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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN
Horoscope ACROSS 1 Easy mark 4 Air Force One honcho 8 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller 14 Overseer of corp. accounts 15 Start all over 16 Start of a rumor 17 “In what way?” 18 Gulf State leader 19 Despise 20 2012 John C. Reilly animated film 23 Prefix with 28-Across 24 N.Y.C. home to works of Picasso 25 Musical improv 28 Jet 31 Pop the question 34 Kabayaki fish 36 Main part of a monocle 38 Conductor Zubin ___ 39 2012 Quentin Tarantino western 43 Columbus’s hometown 44 Student aid 45 Its score is reported on some univ. applications
46 Demi or Julianne Moore 49 Colleague of Roberts and Scalia 51 Gridiron positions: Abbr. 52 Historical 54 Ages and ages 57 2010 James Mangold action comedy 61 Popular sleep aid 64 River through Florence 65 Space station until 2001 66 Knitted item for a baby 67 Gambling mecca 68 Arabic name meaning “high” 69 ___ movies (8-, 20-, 39- and 57-Across, in a way) 70 Sharp 71 Org. named in WikiLeaks documents DOWN 1 Beginning or end of “Athena” 2 Prior to, in poetry
The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, July 22, 2014: This year you take a bold step forward to go after what you want. Your focus on your goals will be instrumental to your success and happiness in the coming months. Your immediate circle of friends expands.
3 Electricity producers 4 Like school for toddlers, in brief 5 Notes after do 6 It has Cut, Copy and Paste commands 7 Swordsman of book and film 8 Notable one in a community 9 Butchery or bakery 10 “You betcha” 11 Subject of many a viral video 12 Letters for a prince 13 William Collins’s “___ to Evening”
21 ___ Mustard (Clue character) 22 Roadie’s tote 25 “The Big Lebowski” co-star 26 Autumn bloom 27 General at Gettysburg 29 Pond growth 30 Prefix with conservative 32 Muscat native 33 Bank of China Tower designer 34 Mystery award 35 Kick out 37 Comedy/variety show since ’75 40 Fish ___ fowl 41 Front hallway item
42 Prince with 21 Tonys 47 Small piano 48 Droop 50 Kennedy aide Sorensen 53 Jet fighter? 55 Finalizes, with “down” 56 Gulf War ally 57 Toy with a tail 58 “Forget it, Friedrich!” 59 Rice on a shelf 60 Lunch time, maybe 61 Things that exercisers crunch 62 “You mean me?” 63 La Paz’s land: Abbr.
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Chess quiz BLACK TO PLAY Hint: Force checkmate. Solution:: 1. .... Rb6ch 2. Kc1, Qe3ch! 3. Kd1 Rb1 mate. If 2. Ka2, ... Qb2 mate.
Hocus Focus
Super Quiz Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.
Subject: BAYS, BIGHTS, ESTUARIES AND GULFS (e.g., The world’s largest bay. Answer: Bay of Bengal.) FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. The world’s second largest bay. Answer________ 2. Australian bay where Capt. James Cook landed. Answer________ 3. Bay known for having the highest tidal range in the world. Answer________ GRADUATE LEVEL 4. The bight on Australia’s southern coast. Answer________ 5. This gulf is also known as the Sea of Cortez. Answer________ 6. The gulf at the southern end of Italy. Answer________ PH.D. LEVEL 7. The largest estuary in the United States. Answer________ 8. The gulf on Australia’s northern coast. Answer________ 9. What gulf lies between West Africa and South Africa? Answer________
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You might be evaluating the importance of continuing as you have been. A problem involving your family could arise. Tonight: Take a hard look at your budget. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You will be heard, whether you are debating the pros and cons of an emotional situation or making plans for the weekend. Tonight: Hang out with friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Take a back seat for the moment. You might not have as firm a grasp on a money matter as you think you do. Tonight: Keep it relaxing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH A long-distance call could change your pace and your thoughts. Take another look at what is going on now. Tonight: Where your friends are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Others might not intend to drop the ball. You could feel out of sorts when dealing with a new love interest. Tonight: Say “thank you” over dinner.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Son-in-law rudely ignores couple Dear Annie: We live five hours from our daughter, “Barbara,” her husband, “Seth,” and their two kids. We visit them once a year. Seth completely ignores us. The last time we arrived, our daughter and grandchildren hugged us, but Seth sat with his back to us. He didn’t even say hello. When my husband went to talk to him, Seth walked out of the room. Each time we go there, he becomes a little worse. We send him birthday and Christmas gifts, and he never responds. We have no idea why he hates us. When he does talk to us, he mostly discusses his new hobby: shooting defenseless animals. He knows we are repulsed by this, yet he prattles on about how he plans to take his daughter with him on hunting trips. He seems to be a good father, although he is very condescending toward our daughter. Barbara claims that Seth is a terrific husband, and she loves being a stayat-home mom. But she looks pale and thin and rarely smiles. We are worried about her. Maybe Barbara doesn’t want to ruin things for the kids, but honestly, we think she’s delusional. We love her, but don’t know how to change Seth’s attitude. Any ideas? — Sad Grandparents Dear Sad: The fact that Seth likes to hunt is his business as long as he has the proper licenses. We don’t recommend you debate the issue, because you are unlikely to find common ground. We agree that he is rude, but unless Barbara can convince him to be more polite, it’s best to lower your expectations and ignore his behavior. The more pressing issue is Barbara’s health. Is she truly too pale and thin, or are you projecting? If you believe there is abuse, report it to the authorities. Meanwhile, please reach out to your daughter without denigrating her husband, which will make her defend him. Ask how she’s feeling. Talk to
her often. Invite her to bring the kids to visit you, with or without Seth. See for yourself what’s really going on. Dear Annie: I can’t remember the last time my wife and I were intimate. She even refuses to snuggle in bed. It’s not about sex. She pushed me away so many times it put a knife through my heart. I finally gave up. If I try to talk about it, she becomes angry and refuses to discuss it. She refuses counseling, too. We get along fine in other areas, but I guess that’s only a front. I tried counseling on my own and was told to decide whether to stay or move on. I have now found someone else. I talk to her online every day. We’ve hugged and kissed. I have fallen in love, and she says the same, but neither of us wants to destroy our families. Please tell all spouses, male or female, that sex doesn’t have to be the only part of intimacy. Show your spouse you love him or her. My heart is broken that I had to find someone else to fill that gap, but I have no intention of letting her go now. — No Name Dear No Name: We appreciate your honesty, although cheating is not a satisfactory solution. Would it help if you told your wife exactly what she is risking? If she won’t listen, show her this column. Explain that you will not ask for sex if she will simply show affection. (We realize this is not ideal, but it’s an improvement.) Women often don’t realize how much men need a physical touch to feel loved. Dear Annie: Many years ago, I was in the same position as “Busy Mom,” with five children, farm chores and a huge garden. My house looked lived-in, to say the least. One day, my wonderful aunt said to me, “Don’t worry, Marg. It’s clean dirt.” Bless her heart. — Manitoba, Canada
Sheinwold’s bridge
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Reach out for more information. Someone you count on could present an alternative perspective. Tonight: No matter what you do, make sure there is great music around you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Deal with someone directly. You might not be as comfortable with this person as you would like. Tonight: Visit with a favorite person. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Defer to others, as you might have an exciting detour. Use caution with money, especially if someone tries to manipulate you. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”
ANSWERS: ANSWERS: 1. Hudson Bay. 2. Botany Bay. 3. Bay of Fundy. 4. Great Australian Bight. 5. Gulf of California. 6. Gulf of Taranto. 7. Chesapeake Bay. 8. Gulf of Carpentaria. 9. Gulf of Guinea.
Jumble
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Initial confusion is likely to subside once you look at an issue as a control game or a power play. You will know exactly what to do. Tonight: Love the moment.
B-11
SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you? (c) 2014 Ken Fisher
Today in history Today is Tuesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2014. There are 162 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On July 22, 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago’s Biograph Theater, where he had just seen the Clark Gable movie Manhattan Melodrama.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pace yourself, as you could have more to do than you originally might have anticipated. Tonight: Run errands first.
Cryptoquip
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Your easygoing attitude could be distressing to someone who is determined to have a situation work a certain way. Tonight: Add more spice to a relationship. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You could be happier than you thought possible when you walk away from a controlling friend. Try to open up more. Tonight: At home. Jacqueline Bigar
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