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Bridge: Aug. 11, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

Today’s deal arose in the 1969 Bermuda Bowl in Rio and stirs memories for me though I certainly wasn’t involved. In 1968 I was in Korea in the Army and wound up on a team representing Korea in the Far East Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Australia won but couldn’t attend the World Championship, so Taiwan’s team went — and finished second. I remember playing against Australia, whom we actually beat, and Taiwan, who murdered us.Declarer at 3NT was Gerard Desrousseaux of France. West led a heart, and East took the ace and returned a heart. South won and needed the next eight tricks. He cashed five clubs, and East discarded three diamonds.MAKING THREESouth next led a spade: queen, king, four. On the next spade, East played low, and South … put up his ace, dropping West’s jack. Making three.I suspect that declarer guessed right in spades because East never discarded one on the run of the clubs. If East had held five spades, he surely would...

Horoscopes Aug. 11, 2023: Chris Hemsworth, change may be inevitable

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 30; Chris Hemsworth, 40; Ben Gibbard, 47; Hulk Hogan, 70.Happy Birthday: Observation is your best bet when dealing with unpredictable situations. Control your emotions and look for choices that are less stressful. Maintenance will be necessary as you navigate from one position to the next. Change may be inevitable, but how you handle it can modify the outcome in your favor if you are moderate and target what’s necessary. Your numbers are 7, 15, 23, 29, 37, 43, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get out, mingle, sign up for events or activities that interest you, and socialize with people who share your interests. A makeover or trendy new look will make you stand out and boost your morale. Love and romance will enhance your life. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t believe everything you hear. Someone will be misleading if given the opportunity. Concentrate on being resourceful, ask questions and follow through when you are confi...

Word Game: Aug. 11, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — CONFIDES (CONFIDES: kon-FIDES: Tells confidentially; entrusts.)Average mark 33 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 42 or more words in CONFIDES? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — DENIAL dale deal dean deli dial diel dine elan eland nail idea ideal idle aide ailed alien anile lade laden laid lain land lane lead lean lend lied lien lineTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Spectrum: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $1.86 billion.On a per-share basis, the Middleton, Wisconsin-based company said it had profit of $46.07. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 75 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 57 cents per share.The holding company posted revenue of $735.5 million in the period, missing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $781 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on SPB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/SPBSource

Parental access and college records: What parents need to know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

Parents who’ve been involved in monitoring their children’s academic progress from kindergarten through high school may be surprised to know that they may not get the same access to their child’s grades and school-related information once their child turns 18.The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) covers students once they turn 18, so getting all the information on their academic progress on a college or university campus — or even while they’re still in high school — means a parent will want to talk with their adult child about getting written permission.Barry Glassman, president of Glassman Wealth Associates, said there are “passionate debates” over whether parents should have access to those records. For those parents who are paying all or a large portion of college expenses, “They’re investing in the child’s education, and they want to know how the child is doing, especially in the first few years,” he said.Glassman said other parents may want their c...

Lauren James’ red card prevents showdown with Linda Caicedo at the Women’s World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — England vs. Colombia should have seen two of the most exciting young players at the Women’s World Cup go head-to-head. Instead, Lauren James’ red card for standing on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie means the England forward will miss the quarterfinal in Sydney on Saturday and a showdown with Colombia’s Linda Caicedo. James will also miss the semifinals if the Lionesses advance, after FIFA extended her ban for violent conduct.“We respect that punishment. We take it from here and hope we get through,” England coach Sarina Wiegman said Friday. “We know how we want to fill in that position. It’s a team effort and we support each other and we fill in places that come free.”James’ suspension has denied viewers the prospect of seeing her go up against Caicedo, who has been outstanding during her team’s run to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. James made a big impression in the group stage of her first World Cup. She scored a...

Así quedaron los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores 2023: cruces y fechas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

(CNN Español) — La Copa Libertadores 2023 está entrando en sus etapas finales y ahora ya tiene a los ocho mejores del torneo más importante a nivel de clubes en América.Los octavos de final de la competencia fueron altamente parejos, con tres de las ocho llaves definidas por la vía de los penales luego de juegos empatados en 180 minutos de partidos ida y vuelta. Y con varios batacazos.De los ocho clasificados, hay tres clubes brasileños, dos argentinos, uno de Colombia (el sorprendente Deportivo Pereira, debutante absoluto en el torneo), uno boliviano y uno paraguayo.Marcelo protagoniza una terrible lesión de un rival en la Copa LibertadoresEl Bolívar fue uno de los equipos que avanzó a través de la tanda de penales. El club boliviano dio la sorpresa y, tras un 3-3 global, eliminó al brasileño Athletico Paranaense.Por otra parte, Boca Juniors empató 2-2 en el marcador global frente al Nacional en la Bombonera, lo que llevó a la definición por penales tras la igualdad sin goles...

Última hora y noticias en vivo de los incendios en Maui, Hawai

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

Haz clic aquí para ver las actualizaciones más recientesHumo y llamas se elevan en Lahaina, condado de Maui, Hawai, Estados Unidos, el 8 de agosto de 2023 en esta imagen fija de vídeo obtenida de las redes sociales. (Crédito: Jeff Melichar/TMX/via REUTERS)The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Telesat: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Telesat Corporation (TSAT) on Friday reported net income of $104.2 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Ottawa, Ontario-based company said it had profit of $7.49. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.53 per share.The satellite communications company posted revenue of $133.8 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSAT at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSATSource

China dice que desenmascaró a un trabajador de una compañía militar como espía de la CIA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:14 GMT

(CNN) — La agencia de espionaje civil de China desenmascaró a un ciudadano chino por supuestamente proporcionar información militar confidencial a la CIA, la última de una serie de acusaciones de espionaje muy públicas entre Washington y Beijing.En un comunicado publicado este viernes, el Ministerio de Seguridad del Estado de China dijo que el sospechoso, identificado por su apellido Zeng, trabajaba para un grupo industrial militar chino no identificado en una función que le dio acceso a importante información clasificada.El ministerio dijo que Zeng, de 52 años, fue enviado por su empleador para avanzar en sus estudios en Italia.Mientras estuvo allí, supuestamente un funcionario de la embajada de EE.UU. se le acercó y gradualmente desarrollaron una “relación cercana” a través de actividades como cenas, salidas y ver óperas, según el comunicado.El ministerio afirmó que a medida que se profundizaba su compromiso, el funcionario estadounidense se reveló como un funcionario de la ...