Finesse decision seals six hearts victory in bridge
In a King Features bridge column, North holds AQ16 and K173 with East West vulnerable. South ends in six hearts after a diamond ruff and two trump rounds. A club finesse secures the slam, a move defended as a safety play since East’s queen would force South to a favorable return sequence, ensuring success even if the queen appears.
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No Country for Old Men Dominates Weekend Awards
Hollywood celebrated as No Country for Old Men topped the weekend awards circuit. SAG and DGA wins largely stayed mum on labor disputes that unsettled earlier events, while Heath Ledger’s death loomed and Daniel Day-Lewis paid tribute. The Coen brothers’ film emerged as the frontrunner ahead of the February Academy Awards.
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No Country for Old Men Leads SAG Wins and Ledger Tribute
Weekend SAG awards highlight No Country for Old Men as best cast winner with Javier Bardem as supporting actor. Daniel Day-Lewis dedicates SAG trophy to Heath Ledger, urging privacy amid his recent death. Critics note low chatter on WGA strike and Oscars fate. Julie Christie comments on union importance.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Puzzle lists across and down clues with numbered items for a newspaper crossword puzzle including many common words and themed entries from pumpkins to bridges and rulers. The grid fills with names, places, animals, and actions reflected in the variety of clues.
Led Zeppelin ready for world tour after reunion show
Jimmy Page said Led Zeppelin is musically ready to tour globally after their London reunion benefit at the O2 Arena. He noted plans depend on Robert Plant’s schedule with his parallel project, as Plant and Alison Krauss promote Raising Sand with a U.S. spring tour and European dates in May ahead of North American shows to be announced.
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