| Horoscopes for Tuesday, October 30
Seek it. Find it. Take it. Don't try to tackle the situation without their input. Cancer (June 22 — July 22) In order to get a sense of control over the various problems you are facing in your life, you have adopted a somewhat defensive frame of mind. Try now to relax under pressure or you will be too tense to benefit from this week's big astrological advantage. LEO (July 23 — Aug. 22) There are vital facts of life that we all prefer not to talk about. We try to ignore some of the most pressing issues in our worlds by drawing a veil over them. Pluto now speaks of your need to be honest with yourself. Face what needs to be faced. Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept.
Pyramid plans get a seismic shake-up
There are new complications for a Pyramid redevelopment process that's already stretched nearly four years. The City Council was told Tuesday of new seismic concerns that would add costs to Bass Pro Shops' plan for a store and seven-story hotel -- and perhaps cause the outdoors retailer to walk away. .
Limit weapons for safer schools
A gun in the hands of a police officer or responsible individual is a good thing. The same gun carried by a criminal is a bad thing. Thomas should read John Lott's book "More Guns, Less Crime." Dr. Lott uses objective facts to show the direct correlation between more guns in the hands of a law-abiding public and a decrease in violent crime. But I suppose it's easier to take cheap shots at Charlton Heston than to avail yourself of the truth. .
Gary Beach is New King Arthur in 'Spamalot' Tour
Directed by Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot features a book by Eric Idle, based on the screenplay of Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, with music and lyrics by the Grammy Awardwinning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez. Casey Nicholaw is the choreographer. Along side Gary Beach as King Arthur, the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot will star Esther Stilwell as The Lady of The Lake, James Beaman as Sir Robin, Christopher Sutton as Prince Herbert, Ben Davis as Sir Dennis Galahad, Brad Bradley as Patsy, Christopher Gurr as Sir Bedevere and Patrick Heusinger as Sir Lancelot. The cast will also feature Matt Allen, Piper Lindsay Arpan, Julie Barnes, Graham Bowen, Jonathan Brody, Nigel Columbus, Timothy Connell, Cara Cooper, Erik Hayden, Jennifer Mathie, Angelina Mullins, Brian O'Brien, Lyn Philistine, TeraLee Pollin, Jennifer Rias, Darryl Semira and Paula Wise.
Sugar Bits — The 2008 Brit Award Winners!
ICYMI, Kylie, Kanye and Paul McCartney were some of the stars who walked away with Brit Awards in London last night. From the hot red carpet fashions to performances by Amy Winehouse and Rihanna, the show didn't disappoint. — PopSugar UK Jessica Simpson has a number one movie on her hands, at least in Ukraine. Blonde Ambition was the highest-grossing film in the Eastern European nation last weekend. Guess the US flop translated well. — People Minnie Driver has yet to confirm she's pregnant, but rumor has it the actress knows the sex of the baby. She was spotted picking out little girl clothes and complaining of morning sickness at the J. Crew children's store in New York. A mini-Minnie, how sweet! — Page Six Paula Abdul's big comeback isn't going as well as she had planned. She's reportedly unhappy with her new video and wants to pretend the whole thing never happened.
Jessica Alba Whines About Unfair Treatment
Jessica Alba is fighting back against people who criticize her for not being true to her roots. The pregnant star, who is on the cover of the new Latina magazine, is particularly pissed at blogger Perez Hilton, I would imagine, for constantly referring to her as Jessica "Don't Call Me Latina" Alba. The actress admits to never being taught Spanish as a child even though her father is a second-generation Mexican-American, but she is sick of getting picked on! "No one gives Cameron Diaz a hard time for not speaking Spanish," Jessica pouts to the mag. "Her dad's Cuban, and I was telling her I feel so bad because everyone is so nasty to me for not speaking Spanish. She's like, 'I don't speak Spanish! I barely speak English!'" Aww, man. Cam took the words right out of my mouth! Back to Jess, she says she was turned down for a role in a Spike Lee movie because she didn't speak the Spanish, but then the role went to Rosario Dawson who doesn't know her asno from her codo either.
'Engaged' Fergie Is Taking A Break.
Black Eyed Peas star Fergie has told fans she is "the luckiest girl in the world" after sealing her engagement to actor Josh Duhamel. The couple, together for three years, revealed the big news on Christmas Day (25Dec07). More about 'Engaged' Fergie Is Taking A Break. on page 2 .
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Statistics show that one out of every three women will become a victim of domestic violence during her life.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Saturday, many Middle Tennesseans gathered on the Shelby Street Bridge to support the cause.
For Tina Anderson, it was a time to reflect on her loss.
Her sister, April Anderson, was tortured and murdered by an abusive boyfriend in 2005.
"You just can't go back when they get violent. Not even for a little bit. It's messed up all our lives. Her two boys are without a mom. It still... .
State Senate closing down for day as lawmakers stump for Obama
And he said he didn't know if state business scheduled for Tuesday was put on hold for campaign reasons.“I have a feeling that could have something to do with it," Forby said from the road on his way to Cincinnati.A spokeswoman for Senate President Emil Jones, who sets the Senate's schedule, wasn't available for comment Friday. A spokeswoman for Obama's campaign said Jones plans to make the trip.State Sen. Mike Jacobs, D-East Moline, said he was asked to go and plans to stay in Ohio through Tuesday's election. He said the Senate's work wasn't put on hold for the primary campaign.“I'm going to work hard for Barack," Jacobs said. “It's important that we go to these places."State Sen. Debbie Halvorson, D-Crete, won't be heading to Ohio to campaign. She's running to replace U.S. Rep. Jerry Weller in Congress, and Halvorson's spokesman said she'd be concentrating on her own effort.“We've got our own race," Halvorson campaign manager Brian Doory said.Lawmakers have just begun talks about the state budget that's expected to be completed by the end of May.
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