Consumers Fearful of Future Defenses Rise Amid Inflation
New York AP report summarizes University of Michigan SRC findings that consumer optimism collapsed after a year of rising living costs. Confident buyers hoard gasoline and buy big-ticket items while fearing inflation and recession. many plan for higher prices and potential government inaction, with one-third hoarding and two-thirds reporting shrinking purchasing power.
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Survey Research Center
University of Michigan
SRC
Albert Sindlinger
Sindlinger & Co
Swarthmore
Sindlinger
Trick play and false carding force improbable contract
East led six of hearts and West won with jack after South ducked. South showed signs of trouble with heart opening and used false carding. He discarded five and eight of hearts, but his jack captured the trick. West misread cards, thinking partner held three of hearts, and led deuce to reveal South's trap. The extra heart trick allowed South to make the contract.
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East
West
South
Hearts
Child asks about telling time without clock hands
A parent explains time concepts to a child by describing clocks without large or small hands and discussing how to read approximate moments using alternative cues.
Winter season disaster for Florida resorts as bookings fall
Tourism officials in Miami Beach say the winter season was close to a disaster with hotel bookings down 10 to 15 percent. Causes cited include a water scare, stock market fluctuations, bad weather and a late Easter and Passover. Hotel leaders estimate significant revenue impact and warn on future guest outlook.
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Miami Beach
Herbert Robins
South Florida
Swim Suit Diplomacy Sparks Critical Brazilian Reply
In Brasilia Argentina protested a Brazilian official wearing swimming trunks while informing the Argentine ambassador of Brazil joining Paraguay in building the Itaipu dam. The envoy invited the guest to swim and lunch by the embassy pool, prompting sharp comment. A 20 years ago note recalls the White House pressing Russia for action on peace talks.
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Argentina
Paraguay
Itaipu Dam
Expedito Rezende
White House
Russia
West
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