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www.qctimes.comfeatures CELEBRATE QUAD-CITIES QUADCITY TIMES IJ7 Tuesday, January 3, 2006 ANNIE'S MAILBOX CROSSWORD By THOMAS JOSEPH ft 3jA AS I IE aJT Un'eIr ve tf d' AIM Rj NEE o'nItI ap SMAILIL HOP ifl I I Kl Reader: How can a man walk away from lengthy marriage? TIE F.fciH CIA TlBlEILIT rf 1 QpifcL SKATE OSCAR A jEtsLl LICiIhTT I A HToII de i tU 3 Cruise on film 4 Tilted type 5 Metric units 6 Do a checkout chore 7 Rival of Athens 8 Half a Heston title 9 Ostrich's cousin 10 Kapital" 14 Full of flavor 16 Letter before iota ACROSS 1 Dyes, in a way 7 Lose 11 Steamy 12 Mountain cat 13 "Give me your tired poet 15 Solitary sort 16 The one here 18 Teacher's reward 21 Stylish 22 Claim markers 24 Track act 25 Ante up 26 Diamond stat Yesterday's answer 19 Soap Box 31 Egg buy Derby setting 20 Picture puzzle 33 Mystery writer Woods 34 Small rug 21 "Survivor" 35 Yale network student 22 Blue 23 Plop down 36 Fib 37Mardi Gras city 25 Computer 38 Ensign's dot org 17 Approach 28 Rang 39 Pork for a loan 29 Meal place 27 Idiotic RANDOM KINDS OF FACTNESS This day in history: On January 3, 1521, Pope Leo issued a papal bull excommunicating a troublesome priest, Martin Luther, from the Roman Catholic Church. A papal bull, by the way, has nothing to do with cattle. This special communication from a pope was named after the bulla (an Italian word for the seal placed at the end of the proclamation to insure its authenticity). Don't expect to see a production of The King and I in Thailand. The country's still pretty sore at what they consider disrespect for their king and gross inaccuracies in both the movie and the book it was based on.

Sony's first product, released in 1 947, was a rice cooker. It unfortunately tended to short out, occasionally starting fires and shocking users part of their history the company likely wouldn't mind forgetting. The Tootsie Roll was included in some World War II rations. It not only gave quick energy, but remained as edible as ever in rain, cold, and hot weather. Violins were the inspiration for Guido Lanfranc's method of checking for skull fractures in the fifteenth century.

The good surgeon would have the patient bite down on catgut while he strummed. A good, clear note indicated that the skull was intact. A small design company in New York came up with the original MTV logo a big with "TV" spray-painted across it. The logo was a million-dollar image; unfortunately, the company got paid just $1 ,000. nnr I NEW CROSSWORD BOOK! Send $4 75 (checkm 0 I to away My children and I used to be close, but now they go out of their way to plan parties and trips with others, even people my age, but exclude me.

Can you remind them that I can still feel hurt? Wannabe Mom Dear Wannabe: Your children do not have to include you in activities they plan with friends, regardless of age. They are not responsible for your entertainment. However, they should include you in family gatherings whenever possible, and we're not sure why they don't. Do they mistakenly believe that, because you are still mourning your late husband, you would reject their invitations or be depressing company? Instead of stewing over it, have a long talk with your children. Explain that you feel abandoned, and ask them to remember you when the family gets together.

If they seem reluctant, ask them why and pay attention to the answer. Dear Annie: This is in response to "Apart in New Mexico," whose husband travels frequently. I've been in the submarine service and have often witnessed long separations. They should make videotapes the kids to give to Dad while he is away and Dad for the kids at home. Dad could read a story on the video, or just talk or play a game with questions and answers.

Hope this helps. Anonymous Dear Anonymous: A great idea to allow Dad to be "nearby" Many thanks. "ul le-aiueu Thomas Joseph victory 30 Peak 31 Retreats 32 Man of morals? 34 "Miss Peach" cartoonist 40 "I cannot tell" 41 Stand up to 42 Even 43 Cleopatra's love DOWN 1 Garden visitor 2 Sleeve fill 1 2 3 13 fib i7 2i 27 34 42 DEAR ANNIE: Can someone explain to me how a man can take a 33-year marriage and just walk away? The heck with his children, grandchildren and wife. We must sell our home of 30 years, as this is a no-fault divorce state. I have not worked in 30 years, and at age 55, 1 must find a job, probably one that pays minimum wage.

I have many health-related problems, but my husband's response is, "too bad." I have loved my husband since the first day we met, and this is tearing me apart. To be forced into leaving my home, putting the grandchildren in day care and knowing that I will now grow old alone is terrifying. Of course it's another woman. How can any woman look at herself in the mirror, knowing she has come between a couple married 33 years? How do she and my husband get up every day and continue their lives, as if no one is being hurt? My question to the Other Woman is, don't you have any compassion, respect or dignity? I hope all you Other Women one day know the pain you have caused a wife somewhere. Thanks for listening.

A Dis-. carded Wife Dear Wife: Most Other Women convince themselves they are hurting no one. They want to believe a man who says his wife is cold and unresponsive, and they don't consider what the deception may do to his children. Women of character do not seek out married HOLIDAY MATHIS' HOROSCOPES Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006 The Pisces moon is on a quest to help us believe in what we cannot see and see what we -hardly believe.

You may glimpse another dimension or catch a glimmer of the mirror world in your dreams, meditation, art and fantasy. It's so lucky to let these otherworldly feelings and images inform the most mundane aspects of your daily life. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 3): You approach this year with soul, and therefore, soulful people are attracted to you. Your love life is beautiful music. Romantic ties become complicated but also thrilling in February.

At work, they can't function without you through the spring. Use this fact as leverage to get a raise! Special connections are forged with Taurus and Cancer people. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 7, 1,24 and 28. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Extreme requests seem reasonable to you because you are so dedicated. It's been a hard day's night though, hasn't it? Stop working like a dog, and go home at a reasonable hour.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): See that pile of paper on your desk? You don't need a personal secretary you only need an hour to yourself and a bunch of file folders. Urge loved ones to support you by giving you your space. GEMINI (May 21 -June 21): You demand the best from yourself and accept nothing short of it. That's why you're overwhelmed and a little tired now, but you're also smiling because you're a little impressed with yourself. BRIDGE South dealer N-S vulnerable NORTH K953 KJ84 0 87 AQ6 WEST 2 0 AKJ954 10 CRYPTOQUOTE AXYDLB AAXR is LONGFELLOW One letter stands for another.

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2 men, and those who accidentally become involved end the affair as soon as possible. The others, well, they can have the comfort of worrying that a man who cheated on his wife is likely to cheat on them as well. We hope you are receiving therapy and good legal advice. You also could use some job counseling. Try the YWCA or your state Department of Labor, which may offer assistance for displaced homemak-ers.

Good luck to you. Dear Annie: I'm a healthy, active woman of 65. My friends think I'm fun and interesting, but my children think I'm ancient, feeble and have one foot in the grave. They leave me out of any activity that's the least bit exciting and ignore me for family gatherings, saying, "We didn't know if you'd be up to it." I do my own housework and care for an elderly neighbor, walk every day with friends and do volunteer work. I keep myself in shape, and most people tell me I look "cute." I love music, sports and movies.

My husband recently passed CANCER (June 22-July 22): Newton's Law states that a body in motion tends to remain in motion. That's why the busiest person you know is also the best partner for your new project. Delegate to a doer. Use fun to break down the barriers between people. With your natural charm, you get away with saying and doing things that other people wouldn't be able to pull off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The stars illuminate great potential today, but your energy level determines whether or not you can realize it. Keep it high by being generally zippy whether or not that's how you really feel. Your body soon tricks your mind.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23): Mercury messes with you! Save yourself from wasting time looking for stuff by getting organized. There's a place for everything. If there's not a place for something, it's possible that you don't need it anymore. SCORFIO (Oct. 24-Nov.

21): You're smack in the center of a wild culmination of events. It's hard to see that everything that led up to this day was in your choosing. If you can take responsibility, you'll feel powerful indeed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Your attitude will make or break a new relationship. Check yourself with the diligence you would normally reserve for very important business. Your personal life "is" very important business. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19): You're a perpetual motion machine. Even in your sleep tonight, you'll be working out the day's problems. Keep a notebook and pen by the bed to jot down solutions first thing when you wake up tomorrow. I Rating: SILVER is SOUTH AQJ84 A953 0 Q3 84 West North 20 3 All Pass South 1 4 East Pass SLED-RIDING FUN book 2i p0 Box 536475 Orlando, R. 32853-6475 Solution: 7 letters 13 Solution: On the rampage 4 5 6 Tt a 8 10 14 "'TTa is I I qF lT 2B 37 jtt Sd 13 1-3 RHSURSH I LWNWOD VEH I CLESEPOLSGT DLTSUJDAU I NLLAD EMHNSRNCTPSALR I SEGU IDEOTSAFAHS CT I DCWMNETPWWTT ETEROBETERRERAA NOWEU NARROW A EPN DBAMRKSOFPTX I DC EOPUSPULLSCSPLE CGT I ECRSL I DEABS LGRLUTESTKVVEOE IAIRIHSINIFILYC NNVRTTNERD (S) A EEDILGYD.

BSLICKR Opening lead 0 2006 Tribune Media Services, Inc. Cy the Cynic, a chronic late riser, maintains that sometimes the only thing the early bird gets is up. When Cy is declarer, he hates to make a key decision too early In today's deal, West cashed two diamonds, and East followed with the deuce and six. West then led the jack of clubs. Cy, the declarer, lost a finesse with the queen.

East returned a club to dummy's ace, and Cy next drew trumps ending in dummy. An early bird would have attacked the hearts next, no doubt by leading to the ace and returning a heart to finesse with the jack. West would then get a heart trick for down one. But Cy continued by ruffing dummy's last club. When West threw a diamond, Cy knew West had started with two clubs, one trump and no more than six diamonds (West hadn't preempted in diamonds, and East hadn't signaled high-low), hence West had at least four hearts (probably four exactly).

So Cy took the ace of hearts and led a heart to the eight! The rest was easy: making four. By Frank Stewart AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It would be wonderful if people in love were always considerate, but that just isn't the case. Instead of overlooking a loved one's transgressions, point them out immediately in that funny, endearing way of yours.

PISCES (Feb. 1 9-March 20): It's been a while since you felt vivacious. You're due. This afternoon is the perfect forum to introduce the new-and-improved, vivacious you. Don't be afraid to make a dramatic entrance everyone is entertained.

LIBRA 2006 ASTROLOGICAL HIGHLIGHTS: This year, more than any year past, brings the biggest result with the least effort. Hard work may be a virtue, but so is soft work the kind where you align yourself with what is already going on and flow with nature's intelligence. Flowers don't try to open the sun comes out, and they just blossom. This is the way your projects seem to come about this year. Things feel "meant to be." The next 10 weeks show you getting ready by believing things should be a certain way and seeing yourself in the improved circumstance (even if it couldn't be further from the way things currently are).

When you get an idea at the end of this month, act on it! Doors fly open it's a sign that you should continue to follow your impulses. Loved ones need your forgiveness in April. You're happier if you give it. Family expansion is part of your summer. Necessary adjustments could include remodeling or moving.

You're called to sort out a highly tense political situation in June. Vacations are exquisitely romantic in September (so be sure to get your passport squared away in the summer). CELEBRITY PROFILES: Big things are brewing for Capricorn "Mini Me" actor Verne Troyer. In addition to a very serious turn in his personal life (an engagement is imminent, even though he may not have met her yet), Troyer will finally shed his "Austin Powers" comedic side for good by surprising us all with a career-changing dramatic performance. If you would like to write to Holiday Mathis, please go to www.creators.com and click on "Write the Author" on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail.

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