Defensive mislead in notrump to defeat contract
Bridge problem from Steven Becker shows East West defense failing to counter Souths notrump. After South wins the second trick with the queen and leads hearts, East could have prevented nine tricks by letting dummy's jack win on first heart, then continuing. West's deuce on the first heart lead signals three cards in the suit, guiding East to adjust defense.
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Cryptoquote puzzle teaser and sample for readers
The note describes a daily cryptoquote with a substitution cipher using AXYDLBAAX for LONGFELLOW and lists an example puzzle with the line UJPB JVCJAR WDIJIZWSB OUJO LJIQJHWRB CWVV YB J GWSH MT VWYQJQA. It also recalls yesterday's quote about a modest man with Churchill as the author.
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Winston Churchill
Horoscope: Stars Boost Aries and More This Day
Horoscopes by Jacqueline Eigar describe a energized Aries with social balance and instinctive action. Other signs Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces receive guidance on focus relationships work finances and decisions with tonight’s suggested outcomes.
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