Friday, July 4, 2008 THE NEW MEXICAN E-7

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Super Quiz ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Take this Isaac Asimov’s 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.
A patriotic essay on America’s birthday
Subject: WHERE PROVERBS Dear Readers: Today is July 4th and the Kansas and the granite hills of Vermont. I am the I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. I am
(e.g., Where does lightning never strike twice? 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declara- coalfields of the Virginias and Pennsylvania, the Tom Edison, Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. I
Answer: In the same place.) tion of Independence. The following was written fertile lands of the West, the Golden Gate and the am Horace Greeley, Will Rogers and the Wright
FRESHMAN LEVEL
in 1955 (readers can update the statistics if they Grand Canyon. Brothers.
1. Where does charity begin?
Answer________________ choose). We hope you enjoy it: I Am The Nation I am Independence Hall, the Monitor and the I am George Washington Carver, Jonas Salk
2. Where are marriages made? by Otto Whittaker. Merrimac. and Martin Luther King Jr.
Answer________________ I was born on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration I am big. I sprawl from the Atlantic to the I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt
3. Where do all roads lead? of Independence is my birth certificate. The Pacific — my arms reach out to embrace Alaska Whitman and Thomas Paine.
Answer________________ bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because and Hawaii — three million square miles throb- Yes, I am the nation and these are the things
GRADUATE LEVEL I offered freedom to the oppressed. I am many bing with industry. I am more than five million that I am. I was conceived in freedom and, God
4. Where should you not put all your eggs? things and many people. I am the nation. farms. I am forest, field, mountain and desert. I
Answer________________
willing, in freedom I will spend the rest of my
I am 213 million living souls — and the ghost of am quiet villages — and cities that never sleep. days.
5. Where is the grass greener?
Answer________________ millions who have lived and died for me. You can look at me and see Ben Franklin walk- May I possess always the integrity, the cour-
6. Where does every family have a skeleton? I am Nathan Hale and Paul Revere. I stood at ing down the streets of Philadelphia with his age and the strength to keep myself unshackled,
Answer________________ Lexington and fired the shot heard around the breadloaf under his arm. You can see Betsy Ross to remain a citadel of freedom and a beacon of
PH.D. LEVEL world. I am Washington, Jefferson and Patrick with her needle. You can see the lights of Christ- hope to the world.
7. Where should you not wash your dirty linen? Henry. I am John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain mas and hear the strains of “Auld Lang Syne” as Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell
Answer________________ Boys and Davy Crockett. I am Lee and Grant and the calendar turns. and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann
8. Where do fools rush in? Abe Lincoln. I am Babe Ruth and the World Series. I Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to
Answer________________ I remember the Alamo, the Maine and Pearl
9. Where is it best to be? am 110,000 schools and colleges and 330,000 anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s
Harbor. When freedom called, I answered and churches where my people worship God as they Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To
Answer________________
stayed until it was over, over there. I left my think best. I am a ballot dropped into a box, the find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read
ANSWERS: heroic dead in Flanders Field, on the rock of Cor- roar of a crowd in a stadium and the voice of a features by other Creators Syndicate writers and
9. On the safe side. regidor and on the bleak slopes of Korea. choir in a cathedral. I am an editorial in a news- cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page
closet. 7. In public. 8. Where angels fear to tread. I am the Brooklyn Bridge, the wheat lands of paper and a letter to a Congressman. at www.creators.com.
basket. 5. On the other side of the fence. 6. In the
1. At home. 2. In heaven. 3. To Rome. 4. In one

SCORING: Horoscope Sheinwold’s bridge

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
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
for Friday, July 4, 2008: A Hardy Plant
— you really should hit the books harder; 1 point Your high energy and enthusiasm By FRANK STEWART
to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immedi- could easily be directed improperly Tribune Media Services
ately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you? this year. Sometimes spontane-
ity is a problem. If you are single, Error is a hardy plant: It flourishes or waiting), he bids two hearts and
Copyright 2008 Ken Fisher someone who you easily could in every soil, especially in the area of you raise to three hearts. Partner next
become possessive of could saun- handling card combinations on bids three spades. What do you say?
ter into your life. Careful: If you are defense. Few players have studied ANSWER: Since hearts is the
Today in history attached, money could be an issue JACQUELINE this area of play. agreed trump suit, partner’s three
between the two of you. It easily BIGAR In today’s deal, West led the deuce
of diamonds against South’s game:
spades is an ace-showing cue bid and
a slam suggestion. Your king of
Today is Friday, July 4, the 186th day of could be a power control problem. Stars jack, ace, six. East feared that declar- spades is an important value. Bid four
2008. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Step past it. Leo can help you go to er would get rid of some heart losers spades to show second-round control.
Independence Day. extremes, like it or not! on dummy’s clubs, hence East shifted North dealer
Today’s Highlight in History: low-key. Tonight: Feeling better? to the deuce of hearts. E-W vulnerable
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress The Stars Show the Kind of Day Then make new choices. South played low, and West had to
adopted the Declaration of Independence. You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Posi- put up the king. South took the ace NORTH
On this date: tive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Dif- LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) and lost a trump finesse, but after ♠ 10 9 6 2
ficult HHHHH West returned a heart to East’s queen, ♥A97
In 1939, baseball’s “Iron Horse,” Lou Gehrig, Know that your job is simply to South took the rest. Making four. ♦KJ
said farewell to his fans at New York’s Yankee
ARIES (March 21-April 19) celebrate and enjoy those in your ♣ A Q 10 9
Stadium. ESSENTIAL
HHHHH immediate environment. Listen to
In 1966, President Johnson signed the Freedom news; prepare to celebrate. Tonight: WEST EAST
You let everyone know what you East was correct to shift to a heart ♠K7 ♠53
of Information Act, which went into effect the believe and the values you stand Where the gang is.
following year. but erred when he led the deuce. To ♥K53 ♥ Q 10 8 2
for. Politics can be a hot issue for beat the contract, East must make a ♦Q972 ♦A8543
the Ram. Tonight: You are all about SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “surrounding” play by leading the ten ♣6532 ♣74
fireworks, in all senses! HHHHH of hearts, pretending that he holds the
Chess quiz You could be more tired than nine. This play cannot cost and may SOUTH
w________w TAURUS (April 20-May 20) you realize. Still, you maintain a be essential. ♠AQJ84
HHH full schedule and probably assume South covers with the jack (to play ♥J64
ásdw$wgsd] Home is where you can be found more responsibility than need be. low won’t help him), and West’s king ♦ 10 6
àdsdwhsds] and are likely to be the happiest. Tonight: In the whirlwind of life. forces out the ace. When West takes ♣KJ8
the king of trumps, he returns a heart
ßsdwdwis)] You allow others to know just how
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) through dummy’s 9-7 to East’s Q-8. North East South West
patriotic you are by partying and 1♣ 1♠
Þdwdsdp0w] playing away. Tonight: Let the fire- HHHHH DAILY QUESTION 2♠
Pass
Pass 4♠
Pass
All Pass
ÝPdwdwdwd] works continue! Your mind soars into the symbol-
ism and meaning of the holiday. Opening lead — ♦ 2
You hold: ♠ K 7 ♥ K 5 3
ÜdBIwds)w] GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Share your smiles and ideas with ♦ Q 9 7 2 ♣ 6 5 3 2. Your partner
Ûsdsdwdrd] HHHHH someone who appreciates that type opens two clubs (strong, artificial), (C) 2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
of thinking. Tonight: Look at the big you respond two diamonds (negative
Údwdsdwdw] You might be doing more visiting
than partying this holiday. You will picture and share that perspective.
sÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈs enjoy yourself to the max wherever
WHITE’S BEST MOVE? you are. Tonight: Take time for an
important chat.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
HHHHH
Crossword
Hint: Better than Rxf8ch.
A partner sets the pace. Whether ACROSS
Solution: 1. Rd6ch! Ke5 2. you are clumsy and step on his or 1 Normandy town
Re6 mate [adapted Tregebov-
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
HHHH her foot or graceful is your call. 5 Spherical
Beim ‘08]. Ultimately, you will be happiest bodies
On this patriotic day, you could 9 In pursuit of
be all indulgence and lots of working with this person. Tonight: 14 Dnieper port
extremes. Making this your per- Do your own rendition of “The Star- 15 Gentleman
Cryptoquip sonal celebration could make all the
difference. Tonight: Say yes.
Spangled Banner.” caller
16 Soprano's
accolade
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) 17 Today
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH 20 Wisdom unit?
HHHHH Your sense of fun might be a lot 21 Queen of
different from many of your friends. Carthage
You sparkle like fireworks and 22 Slack off
feel happy no matter which direc- Stay light and easy with others; go 23 Father
tion you go. Yes, you are the leader along with their idea of what con- 25 Overalls
of the parade, the major focal point stitutes a good time. Tonight: As material
at the party, the belle or beau of the you like it. 27 Today's
celebrant
ball. Tonight: Easy does it. 34 Lock name
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) 35 OSS, today
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH 36 Sleep soundly?
HH Somehow you could wind up 37 Permission
doc.
The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in If you are feeling a bit quiet. flipping the burgers or nurturing 38 Bruce or Spike
which one letter stands for another. If you think Rather, you might need to slow someone you care about. Be willing 39 Foxy
that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the down and make other choices. You to give more than you had planned. 41 Diarist Anais
puzzle. Single letters, short words and words just might want to nap and play it Tonight: Easy does it. 42 Immunoassay
diagnostic
using an apostrophe give you clues to locating 44 Dryly 8 Made to
vowels. Solution is by trial and error.
© 2008 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Jumble humorous
45 Feedbag
resemble
nappy leather
contents 9 Christie's "The
Unscramble these four Jumbles, 46 Today's colors __ Murders"

Hocus Focus one letter to each square,

to form four ordinary words.
50 Adrien of
cosmetics
51 Greek letters
10 Actor Morgan
11 Voila!
12 Longoria and
52 Chi-town paper Gabor
LOFEN 55 NaCl 13 "Big Mouth"
57 Food on a stick Martha
61 Today's song 18 Blueprint
64 Dot on a map 19 Sine qua __
65 Eliel Saarinen's (essential
©2008 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. son things)
66 Blood line 24 Casino cubes
67 Flows into 26 __-bitsy
KEREC 68 Hem line 27 10th President
69 Tight positions? 28 Selassie of
Ethiopia
DOWN 29 Spanish
1 Pass up national hero 43 Used a Q-Tip 53 Fragrant bloom
2 Trident part 30 Deadlock 44 Mother's 54 Doing nothing
FERREP 3 Swan's mate of
myth
31 Pitch-related
32 "Un Ballo in
"maybe"
45 Keep an eye on
56
58
Scarlett's home
Well in France
4 Outstanding Maschera" aria 47 __ dixit 59 LSD, to users
5 U.K. honor 33 Have an inkling 48 Razzes 60 Outlaws
6 Split apart 38 Bert the lion 49 Levee 62 Some NFL
www.jumble.com 7 I wouldn't, if I 39 Malaga Mrs. 52 End-of-the- linemen
were you 40 Wildcat week cheer 63 May honoree
NAUVEE
Now arrange the circled letters
to form the surprise answer, as
Scratch pad
suggested by the above cartoon.

Answer here: A “ ”
(Answers tomorrow)
Jumbles: BATON FORGO HUMBLE COWARD
Yesterday’s
Answer: When the icicle fell on the mailman’s head,
he was — OUT “COLD”