THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 Sudoku By Michael Mepham 7 | | | | | 9 | | 8 | | 4 | | | 1 | | | 3 | | | | | 9 | | 5 | | 4 | | | | | | | | | 7 | 5 | | | 7 | 3 | | | 1 | 9 | | 2 | | 4 | | | | | | | | | 5 | | 7 | | 2 | | | | | 6 | | 1 | | | 3 | | | 8 | | 2 | | | | 4 | Level: 1 2 3 4 Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by 3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk Sudoku on Mobile. Enter 783658.com in your mobile web browser. Get a free gamel Some carrier charges may apply. 9/7/ © 2006 Michael Mepham. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. 6 1 8 7 5 3 9 2 4 7 9 2 1 4 8 6 5 3 4 5 3 6 9 2 1 7 8 9 2 5 4 7 1 8 3 6 3 6 4 9 8 5 7 1 2 1 8 7 3 2 6 4 9 5 2 4 1 5 6 9 3 8 7 5 7 9 8 3 4 2 6 1 8 3 6 2 1 7 5 4 9 Solution to Wednesday's puzzle 》 SAL & ACE ENTERTAINMENT CALEB GOELLNER THE EMPIRE NEVER ENDED 》 LIZARD BOY SAM HEMPHILL 》BOY EATS WORLD HOROSCOPE 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Today is a 5 Old routines require renovation, to handle a heavier load. Edit out the activities that you can do without. ARIES (March 21-April 19) BRIAN HOLLAND THURSDAY (april 25 may 29) Today is an 8 The key is to give the glory to others. By doing that, you gain a larger perspective. This, of course, gives you another advantage. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 5 Today is a 5 If your objectives involve others, get them on your team. Why should you have to do everything? That just doesn't make sense. You're learning quickly, so don't worry if you don't have all the answers. Figure out where to start looking for them, and jump into the game. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 9 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Fixing up your home is a way to buy a few things you like, and making your savings account grow simultaneously. It's a wonderful thing. You're advancing to the next level, so there'll be more things to learn. Also pay attention to a coach you know you can trust. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 5 You like to listen to all points of view, and encourage compromise. You don't have to do that all the time, however. It's OK to have strong opinions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 You have the authority now. Show you also have the wisdom. Don't waste your time or money on shiny trinkets. Go for the good stuff. You get to be the referee, a job you do very well. You're tested, too, but you can stay cool. Don't let them see you sweat. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8 One of the ways you keep the advantage is by paying attention. Don't take a rumor at face value. Make sure you know the real story. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 5 It seems that you have enough money to do whatever you want. That may be true, but if you're smart, you'll start by paying off your bills. There will be resistance, so don't go blithely off without being prepared. Don't be stopped by those who disagree with you. Outwit them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is an 8 34 Compre- hend 57 Icicle site 1 36 "Whip it" group 58 Sister 37 Great Lakes mne- monic 59 "Has 1,001 —" 1 60 Coaster 2 61 Greek H 2 8 100-yard competi- tion DOWN 12 Coexist 1 Doo. follower A.D. 13 Head Stone? 2 Tramcar load 14 Reed instru- ment 3 Vertical space 29 Banner 15 Vexatious problem 5 Snapshot 31 Cupola 17 Collagist's need 6 Rever-bate 33 Holly features 18 Florist's qty. 7 Flying gaggle 35 Surpass 38 Witness 19 Spindle-top spouter 8 Red osier, e.g. 40 Worked with a hoe 21 "Mikro- kosmos" composer 9 Compe- rent 43 Inferno residue 24 Keanu, in 10 Quintes-sence 45 Morning moisture "The Matrix" 25 "Sail — Ship of Statel" 26 Fresh 11 Sea bair 28 Reacted to pyro- technics 12 Blue hue 29 Upity 13 "CSI" evidenc Solution time: 25 mins. HO P T A R A H A H A A L L O N U S E G A D R I O P I N K F L O Y D MODE M S I P L O G S N E W E L P I N K S L I P R H E A O N O T O D O S O L D E T N A B L U E J A Y S T O O L S E R N O LOW ST I N K B L U E B A Y O U T O E E A S Y V E R A E V E E Y E S E A R L M A N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 41 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 54 55 52 53 54 55 57 58 59 60 61 9-7 CRYPTOQUIP T S Z C H C Z T Z C Q W H C V Z J L H X Z P H J H C V G L PR J Y U U W Y C Q, R G N W V M G N R H W W K S H K H M H C X Z Z V G G V W Z ? Yesterday's Cryptoquip: SOME PAINT, ABOUT TO BE APPLIED TO AN OLD RUSTED CAR, SHOUTED "DON'T COAT ME ON THAT!" Today's Cryptoquip Clue: G equals O Red Lyon Tavern 944 Mass. 832-8228 V