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Bid euchre is a tricking game for four players in fixed partnerships, with a goal to win the largest number of tricks. The trump suit chosen by the player who is ready to contract, and there are variations in rules depending on the number of cards in the deck and the bids allowed.
Considering the set of common rules, the game uses a pack of 25 cards consisting of the ace, king, queen, jack, 10 and nine cards of each of the four suits, in addition to a joker. The trump suit has eight cards ranking from highest to lowest, with the order starting with the joker as the best bower, the jack of the trump suit as the right bower, the other jack of the same color as the trump suit as the left bower followed by the ace, king, queen, 10 and nine.
The other suits have five or six cards. Cards are dealt out equally to all players. Each player has only one chance to bid, starting with the player to the left of the dealer and ending with the dealer in a clockwise order. The highest bidder is the declarer, and the trump suit is the suit chosen in the bid. The highest bidder leads the first trick.
If the bidding side wins at least as many tricks as it bid, each side scores a point for each trick won. If not, it loses points equal to the number of tricks bid. The teams play to a target score.


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Iowa shines in the Solheim spotlight, the Americans easily keep the cup, the season's final event on the PGA Tour provides plenty of drama and the U.S. Amateur goes down to the wire with an all-time finish. All that and more in this edition of Monday Scramble:
If birdies and hole-outs by the truckload are your thing, this was a week to remember.
From the antics of "the Brittanys" at the Solheim Cup to the card-saving theatrics of the Wyndham Championship and Doc Redman's memorable rally to capture the U.S. Amateur, this was an instance where tournaments and status were not lost. They were actively won, gains taken by players who boldly attacked and were rewarded accordingly.
It's not going to be the case everytime. Just last week at Quail Hollow we saw a course where par was a good score, and often times trophies are decided by untimely three-putts rather than makes from across the green.
Part of the allure of golf is that the delineation between dreamer and achiever can often seem faint. Amateurs can sit at home watching pros struggle with certain situations and nudge their buddy with a hint of "been there, done that."
But Sunday, across the country, some of the best men and women in professional and amateur golf reminded all of us just how good they can be when the stakes are at their highest. And they did so by pulling off shots the rest of us know little about.
1. There was no concession drama, no epic Sunday comeback. But the Solheim Cup was still the best spectacle in golf this week, and by a pretty wide margin.
Lofty expectations were assigned well before the two teams set foot on Des Moines Country Club, and the course - and area - lived up to the hype. From first-tee antics to dancing captains, fans in costumes to players walking in putts, the scene was electric.
Iowa doesn't have a pro sports team, and the Hawkeye football team isn't expected to turn heads this fall. But Des Moines had this one circled for a while, and they delivered in a big way. It's another storied chapter in the history of an event whose scope on the global golf landscape continues to grow.
2. Juli Inkster had a Hall of Fame playing career, but she somehow seems even more comfortable patrolling the fairways as a captain.
Two years after rescuing her team from a third straight loss in Germany, Inkster pressed all the right buttons. She ably deflected any pressure her team may have faced as favorites defending the trophy on home turf. She was fierce when she needed to be fierce, and loose when the moment called for it.
Management of the pod system went off without a hitch, as did her handling of rookies Angel Yin and Austin Ernst and the scrutinized inclusion of Paula Creamer.
After a dominating performance and a second straight win, Inkster should be afforded the captaincy for as long as she wants it.
3. The final margin was five points, but this year's Solheim should be remembered for two matches.
The Saturday fourball between Brittany Lang-Brittany Lincicome and Carlota Ciganda-Mel Reid was the stuff they write movies about. Six straight birdies from Lincicome, a hole-out eagle from Lang, and a dogged Euro pair who still pushed the match to the last hole.
The two teams combined to shoot 22 under, which seemed impressive until Lexi Thompson and Anna Nordqvist met in Sunday's singles. Nordqvist was the MVP for Annika Sorenstam's shorthanded squad, and she played like it early on until Thompson caught fire. In a seven-hole span, she made four birdies and two eagles to flip the match on its head.
It ended in a draw, a fitting conclusion to the best match of the day that recalled memories of the duel between Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson last year at Hazeltine.
4. Henrik Stenson went to the Wyndham Championship on a whim, and he left with his first win in the U.S. in nearly four years.
Stenson added the Greensboro stop to make sure he'd play at least 15 events in order to keep his PGA Tour status and avoid a pitfall that has cost Martin Kaymer some time and will put Danny Willett into a penalty box next season. What the Swede found was an old-school layout where he could leave driver at home and still thrive.
The first win after a major can sometimes prove to be an interesting hurdle. Stenson has played plenty of good golf since lifting the claret jug at Royal Troon, but he he was still without a victory until Sunday. With four tied for the lead down the stretch, Stenson turned on the heat with three birdies in a four-hole stretch, including a 27-footer on the penultimate hole to (nearly) put things on ice.
Miles from Sedgefield, Phil Mickelson probably cracked a knowing grin.
5. The only man that appeared able to go toe-to-toe with Stenson was Ollie Schniederjans, yet another member of the storied Class of 2011 who undoubtedly will win soon on the PGA Tour.
Schniederjans sticks out as the only guy in most tournament fields without a hat, but his game got plenty of attention in the final round - especially when he hit a torpedo of a driving iron off the 18th tee that seemingly never left the ground but still trundled 341 yards downhill.
The former Georgia Tech standout now has five top-10 finishes this season and enters the playoffs with a great chance to reach the Tour Championship. Don't be surprised if he picks up a trophy on his way to East Lake.
6. The annual bubble watch at Wyndham certainly didn't lack any drama this year.
While four players cracked the top 125 in the season's final event, it was the manner in which they made their climbs that was noteworthy. Martin Flores essentially needed an ace on the 70th hole, and he got it. Rory Sabbatini came to the same green a few minutes later and holed a putt from Winston-Salem.
Even J.J. Henry had a hand in the theatrics, stuffing his final approach to 6 feet for a birdie that edged him past Zac Blair for coveted spot No. 125 by a single point.
More often than not, we'll see players crumble under the pressure of a 72-hole crucible where they know that every poor shot or a missed cut could cost them a job next year. Credit to this year's party crashers for thriving amid difficult circumstances.
7. Rory McIlroy will be in the field this week at Glen Oaks, which is a somewhat surprising turn of events given his comments at Quail Hollow.
McIlroy has clearly been frustrated by his inability to shake a rib injury that has already sidelined him twice this year. After closing out the season's final major he didn't rule out the possibility that he might shelve it for the whole year. Instead, he'll return to begin defense of his FedExCup title, with friend Harry Diamond still on the bag, after consulting with doctors in Northern Ireland.
This won't be a year to write home about for McIlroy, and a few good rounds in New York or Boston likely won't change that as his stated focus last week was on Augusta in April - not Atlanta in September. At this point, any efforts that aren't pointed toward hitting the ground running in 2018 might not be the best use of his time.
8. Even with McIlroy's inclusion, the 125-man field for The Northern Trust (formerly The Barclays, and not to be confused with the Northern Trust Open, which is now the Genesis Open ... got all that?) has been trimmed to 120.
Adam Scott was an an expected absence with the birth of his second child, while Sergio Garcia skipping a postseason event is nothing new. Brandt Snedeker ended his season last week, while No. 115 Dominic Bozzelli's is effectively over with his withdrawal. No. 85 Scott Piercy, who hasn't played since June, will also be absent at Glen Oaks.
9. There may not have been a seven-figure check on the line, but the theatrics Redman showed in mounting a last-gasp comeback to win the U.S. Amateur at Riviera were nonetheless riveting.
Down two with two holes to play, the rising sophomore calmly rolled in a 60-foot eagle putt on No. 17, stuffed his approach to the famed 18th, rolled in that putt to force overtime and then nearly drove the green on the tricky par-4 10th. How many Tour pros would kill for that series of shots each February?
Poor Doug Ghim seemed shell-shocked, and rightfully so. There was little he could have done to prevent the Redman onslaught, as a man who needed to survive a 13-for-8 playoff on the 10th hole Wednesday just to make the match-play portion of the tournament etched his name on the Havermeyer Trophy four days later.
10. A thrilling comeback means Redman will basically be able to plan a PGA Tour schedule around his classes at Clemson next year. Should he remain an amateur, he can expect to receive spots in each of the first three majors of 2018, plus invites to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Memorial Tournament and Quicken Loans National. He'll also have a leg up on snagging a "Champions' Choice" sponsor invite to Colonial.
Not bad for a guy who still won't be able to legally drink next spring in the Crow's Nest.
11. Let's pause for a moment to reflect on Ghim, who played a masterful match through 34 holes and then was undone by a single tee shot in overtime. This is the second time the Texas senior has carred a 1-up lead into the 36th hole of a USGA final, and both times he's come up short.
Ghim is a talented prospect, and he landed a spot (alongside Redman) on the Walker Cup despite the loss. At least he can take additional comfort in knowing that as runner-up he'll still receive invites to the Masters and U.S. Open next year.
Schniederjans nearly took down Stenson with one hand tied behind his back. Sort of.
While making his charge up the leaderboard at Sedgefield over the weekend, Schniederjans drew some funny looks over how he executed from short range. On close putts, he would take his right hand off the club entirely at impact, essentially implementing a one-handed follow-through.
It may look unconventional, but it certainly didn't hold him back down the stretch. It's also not the craziest thing we've seen a PGA Tour pro attempt with putter in hand.
Captain knows best: Creamer and Catriona Matthew both filled in admirably this week as injury replacements, each going 3-1 for their teams. Inkster especially took some flak for naming Creamer to replace Jessica Korda, but the choice was ultimately vindicated - just as it was two years ago in Germany.
Too much to overcome: The Euros were already facing an uphill battle before losing Suzann Pettersen to injury. Pettersen was at the center of the storm back in '15, and while she embraced her role as assitant, her on-course fire would've been helpful - especially as Sorenstam's squad fought to find its footing early in the week.
Family first: With two weeks left in the Web.com Tour season, Martin Piller sat at No. 26 on the money list with the top 25 getting PGA Tour cards. But rather than tee it up in Knoxville, he opted to go to Iowa to support wife Gerina at the Solheim Cup. He'll head into the season finale in Portland at No. 27, about $12,000 behind No. 25 Beau Hossler as he seeks a promotion.
Even major winners tremble: Geoff Ogilvy, 2006 U.S. Open winner who entered the Wyndham No. 125 on the points list and saved his card with a T-16 finish: "There's a level of tension and stress in your body that's on a different level when you're in that position."
See you in Columbus: Familiar names facing a trip to Web.com Tour Finals after missing out on the FedExCup top 125: Sam Saunders, Ryan Palmer, Ricky Barnes, Johnson Wagner, Ben Crane, Retief Goosen and Boo Weekley.
To the victor go the spoils: Notables who finished outside the top 125 but will remain exempt next year thanks to recent wins on Tour: Shane Lowry, Billy Hurley III, Graeme McDowell, Smylie Kaufman, Greg Chalmers and Matt Every.
Decent rotation: After finishing up at one of the best courses on Tour in Riviera, the U.S. Amateur will shift to Pebble Beach next year, followed by Pinehurst No. 2 in 2019 and Bandon Dunes in 2020. Not too shabby.
Too much secret ballot: Ryan Lavner's stance on the subject is worth your time, but the USGA's insistence on using a super-secret formula to pick the Walker Cup team is one of the biggest head-scratchers from an organization that has produced a few in recent memory. Until the policy changes, they'll come under fire for it every two years - and rightfully so.


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Shoot. A reader tipped me to this last night, but I waited for the morning to doublecheck and the UA sent out a news release before responding to our inquiry.
When the basketball team's losing, what do you?
Get a new band director, that's what.
I think I'm joking.
The band director's job has had its political elements and controversies over the years.
Whatever the case might be this time, Timothy Gunter, director of athletic bands at UA, is leaving after nine years on the job.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Timothy Gunter, director of athletic bands at the University of Arkansas for the past nine years, has announced that he will be leaving the university effective June 30.
As band director and conductor, Gunter has been responsible for all administrative affairs of the band program, including budgeting. He also has served as the liaison to the Razorback Band Alumni Society created four years ago.
"The band program at the University of Arkansas is truly unique and special in many ways, and I will always consider it an honor to have been given the privilege to work with the thousands of wonderful, hard-working students," said Gunter, who served as associate director of bands for five years prior to being named director. "We have achieved many successes together, achieving the pinnacle honor for collegiate marching bands by being named as the Sudler Trophy recipient in 2006, all due to the hard work and sacrifice of all of the students I had the opportunity to get to know over the years. I wish them all the success and happiness in the world."
Under Gunter's direction, the Razorback Band performed at several bowl games and two SEC championship football games in Atlanta. The Hogwild Band, a fixture at basketball games in Bud Walton Arena, has been seen and heard around the nation during postseason tournament appearances with the basketball team.
Being honored with the Sudler Trophy in 2006 was a crowning achievement for Gunter and the band program, as it is the highest honor bestowed upon collegiate marching bands.
In addition, Gunter led the transition of athletic bands into a newly renovated and expanded Lewis Epley Jr. Band Hall, designed to serve the needs of more than 350 student musicians and performers. The renovation, completed in 2007, provided a facility containing modern student practice rooms, office space, a lounge, lockers and storage for music, uniforms and instruments. It also contains a wall of honor recognizing outstanding performers and contributors to the band programs.
Over the next several months, a national search for Gunter's successor will be initiated by the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, in which the position is administratively housed.
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And maybe apply washes to these six.
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I have so far resisted this kind of post, but I like this one, which I found on Melinda's blog. It's hosted here… I am new to all this… learning curve ahead!
Firstly a photo of an amazing beetle, sent to me by an Africam friend, BigFrank. Africam was my first "home" on the www, my first introduction to message boards, live chat and virtual community. I am still a member of some lists that grew out of that experience. Some of the community hang out here now (where the live chat is now hosted).
I love how the design (by the Great Designer) reminds me of African masks. For those of you who don't know, I was born in South Africa and spent my first 29 years there. We have a collection of African masks on our stair landing, bought on various trips to South Africa, subsequent to our emigration to Australia.
OK, I typed all that and re-read and realised that Ruby Red has to one of your OWN photos that contains red.
So… deep breath… start again, Wendy…
I made a wonderful fish recipe a couple of weeks ago, and photographed the process. The dish is called Romesco de Peix and is amazingly easy to make but has a complexity and richness of flavour. It's a Catalan fish stew named after the Romesco (nut) sauce. It's from Moro by Sam and Sam Clark. We were taken to lunch there in 1999 by English friends, Liz and John. I still remember my first introduction to patatas bravas!
Romesco de Peix (fish stew with peppers, almonds and saffron)
6 TBS olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 dessertspoons finely chopped rosemary
3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
2 red peppers (capsicum), quartered, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
400g tin diced tomatoes
150ml white wine
100ml hot fish stock (I used vegetable stock)
50 saffron strands, infused in 4 TBS boiling water (I didn't count them!)
150g whole blanched almonds, lightly toasted and roughly ground (I used my Bamix to grind them)
650g firm fish fillets, cut into chunks (I used blue eye cod)
500g clams, rinsed (you can use any combination of fish, mussels, prawns and clams)
sea salt and black pepper
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and sweet, about 20 minutes.
Now add the garlic, rosemary, bay and red pepper. When the pepper has softened for at least 10 minutes, add the paprika and the tomatoes.
Simmer for another 10 minutes, then add the white wine and allow the alcohol to bubble away for a couple of minutes before adding the stock and the saffron-infused water. Finally thicken with the almonds and taste for seasoning.
When you are almost ready to eat, add the fish and the clams, put the lid on and simmer until the fish is cooked through and the clams have steamed open (about 5 minutes). Serve with new potatoes and/or a raw fennel salad.