The Anniston Star
Monday, October 21, 2013
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Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
Stick to your plans and refrain from inconsistent behavior in the year ahead. Your approach to life and how you reach your goals will determine the type of help you receive and the progress you make. Romance will provide a needed boost during tough times. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Stay on top of your spending habits. Budget wisely and don’t feel obliged to pay for others. You cannot buy love, but you can win it with kindness and affection. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Stay on top of emotional matters. Do something nice for someone you care about. Listen carefully to what people tell you, and you will learn something that will help you excel. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Stick to what you know and don’t venture far from the truth when asked your opinion. A change at home will help ease tension or stress. Physical activity must be undertaken carefully to avoid minor injury. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Look over your financial situation before you take on another expenditure. You have to be realistic if you want to get ahead. Now is not the time to lend or borrow. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Walk away from negative influences. Put effort into your domestic situation and your future. You can get ahead financially and emotionally if you are innovative and genuine.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Trust only in the facts and refuse to show vulnerability when emotional situations arise. Do what’s best for you by disengaging from anyone inflicting emotional manipulation. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — To fairly assess a situation you face at home or with a partner, you will have to rely on past experience. Remember the old saying: “Once bitten, twice shy.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — You can offer help to a needy party, but don’t be gullible if someone uses compliments to get you to do more than what’s required. Don’t let anyone take you for granted. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t get angry, get even. No matter what type of situation you face, the sweetest revenge is your own success. Put your best foot forward and strive to excel. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Not everyone will be able to keep a secret. Don’t share personal information and you will avoid becoming the topic of conversation. Follow a dream and explore new endeavors. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Your generosity can be your downfall. Offer love, affection and hands-on help, not your hard-earned cash. Emotions will surface and demands will be made, but you must be strictly practical. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’ll learn something valuable if you mingle with people who have expertise you’d like to tap into. Ask questions and share your thoughts to attract an interesting offer.
Mutts
Garfield
Zits
Born Loser
Jump Start
Wizard of Id
B.C.
Pickles
Dilbert
Baby Blues
Get Fuzzy
Bound & Gagged
Mother Goose and Grimm
Dennis the Menace
Family Circus
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Floating platforms 6 Guy or fellow 10 Haughty sort 14 Creepy starer 15 Top military draft category 16 Skid row denizen 17 German cars bought by Riyadh residents? 19 Not many 20 Releases (on), as an attack dog 21 Cafeteria carriers gone missing? 23 QB’s mishap 24 Tennis icon Arthur 25 Makes a choice 26 Drawing upon 28 100-yard race 30 Shoulder wrap 32 “Once __ a time ...” 34 PC software 38 Rose of baseball 39 Hard to hear 40 Was a passenger 41 Figure skater’s leap 42 Uncle Remus’s __ Rabbit 43 Nursery-rhyme Jack or his wife 44 Put down, as floor tile 46 “__ my case” 48 Fixes with thread 50 Plastic coffee container designed for a Keurig brewer 51 Sports enthusiast 54 Streamlined onion relatives? 57 Pie à la __ 58 Basketball’s __ “The Pearl” Monroe 59 Stories you’ve heard a bajillion times? 61 Bad to the bone 62 Promgoer’s concern 63 Leaning somewhat 64 Lousy grades 65 Like so 66 Zappos.com inventoMonday, October 21, 2013 ry
DOWN 1 Big name in vermouth 2 A second time 3 Vary irregularly, as prices 4 Koppel and Knight 5 __ Lanka 6 Teeth-and-gums protector 7 Conductor Previn 8 “Star Wars” princess 9 “Piece of cake!” 10 Out-of-tune string instruments? 11 Like Jack 43-Across’s diet 12 Does as directed
GOREN BRIDGE
13 Curtain call acknowledgments 18 Part of YMCA: Abbr. 22 How-__: instruction books 24 Feel lousy 27 Neato water sources? 28 Insult comic who was a frequent Johnny Carson guest 29 Crumb-carrying insect 30 Relaxation center 31 Put a curse on 33 Dessert with a crust 35 Financial planner’s concern
36 Handheld computer, briefly 37 Go down in the west 39 “The X-Files” gp. 43 Ninth mo. 45 Pop the question 47 Ploy 48 Work really hard 49 Spooky 50 Reeves of “Speed” 52 Dancer Astaire 53 Homes for chicks 54 Future flower 55 J.D.-to-be’s exam 56 __ A Sketch 57 Trig or calc 60 Prof.’s helpers
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
BRIDGE
SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 6 3 ♥ A K 10 9 2 ♦ J 6 ♣ 9 3
♠ A K 7 5 3 ♥ 10 7 ♦ A K 10 5 4 ♣ 8
The bidding has proceeded:
The bidding has proceeded:
A - Although it is risky, you must bid with this hand or the opponents will rob you blind. In time, they will own your house, your dog and the keys to your car. It is close between a bid of three hearts, emphasizing your good suit, and a takeout double, bringing spades into the picture. We like the double. Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠974♥ J87♦ 9 ♣AJ7542
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 1♦ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1NT ?
WEST Pass
EAST ?
SOUTH
WEST
A - This is a very good hand that could take a lot of tricks, if you find a fit with partner. Four spades is a reasonable contract opposite four small spades, two small diamonds and no points. Bid one spade now and be determined to introduce your second suit next, even at the fourlevel if necessary. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K 9 8 6 2 ♥ 3 ♦ Q 10 5 ♣ A J 4 3
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 2♥
EAST Pass
SOUTH ?
WEST
What is your choice?
Partner’s bid shows a decent six-card suit and less than an opening bid. What call would you make?
A - Partner has shown 18-19 highcard points and has guaranteed at least a partial fit for your six-card club suit. You have too much tricktaking potential to pass. Bid three no trump.
A - Pass. When partner pre-empts in your shortest suit, stay out of the auction unless you have a very good hand, at least 15 points. With less you won’t have a game and anything you do might lead to disaster.
Q 3 - Both vulnerable. South deals.
Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 10 6 5 ♥ A 3 ♦ 4 ♣ K J 7 6 3
As South, what is your opening bid? A - There are two schools. The first school opens one club, hoping partner will respond in a red suit and they will be able to rebid one spade and then two spades. This keeps the bidding at a low level. The other school opens one spade, to shut the opponents out of the one level in case it is they who want to start bidding the red suits. Both schools have many followers. We would open one spade on this hand.
♠ A K Q 5 2 ♥ Void ♦ A J 10 8 4 ♣ A J 10
Certainly you will open the bidding. What opening bid would you choose?
Answer:
What action would you take?
NORTH 1♣
EXPEL GIDDY PASTRY BOTHER
SOUTH WEST NORTH ?
King Kong went to the New York City fruit stand in search of a — BIG APPLE
EAST 3♣
A - Obviously the choice is between one spade and two clubs. You should not open two clubs with a two-suited hand unless the high-card points are overwhelming. This excellent hand has great potential, but not overwhelming high cards. Open one spade. (gorenbridge@aol.com.)
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DYIGD SARPYT TROHEB
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
Print your answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: YOKEL DRIFT IGUANA WETTER Answer: You can win at golf without cheating, if you win the — FAIR WAY
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Floating platforms 6 Guy or fellow 10 Haughty sort 14 Creepy starer 15 Top military draft category 16 Skid row denizen 17 German cars bought by Riyadh residents? 19 Not many 20 Releases (on), as an attack dog 21 Cafeteria carriers gone missing? 23 QB’s mishap 24 Tennis icon Arthur 25 Makes a choice 26 Drawing upon 28 100-yard race 30 Shoulder wrap 32 “Once __ a time ...” 34 PC software 38 Rose of baseball 39 Hard to hear 40 Was a passenger 41 Figure skater’s leap 42 Uncle Remus’s __ Rabbit 43 Nursery-rhyme Jack or his wife 44 Put down, as floor tile 46 “__ my case” 48 Fixes with thread 50 Plastic coffee container designed for a Keurig brewer 51 Sports enthusiast 54 Streamlined onion relatives? 57 Pie à la __ 58 Basketball’s __ “The Pearl” Monroe 59 Stories you’ve heard a bajillion times? 61 Bad to the bone 62 Promgoer’s concern 63 Leaning somewhat 64 Lousy grades 65 Like so 66 Zappos.com inventoMonday, October 21, 2013 ry
DOWN 1 Big name in vermouth 2 A second time 3 Vary irregularly, as prices 4 Koppel and Knight 5 __ Lanka 6 Teeth-and-gums protector 7 Conductor Previn 8 “Star Wars” princess 9 “Piece of cake!” 10 Out-of-tune string instruments? 11 Like Jack 43-Across’s diet 12 Does as directed
GOREN BRIDGE
13 Curtain call acknowledgments 18 Part of YMCA: Abbr. 22 How-__: instruction books 24 Feel lousy 27 Neato water sources? 28 Insult comic who was a frequent Johnny Carson guest 29 Crumb-carrying insect 30 Relaxation center 31 Put a curse on 33 Dessert with a crust 35 Financial planner’s concern
36 Handheld computer, briefly 37 Go down in the west 39 “The X-Files” gp. 43 Ninth mo. 45 Pop the question 47 Ploy 48 Work really hard 49 Spooky 50 Reeves of “Speed” 52 Dancer Astaire 53 Homes for chicks 54 Future flower 55 J.D.-to-be’s exam 56 __ A Sketch 57 Trig or calc 60 Prof.’s helpers
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
BRIDGE
SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 6 3 ♥ A K 10 9 2 ♦ J 6 ♣ 9 3
♠ A K 7 5 3 ♥ 10 7 ♦ A K 10 5 4 ♣ 8
The bidding has proceeded:
The bidding has proceeded:
A - Although it is risky, you must bid with this hand or the opponents will rob you blind. In time, they will own your house, your dog and the keys to your car. It is close between a bid of three hearts, emphasizing your good suit, and a takeout double, bringing spades into the picture. We like the double. Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠974♥ J87♦ 9 ♣AJ7542
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 1♦ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1NT ?
WEST Pass
EAST ?
SOUTH
WEST
A - This is a very good hand that could take a lot of tricks, if you find a fit with partner. Four spades is a reasonable contract opposite four small spades, two small diamonds and no points. Bid one spade now and be determined to introduce your second suit next, even at the fourlevel if necessary. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K 9 8 6 2 ♥ 3 ♦ Q 10 5 ♣ A J 4 3
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 2♥
EAST Pass
SOUTH ?
WEST
What is your choice?
Partner’s bid shows a decent six-card suit and less than an opening bid. What call would you make?
A - Partner has shown 18-19 highcard points and has guaranteed at least a partial fit for your six-card club suit. You have too much tricktaking potential to pass. Bid three no trump.
A - Pass. When partner pre-empts in your shortest suit, stay out of the auction unless you have a very good hand, at least 15 points. With less you won’t have a game and anything you do might lead to disaster.
Q 3 - Both vulnerable. South deals.
Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 10 6 5 ♥ A 3 ♦ 4 ♣ K J 7 6 3
As South, what is your opening bid? A - There are two schools. The first school opens one club, hoping partner will respond in a red suit and they will be able to rebid one spade and then two spades. This keeps the bidding at a low level. The other school opens one spade, to shut the opponents out of the one level in case it is they who want to start bidding the red suits. Both schools have many followers. We would open one spade on this hand.
♠ A K Q 5 2 ♥ Void ♦ A J 10 8 4 ♣ A J 10
Certainly you will open the bidding. What opening bid would you choose?
Answer:
What action would you take?
NORTH 1♣
EXPEL GIDDY PASTRY BOTHER
SOUTH WEST NORTH ?
King Kong went to the New York City fruit stand in search of a — BIG APPLE
EAST 3♣
A - Obviously the choice is between one spade and two clubs. You should not open two clubs with a two-suited hand unless the high-card points are overwhelming. This excellent hand has great potential, but not overwhelming high cards. Open one spade. (gorenbridge@aol.com.)
The Star’s on TWITTER
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
LEEPX ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
DYIGD SARPYT TROHEB
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
Print your answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: YOKEL DRIFT IGUANA WETTER Answer: You can win at golf without cheating, if you win the — FAIR WAY
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Floating platforms 6 Guy or fellow 10 Haughty sort 14 Creepy starer 15 Top military draft category 16 Skid row denizen 17 German cars bought by Riyadh residents? 19 Not many 20 Releases (on), as an attack dog 21 Cafeteria carriers gone missing? 23 QB’s mishap 24 Tennis icon Arthur 25 Makes a choice 26 Drawing upon 28 100-yard race 30 Shoulder wrap 32 “Once __ a time ...” 34 PC software 38 Rose of baseball 39 Hard to hear 40 Was a passenger 41 Figure skater’s leap 42 Uncle Remus’s __ Rabbit 43 Nursery-rhyme Jack or his wife 44 Put down, as floor tile 46 “__ my case” 48 Fixes with thread 50 Plastic coffee container designed for a Keurig brewer 51 Sports enthusiast 54 Streamlined onion relatives? 57 Pie à la __ 58 Basketball’s __ “The Pearl” Monroe 59 Stories you’ve heard a bajillion times? 61 Bad to the bone 62 Promgoer’s concern 63 Leaning somewhat 64 Lousy grades 65 Like so 66 Zappos.com inventoMonday, October 21, 2013 ry
DOWN 1 Big name in vermouth 2 A second time 3 Vary irregularly, as prices 4 Koppel and Knight 5 __ Lanka 6 Teeth-and-gums protector 7 Conductor Previn 8 “Star Wars” princess 9 “Piece of cake!” 10 Out-of-tune string instruments? 11 Like Jack 43-Across’s diet 12 Does as directed
GOREN BRIDGE
13 Curtain call acknowledgments 18 Part of YMCA: Abbr. 22 How-__: instruction books 24 Feel lousy 27 Neato water sources? 28 Insult comic who was a frequent Johnny Carson guest 29 Crumb-carrying insect 30 Relaxation center 31 Put a curse on 33 Dessert with a crust 35 Financial planner’s concern
36 Handheld computer, briefly 37 Go down in the west 39 “The X-Files” gp. 43 Ninth mo. 45 Pop the question 47 Ploy 48 Work really hard 49 Spooky 50 Reeves of “Speed” 52 Dancer Astaire 53 Homes for chicks 54 Future flower 55 J.D.-to-be’s exam 56 __ A Sketch 57 Trig or calc 60 Prof.’s helpers
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC
BRIDGE
SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 6 3 ♥ A K 10 9 2 ♦ J 6 ♣ 9 3
♠ A K 7 5 3 ♥ 10 7 ♦ A K 10 5 4 ♣ 8
The bidding has proceeded:
The bidding has proceeded:
A - Although it is risky, you must bid with this hand or the opponents will rob you blind. In time, they will own your house, your dog and the keys to your car. It is close between a bid of three hearts, emphasizing your good suit, and a takeout double, bringing spades into the picture. We like the double. Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠974♥ J87♦ 9 ♣AJ7542
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 1♦ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1NT ?
WEST Pass
EAST ?
SOUTH
WEST
A - This is a very good hand that could take a lot of tricks, if you find a fit with partner. Four spades is a reasonable contract opposite four small spades, two small diamonds and no points. Bid one spade now and be determined to introduce your second suit next, even at the fourlevel if necessary. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K 9 8 6 2 ♥ 3 ♦ Q 10 5 ♣ A J 4 3
The bidding has proceeded: NORTH 2♥
EAST Pass
SOUTH ?
WEST
What is your choice?
Partner’s bid shows a decent six-card suit and less than an opening bid. What call would you make?
A - Partner has shown 18-19 highcard points and has guaranteed at least a partial fit for your six-card club suit. You have too much tricktaking potential to pass. Bid three no trump.
A - Pass. When partner pre-empts in your shortest suit, stay out of the auction unless you have a very good hand, at least 15 points. With less you won’t have a game and anything you do might lead to disaster.
Q 3 - Both vulnerable. South deals.
Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K J 10 6 5 ♥ A 3 ♦ 4 ♣ K J 7 6 3
As South, what is your opening bid? A - There are two schools. The first school opens one club, hoping partner will respond in a red suit and they will be able to rebid one spade and then two spades. This keeps the bidding at a low level. The other school opens one spade, to shut the opponents out of the one level in case it is they who want to start bidding the red suits. Both schools have many followers. We would open one spade on this hand.
♠ A K Q 5 2 ♥ Void ♦ A J 10 8 4 ♣ A J 10
Certainly you will open the bidding. What opening bid would you choose?
Answer:
What action would you take?
NORTH 1♣
EXPEL GIDDY PASTRY BOTHER
SOUTH WEST NORTH ?
King Kong went to the New York City fruit stand in search of a — BIG APPLE
EAST 3♣
A - Obviously the choice is between one spade and two clubs. You should not open two clubs with a two-suited hand unless the high-card points are overwhelming. This excellent hand has great potential, but not overwhelming high cards. Open one spade. (gorenbridge@aol.com.)
The Star’s on TWITTER
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
LEEPX ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
DYIGD SARPYT TROHEB
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
Print your answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: YOKEL DRIFT IGUANA WETTER Answer: You can win at golf without cheating, if you win the — FAIR WAY
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com