Exercising the Left Brain

by Mary Anne Donovan

One of the ways to beat the summer slumps is to get the left brain in gear, and you can do that with a Soduko. These puzzles are really hot, so we thought we'd get away from the words for one issue, and give you a crack at one.

Here's what you have to do: Each row, column and 3*3 grid must contain the digits 1 to 9, but only once. And if you want some more help with how to do it, check out this site: http://www.sudoku.com/

Submit your answers in an email (Just copy the puzzle and paste it into your email, or if necessary, an attachment), and make sure to include your name, address, and country in your entry. Send your answers to: puzzles@writer-on-line.com

The winner will receive $25 of writing software and his or her name published in our next issue of Writer Online.

DEADLINE:midnight, Thursday, June 23, 2005

Answers to the Grammar, Grammar Everywhere! Puzzle in Our 5/31 Issue

Okay you grammar buffs. Here are your answers!

1. The man that accused my brother of murder is a doctor.
   The man WHO accused my brother of murder is a doctor.

2. Mr. Wilson asked John and I to drive the senator and she to the airport.
   Mr. Wilson asked John and ME to drive the senator and HER to the airport.

3. The chances against you being hit by lightning are about two million to one.
   The chances of YOUR being hit by lightning are about two million to one.

4. In this class, everyone performs at their fitness level.
   In this class, everyone performs at HIS or HER fitness level.

5. Of the many geysers in Yellowstone National Park, the most famous is Old Faithful, it sometimes reaches 150 feet in height.
   Of the many geysers in Yellowstone National Park, the most famous is Old Faithful; it sometimes reaches 150 feet in height.

6. They found the victim laying on the road.
   They found the victim LYING on the road.

7. It sure is cold in this room.
   It SURELY is cold in this room.

8. The use of these devices have reduced our expenses.
   The use of these devices HAS reduced our expenses.

9. The books were divided among the two children.
   The books were divided BETWEEN the two children.

10. Gavin looks like he is happy.
    Gavin looks AS IF he is happy.

And the winner of the Business Savvy Contest is Pamela Hunt of Hewitt, Texas. Congrats, Pamela – you'll be getting your software prize soon!

And honorable mentions go to:

Margy Ohring, Round Hill, VA
Madonna Dries Christensen, Sarasota, FL