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Bridge: Oct. 13, 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

I read that a “snail’s pace,” for an average snail, is about three inches per minute, or fast enough to outrace a five-year-old kid to bed. A bridge deal takes on average seven minutes. A complex deal — or one that’s error-filled — may take longer.Against today’s two spades, West led the jack of diamonds: queen, king, three. East took the ace and ten, and then play slowed to the proverbial pace while he wondered what to do next.When East finally led a fourth diamond, West ruffed South’s seven, but South overruffed in dummy and led the queen of trumps. East took his ace and got his ace of hearts later, but South made his contract.THIRD TRICKEast’s defense was sluggish; after Trick Three, it was too late for him to ponder. After East takes the K-A of diamonds, he must lead a low diamond. West ruffs and shifts to a trump, and East wins and leads another trump.South draws trumps, but when he leads a heart, East takes the ace and cash...

Ask Amy: Grandma’s diary told a scandalous story. Should I track down the family?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

Dear Amy: My grandmother kept a journal of her childhood memories, which she left to me after she died.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I just found out that a famous entertainer is my brother. Should I reach out? Advice | Ask Amy: I know my friend took a photo without my permission, but she won’t hand it over Advice | Ask Amy: Am I wrong to display photos where he is she? Advice | Ask Amy: These are the five reasons I don’t want to go to Paris with my wife Advice | Ask Amy: The neighbors’ girl was crying in the street, and what I saw in the house scared me One of her memories involves her childhood friend “Clara.” My grandmother wrote about how Clara’s uncle sexually abused them.She also writes that Clara died from complications of a “backstreet abortion” when she was a teenager, and that Clara’s uncle was the culprit.She wrote enough detail that I can locate Clara’s famil...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Fremont the week of Sep. 25

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

A house that sold for $4.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot was $939.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 25 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.8 million, single-family residence in the 4500 block of Norris RoadThe 1,827 square-foot single-family residence in the 4500 block of Norris Road in Fremont has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in August and the total purchase price was $1,840,000, $1,007 per square foot. The house was built in 1959. The house features three bedrooms and three bathrooms.Norris Road9. $1.9 million, single-family home in the 4200 block of Torres Ave.The sale of the detached house in the 4200 block of Torres Ave., Fremont, has ...

Harriette Cole: Is it OK for me to hide my health concerns from my husband?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently had a physical that included a range of blood work. Some of the tests came back abnormal, and now I have to go back for more blood work.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: It bothers me that there was so little reaction to my social media purge Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I tell my friend I’m worried about her boy? Advice | Harriette Cole: My husband berates me because he forgets what I tell him Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m tired of hearing about her kids’ private school Advice | Harriette Cole: I outed a cheating husband, and I didn’t expect the repercussions This is so scary to me. I want to talk to someone about it, but whenever I tell my husband about my health concerns, he doesn’t listen. Instead, he immediately starts lecturing me about what I should do to improve my health.That is not what I need right now. I need support, someone t...

Fog of War: The Media and the Israel–Palestine Conflict

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

This week on Deconstructed, Ryan Grim is joined by Intercept reporter Alice Speri, who has frequently reported from occupied Palestinian territory, and Palestinian American writer and political analyst Yousef Munayyer. Speri and Munayyer discuss the history behind the violence that exploded Saturday, with Hamas capturing and killing an unprecedented number of Israelis, including hundreds of civilians. They also examine the current spread of misinformation during the conflict, how the media has historically ignored violence perpetrated by Israel, and how the impunity surrounding many of those attacks by Israeli forces has given the government freedom to collectively punish Palestinian civilians broadly in revenge for the assault by Hamas.Transcript coming soon. The post Fog of War: The Media and the Israel–Palestine Conflict appeared first on The Intercept.

Open de Espana Scores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

ThursdayAt Club de Campo Villa de MadridMadridYardage: 7,154; Par: 71First RoundMatthieu Pavon, France32-31—63Wil Besseling, Netherlands32-32—64Mike Lorenzo-Vera, France33-32—65Eddie Pepperell, England33-32—65Pedro Figueiredo, Portugal34-31—65Joost Luiten, Netherlands31-35—66Ross Fisher, England34-32—66Shubhankar Sharma, India34-32—66Victor Garcia Broto, Spain33-33—66Deon Germishuys, South Africa34-32—66Calum Hill, Scotland35-31—66Nathan Kimsey, England31-35—66Romain Langasque, France35-31—66Zander Lombard, South Africa33-33—66Tapio Pulkkanen, Finland32-34—66Marcel Siem, Germany32-34—66Antoine Rozner, France33-34—67Daniel Brown, England33-34—67Sami Valimaki, Finland34-33—67Grant Forrest, Scotland34-33—67Marcus Helligkilde, Denmark33-34—67Jon Rahm, Spain33-34—67Kalle Samooja, Finland34-33—67Jorge Campillo, Spain36-32—68Ewen Ferguson, Scotland36-32—68Aaron Cockerill, Canada35-33—68Alejandro Del Rey, Spain33-35—68Pablo Larrazabal, Spain34-34—68Richard Mansell, England35-33—68John Parry...

Springboks pull surprise with Reinach at No. 9 for Rugby World Cup quarterfinal vs. France

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

PARIS (AP) — South Africa provided a big surprise on Friday by naming Cobus Reinach to start at scrumhalf ahead of regular Faf de Klerk in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against France, likely pitting him against the best player in the world if Antoine Dupont returns from injury to lead the host team.Reinach will partner Manie Libbok, who retained his place as first-choice flyhalf for the defending champion Springboks despite 2019 World Cup winner Handre Pollard’s call-up to the squad.Pollard, de Klerk and Willie le Roux are the three backs on the bench as South Africa went with a traditional 5-3 split in the reserves.Reinach has scored four tries at the tournament but his job on Sunday may largely revolve around keeping Dupont in check.Dupont sustained a facial fracture against Namibia three weeks ago and had surgery but has been cleared to return to full-contact training and the French are hopeful their tactical genius can play at Stade de France. France is expected to nam...

Open de Espana Par Scores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

ThursdayAt Club de Campo Villa de MadridMadridYardage: 7,154; Par: 71First RoundMatthieu Pavon, France32-31—63-8Wil Besseling, Netherlands32-32—64-7Mike Lorenzo-Vera, France33-32—65-6Eddie Pepperell, England33-32—65-6Pedro Figueiredo, Portugal34-31—65-6Joost Luiten, Netherlands31-35—66-5Ross Fisher, England34-32—66-5Shubhankar Sharma, India34-32—66-5Victor Garcia Broto, Spain33-33—66-5Deon Germishuys, South Africa34-32—66-5Calum Hill, Scotland35-31—66-5Nathan Kimsey, England31-35—66-5Romain Langasque, France35-31—66-5Zander Lombard, South Africa33-33—66-5Tapio Pulkkanen, Finland32-34—66-5Marcel Siem, Germany32-34—66-5Antoine Rozner, France33-34—67-4Daniel Brown, England33-34—67-4Sami Valimaki, Finland34-33—67-4Grant Forrest, Scotland34-33—67-4Marcus Helligkilde, Denmark33-34—67-4Jon Rahm, Spain33-34—67-4Kalle Samooja, Finland34-33—67-4Jorge Campillo, Spain36-32—68-3Ewen Ferguson, Scotland36-32—68-3Aaron Cockerill, Canada35-33—68-3Alejandro Del Rey, Spain33-35—68-3Pablo Larrazabal, S...

Presto’s Picks: Homecoming for U.Md., VT with routs served on the midday menu

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

Homecoming celebration is a dish best served at 3:30 p.m.Let’s be honest, students don’t always wake up early on Saturday mornings to show up at their best for a noon kickoff. And it’s nice to give the alumni a decent window to tailgate, from my friends Matt and Stacia at Maryland (shrimp dip with Frito’s, plus Coors Light to wash it down) to my pals Ray & Leanne at Virginia Tech (smoked turkey legs with Milwaukee’s Best) without giving them all day to graze.On Saturday, the Terps and Hokies begin the second halves of their seasons by welcoming back alumni in the midafternoon window, leaving exclusivity at noon for a sneaky/good matchup involving a local school (James Madison and Georgia Southern delivered a doozy of a game last year).You should at least expect a closer game in Harrisonburg than the noon quartet on the major outlets: On CBS, No. 1 Georgia is a 31.5 point favorite over Vanderbilt, while No. 2 Michigan is favored by 33.5 over Indiana on FOX (even the power of Gus ...

New Zealand wins toss and chooses to bowl first against Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:14 GMT

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Star batter and inspirational captain Kane Williamson is playing his first match at the Cricket World Cup for New Zealand after a long-term knee injury.Williamson won the toss for his team on Friday and opted to bowl first against Bangladesh.Opener Will Young was left out for Williamson, who had sustained his injury during the 2023 Indian Premier League season.Williamson will bat at No. 3, a spot occupied in the first two games by Rachin Ravindra, who will open for New Zealand against Bangladesh. Ravindra scored 123 not out and 51 in his two outings.Pacer Tim Southee is still unavailable for selection. Leg spinner Ish Sodhi misses out again.Bangladesh brought back all-rounder Mahmudullah into the side with bowler Sheikh Mahedi Hasan left out.The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium should be spin-friendly once again. In two ODIs at Chepauk this year — both contested between India and Australia — spinners have taken 17 wickets.The Black Caps are second in the poi...