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Saturday, March 14, 2015 Volume 58, Number 2 Daily BulletinMarch 12-22 58th Spring North American Bridge Championships [email protected] Editors: Sue Munday and Brent Manley Good Sport Egyptians hold narrow Howard be played. “I have always tried to play bridge like lead in Platinum Pairs Weinstein is this I would want my partner and opponents to play: A pair from Egypt will start play today in the year’s winner with the highest ethics and respect for each other, Norman Kay Platinum Pairs with a carryover lead of the Sidney making the game enjoyable for everybody.” of 3.67 matchpoints. The event continues today H. Lazard Jr. Former longtime partner Steve Garner says with two semifinal sessions. Sportsmanship the selection committee definitely got it right. “As The leaders are Reda Wasfi Yaacoub and Wael Award. far as bridge partners go, Howie’s a real gem. I’ve Mohsen. Their carryover score of 334.45 puts them Presentation of never had to worry about being admonished for just ahead of Jie Li and Fu Zhong of China. the trophy will some ridiculous bid or play (and there have been In third, only 2.23 matchpoints behind second, occur at the many!). He is always on my team, rooting for me. are Louk Verhees Jr. of the Netherlands, playing Hall of Fame He is always a gentleman to the opponents and with David Bakhshi of England. dinner during quick to say ‘nice play’ or ‘nice bid’ when it is Just .05 behind them are Eric Greco, the Summer warranted.” Wynnewood PA., and Geoff Hampson, Las Vegas NABC in A significant demonstration of Weinstein’s NV. Chicago. commitment to good sportsmanship occurred in The event is open only to ACBL members who Sidney Lazard Sr., chairman emeritus of the 2007 at the Bermuda Bowl in Shanghai, China. have accumulated at least 50 platinum masterpoints selection committee, says, “Howie works very hard This deal was reported to the Daily Bulletin by one within the three calendar years prior to the at bridge, and he does it a way that makes bridge a of Weinstein’s opponents. In the last set of a close event; earned at least 200 platinum masterpoints more pleasant experience for everyone.” Bermuda Bowl semifinal match, Weinstein was lifetime, or who have attained the rank of Platinum Weinstein sees sportsmanship as trying one’s declaring an inelegant 5NT contract. Life Master or Grand Life Master. Platinum masterpoints are available only in nationally rated best while playing the game as it was intended to Continued on page 5 events with no upper masterpoint restrictions. Only thing easy about Pi: Hand, Greenberg lead Celebrating it today Lebhar IMP Pairs Perhaps you were today, 3/14/15, especially meaningful. Pi has been With two sessions to go in the Lebhar IMP paying attention in your represented by the Greek letter π since the mid- Pairs, Gail Greenberg and Jeff Hand have a lead of high school math classes, 18th century, though it is also sometimes spelled 4.59 IMPs over Stephen and Kerri Sanborn. maybe you weren’t. out as “Pi.” Hand and Greenberg, of New York City, were No matter. Today – Pi Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (chosen plus 72.69 IMPs in the first qualifying session and Day – is your chance because it resembles 3.14). The official celebration followed with 46.31 in the second session. to reacquaint yourself begins at 1:59 p.m., to make an appropriate The Sanborns, of Delray Beach FL, were plus with the most recognized 3.14159 when combined with the date. 73.12 in the first session, with 23.09 in the second. mathematical constant in the world. Scholars often For the sake of usefulness, people often need Right behind them, benefitting from a plus 77.05 consider Pi the most important and intriguing to approximate Pi. For many purposes you can effort in the first set, are Leo Bell of Long Beach number in all of mathematics. use 3.14159, which is really pretty good, but if CA and Dan Jacob of Vancouver BC. The number π is a mathematical constant, the you want a better approximation you can use a The best game of the day was posted by Iulian ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, computer to get it. Here’s Pi to many more digits: Christian of Bucharest, Romania, playing with commonly approximated as 3.14159. That makes Ahmed Rabie of Henderson NV. They scored plus Continued on page 7 95.21 IMPs in the first qualifying session. Christian won the event last year playing with Radu Nistor. LIMERICK CONTEST Tuesday is St. Patrick’s Day, which means to bridge/and or New Orleans. Limericks Pennsylvania foursome the return of the Daily Bulletin Limerick must be in good taste and signed by the ahead in 10K Swiss Contest. Limericks will be judged by the authors. The deadline for entries is A team of Pennsylvania players will start play Daily Bulletin staff. There will be prizes Midnight, Monday, March 16. today in the 0-10,000 Swiss Teams with a carryover for the top three entries. Most will be Deliver your limericks to the Daily lead of 6.38 victory points. Out front with two published in the Daily Bulletin. Bulletin office, fourth floor (Bacchus final sessions to play are Barry Gorski and Albert Limerick writers are encouraged Room) at the Marriott. Look for the box Bingaman Jr., Reading; Bill Parks, Macungie, and to compose verses with references labeled “Place your Limerick here.” Deepak Khanna, Blandon. In second are Canadians Miroslav Kovacevic, Aleksandar Vujic, Gabriel Tatar and Dorin Toma, Information, please all of Ontario. The ACBL Information Fair is your one- about club game sanctions, special events for stop shop for ACBL information. All ACBL clubs, regulations and most anything do to with departments will be represented and available to clubs. Pre-registration required answer your questions during this free event on • Discipline at the club, unit and district Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the level: ACBL’s disciplinary coordinator will for national knockouts foyer of the Grand Ballroom on the third floor. be available to answer your questions about Pre-registration for the Vanderbilt Knockout Coffee and the ACBL’s Code of Disciplinary Regulations Teams is required by 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15. pastries will (CDR), how and when the CDR applies and Teams entering the 0–10,000 Knockout must pre- be served. the roles played in the discipline process by register no later than 10 a.m. Monday, March 16 • Club & presidents, recorders and disciplinary/appellate (the day of the event). See Matt Smith in the Grand Membership Chairs. Ballroom on the third floor. Q&A: Here’s • Marketing your club, class or tournament: where to Come learn more about the ACBL’s newest Enjoy yourself and make the game get your tool for success -- the Resource Center. enjoyable for others. questions We’ll show you how to access and customize Sandy DeMartino, Goodwill Chair answered Continued on page 4 Page 2 Saturday, March 14, 2015 Daily Bulletin SPECIAL EVENTS MEETINGS / SEMINARS / RECEPTIONS Meetings are at the Marriott unless otherwise noted the Better Bridge magazine and the Better Bridge Teacher Saturday, March 14 Accreditation Program. Free coffee and pastries will be JUNIOR DAY served. (Sheraton, Bayside) 8:30 am-Noon Teacher Accreditation Program (TAP). Session three Noon-2 pm BridgePlus+ Game. A special game for newer (0-20 MP) of three. ACBL’s 10-hour seminar for people interested in players. 14 boards, no card fee. (Sheraton, Gallery, 1st learning how to teach bridge. (Sheraton, Gallery) floor) 9:30-11:30 am ACBL Information Fair. A one-stop shop for ACBL- 1-6 pm Learn Bridge in a Day?™ This popular session is related information: Get answers to your questions about designed especially for true beginners, those returning to marketing, clubs, memberships, teacher accreditation, bridge after long absences and those merely wanting to Youth bridge programs, Ruling the Game, disciplinary “test the waters” before committing to formal classes. The matters and how to handle negotiations for your tournament concentrated course includes class instruction and coached hotel. (Grand Ballroom foyer, 3rd floor) play. No pre-registration required. Fee: $20 covers textbook 9:30 am-Noon ACBL Educational Foundation meeting. (Beauregard, and door prizes. (Sheraton Bayside) 5th floor) 6:30-9 pm Learn Bridge in a Day?™ Teacher Accreditation. 9:30 am-6:30 pm WBF Meeting. (St. Charles, 41st floor) Teacher training includes information on organizing and 10 am-Noon GNT/NAP Coordinators. (Lafayette, 41st floor) marketing LBIAD as well as maximizing retention rates, 10 am-Noon ACBL Laws Commission meeting. (Audubon, 5th floor) writing effective grant requests and the presentation of the 10 am-Noon ACBL Hall of Fame Committee meeting. (Galvez, 5th seminar. (Sheraton, Bayside room, 4th floor) floor) 10 am-Noon Free Bridge Lesson with Jerry Helms followed by a Monday, March 16 special game for newer players. Free coffee and pastries GOODWILL DAY will be served. (Sheraton, Bayside Room, 4th floor) 9 am-Noon Zero Tolerance workshop. The goal of this lively two– Noon-2 pm Bridge-Plus+ Game. A special game for newer (0-20 MP) hour workshop is to make the club experience more players. 14 boards, no card fee. (Sheraton, Bayside room, inviting for new members and more pleasurable for 4th floor) everyone by encouraging and empowering directors and 6:30-7:30 pm Intermediate-Newcomer Reception. (Mardi Gras A-C, managers to deal with unacceptable behavior.