6A ENTERTAINMENT THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY APRIL 17, 2008 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each diagonal contains exactly one number. The Concept of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku Conceptis Sudoku By Dave Green 1 8 8 4 3 4 9 1 2 8 4 8 8 6 1 2 9 6 9 1 2 5 3 8 9 1 1 5 5 8 7 3 5 9 7 1 7 3 2 6 4 3 4 Answer to previous puzzle 1 9 2 5 8 4 3 6 7 5 7 4 3 9 6 1 8 2 6 3 8 7 2 1 9 5 4 9 5 7 4 6 8 2 1 3 4 8 3 2 1 7 6 9 5 2 1 6 9 5 3 7 4 8 8 4 9 6 3 2 5 7 1 3 6 1 8 7 5 4 2 9 7 2 5 1 4 9 8 3 6 Difficulty Level ★★★★☆ Difficulty Level ★ SHORTCHANGED RANDOM THOUGHTS Jaymes & Sarah Logan NUCLEAR FOREHEAD WORKING TITLE HOROSCOPES Sarah McElhaney Today is a 7 It's good to be good at what you do, of course, but it's also nice to make lots of money doing it. That's your next assignment. 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today in a Z Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 It's getting easier to see the path you want to take. Sketch out a rough map while you're in the mood. It'll come in handy later, Lists are helpful, too. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 Today is a 6 Doing a domestic job saves you a good chunk of change. Building a business from home could be profitable, too. Can you make anything you can sell? Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Make sure the people who work for you know what you want them to do. They're providing the service, but you have to provide the directions. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Abundance is yours, through your own efforts. Nobody gave you a thing you didn't earn, including a lot of respect. You've got it; take care of it. Love is the most powerful energy on earth. It's also the most valuable resource you can have. Count your blessings and thank those who are making you so wealthy. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 7 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 You want a new home office, or maybe a studio? There should be a way to rearrange your stuff to make this possible. Sell some of it too, and get new equipment. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 An older friend knows a couple of tricks you can put to good use. Don't be shy about asking for advice. It's valuable and, in this case, it's free. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 More work is required for the next few weeks. The pay should be good, and the job's not too hard. You're the right person for the task. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is a 7 For the next few weeks, you'll have an exceptional way with words. Use this opportunity to get all your messages across. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Turns out you have more than you thought. Didn't you know? Keep inventorying your supplies and other resources. You're actually doing quite well. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 A trip to the mall with your very best friend is a way to improve your mood. You're getting better at avoiding impulsive spending, so it should be OK There will be a test, and you'll be asked some really tough questions. Don't assume you already know the answers. Do the homework. ACROSS 1 Jazzy style 4 Vegan's no-no 8 Peter, Paul and Mary's genre 12 Plant prickle 13 Spanish river 14 Lotus auto model 15 Goalpost part 17 Exhaust 18 "Encore!" 19 Product-label ID 21 Member of the service? 24 "What'd ya say?" 25 Priestly garment 26 Cushion 28 "Likewise" 26 Capri or Wight 34 Ump 36 Belgrade resident 37 Blood-sucking 39 Spider's creation 41 CCV divided by V 42 Attention getter 44 Polish money 46 Crisis situation 50 Sphere 51 Milky gem 52 Barton's group 56 Show-room sample 57 Eagle's nose 58 No longer stylish 59 Mideast gulf Solution time: 25 mins. | K | E | N | O | V | A | L | P | O | M | P | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | E | R | A | N | O | T | E | S | H | O | O | | E | G | G | T | W | E | N | T | Y | S | I | X | | L | O | S | E | R | R | D | O | C | C | C | | | L | I | S | P | W | H | A | T | S | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | F | R | O | M | A | T | O | Z | E | R | I | C | | I | O | U | L | O | U | I | S | A | D | O | | L | U | C | K | A | L | P | H | A | B | E | | E | T | H | O | S | T | S | A | R | C | C | | W | E | T | T | T | E | R | I | N | G | O | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: | | L | E | T | T | T | E | R | I | N | G | O | | O | L | I | O | A | L | E | E | S | P | A | | S | K | E | W | P | L | E | D | H | E | N | 60 Puts into the mix 61 Crucial DOWN 1 English channel? 2 “— Town” 3 Likely 4 Bungle 5 Recede 6 Bedouin 7 Pentateuch 8 Sells for 9 Hodge-podge 10 Shortening 11 Elbow counter-part 16 Attack command 20 Pirate's potation 35 Shriner's topper 38 That girl 40 Thwarts 43 — matte 45 Bobby of hockey 46 Last few notes 47 News-paper page 48 Lady of the knight 49 "Morolly" child 53 Old man 54 Seek damages 55 Pigs' Yesterday's answer 4-17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 12 | | | | 13 | | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | | | 16 | | | | | | 17 | | | | | | | 18 | | | | 19 | | 20 | | | | | | 21 | 22 | | | | 23 | | 24 | | | | | | | 25 | | | | 26 | | 27 | | 28 | | 29 | 30 | 31 | | 32 | | | 33 | | 34 | | 35 | | 36 | | | | | 37 | | | | 38 | | 39 | | 40 | | 41 | | | | | | | 42 | | 43 | | 44 | | 45 | | | | | 46 | 47 | 48 | | | | 49 | | 50 | | | | | | 51 | | | | | 52 | | 53 | | | | 54 | 55 | | 56 | | | | | 57 | | | | | 58 | | | | 59 | | | | | 60 | | | | | 61 | | | 4-17 CRYPTOQUIP LBI C ZQCWWSZ ONQSZSBRW FNCQ, FSDTG CA SAWNZG- QBYSAD ZINCGRIN TCYN WBFN FCZCIBAS CAO LQNCW? 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