Variations on a theme in a bridge problem
James Jacoby discusses counting tricks to meet contract requirements in a bridge deal. North aims for 12 tricks in six no trump, using a Stayman sequence to probe South’s suit distribution, but misjudges the heart layout leading to a single defensive trick and a failure to guarantee 12 tricks.
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East
Kishwaukee College awards 134 degrees and certificates
The Kishwaukee College Office of the Registrar announced 134 credentials for fall 1988 graduates including 73 AS degrees 24 AA degrees 23 AAS degrees and 14 certificates. Awardees span Rochelle Dixon Ashton Creston Walnut with several named honorees and honors noted. DeKalb student Jon Wildman earns NIU Dean's List. Dixon residents Elizabeth Anderson and Eric Peters join University of Illinois Student Alumni Association. Teresa Giltner and Angie Ploessl noted for career and Dean’s List achievements.
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Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee
Rochelle
Elizabeth A. Asbury
Michelle A. Conklin
Bradley J. Finifrock
James A. Galloway
Dawn L. Jansen
Paul S. Hardcastle
Cory J. Keilman
Melody R. Marynowski
Tammy L. Mellor
James R. Primrose
Jaime Salazar
Kurt T. Simmons
Dixon
Jon E. Petit
Ashton
Bradley E. Chapman
Creston
Ruthe A. Flint
Walnut
Amy L. Bacorn
Dekalb
Jon Wildman
Northern Illinois University
Elizabeth Anderson
Eric Peters
Franklin Grove
University of Illinois
I Alumni Association
SAA
Urbana-Champaign
Amherst
Mass
Angie M. Ploessl
Fran
Dick Ploessl
University of Massachusetts At Amherst
Gladys Rodriguez
Ploess
The
University
Dixon High School
Placemats From Kids Artwork Idea and Steps
A simple craft shows children pride in their work by turning drawings into durable washable placemats. Use clear contact paper, construction paper, and scissors to sandwich artwork between two sheets, trim edges, and enjoy giftable keepsakes for grandparents.
Understanding lupus and its serious form SLE
Reader asks about systemic lupus erythematosus an inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs. It commonly starts with fever rash weight loss and joint pain and can progress to pleurisy pericarditis brain inflammation swollen glands and enlarged spleen. Kidney involvement causes major risk of death. Diagnosis relies on LE cell or anti-DNA tests or biopsy.
Lupus and Birth Control Q&A Summary
Health column explains lupus treatment options including mild therapy, anti inflammatory drugs, cortisone for severe cases, and possible dialysis or transplant in late stages. It notes better prognosis with early treatment and lists a health report offer. Also answers withdrawal as birth control and recommends contraception education and a report titled Contraception: An Update.
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