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Monday, October 29, 2012
Blondie
HOROSCOPE BY BERNICE BEDE OSOL
Hagar the Horrible
Beetle Bailey
Snuffy Smith
There is a good chance that in the year ahead you will develop a mutually beneficial alliance with someone who initially rubs you the wrong way. Once you get past this abrasive stage, a genuine friendship will blossom. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Be extremely tactful with all your one-onone relationships, especially those that feature a comfortable rapport. You could unintentionally say something way out of line. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Some big responsibilities or critical tasks you’ve been successfully sweeping under the rug could come up for air. Once they’re out, they could get nasty. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Someone you know only casually could make a play for your friends. Sharing friendships is one thing, but crossing you out of the picture is another. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You have exceptional leadership qualities, but don’t become too self-serving. Victory will be far more gratifying if you include everyone involved. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — You naturally wouldn’t like it if someone put you in a position to have to defend everything you say. Bear this in mind should a friend make a statement that you disagree with. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Although you’re in a favorable cycle for joint
endeavors, there could be a few conditions attached. Any colleague you have must be able to offer as much as you can. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — When it comes to a matter of mutual concern in which you and another are diametrically opposed, a compromise is required. Be the first to propose a solution that both parties can accept. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A weightier problem than you originally anticipated may fall to you. If someone for whom you’re responsible fails to take care of something, it’ll be left to you to do the job. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Even though you’re likely to be a welcome addition to a social gathering, don’t be the last to leave. Head for the door before your host or hostess starts to yawn. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You’ll have to be methodical, bold and organized if you hope to achieve any kind of important objective. If you don’t endow yourself with these qualities, it isn’t likely you’ll succeed. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Avoid the company of friends or associates who have a tendency to impose their views on others. Your tolerance for self-appointed know-it-alls is slightly above zero. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Take extra pains to manage your resources as prudently as possible. Later, when it becomes time to pay off these obligations, they could hinder you at just the wrong moment.
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 Golf pros regularly break it 4 Gemologist’s weight 9 Force back 14 “__ had it up to here!â€? 15 Single-celled critter 16 Bo’s’n’s “Hold it!â€? 17 Blink of an eye 18 Rocky, for one 19 Midterms and finals 20 Do-or-die moment 23 “Para __, oprima numero dosâ€?: customer service option 24 Woos 27 Crystal ball consulter 28 Bringing up the rear 31 Cut back 32 Offbeat 35 Cowboy’s footwear 37 Pieces on a board 38 When the BrontĂŤs wrote 43 Cannes crony 44 Arrow-shooting god 45 Prez before Jack 46 Prefix with second 48 Computer operator 50 Bottom-line concern 54 Hole for a shoelace 56 Heart, soul, or heart and soul 59 Precisely 62 Cheer for a diva 64 Fragrant compound 65 Game based on crazy eights 66 Seethed 67 Underground Railroad traveler 68 Fort Worth sch. 69 Stockpile 70 Repaired, as a shoe 71 “But then again ...â€?
5 BP merger partner 6 Drugstore name derived from the prescription symbol 7 Genesis sibling 8 Infield protection 9 Betting odds, e.g. 10 Bring into balance 11 Deli meat 12 Body shop quote: Abbr. 13 Many USMA grads 21 Card worth a fortune? 22 Squid relatives 25 Palm smartphone
DOWN 1 The Fishes of the zodiac 2 Opposed (to) 3 Bon AppĂŠtit offering 4 &% 0 +& ) Mountain retreat
26 Mail out 29 Belittle 30 Trinity member 33 Deer mom 34 “Sex for Dummies� author, familiarly 36 “__War�: Shatner novel 38 Rooftop rotator 39 Uncertain response 40 Wide-screen technique introduced in the ’50s 41 Island in the Aegean 42 CSA general 47 Antipasto tidbits
49 Beach house, maybe 51 At one’s post 52 Wall-mounted candleholder 53 Embark 55 “Holy moly!� 57 “Date Night� actor Carell 58 Destroy, as documents 60 Miss Trueheart of “Dick Tracy� 61 Nobel Peace Prize city 62 Painter’s deg. 63 Caribbean liquor
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s Crossword,Sudoku Puzzle and Jumble solutions are included below. WITH TANNAH HIRSCH
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