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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
ANNIE’S MAILBOX ACROSS 1 Word of exasperation 7 Katmandu tongue 13 Wrinkly-skinned dog 14 One of the red Monopoly spaces 16 Triumphing 18 Open-house org. 19 ___ polloi 20 Lunes or martes 21 Ring decision, briefly 23 Matt who scored the only Jets touchdown in Super Bowl history 25 2B, SS or CF 26 ___ Stic (retractable Bic pen) 27 Comic Fields who was an Ed Sullivan regular 28 “Amores” poet 30 Designed to minimize wind resistance 31 Prepare, as some peanuts 32 Campbell of “Party of Five”
33 Traditional preChristmas activity 36 Cartoon shriek 37 Roll-call call 38 Bub 41 The First State: Abbr. 43 Cry at the World Cup 44 Fleet member retired in ’03 47 Place on a pedestal 49 Last book of the Old Testament 51 Element in chips 52 Became too old for foster care, say 53 Testifying accurately 55 Rare sight on casual Friday 56 Hawke of Hollywood 57 Buffalo’s county 58 Marks of good bowlers 59 Surgical bypass 60 AOL alternative DOWN 1 One operating a loom 2 End of Kurosawa’s “Rashomon”? 3 Directional ending
Teen girls can’t handle rude pal
4 Prefix with center 5 Nixon, e.g., for two yrs. 6 1952 Gary Cooper classic 7 Believer that life is meaningless 8 Suffix with acetyl 9 S.F. summer setting 10 It’s about 1% argon 11 Had a break between flights 12 Clear and direct, as reporting 13 Common Nascar letters 15 Letters on a perp’s record
17 Morgue ID 22 Christmas carol starter 23 They vary according to batters’ heights 24 Poison gas, e.g. 25 Florence’s ___ Vecchio 26 Bopper 29 “___-lish!” (“Yum!”) 34 Longtime Florentine ruling family 35 There might be one on the corner of a sail 38 Atomizer outputs
39 They’re said at the end of a soirée 40 Dog that might be named Shep 42 Derby victory margin, maybe 43 Many an urban Cornhusker 44 Searches high and low 45 Quarantine, say 46 Dime-on-the-dollar donation 48 Happy tunes 50 To the point, in law 54 Day after hump day: Abbr.
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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: BIBLICAL PAIRS Identify the two people or things from the Bible. (e.g., The first couple. Answer: Adam and Eve.)
Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl whose best friend (I’ll call her “Blue”) has become very rude and even annoying. I can no longer make a comment about something without her answering nastily or adding logic to imaginary scenarios that aren’t intended to be logical. It’s irritating. We have another friend, “Violet,” who is very creative and loves to draw. So do I. But when I showed Blue a picture I had done, she said, “Violet is way better than you are.” This hurt my feelings, and I was angry. When I consulted Violet, she said Blue had been rude and annoying to her, too. We don’t want to offend Blue or lose her as a friend, but frankly, we can’t handle her anymore. What should we do? — Red in Nevada Dear Nevada: It’s not uncommon for those entering their teen years to behave in ways that are baffling, annoying or rude. Talk to Blue. Tell her how you feel. Explain that sometimes the things she says are hurtful. Don’t be angry or accuse her of anything. Just let her know how sad it makes you. We hope she will be more aware of these things in the future and care enough not to hurt you, but we can’t promise. Sorry to say, not all friendships survive this stage. Dear Annie: I had to write about your response to “Concerned Cousin,” who worries about two grandparents who take turns sharing the same bed with their 5-year-old granddaughter when they visit her home. You should have mentioned what happens when men are sleeping: They can have a wet dream or be stimulated by any dream and touch the person in bed with them, and it can lead to sexual touching while they are asleep. Grandpa should not share a bed with his granddaughter. Sexual molestation is rampant today, and it can start in even the most innocent of ways. Please re-address this letter in your column imme-
diately. — Wyoming Reader Dear Wyoming: We were saddened at the number of readers who seemed certain that all grandfathers (and apparently some grandmothers) are molesting their grandchildren, intentionally or otherwise. While parents need to be vigilant about these things, it is an insult to all grandparents everywhere to assume that all are pedophiles or lack selfcontrol. While some grandparents (and parents, cousins, uncles, aunts and friends) are indeed untrustworthy, it is terribly hurtful to accuse all grandparents of such horrible things. Nonetheless, in today’s world, we certainly understand the parents’ concerns. We mentioned having the child use an air mattress or sleeping bag, which would be the preferred solution for those who want to be extra careful and worry that they cannot trust the grandparents. Here’s one more with a different perspective: Dear Annie: I’m so grateful my family did not think it weird or creepy for a young girl to sleep in the same bed as her grandfather. My sister and I slept at our grandparents’ house every weekend. We would alternate beds, one of us sleeping with Grandma and the other with Grandpa. Each child got one-on-one time with a grandparent, staying up late, giggling, talking and listening to amazing bedtime stories about growing up during the Great Depression. Grandma was a better storyteller, but the child with Grandpa got the fun of raiding the kitchen pantry for a midnight snack. I was about 11 when I no longer wanted to sleep in the same bed with either grandparent, but that was only because it wasn’t “cool” and I would rather stay up watching television. Silly me. I’m 38 years old now, and both of my grandparents are gone. But those great bedtime memories will be cherished all my life. — Missing My Grandparents in Davenport, Iowa
Sheinwold’s bridge
FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. The first brothers. Answer________ 2. Strong man and his deceiver. 3. Cities destroyed in Genesis. Answer________ GRADUATE LEVEL 4. Birds released by Noah. 5. Isaac’s twin sons. Answer________ 6. Abraham’s first two wives. Answer________ PH.D. LEVEL Answer________ 8. The two angels mentioned by name (excluding Lucifer). Answer________ 9. Abraham’s first two sons. Answer________
ANSWERS: 1. Cain and Abel. 2. Samson and Delilah. 3. Sodom and Gomorrah. 4. Dove and Raven. 5. Jacob and Esau. 6. Sarah and Hagar. 7. Baker and butler (cupbearer). 8. Gabriel and Michael. 9. Ishmael and Isaac.
WHITE TO PLAY Hint: Win the queen. Solution: 1. Qc8ch! Qd8 2. Bf7ch Kxf7 3. Qxd8.If instead 2. … Ke7, 3. Qe6 mate
Cryptoquip
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 Wednesday, March 19, the 78th day of 2014. There are 287 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 19, 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its floor proceedings; the live feed was carried by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), which was making its debut.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could have a change of heart about an important matter after an open and revealing conversation with a loved one. Tonight: Hang out with a loved one. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Others might reveal far more than you realize in a conversation. Having a need to rethink and evaluate your ideas would be natural. Tonight: Go along with someone’s request. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Your feelings in the morning could change once you understand the depth of dealing with an older relative or a boss. Tonight: Incorporate a stressreducing activity. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might have felt as if you wanted to retreat and start a project all over. Use your intuitive sense to open a door. Tonight: A loved one invites you into his or her world. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You are on top of your game. You know where you are heading and why. Communication will seem to dull in comparison to your creative thoughts. Tonight: At home. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Take a careful look at a financial matter, and know that you might need to get input from others. Be open to conversation. Tonight: Hang out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You could be off-kilter today. Understand what is happening with an investment, as vagueness seems to surround the issue. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.
7. Joseph’s prison mates.
Chess quiz
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, March 19, 2014: This year you seek more depth and understanding. Your emotional creativity and intuition guide you. You need to trust yourself. Even when you don’t see a solution, know that there is one.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Listen to feedback, and understand what is happening behind the scenes. You might have had a quick glance. Tonight: Beam in more of what you want.
Answer________
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The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Hopefully you have maximized the past few days. Be willing to look at what all the recent activity means to you. Tonight: Make it your treat!
Answer________
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Horoscope
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You barely can deal with someone and his or her many needs. Perhaps you need to establish boundaries more seriously. Tonight: In the moment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Follow your instincts when dealing with a personal matter. Think in terms of getting together with a loved one. Tonight: Stop at the gym or get exercise some other way. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH A conversation keeps echoing in your mind. Look at the implications involved. Thoughts are nice, but actions count. Tonight: Wherever you are, make sure there is music. Jacqueline Bigar