Bridge
"The man's a blockhead," Cy the Cynic growled. "If he were a window washer, he'd step back to admire his work." Cy was talking about Harlow the Halo, my club's luckiest player, whose errors never cost. Harlow was declarer at 3NT, and Cy, West, led the ten of diamonds. Harlow won with the jack, led a... Bridge - Technology - Structural Engineering - Games - Card Games
Not always worth the gamble
Jeremy started gambling at school football and hockey pools when he was 11. At 16, he went to his first racetrack, fibbing to his parents about his whereabouts. "My first night at the race track was the greatest night I ever had.[...]
Jerry Capeci: Feared Russian Hitman Saved by Genovese Guardian Angel
When it comes to bullets and bombs, Monya Elson, one of the toughest, most feared Russian gangsters to ever make his mark on U.S. soil, has always seemed to live under a lucky star.
Inspirational hikes
Rick Armour is an avid hiker and has explored most of Southern Vancouver Island over the last 10 years. His local hikes include the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, many trails in the Sooke Hills, Della falls, Mr. Arrowsmith, Mt. Septimus in Strathcona Park and recently Hurricane Ridge in Port Angeles.
What's Up
Sept. 2 oRec meeting: The Marlton Rec Council will meet at 8:30 p.m. at the MRC Building, 15 Oak Avenue. Executive Board elections will be held.
Community Calendar
By Robinson Newspapers Staff The print deadline for calendar submissions is two weeks before the date of the event to be publicized. Email calendar@ballardnewstribune.com, or to get it posted online immediately, email michaelh@robinsonnews.com. Greenwood Senior Center 525 N. 85th St. 206.297.0875 Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement ...
Children traumatised by quake
Children left "scared of every sound" by the Christchurch quake will receive trauma counseling the same as that given out in warzones and other global disasters.
W. Basketball. Women's Hoops Finalizes Schedule
The California Golden Bear women's basketball team has finalized the 2010-11 schedule, adding a game at Illinois on Dec. 28. The Bears have also changed the dates of two road contests (at Texas A&M and Stanford) and have announced that at least four games this season will be televised on Fox Sports Net.
Technology park 'hidden gem'
SPRINGFIELD - MindWing Concepts Inc. started at its founder's kitchen table in 1994, then expanded to the Springfield Business Incubator at the Scibelli Enterprise Center.
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