West doubles the trap in a tough bridge hand
In Jacoby on Bridge West opens six spades. South salvages North's ace of spades and ace of hearts after a rocky defense, costing 900 points. If East had redoubled, better defense or a 300 loss potential looms, with North misbidding to two spades.
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Mathematical Maze Clues Across and Down
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Bridge puzzle: South holds KS4 87 $Q1065 AKI87
Partner opens and raises to 2NT over 1NT, now questions asks what South should do after 2S. The article presents the scenario and asks for the best action, proposing bidding 3NT as the answer. Tomorrow provides the solution.
On This Day in History May 26 1961 Almanac
On this day in history events include the 1854 Kansas Nebraska Act creating territories and allowing residents to decide slavery, the 1886 birth of Al Jolson, and the 1913 organization of Actors Equity in New York.
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Thought for today echoes Thoreau in Egypt city state
A brief “thought for today” note cites American writer Henry David Thoreau and his line Any man more right than his neighbor constitutes a majority of one. The reference appears with a nod to Egypt and a city state context.
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