The Anniston Star
Monday, March 17, 2014
Blondie
HOROSCOPE By Bernice Bede Osol
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
Listen to the advice about your career that important people are giving you if you’d like to advance this year. Implement sound strategies and expand your working methods. A detailed approach could be required. Other people can only take you so far; the final steps must be yours alone. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Don’t feel overwhelmed by recent events. Take a step back from all the commotion in order to focus. Avoid taking your frustration out on those you love. Reassess a partnership if you have reservations. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — It’s a good day to finish a project you’ve left dangling. Bypass personality problems so that you can keep moving forward. Working as a team player will be in your best interest. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — A promising career opportunity is apparent, although it may require a shift in vocation. Your past achievements have not gone unnoticed. Don’t let a lack of confidence hold you back. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — You need to stop romanticizing the past. The future can be just as rewarding if you think and act progressively. Take advantage of the new and exciting experiences awaiting you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — It’s good to have strong opinions, but don’t force your will on others. Accentuate the positive and offer people a little kindness, consideration and hands-on help.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You will have to take bold steps if you want to move forward. You might need to enlist your friends and relatives to aid you. Their assistance will help you excel. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You are in a terrific upswing right now. Hesitation at this point will only hold you back. If you keep a positive attitude, you will be able to accomplish everything you set out to do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It’s a great day to try something new. Shake out the cobwebs, step out of your comfort zone and investigate some different yet appealing activities. Take on a physical or mental challenge. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — You may be reluctant to take on a new project, even though you have all the skills and resources necessary for success. Believe in yourself, and you will come out on top. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Being too outspoken will lead to trouble. Take extra care when dealing with colleagues. An innocuous comment on your part may be seen as an insult. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — An issue that you thought was settled will resurface. Do whatever it takes to improve on your past performance and make a favorable impression on those involved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Diligence, not speed, will be the order of the day. Despite your enthusiasm for the task ahead, you should proceed slowly and carefully to avoid a costly mistake.
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 Bambi’s mom, e.g. 4 First grade lessons 8 Father-son actors Robert and Alan 13 Essence 14 Sodium hydroxide, in chem class 15 Deserve 16 Tricky situation to deal with 18 Chicago airport 19 Smitten 20 Piper’s son of rhyme 22 Radio switch letters 23 End 24 Salon styling stuff 26 Santa’s laugh sounds 27 Victrola corp. 29 Govt. intelligence gp. 30 Dr. of rap 31 Division word 33 Taiwanese-born director Lee 35 Asked God for guidance 37 Former NFLer with a season record 23 touchdown receptions 40 JFK’s vessel 43 Soft slip-on 44 Norse trickster 48 “I got it!” 49 “Norma __” 51 Approves 53 Flying Peter 54 Flying socialite 57 Start of a fitness motto 59 Curved foot part 60 Minor league rink org. 61 “Just watch me!” 62 “Politically Incorrect” host Bill 64 Hearty meal often made with mutton, and, in a way, what the ends of 16-, 24-, 37- and 54-Across comprise 66 “Not __ out of you!” 67 Casino freebie 68 Chile’s Cape __ 69 Methods: Abbr. 17, 2014 70Monday, “GhostMarch Hunters” channel
71 Two-time loser to DDE DOWN 1 Talk and talk and ... 2 Show more staying power than 3 Old Montreal team 4 Poker game starter 5 Sheep’s sound 6 Terra __: pottery clay 7 Surefire winner 8 Latin “I love” 9 “The Merry Widow” composer Franz 10 Serious-and-funny show
GOREN BRIDGE
11 Orbitz quote 12 Originated (from) 13 Oh-so-stylish 17 Finished for good 21 Logical guy with pointy ears 24 Ranch worker 25 Auto dealer’s inventory 28 Bach composition 32 Gold, to Gomez 34 Workout place 36 Communication for the deaf: Abbr. 38 Swiss river 39 Othello, for one 40 Pillow fight garb
41 Psychologist’s treatment 42 Cookie dough units 45 Summer shoe style 46 Former German leaders 47 Back home after traveling, say 50 Moral principles 52 For instance, with “as” 55 Piece of paper 56 “The Jetsons” boy 58 Malia Obama’s sister 61 Cosby/Culp TV series 63 Rotation meas. 65 Global currency org.
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:
♠AK754♥ K52♦ K4 ♣AQ8
♠ Q J 9 4 ♥ 10 ♦ A Q 10 ♣ K Q 8 4 2
Right-hand opponent opens one diamond. What call would you make?
Right-hand opponent opens one club. What call would you make?
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This is a perfect hand for the “Drury” convention. A bid of two clubs by a passed hand shows 10plus points and fit for partner. It allows you to stay at the two-level when partner opens light in third or fourth seat. Should this “toy” not be available, bid three hearts. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠J95♥ 7♦ K532 ♣AKQJ7
As dealer, what call would you make? A - Some players open one diamond with this distribution to allow an easy re-bid of two clubs. No one wants to re-bid a five-card suit, which we would have to do if partner responds one heart to a one-club bid. This looks like a six-card suit to us. Open one club.
♠ J 10 6 4 ♥ 10 8 ♦ A K ♣ 10 8 7 4 3 NORTH 1♣ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♠ ?
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - You have an excellent fit for partner, but no matter. There is not enough there to think about slam and nine tricks are much easier to take than eleven. Bid three no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 8 7 5 4 ♥ Void ♦ K 6 4 3 2 ♣ 7 2
NORTH EAST SOUTH 2NT Pass 3♥* 4♠** Pass ? *Transfer, 5+ spades **Good spade fit, maximum
WEST Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
♠AJ64♥ KQ94♦ 942 ♣92
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
BLURT PERCH NOVICE BLOTCH
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
A - Although it is annoying, it is almost always right to pass when an opponent opens in your best suit. This hand is no exception. Pass, and cross your right-hand opponent off your Christmas list!
The St. Patrick’s Day scam artist was attempting a — “LEPRE-CON”
A - A take-out double asks partner to pick the trump suit. It promises at least three-card support for all the unbid suits. Should we not accept his choice, we show a hand worth 18plus points. This hand is too good for a simple overcall. Double — then bid spades next.
A - Pass would earn the “Coward of the Year” award, an award we are proud to have never won. The correct bid is not clear. Five diamonds, five hearts, five spades, and even six spades are all possible. We don’t care which one you choose, as long as “Pass” is not on your list of choices.
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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
RULBT ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
CHERP VONCIE
THOLCB
Saturday’s
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
“
-
Answer here:
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
”
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: GIANT BOOTH VIABLE AUBURN Answer: The documentary about the construction of the Eiffel Tower was — RIVETING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Bambi’s mom, e.g. 4 First grade lessons 8 Father-son actors Robert and Alan 13 Essence 14 Sodium hydroxide, in chem class 15 Deserve 16 Tricky situation to deal with 18 Chicago airport 19 Smitten 20 Piper’s son of rhyme 22 Radio switch letters 23 End 24 Salon styling stuff 26 Santa’s laugh sounds 27 Victrola corp. 29 Govt. intelligence gp. 30 Dr. of rap 31 Division word 33 Taiwanese-born director Lee 35 Asked God for guidance 37 Former NFLer with a season record 23 touchdown receptions 40 JFK’s vessel 43 Soft slip-on 44 Norse trickster 48 “I got it!” 49 “Norma __” 51 Approves 53 Flying Peter 54 Flying socialite 57 Start of a fitness motto 59 Curved foot part 60 Minor league rink org. 61 “Just watch me!” 62 “Politically Incorrect” host Bill 64 Hearty meal often made with mutton, and, in a way, what the ends of 16-, 24-, 37- and 54-Across comprise 66 “Not __ out of you!” 67 Casino freebie 68 Chile’s Cape __ 69 Methods: Abbr. 17, 2014 70Monday, “GhostMarch Hunters” channel
71 Two-time loser to DDE DOWN 1 Talk and talk and ... 2 Show more staying power than 3 Old Montreal team 4 Poker game starter 5 Sheep’s sound 6 Terra __: pottery clay 7 Surefire winner 8 Latin “I love” 9 “The Merry Widow” composer Franz 10 Serious-and-funny show
GOREN BRIDGE
11 Orbitz quote 12 Originated (from) 13 Oh-so-stylish 17 Finished for good 21 Logical guy with pointy ears 24 Ranch worker 25 Auto dealer’s inventory 28 Bach composition 32 Gold, to Gomez 34 Workout place 36 Communication for the deaf: Abbr. 38 Swiss river 39 Othello, for one 40 Pillow fight garb
41 Psychologist’s treatment 42 Cookie dough units 45 Summer shoe style 46 Former German leaders 47 Back home after traveling, say 50 Moral principles 52 For instance, with “as” 55 Piece of paper 56 “The Jetsons” boy 58 Malia Obama’s sister 61 Cosby/Culp TV series 63 Rotation meas. 65 Global currency org.
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:
♠AK754♥ K52♦ K4 ♣AQ8
♠ Q J 9 4 ♥ 10 ♦ A Q 10 ♣ K Q 8 4 2
Right-hand opponent opens one diamond. What call would you make?
Right-hand opponent opens one club. What call would you make?
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This is a perfect hand for the “Drury” convention. A bid of two clubs by a passed hand shows 10plus points and fit for partner. It allows you to stay at the two-level when partner opens light in third or fourth seat. Should this “toy” not be available, bid three hearts. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠J95♥ 7♦ K532 ♣AKQJ7
As dealer, what call would you make? A - Some players open one diamond with this distribution to allow an easy re-bid of two clubs. No one wants to re-bid a five-card suit, which we would have to do if partner responds one heart to a one-club bid. This looks like a six-card suit to us. Open one club.
♠ J 10 6 4 ♥ 10 8 ♦ A K ♣ 10 8 7 4 3 NORTH 1♣ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♠ ?
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - You have an excellent fit for partner, but no matter. There is not enough there to think about slam and nine tricks are much easier to take than eleven. Bid three no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 8 7 5 4 ♥ Void ♦ K 6 4 3 2 ♣ 7 2
NORTH EAST SOUTH 2NT Pass 3♥* 4♠** Pass ? *Transfer, 5+ spades **Good spade fit, maximum
WEST Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
♠AJ64♥ KQ94♦ 942 ♣92
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
BLURT PERCH NOVICE BLOTCH
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
A - Although it is annoying, it is almost always right to pass when an opponent opens in your best suit. This hand is no exception. Pass, and cross your right-hand opponent off your Christmas list!
The St. Patrick’s Day scam artist was attempting a — “LEPRE-CON”
A - A take-out double asks partner to pick the trump suit. It promises at least three-card support for all the unbid suits. Should we not accept his choice, we show a hand worth 18plus points. This hand is too good for a simple overcall. Double — then bid spades next.
A - Pass would earn the “Coward of the Year” award, an award we are proud to have never won. The correct bid is not clear. Five diamonds, five hearts, five spades, and even six spades are all possible. We don’t care which one you choose, as long as “Pass” is not on your list of choices.
The Star’s on TWITTER
(tcaeditors@tribune.com.)
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
RULBT ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
CHERP VONCIE
THOLCB
Saturday’s
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
“
-
Answer here:
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
”
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: GIANT BOOTH VIABLE AUBURN Answer: The documentary about the construction of the Eiffel Tower was — RIVETING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com
THE CLASSIFIED CHALLENGE ACROSS 1 Bambi’s mom, e.g. 4 First grade lessons 8 Father-son actors Robert and Alan 13 Essence 14 Sodium hydroxide, in chem class 15 Deserve 16 Tricky situation to deal with 18 Chicago airport 19 Smitten 20 Piper’s son of rhyme 22 Radio switch letters 23 End 24 Salon styling stuff 26 Santa’s laugh sounds 27 Victrola corp. 29 Govt. intelligence gp. 30 Dr. of rap 31 Division word 33 Taiwanese-born director Lee 35 Asked God for guidance 37 Former NFLer with a season record 23 touchdown receptions 40 JFK’s vessel 43 Soft slip-on 44 Norse trickster 48 “I got it!” 49 “Norma __” 51 Approves 53 Flying Peter 54 Flying socialite 57 Start of a fitness motto 59 Curved foot part 60 Minor league rink org. 61 “Just watch me!” 62 “Politically Incorrect” host Bill 64 Hearty meal often made with mutton, and, in a way, what the ends of 16-, 24-, 37- and 54-Across comprise 66 “Not __ out of you!” 67 Casino freebie 68 Chile’s Cape __ 69 Methods: Abbr. 17, 2014 70Monday, “GhostMarch Hunters” channel
71 Two-time loser to DDE DOWN 1 Talk and talk and ... 2 Show more staying power than 3 Old Montreal team 4 Poker game starter 5 Sheep’s sound 6 Terra __: pottery clay 7 Surefire winner 8 Latin “I love” 9 “The Merry Widow” composer Franz 10 Serious-and-funny show
GOREN BRIDGE
11 Orbitz quote 12 Originated (from) 13 Oh-so-stylish 17 Finished for good 21 Logical guy with pointy ears 24 Ranch worker 25 Auto dealer’s inventory 28 Bach composition 32 Gold, to Gomez 34 Workout place 36 Communication for the deaf: Abbr. 38 Swiss river 39 Othello, for one 40 Pillow fight garb
41 Psychologist’s treatment 42 Cookie dough units 45 Summer shoe style 46 Former German leaders 47 Back home after traveling, say 50 Moral principles 52 For instance, with “as” 55 Piece of paper 56 “The Jetsons” boy 58 Malia Obama’s sister 61 Cosby/Culp TV series 63 Rotation meas. 65 Global currency org.
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:
♠AK754♥ K52♦ K4 ♣AQ8
♠ Q J 9 4 ♥ 10 ♦ A Q 10 ♣ K Q 8 4 2
Right-hand opponent opens one diamond. What call would you make?
Right-hand opponent opens one club. What call would you make?
SOUTH Pass ?
WEST NORTH EAST Pass 1♥ Pass
What call would you make? A - This is a perfect hand for the “Drury” convention. A bid of two clubs by a passed hand shows 10plus points and fit for partner. It allows you to stay at the two-level when partner opens light in third or fourth seat. Should this “toy” not be available, bid three hearts. Q 3 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠J95♥ 7♦ K532 ♣AKQJ7
As dealer, what call would you make? A - Some players open one diamond with this distribution to allow an easy re-bid of two clubs. No one wants to re-bid a five-card suit, which we would have to do if partner responds one heart to a one-club bid. This looks like a six-card suit to us. Open one club.
♠ J 10 6 4 ♥ 10 8 ♦ A K ♣ 10 8 7 4 3 NORTH 1♣ 2NT
EAST Pass Pass
SOUTH 1♠ ?
WEST Pass
What call would you make? A - You have an excellent fit for partner, but no matter. There is not enough there to think about slam and nine tricks are much easier to take than eleven. Bid three no trump. Q 6 - Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠ K J 8 7 5 4 ♥ Void ♦ K 6 4 3 2 ♣ 7 2
NORTH EAST SOUTH 2NT Pass 3♥* 4♠** Pass ? *Transfer, 5+ spades **Good spade fit, maximum
WEST Pass
What call would you make?
Answer:
♠AJ64♥ KQ94♦ 942 ♣92
Q 5 - East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
BLURT PERCH NOVICE BLOTCH
Q 2 - North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
A - Although it is annoying, it is almost always right to pass when an opponent opens in your best suit. This hand is no exception. Pass, and cross your right-hand opponent off your Christmas list!
The St. Patrick’s Day scam artist was attempting a — “LEPRE-CON”
A - A take-out double asks partner to pick the trump suit. It promises at least three-card support for all the unbid suits. Should we not accept his choice, we show a hand worth 18plus points. This hand is too good for a simple overcall. Double — then bid spades next.
A - Pass would earn the “Coward of the Year” award, an award we are proud to have never won. The correct bid is not clear. Five diamonds, five hearts, five spades, and even six spades are all possible. We don’t care which one you choose, as long as “Pass” is not on your list of choices.
The Star’s on TWITTER
(tcaeditors@tribune.com.)
THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME
Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.
RULBT ©2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.
CHERP VONCIE
THOLCB
Saturday’s
Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
“
-
Answer here:
Jumble puzzle magazines available at pennydellpuzzles.com/jumblemags
by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek
”
(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: GIANT BOOTH VIABLE AUBURN Answer: The documentary about the construction of the Eiffel Tower was — RIVETING
For the latest in local news, visit www.AnnistonStar.com