8A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN SUDOKU ENTERTAINMENT Sudoku is a number-placeing 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 square contains only one digit. The problem of the Conceptos Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday. Conceptis Sudoku Conceptis Sudoku by Dave Green | | | 4 | 6 | | 3 | 1 | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | | 4 | 2 | 1 | | 8 | | 1 | | 2 | | 4 | | 7 | 5 | | | | 9 | 7 | | 5 | 3 | | | 3 | | 5 | | 1 | | 8 | 6 | | 9 | | | 8 | 5 | 6 | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 9 | | 2 | 4 | | Difficulty Level ★ Answer to previous puzzle Difficulty Level ★★ 2 8 5 3 7 9 4 6 1 6 9 4 1 5 2 7 8 3 3 7 1 8 6 4 2 5 9 5 6 3 2 9 8 1 4 7 7 1 2 4 3 6 8 9 5 8 4 9 7 1 5 6 3 2 9 2 6 5 4 1 3 7 8 1 5 7 6 8 3 9 2 4 4 3 8 9 2 7 5 1 6 WWW.THEDAILYCOMICS.COM Dennis Lu/KANSAN FANCY COMIX Andrew Hadle/KANSAN ▼ FRIEND OR FAUX? Sath Rundv/KANSAN LIZARD BOY Sam Hemphill/KANSAN ARIES (March 21-April 19) ***** Your creativity works overtime as you come up with answers and ideas for any issue or hassle you come across. Meetings and groups of people prove to be unusually lucky. Let others toss their ideas into your hat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) *** Consider what works regarding others. Good planning and sensitivity can win you friends and new opportunities. If you are part of the work force, you certainly can make your mark. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ***** You are happy no matter what you are doing. Some of you might play hooky and on a day trip. Meeting people happens with ease. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you want. Others will bend over backward for you today. CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** It might be hard to keep good news hush-hush. Much goes on with a special partnership or relationship. Be sure you understand this person. You don't want a problem later. Know when to say no. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ****** You have much to smile about, whether you know it or not. Stop, and instead of complaining, think positively. Others will go out of their way to help you. Don't worry. Simply flow with the many special people in your life. Groups and meetings point to success. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ***** Read Taurus' message and consider how it might apply to you. You will need to take the high road in order to maximize your success and abilities. Openly greet unusual ideas and people. New doors will be opened. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Use your creativity to add to the many different facets of your life. You laugh, and others simply smile and enjoy. Use your innate relating skills to your advantage. Others respond positively. Detach in order to get the whole picture. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) * * * Focus on your projects rather than daydream away. A key partnership or relationship starts heading toward better days. You could make a big difference in this person's life. What is happening is mutual. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ****** Someone's words bring a smile to your face. Make an extra effort with those you come into contact with. If you find your feelings overwhelming, you might need to start talking rather than hold them in. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ****** You might want to think a problem through more carefully. Use that well-recognized Capricorn practical sixth sense. Solutions will appear as a result, especially if you are willing to take a risk. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ****** Mix inspiration and imagination. Delightful results head your way as your innate gifts emerge. A relationship could heat up out of the blue. You are starry-eyed, and for good reason. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) **** Your instincts serve you well with a real estate investment or a domestic matter. You know what to do to get the results you want. Be grateful for an offer, even if you don't like it. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 ACROSS 1 Not barefoot 5 Pub request 8 Fluorescence 12 Heard the alarm 13 Remuneration 14 Top-rated 15 Entry on baseball schedule 17 Alternatives to PCs 18 Thickness 19 Sphere 20 Doctrine 21 Tit for — 22 Airborne vampire 23 Within the rules 26 Nightwear 30 Speedy steed 31 Newton flavor 32 U2 lead singer 33 Hotel staffer 35 Beau and Jeff's dad 36 Corn spike 37 Canapé spread 38 Primarily 41 Writer Buscaglia 42 Gelatinize 45 Cruising 46 Save 48 Transaction 49 "... rose — rose" 50 John Irving title character 51 Calendar abbr. 52 Pigpen 53 Look lascivi-ously 4 Susan of "The Partridge Family" 5 Here and there? 6 Mary's follower 7 Storm center 8 Family-room furniture 9 Cash advance 10 Never again? 11 Batman portrayer 16 Soccer score 20 Trump casino-hotel, for short Solution time: 21 mins. 21 Flavor enhancer 22 Satchel 23 Retriever type, briefly 24 Prior to 25 "My — Sal" 26 Spot on a domino 27 Cattle call? 28 Whatever amount 29 Turf 31 In favor of 34 Chapeau 35 Robber's take 37 Pass along 38 Crazes 39 Crystal gazer's phrase 40 Harvest 41 Opposite of 38-Across 42 Booty 43 Jason Lee TV role 44 Work at the keyboard 46 Family member 47 Past Yesterday's answer 2-7 LUX JR APBR WUNNPR TG. 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