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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conceptis SudoKu
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TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009
Answer to previous puzzle
1 3 8 7 4 5 6 2 9
9 4 7 2 6 1 3 5 8
2 5 6 9 3 8 7 1 4
8 7 9 5 2 4 1 6 3
4 1 5 3 7 6 8 9 2
6 2 3 8 1 9 5 4 7
5 9 2 6 8 7 4 3 1
3 8 4 1 5 2 9 7 6
7 6 1 4 9 3 2 8 5
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MONOLAND
JOE RATTERMAN
ORANGES
KATEBEAVER
FOR RENT
JEFFREY BALDRIDGE
CELEBRITY
Adoption bid stirs debate
Madonna has applied for custody of a second Malawian child
CELEAN JACOBSON
Associated Press
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madonna, left, and her daughter Lourdes walk during a visit to Chinkhota village near Lilongwe on Sunday. Madonna arrived in Malawi as part of a bid to adopt a young girl, accordino to a social welfare official in Malawi.
LILONGWE, Malawi — A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from this southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said.
Child advocacy groups, meanwhile, renewed their criticism of the adoption, saying Madonna was acting like a rich "bully"
Madonna spent about an hour in court Monday in the Malawi capital of Lilongwe. Court official Thomson LGiwore confirmed that Madonna's adoption application was adjourned until Friday but said he could not reveal any more details.
Monday's court docket listed only the child's name — Chifundo james, which means "Mercy" in a local language.
A Malawian welfare official and another person involved in the proceedings say the girl is about 4 years old. The girl's father is believed to be alive but no other details were available. They spoke on condition
of anonymity because the case is considered sensitive.
The girl's unmarried 18-year-old mother died soon after she was born, according to an uncle, John Ngalande.
Madonna has not commented on the adoption application and did not speak to reporters Monday morning.
Children's advocacy groups have accused Madonna of wielding her wealth to circumvent a Malawian law requiring an 18- to 24-month assessment period before adoption. David's adoption was a trying process for the singer, who has said the storm of criticism hurt.
son, David, whom she met at a Malawian orphanage in October 2006, was finalized last year.
The adoption of her 3-year-old
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
You're breaking through to
the next level of understanding.
You're finding ways to get
around the barriers. Don't give
up. Keep developing new skills.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a F.
HOROSCOPES
The problem will not be solved by throwing money at it. Imagination and work are required to create value, and it can be done again. You can count on that.
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Travel is good now, and so is doing business overseas. Expand your influence to more of the rest of the world. This gives you an excuse to learn another language, too. The more, the merrier.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 9
You'll get the most information through the grapevine now. Ask a person who knows the person who knows what's going on. No need to let that one know you know what you know, by the way.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
Your friends appreciate your efforts and love listening to your stories. Though you swear all your adventures are true, sometimes they wonder. Enjoy the attention and congratulate yourself on getting this far.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Todavis a 5
There's a lot riding on this outcome, but you don't have to worry. you've got your routine worked out and you've been practicing. Ignore distractions and you'll do just fine.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 10
You're learning as you go along, and you're a quick study. You're watching what the experts do and listening to what they say. Consider how well they've done before following their advice.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
Check the papers for special "going out of business" sales. Something you've been wanting for your home is now affordable. It might be the home itself, actually. Keep your eyes open for bargains.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21)
Today is an 8
Don't worry about a person who seems to oppose you at every turn. Treat the argument lightheartedly and win your adversary over. You're so charming, they might not even need the facts you've collected.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 5
The workday's fast and furious, with barely a moment to rest. Fancy ice cream? Chocolate truffles? You need to take home a reward for making it through a demanding day.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Today is a 9
In a brilliant flash of insight, you see the answer clearly. Something you recently read about provides the clue you needed; if it hasn't yet, keep reading. There's a lot of material out there.
After a stressful confrontation, it's good to settle down in the comfort of your own home, surrounded by people you love. Get your family a special treat to celebrate being together.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 5
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ACROSS
1 "Little Women"
woman
5 Timid
8 Lean-to
12 Operatic solo
13 Meadow
14 Troubadour's instrument
15 Avon product
17 Chills and fever
18 Type units
19 "A mousel"
20 Garden intruder
21 Automobile
22 Billboards
23 Future juniors
26 Police record book
30 Neighborhood
31 Seek damages
32 Corn Belt state
33 Henson's troupe
35 Piece of hardware
36 Firmament
37 Stir-fry vessel
38 Struck, old-style
41 Disen-
cumber
42 Petrol
45 California
city
46 Crank-
case
accessory
48 Grand
story
49 Mimic
50 "Rule,
Britannia"
composer
51 Seven-
day period
52 "Certainly"
53 Huffed
and
puffed
Solution time: 21 mins.
Yesterdav's answer 3.31
23 "Casa-
blanca" pianist
24 Tulsa sch.
25 Energy
26 Clear the tables
27 Anderson's "High —"
28 Ram's partner
29 Un-
civilized
31 Pigs' digs
34 — out a living
35 Lays down the lawn
37 Uses a paper towel
38 Passel
39 Sulk
40 Garfield's pal
41 Ready for the picking
42 Lass
43 Dermatologist's concern
44 Distort
46 Rotation duration
47 Bill
3-31 CRYPTOQUIP
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OHEGGC YMMQ EL LOHELNPY
GEOCPYNLNI, RHMGRGH IEC
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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: DID YOU HEAR THE GIRL IN THE BEACH BOYS SONG BOUGHT A CAR LOT AND CALLED IT RHONDA'S HONDAS?
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: Z equals H
CRIME
Police nab Atlanta rapper Andre 3000 for speeding
MCDONOUGH, Ga. — Andre 3000 of the hip hop duo Outkast has been charged with driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Atlanta.
Henry County Police Capt.
Jason Bolton says the entertainer, whose real name is Andre Benjamin, was clocked speeding in a 65 mph zone in his Porsche south of Atlanta about 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
The 33-year-old Benjamin is free on $1,200 property bond pending a court date on April 29.
Benjamin's publicist, Eufaula Garrett, did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Police said Benjamin told them he was going so fast because he missed an exit and had to turn around.
Fire destroys ski resort partially owned by Willis
FAIRFIELD, Idaho — Authorities say a fire has destroyed the main lodge at a small ski operation co-owned by Bruce Willis.
Camas County Chief Deputy Brian Miller said the Soldier Mountain Ski Resort lodge and an adjacent ski rental building were destroyed in the Monday morning blaze. No one was injured.
COURTS
COURTS
Dillon's case dismissed after guilty plea. paid fine
CHELSEA, Vt. — Matt Dillon had his case dismissed after pleading guilty to speeding and paying an $828 fine.
The 44-year-old actor was stopped Dec. 30 on Interstate 91 while driving 106 mph in rural Northern Vermont. Because of the excessive speed, he was also charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
Prosecutor Will Porter said Monday that Dillon agreed to plead guilty to speeding in exchange for having the negligent operation charge dismissed Wednesday, which he said is common in such cases.
Dillon's lawyer, Mark Kaplan,
said the plea was a fair resolution
CELEBRITY Hartnett's publicist says actor taken to hospital
LOS ANGELES — Josh Hartnett's publicist says the 30-year-old actor has been taken to a Los Angeles hospital with gastrointestinal problems.
Publicist Susan Patricola said Hartnett was transported by ambulance at 1:45 a.m. Monday to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
She said in a statement that he "is under observation but is resting comfortably."
Patricola said Hartnett had a flare-up of a gastrointestinal issue that affected him while he was starring in an onstage production of "Rain Man" in London last year.
Associated Press