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ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conceptis Sudoku
By Dave Green
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,2008
7 1 7 6 5 8 3 6 4 2 5 9 8 6 3 9 8 5 6 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Answer to previous puzzle
Difficulty Level ★★
4 6 8 9 2 3 5 7 1
7 9 2 5 8 1 4 6 3
3 5 1 6 7 4 2 9 8
6 7 4 8 1 2 9 3 5
8 2 5 7 3 9 1 4 6
9 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 2
5 3 7 1 4 8 6 2 9
1 8 6 2 9 7 3 5 4
2 4 9 3 5 6 8 1 7
WORKING TITLE
Sara Mac
'SNL'strikes ratings gold
TELEVISION
Tina Fey plays Gov. Sarah Palin, and Amy Poehler plays Sen. Hillary Clinton on "Saturday Night Live" on Sept. 13 in New York. Rumors of the surprise appearance by Fey helped boost "SNLs" premire ratings to their highest spot in seven years.
Portrayal of Palin steals the show
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK - Never mind all those questions about who will win the election: The more pressing concern for many viewers is whether Tina Fey will return to play Gov. Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live."
The guest appearance by the show's former cast member and head writer was by all accounts a virtuoso impersonation and a viral hit. But Fey stars in NBC's weekly prime-time comedy "30 Rock," and it's unclear if she'll be moonlighting on "SNL" to skewer the Republican vice presidential candidate, to whom she bears a much-remarked-upon resemblance.
Fey — and the will-she-or-won't-she suspense that preceded her appearance — helped make NBC's "Saturday Night Live" a ratings smash in its season kickoff (which was hosted by Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps).
Then the $5 \frac{1}{2} -$ minute segment pairing Fey with cast-member Amy Poehler (as Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) also has become a global Internet sensation.
The voters, um. viewers seemed to have spoken. In preliminary numbers measuring the nation's major cities, "SNLs" 34th-season premiere logged a 7.4 rating and 18 percent share
of audience — the largest view- wership for a "SNL" season debut since 2001, and up 64 percent from last year's opener, according to Nielsen Media Research.
(For this survey, a ratings point represents approximately 780,000 households. The share is the percentage of in-use televisions tuned to a given show.)
With the Alaska governor poised to be a prominent part of the political race through Election Day as Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) running mate, and possibly serving as vice president after that, there's little doubt she'll be spoofed again by "SNL," which historically has had particular relevance in its political parodies.
Will Fey be back in the role?
"We are taking it day-by-day, said 'SNI' spokesman Mar Liepis on Monday.
Could she be back as soon as this Saturday's show?
"We don't even have a script written yet," Liepis replied.
Under any circumstances, it was unlikely Fey would make an encore appearance on this week's "SNL," in as much as the New York-based show will air the night before Sunday's Emmy broadcast, live from Los Angeles. With "30 Rock" having snagged several nominations, including Fey as best comic actress, she is expected to be on hand for those festivities.
For the long term, "SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels reportedly has an asyet-undisclosed "Plan B" and "Plan C" for a Palin impersonator, in lieu of Fey.
In the meantime, as Lieps noted, "She has a day job."
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
Provide strong leadership, even if it means you have to wrestle the power away from somebody else. Your plan is more likely to work than his or hers.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Now's a good time to go looking for something you thought was lost forever. Maybe it's not. Maybe you put it in a safe place. This will be worth the trouble.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
After the issues are all argued out, a workable plan emerges. So all that shouting and emotion was worth putting up with. Hang in there.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 6
It's wonderful to get swept up in the group's enthusiasm. If they're working on a project that benefits others, so much the better.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
Something you thought was
handled isn't there when you need
it. Don't waste time worrying; be in
the moment. You can still win.
VIRGIO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Don't give up on a purchase you've been thinking about. This is not a treat; it's substantial and for your home. Sniff out an awesome deal.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
ENOH (sept. 23-OCT. 22)
Today is a N!
Follow a strong leader to a success-
ful conclusion. Be careful whom you
choose, by the way. Pick the one
who's most trustworthy.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
You're racing to keep up with the orders, and everyone's changing their minds. Help them decide and you'll make their lives, and yours, a lot easier. Limit their options.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Today is a 6
A roommate or family member sorely tries your patience. There's no point in arguing with somebody who isn't listening. That goes for both of you, so watch a movie instead.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
New information helps you leave some of your worries behind. Jump right over that old stumbling block and get on to other things. Past fears are all shivered up.
Today is a 7
The money's coming in, or perhaps there's an opportunity to get a better job at more pay. Check it out, immediately. Read the latest want ads and check the e-job sites, too.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
2 for 1 admission tonight!!
ACROSS
1 William H. of "Fargo"
5 Recipe meas.
8 Work at the keyboard
12 — vera
13 Hooter
14 Frost
15 Non-paying passenge
17 Baseball scores
18 Upper surface
19 With it
20 Elude
21 Automaton, for short
22 Depressed
23 Tote
26 Rhesus monkey
30 Curved molding
31 Pack quantity
32 Took off
33 Arizona tribe
35 Green gem-
stones
36 Barbie's pal
37 Rapture
38 Wanderer
41 Conger, e.g.
42 Collection
45 Swear 'tis true
46 Gilligan, for one
48 Antitoxins
49 Halloween abbr.
50 Actor Bogarde
51 Bohemian
52 Surprise cries
DOWN
1 Sail support
2 Choir member
3 Hen pen
4 Evergreer
5 Namely
6 Trade
7 Thickness
8 Non-chalant
9 “— be surprised”
10 Throe
11 Gaelic
16 Pirate's greeting
20 Happy companion?
53 Look las civiously
Yesterday's answer 9-16
Solution time: 21 mins.
9-16 CRYPTOQUIP
TAFM GNY'QF OZSFQVMR KYUS
SAF CVQUS TNQW NC O
UFMSFMBF, GNY BNYZW DF
21 Secession
22 Remiss
23 Inmate
24 Khan title
25 Gun the engine
26 Wrong (Pref.)
27 Proof conclusion
28 French article
29 UFO crew?
31 Junior
34 Clampett patriarch
35 A bit of a shock
37 "He — at scars..."
38 Houston acronym
39 Finished
40 Comedian Sahl
41 Apiece
42 Hearty drink
43 "My Name Is —"
44 Youngster
46 Bill's partner
47 Rumpus
BA O M R V M R S A F U Y D K F B S. Yesterday's Cryptoquip: THE STAG, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN BADLY HURT, WAS FOUND IN THE WOODS HANGING ON FOR DEER LIFE. Today's Cryptoquip Clue: G equals Y
MUSIC
NEW YORK — Britney Spears' second comeback is in full swing; She's due to release a new album in December, on her 27th birthday.
"Circus" is set for release Dec. 2, a little more than a year after she released last November's "Blackout," which was perhaps her most critically acclaimed CD, but came during a year of erratic
Spears sets release date for new album 'Circus'
The first single,"Womanizer," will be released to radio Sept. 22, her record label, Jive/Zomba, announced Monday.
Associated Press
behavior, rehab, custody battles and at least one hospitalization. But these days, Spears has been in the spotlight for all the right reasons. She won three MTV Video Music Awards for her clip "Piece of Me" and appeared on the Sept. 7 awards show looking fit and stunning.
. Should 21 still be the drinking age?
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. Do you really think State Senate doesn't matter?
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Think for yourself.
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Informed voting is a good thing.
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