Declarer misplay in bridge leads to multiple diamond losses
In a bridge problem from The Aces Syndicate, the declarer misplayed by attempting a diamond finesse after a club ace, allowing West to win multiple trumps and diamonds. The lesson: ruff two losing diamonds in dummy and avoid finessing when trump timing can salvage the contract.
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Eric Hoffer
Declarer
West
Diabetes Positive Attitude Shines in Young Diabetic Athlete
At 13 Mark, 4-10 and 95 pounds, manages diabetes with injections and diet, aiming to start the day with an insulin shot. He notes his size, not diabetes, limits him in sports and orders his daily routine, while his mother Jan Leeper praises a new child-focused diabetes book and the Juvenile Diabetics Foundation she helped form.
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Mark
Jan Leeper
Rpn Tobeyry
Leeper
Leepers
Juvenile Diabetics Foundation
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Weeklong focus proposal to let teachers teach core work
A California letter suggests one school week with no extra activities or tests to allow students to focus on learning. The observer replies that a truth often hides in jest and thanks the writer for the letter from 1977.
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Ann Landers
Johnny
Claremont Courier
California
Fall insect invasion prompts prevention and simple control
University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist Bob Roselle warns fall weather brings more indoor insects as they seek winter refuges. Insects enter through cracks and gaps around foundations and windows. common invaders include elm leaf beetles boxelder bugs and millipedes. Control emphasizes sealing entry points and non chemical methods while advising limited use of diazinon and urging to squash or vacuum intruders rather than over spraying.
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Bob Roselle
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Specialist
Roselle
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