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Bridge: Nov. 14, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

In a magazine cartoon, a senior citizen has been pulled over for speeding — and isn’t happy.“How could I have been going 70 miles per hour,” she demands of the State Trooper, “when I left home only 10 minutes ago?”Hopeless contracts often succeed because, more than any other reason, a defender proceeds without thinking. Against today’s four hearts, West led his singleton spade. Knowing the lead was a singleton, East took the ace and returned a spade.West ruffed and led a club, but declarer won and led a trump, and East’s ace won the defenders’ last trick. Making four.DIAMOND TRICKEast’s defense was hasty — and fatal. East can see three tricks, but unless West has the ace of clubs or a diamond trick, the fourth trick must be a diamond ruff.At Trick Two, East must lead the jack of diamonds. Since he has the ace of trumps, West’s spade ruff can wait. When declarer leads a trump, East wins, gives West a spade ruff a...

Horoscopes Nov. 14, 2023: Josh Duhamel, don’t stand in someone else’s shadow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Travis Barker, 48; Josh Duhamel, 51; Patrick Warburton, 59; Harland Williams, 61.Happy Birthday: Try something new and exciting that will spark your imagination. Embrace new beginnings and let your inhibitions fall by the wayside. Be true to yourself and follow the path that exhilarates you. Don’t stand in someone else’s shadow when it’s time to take the helm and show everyone your talents. Putting your best foot forward will lead you into the future with hope, optimism and a lifestyle that fits your personality. Your numbers are 9, 16, 22, 24, 33, 37, 40.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Speak up, make your voice heard and listen to the response you receive. Sharing and compromising will take you on a journey that leads to stability and worthwhile partnerships. Do the groundwork and see what happens. A financial gain is heading your way. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you don’t like something, it’s up to you to bring about c...

Ask Amy: The bride and I aren’t speaking because of her non-negotiable demand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter will be getting married in a couple of weeks (her second marriage).Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I misled my host about why I wanted to stay in a hotel Advice | Ask Amy: Is this a creepy idea for a high school reunion? Advice | Ask Amy: I told the bride she was free to exclude me, but I’m hurt by how she did it Advice | Ask Amy: We ended up with a near-stranger’s dog, and it feels very wrong to me Advice | Ask Amy: I want flower gremlins at my wedding, and my family is furious They were engaged right before COVID and put the wedding on hold. They’ve now decided to go ahead with a small wedding; the guest list is now around 26 people.She wanted to host it in her house, but her house is very small and she has four dogs who don’t behave.We offered our (much larger) house and said that we would also help with the food and set-up.Our daughter agreed on one condition – tha...

Single family residence sells for $2.7 million in Los Gatos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

1445 Elwood Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 1400 block of Elwood Drive in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,854-square-foot property, built in 1966, was sold on Oct. 10, 2023, for $2,675,000, or $1,443 per square foot. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. Additionally, the house provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property’s backyard additionally features both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:On Ravenwood Drive, Saratoga, in April 2023, a 2,124-square-foot home was sold for $2,684,000, a price per square foot of $1,264. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,757-square-foot home on the 13800 block of Raven Court in Saratoga sold in October 2022, for $2,502,000, a price per square foot of $1,424. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 1,854-square-foot home o...

Harriette Cole: How can I break the hold of wine and binge-watching?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a hectic schedule, and it’s a constant struggle to stay organized and tidy.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: I don’t have rich parents, and I’m scared about graduating Advice | Harriette Cole: I asked why my boyfriend’s mom doesn’t like me, and the answer hurt Advice | Harriette Cole: Ever since I committed to being happy, my life has been a trainwreck Advice | Harriette Cole: Does my husband’s full-time job exempt him from child care? Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m staggered by my boyfriend’s rule for living together When I get home from work, I’m usually exhausted, and the last thing I want to do is clean. Instead, I usually plop on the couch, get a glass of wine and binge-watch TV. Once the TV is on, I get drawn in, and I can’t seem to peel away to do housework.How can I manage my time effectively and keep my life ...

Endangered sperm whales now have their first protected area in the Caribbean island of Dominica

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is creating the world’s first marine protected area for one of earth’s largest animals: the endangered sperm whale.Nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of royal blue waters on the western side of the island nation that serve as key nursing and feeding grounds will be designated as a reserve, the government announced Monday.“We want to ensure these majestic and highly intelligent animals are safe from harm and continue keeping our waters and our climate healthy,” Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said in a statement.Scientists say the reserve not only will protect the animals, but it will also help fight climate change.Sperm whales defecate near the surface because they shut down non-vital functions when they dive to depths of up to 10,000 feet (3,000 meters). As a result, nutrient-rich poop remains along the ocean surface and creates plankton blooms, which capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphere a...

More than 20% of students in Montgomery Co. schools are ‘chronically absent’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

The number of Montgomery County students who are categorized as ‘chronically absent’ has dropped from last year’s high of 26%, but remains above 20%, according to data shared with county council members on Monday.According to information from the Montgomery County Public Schools system, the percentage of students who are ‘chronically absent’ — that is, they are missing more than 10% of class time for any reason — is 21.4%.That’s a nearly five percentage point drop from the 26.2% listed as chronically absent during the 2022-2023 school year, but still higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 19.5%.In raw numbers, the data looks like this: During the first quarter of this academic year, 34,161 students in the MCPS system were found to be missing 10% of their time in class. That compares to last year’s 42,204 students who were absent from their classes 10% of the time.Damon Monteleone, associate superintendent with Montgomery County schools, told...

On Holding: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

ZURICH (AP) — ZURICH (AP) — On Holding AG (ONON) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $59.2 million.On a per-share basis, the Zurich-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 22 cents per share.The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 16 cents per share.The running-shoe and apparel company posted revenue of $543.8 million in the period, also exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $518 million.On Holding expects full-year revenue of $2.03 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on ONON at https://www.zacks.com/ap/ONONSource

Virginia House Republicans stick with Todd Gilbert as their leader after election loss

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia House Republicans will be in the minority come January after Democrats flipped control of the chamber last week, but they will be sticking with the same top leader, Del. Todd Gilbert.Gilbert, who currently serves as House Speaker, fended off an intraparty challenge over the weekend from Del. Terry Kilgore. Gilbert was elected Republican leader at an organizational meeting Sunday, according to a statement from the caucus that did not disclose the vote count.“I’m honored that my colleagues have once again put their trust in me to lead our Republican team for the coming term. I look forward to working with our caucus to advance our shared Republican values and serve as a check on the worst far-left policies put forward by the incoming Democratic majority,” Gilbert, of Shenandoah County, said in a statement.Kilgore, who currently serves as Republican leader and represents part of the state’s far southwestern tip, told Cardinal News ahead of the ...

Escuela judía de Montreal alcanzada por disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad experimenta un aumento en los crímenes de odio

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:48:02 GMT

(CNN) —  Una escuela judía en Montreal fue atacada con disparos por segunda vez en menos de una semana mientras la ciudad enfrenta un aumento de los delitos antisemitas e islamófobos, dicen las autoridades.Se está llevando a cabo una investigación en la Yeshiva Gedola, que fue alcanzada por disparos la madrugada de este domingo, dijo la policía de Montreal. Encontraron un agujero de bala en la fachada frontal del edificio, junto con casquillos de bala.“Justo después de que se escucharon los disparos, se vio un vehículo sospechoso huyendo rápidamente de la escena”, dijo a CNN la portavoz de la policía, la agente Caroline Chèvrefils.Chèvrefils dijo que la unidad de crímenes de odio está investigando, hablando con testigos y revisando cualquier evidencia en video que pueda surgir.En el cristal de una de las puertas de la escuela se puede ver un agujero de bala.Yeshiva Gedola también fue alcanzada por disparos este jueves, dijo la policía a CNN.La escuela permanece abierta y los e...