Lawrence Journal-World 05-14-13 by Lawrence Journal-World

Annie’s Mailbox

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell anniesmailbox@comcast.net

out overstepping unspoken boundaries. — Open but Lost Dear Open: Are you sure your husband wants this as much as you do? He may have agreed to the arrangement only to please you. We think you need to have this discussion again and let your commitment to honesty lead the way. Ask your husband whether he is truly happy with the idea of an open marriage and, if so, what you can do to make things easier for

CNBC doesn’t stand out with ‘Crowd Rules’ Call me confused. I’m frequently stumped when a cable network deviates from its original purpose to pursue generic reality shows, readily available elsewhere. The newest CNBC offering is “Crowd Rules” (8 p.m.) a show so unabashedly unoriginal, it just might work. Imagine the set from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” the music from “The Apprentice” and the general thrust of “Shark Tank” and you’re getting close. Every week on “Crowd Rules,” three small businesses appear before a panel of rather slick-looking experts in hopes of receiving a $50,000 cash prize. First, they must describe their business, its problems and opportunities, and explain what they would do with the grant. Unlike “Shark Tank,” where entrepreneurs get the opportunity to buy into a business in part or swallow it whole, the emphasis here is on keeping the business in its owners’ hands. The “new” wrinkle in “Crowd” is the studio audience. It consists of 100 business owners, experts and consultants, whose votes are the only thing that counts. Not to give too much away, but in the episode made available for review, the “crowd” completely ignored the advice of the judges — not unlike the home audience on “Dancing With the Stars.” One wishes “Crowd” took the crowd-funding idea even further, inviting viewers to follow along at home, or on the Internet and vote with their own modest investments, via Kickstarter, eBay, Paypal or some other online transaction site. But that could get sticky, and seem weird in repeats. And I’m sure we’ll get plenty of chances to watch reruns of “Crowd Rules,” while CNBC ignores its real job of reporting business news.

Tonight’s season finales:

The hunt for Eli David and Jackie Vance’s killer continues on “NCIS” (7 p.m., CBS).

A nuclear blast gets everybody’s attention on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (8 p.m., CBS).

Taylor Swift and Rob Reiner guest-star on “New Girl” (8 p.m., Fox).

Mindy volunteers in Haiti on “The Mindy Project” (8:30 p.m., Fox).

BIRTHDAYS Movie producer George Lucas is 69. Rock musician Mike Inez (Alice In Chains) is 47. Rhythmand-blues singer Raphael Saadiq is 47. Actress Cate Blanchett is 44. Movie writer-director Sofia Coppola is 42. Rock musician Mike Retondo (Plain White T’s) is 32. Actress Amber Tamblyn is 30. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is 29. Actress Miranda Cosgrove is 20.

him. Marriage, “open” or fers to the main meal otherwise, requires the of the day. Back in the ability to communicate. Middle Ages, people often ate the main meal Dear Annie: Would at lunchtime. Now we you please address the tend to eat it much later, distinction between but it is still called “din“dinner” and “supper”? ner” regardless of the I’ve heard many people time. “Supper” refers to refer to the evening meal a lighter meal taken latas dinner, but the defini- er in the evening and is tion of an evening meal often used interchangeis supper. I even heard ably with “tea.” The a prominent newscaster word “dinner” also is refer to the president as used when referring to a sitting down with a guest formal meal or banquet at the White House for (hence the president’s “dinner” tonight, but if dinners), and “supper” they are sitting down at is always a less formal night, it is clearly sup- affair. We hope that anper. — Stickler in the swers your question. South Thanks for the change of pace. Dear Stickler: In most parts of the U.S. and Canada, these words are used interchangeably. However, there are regional distinctions, which might explain — Send questions to why this bothers you so anniesmailbox@comcast.net, much. or Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box According to most 118190 Chicago, IL 60611. definitions, “dinner” re-

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Tuesday, May 14: This year you encounter some touchy situations yet manage to remain held together. Sometimes you get involved in power plays. If you are single, you could meet someone easily. If you are attached, as a couple, you have had and continue to have issues over power and control. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) Whether it happens in reality or in your dreams, you’ll awake with an unusual insight and a need to push in a certain direction. You have a lot of power and energy behind you. Tonight: Let the fun begin. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You will be on a mission from the moment you wake up. You could have something you want to say to someone, but this person might not be ready to hear it. Tonight: Let yourself relax with friends. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Be more aware of your possessive and materialistic side; otherwise, you could find yourself caught up in a shopping spree that might be nearly impossible to stop. Tonight: Indulge a loved one. Cancer (June 21-July 22) You are capable of creating what you want. You could be dealing with a contentious friend right now, or perhaps a demanding and unpredictable situation. Tonight: All smiles. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You sense that more is going on behind the scenes than others are willing to acknowledge. Observe more, and get to the root of a problem. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will want to keep your focus and not get distracted. There is something going on that could be deterring you from staying centered. Tonight: Ever playful. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Pressure builds. It seems as if an authority figure has high expectations for what you can do. Tonight: Try to stay centered. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) While others run around in circles, you have the unique ability to stay focused on what you need to do. Though you are an emotional sign, you know when to detach and see the big picture. Tonight: Go for something unusual. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be trying to do something very differently. Realize that you need to work closely with one person in order to succeed. Tonight: Chat over dinner. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others have the intention of running the show. You might want to be more involved. Perhaps you need to start your own project and not let others in. Tonight: Let your creative genie out of the bottle. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Know what you want. You will want to put an extra effort into maintaining your desired pace. Tonight: Happy when you finally get home. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You are so creative and dynamic. Others can trigger your imagination with a simple comment about the weather or something similar. Tonight: Fun and games. — The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Dear Annie: My husband and I have been happily married for 15 years and recently decided to try an openmarriage lifestyle. We are doing this with full honesty and respect for each other. The main problem is that the dating success is not equal. I found it easier to get a date, whereas, my husband is having a tremendous degree of difficulty. He has online dating profiles, but no luck. I am seeing someone who is a wonderful person, but I want my husband to experience new things along with me. Open marriage is still considered taboo, and it is extremely important to my husband and me that we are honest about our marital status with any prospective date. Even though he is happy for me, I feel compelled to help him. But I’m not sure how to do it with-

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