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The Daily Break

Issue date: 12/4/07 Section: Metro
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rely on experience to make the right decisions regarding relationships, partnerships, and finances. A problem will arise if you lead people to believe you can do something you can't. Focus on what's reasonable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take care of matters that concern others. Getting too close to someone you work with will probably lead to problems. Don't take financial risks or lend someone money. Tighten your purse strings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don't get bogged down by what others want you to do. You can help out, but not if it jeopardizes your own projects. Love is on the rise, and using your charm will definitely help you out with romance and capturing someone's heart.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't take anyone too seriously, especially if he or she is giving you an ultimatum. Pick your arguments wisely, or you will waste time you should be putting to better use. Look for an advancement that will bring in more cash.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do what you want, take what you want and go after what you want. You can't lose today if you let your Leo charm lead the way. Love, romance, and entertainment are all riding high, and they should lead to a day full of fun, networking, and talking about potential deals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As long as you do your homework, know the facts, and are ready to take action, you will do just fine. This is a day to reflect, consider past experience, and be cautious.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make some worthwhile reforms or changes today that will benefit others. Don't be afraid to talk about your plans and intentions; you will get support and help to follow through. Love is in the stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If a deal is not on the table or a chance to make extra cash in the works, don't hesitate, wondering if you have what it takes to pull it off. You will whiz through whatever is required, and your fine efforts will lead to more of the same. Don't second-guess your talent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You don't have to make a lot of noise or changes to be noticed. Love is in the stars, and if you get involved in a community activity, you will meet someone special who can share your ideas, thoughts, and intimacies.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be careful: This is not the day to let your heart rule your head. Make decisions based on facts, not hearsay or emotions. A strict budget and discipline will be required if you want to come out on top financially.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your Aquarius charm and entrepreneurial attitude will bring great results. Money, contracts, settlements, and legalities can be put to rest. New commitments can be made and a new way of saving put into play.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don't make changes based on what you hear. Instead, slow down and look at what everyone else is doing before you make your final assessment. You'll be up for a challenge, but before you jump, size up what's involved.

Hanukkah: some explanations and definitions

by Arna Hemenway


- Chhhhhanukkah. Sounds like: a duck being strangled (if pronounced correctly). Is: an eight-day Jewish festival celebrating the rededication of the ancient temple in Jerusalem.

- Latke. Sounds like: Andy Kaufman's character from "Taxi." Is: a potato pancake.

- Dreidel. Sounds like: A Dr. Dre Doll. Is: a four-sided top (with a Hebrew letter written on each side) used in a completely unfair chocolate gambling game, the rules of which are determined by the biggest kid in the room, a game designed for the older kids to steal the smaller kids' candy, whether or not the smaller kids are actually adults and write for The Ledge.

- Menorah. Sounds like: that extremely attractive girl you saw perform with Paperback Rhino Improvisation Troupe. Is: a nine-branched candelabrum that holds the Chanukha candles.

- Shamash. Sounds like: something your dude friends might make for dinner. Is: the central candle on the menorah, used to light all the other candles.

- Maoz Tzur. Sounds like: what your roommate mumbled in explanation when he came in late last night drunk and bleeding from his ear. Is: the song traditionally sung after lighting the candles.

- The Hanukkah Miracle. Sounds like: what your Jewish friend calls the time he made out with a dance-squad member downtown in December last year. Is: a story about oil. How much the Jews in the rededicated temple had: one night's worth. How long it lasted: eight days.

- Why you should care: well, for one, some of us Jews are extremely witty and/or attractive. Stop by Hillel sometime, and I'll show any interested reader how to light my fire. You know, like on a menorah. After which, I can show the curious reader the ancient Hanukkah ritual of going on a date with me.









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