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Didn’t expect to see me here, did you? My name is Stephanie Prather, and I’m currently the Around Town Editor for buzz. Tatyana left me in charge while she’s on vacation, and, hence, left me with the great responsibility of putting together the magazine and writing an Editor’s Note to put in this space. It brings me both pleasure and sadness to deliver my fi rst (and maybe only) Editor’s Note because it marks the end of an Urbana landmark. By the time you read this, the Strawberry Fields CafÊ, in downtown Urbana, will be in its f inal days of operation. As a townie, I’ve been going there for my favorite sandwich, the Californian (avocado, tomato, cheddar, sprouts, on your choice of bread), since early adolescence. Since opening in December 1999, Strawberry Fields CafÊ has consistently been ranked in the top three vegetarian menus in buzz’s Best of CU. If you are vegetarian, vegan, or just interested in quick organic and allnatural meals, Strawberr y Fields has likely been a stop on your dietary journey. Nearly a year ago I started working at the Fields (as I affectionately call it) as a barista and have since become increasingly attached to the food, eclectic staff and regular customers, who recognize the unique role the Strawberry Fields CafÊ plays in community.

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Upon arrival to work last Saturday, I learned that it would be my last day working there. Nearly everyone in the CafĂŠ was losing their job, including the cafĂŠ manager, deli workers and kitchen staff. I was told that the cafĂŠ was closing after Saturday August 11. The panic set in. How could this be? During Friday and Saturday lunches people lined up nearly out the door to get a sandwich or salad plate. Where was I going to buy vegan antipasto? When did they decide this? Regular customer Lois Steinberg (featured on Page 4) was devastated to learn about the change. Her yoga studio is located across from Strawberry Fields on Springfield Avenue, and she and her students frequent the cafĂŠ. “We should boycott to make them bring it back,â€? she said. Days later I was notif ied that I had not technically been fi red and that they wanted to continue with the same baristas when the coffee bar was moved to another location in the store. I planned on leaving, regardless of the change, but I guess it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. The rest of the store will remain in operation, but, after Saturday, it appears that the future of the deli is virtually non-existent. On the horizon, pre-packaged sandwiches will replace the homemade hummus and chicken-fried seitan. I guess there’s just not enough money in the vegetarian deli business. Goodbye Strawberry Fields CafĂŠ. You will be greatly missed. sounds from the scene

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michael coulter FIRST THINGS FIRST

Superstitions & Compulsive behaviors Sometimes absurd beliefs and rituals will make you feel better ... just because I’ve always had a sort of obsessive compu l sive thing going on. It’s never really been debilitating or anything, just sort of stupid stuff, like if I scratch one side of my face I’m compelled to scratch the other side in exactly the same place. I do this sort of thing because I’m convinced bad things will happen if I don’t have absolute facial symmetry. I know it’s stupid and I mock myself as I do it, but on the other hand, it really does make me feel a little better. Most people in my family have had some sort of compulsion; it’s just that somewhere along the line they decided to call them superstitions. This became apparent this weekend while I was visiting my folks. We sat down to a lovely dinner and someone knocked over the salt shaker. I can’t tell you who did it because at that juncture I already had my head buried in my plate. Regardless, no sooner had salt spilled out then we were all reaching to the table so we could throw salt over our shoulder. I couldn’t tell you why exactly, it’s just something we’ve always done, a superstition ... a compulsion. The salt thing has been that way for as long as I can remember. Hell, when we used to have big family dinners with several people cooking at the same time, you couldn’t walk into the kitchen without being blinded by the fog of sodium that hovered in the air. I suppose generation after generation was taught to throw salt over their shoulder if it spilled. It was never really all that creepy until I realized it had been passed down to me, apparently with a vengeance. I decided to find out why. That sounds like a bold statement, but really all I did was look on the Internet. Man, things are so easy these days. It turns out salt used to be medicinal, so it was bad luck to spill it because it was expensive and needed. I’m not sure why my family wastefully throws it over their shoulder after the spilling though. It doesn’t really make sense with the answer. Maybe we just like to sweep. I’m guessing there was a particularly poor game of telephone somewhere along the line and one of my ancestors didn’t really get the appropriate message by the time it got around to them. As I remember, it wasn’t just a salt thing though. I would get soundly chastised if I were to put a pair of shoes on the table. This, sadly, wasn’t a hygiene thing; it just meant that I would

have bad luck for the rest of the day. If my ears were burning, it meant someone was talking about me. Honestly, I can’t remember my ears ever burning and if they were, I wouldn’t care if someone was talking about me or not – I would just seek medical treatment. If my palm was itchy, it meant I was in line to receive some money. Seriously, I just assumed that had something to do with my over-exuberant adolescence. If I saw a penny, I had to pick it up so all that day I would have good luck. This was often helpful because if I broke a mirror it was seven years bad luck. It was never clear if any of these things cancelled the other one out. Geez Louise, the list of shit I could or couldn’t do with or without consequences went on and freaking on. It’s a wonder I’m not an idiot by now ... oh wait, I am. At least I got it honestly. I’m not sure we ever even worried about the usual superstitions. I don’t remember anyone ever freaking out when black cat crossed in front of us because it meant bad luck. Down home though, I do remember that a rabid opossum in the front yard meant my father was about to shoot something. There was really nothing much about walking under a ladder, per se, though most of the family was scared shitless of heights so there was a certain chance you might end up covered in urine if you were to do such a thing. I’m fairly sure a big chunk of all these rituals has to do with self-fulfilling prophecy. If you think you’re gonna have a good day, you generally do. If you think it’s gonna all turn to shit at the drop of a hat, it probably does. Some of it is probably just good sense. If you walk under a ladder, there’s probably a chance someone will drop something on you from above. If you break a mirror, it may not be seven years bad luck, but you could possibly end up with a sliver of glass lodged in your foot. If you put shoes on the table, well, let’s face it, it simply doesn’t make the setting more hospitable. I suppose if nothing else, it’s some form of comfort, a way to make the world and all of its unfair surprises somehow seem manageable. If I do this, that, and the other, everything will somehow be okay. It’s much easier to place the blame for all that goes poorly on a superstition rather than our own dumb asses. So, I suppose I’ll continue to complete all the daily rituals as they pop up, even if I know they’re bullshit. You never know, there’s the off chance some of them could be true.

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Up close with CU’s Iyengar yoga expert JESSICA KRINKE • STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY AMELIA MOORE

Top: Lois Steinberg executes the ‘bakasana’ or crane pose, Saturday, August 4, at the Yoga Institute of C-U in Urbana. Bottom: Lois Steinberg assumes the Salamba Sirasana pose, the supported headstand.

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am bent over at the waist with a towel on my stomach and suspended by a rope tied to the wall. I’m trying to balance my head on a block while simultaneously keeping my legs straight and tightened. Aziz says my spine needs elongating so he’s put me here while he instructs the rest of the class in how to put their legs over their heads. This is my first day of yoga class and what started as an idea to get in shape in a new way has turned out to be nothing like what I had expected. Already I’ve seemingly been singled out by my hyper-extended knees and curved spine, but I somehow trust Aziz’s expertise because of his eye for noticing the nuances of my body without having to be told about them, and my fear of being the center of attention has turned into fascination. Of course, that could be the blood rushing to my brain. Nancy, my partner in crime for this health experiment, and I leave to walk home discussing the class and Aziz’s thoroughness and attention to detail and instruction. I have never been more relaxed in my life. I would find later that yoga actually makes me a nicer person for the rest of the evening after class. I had come to trust Aziz Alhilou at the Yoga Institute of Champaign Urbana (YICU), but when I asked him what he thought of me writing a story about yoga, he insisted that I talk to the director, who is also his teacher. “My knowledge is like a drop in the ocean of what she knows.” Lois Steinberg is the director of YICU and I met with her on a summer afternoon at her home in residential Urbana to discuss yoga and her own fascinating story. After introductions and a few questions, she analyzes my posture and quirks just like Aziz to demonstrate how she teaches people to see. “In our culture, ... because of our lifestyle, we don’t have good body carriage. We become very off-balance and we are taught to see the body to help people learn. The body is the way.” Lois, like many people, became interested in yoga after she saw an instructor on TV in college. Circumstance and continued study led her to the Iyengar (eye-yen-gar) method of yoga, developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. He is the only teacher who is no

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longer a student. In his 90’s, he is the master of this form — and Lois’ immediate teacher. She travels to India every year religiously to visit and study with him and his daughter, Geeta. She says her favorite part of yoga is that she is continuously learning. “I go there whenever I feel I’m getting stale and need to be refreshed.” Even though at 50 she is the director of her own yoga school, has traveled to every corner of the world to instruct and spread the method, and has recently written a book about yoga for women’s health, she still loves being a student herself. An incredible part of the study of yoga is the relationship of teacher to student and one that she holds in the highest esteem. I ask her if she recommends yoga to anyone. “Anyone can do yoga. A lot of people think that you need to be flexible or thin, but anyone can be taught. It’s only the people who aren’t willing to commit to learning that I can’t teach.” She continues to tell me about the people and problems she’s seen it practically cure, from painful menstruation to keeping the bodies of star athletes healthy long after their careers are over. In terms of finding someone to learn yoga from, she says to make sure they too still have a teacher. “If they’re not still learning, they’re doing something wrong. Find out who they learn from, and then who that person’s teacher is too. That’s the most important things I recommend if you want to start.” After my experience with yoga and my discussions with Lois and Aziz, I’ve really come to trust their method and when I do yoga, I will continue to seek out Iyengar instructors. It gives me the best calm in the world and works the parts of me I don’t even think about until they’re pleasantly sore the next day. As I mount my bike to leave and mention taking classes with a friend, Lois casually drops “Oh, it’s a great thing to study with another person. Like when I was in India and taught Sting and his family. They love to do it together.” The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute of Champaign Urbana can be found on Spring field Avenue in Urbana across from Strawberry Fields or on the web at www.yoga-cu.com. B ETWEEN | CLASSIFIEDS | THE STINGER | CU CALENDAR

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MATT & KIM (AN INTERVIEW, NOT A THREESOME) CARLYE WISEL • STAFF WRITER

If you still don’t know who the hilariously entertaining Matt & Kim are, here’s your chance. While the things they discussed with me offstage (If they were cartoon characters, they would be vigilantes who beat up city dwellers, if in charge of the country, they would outlaw smoking and only smoking) were as funny as what they discussed on stage (their late entrance because Kim had to poop, Matt telling Kim that even though she thought her boobs looked big on the “Jumbovision,” they really didn’t), we couldn’t print it all, so here’s a taste of what they said while answering questions and playing a rousing game of “Would You Rather” while sitting in a shady patch of grass at Lollapalooza: buzz: Would you rather have a foot-long eyelash you could never pluck, or an earlobe the size of a basketball? K: An earlobe the size of a basketball. You know how many earrings you could put on that shit? M: A basketball earlobe? K: I could just BLING it! buzz: (To Matt) And yourself ? M: I mean, I’d have to say the long eyelash. buzz: But you’d have to cut a hole through your glasses. K: Or you could just maybe wrap it around? Maybe that would help your ... M: I usually wear that nerd strap, I could just tie it to both sides, falls off, my eyelid’s like, hanging down, wouldn’t that be freaky? buzz: Would you rather get free chocolate for a year or free potatoes forever? K: Oh, I don’t know! I really like potatoes, too! M: One time we were in the van, we drove for like three hours K: You have to understand, it’s just the two of us in the van ... M: So neither of us are saying anything, and for like three hours I’m just driving and Kim’s sitting next to me, and she just looks over at me and she goes, “I think I just love potatoes.” And then I say, “What?” And she says, “I mean, like, french fries, baked potatoes …” I don’t remember all the — K: Mashed potatoes! Sweet potatoes! M: Sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, home fries, “I just love

potatoes!” And I’m like, “Are you serious, Kim? Where did that come from?” So, yeah, that’s a tough one! K : I d on’t e ve n k now, I couldn’t decide! [pauses] Alright, chocolate. M: Chocolate! buzz: I think I’d go potatoes. M: Yeah, I’d get sick of chocolate quick. Potatoes, that could feed you for a lifetime. You could make so many different things out of potatoes. buzz: What if you could also get, like, Reese’s? K: I love Reese’s — my favorite. I used to — I feel like I’m just telling you shit you don’t want to hear [laughs] — where I grew up, people didn’t have a lot of money there, so when you could actually get something like a candy bar, you fuckin’ ate that shit as fast as you could, so that no one could get it. You would even do things like, you’d lick it, and think, “If I lick it, no one would eat it.” People I grew up with, they just fuckin’ grab that and take a bite. If I had a Reese’s peanut butter cup, I’d open it and shove the whole thing in my mouth and I’d eat it really quick, and when Matt and I started dating, it really grossed him out. M: So gross. She’d just open it up, the whole thing would go in, gone, second one in, gone.

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buzz: Would you rather be born with a refrigerator on your back, or an elephant as a significant other? M: Elephant. K: Elephant! M: I mean, a refrigerator — Jesus. K: But that sounds like loading and unloading every day on tour. buzz: But you’d always have food. M: Yeah, cold ones, Kim loves a cold beer. K: What if we start thinking about these things, can we call you later and be like, “We changed our minds! Refrigerator!” [laughs] M: Yeah, when you’re really sounds from the scene

drunk, you’re like, “Man, this beer is so warm! I wish I had a refrigerator on my back to put it in!” buzz: “I wish this elephant wasn’t slurping up everything I own!” Do you guys watch that show Man vs. Wild? M: Oh, yeah yeah yeah. K: [To Matt] Didn’t we watch that at your parents’? Supposedly he like, stays in a hotel every night. buzz: I read that! How horrible is that! K: Shit man, if I could stay in a hotel every night, I would do it! [Laughs] buzz: But then again, he did squeeze water from elephant poop to drink it. M: Really? buzz: Yeah. K: Alright, you deserve it.

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M: Yeaaaah, you’ve earned it. buzz: Would you rather be a tree, or live in a tree? K: Live in a tree. M: Mmhm. I love myself a treehouse. I never had a proper tree house, I was like, “Dad, I want a treehouse so bad, will you make me a treehouse?” He’s like, “OK.” And he just like, nailed a board into a branch and I was like [sarcastically], “Word, Dad. Nice treehouse.” buzz: Would you rather live in Antarctia or Death Valley? M: Antarctica for real. I hate the heat. I grew up in Vermont and ... buzz: Oh, are youuu a Phish fan? We all have this stereoty ... M: Yeah, when I tell people I’m from Vermont, a couple times people are just like, “So, you just like listen to Phish and hang out at the Ben and Jerry factory?” “Yeah, pretty much.” buzz: Yeah! [laughs] Is there any food thrown at you that you’re grossed out by after the “Yea Yeah” video shoot? (myspace.com, search “Matt & Kim”) Kim: Not that we couldn’t eat it, but I would never want to smell pickles and whipped cream together again. But, I mean, I’ll still eat a fuckin’ ton of pickles! M: And I’ll eat some whipped cream! No doubt! K: Just don’t mix that shit. M: Don’t have like, a pickle brine f loat with whipped cream on top. Aw man, pickle brine float …

BAD RELIGION New Maps of Hell [EPItaph] AMY MEYER • STAFF WRITER

This country is a mess, but how many ringing choruses can make it better? Maybe, after 27 years of a calling for def iance and change, Bad Religion has come to the realization that their music can not necessarily save us from the problems of the world, but their music can still inspire listeners. Bad Religion started in 1980 in California, and on July 10, released their 14th album, New Maps of Hell. The band is currently playing the main stage on the 2007 Warped Tour, which hit Chicago this past July 28. The band’s only consistent member is singer Greg Graffin, who has also taken up a teaching career at UCLA. Original guitarist and cosongwriter, Brett Guerwitz, left Bad Religion in 1994 after the release of record, Stranger than Fiction. He left to spend more time running his record label, Epitaph Records, which was riding on the success of the record Smash by the Offspring. Bad Religion left Epitaph records to record on major label Atlantic records, in

1993, but later returned to Epitaph. Guerwitz also returned to the band to record 2002’s Process of Belief and has been with the band since, although not always touring because of the growth of Epitaph records over the years. New Maps of Hell, Bad Religion’s follow-up to 2004’s The Empire Strikes First, has characteristics similar to their last album but has also gone back to their roots on some songs. Bad Religion is known for using a higher vocabulary than many other punk rock artists and three-part vocal harmonies frequently (referred to in their liner notes as the “oozing aahs”). The 16 track record starts with “52 Seconds,” probably the least likeable track on the record with its strange distorted vocals that are not typical for Bad Religion. New Maps of Hell instantly redeems itself with “Heroes & Martyrs.” It starts with a fast instrumental opening, strong vocals and the typical vocal backings you would expect from a Bad Religion tune. The first half of the record features shorter songs that are incredibly catchy, with the infectious guitar riffs, ringing choruses, fast pasted beating instrumentals and pretty much all the elements necessary to make a good punk song. After 20 minutes of in-your-face, toe tapping and head bopping tracks, the album goes through a mood change, sustained throughout the second half of the record. The tracks are still good, solid, Bad Religion songs, but it seems by this point the band is aware a listener may be sick of tapping along on their steering wheel and is vulnerable to

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being sucked into listening to the actual message of the longer running tracks. New Maps of Hell will be instantly likeable to fans of the last record and to older fans of records like Recipe for Hate. The first single off the record, “Honest Goodbye,” has typical Bad Religion choruses with echoing backing vocals and catchy “woahs,” but is a littler softer than the rest of the record. It makes sense as a single though — catchy, a little more poppy, but still recognizably Bad Religion. Some of the tracks on the album worth checking out include “Germs And Perfection,” and “Requiem For Dissent.” This album is currently the bands highest charting debut album, selling 21,000 copies in the first week.

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BIG BAND AND JAZZ MARIA SURAWSKA • DESIGNER

I always say that I should have been born in the 1930s — I’m an old lady at heart and Big Band is one of my favorite “old timey” things. If you’re in the mood for fun, energetic, yet calming music, Big Band is perfect for you. Great for late Sunday lunches or sitting on your porch while enjoying the last moments of summer, jazz takes you to a place that’s strangely familiar. Begin with the likes of Benny Goodman and His Orchestra and the classic-sounding “Jersey Bounce” and “Seven Come Eleven,” which are fun and catchy songs that make you want to live in the 1940s. Benny Goodman’s style is calmer and more relaxed compared to Count Basie’s “Jumping At The Woodside” which makes me want to get up and dance. But if you want to wind down and relax, check out Woody Herman’s “Blue Flame,” a slow progression of sounds with a dreamlike beat in the background. For a harder edge and loud trumpets, Duke Ellington’s “Tootie For Cootie” seems to embody a lazy seduction of energy. The Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the best known big bands, is an easy mood-lifter with its slow and melodic beats to its loud and foot-stomping sounds. Almost anything this band plays I like. To get started with Glenn Miller, listen to “In The Mood,” its fitting title will set you right in the mood for this band. Then move along to “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “String Of Pearls,”

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“Little Brown Jug,” and “Moonlight Cocktail,” all of which are fantastic songs. If you’re in a jazz mood then listen to the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. “Montmartre,” with its subtle big band sounds, will lead you right into his jazz guitar heavy songs such as “Minor Swing” and “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” If the amount of selections available from big band artists is overwhelming, I recommend picking up big band and jazz compilation CDs or vinyl records in thrift stores or record stores. They’re an easy way to get started with this great genre of music we sometimes forget about.

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BRIAN MCGOVERN

Summer, Springsteen and Mini Van Cruises This summer I have been grasping in all directions for some new, excit ing music. My journey began early on when my travels led me to The White Stripes’ hotly anticipated album, Icky Thump. On a lunch break from the DVD store I work at, I ran to Target, of all places, and purchased the Stripes’ new disc directly after an older women stocked up on vegetables and laundry detergent. I know Art Brut would deny me ever being their friend for “buying albums in the super market,” but it was $9.98! Like a kid at fat camp enjoying contraband in the form of chocolate, I nervously opened up the packaging and stuck the CD in the stereo. Initially, my mind was blown; my head was reeling in a musical wonderland. It is very impressive and one of the strangest mainstream rock albums in a very long time, but the candy striped snack did not satiate my hunger. My summer has seemed to exist purely in 30 minute bursts of unpaid break time. On another day, driving away from work and to salvation (Panda Express), I got my next big lead. In Chicago, I turned on the ultra serious classic rock station is 97.1 The Drive and my dial happened upon ... destiny in a sense. A meandering guitar melody and huge levels of pomp and testosterone caught my attention and solidified my love for Bruce Springsteen. True, I previously enjoyed and appreciated The Boss; Born to Run and The Seeger Sessions both received heavy listening last school year, but hearing “Rosalita” that fi rst time was like an infant’s fi rst taste of chocolate cake. From Springsteen’s second album The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, “Rosalita” may well be

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the pinnacle of songwriting, and the album spoke in more ways than Icky Thump’s playful nonsense ever could. I thought my search was over once again, but I still felt unsatisfied. I stuck with the classic rock though and went to Neil Young’s Tonight’s the Night. Br il liant and played constantly in my car, but to quote Art Brut again, “No more songs about sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll... it’s boring.” Last week, I more or less proclaimed the death of rock at the hands of John “Cassius” Mayer. It may not exactly be dead, but it doesn’t carry the weight that I’m sure it once did. Young’s tragic and beautiful album is a classic and will be added to my favorites, but I don’t think it can resonate in the ears of the public like it once did. I enjoy the absurdity of the White Stripes, pump my f ist to the intellectual dude-ness of Springsteen, and turn glassy eyed to the br il liance of Young and Crazy Horse, but I still want more. The answer came to me when I didn’t feel like listening to the scattered CDs on the f loor of my parent’s mini-van or our local snobby radio stations. The answer is pop music ... Rhianna or Nelly Furtado appearing out of the garbled mess that is a clear channel station. Nick Hornby wrote a piece that validated pop music by its ability to give vastly different people a common ground. I agree, but also add that it’s fun to listen to. When I’m once again in front of my laptop, working late into every night, I’m sure I’ll fi nd my way back to the critically applauded potpourri of classic artists and underground bands (i.e. new Okkervil River and Kevin Drew releases) but for now, as long as I have a half hour to drive around in my car, I think I’ll have my fi ll of bouncy drum beats and meaningless drivel.

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Krukid/Pulsar47 set to stage real-time mashup In this week’s thrilling insta l l ment, we’ l l f ir st look at tonight’s show at the Canopy Club. Presented by WPGU 107.1, the show will feature a real-life mashup between two excellent local acts. Post-rock instr umenta l band Pulsar47 will serve as the backing band for Rawkus Records-affi liated rapper Krukid. This is bound to be one of those sets that people will be talking about for awhile, so be sure to catch it. The F.E.W. is set to open at 8 p.m., and the cover is $5. Pulsar47 should be playing a set alone, as well. Elsewhere tonight in action-packed Urbana, Leigh Meador will play one fi nal show in CU before moving off to New York. She’ll play with Heartland Jazz Orchestra at the Iron Post at 7 p.m. ($4). Leigh has fronted several groups on the keys, and has also appeared in bands like Beat Kitchen. She’ll be sorely missed. Down the block at the IMC, Triple Whip will play an all-ages show with some other young local bands (7:30 p.m.), while over in Champaign, Cowboy Monkey will host Alma Afro Beat Ensemble and Mhondoro Rhythm Success for what will surely be a sweaty dance-orgy-thing. 9:30 p.m., $5. On Friday, Memphis on Main (next to the Highdive) will host two touring comedians (Josh Alton

and Robin Bach) for $10 (if you buy tickets in advance at the bar). Cowboy Monkey will host the return of Lanterna, which will surely be amazing. According to openingbands.com, there is nothing going on in town on Saturday night except for the loaded bill at Cowboy Monkey. Columbia, Missouri band and (Nicodemus artist) the Foundry Field Recordings will make a stop in town, playing with Shipwreck, the Tractor Kings, and Sangamon. A quick MySpace search will get you to all of the bands’ pages, where you can take a listen. The show is only $5 and will start at 9:30 p.m. The Poster Children are back in action this weekend, but in Chicago, sadly. They play at 4 p.m. at Millennium Park. Keep an eye out for some future dates from the band, though. WEFT Sessions this Monday will feature Darling Disarm. Tune in at 10 p.m. to 90.1 FM. Tuesday night will bring another Rehearsal Space show at the Canopy Club. This month’s artist is Lucky Mulholland. Each Tuesday you can drop into the Void Room at the club to see a free show from the band and enjoy cheap drinks. This week the band will be joined by Iowa City band and (one-time Jay Bennett backing band) Death Ships, featuring elsinore’s Ryan Groff on keys/backing vocals. The show is at 8 p.m. and is free. Mike Ingram can be reached at forgottenwords@ gmail.com with show info and news.

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How often have you and your friends argued over who the best actor in a movie was? Here at buzz, we think it’s a lot of fun, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest-name Hollywood face-offs. Nicholas Cage vs. John Travolta First off (coincidentally starring together in the film Face/Off ) are Nicholas Cage and John Travolta. Both are competent and versatile actors who have toyed with both comedy and drama. Cage wins in the action department though, for his work in The Rock and Con Air. Though he’s proved he’s worth big bucks in Saturday Night Fever and Pulp Fiction, Travolta seems to be more of a lightweight actor (see Hairspray if you’d like to see Travolta in a fatsuit). Cage continues to wow us with consistent, strong performances in recent movies like Matchstick Men and God of War, so I’ll have to give him the nod for this round. Angelina Jolie vs. Michelle Rodriguez Now for the battle of the tough chicks — you might call it a “girlfight.” Angelina Jolie and Michelle Rodriguez are known for their strong personalities and choice of aggressive characters. Jolie is more famous and decorated: she won the SAG (Screen Actors Guild), Golden Globe and Oscar in the same year for Girl, Interrupted, where she played a woman in a psychiatric ward. Rodriguez, who would rather not be known for her looks and who got her big break with Girlfight, still has a way to go before she can match Jolie. For now, Rodriguez seems to be content INTRO | A ROUND TOWN | L ISTEN, HEAR | THE HOOPLA | STAGE , S CREEN &

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Ever since its sensational debut on the Disney Channel in January of 2006 where it racked up so many viewers that it became the highest rated original TV movie of all time, High School Musical has been a sensation with young teens and preteens. Experiencing the world premiere run of the enhanced stage version at Chicago’s LaSalle Bank Theatre, you can experience the rare event of a youthful theatre-going audience who soars with the high energy production. This is the cleanest portrayal of high school seen in recent years, reminiscent of Disney images from the 1950s. A new girl, played wonderfully by a very appealing Arielle Jacobs, transfers to East High School in Albuquerque, and once she arrives, let’s just say that ... things change. This multi-talented new girl hooks up with the school hunk/basketball captain ( John Jeffrey Martin) and starts to bring out his artistic side as they challenge the school thespian establishment for the leads in the spring musical. This new blood and sudden awakening of undiscovered talent and love begins to break down the existing school cliques, all in just over two hours. Really, I’m not making this up. Director Jeff Calhoun has completely recast this stage version, added musical numbers and teamed up with Lisa Stevens to enhance the choreography. Don’t look for any of the original Disney Channel cast members in this production as they have all gone on to other movies, shows

and even singing careers (but not before filming High School Musical 2, which will air August 17 on the Disney Channel). This new and talented cast is fresh, energetic, a bit older than high school and ready to rock. Ah, those songs! Don’t expect your typical Broadway score. These synthesizer laced songs are bigger on loud, uniform key volume than distinctive lyr ical qualit y. But, the young audiences loved them from the start. Nine songs from the score made the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006 and the movie soundtrack was the number one best selling CD of 2006. Here is a “G” rated high school musical with a built in audience, where the good guys win and love conquers all with a modest stage kiss before the curtain call. No musical — not even Wicked — has made a stronger pitch to young audiences. Get your tickets; the next 59 cities starts September 2, when High School Musical closes and heads out of town. 18 West Monroe in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Call 312-902-1400 or go to www.broadwayinchicago.com.

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“We’ve got an army made up of Faeries and Beatles and we’re fighting H.G. Wells’ Martians and bloody Jack the Rippers ‌â€? Written by Paul Cornell, a writer of the BBC’s Doctor Who series, Wisdom is a mini-series that focuses on the mutant Pete Wisdom, Marvel’s answer to DC’s John Constantine, published by Marvel’s Max imprint, which is Marvel’s answer to DC’s darker Vertigo imprint. Wisdom is a romp through British popular culture integrating aspects of Shakespeare and Arthurian myth to shape-changing aliens disguised as the Beatles, all integrated into the Marvel Universe. It’s like reading a James Bond book but with magic and aliens. Guest starring Captain Britain, Shang-Chi the Master of Kung Fu, and the Welsh, Wisdom is bloody brilliant. Invincible Vol. 8: My Favorite Martian

In t h i s com ic b o o k , t he f i r s t of a new eig htpart series, a new trend is being cha mpioned — the backlash to the overly-serious and now focusing on the absurd. Drawn in vibrant colors l i ke a c a r t o on , imagecomics.com Met a l Men i s a series that I am looking forward to. Released last week, this comic lays the groundwork for the series and features the seven part team of automorphic robots named after elements in the periodic table. What makes this book for me, even though I could have used a little more of the quick witted banter between team members. Here we have a true “funny book.�

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gallery, including Riff Raff (voiced by Everybody Love’s Raymond’s Brad Garrett), Simon Barsinister, and the dim-witted Cad (Warburton). The film operates on two levels: the heartwarming family story and the superhero pastiche homage to the cartoon. While there were a few things I liked about the movie, some of it just seemed to be a waste of time. The fatherson stor yline between Belushi and his son, Underdog’s owners, was a bit contrived. The movie’s plot seemed to force itself to revolve around the two reconciling their differences. As a movie whose beginnings are in debt to a comic book, the f ilm did an excellent job of staying within the conventions of the traditional superhero archetype while using humor to point out its absurdity. There were, however, plenty of allusions to the TV series as well, such as a bewildered man thinking Underdog is a flying frog, illustrating that the film is strongly influenced by the cartoon rather than only comics in general. Sticking to the comics and not relying on the TV show would have probably been the best route to go. Regardless of some minor, annoying flaws, Underdog is entertaining and fun to watch, even if you’re not familiar with the characters or the comic book. Of course it’s not the high-octane, edge of the seat, explosion-fest of Bourne, but you should still give Underdog a chance.

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Bour ne? E asy to F ollow. Plot ? Not so Mu ch... If you haven’t seen the previous Bourne movies, I don’t recommend starting with this one. The movie takes off where the previous one left us: thrown smack-dab into the middle of Jason Bourne’s everlasting quest for an “identity.� Starting on such a premise (a continuation of an episode) viewers are excepted to know ever ything that previously occurred, even though the last movie was nearly 3-1/2 years ago. Jason has vivid memories of past events from the last two fi lms that had me scratching my head and thinking, “Did I even see the fi rst two fi lms?� T h at a side, i f you don’t ca re for plot s in action f ilms then going to see the f ilm solely for “v iolence-in-mot ion� scenes is a v iable choice. Ci nem atog rapher Ol iver Wood uses Blair Witch style shooting to keep the audience uncomfortable and unaware of what is actually transpiring in these animated scene s. T he closi ng of t he t r i log y keeps

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for mer d irector’s Doug Liman’s epiphany aura in motion, but this time, Jason actually does know ever ything! I know what you’re thinking: “hasn’t he known everything since the middle of the f irst f ilm?� Yes. That’s the problem w ith the Bourne Franch ise: it’s a one-trick-pony. There is no reason to have empathy for a character who is invulnerable; Bourne not knowing his past just compounds his impenetrability. Being unable to identify with Jason Bourne and knowing that he can’t be killed makes rationalizing the need for a conspiracy plot easy (the audience is forced to empathize with the corked CIA). Current director Paul Greengrass appears to understand this concept, keeping you distracted from the strained cliches of Jason Bourne by speeding up the frame-rate and keeping the fi lm under two hours. A selfdepreciating vignette will always be better than a hubris epic in my book.

As far as bad teen movies are concerned, you could do a lot worse than Hot Rod. But then again, teens don’t really ask for too much when going to see time-wasting popcorn fl icks. Part ’80s spoof, part “coming-of-age loser gets his chance to shine� revenge story, Hot Rod is an annoyingly satisfying movie. The plot is barely held together with corny lines and random actions from the characters, but it’s still fun to watch this pathetic kid struggle to attain the respect and admiration of everyone he knows. Andy Samberg plays the oblivious and socially awkward loser, Rod Kimble, with a fierce devotion only matched by his SNL forefather Will Ferrell. As a kid who wants to become a great stuntman, Rod takes an ever-escalating series of disastrous spills in order to earn enough money to pay for the heart transplant operation his step father, Frank Powell (played by Ian McShane), needs to survive. But hold on just a second. Don’t you go

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Commitments, Once is a unique look at how lonely people creatively express the pain and joys of their personal lives through music. From the couple’s somewhat awkward initial meetings on the street to their fi rst improvisation session together in a local music store, to their endeavour to persuade a local bank loan officer to lend them money for a weekend studio recording session, the fi lm never hits a false note. Hansard and Irglova, both non-professional actors, have an inexplicable natural chemistry. Carney’s screenplay effectively reflects many of the realistic ambiguities of a couple’s relationship, rarely pushing typical narrative conventions, to tell this reportedly semi-autobiographic tale of Hansard’s life. This quality continues through to the fi lm’s somewhat bittersweet resolution. Carney also integrates Hansard’s music and lyrics into the story beautifully, directly matching thematic situations in a seamless, natural manner. This unique fi lm should not be missed.

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During what may have been the hottest part of the day on Sunday, the Kings took the stage in front of a rock-hungry, sweat-soaked, anxious crowd. Opening with the track, “Black Thumbnail,” from their latest record, the Kings were sure to cover all their albums during their one hour set. While focusing most material off of 2007’s Because of the Times, there were songs from their previous two albums that provided the energy the audience desired. Unlike the sound on some of their albums, the Kings’ live mix has a depth and grunge all its own. Bassist Jared Followill, who can sometimes be overlooked on record, may have been the star of the show. Whether or not the crowd realized it, Jared’s bass riffs not only added a third melody to the music but f illed out the low end of the sound which allowed for guitarist Matthew Followill to Daft Punk become a little more exploratory. Although, in the end, it will be the Kings’ set-closer that the fans will be talking about. Joined on stage by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, the Kings raged through, “Slow Night, So Long,” with Vedder providing vocals and tambourine. While the heat may not have been comfortable during the Kings’ set, it definitely added to the swagger of their southern grunge style.

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When it comes to purchasing music, we’re all pretty much cheap schmucks. Spoiled by MySpace music pages, Bit Torrents and CD burners, obtaining music has now become massive, instantaneous and disposable. Instead of musically binging and purging on handfuls of discs that you probably won’t enjoy, check out these four artists, who absolutely killed it onstage at Lollapalooza. You might not know them now, but they’re so good, you’ll be glad you shelled out a few bucks for their tunes, especially since you’ll earn “I listened to them back when ...” bragging rights after they get big: I’M FROM BARCELONA:

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the bands set included, “I Turn My Camera On,” “I Summon You,” “Don’t Make Me a Target,” and “Don’t You Evah.” While the band did play an extremely well-balanced, solid set, the audience was left wanting more. Chanting for just one more song, it seemed as if the band was going to come back out for an encore, but that dreamed was short lived as stage hands emerged on to the stage to tear down equipment. Left to wait until the next time, the audience dissipated still craving that cherry bomb. 1) DAFT PUNK If you read the following description of Daft Punk’s live show and don’t feel a physical pain for having not been there, there is something wrong with you. Possibly the most anticipated act of Lollapalooza 2007, and easily the most talked about, Daft Punk entertained thousands on Friday night as they coheadlined opposite Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. While I find nothing wrong with Ben Harper, I enjoy him in fact, the choice between Daft Punk and Ben Harper was no real choice at all. When the curtain opened at 8 p.m. to reveal Daft Punk’s giant pyramid/spaceship/music-making station, we, the Daft Punk crowd, knew we had made the right choice. As the two members of Daft Punk climbed to their pedestal in the center of the pyramid and cued up, “Robot Rock,” the crowd erupted in dance. For the next hour and a half, arms flailed, fists pumped, glowsticks soared, and I’m willing to bet someone had an epileptic seizure due to the absolutely incredible light show. The robotic duo went nearly non-stop through their set, hitting all their big singles along the way. Particularly amazing was the combination of, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” with, “Around the World,” but it was the encore that took the cake, when the duo’s robotic attire actually lit up in neon red. As they finished out their encore, the pair turned their backs to the crowd to reveal the words, “Daft Punk,” emblazoned across their jackets as they slowly descended from the stage to return home to France, or whatever planet they are from.

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The 20 or so blazingly happy members of this hyper-pop overpopulated Swedish collective brought their musical circus to Chicago, with an uplifting rendition of “We’re From Barcelona,” which would, hands-down, be the theme song for a modern day Cheers remake at a 20-something bar. Lead singer Emanuel Lundgren bringing a kazoo-playing audience member onstage was another highlight, in addition to “Britney,” an oddly inspirational tune about Spears’ fall from grace. Mmm, train wrecks never felt so good. Purchase Let Me Introduce My Friends at www.imfrombarcelona.com.

THE 1900S: Signed to local label Parasol Records, The 1900s could easily become CU’s hometown favorites with their synth-pop stylings and ear-catching melodies. Instrumentals and vocals that should clash — a violin amidst rock-like percussion; slow, soulful harmonies on up-tempo songs — instead, work perfectly. “Bring

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The Good Boys Home,” the stand-out single off of their EP got the audience dancing, even though the early afternoon’s scorching heat was draining their energy. Purchase their Plume Delivery EP at www.the-1900s.com, and keep an eye out for Cold and Kind, October 2. APOSTLE OF HUSTLE: Founded by Broken Social S ce ne g u it a r i s t A nd r e w Whitman, Apostle of Hustle’s meld of Cuban inf luences with driving percussion beats and light g uitar melodies should effectively fall in line with the side-project success stor ies of Feist and Stars. Their overlapped time slot with Paolo Nutini — the James Blunt of 2007 — caused many concertgoers to catch his so-hot-right-now set on the stage next to Hustle’s, proving to be a mistake once Whiteman explained a new Photo courtsey of Iheartmusic.net song’s concept by tel l ing t he aud ience to i m a g i ne they’re on a Pony Express with objects such as a satchel full of marijuana and the bloody, bleeding severed head of George W. Bush. Purchase National Anthem of Nowhere at www.apostleof hustle.com. MATT & KIM: Given an unfortunate 11:45 a.m. time slot, the Lollapalooza gods were on Matt & Kim’s side when they were chosen to fill in for CSS, who missed their afternoon set due to airline troubles. The impromptu show’s crowd was small but filled with die-hards and a laughable bit of crowd surfing. The respective keyboard and drums duo pounded out poprock songs, but one of the best parts is always the banter — Kim rarely gets on the mic, leaving Matt to hilariously and excitedly yell out anything and everything that pops in his head. Their adorable personalities are almost more upbeat

than their songs, making each live show a crazy, energetic party from start to finish — Matt’s trademark thick-framed glasses even flew off his face and broke during one song. Purchase their self-titled album at mattandkimmusic.com.

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Scrotal Pleasure and Health BELOW THE BELT We know that balls are where sperm cells are produced. However, most of what we know about men’s balls is that if they get hit, men double over in pain. Think of every episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos you’ve ever seen; it isn’t funny until someone gets a waffle bat to the crotch. Because of this, some might be reluctant to touch the balls, even for pleasure. This is unfortunate because many men enjoy their scrotum being held, tugged, massaged, licked or pulled during sexual encounters. It’s also unfortunate because there is so much more to learn about balls than how sensitive they are. BALL BASICS Most men have two testicles located in the scrotum, the sack of skin that contains the testicles (although men only need one testicle to be fertile and to have a normal sex drive). One testicle, or “ball,” is usually bigger and hangs lower than the other. On the top and back of the testicles you will be able to feel the epididymis, a soft, cordlike structure that stores and transports sperm. This might feel like a lump and might be tender to touch or pressure. The skin that makes up a man’s scrotum, or ball-sack, starts out as the same tissue that would have turned into the lips of the vulva for a female during prenatal development. Men and women really aren’t that different — we all started out pretty much the same. A male’s balls actually form inside his abdomen, and don’t descend to outside of the body until a month or two before birth. For about 3.5 percent of boys, one of the testicles can remain “undescended” at birth, but it usually descends on its own. For those that don’t, surgical intervention is usually prescribed. Balls hang lower than the body because sperm like air conditioning; they need to be cooler than the body’s core temperature. But when a man becomes cold, the testicles will lift closer to the body to moderate the temperature for the sensitive sperm. The testicles also lift and swell when a man is sexually excited. Illustration by Linus Gog

SCROTAL STIMULATION Adding ball stimulation can bring variety to your sex life and possibly open the door for new pleasurable sensations you haven’t had before. The balls can provide sexual pleasure, but it may be less intense and more subtle than pleasure from the penis. Experiment during masturbation with holding, rubbing, caressing, or tugging your balls. You may find it feels quite nice. Or, you might not like it at all. If you do like it, you can suggest to your partner(s) that they include stimulating your scrotum during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or you could do this yourself, too. You might try different positions that allow your partner to have better access to your balls. Or you might find you like oral stimulation of the

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scrotum better than manual touch. Keep in mind that for partners who don’t have testicles, more guidance might be needed to know what feels good versus unpleasant. AM I BLUE? Blue balls, also known as pelvic congestion, occurs when blood and fluid flow into the pelvic area and remain there, increasing “tension.” As sexual stimulation without orgasm is prolonged, the f luids may remain in the area, causing discomfort or pain. The sensation usually dissipates in a short while, but masturbation, massaging the testicles, lying down, or even heavy lifting can help return blood flow and alleviate the sensation faster. But don’t buy the hype: experiencing blue balls is not debilitating, and there are many ways other than partner sex that men can relieve the sensation. Women get blue ovaries, too, sort of. Women also experience pelvic congestion, as blood may engorge the pelvic area, which may result in heaviness or discomfort during sexual stimulation without orgasm. TAKE YOUR BALLS INTO YOUR OWN HANDS! Once a month, or ever y 3,0 0 0 st rokes (whichever comes f irst), a man should check his balls for lumps or abnormalities that could be a sign of testicular cancer. A partner can also check your balls while performing oral sex, for example. Although testicular cancer only accounts for 1% of all cancers in men, it is the top cancer killer for men in their 20s and 30s. Check early, check often. When found early, ball problems are very treatable — 90 percent are curable. A Testicular Self-Exam is best performed by a guy (or his partner) after he has showered or taken a hot bath. This makes the testicles hang lower from the body, allowing a man or his partner to notice any abnormalities. It takes balls to see a doctor for some men, but if you have any questions or notice anything unusual, it’s both ballsy and smart. Sex 411 For diagrams and more information about testicular self exams and health, check out: www.teenwire.com www.mckinley.uiuc.edu www.cancer.org

Kim Rice and Ross Wantland are professionals in the field of sexuality and violence prevention. E-mail them at buzzdoinitwell@yahoo.com

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“The face is the most erotic part of the body,” says fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Try out that perspective for a while, Aries. Your assignment in the coming week is to enjoy getting excited by faces that captivate your imagination. This isn’t just about pure physical beauty, of course. You should also be alert to the titillating wisdom and arousing compassion that are revealed in their features . . . as well as the ripples of inscrutable emotions and the flows of secret knowings.

T A U RU S

April 20 – May 20

GEMINI

May 21 – June 20

Lately, it’s as if you’ve been riding a roller coaster on which you’re forbidden to scream. It’s as if you’ve been trying to suppress your laughter as you watch a series of the funniest stand-up comedians on the planet. It’s like you’ve been ordered to sit stiffly in a chair and keep your feet motionless while your favorite band plays the dance music you love best. I hope you won’t put up with this predicament any longer, Taurus. Either scream, laugh, and dance, or else escape any situation that’s keeping you clamped down.

“I do not wish to hear about the moon from someone who has not been there,” wrote 19th-century wit Mark Twain. That’s an extreme statement of how important it is to formulate conclusions based on first-hand knowledge rather than on hearsay and random opinions. In the coming weeks, this principle will be even more crucial to your mental health than it usually is. In my astrological opinion, you need to significantly increase the proportion of information you acquire through your direct perceptions, as well as from people who’ve had intimate contact with the things you’re curious about.

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June 21 – July 22

“Dear Rob: Do you have any tips on dealing with fear that paralyzes you? Like say I need to tell a certain someone how I really feel. My heart keeps telling me to do it. My mind keeps telling me to do it. But my fear makes me put it off again and again. And I don’t have much time before the window of opportunity closes. Please help! I don’t want to miss out! - Cowardly Cancerian.” Dear Soon-To-BeCourageous Cancerian: In accordance with cosmic rhythms, which are conspiring to assist you in summoning hidden reserves of chutzpah, I hereby assign you to actually do the thing you fear at one of these times: Friday, August 10 between 7 and 9 pm; Saturday, August 11 between noon and 2; Sunday, August 12 between 3:30 and 6 pm; or Monday, August 13 between 6 and 8 pm.

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I predict you will dream about at least three of the following things in the coming week: a flying carpet, a genie’s lamp, the food of the gods, a wizard’s wand, healing ointment, a silver chalice, and enchanted mud. “So what?” you might be saying. “What do dreams, no matter how fun they might be, have to do with my pursuit of happiness in the cold, cruel world of my waking life?” And I say unto you, Leo, that these dreams will mysteriously transform your psyche in such a way that you’ll be able to accomplish magic that may have seemed impossible before.

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what people really mean. I feel accountable for each word that comes out of my mouth. It’s amazing. Do you have any tips for keeping this state going on forever? I’m afraid I’ll slip back into a duller, more self-absorbed state. - Scorpio On Fire.” Dear Scorpio: Don’t cling. Don’t be grasping or anxious. Instead, do what is potentially every Scorpio’s specialty: Die and be reborn every day. Again and again, kill off the magic that’s working so well and artfully resurrect it in a transformed version.

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In Infinite Jest, novelist David Foster Wallace imagines what life will be like in the future. One big change is that the years will no longer be known by numbers. The naming rights will have been sold to corporate sponsors. What might have been 2013 and 2014, for instance, will be the Year of Dairy Products from the American Heartland and the Year of the Depend Adult Undergarment. I thought it might be fun to borrow that idea for your horoscope, especially in light of the fact that imminent events may play a big role in defining the main themes of 2007. Will this turn out to be your Year of Fertility Rites in the Wild Frontier? Or maybe the Year of Your Inner Animal’s Intelligence Upgrade? Or the Year of Your Fantastic Voyage to the Cosmic Lost and Found? We’ll soon find out.

Certain religions whose names I won’t mention have given prayer a bad name. It has come to be associated with sentimentality, desperation, delusion, greed, and wishful thinking. But I prefer to define prayer as an intention to align your emotions and thoughts with the highest possible good. Can you give that definition a whirl? I hope so. It’s Big Wild Prayer Week, a time when you will have an extraordinary ability to get in sync with almost unimaginably catalytic currents of cosmic beauty and truth.

“Desire is not an occupation,” croons the lead singer of the industrial rock band KMFDM. But I beg to differ, at least as far as you’re concerned. For the immediate future, it would definitely not be totally crazy for you to play hooky from your job and stop doing all the busy work you usually do so that you could fully devote yourself to exploring the riddles of your deepest longings. I’m not just talking about the yearning for love and sex, but every single one of your bone-aching, abysstempting, reality-crunching hungers.

PISCES

Feb. 19 – March 20

I’d like to see you permanently lose at least 50 percent of your chronic aggravation. And I have an idea about how you might do that. Choose a day when you’ve got the leisure time to spend one intense half hour cursing about everything that annoys, frustrates, and upsets you. For those 30 minutes, you’ll allow yourself to unleash tremendous ferocity as you commune with visions of your outrage. Giving yourself that permission -- so my theory goes -- would drain the backlog of vexation you’ve been carrying around. If you do it right, your spirit will be purged of the sour heaviness of background rage for at least eight weeks, probably longer. Homework: If you knew you were going to live to 100 in good health, what three additional careers would you pursue? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

Why fight for rights that are already yours, Virgo? Why sacrifice yourself for the benefit of people who wouldn’t fully appreciate your gifts? And why are you even thinking about dividing when you should be multiplying? Any of these acts would be a crime against yourself. So listen up: You just have to hold out a little longer. If you can avoid running up a big karmic debt in the next few days, if you can refrain from hurting yourself in a misguided attempt to fix situations that can’t be fixed, you’ll be home free. Soon the whole cast of monsters, demons, and goons will pack up their inane torture devices and go trundling back to the hells where they came from.

When you see a shooting star, you’re usually looking at a piece of cosmic debris that’s 30 to 60 miles away and no bigger than a grain of rice. As it streaks through the atmosphere, the compression of air in front of it creates a shock wave, generating enough heat to send a bright light to your eyes. Sound like something you want to emulate, Libra? I believe that in the coming weeks, your smallest actions, like those of shooting stars, could produce dramatic, far-reaching effects.

“Dear Rob: In the past few weeks, life has been opening me up over and over again, as if I were a rose that couldn’t stop blooming. Every perception hits me with a soothing bolt of clarity. Every conversation is gracefully sculpted, as if composed by a higher power. I’m listening and actually hearing

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Furnished Single Rooms for men and women. Newly redecorated with desks, full sized beds and couches. Located on Arbor and Gregory, C. in small houses with 5 or 6 students each. Fast internet parking available. Bus line across street. www.armoryhouse. com 384-0333

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701 Indiana, 2BR hardwood oors, central A/C, new furnace, lots of storage. Between Carle Park and McKinley Health Center in Urbana. www.alrproperties.com Call 384-0333

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808 S. LINCOLN, U. Aug. 2007. Classic building-across from Jimmy John!s on Lincoln Ave. Hardwood floors, Laundry. Ethernet avail. Shown 7 days/wk. Efficiency $295/mo(UF) 1 BR +Sunroom $495/mo(UF) 1 BR Den $495/mo(UF) Parking $50/mo BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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Renting for July/ August 2007. 800 W. Church- 2 BR $470 205 S. Lynn- 1 BR $450 515 W. Washington- 1 BR $420 403 W. White- 1 BR $440 711 S. Randolph- 1 BR From $390 605 W. University- 1 BR From $390 811 W. Hill- 1 BR From $390 511 W. University- 1 BR $420 Faron Properties 352-8540

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1000 W Kirby C very large modern house near campus will accommodate 4- 7 person residential group. 2000/mo incl. util. No Pets, 6 mo min lease, credit check required. 359-3607

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PRICES SLASHED!! LINKSVIEW, SAVOY Aug 2007. Located on 9th hole of UI Golf Course. 2 bdrm 900 sq ft. Each apt has own garage storage unit, 2 balconies/patios, dishwashers, disposals, w/d hookups. From $570/mo. + parking. Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

SOUTHWEST PLACE APTS, C Aug 2007. 2 bdrm Duplexes, Townhouses. Carpet, gas heat, central a/c, Some units have w/d’s in units, w/d hook-ups, or laundry in bldg, garages, dishwashers, disposals, patio/balconies, parking. 2 bdrms from $595 to $695/mo. Shown 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC 356-1873 www.barr-re.com

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August ‘07, beautiful, furnished 4 bedroom, 1 bath, off-street parking, air, laundry excellent. $1250/mo. Ted 766-5108 3 BR Duplex Yard, Off Street Parking, W/D. $900/ month +utilities. 3003 E. Windsor Rd. Urbana. 367-1137. 312 S. Coler (Coler & High, U) Four to Five bedroom house, two bath, W/D, parking, $1500/mo. Neves Group 217-377-8850

New Listing 406 N. McKinley, C. Charming remodeled three bedroom 1.5 bath, hardwood floors throughout, dishwasher, washer/dryer, disposal, stove and refrigerator, one car garage. $950/mo. 840-5036 One and Two bedroom houses and duplexes. Reduced pricing. 6370806.SAFE, QUIET STREET Completely updated, Very Attractive, Furnished, 4 BR, 1 block from Lincoln & Green, Central Air, Fireplace, Living, Dining, Kitchen, W/D, includes parking, Available August, No Pets. 367-3530. westernrentals705@gmail.com $1400.

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Converted Carriage House Loft Apt 107 WRIGHT, brand new, bright spacious studio loft hgh ceilings, a/c, heat, $745 all utilities inc. For amazing loc. call 7 days/wk. 312-203-8754

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www.nevesgroup.com 809 W. Charles Excellent 3 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished home. Parking, laundry, ac, $900mo. Ted 766-5108. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms. Front loading washer/dryer, dishwasher, heated hardwood floors, air conditioned, Garage, two floors, two fireplaces. Great location. $1095/mo. + deposit. Joe @ 630258-2323 Large 4 BR, W/D, off-st. parking available now and Aug. $1400. Real Estate Professionals 4175539 403 W Springfield, Urbana.

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CONDOS/DUPLEXES 520 CONDOS/DUPLEXES 520 CONDOS/DUPLEXES 520 CONDOS/DUPLEXES 520 ROOMS Bedroom Duplex, Urbana Available Aug. 15, 2007. $425/mo. (217)367-7671. deejsilver@yahoo. com 3 bedroom, 2 bath duplex. Washer/Dryer, 1 car garage, whirlpool. 1613B West Union. $850/mo. Available immediately. 778-2060.

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814 Sunset Dr. Urbana, 2 Bedroom, furnished condo. 1140 sf, 2 car garage. W/D, D/W, Available Aug. $800 negotiable. 217-721-1790 New construction, Spacious condo, 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, lakeview. $1175/mo. 841-9779.

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MAYNARD LAKE AREA DUPLEX 2 BDRM 1.5 BATH ALL APPLIANCES SUNROOM ENERGY EFFICIENT, NO PETS, NON SMOKING UNIT, 1.5 CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST $725/MO 3303B HALLIFAX DRIVE, C HILLSHIRE REALITY

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Lease a Room Inside A Hip Cool 4 Person Apt/House Aug 2007. EVERYTHING NEW IN 2007! S/S Appliances, Jacuzzi, Hardwood, Cathedral Ceilings, W/D, PLASMA TV, 250 yards to campus, on bus-line, $400/person. Near Green and Lincoln, Third and Springfield. 217-390-9900

ROOMMATE WANTED 550 Female Roommate Wanted Newly Remodeled 4 BR house. Near campus & downtown Champaign. On bus line. $350/mo. 217721-7790 Housemate Wanted. Rent includes everything! Large, quiet student house near Westgate Park and Downtown Champaign. Available August 1st. Email: melanie@darcybean.com Need 1 or 2 grad students to share deluxe furnished 3 BR home at 809 W. Charles Champaign. 325/mo + utilities. Ted 766-5108. Roommates wanted for Fall. Share deluxe furnished 3 or 4 bedroom apartment at 3rd and Clark. From $250 per month. Ted 766-5108.

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LEASING FOR FALL ‘07 107 W. White, C...............1 107 S. Wright, C..............3 202 S. Lincoln, U............S,1,2 202 E. White, C ...............2 211 W. Green, U..............1,2 303 E. Clark, C ................1 305 E. Clark, C ................1 308 W. Green, U .............1,2 308 N. Orchard, U ..........1

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THU. AUG 9 Live Bands Heartland Jazz Orchestra Cover, Iron Post, U. 7pm Panda and Child w/ Triple Whip, Shoelove Independent Media Center, U. 8pm Soul Fish, Jeremy Harper Free, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Seven Year Existence w/ Special Guests Jaundice and In The Hail of Gunfire $5, Canopy Club, U. 9pm 107.1 Presents: Krukid, Pulsar47, The Few Post—rock hip hop, 18+, $5, Canopy Club, U. 9pm Alma, Afrobeat Ensemble, Mhondoro, Rhythm Success $5, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 9:30pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club [Nothin’ but Rock.] Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm DJ Hellcat [Get your groove on with DJ Hellcat, spinning 50s rock, rockabilly, r&b, soul, 60s garage, pop, french yeye girls, mod, freakbeat, trash, funk, 70s punk, power pop, 80s, 90s, electro, alternative, hiphop, and more.] Mike ’n Molly’s, C. 10pm Bozak [Hip Hop, Funk, Turntablism.] Boltini Lounge, C. 10:30pm Karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke [Come and enjoy karaoke every Thursday.] The Office, U. 10pm Film Once (2006) [A modern day musical setting on

the streets of Dublin. Features Glen Hansard from the Irish band “The Frames,” the film tries to tell the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant while an eventful week as they wrote, rehearsed and recorded songs that might reveal their unique love story. Daily show times: 3:30, 5:20, 7:30 & 9:45pm.] Boardman’s Art Theatre, C. Lectures/discussions “Protecting the Secondamendment: Getting the Message Out” [Speaker: John Bach.] Urbana Free Library, 7pm Workshops Home Buyer’s Seminar [Learn about budgeting, pre—qualification, inspection, closing, and other important steps in the home buying process. DisCover helpful home maintenance tips and what to do if financial difficulties occur after the purchase. The fee is $20 (book included); the deadline is August 9. To register, call 351—2235.] Business Development Center, Danville. 7pm Recreation Cardio—Kickboxing [Fun, high—energy class, modifying to low or high impact levels. Emphasizes developing muscle coordination, stamina, and agility. Wide range of punching and kicking techniques with strengthening cardio—vascular, abs, arms, and legs. Call 344—1544 to sign—up.] Phillips Recreation Center, U. 5:30pm Pilates [Strengthen core abdominal and back. Provides modified multilevel options

for individual needs. Invigorating & improves posture, confidence, flexibility, and strength. Non—members $5 entry ($4 with punchcard). Accesses entire gym, classes and equipment. Call 359—3476 for more information or to sign—up.] Gold’s Gym, C. 6:45pm Belly Dance [Learn all the basic moves and have fun while getting fit. Call 359—3476 to sign up or for more information.] Gold’s Gym, C. 7:30pm Miscellaneous Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Busey Bank, Mahomet. 3pm French Department: Pause Cafe Espresso Royale Cafe, U. 6pm Normal Person’s Book Discussion Group [More info: 355—3167.] Illini Union, C. 7pm Collin Bullock, Brokshade, Shoelove, Triple Whip, Panda and Child [Collin Bullock standup comedy, all ages.] $5, Independent Media Center, U. 7:30pm Dr. Howard Elementary Registration (K—5) + New Principle Meet & Greet” [For more information contact the school at 351—3866.] Dr. Howard Elementary School, C. 12pm Art Exhibits “Allerton Legacy” [Open until dusk, daily. Also, garden tours can be arranged if you call 333—2127.] Allerton Park, Monticello. 9am The Group: D—zero17 Exhibition [An exhibition of original artworks by The Group: D—zero17. The Group: D—zero17 is a collection of students

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from the Watercolor II Class taught by artist Donald Lake at Parkland College. For more info on this and other programs at Pages For All Ages, visit http://www.pagesforallages.com/art. html.] Pages for All Ages, C. 9am Different Directions The Springer Cultural Center is presenting an exhibition entitled “Different Directions” featuring photography by Chris Brown, drawings by Gil Rocha and Ceramics by Taylor Schmidt. The free exhibit runs through August 26, 2007. Phone 398—2376, on line: www.champaignparkdistrict.com.] Springer Cultural Center, C. 9am “Into the Green” [Paintings by Cindy Westfall.] Heartland Gallery, C. 10am “At the Edge” [A show of 2D and 3D edgy art by Ron Kovatch, Gerald Guthrie, Glen C. Davies, Steven Hudson, Dick Detzner, Kathryn Rush, Richard Greenberg, Jacob Foran, Angela Rose, Kyle Bauer, Adam DuPuis and Nadine Mercil.] Cinema Gallery, U. 10am

Performance [Violins, cellos, violas, mandolins, and more. Have a rollicking time as Robin Kearton and the kids in the Bow—Dacious String Band perform popular tunes from bluegrass to waltzes. For kindergarten and first—grade students, K—1 Club is a learn—how and learn—more—about—it series just for kids in kindergarten and first grade. There’s a new topic each week. Catch it when you can, or come every time.] Free, Champaign Public Library, 2pm “Read to the Dogs” [Whether you are learning to read, practicing your reading skills, or if you just love reading to an audience, come read to a service dog from Canine Companions. Registration for this free program begins immediately (367—4069).] Urbana Free Library, 3:30pm Family Fun Night [Enjoy healthy, fun activities including open gym, board games and much more for little ones and parents.] Savoy Recreational Center, 5pm

Family Fun Funfare [Children ages 3—6 are invited— with an adult— for a program featuring stories, songs, puppets and films for children and their parents or caregivers. Preschool groups are invited to come from 9:45—10:15. (Groups please register in advance by calling 367—4069) Second program from 10:30—11.] Urbana Free Library, 9:45am “Mission Read: To the Library and Beyond” [Blast—off this summer with the Children’s Department of The Urbana Free Library when you join the 2007 summer reading program. Sign up for one of two independent reading clubs in the Children’s Department: Space Stars (pre—readers) and Book Blasters (readers). For more information, call 367—4069 or visit the library’s website at www.urbanafreelibrary.org.] Urbana Free Library, 10am K—1 Club: Bow—Dacious String Band

Mind /Body / Spirit Women’s Meditation and Yoga [Free, $5 suggested donation.] Ananda Liina Yoga & Meditation Center, U. 6pm Museums [“A Whole Nother Game: Baseball in Central Illinois from the 1860s to the 1970s” Visit this yearís special exhibit featuring the history of area baseball from its beginnings during the Civil War through the Eastern Illinois League teams of the 1970s. No admission fee. Museum hours of 10am to 5pm Mondays through Saturdays in August.] Earlyamerican Museum, Mahomet. 1pm Volunteer Books to Prisoners Work Day [UC Books to Prisoners accepts request letters from Illinois inmates, finds books that meet their needs and provides them at no cost to the inmates.] Independent Media Center, U. 2pm

FRI. AUG 10 Live Bands Appy Hour with Live Music at Silvercreek Restaurant [Half—price appetizers and live music at Silvercreek every Friday 5—8pm. Patio dining also available.] Silvercreek Restaurant, U. 5pm Boneyard Jazz Quintet Free, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 5:30pm Jeff Helgesen Quartet Free, Iron Post, U. 6pm Jeremy Harper Experience [Jeremy Harper warming up the crowd before the Laffs Express Comedy Show. Acoustic Covers and originals, request.] Memphis on Main, C. 7pm Prairie Dogs Free, Hubers, C. 8pm Country Connection $1, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm X—Krush [Rock Covers.] Cover, Radmaker’s Billiard and Sports Bar, Tolono. 9pm Elephant Noise, One Room Apartment Iron Post, U. 9pm The Valley Arena, Monster Honkey, Neoga Blacksmith $5, 18+, Canopy Club, U. 9pm Laterna $5, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 10pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm DJ Mertz [House, funk, electro.] Free, Boltini Lounge, C. 10pm DJ Mambo Italiano [House music.] Free, Ko.Fusion, C. 11pm Festivals Champaign—Urbana Days [Come experience one of the largest and most exciting events in Champaign. Each year, hundreds of people, young and old come together to celebrate family and reunite in Douglass Park. This event offers live entertain-

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ART & THEATER Champaign-Urbana Days [The Champaign Park District presents Champaign-Urbana Days on August 10 & 11 in Douglas Park. Come experience one of the largest and most exciting events in Champaign. Each year, hundreds of people, young and old, come together to celebrate family and reunite in Douglas Park. This event offers live entertainment, great food, children’s activities and a senior citizen luncheon. Meet up with family and friends at this annual event.] Douglas Park, August 10, 5:30-9:00 p.m./ August 11, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. FILM — Swiss Family Robinson (1960) [A family in route to New Guinea is shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. They are forced to remain on the island because of the damage to the ship and the pirates that are roaming the surrounding islands. They create a home on the island (centering around a huge tree house) and explore the island and its wildlife. Plenty of adventure ensues as the family deals with issues of survival, pirates, and the fact that the brothers must learn how to live on the island with an uncertain future.] Virginia Theatre, August 11, 1:00 p.m., $3 FILM — 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) [The oceans during the late 1860s are no longer safe; many ships have been lost. Sailors have returned to port with stories of a vicious narwhal (a giant whale with a long horn), which sinks their ships. A naturalist, Professor (Pierre) Aronnax; his assistant, Conseil; and a professional whaler, Ned Land, join a US expedition that attempts to unravel the mystery.] Virginia Theatre, August 11, 4:30 p.m., $3

ment, great food, children’s activities and a senior citizen luncheon. Meet up with family and friends at this annual event.] Douglass Park, U. 5:30pm Recreation Fit For Life [Gentle yet fun class for cardio—rehab patients, weight—challenged, prenatal, new to fitness & older adults. Strengthens entire cardio—vascular, abs, back, legs and arms without strain on joints and includes stretching. Lighthearted atmosphere. Call 367—1544 to sign—up.] Phillips Recreation Center, U. 09am Comedy Laffs Express Comedy Night [Touring comedians Josh Alton and Robin Bach take the stage.] Memphis on Main, U. 9pm Miscellaneous Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Allstate, C. 9:30am Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Marble Slab Creamery, Savoy. 4pm Family Fun “Princess Party” [Children ages 3 & up are invited for books, songs, snacks, and crafts about princesses. No registration is required for this free program. If you like, you can come dressed as a princess. Children 7 & under must be accompanied by an adult.] Urbana Free Library 2pm Family Fun Happy Hour [Free food from 5—7pm. Arcade games, pool tables and more.] Radmaker’s Billiard and Sports Bar, Tolono. 5pm

SAT. AUG 11 Live Bands [Nature’s Table Reunion Party: Bob & Jeff and the Jake Leg Steppers, Ear Doctor, Rachael Lee & Donnie Heitler w/ Jeff Helgesen, Jazz Sextet featuring Ray Sasaki and Howie Smith] Cover, Mike ’n Molly’s, C. 5pm Stone Crik Iron Post, U. 6pm Shadows of Doubt [Jeff Kerr and the band rockin’ blues.] Embassy Tavern, U. 8pm Midwest Heartbreakers [Male dance revue.] Cover, Radmaker’s Billiard and Sports Bar, Tolono. 8pm

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Jet Black Cadillac Free, Hubers, C. 8pm Country Connection $1, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Work In Progress Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Bang 76, Filtered Through $5, 18+, Canopy Club, U. 9pm Tractor Kings, Shipwreck, The Foundry Field Recordings, Sangamon $5, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 9:30pm Concerts Music in Nature Concert ó Irish, Celtic, Blucs, and Folk Music [As our way of saying thanks to our supporters, friends, and visitors, we’re holding a free outdoor concert in celebration of our selection as one of the 7 Wonders of Illinois. Enjoy great music, themed food and drink for purchase, and great door prizes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy. Barry Cloyd and Celtricity will perform Celtic, Blues, and folk music at 5pm. At 7pm, Bloomsday will take center stage and finish out the night with traditional Irish music. In the event of rain, concerts will move inside the Music Barn.] Free, Allerton Park, Monticello. 5pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm DJ Tim Williams [Remix of top—40, house, techno,, dance—pop, disco, 80’s and hip—hop.] $5 Cover, Highdive, C. 10pm Chris O [House.] Free, Boltini Lounge, C. 10pm DJ Tim Williams $5, 19+, Highdive, C. 10pm Karaoke Liquid Courage Karaoke [Come and enjoy karaoke every Saturday.] Geo’s, C. 9pm Film Swiss Family Robinson (1960) [A family in route to New Guinea is shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. They are forced to remain on the island because of the damage to the ship and the pirates that are roaming the islands. They create a home on the island (centering around a huge tree house) and explore the island and its wildlife. Plenty of adventure ensues as the family deals with issues of survival, pirates, and the brothers must learn how to live on the island with an uncertain future.] $3, Virginia Theatre, C. 1pm 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

[The oceans during the late 1860—92s are no longer safe; many ships have been lost. Sailors have returned to port with stories of a vicious narwhal (a giant whale with a long horn), which sinks their ships. A naturalist, Professor (Pierre) Aronnax, his assistant, Conseil, and a professional whaler, Ned Land, join an US expedition, which attempts to unravel the mystery.] $3, Virginia Theatre, C. 4:30pm Festivals Champaign—Urbana Days Douglass Park, U. 10am Recreation Kings of the Court [Bring three of your friends and try to become Kings of the Savoy Recreation Center Court. The rules are simple: first four—person team to 12 points wins and the winner stays until they are defeated. Teams must call their own fouls. SRC Gym rules and policies will be strictly enforced.] Savoy Recreational Center, 7am Environmental Education Center Open [Explore interactive display, see live animals and enjoy natural history exhibits at the Environmental Education Center. Join nature center staff and volunteers for guided nature hikes at 1pm. Admission to the center and for the hike is free. For more information, call (217) 896—2455.] Homer Lake, 10am Miscellaneous Market at the Square [Over 150 Illinois vendors, produce, food, flowers, plants, art, fine craft & more.] Illinois St. & Vine St., 9am Environmental Education Center Open Volunteer ReStore Volunteer Orientation [Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers for our ReStore. Volunteers assist in all store duties, including customer service, pricing and displaying, pick ups and deliveries, and cashiering. All proceeds go to building more homes in Champaign County. To get involved, please attend our 45—minute orientation. All ReStore orientations begin on the main floor of the store. For more information, a current ReStore orientation schedule, or to RSVP for an orientation, please contact Courtney at 355—6460 x116 or email volunteer@cuhabitat.org.] Habitat for Humanity, 9am

SUN. AUG 12 Live Bands Jazz Sextet w/ Ray Sasaki Cover, Iron Post, U. 5pm Crystal River Free, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Work In Progress Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Concerts Second Sunday Artisans: Hilary Kaye [Visit with Hilary Kaye in the garden from 2 to 5pm as she demonstrates the art of playing a dulcimer, and then bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a dulcimer performance at 5pm,] Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden, Mahomet. 2pm DJ Salsa Sundays with DJ Bris [Lessons 7pm—8:30pm, then open dancing.] Free, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 7pm DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm Recreation Boat Rentals [Paddleboats, kayaks and rowboats will be available every Sunday through Labor Day Weekend. There is no charge, but donations are requested. For more information, call (217) 586—3360.]

Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, Mahomet. 1pm Miscellaneous Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Our Lady of the Lake Church, Mahomet. 9am Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Countryside Methodist Church, Mahomet. 9am UIUC Falun Dafa Practice Group [For more info: 244—2571.] Illini Union, C. 4:10pm Meetings Accordion Players Meeting [Meeting for accordion players of all levels, and anyone interested in accordion music. Bring your accordian and your favorite tunes. For more information call Jack W. Newlin at 217 896 2054.] Homer City Building, 2pm Family Fun Second Sunday Artisans w/ Hilary Kaye & Joe Niernberger [Relax in the Botanical Garden while Hilary Kaye and Joe Niernberger demonstrate the art of playing a dulcimer 2—5pm, and then enjoy a performance at 5. No admission fee.] Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 2pm

MON. AUG 13 Live Bands Jazz Sextet w/ Ray Sasaki Cover, Iron Post, U. 5pm Open Mic w/ Andy Morilion Free, Radmaker’s Billiard and Sports Bar, Tolono. 8pm Open Mic Night with Hosts Brandon T. Washington and Mike Ingram Free, Cowboy Monkey, C. 10pm WEFT Sessions featuring Darling Disarm WEFT 90.1 FM, 10pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm Open Decks [Hosted by Chris O and the Infinite Imagination.] Barfly, C. 10pm Miscellaneous Italian Table [Italian converstaion.] Intermezzo Cafe, U. 12pm Fundraisers University YMCA’s Dump & Run Garage Sale and Collections [Annual fundraising program. We collect reusable items that students would otherwise dispose of as they move out, and then sell the collected items at our annual garage sale.] Stock Pavilion, C. 6pm

TUE. AUG 14 Live Bands Original Music Showcase [Musicians are encouraged to participate and to showcase their original material.] Espresso Royale Cafe, U. 8pm Bugtussle Free, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Rehearsal Space Series: Lucky Mulholland Free, Canopy Club, U. 9pm Corn Desert Ramblers Free, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm The Piano Man Free, Canopy Club, U. 10pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm Dancing Illini Folk Dance Society [Beginners welcome: 398—6686.] Illini Union, C. 8pm Karaoke Karaoke [Karaoke with Randy Miller.] Free, Bentley’s Pub, C. 9:30pm

Film Movie Night Come and meet with like—minded people and watch a metaphysical movie. Make friends, munch popcorn and be inspired. Titles include: “What the Bleep Do We Know,” “Indigo,” “The Secret,” and “What Dreams May Come.”] School of Metaphysics, U. 7:30pm Family Fun Babies’ Lap Time [Babies and their parents or caregivers are invited to The Urbana Free Library for Babies’ Lap Time on Tuesdays from 9:45—10:15am. This program of songs, stories, and rhymes is for our youngest patrons, ages birth to 24 months, with an adult. No registration is required. For more information, call 367—4069.] Urbana Free Library, 9:45am “Chalk Walk” [We’ll turn the sidewalks around The Urbana Free Library into temporary works of art with colorful chalk. No registration is required for this free program for children of all ages (7 & under with adult).] Urbana Free Library, 2pm

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Tavern, U. 9pm Liquid Courage Karaoke [Come and enjoy karaoke every Wednesday night.] Geovanti’s, C. 10pm Workshops Uhuru Summer Arts Program for Teens [Learn about Hip Hop music in South Africa. Listen to the drumming styles of West Africa and try them yourself. Find out about the struggles for freedom in Africa and what they have to do with you. It’s all part of a series of summer workshops for teens presented by the Urbana Free Library in collaboration with the University of Illinois African Studies and African American Studies departments. Open to all teens. Refreshments will be served. Register by stopping by the Reference desk or calling 367—4405. Urbana Free Library, 2pm Recreation Beginning Golf [Join Director of Golf Mike Wallner from the University of Illinois golf course for this class on the basics of golf.] University Golf Course, Savoy. 5:30pm Comedy Zoo Improv Comedy Troupe Iron Post, U. 7pm

WED. AUG 15 Live Bands Donnie Heitler [Solo piano.] The Great Impasta 6pm Irish Traditional Music Session Bentley’s Pub, C. 7pm Feudin’ Hillbilly’s Free, Rose Bowl Tavern, U. 9pm Wednesdays in the Void: Cheeks McGee, The Morning After, Emisis, Aura Jane Free, 18+, Canopy Club, U. 9pm DJ DJ / Gentlemen’s Club Silver Bullet Bar, U. 8pm Country Night w/ DJ Stifler [Country 8—11:30pm, then Top—40 Dance, hip hop, etc. $3/$5 after 10pm.] 19+, Highdive, C. 8pm Disco Phil [Disco, funk and soul. Free.] Boltini Lounge, C. 10:30pm Bozak [Reggae, Dub, Dubstep.] Cowboy Monkey, C. 10:30pm Dancing Tango Dancing: DJ Joe Grohens Free, 19+, Cowboy Monkey, C. 7:30pm Karaoke Dragon Karaoke [Paul Faber hosts karaoke.] Embassy

Miscellaneous Blood Drive [Walk—ins welcome.] Helia Health Care, C.8am The Deutsche Konversationgruppe Bread Company, U. 1pm Scandanavian Coffee Hour Bread Company, U. 4pm Meetings College Re—entry for Adults: Informational Session [Finishing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree is easier than most people think. Find out how Parkland College can help residents complete their degrees with online and on—campus classes, during a free informational meeting. There is no fee, but reservations are requested at finishyourdegree@parkland.edu or 351—2462.] Parkland College, C. 5:30pm Mind /Body / Spirit Introduction to Nordic Walking for the Fit and Fitter [This workshop is for participants regularly involved in fitness activites who want to add Nordic Walking to their workouts. Register at Champaign Surplus by Monday, August 13th.] Champaign Surplus, 6pm

Laffs Express Comedy Night with Josh Alton Memphis On Main, August 10 @ 7 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 day of the show This Friday things are going to get a lot funnier in CU when the Laffs Express makes a pit stop at Memphis On Main. Getting off this hypothetical train is funny-man Josh Alton. Josh Alton is a road comic and self—proclaimed smart-ass from Chicago, Illinois. His stage presence and relatable personality compliments his legendary comedic education at Second City, where he studied improv and acting. This event is not only a rarity — it comes at a great price. Laffs Express Comedy Night will also feature fellow stand-up comedian Robin Bach, as well as an opening acoustic performance by Jeremy Harper. —Alyssa Vale

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“The Most Evil” — a devious challenge. by Matt Jones Across 1 Billiards stroke 6 Word said by Scrooge 9 Metal in Montana’s state motto 14 “Gosh,” years ago 15 Columbus campus: abbr. 16 Two periods, essentially 17 Undersea killers 18 Backyard plaything 20 Really evil Bostonian expression? 22 Bridal component 23 Inst. 24 ___ circles 25 “___ Upon a Mattress” 26 Singer Lane 29 Rank above a viscount 31 People in a raid 35 Response with a ringing doorbell 39 Neutral party, traditionally 40 Lucy of “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” 41 “I’m outta here” 42 Former CIA director George 43 Ferrell’s “Anchorman” co-star 45 Door frame 47 Mideast gulf 48 Erykah in “Dave Chappelle’s Block Party” 51 Raccoon relative 54 Last page in the calendar: abbr. 57 It may get smashed 58 Extremely evil former McDonald’s sandwich? 61 It’s usually served with the skin 63 Phi Beta ___ 64 Futuristic artist H.R., whose art inspired many of 11-down’s villains 65 Bunch 66 Rob of “Silk Stalkings” 67 Month in Mexico 68 Rowing machine unit 69 Took the wrong way?

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Down 1 Persian proclamations 2 Dept. responsible for farm subsidies 3 Sweet stuff made in a lab 4 Black Hills locale: abbr. 5 To be: Lat. 6 Ex-South African Prime Minister P.W. 7 From Fuzhou, say 8 Gets a move on 9 IBM products 10 Really evil measure of current? 11 Film set aboard the Nostromo 12 Bar mixer 13 It may be right 19 Mode of “The Incredibles” 21 Civil War-era figure Scott 27 Really evil extreme sport participant? 28 Rhymes with rhymes 30 Agitated 31 Clock setting in Colo. 32 Wonder-full feeling? 33 Full of bells and whistles 34 Dryer sheet noise 36 Defend oneself before 37 Mr. ___ (baseball mascot) 38 Before, to a poet 44 What frat boys try to get 46 Doc-to-be’s hurdle 48 Trash boat 49 Skipped the restaurant 50 Viper maker 52 Method man, maybe 53 Apparel that leaves little to the imagination 55 Kick out 56 Quit 59 Somehow manages, with “out” 60 Make it to the end 62 Metal in Montana’s state motto

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