4B
ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conceptis SudoKu
By Dave Green
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12.2009
6 7
1 4 5
2 9 6
8 6 1
8 3
3 4
4 7 5 9
5 4 1
Answer to previous puzzle
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Difficulty Level ★★★
Difficulty Level ★★★
5 7 6 8 9 3 2 4 1
1 3 4 2 5 7 9 6 8
2 9 8 6 1 4 5 3 7
3 8 2 4 6 9 1 7 5
7 4 1 5 3 2 6 8 9
6 5 9 1 7 8 3 2 4
8 1 3 9 4 6 7 5 2
9 2 7 3 8 5 4 1 6
4 6 5 7 2 1 8 9 3
LITTLE SCOTTIE
Todd Pickrell and Scott A. Winer
TECHNICOLOR EYES
Alexandra Meyer
FILM
First black Disney princess excites fans
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Holly Price Alford is over the moon about Disney's first black princess. Her 8-year-old daughter is, too, but not because the princess is black.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ytiskaisha Crockrell said she is excited about Disney's first black princess. "When I heard that Tiana was going to be an African American princess that made more proud to be brown," she said.
"She understands that this is a princess who is African American," said Alford, who is black and lives in Meadowbrook, Va. "But do I think it's a big deal to her? No."
Princess Tiana debuts in "The Princess and the Frog" in New York and Los Angeles on Nov. 25 and nationwide Dec. 11, and grown-ups have certainly been buzzing. But for many little black girls growing up with Malia and Sasha Obama in the White House, the historic nature of Tiana's debut in Disney's mostly white princess lineup doesn't quite seem to register.
Girls of all races have already caught princess fever, and young black girls embrace the white stars of "Hannah Montana," the Jonas Brothers and "High School Musical" without worrying about race.
The movie has not been without controversy — it's been criticized because the prince is not black and because Tiana is a frog for much of the movie, among other things.
"She's another princess," she said. "In the end, if she gets to kiss the prince, that's all that matters."
But little girls are simply excited about the story, said Alford.
Disney has expanded its princess lineup in recent years to include multicultural princesses Mulan, Pocahontas and Jasmine, but Tiana is the first black princess — and the first princess of any color in more than 10 years.
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
Today is 7 A glorious opportunity arrives early in the day, and you feel your energy shift towards romance. Follow traditional ideals.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 6
Emotions move in a harmonious direction now. Confirm that shift with definite words.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 5
What you feel early in the day shifts as you take a more balanced view of the facts. Reserve discussion until later.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 5
Pay attention to body language
as well as words. The body
delivers more than half of the
message.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
If you get an early start, by day's end you'll have finished your work, started a new project and satisfied your emotions.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 5
Self-esteem grows as you
address surprises from your
partner. The two of you actually
are on the same track.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 5
Gather your thoughts carefully before contacting others. Make sure each person knows his or her own boundaries.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 5
Take care of household chores today. A quick trip to the store may be necessary.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 6
Open your mind and heart to an associate. Listen to the words, but also pay attention to the impact.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6
Today is a 6 Bring your emotions to work and pump up your effort. A deadline looms, but you can make it, all by yourself.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 6
Keen awareness of financial matters puts you in the driver's seat. Choose purchases that will last.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 5
Words take on a life of their own. Never think you’ve found the last or the best ones. Go for peace, balance and harmony.
MUSIC Swift wins 2nd award for song of the year
MUSIC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards Tuesday, when Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon.
Swift won for her song "Love Story" — the night before she contends for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards — Bobby Pinson won songwriter of the year and Sony/ATV Music was named publisher of the year.
Associated Press
ACROSS
1 Hardly hirsute
5 Last few notes
Hairdo goo
12 Addict
13 Any time now
14 Raw rocik
15 Farm animals
17 Playground game
18 River craft
19 Cow catcher?
21 "Heavens!"
22 On the qui vive
24 Wan
27 Fellow
28 Pull strings?
21 Red or Black
22 Commotion
33 Gridlock component
34 Jailer's janglers
36 Card-table cry
37 Terrier type
38 Final approval
40 End of a Descartes quote
41 Expenditure
43 Comments to the audience
47 Monk's address
48 Measuring device
51 Buddy
52 Unpaid
53 Roll call reply
54 Wapiti
55 Solidifies
56 Poker variety
DOWN
1 Magni-
tude
2 Largest
of the
seven
3 Tax
4 Really
hand-
some
5 Eliot-
based
musical
6 Yoko of
music
7 Elmer, to
Bugs
8 Bracelet
location
9 Couldn’t
proceed
10 Historic
periods
11 Toy block
name
16 Firma-
ment
Solution time: 25 mins
Yesterday's answer 11-12
20 Museum fill
22 Sound portion
23 Holyoke founder Mary
24 Request
25 Witness
26 Needle location?
27 Jokes
29 Aye undoer
30 Prior to
30 Droop
37 Margaret Chase and Anna Deavere
39 Vacillates
40 Donkey
41 "... so why not take all —?"
42 Caspian feeder
43 Puts two and two together
44 Regimen
45 Beige
46 Time-table, for short
49 Shock and —
50 On pension (Abbr.)
ROJA N JNOXY-U NDDKDOZV!
Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF A CERTAIN RODENT LIKES TO RESIDE IN THE CAPITAL OF OMAN, I SUPPOSE THAT'S A MUSCAT MUSKRAT.
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: X enals I.
OBITUARY 'McHale's Navy' actor Carl Ballantine dies at 92
LOS ANGELES — Carl Ballantine, a comedian, magician and actor who was in the 1960s TV sitcom "McHale's Navy," has died. He was 92.
His daughter said he died Nov. 3 in his sleep at his home in the Hollywood Hills.
Ballantine, who was born Meyer Kessler, switched from
straight magic to comedy in the 1940s. He appeared in Las Vegas, in nightclubs and on TV variety shows, including "The Tonight Show."
Ballantine was crewman Lester Gruber in "McHale's Navy" and had roles in several other TV shows and movies
He also did voiceovers in many cartoons and commercials.
He's survived by two daughters and a sister.
Associated Press
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