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Vol. 95, Issue 96

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Modern Space appeal denied W H I T N E Y L AW R E N C E CIT Y EDITOR

STUDENT DOLLARS Find out how to dine in, take out or order delivery with a new kind of meal plan. page 2

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SPRING BREAK Read about upcoming concerts and movies sure to amuse any SDSU student this Spring Break. page 3

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HOW SWEET IT IS! For the first time in team history, the SDSU women’s basketball team is in the Sweet 16. page 8

TODAY @ SDSU

The Associated Students Elections Committee held a special meeting yesterday to revote on an appeal made against the Modern Space student fee referendum.

Journalism senior Joe Stewart submitted the appeal to A.S. on March 12 and the committee voted Monday 4-2 to uphold Stewart’s appeal and recommend to A.S. and the Campus Fee Advisory Committee to invalidate the referendum. Soon after the meeting, Elections Committee member Sami Koudmani, who voted in favor of the appeal, officially took back his vote and called for a special meeting to discuss and revote on the issue.

The committee voted yesterday 5-1 against Stewart’s appeal and will now recommend CFAC to validate the referendum.

Koudmani said he and other members of the committee were confused by the original wording of the vote and didn’t realize they were voting to uphold the appeal until after the vote took place.

In his appeal, Stewart contends that the referendum was biased because the voter ballot pamphlet offered no opposing viewpoint on the project and presented biased information, among other things.

Stewart said the referendum violated an executive order issued from the CSU Chancellor’s office that states “the fee advisory committee shall issue a voter pamphlet providing objective analysis … and statements solicited by the committee for and against the proposed fee action.”

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Elections Committee member Sami Koudmani rescinded his previous vote to uphold an appeal against the Modern Space referendum.

A.S. ran two advertisements in The Daily Aztec during the first week of the semester announcing that students had six days to submit pro and con statements.

Because no con statements were submitted, none were included in the informational pamphlet, according to Modern Space Committee Chair and A.S. Executive Vice President Jeremy Katz.

A.S. President Tyler Boden and Koudmani said they believe A.S. elections code is not in violation of the executive order, while Elections Committee member Bryan Fischbein said his mind has not been made up. In either case, they said elections code cannot be

changed until after the A.S. general elections end this Thursday.

Stewart also said the ballot, in addition to not providing a viewpoint that challenged Modern Space, used language that was “positive, welcoming and inspiring” on the “yes” side of the ballot and “dark, murky, world-is-coming-toan-end” language on the “no” side.

Koudmani acknowledged that words such as “new,” “increased” and “state-of-the-art” were used to describe what will happen if the referendum passed, and “limit,” “not” and “no increase” described what would happen if the referendum failed. He said that while this is distinctly positive and negative word-

ing, it was an accurate portrayal of the possible outcomes of the vote.

Stewart said he didn’t expect the appeal to make it far along in the process, but still felt he needed to speak out against the referendum.

Together with San Diego State students Jay Burris and David Kline, Stewart said he is planning on drafting a petition by the end of Spring Break in the hopes of getting 5,000 students to sign in favor of repealing the referendum.

A.S. will vote on the committee’s recommendation today during its 3:30 p.m. meeting on the Aztec Center free speech steps and CFAC will consider the recommendation at its meeting at 2 p.m. Friday in the Aztec Center Presidential Suite.

SDSU from A to Z SDSU Library, Donor Hall In celebration of SDSU Month, the library is showcasing a display of yearbooks, artifacts and photos from as far back as 1897.

Mexico violence cues travel alert

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Students are warned against traveling to Mexico during break D ANNY P ENERA S TA F F W R I T E R

Spring Break is next week, which means students can put the books down and travel. Nevertheless, officials warn they should be careful.

The U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning informing citizens of the security situation result-

ing from escalating violence related to drug trafficking in Mexico. The U.S. Consulate General advises American citizens to postpone nonessential travel to the Guadalupe Bravo area southeast of Ciudad Juarez, as well as the northwest quarter of the state of Chihuahua, which includes the city of Nuevo Casas Grandes and the areas around it.

The travel warning is new and will take the place of the travel warning issued on Feb. 22. The new warning is in response to the recent murder of two U.S. citizens by Mexican drug cartels. The warning advises

anyone who is traveling to Mexico to exercise extreme caution.

According to STA Travel Store Manager Jen Duche, there has not been a wane in the amount of vacations booked to Mexico despite the travel warning.

According to Duche, last year’s swine flu warnings and this year’s travel warnings have done little to discourage travelers from going to Mexico. Duche said she thinks people aren’t deterred from going to Mexico because travel warnings in this area are fairly common.

In fact, Duche said Mexico is still one of her top booking priorities.

“Kids like it because it’s cheap; usually the biggest factor for students is price,” Duche said. “When students come in they don’t come in with a lot of questions; they’re kind of fearless.”

Duche said she still thinks Mexico is safe if activities are planned near the hotel. Journalism and political science student Brittnie Nerkins is traveling to Mexico on a cruise with two friends, and said she did not know about the travel warnings when she booked her trip.

“The travel warnings make it a little bit scary because I know there is a danger aspect to it, but I would hope that they’re not going to put us in any situation that would harm us,” Nerkins said. “So I trust the cruise line.”

Nerkins said her travel agency had advised her not to do anything

at the port unless it’s with a certified program.

Nerkins’ cruise stops in various Mexican cities, but the one stop Nerkins said she was most skeptical about was Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala.

According to Nerkins, she and her friends will not get off the ship at the port because of safety concerns others have had at that location.

“I am very excited about going.

Whether or not there is a safety concern, I know we’ll have a good time and be safe,” Nerkins said. “We’re not going to let it ruin our vacation.”

The San Diego State Police Department urges students to heed the warnings of the Department of the State regardless of the venue.

“As stated in the alert, the areas of primary concern are the Mexican states of Durango, Coahuila and Chihuahua,” SDSU Police Capt.

Lamine Secka said. “Anyone traveling to Mexico, including for Spring Break, should use caution regardless of where they travel. The alert suggests that American citizens should defer nonessential travel to those areas, which the SDSU Police Department concurs with.”

Dependents of U.S. military personnel have had their voluntary departure from the Mexican border cities Tijuana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey and Matamoros authorized by the U.S. government. U.S. dependents living at these consulates are authorized to leave the country until April 12.

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When and where guide to farmers markets SA M I C OLLINS S TA F F W R I T E R

Throughout the week, a sea of collapsible tents and tables line the streets around San Diego.

Crowded with fruits and vegetables, freshcut flowers and sometimes live entertainment, these portable shopping districts, known as farmers markets, draw loyal weekly customers and onlookers curious about the temporary bustle.

The staple of these makeshift bazaars remains the direct sale of local produce to the public, but each San Diego site offers a unique atmosphere, product assortment and individual venue size.

Hillcrest Farmers Market Nestled in the perpetually boisterous Normal Street in the typically tumultuous Department of Motor Vehicles parking lot, the Hillcrest Farmers Market is notable for its volume and diversity, and welcomes visitors Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“I love farmers markets in general, but the Hillcrest one is great ... you get to walk around in the sunlight, there are plenty of produce stalls to choose from ... lots of homemade packaged foods ... and all kinds of other little things,” market regular Ashley Norwick said.

Those little things include an abundance of flower bouquets, all-natural soaps and a surprising array of exotic foods, with plates prepared on the street for hungry shoppers.

“I could really go on for days,” shopper Robin Leathers said. “I look forward to going to the (farmers market) every Sunday ... (It’s) fresh and delicious food really makes life just that much more worth living.”

Ocean Beach Farmers Market To the west, catering to the midweek clientele, is the Ocean Beach Farmers Market.

Open Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the market’s proximity to this small beach community brings with it all of the eccentricities of the area.

Lining O.B.’s main vein of Newport Avenue are booths stuffed with bright vegetables and blossoming tulips and carnations. Then, unexpectedly, patrons will find themselves surrounded by jewelry crafted from silverware, nuts and plastic. These are the creations of the town’s local artisans. “(There are) tamales, Asian foods of all varieties, nuts by the bag, gorgeous flower bouquets and every Rasta-themed novelty you can imagine,” returning patron Nicole

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In addition to the markets listed, there is a Pacific Beach market open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and a Mission Valley market open Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Crakes said. “(The vendors are) friendly, unpretentious and affordable; the O.B. farmers market is my favorite in San Diego.”

La Jolla Open Aire Market The La Jolla Open Aire Market is an eccentric, open-air market that takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Jolla Elementary School.

Smaller than most markets, the elementary school parking lot manages to pack in a con-

siderable number of tented gazebos. Here, the booths are so close together that they easily form a canopy over shoppers’ heads, though not enough to inspire claustrophobia.

Tomatoes and olive oil appeared to be the stars of one particular day’s gathering, but vibrantly colored summer fruits, a man selling Kenyan food and a lone violinist were just as eagerly welcomed.

“I never have to worry about a meal on Sunday mornings because I can just as easily browse through the free samples they always

seem to have (in abundance) here,” frequent market attendee Amanda Marin said. “The setting is quaint and all of the sellers are incredibly nice. I was just offered a bread sample so large it might as well have been a whole loaf.”

San Diego is home to a number of these outlets, where personal interaction between buyers and sellers, information sharing, food and craft ideas remain vital to their success. All of the markets are well worth exploring before the show packs up and leaves for the day.

New student meal card can be used off campus J E S S I C A G O O DW I N CONTRIBUTOR

A new local business is now offering off-campus meal plans emphasizing local, healthy and convenient eating for San Diego students that can be used at a variety of restaurants throughout the city.

San Diego Student Dollars, launched in January, provides students with a debit card that can be used in the 27 participating restaurants in the San Diego State area, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Valley and University City. Students from different San Diego colleges can be members, but the plan is especially convenient for SDSU students, according to Tyler French, co-owner of San Diego Student Dollars.

Plan members may dine in, take out or have food brought to their house or residence hall if the restaurant delivers.

“Our main focus is to provide students with healthy convenience, with a variety of food options and to support local businesses,” French said.

There are no cancellation or overdraft fees with the plan, and the money on the card does not expire, unlike some college meal plans that expire after each semester, according to co-owner Anthony Pavese.

Students and parents can access their account online at any time to view their balance or add money to their card. Members can automatically replenish their account

with a direct deposit taken straight fromt heir bank account.

Members may customize a meal plan based on their budget and eating habits, or they can choose from one of five meal plans. The Web site lists the five plans ranging from “The Picky Eater,” the smallest plan, which includes 14 meals per semester and costs $98, to “The Healthy Student,” the largest plan, which includes 196 meals per semester and costs $1,372.

The Web site categorizes restaurants by type of cuisine. Among the restaurants’ cuisines are Japanese, American, Turkish, Asian fusion and Mediterranean. Pavese and French said they are always looking for new restaurant suggestions from students.

Two other categories offered to members of the plan are grocery and pharmacy.

“Windmill Farms is a local grocery store in the SDSU area that accepts the card and has organic products and good prices,” French said.

According to French, by next fall, several CVS/pharmacy stores will join the program.

French and Pavese said they are trying to organize a deal with KB Books, the only nonfood location that would be supported by the card. Alcohol and tobacco purchases are pro-

hibited, assuring parents that their money is being spent wisely, according to French.

French and Pavese said they hope to eventually expand so restaurants in downtown and Hillcrest will also be covered.

“A lot of students (at SDSU) are not familiar with t h e

week we feature a restaurant with discounted prices which encourages students to branch out.”

Pavese and French said they used a Colorado company called Flatiron Meal Plan to guide their business model while creating San Diego Student Dollars. Pavese said that for 10 years, Flatiron Meal Plan has provided students with off campus meal plans at the University of Colorado at Boulder, French’s and Pavese’s alma mater.

“Flatiron Meal Plan provides 4,000 students with meal plans, out of the 30,000 (students) total and has 80 merchants in their network,” Pavese said. “The university cafeteria now accepts the Flatiron Meal Plan card.”

As of now, San Diego Student Dollars has less than 100 members, according to French area, and Pavese. If it proves to so the Cou be as successful as the r tes membership can y of San Flatiron Meal Plan, the ownD serve as a dining guide,” iego Stud ers expect a large increase in ent Pavese said. “It’s an easy way to Do llar s membership in the coming Pro try new restaurants. I feel like a lot of gram summer months and next fall. students get in their comfort zone. Every

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Flick brings back middle school memories K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

Courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Compared to college, junior high seems like a nightmare, the most socially unforgiving and scarring school experience in life. With terrible awkward phases and the never-ending quest for social advancement among peers, survivors continually thank God that being older is actually better. In the film “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Greg (Zachary Gordon) deals with of his first year in junior high, which includes hulking, eighth graders, the endless struggle to find a table to eat at during lunch and recognition as a standout student in the yearbook. This live-action film is based on the popular children’s book of the same title

by Jeff Kinney.

Greg is constantly ragged on by his high school brother, who encourages him to remain invisible at school. However, Greg does it all to gain popularity by joining wrestling, drama and even trying out to be a safety patrol officer, all of which he documents in his diary. He is embarrassed to be seen with his longtime best friend Rowley (Robert Capron), who is still dressed by his mother and refers to “hanging out” as “playing.” The main theme throughout the film is learning to appreciate others for themselves, which Greg doesn’t understand until the end.

Throughout “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Greg is unknowingly cruel to his best friend Rowley by attempting to change everything about him. This includes causing Rowley to break his arm, throwing away his uncool clothes and doubting his abilities in every way. Soon after, Greg becomes envious of Rowley when he quickly moves up the social hierarchy by becoming popular for just being himself.

It’s not often the protagonist is the most selfish person in the plot; however, the young Greg walks all over his best friend and under-

values the small things in life. This causes Greg to learn life lessons the hard way.

The film has a simplistic plot line, yet this is an entertaining family flick, packed with friendly, generic undertones. Nonetheless, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” does provide plenty of slapstick humor and the wisecracking Greg is full of witty one-liners that even keep adults chuckling. There are also plenty of images that refer back to the original cartoons in the book to please earlier fans.

It’s not often the protagonist is the most selfish person in the plot; however, the young Greg walks all over his best friend and undervalues the small things in life.

For those who can remember middle school days, this movie can cause feelings of nostalgia for the simpler problems faced while growing up, as well as feelings of disgust by how mean kids can be.

The movie has a nice back-to-basic feel of good old-fashioned family films and it’s worth a gander if viewers have forgotten where their priorities should lie. It serves as a reminder to appreciate what they have.

For more information on “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” visit its Web site at www.diaryofawimpykidmovie.com.

Movie: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Directed by: Thor Freudenthal Release Date: March 19 Grade: B+

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Cusack comedy brings the ‘80s back in style “Hot Tub Time Machine” is not nearly as ridiculous as the title suggests M AG G I E P E H A N I C K S TA F F W R I T E R

Those looking for good, clean fun at the cinema might want to go a couple doors down to the new Miley Cyrus flick. “Hot Tub Time Machine” is raunchy, raucous and most definitely deserving of its R-rating.

Adam (John Cusack), Nick (Craig Robinson) and Lou (Rob Corddry) are middle-aged, unlucky in love and generally unhappy. Adam’s wife has just left him and he’s been placed in charge of his nephew, Jacob, (Clark Duke) while his sister gallivants around with her new boyfriend. Nick has resigned himself to a career working at the local doggie fitness center, silently suffering with the knowledge that his wife has been cheating on him.

Suddenly, they get news that their old pal Lou, who, according to Nick, is “like that friend who’s an asshole, but he’s our asshole,” is in the hospital after a reported suicide attempt. Attempting to remind Lou of happier times, they embark on a trip back to their old ski lodge, Kodiak Valley.

Unfortunately, by the time they get there, their old haunt has become a ghost town. The main drag is shut down and boarded up, and their hotel looks as if it had channeled the spirit of “The Shining.” The weekend is looking like a bust, until the hot tub outside beckons the foursome. After a night drenched in chlorine and tequila, they wake up — only to find themselves surrounded by day-glo ski suits and cassette-toting Ronald Reagan fans.

Discovering that to the outside world, they look exactly like their 1986-selves, Adam,

Lou and Nick set out to recreate the exact events of their weekend 24 years ago, lest they incur the butterfly effect and alter the future. This leaves poor, unborn Jacob scrambling to ensure he will be conceived during the epic party of “Winterfest ‘86,” capped off by — what else — a Poison concert.

Seeing as no ‘80s comedy is complete without an overly hostile villain, the four time travelers must face the added bonus of fending off a paranoid ski patrolman. Convinced they are Russian spies, the Tom Cruise wannabe has vowed to destroy them in the name of patriotism.

Corddry is no stranger to obnoxious characters and he may have taken this one just a

smidge past insufferable. However, Robinson steals the show as he delivers line after preposterous line with a deadpan ferocity usually reserved for Bret Michaels’ final rose on “Rock of Love.”

Chock-full of ‘80s references and righteous cameos — think Chevy Chase as the cryptic hot tub repairman — this self-aware comedy plays off its own ridiculousness and eventually provides a savvy and amusing story. The film even contains its fair share of nods to the classics, including a “Sixteen Candles” moment and a role by “Back to the Future” alum Crispin Glover.

This comedy is neither plausible nor reasonable, but it is entertaining and somewhat

refreshing. In the end, amid the gratuitous projectile vomiting scenes and shots of Corddry’s backside, “Hot Tub Time Machine” provides some valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty. Truth be told, there is something truly wonderful about seeing Cusack back in the ‘80s again.

Movie: Hot Tub Time Machine Distributed by: MGM Directed by: Steve Pink Release Date: March 26 Grade: B+

Courtesy of MGM Productions

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Explore space up close with ‘Hubble 3D’ in IMAX K A R I L UU S TA F F W R I T E R

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Educational films always receive an unwarranted slap on the hand for being drab and boring. However, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center IMAX theater presents its latest film “Hubble 3D,” which brings life to the notoriously boring genre that some have an aversion to.

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film chronicles the experiences of seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis who successfully repair the Hubble Space Telescope, one of the most important scientific instruments since Galileo Galilei’s original telescope. Setbacks such as the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster, which killed seven astronauts, caused the government to rethink whether the Hubble was worth the risks. However, the effort to make repairs to the telescope was approved and documented in this 45-minute film.

For those who often look up and are perplexed by the sky strewn with stars, “Hubble 3D” is a flick that unveils some of the mysteries that seem unknowable. It seamlessly condenses a geological chapter into the plot as well. The IMAX feature allows viewers to feel even closer to space as they see stars dot the overhead screen, simulating the real deal.

Audiences have the opportunity to finally see what astronauts actually do in space, as the seven attempt one of NASA’s most difficult tasks, and viewers experience the awesome power of the launches. The Hubble telescope has the capability to peek into millions of galaxies in space, film the births and deaths of stars and capture many other images that would not be feasible otherwise.

The film also documents the preparation and training the astronauts have to complete prior to traveling into space, such as practicing in an imitation Hubble submerged in a vast pool.

The breathtaking IMAX screen brings the images of colorful and vibrant nebulas and the Milky Way to life, making the earth seem insignificant by comparison. Even those predisposed to falling asleep to educational flicks on the Discovery Channel will keep their eyes open to the aesthetically pleasing images.

Near the conclusion, the film includes some ethical undertones about valuing the planet’s resources, as no other planet like Earth has been discovered. Although this information can be repetitive to some, it was refreshing that the focus was on the beauty of planets and space and not about how people are ruining Earth.

Overall, “Hubble 3D” can change one’s view of the universe. It is a visual masterpiece and worthy of a visit from any individual, young or old. It shows the viewers visual feats that cannot be enjoyed from just a textbook.

Although the Reuben H. Fleet does not play “Hubble” in 3-D, this film has the capability to be viewed through this medium at local IMAX theaters.

For more information about the film, visit its Web site at www.imax.com/hubble. For tickets to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, visit http://tickets.rhfleet.org.

Movie: IMAX: Hubble 3D Distributed by: IMAX, Warner Bros.

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Sick Puppies play healthy show A L L I E D AU G H E R T Y TEMPO EDITOR

Throughout the years, Australia has given the United States human treasures such as Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, Keith Urban and Mel Gibson. Yet the greatest gift of all from the Aussie brethren has been hard-rock band Sick Puppies.

The band, which consists of Shimon Moore on vocals and guitar, Emma Anzai on bass and Mark Goodwin on drums, graced the House of Blues with its presence last Thursday along with supporting acts Janus and Young Goodman.

The latter of the three is a San Diego band that should have shone, given the support from its hometown. However, Young Goodman only managed to produce pitchy lyrics and unmemorable melodies.

Nonetheless, the quartet showed enthusiasm and promise for improvement with a little more practice.

Janus brought excitement with edgy songs and high energy — a great way to play its first Southern California show. Each member wore matching, slightly altered, mock-military uniforms that made them look as sharp and professional as they sounded. Janus rocked out song after song with tidbits of electronic instrumentation and screamo-genre lyrics mixed in. The band played songs from its new album and even ventured into a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Walking In My Shoes.” Yet as great as Janus was to watch perform, it was nothing compared to Sick Puppies.

Sick Puppies kept fists pumping from its first to its last chord. The three members took up little space in front of their amps, which displayed “The Nightmare Before Christmas” figurines sitting on top.

This extra room allowed Anzai, a Hot Topic poster child, to run around carefree in her combat boots and fishnets while head-banging along to

the thump of her bass. Meanwhile, Moore kept the audience captivated with his quirky facial expressions and charismatic gestures. His crowd interaction was mesmerizing as he engaged it in screaming wars and mosh pits. Every note of every song was perfect, and its performance set the bar for future bands hoping to meet the trio’s caliber.

Sick Puppies played songs from both its albums, such as “Maybe,” “All The Same,” “My World” and “Odd One.” The band even included a hard-core mash up of “Pants On The Ground” of “American Idol” fame and Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.” Although there was no encore, it was obvious fans left content with an evening of heavy-rock perfection.

For more information about Sick Puppies, visit www.sickpuppies.net.

For more information about House of Blues, visit www.hob.com.

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The Cab lead singer Alex Deleon talks about upcoming AP Tour H UI LING T H A M S TA F F W R I T E R

The Alternative Press Tour returns this spring with a whole new lineup of must-see bands.

The AP Tour started in 2007 and has featured bands such as Cute Is What We Aim For, All Time Low, Forever The Sickest Kids, 3OH!3 and The Secret Handshake.

This spring’s AP tour lineup will include bands Never Shout Never, Hey Monday, The Cab, Every Avenue and The Summer Set. The bands are set to perform at 41 different venues across the country.

The tour kicked off last Friday in Dallas and will be entertaining audiences until May 8 at its last stop in Cleveland. The shows are open to audiences of all ages and ticket prices vary according to location.

Thus far, the tour has been generating large audiences, with 11 venues already sold out, including Friday’s stop at San Diego’s House of Blues.

Recently, The Daily Aztec had the opportunity to interview Alex Deleon, the lead vocalist of The Cab regarding the band’s progress and the AP Tour.

for almost 10 days, trying getting the songs right, getting tight again. We have also been practicing the new song we’re playing on the tour. We have been recording for awhile, so we have not been able to practice as much.

DA : What do you enjoy most about being on tour?

A D : I get to share my music and my art. To wake up every day and be in a different city and be able to explore it, get to know the town and the people. It’s a great experience and I couldn’t ask for anything more.

DA : How does it make you feel knowing that tickets for many of the venues are already sold out, including San Diego?

A D : I’m just excited. I have been waiting a long time to tour again, so I just can’t wait to get onstage and have fun and to see the fans have fun.

DA : What are you most looking forward to on this tour?

AD: I’m most looking forward to touring with Summer Set. They are some of my best friends and it’s been awhile since we toured with them. So I can’t wait to see them and hang out with them.

The Daily Aztec: How did you first come up with the band’s name?

Alex Deleon: We want our music to speak for itself, we don’t want people to judge us or stereotype us based on our band’s name.

So we decided to go with something short and sweet, so that people will give our music a chance and actually listen to us.

DA : What can the audiences expect from The Cab’s performance?

A D : We’re going to play a new song. It will be the first time we ever play a new song from our second album. We might also have some special guests come onstage with us.

DA : How would you describe your music to people who have not heard it?

A D : We’re a collection of different types of music. We take all the different influences such as hip-hop, rock, pop and R & B and throw them together. We want every song to be different and to have its own personality and character. We don’t believe in sticking to one genre.

DA : Is the band working on anything else besides preparing for the tour?

A D : We’re also working on our second album. We started in September and it includes a bunch of new songs. It’s going to be a lot different, but it’s still the same band.

I think it’s a million times better than our first album, so if people like our first album, they’ll love this one.

DA : How did the band prepare for the AP Tour?

A D : We’ve been recording our new records for months, so we came home and ran to the practice place. We practiced six hours a day

For more information about the AP Tour and ticket prices, check out www.theaptour.ning.com. To learn more about The Cab, visit its Web site at www.myspace.com/thecab.

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Las Vegas band The Cab was named one of AP magazine’s “100 Bands You Need to Know” in 2008.

TURN IT UP

Dropkick Murphys show Celtic punk-rock at its finest in new DVD D R E W SCOGGINS CONTRIBUTOR

Dropkick Murphys perform every year in Boston on St. Patrick’s Day. Whether it plays on a float or plays seven shows in seven days, the band always demonstrates pure punk.

Dropkick Murphys’ new live CD / DVD “Live on Lansdowne” perfectly encapsulates the raw power and aggression of the band at its finest on St. Patrick’s Day. From the opening vocals of “Famous For Nothing” to the furious clapping of the audience during the banjo intro to “The State of Massachusetts,” the band’s overwhelming energy pours from every blown-out, growling note spewed from the band’s front man Al Barr.

The Murphys pulled out all the stops to make the show truly spectacular. Girls dancing Irish jigs, bagpipes, flutes, violins and even The Mighty Mighty Bosstones dressed in black suits and green ties came onstage during the encore performance of “I’m Shipping Out to Boston.” Other highlights include the punk blitzkrieg of “Citizen C.I.A” and the swaying drunken laments of “Kiss Me I’m S***faced,” during which all the girls in the audience climbed onstage to sing with the band. All of the punk standbys were supplied — the always open mosh pit in the center of the audience and enough “Oi’s!” to pump your fist to — and the overwhelming energy is infectious. When looking for something to watch or listen to while swilling down pint after pint of green Guinness next St. Patty’s Day, “Live from Lansdowne” should be one of the top picks.

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Dropkick Murphys started in 1996 playing in the basement of a friend’s barber shop, but did not release an album until two years later, titled “Do or Die.”

Artist: Dropkick Murphys Album: Live on Lansdowne Label: Born & Bred Records Grade: A

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Soma veterans This Providence return Tuesday for another show D R E W SCOGGINS CONTRIBUTOR

Seattle band This Providence will be performing a show from its first headlining tour, titled “The ‘Bout Damn Time Tour,” next Tuesday at the San Diego venue Soma. The tour celebrates the success of the band’s album “Who Are You Now?” Recently, The Daily Aztec was able to interview bassist David Blaise about the upcoming show. For tickets and more information, visit www.somasd.com.

The Daily Aztec: “Providence” literally means “The foreseeing care and guidance of God of the Earth.” Is that the meaning behind the band’s name?

David Blaise: Well we had an old name but another group threatened legal action if we didn’t change (it). So we asked a few fans and one girl came up with Providence meaning “divine guidance” and we liked the idea because it’s like destiny and fate, and that was what we wanted for our band. And we liked how this was us taking control of our own destiny.

DA: How did you end up meeting the band and becoming a member?

DB: I was in a local band in Phoenix and played some shows with Daphne Loves Derby and This Providence so I kind of got into the loop with all those bands. So when their bass player quit, they heard that I was a pretty good bass player, so they called me up and wanted me to (work at the merchandise booth) and get to know them before they made any moves. And a few months later I went out and it was funny because I was God-awful at merch, but I guess we all clicked really well and they liked what I had going on so I joined up. It was a weird experience; it still is kind of a weird experience ‘cause I don’t live in the same state as the rest of my band does. But it’s been totally cool and has worked out for four years.

DA : The rest of the band is from Seattle, which was pretty much the birthplace of grunge music.

How do you feel that this as well as the music scene in general influences your sound?

DB: I think we were all a little too young for that grunge influence to really hit us.

Obviously we all love Nirvana and all that kind of music, but it doesn’t really affect our music that much. The lifestyle and scene in Seattle is pretty incredible and the amount of connections that Kurt Cobain made with his fans was great and we definitely respect that. But the scene now in Seattle has defi-

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Originally called Sunday Best, This Providence formed in 2003. The band is now touring in support of its new album “Who Are You Now?” on Fueled by Ramen Records.

nitely changed to more of an indie scene with bands like Death Cab for Cutie coming out of it. I think the fact that we are more of a pop-rock band doesn’t really put us into that category. But we definitely stick out comparatively to other bands in our label because we have that pop edge and we want to have a more organic feel to it.

DA : You recorded with Matt Squire, who recorded bands such as All Time Low, Panic! At The Disco and Boys Like Girls. What do you feel makes your sound different from bands like these?

DB: I think it has a lot to do with the feel of it, even the fact that we have the same producer; the new record is completely different from the bands in our scene. But the most important thing for us (is) the lyrics.

Lyrically, we try to focus on topics that aren’t really “hit,” but just like real s***. We don’t just want to have a song that we will write just because we want a hit single. We want to keep our integrity. Lyrics are more at the focus and we put a lot of pride into that.

DA : What do you find yourself listening to these days? What’s on your iPod?

DB: I’ve been buying a lot of vinyl recently and I’ve been listening to Ryan Adams lately.

This new band called the Freelance Whales — that band is so sick. And obviously The Killers and Oasis. All those bands have had a big influence on both our old record and the new one.

DA : Are you going for that more polished produced sound of The Killers with this new record?

DB: Well we’re definitely trying to put out a Jimmy Eat World and Oasis type of feel on the new CD. They’ve got a type of sound that’s just a little trashy. We don’t want anything really raw but it’s got its own charm to it. It’s not so cut and chopped like this perfect sounding record. We just wanted to have a bit of character to it, so it doesn’t sound like everything you hear. We just wanted to put out feel-good pop music with a bit of an edge to it.

DA : What’s it like being on tour with up-andcoming bands?

DB: It’s seriously a dream still, even though we’ve been doing it for so long. We never get sick of it and it’s always new. There are

bands that I listened to as a kid and now I’m touring with them. I toured with a band called Copeland, which is one of my favorite bands ever and we were on tour with them last April. I was listening to their songs in high school and thinking, “Aw man, I can’t wait to see this band live.” And then you end up being good friends with them — it was just crazy, it’s a crazy thing. And just doing what you love, I love playing music and I get a chance to do it every night. It’s just an awesome time.

DA : Are you excited to play at Soma? What are your other experiences with San Diego?

DB: We’ve come down and played every room in that building at some time and it’s always good. I mean I love California. It feels like a second home. A third home, or fourth if you don’t count the van. But it’s always a good time. I’m really looking forward to it.

We’ve been playing down there since the band started. And Soma is a cool place. It’s just the same old beater, it’s cool being in the green room where they used to have the projectors and it’s just awesome. I’m so excited for it.

PASS THE POPCORN

Sibling rivalalries come to head in this new real-life family drama E R I K A C U E VA CONTRIBUTOR

“Prodigal Sons” invites viewers to follow director Kimberly Reed’s real-life journey to make peace with her older brother Marc, as they both face identity issues that have besieged them for most of their lives.

The audience is introduced to Kim, a transgender woman; Marc, Kim’s older adopted brother who is living with the mood-altering side effects of a severe head injury; and Todd, the youngest sibling of the three.

Courtesy of First Run Features

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Reed’s filming style is almost like a diary into her life ... From excited, to somber, to terrified, this up-close and personal approach provides an intimate feeling for the audience.

As Kim and Marc come together in their small hometown in Montana for their 20th high school reunion, revelations start to unravel. It becomes apparent that Marc is still stuck in a sibling rivalry with Kim. Their

return to Montana is the first time Kim has been back since her transition from male to female. In high school, Kim was a popular straight-A football captain while Marc didn’t enjoy the same adoration.

In search of his own birthroots, Marc learns that he is the grandson of Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. For the first time, Kim realizes what it feels like to be envious of her brother.

Reed’s filming style is almost like a diary into her life, allowing a wide range of feelings to be experienced by the viewer. From excited, to somber, to terrified, this up-close and personal approach provides an intimate feeling for the audience. For most of the film, a professional camera is used; however, intentionally or by chance, the moments that really make the theatergoer feel like they’re in the same room appear to be filmed on a consumer-use camera.

The scenes captured on that camera are the most heartfelt.

Reed’s ability to capture the cast’s raw emotion on film helps to set “Prodigal Sons” on a higher level than other docu-drama type films.

Although the home movie recording style makes “Prodigal Sons” get too close for comfort at times, the viewer is left to take in the authenticity of the love it takes to bring a family closer together, while the painful reality that is life is shown on screen.

Movie: Prodigal Sons Distributed by: First Run Features Directed by: Kimberly Reed Release Date: March 26 at the Ken Cinema Grade: B+

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Morris scored 27 points en route to SDSU’s first ever birth into the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.

Beth Burns is one of the most respected and decorated coaches in women’s college basketball today. In her time at San Diego State and Ohio State, she has led her teams to more than a few conference titles, a handful of NCA A Tournament victories and even a WNIT Championship.

But last night, Burns reached a feat she had never been to before: A spot in the Sweet 16.

With a 64-55 upset victory over 3-seeded West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, 11-seeded SDSU is now one of 16 remaining teams in the hunt for a national championship.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” Burns said to Chris Ello of 1360 AM. “That West Virginia team is as tough of a defensive team as we’ve ever competed against. Both games (this week) were ‘body-blow, body-blow, body-blow’ and we just had to keep reminding them, ‘Do what you do.’”

The Aztecs led by as many as 11 points in the first half; but with five minutes to go in the game, the Mountaineers closed the gap and tied the game at 47-47. While, at this moment, jaded San Diego sports fans may have been covering their eyes and waiting for the ensuing heartbreak, Burns’ squad turned up the intensity and refused to lose. SDSU scored eight straight points from that moment and clinched a spot in the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

That run was sparked by a lose ball that junior guard Coco Davis managed to come up with.

She threw it ahead to senior guard Jené Morris, who scored on a wide-open layup and momentum was officially reclaimed by the Aztecs.

WVU clawed back and cut SDSU’s lead down to four with 46 seconds left in the game.

But a traveling violation committed by the Mountaineers’ Korinne Campbell on an inbounds play with 24 seconds left, in all likelihood, secured the Aztec victory.

Morris, who came off a 32-point performance against Texas on Sunday, netted 27 points on 9-14 shooting from the field to lead the game in scoring. Her fellow senior guard, Quenese Davis, had the match’s second-highest mark with 19 points, making all three of her 3-point attempts and grabbing eight boards.

Junior forward Jessika Bradley struggled offensively, hitting just one of her seven shots for a total of two points, but she was a formidable presence in the paint, pulling down eight rebounds of her own and dishing out three assists.

Of the 16 teams left in the field of 65, SDSU has the lowest seed by far. There are two seven seeds remaining — Mississippi State and Gonzaga — but the Aztecs are the only team still alive with a double-digit seeding.

SDSU’s next game will come against 2-seeded Duke on Saturday in Memphis. If the Aztecs can continue their bracket-busting, they will play the winner of 1-seeded Tennessee and 4seeded Baylor on Monday.

While Burns’ squad will no doubt be traveling to Memphis focused and intending to get two victories, the head coach is not above taking a few moments to reflect and celebrate her team’s accomplishment.

When Ello asked Burns to reflect on her first-ever trip to the Sweet 16, she responded with a simple, emphatic, “We’re going to Memphis!” and headed to the locker room to be with her team.

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Aztecs begin conference play in Las Vegas Roxanne Ellison named Mountain West Conference Player of the Week CHUCK HERRMANN S TA F F W R I T E R

It was the last match of the day. The game was tied. The score was tied at three sets apiece, and Roxanne Ellison was losing to her Saint Mary’s opponent. An impressive comeback would either be solidified or fall short, depending on her performance. She could hear the cheering of her sister and the rest of her teammates and knew it was time to dig deep.

“At that point I wasn’t even thinking; it was pure adrenaline,” Ellison said. “I had to get past not only the physical barrier, but the emotional barrier to get through the match.” Ellison did so in dramatic fashion, winning 7-6(5) in the last set to clinch the victory against a tough St. Mary’s squad.

That performance also helped solidify Ellison for the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week award, the first of her career.

“I was shocked; our whole team had played so well,” Ellison said, “It was a crazy week for the Aztecs.”

The young San Diego State women’s tennis team heads into the beginning of

MWC play in Las Vegas against UNLV today. No. 64 SDSU has struggled as of late against UNLV, losing eight straight matchups heading into today’s game against the No. 46 ranked Rebels.

The Aztecs will need more than Ellison, however, if they want to get the rivalry back in their favor.

“This team has the talent to win championships, its just about playing consistently,” Ellison said.

Another player who has performed well this season is freshman Alicia Aguilar, who was ranked 80th heading into SDSU’s match against Pepperdine. She has been a surprise to opponents, but not to herself.

“I saw myself maybe being ranked in my second year,” Aguilar said. “But I go out and do my best every time and have always felt confident that I could play here.”

The 7-6 Aztecs head to the Frank and Vicki Fertitta Tennis Complex looking to continue building their potential and improving each week at closing out matches.

“We need to continue to fight aggressively offensively, that’s what gets us leads and can close out matches,” head coach Peter Mattera said.

This is the second of a four game-road trip for SDSU as it faces conference opponents for the first time this season.

“Continuing to make steps in the right direction is important,” Mattera said. “We still haven’t reached our potential.”

Nicholas Santiago / Staff Photographer

Riding momentum it picked up at home last week, SDSU will open MWC play today against UNLV in Las Vegas.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Aztecs start new streak Mixed results in Alabama Traci Wolf sparks a home victory against Oregon State on Monday night D AN P E R E Z S E N I O R S TA F F W R I T E R

The San Diego State softball team’s heartbreak from its nine inning loss to No. 22 / 20 Texas A&M barely lasted a day. It left the park from Traci Wolf’s bat.

SDSU (19-9) bounced back after snapping its 10-game winning by beating SDSU 4 streak, Oregon State 4-1 on OSU 1 Monday night. The win was sparked by the junior right fielder’s two-run home run in the top of the second.

“It felt so good,” Wolf said. “It was surreal.

It was the first pitch of the at bat and there wasn’t much to think about. I just took a good hack at it and next thing I knew the ball was going out.”

The home run was Wolf’s first as an Aztec, and it set the tone for the rest of the game for the offense.

“Traci (Wolf) gave us a great start,” head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. “It was much needed to start it off in the beginning after failing to score at all the day before. We rode that momentum for the whole game.”

Sophomore pitcher Bailey Micetich started the game for SDSU and was flawless through two and a quarter innings, recording two strikeouts. The Beavers got to Micetich shortly after, as she gave up two hits and allowed OSU’s only run of the game.

“We made mental errors on in the third inning; it was the only time in the game where we really let down,” Van Wyk said. “Monica

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(Alnes) was making a good aggressive play to third, which is what we want. But it just ended sloppy and it wasn’t Bailey’s (Micetich) fault.”

After the Beavers cut the Aztecs’ lead in half, junior pitcher Samantha Beasley entered the game and continued where Micetich left off, holding OSU scoreless and only surrendering two more hits.

“Our pitching and offense were in sync tonight,” Van Wyk said. “It was awesome to see them both working together and it was promising. And once again Sam (Beasley) exercised her dominance.”

“It was surreal. It was the first pitch of the at bat and there wasn’t much to think about. I just took a good hack at it and next thing I knew the ball was going out.”

—Traci Wolf, junior right fielder SDSU would add two more insurance runs to build its lead against the Beavers. In the fifth, junior shortstop Jen Wisneski scored after her triple on a one-out single from junior second baseman Jessica Camello. Wisneski scored again in the seventh as Camello came home after senior center fielder Brittany Knudsen laid down a sacrifice bunt.

“We really fired on all cylinders tonight,” Van Wyk said. “This was a good win against a good PAC-10 team and it shows we have the maturity and capability to rebound from a tough loss. It speaks volumes about our team.”

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While SDSU fell to Oklahoma and South Florida, the Aztecs were able to defeat Furman on Saturday.

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The San Diego State men’s tennis team traveled to the Blue Gray National Tennis Classic in hopes of doing something that it had done only once all year: beat a nationally ranked team.

Things didn’t go as planned, as SDSU (3-10) lost to No. 17 AZTECS 4 Oklahoma 4-0 and No. 66 South Florida 4-1, PALADINS 3 but came back to beat Furman University 4-3 in Montgomery, Ala. Saturday.

“We finished on a good note beating Furman, even though we didn’t play with our strongest lineup,” junior Tim Schulz van Endert said. “We had a tough opponent in (Oklahoma) who was too good that day. We should have won the South Florida match but collectively didn’t com-

pete hard enough.”

In the first round match against the Sooners, No. 98 senior Juan Gomez and sophomore Luis Rattenhuber won at No. 1 doubles, but Oklahoma won the next two doubles matches to take the 1-0 lead.

The Sooners won at Nos. 1, 5 and 6 singles to claim the 4-0 victory.

Against South Florida, junior Andre Feliz and Schulz van Endert won 8-4 at No. 3 doubles, but the Bulls won the two remaining matches to take the doubles point. Feliz won his singles match 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 to cut South Florida’s lead to one, but the Bulls swept the rest of the singles matches to take the 4-1 victory.

The Aztecs, however, rebounded from their losses to take down Furman in their last match. SDSU won the doubles point, and senior Achim Ceban, junior Giovanni Vaglietti and Rattenhuber won their singles matches to complete the 4-3 victory.

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T

he other day, during my vigorous power walk from the trolley to Storm Hall, I had the pleasure of getting a kick out of someone else’s pain, a luxury I am not often afforded.

Some poor girl was wearing a neon sweat suit — a terrible fashion faux pas in itself — with a roller backpack in tow. As if this didn’t already scream for the fashion — nay, common sense — police, the girl unsuspectingly had toilet paper trailing from her cross-trainers. While some would have pity, I blame karma for her awful fashion sense.

Though I will have some empathy with regard to the toilet paper, because there are some embarrassing events in life that just can’t be avoided no matter how hard you try. For example, talking loudly in a noisy place only to scream something like “and that’s when he pulled it out” right when the room goes silent.

I speak from experience.

But on the other hand, other embarrassing gaffes are less likely to be sympathized with because they are fully avoidable — such as drunkenly hitting on your best friend’s mom and then referring to yourself as a “cougar hunter.”

Sadly, that’s also a true story.

But in my world, one thing stands out as an incredible feat of embarrassment when it comes to the realm of academia. No, it’s not making the mistake of sleeping with the teaching assistant or throwing up in your backpack during a test because you are still hungover from all the keg stands

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the night before. It’s the dreaded phenomenon of your ringtone going off in class.

No matter how cool you think you are, when “Party in the U.S.A.” starts blaring from your pocket, all eyes will be on you.

And sadly, this is not like the stories from www.mylifeisaverage.com, where everyone breaks into dance. Instead, it will be mortifying and you will appear to be more gay than Johnny Weir and his outfits at the Olympics.

Sometimes tones speak words unspoken. For example, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” cries out in desperation and will act as a certified cock-block for any booty call you may have had.

You have no one to blame then but yourself.

The most ridiculous and humiliating account of ringtones gone awry in my memory occurred on a warm spring day last year. I was taking a test in silence, when suddenly from the front of the room, “Baby Got Back” starts blaring ... from the podium. Yes, this tone belonged to the teacher.

As it continued to cycle though the song, the class was silent and merely observed the travesty about to take place. In a ploy to play it cool, the professor slowly rose from her seat and proceeded to shake her butt to the beat of her ringtone as she scooted to the podium. Well, at least the lady had back … and

thighs and belly, all of which were rolling more than the Pillsbury Doughboy when he gets poked in his tummy.

Yet, almost more embarrassing than having a bad ringtone play is having a good one ring at a bad time. For example, you don’t want a ringtone about cheating to start playing when you’re trying to pick up a new love interest, unless you’re looking to hook up with John Edward’s mistress.

Also, I believe there are some ringtones that should be reserved for the elite, because they and only they will use them wisely.

For example, the kid in “Superman interrupts class” on YouTube is an ideal candidate for a cool ringtone because he would use it wisely. He could pull off just about any ringtone known to man, as long as it allows him to dress the part.

Yet, even with all the cool and unique tones available, there are some that will just never be cool, like the “Me So Horny” or the “Macarena.” For those who have these ringtones, please, bury your head in shame. Because they’re about as cool as getting herpes ... and no one really wants that.

Oh, and if your ringtone is a Justin Bieber song, we’ll never be friends.

—Mallory Sharp is a journalism junior.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

BY LINDA C. BLACK, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (3/24/10) See past limitations this year.You know all about hard work and the results you can gain from it. Now, add imagination to make your work fun! You stand to make personal strides when you act boldly, even if you're not certain of the outcome.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) - Today is a 7 All intelligent activity earns praise from those in power.Throw in a little creativity and you'll appreciate the work as well.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20) - Today is a 7 - Make sure everyone dances to the same drummer. Logic dictates the need for responsible effort if change is to occur.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) - Today is a 5 Well, you're halfway out of the box.

Creative thinking really works. Imagination carries you past the hard work to the goal.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22) - Today is a 5 Put yourself in the driver's seat early. Let your partner ride shotgun. At least you control the speed, if not the destination.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - Two people get together to hatch a brilliant plan.The logic escapes you at first, but later you agree wholeheartedly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) - Today is a 6 Work could be difficult today unless you try lighting a fire under a creative co-

worker and letting him or her run with the ball.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 Ease into a public presentation by considering the possibilities.Try not to focus on your nervous stomach. Eyes on the prize.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) - Today is a 7 - More people accept an idea you've been hatching for some time.Talk about the nuts and bolts. What do you need to make this happen?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - Today is a 6 - No one's fooled when you cover up your feelings.You wear your heart on your sleeve. Confession is good for the soul.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) - Today is a 6 - You have your eye on the prize.

Make sure that your heart agrees.

Otherwise, emotions will block the path and cost you the race.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) - Today is a 7 - Watch where you're going.Today you'll be apt to rush into things. Consider the second or third step before you even start.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20) - Today is a 7 Keep the ball rolling. Whatever you've started is important enough to merit consistent effort. Provide direction for others. © 2010,TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC.

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