The Anniston Star
Monday, November 4, 2013
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
Strength comes from knowledge and belief in your ability to get things done in the coming month. Expressing what you want will initiate a positive flow of energy. Exploring different cultures and philosophies will hone your intuition. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — If you share your plans, you will attract interest in your ideas. Looking at old concepts from a modern point of view will renew your interest and refresh your energy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Think ahead today. Once you say something, you cannot take it back. Anger and aggressive behavior will cause uncertainty. Concentrate on making positive changes in your personal life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your dedication will not go unnoticed. Spend some time figuring out the best way to display your attributes in order to boost your confidence and help you win favors from the right people. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Don’t share your secrets. If people question you, offer what is common knowledge and impress upon them your ability to be a team player. A romantic encounter will lift your spirits. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You will have insight that will give you the upper hand when negotiating or discussing plans that can affect your position professionally or financially. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Put your
word on the line. Make promises and show everyone what you are capable of doing. Form a secret connection with someone who has something to offer in return. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Stubbornness can hold you back. Open up and share your thoughts with someone who shows interest in helping you. Larger quarters or home improvements will add to your comfort. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It’s time to take a risk with your heart. Ask direct questions and find out where you stand. A change of attitude may be unexpected but essential in order to take care of business. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Your head will be swimming with all sorts of neat ideas. Don’t be afraid to step out on a limb and do something differently. Your imagination will capture someone’s attention. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Don’t count on everyone agreeing with you. Persuasive tactics aren’t likely to work as well as expected. Set your sights on the things you can master, and travel to destinations that interest you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You have a lot going for you, so don’t let negativity stand between you and success. Engage in talks and activities that lead to growth and happiness. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — How you handle your money will make a difference in the outcome of a relationship. Bringing in more than you spend or doing a little creative accounting will help alleviate stress.
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 Credit card choice 5 Woman’s address 10 Nosegay 14 Blogger’s “That’s what I think” 15 Like beer in a cooler 16 Vogue rival 17 Mathematician’s “Stay cool!”? 19 Radiant look 20 Signed up for, as a contest 21 Bacon hunks 22 Corrida cry 23 Hors d’oeuvres liver spread 25 Waist-tied kitchen protectors 29 Golfer’s “Stay cool!”? 33 Pinot __: red wine 34 Remove wool from 35 Half of the word “inning” 36 Diver’s “Stay cool!”? 40 “Ewww!” 41 Whistlestop places 42 Former Sony brand 43 Refrigeration mechanic’s “Stay cool!”? 45 Take out a loan 47 Senior advocacy gp. 48 Help out 49 Roller coaster segments 52 Bedroom shoe 57 “If __ a Hammer” 58 Realtor’s “Stay cool!”? 61 Arty NYC section 62 Last new Olds 63 Vicinity 64 Ruffian 65 Black __ spider 66 Legis. meeting
7 Morse code character 8 Stretchy bandage brand 9 “All the President’s __” 10 Limb for Ahab 11 Spanish stewpot 12 Dinner’s often on him 13 Conifers with pliable wood 18 1982 Disney sci-fi flick 21 Drummer Ringo 23 Chirps from chicks 24 Run __: get credit at the pub 25 Bit of foolishness
DOWN 1 ’80s TV’s “Miami __” 2 “That’s my cue!” 3 Closed 4 Top-shelf 5 Refuges for overnighters Monday, November 4, 2013 6 Battery terminal
GOREN BRIDGE
26 Cook by simmering 27 Kipling’s “__-Tikki-Tavi” 28 Mined find 29 Treaty of __: War of 1812 ender 30 Show again 31 Halved 32 “Horsefeathers!” 34 Clinch, as a deal 37 Sky holder of myth 38 “Let’s Make a Deal” choice 39 Listening organ 44 What 46-Down totally isn’t
45 Puff up in the wind, as a sail 46 “Garfield” pooch 48 Houston baseballer 49 Shopper’s aid 50 “This can’t be good” 51 Waikiki’s island 53 High-tech hand-held gadgets, briefly 54 Go (over) in detail 55 Baaing mas 56 Genetic messengers 58 Espied 59 Yalie 60 Turner of broadcasting
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
WEST NORTH EAST 1♣ Pass 1♦
SOUTH ?
What action would you take?
A - Double. This hand would routinely open one no trump, but don’t make that bid now. You don’t have a stopper in either of their suits and you are four-four in the unbid suits. Double is perfect. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KJ4♥ 86♦ AK653 ♣QJ7
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is sometimes correct to raise partner’s major suit with only threecard support. Good trump quality and a ruffing value are keys telling you when to do it. Bid two spades. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠7♥ AJ9862♦ KQ54 ♣83
You are the dealer? Pass, one heart or two hearts? A - With exciting distribution and two decent suits, this hand is worth opening at the one level. Bid one heart. Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ J ♥ K 8 5 ♦ Q J 5 ♣ A K J 10 7 5
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♦ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is tempting to jump to three clubs, but overcome the temptation and settle for two clubs. This hand is not quite worth a jump re-bid. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A 5 2 ♥ 10 9 6 ♦ Q 10 4 ♣ A 9 4 2
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What bid would you make? A - Partner may have opened a bit light in third seat. Do not punish his enterprise by jumping to the threelevel. If you play the Drury Convention, where a two-club bid shows 10-plus points and a fit, now is the time to use it. If not, settle for the conservative two spades. Q 6 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠AKJ♥ AKQ64♦ 64 ♣K74
You are the dealer. What is your opening bid? A - The choice is between one heart and two no trump. We like the idea of telling partner our exact strength and that our hand is balanced. Open two no trump. (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.)
Answer:
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♣ ?
EXACT INPUT GYRATE ACCORD
♠ A K 9 3 ♥ A Q 9 3 ♦ J 10 6 ♣ J 2
The bidding has proceeded:
They thought their children’s children were — GRAND
Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
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PINTU TARGEY ROCDAC
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: PLANK GUESS ACCESS STENCH Answer: When the person giving the keynote address failed to show up, the audience was — SPEECHLESS
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Credit card choice 5 Woman’s address 10 Nosegay 14 Blogger’s “That’s what I think” 15 Like beer in a cooler 16 Vogue rival 17 Mathematician’s “Stay cool!”? 19 Radiant look 20 Signed up for, as a contest 21 Bacon hunks 22 Corrida cry 23 Hors d’oeuvres liver spread 25 Waist-tied kitchen protectors 29 Golfer’s “Stay cool!”? 33 Pinot __: red wine 34 Remove wool from 35 Half of the word “inning” 36 Diver’s “Stay cool!”? 40 “Ewww!” 41 Whistlestop places 42 Former Sony brand 43 Refrigeration mechanic’s “Stay cool!”? 45 Take out a loan 47 Senior advocacy gp. 48 Help out 49 Roller coaster segments 52 Bedroom shoe 57 “If __ a Hammer” 58 Realtor’s “Stay cool!”? 61 Arty NYC section 62 Last new Olds 63 Vicinity 64 Ruffian 65 Black __ spider 66 Legis. meeting
7 Morse code character 8 Stretchy bandage brand 9 “All the President’s __” 10 Limb for Ahab 11 Spanish stewpot 12 Dinner’s often on him 13 Conifers with pliable wood 18 1982 Disney sci-fi flick 21 Drummer Ringo 23 Chirps from chicks 24 Run __: get credit at the pub 25 Bit of foolishness
DOWN 1 ’80s TV’s “Miami __” 2 “That’s my cue!” 3 Closed 4 Top-shelf 5 Refuges for overnighters Monday, November 4, 2013 6 Battery terminal
GOREN BRIDGE
26 Cook by simmering 27 Kipling’s “__-Tikki-Tavi” 28 Mined find 29 Treaty of __: War of 1812 ender 30 Show again 31 Halved 32 “Horsefeathers!” 34 Clinch, as a deal 37 Sky holder of myth 38 “Let’s Make a Deal” choice 39 Listening organ 44 What 46-Down totally isn’t
45 Puff up in the wind, as a sail 46 “Garfield” pooch 48 Houston baseballer 49 Shopper’s aid 50 “This can’t be good” 51 Waikiki’s island 53 High-tech hand-held gadgets, briefly 54 Go (over) in detail 55 Baaing mas 56 Genetic messengers 58 Espied 59 Yalie 60 Turner of broadcasting
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
WEST NORTH EAST 1♣ Pass 1♦
SOUTH ?
What action would you take?
A - Double. This hand would routinely open one no trump, but don’t make that bid now. You don’t have a stopper in either of their suits and you are four-four in the unbid suits. Double is perfect. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KJ4♥ 86♦ AK653 ♣QJ7
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is sometimes correct to raise partner’s major suit with only threecard support. Good trump quality and a ruffing value are keys telling you when to do it. Bid two spades. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠7♥ AJ9862♦ KQ54 ♣83
You are the dealer? Pass, one heart or two hearts? A - With exciting distribution and two decent suits, this hand is worth opening at the one level. Bid one heart. Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ J ♥ K 8 5 ♦ Q J 5 ♣ A K J 10 7 5
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♦ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is tempting to jump to three clubs, but overcome the temptation and settle for two clubs. This hand is not quite worth a jump re-bid. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A 5 2 ♥ 10 9 6 ♦ Q 10 4 ♣ A 9 4 2
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What bid would you make? A - Partner may have opened a bit light in third seat. Do not punish his enterprise by jumping to the threelevel. If you play the Drury Convention, where a two-club bid shows 10-plus points and a fit, now is the time to use it. If not, settle for the conservative two spades. Q 6 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠AKJ♥ AKQ64♦ 64 ♣K74
You are the dealer. What is your opening bid? A - The choice is between one heart and two no trump. We like the idea of telling partner our exact strength and that our hand is balanced. Open two no trump. (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.)
Answer:
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♣ ?
EXACT INPUT GYRATE ACCORD
♠ A K 9 3 ♥ A Q 9 3 ♦ J 10 6 ♣ J 2
The bidding has proceeded:
They thought their children’s children were — GRAND
Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
TAXEC ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
PINTU TARGEY ROCDAC
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: PLANK GUESS ACCESS STENCH Answer: When the person giving the keynote address failed to show up, the audience was — SPEECHLESS
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Credit card choice 5 Woman’s address 10 Nosegay 14 Blogger’s “That’s what I think” 15 Like beer in a cooler 16 Vogue rival 17 Mathematician’s “Stay cool!”? 19 Radiant look 20 Signed up for, as a contest 21 Bacon hunks 22 Corrida cry 23 Hors d’oeuvres liver spread 25 Waist-tied kitchen protectors 29 Golfer’s “Stay cool!”? 33 Pinot __: red wine 34 Remove wool from 35 Half of the word “inning” 36 Diver’s “Stay cool!”? 40 “Ewww!” 41 Whistlestop places 42 Former Sony brand 43 Refrigeration mechanic’s “Stay cool!”? 45 Take out a loan 47 Senior advocacy gp. 48 Help out 49 Roller coaster segments 52 Bedroom shoe 57 “If __ a Hammer” 58 Realtor’s “Stay cool!”? 61 Arty NYC section 62 Last new Olds 63 Vicinity 64 Ruffian 65 Black __ spider 66 Legis. meeting
7 Morse code character 8 Stretchy bandage brand 9 “All the President’s __” 10 Limb for Ahab 11 Spanish stewpot 12 Dinner’s often on him 13 Conifers with pliable wood 18 1982 Disney sci-fi flick 21 Drummer Ringo 23 Chirps from chicks 24 Run __: get credit at the pub 25 Bit of foolishness
DOWN 1 ’80s TV’s “Miami __” 2 “That’s my cue!” 3 Closed 4 Top-shelf 5 Refuges for overnighters Monday, November 4, 2013 6 Battery terminal
GOREN BRIDGE
26 Cook by simmering 27 Kipling’s “__-Tikki-Tavi” 28 Mined find 29 Treaty of __: War of 1812 ender 30 Show again 31 Halved 32 “Horsefeathers!” 34 Clinch, as a deal 37 Sky holder of myth 38 “Let’s Make a Deal” choice 39 Listening organ 44 What 46-Down totally isn’t
45 Puff up in the wind, as a sail 46 “Garfield” pooch 48 Houston baseballer 49 Shopper’s aid 50 “This can’t be good” 51 Waikiki’s island 53 High-tech hand-held gadgets, briefly 54 Go (over) in detail 55 Baaing mas 56 Genetic messengers 58 Espied 59 Yalie 60 Turner of broadcasting
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
WEST NORTH EAST 1♣ Pass 1♦
SOUTH ?
What action would you take?
A - Double. This hand would routinely open one no trump, but don’t make that bid now. You don’t have a stopper in either of their suits and you are four-four in the unbid suits. Double is perfect. Q 2 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠KJ4♥ 86♦ AK653 ♣QJ7
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is sometimes correct to raise partner’s major suit with only threecard support. Good trump quality and a ruffing value are keys telling you when to do it. Bid two spades. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠7♥ AJ9862♦ KQ54 ♣83
You are the dealer? Pass, one heart or two hearts? A - With exciting distribution and two decent suits, this hand is worth opening at the one level. Bid one heart. Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ J ♥ K 8 5 ♦ Q J 5 ♣ A K J 10 7 5
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♦ Pass
What is your re-bid? A - It is tempting to jump to three clubs, but overcome the temptation and settle for two clubs. This hand is not quite worth a jump re-bid. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ A 5 2 ♥ 10 9 6 ♦ Q 10 4 ♣ A 9 4 2
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♠ Pass
What bid would you make? A - Partner may have opened a bit light in third seat. Do not punish his enterprise by jumping to the threelevel. If you play the Drury Convention, where a two-club bid shows 10-plus points and a fit, now is the time to use it. If not, settle for the conservative two spades. Q 6 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠AKJ♥ AKQ64♦ 64 ♣K74
You are the dealer. What is your opening bid? A - The choice is between one heart and two no trump. We like the idea of telling partner our exact strength and that our hand is balanced. Open two no trump. (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.)
Answer:
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH 1♣ ?
EXACT INPUT GYRATE ACCORD
♠ A K 9 3 ♥ A Q 9 3 ♦ J 10 6 ♣ J 2
The bidding has proceeded:
They thought their children’s children were — GRAND
Q 1 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
TAXEC ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
PINTU TARGEY ROCDAC
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: PLANK GUESS ACCESS STENCH Answer: When the person giving the keynote address failed to show up, the audience was — SPEECHLESS
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com