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Bridge: June 5, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

My friend the English professor says that people who use wrong words should have the humidity to admit it. I could make a similar comment about declarers who face several finesses and try the wrong one first.Against 3NT, West led the queen of clubs, and South won with the king to finesse in diamonds, his long suit. East won and had no club to return, which was just as well: He led the ten of hearts, and West took the king and returned a heart.EIGHT TRICKSSouth had eight tricks: four diamonds, a heart, two clubs and a spade. He ran the diamonds, but when he finessed in spades, West took the king and led his last heart, and East took three hearts. Down two.When South finessed in diamonds first, he risked losing to East, the “dangerous” defender who might lead a killing heart. South must win the first club in dummy and finesse in spades. West wins, but no return can hurt South. He will have time to finesse in diamonds and win at least nine tricks.This week: “avoidance...

Ask Amy: They’re asking where their uncle is. How do I explain?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Dear Amy: My brother has been incarcerated for several years for drug offenses. This has been extremely painful for our entire family, but I love him and try to keep in touch with him.My wife and I have two children, ages 3 and 5. They are starting to understand various family ties and recently saw a picture of me and my brother from childhood. They have started asking about him, and my wife and I are wondering what to say.Do you have suggestions?– Loving DadDear Dad: Children at these ages are starting to differentiate between family members and are especially interested in siblings. In fact, many young children express amazement that their parents were ever children themselves, and that they even have siblings.This is why family photos and memories are so intriguing and important to share.Tell your kids about your brother, and share positive memories of him from your childhood. Tell stories about some of the things you two used to do together.When they ask where he is, you should ...

Harriette Cole: I’m afraid this exciting job will make me faint frequently

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a condition where I tend to pass out frequently, and standing for long periods of time is a known trigger for me.I just received an exciting job opportunity that would require me to be on my feet all day.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I don’t want to falsely accuse them but I can’t shake this bad feeling Advice | Harriette Cole: I found out there are lies about me in this book Advice | Harriette Cole: I drink a lot. My life is fine. End of story? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m uncomfortable with what my boyfriend does for work Advice | Harriette Cole: This young man’s question made me realize the truth about my marriage As you can imagine, this has me feeling incredibly nervous, and I am unsure whether I should take the job.On one hand, I am thrilled at the prospect of this new opportunity and the challenges it will bring. On the other hand, I am wor...

Nationals Notebook: Fighting for fourth and foiled by Philly

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

For one brief shining moment, the Washington Nationals climbed out of fifth place thanks to their 8-7 win Friday night against Philadelphia, only to slide back into the cellar with losses in the next two games.Sunday’s 11-3 drubbing highlighted how far the Nats have to go before they leave the NL East basement behind for good.“You know, I think we have a very competitive team on this side,” Joey Meneses said through an interpreter after the series finale. “Unfortunately, there was one big inning for them that just kind of opened the game and the floodgates but I think that compared to them we’re a very good team as well.”The Phillies pounded five home runs, with their leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber (remember him?) and their number nine batter Drew Ellis each blasting a pair.The Nats currently rank 29th in the majors with 46 homers, meaning they have to grind offensively, and scored 13 runs on 28 hits over the weekend.“It’s not very easy...

Otorgan el título de dama a la exprimiera ministra de Nueva Zelandia, Jacinda Ardern

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

(CNN) — A la ex primera ministra de Nueva Zelandia, Jacinda Ardern, que dejó su cargo a principios de año, le fue otorgado el título de dama, una de las más altas condecoraciones del país.El primer ministro, Chris Hipkins, anunció este lunes el nombramiento con motivo de la festividad del cumpleaños del rey, en la que Ardern figura entre los 182 galardonados que recibirán diversos honores por sus contribuciones al país.“Habiendo servido como primera ministra de 2017 a 2023, la dama Jacinda Ardern es reconocida por su servicio a Nueva Zelandia durante algunos de los mayores desafíos que nuestro país ha enfrentado en los tiempos modernos”, dijo Hipkins en un comunicado.“Liderar la respuesta de Nueva Zelandia a los atentados terroristas de 2019 y a la pandemia del covid-19 representaron periodos de intensos desafíos para nuestra 40ª primera ministra, durante los cuales pude comprobar de primera mano que su compromiso con Nueva Zelandia seguía siendo absolutoR...

Brian Cox se muestra “reacio” a ver el final de la serie “Succession”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

(CNN) — El actor Brian Cox, protagonista de “Succession”, dice que todavía no ha visto el capítulo final de la serie.“No he visto el final de la serie”, dijo Cox, que interpretó al magnate de los medios Logan Roy, este domingo durante una aparición en el programa de la BBC “Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg”.Cuando se le preguntó a Cox por qué no la había sintonizado, la respuesta fue sencilla. “Estoy muerto”, dijo riendo, y añadió que “los muertos no ven cosas así”.“Succession” se da un último baño con los tiburones en su fascinante final de serieBrian Cox en la última temporada de ‘Succession’. (Crédito: Macall B. Polay/HBO)Como patriarca de la familia Roy y jefe de la multimillonaria empresa de medios Waystar Royco, Logan murió inesperadamente en un impactante giro al principio de la cuarta y última temporada.El resto de la temporada siguió a los tres hijos adultos de Logan, Kendall (Jeremy Stron...

8 conclusiones del foro en vivo de CNN con Nikki Haley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

(CNN) — Nikki Haley, exgobernadora de Carolina del Sur y aspirante presidencial republicana de 2024, criticó duramente a los principales candidatos del partido en un foro en vivo de CNN en Iowa este domingo.El expresidente Donald Trump, exjefe de Haley cuando se desempeñó como embajadora ante las Naciones Unidas, se equivocó, dijo la aspirante presidencial, al defender las acciones de sus partidarios en el Capitolio de EE.UU. el 6 de enero de 2021, un hecho que calificó como un “día terrible”.El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, dijo Haley, es hipócrita al gastar el dinero de los contribuyentes en una batalla legal con Disney por lo que comenzó como un acuerdo de política.“¿Todas estas cosas de vendetta? Hemos recorrido ese camino”, dijo Haley, en un golpe de dos por uno a ambos rivales.La precandidata republicana defendió contundentemente la participación de Estados Unidos en la guerra de Ucrania con Rusia, una ruptura tanto con Trump como con DeSantis.Y se refirió con fre...

No longer in the days of ‘Baywatch:’ local aquatic centers struggle to staff new lifeguards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Staffing struggles have hit many industries across the U.S. — including community pools, which are scrambling to hire lifeguards for the summer season.The American Lifeguard Association, which is based in Vienna, Virginia, says about half of the nation’s 309,000 public pools will be forced to close their doors or reduce hours if more lifeguards aren’t hired and trained this summer. But the pool season has already begun.Cynthia Brown, the aquatic coordinator of the Greenbelt Aquatic Center, told WTOP that, in addition to young adults, she is also reaching out to people who used to be lifeguards and those that have applied in the past and may still be interested.“It’s been very tough. It’s just not a job that people are looking for anymore,” she said. “When we were younger, children looked up to being the lifeguard. We had TV shows; we had ‘Baywatch.’ We had all of these TV shows that made us look like the real hero. And it’s not l...

Estrogen-only pills used as HRT raised blood pressure in study. Experts weigh in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

(CNN) — People who use estrogen-only pills during menopause were more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than those using patches or creams, a new study found. However, doctors who treat menopause say estrogen-only pills are rarely prescribed for high-risk patients, and the overall benefits of hormone replacement therapy far outweigh the risks for many patients.Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can be given as estrogen only, progesterone only or estrogen plus progesterone, to combat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, chills, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes and vaginal dryness and pain during sex. Most of the time, the dual formation uses progestin, a synthetic version of progesterone.People taking estrogen-only pills during menopause were 14% more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than those using estrogen-only patches, the study found. When compared to people using estrogen-only vaginal creams or suppositories, those taking the...

Road blocked off after water main breaks in Pembroke Pines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:22 GMT

Crews responded to a water main break in Pembroke Pines which has caused a road closure in the area.On Monday morning, the Pembroke Pines Police Department announced in a tweet that Southwest Third Street, between 70th Avenue and 68th Avenue, have been blocked off due to a water main break. The breakage occurred at 6900 S.W. 3rd St. which is causing flooding in the area. Live video footage showed the water bubbling in a significant crack on the street. The local water department was on the scene as they worked to stop the leak.Police officers and fire rescue crews were also on the scene to block off the roadway.Residents in the area may be advised to not drink the tap water as the water could be contaminated. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.