THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 4A ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-puzzle puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku 4 3 6 7 8 4 1 7 2 9 2 1 9 4 8 3 5 3 8 8 1 9 6 6 1 1 2 5 7 9 Difficulty Level ★★ Answer to previous puzzle 9/11 7 1 3 8 2 9 6 4 5 4 6 8 1 7 5 2 3 9 5 9 2 3 6 4 7 8 1 9 8 4 7 3 1 5 6 2 3 7 5 6 4 2 1 9 8 6 2 1 9 5 8 3 7 4 1 4 7 5 9 6 8 2 3 8 3 9 2 1 7 4 5 6 2 5 6 4 8 3 9 1 7 Difficulty Level ★ 9/10 PARENTHESES CHRIS DICKINSON WILL & THE BEAR >> SEARCH FOR THE AGGRO CRAG WILL MACADO NICK MCMULLEN >> RANDOM THOUGHTS ANTOHER CHICKEN JAYMES AND SARAH LOGAN Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Slow and easy does it, whether you want it that way or not. There's no point in trying to hurry, when you're slogging through mud. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 The problem you're most likely to encounter is financial. Either you ruin something expensive, or things cost more than you thought. Be very careful now. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Today is a 5 You're getting an earful, and this is good. Try not to argue. That won't be possible sometimes, but generally it's a good method. Do demand respect, and get it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 You will encounter obstacles in your quest for perfection. One of those is scheduled to turn up just about now. Watch where you're going. TONIA BLAIR LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 It's especially difficult to exercise restraint when you think you can afford to buy everything you want. This is an illusion. Don't fall for the trick. You can be very strict when you get your mindset, as you well know. This is nothing to be ashamed about. Insist on the best others have to give. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 5 Just when you think you have the whole story, something else comes up. Isn't that just the way it is? Don't act too soon; things will change. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 It's wonderful to be honored by your peers, but be aware. This particular gesture could cost more than you expected. Only offer to pick up the tab if you want to _ don't have it foisted upon you. SAGIITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 5 If you don't already know everything, at least know where you can find it. This will not be as difficult as it might appear, at first. And it sure will be interesting. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Todav is an 8 Technical difficulties interfere with long-distance communications. It's a temporary thing. You will get through, but it might not be until tomorrow. Don't worry about it. The irritating truth sinks in. You can't have whatever you want. Don't feel bad, this happens to everyone. It's just part of life. Find something you can have, and be happy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 5 Keep watching and waiting for your opportunity. Don't take action yet. The guy who's making all the noise is about to make a mistake. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 ACROSS 1 Handle roughly 5 Links statistic 8 Chatters away 12 Partner in crime 13 Tramcar contents 14 Out of the storm 15 Fox-borough NFLers 17 Horse of another color? 18 Under the weather 19 Expression of disapproval 21 Appetite spoiler 24 Founda- tion 25 His — (self-important one) 26 Fatherly 27 Blackbird 28 Attuned 29 Away from WSW 33 Individualized 35 Aid for Dr. House 36 Scott 37 Less covered-up 38 Plywood layer 41 Round Table address 42 Grand story 43 Seam-stress's task, maybe 48 Landlord's due 49 Past 50 Garfield's pooch pal 51 Honey bunch? Solution time: 21 mins. A D O P A U S E C A B S O B A S P E N A W E H A I R S H I R T M O L A S A O R W E L L G R A H A M W E A L R O N T E N E T H O S A L G A D OT T A S K B L E S S W E D I L E L E A S N A R R O W R E H A S H D I E O V A H A I R S P R A Y LE I E D D I E E G O E R R S E A L S D E N 52 Siesta 53 Benedict XVI, e.g. DOWN 1 Chart 2 Carte lead-in 3 Last (Abbr.) 4 Instrumental's lack 5 Willie Mosconi's game 6 Illustrations 7 Paraphased 8 One may be involved in a holdup 9 Oodles 10 Suitor 11 Faxed 16 Sort 20 Second-hand 21 Break suddenly 22 1492 vessel 23 Slightly 24 Aspirin brand 26 Collar style 27 In the vicinity 28 Author Rice 29 Lascivious look 31 Dandling site 34 Throws out 35 Drive-in server 37 Pen name? 38 Trick or treat? 39 Duel tool 40 Baseball team 41 Period 44 — Khan 45 Altar affirmative 46 Pinch Yesterday's answer 9-11 9-11 CRYPTOQUIP V Y ST L' O I AL J J I A A Y L K K S K T J B X I R X D I A X T O I ST L M K B G T G ML Z J D B A V G P, BZI STL B ZBGPI YVGRIZ? Yesterday's Cryptoquip: WHEN FOLKS OWN OR CARRY FIREARMS FOR THEIR DEFENSE, WOULD YOU CALL THEM PIECE-KEEPERS Today's Cryptoquip Clue: O equals V Dole Institute of Politics ON KU'S WEST CAMPUS 785. 864.4900 September Programming continues with... Thursday, September 20, 7-9 pm at the Pulitzer Prize Winning Columnist and author of "...And His Lovely Wife" CONNIE SCHULTZ Wednesday, September 12 7:30 p.m. at the Institute Book signing will follow ON KU'S WEST CAMPUS Computer Programming continues with: Thursday, September 20 7:30 p.m. at the Institute World Hot Spots: What Google Earth and geography tell us about war, peace and the environment co-sponsored by American Geographical Society ROBERT J. 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