Health care mandates split 2008 candidates on reform
Washington AP reports that Hillary Clinton backs a broad health care plan with a mandate and fewer new bureaus, while Mitt Romney mixes yes and no based on state flexibility. The exchange highlights differences in approach to universal coverage and federal versus state control amid campaign rhetoric.
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Bone drug Reclast cuts deaths after hip fracture study
An elderly hip fracture study shows a once yearly Reclast infusion reduced deaths by 28 percent and fractures by 35 percent versus placebo. The NEJM online release flags striking results, funded by Novartis, with Lyles of Duke leading the research and noting no prior drug showed such death reductions in 15 years.
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Traffic Delays Hit 85 Metro Areas In 2005 Study
The Texas Transportation Institute reports U S drivers lost 4.2 billion hours to congestion in 2005, about 38 hours per driver, costing 78.2 billion dollars and burning 2.9 billion gallons of fuel. Los Angeles topped the list with 72 hours of delay per driver. otras
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Becker's Bridge East dealer in tense bridge deal
In a bridge deal with both sides vulnerable North opens with A64 and shows strong values. The dummy holds KO8 A98643, while East and West position their suits. The contract decisions hinge on lead selection and positional play to maximize force and potential ruffs.
East Wins Case by Shifting Clubs in Three Notrump
In a three notrump game West led a spade and East won with the king. Declarer misread the position and South erred by playing low from dummy on the spade lead. East switched to a club, trapping declarer as South would have made nine tricks by attacking diamonds first. Tomorrow, Sylvia does it again. The Sudoku puzzle follows from King Features Syndicate Inc.
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