Super-safety card play saves four no trump contract
In a four no trump deal South as declarer must counter a heart lead. A normal safety finesse risks defeat, but a rare super-safety line works: duck the queen after West leads the first club, allowing South six club tricks and ten total tricks despite a 4-0 break.
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Today In History November 29 in Brief
On this date 1760 Detroit was surrendered by the French to the British ending the French and Indian War. 1825 the Barber of Seville was first performed in the United States in New York. 1832 Lovisa May Alcott was born. 1939 Russia cut diplomatic ties with Finland. 1942 coffee rationing began nationwide. Ten years ago France rationed gas and oil due to Suez disruption. Five years ago a chimpanzee space test flew two orbits from Cape Canaveral. One year ago McNamara said the US had stopped losing the war in Vietnam.
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Hints From Heloise Old Lunch Box Shoe Polish Box
Readers share quick practical hacks from using an old lunch box as a compact shoe polish kit with space for twelve cans and tools. Also offers vacuum cord pin trick and scalloped potato tip plus repurposing purse bags for clothespin bags and using margarine tubs for ice cream storage.
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It's Not The Time For Male Earrings, Dear Ann
Dear Ann Landers notes the year of the ear with teens piercings and a husband wanting earrings. She sagely dismisses legal bans and jokes about pirates while advising practicality and tone with readers on dating norms and personal choices.
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Saneenn 9 Serea Pair Keeps Desk Office Work
Millie Bohall notes a pair stored in her desk at the office works fine without soiled fingers, indicating practical use and convenience.
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Dr Crane argues hard work may extend life across ages
The piece cites Dr George Crane and Samuel Pettenfill arguing vigorous muscular effort could boost longevity. It notes Revolutionary soldiers’ lifespans, four suggested medical reasons including obesity prevention, better vitamin use, possible anti cancer effects from exercise related compounds, and mental wellbeing from activity. It closes with a promo for a weight loss booklet via The Journal.
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