THE STATE JOURNAL n FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY n MAY 13, 2012 n PAGE d5 CONTRACT BRIDGE diagnostic analysis BY steve Becker bidding and play to bring Now the ace-of-clubs play West dealer. in a seemingly unmakable from dummy, on which East-West vulnerable. contract. West produced the eight, NORTH West led the king of convinced South that West ♠ A 10 8 4 2 hearts and shifted to a had started with 2-6-4-1 ♥ 2 low diamond at trick two. distribution. ♦ A K 9 Declarer won with dummy's This assumption was ♣ A K 10 7 king, cashed the ace of confirmed when declarer For Better or Worse WEST EAST spades, catching West's next led a diamond to ♠ K J ♠ 9 7 5 jack, and continued with his queen, forcing East to ♥ ♥ A K J 9 6 5 10 8 4 3 a low spade to the queen. discard still another heart. ♦ ♦ J 6 5 2 10 8 West took the king and led South then ruffed the queen ♣ ♣ 8 Q J 6 3 another diamond. of hearts with dummy's last SOUTH Declarer put up dummy's trump as East followed with ♠ Q 6 3 ace, East contributing his last heart. ♥ Q 7 the ten, and was now in ♦ Q 7 4 3 excellent position to judge Everyone was down to ♣ 9 5 4 2 West's distribution. West three cards at this point. The bidding: had started with two Dummy had the K-10-7 of West North East South spades, at least six hearts, clubs, East the Q-J-6 and 1 ♥ Dble Pass 1 ♠ most likely four diamonds South the 9-5 of clubs and 2 ♥ 4 ♠ to the jack and, therefore, at seven of diamonds. The Opening lead -- king of most one club. seven-of-clubs lead from hearts. So, after cashing the ten dummy then compelled This deal demonstrates of spades, declarer cashed East to win and yield the how a declarer can take another spade. This forced last two tricks to dummy's advantage of the knowledge East to discard a heart as K-10, and the game was he has acquired during the South discarded a club. home.

Note: Bigar's Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best YOUR HOROSCOPE results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. BYU JACQ ELINE BIGAR could be surprised by your 22) ★★★★★ Much can be A baby born today has a need for a snooze or a accomplished by getting Sun in Taurus and a Moon change of pace. Rather than on the phone and making in Pisces if born after 4:42 meet up with friends, why calls. You could be overtired a.m. (PST). Before that time, not just call a few of them and withdrawn. Be careful, the Moon is in Aquarius. and catch up on their news? as you could be unduly HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Your temper could soar if sarcastic with someone who Sunday, May 13, 2012: you do not take good care of This year you open up to yourself. Tonight: Not to be really does not deserve it. networking and expanding found. Tonight: Around music and your group of friends. You TAURUS (April 20-May friends. will have a constant sense 20) ★★★★★ Others seek you LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) of renewal. If you are out. The problem is that you ★★★★ A close loved one attached, as a couple you already have plans, and you does want to speak to you. realize a long-term goal could be put in an either/or Understand what needs to or desire this year. If you situation. Know where your happen between you and a are single, you meet many interests are. Do not get key associate. Defer to this people. One person could angry at someone because person about your finances, be unusually appealing, you made plans with him especially if you both are but you'll often butt heads. or her. Tonight: Where you involved. This party needs to Learn acceptance in order want to be. to make this bond work. GEMINI (May 21-June feel your support and trust. Communication flows, and 20) ★★★★ Whether you are Tonight: A close discussion. you often are inclined to involved in a community VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. take off and do what you project or have an older 22) ★★★★ Others seem want. PISCES is always a relative or friend nearby, you passionate about what they friend. seem to need to answer to want. You would not want to The Stars Show the someone. You could become be placated in this situation, Kind of Day You'll Have: quite irate and difficult so don't interfere with their 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3- if a roommate or family desires; otherwise, you Buckles Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult member starts a problem. might find yourself in a hot ARIES (March 21-April Tonight: Get a head start on discussion. Tonight: Go with 19) ★★★ You quickly feel tomorrow. someone else's plans. your energy drain. You CANCER (June 21-July LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Let others know what you want to do. Many people could try to coax you out of your plans. You might have a difficult time convincing them that you are quite content. Perhaps you need to let a loved one or friend Garfield know when you will have some time to visit. Tonight: Make it early. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Your creativity surges, and wherever you are, you seem to make interactions much livelier. A friend could be a little difficult or angry. If you ask for more information, you could be surprised by what you hear. Tonight: Make love, not war. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) ★★★★ Sometimes you must take a day off CROSSWORD PUZZLER to relax. You might be tempted to clear up a misunderstanding. Choose your words with care; otherwise, you could cause yourself even more of a problem. Tonight: Happy to be home. Andy Capp CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) ★★★★★ You might feel like a social butterfly, which is quite different for such a solid and grounded Capricorn. Let go and worry less about responsibilities. Love the people who surround you. Tonight: Dinner at a favorite spot. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) ★★★ You might feel a little deflated after recent events. Be careful about how much you tend to overcompensate, or else you could live to regret today. Use care with a feisty friend or loved one. Tonight: Slow down the pace. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ You feel so together and content that you could take flight. The problem lies with a partner, Doonesbury loved one or dear friend who is in the opposite mood and rains on your parade. A lively discussion might be more healing than anticipated. Tonight: Forget tomorrow. Live it up. BORN TODAY Political satirist Stephen Colbert (1964), singer Lari White (1965), singer Mary Wells (1943)

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