New Year’s resolutions fail says Twin and Finnegan
The tale presents Finnegan and High Dome debating the flimsiness of New Year resolutions. They recall failed attempts to quit smoking or drinking, exposing the social pressure and temporary heroism of pledges, and conclude most promises crumble within days. The chat turns to clever alibis and the idea of simple goals versus deep habit changes.
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Points on Auction Bridge and Mah Jong
Milton C works through the tactic of holding up the stopper in no trump bridge play to win a trick later and to manage leads. The piece illustrates how declarers balance first and later tricks to block the opponent and cites two long examples. It also reports Mah Jongg queries on insurance rulings from Washington and Philadelphia and the committee’s interpretations.
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Ace-X-X
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Standardization Committee
Washington
Philadelphia
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