The Anniston Star
Monday, January 20, 2014
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
You may be inclined to spread yourself too thin this year. Instead, focus on your strengths and stay within the realm of possibility. Avoiding impulsivity and taking thoughtful and cautious steps forward will be the key. Think before you act. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You will have all sorts of lucrative opportunities today, but the possibility of choosing the wrong deal is apparent. Don’t think that bigger is better. Take the most conservative option. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t worry about ongoing concerns. You would be better off communicating about what needs to happen to allow an important relationship to thrive. Take on a personal challenge. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Much can be achieved today, especially regarding job prospects. An interview or chat with someone who has the power to place you in a better position will prove fortuitous. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Love and romance will likely be on your mind today. Decide what you really want, and make a move. Creative projects should not be neglected. Aesthetic changes will work out favorably. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Restlessness will be your enemy today. Don’t make adjustments that are unlikely to improve matters. Real estate and investment opportunities are present, but you need to be realistic about your finances.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It’s time to clear up any misconceptions about who you are and what you want to do. If you share your plans, you will find the support and encouragement you need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Business matters should be your focus today. Search for a new position or a promotion at your current job. Expand your knowledge, your network and your future prospects. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You won’t have a hard time being practical today. Proceed cautiously. You may want to reflect carefully on your work as well as your personal affairs. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Make an effort to iron out matters that involve the government, banks or other institutions. Talk to an adviser about your finances. Home improvement plans can begin today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Partnerships that will help you carry out your plans can be established. Opportunities to make new friends are evident. Love is likely on your mind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — You may find yourself caught in an emotional quagmire. You may prefer to avoid personal confrontations, but it’s wise to face your dilemma. Let go of the past and move on. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Your insightfulness and ability to offer excellent solutions will land you in the spotlight at any group function you attend. Communication and travel will be the primary concerns of your day.
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 Bailiff’s repeated cry 5 Captain’s order to stop 10 Amo, __, amat 14 Prefix with scope or meter 15 Like many pretzels 16 Money owed 17 Gradually and steadily 19 Nebraska tribe 20 Fellow members 22 “Ben-__” 23 2000s White House nickname 26 Like a private tutoring session 28 CIO partner 29 Not used 32 Senior-to-junior address 33 Betty of cartoons 35 Lantern fuel 39 Back up talk with action 42 Make like new 43 Ventilates, with “out” 46 “Ivanhoe” author Sir Walter 49 The Tar Heels of the NCAA 51 Forget-me-__ 52 Considering everything 56 Stows away 58 Naughty 59 Condition of being forgotten 62 Hosp. area for urgent care 64 In person 68 Got to one’s feet 69 Not quite right 70 Word after something or anything 71 Mex. miss 72 Eccentric 73 Mass transit option
5 “__ sow, so shall ...” 6 Expansive 7 Even if, briefly 8 Violinist Isaac 9 Melville work subtitled “A Peep at Polynesian Life” 10 “Much __ About Nothing” 11 Way of doing things 12 Teem (with) 13 Audio system 18 Dietary fiber 21 Finnish mobile phone giant 23 Blot gently 24 ET transporter
DOWN 1 Chances to get pics 2 Up to now 3 Monday, Before, in odes January 20, 2014 4 Go past fast
GOREN BRIDGE
25 Squander, as a wad of cash 27 Nabisco wafer brand 30 Antlered grazers 31 “W” on a light bulb 34 First installment of a miniseries 36 Old reciprocal electrical unit 37 Lima’s land 38 Wilson of “Marley & Me” 40 “... __ man put asunder” 41 Compassionate 44 __ v. Wade 45 Ave. crossers
46 Cavalry blades 47 Loud uproar 48 Most senior 50 When doubled, tot’s train 53 BBC sitcom, to fans 54 Andes pack animal 55 Permitted by law 57 Get by reasoning 60 Sleeveless garment 61 “The __-bitsy spider ...” 63 “The Crying Game” actor Stephen 65 Pie __ mode 66 CBS series with Miami and NY spin-offs 67 Wriggly swimmer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2014 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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠KQ♥QJ9♦Q83♣97543
♠ A 8 3 ♥ K 10 3 2 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ A 10
With the opponents’ silent, North opens one diamond. What call would you make?
The bidding:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This hand, with all its’ values in prime cards, can easily be valued at 20 points. Bid four hearts.
Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q J 9 4 ♥ J ♦ K J 10 7 ♣ K 6
♠ A 10 9 5 2 ♥ A 4 ♦ K J 5 ♣ K 10 4
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
What call would you make? A - A suit of this quality doesn’t need support from partner. Bid four no trump, Blackwood, and then bid the appropriate number of spades — five spades if he shows one ace and six spades if he shows two. Should he have no aces, submit your request for the title of “Unluckiest Man in the World.” There is a long waiting list. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 10 8 ♥ A K 10 9 5 2 ♦ 4 ♣ A 7
The bidding:
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH 1♣ 1♥ Dbl* Pass 3♣ ? *Negative — values with no clear bid.
What call would you make?
A - We hate getting pushed around like this, but this hand has too much potential to sell out just yet. Bid three hearts.
A - There has been much discussion over the years about opening one no trump with a five-card major. There are plusses and minuses both ways, but there are no re-bids to show 1517 points. You only have one chance to show a balanced hand in that range. We prefer one no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 7 ♥ K 6 5 3 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ K 10 9 5
Right-hand opponent deals and opens one diamond. What call would you make? A - This would be a mandatory opening bid, but it is usually right to pass with hands like this after an opponent opens. No five-card suit and no spade support — pass.
Answer:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 3♣ Pass
SWUNG DAISY EVOLVE SYSTEM
SOUTH 1♠ 2♦ ?
The special pricing at the bakery was a — SWEET DEAL
A - You have the requisite 10 points and five-card suit for a two-club bid, but that strikes us as a poor choice with such a weak suit. We prefer one no trump.
SOUTH 1♦ ?
(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.)
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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
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SAYID VELOVE YMETSS Answer here: Saturday’s
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.
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: TRACK DUNCE GLOSSY SCORCH Answer: Sometimes, painting in the wintertime requires a — SECOND COAT
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Bailiff’s repeated cry 5 Captain’s order to stop 10 Amo, __, amat 14 Prefix with scope or meter 15 Like many pretzels 16 Money owed 17 Gradually and steadily 19 Nebraska tribe 20 Fellow members 22 “Ben-__” 23 2000s White House nickname 26 Like a private tutoring session 28 CIO partner 29 Not used 32 Senior-to-junior address 33 Betty of cartoons 35 Lantern fuel 39 Back up talk with action 42 Make like new 43 Ventilates, with “out” 46 “Ivanhoe” author Sir Walter 49 The Tar Heels of the NCAA 51 Forget-me-__ 52 Considering everything 56 Stows away 58 Naughty 59 Condition of being forgotten 62 Hosp. area for urgent care 64 In person 68 Got to one’s feet 69 Not quite right 70 Word after something or anything 71 Mex. miss 72 Eccentric 73 Mass transit option
5 “__ sow, so shall ...” 6 Expansive 7 Even if, briefly 8 Violinist Isaac 9 Melville work subtitled “A Peep at Polynesian Life” 10 “Much __ About Nothing” 11 Way of doing things 12 Teem (with) 13 Audio system 18 Dietary fiber 21 Finnish mobile phone giant 23 Blot gently 24 ET transporter
DOWN 1 Chances to get pics 2 Up to now 3 Monday, Before, in odes January 20, 2014 4 Go past fast
GOREN BRIDGE
25 Squander, as a wad of cash 27 Nabisco wafer brand 30 Antlered grazers 31 “W” on a light bulb 34 First installment of a miniseries 36 Old reciprocal electrical unit 37 Lima’s land 38 Wilson of “Marley & Me” 40 “... __ man put asunder” 41 Compassionate 44 __ v. Wade 45 Ave. crossers
46 Cavalry blades 47 Loud uproar 48 Most senior 50 When doubled, tot’s train 53 BBC sitcom, to fans 54 Andes pack animal 55 Permitted by law 57 Get by reasoning 60 Sleeveless garment 61 “The __-bitsy spider ...” 63 “The Crying Game” actor Stephen 65 Pie __ mode 66 CBS series with Miami and NY spin-offs 67 Wriggly swimmer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2014 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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠KQ♥QJ9♦Q83♣97543
♠ A 8 3 ♥ K 10 3 2 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ A 10
With the opponents’ silent, North opens one diamond. What call would you make?
The bidding:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This hand, with all its’ values in prime cards, can easily be valued at 20 points. Bid four hearts.
Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q J 9 4 ♥ J ♦ K J 10 7 ♣ K 6
♠ A 10 9 5 2 ♥ A 4 ♦ K J 5 ♣ K 10 4
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
What call would you make? A - A suit of this quality doesn’t need support from partner. Bid four no trump, Blackwood, and then bid the appropriate number of spades — five spades if he shows one ace and six spades if he shows two. Should he have no aces, submit your request for the title of “Unluckiest Man in the World.” There is a long waiting list. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 10 8 ♥ A K 10 9 5 2 ♦ 4 ♣ A 7
The bidding:
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH 1♣ 1♥ Dbl* Pass 3♣ ? *Negative — values with no clear bid.
What call would you make?
A - We hate getting pushed around like this, but this hand has too much potential to sell out just yet. Bid three hearts.
A - There has been much discussion over the years about opening one no trump with a five-card major. There are plusses and minuses both ways, but there are no re-bids to show 1517 points. You only have one chance to show a balanced hand in that range. We prefer one no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 7 ♥ K 6 5 3 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ K 10 9 5
Right-hand opponent deals and opens one diamond. What call would you make? A - This would be a mandatory opening bid, but it is usually right to pass with hands like this after an opponent opens. No five-card suit and no spade support — pass.
Answer:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 3♣ Pass
SWUNG DAISY EVOLVE SYSTEM
SOUTH 1♠ 2♦ ?
The special pricing at the bakery was a — SWEET DEAL
A - You have the requisite 10 points and five-card suit for a two-club bid, but that strikes us as a poor choice with such a weak suit. We prefer one no trump.
SOUTH 1♦ ?
(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
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
SNUGW ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
SAYID VELOVE YMETSS Answer here: Saturday’s
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.
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: TRACK DUNCE GLOSSY SCORCH Answer: Sometimes, painting in the wintertime requires a — SECOND COAT
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Bailiff’s repeated cry 5 Captain’s order to stop 10 Amo, __, amat 14 Prefix with scope or meter 15 Like many pretzels 16 Money owed 17 Gradually and steadily 19 Nebraska tribe 20 Fellow members 22 “Ben-__” 23 2000s White House nickname 26 Like a private tutoring session 28 CIO partner 29 Not used 32 Senior-to-junior address 33 Betty of cartoons 35 Lantern fuel 39 Back up talk with action 42 Make like new 43 Ventilates, with “out” 46 “Ivanhoe” author Sir Walter 49 The Tar Heels of the NCAA 51 Forget-me-__ 52 Considering everything 56 Stows away 58 Naughty 59 Condition of being forgotten 62 Hosp. area for urgent care 64 In person 68 Got to one’s feet 69 Not quite right 70 Word after something or anything 71 Mex. miss 72 Eccentric 73 Mass transit option
5 “__ sow, so shall ...” 6 Expansive 7 Even if, briefly 8 Violinist Isaac 9 Melville work subtitled “A Peep at Polynesian Life” 10 “Much __ About Nothing” 11 Way of doing things 12 Teem (with) 13 Audio system 18 Dietary fiber 21 Finnish mobile phone giant 23 Blot gently 24 ET transporter
DOWN 1 Chances to get pics 2 Up to now 3 Monday, Before, in odes January 20, 2014 4 Go past fast
GOREN BRIDGE
25 Squander, as a wad of cash 27 Nabisco wafer brand 30 Antlered grazers 31 “W” on a light bulb 34 First installment of a miniseries 36 Old reciprocal electrical unit 37 Lima’s land 38 Wilson of “Marley & Me” 40 “... __ man put asunder” 41 Compassionate 44 __ v. Wade 45 Ave. crossers
46 Cavalry blades 47 Loud uproar 48 Most senior 50 When doubled, tot’s train 53 BBC sitcom, to fans 54 Andes pack animal 55 Permitted by law 57 Get by reasoning 60 Sleeveless garment 61 “The __-bitsy spider ...” 63 “The Crying Game” actor Stephen 65 Pie __ mode 66 CBS series with Miami and NY spin-offs 67 Wriggly swimmer
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below.
WITH TANNAH HIRSCH & BOB JONES ©2014 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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠KQ♥QJ9♦Q83♣97543
♠ A 8 3 ♥ K 10 3 2 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ A 10
With the opponents’ silent, North opens one diamond. What call would you make?
The bidding:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This hand, with all its’ values in prime cards, can easily be valued at 20 points. Bid four hearts.
Q 2 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ A K Q J 9 4 ♥ J ♦ K J 10 7 ♣ K 6
♠ A 10 9 5 2 ♥ A 4 ♦ K J 5 ♣ K 10 4
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
What call would you make? A - A suit of this quality doesn’t need support from partner. Bid four no trump, Blackwood, and then bid the appropriate number of spades — five spades if he shows one ace and six spades if he shows two. Should he have no aces, submit your request for the title of “Unluckiest Man in the World.” There is a long waiting list. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 10 8 ♥ A K 10 9 5 2 ♦ 4 ♣ A 7
The bidding:
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH 1♣ 1♥ Dbl* Pass 3♣ ? *Negative — values with no clear bid.
What call would you make?
A - We hate getting pushed around like this, but this hand has too much potential to sell out just yet. Bid three hearts.
A - There has been much discussion over the years about opening one no trump with a five-card major. There are plusses and minuses both ways, but there are no re-bids to show 1517 points. You only have one chance to show a balanced hand in that range. We prefer one no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 7 ♥ K 6 5 3 ♦ A K 9 8 ♣ K 10 9 5
Right-hand opponent deals and opens one diamond. What call would you make? A - This would be a mandatory opening bid, but it is usually right to pass with hands like this after an opponent opens. No five-card suit and no spade support — pass.
Answer:
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 3♣ Pass
SWUNG DAISY EVOLVE SYSTEM
SOUTH 1♠ 2♦ ?
The special pricing at the bakery was a — SWEET DEAL
A - You have the requisite 10 points and five-card suit for a two-club bid, but that strikes us as a poor choice with such a weak suit. We prefer one no trump.
SOUTH 1♦ ?
(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
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
SNUGW ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
SAYID VELOVE YMETSS Answer here: Saturday’s
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.
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: TRACK DUNCE GLOSSY SCORCH Answer: Sometimes, painting in the wintertime requires a — SECOND COAT
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com