6A ENTERTAINMENT SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku By Dave Green 2/12 9 4 5 1 2 7 1 3 8 4 7 6 7 8 6 3 3 9 1 6 5 0 5 3 0 4 8 7 THE UNIVERSITY HAILY KANSAN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008 Answer to previous puzzle 4 2 1 3 6 7 5 8 9 8 5 7 9 2 1 4 6 3 6 9 3 5 8 4 7 1 2 7 6 4 2 5 9 1 3 8 5 8 9 7 1 3 6 2 4 3 1 2 8 4 6 9 7 5 9 4 8 6 7 2 3 5 1 1 7 5 4 3 8 2 9 6 2 3 6 1 9 5 8 4 7 Difficulty Level ★★★ Jacob Burghart Difficulty Level ★ >> NUCLEAR FOREHEAD Jaymes and Sarah Logan RANDOM THOUGHTS COURTS Tolkien's estate sues studio for $150 million in damages LOS ANGELES—The estate of "Lord of the Rings" creator J.R.R. Tolkien is suing the film studio that released the trilogy based on his books, claiming the company hasn't paid it a penny from the estimated $6 billion the films have grossed worldwide. Robert Pini, a spokesman for Time Warner Inc.'s New Line, declined to comment. The suit, filed Monday, claims New Line was required to pay 7.5 percent of gross receipts to Tolkien's estate and other plaintiffs, who contend they only received an upfront payment of $62,500 for the three movies before production began. The writer's estate, The Tolkien Trust, and original "Lord of the Rings" publisher HarperCollins filed the lawsuit against New Line Cinema in Los Angeles Superior Court. If successful, it could block the long-awaited prequel to the films. The plaintiffs seek more than $150 million in compensatory damages, unspecified punitive damages and a court order giving the Tolkien estate the right to terminate any rights New Line may have to make films based on other works by the author. Associated Press MUSIC Back problem causes Dolly to postpone show A back problem has forced Dolly Parton to postpone a concert tour she planned in support of her new CD. Parton was scheduled to kick off a 13-show tour Feb. 28 in Minneapolis, two days after the release of "Backwoods Barbie," publicist Marcee Rondan said Monday. Doctors advised Parton to take up to eight weeks off to recover from the unspecified problem. Rondan said she had no information on the nature of Parton's back condition. "I know I have been breaking my neck and bending over backwards trying to get my new 'Backwoods Barbie' CD and world tour together, but I didn't mean to hurt myself doing it" Parton, 62, said in a statement. She said doctors told her she will be "good as new in a few weeks, and I can't wait to get back out there." ASSOCIATED PRESS The tour will be rescheduled for late April through May. Tickets will be honored for the new dates. Associated Press Dolly Parton will wait until late spring to kick off her tour to promote her new album, "Backwoods Barbie." HOROSCOPES 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 You'll soon find a way to put what you've recently learned to good, practical use. Theory is important, but it's the reality of more coins in your pocket that counts. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 6 Old worries will be forgotten as you take off on a new adventure. Review your checklist carefully, then blast past prior phobias. They're insignificant now. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 Take time for contemplation. You could discover a wonderful new source of income. It's right there in your subconscious. Let it bubble forth. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 6 The difficult part is almost over. Soon, you can celebrate your recent accomplishments in the company of good friends. Set up a date for lunch. 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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 Everyone needs to make time for a break every once in a while. That even includes workaholic you. Indulge your senses tonight. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 Consult with close family about an upcoming decision. You'll have to live with this for a while, so get everybody's input. Then, do what's best for all. Today is a 6 Education is wonderful for putting old fears to rest. Investigate your worries and you'll find that many of them lack substance. Let them evaporate. LIBERTY HALL accessibility info (785) 749-1972 644 Mass. 748-1912 2 for 1 admission tonight!! 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