The Boston Globe - 08.08.2019

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019 The Boston Globe C9

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EasternMassachusettsairquality

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Trees Weeds Grass Mold

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Boston’s forecast

Temperatures are

today’s highs

and tonight’s lows.

MountWashington

Almanac

Climate data are compiledfrom NationalWeather Service records and are subjectto change or correction.

New Englandmarineforecast

Wind Seas Temp Wind Seas Temp

Cities

Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow

Forecast high and low temperatures and conditions

TODAY:Showers and thunderstorms will become numer-

ous as a cold front passes through the region. Severe

weather and flooding is likely north.

TOMORROW:Spotty showers and thunderstorms

will continue in the west, though high pressure is

expected to move into the area and clear things

out.

EXTENDED:More spotty showers will

occurin the northern states, though the

rest of the region will be pleasant due

to the high pressure system.

New Englandforecast

Tides A.M. P. M. Hightides A.M.P. M. Hightides A.M.P. M.

Hightides

Old Orchard ME5:496:18

Hampton

BeachNH 6:036:32

PlumIsland 6:066:34

Ipswich 5:486:17

Gloucester 5:566:22

Marblehead 5:566:22

Lynn 5:596:24

Scituate 5:566:25

Plymouth 5:596:27

CapeCod

CanalEast 5:476:15

CapeCod

CanalWest 4:475:14

Falmouth 5:406:06

HyannisPort 7:047:27

Chatham 7:007:25

Wellfleet 6:106:36

Provincetown 5:586:24

Nantucket

Harbor 7:107:34

OakBluffs 6:206:57

NewBedford 2:283:05

NewportRI 2:212:58

Bostonhigh 5:566:22

Height 9.8 10.4

Bostonlow ---12:00

Height --- 0.4

Weather Dense fog

Visibility 0 miles

Wind south-southwest at 13 m.p.h.

High/low temperature 60/51

Snow depthat 5 p.m. 0.0”

(5 p.m. yesterday)

Yesterday’s high/low 86°/69°

Sunrise 5:43 a.m.

Sunset 7:56 p.m.

Moonrise 2:28 p.m.

24 Hr. Precipitation

Yesterday Trace

Precip days in August 2

Monthto date Trace

Norm.monthto date 0.86”

Year to date 30.85”

Norm.year to date 26.13”

(valid at 5 p.m. yesterday)

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BostonHarbor SW 6-12kts. 0-2 ft. 86/70

EastCape

Cod Canal S 7-14kts. 0-2 ft. 83/70

Buzzards Bay S 7-14kts. 0-2 ft. 82/69

Martha’s

Vineyard SW 7-14kts. 2-4 ft. 82/67

Nantucket S 7-14kts. 1-3 ft. 78/69

Provincetown S 7-14kts. 0-2 ft. 81/66

Atlanta 92/74 Pc 90/74 Pc

AtlanticCity 88/70 Pc 89/63 Pc

Charlotte 92/69 S 91/70 Pc

Chicago 84/61 Pc 81/60 S

Dallas 100/82Pc 100/82Pc

Denver 84/61 Pc 90/63 T

Detroit 85/59 T 81/60 Pc

Fort Myers 90/77 Pc 90/77 Pc

Los Angeles 83/62 Pc 82/62 Pc

Miami 91/77 T 92/78 Pc

NewOrleans 91/79 T 92/79 C

NewYork City 85/69 Pc 84/64 Pc

Philadelphia 88/71 Pc 86/66 S

Phoenix 105/86Pc 104/84Pc

Salt Lake City 89/67 Pc 92/72 S

San Francisco 70/59 Pc 76/64 Pc

Seattle 72/58 Pc 75/58 C

Washington 91/73 S 90/68 C

Beijing 91/73 Pc 87/73 T

Cancun 90/80 Pc 90/79 T

MexicoCity 77/57 T 79/57 T

Montreal 84/62 Pc 77/58Sh

Toronto 79/59 T 77/57Pc

Vancouver 72/57 S 71/59 C

Jerusalem 83/66 S 84/64 S

London 77/64 Pc 77/61 R

Moscow 76/57 R 63/54 R

Paris 84/69 Pc 81/63 Pc

Rome 87/70 Pc 89/70 S

San Juan 89/80 Pc 91/80 Pc

Stockholm 69/54 T 68/51 T

Tokyo 91/80 Pc 91/81 Pc

HIGH

LOW

6 A.M. NOON 6 P.M.

Sunny to partly cloudy

and less humidas a high

pressure moves into the

area, keepingthe weath-

er fair. Clear and cooler at night

due to new front.

FRIDAY

83-88

62-67

HIGH

LOW

6 A.M. NOON 6 P.M.

Partly sunny and beau-

tiful due to the high

pressure system in the

mid-Atlantickeeping

weather fair, includingvery few

cloudsat night.

SATURDAY

79-84

61-66

HIGH

LOW

6 A.M. NOON 6 P.M.

The high pressure sys-

tem will remain in con-

trol, bringingmore sun-

shine than cloudsto the

region. Patchy cloudstonight as

another front approaches.

SUNDAY

78-83

65-70

HIGH

LOW

6 A.M. NOON 6 P.M.

A blendof sun and

cloudswill permeate the

region as yet another

front moves through,

bringingplenty of cloudsand

showers at night.

MONDAY

81-86

62-67

HIGH

LOW

6 A.M. NOON 6 P.M.

Times of cloudsand sun-

shine with a couple of

thunderstorms as a cold

front passes through the

area; humid.Partly cloudyand

humidtonight.

TODAY

82-87

68-73

Unlucky Louie has a birthday upcoming, one endingin a

zero.

“I heardyou’ll turn50 next month,” I said.“Somemen

your age have gonethrougha midlifecrisis.”

“I’m at no risk for that,” Louie sighed.“My entirelife has

been a crisis.”

WhenLouie was declarerat today’s 3NT, he faceda mid-

deal crisis.West led a club — Easthad overcalled — and

Eastplayed the eightto keep communication.Louie won

and cashedthe K-A of diamonds.

WhenEastthrew a spade,Louie led a thirddiamondto

setupthesuit.ButwhenWestwon,heledhislastclub,

and Eastestablishedhis clubs.All Louie coulddo was cash

his eighttricksfor downone.

Louie mistimed.After he takes the K-A of diamonds,he

mustlead a spadeto attack East’s possibleentry. If Louie

leadsa spadeto dummy’s jack at Trick Four, Eastwill win

and lead a heart. Louie winsand forcesout the queenof

diamonds.He is sure of four diamondtricks,two hearts,

two spadesand a club.

DAILYQUESTIONYou hold:♠K J 10 6♥♥A 9 8♦♦K 8 7 2

♣6 5. Your partner opensone heart, you respondone

spadeand he bids 1NT. Whatdo you say?

ANSWER:You shouldshowheart support, especiallysince

you have a weakdoubleton club.Unless you wantto com-

mit boldlyto game,a bid of two hearts is enough.If you

had a heart fit and six to ninepoints,you’d have raised

directly to two hearts, so a two-heart bid now showsmore.

North

♠

♥♥

♦♦

♣

West East

♠ ♠

♥♥ ♥♥

♦♦ ♦♦

♣ ♣

South

♠

♥♥

♦♦

♣

South dealer —Bothsides vulnerable

K J 10 6

A 9 8

K 8 7 2

6 5

Q 8 7 4

Q 10 3 2

Q 10 3

7 2

A 9 3

J 6 5

4

A J 10 9 8 4

5 2

K 7 4

A J 9 6 5

K Q 3

South West North East

1 ♦♦ Pass 1 ♠ 2 ♣

Pass Pass 3 ♦♦ Pass

3 NT All Pass

Openinglead —♣ 7

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYfor Thursday,
Aug. 8, 2019:
This year, you mightchoose to be
stubborn,buttonoavail.Express
your strong personality in a car-
ing, openmanner. Others will be
moreresponsive.If single, you
will enjoythis. Take your time get-
ting to knowa new sweetie. If at-
tached, the two of you headin a
new direction only after you
weigh the pros and cons. SAGIT-
TARIUS encourages this path.
ARIES(March 21-April 19)
Push will cometo shove if you are
not careful. You mightnot be the
one to break barriers,but how you
handlethat pressure could make
the difference. Be as diplomatic as
possible. Look to late afternoon
for another perspective. Tonight:
Reachout for a special person at a
distance.
TAURUS(April20-May 20)
Others let you know it is their way
or the highway -- or so they think.
You might opt to say little, contin-
ue on an established path and
deal with the matter in question at
a later point. Tonight: Get togeth-
er with a lovedone.
GEMINI(May 21-June 20)
Plunge into errands or a project.
Do not stop, yet be responsiveto
relevant questions. Othersseem
busy, with a lot on their minds. In
the afternoon,you will noticeyour
immediate circle appearing more
available. Tonight: Jump on a sug-
gestion of getting together with
co-workers.
CANCER(June 21-July 22)
Tap into your creativity for a solu-
tion. Othersappreciate your re-
sourcefulness and concern. Take
sometime for a childor lovedone
in the afternoon.He or she will
appreciate your efforts and will
surprise you with a comment. To-
night: Get errands done, off to the
gym, start thinking weekend.
LEO(July23-Aug.22)
Reachout for someone at a dis-
tancewho you care aboutbefore
your day becomestoo hectic.
Make plansfor the near future.
Keep your concernsbasicand do
not spread your energy in too
many directions.Focus; you will
accomplish a lot. Tonight: Let fun
in.
VIRGO(Aug.23-Sept.22)
You are likely to say something
controversialwithoutintending
to. Recognize how the statement
couldhave soundeddifferentfrom
how you intended.If you explain,
you might be able to save the mo-
ment. Tonight: Keep the fun close
to home.
LIBRA(Sept.23-Oct. 22)
Defer to anotherpersonwho
might have moreeducation and
understanding on a key topic. Do
not hesitate to ask questions.The
otherparty appreciates your curi-
osity and direction. Indulge a
lovedone in the late afternoon.
Tonight: Do some shopping or
last-minute errands.
SCORPIO(Oct.23-Nov. 21)
You danceto a new tune.Others
notice your energy and willing-
ness to share what is going on.
You often seem secretive or shut
down.Note the appreciation you
receive whenyou openup and are
moreresponsive to others. To-
night: Buy a treat for yourself.
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Lie back untillate afternoon.You
might have sometask that de-
mandsheavy concentration. To-
day wouldbe the perfect time to
work on it. Onceyou get past a
hurdle, you becomesocial. To-
night: Making weekend plans.
CAPRICORN(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Use the first half of the day for a
project that could bring many
people towardyou. If you com-
plete it in that time period,you
will succeed. In the late day, evalu-
ate honestly how you feel and
what it wouldtake for you to feel
better. Tonight: Make it an early
night.
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You knowothers could be observ-
ing how you handle a superior.
Trust in your abilities, but don't
pushyourselftoo hardor try to
impress someone.Just be you.
You are impressive. Tonight:
Wherever you are, expect a party.
PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20)
Stay on top of communications.
What someone says to you might
not make any senseuntil you eval-
uate what wasn't said. Walk in the
otherperson's footsteps. You will
gain much understanding. Do not
hesitate to take the lead later in
the day. Tonight: A force to be
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