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ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conceptis SudoKu
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2009
By Dave Greer
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Answer to previous puzzle
CHICKEN STRIP
FISH BOWL
Joe Ratterman
ORANGES
SKETCHBOOK
THE NEXT PANEL
VIDEO GAMES Microsoft cuts Xbox price to maintain competition
NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. is slashing the price of the high-end Xbox 360 console by $100, matching Sony's $100 price cut for the PlayStation 3 last week.
Now, both the Xbox 360 Elite and the PS3 will cost $299. The price cuts in both cases are worldwide, though the exact amounts vary by region depending on currencies.
Microsoft, which has had three versions of its Xbox 360 available at three different prices, also
announced Thursday it is phasing out the mid-range Pro version of the console. It will be available for $249, down from $299, while supplies last.
The cheapest Xbox, the Arcade,
which comes without a hard drive,
will still cost $199.
Video game companies hope the price cuts will re-ignite sales in time for the holiday rush. For the bulk of this year, the industry has suffered from weak sales
The price cuts are effective Friday, said David Dennis, a spokesman for Microsoft.
— hurt by the recession and lackluster game releases, which
have kept consumers waiting to spend money on new titles.
Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft has sold more than 31.4 million of the Xbox 360 machines globally, compared with 23.7 million PS3 machines sold by Sony Corp. and 52.6 million Wiis.
The announcement from Microsoft leaves only Nintendo Co. without a price cut for the fall, at least for now. The Wii has cost $250 since its launch nearly three years ago.
Associated Press
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
HOROSCOPES
Today is a 7
Friends help you make the right connection. Don't rely on them too heavily. Chart your own route.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
Why can't we all just get along? Perhaps because it's boring. Peace is possible. First, get to where you want to be.
GEMINI (May 21- June 21)
Today is a 7
It's a jungle out there. Can you direct traffic? Maybe, but don't venture out there unless you're up to it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
More hassles occur as everybody settles into a new routine. There may be some short tempers, so watch out, OK?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
Don't get involved in a clandestine affair. If you're in one, get out. Secrets made now will be revealed.
Stick to the rules. Discipline is required, from both you and the others. Do what you can to maintain it.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
Look at your situation from another point of view. You'll see how you can better understand things. That will help.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Too much confusion out there.
Hide out if you can. You like
stability. Settle into a comfort-
able spot and make plans.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7 Make sure you have the facts. Have everything you need to win the argument. Be prepared.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
There's a new source of income nearby. You can find it if you look around. It's something you already have.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 7
today is
You might think friends are messing things up in an effort to help. The outcome is positive, though, so don't worry.
PISCES (Feb.19-March 20)
Today is a 7
If your suggestion doesn't go over, don't give up. Present it as many times as it takes to get your point across.
ACROSS
1 Brother of Dubya
4 Boast
8 King's defender
12 Foreman foe
13 Barrett or Jaffe
14 Curved molding
15 Big numbers
17 Retirement funds, for short
18 Clover piece
19 Despots
20 It's for mass consumption
22 Reverberate
24 Uncontrollable
25 Pomp
29 Solidify
30 Hymn
31 Actress
32 Supported
34 Highlander
35 Ahs' mates
36 Tea variety
37 They get in the whey
40 Zinger
41 Ellipse
42 Program
46 Chromosome part
47 Relaxation
48 Meadow
49 Droops
50 Liniment target
51 Yule fuel
DOWN
1 Poke
2 Yale student
3 Wallet
4 Pipe type
5 Santa's runway
6 Landers or Curry
7 Petrol
8 Toxic substance
9 Taj Mahal city
10 Have on
11 Loch — Monster
16 Welsh veggie
19 Subsequently
Solution time: 25 mins.
S H A G H A S O P E
L O C I A C T A V O W
A P E R V E E P E T F
V I R A G O T O U R
F A C E S F A C T S
U N I F Y D O T O A I
S A N E P I N D A N A
A D E P I T G U T S Y
F A X M A C H I N E
P A W N B U L L E T
T I E S I D S I O T A
W O R K C U E S C A B
O U T S S O N T O S S
20 Carry on
21 Churchly cry
21 hunted
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27 Type" sequel
28 Assessment
30 Experts
33 Alot
34 Belgrade resident
36 Lottery winner, e.g.
37 Gear teeth
38 Eye layer
39 Paedal
40 Wild party
42 Royal insomnia cause
43 Varnish ingredier
44 Zodiac feline
45 Trail the
Associated Press
Yesterday's answer 8-28
Lohan's spokeswoman said the break-in happened Sunday while the actress and her younger sister were away.
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Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IN WHAT CRAMPED AREA OF THE HOUSE MIGHT YOU FIND YOUR BABY HAPPILY PLAYING? THE CRAWL SPACE.
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: V equals S
The Los Angeles Police Department has released surveillance camera footage of the Sunday break-in at the "Mean Girls" star's house. The footage shows three people walking through a gate at Lohan's Hollywood Hills home and entering a courtyard at around 1:10 a.m.
LAPD detectives believe the suspects — one male and two females, all 18 to 25 years old — entered the house through an unlocked door.
CRIME
LOS ANGELES — Police are looking for three suspects in the burglary of Lindsay Lohan's home.
CRIME Suspects questioned for Lohan burglary
MOVIES
CANTON, Ohio — A casting call for a new Denzel Washington movie was like any other job fair to many of the hundreds who turned out in Ohio.
'Unstoppable' casting call attracts hundreds of men
While some of the men expressed interest in meeting the star, others who auditioned to be extras Wednesday in Canton said the promise of $100-a-day
Associated Press
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