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Bridge: Dec. 4, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

“I heard that the meteorologist who invented the wind-chill factor died,” Cy the Cynic told me.“How old was he?”“He was 82,” Cy said, “but felt like he was only 74.”Cy was declarer at four hearts in a penny game, and his play got a chilly reception from his partner. When West led a diamond, Cy took the ace, unblocked his A-K of clubs and led the king of trumps: five, deuce, six.East won the next trump and led the queen of spades. Cy took dummy’s ace and discarded a spade on the queen of clubs, but West ruffed, and the defense cashed two spades. Down one.“You booted a cold game,” North said frostily.SECOND TRUMPAfter Cy takes his high clubs, he can play a low spade from both hands. Then if East leads the ace and a second trump, Cy can draw trumps, winning five trumps in his hand, a diamond, a spade and three clubs.If instead East returns a spade, Cy takes the ace, ruffs a diamond and ruffs a spade in dummy. Nor can Eas...

Sale closed in Danville: $3 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

222 Remington Loop – Google Street ViewA 2,823-square-foot house built in 1977 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Remington Loop in Danville was sold on Nov. 3, 2023. The $2,995,000 purchase price works out to $1,061 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and central A/C. Additionally, the house is equipped with an attached two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The property’s backyard is further enhanced by a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 2,431-square-foot home on the 300 block of Remington Loop in Danville sold in May 2023, for $2,495,000, a price per square foot of $1,026. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Remington Loop, Danville, in March...

Ask Amy: Now we’re feeling weird about our daughter’s favorite toy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a daughter. She is 3. We are thoughtful and responsible parents (at least we think so …).Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I’ll never forgive my sister-in-law for her question to my little girl Advice | Ask Amy: How can I avoid the vortex of the other grandmother? Advice | Ask Amy: He has resurrected this wedding drama and is using it against me Advice | Ask Amy: Should I tell my neighbor about her child’s bullying behavior? Advice | Ask Amy: My wife has big-league dreams for our son, but I think he should give up the sport We have a question about gift-giving.Our daughter goes to a nursery school program a couple of mornings a week, and it’s going very well.While at school, she loves to play with a miniature kitchen set. It’s got a little sink and a pretend stove with pots and pans.We are thinking about getting a version of this for our daughter for Christmas....

Harriette Cole: My boyfriend’s Instagram posts make me worried that he did something wrong

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been on and off for about four years. He is the first person I have ever dated, and I am completely in love with him. However, sometimes I feel like we are a lot less compatible than we try to make it seem.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: We split up a year ago, and I can’t stop thinking about him Advice | Harriette Cole: I want to shut down my friend’s snooping without a lot of drama Advice | Harriette Cole: My birthday wish list could get me in trouble with my family Advice | Harriette Cole: My two roommates are moving out, and I don’t believe their excuse Advice | Harriette Cole: My old friend is back in my life, and she has brought a lot of drama During our last break, my boyfriend dated someone else. When we got back together, he told me everything about her, and I even had a chance to talk to her and clear everything up.Right after w...

Erupción de volcán deja 11 alpinistas muertos y 12 desaparecidos en Indonesia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

YAKARTA – Once alpinistas han fallecido, tres han sido hallados a salvo y doce se encuentran desaparecidos después de la erupción el domingo del volcán indonesio Marapi, en el oeste de la isla de Sumatra, según informó este lunes el jefe del operativo de rescate. En total, aseguró Abdul Malik en una comparecencia, 75 alpinistas han sobrevivido y 49 han sido ya evacuados después de que el domingo el volcán experimentara una fuerte erupción, que lanzó una columna de ceniza y humo a 3,000 metros por encima de su cráter. “Algunos han regresado a sus casas y otros han ingresado en dos hospitales de la zona”, señaló Malik. De cerca: las impresionantes explosiones de lava del volcán Etna De cerca: las espectaculares erupciones de lava del volcán Kilauea El jefe del operativo indicó que los equipos de rescate aún se encuentran en proceso de evacuar los cuerpos de los fallecidos del volcán. La erupción, que duró 4 minutos...

Heavy rains lash India’s southern and eastern coasts as a powerful storm closes in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — Heavy rains and strong winds pelted India’s southern and eastern coastlines on Monday and states were put on high alert after a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a powerful storm, authorities said. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states in the south and Odisha in the east braced for flooding as authorities issued warnings for Tropical Cyclone Michuang. It’s likely to hit the southern coast on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 90-100 kph (56-62 mph) and gusts up to 110 kph (68 mph), the Indian Meteorological Department said. The storm could make landfall on Tuesday afternoon close to Bapatla in Andhra Pradesh state, said the head of the department, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. The Andhra Pradesh state government shut schools on Monday while authorities in Tamil Nadu declared a public holiday in four districts that are likely to bear the brunt of the downpours. In the eastern state of Odisha, a number of districts experienced heavy rain,...

Happy holidays! Time to unwrap your December entertainment guide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Mariah Carey performs during her holiday special "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special" on Apple TV+. (Apple TV+ via AP) Ho, ho, ho! It’s hard to believe that it’s already the holidays!Between the Christmas season and New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of fun festivities happening around town.It’s time to unwrap the advent calendar that is our December Entertainment Guide:December Entertainment GuideDec. 4-23: “Public Obscenities” at Woolly Mammoth TheatreDec. 4-24: “Moses” at Theater JDec. 4-30: “Swept Away” at Arena Stag...

Pet spas, built-in feeding nooks to pamper pets emerge as real estate trends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

D.C. real estate agents are reporting an uptick in buyers looking for features to pamper their pets in their next home purchase.Pet spas and built-in feeding nooks are high on many search lists, said Noelle-Kristine Spencer of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty.“Gone are the days of the outdoor doghouse,” she said. “People’s pets are really part of their families.”Spencer said she has seen the trend spike over the last five years.Fenced in yards have long been a “must have” feature for people with dogs. But some sellers are adding dog baths and custom lounging nooks for cats to attract buyers with pets.Homes without the features aren’t deal breakers, she said, but those with them likely get a second look.“It can move the needle,” Spencer told WTOP. “Any kind of accoutrements that the house can have that shows the importance of this animal in their lives is a plus.”There may be two reasons fueling the trend. A slew of young, professional couples poised to buy homes are spending more ...

Stock market today: Global shares trade mostly lower ahead of updates on jobs, inflation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly lower on Monday as investors awaited a slew of economic data set for release later in the week. France’s CAC 40 shed 0.4% to 7,318.01, while Germany’s DAX was flat at 16,307.11. Britain’s FTSE 100 declined 0.6% to 7,486.18. U.S. shares were set to drift lower, with the future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%. The future for the S&P 500 lost 0.3%.China Evergrande’s Hong Kong traded shares gained 9.2% after a Hong Kong court postponed until Jan. 29 a hearing on its plan to restructure its massive debts. The property developer faces possible liquidation if creditors reject its restructuring plan. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 16,646.05, while the Shanghai Composite edged 0.3% lower to 3,022.91. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 shed 0.6% to finish at 33,231.27. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.7% to 7,124.70. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.4% to 2,514.95. On Friday, Wall Street finished the week with a fift...

‘Fallout’ teases a dark future for the planet in first look at the new series

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:17 GMT

(CNN) — Amazon Prime’s upcoming series “Fallout” has unveiled a first look.The show, based on the video game franchise of the same name, stars Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Aaron Moten.“Fallout” centers around a nuclear war on Earth in the year 2077 and was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who made “Westworld.”After a bombing, the story goes into the future, where we find Purnell’s Lucy, who is living in a vault until it is safe to return outside.When she’s forced to surface on a rescue mission, she finds Earth has become an unlivable nightmare, or the “Fallout” world.The series is set to premiere on on Prime Video on April 12, 2024.