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Thursday, March 2, 2023

ARIES — Social events and group activities could bring new interests your way that provide a rich field of knowledge for you to delve into, Aries. Someone could recommend books on the subject. This could be very exciting, especially since a lot of new people who share this interest could come into your life.

TAURUS — A number of people involved in the healing professions could cross your path today, Taurus. You might hear news about recent discoveries in those fields that sparks your interest. What you learn could affect your life in a profoundly positive way, so you need to write down not only the contact information for the people you meet but also the resources they use.

GEMINI — A potential new love partner could show up, Gemini, perhaps someone from a distant state or foreign country or in a field like law or education. You could have a lot of interests in common with this person. Some intriguing discussions could result. Whether you choose to pursue this attraction depends on your situation, but you can enjoy this person’s company today anyway. Tomorrow - who knows?

CANCER — Family members could spring some surprising news on you today, Cancer. This news may concern people you know or perhaps a family member has some interesting plans of his or her own that you weren’t aware of. Although positive, this news could throw you for a loop. It should definitely cause you to alter your thinking in some way.

LEO — Invitations to some exciting social events in your neighborhood could come today, Leo. You might hear from some friends who are planning to attend, so you could be enthusiastically looking forward to these events. You will enjoy getting together with your friends. Bear in mind that you could also meet new people who prove to be valuable business contacts.

VIRGO — Good news involving a small, extra sum of money could come today, Virgo. You might receive a check in the mail. Take a friend out to lunch. You will both have fun. Afterward, you may want to blow the rest of the money on something frivolous, but don’t go that far. Think about one or more items you want and concentrate on those.

LIBRA — Bonding is today’s keyword, Libra. Relations with close friends should be enhanced by increased communication, perhaps some fascinating conversations about new ideas and exciting world events. This new intellectual rapport could bring you closer than you were before. Romantic relationships, in particular,

SCORPIO — A lot of unfinished tasks may need doing around the home today, Scorpio. You might decide to ignore some of the work that desperately needs to be handled in favor of a project that you think you will enjoy more. Don’t stick family members with the boring stuff! If you pull together to get the worst out of the way, then you can all have fun with the more interesting tasks.

SAGITTARIUS — Some great news about a friend’s good fortune could be exciting, Sagittarius, and you might spend a lot of time on the phone not only congratulating that friend but also discussing it with other people. This is good for you, as you’re apt to find it inspiring and use it as motivation to continue pushing ahead yourself.

CAPRICORN — When it comes to managing money today, Capricorn, you should go with your gut, whether it involves personal finances, job-related concerns, or the funds of a group you’re affiliated with. Be less concerned about logic and more with how you feel about sources of income, specific investments, or ways of planning expenses.

AQUARIUS — A new fascination with history or an exotic culture could drive you to learn more about it, Aquarius. It could become an obsession, for today at least. You might spend a lot of time online or in the library or talking to people who specialize in this field. By day’s end, your mind could be spinning like a top. Take a walk and clear your head or you might not be able to sleep.

PISCES — You may find that your instincts are right, Pisces, particularly where other people are concerned. You and a friend could come up with the same words at the same time, which might be a little disconcerting for both of you. Still, this increased intuition is likely to help your understanding of those close to you more than you ever expected.

Daily Bridge

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Thursday, March 2. It was cool in Los Angeles. We were working the daywatch out of Missing Persons. The boss is Captain Stewart. My partner’s Bill Gannon. He’s a good player. My name’s Friday.

We got a call about an incident at a Ventura club. We checked it out. One player was dummy and spoke with us.

“It’s terrible, officer.”

“Just the facts’, ma’am.”

“My partner is at four spades. The queen of clubs was missing, and she’s still missing. He’s been sitting there trying to decide which way to finesse.”

Heart Tricks

The defense took two hearts, and West next led the nine of trumps. If South drew trumps, he would have none left, and then if he misguessed in clubs, the defense would cash hearts. He finally led a club to the ace and let the jack ride. West ruffed, and East still got a club trick. We took South into custody on a charge of going down. He should lead a trump to dummy at Trick Four and let the jack of clubs ride. He is safe for 10 tricks even if West wins.

Your partner deals and passes, and the next player

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

Crossword Puzzle

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

Puzzle

passes. East in today’s deal opened two hearts with this hand. Do you agree?

ANSWER: Were East the dealer, to open two hearts would be questionable at best, with a sidesuit void and playability in two other suits. Opposite a passed hand, players often ignore the textbook requirements. Still, I would accept a pass, one heart or three hearts.

West dealer N-S vulnerable