Point count is often just as helpful during the play as it is during the bidding. Take this case where East made an intelligent use of point count to defeat three notrump. West led the K-Q-J of hearts, East playing the 4-3-8 in that order. Declarer won the third heart with the ace, led the ...

Point count is often just as helpful during the play as it is during the bidding. Take this case where East made an intelligent use of point count to defeat three notrump. West led the K-Q-J of hearts, East playing the 4-3-8 in that order. Declarer won the third heart with the ace, led the ...

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It’s that time of year when many parents across the U.S. see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. For parents and guardians, experts say, the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings of loss, grief, loneliness, relief and freedom and can ...

Q. I’ve read that beta blockers are being used for anxiety. I was given metoprolol for stage fright. It lasts only 12 hours and is better than atenolol, which lasts for 24 hours. I am an author. When I read or speak in public, I have terrible nerves that make my voice shake. The ...

The Vindicator plans to honor breast cancer survivors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. We want to put a human face on this disease — to help those diagnosed with breast cancer by telling the stories of those who have battled, and to spotlight therapies and support that ...