Those points can point the way
print and make conclusions based on the facts presented, not on assumptions. Physical adjustments look promising.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A simple approach will help you keep your costs low. Don’t sign up for something you know little about. Too much of anything First, I wish all of my American readers will lead to disaster. Stay focused a happy Independence Day. on your responsibilities. Galileo said, “All truths are easy to
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Wrap understand once they are discovered; your head around whatever job you are the point is to discover them.” given, and aim to succeed. Showing consistency That tends to be the case at the and an ability to get along with bridge table. If you make a mistake, afterward others will encourage new work-related you can usually work out why propositions. you should have found the right bid or
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Someone play. you trust or who has more experience This week’s columns point in one direction. than you will help you figure out what Even if I do not spell it out, you to do next. Hone your skills to fit your will soon see the point. In this deal, for revised plans and make your dream example, how should South plan the come true. play in four spades? West takes the first
ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Temptation three tricks with his high diamonds, will lead to trouble. Don’t feel compelled then carefully shifts to a trump. to make a decision based on what There was a good case for South’s rebidding someone else is doing. Offers will not three no-trump. If he had, turn out to be as beneficial as presented. North would have had a close decision.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Interaction His 4-3-3-3 distribution would have suggested with someone from a different cultural going with no-trump, but the background will motivate a known nine-card fit would have indicated domestic change. Keep loved ones up to sticking with the trump suit. date and informed to avoid opposition. Here, of course, three no-trump is fine Romance is encouraged and will help because the defenders cannot take the your current situation. first five tricks in diamonds.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Implement In four spades, South has the same ideas or methods that are diverse nine winners as in no-trump: five and unexpected if you want to capture spades, two hearts and two clubs. To the interest of someone looking for make his contract, he needs to work out something unique. A partnership will which opponent holds the club queen. help you move FORWARD.CROSSWORD
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South now knows that West started with the heart jack and top three diamonds, a total of 10 high-card points. If he had the club queen, he surely would have opened the bidding as dealer. East must have the club queen. 39 Latched (onto) 41 Journalist Huffington 42 “Piece of cake” 43 Rearward, on board 45 Midnight rider Paul 47 On the water 49 Nepal neighbor 50 Ploys 53 Has a bite 55 7 Series automaker 56 Hawaiian-style pizza topping 57 L.A. Galaxy’s org. 58 Apt “it’s” anagram