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ENTERTAINMENT
THE UNIVERSITY JAIRY KANSAN
SUDOKU
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31,2007
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 3x3 box contains the same number only once. The difficulty level of the Concepts Sudoku increases from Monday to Sunday.
Conceptis Sudoku
Conceptis Sudoku by Dave Green
8 9 8
1 2
7 5 3
8 5 2 1
2 1 6 4 3
1 1 6 6
1 1 8
9 3 2 1 7
7 8
Answer to previous puzzle
3 6 5 4 8 7 1 2 9
7 1 8 5 2 9 3 4 6
2 4 9 3 6 1 8 5 7
1 8 6 7 4 5 9 3 2
5 2 7 9 3 8 6 1 4
4 9 3 2 1 6 5 7 8
6 5 2 1 9 4 7 8 3
8 7 4 6 5 3 2 9 1
9 3 1 8 7 2 4 6 5
Difficulty Level ★★★
PARENTHESES
CHRIS DICKINSON
》DAMAGED CIRCUS
GREG GRIESENAUER
>> SAL & ACE
CALEB GOELLNER
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft releases new Windows operating system
RALEIGH, N.C. — Retailers around the world stayed open through the wee hours of Tuesday morning to sell the long-awaited Windows Vista operating system, even though most knew customers wouldn't be lining up out the door.
Microsoft says PC users will want to upgrade to Vista for its 3-D user interface and speedy desktop search function. The Redmond, Wash., software maker also tours Vista's improved security and parental controls.
But consumers whose computers work fine with XP may not see a compelling reason to switch.
"I want to see how many problems there are, what kinds of bugs are in it," Kathleen Calvin said after leaving a Best Buy in Brooklyn, Ohio, empty-handed. "There have been problems when softwares came out before. I just want to make sure it's something that's going to work well."
During the past few weeks, shelves in the computer section at one Best Buy in New York have been essentially bare, as consumer lost interest in laptops running Vista's predecessor, Windows XP, and the retailer cleared space to sell new machines running Vista.
Though consumers can download Vista over the Web for the first time, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told one audience that, as in the past, most consumers will switch to Vista only when they buy new computers.
which imposes such hardware requirements as 1 gigabyte of system memory, or RAM.
Associated Press
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
》 HOROSCOPE
Allow events to transpire naturally, while watching. You're in for a pleasant surprise. Believe in miracles.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 6
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
The more you study, the more you see the great value in having good friends. Now is a good time to have them help you carry a heavy burden.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 9
Gather up as much as you can,
graciously of course. More
money and status for doing less
manual labor is your objective.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
JANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is an 8
Move quickly, and use your
imagination. You can solve an old problem simply by trying something you've never done before.
LEO (July 23-Aug.22)
Today is a 7
Today is a 7 Follow through on the project instigated yesterday. Once that's done, it'll be easy to see what you need to do next.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Continue to encourage your teammates to advance toward the goal. They can accomplish amazing things with your direction and support.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
LIBRA (sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Concentrate on understanding exactly what's requested. Then, provide something the client will like even better.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
Follow through with confidence and intense concentration. Land your catch carefully; don't let it get away.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
A private family celebration is in order. Do something nice for the others, even if you don't like it yourself. They'll think you're wonderful, and you'll gain points.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7
If you get nothing else done today, let people know how much you appreciate what they've done for you and are doing for you now. Without them, you're nowhere near as effective.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Nobody's going to tell you what to do in this situation. You get to figure it out and hold yourself to your own schedule. You get to take all the risks, and you'll get all the credit.
The people who know you best believe you can do just about anything. Don't argue; that would be disrespectful. Give it your best shot.
PISCES (Feb.19-March 20) Today is a 7
ACROSS
1 Lascivi-ous
5 Hostel
8 Pesky kid
12 Shaving-cream additive
13 Conk out
14 Anger
15 HOV lane groups
17 "To hear," in court
18 Be philanthropic
19 Silly smile
21 Trudge (through)
24 Neither mate
25 Church area
28 Mire
30 Under the weather
39 Bug-spray letters
41 The Tent-maker
43 Episodic TV show
46 Impel
50 Arabian Sea nation
51 Will modifications
54 Mallard
55 Inseparable
56 Long narrative work
57 Wan
58 Drag along
59 Assessment
D L S C E T C D O R K
A R E A V I L A O D I N
H A T I T R I C K O N
G E L E M E R G E
P R A U D S W A N
R E N T S T A R T R E K
E N E P O L S A L E
T O W T R U C K C Z A R
H Verily
Aleutian island
Hackman or Kelly
DOWN
1 Chantilly, e.g.
2 Verve
3 Information
4 Give testimony
5 Reply to the J.P.
6 Zero
7 Capone toe
8 Stomach aid
9 "For the Good Times" singer
10 Screen-writer James
11 Geog. sub-division
16 Hooter
Solution time: 21 mins.
D L S C E T C D O R K
A R E A V I L A O D I N
H A T I T R I C K O N
G E L E M E R G E
P R A U D S W A N
R E N T S T A R T R E K
E N E P O L S A L E
T O W T R U C K C Z A R
H E C K G L E N N
C A L I P H B O A
O V E R O N E T R A C K
L E G S N E T E T U T
T R O T G O A T E T E N
20 Black
22 Don't include
23 Enthusiism
25 Whatever amount
26 "Ulalume" writer
27 Fiery Furnace fellow
29 Pal
31 Actor Chaney
32 Old-time soap ingredient
34 Destiny
38 Food seller
34 Way too small
42 Hollywood org.
39 Pop
44 Flightless flock
45 High-lander
47 Philibirn's co-host
48 Coagulate
49 Being, to Brutus
52 Lennon's lady
53 Morning moisture
Yesterday's answer 1-31
1-31 CRYPTOQUIP
XPEKKUX AUPC EDYBN E
AOPPYL YM E CUKKUYM NY
AUMH NQO LYVPH'K DOKN
DVOL: "NQO DOOV QBMNOV."
Yesterday's Cryptoquip: IF SOME POTHOLEPATCHING STUFF IS TOSSED IN YOUR FACE, I IMAGINE YOU'LL GET ALL TARRY-EYED.
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: N equals T
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