Simple unblocking. Overtake with Ace Spade, and unblock the AKQ Hearts while running the spade suit.
Rest looks cold.. :)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Joke of the week
Sorry, partner. I woulda led my singleton...
...but I couldn't find it -- it was so small.
...but I couldn't find it -- it was so small.
Monday, September 22, 2008
7NT
(North)
S K
H AKQ
D AKQ2
C AKJ109
S AQJ10
H J1098
D J109
C 78
(South)
S = Spade, H = Hearts, D = Diamonds, C = Clubs
West led a spade. How would you make a 7NT from this hand? 100% play.. :)
(Answer will be out on Sunday night 0000hrs. Those who already know, Shhhh...)
S K
H AKQ
D AKQ2
C AKJ109
S AQJ10
H J1098
D J109
C 78
(South)
S = Spade, H = Hearts, D = Diamonds, C = Clubs
West led a spade. How would you make a 7NT from this hand? 100% play.. :)
(Answer will be out on Sunday night 0000hrs. Those who already know, Shhhh...)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
23rd September
Hi people,
A gentle reminder that training on Tuesday commences at 11am.
It will not end later than 6pm.
Please bring a jacket as the MPSH is cold.
Cheers.
A gentle reminder that training on Tuesday commences at 11am.
It will not end later than 6pm.
Please bring a jacket as the MPSH is cold.
Cheers.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Train Track and Children
A group of children were playing near two railway tracks, one still in use while the other disused. Only one child played on the disused track, the rest on the operational track.
The train came, and you were just beside the track interchange. You could make the train change its course to the disused track and saved most of the kids
However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make...
Analyse the situation...
Think and reflect...
Decided your answer!!!!...
Now ... go ahead...
...
...
Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. To save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally.
But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?
Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who chose to play where the danger was.
This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community, in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are.
The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him.
To make the proper decision is not try to change the course of the train because the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens.
If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track! Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe.
If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids
While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.
'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'
Everybody makes mistakes; that's why they put erasers on pencils
The train came, and you were just beside the track interchange. You could make the train change its course to the disused track and saved most of the kids
However, that would also mean the lone child playing by the disused track would be sacrificed. Or would you rather let the train go its way?
Let's take a pause to think what kind of decision we could make...
Analyse the situation...
Think and reflect...
Decided your answer!!!!...
Now ... go ahead...
...
...
Most people might choose to divert the course of the train, and sacrifice only one child. To save most of the children at the expense of only one child was rational decision most people would make, morally and emotionally.
But, have you ever thought that the child choosing to play on the disused track had in fact made the right decision to play at a safe place?
Nevertheless, he had to be sacrificed because of his ignorant friends who chose to play where the danger was.
This kind of dilemma happens around us everyday. In the office, community, in politics and especially in a democratic society, the minority is often sacrificed for the interest of the majority, no matter how foolish or ignorant the majority are, and how farsighted and knowledgeable the minority are.
The child who chose not to play with the rest on the operational track was sidelined. And in the case he was sacrificed, no one would shed a tear for him.
To make the proper decision is not try to change the course of the train because the kids playing on the operational track should have known very well that track was still in use, and that they should have run away if they heard the train's sirens.
If the train was diverted, that lone child would definitely die because he never thought the train could come over to that track! Moreover, that track was not in use probably because it was not safe.
If the train was diverted to the track, we could put the lives of all passengers on board at stake! And in your attempt to save a few kids by sacrificing one child, you might end up sacrificing hundreds of people to save these few kids
While we are all aware that life is full of tough decisions that need to be made, we may not realize that hasty decisions may not always be the right one.
'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'
Everybody makes mistakes; that's why they put erasers on pencils
Sunday, September 7, 2008
9th Sept
Tomorrow raist shall give a short lecture on preempts, basic defensive signals and leads, and responses over 2C openings for the freshmen.
That will be your final lesson before you are roughly able to just have fun playing and learn the more advanced stuff as you go along declarer play is one huge topic by itself and raist has already went through the relay basic stuff like card combination, ruffing and establishing long suits the rest you can pick up slowly.
That will be your final lesson before you are roughly able to just have fun playing and learn the more advanced stuff as you go along declarer play is one huge topic by itself and raist has already went through the relay basic stuff like card combination, ruffing and establishing long suits the rest you can pick up slowly.
Interesting Article
http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB119387369474078336.html
This article is about jimmy cayne, former CEO of Bear Stearns
He is an avid bridge player you can see him regularly on BBO
Read it for fun yeah?
This article is about jimmy cayne, former CEO of Bear Stearns
He is an avid bridge player you can see him regularly on BBO
Read it for fun yeah?
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
2nd September
And that concludes the end of the 4 part lessons of the Beginners Course. Hope the food and drinks was good enough. >.<
Anyway, lesson plan for next Tuesday is currently still in preparation and will be updated to everyone once it's confirmed.
Lastly, welcome to the Bridge family. :)
Anyway, lesson plan for next Tuesday is currently still in preparation and will be updated to everyone once it's confirmed.
Lastly, welcome to the Bridge family. :)
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