How to use the Stayman convention
Last time we talked about responding when partner opens with a one notrump bid. A beginner's response is more or less limited to sign-off bids at the two level (two diamonds, hearts or spades), or sign-off bids at game (three notrump and four hearts or spades) and invitational bids (two notrump and three hearts or spades).
Two new ideas, one involving a twist
What can Washington do now to help consumers, housing and stocks? Options remain. The Obama administration and the Federal Reserve are reportedly considering two interesting tactics: one first employed 50 years ago, and another that could bloom into a multi-faceted effort to aid homeowners under pressure.
Are you prepared for long-term care costs?
Like everyone else, you hope to remain physically and financially independent your entire life. And you may well achieve this goal. Nonetheless, the future is not ours to see, so you’ll want to prepare yourself for as many contingencies as possible – one of which is the high cost of long-term care.
High Holy Days Full of Symbolism, Cleansing
Next week begins a 10-day period so sacred to Judaism that it is
What does affordable health care mean for you?
President Obama signed historic health care legislation into law
Slow-cooked Beef Ribs a Delight for Father’s Day
Fathers Day is this weekend. If there is any single food item
Mount Madonna Challenge Race – A Personal View
Tracy Christensen is the marketing director for this year's Mount Madonna Challenge Race. She has run the race before and here is her impressions of what it is like:
School district trustees need to grow a thicker skin
Here's a bit of advice for school district trustees and














