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Do you finesse or play high?

We are looking at situations in which third hand should or should not follow the "third-hand high" mantra. Which is right here? South is in four hearts. West leads a fourth-highest diamond two. After dummy plays low, should East put in his nine or rise with the king?

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New era for ancient town

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Local carmakers emphasize CSR

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New Beijing showrooms for joint venture Qoros

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Listen closely to the bidding

Brigham Young said, "Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?"

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