--- THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008 Conceptis SudoKu 8 2 7 4 7 2 6 4 6 3 5 1 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 4/04 Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★★★ 5 9 4 6 1 7 3 8 2 7 6 8 3 4 2 5 1 9 2 3 1 8 9 5 7 4 6 6 2 5 7 8 4 1 9 3 4 1 7 5 3 9 2 6 8 9 8 3 2 6 1 4 5 7 1 4 6 9 7 3 8 2 5 3 5 9 4 2 8 6 7 1 8 7 2 1 5 6 9 3 4 THE ADVENTURES OF JESUS AND JOE DIMAGGIO Max Rinkel CHICKEN STRIP Charlie Hoogner MUSIC Old school is back with New Kids ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRESS After more than a decade, the platinum-selling group New Kids on the Block has reunited for a new album and world tour. The group consists of, from left to right, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight and Danny Wood. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON — They may be pushing 40, but the New Kids are returning to the block. The boy band New Kids on the Block, which sold 70 million albums in the 1980s and early '90s, has reunited and plans to release a new album and go on tour. The reunion comes 20 years after the release of the group's multiplatinum album, "Hanging Tough." "The fan response to this has been incredible," band member Donnie Wahlberg told the Boston Herald. material with McIntyre and Jordan Knight. Wahlberg said he was persuaded to get back together with his former bandmates — Joey McIntyre, brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood — when they decided to record new music. Wahlberg said he wrote 80 percent of the new "I had no interest going out on a nostalgia tour and singing the same material," said Wahlberg, 38. But he added: "We absolutely will do the old songs for sure." Producer Maurice Starr formed the group in Boston in the 1980s. At the height of their popularity, New Kids sold out world tours, marketed millions of dollars in merchandise and spawned a Saturday morning cartoon. ENTERTAINMENT MySpace to develop music store on bands' Web pages LOS ANGELES — MySpace, which has lured millions of big acts and garage bands to build profiles to attract fans, said Thursday it will turn those pages into portals for selling music, merchandise and more. Helping to back the new MySpace Music are three of the biggest recording companies — Viwendi SA's Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group Corp. Chris DeWolfe, chief executive of MySpace, said MySpace is in licensing talks with "everyone" but declined to say where discussions The fourth-largest music company, EMI Group PLC, is not part of the deal. MySpace Music, which will roll out gradually in coming months, will enable artists to sell music downloads, concert tickets and merchandise such as T-shirts through their profile pages and to offer ringtones through a unit of MySpace parent News Corp. stand with EMI, home to artists such as Coldplay and Norah Jones ENTERTAINMENT Associated Press 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 A beneficial development occurs, much to your surprise. You planned for it and hoped it would happen, but it's startling when it does. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7 When complicated matters are being discussed, tempers can flare. Keep your altruistic objective in mind to avoid impatience and harsh words. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 An older person, possibly a parent, is in a generous mood. Be especially cute and polite and you could gain a nice bonus. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Don't wait for people to figure out what you want. The ones who actually can already have and the others never will. Be more directive. Edu (July 25-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 Gather your resources and also pack a couple of things. This weekend's good for travel, with a few minor exceptions. Just watch where you're going. Leo (July 23-Aug.22) Today is a 7 As you're establishing your priorities, also make lists of the problems that stand in your way. Under each item, make a few notes about possible routes around them. Virgo (Aug.23-Sept.22) Today is a 7 Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 Your creative juices should be flowing. Give yourself time to get into the project before sharing it with anyone. You'll be sensitive about it, initially. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 George (Oct. 13-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 A lucky break in your love life helps you forget other irritations. You're so dearly blessed, nothing else matters. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Don't let a special moment go by unnoticed. A very gentle person will appreciate your attention and acknowledgement. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is a 7 A special bond exists between siblings. This works for cousins, too. One of them can provide exactly what you need. All you have to do is ask. Count your earnings. It looks like you've got a little more than you expected. Maybe it's a rebate or a coupon you can redeem. Those count, too. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 Go ahead and flirt. You can maintain control. Even with an assertive type, you can stay in charge. 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Today's Cryptoquip Clue: G equals H KANSAN TRIVIA QUESTION How old was Old Fraser Hall before it was finally torn down in August 1965? This week's prize $25 Applebee's Gift Card!