Aces and Bidding Lessons in a Bridge Hand
A detailed bridge hand shows East misreading signals in a three no trump contract. Peter Pender of San Francisco exploits East’s bias, ducking clubs to win with a strategic endgame. East fails to discard, letting Pender force technical errors and winning control of the play with precise club and heart strategy.
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Bridge by Ira G Corn Jr Strikes 3NT Contract Debate
In a bridge column the East player faces a tricky hand with a vulnerable North-South layout. After bidding and defense, the declarer reaches a ninth trick through a forced diamond lead. The column critiques the defense and suggests opening heart to end the foolishness, ending with a request for bridge questions to The Aces in Dallas.
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Tourists Needs Drive Frosts Metal Alloy Theme
Daily crossword puzzle from the Post Tribune lists 22 25 Across and 27 Down clues. The puzzle features wordplay on Frost metal alloys Latin phrases and various cultural references with a final grid including named people, places, and common terms.
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Pets and cat health and dog behavior Q&A card
A reader asks about a Siamese cat with coughing bad breath constipation and appetite loss. Vet exam is advised plus gum disease check. Dry and canned foods offer similar nutrition with variety recommended. A Chihuahua shows fear biting guarding behavior likely learned. if sudden change, a veterinary neurological evaluation is suggested.
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