Mystifying Bidding Series In Bridge Controversy
The article discusses a puzzling bidding sequence in a bridge deal involving North South vulnerable. It references B Jay Becker and Mr Roberts of Burlington, noting a controversial slam and a heart lead by East in response to a 6NT attempt.
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North
Canada
Mr. Roberts
South
Conservative
West
East
Richard Heart
D. Roberts
Burlington
Roberts
Perseus Statue Honors Metropolitan Museum Hall Display
A seven foot marble statue of Perseus holding Medusa's head by Antonio Canova occupies the Met's Great Hall. Acquired from the Tarnowska lineage, the work cost 3,000 gold sequins in its time, roughly $120,000 today, with current price undisclosed by the director.
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New York
Perseus
Medusa
Metropolitan Museum
Antonio Canova
Carl von Schwarz
Vienna
Waleria Tarnowska
Poland
Tarnowska
Thomas P. F. Hoving
Met
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Laurn
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