Opening lead critique in bridge hand analysis
In this Aces by Bobby Wolff column, a reader asks about defense after a poor contract. The discussion centers on the diamond ace lead at trick two and the crucial first trump lead from dummy, with the author arguing East should win the trump to set up diamonds and that the correct defense could have yielded a top score.
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Dear Abby and Mother Earth collide over stolen fern
Dear Abby responses address why someone would steal a plant, noting a thief will steal anything not nailed down. The Mother Earth column dismisses hope for return and explains the motive is resale to crooks, not plant lovers.
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Horoscopes and Birthdays for Aries to Pisces
Horoscope by Jeane Dixon previews the year ahead with notes on business, finances, and social plans. It lists birthdays for Lady Bird Johnson Steve Carlton Diane Sawyer and Jan Stephen son, then gives daily guidance for each zodiac sign from Aries to Pisces with focus on promises, generosity, and romance.
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Diane Sawyer
Jan Stephenson
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Crossword Across Clues From A Historic Puzzle Page
A dense list of crossword clues spans authors, landmarks, plants, and common terms. The grid hints include references to Zola, Tom Cruise style hints, Barbie, fairy tale figures, and numbers pointing to periods, while clues cover chemistry like fragrant compounds and textiles like long hairstyles.
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Vietnam
Atlanta
Tom
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