CRYPTOGRAM LEO (July 23 to Aug
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THE LEDGER INDEPENDENT | TUESDAY, 03.20.2012 TUESDAY, 03.20.2012COMICS | B5 FAMILY CIRCUS DENNIS THE MENACE CROSSWORD by Thomas Joseph by Bil Keane by Hank Ketcham ACROSS 1 Excellent 7 Spotted 11 Tropical lizard 12 Sunrise site 13 Court contest 15 Medicine amounts 16 Small songbird 18 Washer unit 21 Tale teller 22 Easter topper 24 Throw in 25 Prohibit 26 “My word!” 27 Seethed 29 Elmer of cartoons 30 Pound sound 31 Highlands girl 32 Watch 34 Item from a book 40 Skating jump by Jeff Parker and Steve Kelley 41 Setting DUSTIN 42 Like lawns in the morning 43 Paper fastener DOWN 1 Drill need 2 Ripen 21 Chemist’s place YESTERDAY’S ANSWER 3 Convent occupant 22 Naughty 4 Goose’s mate 23 Slugger Williams 5 Labor group 25 Suit 6 Bidding option 28 Beautiful 7 Spring, for one 29 Refrain bit 8 Have lunch 31 Maximum amount HI AND LOIS by Brian and Greg Walker 9 PC key 33 Workout sites 10 Ultimate degree 34 Melancholy 14 Head, in slang 35 Logger’s tool 16 Extra set of cards 36 Small number 17 Ham’s device 37 Pointer 19 Black cattle 38 Animation frame 20 Title documents 39 Color BRIDGE by Steve Becker Chicago scoring); if he makes should not play the king after HÄGAR THE HORRIBLE by Chris Browne an overtrick, he scores 650; East’s jack appears, since if but if he goes down one, he is the jack is a singleton, the king minus 100. play will almost surely prove The 30 points declarer can fatal. gain by making five hearts are Declarer should reason that obviously a drop in the bucket East started with either the compared with what he can singleton jack or the doubleton lose if he goes down trying for Q-J. By leading a low trump an overtrick. next, South can restrict him- Observe how this applies to self to one trump loser in ei- today’s deal. South takes the ther case. This safety play will diamond lead with the ace and cost him a trick if East started by Brian Crane sees that he could lose a spade, with the Q-J, but South should PICKLES a club and an unknown number be willing to lose 30 points to of trumps. How many trump ensure the contract. tricks he will lose depends on In the actual deal, if South how the trumps are divided or decides to play safe and leads on how he plays the suit. a low trump toward dummy at A declarer should be willing At trick two, declarer plays trick three, he loses only one to sacrifice a trick if it increas- the ace of trumps, on which trump trick — regardless of es his overall chance of making East produces the jack. If which heart West chooses to the contract. Thus, if South South carelessly continues play — and so finishes with 10 makes exactly four hearts in with the king, he goes down tricks. the present case, he scores one, losing two trump tricks, Tomorrow: A hairsplitting 620 points (at duplicate or a spade and a club. But South decision. JUMP START by Robb Armstrong HOROSCOPE by Frances Drake ARIES (March 21 to April 19) and romantic occasions with lovers! This is a feel-good day, so get out and SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) enjoy yourself! In particular, you might Invite the gang over for pizza and beer. This is a dream up profitable ideas or money- lovely day to entertain at home, because family rela- making situations for yourself. Ka-ching! tions are upbeat and friendly. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Relations with others, especially Those who sell, market, write, teach, act or drive for GET FUZZY by Darby Conley female acquaintances, will be upbeat, a living will feel particularly strong and productive to- friendly and sunny today. Share your day. Your positive frame of mind will carry the day! goals and hopes for the future with AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) someone, because this person’s feed- This is a good day for trade and commerce. Trust back will help you. your moneymaking ideas, because they could prove to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) be profitable in the future. You will be noticed by bosses, parents, PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) teachers and VIPs today, but in a nice, Today, the Moon is in your sign, enjoying a lovely positive way. You might want to make the dance with moneybags Jupiter. This also helps you to most of this and use it to your advantage. be extra positive and joyful in all your communications. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) YOU BORN TODAY Be on the lookout for opportunities to You are intelligent, and you are a seeker. You love to ZITS by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman travel, take a course or explore new av- explore new ideas, new philosophies and new situations. enues in publishing, the media, medicine You appreciate the arts, especially music and dance. and the law. Tiny advantages in these areas exist for you today. CRYPTOGRAM LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Keep your pockets open, because by Bob Johnson and Mary Margolies gifts, goodies and favors from others can come to you today. Don’t be worried about attached strings. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Relations with partners and close friends are particularly warm and friend- ly today. You might enjoy the company BABY BLUES by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott of others or suddenly find yourself in a group situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) This is an excellent day for work as well as your health. You feel positive about yourself and about your future, and this positive frame of mind affects everything you do. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s a great day for sports, the arts, playful activities with children, vacations BEETLE BAILEY by Mort Walker su|do|ku by Dave Green BLONDIE by Dean Young and Stan Drake.