Goren Bridge Expert Finds Slipstream Route to Slam
In a Spring Nationals team match, B Jay Becker faced a two way club finesse and chose not to take it. South, after five no trump, won the lead, drew trumps, and ruffed a remaining diamond. The clubs were driven through to claim 12 tricks when the queen appeared, leaving the outcome uncertain if it hadn’t.
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B. Jay Becker
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North
West
Hearts
Declarer
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Two way no way finesse in bridge play
Declarer planned a third round of clubs and weighed endgame threats depending on West or East holding the queen. The text explains how the heart finesse remained a fallback with extra chances explored at no cost, concluding with an ad for the Goren Bridge Letter and subscription details.
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Declarer
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South
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Celebrity Flashbacks From the Associated Press Highlights
Entertainment week in review notes key moments from July 5 through 11 across decades. Gary Cooper Ingrid Bergman starred in For Whom the Bell Tolls 55 years ago. Otto Preminger The Moon Is Blue stirred talk with daring words. Eric Clapton Cream breakup announced 30 years ago. Bauhaus split 15 years ago. Michael Jackson visit five years ago drew 800 fans to Heathrow. Central Park finale featured Linda Ronstadt Placido Domingo and mariachi. Gloria Estefan joined the Latin themed Love and Music. Ramones marked 15th anniversary. In the Line of Fire 1993 featured Eastwood and Malkovich. Michael Jackson sister LaToyas quote closes notes.
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Gary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Otto Preminger
David Niven
William Holden
Maggie McNamara
Eric
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Cream
Bauhaus
Michael Jackson
London
Heathrow Airport
Jackson
Linda Ronstadt
Placido
Domingo
New York
Central Park
Clint Eastwood
Secret Service
John Malkovich
Wolfgang Petersen
Michael
LaToya
Coin Exhibit Showcases Early American and Modern United States Coins
A coin exhibit features coins dating to 1723, an 85 specimen collection of minor, silver and clad, and gold United States coins, plus United States commemorative issues and substitutes or necessity money.
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United States
Federal Reserve
Home interior upgrades with enduring finishes and lighting
The guidance emphasizes choosing wood and ceramic flooring for durability and easy cleaning, using area rugs to soften spaces, finishing ceilings smoothly with eggshell paints, and applying washable eggshell walls with semi gloss woodwork. Recessed lighting is preferred for even illumination, with ceiling fans painted to blend with ceilings and brass-free, simple models.
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Newport Glass Co
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Ceaameer Design & Garden Center
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