Sacrifices in Bridge to Stop Slams Lesson
Alfred Sheinwold argues against risky sacrifices against reliable opponents in a final team championship hand. He details a six spade sacrifice that failed when West led diamonds, noting the risks and outlining when sacrifices pay, with a Daily Question teaching a trump finesse and slam chances. The piece promotes a "Pocket Guide to Bridge" by Sheinwold available via mail order.
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Carroll Righter Horoscope for Monday August 13
Aries through Pisces predictions advise meeting allies, pursuing aims with vigor, and improving credit. Emphasize modern methods, practical plans, and social or professional outreach. Keep temper in check, honor promises, and pursue ambitious gains with careful timing.
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Oakland Educators Adopt Record Budget Increase
The Oakland Board of Education voted Friday to adopt a record 1977-74 budget of $11 million above the current plan. Officials say the higher budget requires a tax rate increase of 46.3 cents per $100 assessed valuation, due to quake salary measures and summer school programs, with lower attendance blamed on the dip. Superintendent Marcus Foster notes most increases fund programs and salaries.
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City Hall Branch Closed in Iwsling, City Art Honors
The branch of City Authority in Iwsling was abruptly closed as area officials announced a city art honors event. City leaders did not provide further detail on closures or next steps for community services.
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Loutherbourg’s shifting life fuels revived art look in London
The Kenwood House exhibition surveys Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, a 18th century master whose dramatic landscapes and stage designs influenced English painting and theater. Born 1740, he moved to England where he created theater innovations with Garrick and Sheridan, blending light, motion, and scenery. His career spanned alchemy and religious themes, yet many works vanished. the exhibit highlights his influence and elusive legacy. In Pretoria, South Africa, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes drew government censorship and became the first in the nation’s film blacklist.
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Bartenders Learn to Spot Alcoholism in Pittsburgh Program
In Pittsburgh, Bartenders Institute teaches student bartenders to recognize and address alcohol use, sponsored by United Mental Health Inc. of Allegheny County. Director Charles Ninos notes the aim is to raise awareness and provide resources, not guarantee quick cures, relying on regular patrons to drive ongoing discussions and referrals.
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Hewlett Packard flexible hours cut drive time and stress
HP uses a two hour sliding start window from 6:30 to 8:30 am with a 3:15 to 5:15 pm end time. The program spans 19 US facilities with about 15,000 workers and began in Germany in 1987, later expanding to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado and California. Employee feedback highlights reduced tension, more family time, and better balance though safety requires two people present and six hours per day minimum.
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Shanghai docks see shift in anti Yankee sentiment
Report from Shanghai notes fading anti American mood among dock workers after a year of upheaval. Chinese crews unload a 6,600 ton cargo from Galveston aboard the Taybank as officials discuss Sino American trade, with leaders expressing cautious hopes for future American shipments.
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Local history group struggles for depot restoration funds
Liver more Heritage Guild reports meager response to coupon drives in three papers seeking money labor or materials for restoring the old Southern Pacific depot. Only five residents contributed 105 dollars with pledges of 3 hours labor and materials. At Wednesday night meeting, members planned a petition push to bolster signatures and weigh community support ahead of the August 20 city council meeting on restoration plans and use of the depot.
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Socks Reveal Character Says Beltish Psychiatrist
A Beltish psychiatrist named Dr. Neville Thornton claims sock choices reveal a man’s character and emotional state. He links diamond patterns to conservatism, vivid colors to insecurity, vertical stripes to rank, and gray socks to romantic longing, while acknowledging personal taste varies and noting the essay-like ramble about socks is mostly humorous.
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