpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 8.
Somebody can come in and provide just what's needed. You have been known to do the work of three or four ordinary people. Instead, why not get three or four ordinary people to help? That is not cheating. Do it all the time.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6.
The people who make the most money do the jobs nobody else wants. You could get the chance to join that group. Trouble is, you don't want to do that work, either! And you may not know how. Tackle the knowledge part first, and it will be easier.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5.
A private conversation with a special friend is
practically mandatory tonight. You'll need someone
to blow off steam with by then. Rules and regula-
tions are your specialty, but today you've had
enough of another else's rules and regulations!
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6.
Know that everything you try will take at least twice as long as planned. This is not a big deal.
Although you're widely known for your creativity, it's a lesser-known fact that you're also quite stubborn. Put that talent to good use.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a B.
You could do well financially by providing what other people need. This shouldn't be too hard, as many seem unable to provide it for themselves.
Your biggest problem will be the confusion of deciding what to do first. Just chip away at it.
Winter can't cool Crown Center fun during the holidays
Note: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
By Anne Robertson Special to the Kansan
The temperature is steadily dropping, and that soon-to-be-regular frost has started to appear. Students have pulled out their hats and gloves to keep fingers and ears from stinging on the walk to classes.
By Anne Robertson
"Our house goes every Valentine's Day for a date party," said Monica Hahn, Memphis, Tenn., senior and member of the Kansan advertising staff. "Everyone always falls. There are always those skaters that do flips all over the place, but there are those that usually go down and start a domino effect."
es. Students shouldn't let the cold weather cool their fun, though. A seasonal day trip to ice skate at Crown Center in downtown Kansas City could be a nice break during the winter season.
After a number of bruises and an hour or two on the ice, students may want to look for another seasonal diversion. Children of all ages can enjoy the Mayor's Christmas Tree and, for those looking for an added thrill, can climb on the train set up beneath it.
When the cold weather begins to takes its toll, students could relocate into the Crown Center
Shopping Mall to defrost with a cup of hot chocolate or some other sweets from one of many sweet shops inside.
Once frosted, students could also take the opportunity to do some holiday shopping.
"I usually go through and go ice skating and go shopping," said Kelly Bietkta, Leavenworth freshman and member of the Kansan advertising staff. "I usually go shopping for things like Christmas ornaments and decorations at Halls or Hallmark Live."
If shopping doesn't sound like fun, there's also the Peanuts 50th Anniversary Exhibit at the Hallmark Visitors Center. Students can look at Peanuts Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments and "The Joy of Peanuts Christmas" exhibit featuring Charlie Brown and his friends from the past 50 years. They can even meet Snoopy in person.
The Ice Terrace is open from November through March. Hours in December are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. January through March, the terrace is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. Cost is $5 and skate rental is $2.
- Edited by Angela Criser
Last week's question
What most attracts you physically to another person?
eyes scent
lips lips
hair other
body nothing physical
clothes
Note: This poll is not scientific. Sixty-eight people voted. Numbers may not add up because of rounding.
Next week's question:
Next week's question:
What's the weirdest food you've tried? — Something raw, something that still had eyeballs, nothing made by nature, a concoction made by a sadist or other.
Log on to www.kansan.com to cast your vote on this issue.
Toppings help girl win wiener jingle contest
TULSA, Okla. — Kelsey Griswold is relishing the success of her winning Oscar Mayer wiener jingle.
The 8-year-old Oklahoma girl's version of the newWiener ditty was chosen Tuesday from thousands of entries nationwide in the hot dog maker's contest.
A chill dog fan, Kelsay used her favorite wiener toppings to come up with her lyrics: "Oh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener, then the buns would really relish me. I would make the mustard glad, and the other wiens sad, and Oscar Mayer would stand up and shout with glee."
She performed the new jingle with music star Monica and is expected to be on the Rose O'Donnell show today in New York. Besides her time in the spotlight, Kelsey gets a $20,000 college scholarship.
"When I get back to third grade no one will believe this," she said.
Racy reindeer cause mounting concern
SPRING HILL, Fla., --- Call it a version of Rudolph the R-rated Reindeer.
Brian Long's racy reindeer display has caused an uproar. The white wooden cutouts showing one reindeer mounting another drew stares from passing motorists, giggles from others and lots of calls to authorities about children being exposed to the exhibit.
any law, Long agreed to stash his display in the garage during weekdays after fielding complaints from angry parents.
Even though he is not violating
"Since my reindeer supposedly offended all the little school children, which I think is a joke because they laugh at them, I'll bring them in during the week and bring them out on the weekends," he said Monday.
Long said he couldn't understand all the fuss.
"I never thought a couple pieces of plywood would generate all this excitement," he said.
Tied candidates draw from slips of paper
FIFE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. The two candidates for Fife Lake Township supervisor can relate to the nation's topsy-turvy presidential election.
Democratic incumbent Dave Stremlow won the election, then lost in a recount to Republican challenger Marianne Arson.
Then they ended up locked at 297 votes each after a third count Tuesday.
Now a drawing will decide who takes office.
The two candidates will choose slips of paper — one saying "elected," the other "not elected."
County Clerk Linda Cobra said the drawing is dictated by state law.
it's too bad it has to come to this, but I don't know what else you can do without having another election." Arson said.
Penn State student bid for class slots
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Next on eBav; an MBA?
Second-year graduate business students at Penn State University bid for class slots online thanks to a system developed by two professors.
"We put the decision-making in the students' hands rather than the administration's hands," said auction co-creator Anthony Kwasnica, who teaches management. "It gives everyone an equal chance."
The program works like this; In August, each student receives 500 course-buying tokens. The system notifies students if they were outbid after an initial round. Students can modify bids in succeeding rounds. This continues — normally for two to three days — until bids stop rising.
"It was great," said Brett Myrter, who locked in his Penn State slots while on summer vacation in San Francisco.
Felon violates parole by exposing her guns
DENVER — Being a naked felon with a gun is a no-no.
A federal grand jury has indicted a convicted felon for violating her parole by posing for photographs that showed her holding firearms while nude or partially clothed.
Photos of Katica Crippen, 32,
appeared on several pornographic
Web sites, the Arapaho County
Sheriff's Department said. She was
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forbidden from possessing weapons under terms of her parole.
Crippen was convicted in September 1997 of theft and distributing a controlled substance.
After federal authorities found the Web sites, Arapahoe County deputies searched the house where she was living and found three rifles and seven handguns.
The new charge against Clippen carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Pastor quietse neighbor with noisy services
LEXINGTON, Neb. — A pastor has been found innocent of disturbing the peace after he was cited for allowing loud music during his church services.
The Rev. Juan DeLeon Menendez was ticketed in October after a next-door neighbor complained to police about the sound of an electric guitar and drums' blaring from his church.
ronce said they could hear the music up to a half block away from the church, located in the center of a residential area.
"It is so loud, and sometimes you can't even hear your own television," said Nita Waya, the neighbor who notified police about the music.
The church's 50 members use a guitar and drums at most of its services, which sometimes last more than three hours.
"We play music to praise God, but now we will try to keep the music a little lower," DeLeon-Menendez said.
The Associated Press