The Anniston Star
Monday, December 2, 2013
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
Your ability to wheel and deal will amaze those around you, but don’t be too eager to get involved in joint ventures. Focus on yourself and your own advancement this year. Trying to do too much for others will result in your own loss. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You may be charming, but before you try to convince others to give you their support, make sure you have your facts straight and you know what you are talking about. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Interact with a variety of people. You will gain popularity if you are benevolent. Others will be interested in your plans and support your efforts. Romance is on the rise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Seek sound advice from someone you respect. You need an impartial opinion. Take a long, hard look at your motives. Self-deception is apparent. Rethink your next move. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Direct your energy into physical activities or furthering your objectives. You will accomplish a lot if you are determined. Your creative ability will be replenished, so use it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Rewards will head in your direction if you offer help. You will be appreciated and recognized for your attributes. Expect lots of activity at home. Early preparations should be underway. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Jealousy and stubbornness must not be allowed to
take over. Spend quality time with the people you love. Career moves that will give you greater freedom can be made. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Making new acquaintances will be entertaining. Get involved in a worthwhile cause, and you will open up doors to business partnerships. People from your past can change your future. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Enjoy the company of someone you think is special, but don’t feel the need to pay or to do too much in order to win favors. Keep the relationship equal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Avoid taking unnecessary risks. Don’t let someone you love goad you into taking on an expense you cannot afford. It is you who will have to suffer the consequences of your actions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Network, learn and communicate all you can with individuals who have the know-how and information you need to get ahead. Don’t let your emotions stand in the way of your advancement. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Concentrate on work. Personal relationships will interfere with reaching your goals. Take advantage of a chance to learn from someone with a different background, skills or expertise. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Focus on people, places and pastimes. The information you acquire will contribute to something you can use in the near future. Someone from your past will influence a decision you make now.
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 Mooing critter 4 Ancient region surrounding Athens 10 Reagan era mil. program 13 Disgusted grunts 15 Resident of Tibet’s capital 16 Muscle spasm 17 Illegal activity admitted by Lance Armstrong in January 2013 19 Writer for whom the Edgar award is named 20 Not sacred 21 Secret matters 23 Baba who stole from thieves 24 Singer with Crosby, Stills & Nash 27 Glass container 29 Actress Cannon 30 Peter Fonda’s title beekeeper 31 Opposed (to) 34 Hurts with a tusk 37 ESPN show with an “Inside Pitch” segment 42 Willem of “Platoon” 43 100-lawmakers group 44 “Peter Pan” pirate 47 Hang around 49 Pretoria’s land: Abbr. 50 Trousseau holder 53 Stomach-punch response 55 Start of the line that includes “wherefore art thou” 56 Female star 60 Comfy room 61 Volcanic Hawaiian landmark, and a hint to the first word of 17-, 24-, 37- and 50-Across 64 Night’s opposite 65 __ Pie: ice cream treat 66 Reached base in a cloud of dust 67 “Tasty!” December 68Monday, Unsettling looks2, 2013 69 Arid
DOWN 1 Baby bears 2 Look at lasciviously 3 “So what?” 4 Alan of “M*A*S*H” 5 Like rosebushes 6 Pub spigot 7 “Woe __”: Patricia T. O’Conner grammar book 8 Gondolier’s “street” 9 Hopping mad 10 One of Minn.’s Twin Cities 11 Singer Warwick 12 Frigid historic period 14 Aretha’s genre 18 551, at the Forum
GOREN BRIDGE
22 Dad’s nephew 25 Aerie hatchlings 26 Playing an extra NBA period, say 27 Quick blow 28 Gardner once married to Sinatra 29 Refusing to listen 32 Use, as a coupon 33 Entrepreneur-aiding org. 35 Optimistic 36 Opposite of WSW 38 Come in last 39 Lasagna-loving cat 40 Growth chart nos. 41 Brewed drink
44 Poorly made 45 Wells’ “The Island of Dr. __” 46 Arnold Palmer or Shirley Temple, drinkwise 48 Where charity begins 51 Formally gives up 52 Raise, as a sail 53 Old fort near Monterey 54 Sounds of wonder 57 Grandson of Adam 58 Depilatory brand 59 Hot tub swirl 62 Alias letters 63 Former Russian space station
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 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 4 ♥ A K 8 ♦ 6 2 ♣ K Q J 10 6
♠752♥ AJ542♦ A943 ♣2
The bidding:
The bidding:
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Your intention was to re-bid two no trump had partner responded at the one-level, but that plan has been aborted by the opponents. You still want to compete and you can support the other suits. Double.
A - Partner has advertised that he has no defense and you don’t have enough to beat a game. Bid five diamonds. We would also admire any player who tried a psychic three spades in this position! At this vulnerability, stealing is not a crime.
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 9 4 ♥ A J 10 ♦ K 10 6 3 ♣ K 2
♠ K Q J 10 6 ♥ 10 6 ♦ A J 10 9 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 1♠
SOUTH ?
What call would you make?
A - A one no trump overcall has a slightly wider range than an opening bid — say 15 plus to 18. This hand is a bit stronger than that, but it is still your best action. Bid one no trump.
A - Bid one spade. This hand is so good that, should partner raise to the two-level, we would invite game. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 8 6 3 ♥ 5 4 ♦ A 7 6 5 ♣ 10 3 2
Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The bidding:
♠ A ♥ 9 8 5 ♦ 10 8 5 ♣ K J 10 9 5 4
What call would you make?
The bidding: NORTH Pass
EAST 1♠
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Take advantage of the vulnerability and put pressure on your opponents. Bid three clubs.
NORTH 1♠
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
A - You have a chance to take the two-level away from the opponents and you must do it. Bid two spades. Should you wind up putting this hand down as dummy, partner won’t be disappointed.
Answer:
What call would you make?
NORTH 3♦
SALAD HEDGE EXCEED SAFETY
WEST NORTH EAST Dbl Pass 1♦
His hope of winning the sprint was about to be — DASHED
SOUTH 1♣ ?
(tcaeditors@tribune.com)
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
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GEHED DEECEX FESTAY
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
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: QUALM LEVEL TANGLE MICRON Answer: Basketball players enjoy away games because this is allowed — TRAVELING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Mooing critter 4 Ancient region surrounding Athens 10 Reagan era mil. program 13 Disgusted grunts 15 Resident of Tibet’s capital 16 Muscle spasm 17 Illegal activity admitted by Lance Armstrong in January 2013 19 Writer for whom the Edgar award is named 20 Not sacred 21 Secret matters 23 Baba who stole from thieves 24 Singer with Crosby, Stills & Nash 27 Glass container 29 Actress Cannon 30 Peter Fonda’s title beekeeper 31 Opposed (to) 34 Hurts with a tusk 37 ESPN show with an “Inside Pitch” segment 42 Willem of “Platoon” 43 100-lawmakers group 44 “Peter Pan” pirate 47 Hang around 49 Pretoria’s land: Abbr. 50 Trousseau holder 53 Stomach-punch response 55 Start of the line that includes “wherefore art thou” 56 Female star 60 Comfy room 61 Volcanic Hawaiian landmark, and a hint to the first word of 17-, 24-, 37- and 50-Across 64 Night’s opposite 65 __ Pie: ice cream treat 66 Reached base in a cloud of dust 67 “Tasty!” December 68Monday, Unsettling looks2, 2013 69 Arid
DOWN 1 Baby bears 2 Look at lasciviously 3 “So what?” 4 Alan of “M*A*S*H” 5 Like rosebushes 6 Pub spigot 7 “Woe __”: Patricia T. O’Conner grammar book 8 Gondolier’s “street” 9 Hopping mad 10 One of Minn.’s Twin Cities 11 Singer Warwick 12 Frigid historic period 14 Aretha’s genre 18 551, at the Forum
GOREN BRIDGE
22 Dad’s nephew 25 Aerie hatchlings 26 Playing an extra NBA period, say 27 Quick blow 28 Gardner once married to Sinatra 29 Refusing to listen 32 Use, as a coupon 33 Entrepreneur-aiding org. 35 Optimistic 36 Opposite of WSW 38 Come in last 39 Lasagna-loving cat 40 Growth chart nos. 41 Brewed drink
44 Poorly made 45 Wells’ “The Island of Dr. __” 46 Arnold Palmer or Shirley Temple, drinkwise 48 Where charity begins 51 Formally gives up 52 Raise, as a sail 53 Old fort near Monterey 54 Sounds of wonder 57 Grandson of Adam 58 Depilatory brand 59 Hot tub swirl 62 Alias letters 63 Former Russian space station
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 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 4 ♥ A K 8 ♦ 6 2 ♣ K Q J 10 6
♠752♥ AJ542♦ A943 ♣2
The bidding:
The bidding:
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Your intention was to re-bid two no trump had partner responded at the one-level, but that plan has been aborted by the opponents. You still want to compete and you can support the other suits. Double.
A - Partner has advertised that he has no defense and you don’t have enough to beat a game. Bid five diamonds. We would also admire any player who tried a psychic three spades in this position! At this vulnerability, stealing is not a crime.
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 9 4 ♥ A J 10 ♦ K 10 6 3 ♣ K 2
♠ K Q J 10 6 ♥ 10 6 ♦ A J 10 9 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 1♠
SOUTH ?
What call would you make?
A - A one no trump overcall has a slightly wider range than an opening bid — say 15 plus to 18. This hand is a bit stronger than that, but it is still your best action. Bid one no trump.
A - Bid one spade. This hand is so good that, should partner raise to the two-level, we would invite game. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 8 6 3 ♥ 5 4 ♦ A 7 6 5 ♣ 10 3 2
Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The bidding:
♠ A ♥ 9 8 5 ♦ 10 8 5 ♣ K J 10 9 5 4
What call would you make?
The bidding: NORTH Pass
EAST 1♠
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Take advantage of the vulnerability and put pressure on your opponents. Bid three clubs.
NORTH 1♠
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
A - You have a chance to take the two-level away from the opponents and you must do it. Bid two spades. Should you wind up putting this hand down as dummy, partner won’t be disappointed.
Answer:
What call would you make?
NORTH 3♦
SALAD HEDGE EXCEED SAFETY
WEST NORTH EAST Dbl Pass 1♦
His hope of winning the sprint was about to be — DASHED
SOUTH 1♣ ?
(tcaeditors@tribune.com)
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
LASDA ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
GEHED DEECEX FESTAY
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
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: QUALM LEVEL TANGLE MICRON Answer: Basketball players enjoy away games because this is allowed — TRAVELING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Mooing critter 4 Ancient region surrounding Athens 10 Reagan era mil. program 13 Disgusted grunts 15 Resident of Tibet’s capital 16 Muscle spasm 17 Illegal activity admitted by Lance Armstrong in January 2013 19 Writer for whom the Edgar award is named 20 Not sacred 21 Secret matters 23 Baba who stole from thieves 24 Singer with Crosby, Stills & Nash 27 Glass container 29 Actress Cannon 30 Peter Fonda’s title beekeeper 31 Opposed (to) 34 Hurts with a tusk 37 ESPN show with an “Inside Pitch” segment 42 Willem of “Platoon” 43 100-lawmakers group 44 “Peter Pan” pirate 47 Hang around 49 Pretoria’s land: Abbr. 50 Trousseau holder 53 Stomach-punch response 55 Start of the line that includes “wherefore art thou” 56 Female star 60 Comfy room 61 Volcanic Hawaiian landmark, and a hint to the first word of 17-, 24-, 37- and 50-Across 64 Night’s opposite 65 __ Pie: ice cream treat 66 Reached base in a cloud of dust 67 “Tasty!” December 68Monday, Unsettling looks2, 2013 69 Arid
DOWN 1 Baby bears 2 Look at lasciviously 3 “So what?” 4 Alan of “M*A*S*H” 5 Like rosebushes 6 Pub spigot 7 “Woe __”: Patricia T. O’Conner grammar book 8 Gondolier’s “street” 9 Hopping mad 10 One of Minn.’s Twin Cities 11 Singer Warwick 12 Frigid historic period 14 Aretha’s genre 18 551, at the Forum
GOREN BRIDGE
22 Dad’s nephew 25 Aerie hatchlings 26 Playing an extra NBA period, say 27 Quick blow 28 Gardner once married to Sinatra 29 Refusing to listen 32 Use, as a coupon 33 Entrepreneur-aiding org. 35 Optimistic 36 Opposite of WSW 38 Come in last 39 Lasagna-loving cat 40 Growth chart nos. 41 Brewed drink
44 Poorly made 45 Wells’ “The Island of Dr. __” 46 Arnold Palmer or Shirley Temple, drinkwise 48 Where charity begins 51 Formally gives up 52 Raise, as a sail 53 Old fort near Monterey 54 Sounds of wonder 57 Grandson of Adam 58 Depilatory brand 59 Hot tub swirl 62 Alias letters 63 Former Russian space station
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 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A 6 4 ♥ A K 8 ♦ 6 2 ♣ K Q J 10 6
♠752♥ AJ542♦ A943 ♣2
The bidding:
The bidding:
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Your intention was to re-bid two no trump had partner responded at the one-level, but that plan has been aborted by the opponents. You still want to compete and you can support the other suits. Double.
A - Partner has advertised that he has no defense and you don’t have enough to beat a game. Bid five diamonds. We would also admire any player who tried a psychic three spades in this position! At this vulnerability, stealing is not a crime.
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K 9 4 ♥ A J 10 ♦ K 10 6 3 ♣ K 2
♠ K Q J 10 6 ♥ 10 6 ♦ A J 10 9 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 1♠
SOUTH ?
What call would you make?
A - A one no trump overcall has a slightly wider range than an opening bid — say 15 plus to 18. This hand is a bit stronger than that, but it is still your best action. Bid one no trump.
A - Bid one spade. This hand is so good that, should partner raise to the two-level, we would invite game. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 8 6 3 ♥ 5 4 ♦ A 7 6 5 ♣ 10 3 2
Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
The bidding:
♠ A ♥ 9 8 5 ♦ 10 8 5 ♣ K J 10 9 5 4
What call would you make?
The bidding: NORTH Pass
EAST 1♠
SOUTH WEST ?
What call would you make?
A - Take advantage of the vulnerability and put pressure on your opponents. Bid three clubs.
NORTH 1♠
EAST Pass
SOUTH WEST ?
A - You have a chance to take the two-level away from the opponents and you must do it. Bid two spades. Should you wind up putting this hand down as dummy, partner won’t be disappointed.
Answer:
What call would you make?
NORTH 3♦
SALAD HEDGE EXCEED SAFETY
WEST NORTH EAST Dbl Pass 1♦
His hope of winning the sprint was about to be — DASHED
SOUTH 1♣ ?
(tcaeditors@tribune.com)
The Star’s ON TWITTER THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
LASDA ©2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
GEHED DEECEX FESTAY
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
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: QUALM LEVEL TANGLE MICRON Answer: Basketball players enjoy away games because this is allowed — TRAVELING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com