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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
ENTERTAINMENT
Conceptis SudoKu
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4 9 3
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Difficulty Level ★★★
Answer to previous puzzle
ORANGES
KATE BEAVER
PAPER CITY
MACKENZIE HEGEDUSICH
SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG
MONOLAND
NICK MCMULLEN
JOE RATTERMAN
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
'Valkyrie' opens overseas
CELEBRITY
Cruise travels to South Korea to attend premiere of his new film
SEOUL, South Korea — Tom Cruise says playing an anti-Hitler plotter in his latest movie "Walkyrie" fulfilled a childhood fantasy.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise shakes hands with his fans on the red carpet event in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday. Cruise plays a potential Hitler assassin in the new movie "Valkyrie."
In real life, the American actor says he harbors feelings similar to his German character, who led a failed plot to assassinate the Nazi leader.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
"I've always wanted to kill Hitler. As a child, I used to wonder why someone didn't stand up and kill him." Cruise told reporters in the South Korean capital Sunday.
Studying his character, would-be Hitler assassin Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, Cruise said he "came to greatly admire him."
"Although the story takes place during the World War II, I found the story ageless," he said. Making the movie "was a powerful experience that I will never forget."
Despite early skepticism toward "Valkyrie," the movie had a solid $21.5 million opening weekend in North America in December and has made a total $77.6 domestically since then, according to the box office tracking Web site Box Office Mojo.
But South Korean movies, until recently the pride of Asian cinema for their ability to fend off American competition, are struggling even at home. Box office results for Seoul up to November
"Valkyrie" director Bryan Singer said South Korea was picked as the first Asian country for the movie's release because its "an extraordinary rising market" for both local and international films.
2008 place local films in the top two spots, but Hollywood films accounted for six of the top 10.
Hollywood to South Korea, which traditionally focuses on neighboring Japan as the industry's main Asian market.
Cruise's visit to Seoul, where "Valkyrie" opens Thursday, marks a rare promotional stop by
HOROSCOPES
10 is the easiest day, O the most challenging.
You're sometimes a loner, but you can do very well working with a team. You're the spark that gets them ignited. You push them from thinking to doing.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
You should be able to advance your cause quote a bit in the next few weeks. So figure out what your cause is, exactly and what you'll do to achieve it.
Initial difficulties give way to a wonderful evening. Set up a date to go out with a person who always makes you laugh. Foreign fare and films are highly recommended.
TAURUS(April20-May 20)
Today is a 7
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 7
Conditions are good for cuddling up in a comfortable place. If obligations interfere, just get back as soon as you can. Invite your favorite companion to join you there.
If you've spent too much lately, don't fall into a pit of despair. Look around for ways to make more money. Find something you can sell. Money is everywhere.
CANCER(June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a7
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
There will be more work, and more breakdowns, for the next four weeks. Be sure to have extra parts you may have to fix something. Think about it and be prepared.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Follow a friend's suggestion and get into an new book. Consider it research for the next novel you write. If you still haven't published your first this could be your inspiration.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
A home-based business can do well now. Do you have one of your own? If not, now's a good time to begin. Make a few notes, as a start. Figure out what you can sell.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Double-check any information you receive before sending it on. You have a natural compulsion to tell the truth, which is good. Make sure you know what that is.
No need to act hastily. Better to wait and see what you can generate from what you already have on hand. Don't race out and buy new.
A difficult morning eases into a lovely afternoon. You have a good excuse to eat out, or get something already cooked. Celebrate for having made it as far as you have.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Today is a 7
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Todav is a7
You're probably thinking of lots of reasons why a grand scheme won't work. You might be right about some of them, too. Better make a list, while they're on your mind.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
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5 Low voice
9 Comedy's DeLuise
Highly rated friend
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15 Dangerous fish
17 Oscar Wilde's sine qua non
18 Charged bits
19 Valentino's dance
21 Chocolate source
24 Beatles movie
25 Money of Iran
26 Squashed with the first
30 vos' counterparts
31 Adolescents
32 Exist
33 Maryland city
35 Talking
36 Family member
37 "Star Wars" weapon
38 Sounded like a crow
40 Scratch-ed (out)
42 Literary collection
43 1987 Woody Allen film
48 Eddie of vaudeville
49 Wading bird
50 Duel tool
51 Type measures
52 Reply to "Shall we?"
53 Whatever remains
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M I S S P I E T Y
C H R U T E H U E S
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1 Petrol
2 Parcel of land
3 Blackbird
4 No
5 Hoedown venue
6 "Sad to tell, ..."
7 Crafty
8 Methods
9 Makes seem less important
10 First (Abbr.)
11 "Take your leader"
16 Sticky stuff
20 Matter-horn, for one
21 to jar
22 Star
23 Gillig, and his companions
24 Mandli-kova of tennis
26 Criterion
27 Roulette bet
28 Sea eagle
29 Letter opener
31 Ivy attachment
34 Coloration
35 More irate
37 Zodiac feline
38 Eatery
39 Any time now
40 Redact
41 Part of SWAK
44 Honest politician?
45 Mimic
46 "Of course"
Friday's answer 1-20
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CRYPTOQUIP
MANUFACTURING PLANT PRODUCING HAIRBRUSHES SHOULD NAME ITSELF "BRUSSELS BRISTLES."
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: K equals 1
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