Why I Crisscross Tricks At Bridge And Other Habits
A light column on social bridge quirks and irritating habits at the table. The writer reflects on crisscrossing tricks to count cards and circling with a forefinger, plus family quips about puckish table manners and a daughter’s question about trumping ace. The piece ends with a affectionate nod to the sociable, friendly nature of bridge.
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Jacoby and Sontag
Bridge Hand Leads to Slam in No Trump Debate
In a hand from a daily bridge column, South's two no trump bid faced critique for the spade stopper. North bid slam. South later avoided a finesse, played three clubs, and after West misled on a third club, South claimed the rest of the tricks with careful discards and signaling.
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Immersion language classes begin for business transfers
Ralph Schreiber of the Foreign Language Institute offers four week total immersion courses in German and Spanish for professionals planning moves to South America Spain Germany or Switzerland. Classes run Monday through Friday 8 am to 2 pm with no English spoken.
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