This deal from a team contest demonstrates one of the more subtle areas of sound defensive play. The final contract at both tables was three notrump, but only one of the defenders found the way to derail declarer. At the first table, West led the heart six. Declarer won East's jack with the ...
In her new cookbook, “Have You Eaten Yet?,” actor and self-described restaurant kid Ming-Na Wen says wontons hold a special place in her heart. They bring back memories of making them with her mother. She now makes them with her children. Wen’s recipe for “Popo’s Wontons” includes ...
Gruner Veltliner (GROO-ner-VELT-lee-ner) and Gewurztraminer (guh- VOORTS-trah-mee-ner) These two tongue-twister wines may be a bit difficult to pronounce in a public setting, but practicing a bit to order these in a tasting room or restaurant, will surely make the effort worthwhile, Gruner Veltliner: This very interesting white wine has emerged as a regional favorite here in the Lake Erie region. It is crisp, food friendly and is popular with those who love Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio, but may be looking to explore something new. Gruner is the signature grape of Austria, but ...
Card-reading is the process by which a player can determine the makeup of the unseen hands and, as a result, play his cards to best advantage. Consider this deal from a national pair championship. At most tables, South arrived at four spades after East had opened the bidding with one heart. ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories about breast cancer survivors that will run throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When Karla Dillon noticed a lump in her breast in January, she had reason to believe it was a cyst. She had experienced ...
Q. My doctor prescribed 100 milligrams of metoprolol to control my blood pressure. After taking it for some time, I noticed that my once-thick blond hair had thinned considerably. I saw it on my hairbrush every morning when I styled my hair. When I complained to my primary care provider, she suggested hair products like Rogaine! I was furious because she didn't seem to be taking my concern seriously. Research online suggested that the metoprolol was responsible. I cut the pills in half and took 50 milligrams for about six months. Voila! My hair grew back. At my next check-up, I told ...
