The Anniston Star
Monday, March 3, 2014
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
Hone your skills with guidance from knowledgeable experts whom you’ll encounter in the coming year. If you collaborate with those who have helped you in the past, you will achieve the success and gratification you are searching for. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — Your career should remain your top priority. Refuse to be deterred by those who don’t share your passion. Concentrate on your goals, and don’t be discouraged by minor setbacks. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Important information is being withheld from you. Much energy will be required to find out the pertinent facts. Research will enable you to make the changes necessary to move forward quickly and successfully. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — It’s home-improvement time. Recruit family members who have been challenging your ideas. Once certain changes have been made, everyone will be pleasantly surprised by the results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — To avoid future dissension, it is imperative to get agreements in writing. Afterward, make the effort to get together with someone you love. Neglect could put a wedge in a relationship. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — You must maintain a positive attitude if you want to achieve stellar results. Complaint and criticism will alienate you from the people you are trying to impress. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Adding to your interests will help expand your chances of
success. To achieve your dreams, you must leave no stone unturned. Use every means at your disposal to make the right things happen. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Sticking to a strict budget may be difficult, but it will be beneficial in the end. By eliminating negativity, you will be able to focus on productivity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — You will be able to win over your most obstinate opponents. Don’t downplay your talents. If you demonstrate your helpfulness and likeability, a rewarding partnership will be proposed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Others may be trying to take credit for your ideas. Apply yourself to some complex projects. Your ability to focus is strong, making progress highly achievable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Social and romantic events look promising today. Enhance your self-esteem with a little indulgence. A new hairstyle or trip to a spa may provide just the lift you’re looking for. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t ever stop believing in yourself. Stick to your original plans and refuse to listen to those who are critical or pessimistic. It’s likely that someone is jealous of your accomplishments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Plan some novel entertainment for your friends and family. A short trip will give you the opportunity to try something different and make new friends. Your efforts will be appreciated.
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 Rosary counters 6 Fall faller 10 Long hike 14 Review of business books 15 Girl in a J.D. Salinger short story 16 Wound-up fire engine item 17 Jim who sang “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” 18 Prohibition-era saloon 20 Budget accommodations 22 Chafing dish heaters 23 Basilica recesses 25 Spanish “a” 26 John Kerry’s domain 33 Flirt with 34 Tops, as cupcakes 35 Stephen of “The Crying Game” 36 From the U.S. 37 Dwindled 39 “The Wizard of Oz” lion Bert 40 Little, in Lyons 41 Fictional plantation 42 In __ fertilization 43 Supermarket convenience 47 Tolkien giant 48 Le __, France 49 Rodeo rider, at times 53 Put on an extra sweater, say 57 Complete ninny 59 Alvin of dance 60 Midday 61 __ Reader: alternative media digest 62 Sunday song 63 PDA entry 64 LewdMarch look 3, 2014 Monday, 65 Itty-bitty
DOWN 1 Composer of fugues 2 Multinational currency 3 Big fusses 4 Absolute ruler 5 Increase the slope of 6 Tenant 7 Psychic’s claim 8 Iowa State home 9 Showcased 10 Aries 11 Chestnut horse 12 Petro-Canada rival 13 Janitor’s janglers 19 Adoptive parents of
GOREN BRIDGE
Superman 21 ’60s hallucinogen 24 Popeye’s favorite veggie 26 Physical condition 27 “It takes a licking ...” watch 28 Wolfed down 29 King beater 30 Muse for a bard 31 India’s first prime minister 32 Fortunetelling card 37 Opposite of thrifty 38 Horace’s “__ Poetica” 39 “Ditto”
41 Choir member 42 DVD forerunner 44 Take exception to 45 Boxer “Marvelous” Marvin 46 Adam’s mate 49 Roman moon goddess 50 Perched on 51 “Quit it!” 52 Repetitive learning 54 Actor Alda 55 Kinfolk: Abbr. 56 “Goodness gracious!” 58 Single in a wallet
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 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q J 10 6 3 2 ♥ 3 ♦ A Q 6 ♣ K J
♠ K Q J 7 3 2 ♥ 10 ♦ K 6 ♣ A J 3 2
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 2♥
NORTH 1♥ 2♦
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 8 4♥ J 7 6 4 ♦ A K Q 10 ♣ 7 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 2♠* Pass ? *Weak — six spades, 6-11 points
What call would you make?
A - You certainly want to be in game, and slam is possible. Two no trump asks partner if he has a minimum or maximum. He re-bids his suit with a minimum and anything else with a max. Bid two no trump. You will settle for game if he shows a minimum. Maybe party time if he shows a max. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 7 5 ♥ Q 5 ♦ K Q 9 7 ♣ A Q 10 9 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♦* Pass ? *Transfer to hearts
What call would you make?
A - When partner makes a transfer bid, don’t even think of not accepting it. The worse your hand is for partner’s suit, the more important it is to accept it. Bid two hearts!
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - Slam was in the air when partner opened the bidding, but nothing good has happened since. Give him one more chance to support spades. Bid three clubs. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠A♥ AQ7542♦ 963 ♣J92
As dealer, what call would you make? A - This hand is a sound one heart opening bid in any position. Bid one heart. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q J 9 ♥ K Q 4 ♦ K 10 9 5 ♣ K 2 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♥* Pass ? *Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
A - When partner transfers, any call you make besides a simple acceptance shows a hand that loves his suit. Bid three spades. That shows a hand with four-card support that revalues to perhaps more than promised by the one no trump opening.
Answer:
A - Simple rule: When their jump is weak, your jump is strong. If their jump is strong, your jump is weak. A three spade bid would show this hand with a six-card spade suit. The seventh spade makes this hand better than that. Bid four spades.
SOUTH 1♠ ?
VIDEO BLIND MINGLE SAILOR
What call would you make?
EAST Pass Pass
After working all day at the funeral home, he was happy to get back to his — LIVING ROOM
SOUTH ?
(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses 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.
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LIBND GENLIM
AIRSOL Ans. 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: OPERA GUPPY DEFUSE FORAGE Answer: Their view of the Grand Canyon was — “GORGE-OUS”
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Rosary counters 6 Fall faller 10 Long hike 14 Review of business books 15 Girl in a J.D. Salinger short story 16 Wound-up fire engine item 17 Jim who sang “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” 18 Prohibition-era saloon 20 Budget accommodations 22 Chafing dish heaters 23 Basilica recesses 25 Spanish “a” 26 John Kerry’s domain 33 Flirt with 34 Tops, as cupcakes 35 Stephen of “The Crying Game” 36 From the U.S. 37 Dwindled 39 “The Wizard of Oz” lion Bert 40 Little, in Lyons 41 Fictional plantation 42 In __ fertilization 43 Supermarket convenience 47 Tolkien giant 48 Le __, France 49 Rodeo rider, at times 53 Put on an extra sweater, say 57 Complete ninny 59 Alvin of dance 60 Midday 61 __ Reader: alternative media digest 62 Sunday song 63 PDA entry 64 LewdMarch look 3, 2014 Monday, 65 Itty-bitty
DOWN 1 Composer of fugues 2 Multinational currency 3 Big fusses 4 Absolute ruler 5 Increase the slope of 6 Tenant 7 Psychic’s claim 8 Iowa State home 9 Showcased 10 Aries 11 Chestnut horse 12 Petro-Canada rival 13 Janitor’s janglers 19 Adoptive parents of
GOREN BRIDGE
Superman 21 ’60s hallucinogen 24 Popeye’s favorite veggie 26 Physical condition 27 “It takes a licking ...” watch 28 Wolfed down 29 King beater 30 Muse for a bard 31 India’s first prime minister 32 Fortunetelling card 37 Opposite of thrifty 38 Horace’s “__ Poetica” 39 “Ditto”
41 Choir member 42 DVD forerunner 44 Take exception to 45 Boxer “Marvelous” Marvin 46 Adam’s mate 49 Roman moon goddess 50 Perched on 51 “Quit it!” 52 Repetitive learning 54 Actor Alda 55 Kinfolk: Abbr. 56 “Goodness gracious!” 58 Single in a wallet
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 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q J 10 6 3 2 ♥ 3 ♦ A Q 6 ♣ K J
♠ K Q J 7 3 2 ♥ 10 ♦ K 6 ♣ A J 3 2
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 2♥
NORTH 1♥ 2♦
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 8 4♥ J 7 6 4 ♦ A K Q 10 ♣ 7 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 2♠* Pass ? *Weak — six spades, 6-11 points
What call would you make?
A - You certainly want to be in game, and slam is possible. Two no trump asks partner if he has a minimum or maximum. He re-bids his suit with a minimum and anything else with a max. Bid two no trump. You will settle for game if he shows a minimum. Maybe party time if he shows a max. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 7 5 ♥ Q 5 ♦ K Q 9 7 ♣ A Q 10 9 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♦* Pass ? *Transfer to hearts
What call would you make?
A - When partner makes a transfer bid, don’t even think of not accepting it. The worse your hand is for partner’s suit, the more important it is to accept it. Bid two hearts!
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - Slam was in the air when partner opened the bidding, but nothing good has happened since. Give him one more chance to support spades. Bid three clubs. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠A♥ AQ7542♦ 963 ♣J92
As dealer, what call would you make? A - This hand is a sound one heart opening bid in any position. Bid one heart. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q J 9 ♥ K Q 4 ♦ K 10 9 5 ♣ K 2 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♥* Pass ? *Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
A - When partner transfers, any call you make besides a simple acceptance shows a hand that loves his suit. Bid three spades. That shows a hand with four-card support that revalues to perhaps more than promised by the one no trump opening.
Answer:
A - Simple rule: When their jump is weak, your jump is strong. If their jump is strong, your jump is weak. A three spade bid would show this hand with a six-card spade suit. The seventh spade makes this hand better than that. Bid four spades.
SOUTH 1♠ ?
VIDEO BLIND MINGLE SAILOR
What call would you make?
EAST Pass Pass
After working all day at the funeral home, he was happy to get back to his — LIVING ROOM
SOUTH ?
(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses 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.
VOIDE ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
LIBND GENLIM
AIRSOL Ans. 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: OPERA GUPPY DEFUSE FORAGE Answer: Their view of the Grand Canyon was — “GORGE-OUS”
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Rosary counters 6 Fall faller 10 Long hike 14 Review of business books 15 Girl in a J.D. Salinger short story 16 Wound-up fire engine item 17 Jim who sang “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” 18 Prohibition-era saloon 20 Budget accommodations 22 Chafing dish heaters 23 Basilica recesses 25 Spanish “a” 26 John Kerry’s domain 33 Flirt with 34 Tops, as cupcakes 35 Stephen of “The Crying Game” 36 From the U.S. 37 Dwindled 39 “The Wizard of Oz” lion Bert 40 Little, in Lyons 41 Fictional plantation 42 In __ fertilization 43 Supermarket convenience 47 Tolkien giant 48 Le __, France 49 Rodeo rider, at times 53 Put on an extra sweater, say 57 Complete ninny 59 Alvin of dance 60 Midday 61 __ Reader: alternative media digest 62 Sunday song 63 PDA entry 64 LewdMarch look 3, 2014 Monday, 65 Itty-bitty
DOWN 1 Composer of fugues 2 Multinational currency 3 Big fusses 4 Absolute ruler 5 Increase the slope of 6 Tenant 7 Psychic’s claim 8 Iowa State home 9 Showcased 10 Aries 11 Chestnut horse 12 Petro-Canada rival 13 Janitor’s janglers 19 Adoptive parents of
GOREN BRIDGE
Superman 21 ’60s hallucinogen 24 Popeye’s favorite veggie 26 Physical condition 27 “It takes a licking ...” watch 28 Wolfed down 29 King beater 30 Muse for a bard 31 India’s first prime minister 32 Fortunetelling card 37 Opposite of thrifty 38 Horace’s “__ Poetica” 39 “Ditto”
41 Choir member 42 DVD forerunner 44 Take exception to 45 Boxer “Marvelous” Marvin 46 Adam’s mate 49 Roman moon goddess 50 Perched on 51 “Quit it!” 52 Repetitive learning 54 Actor Alda 55 Kinfolk: Abbr. 56 “Goodness gracious!” 58 Single in a wallet
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 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
Q 4 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
♠ K Q J 10 6 3 2 ♥ 3 ♦ A Q 6 ♣ K J
♠ K Q J 7 3 2 ♥ 10 ♦ K 6 ♣ A J 3 2
WEST NORTH EAST Pass Pass 2♥
NORTH 1♥ 2♦
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q 8 4♥ J 7 6 4 ♦ A K Q 10 ♣ 7 NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST 2♠* Pass ? *Weak — six spades, 6-11 points
What call would you make?
A - You certainly want to be in game, and slam is possible. Two no trump asks partner if he has a minimum or maximum. He re-bids his suit with a minimum and anything else with a max. Bid two no trump. You will settle for game if he shows a minimum. Maybe party time if he shows a max. Q 3 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ Q 7 5 ♥ Q 5 ♦ K Q 9 7 ♣ A Q 10 9 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♦* Pass ? *Transfer to hearts
What call would you make?
A - When partner makes a transfer bid, don’t even think of not accepting it. The worse your hand is for partner’s suit, the more important it is to accept it. Bid two hearts!
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - Slam was in the air when partner opened the bidding, but nothing good has happened since. Give him one more chance to support spades. Bid three clubs. Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠A♥ AQ7542♦ 963 ♣J92
As dealer, what call would you make? A - This hand is a sound one heart opening bid in any position. Bid one heart. Q 6 - Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K Q J 9 ♥ K Q 4 ♦ K 10 9 5 ♣ K 2 SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST 1NT Pass 2♥* Pass ? *Transfer to spades
What call would you make?
A - When partner transfers, any call you make besides a simple acceptance shows a hand that loves his suit. Bid three spades. That shows a hand with four-card support that revalues to perhaps more than promised by the one no trump opening.
Answer:
A - Simple rule: When their jump is weak, your jump is strong. If their jump is strong, your jump is weak. A three spade bid would show this hand with a six-card spade suit. The seventh spade makes this hand better than that. Bid four spades.
SOUTH 1♠ ?
VIDEO BLIND MINGLE SAILOR
What call would you make?
EAST Pass Pass
After working all day at the funeral home, he was happy to get back to his — LIVING ROOM
SOUTH ?
(Tannah Hirsch and Bob Jones welcome readers’ responses 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.
VOIDE ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
LIBND GENLIM
AIRSOL Ans. 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: OPERA GUPPY DEFUSE FORAGE Answer: Their view of the Grand Canyon was — “GORGE-OUS”
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com