8A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2006 SUDOKU Sudoku is a number-placing puzzle based on a 99 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers to 9 in the简单 squares and fill the remaining squares so that each number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepta Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku by Dave Green Conceptis Sudoku by Dave Green | | | | | | | | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | | | 1 | | | | | | 7 | | | 3 | | | 7 | | | 1 | | | 5 | | 1 | 8 | | | 9 | | | 9 | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | 7 | | | | | | 8 | | | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | Answer to previous puzzle 1 2 9 5 7 6 8 4 3 8 6 3 2 4 9 5 7 1 7 5 4 1 8 3 2 6 9 5 3 1 7 6 2 9 8 4 4 9 2 8 1 5 7 3 6 6 7 8 9 3 4 1 5 2 3 1 5 4 2 8 6 9 7 2 8 6 3 9 7 4 1 5 9 4 7 6 5 1 3 2 8 Dificulty Lord ★★★ Difficulty Level ★★★ WWW.THEDAILYCOMICS.COM COLLEGE RULED COMICS Wes Benson/KANSAN FRIEND OR FAUX? Seth Bundy/KANSAN ▼ SQUIRREL Wes Benson/KANSAN HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21-April 19) *** You will want to anchor in and consider a sudden thought. Test your idea on others. Others act in an extremely emotional manner. Feelings and indulgence mark your interactions. Realize that others are coming from a space of goodness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★* You hear unexpected news that draws a very strong reaction. Think positively, knowing your limits and what you need to do. Your humor and caring dominate your actions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) *** Your finances mark your decisions, but know that those you count on could act flaky. Extremes mark situations and your daily life. You might want to think carefully about what is going on. Fortunately, you have tons of energy to meet today's demands. CANCER (June 21- July 22) ****** You are very happy and lovable. Sometimes you need to think before you launch into action. Extremes occur with surprises. You can reverse any problem with some effort. Think positively. You have what you need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★ Take your time making decisions. You are not always right. Understand where someone is coming from. You have a way and a style that draw others close. You know what you want and can make it happen. People knock on your door out of the blue. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ***** You need to take action in order to create more of what you want. Halfway measures will not work, even in the face of others' unpredictability. If you want a job done your way, you'd better do it yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ****** Investigate different opportunities with a positive attitude. You set the pace, and others will follow. You know what you are doing, even if you have to do a total reversal. Your finances benefit from your strong reactions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)***** Take an overview. Your emotional response will point you in the right direction. Listen to what is happening with someone at a distance. There might be nuggets of information heading your way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ****** Take time to digest what you are hearing. Listen to what is going on within your immediate circle, but especially with someone who you value. Your intuitive knee- knee reaction is right on target. CAPICORIN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ***** Review information carefully. Success heads your way. Evaluate what might be going on in your day-to-day life. Meetings and working with others illuminate your day. Defer to a partner or associate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Fab. 18) ***** Plunge into work or a project with enthusiasm. You might be surprised by what heads down your path. You are inordinately dynamic and creative. Know what you want and where you are heading. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ***** You move in sudden and unexpected ways. Use your creativity and ability to respond emotionally with intelligence. If you are worried, please detach and gain a perspective. You might want to get more information. 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