Defenders weigh honors and misplays in bridge strategy
In Jacoby's Bridge, Oswald and James Jacoby discuss when to cover an honor and when to switch plays. They recount Charley Lochridge's defense against South's diamond lead and a careful line where an ace play misleads the opponent about trumps.
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James Jacoby
Charles Lochridge
New York
Charley
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Charlie
Doctor answers questions on arthritis causes and treatments
Doctor explains arthritis is the common form osteoarthritis with no vaccine. Finger tapping is okay if not too tight. Move joints to avoid stiffness. No arthritis in stomach or head. cranberries or citrus don’t help. Diet should be balanced and weight kept in range. Cortisone risks calcium loss if overused. hair growth may occur with age. Butazolidin requires blood tests. vibrator and bone meal have no proven benefits.
Dan zig and Gdansk history through the ages
The World Almanac traces the eastern European city known as Danzig through a turbulent chain of rulers from 1308 Teutonic capture to 1939 annexation by Germany and postwar restoration to Poland under the name Gdansk.
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Europe
Danzig
Gdansk
World Almanac
Teutonic Knights
Poland
Prussia
Germany
Bridge bidding puzzle from Senscag V Card prompt
In a four handed auction West opens one no trump, South passes, West overcalls three spades after North passes, East bids four spades. The question asks what South should do now given the hand text.
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West
East
Secret of Stradivari method cited by The World Almanac
The World Almanac notes the Stradivari method remains secret and credits superb wood and varnish for the high quality of 16th and 17th century violins. Experts say modern makers have not matched their smooth texture color and tonal quality.
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Antonio Stradivari
Freckles and Forms in a Crossword Clue Alphabet
A compact listing of crossword style clues with numbers and word play hints. Includes definitions for terms such as blemishes idolize writer's mark moves gently and smoothly anoints altitude pair abbreviation and more.
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