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[" Four Abenakis to watch this season Sports \u2014 Page 7 ¦ THE\" RECORD The voice of the Eastern Townships since 1897 The Musical Alexander Galt Auditorium April 23, 2 NATHANy PONf T OVERA1 FEDERA XRS.CLEARLY.the CURED ECONOMIC IE GENERATION' LLENGE ANDCH ERVING THESE J 2015 WILL T WwJM» mtAUlONFLA\t:'A\t'V'-.THSQF THERECI\t¦ICING THE MX TONEOFTHEK J^TMTh 6 ARE USED TO MANCES AMONG M IN A WQRL ANADlANS.INSTIL ARE Wi\tANGETMUST\tfHOSEI\tARSS 70RY1\tGAINS' CANAi ENIN&'\t.QUNT -\t,COMM rsoFi TAXD( SFOR iyful obal Mike McDevitt We live in an age when the scientific method, particularly when applied to the social sciences, no longer commands the respect it once did, it is easy to ignore - or dismiss - the evidence gathered in that fashion, but we do so at a peril now becoming perilously intense.Whether the subject is the environment, demographics, or crime, we have reached a point where evidence based conclusions are stymied by tradition, orthodoxy, or, the greatest threat of all, common sense.The term \u201ccommon sense\u201d is generally invoked to defend or promote ideas that can\u2019t be supported by any meaningful measure.For example, \u201ccommon sense\u201d tells us that punishing crimes severely will \u201cnaturally\u201d result in a decline in illegal behaviour, while a \u201csoft\u201d approach like rehabilitation serves only to coddle the wrongdoers among us and imperil the safety of law-abiding citizens.Scientifically, neither of these conclusions can be defended statistically, and in fact, the opposite of both these statements are demonstrably clear.Harsher penalties, which come at great expense, do not reduce the frequency of offenses and rehabilitation programs almost universally do, at least among those fortunate enough to access them.Those of us who follow politics have no trouble identifying those areas in which our current governments tend to ignore the evidence science can provide.Science tells us quite unambiguously that human activity is having a powerful impact on the planet\u2019s climate.While recent aberrations in our typical weather patterns may not yet prove this truth conclusively \u2014 weird weather hap- pens all the time, after all, the severity of recent \u201cweirdness,\u201d and the underlying trend, should at least give us food for thought, if not for action.But action, after all, is what is required \u2014 and urgently at that.For as long as there has been human history, our species has thrived though its ability to alter the environment around us.The development of farming led to a staggeringly rapid increase in human food supply, the explosion of our numbers, and allowed us to cease our precarious hunting and gathering to produce relatively predictable and dependable crops.More importantly, it allowed us to settle down in permanent, défendable communities capable of embracing and managing large numbers of people.Civilization as we define it depends upon surplus food, a division of labour allowing specialization, and, to our dismay, politics.Since then, our ingenuity and intelligence have allowed us to take advantage of the world\u2019s resources in remarkable ways, providing comfort, security, wealth, and luxury.Since the Industrial Revolution, our impact upon the world around us has not only accumulated, but has exploded exponentially, and dangerously, to the point where science is telling us what we do not want to know: we are doing irreparable damage to that which we need most to survive.The question we need to ask at some point \u2014 for future historians surely will \u2014 is why.The answer, sadly, is that while we have developed the technology and willingness to damage our environment beyond repair, we have yet to demonstrate the determination to save it, despite having the technology at least, to make a start.There is an answer, of course, albeit a simple one.We are greedy, rapacious creatures who, although quite capable of understanding that which we do, are equally capable of denying it when our immediate personal interests so require.We know that fossil fuels are wrecking havoc on global temperatures, and we know that this warming will have incontrovertible effects.The ice caps will melt and the oceans will rise, submerging the habitats of several hundred millions of people.We know that those displaced will not make things easy on the rest of us by simply lying down to die and that they will exert intense pressure on the already inhabited areas nearby.Since disputes over land have stimulated warfare since before we even came down from the trees, there is no reason to believe things will be any different as the pressures increase, as they surely must, when more and more people compete for less and less usable land, resources, and water.The damage will not stop here, of course, as rising temperatures and over-exploitation are making our oceans less and less capable of maintaining the wild diversity of life that has kept our species alive for as long as we can remember.In addition, warming temperatures are also destroying a global system of glaciers that maintains the world\u2019s great rivers and upon which we depend for a frightening amount of our agriculture and husbandry.These are not crystal ball predictions of course, as it is the epitome of hubris for us to imagine we can know all the variables, but the trend is incontestable and the proof is descending upon us.Perhaps the clearest example of humankind\u2019s ability to ignore the obvious is unfolding before our eyes in the great state of California \u2014 poster child for the American Dream.In this idyllic place, human folly is on open display.Most of us forget that California was, until very recently, a semi-arid place completely incapable of supporting the 40 million souls who now cavort there.To counter this natural fact, the state has been diverting water from hundreds of miles away in a desperate attempt to grow thirsty, but profitable, crops.This process has been so successful that the state has been able to turn desert into vineyard and make itself the source of most of the vegetables we find in our grocery stores.This environmental Ponzi scheme, however, is about to unravel as the water is no longer there.It has been used to grow almonds, pistachios, and alfalfa \u2014 and to fill the hundreds of thousands of swimming pools without which the population cannot seem to live.They\u2019re going to have to learn, however, just as we are going to have to learn to cope with the dramatic and unavoidable increase in our food prices as the chickens come home to roost.Food prices, however, may be the least of our worries.It is extremely unlikely that our southern neighbours will go down without a fight, and like all thirsty peoples before them, they will seek out other sources of water and they won\u2019t have to look far.They won\u2019t have to go to war to get it either, as already our governments seem willing to hand over this resource to private entities to sell to the highest bidder who won\u2019t, by the way, be us.One would think that this would be a time where \u201ccommon sense\u201d should be telling us we have to change.The equation is quite simple.We live in a world with limited land and resources and each of these is being depleted at an increasing rate.Our numbers are growing dramatically, the land upon which we can live is decreasing, and our individual consumption rate is expanding exponentially.In all areas, we are doing precisely the opposite of what is required and we intend, apparently, to keep on doing so, leaving to our descendants to deal with our foolishness.Where\u2019s our \u201ccommon sense\u201d now?RECORD 1195 Galt East, Sherbrooke, Quebec JIG 1Y7 Fax: 819-821-3179 e-mail: newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Website: www.sherbrookerecord.com Sharon McCully Publisher .John Edwards News Editor .Stephen Blake Corresp.Editor Serge Gagnon Chief Pressman .(819) 569-9511 .(819) 569-6345 .(819) 569-6345 (819) 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The Sherbrooke Record on Facebook and Twitter! |sherbrookerecord FI @recordnewspaper The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Page 7 \tL/OCcSL\ty\t[Maheu] has been described by Goode as the rock upon which the team builds J\u2014\t\to>p©rts\tits defence, especially when the ball is close to their own line.Quartet leads Abenakis\u2019 senior men\u2019s team By Mike Hickey Special to the Record Any successful operation is dependent on strong leadership and the Sherbrooke Abenakis senior men\u2019s rugby team is no exception.As the team prepares for its ascension to Division 1 after capturing the provincial Division 2 championship last year, coach Charles Goode mentioned four players who made a difference.Experience is always a key factor in any winning program and blind side flanker Nic Maheu is beginning his 10th season with the Abenakis.The 31-year-old University of Sherbrooke graduate who balances family, work and rugby, has been described by Goode as the rock upon which the teambuilds its defence, especially when the ball is close to their own line.Maheu is the hardest tackier on the team and has led the club in turnovers during the last three seasons.While Maheu provides the club with great experience Nicolas Charlton, Philippe Menard and Nicolas Alexandre represent the youth that is vital to a team\u2019s continuity.Charlton can play scrum half or fly half and is the team\u2019s playmaker.He leads offensive systems and defensive organization and is the current Bishop\u2019s captain and was a nominee for university player of the year, finish tied for first in scoring in the conference in 2014.\u201cDespite his young age, Nic has been with the club since his days at U-16 and U-18 levels which saw him advance through rugby Quebec\u2019s elite youth levels.\u201d Goode said.\u201cNic had a great season last year with the club, leading the team in last year\u2019s final versus Kingston.\u201d The 22-year-old Menard is in his third year with club and is the team\u2019s principal jumper in lineouts and one of the go-to ball carriers in the squad.An ETS engineering student and varsity rugby player, the Sherbrooke native has chosen to pursue his internship this summer in the region to stay close to his club and family.\u201cOne of the fastest men in the squad, Phil should continue to build on his 2013 Rookie of the Year award,\u201d Goode said.Alexandre is a 21-year-old flyhalf/full-back who spent time playing in France last season.The Martinique native is a former BU player who was called up to the Quebec Senior 7s team this year and helped them to a runner -p spot in the elite divisions of the New York and Las Vegas tournaments.\u201cNic is a talented kicker, punting and points, and has worked very hard on his speed and size,\u201d Goode said.\u201cHe has also been with the club since his U-16 days, and has played alongside Nic Charlton at club, elite and university level over the past six years.\u201d Sherbrooke Expos announce home slate Record Staff Sherbrooke The Sherbrooke Expos announced their home schedule on Tuesday, as the team prepares for the 2015 Quebec Major Baseball League season.The Expos\u2019 home opener will take place on Sunday, May 10 as they host the Thet-ford Mines Blue Sox.The Blue Sox will be familiar visitors to Amédée-Roy stadium, as they are the opponents for three of the Expos first four home games, and visit four times overall.The Expos will host 16 games this year, including six Sunday games, which all start at 6 p.m.The schedule also includes four Thursday night games, five Fridays and a Tuesday, that being June 23, immediately before the June 24 holiday.Weeknight games normally start at 8 p.m.The first visit of the Shawinigan Cascades, who are in their first season in the city after moving from Montreal is on Thursday, May 14.After that the Blue Sox return on Sunday, May 17 (a 7 p.m.start) and Thursday, May 22.Games against St-Jérôme (May 24) and Acton Vale (May 31) round out the first month of the season at home for Sherbrooke.The Expos start their June home slate off on the 11th with a visit from old rivals Coaticook.New franchise St-Jean, who moved from Granby in the offseason, visits the next night.The remainder of the month includes visits by Victori-aville (June 19), Coaticook (June 23) and Ste-Thérèse (June 28).Victoriaville visits Sherbrooke twice more, on July 3 and 23, sandwiching the final visit of the year by the Blue Sox, which is on July 12.Coaticook is the opposition for the team\u2019s final two home games, on July 30 and August 7.The Expos finished 15-17 last season, fourth in the East Division, and lost to Victoriaville in the first round of the playoffs.Season tickets are available, for $80 and $90, by calling team owner François Lécuyer at 819-572-4000.Canada beats Finland 3-2 to lock up top seed in Group B at U18 worlds The Canadian Press Zug, Switzerland Tyler Benson scored the game-winning goal to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland on Tuesday at the under-18 world hockey championship.Canada (4-.0) locked up the top seed in Group B with the win at the Zug Arena.Finland (3-1) opened the game with a pair of first-period goals but Canada came back with three unanswered goals in the second period.\u201cWe fought through a little bit of adversity there in the early part of the game,\u201d said Canadian head coach Tim Hunter.Aleksi Saarela jammed in the puck after a goalmouth scramble to open the scoring at 9:03 of the first period.Patrik Laine made it 2-0 after converting a pass from Jesse Puljujarvi on a two-on-one break at 19:32.Matt Barzal scored with the man advantage for Canada at 9:49 of the second period and Thomas Chabot tied the game with another power-play goal at 10:55.Benson gave Canada the lead with his even-strength goal at 16:21.\u201cOnce we got moving our feet and pressuring the puck, driving wide, dri- Habs blue liner Beaulieu to miss rest of first round series with upper The Canadian Press Mont-Tremblant Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu will miss the rest of the team\u2019s first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators with an upper-body injury.The NHL team confirmed the news Tuesday with a posting on Twitter.Beaulieu, a 22-year-old native of Strathroy, Ont., has one assist in three playoff games.He had one goal and eight assists in 64 regular-season games.He suffered the injury after taking a hit from Ottawa\u2019s Erik Karlsson in the body injury second period of Montreal's 2-1 overtime win on Sunday.Head coach Michel Therrien said blue-liner Greg Pateryn will replace Beaulieu in the lineup.Pateryn, who was paired with Alexei Emelin at the team's morning practice at Saint-Jovite Arena, did not have a point in 17 games this season.Montreal can wrap up a four-game sweep with a victory Wednesday night at Ottawa.The Canadiens also announced Tuesday that they will play a pre-season game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City on Sept.28.ving to the net and following pucks to the net, we got some success,\u201d Hunter said.\u201cWe drew some power plays and good things happened.\u201d Veini Vehvilainen made 32 saves for Finland, one more than Canadian counterpart Evan Cormier.Canada will play Sweden in the quar- ter-finals on Thursday.The United States will play the Czech Republic, Russia faces Switzerland and Finland takes on Slovakia.The medal games are scheduled for Sunday.Canada has won this event three times (2003, 2008 and 2013) and finished third last year.Stanley Cup Playoffs\t Division Semifinals\tx-Winnipeg at Anaheim, 10 p.m.Sunday, April 26 Eastern Conference\tx-Anaheim at Winnipeg, TBD Atlantic Division\tTuesday, April 28 x-Winnipeg at Anaheim, TBD Montreal (1) vs.Ottawa (WC)\t (Montreal leads series 3-0)\tVancouver (2) vs.Calgary (3) Wednesday, April 15\t(Calgary leads series 2-1) Montreal 4 Ottawa 3\tWednesday, April 15 Friday, April 17\tCalgary 2 Vancouver 1 Montreal 3 Ottawa 2 (OT)\tFriday, April 17 Sunday, April 19\tVancouver 4 Calgary 1 Montreal 2 Ottawa 1 (OT)\tSunday, April 19 Wednesday, April 22\tCalgary 4 Vancouver 2 Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m.\tTuesday, April 21 Friday, April 24\tVancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m.x-Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m.\tThursday, April 23 Sunday, April 26\tx-Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m.x-Montreal at Ottawa, TBD\tSaturday, April 25 Tuesday, April 28\tx-Vancouver at Calgary, TBD x-Ottawa at Montreal, TBD\tMonday, April 27 x-Calgary at Vancouver, TBD Western Conference Pacific Division\t \tOther series: Anaheim (1) vs.Winnipeg (WC)\tEastern Conference (Anaheim leads series 3-0)\tTampa Bay and Detroit tied 1-1 Thursday, April 16\tNY Rangers lead Pittsburgh 2-1 Anaheim 4 Winnipeg 2\tNY Islanders lead Washington 2-1 Saturday, April 18\tWestern Conference Anaheim 2 Winnipeg 1\tMinnesota leads St.Louis 2-1 Monday, April 20\tChicago leads Nashville 2-1 Anaheim 5 Winnipeg 4 (OT)\t Wednesday, April 22\tx \u2014 if necessary.Anaheim at Winnipeg, 9:30 p.m.\tAll times Eastern Friday, April 24\tLast night\u2019s games not included. Page 8 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 production@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Death In Memoriam Datebook Lloyd SANDELL (1938-2015) Charles William Lloyd Sandell (aka Smokey), born 1938, has reunited with his longtime loving wife Beverley Sandell.Lloyd passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2015 with his sons Scott (Patricia) and Iain (Samantha) Sandell at his side.Survived by his beautiful grandchildren Hailey and Logan Sandell, siblings Carol and Murray (Judy) Sandell and longtime friends Beverley Kittson, Sandra and Scott Marley.He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis (Vernon) Rahilly.Lloyd enjoyed several years with the Militia and the Armoured Corps respectively, obtaining the rank of Sergeant Major.Lloyd was a devoted family man, spending much of his time up at the cottage renovating to fit more people in.He was a dedicated employee, continuing with his work up until his passing.And he was always just one meal away from the best meal he\u2019d had all day.The family will receive condolences on Saturday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Sunday, April 26 at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m.in the chapel.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to \u2018\u2019Fonds de la famille Blais\u201d IRIC (Institute of research in Immunology and cancer) at: http://www.iric.ca/en/sup-porting-iric/why-give-to-iric/how-to-donate/?nom=&prenom= Collins Clarke MacGillivray White\tPHONE: 514-483-1870 Funeral Homes 307 Riverside Dr., Saint-Lambert, QC\twww.dignitequebec.com GARRETT, Walter (Ricky): March 2, 1958 -April 22, 2005.No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Ten years ago today.In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear Ricky, That we do not think of you, Sadly missed and never forgotten, MOM AND FAMILY Card of Thanks LEE, Dorothy - We wish to thank our family, friends and neighbours who expressed their condolences, sent flowers, emails, cards and memorial donations.We also extend our thanks to Reverend Tim Smart for the comforting service and to the caregivers at Residence Principale, the surgery department at the BMP Hospital and Foyer Sutton.THE LEE FAMILY Ayer\u2019s Cliff 50+ Club March meeting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Today is the 112th day of 2015 and the 34th day of spring.TODAY\u2019S HISTORY: In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Rush began as thousands of settlers were allowed into the state to claim land at high noon.In 1954, live television broadcasting of the U.S.Senate\u2019s Army-McCarthy hearings began.In 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans participated in nationwide demonstrations marking the first Earth Day.In 2000, federal agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez from his relatives\u2019 house in Miami to return him to his father in Cuba.TODAYS BIRTHDAYS: Henry Fielding (1707-1754),\tauthor/playwright; Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), philosopher; Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924), Soviet leader; J.Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), physicist; Charles Mingus (1922-1979), jazz musician; Bettie Page (1923-2008), model/actress; Aaron Spelling (1923-2006), screenwriter/-producer; Glen Campbell (1936- ), singer-songwriter; Jack Nicholson (1937- ), actor; Steve Fossett (1944-2007), aviator; John Waters (1946- ), filmmaker; Peter Frampton (1950- ), singer-songwriter; Amber Heard (1986- ), actress.A lovely time as usual at the 50+ Club, with President Linda Grenon getting everyone in a good mood with some humour and stories.Many members donned their St.Paddy Day hats and got a few comments.Birthday Song for the March birthdays with Irish songs played by Ernestine.Lots of fun and good food.Submitted by Ernestine Whipple Ernestine at piano St.Pat's Day at 50+ Club TODAYS FACT: The Senate\u2019s Army-McCarthy hearings were the first nationally televised congressional inquiry.TODAYS SPORTS: In 2004, former professional football player Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire while serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.TODAYS QUOTE: \u201cHave patience awhile; slanders are not long-lived.Truth is the child of time; erelong she shall appear to vindicate thee.\u201d \u2014 Immanuel Kant Ayer\u2019s Cliff 50+ Club April meeting TODAYS NUMBER: 69,899 \u2014 area in square miles of the state of Oklahoma.The Ayer\u2019s Cliff Fifty Plus Club met on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Beulah United Church vestry.It was a brilliantly beautiful spring day, a day that would certainly inspire members to join their friends for food, fun and fellowship.As members entered the hall, each smiled a welcome of spring.April is an interesting month, lots of movement.It is named for Aprilis, the second month in one of the early Roman calendars, a Latin word meaning \u201cto open.\u201d This name well describes the month of April when the buds of many leaves and flowers are bursting and the whole season of warmth and sunshine seems to be opening at last.April is also known for its many sudden changes of weather.One such change was Easter Sunday morning! No other month makes a greater change in the appearance of the outdoor.The last of the ice and snow that may have been left on the ground through March usually disappears under April\u2019s mingled rain and sunshine.Linda Grenon, President, called the meeting to order prior to the midday meal.She welcomed all, including the two guests, then proceeded with a few announcements of interest.She expressed great appreciation to the efforts put in by the team working for the Massawippi Valley Health Centre clinic in Ayer\u2019s Cliff due to open April 13.She mentioned that Dorothy Gillick is recuperating at home having experienced a fall on Easter Sunday.She further mentioned the passing of Faye Dustin (Ticehurst) and expressed her sympathies to Wynn and family on behalf of the Club.Faye will be missed, her kind nature and willingness to give and do for others did not go unnoticed.Cards signed by all members will be mailed to Dorothy and Wynn.May they find strength in knowing that the thoughts of others are with them.Rev.Barbara Wintle offered the Grace, thereafter, all enjoyed the dinner of scalloped potatoes, ham with pineapple, vegetables, coleslaw, pickled beets, crusty bread, birthday cake with ice cream.The afternoon activity was surely a hit with a sugar-on-snow party.Melvin Dustin prepared the sugar with help from Phyllis and others.The homemade doughnuts by Jean Cass was an added treat.Linda, President, once again expressed thanks to her team of helpers, Melvin, Phyllis, the clean up volunteers, Jean for the birthday cake and doughnuts, and the decorating committee who did a fine job in keeping with the Easter theme.Even before the holiday had its religious meaning, people greeted spring with celebrations.Door prizes went to Sandra Dezan, John Dawson, Karen Ross, Royce Martin, Norma MacKinnon, Melvin Dustin, Marilyn Cass, Jackie Tilton, Elizabeth Redpath, Casey Vriesendorp and Lise Beauvais.The half and half drawings went to Norman Wintle, Lise Beauvais and Linda Grenon.Ernestine Whipple won the special prize of the Easter Lily, for her impressive Easter attire.April birthdays were acknowledged in song with Ernestine on piano.Next meeting will be on May 5, 2015 at the vestry.Submitted by Leta Dustin, Secretary TODAYS MOON: Between new moon (April 18) and first quarter moon (April 25).MS lives here.There\u2019s one thing you can predict in life.MS makes life unpredictable.Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada 1-800-268-7582 www.mssociety.ca The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Page 9 Your Birthday WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Helping others will put you in the spotlight.The agencies or groups you join will help you make a connection to someone searching for the same thing as you.A partnership will help you reach your goals.Expect to receive positive attention and professional benefits.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) \u2014 Look for an artistic outlet.Home decorating or renovations will turn out well, as long as you stick to a strict budget.Don\u2019t make decisions for others, or you will face opposition.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) \u2014 Your emotional state will discourage personal discussions with others.You would be best off delving into expressive hobbies.Quietly doing something you enjoy will help calm your nerves.CANCER (June 21-July 22) \u2014 Don\u2019t make important decisions.Confusion and uncertainty will prevail, making it difficult to do the right thing.Exposing too much personal information will put you in a vulnerable position.LEO (July 23-Aug.22) \u2014 A new friendship will blossom.You have a lot to offer, but it\u2019s important not to provoke the jealousy of someone close to you.VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22) \u2014 Focus on a way to increase your income.Delve into work and money matters so that you have a perfect sense of where you sit financially.You have what it takes to advance.LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23) \u2014 Don\u2019t allow the actions or words of others to have a negative effect on you.Relatives or coworkers will be hard to get along with.You are best off working alone.SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.22) \u2014 Personal matters will require your undivided attention.You will need to take on extra responsibilities, so be prepared to step up and do what\u2019s necessary.SAGITTARIUS (Nov.23-Dec.21) -Moderation is key.You can make financial gains, but only if you are logical, not emotional.Someone else\u2019s plan will not be in your best interests.Do your research before signing a contract.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19) - You have the energy and self-control to finish what you start.Leave yourself some time at the end of the day to enjoy pleasant recreation or to spend time with someone you love.AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.19) - Don\u2019t get caught up in day-to-day routines that could cloud your vision and aspirations.If you dedicate time to something you feel passionate about, success will follow.PISCES (Feb.20-March 20) \u2014 You are kind and dependable, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should let anyone take you for granted.Doing things for others is commendable, as long as you take care of your needs as well.ARIES (March 21-April 19) \u2014 A short excursion will be eye-opening.Bring some laughter into your life by getting together with friends or by doing something out of the ordinary.WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 One of the toughest defenses to find By Phillip Alder Holly Lisle, an author of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense novels, wrote, \u201cIf you don\u2019t accept responsibility for your own actions, then you are forever chained to a position of defense.\u201d At the bridge table, sometimes your partner will cause you to misdefend.Much more often, though, you must be responsible for your own choices.And some defensive plays can be very hard to find.The one in this deal would elude most players.South is in four hearts.West leads the spade queen: two, eight, five.West continues with the spade jack and a third spade, which declarer ruffs.South draws two rounds of trumps, West discarding either the club two or club nine on the second.Declarer continues with the club ace and king, then he gets off play with a trump.What should East lead to trick nine?The bidding featured a textbook game-invitational limit raise by North.South happily went on to game.East should realize that if declarer had held a club loser, he would have ruffed it in the dummy.Having got that far, many Easts would shift to a \tNorth\t04-22-15 4 K 7 2 y K 8 6 5 ?\tA 9 4 3 *\t10 7 West\tEast 4 Q J\t10 9\t4 A 8 4 3 y 2\ty q j io ?Q 6\t?J 5 2 *Q9\t8432\t?J 6 5 \tSouth 4 65 ¥ A 9 7 4 3 ?\tK 10 8 7 *\tA K \t \t \tDealer: South Vulnerable: East-West South\tWest North East\t iy\tPass 3V\tPass 4*\tPass Pass\tPass \tOpening lead: è Q diamond.But if South follows the odds by playing for split honors, he will make his contract, losing only two spades and one heart.East should work out that South must have started with 2-5-4-2 shape.And if so, it is right to concede a ruff-and-sluff by leading a spade or a club.This cannot give away the contract, and will be the winner here.Declarer cannot avoid losing a diamond trick.CROSSWORD Across I\tSource of fine wool 7 Flotation device II\t24-hr.banking service 14\tThingamabob 15\t\u201c_the Woods\u201d 16\tLa Mancha Mrs.17\tChinese course in a bowl 19\tElton John\u2019s title 20\t\u201cVive__!\u201d 21\tMilk source 22\tAssuage 25 Reason to skip the Skippy 29\tPlastered 30\tBeliever\u2019s suffix 31\tOne working in a studio 32\tLike a ballerina 34\t38th-parallel land 35\tClassic cop show catchphrase 39\tEnjoys a bistro, with \u201cout\u201d 40\tSet of moral precepts 43 Hanukkah toy 46 Expected 48\t\u201cDon\u2019t think so\u201d 49\tBrowse on Madison Avenue, say 51\tExcellent 52\tTequila sunrise direction 53\tSiouan speakers 55\tDirector Ang 56\tBegin working, and a hint to the starts of 17-, 25-, 35- and 49-Across 62\tP.O.delivery 63\tWithout restraint 64\tSerengeti heavyweights 65\tHelp-wanted sign?66\tWord on some family business signs 67\t\u201cGracias\u201d reply Down 1\tFruity drink 2\tFuel for the fire 3\tFaddish \u201890s disc 4\tConfuse 5\tPart of TLC 6\tFestoons 7\tCall on 8\t\u201cSmall Craft on a Milk Sea\u201d musician 9\t\u201cThe Simpsons\u201d disco guy 10\tTank or tee 11\tClaim with conviction 12\tEmergency priority system 13\tSaint Agnes, e.g.18 Sulk 21\tOne living in a studio 22\tKeebler spokesman 23\tFeel poorly 24\tBump, as a toe 26 Like two peas in_ 27\tCroft of video games 28\tHolder of a collateral loan 30 Enthusiastic yes 33\tTable salt additive 34\tIrish rd.sign abbreviations 36\t\u201c.Yoriclc! 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