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MAY 27, 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE NINTENDO NEW-WAVE

buzz sits down with The Fantastic Plastics

DEFEND-A-MOVIE

A review of Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s Rumble Fish

PULLING OUT

Can it be used as a form of birth control?

MUSINGS ON URINE

MEET YOUR MAKER 4

Michael Coulter discusses the ins and outs of your community pool

CALENDAR

Your guide to this week’s events

ON THE217.COM MOVIES & TV A review of Sex and the City 2, the latest globe-trotting romp starring those promiscuous old ladies who are ﬁve years away from starring in a Golden Girls reboot, online Saturday.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A review of Sizwe Banze is Dead, a production put on at The Court Theater, up on Thursday.

FOOD & DRINK There is much more to rosemary than its afﬁliation with “Scarborough Fair” and Simon and Garfunkel. On the217.com this Friday, check out the “En-spiceclopedia” to learn more about this herb.

COMMUNITY Now that you’ve cashed in those textbooks, check out some books you’ll actually want to read cover to cover. Find your summer reading list this Friday.

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The story behind how new group Broken Bells formed is both interesting and impressive. Benjamin examines this formation and the impact it had on The Shins. Check it out on Monday!

EDITOR’S NOTE BRAD THORP

After taking some time and thinking about last week’s column, and how I was spending entirely too much time watching shows about food and cooking, I decided I should really do something about it. Instead of just sitting on the couch, and being passive about my media consumption, I started taking notes and putting them to use in my cooking. I really enjoy cooking, more than just to get a delicious meal out of it. The whole process of it — following the directions, preparing the ingredients, watching over the cooking process and seeing it come to a delicious conclusion — is just so relaxing to me. I can’t say that it is a terrible coincidence that I get to enjoy some, hopefully, tasty food at the end of it, but there is more in it for me than that. Taking the information I have gained through my excessive Food Network viewing, I am starting to become very ambitious when it comes to new recipes and techniques. Now, I’m not saying I’m the next Emeril or anything, but it is a really good feeling when something turns out just the way you wanted it to. A little bit of knowledge in the kitchen can go a long way. Repetition and experimentation are key to the success of your cooking. If I have learned anything, it has been this. Each time I make something, it gets just a little bit better. I have been doing this lately, but I am really excited to start making some new things. I have a stack of recipes I have to yet to try, and am excited each day to see what I can create! Food has a way of bringing people together and I am lucky enough to have friends who trust me to prepare a meal for them, and who come over and have a good time as we cook. During a time when I am away from my family at home, it’s so nice to have good friends come over and create that family atmosphere. They truly do, and I am always grateful for their company. With the nice weather, my cooking style has been revolving around my grill. Now, grilling, to some people, means burgers, brats and hot dogs. Not true. I try and steer clear of these, and look at what else can be done. Kabobs, fish and all types of meats are very good candidates for the grill, and their flavor profiles can really be enhanced by their cooking technique. Don’t be afraid! Try them out and see what you like.

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“Cycling this summer. It’s what I’m doing right now while I’m training for a triathlon.” Remembering sabu

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This Memorial Day weekend, Sabu’s Fund will be holding an animal art show to help raise money for animals with cancer whose owners are unable to afford treatment. The five-day event will be held on Thursday, May 27, and Friday, May 28, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday, May 29, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, May 30, from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Monday, May 31, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Indi Go Artist Co-Op at 9 E. University Ave. in Champaign. With special events such as a silent auction, an animal costume contest, “Pet the Pooches” with a local dog therapy group, and a speaking engagement with Laura Garrett, DVM, from the UIUC’s Oncology Department, Sabu’s Fund promises to be an event that all ages of animal lovers can enjoy, all while contributing to a great cause. The event will also include music, a gourmet animal food bake sale, a raffle and refreshments. “This event will not only raise money, but also awareness,” said Garrett. “Awareness of the availability of advanced treatments for dogs and cats with cancer and of the dedicated pet owners who seek out such treatments.” After Laura Voitik’s own dog, Sabu, lost her four-month fight to stage four lymphoma, she started Sabu’s Fund, which seeks to give other pets a shot at life. Through the Vet Med Donation Page, she plans to give those animals and their families an opportunity for a future after diagnoses. “I want people to take away a greater knowledge of animal oncology,” said Voitik. Still in its beginning phase, Sabu’s Fund will use the donations from this event for its base funds. While they are not currently providing help to those with pets going through treatment, they anticipate being able to soon. To learn more about the event or the organization, check out the Facebook page or email Laura Votik at votik@illinois.edu.

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» People who don’t tip: Is it really that hard to consider throwing a quarter or two into the tip jar after you’ve ordered 85+ bucks worth of coffee and pastries? Really, dude? Do I need to explain this concept? You wouldn’t do this at a restaurant, so don’t do this at a coffee shop! » Red-light runners: “Oh, I’ll wait to cross. There’re only three seconds left anyways.” SCRRREEEEEACH! HAH-WHAM! Holy shit! I’m calling 911 now and checking if everybody is okay immediately! But, in the back of my mind, I’m thinking, “Had you just not sprinted through that red light, lady, the chances of all of us becoming steel T-bone sandwiches would’ve been greatly reduced. Thank goodness that baby seat in the back of your car was sans child.” » Lacking groceries: Oye, is my brain having a baby? My blood sugar is pissed at me right now and I’d kill for a bag of apples and some baby carrots. Wait, I’m out of toothpaste and conditioner, too?! Awesome ... let’s hope I don’t faint into my cart at Shnucks. buzz

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Meet your meat

Local meat artisan discusses the art of charcuterie

Lawrence Mate spends 30 hours a week barbecuing his meat. Photo by Annie Goold

by Emily Siner

When it comes to mainstream meat, Laurence Mate doesn’t approve. He is well-versed in stories and statistics about the maladies of cattle companies and mass-produced beef. In fact, he hasn’t bought meat from a supermarket in eight years.

Some college students agree with his disgust and have become vegetarian for the same reasons. But that’s where Mate’s approach differs. He does not avoid meat — he just makes his own. “I’m passionate about local food, and meat in particular,” the Champaign resident said. “People here eat a lot of meat, but the quality of it is so poor.” Mate’s fascination with charcuterie, the preparation of meat, began about five years ago. On a mission trip in Mississippi, he discovered barbecue, and bought his own smoker to try it at home. Several pieces of Ebay-bought equipment later, he now spends 20 to 30 hours a week curing, smoking and barbecuing about 30 kinds of meat in his basement. “It’s basically just a hobby that got completely out of control,” Mate said.

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He invited me to his house for lunch and an interview a few weeks ago, where he offered me a homemade pulled pork sandwich. Like all the meat he cooks, this came from a pig raised on an independent local farm. Although I felt slightly uneasy when Mate started listing facts about this specific animal — apparently, it was a couple years old at slaughter, and I was eating its shoulder — he told me I should be more reassured than disturbed. The pigs he uses have lived happy, healthy lives and produce healthy meat, he said, while the pigs Tyson Fresh Meats raises have been penned up and mass-produce “terrible, unhealthy, flavorless” meat. He believes the purest ingredients make for the best product. “Quality has to be built in at every step,” he said. “If the raw ingredients are this good, your efforts are just going into not screwing them up.” For Mate, this means treating the meat with the same care the farmer treated the animal. He cooked this particular pork shoulder for 12 hours in a maple wood smoker on low heat, and another 12 hours in an oven. He served it with a homemade sauce of caramelized onions, bourbon and maple sugar.

He wanted to sell the meat he cooks, but shirked away when he saw the price tag for certifications and facilities. He was not willing to produce the tens of thousands of dollars necessary to start a meat business. Instead,a year and a half ago, Mate founded This Little Piggy, a private, non-profit club, for food artisans in the area. Members donate money to the club and exchange their own homemade food. Mate does not earn much with this sort of payment. He estimated he makes about 25 cents per hour, plus free bacon, between picking up, cooking, packaging, delivering and blogging about the meat. But Mate does not do this for the money. He is passionate about artisan cookers around CU sharing their products. “I care so much about local foods that I want to do what I can to make them possible,” he said. And, like any good cook, Mate enjoys hearing friends rave about his food. His charcuterie has pushed many a supermarket-going carnivore away from mass-produced meat. “I have people say, ‘I used to be perfectly happy eating supermarket bacon; now I can’t eat this crap,’” he said. Follow the meat man as he blogs at www.larbosmeatymorselsandmusings.blogspot.com.

the217.com may 27 - June 2, 2010

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soaking up the cu buzz suggests some places for summertime fun

While campus life may have cooled down, CU certainly hasn’t. With warm weather setting in, local residents feel compelled, now more than ever, to step out into their surrounding community and soak up the sun. Fortunately, buzz has several places in mind when it comes to keeping busy this summer.

by Rebecca Halleck

Sholem Aquatic Center » 2205 Sangamon Dr., C.

U. of Illinois Observatory » 901 S. Mathews Ave., U.

Radio Maria » 119 N. Walnut St., C.

Located in Champaign, Sholem is not your average neighborhood pool. In fact, it boasts anything a summer pool goer could want, including a lazy river, a diving well and two water slides. Providing the perfect spot to cool off this summer for any age group, its special toddler wading area and tube slide make this spot especially family-friendly. “The Sholem Pool is a great place to go in the summer because you can bring the whole family, and the water slides are wonderful for younger kids,” said Haley Hix, who has been a member for the past five years. Fortunately, they have something for nearly every other age group as well. For lap swimmers, there is an eight-lane divided pool and special early bird hours that allow for uninterrupted bouts of fitness. Also, for sunbathers, there are grassy slopes and numerous lounge chairs for laying out. From personal experience, the lazy river is also a relaxing way to work on your tan.

Named a National Historical Landmark in 1989, the University of Illinois’ famous observatory attracts both serious astrologists and simple stargazers alike. The observatory, once known for housing the research of noted scientists Joel Stebbins and Robert Baker, has now opened its doors to the general public. When classes are in session, the observatory is usually reserved for astrology students and members of the University’s Astronomical Society, except for the first Friday of the month, which is open to the public—permitting that the weather is favorable for seeing stars. The observatory is a great place to take a date or just to enjoy the heavens when it’s a little warmer outside, but the best part is viewings and tours of this historical landmark are free.

This Champaign hot spot isn’t exactly somewhere to cool off from the summer heat. On Saturday nights, this downtown restaurant and bar on Walnut Street turns up the heat and the volume with salsa dancing. Brad Carlson, a bartender at Radio Maria, said that although “all different types of people come,” they have quite a few regular attendees who are advanced, to say the least. Though salsa night has been a weekly occurrence for about two years now and has attracted a “good following,” no matter how big the night gets, Carlson said they like to “keep the same bartenders and staff to maintain the familiar feel.” A staple in the Radio Maria schedule, he said “every night is something different,” including a request-only DJ on Thursday and happy hour specials, including free appetizers if you buy a drink on Friday.

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The Iron Post at 120 South Race Street in Urbana. Photo by Rebekah Nelson

If you’re looking for a relaxing night with great burgers and even better music after a long day of work, classes or strenuous sun bathing, The Iron Post is the perfect Urbana hotspot for you. With live music and artists ranging from jazz to bluegrass to fiddle-players there is sure to be an event for everyone. That might be why Paul Wirth, owner of the Iron Post, said their patronage consists of anyone “20 to 60, from bikers to bankers, it just depends on the artist.” But despite nationwide and even international artists, the Iron Post is still “a casual neighborhood bar famous for its burgers and French fries.”

For the wine connoisseurs of the CU, forget expensive trips to Napa Valley, just East of Champaign lies the quaint and inviting Sleepy Creek Vineyard. With events like the Salt Fork River Art Fest and their summer concerts, Sleepy Creek is anything but sleepy. Dawn Taylor, co-owner of Sleepy Creek, is especially excited for the Salt Fork River Art Fest, which sells local artists’ work and donates the proceeds to the Prairie Rivers Network, an organization that helps protect Illinois rivers and streams. Taylor said that last year the festival earned over $1000 by displaying “high quality arts and crafts.” She also said it’s one of her favorite events because “it attracts a different crowd than the vineyard usually sees.” But you don’t have to wait until the Fest to visit; every Friday the Vineyard lights up a campfire and provides free hot dogs for wine purchasers.

The Harvest Moon Drive-In Theater steps a bit more outside of the typical movie-going experience. Luckily, this hidden treasure of central Illinois is located just a half an hour away in Gibson City. Why not then take advantage of the weather and drive, windows down, to see whatever summer movie strikes your fancy? For six dollars, you can see back-to-back movies, but because the line-up changes daily, it’s best to call or check their website to see what shows are playing. Most importantly, be sure to come hungry, but forget the popcorn. Harvest Moon has a range of snacks available at their concession stand that would put most traditional theaters to shame, including burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, nachos and the list goes on. No summer is complete without days spent lounging in the sun or filling up on all the sights, sounds and tastes the CU has to offer. From days of family fun to hot nights on the dance floor, all age groups and types can find something to do on the streets of Urbana and Champaign. buzz

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by Justine Chan by Jeremy Lin If anyone knows anything about the future of music, it has got to be The Fantastic Plastics. With their awesome indie blend of Nintendomeets-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s New Wave sound of synthesizers and old TVs bursting the stage, and 2001: A Space Odyssey mixed with Evel Knievel outfits, this dynamic Champaign-based duo leads the way to something truly brilliant. Be sure to catch The Fantastic Plastics along with El Fuego and JET W. LEE at Mike â&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor stage on Sunday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Âť buzz: What is your inspiration behind the music? Tyson Markley of The Fantastic Plastics: I guess, isolation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; being part of the rat race. Dylan [Stanford] and I co-write all of our songs. I write most of the music and I email it to Dylan, and then heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll write the rest, or it works the other way around and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a lot of back and forth over email. But, once a month, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get together and rock out. Âť buzz: What is the story behind the band getting together? TM: [Dylan and I] became friends through music. Dylan did a lot of videotaping and video installations for my old band, and we just have good musical chemistry. We dress up like robots and Dylan does all the TV stuff. We have a TV that has shows an eyeball, and another one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always changing, and another one that looks like an Atari game. Âť buzz: What have been some of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major challenges?

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TM: The long distance thing is definitely a challenge. Dylan lives out in Bloomington, which is an hour away, but we both have crazy lives, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get together often. Sometimes it just gets hard to work through email, but we try to work it out. Âť buzz: What are some of your influences? TM: Definitely, Devo and Depeche and video games â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the music. Âť buzz: Which video games? TM: Oh, Super Mario Bros., Zelda â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all the old classics. Dylan and I were kids when the games all came out and we just grew up with it. You know, the songs just repeat and repeat ... Âť buzz: Have you released any CDs? TM: Not yet. We do this thing called the Single of the Month Club where we release a new song every month, and people can go onto our website and download it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for free and we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it in a while, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to start it again. Âť buzz: What are you trying to accomplish with your music? TM: Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just trying to create the dance party of the future.

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The Fresh Kills emerged on the CU scene as a melodic punk band, known for their high-energy live shows and attention to detail. This same focus is represented on their first full-length release, Turn Up the Brilliance, which sees a blend of fast punk riffs, catchy hooks and shout choruses. Unlike many other local punk acts, The Fresh Kills are not limited to sloppy recordings, fast punk riffs and simplistic bass lines. With every song, the band shows a high dedication to quality and musicianship. Songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Turn Your Backâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stand Your Groundâ&#x20AC;? exhibit clean and crisp bass lines along with a solid drum beat. Standout tracks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before The Stormâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are The Young,â&#x20AC;? utilize everything that was once good about pop-punk. This album is not merely a collection of songs, but a well-integrated list of tracks that lead perfectly from one to another. This album has you in a frenzy one moment and then a danceable groove the next, causing The Fresh Kills to become the most exciting punk band in CU. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Adam Thie

Like a lot of people, music plays a big part in my everyday life. I have different types of music for different parts of my life. Some types of music instill calmness in me; other types let me focus on my work. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start with the basics: everybody does homework. When I do homework, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll choose from operatic metal, metalcore or random Spanish songs. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why, but operatic metal makes me concentrate. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking bands like Nightwish, Within Temptation and Delain. I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about the melodic voices of the female vocalists that keep me concentrating on my homework. With metalcore, the constant pounding and chugging of the guitars help me stay focused on what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing. With Spanish songs, I like having bands like Mana just for background noise. Work hard, party hard. Going around campus, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard a lot of music played at parties. However, the most common songs that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard seem to be pop songs, rap songs and techno. One of the things that these songs have in common is they all have heavy bass â&#x20AC;&#x201D; house-shaking, thumpinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bass. Music definitely sets the mood for the party: slow music for dancing, fast music for raving and jumping around. With summer comes relaxation. I love sitting in a lawn chair on my patio with my laptop on a table, just chilling. When I chill, I listen to a mix of upbeat songs and slow, relaxing songs. The artists I listen to include: Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Reel Big Fish, 3OH!3 and Maroon 5. These artists are pretty relaxing; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not too fast and bouncy, nor are they too slow that it gets depressing. Speaking of summer plans, I plan on exercising and working out a lot. When I work out, I need music that will keep me pumped up and motivated to keep going. Songs with inspiring lyrics or epic-sounding choruses help keep me going â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I like to feel like the world is cheering me on, pushing me to give a hundred and ten percent. My workout playlist includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eye of the Tigerâ&#x20AC;? by Survivor and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harder, Better, Faster, Strongerâ&#x20AC;? by Daft Punk. Music just shows up randomly in my life. Last fall, when the ladybugs invaded campus, my room was overrun by the little critters. My solution to this problem was to open a can of whoop-ass, turn on the song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the Bodies Hit the Floorâ&#x20AC;? by Drowning Pool, and I just went to town. Music also helps accentuate the atmosphere. During the holiday season, my roommate and I will put on Christmas carols and the room would instantly become livelier and happier. My life might seem like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centered around music. I disagree. Instead, I believe that music just helps emphasize whatever I am doing, wherever and whenever Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing it. I listen to different types of music when I do different things. My point: music helps set the mood â&#x20AC;&#x201D; try adding more music into your everyday life.

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fter months of anticipation and build up, the Lost finale finally came and went. The season, overall, was a rocky one, spending too much time on build up and not enough on actual explanation. A good five episodes probably werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even necessary. The best episodes were those devoted to Richard Alpert, and the development of Jacob and the Man in Black. In the grand tradition of Lost, though, they saved the showdowns and conclusions for last. There was a lot to like about the Lost finale. Suckers everywhere were thrilled that all the favorite couples were finally together. The alternate world thing might have been confusing for the entire season, but it did allow for happy endings. Claire and Charlie, Jin and Sun, Sawyer and Juliet, and Kate and Jack are all together now, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful. The emphasis on love conquering all is nice, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure tons of people rolled their eyes every time some remembered the island or kissed their sweetheart. Also, if love was presented as the ultimate unifying fac-

tor, why did Desmond get to be with Penny, but Locke was alone? That nice Helen lady could have come along to the island church party. And, in what universe would Sayid end up with Shannon? He spent multiple seasons pining and killing because Nadia died. He almost killed Desmond so he could get her back. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to believe that in this heaven they all supposedly created, Shannon was the person he wanted to spend eternity with? No way. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anybody was jumping up and down about that coupling, and if you were, shame on you. I also liked that Hurley was ultimately the candidate all along. Everybody knew it had to be Jack, but it ended up being the guy who never wanted to lead. Hurley was always such a great character, and he deserved such a position of importance. In traditional Hurley fashion, he gave Ben yet another chance at redemption, and this time, he took it. Ben was a mess, but Hurley was the coolest guy ever. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d work well together.

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One element of the last season that I loved was the conflict between Jacob and the Man in Black. It was intriguing and enjoyable to watch, and it allowed us to find out about Richard Alpert and the island itself. However, I think the Jacob/M.I.B. episode should have come sooner. They should have wasted less time in that temple and spent more time on the two of them. Introducing the light cave so late in the game also made me feel a little cheated. The most glaring problem that I had with all of this was how the conclusion negated a lot of the last six seasons. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to assume that the island events were real, but the alternate world was a sort of purgatory. That lessened what happened on the island to focus on the alternate world that I really never cared about. It was only introduced this season. Despite what they may say to the contrary, the producers obviously didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where they were going with this when they started. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine. Plot holes and loose ends were always expected. But the purgatory world was presented as an end that the show was building to all along. If this was really what we were supposed to be anticipating, then why did we watch so many seasons of Dharma Initiative crap? There was an entire season of button pushing. Why? Why were the Others so important? Why could women not give birth to babies conceived on the island? Why was an entire season devoted to jumping through time and blowing up a bomb that apparently did nothing? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not satisfied. This last season kept my interest, but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t satisfy six seasons worth of curiosity. I liked the finale, and I liked the happy ending, but I also think it was cheap. For a show that spent so much time working both the minds and heartstrings of its viewers, the finale ignored the mind and went straight for the heart. Still, at least it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all a dream.

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THURSDAY 27 live music Road Song El Toro Bravo Restaurante Mexicano, C, 6pm Billy Galt and Jeff Kerr at AnSun AnSun, C, 7pm Ash Devine Aroma Cafe, C, 7pm TwoYou duo The Clark Bar, C, 7pm The Shadowboxer Collective presents Gospel Gossip Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 9pm, $5 Here Come the Regulars with Jason D Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm

dj REMIXXX Thursdays with DJ Bob Bass Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJ Funktopus Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Stitches at The Clark Bar The Clark Bar, C, 10pm

dance music All Request Thursdays Chester Street, C, 9pm Swing Dance Illini Union, U, 9:30pm

karaoke DJ Bange Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 8:30pm Liquid Courage Karaoke Memphis on Main, C, 9pm

volunteer UC Books to Prisoners Work Session Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 2pm

kids & families Preschool Story Time Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 10am ARTfusion Douglass Branch Library, C, 4pm

fundraisers Sabu’s Fund: An Animal Art Show Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 6pm

mind/body/spirit Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Don Briskin 8

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Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 4pm, $12 Iyengar Yoga Yoga Institute of C-U, U, 4pm, $14 Ashtanga Yoga with Lauren Quinn Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Yin Yoga with Lauren Quinn Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

Top 40 Chester Street, C, 9pm, $3 DJ Delayney Highdive, C, 10pm, $5 DJ Tim Williams Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm DJs Ian Procell and Reﬂex Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Grown KidZ Funk Radio Maria, C, 10pm Fubar Fridays Fubar Lounge, C, 10pm

faith

dance music

Moms and Grandmas Group University Baptist Church, C, 12pm Undergrad Bible Study University Baptist Church, C, 8:30pm

Ballroom and Night Club Dancing Regent Ballroom, Savoy, 8pm, $8 Country Dance Night at Bradley’s Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm

miscellaneous

karaoke

The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm Yarn ‘n Yak Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 7pm

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke Rumor’s Bar and Grill, U, 9pm Karaoke at Po’ Boys Po’ Boys, U, 9pm

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FRIDAY 28

Final Friday Mixer in May Philo Tavern, Philo, 5pm

live music

fundraisers

Boneyard Jazz Quintet Iron Post, U, 5pm Road Song The Clark Bar, C, 6pm Live Jazz Jim Gould Restaurant, C, 7pm Fairchilds Huber’s West End Store, C, 8pm David Howie All Request Acoustic Jukebox Bentley’s Pub, C, 9pm Delta Kings Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm Eddie Shaw and The Wolf Gang with The Impalas 88 Broadway, U, 9pm Dottie and The Rail with Little Pieces Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 9pm Indagroove It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Kilborn Alley Iron Post, U, 9pm The Burninators, The Private Thoughts, The Fizzy Pops and Deja DeMoss Memphis on Main, C, 9:30pm, $5

Sabu’s Fund: An Animal Art Show Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 6pm

dj DJ Luniks Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm

fundraisers Spiritual Discourse Ananda Liina Yoga & Med- Sabu’s Fund: An Animal itation Center, U, 5pm Art Show dj Indi Go artist co-op, C, miscellaneous 9am Request Night DJ Boomerang, U, 8pm The Bike Project: Open mind/body/spirit Nod Your Head To This Hours Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Urbana-Champaign InHatha Flow Hip Hop at Bradley’s II dependent Media Center, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Bradley’s II, C, 9pm, $5 U, 2pm 3:30pm, $12 DJ Mertz Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Boltini Lounge, C, 10pm Amanda Reagan SUNDAY 30 Firehaus Saturdays Amara Yoga & Arts, U, live music Firehaus, C, 10pm 1pm, $12 DJ Bundy Prenatal Yoga with Tami Live Irish Music with Fireside Bar and Grill, C, Mor Emerald Rum 10pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Blind Pig Co., The, C, DJ and Dancing 5:15pm, $12 5:30pm Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm Live music at Carmon’s miscellaneous Carmon’s Restaurant, C, dance music 5:30pm The Bike Project: Open Hours Salsa Night with DJ Dr. J Steak Out with George Faber Urbana-Champaign InRadio Maria, C, 10pm Iron Post, U, 7pm dependent Media Center, karaoke El Fuego with Jet W. U, 2pm Lee and The Fantastic Karaoke with DJ Holclasses & workshops Plastics lywood Mike ‘n Molly’s, C, 8pm It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm West African Dance The Glass House CarClasses with Djibril open mic penters Camara Memphis on Main, C, Channing-Murray FoundaEvent Popular presents: 9pm, $5 tion, U, 6pm, $10-12 Saturday Nite Mic Renegade The Clark Bar, C, 9pm, $5 Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 9pm MONDAY 31 Glass House Carpenters Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm

game-playing

Chess Club for Kids Urbana Free Library, U, 4pm

live music

DJ Satellite Radio Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm

volunteer

concert

Weekly Jazz Jam Session Iron Post, U, 7pm, $2 One Dollar Wild Mondays with Jobu Canopy Club, U, 10pm

UC Books to Prisoners mind/body/spirit Work Session Power Flow with Amanda Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, Reagan U, 2pm Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 kids & families Happy Hour Yoga with Amanda Reagan Environmental Education Amara Yoga & Arts, U, Center Open 5:30pm, $12 Homer Lake Forest Preserve, Homer, 10am Take Me Fishing SATURDAY 29 Middle Fork River Forest live music Preserve, Penﬁeld, 1pm DIY Weekend Wizard Live Jazz Orpheum Children’s SciJim Gould Restaurant, C, ence Museum, C, 1pm 7pm Ruthless Goats fundraisers Iron Post, U, 6pm Bruiser and the Virtues Sabu’s Fund: An Animal Alto Vineyards, C, 7:30pm Art Show David Howie Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 1pm Huber’s West End Store, mind/wwbody/spirit C, 8pm Beergarden Rock Show Yoga Fundamentals Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 9pm, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, $5 10am, $12 Suspicious Activity Hatha Flow Memphis on Main, C, Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 9:30pm, $5 5pm, $12 Caleb Cook and The Real Group Meditation and

Champaign Park District Summer Concerts — Battle of the Bands 2nd/3rd dj place winners 80s Night Hessel Park, C, 6pm Highdive, C, 10pm

karaoke

Rock Band Sundays Hosted by MC Remy Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm

Acoustic Karaoke with Steve Meadows Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 10pm

stage

Open Stage Red Herring Coffeehouse, open mic U, 7:30pm Drag Show Open Stage for Bands/ Chester Street, C, 10pm, $4 Musicians Memphis on Main, C, 8pm

recreation

Sunday Morning Bird Walks Anita Purves Nature Center, U, 7:30am

game-playing Trivia Night at The Blind Pig Brewery The Blind Pig Brewery, C, 7pm Big Dave’s Trivia Cowboy Monkey, C, 7pm

stage Monday Night Comedy Illini Union, U, 8pm Abe Froman Project Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 9pm

art VAMP Film Photography Meetings Noyes Lab, U, 8pm

recreation Complimentry Hada Cosmetic Session Hada Cosmetic Medicine Skincare Clinic, C, 9am

game-playing GAS (Games After School) Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 4pm Grades 5-8. Trivia with Evan and Monte Bentley’s Pub, C, 7pm Board Game Night Radio Maria, C, 10:30pm

kids & families O Baby! Champaign Public Library, C, 10:30am, 11:15am

fundraisers

Karaoke at Bentley’s Pub Bentley’s Pub, C, 10pm

open mic Open Mic Night hosted by Mike Ingram Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm

stage Zoo Improv Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 9pm, $2

recreation Weekly Red Pin Bowling Special Illini Union, U, 6pm

game-playing WPGU presents Trivia Diner hosted by Fishing With Dynamite Canopy Club, U, 7pm T-N-T Tuesday Night Trivia with Cara and Tanino Boltini Lounge, C

literary Sabu’s Fund: An Animal Art Show Red Herring Fiction Indi Go Artist Co-op, C, 6pm Workshop Channing-Murray Foundamind/body/spirit tion, U, 7:30pm Yoga Fundamentals volunteer Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 UC Books to Prisoners Hatha Yoga with Grace Work Session Giorgio Urbana-Champaign InAmara Yoga & Arts, U, dependent Media Center, 5:30pm, $12 U, 7pm. Central Illinois American miscellaneous Red Cross Volunteer Orientation The Bike Project: Open American Red Cross CenHours Urbana-Champaign Inde- tral Illinois Chapter, C, pendent Media Center, U, 5:30pm 5:30pm TUESDAY 1 live music Corn Desert Ramblers Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, 9pm The Piano Man Canopy Club, U, 9pm

dj DJ Satellite Radio Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm Retro Night Chester Street, C, 9pm

kids & families

Children’s Summer Reading Program Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 2:30pm

lgbt eQuality Champaign-Urbana meeting Wesley-United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation, U, 7pm

mind/body/spirit

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Don Briskin karaoke Amara Yoga & Arts, U, art exhibit 4pm, $12 Karaoke at Route 45 Ashtanga Yoga with Graphic Design: Parkland Wayside Lauren Quinn Route 45 Wayside, PesoCollege Student Juried Amara Yoga & Arts, U, tum, 8pm Exhibition 7pm, $12 Rockstar Karaoke Parkland Art Gallery, C, Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm Hatha Flow 10am

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Grad Students and Professionals Weekly Fellowship Lunch University Baptist Church, C, 11:30am

Randall Ellison Boltini Lounge, C, 9pm Wild West Wednesday It’ll Do 2, C, 9pm Old School Night Red Star Liquors, U, 9pm I Love the ’90s Soma Ultralounge, C, 10pm CG Productions presents Rockstar Entertainment DJ Fat City Bar & Grill, C, 10pm

Wednesday 2

dance music

Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Slow Flow with Amanda Reagan Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12

Boneyard Jazz Quintet Iron Post 120 S. Race St., U. Friday, May 28 5 - 7 p.m Free

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As the loyal followers of my “Week Aheads” will tell you, I am a huge fan of jazz music. The Boneyard Jazz Quintet specializes in all the different genres of jazz, from swing to Latin. If you go to this, be warned: I will be whipping out the Jitterbug and the Charleston like it is nobody’s business. You will all the rue the day when you said that “Old” Matt Carey can’t dance, because you’d be right. I really can’t. It’s going to be a bloodbath. — Matt Carey, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Country Dance Night at Bradley’s Bentley’s Pub, C, 8pm Donnie Heitler: Solo Discotech: Dance Night Piano Canopy Club, U, 9pm Great Impasta, U, 6pm Dave Cooper, Joni Dreyer, Weekly Salsa Night Cowboy Monkey, C, 10pm and Brad Hendricks Senator’s Bar & Grill, Saconcert voy, 7:30pm Caleb Cook Champaign Park District Rosebowl Tavern, Ltd., U, Summer Concerts — The 9pm Impalas Toalson Park, C, 6:30pm

live music

Delta Kings Rose Bowl Tavern 106 N. Race St., U. Friday, May 28 9 p.m. I’ve always found Cody of Delta Kings an interesting guy, but I recently learned a lot more about him in a story my friend wrote in a journalism class. Her detail was so dead-on that, although I feel like I’ve already seen him, I actually have not. I’m excited to check them out live! — Emily Carlson, Music Editor

Tango Night with DJ Joe Grohens Cowboy Monkey, C, 8pm Boys Night Out with DJ

karaoke International Karaoke hosted by Paul Faber V. Picasso, U, 9pm

CG Productions presents RockStar Karaoke Geovanti’s, C, 10pm

Douglass Branch Library, C, 10:30am

open mic

community

Open mic at Green St. Green St. Cafe, C, 8pm Open Stage Comedy Night Memphis on Main, C, 9pm

Girls’ Night Chabad Center for Jewish Life, C, 8pm

game-playing Pokemon Fan Club Rantoul Public Library, Rantoul, 5:30pm Bags Tourney Route 45 Wayside, Pesotum, 7pm, $5 Euchre Tournament Po’ Boys, U, 7:30pm Bingo Mike ’n Molly’s, C, 9:30pm

volunteer Community Connections and Outreach Group Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6pm

kids & families Storyshop at the Branch

mind/body/spirit Core Yoga Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 12pm, $12 Hatha Flow Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 5:30pm, $12 Candlelight Yoga with Kim Morin Amara Yoga & Arts, U, 7pm, $12

faith Grad Students and Professionals Bible Study University Baptist Church, C, 7pm

miscellaneous The Bike Project: Open Hours Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center, U, 6:30pm

Suspicious Activity Memphis on Main 55 E. Main St., C. Saturday, May 29 9:30 p.m. $5 My roommate, Cole, plays keyboard for Suspicious Activity, so I am always anxious to hear the results of all the practicing he does in the room above mine. Plus, I really do enjoy their shows. They played at the Pink House in Ogden over winter break, and it was very fun. They do classic rock covers as well as a few originals. They are a good band to dance and drink to. — Jeanine Russell, Food & Drink Editor

Sunday Morning Bird Walk Anita Purves Nature Center — 9:00 a.m. Free

1505 N. Broadway Ave., U.

Sunday, May 30

7:30 a.m.

Despite a lifetime of being a night owl, I have found myself being more of an early bird lately. Therefore, it seems only right that I should join my fellow morning people on a stroll through nature. Yup, I can feel my inner peace returning already. — Lauren Hise, Community Editor

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DOIN’ IT WELL

by Jo SangEr and Ross Wantland

Withholding Withdrawal “Doin’ It Well” is used to controversy; sometimes our columns get us into hot water with colleagues or community members. Each week, we weather the storm and continue to find ways to empower people about their sexuality; provide the most accurate, up-to-date information; and support positive and healthy sexual interactions. This week is no different: we want to talk about how “pulling out” could be a useful form of pregnancy prevention. We state, for the record, that using withdrawal as a method of birth control isn’t the most effective choice. But, according to new research and depending on a couple’s options, it just might be. Withdrawal is NOT A Method of Birth Control!?

Pulling the penis out of the vagina prior to ejaculation has been practiced for centuries as a pregnancy prevention tactic. Heck, even Onan — the guy in the Bible who “spilled his seed” so he didn’t impregnate his dead brother’s wife — knew this stuff could work. Yet, sexuality educators and medical providers alike have maintained that it is not an effective method of birth control, and often discourage its use; some liken pulling out to no method at all. Other sexuality researchers and experts, along with couples trying to avoid pregnancy, disagree, advocating that pulling out should be discussed along with other forms of contraception with similar effectiveness ratings. A

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study published last year in Contraception cites studies published in both Contraception and Contraceptive Technology that show that, theoretically, four percent of couples using withdrawal will become pregnant within one year. Actual or typical use of withdrawal boosts the risk of pregnancy over the course of a year to eighteen percent. Surprisingly, withdrawal is only slightly less effective compared to theoretical and typical effectiveness rates of male condoms (perfect use of condoms = two percent failure rate, typical use = seventeen percent failure rate). A Learned Skill

In 2002, the National Survey of Family Growth found that 56 percent of American women (15-44 years) had used withdrawal at least once in their lives. A 1991 report from Population Action International estimated that withdrawal was the third most popular method of birth control used worldwide (behind the IUD and the pill). The rhythm method and the shot (injection) followed withdrawal. It’s interesting to note that some people also believe that the rhythm method is not effective in preventing pregnancy and young people should not be taught to rely on this. The reality is that, much like pulling out, the rhythm method involves an understanding of the body’s reproductive system and requires work (monitoring body temperature and vaginal discharge, etc.) to be used successfully.

Controversy about pulling out With withdrawal, the male has to time it correctly to pull out prior to ejaculation. Because this involves a learning curve and the male’s partner can’t tell him when he should withdraw, the risk of pregnancy may be higher for a less experienced person. Education Interruptus

Young people are consistently told that withdrawal is not an effective method of birth control, yet, often, no other methods are placed in their hands to use. Access to more reliable methods due to income, stigma, religious practices, transportation or proper education is often limited for people, regardless of their age (although young people suffer the most when it comes to reproductive health issues). The message here is that if you don’t know how to have sex (through comprehensive sex education), then you won’t have sex. Unfortunately, research continues to disprove that this approach helps prevent anything. And it may be that, in our effort to empower young people, sexual health advocates are guilty of the same attempts to control their behavior: “We won’t tell you about the benefits of withdrawal because we want you to use a ‘real’ method like condoms or the ring.”

birth control such as condom use or the rhythm method. This “combination method” definitely increases effectiveness of pulling out. Also, withdrawing is always available (you can take it with you), your parents won’t find it and it’s free. Additionally, partners report feeling close to the person they are with because there is not latex or other barrier between them. Cons without Condoms

Pros of Pulling Out

The downside of “pulling out” is the obvious risk for STDs and pregnancy. Also, using only withdrawl puts one person, the male, in sole control of pregnancy prevention. And, while there is no conclusive data to confirm the presence of enough sperm in pre-cum to cause a pregnancy, that small amount of fluid can definitely contain STDs! In addition, the male needs to pull out and ejaculate far enough away from the vaginal opening to avoid the risk of sperm swimming into the vagina. Each person or couple needs to decide which method or combination of birth control methods are best suited for them. Get educated and be confident about your pregnancy prevention plans. Check us out next week as we give a high five to TAG!

It has been found that many couples who use withdrawal combine it with another method of

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES

(March 21-April 19) Mozart once challenged his friend Haydn to play a harpsichord piece he’d written. Haydn tried, but stopped partway through when the musical score called for him to play a note in the middle of the keyboard even though his right hand was fully occupied at the high end and his left hand at the low end. “Nobody can play this,” protested Haydn. “I can,” said Mozart, who proceeded to perform the piece flawlessly, dipping down to play the problematic note with his nose. In the coming week, Aries, be inspired by Mozart as you not only cover the extremes but also take care of the center.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20) If you’ve ever contemplated taking a trip to Bora Bora or Pago Pago, now might be a good time to actually go. That’s because you’re in a “seeing double” phase -- a time when magic will come through repetition, and via duplication, and while you’re in the throes of imitation. To take maximum advantage of the dualistic cosmic rhythms, don’t seek just one of anything. Don’t do anything just once. Two is where the power lies. Pairing brings potency.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) My favorite news source, The Onion, recently reported on a “free-thinking cat” that excretes its wastes “outside the box.” As you enjoy your own phase of liberated thinking and uninhibited action, Gemini, I hope that you’re putting the emphasis on generating beauty and blessings “outside the box.” You will of course also have to make some messes as you tamper with the way things have always been done, but even they could turn out to be productive in the long run.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) Are you slipping into one of those moods in which you feel like a fraud? Are you starting to worry that maybe you’re not who you say you are? If so, I want to remind you of what happened the last time these feelings got stirred up: You became super motivated to prove that you are indeed who you say you are. And that had a most wonderful effect, didn’t it? It led you to locate and call on resources you hadn’t known you could have access to; it spurred you to purge some self-deception from your system; and it roused you to intensify your commitment to rigorous authenticity. How about an encore?

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) I’m a compassion freak. Empathy is a fetish of mine. My predilection is to comfort the afflicted, champion the underdog, and fight for the rights of people who have been given less than I. And yet there’s also a part of me that’s a pagan libertarian anarchist. I subscribe to the idea that pretty much any kind of behavior is fine and good as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. Now that you Leos are in the “anything goes” phase of your astrological cycle, this fullpermission part of me is rising to the forefront, eager to encourage you to go for broke, take it to the limit, and get away with everything you can get away with -- on one condition, which is that it doesn’t harm anyone, including you.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Snake charmers are still a fixture in many Indian cities. Moving rhythmically and playing a flute-like instrument, they influence erect cobras to bob and sway as if dancing. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you now have the power to do the metaphorical equivalent of that magic trick. This is one of those rare times when you possess the mojo to direct and even control strong forces that may usually be too wild to tame. You’ve still got to be careful, though. Just because you’ve got the power doesn’t mean that you can scrimp on preparation and discipline.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s time to think comprehensively, not defensively . . . to see futuristically, not didactically . . . to fantasize fantastically, not diplomatically. Your assignment is to stop reacting to every little blip that leaps into your field of vision,

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jonesin’ by Matt Jones

“N o t S o F u l l out.

I t , A r e W e ?”-- s e r i o u s ly ,

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and start surveying the long-term cycles of your life from an expansive vista. Be a proactive visionary, Libra. Be a high-minded explorer. Weave all the disparate threads into a tapestry that reveals the big picture. The next phase of your liberation requires you to slough off petty concerns and trivial details.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Never” has never been a more irrelevant word for you. Events that may have always seemed quite improbable are now well within the range of possibility. Exotic people who up until recently may as well have been fictional characters are showing up as real live actors in your actual life story. Plotlines whose emergence you could not have predicted are snaking their way into your drama. So be alert for a freaking miracle concealed in a flimsy disguise. And don’t be surprised if a vision of funky paradise shows up in full regalia. The future’s not just knocking at your door, it’s pounding.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sagittarian writer Samuel Clemens was best known under his pen name, Mark Twain. But he tried many others, including Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass, W. Epaminondas Adrastus Blab, Trismegistus, and Sergeant Fathom. Since you’re in a phase when experiments with your persona would be productive, I suggest you dream up a few aliases of your own. I hope that at least one of them will be as wacky as “Blab” or “Snodgrass.” Having a sense of humor about yourself will be helpful. It will ensure that your explorations at the frontiers of your identity will be fertile, fun, and never fear-based.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’re not living in Iraq or Sudan or the Congo, and you don’t have to walk five miles a day with a jug on your head to fetch the water you need, and you’re not so bereft of food that you have to resort to eating worms and tree bark. So how bad could your problems be? The single best thing you can do to start fixing your life’s small glitches is to feel waves of gratitude for how many resources you have and how lucky you are. The second best thing would be to aggressively take your worried attention off yourself and turn your mind toward people who could really benefit from your help. As you carry out those two assignments, your dilemmas will begin to solve themselves as if by magic.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) There’s a bothersome phenomenon that mucks up reincarnation research: Far too many people profess to have been celebrities and geniuses in their previous lives. A related and equally irksome issue is the problem of multiple claims. For example, I know three different people who have assured me they were Napoleon their last time around. The fact is, almost no one who’s reading this horoscope has never been famous in any past incarnation. However, it is worthy to note that a disproportionately high percentage of you Aquarians were formerly people with great imaginations. And it so happens that in the coming weeks you will be at the peak of your ability to tap into the creativity you had back then.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) When I sent out my email newsletter last week, I got the usual number of automatic replies from people who were on vacation or out of the office. But one from Lisa P. caught my attention. “Can’t reply to your email right now,” it read. “I will be meditating until June 1.” My first reaction was jealousy. “I want to have the leisure time and willpower to meditate for 14 days non-stop!” I thought to myself. I pictured myself free of all business-as-usual, even meditating while I was asleep. My second reaction was that I should tell you Pisceans about what Lisa P. was up to. The coming days would, after all, be an excellent time for you to retreat from the usual flood of chaos and seek peaceful sanctuary in a conversation with eternity. If you can’t manage a whole week, try to give yourself at least 48 hours of profound and utter slack.

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1, 2, 3 BR Apartments, from $400 all utilities - $1000 with some utilities. Some with heat, water, parking included. U, C Avail Aug. 16. 6842226 crpayne30@hotmail.com

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ENORMOUS ONE BEDROOM · AUG 2010 305/307/311 W Birch, C. On-site laundry, 1 parking spot incl., No Pets from $485 WWW.PPMRENT.COM · 351-1800

Aug 2010. 12 month lease with last month's base rent free. Beautiful luxury 1230 sq.ft. 3 bedroom townhomes in great location with 2.5 baths, washer/dryers, ceramic tile, ceiling fans, garages. 3 Bdrm $795/mo. Garage parking $40-45/mo. Only 3 left! Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1405-1407 W. KIRBY, C. Attractive Colonial building, on busline. Available Now 2 BRs $525/mo. Also available, apartments for August 2010. Large 2 bdrm corner apts approx 739 sq. ft. $460/mo, Remodeled $480/mo. Interior 2 bdrm apts. from $440/mo, Remodeled $460/mo. $50/mo to furnish. Central A/C, carpet, laundry, parking avail. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

202 S. Lincoln, U Aug 2010. Excellent location at Green & Lincoln. Cool apartments: studios, 1 BRs, & 2 BR townhouses. Great prices: $520-$725/mo. 217-359-6400 or leasing@ramshaw.com Managed by Ramshaw Real Estate www.ramshaw.com 905 S. Locust, C Aug 2010. Beautiful 2 BR apartments in great campus location. Incredible layout, breakfast bar, balcony, tons more. $760- $820/mo. 217-359-6400 or leasing@ramshaw.com Managed by Ramshaw Real Estate www.ramshaw.com

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205 EAST HEALEY, C. August 2010. Huge 1 bdrm apts. Window A/C, Parking $40/mo. To furnish $50/mo additional. Rents from $425/mo to $495/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Pretty Good Efﬁciencies August, Clark on campus 217-840-5134 www.robsapartments.com

HEALEY COURT APARTMENTS 307-309 Healey Court, C. Fall 2010. Behind FU Bar. 2 bedrooms. Parking, laundry. Starting at $385/person. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

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509 Bash Court, C. Fall 2010 Great 3 and 5 bedrooms, Behind Legends. Fully furnished, dishwashers, laundry. Off-street parking. Starting at $330/person. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

203 Healey, C. Fall 2010. Great location on the park. Private balconies. Fully furnished 3 bedrooms, $310/person. Parking, laundry, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

307, 310 E. White, C 307, 309 Clark, C Fall 2010. Large studio, double closet, well furnished. Starting from $350/mo. Behind County Market. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

108 E. John, C. - AUG 2BR, 1BA hardwood floors, security building no pets, $870 www.ppmrent.com

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901 W. Main, Urbana On Campus, Furnished Apartments with on-site laundry 2 BR - $500/month Available Aug 20, 2010 Parking Available, Call for a Showing Advantage Properties C-U 217-344-0394

105 E. Green, CHAMPAIGN Aug 2010. Studio apts at First & Green. Wall A/C units, laundry. From $315/mo to $325/mo. Parking $35/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

604 E. White, C. Security Entrance Fall 2010, Large studio, 1, 2 bedroom, Loft Apartment. Furnished, balconies, patios, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

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2 BR Fully furnished, W/D, ethernet & parking. Close to Beckman. $625/mo. Call Chris anytime. 841-1996 or 352-3182

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602 E. Stoughton, C Fall 2010. Unique 1, 2 bedroom apartments. Furnished, laundry, internet. 2 Bedrooms starting at $387/ person. Parking available. Must see! THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

209/211 E. Clark, C. 2 bed/1 bath furnished Starting at $625/mo for August 2010 Green Street Realty 24 E. Green St. Suite 10 Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 356-8750

KARMA

One Bedroom Residences Downtown Champaign. August 2010. A Complete regeneration of living space in DT Champaign. These artistically inspired residences are fully furnished and feature IKEA furniture and cabinetry, hardwood ﬂoors, video security, off street parking and laundry on site. KARMA is designed to be a fusion of art and living in a contemporary urban environment. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

711 W Elm, Urbana • 3 & 4 Bedroom Townhouses • Engineering Campus • 3 Level Townhouse • 2 Bathrooms • Balconies off Bedrooms • 1 Covered Parking Included • Additional Parking Available • Laundry Onsite • AC/Dishwasher • Garbage Disposal 91/2 Month lease available. Sign in June, recieve 1 month free on select units.

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1005 S. First, C: Studio 1009 S. First, C: 4BR 202 E. White, C: 2BR, 3BR, 4BR

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105 S. Fourth

202 S. Lincoln, U: Studio, 1BR, 2BR

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310 E. Clark

209 Griggs, U: 1BR, 2BR

807 S. Locust 208/210 E. White

House 108 E. Daniel

303 E. Clark, C: 1BR 905 S. Locust, C: 2BR

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705 W. Stoughton, U Fall 2010 3 bedroom apartment. Spacious living area. Communal balcony, great backyard. Plus a bar area in kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer in each unit, value pricing. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

506 E. Stoughton, C. For August 2010. Extra large efﬁciency apartments. Security building entry, complete furniture, laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

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Old Town Champaign 510 S. Elm, C. Available Now & Fall 2010. 2 BR close to campus, hardwood ﬂoors, laundry, W/D, central air/heat, off-street parking, 24 hr. maintenance. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

509 E. White, C. August 2010. Large Studio and 1 bedrooms. Security entry, balconies, patios, furnished. Laundry, off-street parking, value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

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Fall 2010 1 bedroom. Location, location. Covered parking, laundry, furnished, patios. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

August 2010 studio, 1, 4 bedrooms. Furniture, skylights, off-street parking, laundry. Starting at $247/person. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

306-308-309 White, C August 2010. Furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Balconies, patios, laundry, dishwashers, off-street parking. Behind County Market. Starting at $265/person. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

1005 S. Second, C. Fall 2010 studio and 4 bedroom penthouse. Secured building. Private parking, laundry on-site. Value pricing. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182 Furnished 1 BR 110 E. John. Lofts on John, which include w/d, dishwasher, ice maker, and loft bedrooms. Available for the Fall. $750/mo. Call 356-1407

Penthouse Available 1005 S. Second $990/month, $400 Security Deposit 3 - 4 bedroom Secured building Spacious apartment Includes leather furniture Rooftop balcony The University Group universitygroupapartments.com 217-352-3182

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ARBOR APARTMENTS, C. Aug 2010. 1 bdrms at Third & Gregory. Window A/C, laundry, rents from $410/mo to $435/mo. Parking $35/ mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Illini Union 3 1/2 Blocks Mech. Eng. 3 Blocks

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Aug 2010. 1/2 blk south of Green. 1 bdrm $430/mo. 2 bdrms from $475/ mo. Window A/C. Parking $40/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Avail Aug 2010. Large efﬁciencies close to Beckman Center. From $325/mo. Parking $35/mo. Window A/C, carpet. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

706 S. LOCUST, C.

August 2010. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Balconies, laundry, covered parking. Starting at $250/person. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

203 S. Sixth, C.

Aug 2010. Window A/C, covered parking $45/mo, laundry. 2 bdrms $550/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

$196 Special. Furnished 4 BR/2 Bath. Free cable and internet. Call 217-384-9444. By appointment only

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508, 510, & 512 E. STOUGHTON, C. August 2010. Huge 1 bdrm plus den. Close to Engineering & C/S. A/C, Laundry, Parking $55/mo. Rent from $620/mo to $655/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

103 E. DANIEL, C. Avail Aug 2010. Efﬁciency close to Frat Park. Rent $425/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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509 W. MAIN, URBANA Aug 2010. 1 bdrm apts. From $415/mo to $445/mo. Laundry, Window A/C, Parking, $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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NEWER 1BR! 808 W Illinois, U. C/A, W/D, D/W No Pets $750 Available Aug 2010

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202 E. SPRINGFIELD, C. August 2010. 1 bedroom units conveniently located close to campus. Rent from $410/mo. Central A/C, dishwashers, balconies. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

5th & HEALEY, C. August 2010. The BEST LOCATED EFFICIENCIES & 1 BEDROOMS on campus - period. Here's the best part: Efﬁciencies $400/mo to $445/ mo & 1 bedrooms $550/mo. Parking available at $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

710 W. Western, Urbana 2 BR for Fall. Duplex on edge of campus. Spacious with eat-in kitchen. New efﬁcient heat and A/C. Laundry and Parking. Tenants pay gas and electric. Non-smoking, no pets. Family owned. $700/mo. 384-1855. Marlinapartments@sbcglobal.net

807 to 809 W. ILLINOIS, U Aug 2010. 1 Bdrms corner of Lincoln & Illinois. Window A/C, Laundry, Rent $550/mo. Parking $50/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

906-908 S. Locust, C. Locust III now offering efﬁciency and 1 bedroom apartments for 2010. Some pet friendly units. Schedule an appointment today! 367-2009 www.tricountymg.com

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205 E Green, Champaign Water Included · On-site laundry No Pets · A/C · Starting $515

503 - 505 - 508 White 2 Bedroom with den $790 3 Bedroom $830-950

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101 N. BUSEY & 102 N. LINCOLN, U. Aug 2010. Near Green & Lincoln. 2 bdrm apts from $540/mo. Window A/C, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

105 E. John, C. Fall 2010. Large 1, 2 bedroom furnished, great location. 352-3182. Ofﬁce at 309 S. First, C. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com

John/Healey

Furnished 1 & 2 bedroom near John & Second $495/mo., Healey & Third $395/mo., Studios on Healey and First $345/mo. Available Now. Call 356-1407

102 N. GREGORY, U. Aug 2010. Close to Illini Union. 2 bdrms $540/mo. Carpet, Laundry. Parking $45/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-173 www.barr-re.com

LARGE 3 BEDROOMS $900-$1050 2 BEDROOMS $750 Near Engineering Campus Shlens Apartments 217-344-2901 cshlens@aol.com

4 BEDROOM BLOW OUT $990 a month/ $495 Security Deposit 111 E. Chalmers (4 BEDROOM/2 FULL BATH) Includes Leather Furniture, Flat Screen T.V. Remodeled Kitchens, Free Parking The University Group universitygroupapartments.com 217-352-3182

408 E. White, C. Furnished 2 bedroom apartment for August 2010. No pets. $720. Steve Frerichs (217)369-1182 stevesapartments.com

Smith Apartments

507 W. Church, C .................................. $465 2 Bedrooms 58 E. Armory, C ..................................... $835 1004 S. Locust, C

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511 W. Church, C .................................. $660 Parking available, laundry available

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1 Bedroom 609 S. Randolph, C.$385** 301 W. Park, U. $500 401 W. Park, U. $565 403 W. Park, U. $475 405 W. Park, U. $475 407 W. Park, U. $550

2 Bedrooms 609 S. Randolph, C.$830** 501 W. Springfield, C. $485 305 W. Park, U. $450 3 and 4 Bedrooms 609 S. Randolph, C. $1540**

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508 E. STOUGHTON, C. August 2010. Huge 1 bdrm plus den. Close to Engineering & C/S. A/C, Laundry, Parking $55/mo. Rent from $620/mo to $655/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

1006 W. Stoughton, U

Avail Aug 2010. 2 bedroom apt close to Engineering Campus, Window A/C, Carpet, Parking $30/mo. Rent from $550/mo. Call for Showing Time. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED 901 W. MAIN, URBANA On Campus, Furnished Apartments with on-site laundry Efﬁciency - $410 w/utilities included 1 BR - $450 w/utilities included 2 BR - $400 w/utilities included 3 BR - $900 w/utilities included Available August 20, 2010 Parking Available, Call for a showing Advantage Properties 217-344-0394

906 W. Clark, U.

GIGANTIC 1 Bedroom Fully Furnished one bedroom apartment only 2-1/2 blocks from campus! High speed Internet included. Washer and dryer in the apartment. Available Aug 2010. $640/month. Advantage Properties 217-344-0394

3rd and Clark (1 Left)

Available June 1 Studios, 1,2,3,4 BR $395-695/mo THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

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cAmpUS · AUG 2010 2BR, 1BA, from $655. located at 1003 W Stoughton C/A, on-site laundry, Ethernet Incl., No Pets

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Deluxe furnished 4 bed 2 bath apartment. Plasma TV, h/w ﬂoors, new kitchen. Nicest on campus. $1100/ mo. Ted. 766-5108

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Lincoln Place Apartments 305 N. Lincoln, Urbana NEAR Engineering Campus 2BR: $750, 3 BR: $850 - Furnished

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Atrium Apartments 1306 N. Lincoln Ave, Urbana 217-328-5122 www.atrium-apartments.com

a Fully furnished 1400 sq. ft. 4 bedroom/4 bath All Utilities Included a Fitness Center, computer lab, wireless internet, indoor pool, game room, hot tub, laundry facilites, courtyard a Excellent roommate matching service aOn-site management aLocally owned Semester lease available

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All apartments are walking distance to campus. • Spacious apartments • Parking available at all • Washer & dryer in most locations units • Apartments can be • Dishwasher in most units furnished for additional • Air conditioning $25-35 per month 217-359-3527 or 217-841-1481 e-mail: info@joeallanproperties.com Office located at: 610 South Randolph, Champaign www.joeallanproperties.com

EFFICIENCIES: 705 W. Elm, U 1 BEDROOMS: 1308 Grandview, C

2 BEDROOMS: 3 BEDROOMS: 604 1/2 W. Elm, U 610 W. Elm, U 905 W. Springfield, U 711 W. Elm, U 4 BEDROOMS: 711 W. Elm, U

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3 Bedroom New Security Building

808 S. Oak, C. www.mhmproperties.com --FREE INTERNET IN MOST UNITS www.mhmproperties.com 337-8852

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Unfurnished

1108 S. Lincoln, U Avail Aug 2010. Efﬁciencies in Classic older building. Efﬁciency $365/ mo. Laundry in building. Call for a showing time. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Aug 2010. Double security brick building in excellent location. Large 2 bdrm apts with approx 800 sq. ft. Parking, Central A/C, Carpet, Laundry facilities. On busline. Rents $530/mo to $550/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

705 W. CHURCH, C. Aug 2010. Very attractive apts located near downtown. On busline. Large apts. Balconies or patios. One bdrms from $425/mo. Two bedrooms from $475/mo. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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1007 S. FIRST Aug 2010. Near First & Gregory. 2 bdrm apts from $595/mo. Window A/ C, Carpet, Laundry. Parking included. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

John Street Apartments 58 E. John, C. August 2010. Studio, two, three bedrooms, fully furnished. 10 month lease available. Dishwasher, center courtyard, on-site laundry, central air, parking. Starting at $298/ person. THE UNIVERSITY GROUP universitygroupapartments.com 352-3182

703 W. Church, C. Aug 2010. Close to downtown in quiet location on busline. 1 bdrm $440/mo. 2 bdrms. $500/mo. Patio/ Balconies, Central A/C, Gas Heat, Carpet, Laundry in building. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

Crystal Lake Park

512 W. GREEN, C.

$450 -$525.00/month Washer/Dryer 104 N. Fifth, C. 217-841-5407

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Large 1 BR and study; 2 BR August, convenient to campus 217-840-5134 www.robsapartments.com

On Florida Ave in Urbana. Huge 2 BR apts, off-street parking, pets OK, next to park, near U of I. $595/ month. Great move-in specials. 217-344-2072. Managed by Ramshaw Real Estate.

1 Bedroom Now Available 511 W. University 811 W. Hill 605 W. University 408 W. Washington Starting from $405/mo. and up Call 217-352-8540 or www.faronproperties.com

Now Leasing for Fall 2010 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms. Free Heat and Water. Landmark Apartments. 502 W. Main, Urbana IL. 217-384-5876. landmark-apts@sbcglobal.net.

Near Lincoln Ave. LINKSVIEW, SAVOY

604 W. Nevada Available Fall 2010 1 BR’s w/pkg, laundry, hw floors and MOST utilities $375-$705/month www.weinercompanies.com 217.384.8001

Awesome C-U Apartments Huge 1BR $450+ and 2 BR $500+ Many Amenities Newly Remodeled

Aug 2010. Located on 9th hole of UI Golf Course. 2 bdrm 880 sq.ft. Each apt has own garage, storage unit, 2 balconies/patios, dishwashers, disposals, w/d hookups. From $595/mo to $625/mo + parking. Call for showing times. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

804 S. Race, U Available August 2010. 1 bedroom with hardwood ﬂoors, free parking. Rent $410/mo. Call for a showing time. Barr Real Estate, Inc. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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2 Bedrooms

1001 W. Clark, U 303 S. Wright, C 707 S. Sixth, C

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108 S. Fourth, C The Village, C 203 E. Stoughton, C 707 S. Sixth, C

108 S. Fourth, C 307 E. Armory, C Clark St. Studios, C 502 E. White, C

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505 E. Clark, C

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601 W. Green, U (Newly renovated)

301 S. Water, C (Beautiful Lofts)

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605 S. Prairie August. Deluxe furnished 3 or 4 BR, 2 BA home. Totally redone. Excellent. $1300/mo. Ted 766-5108

308 1/2 W. William, C Very spacious 4 BR, LR, DR, 2 full baths, ﬁre place, ﬁnished basement, enclosed porch, free parking, garage. August 217-337-8852 www.mhmproperties.com

Nice House, Near Campus, Quiet Neighborhood Nice 4 bedroom house, big yard, close to campus/shopping, off-street parking, near bus routes, washer/ dryer, $1600/month. Available August 21st. 778-5092

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10 Bedroom $2800 On Campus. Fall 2010 367-6626

Available Now 4 BR House 4 BR, Furn, W/D, DW, Parking Incl. Close to Campus. 505 S. First St. Call 217-403-3301

Available Fall 2010 104 W. Oregon, U. 4 bed/2 bath $1600/mo $1000 deposit www.greenstrealty.com

701 N. Lincoln, U. Spacious 3 bedroom 1 bath house. Fully furnished, near Engineering campus, washer and dryer in basement, free parking! $750 per month. Available Aug. 20th. ADVANTAGE PROPERTIES 217-344-0394

206 N. Gregory, U. Spacious 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath house. Fully furnished, washer and dryer in basement, free parking! $1100 per month. Available Aug. 20th. ADVANTAGE PROPERTIES 217-344-0394

10 Month Lease Possible A/C, laundry, hardwood ﬂoors, and porches Fully furnished 3 BR, 706 W. Illinois, U. $1200 4 BR, 709 W. Washington, U. $1700 Additional amenities (217) 352-4918 crakers@comcast.net

10 Month Lease Possible One block from County Market. 4 BR Furnished at 305 S. Fifth, C. D/ W, W/D, Parking for four, C/A. Available Mid-August. $1600. 217-352-4918, crakers@comcast. net.

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Graduate Student Large, furnished room available August 1 in beautiful Victorian house, two blocks from campus, Urbana. Co-ed, family-style living with graduate student. Individual, 12 month lease. $505.00, includes all utilities and amenities. http://home.comcast. net/~kjgp/

Available Now and Fall Share deluxe 4 BR 2 bath furnished apartment at 3rd and Clark. From $250/mo plus utilities. Ted- 7665108.

Female to share quiet furnished house near campus. benorris@illinois.edu. (217) 417-4514.

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by MICHAEL COULTER

Living the Life Aquatic What you don’t want to know about public pools When I was growing up, we had a swimming pool in the backyard. Yeah, I know, it sounds pretty classy. It may have actually been classy if any of the drunken rednecks that used the pool on a regular basis wore anything besides cutoff jeans to swim. So, it might not have been classy, but either way, it was really awesome. It was cool just swimming around. It was just fine lying on a raft. Hell’s bells, it was even sort of great to just stand in the water on a hot day. I didn’t even have to share this pool with the general public, which may be the reason I spent so little time in the hospital as a child. As with any pool, you need accessories. Some are necessities, like a filter and a net with a long handle. Other things are optional, yet super handy, like 30 huggies to keep the beer cold, three or four volleyballs in case you feel the urge to pop somebody in the face, and a pair of flippers you’ll never notice anyone using. We also had what every pool has, a humorous sign that encourages pool visitors not to turn our swimming hole into a public sewer. You’ve seen those sorts of signs before. “We don’t swim in your toilet, so please don’t pee in our pool.” Wow, effective and hilarious. The signs usually never mention poop, so I’m only left to assume that you’re all systems go when it comes to that kind of thing. Our particular sign said, “Welcome to our OOL. Notice there’s no P in it. Please keep it that way.” Geez Louise, do people really have to be that diligent to keep others from peeing in a pool? These signs, while absolute comedy gold, probably weren’t even all that useful. I’m guessing the sort of person who violates the simple rule of not urinating in shared water likely isn’t the kind of person who would be a big reader of warning signs. I remember back then, my mom tried to police for this as best she could.

It apparently wasn’t just my friends. A recently released government report showed that, two years ago, one in eight public swimming pools were shut down because of dirty water or equipment that didn’t function properly. It was based on checking 120,000 pools in parks and hotels. Kiddie pools were found to be the most, um, let’s just say disturbing, with problems ranging from improper chlorination to excessive fecal matter. I’m not sure they need to have the word “excessive” anywhere in the sentence. I’m from the school of thought that believes even a drop of fecal matter that is in the water I’m standing in is excessive. Call me an idealist, but there really shouldn’t be an “acceptable amount of fecal matter.” Man, I’m really glad we had our own pool growing up. It sounds ridiculous, but I can at least take comfort in knowing I was wallowing around in familiar urine, and that I can’t remember any of my friends crapping in the pool. Small pleasures. Even then, I’d go to the public pool every so often, and even before I knew about all the fecal matter, it kind of creeped me out. Sure, there were hot, older girls in skimpy swimsuits that I could stare at, but such a thing hardly makes up for splashing around in fecal/urine bisque. We would have been better off swimming in a lake. At least you know it’s probably full of bad things. It’s not pretentious like a pool, giving you the idea that it’s this pristine oasis. Obviously, since the report mentions many of the problems are in the kiddie pool, I think we should maybe begin there if we are to eradicate this scourge. If you’re putting your kid in a pool, watch them very closely. I’m sure concern for your child is probably a nice theory that doesn’t really work for many, but let’s pretend people are responsible, just for now. Even if your kids are too young to understand, tell them not to pee in the freaking pool. Most kids get that look right before they go anyway, so if you see them making a pee face, get them out of the damn pool. You can house train a freaking dog in about three days. A child should be no different. Swimming is really fun and I encourI remember back then, my mom age everyone to do it. I would also like to encourage everyone not to abuse everytried to police for this as best she one else’s water. Besides being just plain could. Anyone who stood still nasty, it can even make others ill. We can’t smoke in bars anymore, because for over ten consecutive seconds it’s dangerous. We have to use seat immediately became a suspect. belts, because cars are dangerous. We pass laws for all kinds of things that are Anyone who stood still for over ten consecutive supposed to keep us safer, and yet no one is clampseconds immediately became a suspect. In all ing down on the apparent spree of people peeing fairness, most of my buddies were suspects in pools. I’m not sure what a fitting punishment for the moment they set foot on the deck. This is such a crime would be. Maybe the punishment is because many of them bragged about peeing nothing more harsh than making the offending perin the public pool on a regular basis. Even our son continue to swim in the pool — cruel, unusual guest list was classy. and really fun, all at the same time.

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