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ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
SUDOKU
Sudoku is a number-placement puzzle based on a 9 x 9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each corner contains exactly one number. The Concept of the Conceptus Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday.
Conceptis Sudoku
Conceptis Sudoku
By Dave Green
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Answer to previous puzzle
Difficulty Level ★★★★
1 8 5 6 7 4 3 2 9
2 3 9 8 5 1 7 6 4
7 6 4 3 9 2 1 8 5
6 1 3 7 4 8 9 5 2
5 9 8 1 2 6 4 3 7
4 2 7 5 3 9 8 1 6
8 7 2 9 6 3 5 4 1
3 5 6 4 1 7 2 9 8
9 4 1 2 8 5 6 7 3
Difficulty Level ★★★ 1017
WASHINGTON
Colbert portrait enters gallery
Talk-show host's picture hung in Smithsonian Institution
BY BRETT ZONGKER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Stephen Colbert was denied when he tried to run for president this year in South Carolina. Now the fake TV pundit is getting some love from the city of his birth.
His portrait was hung Wednesday at the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery in Washington for a six-week showing in what the museum considers an "appropriate place" — right between the bathrooms near the "America's Presidents" exhibit. Museum officials stress it's only temporary.
"We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between the bathrooms," said museum spokeswoman Bethany Bentley. "Let me tell you two key things here: His portrait is not coming into the collection, and it's not hanging permanently."
That may come as a surprise to Colbert, who has campaigned for the honor and boasted on his Comedy Central show Tuesday night that his portrait was "hanging in the hall of presidents, just a few yards from the father of our country — exactly where I believe it belongs."
Colbert, who plays a pompous conservative talk-show host on "The Colbert Report" and recently tried to run for president as a Democrat, went to great lengths to persuade Smithsonian Institution officials he was worthy.
The portrait — actually three portraits in one — depicts a debonair Colbert standing at a fireplace in front of a similar portrait of himself posing in front of the same
mantel with a third picture of himself.
After the work was rejected by the National Museum of American History, Colbert eventually made his way to
Pachter said.
"I don't mean to brag, but as it contains three portraits, my portrait has more portraits than any other portrait in the National
Still, Colbert said he thinks his "sack work" ultimately won Pachter over for the temporary display.
"We agreed to go along with the joke and hang it for a short time in between bathrooms."
BETHANY BENTLEY museum spokeswoman
"Who's the competition? Who do I need to knock out of here to get me up?" Colbert asked gallery director Marc Pachter.
the portrait gallery. Bentley said Colbert wasn't begging so much as "making his case." She said they welcome the conversation about whose portraits are included in the gallery's collection. It was just not Colbert's time, she said.
Colbert argued he was more deserving than athletes Lance Armstrong or Andre Agassi and pulled out his Hacky Sack for a few kicks in the art gallery to prove it. "You do realize I'm in big trouble if you hit any of these portraits,"
Portrait Gallery," he said, adding, "All Employees must wash hands before returning to work."
Word of his portrait at the gallery spread quickly among
loyal fans.
Unique Bexley, 20, and Jacqueline Canales, 19, both of Washington, said they talked on the telephone after watching the show Tuesday and decided they had to go to the portrait gallery.
"It's kind of sad that this is the first time we've been here," Canales said Wednesday as a steady stream of young admirers took their pictures with Colbert's portrait.
"We might look at the rest of the museum, but we really came for Colbert," Bexley said. "I needed a new Facebook picture, so it might as well be with Stephen Colbert."
》 HOLLYWOOD
BY LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS
Directors make deal with studios
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood directors have reached a tentative contract deal with studios after five
tions, the directors union said Thursday.
The agreement puts pressure on striking writers to end their walkout that has lasted more than two
negotiations committee. "There are no rollbacks of any kind."
Among other things, the agreement increases both wages and residuals for each year of the contract.
"Two words describe this agreement groundbreaking and substantial."
months and idled work on dozens of TV shows.
"Two words describe this agreement — groundbreaking and substantial," said Gil Cates, chairman of the Directors Guild of America
It also establishes guild jurisdiction over programs produced for distribution on the Internet and sets a new residuals formula for paid Internet downloads that essential
GIL CATES
Chairman of Directors Guild
rate currently paid by employers, the guild said.
The rapidly concluded directors' contract could serve as an industry template for the central issue of new media compensation among other unions in Hollywood.
It also set residual rates for ad-supported streaming and use of clips on the Internet.
Payment for programs offered on the Internet is a key sticking point between the studios and striking writers.
"It's important to remember that they do not represent actors and writers," the Writers Guild of America has said.
Writers repeated the same refrain when asked how their walkout might be affected if directors reached a quick deal.
The writers guild, however, has said directors do not represent their interests.
The directors guild was prepared when it started negotiations Jan. 12.
You're asking the right questions and you're on the right track. Keep digging and you'll confirm your own suspicions. You thought you had the right answer, but it's better to make sure.
》 HOROSCOPES
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
You're not quite as lucky as you were, but you still can probably find an excellent deal or two or three if you go shopping now. Be quick, and decisive. You know where to go.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Todav is a 7
You're more likely to win the argument, but don't be hasty. A compromise that works for both of you is a better option. Don't assume it's impossible, your adversary could surprise you.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
There are deadlines to be met,
and it would be very nice if everything went according to plan.
Don't wager that it will. Install a safety net.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
Enthusiastic teammates are ready to take over. All they need is a plan and some congenial coaching. Extricate yourself from the doing and you'll get a lot more done.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7
A financial matter needs dealing with, the sooner the better, if you don't already know what it is, review the due dates on your bills. Might also want to check the interest rates you're paying now.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
Today is a 6
An enthusiastic person gets you motivated. The job's completed and you're off to other things in what seems like minutes. Having someone to talk to sure takes your mind off your worries.
The more quickly you work, the more money you'll make. This appears to be the case even if you're not getting paid by the item. Go figure, but meanwhile, hustle.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Settle a domestic matter so you can take some time to relax. You've been working hard lately, you've definitely earned a break. Even better, you can take one.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 6
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Remember what other people have told you, and use what best applies. You'll have to modify their advice to fit your situation, and your personality.
ACROSS
1 Sticky situation?
4 Island garlands
d "Look out!"
12 Lemieux milieu
13 La Scala show-stopper
14 Satan's specialty
15 It follows Paleozoic
17 Hide-aways
18 Females
19 Make a name for oneself?
20 Wanders
22 Harbor structure
24 Early birds?
25 French-women
29 Exist
30 Poolroom supply
31 15-Across e.g.
32 Grill fuel
34 11th-graders' exam (Abr.)
35 Coffee-shop vessels
36 "Beau —"
37 Exam format
40 Ganges garment
41 Twosome
42 Dining companion at sea
46 "— It Romanic?"
47 Feedbag filler
48 "2001" computer
49 At the home of (Fr.)
50 Not idle
51 James Bond, e.g.
DOWN
2 Expert
3 Stack on the receptionist's desk
4 Lolls about
5 Piccadilly statue
6 Midafternoon, on a sundial
7 Pouch
8 Man's hat
9 Finished
10 Chime
11 Differently
16 Measures of resistance
19 Government agents
20 Paper quantity
1 He played Gomer
Solution time: 25 mins.
21 Shrek, for instance
22 Hides
23 Capri or Man
25 Primary
26 Professed leaders
27 Part of Q.E.D.
28 Appease to the max
30 Put dirt on
33 Earth's most abundant mineral
34 Hair salon request
36 Talking a lot but not saying anything
37 Grand story
38 Obi
39 Trig function
40 Bygone planes
42 Horde
43 Perfume label word
44 Spigot
45 Town of Cambridge-shire
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CRYPTOQUIP
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B T V C N M W J H L, M N W W J Y L
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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: M equals I
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