The Anniston Star
Monday, February 3, 2014
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
You will interact well with others in the coming months. Pitch in and help organizations in which you believe. You have plenty to offer and will be admired for your contributions. The more you experience this year, the better. Take advantage of whatever comes your way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If you trust friends with your secrets, you can expect them to blow the whistle. It is best not to depend on others. You can make the most headway if you work alone. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your energy should be directed into moneymaking ventures. Don’t hesitate to look into career opportunities that allow you to learn on the job. You should use your creativity. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Superiors will appreciate your skills, knowledge and expertise. Network with contacts who will introduce you to people in influential positions. Share your ideas. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Volunteer your services to raise your profile. Contribute what you can, and don’t be shy regarding input, but be discreet about personal matters. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Don’t expect to get a bargain. Avoid buying anything that you don’t really need. Decisions made in haste will lead to regret. Be cautious while traveling and don’t make promises you cannot keep. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You will
gain support and assistance if you ask for help. A healthy debate will show your loyalty and dedication and make inroads with people you want to get to know better. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Travel for business or pleasure in order to make interesting connections. A lasting relationship or business partnership will develop. Make sure you are precise regarding what you have to offer. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Love and romance are on the rise, and an interesting development will take place with someone you know through work or extracurricular activities. Nurture minor ailments. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Social events will lead to unusual opportunities. Your openness and sophisticated way of dealing with situations will attract someone who has plenty to offer in return. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Look for someone unusual who will inspire you to pursue a lifelong dream. Working with others will encourage you to broaden your horizons and take on challenges. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Travel will lead to adventures, but don’t be surprised if you end up in debt due to unexpected expenses. A friendship may be tested if someone withholds information. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Domestic problems will surface if you can’t get along with the people you live or deal with daily. Listen to any complaints being made, and be mindful of others’ 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 NetZero and AOL 5 Winter precipitation 9 “Poison” plant 14 NBAer O’Neal 15 Classic film character whose last word was “Rosebud” 16 “The Devil Wears __” 17 Linus’ trademark in “Peanuts” comics 20 Bone: Pref. 21 U-shaped river bend 22 USN rank 23 NYC dance troupe 25 Daunting duty 27 1959 Hudson/Day film 33 Emulated Michael Phelps 36 School subj. with a lab 37 Link with 38 Stable newborns 39 Chatter 40 Mistaken 42 Wine, on le menu 43 Increasing in vol., musically 45 __ firma 46 Decline 47 Rope material 48 Song publisher’s output 50 Othello’s confidant 52 Barnyard clucker 53 Former Texas governor Richards 55 Church keyboard 59 Say 63 Waistline concern 66 Without a break 67 “Not a problem” 68 Sky bear 69 Fizzy fountain drinks 70 Lowly laborer 71 CPR pros
4 Rat on the gang 5 Hit the slopes 6 Belg.-based peacekeeping gp. 7 Black stone 8 Jack who played Sgt. Joe Friday 9 Breed, as salmon 10 Keats’ Grecian vase 11 Disturbs the status quo 12 Port in Yemen 13 Litter box users 18 Like some high-tech machines 19 Search (for)
DOWN 1 “That __ last week!” 2 Females 3Monday, War-ending agreeFebruary 3, 2014 ment
GOREN BRIDGE
24 Bed with a mate 26 GI show gp. 27 TV show about a consultant thought to have ESP 28 “As if __!” 29 Having similar opinions 30 Canines and molars 31 “But only God can make __”: Kilmer 32 “The Maltese Falcon” actor Peter 34 Suspect’s story 35 “Hardball” airer 38 Case of false incrimination
41 Surg. branch 44 Restful retreat 48 Achy 49 False 51 Olympians’ dreams 53 “Famous” cookie guy 54 Chile boy 56 Surprised sound 57 Fluish feeling 58 Wolfe of detective fiction 60 Time in office 61 Sunrise direction 62 Nutritional stds. 64 Forensic ID 65 D.C. bigwig
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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠AQ3♥ 75♦ KJ864 ♣KQ4
♠ A 10 4 2 ♥ K 8 6 ♦ A ♣ 9 8 6 3 2
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
A - Many players today consider a two-level double by the one no trump opener to be for take-out, regardless of which opponent has bid. A double by the one no trump opener when sitting ‘”under” the over-caller has always been for take-out. Double. Q 2 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 6 4 ♥ A 10 9 3 ♦ A 10 9 4 ♣ 6 2
With the opponents silent, partner opens one no trump. What call would you make? A - It is almost always right to pass one no trump when holding a balanced eight-count with no fivecard suit. A hand with two chunky four-card suits is the exception. These suits are chunky! Bid two clubs, Stayman, and raise should partner show hearts. Continue with two no trump if he doesn’t. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 8 6 5 ♥ A Q 9 7 4 ♦ A Q 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♥ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1NT Pass
What call would you make? A - Two spades is out. You are not strong enough to reverse and partner has denied four spades, so what would be the point. The choice is between pass and two diamonds. We like two diamonds. This is not perfect, but many good things could happen.
A - Were the ace of diamonds located in the club suit, we would happily open one club. This hand, with so much of its value in the short suits, is flawed. Pass. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q J 5 ♥ A Q J 10 ♦ J 10 6 4 2 ♣ 2
The bidding:
NORTH 1♣ 1♠ 3♣
EAST Pass Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♦ 2NT ?
WEST Pass Pass
What call would you make? A - You had an awkward choice at your last turn and made a reasonable decision. Partner knows your values and is signing off in three clubs. Don’t disturb him with a three-spade bid. You will only get overboard. Pass! Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K ♥ A K 2 ♦ Q J 10 7 3 2 ♣ J 8 6
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 2♠ Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
What call would you make?
ROUND RUGBY SMOOCH BOTHER
WEST NORTH EAST 2♥ Pass Pass
The clown wasn’t laughing after he broke his — HUMERUS
SOUTH 1NT ?
A - You do have a club fit, but nine tricks is so much easier than 11. Bid three 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.)
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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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BUGRY CHOSOM HERTOB
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 answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: FIGHT AVOID LOCKET GOBBLE Answer: Kicking the ball between the uprights to win the game was his — FIELD GOAL
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 NetZero and AOL 5 Winter precipitation 9 “Poison” plant 14 NBAer O’Neal 15 Classic film character whose last word was “Rosebud” 16 “The Devil Wears __” 17 Linus’ trademark in “Peanuts” comics 20 Bone: Pref. 21 U-shaped river bend 22 USN rank 23 NYC dance troupe 25 Daunting duty 27 1959 Hudson/Day film 33 Emulated Michael Phelps 36 School subj. with a lab 37 Link with 38 Stable newborns 39 Chatter 40 Mistaken 42 Wine, on le menu 43 Increasing in vol., musically 45 __ firma 46 Decline 47 Rope material 48 Song publisher’s output 50 Othello’s confidant 52 Barnyard clucker 53 Former Texas governor Richards 55 Church keyboard 59 Say 63 Waistline concern 66 Without a break 67 “Not a problem” 68 Sky bear 69 Fizzy fountain drinks 70 Lowly laborer 71 CPR pros
4 Rat on the gang 5 Hit the slopes 6 Belg.-based peacekeeping gp. 7 Black stone 8 Jack who played Sgt. Joe Friday 9 Breed, as salmon 10 Keats’ Grecian vase 11 Disturbs the status quo 12 Port in Yemen 13 Litter box users 18 Like some high-tech machines 19 Search (for)
DOWN 1 “That __ last week!” 2 Females 3Monday, War-ending agreeFebruary 3, 2014 ment
GOREN BRIDGE
24 Bed with a mate 26 GI show gp. 27 TV show about a consultant thought to have ESP 28 “As if __!” 29 Having similar opinions 30 Canines and molars 31 “But only God can make __”: Kilmer 32 “The Maltese Falcon” actor Peter 34 Suspect’s story 35 “Hardball” airer 38 Case of false incrimination
41 Surg. branch 44 Restful retreat 48 Achy 49 False 51 Olympians’ dreams 53 “Famous” cookie guy 54 Chile boy 56 Surprised sound 57 Fluish feeling 58 Wolfe of detective fiction 60 Time in office 61 Sunrise direction 62 Nutritional stds. 64 Forensic ID 65 D.C. bigwig
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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠AQ3♥ 75♦ KJ864 ♣KQ4
♠ A 10 4 2 ♥ K 8 6 ♦ A ♣ 9 8 6 3 2
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
A - Many players today consider a two-level double by the one no trump opener to be for take-out, regardless of which opponent has bid. A double by the one no trump opener when sitting ‘”under” the over-caller has always been for take-out. Double. Q 2 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 6 4 ♥ A 10 9 3 ♦ A 10 9 4 ♣ 6 2
With the opponents silent, partner opens one no trump. What call would you make? A - It is almost always right to pass one no trump when holding a balanced eight-count with no fivecard suit. A hand with two chunky four-card suits is the exception. These suits are chunky! Bid two clubs, Stayman, and raise should partner show hearts. Continue with two no trump if he doesn’t. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 8 6 5 ♥ A Q 9 7 4 ♦ A Q 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♥ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1NT Pass
What call would you make? A - Two spades is out. You are not strong enough to reverse and partner has denied four spades, so what would be the point. The choice is between pass and two diamonds. We like two diamonds. This is not perfect, but many good things could happen.
A - Were the ace of diamonds located in the club suit, we would happily open one club. This hand, with so much of its value in the short suits, is flawed. Pass. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q J 5 ♥ A Q J 10 ♦ J 10 6 4 2 ♣ 2
The bidding:
NORTH 1♣ 1♠ 3♣
EAST Pass Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♦ 2NT ?
WEST Pass Pass
What call would you make? A - You had an awkward choice at your last turn and made a reasonable decision. Partner knows your values and is signing off in three clubs. Don’t disturb him with a three-spade bid. You will only get overboard. Pass! Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K ♥ A K 2 ♦ Q J 10 7 3 2 ♣ J 8 6
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 2♠ Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
What call would you make?
ROUND RUGBY SMOOCH BOTHER
WEST NORTH EAST 2♥ Pass Pass
The clown wasn’t laughing after he broke his — HUMERUS
SOUTH 1NT ?
A - You do have a club fit, but nine tricks is so much easier than 11. Bid three 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.)
The Star’s on TWITTER
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
NUROD ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
BUGRY CHOSOM HERTOB
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 answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: FIGHT AVOID LOCKET GOBBLE Answer: Kicking the ball between the uprights to win the game was his — FIELD GOAL
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 NetZero and AOL 5 Winter precipitation 9 “Poison” plant 14 NBAer O’Neal 15 Classic film character whose last word was “Rosebud” 16 “The Devil Wears __” 17 Linus’ trademark in “Peanuts” comics 20 Bone: Pref. 21 U-shaped river bend 22 USN rank 23 NYC dance troupe 25 Daunting duty 27 1959 Hudson/Day film 33 Emulated Michael Phelps 36 School subj. with a lab 37 Link with 38 Stable newborns 39 Chatter 40 Mistaken 42 Wine, on le menu 43 Increasing in vol., musically 45 __ firma 46 Decline 47 Rope material 48 Song publisher’s output 50 Othello’s confidant 52 Barnyard clucker 53 Former Texas governor Richards 55 Church keyboard 59 Say 63 Waistline concern 66 Without a break 67 “Not a problem” 68 Sky bear 69 Fizzy fountain drinks 70 Lowly laborer 71 CPR pros
4 Rat on the gang 5 Hit the slopes 6 Belg.-based peacekeeping gp. 7 Black stone 8 Jack who played Sgt. Joe Friday 9 Breed, as salmon 10 Keats’ Grecian vase 11 Disturbs the status quo 12 Port in Yemen 13 Litter box users 18 Like some high-tech machines 19 Search (for)
DOWN 1 “That __ last week!” 2 Females 3Monday, War-ending agreeFebruary 3, 2014 ment
GOREN BRIDGE
24 Bed with a mate 26 GI show gp. 27 TV show about a consultant thought to have ESP 28 “As if __!” 29 Having similar opinions 30 Canines and molars 31 “But only God can make __”: Kilmer 32 “The Maltese Falcon” actor Peter 34 Suspect’s story 35 “Hardball” airer 38 Case of false incrimination
41 Surg. branch 44 Restful retreat 48 Achy 49 False 51 Olympians’ dreams 53 “Famous” cookie guy 54 Chile boy 56 Surprised sound 57 Fluish feeling 58 Wolfe of detective fiction 60 Time in office 61 Sunrise direction 62 Nutritional stds. 64 Forensic ID 65 D.C. bigwig
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 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠AQ3♥ 75♦ KJ864 ♣KQ4
♠ A 10 4 2 ♥ K 8 6 ♦ A ♣ 9 8 6 3 2
The bidding:
As dealer, what call would you make?
A - Many players today consider a two-level double by the one no trump opener to be for take-out, regardless of which opponent has bid. A double by the one no trump opener when sitting ‘”under” the over-caller has always been for take-out. Double. Q 2 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ 9 6 4 ♥ A 10 9 3 ♦ A 10 9 4 ♣ 6 2
With the opponents silent, partner opens one no trump. What call would you make? A - It is almost always right to pass one no trump when holding a balanced eight-count with no fivecard suit. A hand with two chunky four-card suits is the exception. These suits are chunky! Bid two clubs, Stayman, and raise should partner show hearts. Continue with two no trump if he doesn’t. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 8 6 5 ♥ A Q 9 7 4 ♦ A Q 3 ♣ 10
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♥ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1NT Pass
What call would you make? A - Two spades is out. You are not strong enough to reverse and partner has denied four spades, so what would be the point. The choice is between pass and two diamonds. We like two diamonds. This is not perfect, but many good things could happen.
A - Were the ace of diamonds located in the club suit, we would happily open one club. This hand, with so much of its value in the short suits, is flawed. Pass. Q 5 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q J 5 ♥ A Q J 10 ♦ J 10 6 4 2 ♣ 2
The bidding:
NORTH 1♣ 1♠ 3♣
EAST Pass Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♦ 2NT ?
WEST Pass Pass
What call would you make? A - You had an awkward choice at your last turn and made a reasonable decision. Partner knows your values and is signing off in three clubs. Don’t disturb him with a three-spade bid. You will only get overboard. Pass! Q 6 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K ♥ A K 2 ♦ Q J 10 7 3 2 ♣ J 8 6
The bidding:
SOUTH 1♦ 2♦ ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 2♣ Pass Pass 2♠ Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
What call would you make?
ROUND RUGBY SMOOCH BOTHER
WEST NORTH EAST 2♥ Pass Pass
The clown wasn’t laughing after he broke his — HUMERUS
SOUTH 1NT ?
A - You do have a club fit, but nine tricks is so much easier than 11. Bid three 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.)
The Star’s on TWITTER
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
NUROD ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
BUGRY CHOSOM HERTOB
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 answer here: Saturday’s
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: FIGHT AVOID LOCKET GOBBLE Answer: Kicking the ball between the uprights to win the game was his — FIELD GOAL
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com