G-8 backs halving emissions by 2050 in climate plan
G eight leaders endorsed cutting global greenhouse gas emissions by about 50 percent by 2050 while urging all major economies to join the effort. The communique seeks a long term target, with midterm specifics left undecided amid disputes over timing and base year.
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US exports to Iran rise in Bush years driven by cigarettes
US exports to Iran grew more than tenfold during President Bush's years, with cigarettes valued at least 158 million dollars, and shipments of brassieres, bull semen, cosmetics, fur clothing, sculptures, perfume, musical instruments, and possibly weapons. Top sending states included California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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Dry hot weather threatens gains against California wildfires
Goleta and Big Sur plus a southern Sierra fire remain under 50 percent containment as a high pressure system and offshore winds return heat and dryness. Forecasters warn of renewed fire spread while residents begin returning home, with 100 structures lost and one firefighter dying of a heart attack. Residents express cautious relief as responders work to hold back flames threatening Santa Ynez Mountains communities.
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Concept Sudoku Solution in Next Edition
The next edition features a Sudoku solution puzzle and explains the 9x9 number placing game. It notes that numbers 1 through 9 fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with no repetition and mentions higher difficulty from Monday to Saturday.
Becker's Bridge The Right Time to Lose a Trick
In a mixed bridge hand East opens as dealer while North-South are vulnerable. South, aiming for a slam, advances to six spades after West pre-empts with four diamonds. A diamond lead and favorable trumps allow South to ruff two clubs, aided by careful play and fortunate breaks. South earns credit for his precise defense and timing despite luck in the lay of the cards.
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