Global poll finds mixed views on U S leadership abroad
A Pew poll across 24 countries shows most expect a new U.S. president to improve foreign policies, with optimism strongest for Obama in Europe and Asia while skepticism remains about Iraq, China and global leadership. Public moods vary by nation, with broad concern about the world economy and U S influence.
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South Korea to push U S beef import limits amid protests
Trade Minister Kim Jong-hoon will travel to Washington to seek voluntary limits on cattle age for U S beef, aiming to ease rallies over the April deal. Protest organizers demand a full renegotiation, while U S diplomats warn the uproar could strain alliance relations.
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Sudoku Concept: Weekly difficulty rises from Monday to Saturday
The next edition presents a 9x9 Sudoku puzzle with standard rules: fill numbers 1 through 9 so each row column and 3x3 box contains each digit once. Difficulty escalates daily from Monday through Saturday in the Concept series.
Leo Meeker 90th Birthday Party Planned at Homestead
A 90th birthday celebration for Leo Meeker is set for Tuesday June 17 2008 from 2 to 4 pm at Homestead Assisted Living Residence 2414 N Henderson. Friends are invited to come and go and gifts are requested not to be given.
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Homestead Assisted Living Residence
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Good Bidding and Good Play in a Vulnerable Slam
North South vulnerable in a bridge deal as South overcalls four clubs after three hearts. North rebids four diamonds, South then supports four hearts, and four spades by North leads to a six hearts contract. Declarer uses diamond ruffs and a spade finesse to secure the slam, avoiding early risky finesses while preserving chances on favorable splits.
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