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CROSSWORD 807 CALVIN & HOBBES
ACROSS
1. Pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness.
5. An Arabic speaking person who lives in Arabia or North
Africa.
9. To run away.
13. English essayist (1775-1834).
14. A Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad.
15. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality.
16. Type genus of the Aceraceae.
17. Slightly open.
18. Something causes misery or death.
19. A Dravidian language spoken in southern India.
22. An international organization of European countries formed
after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation
among its members.
23. A coffee cake flavored with orange rind and raisins and
almonds.
26. A genus of Ploceidae.
29. The father of your father or mother.
33. Title for a civil or military leader (especially in Turkey).
34. Fiddler crabs.
36. A federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed
at reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
37. The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and
one.
39. A run that is the result of the batter's performance.
41. A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a
committee or society or legislative body.
42. A board game in which players try to move their pieces into
their opponent's bases.
43. Young of domestic cattle.
46. Primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic
organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves.
48. A benevolent aspect of Devi.
51. Empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk.
55. Realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and
political themes (1828-1906).
57. American novelist (1909-1955).
58. A flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism.
60. (law) A defense by an accused person purporting to show
that he or she could not have committed the crime in question.
61. A tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price
before taxes and its cost of production.
64. (Old Testament) In Judeo-Christian mythology.
65. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near
Telescopium and Norma.
66. (neurology) Of or relating to the vagus nerve.
67. A small cake leavened with yeast.
DOWN
1. An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.)
to enter or escape.
2. Type genus of the Alcidae comprising solely the razorbill.
3. Dignified manner or conduct.
4. Gained or acquired.
5. (Babylonian) God of storms and wind.
6. The seventh month of the Moslem calendar.
7. A loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth.
8. A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served
over a counter.
9. Of or relating to Fabianism.
10. A soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element.
11. Bulky grayish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped
white tail.
12. Having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified.
20. (zoology) Lacking a tail or taillike appendage.
21. A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
24. A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the
highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal.
25. A nonmetallic largely pentavalent heavy volatile corrosive
dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens.
27. A city in northern India.
28. The lower house of the parliament of the Republic of
Ireland.
30. Lacking or deprive of the sense of hearing wholly or in part.
31. A drug combination found in some over-the-counter
headache remedies (Aspirin and Phenacetin and Caffeine).
32. An audiotape recording of sound.
35. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary
(usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its
people or culture or geography).
38. Affect with wonder.
40. A hospital unit staffed and equipped to provide intensive
care.
44. Type genus of the Amiidae.
45. 1 species.
47. A republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea.
48. A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow).
49. Cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually
with vegetables.
50. (Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona)
that is in touch with the unconscious.
52. Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent.
53. The 6th letter of the Greek alphabet.
54. God of death.
56. Large genus of tropical subshrubs or herbs some of which
yield fibers of mucilaginous substances.
59. (Irish) Ancient Irish god (probably a god of the sun).
62. The eleventh month of the civil year.
63. A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
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Aries (March 21-April 19)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
STAR TRACK
Due to the energies today, it may take a greater effort to listen
and understand others’ points of view. If you do not make
this effort, your day will likely have a few difficulties. Do not try to settle arguments
today, as both of you are likely to be entrenched in your own positions. It is
best to ask for time to think over some proposition or give the other person time
to think over your position. Work that requires precision, careful planning and
patience is favored. Remember that you are working toward achieving your
future goals. You will be practical and frugal when necessary, and being motivated
and driven, even in times of plenty, you will not waste valuable resources.
There are plans underway for a family outing soon. This outing is a must!
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Be prepared to work hard today! There may be many
instances when you will have to supply a solution to a particular problem. Selfdiscipline
at the workplace is most important. Now is the time to concentrate on
practical matters. External or internal pressures may force you to reevaluate your
priorities. Your social and romantic plans can have a few obstacles this afternoon.
You can come across as being self-centered; careful. Seek stability and quiet times
and do not neglect the needs of others. Events around you can be confusing; listen.
You may dream of more freedom and adventure, but your ideals and expectations
may not be realistic. Keep to your moral ideals and give your help and
healing care to those who need your inspiration.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Take your impatience in hand and do not take others’ opinions
too personally. Avoid stress as much as possible and do not
take any physical risks. You are likely to feel restless and bored with normal routine
matters; you will probably introduce some new elements into your activities.
Although this cycle will induce you to be more impulsive and less reliable than
usual, it also gives you the power to break out of any rut you may have made for
yourself. Your thinking will become more original than usual. Do not become
suckered into doing something you do not believe is right. It may be time to pull
closer to a loved one or start anew. There is a resurgence of idealism in your life.
The old material concerns seem less important now.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
You benefit from research or through the effort in directing
your insight toward understanding other people’s motivations.
You may have a desire to develop business or corporate strategy. This can be an
important time to recycle some old techniques and styles of working. Sex drive
also tends to increase. Communications tend to concern corporate business, joint
finances, insurance and taxes. You may make short trips for business purposes.
Intellectual interest turns toward secrets, mysteries, science, investigation and sex.
This is a very fortunate time that occurs once every twelve years, often heralding
the beginnings of major positive changes in life. You are filled with optimism and
good cheer; things will almost assuredly go your way.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
If you are uncertain about your goals and objectives, this is
not a good time for business deals, a move or a job transfer. You
meet unexpected obstacles. It’s a good time to reevaluate your financial security
plans, your will, taxes and insurance. Eliminate financially unproductive areas and
put more effort into meaningful pursuits. You tend to form close relationships to
dynamic authoritative individuals. You may have more dealings with a romantic
or business partner, or you may deal with others closely as a team. You may be
more involved in legal affairs. As you tend to be more outgoing, marketing and
sales or a public relations business is a good choice for you. You seek fairness and
balance in all your relationships and this is good.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
You have the energy to accomplish much—for bad or good.
This is a time of decision making and path finding. Everything has
repercussions—weigh your options. You are stirred to accomplish much. However,
you need to stay focused so as to lessen any chance of blocks. How you handle
these tests determine whether you will use this day to your benefit. Doing what is
best may not be the easiest route but will have long-term benefits. Make sure other
projects are completed before attempting new ones. Take great pains to respect
others and you should be able to achieve your objectives. Underhanded or ruthless
tactics now will destroy all you have built. You have made a decision to trust
and involve certain close family members in your financial goal seeking.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
You have plenty of ambition, along with the enthusiasm it
takes to accomplish projects. However, you are likely to run into
severe opposition from others if you vary your routine. An assembly line sort of
process has a lot going for it just now; sing a song in your head, the day will pass
quickly. You may want more creative freedom in your work, but those in control
tend to be unsympathetic for now. You may vacillate between conservative and
rebellious urges at this time. Wait and watch for the right opportunity to ask for a
change in job or a raise. Friends may be stimulating this afternoon. Avoid taking
unnecessary risks, particularly since you may be feeling a bit bold. All of this,
thankfully, is of short duration—really!
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
This day may test your motivations. Serious ego conflicts are
possible with others. If you are concerned, double-check your
work so that you can be more confident. Others may look for ways to challenge
your position. Keep your head down today, especially around superiors. Also, your
physical energy is high and you could achieve much through a structured routine.
Exert yourself physically in an exercise routine to dispel any confusion. You can be
more intuitive and resourceful in your self-expression and relationships now. You
can share unusual insights with a trusted individual. Persevere with tolerance, honesty
and caution. Seek cooperation in your relationships with others and be ready
to redirect your efforts in order to comply with new goals.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
In your dealing with customers today, you set examples for
others to follow. You are businesslike without being cold or lacking
in sympathy. You develop a mature attitude of consideration toward others.
Today will be busy and stimulating for you. Your curiosity is in high gear. This is a
good day for a meeting of the minds with your peers, particularly in a group setting.
You will probably have to make more short-distance trips than usual this day.
Work out problems in existing relationships. Keep to your moral ideals and give
your help and healing care to those who need your inspiration. You can devote
more of your energies to healing, intuitive sensitivity, imagination, fantasy, visualization
powers and compassion for the lonely or needy.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
There are opportunities for regeneration through personal
power today. It will be quite easy to bring about the changes you
want for your professional and personal future. You may want to help a co-worker
gain some idea for their future plans. You will achieve professional success,
increase your finances or simply straighten out areas of your life that have given
you problems. Also, this is a favorable time for cultural, religious and legal matters.
You have much generosity, and will find some financial gain. Your vitality and
sense of optimism are strong and you can take constructive action to expand
your financial, professional or educational endeavors. You can make steady
progress toward career goals. You may soon find travel to be an option.
Aquarius (January 20- February 18)
Your relationship with a partner is in flux. Make sure any
accommodations you are making to help preserve the relationship
are conditions with which you both can agree. Relationships that succeed
show growth in the areas of fairness. Each year, around this time of year, you tend
to be more involved with groups of friends or colleagues for entertainment or idealistic
reasons and your partner may want to start a new hobby. Do not be offended,
this relationship is successful with the incorporation of a flexible attitude with
both partners. Activities within your social organization tend to be oriented to
humanitarian, technological or scientific pursuits. It’s a time during which you can
enjoy unconventional ideas. Creative activities are also favorable now.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
You are feeling particularly positive and expansive today.
Your focus is on wider issues rather than on mundane detail. You
can use this day to take care of legal affairs and conclude contractual negotiation.
There may be several changes of residence. You may entertain friends often or
conduct business from the home. At work you may have new projects that seem
to be overflowing—you will be able to handle it! You have an interest in new or
novel forms of architecture, food and domestic products and services. At times
communication can be difficult, but patience will win. Caution is needed in signing
contracts and written agreements. The most important thing is to get professional
advice before purchasing a home or other property.