Elegant but tense three no trump bridge hand
In a tricky three no trump contest Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag describe North overcalling two diamonds and South's modest eight points. Declarer wins spades, tests diamonds, discards clubs and hearts, and methodically drives West down with precise endplay concepts to secure nine tricks.
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Oswald Jacoby
Alan Sontag
North-South
Declarer
North
South
West
North Cue
Possibility of hearing loss should not be ignored
A grandmother asks about her 1-year-old grandson not responding to his name and possible hearing loss. Dr. Solomon outlines conductive and nerve impairments, the importance of early detection, and steps: pediatrician then specialist evaluation, treatment options, and hearing aids or therapy if needed. He notes family history is not decisive and that outcomes vary.
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West
East
South
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Solomon
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Calif
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Dear Abby advice on grandchild naming and loving acceptance
Readers seek guidance on what a four year old stepgrandchild should call them and whether to label her as a brat. Abby urges choosing Grandma and Grandpa, stressing unconditional love to help the child feel valued, and warns against shaming language or withholding affection. A correction note about the poem Heaven's Very Special Child follows.
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Abby
Grandma
Grandpa
Heaven's Very Special Child poem tribute
A devotional poem describes a baby born with special needs, asking for loving, careful parenting. Angels acknowledge the role of parents chosen to care for this child, whose slow progress and unique challenges require faith and richer love from families and community. The verse frames the child as heaven sent and precious, a gift from above.
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Earth
Edna Massimilla
Universal Press Syndicate
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