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by Alan Caplan
The most common use of the term “counting” in bridge
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applies to situations where you are interested in knowing how many cards in a suit have been played by the opponents when one is drawing trumps or establishing a long suit. Learn all about it from Alan Caplan.
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by Carol Novis
Boutique hotels are a new phenomenon in Tel Aviv. Boutique
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hotels tend to be on the smallish side with an emphasis on intimacy and personal service. They each have a unique character and personality, aspire to being hip and trendy and are usually fairly luxurious. They aim to attract a young clientele with above average incomes.
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by Alan Caplan
Here is a tip from Alan Caplan our bridge expert:
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It is sometimes necessary to discard what appears to be a winning card in order to bring home a contract.
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by Alan Caplan
Bridge expert Alan Caplan suggests caution with unknown
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partners when playing on the internet. He also advises players to always play extra carefully when a knave – Jack - appears.
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by Lisa Brink
And now, for a sweet thought: Lisa Brink suggests
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you cater to that sweet tooth with this easy-to –make delicious confection. Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Tart combines all the ingredients you love. Give it a whirl.
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by David Rhodes
David Rhodes reports on his interesting visit to the
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Rishon LeTzion branch of Carmel Wineries and the tasting of some of the wonderful brandies that this Israel’s largest winery is producing, in addition to its speciality wines.
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by Sam Zebba
Firebird is the name of Sam Zebba’s sailboat and
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the article by him is a love story between him and sailing. Zebba offers the history of sailing, which he says is no different today than it was thousands of years ago. It’s the wind that moves the boat with the celestial bodies as guide; the sun by day and the stars by night. And romance in the air.
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by Ilan Shachar
Since Madonna is coming to Israel in May, her fans
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have implored the PM not to attack Iran before the concert so that it woudn’t be cancelled. Yes, Strategic Planning is called for when important events like that are to be considered! Ilan Shachar suggests a few other such urgent matters that give pause for thought in this satiric article.
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by Sybil Levin
Describes the wonderful work of caring for abandoned
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dogs in Hadera in the superb Shelter for Dogs, started by volunteers. Dedicated staff are assisted by the community. There are many stories of individual dogs who have benefitted by this humane and successful project.
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by Ilan Hirschowitz
Saying goodbye to their pet terrier Buddy, was a painful
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and emotional experience for Ilan Hirschowitch and his family.
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by Alan Caplan
Here’s a challenging situation for bridge affectionados
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- whether to play safe or be sorry. Alan Caplan outlines the difference in calculating match points when engaged in two different forms of bridge: playing in teams or in competition. He illustrates this with interesting hands.
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by Jennia Ganit Chodorov
Take a few minutes to enjoy A Bit of Humor, which will
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not only bring a smile or chuckle but strike a responsive chord in evoking similar such events in your own life. Jennia Ganit Chodorov shares some of these thoughts taken from Aaron Karo’s Ruminations.com
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