Santa helper parachute fatality in Rockford crash
A Santa Claus appearance ended tragically when his helper Cornelius O Rourke age 40 from Lake Geneva Wisconsin failed to open his parachute and died after landing near Freeport and Latham Avenues three blocks from North Town Shopping Center in Rockford Illinois. He was pronounced dead at Rockford Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred during a planned jump in a crowded shopping area as witnesses reported.
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Classic squeeze in a bridge hand explained
The article analyzes a bridge hand where South holds a 12 trick potential through clubs or diamonds. It advocates cashing spades and hearts to force opponents into a pseudo squeeze, with dummy showing four diamonds and opponents long in minor suits. The tactic hinges on opponent discards and possible misplay.
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Bridge problem prompt with bidding choices and suits
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