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Conceptis SudoKu
4 7 5
1 6
9
9 8 2 1
8 7 9 3
9 9 1 4
1 6 7
2/12
Difficulty Level ★★★★
Difficulty Level ★★★
Answer to previous puzzle
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
| 9 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 4 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
CHICKEN STRIP: 2010
Charlie Hoognes
SKETCHBOOK
Drew Stearns
LITTLE SCOTTIE
Todd Pickrell and Scott Winer
THE NEXT PANEL
Jackson's physician to resume practice
CRIME
LAS VEGAS — The doctor facing a manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson is preparing to resume his medical
Nicholas Sambaluk
Dr. Conrad Murray's spokeswoman, Miranda Sevck, said Wednesday he was in Las Vegas making plans to work from another physician's office.
practice in Nevada.
Associated Press
Build on past experience and effort now. You see ways to get more mileage from the energy you expend. It's all about working smarter.
Rally your best friends behind you early today. You need support as you reveal your plans. Face opposition squarely and with full disclosure.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 7
HOROSCOPES
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today is a 7
10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Bring all your talents to the table as you forge ahead with a new task. But don't push so hard that you exhaust your body and mind.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7
Fresh figures land on your desk for consideration. Verify that they mesh the data you already have. Check a team member's work carefully.
LEO (July 23-Aug.22)
Today is a 6
Revive an idea that you put on the back burner long ago. Now is the time to look it over, test its validity and restore it to active duty. Talk it up now.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8 Use quiet time early in the day to formulate a plan. Written communication stimulates movement and documents your input. Keep the goal in sight.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 6
Today is a 6 There is tremendous power electrifying the home environment. Someone has an idea that cannot wait to be put into motion. Use tools with caution.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Everything points toward a vacation. Even if you travel for work, it provides the break you need from the routine. Surprisingly, you're also very productive.
Logic takes over. You've been held captive by the desires of others. Now it's time to make your wishes known. No need to argue. Just ask for what you want.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) Today is on 8
Put the finishing touches on a document, e-mail or other correspondence. Today you find just the right words, and they fit the available space.
It's not too late to change your tune. Co-workers may demand an explanation. But you have one ready, in the form of a new dream that everyone can embrace.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Today is an 8
A passionate discussion could easily become an argument if you allow it. You might need a referee. Plan your strategy ahead of time and stick to your agenda.
PISCES (Feb.19-March 20)
Today is a 7
ACROSS
1 Dined
4 Last year's frosh
8 Actor Pitt
12 Hawaiian garland
13 Greek vowel
14 Continental coin
15 Collar style
17 From the beginning
18 Hastens
19 Church music-maker
20 Unyielding
22 Disappear slowly
24 Sported
25 Grand view
29 Past
30 Heicopter blade
31 Ump
32 Almond confection
34 Trucker on the
35 Cain's victim
36 Snapshot
37 Canine sounds
40 Burn somewhat
41 Formerly, formerly
42 Long, slender cigar
46 "— Ha'i"
47 Composer Stravinsky
48 Melody
49 Online journal
50 Church seating
51 Allow
Solution time: 25 mins.
MOLD NUT TRIO
EPEE ASH HELD
NEAR VAR RULE
UNRIPE EGOS
VOLLEYBALL
MABEL YAM BOO
ARES VIM BLAB
RED JON SUEDE
VALLEYGIRL
IOTA NOBODY
WANE GOD OGEE
AGES WEURAL
DOWN
1 Matter-horn or Jungfrau
2 Golfer's prop
3 Having only two choices
4 Temptress
5 "My bad" Sch. org.
7 — Solo
8 Carrier
9 Ladder part
10 Neighborhood
11 This direction
16 Green land
19 Smell
20 Took to the pool
21 Frat-party garb
22 Deadly
23 In due time
25 Tican
26 I am waiting to trees
27 Encounter
28 Frizzy hairdo
29 Steak-house order
33 Pleasingly plump
34 Converse
36 Boscs and Bartletts
37 "Dragnet" star Jack
38 Exam format
39 Norway's capital
40 Winter forecast
42 Spot on a die
43 Time of your life?
44 False-hood
45 Illustra-
34 Trucker on the radio
Yesterday's answer 2-12
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: U equals E
2-12 CRYPTOQUIP
AOU JRKMAVDU SRTVKM ERZA
SZLUS TZKAF AR BVKG Z
KUT LZSUUS. OU DQFA EU
ERSUG RQA RB OVF FLQJJ.
Yesterday's Cryptoquip: WHEN THOSE THEVES DECIDED TO STEAL THE BIG BLANKET, COULD YOU SAY THEY WERE TAKING COVER?
Today's Cryptoquip Clue: U equals E.
ENTERTAINMENT
27.7 million watch Ellen's debut on Idol
—McClatchy-Tribune
There was no big tune-in for Jay Leno's final prime-time show on NBC at 10 p.m. It finished third in its time slot with 5.9 million viewers.
LOS ANGELES — The Ellen DeGeneres era of "American Idol" got off to a solid start Tuesday night for Fox, with almost 28 million viewers tuning in to watch her pass judgment on wannabe superstars.
27. 7 million viewers constituted its second largest audience this season. Last month's season premiere drew 29.9 million viewers.
For "American Idol," the
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