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Bridge: Sept. 11, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

“Now is the winter of our discount tents.” — sign at a camping-supply store during the off-season.There was much discontentedness (discontention?) after today’s deal. Against 3NT, West led a low spade. Dummy’s jack won, but declarer looked in vain for a way to use the long diamonds. He let the queen of clubs ride at Trick Two, then led a heart to his queen. He cashed his high diamonds, the ace of hearts and ace of clubs, shrugged and led a third heart. The defenders took the rest for down one.BETTER CHANCE?“Two finesses worked, and I still couldn’t make it,” South gumbled. “We would’ve had a better chance at five diamonds.”“We had a chance at 3NT,” North said contentiously, “but not with you as declarer.”South can finesse in hearts at the second trick, cash the ace, unblock his high diamonds and exit with the king of spades. West can take four spades, but when he must lead a club next, declarer...

Ask Amy: How do I deter this unwanted houseguest without inciting backlash?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

Dear Amy: I’m a 53-year-old woman. I have some friends but — because of a stressful job I’ve had for the last 20 years, working 14- to 17-hour days — making new ones can be a struggles.Recently, I tried to reach out to two women I’ve known for a while. Sadly, they both kept their distance.One actually didn’t respond until after the lunch date I had proposed; she apologized for “missing my text.” I was stung by the brush-off but tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and waited to see if she might reciprocate the invitation. She didn’t.I finally decided that I needed to change my lifestyle. I sold my old house and am buying a small place in a very sunny popular tourist town I’ve always loved.My friends have been congratulatory and supportive, including the two women who have been brushing me off.They’ve both reached out (separately — they’re not friends with one another) with sincere questions about when I can host them and their families for a visit.Amy, ...

Harriette Cole: She should be happy about the breakup, but she’s drinking and skipping work

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend just got out of a toxic relationship, but instead of feeling free and liberated, she seems even more unhappy.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: Our hometown is talking. How can I help her without getting sullied by scandal? Advice | Harriette Cole: My neighbor won’t listen to what I’m saying about the dog Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I commit to working with this intense woman? Advice | Harriette Cole: Someone is threatening me online, and I think I know who it is Advice | Harriette Cole: I was drinking with new friends, and I regret telling this story She was so consumed by the relationship that, now that it’s over, she doesn’t know what to do with herself.She mopes around the house, talks about him all day and night and seems completely stuck. She is drinking heavily and not going to work. When she does go, she says she is distracted.I am worri...

Encuentran al perro de una pasajera de Delta que desapareció en el aeropuerto de Atlanta hace 3 semanas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

(CNN) — Después de soportar casi un mes de dolor y ansiedad, la dueña de un perro finalmente puede descansar después de que su mascota desaparecida fue encontrada sana y salva en el aeropuerto Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta este sábado, según funcionarios del aeropuerto.Maia, la perra de seis años de la pasajera de Delta Air Lines, Paula Rodríguez, se perdió en agosto en el aeropuerto, considerado el más transitado del mundo.El equipo de operaciones del aeropuerto encontró a Maia escondida cerca de las instalaciones de carga del norte, según una publicación en X, la plataforma de redes sociales anteriormente conocida como Twitter. “Cansada pero aparentemente en buen estado de salud, fue transportada a un veterinario y se espera que regrese a casa pronto”, dijeron funcionarios del aeropuerto.El 18 de agosto, Rodríguez y Maia se embarcaron en un viaje desde su casa en República Dominicana a California para unas vacaciones de dos semanas.La separaron de su perrita cuan...

South Korean media say a train presumably carrying North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean media say a train presumably carrying North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has departed for Russia.Source

Aurora family denied $30K claim after pothole totals car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Potholes can be a pain for drivers in the Denver metro area. If your vehicle is damaged, cities can be held liable, but they don't always shell out for repairs.FOX31 spoke with a driver who said her vehicle suffered severe damage after hitting a pothole on Colfax Avenue between Tower Road and Airport Boulevard. Knowing these Denver street name patterns may save you from getting lost Cassandra Klosiewski said back in April, her husband was driving home from work."He hit the pothole right over here, and it blew out both of his tires on the driver's side," Klosiewski said.The couple only had their Land Rover for a little over a year. They later learned their tires weren't the only thing damaged. Their rack-and-pinion steering, among other parts, was also damaged."Unfortunately, at this point, it's going to be over $32,000 to fix this car," Klosiewski said.She said the family planned to pay for the damage until they got that number."Got the insurance company in...

Football season openers to generate big profits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of football season signals an anticipated boost in business revenue in Colorado.The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce reports that fans are estimated to spend nearly $40 million at this weekend’s University of Colorado Buffaloes and Denver Broncos games.Tony Fleith has owned the Li’l Devils Bar for nearly 11 years. He told FOX31 the outlook for increased profits over the coming months is positive. Boulder was buzzing following Buffs big win against rival Nebraska “Everything's kind of catching up in the industry and there's a few things, but overall it's been great,” Fleith said.Fleith said he has noticed fewer supply chain issues from 2022 that affected food and kitchen equipment.The crowds are a welcome sight for employee Shelley Camstra.“It is so amazing to have all of these people here,” Camstra said.Football season is also expected to boost profits at area marijuana dispensaries.“We see a 15 to 20% pop around football season,” Trent Moore of Peak ...

2 brothers fatally shot in SW Miami-Dade; urgent appeal for public cooperation in investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

A shooting at an abandoned house in Southwest Miami-Dade has led to the deaths of two individuals. The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Homicide Bureau, is actively seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for this heinous crime.On Saturday, at approximately 5:22 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 10214 SW 175 St. When law enforcement arrived, they found the bodies of the two brothers, later identified as 19-year-old Alexis Martinez Marquez and 16-year-old Osvaldo Martinez Marquez, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel who arrived at the scene confirmed the fatalities.While investigators remain without any information regarding the subject(s) responsible for this tragedy. The MDPD Homicide Bureau is urging the community to come forward with any information related to the incident, including the identity and whereabouts of the suspect(s). Those with information are encouraged ...

South Florida communities commemorate 9/11 with solemn memorials and unveilings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

South Florida will solemnly mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a series of heartfelt events and tributes. From the unveiling of steel columns from the Twin Towers to poignant ceremonies across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the region will come together to remember the tragic day that reshaped the nation. Miramar unveils 9/11 & Veterans memorialThe City of Miramar is set to unveil a 9/11 and Veterans Memorial at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway. This memorial, featuring two steel columns salvaged from the wreckage of the Twin Towers in New York on September 11, 2001, pays tribute to the fallen first responders and veterans who have selflessly served our nation. The solemn ceremony will commence at 8:15 a.m., offering the community an opportunity to remember and reflect.Miami Beach remembers 9/11First responders from the City of Miami Beach Fire and Police Departments will come together for a joint observance on Monday to honor the...

Police say that a woman was struck by lightning at the beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:24:23 GMT

DORCHESTER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Clouds rolled in towards Savin Hill Beach in Boston Saturday, bringing booms of thunder and blasts of lightning.“I heard that bolt of lightning. It was so loud,” says neighbor Kenneth Osherow.The sound shocked neighbors who knew instantly that the lightning strike hit close to home.“A fire truck came by and then 30 seconds later an ambulance came by, then another ambulance and a police car,” says Osherow.According to the Boston Police Department around 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon, EMS responded to a call for help after a 31-year-old woman was hit by lightning while walking her dog on Savin Hill Beach.Neighbors tell WBZ that after the woman was struck by lightning people on the beach jumped in to help, carrying her up the beach stairs and onto this porch to protect her from the rain, then a local nurse began delivering CPR.“I was in the front of my house and then I came over here and started helping with compression...