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The Anniston Star

Monday, October 28, 2013

STAR LITE

Blondie

HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol

Hagar the Horrible

Beetle Bailey

Snuffy Smith

Take on a project or search for a place to visit in the months ahead. Getting into the swing of things and broadening your horizons will turn this into a spectacular year. Don’t be afraid to make the first move, and do everything with confidence and gusto. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Let emotional mishaps pass you by without causing upset. Mistakes happen, and you have too much going for you to let the little annoyances bother you. Think big and follow through. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Make sure you have a serviceable Plan B ready to go. Making a snap decision or changing course midstream could confuse others, but it will bring you closer to your destination. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Take on additional responsibility today. The more control you have, the less time you’ll spend explaining what you want or fixing what you don’t like. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t leave anything to chance. Take a close look around you and figure out what everyone else is doing. Emotions are likely to surface, and sudden, unexpected change will be necessary. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Appreciate life and the people you love. If you devote energy to projects and plans that entice you, you’ll find a way to make extra money while having fun. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You would be wise to avoid making last-min-

ute decisions. Mild unpredictability will help you avoid interference in your affairs. Romance will improve your life. Get active to feel better. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Put one foot in front of the other. Taking the proper precautions will ensure success. Refuse to let anyone stand in your way. Be prepared to pay for what you want — no debt, no worry. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Put love first and nurture the relationships that are most important to you. Fixing up your place to ensure comfort and entertainment will lead to compliments from influential folks. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Sharing with people who think like you will help you flush out any aspect of an endeavor that has the potential to go wrong. Being a team player will promote friendship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Make a decision based on your needs. You may not win, but you will find out where you stand, giving you added impetus and needed help to move on and do your own thing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Greater participation will lead to allies and strong friendships. Take pride in what you do and deliver on any promises you make. Someone from your past will offer you something special. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t get sidetracked, no matter what comes at you. Finish what’s expected of you before someone complains. Leave plenty of time for a special get-together or to take care of personal needs.

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 Forget where one put, as keys 7 Pedro’s eye 10 Golf great Ballesteros 14 Crumbly Italian cheese 15 Lao Tzu’s “path” 16 Slangy prefix meaning “ultra” 17 Computer storage medium 19 When repeated, island near Tahiti 20 Male sibs 21 Kadett automaker 22 Apple music players 23 Vintner’s prefix 24 Quick-on-the-uptake type, in slang 26 Athenian walkway 28 Otherwise 29 Persian rulers 31 Irene of “Fame” 33 Used-up pencils 37 Carton-cushioning unit 40 Latin being 41 Latin love word 42 Muslim pilgrim’s destination 43 Tombstone lawman Wyatt 45 Mischievous trick 46 Showy authority figure 51 Facebook notes, briefly 54 Put back to zero 55 Orator’s place 56 Vivacity 57 Fitzgerald of jazz 58 Tense pre-deadline period ... or when to eat the ends of 17-, 24-, 37- and 46-Across? 60 Bedframe part 61 Notes after dos 62 Pop singer Spector who fronted a ’60s girl group named for her 63 Alley prowlers 64 Function 65Monday, Chuck who broke October 28,the 2013 sound barrier

DOWN 1 Up-tempo Caribbean dance 2 River of Grenoble 3 Kids’ imitation game 4 Vietnam neighbor 5 Part of USDA: Abbr. 6 Multiple Grammy-winning cellist 7 Catchall option in a survey question 8 They’re related to the severity of the crimes 9 Caveman Alley 10 Summoned as a witness 11 Novel on a small screen, perhaps

GOREN BRIDGE

12 “Falstaff” was his last opera 13 Wipe clean 18 Tax pro: Abbr. 22 Cyclades island 24 Nothing to write home about 25 Applaud 27 Feats like the Yankees’ 1998, ’99 and 2000 World Series wins 29 Opposite of NNW 30 6’3”, 5’4”, etc.: Abbr. 31 Close associates 32 Roadside assistance org. 34 Preparing to use, as a

hose 35 Tampa Bay NFLer 36 RR stop 38 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 39 Arabian leader 44 Play a part 45 Discern 46 Take by force 47 “Is anybody here?” 48 Quran religion 49 Underlying reason 50 Relatives 52 Mrs. Eisenhower 53 Snide smile 56 Sicilian volcano 58 French vineyard 59 Earth chopper

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.

BRIDGE

SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES

WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

You are the dealer. What is your opening bid?

♠ J 10 9 3 2 ♥ Q 6 5 2 ♦ K 8 7 ♣ 2

A - It is easy to promote the playing strength of this hand and open one spade. At this vulnerability, we prefer to put maximum pressure on our opponents. Open three spades!

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST Pass

What is your re-bid?

A - In days of yore, players had to pass with this hand. Today, when most players use New Minor Forcing with good hands, a re-bid of two hearts is “pass or correct,” showing a weak hand with at least five spades and four-plus hearts. Bid two hearts. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 10 8 2 ♥ A 7 ♦ A K Q 9 8 3 ♣ Q 10

Pass-Pass to you. What is your opening bid? A - There was a point in time when any opening other than one diamond would have been unthinkable. Today, many good players would open one no trump with this essentially balanced hand. We like it!

Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KQ♥ 72♦ AKQ987 ♣532

The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass Pass 2♥ Pass

What now? A - We had high hopes when we opened this hand, but nothing has gotten easier. Two spades could be the winner, but we see no real alternative to bidding our excellent suit once again. Bid three diamonds. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A K 8 5 4 ♥ 9 ♦ J 5 ♣ A J 10 9 4

Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

The bidding has proceeded:

♠AKJ75♥ AQ94♦ J53 ♣A

What is your re-bid?

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

What action do you take? A - If you play the modern TwoOver-One approach, a forcing raise to three hearts is perfect. If not, this hand poses a real problem. It is way too good to bid four hearts. Bid four no trump! Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 10 8 5 4 3 ♥ 9 6 ♦ 3 ♣ A 8 5

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

A - A bid of three clubs, breaking the three-level, is called a “high reverse.” It shows “extras.” Partner’s bid puts opener under some pressure. If opener doesn’t have a fit, or stoppers, or “extras,” he must sometimes rebid his five-card major. Bid two spades.

Answer:

EAST Pass Pass

OOMPH MAMBO TRUDGE BYLINE

NORTH 1♦ 1NT

He used this to recall facts about his first computer — HIS GOOD MEMORY

The bidding has proceeded:

(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail responses may be sent to tcaeditors@tribune.com.)

The Star’s on TWITTER

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

BAMMO DURGET NYLBIE

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.

A: HIS Saturday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: VALVE ELECT FLEECE ABACUS Answer: You know it’s autumn when the — LEAVES LEAVE

For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com

THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Forget where one put, as keys 7 Pedro’s eye 10 Golf great Ballesteros 14 Crumbly Italian cheese 15 Lao Tzu’s “path” 16 Slangy prefix meaning “ultra” 17 Computer storage medium 19 When repeated, island near Tahiti 20 Male sibs 21 Kadett automaker 22 Apple music players 23 Vintner’s prefix 24 Quick-on-the-uptake type, in slang 26 Athenian walkway 28 Otherwise 29 Persian rulers 31 Irene of “Fame” 33 Used-up pencils 37 Carton-cushioning unit 40 Latin being 41 Latin love word 42 Muslim pilgrim’s destination 43 Tombstone lawman Wyatt 45 Mischievous trick 46 Showy authority figure 51 Facebook notes, briefly 54 Put back to zero 55 Orator’s place 56 Vivacity 57 Fitzgerald of jazz 58 Tense pre-deadline period ... or when to eat the ends of 17-, 24-, 37- and 46-Across? 60 Bedframe part 61 Notes after dos 62 Pop singer Spector who fronted a ’60s girl group named for her 63 Alley prowlers 64 Function 65Monday, Chuck who broke October 28,the 2013 sound barrier

DOWN 1 Up-tempo Caribbean dance 2 River of Grenoble 3 Kids’ imitation game 4 Vietnam neighbor 5 Part of USDA: Abbr. 6 Multiple Grammy-winning cellist 7 Catchall option in a survey question 8 They’re related to the severity of the crimes 9 Caveman Alley 10 Summoned as a witness 11 Novel on a small screen, perhaps

GOREN BRIDGE

12 “Falstaff” was his last opera 13 Wipe clean 18 Tax pro: Abbr. 22 Cyclades island 24 Nothing to write home about 25 Applaud 27 Feats like the Yankees’ 1998, ’99 and 2000 World Series wins 29 Opposite of NNW 30 6’3”, 5’4”, etc.: Abbr. 31 Close associates 32 Roadside assistance org. 34 Preparing to use, as a

hose 35 Tampa Bay NFLer 36 RR stop 38 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 39 Arabian leader 44 Play a part 45 Discern 46 Take by force 47 “Is anybody here?” 48 Quran religion 49 Underlying reason 50 Relatives 52 Mrs. Eisenhower 53 Snide smile 56 Sicilian volcano 58 French vineyard 59 Earth chopper

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.

BRIDGE

SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES

WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

You are the dealer. What is your opening bid?

♠ J 10 9 3 2 ♥ Q 6 5 2 ♦ K 8 7 ♣ 2

A - It is easy to promote the playing strength of this hand and open one spade. At this vulnerability, we prefer to put maximum pressure on our opponents. Open three spades!

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST Pass

What is your re-bid?

A - In days of yore, players had to pass with this hand. Today, when most players use New Minor Forcing with good hands, a re-bid of two hearts is “pass or correct,” showing a weak hand with at least five spades and four-plus hearts. Bid two hearts. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 10 8 2 ♥ A 7 ♦ A K Q 9 8 3 ♣ Q 10

Pass-Pass to you. What is your opening bid? A - There was a point in time when any opening other than one diamond would have been unthinkable. Today, many good players would open one no trump with this essentially balanced hand. We like it!

Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KQ♥ 72♦ AKQ987 ♣532

The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass Pass 2♥ Pass

What now? A - We had high hopes when we opened this hand, but nothing has gotten easier. Two spades could be the winner, but we see no real alternative to bidding our excellent suit once again. Bid three diamonds. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A K 8 5 4 ♥ 9 ♦ J 5 ♣ A J 10 9 4

Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

The bidding has proceeded:

♠AKJ75♥ AQ94♦ J53 ♣A

What is your re-bid?

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

What action do you take? A - If you play the modern TwoOver-One approach, a forcing raise to three hearts is perfect. If not, this hand poses a real problem. It is way too good to bid four hearts. Bid four no trump! Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 10 8 5 4 3 ♥ 9 6 ♦ 3 ♣ A 8 5

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

A - A bid of three clubs, breaking the three-level, is called a “high reverse.” It shows “extras.” Partner’s bid puts opener under some pressure. If opener doesn’t have a fit, or stoppers, or “extras,” he must sometimes rebid his five-card major. Bid two spades.

Answer:

EAST Pass Pass

OOMPH MAMBO TRUDGE BYLINE

NORTH 1♦ 1NT

He used this to recall facts about his first computer — HIS GOOD MEMORY

The bidding has proceeded:

(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail responses may be sent to tcaeditors@tribune.com.)

The Star’s on TWITTER

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

BAMMO DURGET NYLBIE

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.

A: HIS Saturday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: VALVE ELECT FLEECE ABACUS Answer: You know it’s autumn when the — LEAVES LEAVE

For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com

THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Forget where one put, as keys 7 Pedro’s eye 10 Golf great Ballesteros 14 Crumbly Italian cheese 15 Lao Tzu’s “path” 16 Slangy prefix meaning “ultra” 17 Computer storage medium 19 When repeated, island near Tahiti 20 Male sibs 21 Kadett automaker 22 Apple music players 23 Vintner’s prefix 24 Quick-on-the-uptake type, in slang 26 Athenian walkway 28 Otherwise 29 Persian rulers 31 Irene of “Fame” 33 Used-up pencils 37 Carton-cushioning unit 40 Latin being 41 Latin love word 42 Muslim pilgrim’s destination 43 Tombstone lawman Wyatt 45 Mischievous trick 46 Showy authority figure 51 Facebook notes, briefly 54 Put back to zero 55 Orator’s place 56 Vivacity 57 Fitzgerald of jazz 58 Tense pre-deadline period ... or when to eat the ends of 17-, 24-, 37- and 46-Across? 60 Bedframe part 61 Notes after dos 62 Pop singer Spector who fronted a ’60s girl group named for her 63 Alley prowlers 64 Function 65Monday, Chuck who broke October 28,the 2013 sound barrier

DOWN 1 Up-tempo Caribbean dance 2 River of Grenoble 3 Kids’ imitation game 4 Vietnam neighbor 5 Part of USDA: Abbr. 6 Multiple Grammy-winning cellist 7 Catchall option in a survey question 8 They’re related to the severity of the crimes 9 Caveman Alley 10 Summoned as a witness 11 Novel on a small screen, perhaps

GOREN BRIDGE

12 “Falstaff” was his last opera 13 Wipe clean 18 Tax pro: Abbr. 22 Cyclades island 24 Nothing to write home about 25 Applaud 27 Feats like the Yankees’ 1998, ’99 and 2000 World Series wins 29 Opposite of NNW 30 6’3”, 5’4”, etc.: Abbr. 31 Close associates 32 Roadside assistance org. 34 Preparing to use, as a

hose 35 Tampa Bay NFLer 36 RR stop 38 Jamie of “M*A*S*H” 39 Arabian leader 44 Play a part 45 Discern 46 Take by force 47 “Is anybody here?” 48 Quran religion 49 Underlying reason 50 Relatives 52 Mrs. Eisenhower 53 Snide smile 56 Sicilian volcano 58 French vineyard 59 Earth chopper

EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.

BRIDGE

SOLUTIONS TO TODAY’S PUZZLES

WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ ANSWERS Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:

You are the dealer. What is your opening bid?

♠ J 10 9 3 2 ♥ Q 6 5 2 ♦ K 8 7 ♣ 2

A - It is easy to promote the playing strength of this hand and open one spade. At this vulnerability, we prefer to put maximum pressure on our opponents. Open three spades!

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST Pass

What is your re-bid?

A - In days of yore, players had to pass with this hand. Today, when most players use New Minor Forcing with good hands, a re-bid of two hearts is “pass or correct,” showing a weak hand with at least five spades and four-plus hearts. Bid two hearts. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 10 8 2 ♥ A 7 ♦ A K Q 9 8 3 ♣ Q 10

Pass-Pass to you. What is your opening bid? A - There was a point in time when any opening other than one diamond would have been unthinkable. Today, many good players would open one no trump with this essentially balanced hand. We like it!

Q 5 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KQ♥ 72♦ AKQ987 ♣532

The bidding has proceeded: SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass Pass 2♥ Pass

What now? A - We had high hopes when we opened this hand, but nothing has gotten easier. Two spades could be the winner, but we see no real alternative to bidding our excellent suit once again. Bid three diamonds. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A K 8 5 4 ♥ 9 ♦ J 5 ♣ A J 10 9 4

Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:

The bidding has proceeded:

♠AKJ75♥ AQ94♦ J53 ♣A

What is your re-bid?

The bidding has proceeded:

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

What action do you take? A - If you play the modern TwoOver-One approach, a forcing raise to three hearts is perfect. If not, this hand poses a real problem. It is way too good to bid four hearts. Bid four no trump! Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 10 8 5 4 3 ♥ 9 6 ♦ 3 ♣ A 8 5

SOUTH 1♠ ?

WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♥ Pass

A - A bid of three clubs, breaking the three-level, is called a “high reverse.” It shows “extras.” Partner’s bid puts opener under some pressure. If opener doesn’t have a fit, or stoppers, or “extras,” he must sometimes rebid his five-card major. Bid two spades.

Answer:

EAST Pass Pass

OOMPH MAMBO TRUDGE BYLINE

NORTH 1♦ 1NT

He used this to recall facts about his first computer — HIS GOOD MEMORY

The bidding has proceeded:

(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses sent in care of this newspaper or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail responses may be sent to tcaeditors@tribune.com.)

The Star’s on TWITTER

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

BAMMO DURGET NYLBIE

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.

A: HIS Saturday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: VALVE ELECT FLEECE ABACUS Answer: You know it’s autumn when the — LEAVES LEAVE

For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com

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