Bridge: April 10, 2021

“Simple Saturday” columns are meant to improve basic technique and logical thinking. One difficult aspect of learning bridge is that many “rules” of play have exceptions — and the exceptions have exceptions. Today’s West leads the seven of spades against 3NT: deuce from dummy, king from East. If South has learned to avoid holding up …

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KitchenAid’s dough-proofing convection oven is $60 off

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Roast two whole chickens or proof multiple loaves of dough in KitchenAid’s versatile oven. Image: kitchenaid By Leah StodartMashable Shopping2021-04-08 14:42:13 UTC Save $60: The KitchenAid KCO255BM dual-convection countertop …

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What are media looking for, and how can we best deliver it? | PBA

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In this week’s Collective Insights column, The Xfactor Collective specialist member Jodie Artis shares some media relations expert insights in this her 20th anniversary year helping social purpose organisations connect meaningfully with media. The media landscape has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, making it more challenging than it has ever been to get …

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High African American infant mortality rate linked to unsafe sleep practices | Afro

The African-American community has a higher infant mortality rate than other ethnicities that has been linked to unsafe sleeping practices. Organizations and health care professionals around Baltimore City are working to spread awareness. (Courtesy photo) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO A study found that African Americans have 2.3 times the infant mortality rate …

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Prep football: Without starting QB, Bishop O’Dowd blanks James Logan for big win

OAKLAND — Without starting quarterback Jesse Madden, Bishop O’Dowd had to change up its offensive attack Friday night to knock off previously undefeated James Logan. But one thing remained the same, first-year coach David Perry said: standard. The Dragons’ (3-1, 3-0) defense didn’t allow a single point and limited James Logan (3-1, 2-1) to fewer …

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