Ruff or not ruff A bridge problem from Clarke era
East defends four hearts after a spade lead and echo. The plan relies on two trump tricks, choosing spade king at trick three, risking a heart queen ruff by partner, while West discards to force dummy to ruff and enable the two trump winners.
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Crosswords: Ocean crosser and other puzzle clues
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Cosby urges no more cuts for Pa. schools
Comedian Bill Cosby with Gov. Rendell condemns Senate Republicans’ plan to fund public schools at a lower level, praising improvements in math and reading test scores. Cosby, a Philadelphia native, calls for maintained investment, arguing it costs less to educate a child than to jail an adult.
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James Taylor to donate festival earnings to Boston Symphony
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Britney Spears Reveals New Figure On Letterman
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Nicole Kidman to cameo on Project Runway All Stars
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Astrograph: Daily zodiac guidance from Bernice Bedé Osol
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