5 Things You Need To Know Today: Tuesday, May 17

Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest kid on the playground.

1. Quote of the Day: "In my experience, in cases like this, there is an expectation of death. Once you tie the neck, you either don't care if he lives or dies or you intended for him to die."

2. Today's Weather Forecast: If you liked yesterday's weather, you'll love today's sequel. According to the NWS, today there are showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 51. East wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Tonight, there will be more showers. Areas of fog. Low around 45. East wind between 8 and 10 mph.

3. By the Numbers: 4. That's the number of teams that are being invited to join the Dual County League. Tewksbury, Billerica and Chelmsford have been invited to make the jump from the Merimack Valley Conference and North Andover has been invited to jump from the Cape Ann League. A meeting is scheduled to take place involving the four schools and representatives from the DCL on May 23. At which time they are expected to officially accept the invitation.

4. Monday's Winning Mass. Lottery Numbers:

MassCash -- 11-12-24-32-33-40

Daily Numbers -- Midday: 6-9-0-6 Evening: 4-9-7-9

5. It's Happening Today: The Heath Brook School will be holding its annual Book Fair today, at the school, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.