Eliminating safe exit cards in a bridge endplay
James Jacoby explains how to force a decisive endplay by ridding defenders of safe exit cards before leading into the right defender. The example shows precise timing in a six diamond contract with strategic discard and ruffing, and notes that the same idea applies even if East holds all trumps.
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Humor in Medicine and School Hygiene Letters
Dear Dr Gott notes on humor in medicine and a recommended book Kill as Few Patients as Possible by Oscar London from Ten Speed Press. The letters discuss stress in doctors, patient morale, and humor as therapy, plus concerns about school restroom supplies and hygiene affecting absenteeism.
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Cause of poor hygiene and absenteeism in schools
Dr. Peter Gott suggests several causes for bathroom misuses and absenteeism in schools. He notes paper products vandalism and delinquents, but argues student pride and respect reduce problems. He links school appearance and equipment use to hygiene and attendance, stressing attitude as a key factor.
Vulnerable East West Bridge Hand Summary
South dealer with vulnerable east west. south handles the cards.
Volunteers sought to tutor inmates at Dixon Correctional Center
Project VITAI of Sauk Valley Community College invites volunteers for a tutoring program at Dixon Correctional Center aimed at raising reading and writing skills among inmates. An orientation session led by SVCC staff and Linda Giesen will run 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday in Room 2K2, with calls for more info to Linda Kim at SVCC.
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